Miss Lilia Hawkins Takes Annual Vacation
Miss Lilia Hawkins a clerk at Hobson begins her annual vacation leaving routine duties unattended at the office.
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Lilia Hawkins
Hobson
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
2
Akron visits Heilman family in Bunker Hill area
Akron visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Heilman in the Bunker Hill neighborhood back of Pomeroy for a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
John Heilman
Bunker Hill
Pomeroy
Miners Accept 50 Cent Wage Cut at Roswell Mine
In Roswell the majority of 150 workers at H. R. Brown & Son mine return to work after agreeing to a 50 cent daily wage reduction. The move ends a work stoppage and resumes production at the Roswell site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Brown & Son
Roswell
Several Candidates Withdraw From Races in Pomeroy
In Pomeroy on September 19 the County Board of Elections reported multiple withdrawals. Dr. John Philson, Racine, quit the Board of Education race due to lack of time. James A Bailey withdrew from the Democratic bid for council, citing no desire for office. T M Nease left the Sutton Racine school board race to run for trustee. A H Eblin, Rutland, pulled from the Rutland school board race to seek Rutland village council. A A Massar quit the village clerk post to run for the school board. The Democratic slate for Pomeroy includes Mayor Charles J Hess and police chief Edward Durst with councilmen Price, Durst, Schaaf and Brechtel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
County Board of Elections
John Philson
Racine
Board of Education
James A’ Bailey
Council of
Sutton-Racine
A. H. Eblin
Rutland
A. A. Massar
Charles J Hess
Edward Durst
W. L. Stivers
C. EF. Price
John Durst
John Schaaf
Jacob Brechte
Mrs Stillwagner Seeks Further Treatment After Fall
Mrs. William Stillwagner, injured after falling from the cliffs of Pomeroy fourteen weeks ago, remains bedridden at her Minersville home. She recently left Holzer Hospital and Father Dunn of Sacred Heart Church plans to move her to St. Francis Hospital in Columbus for continued care and to arrange care for her two children through church aid or the Meigs County Children's Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minersville
William Stillwagner
Pomeroy
Holzer Hospital
Father Dunn
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Meigs County
Entertains Club Five Hundred in Middleport
Mrs. Winifrede Skidmore hosted a five hundred card party for the Entertains Club on Grant Street. Three tables competed with H. F. Scot first, FE. R. Tompkins second, B. F. Fultz guest prize. Skidmore departs soon for a state hospital position in Goveland and receives a tapestry bag as a go away gift. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Winifrede Skidmore
Grantreet
H. F. Scot
FE. R. Tompkins
B. F. Fultz
Hulls Reunite After 29 Years Separate in Ohio
Elva Hull of Rutland and Flossie Hull of Cheshire remarried yesterday in Gallipolis. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. George Sagen of the First Baptist Church after a 29 year divorce and separation during which Mrs. Hull kept her former husband’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Elva Hull
Rutland
Flossie Hull
Gallipolis
George Sagen
First Baptist Church
Grand jury returns 24 true bills in Meigs County
Pomeroy reports the grand jury ended its third term with 24 indictments. Names include Cesco Ashworth and Leo Clouse for liquor manufacture, Edward Davidson and others for theft, burglary, and embezzlement. The poolroom case targets minors with Juvenile Court proceedings and possible Industrial School referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Cesco Ashworth
Peal Molden
Charles King
Bates Carper
Leo Clouse
Edward Houck
Rank Allen
Epa. Jiiden
Rutland
Harry Anderson
Edward Davidson
Charles Stewart
Colonel Stewart
Edward Tewkesbury
Edward Smith
A. Hess
John R. Ogdin
Salem Township
Hess
Willian Burk
Zanesville
Tewkesbury
J. H. Peoples
Meigs County
Couples Wed Pomeroy Licenses Granted
Two couples obtained marriage licenses in Pomeroy on Wednesday afternoon. Jesse Glass 21 laborer of Pomeroy married Virginia Sprouse 18 of Minersville with parental consent. Justice R G Webster performed the ceremony. The second couple F H Willeke 53 merchant of Glouster and Helen Johnson 36 clerk, both previously married, listed Pomeroy as residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jesse Glass
Virginia Sprouse
Minersville
R. G. Webster
F. H. Willeke
Glouster
Helen Johnson
Veteran of War Quillen Dies After War Struggles
James Quillen 35 World War veteran died at home from war hardships after returning from overseas. Survived by a wife and several siblings. funeral at U B Church New Haven at 2 pm with burial at Graham Station W Va. American Legion Post of Pomeroy handles services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
James
Quillen
James Quillen
U. K B
New Haven
Graham Station
W. Va
Finsterwald
American Legion Post
Pomeroy
Mrs Carpenter Serves On Grand Jury With Cousin W W Brown
Mrs Carpenter who has been serving on the grand jury spent her spare time here with her cousin W. W. Brown.
Debts Paid in Pomeroy Meigs County Mortgages Released
In Meigs County recorder records debts released include Celesta E Maguire to Meigs Savings and Loan Company for 3594 dollars Charles F Morality to Citizens National Bank for 350 dollars Charles F Johnson and wife to Deasie G Grogan for 1200 dollars Quince Cole to HU E Griffin for 100 dollars KE J Thantory to Coolville National Bank for 225 dollars Edward and Freda Jake to Coolville National Bank for 800 dollars Emer Beegle to W L Hart and others for 2300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Recorder’s
Meigs County
Celesta E. Maguire
Meigs Savings and Loan Company
Charles FE
Morality
Citizens National Bank
Charles F. Johnson
Ldeasie G Grogan
Quince Cole
HU. E. Griffin
KE. J. Thantory
Coolville National Bank
Edward and
Freda Jake
Emer
Beegle
W. L. Hart
Standard Bearers Entertained by Miss Sara Louise Scott
In Middleport on September 19, about 20 girls attended at Miss Scott’s Front and Main Streets home. Mrs Nan Moore leads the Standard Bearers and Miss Evelyn Eichinger is president. The lesson titled The One Who Went and the One Sie Found was presented in ten parts by Miss Jean McKay and Miss Eichinger. Mrs Scott provided refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sara Louise Scott
Nan Moore
Evelyn Eichinger
Jean McKay
Junior Missionary Society
Foreign Missionary Society
C. H. Eichinger
Scott
Busy Bee Class Plans Winter Activities
Middleport report notes the Busy Bee Class of the Baptist Bill School will meet tonight with Mrs. Herman Lohse. A program will be presented and plans formed for upcoming winter activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Busy Bee
Baptist Bllle School
Herman Lohse
Arm Breaks in Truck Cranking accident in Middleport
Spencer a Fifth Ward resident in Middleport fractured his right arm just below the elbow while cranking a truck. The injury occurred Monday on the road for Hellefountaine Construction Company. He is left handed and notes the accident spared his dominant arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Spencer
Fifth Ward
Hellefountaine Construction Company
Denver Hull to be examined for possible bullet removal
Move bullet in spinal area may be removed. Denver Hull who was shot at his Bedford Township home a week ago is to be examined at Athens today to assess if removal is possible without fatal results. The grand jury has not identified the shooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Denver Hull
Bedford Township
Athens
Local residents attend events and visits across Ohio towns
Mrs. CC Hawkins returns from Columbus with niece Edith Schreiner improving, avoiding surgery. Miss Louise Sargent heads to Athens to study at Ohio University. Several women visit Parkersburg and Athens for church and presbyterial events. Elmer Hugh Davis plans to enter Ohio State University. Will Davis leaves for New York City after two weeks with family. Local ministers host farewell for Lineberger and McCollough. Luella Gilliland enjoys a week off at Wellston office duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC. EF. Hawkins
Columbus
Edith Schreiner
Louise Sargent
Athens
Ohio University
D. C. Hiller
A. W. McKay
R. A. Miller
Parkersburg
Will Davis
I. Davis
New York City
C. H. Eichinger
Pomeroy
Moenckhaus
County Ministerial Association
L. O. Lineberger
McCollough
Association
Meigs County Briefs Note Local Visits and Events
Paul Fisher of Akron visits his parents in Minersville and returns with his wife and son from the Pomeroy Bend. Residents attend funerals in Pittsburg and Pomeroy. 17 jail inmates noted with minor charges. Funeral plans for Mrs. Wiselstein and travels of Captain Nye and Reverend Lineberger reported amid gatherings for Knights of Pythias in Logan and adjoining events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Paul Fisher
Akron
William Fisher
Minersville
George Willian
Pomeroy Bend
Fisher
Wirestone Rubber Company
Clarence Casto
E. R. Biggerman
Pomeroy
Joseph Hayman
Pittsburgh
Lord Hysell
Columbus
William Bolin
Middleport
F. W. Gilmore
Columbine
Ed Martin
Clarence Pierce
Mary Wiselstein
Peace Evangelical Church
Henry Nye
Mississippi River
Jane Nye Gilliford
L. O. Lineberger
Rutland
Lineberger
Thornville
Fred Tedrow
Cleveland
Gray
Dexter
Tedrow
Doris Saunders
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Logan
Meigs County Knights
Pythian Sisters
Anna M. Genheimer
Couple from Rio Grande Wed in Local Ceremony
Mrs. Mary A. Price 75 of Rio Grande and J. H. Cottrill 43 of Carpenter married recently at Rio Grande in a ceremony by Justice C. W. Adams. Mrs. Cottrill, mother of six, comes from a prominent Gallia County family. Both are on their second marriages. Cottrill is a farmer.
Mrs Hazlet of Wellston Dies at 60
Mrs. Charles Hazlet, 60, died at her Wellston home yesterday. A former Pomeroy resident, she was a cousin of Mrs. A. A. Massar. Mr. and Mrs. Massar and George Reinhart attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Hazlet
Wellston
Dollar Buys More Say These Figures
Wholesale prices of leading commodities in August were slightly below July and well under August 1928 levels. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports August’s weighted index at 97.7 with July at 98 and August 1928 at 98.9, signaling the dollar’s purchasing power at 102.4 versus 100 in 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Coal Production in Country Estimated
The National Coal Association estimates bituminous coal production for the week ended September 14 at 10,900,000 net tons. The Bureau of Mines reports 10,689,000 net tons for the week ended August 31 and 9,405,000 net tons for the week ended September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Coal Association
Bureau of Mines
Konjola Promises Relief From Digestive Ailments
Mrs. Arthur Smith of Lancaster Ohio reports long standing indigestion and abdominal discomfort easing after a short Konjola treatment. She says heavy stomach sensation and gas disappeared and liver discomfort diminished. Konjola is sold at McKee drug store in Athens and by other druggists in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Smith
Whitley Avenue
Lancaster
Ohio
Konjola
Athens
McKee Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barber
James C. Quillen
Spencer Ts
Hull
C. A. Poindexter
J. J. Grate
Middleport Presbyterian Church
Helen Turnbull
Pomeroy Church
Garnet Lupton
A. A. Lyons
Elberfeld
Elberfelds
Rio Grande
Mrs. Hazlet
Stanso
Stansbury Drug Company
Coats
Luckoff
Uckoffc
Chauncey
American Stove Company
Frank Alvah Parsons
BR. S
New York School of Fine and Applied Art
Vas Lane
Swanson
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