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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1925

Page

2

Road Man Enters Race for Pomeroy Postmastership

Pomeroy November 17 Carl Wechaefer connected with Whersbach Construction company appeared as the dark horse candidate for the postmastership. Civil service exams held today with Aten Shain and Virginia Russell Smith among contenders. Schaefer has influential friends working for him and many believe his chances are improving.

Pomeroy Carl Wechaefer Whersbach Construction Company Aten Shain Vierence Russell Smith Schaefer

Keno Woman Dies After Weeks of Illness

Mrs. Mark Adame of Keno dies Sunday afternoon after a several weeks illness from diabetes. She leaves her husband and nine children. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the church in Keno with burial at Long Bottom.

Pomeroy Mark Adame Keno Rial Long Bottom

Marriage License for Fred Jackson and Stella Vaugant

Fred Jackson a 35 year old laborer of Middleport and Stella Vaugant a 38 year old keeper of Middleport receive a marriage license. The couple resides in Middleport and plan to wed soon.

Fred Jackson Mddleport Stella Vaugant Middleport

Hunters Must Carry Permit Under Bedord Case

Three men hunting near Bedford were arrested by Deputy Game Warden Clark for lacking on person hunting licenses. They had licenses but forgot to bring them. The justice of the peace released them and warned all hunters to carry licenses and not hunt on private property without permission.

Pomeroy Bed‘ford Clark Justice of the Peace Shem Wner

Schuster couple obtains adoption of Mildred Irene

Nov 17 The Rev Mrs George H Schuster received final papers adopting Mildred Irene Camerone, 8, and the Battle girl is now Irene Mildred Schuster. Both parents are aged but residence listed. Schusters had the child from the state's home over a year ago.

Pomeroy George H. Schuster Mildred Irene Camerone Irene Mildred Schuster Schusters

Peoples Family Holds Reunion at Thomas Fork Fly Home

A large reunion of L. M. Peoples descendants gathered at the fly home on Thomas fork in Pomeroy on November seventeenth. Family members from Pomeroy and Columbus attended, sharing an old fashioned chicken dinner with all the trimmings.

Pomeroy L. M. Peoples Thomas Fork Fami Dana Peoples Ercy Peoples Les Peoples Leland Peoples Ter Vivian Columbus Wilson Norris Thens

Take Over of Barton Pharmacy by New Propr proprietors

A local business change completed yesterday with A. McCullough James Mar and Max Roller taking ownership of Barton pharmacy in Iddleport. Mr. Martin and Mr. Roller named active managers, described as energetic with much experience in the trade.

A. McCullough James Mar Max Roller Barton Iddleport Martin Mr. Roller

Death notices Mrs. Charles A Royes dies in Warren

Word arrived of the death of Mrs. Charles A Royes of Warren on Sunday evening. She was formerly Mrs. Dan Morgan of Middleport and a cousin of Heritage Funeral services are likely to be held in Warren.

Warren Middleport Charles A Royes Royes Dan Morgan Mideport

Miss Horden Hostess In Middleport Gathering

The Sport N A C club met at Miss Elizabeth Horden s Fifth street home in Middleport November 1. Refreshments were served to a large number of members.

Edward Bierce Stricken While Unloading Wagon Coat

Edward Bierce, 65, suffered a serious stroke while unloading a wagon coat at Bradbury. Dr. Thomas attended and he was moved to his Bradbury home where his condition is reported grave.

Edward Pierce Middleport Edward Bierce Bradbury Thomas

Meigs County Girls on Trip to Columbus Represent Club Work

Pomeroy November 17. Miss Ihla Swarts of Alfred and Miss Greaser of Rock Springs traveled to Columbus yesterday to be guests of Ohio University. They represent the Meigs County club in a week celebrating club work, having won first prizes in local contests.

Pomeroy Ihla Swarts Alfred Greaser Rock Springs Columbus Ohio University Pers Ang Cits

Pomeroy Man Sues Over Non Payment of $300 Note

Pomeroy on November 17, Spencer Hysell filed a suit against Mrs Nial Hysell and Nial Hysell alleging non payment of a note for 300 dollars.

Pomeroy Pencer Hysell Nial Hysell

Local residents share travel and health updates

Mrs Ed Fugate and Miss Elsie Feeney recovered well after recent surgeries at Grant hospital Columbus. Marvin De Maine returned from a four day business trip to Cleveland. Frank Bracelind and William Gethers with spouses visited Homer McBihenney at Leading Creek. Betty Jean Archer visits Colmbus relatives. Sam Roy and daughter Ethel spent the weekend in Columbus with Sidney Roy visiting here a week.

Ed Fugate Mill Street Elsie Feeney Gay Street Grant Hospital Columbus Marvin de Maine Cleveland Frank Bracelind William Gethers Homer McBihenney Leading Creek David Durst West Virginia Gravelhill L. A. Thomas Savannah Ohio Nelle Alderwood Akron New York City Thomas Paugh Sidney Roy

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Incomplete Local Visits

Homer E. Race from Omaha Nebraska visits his father W A Race and other relatives. Mrs D W Hennessy drove to Columbus yesterday. Mr and Mrs Willys Davis returned to Lancaster after a brief stay here.

Pomeroy Bend Homer E. Race Omaha Neb W. A. Race D. W. Hennessy Columbus Willys Davis Lancaster

Weekend Visits Span Multiple Ohio Families

Page lists numerous families from Ohio cities including Warren Akron Columbus Ada Jackson and Middleport returning home after weekend visits with relatives. Names include Joe Collier Miss Geldsberry Richard Williamson William Griffith Clyde Williamson Harry Williamson Walt Hartley and the Cottingham and Michael families.

Joe Collier Geldsberry Ohio Tomers Taterins Heackas William Griffith Columbus Clyde Williamson Warren Harry Williamson Akron Richard ‘Williamson Thomas Fork W. &. Mart Walt Hartley Ada Oliver Hartley M. L. Cottingham Jackson William Michael Middleport

Darat Organizes Councils In Pomeroy Visit

Mrs. Claude Darat returned from a two week visit at Fortemouth Saturday where she organized two councils one at south and one at twted oppertine They on the insit jetime in December by State Counselor Dora L Brush. Aged woman Catherine Ward died at 85 in Pomeroy Main Street home leaving six children with ties to Pittsburgh Cleveland Pitts Bay Columbus and Massillon.

Pomeproy Claude Darat Fortemouth Dora’ L. Brush Pomeroy Catherine Ward Main Street Charles K. M. Robinson Pittsburgh Rose Cleveland Julia Perry Pittstay Frank Rappel Columbus James M Massilton Ward Ireland

Jacksonville High Teachers Dismissed Prompt Resignation Sought

In Glouster on November 17 a board member said Jacksonville high school teachers were dismissed by the superintendent until further notice, leaving only grade schools open. The board planned to demand Superintendent John Karr's resignation for acting without board approval and also sought Miss Mulligan's resignation for per mission issues. further note mentions Miles trapped by a mine fall.

Glouster Board of Education Jacksonville John Karr Karr Columbus Miss Mulligan Athens Missa. Mulligan Pittsburgh

Mrs Pezo Taken To Grant Hospital For Hip Injury

Glouster November 17 Mrs Elton Pezo was taken to Grant hospital in Columbus for treatment of a fractured left hip. She was accompanied by Mr Pezo and Joe Gaskella.

Pezo Glouster Elton Pezo Grant Hospital Columbus Joe i Gaskella

Miner Loses Leg After Slate Fall

Miles Dyer of Glouster underwent an operation to amputate his left foot just above the ankle at Grant hospital in Columbus after being injured by a slate fall in mine 255 Wednesday. The foot was too crushed to save and his father Patrick Dyer traveled to Columbus to be with him during treatment.

Glouster Miles Dyer Grant Hospital Columbus Patrick Dyér

Eliza Beahara Returns After Appendectomy at Hospital

Miss Eliza Beahara of Qlopeter Neb. returned home after surgery for appendicitis at a local hospital. She became ill while at school and was transported to Columbus for the operation under medical care.

Qlopeter Nev Eliza Beahara Baten Columbus

Local residents visit relatives and attend hospital news

Personal mention notes Mr. and Mrs. Joe Crew and two sons returned to Columbus after being called by the death of Mrs. Mary Wolf. Louis Trasin visited Columbus to see Miles Dyer at Grant hospital after an injury led to amputation. M. Beshara spent weekend in Columbus with daughter Elisabeth at Mt. Carmel hospital. Mrs. Sally Swartz and Ben Swartz stay at their old Bainbridge home. O. E. Chevalier of Columbus spent over Sunday with local relatives.

Joe Crew

Local hunters flock to Morgan County fields at rabbit season opening

Nov 17. Many hunters spent Monday hiking to Morgan County fields to take part in the opening of the rabbit season.

Morgan Glouster Morgan County

Return to Home Glouster After Amputation

Max von Scheele, whose leg was amputated at Grant hospital in Columbus about three weeks ago due to injuries at mine 267 in Hunterdon, was brought home. He had sustained the injuries while employed at the mine and is now returning to his home community.

Glouster Max von Scheele Grant Hospital Columbus Hunterdon

Stop Itching Eczema with Zemo antiseptic liquid

An advertisement claims Zemo provides relief from eczema and acne like pimples blackheads and rashes. The copy promotes Zemo as a penetrating antiseptic for skin troubles suitable for druggists to use or sell.

Unclear fragment from Jacksonville report on travel incident

Fragment describes a person lying at home in Jacksonville on Sunday and being returned by an ambulance to Columbus after Sunday morning, with B Skinner attending a Michigan Ohio State game at Ann Arbor on Saturday.

Skinner Amp Arbor

Druses and Maronites clash in Kaoukaba drive-by violence

A 500-strong Druse force led by Sheik Hamza occupied Kaoukaba near Hasbaya in a flare of sectarian hatred. Christian leader Sheik Khalil led villagers in opposition as violence followed an early morning advance.

Bairut Syria Kaoukaba Hasbaya Sheik Hamza Sheik Khalil

A Simple Apron Pattern 5226 for Several Fabric Types

The pattern 5226 offers a percale design with bias color banding and options in unbleached muslin chintz cretonne or similar fabrics. It lists sizes Small to Extra Large with bust measurements and notes a Medium requires 2 5/8 yards of 32 inch material. Pattern mailed for 11 6 cents in silver or stamps.

Best Home Remedy Pinex Cough Syrup Endorsed

A home made cough syrup using 3% ounces of Pinex in a pint sugar syrup or substitutes. Claims quick relief for bronchitis and throat irritation, with a pleasant taste and long shelf life. Sold by The Pinex Co., Wayne, Indiana, with money back guarantee.

The Pinex Co Wayne, Ind

Druses Raid Village Burning 160 Houses In Mass Attack

Khoury Risk led forty youths and eighty men to plunder and burn. Druses attacked villagers killing about forty and severely wounding others. A Christian Sheik reported atrocities including infant and woman injuries before fleeing with a niece. The town of 160 houses was completely burned.

Khoury

Cobham Starts Transcontinental Flight To Survey Empire

Alan Cobham, England's famed aviator, left Croydon for a transcontinental survey flight to Capetown via Egypt and Central Africa. The 8,009 mile route is largely untraveled. his plane is the same craft that last spring completed a 17,000 mile India run without incident.

London Alan Cobham England Croydon British Empire Cobham Capetown Egypt Central Africa India

Ohio Governor Proclaims Golden Style Sunday

Governor Donahey issues a proclamation urging all Ohioans to observe December 6 as International Golden Style Sunday. The call emphasizes nationwide participation and public recognition of the event from Columbus news.

Columbus Donahey

Richest area said to lie in East Sumatra

A report claims the wealthiest region is in East Sumatra in the East Indies, noting its vast natural resources and potential economic impact on the area and broader colonial interests.

East Sumatra The East Indies

Gargle Aspirin for Tonsillitis and Sore Throat Advice

A harmless and effective gargle is to dissolve two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four tablespoonfuls of water and gargle the throat thoroughly. Repeat in two hours if necessary. Use genuine Bayer Aspirin marked with the Bayer Cross, sold in tin boxes of twelve tablets for a few cents.

Factory Girl Becomes One of the 98 With Pinkham Remedy

Mrs Charles R Sure of Lititz Pennsylvania writes of back and nervous pains easing after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says 98 of 100 women surveyed reported benefit and urges others to try the medicine, sold by druggists nationwide.

Lititz Lydia E. Pinkham Charles R. Sure

Bad Weather Proves Boon to Rabbits in 1925 Hunt

The first day of the 1925 hunting season saw heavy snow and cold weather drive rabbits to cover, limiting kills. Hunters report few limits, with many getting nothing. The second day opened cold and overcast with a partly frozen ground, raising expectations for better luck.

Milk Prices Rise One Cent A Quart In Columbus

Local milk dealers in Columbus charge twelve cents a quart retail an increase of one cent with pints unchanged. The rise is attributed to higher production costs. The note adds a colloquial assurance that worries are about half over and can be discussed.

Columbus

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Pomeroy Postmastership Carl Schaefer Peoples Family Meigs County Miles Pape Messenger Pattern Dept E. ¥. Carpenter By A. R. Decker Grocer Brookshire C. D. Shafer West Washington St Messenger Printery Lawhead Moore S. Court St Cincinnati Chattanooga Atlanta C.T E.T Ponce DE Leon Macon Palm Miami Fort Myers Palm Beach Suwanee River Chattanoog St. Petersbn Bradenton Sarasota Pease End Se. Petersburg C. E. S. Trav G. C. Blackburn Dizie Termine Cincinnati Dig Fee Tea Co., Inc Jewel Cue Jewel Fredalens Jewel Tea Co.,inc New
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