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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1920
Page
6
Reuter 31 of Pomtoy and Mary Mullins 17 of R D 8 are to wed at the bride’s parents. Vaughn Easler 21 and Mario 18 of Athens and Middleport are also set to marry, as announced by Rev Murch.
A Thursday storm struck the Koehler residence on Spring Avenue Naylors Run, sending a chimney crashing onto the roof and causing substantial roof damage.
Professor Wayne Lutz and his family relocate from Gallipolis to assume the principal’s post at Pomeroy High School. They will reside at the George Bauer home on Spring avenue Naylors Run, previously occupied by Charles Ward and family who moved to the Hartenbach property on Condor Street.
Astolfo Rocchi and HE Brunicardi have disposed of their interest with Fanana Bros. Co. and left for a three months trip to their native land. They will visit Bagradi Lucca Italy and on return plan to center business in Pomeroy Bend.
Mrs. Margaret Deaver visits brother County Treasurer 8S. P. Deem for Meigs county fair. Numerous residents return or travel from Detroit Charleston Youngstown and Columbus. Teachers Ada Crumrine Clara Henry Dora Ellis arrive to begin Pomeroy high school term Monday.
An insomnia remedy guide explains sleep as a symptom of fatigue from overwork. It claims Dr Williams Pink Pills build blood, energize nerves, improve digestion, and restore natural sleep. Available at druggists or sent postpaid from Schenectady NY. 60 cents per box. A free booklet Building Up the Blood is offered.
A guest of Mr and Mrs R W Finsterwald was hosted Friday. Mrs Alma Streich and two children visiting the mother Mrs Schaefer of Minersville returned to Buffalo New York on Thursday. Miss Nina Russell enjoyed a two week vacation with friends at Marietta. Miss Lillian and Beulah Johnson spent a week with their uncle Clyde Fields and family at Spencer West Virginia.
A two year old mare belonging to Ernest Frederick of Chester was stolen Wednesday afternoon from Rock Springs fair grounds. Frederick had unhitched the horse in the morning and found it missing later. The thief cut a fence opening to remove the animal. Sheriff Hartenbach is pursuing the case, with a suspect already jailed awaiting trial.
Despite threatening weather and a heavy rain, the Meigs county fair drew more than 8 000 attendees with record auto traffic. Special officer W W Thompson led twenty deputies who kept the grounds well ordered and divided into districts. Only a single minor skirmish occurred and was quelled quickly.
During an electrical storm lightning struck a wire feeding the Rolling mill mine coal tipple. With the mine closed for a fair, no one was present when smoke appeared. a passerby investigated and found a fire, which was extinguished before substantial damage occurred.
A young woman writes that she has dated a 23 year old man for a year with no quarrels. He hints at marriage once he has money but has not asked yet. She wonders if he truly wants to marry and if it is right to accept his kisses while waiting for him to propose.
Mme Ebba Ebbesen, a renowned Stockholm painter, plans to sail for America to exhibit her work. She is fond of animals and spends part of each day watching and studying them in Stockholm's parks and zoo.
Fort Dodge Iowa letter from Mrs Minnie Mandelko recounts months of severe pain headaches backache and weakness from age 13 to 16. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health after 16 bottles and urges others to seek help. The notice promotes the company and offers confidential advice from Lynn Massachusetts in a woman’s readership column.
Readers seek guidance on engagement, kisses, and appropriate outings. Advice covers waiting for proposals, asking for an engagement ring, appropriate kissing, inviting a bashful suitor to parties, and restrictions on underage girls accompanying outings to a boyfriend’s home.
General Miguel Pineta leads 200 rebels in Chiapas as government forces pursue them after a declared uprising. The battle has begun and moves toward decisive action in the region.
Authorities issue arrest orders for Rodolfo Herrera in connection with the assassination of President Carranza. The current charge alleges assault on unknown persons, with potential later charges tied to the president's death. A new machine aids pharmacists in dividing powdered medicines into equal doses.
The fund for four children under the care of Henry Draper reaches 117 dollars and the drive ends. Donations from C. V. Hester James Vercoe Mathews Selby F J Beasley John Cross Miss E Harrison F E Helwig L W wn and others bring total to 117 dollars to provide school and winter items for the youngsters.
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