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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
2
Beetaces by New Middleport reports the Little n ferry boat, longtime Middleport traveler, sold to a Racine firm to operate as a river ferry. Captains Ilkeson and McDade previously owned the craft, having purchased Beverly to run the service, reflecting increased demand and a move to a larger vessel to carry more passengers and vehicles.
Middleport report says John Ilien Sr. aged 80 suffered a severe rake accident at his Vine Street home on Wednesday evening. Doctors list his condition as serious. He is the father of Dane Barnhill of Athens.
Elizabeth Jake of Syracuse filed paternity charges against Arthur Hogue in Pomeroy. Hogue has a wife and baby. A hearing was set for yesterday evening.
Mrs Claude Wimmer returned to Youngstown after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Schaefer. Mrs James Clifford ill at home on Butternut Avenue. Mrs Ralston Russell visited Columbus briefly. John Autenwald of Logan spent Wednesday here. W M Goodwin of Cleveland left yesterday after a business visit. K Huenbaugh of New Plymouth and J H Petterson of Enterprise turned after business here. Mrs R F Evans and baby of Ambridge arrived to visit Dana Boyd and family. Charles Kuntz of Columbus was in town yesterday. Louis Horwitz returned from Cincinnati art business trip. he was accompanied home by Mrs Horwitz. Percy Peoples left yesterday for a week of business in Gallipolis.
Trinity Lutheran members and guests will attend a masked party at the home of Mrs Elberfield Friday evening. The event is hosted by Mrs coh Elberfield, with plans for a festive night of costumes and entertainment.
Unknown culprits broke into a drive-in station at Gravel Hill in Middleport during Tuesday night. They damaged windows but took no cash or stock auto accessories and left without money. Local authorities investigated the burglary, with Dr. A B Bingham associated with the property.
A fragmented plea lists courthouse defects and legal issues urging a bond issue funded by taxpayers to avoid higher rent costs and state closures. The message warns delays risk worse conditions and cites industrial relations orders and past county experiences.
In Middleport on October 29 Frank Pendergrass found his Essex missing after evening parking. The car was found down the street after neighbors woke Giles Mayer. About fifteen local boys were jailed briefly for a scare but released with a promise of quiet until Saturday and a curious curfew compromise.
Pauline Wetzell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Wetzell, was struck and run over by a machine driven by a boy after stepping into the street near Wetzell's store in Pomeroy. Bystanders say the boy, Bolen, was not to blame and the girl appeared in front of the vehicle at about 5 80 last evening. Ewing's ambulance took her to Holzer hospital Gallipolis with her parents and Dr Gribble.
A hospital report states Gabe has regained consciousness but injury extent remains undetermined. Pauline is identified as a Pomeroy high school student.
The October session of the Ladies Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. Dona Lloyd with Mrs. Walter Egnon assisting. The program included devotionals by Mrs. Lloyd, roll call, readings by Mrs. Kreitler, and topics on Northern and Western India and Alaska read by Miss Anna Vaughn.
A senior division A R gathering is set for this evening at Mrs. Mel B D Hartinger’s Main street home. Mrs. Ralston Thus sell assists. Program includes roll call, patriot names, convention rep, Alice Louise Russell piano solo, Helen Brown Russell reading, Ralston Russell Jr. reading, and a letter from Mrs. Lothrop, founder.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapep sin as giving immediate relief for stomach upset, acid indigestion, gas, heartburn, and fullness. It claims rapid action once reaching the stomach and endorses the product as inexpensive and druggist recommended.
Rev. Walter C. Jones will present a stereoptical lecture at the Presbyterian church at 7 p.m. Sunday. The topic is The Atlantic Trail. Communion will be observed at the morning service.
Hamden residents D C Thomas and his wife depart Wednesday to attend an Eastern Star chapter event at Memorial Hall in Columbus and visit their daughter Mrs Harry N Bagley with Gladys and Ruth Thomas. Mrs D C Morehead travels to Columbus for a few days with son in law Crawford Morehead. Rebekah Lodge plans a Halloween social at LO O F lodge rooms Saturday October 31 with refreshments. Mrs Carl Calvin and Mr C H Merrill attend the grand chapter of Eastern Star lodge in Columbus this week.
Mrs Blanche Howell widow of Joseph Howell lies seriously ill two weeks after giving birth to an infant daughter. Parents Jerry and Mildred Martin along with children Max Atta Janette and Virgil Howell and Miss Marke Baker went to Gallipolis to be at her bedside. Ovid Ray and Fred Zervis involved in a late night vehicle collision near Dundas. no injuries. I O O F lodge to perform degree work Friday with four candidates. Local marriage licenses granted to Hart Lindsey and Notestone Featheroff. Mrs Ward Skinner of Byers visited friends Wednesday. Hamden schools closed Friday for Southeastern Teachers convention in Athens. Mrs John Marks returned from Chillicothe after visiting Everett Turner family.
Spanish positions in Ajdir faced a violent attack by Riffian tribesmen who were repulsed with heavy losses, dispatches reported from the front as of October 29.
Three rookie officers, learning to run a submarine, were in charge aboard the S 51 when rescued. Captain John H. Diehl testified at a naval inquiry that one survivor repeated the question about crossing his bow without lights.
Chester Whiman, 33, of Columbus, was struck by a vehicle at a street intersection Wednesday night. He is listed with a suspected skull fracture at White Cross Hospital. the driver fled the scene.
A historical note recalls John Baker of New York reportedly consuming six pounds of baked beans in 1844. The tale highlights unusual eating feats from the mid 19th century.
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