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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1925

Page

2

Legal Notices and Paternity Case Report

Roy Ohio. L L Myers administrator of J Tyké estate sues Knights of Pythias lodge No 9 of Flittund for relief and division of a $7000 estate with a $6 bequest to Nora Opal Blake. Will dated shortly before death. court to rule on validity. Divorce case heard by Judge A P Miller. 30 days advisement. Paternity suit filed by Louise Bur against Frank Clark in Pomeroy court, plea of not guilty.

Swell Ohio Crange Pomeroy Louise Bur Frank Clark M. L. French

Pittsburgh company mines increase output at Pomeroy week

Production from the four Pittsburgh company mines in the Pomeroy district rose to 8146 tons for the week ending Saturday October 8. Forest Run mine led with 648 tons in a peak daily output, while other works reported varying results amid wage-scale discussions and idle periods.

Pomeroy Pittsburgh Company Forest Run Syracuse Thomas

Atlantic coast line length figures from history

The fragment notes the United States Atlantic coastline as 1773 nautical miles and references an 1871 figure. It shows an unfinished comparison of coastal measures from historical sources.

Two Suits for Money Filed in Pomeroy Court

Ida Vinegar administratrix of J F Vinegar estate sues Jesse Taylor and Sarah Taylor for 364.36 on a promissory note with partial payment already made. The actions are filed with Crary L. Davis representing the plaintiffs in both cases.

Pomeroy Sarah Fo Ida Vinegar J. F Jesse Taylor Sarah Taylor Crary L. Davis

Nesdle Art Club Hosted by Migs N Queens

Oct 6 Nesdle Art club members attended a session at Riverhill hosted by Migs N Queens. The gathering featured sewing and dancing activities followed by refreshments.

Whedleciub Middleport Migs Queens of Riverhill Nesdle Art Club

Local residents make short visits and travels

Mrs C A Poindexter returned Saturday from a rest with her brother George Daniele of Columbus. He left today for California to spend the winter. Mr and Mrs Ernest Agee returned from Charleston. Mr and Mrs George Hoffman of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Willis Russell Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Swallows of Columbus were weekend visitors here. Leslie Snyder and Caroline Sward of wage are to here Harber ones to age twenty on end wife Graf Sauvage of Charles ten to visiting her sister Mrs L H W. Williams attending a Rivermen convention at Pittsburgh. Marjorie Harris of South Second Street left Sunday for Huntington to enter business school. Louise Burford and Ruth Bradley were Athens visitors. Gladys Watts motored to Gallipolis Sunday.

C. A. Poindexter George Daniele Columbus California Ernest Agee Charleston George Hoffman Willis Russell George Swallows Leslie Snyder Caroline Sward Wage Graf Sauvage Charles L. H W. H. Williams Pittsburgh Marjorie Harris South Second Retreet Huntington Louise Burford Ruth Brad Suey Athens Gladys Watts Gallipolis

President Coolidge Passes Through Hamden on Special Train

President Coolidge traveled from Washington to Omaha on a B&O National Limited section. Extra guards and telegraph offices were deployed for security during the morning pass through Hamden. The return trip is planned for about 7 30 Wednesday evening.

Coolidge Washington, D. C Omaha Neb National Limited

Local social notes from Columbus area families

Mrs Glendon Bagley and daughter Norma Jean of Columbus are guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Lewis. Miss Gladys Thomas a Columbus nurse is visiting her parents. Miss Katherine Livingston spent the weekend with her mother on Ohme avenue. Dr and Mrs O Cox of McArthur travel westbound to Oklahoma for a ten day vacation. Hamden invites Wellston and McArthur fans to listen to radio coverage of the World Series. George Murdoch Mrs Harry Bagley and Ruth Thomas visited from Columbus for the weekend. Mr and Mrs D C Thomas visited sister Mrs Ed Parer at Wellston on Sunday.

Glendon Bagley Norma Jean Columbus Thomas Lewis Gladys Thomas D. C. Thomas Katherine Livingston Addie Livingston Ohme Avenue O. & Cox McArthur Uad Oklahoma Hamden Wellston McArthur George Murdoch Harry Bagley Ruth Thomas Ed Marper Welleten

Walter Waddell Undergoes Minor Procedure in Athens

Walter Waddell from Athens is set to undergo a minor medical procedure as part of local health updates. Details are sparse and no complications are reported.

Walter Waddell Athens

POMEROY BEND BRIEFS

Mrs Bert Carter visited Columbus yesterday. Several residents traveledMonday for trips to Columbus Racine Creole Huntington Chicago and Ontario. Families including the Mangs Ward, Bissell, and Hartenbachs spent weekends with relatives or attended events in nearby towns.

Dean Voigt to Return Soon From Illness

Irma E. Voigt dean of women at Ohio University has rapidly recovered in Delaware Ohio from sciatic neuritis after a sprained hip last May. A letter to her secretary says she will resume duties within ten days or two weeks and is now able to walk and enjoy car rides while staying at William Reese's home 87 West Winter Street.

Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Delaware Miss Rose Jewett Miss Voigt William Reese West Winter Street

Pronghorn Antelope Census Finds 30000 In North America

A census of pronghorns shows about 30,000 individuals in North America across 286 scattered bands. The species once numbered between 30 and 40 million, according to estimates.

Washington America North America

Odd Kennel Built For Brother Over Woman In Oxfordshire

On a manor house roof in Oxfordshire a dog kennel stands not for a dog but was built by the owner for his brother after a quarrel over a woman. The anecdote highlights a stubborn dispute and a curious carpentry choice.

Oxfordshire Eng

Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Circles

Mr and Mrs Thomas McGinnis of Muntington spent the week end with Mr and Mrs Anthony Graber. EB Snyder a high school faculty member spent the week end at Columbus. Jane Cook returned from a month long visit with George Walker of Spring. A N Mefener of Newark is in town on business.

Thomas McGinnis Muntington Anthony Graber EB. & Snyder Columbus Jane Cook George Walker Spring A. N. Mefener Newark

Old Showman Dies After Fifty-Five Years in Circus Field

Akron obit reports Colonel Frank P. Morne aged 55 years as a renowned showman with a half century of global travel. He spent decades with circuses and stages and was famed in theatrical circles worldwide.

Akron Coleonel Frank P. Morne America

Hidden riches found after Bedford beggar’s death

In Bedford Conn an elderly beggar’s rooms were searched after his death revealing $8600 in old bills under a pillow and deeds to $60,000 in property under the mattress.

Bedford Conn

Institute Speaker Leaves for Towanda Meeting

President FB B Bryan departed Athene Sunday to attend the Pennsylvania Teachers' Institute at Towanda where he will address instructors and remain through the end of the week.

FB. B. Bryan Athene Pennsylvania Teachers’ Institute Towanda

Local residents named in scattered notices

Fie M. Mill of Ray Joseph Cox near Gillespleville Mr and Mrs Everett Kutt near Maméden Mr and Mrs G E B Murphy and after Ethel of B Sheidon Alfred Reeves of Columbus Miss Mary Meadows recently finished a Bliss Business College course in Columbus and is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs M K Meadows

Fie M. Mill Ray Joseph Cox Gillespleville Everett Kutt Maméden G. EB. Murphy Ethel Sheidon Alfred Reeves Columbus Mary Meadows Bliss Business College M. KE. Meadows

Death of Small Child Near Creola

The twenty one months old son of Mr and Mrs John Lee of near Creola died Saturday at University Hospital in Columbus from peritonitis after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon.

John Lee Creola University Hospital Columbus

Morrison relatives visit and weekend gatherings

William Morrison left Sunday morning for Illinois to visit his brother Jesse Morrison and family. Newton Secrest and family were entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Fore. Elizabeth Humphrey of Columbus spent the weekend with her sisters Mrs Roy Thompson and Mrs Ivan Cozad. Miss Etta Gaskill and Harry Gaskill of Middleport visited Sunday with the Gaskill Morrison and Brown families. Lena Poling employed at Gallipolis spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J P Witherspoon. Mrs John Chamberlain of Beverly visited Saturday with her daughter Mrs John Lee and family. Dr O S Cox accompanied Mrs Cox and left Sunday on a two weeks vacation trip to Oklahoma.

William Morrison Illinois Jesse Morrison Newton Secrest Earl Foreman Elizabeth Humphrey Columbus Roy Thompson Ivan Cozad Mise Etta Gaskill Harry Gaskill Middleport Gaskill Morrison Brown Mise Lena’ Poling Gallipolis J. P. Witherspoon John Chamberlain Biverly John Lee

Radio Notes Highlight Evening Studio and Opera Programs

A list of WREO WCAP WTIC WLW WRNY WEAF and other stations schedule musical programs. Highlights include Major Edward Bowes concert, grand opera broadcasts from Il Trovatore, and a Jean Goldkette band performance. Local time blocks feature vaudeville, symphony, and concert recitals across stations like WEAF WEAR WCCO and WBZ.

WCAP Edward Bowes WTIC WLW WRNY WEAF Gold Dust Twins Il Trovatore WEBI WHI WCAE WGR WWJ WOC WJAR WCCO WBAI WIP Little Symphony Orchestra Wear WIR Jean Goldxette S’ Berenaders Seloistes WBZ Aliperta M. Keliehér Central Time WOAW American Legion

Sally Brown Charged After Liquor Incident Affects Fish

Testimony described Sally Brown allegedly selling liquor not lethal to goldfish but throwing the Maquor into a gold fish bowl. Authorities referenced her actions during the incident and the resulting fish distress.

Sally Brown Sally

Small Republic Tavolafa Near Sardina Island

A fragment describes Tavolafa, a tiny republic described as the smallest in the world, located on a small island about nineteen and a half miles from Sardina in the Mediterranean.

Romer The Smaeliest Republic Tavolafa Eoven Sardina Mediterranean Sea

Anniversary and birthday dinner hosted at Smiths home

Mrs. Etta Bank and Mr. and Mrs. John Hawk attended a dinner Saturday at the home of Mrs. Smith and Mr. Smith north of town to honor Mrs. Smiths birthday anniversary and the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. A bounteous dinner was served on the lawn to about fifty guests. T. B. Cox of near Hamden visited Monday.

Tragic Child Death Near Royal Reported

A small child of Mr and Mrs Coon Rittle near Royal died shortly after being brought to Dr H B James office for treatment Sunday morning. The report notes a local marriage of a Medicine living southwest of here to Mist Overhouser near Athens and mentions Mr and Mrs Charley Dye and other nearby residents.

Medicine Here Athens Charley Dye

Eight decades in one home as Hibbits dies at 86

Wallace Hibbits a wealthy retired flour mill owner died at age 86 after living his entire life in the same house in Muncie Indiana. City growth surrounded his birthplace yet he would not sell the property.

Muncie Ind Wallace Hibbits Hibbits

Flyte Freckle Remover Promises Quick Results

A new freckle cream named Flyte claims to vanish freckles in four days without staining. Sold at Cline Pharmacy Co and McKee Drug Co with a money back guarantee if it fails. The product also promises cleaner, clearer, more youthful looking skin.

Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co

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