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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1926

Page

2

Funeral services for Barry Rice held in Pomeroy

Funeral services were held at the Rice residence on Second street for Barry Rice who was killed in an automobile accident near Logan two weeks ago. Burial followed at Maple Hill Cemetery in Cheshire. Local and area residents attended including Emma Holden of Wheeling and Russell Wells of Columbus. Pallbearers included Frank Rice and Russell Rice. honorary pallbearers included Sheriffs McKinsey, Mills, and Rock. A separate note records three men fined one dollar and costs before Mayor Hes for a separate offense.

Barry Rice Second Street Berday Rice Will of Logan Margaret Miller Logan Frank Rice Russell Rice Benley Harry Bennett Gerald Sheriff McKinsey Athens Ff Mills Gallipolis Sheriff Kock Pomeroy Harten H. Edgar Morris J. B. Bradford Pred Langlotz Farmer Middleport Lewis Columbus

Tolliver Woman Dies at Home in Rutland

Tolliver 73 died at home Tuesday morning from paralysis in Rutland. Survived by husband John Tolliver one daughter and two grandsons. Funeral at M. B. Church Rutland Thursday at o'clock with burial at Miles cemetery.

Automobile Hits Syracuse Man in Middleport

A Syracuse man named Matheson was seriously injured when an automobile struck him while he walked along a road in Middleport on Monday evening. He is expected to recover.

Syracuse Middleport J. G Mathe Phy Matheson

Wagner To Attend Meeting In Athens

POMEROY November 16 C N Waz superintendent of the Meigs county schools will attend a meeting of the senators superiors and truant officers at the office Superintendent McVay in Athens November 22 Each superintendent will present a three page report on the financial need The object is to obtain state aid for the counties

Pomeroy C. N. Waz Meigsty Schools McVay Athens Egies

Pate Set for Trial of Newspaper Suit

The suit of Rev Wilson against Ralston former editor of the Daily will be heard in the Meigs courtroom November 29 before Judge Curtain of Circleville. Filoyd Bo carpenter appointed guardian Merrill and Madeline Bolton of Arch Bolton deceased. Bolton is an uncle of the cil. Automobiles violators Eroy. Nov 17 Harry Wit Middleport charged with failing to stop at an intersection and Radford Thomas Forx with failing to stop at an intersection rearrested by Policeman Lee. WitUreton fined 11 costs and Grueser and Radfor'

Pomeroy Rev. Wilson Ralston Daily Meigs Curtain Circleville Guardian Pomeroy Filoyd Bo Carpenter Merrill Madeline Bolton Arch Bolton Bolton Cil EROY Harry Wit- Middleport Joe Grueser Rutian Radford Thomas Forx Lee Lips WitUreton Grueser Radfor

VINCO Tablets Marketed as Gentle Bowel Remedy

A fragment advertising VINCO Tablets claims rapid nationwide sales and gentle, thorough relief of constipation without griping. It urges druggists to stock the herbal chocolate tablets and promises energy improvement and easier mornings.

Middleport social notices recall gatherings and events

Mrs H L Ward hosted a bridge club meeting on Third street, while Mrs Homer Galbroner hosted the 500 club on Second street. A rabbit supper is planned at the Middleport opera house by the Junior Order of Mechanics Monday evening with an address by Rev Helm. The Christian church Glee club met at the church Monday evening.

Bridge Club H. L. Ward Middleport Third Street Homer Galbroner 500 Club Second Street Middleport Opera House Order of Mechanics Helm The Christian Church Glee Club Glee Club of the Christian Church of Middleport

Becker Dinner Hosts Share Local Gathering

Mr and Mrs Delbert Becker of Middleport hosted a dinner Sunday at their Fourth Street home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Albert Scholl and son Milton Mr and Mrs David Davis and son Paul Mr and Mrs Walker James Ash Mr and Mrs Lou Fisher and son Carl of Dayton Mr and Mrs Hollis Gardner and son Eugene of Rutland Mrs Hanna Fisher Mrs Mary Lowden James Stansbury of Ponterdy Thomas Bowen and Mabel Henry of Clifton W Va.

Delbert Becker Middleport Fourth Street Albert Scholl Milton David Davis Paul Walker James Ash Lou Fisher Carl Dayton Hollis Gardner Eugene Rutland Hanna Fisher Mary Lowden James Stansbury Ponterdy Thomas Bowen Mabel Henry Clifton W. Va

Girls Love New Wonderful Powder Ad Ends Checklisted Sight

Local notices list visitors and residents from Huntington Columbus Charleston Chillicothe and Dayton visiting here and returning home. An advertisement for MELLO-GLO French Process Powder from The D Zenner Company promises a shine free complexion and natural look.

D. Zenner Company

Middleport Church Talk and Local Visits Noted

The article notes visits by Clel Sectinger and family in Jacksonville, W H Early of Cincinnati, Tom Henderson visiting relatives, Bertha Hoffman bound for Columbus to see daughter Mrs Spurgen Stiles, E DiPerio and family returning from Gallipolis, and a Presbyterian church program in Middleport with Rev. A C V Skinner delivering a Sunday topic.

Kuntington Clel Sectinger Jacksonville W. H. Early Cincinnati Tom Henderson Bertha Hoffman Columbus Spurgen Stiles E. DiPerio Huntington Gallipolis Middleport A.C. V. Skinner The Presbyterian Church

Thanksgiving evening topics and church study plans

In Middleport on November 17 William Lemly was arrested by Deputy John Lewis for intoxication. He appeared before J.M.L. French and was fined 10 dollars plus 22.65 dollars in costs.

Middleport William Lemly John Lewis

Rev. F. E. Roberts to Preach at First Christian

In Chauncey on Nov 17 the Rev F E Roberts announced as starting regular Friday services at First Christian Church until a local minister is found. He attends from Gloucester and is in Memphis for an international Christian churches convention.

Chauncey F._E. Roberts First Christian Church Mr. Roberts R Rev. Roberts Christian Church Glouster Memphis Tenn International Convention of Christian Churches

The Plains Personal News Beats and Visits

Miss Mildred Barber of Nelsonville visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs George Gabriel and Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and sons Wendell and Melvin. Wen dell and Melvin joined relatives at G W Shafer near Athens. Darrel Moore and son visited Starr with Mr and Mrs John Six. Everett Fouts of New Boston Ohio spent the end of the period with others in the area.

the Plains Mildred Barber Nelsonville George Gabriel Harry Moore Wendell and Melvin

Stanley Family Visits and Relatives Gather in Pomeroy

Mr and Mrs Joseph G Stanley and son Billy of Pomeroy spent Sunday with Mr Stanley s parents ae and Mrs Floyd Stanley on Mound street Mrs Floyd Stanley s daughter Elizabeth came home Saturday night from Adrian Michigan where she had been staying with her sister Mrs Jack Lightfoot Mrs Mary Meinhart has returned from a visit with relatives at The Plains

Joseph G. Stanley Billy Pomeroy W. D. Christman Oakdale Drakes Sarah Murphy

Honor birthday of Harry Wright in Cannawville

In Cannawville on November 17 a birthday party honored Harry Shirley Wright for his sixth birthday. About twenty five friends and schoolmates attended from 2 to 4 pm. Guests included Wilford Devore Alex Darnell Joann Rowe Doris Mahaffey Jack Halbrig Helen Rose and Freddie Harper.

Canaawville Harry Shirley Wright Wilford Devore Alex Darnell Joann Rowe Doris Mahaffey Jack Halbrit Helen Rose Freddie Harper

Interurban Crash Injures Motorman and Four Passengers

In Cleveland at Fells terminal a Bedford interurban collided with a freight car, injuring the motorman and four passengers. Motorman Johnson said the freight car lacked a warning light on its rear.

Cleveland Fells Terminal Johnson

Former Linndale Marshal Held in Atlanta Penitentiary

Arthur W. Hecker, former marshal of Linndale village, is reported to be a prisoner in the Atlanta penitentiary as part of an ongoing probe. Details remain sparse as authorities pursue charges related to his tenure.

Cleveland Arthur W. Hecker Linndale Village Atlanta

Witness to Testify in Federal Grand Jury Probe

The note states iiary will be brought here as a witness in the federal grand jury investigation into alleged unlawful dry raiding by justices of the peace.

Iiary Justices of the Peace

Ease The Pains Of Inflamed Joints

Swollen joints cause twingy pain from rheumatism so Joint-Ease offers comforting emollient relief. Clines Pharmacy Co and druggists nationwide report high demand for this remedy for lumbago sore muscles and burning feet seeking soothing effect.

Clines

Thanksgiving Program Set By Glouster P T A

Glouster P T A schedules a Thanksgiving program at the high school auditorium. Pupils from several rooms present plays including Thankagiving Dream Grandmother's Recollection of Thanksgiving and Thankagiving Peppers. Fontaine remains in serious condition from uraemic poisoning but shows signs of improvement. her father T M Zern Cunningham and sister Mildred Cunningham returned from Bellefontaine.

Glouster Parent-Teacher Association Miss Smith Miss Vaughn Miss McKee Fontaine Zern Cunningham Mildred, Cunningham Bellefontaine Cunningham Grotleus

Legion Installs Officers for 1927

Major 8 M Johnson and Lewis Seidenfeld spoke at the Frank McCann post meeting in Glouster. 1927 officers installed include Post commander Robert Skinner Jr and vice commander Alfred Morris, adjutant L S Thompson, treasurer C G Lunsford, sergeant at arms Clay Smith, chaplain Rev D L Browning, service officer HF Hamber, county council C G Lundsford E K Peugh and FR Burgess. Social time followed with lunch.

Legion Glouster 8. M. Johnson Athens Lewis Seidenfeld Murray City Frank McCann Post American Legion Robert Skinner, Jr Alfred Morris L. S. Thompson C. G. Lunsford Clay Smith

Musterole Cold Tablets Advertises Head Cold Relief

An old Musterole Cold Tablets ad touts a chocolate coated tablet for head cold relief. It promises quick relief without griping or head buzz, prepared by the Musterole Company of Cleveland.

Musterole Company Cleveland

Mrs Grothaus Shows Change for Better

Mrs Charles Grothaus nee Neva Cunningham improves after hospital stay in Belle Glade. The update notes a positive turn in her health as she recovers from recent illness. Local friends express cautious optimism while awaiting further medical reports.

Glouster Charles Grothaus Neva Cunningham Belle

Thoxine Promises Night Cough Stop in Fifteen Minutes

Advertised prescription Thoxine claims to halt night coughing or sore throat within 15 minutes with a money back guarantee. Presented as a simple one swallow remedy superior to gargles, described with no chloroform and priced at 35c 60c and $1.00 at food drug stores.

Williamses host dinner amid moving letters and trips

Mr and Mrs Henry Williams entertain at dinner Sunday with Paul Shelton and Michael Bryan of Detroit. John Roback left Tuesday for El Paso Texas to spend several months in Texas and New Mexico. Miss Mabel Jones, formerly of the city, recovers from an appendectomy in an Akron hospital last Thursday. Her sister Mrs Wilford Gladden visits Akron and stays with Miss Jones.

Chauncey Oilive Smart Jessie Smart Isabel Smart Hugo Schrappe Peebles Ohio Otto Schrappe Mr. Schrappe Schrappe Smart Henry Williams Paul Shelton Michael Bryan Detroit John Roback el Paso Texas New Mexico Mabel Jones Akron Wilford Gladden Mies Jones

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Gravel Hill Cemetery C. J. Hes Utland Tuesday Elizabeth Tolliver Wagner Pate Jay Pomeroy Bend Fred Russe Arthur Abbott Arthur Stewart Charleston M. C. Hobart Gladys Watts Gallopolia Mandae Ralph E. Roberts Chillicothe L. McMaster Chicago Vivian Middleton Katherine Kramer Griff Micheal Dan Young Portsmouth W. J. Cox Dr. McCullough Mheneke Frank DiPerio LEMLY F. E. Roberts Earl Thompson Mary Meinhart Robert Mosely E. T. Abdella Louia Eisler Charlies Herman James Murray Hocking H. L. McDonald Emmett Lee Charlies McDonald Zella Barens Harry Davis Arthur Burchfield Fannie McCathran Burgie Morgan Evan Morgan, Jr St. Clairsville Edward Gerken Lancaster Evan Morgan Duro Auto Wheaton Hardware Co Court St Harry Wright P.T. A W. B. Drake Cleveland Symphony Orchestra Brunswick Records Parker Bros Bank of Athens Logan's Lostro Bldg Moire Pocseroy KERRS Keiser Clothier Ford R. Beasley
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