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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1923

Page

10

Sacred Heart Mission Climaxat Pomeroy Parish

Saturday evening marked the climax of a two week mission at Sacred Heart church under Mission Father Quale of Pittsburgh. A Mother of God shrine shone with candies flowers and lights centered by a large illuminated M made from candies donated by worshippers. The missionary delivered a strong address. The mission continues next week with non Catholic services at 7 15 PM each evening except Saturday, welcoming residents of leading counties in southeastern Ohio in improved highways.

Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Church Father Quale Pittsburgh

Shumaker Downgraded From Severe Quinsy Illness At Pomeroy

Dr. C. B. Shumaker, a Pomeroy dentist, was critically ill last week with quinsy and a threatened pneumonia. He was thought unlikely to survive but has since nearly recovered. Also, Monday Mrs. John Gans of Lincoln Hill was reported seriously ill from pneumonia threat.

C. 8. Shumaker Pomeroy John Gans Lincoln Hill

Auto mishap on new road at Rocksprings

Sunday Adam Ebersbach fore man of the foundry and family rode out on the new road beyond Rocksprings. Their big car skidded on a short turn, went over a high embankment and turned over. None were seriously injured though the car was damaged. An auto procession was observed all day Sunday.

Ebersbach Adam Ebersbach

Doctors to Head North for Annual Hunting Trip

Dr Grible Druggist HH B Smith and C H Keehne plan to leave Thursday Nov 1 for a Canada hunting trip. They expect a two to three week absence and will file absent voter ballots in support of the road tax levy.

Dr. Grible HH. B. Smith C. H. Keehne Canada

Jailbreakes and a baby's death in Kerr's Run

Dail Terrell and Charles Bostwick, jailed for tinkering with liquor laws, were released Saturday after paying fine and costs. William Donald, one year old son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Bumgardner, died yesterday at Kerr's Run from stomach trouble.

Dail Terrell Charles Bostwick William Donald Gilbert Bumgardner Kerr’s Run

Burial Service For Marie Sponge Held In Middleport

The remains of Marie Sponge 64 died at her Cincinnati home were brought to Middleport for burial. Funeral held Saturday at her brother J H Williams home. Burial followed in Hill cemetery. She is survived by sister Mrs Cahill Chicago and brothers J H and Frank Williams of Middleport.

Marie Sponge Cincinnati Middleport J. H. Williams the Hill Cemetery Cahill Chicaco J. H Frank Williams

Marriage of Emmett Vale and Ella Fisher at Bethany M E church

Saturday evening at the Bethany M E church Rev Lamy solemnized the marriage of Emmett Roy Vale formerly of Dexter and Miss Ella daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Fisher of Pom eroy. The bride has been cashier at the Red Anchor and will stay at her post for a few weeks. They plan to establish a home in Columbus where Vale works in a railroad office.

Bethany M. FE Rev Lamy Emmett Roy Vale Dexter Ella A. H. Fisher Pomeroy Red Anchor Columbus Vale

Meigs County Good Roads Association Meets in Pomeroy

A large meeting at city hall marked strong interest in a four road program. Meigs County operates eleven five ton trucks plus graders and tractors and is highly active for the era. If the program continues, the county may become a leading example in statewide road building.

Meigs County Good Roads Association Pomeroy

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Helps Minneapolis Reader

Minneapolis resident J Bieber of 3939 18th Ave South says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved years of pain and backache and helped her regain health. She urges others to try the remedy after noting substantial improvement and recommending it to all.

Minneapolis Minn Lydia E. Pinkham J. Bieber 18Th Ave. South Illinois

Death of John H. Watson in Mast Liverpool

John H. Watson aged 42, a former Longbottom resident, died of pneumonia at his niece's home in Mast Liverpool. He leaves two sons, his mother and a sister. The funeral and burial were held in Longbottom.

East Liverpool John H. Watson Longbottom Mast Liverpool

Zirkle Divorce Seeks Alimony and Custody In Akron

Ada Zirkle files for divorce from Perry Zirkle after alleging the 1919 marriage in Akron produced two children Donald aged 2 and Evelyn aged 1. She says the husband sold their jointly owned home three weeks ago and kept the proceeds, with plans to reinvest, while she seeks alimony and custody, education, and control of the children.

Ada Zirkle Perry Zirkle Akron Ohio

Murray City Hosts Masquerade for Myrtle birthday

Miss Myrtle Brown celebrated her birthday with the M R S masquerade party Friday evening in Murray City. Decorations featured a black and yellow theme with cats pumpkins and witches. Guests gifted the honoree and a three course luncheon ended the evening.

Myrtle Millie Brown Murray Tigers Columbus William Beavan Weavington James Beaven Oscar Albaugh Albaugh

Coal pile fire at Beech Bottom plant extinguished

Beech Bottom West Virginia: Fire at the American Gas and Electric Company big generating plant was put out after it required moving 0,000 tons of coal to reach the blaze. The mine with 2809 tons daily capacity was idle for a week during the fight.

Beech Bottom W. Va American Gas and Electric Company

Snake Killed on Bellaire Street Corner

William Skinner and George Tapper killed a five foot blue racer near a pipe company yard in central Bellaire Ohio. The venomous snake is said not native to this area and likely arrived from the south in a shipment of pipe.

Bellaire, O William Skinner George Tapper

Ohio State coeds name 17 assets for a successful marriage

A survey of 30 Ohio State University coeds lists seventeen assets for a successful married life led by financial ability and health. The traits include character, gentleness, education, ambition, appearance, housekeeping, morals, manners, social standing, religion, broad-mindedness, humor, intelligence, and love.

Ohio State University

Royalist Leaders Flee Athens in Uprisal Pursuit

Former Prime Minister Tsaldaris and royalist head Metaxis are fleeing Athens toward Tripolita as government troops pursue them after the royalist uprising.

Athens Tsaldaris M. Metaxis Tripolita

Satin and chiffon gown description in green beaded fabric

An evening gown features apple green chiffon heavily beaded, built over a narrow sand colored satin slip.

A Jaunty Top Garment for The Boy Pattern

A dress pattern for a warm boys coat with double breasted fronts and raglan sleeves. Uses serge cherio t tweed or similar fabrics and comes in sizes 4 6 8 and 10 years. A 6 year size needs 11.4 yards of 54 inch material. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.

Home Made Pinex Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief

A simple, inexpensive cough syrup combines 21% Pinex with syrup to make a full pint that outperforms ready made remedies. It soothes irritated membranes, loosens phlegm, and eases bronchitis, croup, hoarseness, and asthma with rapid effect. The Pinex concentrate comes from Norway vine extract and is sold by The Pinex Co in Wayne Indiana with a money back guarantee.

Pinex Co T. Wayne Ind

Death of Mrs Gladys Rosser after brief illness

News of the death of Mrs Gladys Snook Rosser age 27 following a short illness that began with tonsillitis and developed into diphtheria. She leaves husband Edgar L Rosser, son Duane, mother Mrs Nettie Snook, brother Dallas Snook, sister Mrs Eula Robbins, and many relatives. Funeral services set for 1:30 Tuesday.

L. Rosser Gladys Snook Rosser Edgar L. Rosser Duane Nettie Snook Dallas Snook Eula Robbins

Wells tan visitor and local property transfers

Mrs. C. H. Winland was a Wells tan visitor Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Benson George purchased the residence property of Mrs. M. E. Houser. The Houser couple plan to move to Cambridge soon.

C. H. Winland Benson George M. E. Houser Houser Cambridge

Frank Allison Buys New Oldsmobile Sedan

Frank Allison purchases a new Oldsmobile sedan from Clark Brothers, agents. The deal will add a fresh vehicle to Allison’s transportation options.

Frank Allison Clark Brothers

Aged Portsmouth Aunt Funeral Plans and Local Visits

Mrs. Martha Titus of Portsmouth, aunt of Mrs. Lenigan, died Sunday and will be buried here on Tuesday with Miss Helen Holland and Mrs. Fred Fletcher accompanying the body. Miss Dora George teaches at Zaleski and stayed with relatives, while Mrs. Nancy Webb visited from Columbus. Palma Kruger joined J. S. Wills Co. after Miss Kathryn Lantz’s resignation. Oscar Peoples and his son Daryl were guests of Mrs. Emmett Eberts in Oreton. Vance Morrow visited family in Jackson. Miss Harriet Caracci of Wellston stayed with Mrs. Everett Beckley.

Martha Titus Portsmouth Lenigan That City Helen Holland Fred Fletcher Columbus Palma Kruger J. S. Wills’ Company Kathryn Lantz Oscar Peoples Daryl Emmett Eberts Oreton

Reynolds and McDowell Wed in Kentucky Rites

James Reynolds son of Mr and Mrs B F Reynolds and Miss Vivian McDowell of Columbus slipped away with friends and were married Saturday in Kentucky.

James Reynolds B. F. Reynolds Vivian McDowell Columbus Kentucky

Orland Residents Trade Homes in Fairview Addition

Mrs Frantz of Orland has purchased the mayor L W Horton's home in the Fairview addition and will move in soon. Horton plans to move his family into the house he recently bought.

Jewish railway workers in Holy Land organize union

In Jerusalem the American Federation of Labor notes Jewish railway workers are organizing and have affiliated with the International Transport Workers' Federation of Berlin. Mentions Warren Stone and colleagues and a family note about Henry Nero and his mother’s illness in Granville Avenue.

Sam Gompers Jerusalem American Federation of Labor Holy Land International Transport Workers’ Federation of Berlin Warren Stone

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