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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
8
A fragment notes a boat design termed triangular and linked to a life to fare institute. The readable text hints at a loan or transfer from a life institute to a design project in stores, suggesting an experimental craft awaiting manufacture.
Pomeroy Bend or Gale. Restaurant and five furnished rooms offered at a low price. Address Hobb and Mitchell, Middleport, Ohio. 10:31-Tp.
Community notes from Pomeroy Bend report a many visitors and local events. Mrs. Goldie Elberfeld travels to Parkersburg for treatment while Mrs. Mattie Knight heads to London Ohio to be with Rev. J. H. Meadows. A Pythian Sisters convention draws attendees from several towns and a church program is planned for Thanksgiving at the Rutland Church of Christ. John G. Cornwell, longtime Meigs County teacher, dies at the Soldiers Home in Leavenworth. his wife Roselma Price Cornwell predeceased him.
An old time remedy, Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, darkens gray hair naturally. A downtown druggist notes wide use for restoring glossy color, with simple daily application using a comb or brush.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Cook of Middleton Port are noted in a brief society notice from the local paper, highlighting a social event involving the couple.
The Peoples Co-operative Store at Kerrs Run, with thirty five shareholders, announces a sixteen percent quarterly dividend paid as credits redeemable in merchandise. L D Davis served as president and William Bartels as secretary. A second cooperative near the city center recently formed with a strong shareholder list.
Lewis Peters of Kerrs Run paid 28.20 in Squire Hwing's court for bagging six rabbits out of season on a Monday Inez. Charles Rathburn and Emmett Gil settled the same court for 56.40 for killing two coons out of season around October 25. Deputy Game Wardens Bert Roush and Henry Seid enable are pursuing violations of game laws.
Funeral for Mrs. J. B. Hoback from Racine was held today at 1 PM at Great Bend Baptist Church, where she was a member. She died Wednesday evening at home and was aged 61. She leaves husband four sons and one daughter.
The Reverend Walther of St. Paul Lutheran, once a Pomeroy pastor, died in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. He served here 28 years ago and helped raise the church steeple and bell. His remains were shipped from Pittsburg to Oshkosh for burial. he was remembered as kindly and beloved by his congregation.
A new federal law raised salaries for post office clerks and carriers effective last Saturday. The scale favors lower earners with bigger hikes. those earning 1000 to 1200 gain 200, 1200 to 1600 gain 150, 1600 to 2000 gain 125, and 2000 to 2500 gain 100. The increases apply to staff here and at Middletown.
A new law requires any person or persons in Meigs county who start a new building or improve an existing structure costing two hundred dollars or more to notify the county auditor within sixty days of commencing the project.
Rev. John Orr longtime pastor of the Middleport Presbyterian church has tendered his resignation to the session. The resignation will take effect before the new year. He will move to Howell Michigan where he has accepted a charge seen as a advancement.
Co C 7th regiment plans a reunion on November 24 at Woodmen's Hall. Guests include the Spanish-American post and the G A R post. A banquet, music, and entertainment are planned for a grand, good time.
Residents recount Sunday night gatherings with grandparents and local kin. Coolville visitors and Miss Gladys Fortney host taffy pull attendees including Mildred Combs and Laura Hoisington. Prospects for better roads hinge on local effort and a bit of practical help.
Spokane police rounded up 75 men from the Imperial pool hall, the city’s largest working men’s hangout, and marched them to the station for searches of I W W cards and literature as part of a crackdown on radicals.
Mrs Beyvards Lenigar and children of Union spent Sunday with relatives James and Arthur Burchfield before heading to Hebbardaville Monday evening. Mrs Gene Brown and children from Athens visited Mr and Mrs J K Brown. Mrs Edith Moore is improving. Mrs Merwin Stauffer hosted dinner guests Miss a Krivesti and Wilma Wicht.
An advertisement urges mothers to choose California Syrup of Figs as the best and harmless laxative for children. It promises a delicious fruity taste and full dosing directions on each bottle, encouraging parents to say California when giving the remedy.
An old advertisement touts Begg's Mustarine as a fast acting remedy for rheumatism inflammation and congestion. It promises rapid relief without blistering and offers a money back guarantee, selling a box for 480 or 60 cents from C. Wells & Co. LeRoy New York.
Miss Lizzie Krivesti hosted a gathering at her home to honor the return of her brother from overseas, with Victrola music interspersed. Local residents noted improvements in Mrs. James Barnes health and a parade of visits from Lan caster, Athens, Meigs County kin, and neighbors with family updates and birthday celebrations for Lester and Helen.
Prince of Wales reaches South White Sulphur Springs for a three day rest from Washington. He will fish play golf and hike mountain trails if the schedule holds. On Sunday he attends Episcopal church where Bishop Gravatt preaches. Saturday they travel by special train toward New York.
Health Officer Robertson faced aldermen questions on whether a smell can carry germs as Chicago authorities push to remove stockyard odors. The inquiry signals a city effort to curb odor and associated health concerns.
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