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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1922

Page

12

Death of W. P. Turley in Syracuse Household

W P Turley died at his Syracuse home at 6 20 Monday morning after a long illness. He would have turned 76 next July and leaves a widow two daughters Anna and Naomi and Mrs F H Morehead. A son Harry lives in Wellsburg W Va. Funeral is at the Turley home this afternoon with burial in Beech Grove cemetery after a change from Howell cemetery due to flooding and burial ground conditions.

W. P. Turley Syracuse Anna Naomi F. H. Morehead Harry Wellsburg W. Va Turley Carleton Howell Beech Grove P. D. Bradshaw Pt. Pleasant

Young Leonard Larkins Escapes Jail Again

Young Leonard Larkins who escaped from jail a second time remains at large after Deputy Sheriff Ashworth tracked him Saturday but he faded from sight. The Evans boy was recaptured and returned to jail Sunday.

Leonard Larkins Ashworth Evans Boy

Death of Mrs Brown in Kerrs Run Funeral Tomorrow at Enterprise

Mrs James Brown of Kerrs Run died Sunday evening from blood poisoning. She was a member of the Doris Rebekah lodge of Pome roy. The husband and several children survive. The funeral will be held at Enterprise church tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock conducted by Rev Sweazy.

Brown James Brown Kerrs Run Doris Rebekah Lodge Pomeroy Enterprise Church Sweazy

Death in Minersville: Peter Grueser 72

Peter Grueser, 72, died at his Minersville home Sunday from heart trouble after long illness. Born in Germany, he lived in Minersville for many years and raised a large family. His wife died about 15 years ago. Funeral is set for tomorrow in Minersville with burial in Hill Cemetery.

Minersville Peter Grueser Germany Hill Cemetery

Deteriorating Rutland Matriarch Adaline Giles Dies at 82

Mrs. Adaline Giles, longtime Rutland resident, died at the Bellows farm home Sunday aged 82 years 9 months 15 days. She leaves son Frank near the county infirmary Curtis and daughter Mrs Valde Vining in Colorado. Funeral service this afternoon with burial in McQuigg cemetery.

Adaline Giles Rutland Township Frank Diehl Bellows Farm Rutland Frank Curtis Valde Vining Colorado McQuigg

Meigs County arson case nets two Athens men

Deputy Fire Marshal Art Tracy traced two Athens county youths Gordon Liggett aged 25 and Hastings Chapel aged 20 after a Turner barn on East Shade Meigs County burned on March 27. They admitted the gasoline theft and arson plan, were fined 10 and 5 dollars for gasoline theft, and face arson charges later. the barn valued at 150 dollars was total loss with insurance involved.

Doreas Kate Turner East Shade Meigs County Art Tracy Gordon Liggett Hastings Chapel Athens County Turner Ford Tracy Squire Helwig Athens

Buried in Beech Grove Elisha Bradshaw Dies in Columbus

Meigs County man Elisha Bradshaw died in Columbus from paralysis on Tuesday of last week. His body was brought back for burial in Beech Grove.

Beech Grove Elisha Bradshaw Meigs County Columbus Paralaysis

Chase Sues for Divorce Over Gross Neglect in Franklin County

Olen E. Chase 46 of Glenmount files for divorce from Edna I Chase 2245 Neil Ave in Franklin County Court alleging gross neglect of duty. He says she lured him into marriage May 16 in Kentucky. Edna is an organist at the Colonial Theatre.

Olen E. Chase Glenmount Road Earl L. Chase Franklin County Edna IL. Chase Neil Avenue Kentucky Chase Colonial Theatre Ohio State Journal Pomeroy Lincoln Hill Hocking Valley

Middleport men jailed on liquor transport and sale charges

Edward Dunn was arrested Saturday by contables Thompson and Hysell and jailed for transporting liquor. Prosecutor Davis swore out the affidavit. On the same day Pearly Butener was arrested at Pityme for selling intoxicants and jailed.

Edward Dunn Middleport Contables

Hughes Comes Back to Surrender After Jail Break

Charles Hughes, the alleged Syracuse bootlegger who broke jail, sat in the jail yard Monday morning and asked to be readmitted. He then decided to surrender and returned to custody.

Hughes Charles Hughes Syracuse

Simpson M E church Sunday school contest ends with county record

The Simpson M E church Sunday school contest concluded on Easter Sunday with record county attendance. Over 558 in the school, 94 men and 140 women in attendance, totaling 46.26 dollars collected. Women totaled 857 attendances and 1476.5 points, men 637 attendances and 1536.5 points, with the men winning by 60.5 points due to enrollment growth.

Simpson M. E Lehaster

Supreme Court Rules Against Imprisonment Without Grand Jury

The U S Supreme Court ruled that no person may be imprisoned at hard labor without presentment and indictment by a grand jury, since the punishment classifies the crime as infamous.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Today

Logan Easter Sunday attendance breaks records at United Brethren

Logan reports record Easter services with 1 074 in the United Brethren church, surpassing 1 011 two to three years earlier. A $1 300 parsonage fund collection and pledges exceeding ten thousand dollars were noted, plus an afternoon dedicatory meeting. The Methodist church drawn 800 attendees with a Union class of 175 and an $80.57 offering.

Logan United Brethren School Bishop Clippinger H. M. Whitcraft Curtiss R. Douglas RE. O. Pettit Methodist Sunday School

Speed and Booze Send Trio To Mayor’s Court

Hoover, Charles Benadum, and Fred Shontin of Lancaster sped on the pike near Haydenville, outran a speed unit, and were summoned to the mayor’s court. Hoover paid 10 dollars plus costs for speeding while Benadum and Shontin each received 25 dollars plus costs for consuming alcohol.

Rank Hoover Charles Benadum Fred Shontin Lancaster Haydenville Copper Farbeahn Mayor's Court Hoover

Funeral services held for Estella Bright at residence

Estella Bright died suddenly late last week. Rev. J. W. Blair of the Methodist church officiated at the Monday services attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. The body was placed in a receiving vault at Oak Grove cemetery by Harden Undertaking Company.

Estella Bright J. W. Blair Methodist Church Oak Grove Cemetery Harden Undertaking Company

Logan Commandery Opens First Regular Meeting

Logan Commandery to hold its first regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 PM after receiving special dispensation. The group begins with 43 members and expects over 30 petitions for admission, with candidate work to start soon under Commander L C Laube.

Logan Commandery L. C. Laube

Dodge crashes into bridge near Falls mill

G W Nixon of Maxville piloting a Dodge rammed a concrete bridge at Falls mill one mile west of the city while escaping congestion. The vehicle suffered heavy damage but no injuries were reported among nearby motorists.

G. W. Nixon Maxville Falls Mill

Family Returns Home From California

Mr and Mrs Chas Lutz and daughter Margaret and Mr and Mrs Fred Ambrose and two children arrive back from California, described in a brief society note.

California Chas. Lutz Margaret Fred Ambrose

Murray City Bridge Relief Asked After Flood

A delegation led by John Lovett Joe Weatherburn Chas Seidenfield and Lon Coburn met Logan officials Monday to seek flood relief for Murray City. Commissioners promised a Thursday visit to assess conditions and decide on relief actions.

Murray City John Lovett Joe Weatherburn Chas. Seidenfield Lon Coburn Logan

Chester Jones Brought For Drunkenness In Police Court

Chester Jones, colored, appeared before Mayor Koppe on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct after an intoxication episode. His failure to stay on the water wagon cost him $25 in fines and expenses.

Chester Jones Koppe Pepe

Thomas Keefe Dies Intestate In New Straitsville

Thomas Keefe died at his sister’s home in New Straitsville without a will. He appeared before Judge Stephenson to apply for payment of inheritance tax on personal property amounting to 38889.29. The tax will be divided among lawful heirs Dennis Keefe, Kathryn Keefe McAleer, and Effien Thacker.

Thomas Keefe New Straitsville Thomas A. Keefe Stephenson Dennis Keefe Kathryn Keefe McAleer Effien Thacker Columbus

Hocking Valley Bus Adds 14-Passenger Emergency Vehicle

Hocking Valley Motor Bus company introduces a fourteen passenger bus to its equipment for emergency use. Officials say it will assist in handling breakdowns involving the larger buses.

Hocking Valley Motor Bus Company

Bus expansion considers half hour service to Nelsonville

The company has ordered an additional 30 passenger bus to be placed in service soon. If needed, operations may run on a half hour schedule between this city and Nelsonville.

Nelsonville

Mayor fines truck driver for reckless Main Street incident

Chief Keller picked up Wayne Moore, driver for Ohio Fuel Supply Co., after he drove a large tractor trailer with a drilling stem onto Main Street from Mulberry in a reckless manner. Mayor Koppe fined him five dollars plus costs as a reminder to drive more carefully.

Chief Keller Wayne Moore Ohio Fuel Supply Co Main Street Mulberry Moore Koppe

Jury Deliberation Begun in Carter Oil Case

The case of Andrew and Sarai Lake against Carter Oil Company was given to the jury for deliberation shortly after the noon recess Monday. The forenoon session was dominated by arguments.

Andrew and Sarai Lake Carter Oil Company

Defense counsel seeks jury charges in company case

Counsel for the defendants requested nineteen special charges for the jury. Judge Pettit gave nine with some modifications. The article notes the jury had been out two hours without a verdict.

Pettit

Wellington Sportsman Club to Hatch Fish at Power Plant Ponds

The Wellington Sportsman's Club in cooperation with the state fish and game department will use a pond at the electric light power plant as a fish hatchery.

Wellington Wellington Sportsman’s Club State Fish and Game Department

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