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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1925
Page
2
April 28 in Jus P IL People's court Lillie Anderson 42 and Gallagher 57 faced illegal liquor charges. Officers found a still and liquor in a barn and home. Anderson claimed she moved it to protect children after finding liquor near a mailbox.
The report outlines a domestic case where a woman hides an item to avoid guest scrutiny and a man doubts her explanation. The court withholds a fine decision for the woman as the matter proceeds. Gallagher pleads not guilty and is remanded in jail on a $500 bond. Lille Anderson runs the house for D Garlanger at Bailey's Run. Gallagher, her uncle, resides there. Garlanger has been away in Bellaire.
Pomeroy April 25 The local electric street car line has just turned out a new and modern line car built by men at the barn from disused equipment. It is said to be far superior to any line car they have heretofore had.
April 28 report states grade schools in Pomeroy and Middleport will close for a half-day session next Monday. High schools remain in session until the nine month term ends, so they will not close yet.
Franklin Ayres aged man moved from the infirmary to the county jail Sunday. He was set for a probate court hearing Monday but the case was postponed awaiting witnesses and others from a distance arriving today.
The Pomeroy Middleport Kiwanis inter cities relations committee lines up a large turnout at Masonic Temple as Lancaster Kiwanis arrives to host the full evening program except for a ten minute talk by Judge E Peoples on the Constitution.
Large crowd attended the funeral of John Phillips in Chauncey on Monday. The service was led by Rev. B Courtney of the Christian church and included three musical selections. Burial was in Buchtel cemetery with Undertaker Stout in charge. Phillips, a longtime Chauncey resident, died Saturday evening of a heart attack at 64.
Mr and Mrs C A Schoonover Mr and Mrs James Herdman and Vera and Plet Harvey of Chauncey motor to Pomeroy for a picnic dinner Sunday They then went to Rutland to visit Burl McFarland at his home
Mr and Mrs W C Nichols and Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon attended a birthday party Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ancel Davis in New Marshfield as reported from The Plains.
The Plains area records a series of Sunday and weekend visits. Mr and Mrs TYroyd Knowlton hosted near Albany guests, including Mr and Mrs Oscar Knowlton and Miss Margaret Noble who returned from Columbus after appendicitis surgery with her parents and Mrs Robert Noble.
Local social notes detail visits and guests from Chauncey and nearby towns. Leola and Je Thompson visit Headley family in Chauncey. extended relatives attend Bible services in Jerseyville and nearby areas. Mr and Mrs Guy Smith host relatives. families travel through Darwin and Higby for gatherings. ayrıca The Pennoer Pristanees set to meet April 8 with a monthly party.
Early voting reports show about one eighth of November turnout in business districts at 11 am with residential precincts voting faster. Officials predicted at most half a vote. last minute campaigning was intense, city placards urged Vote Yes, and civic leaders attended polling sites across Athens.
Federal authorities face a potential liquor problem as a flood of German methyl alcohol enters the United States. Tests in government labs assess drinkability of a cheap, poison-like liquid. More than 60,000 gallons arrived last month, alarming prohibition officials and U S wood alcohol makers who fear market losses.
The Pomeroy high school Senior class will host the gym benefit dance at the Armory Wednesday evening under their sponsorship replacing the previously stated junior group. The event is expected to raise additional funds for the gym.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Brewster motored to Nelsonville today for the double funeral of Mrs Mary Sisson and Mrs Wells, the two sisters. The Gilmore sisters Eunice and Evelyn left for Akron for new jobs. Constable Lord Hysell is recovering at home after being assaulted at the lower Middleport street fair Saturday night. Ralph Maccracken of Lancaster, former Williams Cup manager, visited Pomeroy Monday.
Five machine loads of Daughters of America members left Pomeroy to join a special team chosen from Theodoras Sledge for a drill event staged Monday evening.
Alonzo Ridgway’s will filed in probate court allocates 2100 to various charities and favors churches. main residue goes to sister Maria S. Jordan brother Jesse B. Ridgway and heirs of deceased brothers John and Samuel Ridgway. Executor named as F. D. Forsyth.
Athens chapter No. 69 of the Izaak Walton League of America launches a drive to recruit women, stressing their vital role in conserving streams and wildlife and protecting children's health amid pollution concerns. Gene Stratton Porter cited as a Walden League enthusiast, praising women’s interest in preserving beauty and recreation.
In Athens county schools close Friday May 1 after 160 days of work since September. Eighth grade commencements will be held in Athens on September 1 during the teachers institute, with state certificates of promotion issued then.
An ad touts Joint-Base as a remedy for swollen inflamed joints, claiming quick relief after other cures fail. It promotes Joint-Ease at 60 cents a tube via Cline Pharmacy Inc. and guarantees money back if it fails. The text also oddly notes Swedish rail conductors must speak three languages.
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