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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1927

Page

2

Youth Dies in Auto Crash Near Addison

In Addison on Sunday afternoon 22 year old Asbury Sayre, son of Mr. and Mrs. V A Sayre, died when his Ford roadster struck a state route sign near the Frank Ely garage and rolled over. Passenger Earl Fulton suffered a broken shoulder and was hospitalized. Sayre’s mother is in critical condition from the shock. The accident occurred in the Sayre yard area.

Addison Asbury V. A. Sayre Frank Ely Young Sayre Earl Fulton Carl Fulton Belaville Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Sayre

Heath M. E. church reports October attendance drive results

In October the Heath M. E. church membership drive showed 18 members out of 351 with perfect attendance. Seventeen other members attended church services at least once, while 161 were not present during the drive.

Heath Church Middleport Heath M. E

Funeral for Mrs. Richard Rawlings Held at Hemlock Grove

The funeral of Mrs. Richard Rawlings widow of Squire Rawlings was held at 2 o clock this afternoon at the late home in Hemlock Grove Bedford.

Richard Rawlings Hemlock Grove Pomeroy Squire Rawlings Bedford

Mason School Head Is Elected President of State Education Group

Bertha Filson county superintendent of Mason county was chosen president of the State Educational Association of West Virginia. She won on the first ballot with a clear majority, and the honor reflects well on Mason county which has twice elected her to local posts.

Pomeroy Bertha Filson Mason County Raymond Zeiher State Educational Association Wet Virginia Mase Filson

Out Again Pomeroy Attorney Russell and Eberbach Return

Attorney A D Russell and Charles Ebersbach returned to the streets after recovering from recent automobile crashes. Russell was injured six weeks ago at Huntington and Ebersbach five weeks ago near Marietta. Both had narrow escapes from fatal outcomes.

Pomeroy A. D. Russell Charles Ebersbach Huntington Marietta

New Steamboat to Run Between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati

Captain Frederick Way Jr announces a new passenger steamboat to operate between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati on the Ohio River next year. The vessel named Oho Valley will be the first new packet in 39 years for the Pittsburgh and Cincinnati trade, per the Gallipolis Tribune.

Pomeroy Frederick Way, Jr Pittsburgh & Cincinnati Packet Company Oho Valley Pittsburgh Cincinnati Gallipolis

Musterole Ad Warns Against Cold

Musterole is pitched as a home remedy for colds with mustard oil and simple ingredients. It promises warmth and relief from bronchitis sore throat stiff neck pleurisy rheumatism lumbago and other pains and claims possible prevention of pneumonia and flu.

Pape

Deaths Reach From Gallipolis Show Wife of 89

News reached Mrs. Melissa Crary that her sister Hannah J. Womeldorff age 89 died at her Gallipolis home. A member of a prominent Gallipolis family she leaves daughter Mary Garlinger and another sister besides Mrs Crary. She had joined the Methodist Episcopal church in 1856. Funeral at 2 this afternoon with burial near Mills Station.

Middleport Melissa Crary Hannah J. Womeldorff Gallipolis Mary Garlinger Crary

Local kin and visitors gather after illness notes

Mrs A E Boatman returns from a Denver trip prompted by her daughter's illness. A H Middleswart of Piqua, ex-Pomeroy resident, visits his sister-in-law Miss Lucy Gibbs. Ray and Obie White with families arrive from Canton due to their father James White's serious illness. Mrs Fred Wendland returns from Athens hospital and shows improvement. Mrs Sophia Clauter of Columbus stays with her mother Mrs Sophia Gloeckner and sister Miss Mary Gloeckner.

A. E. Boatman Denver A. H. Middleswart Piqua Pomeroy Lucy Gibbs Ray Obie White Canton James White Fred Wendland Athens Hospital Sophia Clauter Columbus Sophia Gloeckner Mary Gloeckner

Heath M E church mission group meets at Grant Street

The Foreign Missionary society of the Heath Memorial E M church met Monday evening with Mrs. Elmer Miller on Grant street, assisted by Mrs. Jennie Smith. Several local residents returned from travels and visits including Mrs. Wise from Charleston after surgery, Mrs. Tom Owens from Akron, and Mrs. Harris from Niles visiting Reid Harris and family.

The Foreign Missionary Society of the Heath M. E. Church Elmer Miller Grant Street Jennie Smith Wise Charleston McMillan Hospital Edgar Young

Athens School Board Posts Debt Free Operating Year

The Athens board of education reports a year end financial status showing no indebtedness for operating purposes. Accounts receivable through December 31 exceed amounts due and a boiler insurance increase to 50000 dollars is approved. The state industrial commission denies compensation to Oliver Dahl for on the job injury. the board to seek reimbursement later. Attending were A E Whaley George Whipple A B Roe and L J Addicott. Mrs Wooley absent.

Athens Board of Education Athens School Board State Industrial Commission Oliver Dahl Duh Mr. Addicott M. D. Hughes A. E. Whaley George Whipple A. B. Roe L. J. Addicott Mrs. Wooley

Big Five mine opens Bannock shaft with 100 former union miners

In St Clairsville Ohio on November 8 the Purs grove Coal Co Cleveland opened its Bannock shaft with 100 former union miners working on a cooperative basis.

St, Clairsville Pursgrove Coal Co Cleveland Bannock

Sheriff Deploys Deputies at Mine Despite Federal Injunction

At noon Sheriff C. C. Hardesty stationed three armed deputies at the mine not covered by the federal injunction against ten companies. Union pickets were present to monitor the scene.

C. C. Hardesty

Canada’s Apple Crop Shrinks by 200 000 Barrels

Canada’s 1927 apple harvest is forecast at 2 746 800 barrels, down from 2 984 200 barrels in 1926. The smaller crop reflects reduced production levels across the industry, with impact on markets and shipments.

Canada

Cutler Woman Kate Fuller Dies at 93

Mrs. Kate Fuller 93 died Sunday morning at her son Austin Fuller's Cutler home. Widow of miller George Fuller of Millfield, she leaves a sister age 80 plus. G. W. Johnson and wife attended the burial at Chauncey after missing funeral services due to weather. Burial funds $85.80. Sewards failed to liquidate and were taken to Athens jail.

Johnson Cutler Chauncey Sewards Athens

SOWERDS FINED FOR WEAPONS AND CAR THEFT IN CORNING

John Sowers of Corning appeared before Mayor Park after prior police court appearances. He was fined 25 dollars and costs for carrying concealed weapons and another 25 dollars and costs for stealing merchandise from a car in Corning. Fines and costs totaled for both charges.

Glouster John Sowerds Corning Mayor Park

Consultation with Specialist Helps Mrs. Cunningham Recover

Mr. and Mrs. Zern Cunningham returned from Columbus after a consultation with a specialist regarding Mrs. Cunningham's condition. She has undergone several operations in recent months and now seems well on the road to recovery.

Glouster Zern Cunningham Columbus

Glouster Bears to Meet New Straitsville in Murray City

A football team named the Glouster Bears, formed from Glouster and Murray City players, will face New Straitsville Sunday at Murray City at 2 30 pm. The Glouster lineup includes Mudrie Gail McAllister Anderson Lewis Le vandosy Podosky Krevdo Toth Shuttleworth Banick Faires Taylor Jenkins. Originally planned for American Legion grounds in Glouster, the game was moved to Murray City.

Glouster Murray City American Legion

Meeting Notice for Sisters to Attend Thursday Night

A notice requests sisters to be present at a meeting to be held Thursday night. The announcement emphasizes attendance by the group.

Local visits and a newborn daughter headline weekend notes

Miss Ernstine LeFever visits family in White Cottage while Mr and Mrs Noon and Mr and Mrs George Martin with baby travel from Columbus for a day in the city. Mrs Abbie Gormley and Mrs D W Forrest with son Lloyd Riley spend time with relatives in Columbus and nearby, as Harry Cheney becomes parents to a daughter born Friday.

Ernstine LeFever White Cottage J. A. LeFever E. R. Noon George Martin Baby Columbus M. F. Noon Abbie Gormley D. W. Forrest Lloyd Riley L. R. Andrews Harry Cheney

Campfire Girls Meet at Higgins Home

Miss Pauline O Higgins hosted Campfire girls Friday evening at 7 30 o clock. The meeting opened with the creed and the guardian gave a short talk. Attendees included Kathryn Leach Martha Lent Fileen Palmer Faith Lantz Nellie Belle Williams Edna Binderbasin.

Glouster Pauline O. Higgins The Guardian Kathryn Leach Martha Lent Fileen Palmer Faith Lantz Nellie Belle Williams Edna Binderbasin

Flush kidneys with Jad Salts for backache relief

When kidneys hurt and back aches begin, use four ounces of Jad Salts in water each morning to stimulate kidneys and flush urinary tract. Drink plenty of water daily. The remedy is a mild lithia based effervescent drink touted to neutralize acids, improve kidney activity, and reduce bladder irritation.

Local guardianship names busy with visitors noted

Belle Lantz, Delores Hatfield, and Elsie Janchius appear with guardian and two visitors, Honor Jennings and Mrs. Delma Gladden, in a court filing listing involved parties and attendees.

Belle Lantz Delores Hatfield Elsie Janchius the Guardian Honor Jennings Mrs Delma Gladden

Father John's Medicine Endorsed by Mother in Decatur Ad

A Decatur reader identifies her 20 month old son who avoided a cold all winter after nightly doses of Father John's Medicine. She cites a later spring whooping cough case treated with the same remedy and urges mothers to use it to keep children healthy.

W. R. Hughes East Grand Ave Decatur Father John

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