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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1926

Page

2

Robbers Enter Pomeroy Hardware Store in Break-In

About 10 30 Sunday night two men in a Ford car broke into Burson Hardware on Second Street, taking guns and ammunition valued at about 165 dollars. Sheriff Harry Stevens and team pursued them past Rutland. car got stuck, harness broke, and the robbers eluded capture. The incident was described as one of the district’s boldest robberies in years.

Pomeroy Burson Hardware Second Strea Gfbre Harry the Louis Stevens Rice Stevens Rutland Burson

Township teachers meet to discuss physical education plan

In Pomeroy Oct 5 Leiart Township Teachers Association held a meeting to discuss physical education in Oral Schools. President Hayman outlined 100 minute requirements and demonstrated two development activities. Attendees included Irene Milter Norris and Supervisor Waener, with the township clerk Na Dade present. The gathering, open to the public, planned further sessions for October.

Pomeroy Leiart Township Order & Hayman Associ Tioh Rey Hayman Hayman Irene Milter Norris Superin RY Waener Na “Dade Roy Hayman Amir Pomeroy D Briefs Bartell Mark Roller Hoppes Billings Sheree Miller Abe Masnr Mag- Cem Edward Y Nati Eerl Harien

Body Recovered From Creek Bank In Dennison

The body of J. Workman Gatchell, 40, of Chandlersville, was found 200 feet from the Sixth Street bridge on the Little Silkwater creek bank after a Wednesday dive reported as a leap. Mud covered remains washed ashore following dynamiting of the area.

Frank Varian Places Children in Home

POMEROY October 5 Frank Varian who lives below Hobson has placed his five children in the Meigs County Children's home. The children were committed to the home yesterday afternoon. Varian and his wife have been on tee for some time and he asked that the children be placed in the home. Varian will pay for the support of the children in the institution. The children range in ages from five to thirteen years.

Middlefort J. O. Leonard Covington F.E. Knopp Oscar Point Pleasant Oliver Duffy C. H. Duffy Logan Frank Knopp D. A. Sullivan Charleston Margaret Coe Columbus Imit White James Cowey Stanley Cowey Pittsburgh Pomeroy Herb Stentrad Clarence Middletown Lewis Via Crat John Kincaid Meigs Publishing Company Orange Township Tuppers Plains Alfred Frank Varin Hobson Meigs County Varian Tee

Alleges Note for $150 Past Due in Court Action

INCREASE YOUR WEIGHT AND PEP reports a case in Pomeroy where Thomas Field & Company sues W. F. P. Wilson over a promissory note for $150. The note was due and unpaid, prompting a court filing yesterday. The piece blends other unrelated local notices and publicities about tonics and appointments, reflecting a noisy published page.

Pomeroy Thomas Field & Company W.fp Wilsonscha Ymleas Sidan Wilson First National Bank of Cod Liver

Proffitt Divorce Suit Filed for Custody and Alimony

Anna Proffitt filed for divorce from Lee Proffitt in county court. The suit seeks custody of four children, alimony, and money for the children's needs. The defendant is Lee Proffitt. The filing occurred Monday in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Oct Anna Proffitt Lee Proffitt Tocal Cormman Oi Providero

Child Undergoes Tonsil and Adenoid Operation in Athens

Five year old Vance Stewart, son of Mr and Mrs Vance Stewart, underwent surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens Saturday for removal of tonsils and adenoids. He was brought home Sunday.

Middleport Oct Vance Brg Vance Stewart Sire Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad Promotes Quick Digestion Relief

A century of claims extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a universal stomach aid. The ad touts instant relief from sour, acid and gassy stomachs, noting its neutralizing effect on intestinal fermentation and gentle expulsion of waste. It emphasizes pleasant taste and overwords on brand trademarks and availability at drugstores. It also includes a fashion of beauty endorsements by Edna Wallace Hopper and mentions products like White Youth Clay and Youth Cream.

Mazavaia Edna Wallace Hopper Tam Mavic Dom Epecin Hopper

Rey's Bu-Qu Pills

An old note touts Rey's Bu-Qu Pills as a top selling diuretic in Britain and the United States. It claims a five year proven formula with Buchu Usis Lithium carbonate and Pedophyslis, highlighting a liver stimulant effect and kidney issue link. Sold for 50 cents a box.

Great Britain Amer

Can't Sew, but Keeps in Style!

Diamond Dyes advertise home dyeing with true dyes for fabrics curtains and furnishings. Offers free cyclopedia, color samples and Color Craft book from Diamond Dyes, Dept N12 Burlington VT, urging cost saving fashion through DIY dyeing.

Diamond Dyes Cyclopedia Burlington Vermont

Electricity Revives Drowning Man In River Rescue

A drowning man, Carlos Baldoa, appeared dead after sinking while bathing. He was revived by the application of electricity, restoring breathing and circulation. He was removed to safety and reported in stable condition.

Havans Carlos Baldoa

Hunt For Missing Man Shared By Family In Search

East Orwell Oct 5 Hunt for Isabel Zandorski missing since Sept 21 shifts to Monessen PA where a brother of Antony Zandorski may help uncover family history. Isabel's mother and uncle Frank Kinrick are jailed. search of the Zandorski farm and nearby swamp yields no trace. American Legion in Jefferson plans a hunt, including a quicksand pit. Dick Erdmann travels to Athens to earn money for art study by sketching fraternity houses and lobbies. a Cincinnati Art Academy and National Academy of Design graduate plans further stops at Colorado Springs Ohio State University University of Cincinnati and Purdue.

East Orwell Isabel Zandorski Monessen Antony Zandorski Isabel Me Wald Hve H. D. Hannum Frank Kinrick Zandorski American Legion Jefferson Europe Dick Erdmann Chillicothe Athens Mr. Erdmann Erdmann Cincinnati Art Academy National Academy of Design of New York Colorado Springs Ohio State’ University University of Cincinnati Purdue

Don’t Squeeze Blackheads Dissolve Them

A 1900s era skin care ad promotes dissolving blackheads to relieve itching and irritation. It touts Primptea and Blotches products, instructing use with a hot cloth and Calonite, claiming clear skin free of blemishes. Available at druggists for 60 cents and a dollar.

Sheltered Ones and the Alluring Pathos of Drama

Winifred Black explores why women flock to emotional plays, arguing the domestic tragedy appeals more to women than grand Shakespearean tragedy. The piece notes women seek pathos, crying and sympathy, while men lean toward lighter entertainment. It suggests theatre provides a natural outlet for emotion and burdens through stage mis takes and despair.

Craine

Bandits Kill Newark Man After Car Theft Attempt

Police search Newark today for two bandits who murdered Frank Hearney, a local businessman, and wounded his wife and son when he resisted their plan to steal his car for use in a robbery at Hadley Field near New Brunswick. The crime occurred as they attempted to flee with the vehicle to target a government air mall station.

Newark Frank Hearney Government Air Hadley Field New Brunswick

Do Your Game Bleed and Recede from the Teeth

Tender inflamed gums and receding gums signal pyorrhea, a dental disease. It begins in the gums and can destroy tooth structure, forming pus pockets with poisons that can enter the system and threaten overall health. The ad promotes Vincent's Pyorrhea Treatment and urges readers to write for details.

Vincent

Bandits Raid Station Ambush After NY Truck Arrival

Bandits apparently planned a raid on the station upon the truck from New York with a Chicago the mat. Their car ran into a ditch and they seized two shotguns from a twelve gun arsenal before holding up the Kearney automobile.

New York Chicago

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Urichsvills Mr. and Mra J. S. Hartenbach Betart Paul Hayman Frank Varian Re Club Mee Someroy Meigs County Agricul J. B. Brad Tomer Ger Jackson John Duciwen Cline Pharmacy Athens Hospital Phillips Milk Magnesia Rey Swanson Furniture Winifred Black Gertrude Dunnivotey Dennison Athens Book Isaac Wilson Chauncey Ohio Zemo Vincent's Laboratory Sates Co Guarantee Title & Trust Cleveland Loska Ry-Toff Co Lowell Mags Vicks Oscar Wis Arctic The Kerr Hardware Company Amundsen Heatrola Seattlé Maud Pole Mera Oscar Winting Wisting Heatrols
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