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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1919

Page

10

Hon. Lewis Paine Dies at 86 in Pomeroy Home

The highly honored judge and scholar Lewis Paine died at 1 30 a m after a stroke of paralysis at his home. Born in Rutland Ohio June 1 1833 he served Meigs County as prosecuting attorney and probate judge. He was the last survivor of Kenyon College 1858 graduates and once law partner of Hiram L Sibley. He leaves a daughter Mrs J A Willock and a son John T of Detroit.

Gubge Lewis Paine A. Willock Willock Mr. Paine Rutland Ohio Meigs County J. H. Lochary Hiram L. Sibley Pomeroy Judge Paine Kenyon College Gambier Blue Beard J. A. Willock John T Detroit, Mich

Important Meigs County case stirs local court

In Meigs County Justice Court Judge Harry R. Barnes heard M. Hobart versus Sarah A Seyfried Katherine Hartenbach Max Wildermuth and Charles Wildermuth overpaid royalties on coal mined by the plaintiff. The long session ran from one in the afternoon to eleven at night and touched on broader disputes surrounding the Wildermuth estate.

Meigs County M. ©. Hobart Sarah A.seyfried Katherine Hartenbach Max Wildermuth Charles Wildermuth Justice of the Peace Harry R. Barnes Peoples Pomeroy O. H. Stewart Middleport Gotlieb Wildermuth Plantiff Max

Daughters Relief From Pain Through Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

Petersburg Virginia woman credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with ending two years of right side weakness and pain after opting to take it. The testimonial urges other women with irregularities backache or painful periods to try the root and herb remedy and seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Petersburg Best Earth Lydia E. Pinkham W. D. Wells North Adams Street

Jury verdict aids plaintiff in overpayment case

Mrs Seyfried and Mrs Hartenbach were exempted by the plaintiff as they had already returned their portion of the overpay. Hobart acted for himself and placed both defendants and attorney Stewart on the witness stand for about three hours. A judgment favorable to the plaintiff was returned. The jury included B E Talbott Edward French F A Shifler M G White Ben F Fultz and C P Button. The courtroom was crowded all afternoon and evening.

Seyfried Hartenbach Hobart Stewart B. E. Talbott Edward French F. A. Shifler MM. G. White Ben F. Fultz C. P. Button

Death Relieves Suffering Of Well Known Citizen John McIntosh

John McIntosh 72, longtime resident of Enterprise, died at home Thursday after a six week illness from heart and kidney trouble. Survived by wife, four sons including Howard and George of Pomeroy, Will of California, James of Middleport, six daughters, two brothers, twenty grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He organized the first carpenter's union of the Pomeroy Pond and was a devoted member of United Brethren Church. Funeral Sunday at Enterprise United Brethren Church. interment Rocksprings Cemetery.

John McIntosh Enterprise Howard George Pomeroy Will California James Middleport Gilbert Weeks John Bailey George Oldman John Walsh Will Bailey George * Morrison Missouri Riley William Mason McIntosh Carpenter's Union Pomeroy Pond United Brethers Church Rocksprings Cemetery

Mack Manuel Arrested on Paternity Charge

Mac Manuel, son of William Manuel, jailed Thursday by Officer Henry Seidnable on a warrant filed by Effie Beaver of Dorcas charging him with being the father of her child. The case goes before Squire J. H. Ew ing's court.

Mack Manuel Mac Manuel William Manuel Henry Seidnable Effie Beaver Dorcas Squire J. H. Ewing

Bellville and Reedsville pair wed in probate court

Ben Wells age 22 of Bellville West Virginia and Ella Swaim age 24 of Reedsville Ohio were married after obtaining a license to wed. Rev. L L Cherrington officiated in probate court rooms on Thursday.

Rev. L. L. Cherrington Ben Wells Bellville W. Va Ella Swaim Reedsville

McMaster Orchestra Declines Boosters Offer

E. E. O'Dell, manager of the Booster Club Dance Circuit, has pursued the Mc Master orchestra of Middleport for engagement. The local group appreciates the compliment but has not yet accepted the tempting proposal.

McMaster Orchestra E. E. O'Dell McMaster Orchestra Boys Middleport

Pilgrim's Progress Show Draws Large Crowd Tonight

Ample seating arranged for Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress tonight in the auditorium by Rev. Schutes as tickets sold out. The large crowd is expected to attend the event.

Bunyan Armory Rev. Schutes

Miss Grace Haymon Leaves Town

Miss Grace Haymon departed yesterday in a brief local note that she has left the area. No further details were provided about her destination or plans.

Pomero Grace Haymon

Local residents and visitors leave for travel and treatment

A flurry of departures and visits fills the Columbus area as residents travel to London Shamokin Cincinnati Dayton New York and Athens for home life medical care hunting trips and family time. Notables include Emory Sarver Lucinda Roush A O Lechner Harry Hartwell John Ackley and Lieut L Crary Davis among others with several recovering from injuries or awaiting family visits.

Columbus Emory Sarver London Lucinda Roush Freda of Letart H. H. Blackmore A. O. Lechner Pittsburg J. S. Boggess Marion DeMaine Harry Hartwell Shamokin Cincinnati W. A. Maxwell Dayton Jane Gilliford Frank Roush L. L. Roush New York Anna McCracken C. J. Rust James Stansbury Athens Emmett Stanebury W. G. Huddleson Charleston L. Crary Davis Will G. Davis W. A. Giles G. W. Martin Flora Talbott John Talbott Frank Walter Roush Harry W. L. Thomas Gallipolis John Baum Rasp Breezy Heights South Court Street Otto Strauss Sumner W. C. Weaver Paul Fisher Theodore Parker W. S. White Recorder White Syracuse

Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief

Advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for severe colds. It claims two hour dosing up to three doses clears nasal congestion and stops runny nose, headache, fever, sneezing, and stiffness with no quinine.

Pape Grippe

Social Roundup From Sand Rock and Nearby Towns

Miss Ethel Colvin of Athens spent the weekend with her parents at Sand Rock. Fern Robinson visited relatives at Canaanville and Glouster and returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Lunsford of Glouster visited Mrs. Lunsford's parents at Sand Rock. George Ogg and family shopped in Athens. Mrs. Sally Stahl, Margaret Ogg, and Eugenia Colvin visited Dora Robinson. Gilbert Boudinot and Mrs. Carl Grandstaff hosted Sunday guests. Mary Townsend hosted her mother from South Canaan. Fay Bennett and baby of Amesville visited Will Marquis. Charley Brawley visited Mr. and Mrs. Andrews Sunday. Grace and Marie Dodds called on Nora Bryson. Charley Moore was in Nelsonville Tuesday. Gilkey, guest of Jess King, returned to Jerseyville Saturday. Hal Brawley and wife visited Ona Roberts Sunday.

Fern Robinson Canaanville Glouster Percy Lunsford Lunsford George Ogg Athens Sally Stahl Margaret Ogg Eugenia Colvin Dora Robinson Gilbert Boudinot Carl Grandstaff Mary Townsend South Canaan Fay Bennett Amesville Will Marquis Charley Brawley Andrews Miss Grace Marie Dodds Nora Bryson Charley Moore Nelsonville Gilkey Jess King Jerseyville Hal Brawley Ona Roberts

Farm prices rise 478 percent since 1894

We thot 80! Farm products cost 478 percent more today than twenty-five years ago. Comparing average prices today with those of 1894, the differences are noted. In Lancaster the Chamber of Commerce plans to build workingmen's homes sold on monthly installments. In Toledo several women operate automobile buses.

Lancaster Chamber of Commerce

Dreco miracle praised by Columbus plumber in patient testimonial

J. T. English of South Columbus Ohio credits Dreco with relief from kidney trouble indigestion and a disordered stomach. He says prior to Dreco he suffered cramps back pains and drowsiness and now reports improved digestion energy and overall health after a week of use. The testimonial urges readers to try Dreco as sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co.

Cline Pharmacy Co

Ministers Will Tell of Interchurch Movement in Ohio Counties

Deputations of Columbus ministers travel November 22 to 24 to county churches and courthouses to explain the Interchurch World Movement. The state conference meets in Columbus December 13, with Rev. J. J. Tisdall, Rev. Maxwell Hall, and Rev. T. L. Lowe among participants. all are former Athena ministers.

Columbus Ohio Interchurch World Movement Interchurch Movement J. J. Tisdall Wileon Avenue

Mrs Albert Hoy Dies After Husband's Funeral

Newark New Jersey Mrs Albert Hoy 63 dies of heart failure attributed to grief following her husband’s funeral in Hanover. The death occurred shortly after the service with authorities noting the emotional strain as the likely cause.

Newark—M Albert Hoy Hanover

Ohio Woolgrowers Push Pure Fabric Labeling Law

Ohio woolgrowers press for a national pure fabric law to protect consumers in clothing. Labels would show percentages of new wool, reworked wool or shoddy, and cotton, with no expected rise in consumer costs. J. F. Walker argues wool prices do not drive garment costs, noting farmers receive only a small share of finished prices.

Ohio Woolgrowers J. F. Walker Ohio Woolgrower’s Association Walker

Wool prices and garment costs discussed by traders

A wool market discussion notes current prices and asserts that a drop to 25 cents per pound would barely affect finished garment prices, estimating only a $1 to $1.50 reduction. The quote highlights how mills and wholesalers absorb fluctuation with little impact on retail costs.

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