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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1920
Page
8
A blaze swept Pier 35 in Galveston harbor destroying a sulphur loading plant and seven thousand tons of sulphur. Thousands of bales and a powerful Italian steamship were involved as city authorities fought the fire and Tago the blaze, with fire departments mobilized to contain the disaster.
Funeral services for Mrs John Zier who died at Union Avenue home will be held at the family residence Wednesday at 1 30 PM. She was 76 and survived by husband two daughters and a son. Also included is notice of a pension increase for William W Watkins to a total of 72 dollars per month dating from August 20 1920. Marriage licenses issued to multiple couples including John J Deering Fern Stevens and several other names with residences listed.
Clarence Ebersbach, after selling his home in the Second ward, struggles to find a rental and stays with his parents temporarily. Mr. and Mrs. Therore Russell will occupy the house vacated by Mrs. Ebersbach.
Vacant houses are scarce in Pomeroy with the town experiencing tight real estate conditions. The article notes a purchase by Mrs Minnie Sternbaur as part of investment activity amid limited available dwellings.
A large turnout is expected Saturday as County Democratic Central and Executive committees, Democratic candidates, and party supporters gather at 10 30 p m at the county courthouse. A prominent state headquaters speaker and ample local oratorical talent are promised to boost party interests. Clarence Neutzling the five year old son of Victor Neutzling was knocked down by a Rutland driven car Saturday evening, suffering bruises and cuts and feeling quite ill.
Lucy Jackson of Middleport indicted for assault and battery on H. C. Vance, driver for Leonard Meat Market. Pleaded guilty at arraignment and was sentenced to pay $10 and costs with a suspended 20 day jail term during good behavior.
P. F. White of Middleport received an Akron message Sunday night reporting his daughter Beulah was seriously injured after being struck by an auto and left at the scene. relatives urged him to reach her bedside as soon as possible.
Citizens of Pomeroy and Middleport found their water pipes empty on Monday as engineers struck for two weeks pay. The company cited funds shortages due to heavy operating costs and unpaid balances from villages and private customers. A special council meeting was held and Sept Starkey went to the plant to restart pumps, restoring water within hours in most areas. The long term outcome remains uncertain.
The Clarene Fisher All-stars met the Pomeroy ball team in a 1 to 0 nine inning game. Harry Grimm pitched well for Pomeroy and kept day’s action scoreless for 36 straight innings. A movement to bring Point Pleasant to meet Pomeroy next Sunday with Fisher on the mound is discussed.
Mrs. Jobes died at her Sugar Run home Saturday. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Simpson Methodist Church Pomeroy with Rev L L Cherrington officiating. Burial followed at Lee Chapel cemetery Racine.
The body was removed to Letart Falls after the fatal accident and funeral services were held at 10 o'clock this Tuesday morning.
W W Baird of Athens says his back pain and kidney troubles disappeared after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Lash's Drug Store. He later states the remedy fixed him up years ago and remains the best for kidney trouble. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY manufactures.
Frances Hayes of Athens visited her grandmother Mrs. M. M. Copeland over Sunday. Mrs. Addie Biggens was a visitor in Athens Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Justin, with Mrs. Harry Leeper, motored to Athens Thursday on business. Mayme Wharff of Athens spent Sunday here. Miss Clarys Smith of Ohio University visited her parents over Sunday. Harry Leeper was in Athens Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Smith and family drove to Amesville Sunday, visiting Chas. McBee and family in Athens. Frank Robinson moves his family to the property recently bought from James Algeo. Ladies and society met at the country home of Mrs. Robert Brile with eight members replying to roll call and refreshments served.
Circle Hill residents Circle Hill Mr. and Mrs Clyde Sedwick visited Athens on Saturday. The Plains native Miss May Campbell visited friends here Saturday. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs George Fisher. Homer Hull and family were with relatives near Carbondale on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harry Bobbitt and son from Nelsonville visited Mr and Mrs Edward Johnson and family. Colonel Lock of Athens and Mrs Childers hosted Sunday guests. Forrest Thomas and family spent Sunday with relatives at Glen Ebon. Miss Veretoria Oakley and Kathryn Thomas visited Dorthea Fisher in Athens over Sunday.
An advertisement touts Danderine as stopping hair loss and dandruff after a simple application. It claims every hair regains life vigor and brightness and suggests a cheap cost. The piece markets a beauty remedy with strong minimal evidence and a bold result claim.
Charles Straile, brother of Henry Straile of Pom eroy, was accidentally shot while hunting squirrels near his home Sunday. He died later at Abe Holars hospital in Gallipolis.
Mr John Lock was in Chauncey recently. Mr and Mrs Frank Phillips and family of Chauncey were calling on friends here recently. Mrs Forrest Thomas and Mrs Lawrence McDonald were shopping in Nelsonville Monday. Mr and Mrs Harry Lock of Haydenville were Sunday guests of relatives at this place.
A 27 year old husband asks if divorce is best or if he should stay with an unhappy marriage in laws’ home with a 3 year old child. The adviser suggests legal counsel on custody, home ownership, and whether his wife can be won over by a own home, plus notes concern over parental home influence. A second letter from a 21 year old woman seeks guidance on a navy boyfriend who returns after navy service, cheats with others, and proposes marriage without a ring. The adviser urges caution and options for commitment.
A reader asks if a long-ago marriage to a man who later divorced is still valid. The correspondent, a worried mother, requests verification of the marriage status with guidance on proceeding and replies with a firm stance that the prior marriage remains in effect.
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