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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1925

Page

2

Ohio Power to Build 33 000 Volt Line Rutland to Pomeroy

Ohio Power Company prepares to construct a new high tension line between Rutland and Pomeroy carrying 33 000 volts. The line will terminate at a substation and tie in with Rutland's 46 000 volt line from Philo, ensuring ample power and reduced interruptions. A. N. Kriner and assistants from Newark inspect metering devices at nearby mines as work begins.

Ohio Power Company Rutland Pomeroy Neil Burte Here Rkoatland Philo A. N. Kriner Ship Power Company Newark Lnhet Byts Company

Mrs. Willis E. Russell Dies After Six Month Illness

Mrs. Willis E. Russell, 68, of Fourth Street Middleport, died about 10:30 yesterday morning after a six month illness. She leaves her husband W. E. Russell and her father Marcus Peyton. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Middleport Willis E. Russell Ngme Fourth Street

Pomeroy Briefs From the Ohio Valley

O R Faris and D W Hennessy depart for Pittsburgh to attend World Series games. Mrs W H Probst returns to Dayton after visiting brother David Geyer and family. Dr and Mrs Schargz of Gallipolis visit Pomeroy on business. A N Creiner of Ohio Power Co returns to Newark after a brief trip. Dana Lloyd spends Tuesday in Athens. Thelma Phillips returns from Columbus after several weeks away. Charles Switzer of Gallipolis visits Pamplona. Clifford and Mildred visit Gallipolis for a day. Rubel leaves for Columbus on business. Fennie Graham of Hartford travels to Gallipolis to visit E C Vens.

Pomeroy Bend O. R. Faris D. W. Hennessy Pittsburgh W. H. Probst Dayton Newark Dana Lloyd

Harry Eglas buried after stroke illness

Pomeroy, Oct 17 Harry Eglas 51 died at home Sunday morning from a stroke suffered three weeks earlier. He leaves a widow and five children. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 o'clock from Fork church with burial at Pratt's Fork cemetery.

Pomeroy Harry Eglas Dford Eyday It’s Fork Pratt's Fork

Named Administrator Named for Fred Church Estate

Gladys urch was appointed administrator of the estate of the late Fred Church, of Pomeroy, who died intestate.

Pomeroy Gladysurch Fred Church Ant

Six year old girl struck by car in Middleport

Louise Hilian aged six was struck by a car driven by William Wise Hobson while walking home from school in Middleport on Oct 17. She was carried by her uncle Jobs Mayer to Dr Poindexter’s residence for treatment. The doctor reported no broken bones though she was badly bruised about the head and is resting easier at home.

Middleport Louise Hilian William Wise Hobson Callboy Jobs Mayer Poindex Poinster Ptor Poindexter Mr. Mayer

Fruck Driver Pleads Guilty in Pomeroy Case

Pomeroy court records show Charles prder pleaded guilty to a charge involving property damage after an incident on a Tuesday. He received a fine and was ordered to address the malicious damage claims.

Pomeroy Charles Prder Julie Hierat Hoffner

Literary Club Opens Its Year With New Officers

The Middleport Literary club held its first meeting of the year at Miss Nella Calderwood’s home this afternoon. New officers preside: President Mrs Crarg L. Davis, vice president Miss Bess Sanborn, secretary Mrs R A Miller, treasurer Mrs G H Starts bury. Committees include executive Lucy Boggess and Bess Sanborn, music C M Hennessy, Talbott and McCoy, library Nella Calderwood and others. Club motto Why stay we on earth unless we grew. Gong is America. Program featured Begin well and end well.

Middleport Middleport Literary Club Nella Calderwood Second Street Crarg L. Davis Bess Sanborn R. A. Miller G. H. Startsbury E. G. Probst Lucy Boggess M. C. Hobart L. C. Davis C. M. Hennessy J. G. Talbott Vesta McCoy E. A. Reed A A. Hugg Lida Powell Mra. KE F. Davis JC. A. Poindexter

Enduring Work Crowned by Beginning Moulds It

Retiring president Mrs C A Poindexter and incoming president Mrs L C Davia offer greetings and remarks. Mrs C M Hennessy chairs year end reflections while Mrs E G Probst presents notes on work accomplished. Mrs G B Cook praised as a discerning critic.

America the Beautiful C. A. Poindexter L. C. Davia Muubig Cerecesessene Buckeye C. M. Hennessy E. G. Probst G. B. Cook

Rutland Man Charged With Non-Support Appears in Court

Alvedore Hall of Rutland faced a non support charge in Pomeroy Justice French court. He pleaded not guilty and a trial is set for Thursday at 2 o clock.

Pomeroy Alvedore Hall of Rutland

Woman Takes Son From Children’s Home in Pomeroy

Mrs Myr tle Wenner secured Probate Judge Cora B Roberts approval to remove her young son Don Wenner from the local children’s home where he had been placed a few weeks earlier while a permanent home was arranged. The home houses many children, mostly not orphans.

Pomeroy Myrtle Wenner Cora B. Roberts Don Wenner

Court term opens with many docket changes

In Common Pleas court, Eunice Hook filed for divorce from John Hook alleging abuse and unsupported claims of illicit relations with another woman. Steven Kachman sought temporary injunction against John Radford and Jacob Glenn to halt a $111.37 debt collection on his property with a hearing set for Oct 9. Other items include temporary alimony for Gladys Grinstead, jury-trial order in Elizabeth Poston will case, amended petitions, and multiple dismissals and deadlines set through October 19.

Eunice Hook Glouster John Hook Common Pleas Court Steven Kachman Athens County John Radford Jacob Glenn L. G. Worstell Common Millfield Coal Mining Company Richard P. Imes Ohlinger Wolf Earl Mender Ray Bobo Pratt Construction Company Board of Trustees of Lee Township Charles Tom Beasley Grain and Milling Company Hocking Valley Co-operative Coal Company Detmer Brunner Mason Company Charles Wright Ella Marsh Board of County Commissioners of Cincinnati Finance Company Beasie Kern

Civilization Finds Fresh Worries, New Things to Stress

A reflective note on civilization revolving around discovering new concerns. The idea frames worry as a continuous feature, suggesting progress brings evolving anxieties rather than solutions.

Prisoners repaint Meigs county jail interior

Three inmates Brookover Bail and McGrew redecorated the Meigs county jail interior in gray with black trim. They have worked for two weeks and the grand jury is due to inspect the facility today.

Pomeroy Meigs County Brookover Chester Bail McGrew Grand

Tanlac credited with restoring health by user praise

A. R. White credits Tanlac with restoring energy and appetite after months of illness. He says three bottles improved digestion, liver function, and overall vigor, transforming him into a new man. Tanlac is sold by druggists with no substitutes.

Taniac A. R. White

Reds to Play Here Thursday

POMEROY Oct 7 The Cincinnati Reds will come to the Pomeroy Bend Thursday afternoon for an exhibition game with the Ohio Valley All Stars. Play starts at 2 30 p m at King's Park Syracuse. The All Stars assemble the best team this part of the country affords. The Reds are on a barnstorming trip through Ohio, but this game is the only one fans from the Bend can easily attend.

Pomeroy Cincinati Reds Pomeroy Bend Ohio Valley All Stars King’s Park Syracuse Ohio

Radio Notes Highlight Evening Programs Across Time Zones

KOA offers dramatic gems tonight with many entertainment features. Eastern Time broadcasts include Edwyne Rorke baritone and pianist Eleanor Fields at 9:10 on WCAU, Ipana Troubadors on WEAF, and a 10:45 CECA dance music segment. Central and Pacific listings show educational programs, organ recitals, and musical concerts.

KOA WCAU Edwyne Rorke Eleanor Fields WEAF Ipana WEEL WCRLD WSAI WOC WWJ WCCO WGR CECA KYW Eddie Dunstedter Mountain Time KFI KPO KNX

Chattanooga Tour Highlights Historic Battlefield Area

A visiting group tours Chattanooga beginning at 8 15 AM with church members escorting by auto. They visit Chickamauga Park Missionary Ridge Orchard Knob Snodgrass Hill Lookout Mountain and Signal Mountain before returning for a reception and dinner at the Christian church. The party departs for Memphis at 9 15 PM.

Chattanooga Christian Church Chickamauga’ Park Knob Battle Field Missionary Ridge Orchard Knob Snodgrass Hill Chickamauga the National Cemetery Lookout Mountain Signal Mountain Tennessee Christian Church House Memphis

Harmony Pie Social Benefits Local School

A pie social at Harmony School on Friday evening October 9 aims to raise funds for the school. Located several miles east of Athens, Harmony attracts attendees from the Harmony district and Athens.

Harmony Athens

Rumanian Debt Delegation Set to Sail for United States

The Rumanian debt commission will sail for the United States this month to negotiate a settlement of the Rumanian debt to the United States. Mr Titulescu, the Rumanian minister to Great Britain, will head the mission.

London United States Titulescu Great Britain

Interparliamentary Union Ends With Calls for Global Remedies

The thirty third Interparliamentary Union conference closes its brief session in Washington on October 7. Delegates seek panaceas for crises facing parliamentary democracies worldwide, adopting several resolutions as partial remedies for major global problems.

Washington

Wondered Why Breath Was so Bad

Miss Rose Dittmar writes about persistent bad breath despite brushing and mouthwash. She reports improvement after taking Carter's Little Liver Pills, noting better color clearer eyes and appetite and no constipation. The ad claims the source is the stomach and urges using the product at 25 cents per rod package.

Brooklyn Rose Dittmar Carter

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