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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1926

Page

2

Judge rules inmates with murder indictments may receive visitors

In Pomeroy on April 14 six county jail inmates charged with first degree murder won the right to receive visitors on essays and Saturdays per Judge A. P. Miller a written order from the sheriff is required only relatives may visit Rhodes Shorty Hedricks and others face trials set for April 26 with jury duty turnout noted and preparations underway for upcoming cases

Pomeroy A. P. Miller John Hedricks Rhodes John “Shorty McCumber King Tim Susan Rhoades Donald Forrest Sapp Sam Hill Hedricks Filer Rhodes Bryanthich

Ohio River Falls Pace Dams May Rise If Dry Weather Continues

Reports from Dam 24 at Racine show the Ohio River dropping about one tenth of an inch per hour after a season of high water. Dams in the district have been lowered and may be raised again if heavy rains do not return. Residents along the river note the absence of major floods this spring, unlike the devastating flood of 1918 that damaged Pomeroy and Middleport.

Pomeroy Racine Rver Dents Middle

Appointing Mrs Clark as Admin of Pomeroy Estate

April 14 Judge Cora B Roberts appoints Mrs Clark administrator of the estate of the late Thomas Pomeroy of Syracuse. The order names Mrs Clark as administratrix with probate to proceed under local law.

Pomeroy Clark Thomas Syracuse Cora B. Roberts

Shimble Club Meets Monday in Middleport

The Middleport Needle Thimble club gathered at E. V. Souls's Third Street home. Mrs Souls received avenir spoon with the club's date and name engraved, a gift from the guests honored by Mrs. Souls. Music was provided by Mrs. William.

Middleport Middleport Needle E. V. Souls Third Street Ra. Souls Souls William

Kiwanis Club Plans Ladies Night In Pomeroy

The Pomeroy Kiwanis Club met at the club rooms with no special speaker or program. Members announced a Ladies Night for April 4 at the Middleport Knights of Pythias Hall.

Pomeroy Pomeroy ‘Kiwanis Club Middleport K. of P. ‘Hall

8 Divisions of Klan Meet in Middleport

Report from Middleport notes Ku Klux Klan units from Columbus Zanesville Athens Jackson Gallipolis Wellston Pomeroy and Middleport gathering at the Lewis Opera House Sunday evening. Over 200 members attended the meeting said to confer special degree work on members.

Middleport Ku Klus Klan Columbus Zanesville Athens Jackson Gallipolis Wellston Pomeroy Lewis Opera House Klan Metin

American Legion Auxiliary Parcel Post Sale Profits Top $500

On Saturday the American Legion auxiliary held a parcel post sale at the Cross music store on Second Street in Middleport. The auxiliary members praised donor generosity and reported proceeds exceeding 500 dollars.

Middleport American Legion Auxiliary Cross Music Second Street Auxiliary

Shirley Mills to undergo operation at McMillan Hospital

Mrs. Shirley Mills of Williams street will be taken to the McMillan Hospital at Charleston today for an operation.

Middleport Shirley Mills Williams Street McMillan Hospital Charleston

Nelle Stewart Reported Slight Improvement at Home

Nelle Stewart is described as slightly improved while staying at her home Friday as relatives and neighbors monitor her condition. The report notes ongoing care and hopeful signs from medical staff.

Nelle Stewart

Illness and Visits Noted on Mill Street

Mrs. Gilbert Winegar is ill at home on Fourth Street with flu. Mrs. William Root returns to Middleport after wintering in Kansas New Mexico and other western points. Mrs. Jennie Smith visits her aunt in Coolville. M. L. Peyton of Columbus visits here. Mrs. Bertha Hamilton of Columbus visits her parents. Mrs. Charles Markham of Pittsburgh visits Middleport with her daughter Opal. Brownie Covert and A H Wandel attend Chicago Cincinnati game in Cincinnati. Louis Saunders leaves for Columbus to make his home.

Mill Street Gilbert Winegar Fourth Street William Root Middleport Kansas New Mexico Jennie Smith Coolville M. L. Peyton Columbus Bertha Hamilton Thomas Longstaff Charles Markham Pittsburgh Opal Markham Brownie Covert A. H. Wandell Cincinnati Louis Saunders

Pomeroy Briefs Recap of Local Visitors and Travelers

Zern Terrill of Marietta visits with his parents the Terrills. Peter Payton, Spanish American War veteran, on a ninety day furlough from Dayton Soldiers Home visits friends. Robbie Roberts misses high school due to illness. A N Bengel returns from Columbus business trip. George Kreitler and Harvey French attend Ohio Farm Bureau federation meeting in Jackson. Mrs Donald Blankenship and Mrs Mary Swatzel return from East Liverpool trip. A N Kriener of Newark is a business visitor at Pomeroy. A G Gibboney and William Ver are noted locals in brief.

Pomeroy Bend Zern Terrill Marietta James Terrill Peter Payton Dayton Robbie Roberts A. N. Bengel Columbus George B. Kreitler Harvey French Jackson Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Donald Blankenship Mary Swatzel East Liverpool A. N. Kriener Newark Pomeroy A. G. Gibboney William Ver

Business visitors from New ark and Zanesville here

Keyne and Sydney Wells of New ark are business visitors here. Ben McMasters of Zanesville is a business visitor here in the interest of the Ohio Power company.

Keyne Sydney Wells Newark Ben McMasters Zanesville Ohio Power Company

Danderine Promises Stronger Healthier Hair for Girls

The ad warns that constant curling and waving damages hair, causing dryness brittleness and dandruff. It promotes Danderine as a solution, claiming after one use hair regains life lustre and appears thicker. A 35 cent bottle from drug stores is advertised to nourish roots and stop falling hair.

Glouster Alumni Banquet May Be Canceled

Glouster high school alumni association may cancel the annual banquet if enough members do not attend the 7 PM meeting at the high school auditorium. The April 14 notice says the event hinges on turnout and organization.

Couple Returns From Honeymoon Visit to Christopher

Mr and Mrs Max von Scheele returned to Jacksonville after a three week wedding trip spent with relatives in Christopher Illinois They were married on March 24 and left for duty in Youngstown where Mr von Scheele works for the Youngstown Artificial Limb Company The couple may reside in Youngstown soon

Glouster Max von Scheele Jacksonville Christopher Ill von Scheele John Vaughn Hollister Youngstown

Glouster Kiwanis Members Attend Athens Inter-Club March

A group of Glouster Kiwanis club members joined the inter-club march in Athens Tuesday evening, traveling by motor to participate in the event.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Athens

Funeral for Fred Brunton at Methodist Church

Funeral services for Fred Brunton will be held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Dallas Browning. Burial will be in Maplewood cemetery. Dance in the F. O. E. hall Wednesday night with music by the Wolf orchestra. Everyone invited.

F. O. E. Hall The Wolf Orchestra

LeFever Taken To Hospital For Exam In Columbus

April 14 report states Game Pro protector B. T. LeFever, ill for ten days, was taken to White Cross hospital in Columbus for examination. He was accompanied by Mrs. LeFever.

Glouster B. T. LeFever White Cross Hospital Columbus LeFever

Trimble Society Holds April Session

The Trimble Standard Bearers met at the home of Anna and Gertrude Collins for their April gathering. Five new members were welcomed Minnie Lantz Grace Copenhaver Anna Collins Frances Braglin. Refreshments were served to listed members and friends including Estaline Bower Nettie Brown Maxine Dust and others.

Trimble Trimble Standard Bearers Society Anna Gertrude Collings Minnie Lantz Grace Copenhaver Gertrude Collins Frances Braglin Estaline Bower Nettie Brown Maxine Dust Juanita Erich Juanita Jewett Goldie Lantz Dorothy Markins Marguerite Skinner Theo Skinner Nina Sprague Bernadine Sawyer Edythe Wolfe Marie Matheny Cleo Dust Francis Braglin

Nurses Leave Glouster District for Duty Abroad

County nurse superintendent Miss Alice Haviland and district nurse Miss Bess Harper depart from Glouster on April 14 to join a relief effort. The pair will serve in designated duties, returning with possible updates on their assignment and condition.

Glouster Alice Haviland Bess Harper

Nurses Attend Morning State Convention in Cincinnati

A morning gathering in Cincinnati brings nurses to the state convention, expected discussions cover standards, training, and professional updates affecting practice across the state.

Cincinnati

Old Resident Moses Jones Dies at 68

Moses Jones, 68, longtime resident near old Mine 2, died at his home Tuesday evening after a years long illness. He leaves his wife and four children. Funeral arrangements had not been made this morning.

Moses Jones Old Mine Mr. Jones

Glouster PTA To Gather At High School Auditorium

Glouster Public School notes an April 14 meeting of the Glouster Parent Teacher Association. The session will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium and all members are urged to attend.

Glouster Glouster High School Alumni ‘Association Glouster Parent-Teacher Association

Motor trip to Zanesville on Sunday

Earnest Markins and six travelers visited Zanesville on Sunday. They spent the day with Mrs. Ralph Myska who has been at Bethesda hospital since last Monday after surgery. Mrs Myska is recovering and plans to leave the hospital later this week.

Zanesville Glouster Earnest Markins Amy Bethel Gladys McGee Anna Markins Dorothy Markins Blanch Slay Hubert Myska Zanesville Ralph Myska Bethesda Hospital Myska

Past Chiefs of Po Cahontas to Meet in Nelsonville

Nelsonville April 14 All Past Chiefs of the degree of Po cahontas will meet at the home of Mrs. Mattie Weekley on Mill street Thursday evening.

Nelsonville Pocahontas Mattie Weekley Mill Street

Carbon Hill Man Faces Hearing On Intoxication Charge

Nelsonville April 14 Barnay Hamil of Carbon Hill was arrested on intoxication charges and entered a not guilty plea. He appeared before Mayor Eberle last night with numerous witnesses examined for both sides. The mayor reserved his decision until Thursday.

Nelsonville Barnay Hamil Carbon Hill Eberle

Woman's Missionary Society to Meet at M E Church

Nelsonville April 14 the Woman's Home Missionary society of the M E church will hold a meeting in the parlors of the church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon.

Mission Board Nelsonville Woman's Home Missionary Society of The M. E. Church

Instant Relief For Bunions Soft Corns Claim

A bold ad touts Emerald Oil as a powerful antiseptic that rapidly relieves bunion pain and reduces swelling. It claims soft corns shrivel and drop off with several applications and notes all druggists stock and guarantee the product.

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