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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
2
A riverfront incident in Pomeroy as hunters and two federal game protectors clash after a gun goes missing amid a chaotic scene. A boy’s accidental discharge damages a boat, rumors spread of people being killed, and officers disperse crowds while a borrowed gun reportedly crosses the river.
Nathan Carl aged 85, a Civil War veteran and one of the last in Bedford Township, died at his Kingsbury Creek home Wednesday morning. His wife predeceased him by six years. He leaves four children, two sons and two daughters. Funeral is set for Friday at 2 PM from his residence with burial in Whiteoak Cemetery.
A veteran from Cleveland reports stomach trouble after World War I improved after using four bottles of Konjela. He says energy and ambition returned and urges others to try the remedy. Konjela advertised to relieve stomach, liver, kidney, bowel ailments and rheumatics. Sold in Athens Ohio at McKee Drug Co. and by major druggists in the region.
Herbert H. Ours of near Racine testified in court about a robbery during a trip to Parkersburg. A stranger he picked up near Little Hocking allegedly feigned kindness, took his money after the truck stopped in Bashan. Ours, later found intoxicated, was fined $21.55.
Meigs County prepares for the November election as 232 election officials are selected. The tally shows an equal split of Republicans and Democrats, with 24 Republican women and 23 Democratic women among the workers.
Mrs. Joe Wilson, injured in an automobile wreck, will be taken to McMillan Hospital in a few days for X rays and treatment. George Parson of Toledo is home this week due to his wife's illness. Mrs. W. F. Harris entertained her bridge club Wednesday evening at South Second Avenue. T. A. May spends several days in Columbus on business. Mrs. Dana Jones of Toledo arrives and will stay with Mrs. Homer Jones. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. McCarty go to the Lancaster Fair. Mr. and Mrs. M. S. McAllister left for Carapolis Pennsylvania to visit their parents.
The ad explains piles stem from poor blood circulation in the lower bowel and weakened parts. It claims external remedies and cutting fail and touts Dr Leonhardt's HEMROID as effective by relieving congestion and strengthening the area. Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store offers a trial at their expense with a money back guarantee.
Crowds attended all services at the Pomeroy Church of Christ with evangelistic messages on the unpardonable sin. The church held an ordination of new officers led by Mr. Ashton. A delegation travels to Washington DC for the International Convention of the Principles of Christ and the National Church dedication. A substitute minister fills the pulpit next Sunday. Dedication set for November 2 as locals plan a home-coming for the first church dedication in Pomeroy in 25 years.
In Middleport on October 24 the Women's Club invites the public to a recital by Prof. Conrad Scholl at Heath M E Church. The event is part of several programs the club will present this winter as choruses resume practices for the Christmas concert.
Middleport stockholders dispose of their holdings to Herbert Chambers who had already managed the business and remains in charge.
Judge F W Crow grants Lena Doerfer a divorce from William Doerfer in Pomeroy. She receives custody of three minor children, ownership of most property, and $260 cash. husband’s mining tools are excluded. An accidental fainting incident occurred in court during testimony.
Mrs PS Wilson entertained the Columbus Bridge Club at her North Third Avenue home with three tables of play. The motoring guests from Columbus included Mrs Ed Hartman Mrs W G Loewes Mrs Robert Hayes Mrs C Logan Mrs Albert Poulton Mrs E Drye Mrs C Schindler Mrs C Slade Mrs Fred Oure Mrs A Byers along with Mrs McCain and Mrs B C Osborn. They remained as house guests until the afternoon departure.
Rev. and Mrs C H Eichinger attended Oak Grove M E Church Monday evening where the reverend preached the evening sermon for Rev Coch rane of Racine, who is conducting a series of meetings at Oak Grove.
Public notice style advertisement claims Peterson's ointment quickly clears pimples and blackheads with one application and continued use yields irritation free skin. Mary Metinko of Rankin Pa reports long-standing pimples disappeared after using the product sold in drugstores for 35 cents.
Pomeroy Ohio October 16 county officers and a citizens delegation postponed their planned trip to Columbus to resolve funding for county and township road work. Prosecuting Attorney D H Peoples clarified his stance saying he followed higher authority instructions on borrowing and repayment by tax levy, not notes against gasoline taxes or other road income.
Walter A Spires files for divorce against Port vires on cruelty grounds. David Temple of Portsmouth arrested on a warrant charging non-enforcement. Mrs Goldie Eberfeld travels from Columbus to Pomeroy to visit relatives. Chestnut market in Pomeroy reports strong activity. Mr and Mrs Walter Thomas announce birth of a daughter on October 14. Pomeroy W T U to meet at Mrs P L Pecopies home on Union Avenue Friday at 2 pm. W G Orr near Rashan ill from ptomaine poisoning. Dr Hotzer called. Mrs Char ies Thomas sister and Mrs Carl McElfresh daughter travel from East Liverpool and Delaware respectively. William King, son of Valentine King, Five Points, reported critically ill.
Oct 16 Miss Margaret Russell and James Russell entertained 39 boys and girls at a local Wiener roast in Middleport with light refreshments and friendly games.
Ohio farm conditions improve since September 1 with pastures doubling in quality. Normal rainfall aided fall seeding and harvesting of corn and tobacco. Tobacco prospects rise in the Miami Valley, while corn and potato yields remain below five year averages. Sugar beets apples and peaches show varied gains, with grape production up slightly.
Itching and burning relief is claimed when Zemo touches inflamed skin. The ad promises fast relief even in severe cases and recommends Zemo as a universal antiseptic to draw out infection and clear blemishes. It urges keeping the product on hand and notes price points of 2c and 1.65 for dealers.
All students at Scott Hocking School near Carbondale have enrolled in the Athens County Junior Red Cross, per Juanita Tefft. The move increases community youth support and service involvement.
A damaged OCR fragment lists multiple students by grade and name including Emma Pidcock, Marvin Young, Melvin Edgar, Ceci Wilson, Emma Jane Arnold, Hermon Dowier, Martin McKinsey, Carl Cumber, Floyd Lloyd Downer, Grendon Ed Mamie McKinley, Reba Pidcock, Martha Ellen Wilson, Mary Adriy Young, Edgar Austin, Margey McKin, Cathern Wright, and others among first to preschool age. The note reads as a school roll or attendance placeholder with scattered surnames and grades.
An advertisement touts a corn removing product sold in Great Britain that dissolves hard skin and roots in a few nights, claiming superiority over plasters and acids and promising healthier feet for activity. It urges readers to ask for a box at K McKee Drug Co. or any drugstore.
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