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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1926
Page
2
Pomeroy Sept 27 rumors claimed the Dark Hollow mine would close. Frank Pendegrass general manager for the district said the company has no intention of discontinuing operations at this mine.
Mr and Mrs D B Cooper and Mr and Mrs Batley returned from a six weeks auto trip to California and western points. In California they visited Mrs Leys sister Mrs Norman Kasper and family at Fullerton. Funeral services for Willie Jackson will be held at 2 p m Tuesday from the Negro Methodist church here.
Funeral services for Oscar Benedict were conducted at the Baptist church with Rev. Bolton presiding. Benedict, aged 76, died Saturday at University Hospital in Columbus. He is survived by a son Don of Columbus and a daughter Madge of Bellefontaine.
Mrs. C. W. Jones entertained at her Laurel street home on September 7 for the 13th birthday of her nephew Palmer Roller. Twelve schoolmates attended the celebration.
MIDDLEPORT September 27 Word reached Henry Swift of the death of his cousin Dr Ernest Swift at his Wellaville home The notice says death was sudden No further particulars were given Dr Swift was well known here by older residents for practicing years ago
Middleport Ohio delegates travel to Cincinnati for the ad convention of the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters lodge sessions. Several local members including Mrs. Downing Mrs. Sullivan Sayre Mrs. Horden and others attend the ad lodge convention.
Middleport reports pastor Otto Geison resigns after four years at Heath M. E. Church to pursue business in Columbus. Rev. C A Ichinger appointed new Heath pastor. Local notes include visits from Mary Elizabeth Hartinger and others, travels to Indianapolis and Columbus, and residents visiting family.
W Jones of Stillwater spent the end of the week with home folks. Mr and Mrs Charles Bartels of Parkersburg spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Mark Roller here.
A Sept 27 city council session in Pomeroy was postponed from Sept 16 due to officials being away. Only three members attended and bills were approved after obtaining McCroria's telephoned vote. The Chester Township Teachers Association met Sept 6. Mae Knight elected president with a program planned for Oct 1.
A meeting of the teachers in the county will be held at the courtroom in Pom eroy on October 16 to discuss local education matters and upcoming curriculum plans.
POMEROY Sept 27 A Tup pers Plains farm bureau rally will be held at Orange township September 30. W H Follrod chairman of the association promises an excellent program.
A young swimmer, unnamed, crossed the Ohio River from Ohio into West Virginia and back in high cold water with driftwood. He entered near the Ohio Power office on the Ohio side and drifted past Mason City salt works and Barber Iron Works at Monkey Run before returning to the Ohio shore. A supporting boat rode beside him briefly, but he swam mostly unaided.
Parents and patrons are invited to a 7 o'clock meeting in the high school auditorium to plan the work of the local school association.
Dr Dar rel Withem and Dr Bernard Syx of his city visited Pomeroy on Sunday September 27 driving by motor. The pair traveled to meet local colleagues and discuss medical matters.
Dana Roush Roy Seyfried and several Pythian Sisters delegates leave Pomeroy Chauncey to attend the state convention of the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters in Cincinnati. Also notes birthdays moves and local travels by Mrs Gail Heston Mrs James Bexley Mr Garfield Grimes Miss Edith Wilson.
Elizabeth Smith widow of Levi P. Smith died at 11 o clock Sunday night at her home in The Plains aged 77 She was a pioneer resident of Athens county and spent most of her life in the area Her husband and a son J E Smith of Nelsonville preceded her in death about a year ago Two daughters also survive Mrs Abner Phillips Chauncey and Mrs Edna Henderson The Plains Funeral plans not complete likely Wednesday at The Plains church with burial at Greenlawn cemetery Further obituary notes the births and visits of local residents including a nine pound daughter Bernice Eileen and other local social items
CHAUNCEY Sept 27 traffic was unusually heavy on Main street Sunday with the road opening after repairs detouring motorists via The Plains. A dusty rough detour and a Meigs county fair grounds picnic were noted along the route. ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF SON Mrs Henry Martin Chauncey announces the birth of a ten pound son Saturday at their home on Lexington Avenue.
Chauncey reports Miss Ethel Oliver daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Oliver returned to her home from Columbus where she underwent an appendectomy at Saint Francis hospital three weeks ago. Since leaving the hospital a few days ago she has shown steady improvement and is now resting at home.
Chauncey Sept 27 The Chauncey Parent Teacher association plans a meeting tonight at the school building. Officials urge all members and interested residents to attend for discussion of upcoming events and school activities.
At the Chauncey service for little John Allen Shaner his relatives Mrs. Arthur Burchfield and Mrs. MecHarg with Mrs. Harry Moore on piano sang three selections. Mrs. Burchfield read a self prepared obituary as Rev. Simpson delivered the sermon.
Miss Leota Blackford of Columbus spent the week end at her Chauncey home. Homer Cunningham of Columbus visited Sunday. Stella Carter and Verna Six were in Corning Saturday. Ray Tucker and family visited Amesville Sunday. Sid Wallace of Nelsonville called on his sister in Chauncey. Mildred Leffler of Columbus spent the week end with her Chauncey parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leffler.
A heavy downpour in Peking delayed the only outdoor sport public beheading as officials postponed the event to spare participants and spectators due to rain. No other Chinese baseball games exist, but the reprieve applied to this execution due to weather.
Elmer H. James aged 18 Clarence Smith 24 Chauncey Athens county and Albert Christ 18 Columbus confess to three holdups in the past week. They admit robbing B M Michalosky at 148 West Sixth Avenue and H T Ingalls at 111 South Richardson Avenue, faking guns with monkey wrenches. Their largest haul was M M Morehead of Charleston West Virginia on South High Street, including cash a Lincoln car a golf glove and clothing.
After a bout of flu I grew thin and pale with a sallow complexion and gas on my stomach. Alberta Rovers reports taking McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets and gaining 15 pounds in six weeks with improved appetite and complexion. Trial advised for 66 days with money back if no results.
The Department of Commerce announced a prohibition on aerobatic flying by airmen over crowds and cities following complaints about exhibitions near Centennial Stadium. The move shifts safety concerns to official limits on display flights.
George W. Krinley aged 69, retired fire chief, announced he will appeal his dismissal case to the civil service commission. The report notes the September 27 date and the local Philadelphia setting.
In 1819 two babies began lives that would shape history Queen Victoria born in a stern English castle and Lydia Pinkham born in a humble New England farmhouse Their early origins set the stage for lasting influence through their respective paths and eras
A pattern uses checked taffeta with crepe collar and cuff facings and suggests silk and wool jersey or flannel as alternatives. It comes in sizes 16 18 and 20 years. Materials listed include 34% yards of 54 inch fabric and a contrasting TM% yard for vestee and facing, with lower edge width of 1% yard. Pattern mailed for 15 cents.
Authorities claim Vegetap Compound gains praise in thousands of American and British households. The piece notes high wheat quality claims and mentions rain as a factor affecting production.
The center of foreign born whites in the United States lies in eastern Allen County Indiana and is moving steadily west.
The ad cites internal medicine for piles and promotes Hemroid by Dr J S Leonardt as a cure after 1000 cases with a 98 percent success rate. It urges buying from Cline Pharma with a money back guarantee and promises relief where ointments fail.
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