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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1929

Page

2

GO TO FLORIDA Capt Lyons and Granddaughters Leave for Key West

GO TO FLORIDA. Capt J E Lyons and two granddaughters leave Sunday morning by motor for Key West Florida to spend the winter. They plan a stop in Nashville Tennessee to visit Mr and Mrs R O Grim. Mrs Grim is Lyons daughter. The third granddaughter joins them later. Mrs Miller may stay in Nashville with her brother and wife. Lyons has a suit set for Nov 21 in which Curtis Hamton sues for several thousand dollars in a telephone stock car. The case may be postponed or heard in his absence. The Bengel case was decided for the amount and carried to the Court of Appeals to be heard at Jackson on Nov 20.

Middleport Lyons Bessie Miller Delbert Rice Key West Fla J. Lyons Jack Lyons Nashville Tenn R O. Grim

Cath Lic Daughters Install Officers At Pomeroy

The Catholic Daughters of America installed new officers Sunday in Pomeroy with about 60 members present led by state Regent Miss Catherine Mylett and district deputy Mrs. May Luff. A banquet followed at Elmhurst Tavern with music by Mrs. Albert Robinson and Alma Schorn. James Wailey of Knights of Columbus spoke. Gifts were given to Miss Mylett and Mrs. Luff, and to Mrs FE E Ashworth, court grand regent, for her service.

Pomeroy Cathlic Daughters of America Cathérine Mylett Cleveland May Luff Bellaire Bana Canton Harper East Liverpool Murphy Elmhurst Tavern Elbert Robinson Alma Schorn Yoland Lipple Robinson Korn James Wailey Knights of Columbus Mylett Luff

Slaughters of Union Veterans Donate Flag for Pomeroy School

The Slaughters of Union Veterans of the Jane Howell Tent in Pomeroy plan to present a flag to the Pomeroy Board of Education. The flag will be mounted on a marble base on the stage of the new Junior High School Building with the tent’s name chiseled on the base, standing 28 inches as a monument to the Daughters of Union Veterans of Pomeroy.

Daughters of Union Veterans New Junior High School Pomeroy Jane Howell

Reading Ohio Woman Endorses Konjola for Pain Relief

Mrs Helen Reese of Reading Ohio testifies Konjola eased rheumatic back hip and knee pain after three bottles. She reports improved sleep reduced pain and renewed health and notes Konjola is sold at McKee Drug Store in Athens and by local druggists in the area.

Konjola Helen Reese Reading Ohio Athens McKee Drug Store

Farm Institute Heads to Forest Run in Meigs County

The third Meigs County farmers institute meets November 18 and 19 at Forest Run M E Church with officers John F Bailey president Vernon Nease secretary and Kathleen Bailey woman correspondent all of Minersville. Speakers include M L Howell Napoleon and Mrs Lettle M Randoloph New Lexington.

Pomeroy Farmers Institute Meigs County M. E. Church Forest Run John F. Bailey Vernon Nease Kathleen Bailey Minersville M. L. Howell Napoleon Lettle M. Randolph New Lexington Long Bottom

Mees Elected Treasurer and School Board Member in Pomeroy

Floyd Mees, a Pom eroy merchant, won the post of Salisbury Township treasurer and a seat on the Pomeroy School Board. The issue of dual office holding with one paid was raised, but Columbus authorities say he can lawfully hold both positions.

Floyd Mees Pomeroy Salisbury Township Columbus

Armistice Day dinner bonds Legion units in Middleport

In Middleport on Armistice Day the American Legion boys and Feeney-Bennett Post auxiliary served a fine three course chicken dinner for their annual joint gathering marking 11 years since the event. After the meal both groups installed officers together for the coming year.

Middleport American Legion Boye Feeney-Bennett Post

New Main Street Work Nears Completion at Pomeroy

Weather cooperates as crews pour cement on the Main Street project in Pomeroy. By week’s end the eastern end should be reached with two small gaps in the narrow section near the high school and Court Street closed. The completion is slated for next summer with the line between Pomeroy and Middleport kept in good condition by the State Highway Department.

Pomeroy Main Street Court Street Middleport State Highway Department

Entertain Guests After State Northwestern Game

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bean hosted a party at their Columbus home Saturday night following the Ohio Stadium game. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. I.HE Steigner Mr. and Mrs. Charles McMaster Mr. and Mrs. B. Steeut Mr. and Mrs. Br. I. Downing Mr. and Mrs. Heritage Lewis of Troy.

Middleport Paul Bean Columbus Ohio Stadium I. HE. Steigner Charles McMaster B. Steeut Br. I. Downing Middleyort Heritage Lewis Troy

Pomeroy Postpones Court Hearings Amid Jury Delay

In Pomeroy on November 12 a court hearing scheduled for today and tomorrow is postponed due to case delays. The jury awaiting proceedings reflects the adjournment impact on local court schedules.

Pomeroy

Civil Case Set For Thursday In Local Court

A party was notified not to report and will not appear until Thursday when a civil case is to be heard. This likely will be the only case heard for the week.

Civil War Veteran John Adams Seeks Five-Generation Photo

Armistice Day visitors from Antiquity, Ohio attempt a five generation portrait. John H. Adams, 87, his son Quincy Adams, 64, Millard Adams 42, Addie Cummins and baby George Cummins Jr. total 139 living descendants with 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren deceased. Adams proud of war service and large family despite photographer’s absence.

Millard George Cummins George Cummins, Jr Mr. Adams Adams Ireno Chester

Revered speakers visit local church in Middleport

The Rev. George Ashton of Columbus the Rev. Alva Ross Brown of Kimberling Heights Tenn and the Rev. Damon Watkins of Pomeroy visited with the local churchs pastor the Rev. Jed I Gardner on Sunday evening. Ashton former Rutland pastor delivered a splendid gospel message to a good sized audience while the afternoon cornerstone laying chorus was a leading feature in the evening.

Middleport George Ashton Columbus Alva Ross Brown Kimberling Heights Tenn Damon Watkins Church of Christ Pomeroy Jed I. Gardner Ashton Rutland

Weather echoes Armistice memories in Pomeroy

A November 12 report notes mild seventy degree conditions in Pomeroy recalling the Armistice ending World War I and 1898 Spain ceasefire. readers recount bells and whistles signaling peace as veterans and families reflect on past celebrations and the moment war ceased.

Pomeroy Spain

Northern Army maniacs hailed at Appomattox

Announcement describes Northern troops as acting like maniacs with excitement at Appomattox while Southerners share glad hearts though less demonstrative in the aftermath of surrender.

Lee Appomattox

Weston Dies at 78 in Kerrs Neighborhood

Seth Weston 78 died at home on South Fourth Street Sunday from heart trouble. Survived by four sons Will Pearl Elmer and Elza. Funeral set for 2 PM Tuesday at Providence A M Church Kerrs Gallia County with burial nearby cemetery.

Middleport Seth Weston South Fourth Street Weston Will Pearl Elmer Elza Providence A. M Kerrs Gallipolis

Middleport Mourns and Moves in Family Ties

Mrs W G Davis plans to travel from Columbus after a visit with her daughters to join her son Charles at Mr Clemens. Mrs Kenneth Guinther and Mrs W G James traveled to Gallipolis to accompany Mrs William Dennis in surgery. Miss Mary Dennis, a Columbus teacher, rushed home Friday due to her mother’s grave illness.

Middleport W. G. Davis Columbus Clemens Charles Kenneth Guinther W. G. James Gallipolis William Dennis Mary Dennis

Olive Tablets advertise health and vitality control

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets marketed as a vegetable tonic after 20 years of study. The copy claims the tablets purify the skin improve appetite and energy by acting on liver and bowels and overcoming constipation. Prices 15c 30c and 60c per box with millions sold yearly.

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