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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1925
Page
6
Sheriff Rice and constable Dena followed Bailey's Run visit lead to a well stocked cellar. Lillie Annip Gerson and Johan Gelager denied involvement as officers found a gallon jug hidden in an oven and other liquor in a tea kettle. Further inquiries planned to identify others tied to the operation.
Miss Leona Ratliffe and Charlie Karr were badly hurt when their Ford coupe collided with a larger vehicle driven by Hays Will of Texas on Sonester road. Ratliffe suffered a severe back strain and knee injury with possible paralysis. Karr had multiple bruises. The other car sustained minor damage.
A brief disruption affected local election offices as staff worked to restore systems. Voters reported delays at multiple precincts while technicians addressed outages and resumed normal processing. Officials urged patience and warned of possible temporary delays in results posting.
April 27 report from Leport states Officer Lloyd Hysell is home recovering after a group of out of town carnival workers attacked him while he was retrieving a stolen article from his car. He sustained multiple contusions before City Marshal Myer intervened. three suspects were jailed in a grounds cleanup.
Pomeroy April 27. Franklin Feyers, 76, inmate of the county infirmary near the county jail, will have a probate court hearing to determine his mental state. Officials say his recent actions include frequent flourishes of a razor, prompting concerns he may be losing his mind.
April 27 report from Pomeroy states a dog owned by Eddie Hoefvitch was shot by Constable Dena Roush to quell a mad dog scare. Sheriff Harry Rice orders all dogs showing signs of disease to be penned up for preservation.
A River packet is anticipated to arrive on May 18, with Waves Rady Ebnes involved in the transfer and service plans for the coastal route. Officials note preparation steps and scheduling considerations.
Pomeroy reports five year old Carl Hoeflich, son of Roy Hoeflich, suffered a compound fracture of the left arm after a fall or being thrown from a pony while riding double up Willis hill Saturday afternoon. He was in the company of Cleland Hines’ son during the incident.
An excursion boat left the Pomeroy wharf Sunday for Huntington and back with what was described as perhaps the smallest turnout ever. Only a handful of passengers boarded the ship, reflecting a notably low attendance for the trip.
Pomeroy April 27 An aged and infirm man named Morrow once in the county infirmary was taken Saturday evening by the Finsterwald ambulance to a mining camp near Nelsonville to spend perhaps his remaining days at the home of his son in law C D Lax
Frank Zicher left for Columbus for work after a weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Zether of Syracuse. Gerald Quivey and James Hood visited with home folks after taking commercial courses in Columbus. Judge A P Miller returned to Ironton to continue court work and clearing a congested docket.
Marion Roush twenty one son of Mr and Mrs Homer Roush of Minersville died recently and the funeral at his residence drew many friends and former coworkers from the electric car line. Floral tributes signified his popularity among coworkers and office staff.
The deceased received burial in Minersville Cemetery performed by Finsterwald. The report notes the individual’s closest contact before death and the burial arrangements handled by the local undertaker.
Apr 27. Mrs. Edythe Lightfoot 27, died Sunday at Peach Fork. Survived by husband and six children. Funeral at Bradford church Tuesday at 1 PM, burial in Bradford cemetery by Finsterwald.
The body of Mrs. Morgan Morgan, 90, arrived in Pomeroy from Pueblo Colorado with her two sisters. An aunt of Mrs. John Huber, she lived in Pomeroy most of her life, moved west ten years ago but insisted on burial at her old home. Burial was by Ewing in Gilmore cemetery.
The Jacob Elberfeld Sons Co. window on Main Street features purple and white colors and showcases trophies won by Pomeroy high school students. A central silver loving cup from Saturday’s field meet is highlighted, with ribbons listing Harold Turnbull, Robert Slagel, Harold Wiggins, Harold Brown, Fred Blaettner, Malcolm Hartley, Edward Strauss, Roland Boice, Robert Skinner, and William Bartells for multiple places.
The Albany high school senior class will stage the play Savage Land at Rutland high school auditorium at 7 30 Wednesday evening April 29.
The home talent play Aunt Jerushy on the Warpath in three acts will be presented at 8 o clock this evening at the Globe theater in Chauncey to raise funds for lighting the Chauncey primary building. The cast includes Mrs. Garrett and others with songs by Charlies Sweeney Jr and Athens dancers. Admission aids children to see the show. Local residents and guests are listed in attendance and travel plans.
Emory McKee a respected Chauncey resident in Mill street is critically ill at home after a paralytic stroke followed by pneumonia.
The funeral for John Phillips, 64, was conducted by Rev. G. B. Courtney at the Christian church in Chauncey. Burial followed at the cemetery in Buchtel. He leaves his wife four daughters and one son Elmer Phillips of Chauncey Mrs. Arthur Locke of Buchtel Mrs. Roy Andrews of Chauncey and Miss Geraldine Phillips at home.
Mr and Mrs Hiram Orrison and son Edward have lived in Chauncey on East Converse Street in the Beebe property for months and will move this week to Kibbling Minnesota to make their future home.
Mrs Ira Cunningham entertained at dinner Sunday at their West Main street home honoring Miss Emme Skrotzsky and Mrs Clarence Beckley and their daughter Bernice of Jacksonville.
Chauncey residents travel to Pomeroy Jerseyville and Middleport for visits. Roy B Pendergrass Tillie Hall and Mary Elmore Figgins visit Clar ence Hoskins in Jerseyville. Elton Coffman plus several Chauncey residents tour Pom eroy and Middleport. The Dickerson brothers work on the Ohio Power line at Kyger Ohio and spend weekends at home. Etta Schoonover family visited in Athens. Eisie Worden travels to Columbus to visit Frank Little.
April 27 Chauncey mourns William Wallace who died in Sandusky. Relatives and friends from Chauncey and Millfield attend the service in Nelsonville. Attendees include M. J. Graham and wife, Guy H. Gardner and wife, Karl Gardner and wife, Hazel Lahugh, G. H. Nye, L. D. Shields, Guy Brookins and wife, Harvey Courtney and Milton Brookins and Olive Brookins. Wallace was a brother to Mrs. M. J. Gardner of Chauncey and a former Chauncey resident.
Transylvanian ophthalmologist Dr. Nicholas Blatt is besieged by desperate patients in Bucharest claiming he achieved eye transplants. He reports experiments on over 600 animals, including 400 fishes, 200 rabbits, and several chickens, with limited healing in some fishes and rabbits and none in chickens. No human sight restoration evidence is presented. Spring bonnets sell at high prices. H Too Wesley becomes Liberia’s first native-born vice president.
From nature’s storehouse Tanlac is marketed as a great tonic and builder that restores health and strength. It claims rapid relief for weak nourishment sleep trouble stomach issues and rheumatic pain with early signs of improved appetite energy and color. Also promotes Tanlac Vegetable Pills for constipation urging readers to visit their druggist.
Hamden hosts include Mr. and Mrs. O C Morehead with guests Mrs. Donald Bosher and Mrs. George Coles of Jackson. Hamden high baseball dropped two games 10-2 to Wellston and 7-2 to Petersburg. Attendees heading to Chillicothe for John Robinsons circus included the Kibbeys Bagleys and several others. Various local residents welcomed guests, attended services, and planned alumni events while others traveled to Columbus and Wells ton for events.
Tokyo reports a per capita debt of 127 yen about 65 dollars. City total debt stands at 250,496,085 yen and will grow by 200,000,000 yen for a new municipal subway project. An additional 60,000,000 yen will fund reconstruction, expected to be raised in foreign markets.
In Honolulu on April 27 the massive Army Navy maneuvers reached their height with both sides claiming victory. The Blue fleet attacked Oahu and Pearl Harbor while the Black forces held a stiff defense. Today's actions saw more air forces and light naval units for both sides.
Athens high school announces open seat sales for the junior play His Best Investment in the new auditorium. Friday night performance with Miss Marie Jewett as coach and an observed strong cast progress. Reserved seats go on sale at Clines Thursday morning.
In Beno Nevada a pistol duel over a woman left gambler Ted Chalmers dead and Roy Emmett a negro performer wounded. Police said the fight occurred at close range during a quarrel sparked by a woman.
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