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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1925

Page

2

In Injuries Fatal For 63-year-old Smith

Miss Smith, 63, died yesterday from injuries suffered in a collision three hours earlier when an automobile struck her in the Second ward. She leaves a brother Julius and a sister Mrs. Fisher of Charleston. Services will be held Wednesday at the Middleport Presbyterian Church with members of the society present. Heritage Lewis and local businessmen are vacationing at a camp in Sumner. Mildred Pilchard of Belpre is visiting in Pomeroy.

Mie Smith Asc Julius Mrs. Fisher Charleston Society of the Middleport

Louis Gibbs suffers arm fracture in Ford crank accident

Louis Gibbs met with a serious accident in Pomeroy on September 16 when he broke his arm while attempting to crank a Ford. He was treated locally and is listed in stable condition.

Pomeroy Louis Gibbs

Pomeroy Kiwanis to Hear Logan Manufacturer on Shoes

The Pomero y Middleport Kiwanis club meets tonight at the K of P hall Pomero y. Harry McGovern a Logan manufacturer will address the group on Origin and Development of Shoes and Leather. The Pythian Sisters will serve supper to members.

Pomeroy Pomieroy-Middleport

Wills Admitted in Probate Court at Pomeroy

In probate court at Pomeroy on September 15 the wills of Conrad Zweiter of Pomeroy and Radford of Chester were admitted to probate. An application was made to admit the wills of Charles B. Mayre of Middleport and Fred Lefait of Pomeroy to probate.

Pomeroy Conrad Zweiter Radford Chester Town Charles B. Mayre Middleport Fred Leifait

Haffie-Butcher Wedding Reported in Pomeroy

George McHaffie 21 of Middleport and Hagel Butcher 16 of Middleport obtained a marriage license in Pomeroy. McHaffie is a miner and son of Laud McHaffie. The couple were married by Justice M. French.

Pomeroy George Middleport Hagel Butcher McHaffie Laud McHaffie Justice M. French

Durand Bails Krebs After Chester Looting Arrest

Pomeroy Sept 15 C Homer D of Coshocton a former gubernatorial candidate secured Krebs bond of 1000 dollars after Krebs was arrested weeks ago on charges of looting the Frank Beal store at Chester.

Pomeroy C. Homer D Coshocton J. F. Krebs Frank Beal Chester Krebs

Legion Melon Feast At Peace Church Dinner

The Peace church Boys' club hosted a water melon feast last evening in the church basement for the Buckeye club with about twenty men in attendance.

Legion Rpomeroy Boys’ Club of the Peace Church Buckeyerie

Local residents plan visits and trips across towns

A jumble of names shows Bertha Conde in Charlestown, Mrs. J R Stark and Mrs. Frank Schaefer visiting family, Katherine Braminge and Lena Greuser traveling to Cincinnati, and others from Mason Pomeroy Gallipolis and Athens on short trips or returning home after visits.

Bertha Conde Charlestown Bue Lehew Eras William Eiselstein Samacnera Fes Minnie Roush Mason J. R. Stark 8&T Frank Schaefer Columbe Mary Schorn Janet Ewing Vlestown Edward Silage Mich Katherine Braminge Emma Howell Pomeroy Gallipolis Elma Lena Greuser Eroy Cincin C. Clark Grelling Greveland

Wilson Divorce Ends in Out of Court Agreement

Gertrude Wilson and W F Willison settled their divorce and alimony case in Pomeroy. Wilson to pay all costs, assume a $500 joint note, and give $2 250 cash plus household goods to the plaintiff. Gross neglect of duty grounds to be used by Wilson. the case is uncontested by Mrs Wilson. Ninety nine subpoenas were dismissed.

Pomeroy Gertrude Wilson W. F. Willison

Fred Church Dies After Stroke in Pomeroy

POMEROY Sept 15 Fred Church suffered a stroke last evening which caused his death this morning He was well known in the Bend and had long had poor health He is survived by his wife and two daughters Gladys and Verlie Funeral arrangements have not been made

Pomeroy Fred Church Church Gladys Verlie

New Discovery Freckle Cream Flyte Promises Clearer Skin

A new cream named Flyte claims to remove freckles in four days with easy application. Sold by Cline Pharmacy Co and McKee Drug Co and other druggists with a money back guarantee if it fails. It also promises cleaner, clearer, more youthful skin.

Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co

Hunt Licenses Issued Totaling 266 Dollars

Thurman L. Morgan reports 212 hunting licenses issued Monday totaling 266 dollars. Of that sum 212 dollars go to the state game and fish commission and 53 dollars to Athens county. Cumulative licenses issued reach 587 to date.

Thurman L. Morgan Common Pleas Court State Game and Fish Commission Athens County

Commercial air service linked to national defense

Dayton September 15 Major General Mason M Patrick chief of the United States air service argues in a Progress essay that a capable air defense relies largely on commercial aeronautics rather than a military force alone. He says maintaining a comprehensive military air force is impractical and emphasizes civilian aviation development as essential to national security.

Dayton Mason M. Patrick United States Air Service National Cash Register Company

Steel Experts Optimistic On Postwar U.S. Industry

Cleveland holds the second day of a five day steel symposium with Dr. A. E. White of the University of Michigan predicting a long period of prosperity. He notes mills are running at 80 percent capacity, a gain of 100 percent over pre war output.

Cleveland A. E. White Mettalurgy Universty of Michigan

Emerald antiseptic offers relief from bunions and corns

An ad claims Emerald antiseptic relieves bunion pain by applying drops to inflamed joints. It promises rapid swelling reduction and shrinking corns, urging readers to purchase at drug stores with druggist guarantees.

Experts say new airship will be built in Germany

German officials and industry experts anticipate the construction of a new dirigible, signaling a push in aviation innovation. Plans reportedly involve major firms and regional hubs in Germany, with timelines targeting early milestones in the project.

Eckener Denies Blame Claims On Shenandoah Disaster

Dr. Hugo Eckener rejects accusations he blamed a German crew for the Shenandoah disaster and predicts the United States and Germany will soon build larger dirigibles. He cites helium-related issues and suggests hydrogen lower chambers with deflation to avoid explosions as a future solution discussed with U.S. officials in Amsterdam.

D. Weyer Berlin America United States Germany Amsterdam Hugo Eckener Eckener Wilner Litchfield Goodyear Company Akron Ohio Doctor Eckener Commander Steele Naval Air Station Lakehurst

Mullin pleads not guilty in torch hill bootlegging case

Thomas Mullin aged 62 of three miles southeast of Torch Hill pleads not guilty in Justice Carl Porrer's court to charges of possession of intoxicating liquor and making tools. Bond set at 500 dollars, trial to be held Saturday at 9. Mullin arrested near a fifteen gallon still on his son George Mullin's farm. he faces further arraignment as a witness in a separate bootlegging case and will be returned to Athens Friday.

Thomas Mullin Torch Hill Parkersburg Athens Carl Porer Porter Mullin J. M. Cady Howard Gilson George Mullin West Virginia O. E. Summerfield

Chinese Laundry Ticket Quote Stirs Ohio Debate

A humorous remark from Ur bana, Ohio, attributed to a Democrat, prompts discussion about the meaning behind a Chinese laundry ticket and its cross wordplay significance.

Urbana Ohio

State leaders protest plan for building on annex site

Representatives from the Columbus chamber of commerce and the Ohio federation of women's clubs will protest the state building commission's unanimous recommendation to construct the new state office building on the present statehouse annex. The action signals a clash over location and design for a key public project in Columbus.

Columbus Columbus Chamber of Commerce Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs State Building Commission Statehouse

Tragic suicide of 14 year old Cleo Newman at farm

Portsmith report says Cleo Newman of Fort Hill in Highland County killed herself with a shotgun after learning a farm laborer she loved planned to leave for northern corn cutting. The incident occurred on the morning of September 15.

Portsmouth Cleo Newman Fort Hill Highland County

Koenig Shines for Yankees as St. Paul Arrival Sways Bench

Mark Koenig, the Yankees top shortstop, has begun strongly with standout fielding and solid hitting. The arrival of the St Paul lad has relegated Pee Wee Wanninger to the bench as Koenig set the early pace.

Mark Koenig Yankees St. Paul Pee Wee Wanninger

Ohio Mine Disasters Hit Record in August

Columbus reports 11 Ohio miners killed in August, the most in state history. Four deaths in Belmont, three in Perry, and one each in Athens, Coshocton, Muskingum and Melga counties. Only 242 mines operated that month despite anthracite coal strike.

Columbus Ohio Jerome Watson State Division of Mining Watson Belmont County Perry County Athens Coshocton Muskingum Melga

Corn crops in Ohio set record for year

Ohio reports a record corn crop with 186,400,000 bushels, oats at 81,500,000 bushels the largest since 1912, and other crops including potatoes, barley, and clover showing varied outcomes. Pasture is in poor condition due to dry weather. tobacco in average condition.

Ohio Federal United States Kentucky

Fall at Aunt Susie's Springs Injures Lilian Scott

Miss Lilian Scott fractured her shoulder and suffered facial lacerations after a fall while crossing a stream at Aunt Susie s Springs, a local picnic resort near St Clairsville.

ST. Clairsville Lillian Scott

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Events

McArthur Mary Meadows and Bliss College student spent the weekend with her parents in Columbus. A string of social visits followed as Mrs. Leland Murphy hosted friends, and families from Wellston and Fiat on shared weekends. A piano recital by Mrs. Keeney’s pupils drew good attendance at the Methodist church. Josephine Henry’s death prompted B A Henry to return from Miami. Funeral services for Joseph conclude the item.

Mary Meadows Bliss Business College Columbus H. E. Meadows Leland Murphy Carl Smith Vance Cox Ray Cox John Hawk Foster Lyle Harry Specht Weiliston Dayton Dickson Dickson and Hayes Carl Ward Lois Martin Ayers Wellston Hayes Dickson Eva Partlow B. J. Henry Miami Florida Josephine Henry

Howell death funeral and visit reports

Howell who died at Grant hospital Columbia Thursday was held at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs J H Howell. Sunday afternoon Fred Sisson and family of Milport visited his mother Mrs Ella Sigpon and attended the funeral of Joseph Howell.

Mackian Defense Stands Out With 20 Assists

The Mackian defense had a busy afternoon in a game against the Yankees. It recorded 20 assists led by Groves with seven and Galloway with five, highlighting a strong team play effort.

Yankees Groves Galloway

Colgate Relies on Tryon To Lead 1925 Football Effort

Colgate University hinges on Tryon its standout back and top scorer from 1924 to spark the 1925 season. The Foo back is reported in strong form and aims to surpass last year’s impressive performances, anchoring the lineup as he returns to top speed.

Colgate Tryon Colgate University Collgate

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