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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1925

Page

2

Pomeroy Bend Pair Sentenced to Seven Years

In Pomeroy Ohio on August 17 1925 Frank Reeves and Jesse Peyton were sentenced by Judge A P Miller to seven years each for grand larceny involving 43 fleeces of wool stolen from John Carpenter on June 23 1925 and sold to Miller Produce at Gallipolis. The value was set at 144 48 with both men bearing prior criminal records.

Pomeroy Frank Reeves Jesse Peyton A. P. Miller John Carpenter Carpenter Miller Gallipolis Reeves Peyton California

Meigs County Teachers Plan Institute

Meigs county educators prepare for a five day teachers institute from August 17 starting at 8 30 am with registration and sessions led by H G Lawrence A P Sandles Walton B Bliss Ralph Howell T N Hoover R C McMillan and other instructors The program concludes Friday with officer elections and local ministers participating throughout the week

Ralph Howell T. N. Hoover R. C. McMillan Mr. Lawrence

Lena M Michaels Sues for Divorce in Pomeroy

Lena M Michaels sues Everett Michaels in a filed suit with the County Clerk. They wed in April 1923 and have no children. She accuses him of neglect and failing to provide a home and asks for a divorce, permanent alimony, and restoration of her maiden name Lena Gordon. Dana H Peoples represents her. The defendant works at O H E Allipolis.

Pomeroy Lena M. Michaels Everett “Michaels Engel Michis Erself Lenardon Dana H. Peoples O. H. E. Allipolis

Final Hth Grade Exam Set for Aug 15 at Pomeroy

A final eighth grade examination will be held at Pomeroy on Saturday August 15 for pupils who have made up their work during their summer vacation.

Pomeroy

School Rally and Graduation Planned at Elgs County Fairgrounds

Pomeroy August 7. On Saturday August 22 a general school rally and eighth grade commencement will be held at the Elgs county fairgrounds with a basket dinner and athletics. Vernon N. Reigel director of Education will deliver a class address to more than two hundred eighth grade graduates. An agreeable program is promised by Professor Wagner and the public is invited.

Pomeroy Elgs County Fairgrounds Vernon N. Reigel Wagner

Shumaker Expects Rehiring Old Teachers

Dr. C. B. Shumaker president of the Pomeroy board of education remains confident the school board will rehire the old teachers for a full eight months of service at eight months' pay.

Shumaker Pomeroy Dr. C Pomeroy Board of Education

Picnic At Racine Pomeroy Children Enjoy Lake Outing

Aug 7 at Cave camp a Skin family group and friends traveled by boat to Ra fine for a picnic lunch. Attendees included Grant Hood Erma Edwin Carl Hood Franklin Hood Geo Daniels Roger Elizabeth Ruth Hugh Daniels O R Faris George Faris Helen Jane Faris Amy Geary Velma Geary Arthur Maria Helen Edward George Skinner J Edward Foster Harriet Burnell C C Taylor Irene Reuser Kathleen Bailey Kathyrn Eleanor Starkey Mildred McIntosh Margretta Rea and pilot John Silby.

RACINE _ POMEROY Grant Hood Erma Edwin eCarl Franklin Hood Geo. P. Daniels Roger Marylizabeth Ruth Hugh Daniels mMr O. R. Faris George Helen Jane Faris Amy Geary Velma Geary Arthur Maria Helen Edward George Skinner J. Edward Foster Harriet Burnell C. C. Taylor Irene Reuser Kathleen Bailey Kathyrn Eleanor Starkey Mildred McIntosh Margretta Rea John Silby

Adjudged feeble minded boy committed to institution

Martin Price ten year old son of William Price of Portland Oregon was adjudged feeble minded in probated court. He will be committed to an institution for the feeble minded after examination by Drs Hartinger and Hughes of Middleport Aug 7.

Pomeroy Martin Price William Price Portland Drs. Hartinger Hugs Middleport

Great Bend Couple Weds at Probate Court

Elmer Tproffit age 21 and Edra Lathey 18, both of Great Bend, were married in the probate court rooms by A. B. Gardner on Thursday in Pomeroy.

Great Bend Pomeroy Elmertproffit Edra Lathey Probate A. BE. Gardner

Wagner v Bugh Bros damages awarded after default judgment

In Pomeroy on August 7 Judge A P Miller presided over Charles Wagner versus Bugh Bros. damages sought $250. The court gave default judgment and the jury fixed damages at $234 for a December 1922 accident involving a Ford truck owned by Biegle Bros. and an Essex driven by Wagner. Crary J L Davis represented the plaintiff.

Pomeroy Charles Wagner Bugh Bros A. P. Miller Biegle Bros Essex Wagner Crary JL. Davis

Mrs Ebersbach Hosts Mulberry Ave Social

Mrs Albert D. Ebersbach entertained last evening at her Mulberry avenue home with guests including Miss Josephine Geinheimer Mrs Charles Wolf of Pomeroy Mrs J M Faris of Youngstown and Mrs Dave Darst of Middleport in attendance.

Pomeroy Albert D. Ebersbach Mulberry Avenue Josephine Geinheimer Charles Wolf J. M. Faris Youngstown Dave Darst Middleport

Hamm Family Reunion Held at Pensville

The Hamm family reunion occurred last Sunday in Pensville Morgan county with more than a hundred attendees. From Pomeroy were Mr and Mrs Bernice Durst and family and W A Maxwell.

Pomeroy Hamm Pensville Morgan County Bernice Durst W. A. Maxwell

Daugherty Ordered Out of Town Over Delinquency Charge

Earl Daugherty, charged with contributing to the delinquency of his 14 year old daughter, was sternly warned by Judge A P Miller and banished from the area. If he returns to any jurisdiction of the court he faces a year in jail with a single meal per day.

Pomeroy Earl Daugherty A. P. Miller Daugherty

Wilson Case Postponed In Pomeroy

The W. F. Wilson divorce case was postponed to September 14 after defendant depositions were stricken for improper filing. The delay led to the jury being dismissed by Judge A. P. Miller on Thursday in Pomeroy.

Middleport Man Weds Pomeroy Bride in Columbus

In Columbus on Wednesday August 7 Miss Elizabeth Albery became the bride of Raymond Ebersbach of Pomeroy. Ebersbach, son of the late Fred Ebersbach, is employed in the automobile business in Middleport.

Middleport Pomeroy Columbus Elizabeth Albery Raymond Ebersbach Ebersbach Fred Ebersbach

All Positions Filled in Meigs County Schools

Professor Wagner told a Messenger reporter that practically all elementary school positions in Meigs County are filled. He noted only one or two vacancies remain in the high school.

Pomeroy Wagner Meigs County

Local Residents Attend Visits and Moves in Area

Miss Ruth Johnson visits Mr and Mrs Elmer Miller in Middleport. Mrs Charles Kepler returns from Columbus after visiting her mother Mrs J W Carrier. Thelma Barton returns from Ohio State University. George Rust moves to Grandotte with plans to reside there. Several couples visit relatives in Point Pleasant Huntington and Charleston. Etta Gaskill hosts and Laura Bonawitz visits in Fostoria. Henrietta Ewing travels to Columbus to see relatives. Julia Russell from Florida plans a visit to Herbert Ewing. William Murray relocates to Huntington. R C McKnight visits A N Lyons in Charleston. Ruth Cranston visits Edith Shriner in Portsmouth. Mrs Clarence Hann hosts five hundred club. Frank Vrooman returns from McMillan hospital visit. Will Michael and John Thompson spend a day in Jackson.

Middleport Ruth Johnson Eno, O Elmer Miller Charles Kepler Columbus J. W. Carrier Thelma Barton A. T. Barton Ohio State University George Rust Grandotte Charles Sprouse Cheesebrew Point Pleasant Otto Hoffman Huntington Perry Rust Grant Street Harry Gaskill Zanesville Etta Gaskill Laura Bonawitz Fostoria Herbert Chambers Esther Henrietta Ewing John Martin Julia Russell Florida Herbert Ewing William Murray R. C. McKnight A. N. Lyons Charleston Ruth Cranston Portsmouth Edith Shriner Clarence Hann Frank Vrooman McMillan Hospital Will Michael John Thompson Jackson Ben Elberfeld Magnetic Springs Althea Miller Bethany A. E. Bristowe Susan Ruff Franklin Helen Turnbull Presbyterian Church of Maria Smith Jacob Mees Herman Strauss Athens Marian Ebersbach Mary Virginia Bing May Margaret Alice Smith Byron Bing Pittsburgh Senator Cordell Ruth Slagel Washington John Slagel Charles Zimmer, Jr Louisville Pomeroy G. M. Price Frank Price Rutland B. Bartholomew Fred Waters Ohio Power Co Newark Fred Rohr Lewis Karatz William Karatz Chicago William L. Moenkhaus Peace Evangelical Church William Moenkhaus Buckeye Club Great Bend

Pomeroy Briefs Highlight Local Travel and Visits

Miss Julia Work of Pomeroy leaves for Detroit to spend the summer with cousin Miss Margaret Woods. A series of local visits and road trips follow, with residents from Pomeroy and nearby towns traveling to Columbus Huntington Lexington Pittsburg and Point Pleasant to visit relatives and friends.

Local residents noted for travel and visits across multiple towns

John Strauss of Pomeroy recovers from a broken leg. Several residents including Dr. L G Gribble Hart Stansbury and numerous families travel for visits and vacations to Columbus Lake Michigan Fairbaw Minn and Boston New England. Eventful social mentions include a beach party at Syracuse and church planning changes in Pomeroy.

John Strauss Pomeroy L. G. Gribble Hart Stansbury Ralston Steel Car Co Columbus Reed Steinbauer Carol Lake Michigan Jake Zwilling Mary Gray Marie Cincinnati J. A. Conde Ben Ewing Mary Frances Fairbaw Minn Clemy McKnight Sadi Smithner Myra Smith Helen Minnie Messiba Henry Minnie Condor Street William Fisher Lancaster A. Kale D. V. Williams Racine Pacific Coast David Shumaker Beaver C. S. Shumaker A. M. Bengal Boston New England Parkersburg Dorothy Sullivan Point Pleasant Will Danels

Twilight Loop Stars Practice Ahead of Glouster Legion Game

Twilight League All-Stars manager Floyd Whitlock will field two tentative squads from 22 players at Glouster city playgrounds tonight for a practice game against the Glouster Legion naires. The first team is not final, with several players expected to join from the nomination list if some cannot attend.

Floyd Whitlock Glouster Legionnaires Glouster Whitlack

Tigers Fall as Gehrig Powers Yankees to Third Straight Win

The Yankees defeated the Tigers 10 to 4 behind Lou Gehrig who bashed a key hitting display. Wells struggled on the mound and the Detroit club saw a third straight loss to New York.

Gehrig Wells Tigers Yankes

Athletics Split Doubleheader with Indians In Tight Series

In a two game set the Athletics lost the opener 9 to 6 to the Indians and bounced back to win the nightcap 6 to 1. Walberg outpitched Millers as Oakland split the series.

Athletics Indians Walberg Millers

Ray-Glass edge crowns a brisk one hour league game

The Ray-Glos defeated the Knights of Pythias 0 to 0 in a fast seven inning contest that lasted one hour and two minutes. Sam Mester’s hitters managed only four hits as Hub Theisen limited the Knights to a lone scoring chance aided by an unearned run in the fourth. Knox opened with a double and Bresnen and Kranyik added small threats, but the game pace and defensive miscues defined the night. Six outfielders played with only one converting a chance, as Ray-Glos capitalized on errors to secure the win.

Hub Theisen Knights of Pythias Sam Mester Knights Schoonover Theisen Knox Whitlack Bresnen D. Wise Bartels Kranyik Pauley Wise Bradfield Russell Texas Tolliver Hawkin Kolister E. Wise Ray-Glos Quinn Gravy Wise Whitlach Simmy Simpson Redfern Herm Earich Lartels

Yesterday's Results in Major Leagues and Association Play

Scores from yesterday show the American Association games with Indianapolis beating Kansas City 7 to 6 in extra innings and Milwaukee defeating Louisville 14 to 4. National League results include Cincinnati 9 New York 1, Pittsburgh 5 Brooklyn 1, Philadelphia 3 Chicago 1, Boston 6 St Louis 4. American League notes list several matchups with Cleveland 9 Philadelphia 6 and Chicago 10 Boston 0 among scores. other listed games include St Louis 4 Washington 5 and New York 10 Detroit 4.

National League P.C Pittsburgh New York Sta Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Boston American ‘League Ae P.C Washington Eee Seeseres Cicago Eee Ee Errereee Detroit Ee Cleveland Eesteees Tee Eset Enere Ee Steere Ere American Association Louiisville P.C Peete Wees Ree Papella Os Papella Os Ékeeeeen 56 0 Hal Wingianelt Pesthbnetns Ese Kansas City Milwaukee Oledo Columbus American Association Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Toledo Louisville Brooklyn Cocotelphia Detroit

Pairings Revealed for Daily City League Matches

The schedule lists St. Paul at Columbus and Minneapolis at Toledo along with Kansas City at Indianapolis Milwaukee at Louisville Boston at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago Brooklyn at Pittsburgh no other games included St Louis at Washington Detroit at New York Cleveland at Philadelphia Chicago at Boston.

American Association St

Senators Rally Past Browns Twice to Narrow Gap

The Senators defeated the Browns 5 4 and 10 3 to move within one game of the Athletics in the standings. The doubleheader showcased late rallying offense and strong pitching to clinch a pair of wins.

Senators Athletics Browns

Luque Dominates Giants as Reds Edge Bentley Start

Luque work silences the Giant batters while Bentley is troubled early as the Reds win 4 to 1. The Giants suffer a fourth straight defeat.

Luque Reds Bentley Giant

Cincinnati Beats New York 9 to 1 in First Game

Cincinnati tops the Giants 9 to 1 as Pinelli hits a first inning homer for the Reds and Luque allows six scattered hits. Bentley gives up eight runs on 8 hits in 1 2/3 innings while Wisner also struggles. Roush, Schultz, and Walker contribute multi hit outings for Cincinnati.

Giants REDS Cincinnati New York Today Pinelli Bentley Luque NEW York Southworth Frisch Young Rf .S.eee Meusel Terry Reny Coscoes Lindstrom Gowdy Hartley Wisner Pope Wilson Wisen Cincinnati BR Leitemann Roush Schultz Walker Holke Critz Ccspe Caveney Hargrave C S Escosee FCC Vicsses Escos

Dempsey Signs to Fight Wills in 1926 Michigan City Bout

Jack Dempsey confirmed a contract to defend the heavyweight title against Harry Wills in Michigan City near Chicago next year. Promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons and manager Paddy Mullins discussed terms, with Dempsey stating he will be paid as much as Tex Rickard offered, and asserting Kearns’s contract is invalid. He plans no pre bout meetings with Greb or Tunney and may stage California exhibitions before July.

Los Angeles Jack Dempsey Harry Wills Michigan City Chicago Floyd Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons New York Paddy Mullins Wills Mullins Dempsey Tex Rickard Rickard Jack Kearns Kearns Boxing Commission Greb Tunney California

Glorious Youth Dominates In Raspy Long-Race Arena

A quirky hometown column praises youth in the current season with playful antiquated imagery. It contrasts young athletes with veteran oldtimers and hints at a new style, noting a platform of flowing whiskers and wheezing breaths while veterans are favored.

Glouster Beats Legion 12-4 in Big Five-Homer Game

Zanesville Greys revenged a loss by defeating Glouster 12 to 4 at Markoe Park. Five home runs helped Zanesville surge ahead with four long blasts by Zanesville batters and Leo White leading Glouster with a single double and homer. About 400 Athens county fans attended.

Zanesville Zanesville Greys Glouster Legion Club Markoéx Sam Withem Legionaires Lefty Hawkins Greys Glouster G. Rasp Farich Moc Daniels White Racey Meissner H. Rasp Dyer Nutter Dyers Giouster Athens County Roo Leo White

Braves Rally Past Cards 6-4 After Four-Game Win Streak

Benton shut down the Cardinals after their four straight wins as the Braves exploded for six runs in the fourth and fifth innings to claim a 6-4 victory.

Phillies rally in ninth to defeat Cubs 3 1

The Phillies were shut out for eight innings then exploded in the ninth scoring three runs to beat the Cubs 3 to 1 behind Jones.

Phils Jones Cubs

Nothing on the Beach Should Eat Too Much

A brief admonition notes that people in swimsuits should avoid overeating. The remark frames beachgoers as needing self control in food intake while enjoying the sun and water.

White Sox rout Red Sox 10 to 0 behind Blankenship

Blankenship blanked the Red Sox as the White Sox sacked Zahnizer and dominated the game 10 to 0. The decisive win showcased strong pitching and offense from the Chicago club.

Blankenship Red Sox White Sox Zahnizer

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