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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1926
Page
2
Efforts were undertaken to stay the execution of Bryant amid legal proceedings and appeals. Officials and attorneys argued for clemency while courts reviewed new motions and potential delays in the case. The outcome remained uncertain as concerns over justice and due process were raised by supporters and opponents.
Dated Aug 7 in Middleport reports the death of 67 year old John H. Brechtel Friday evening at W. C. Reed's Story Run home after an illness noted as more than five months. Formerly employed at Roush Bakery Shop, Brechtel lived here and died in Meigs County infirmary after a prolonged illness. Funeral services set for Monday at Reed home with burial at Minersville cemetery.
Three Pomeroy men Hayes Sautton Burn Moler and Harold Sautton appeared before Justice M fy French on Friday. Hayes Sautton was fined 100 dollars and costs for possession of equipment for making intoxicating liquor Moler was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication and Harold Hutton was fined 10 dollars and costs for disturbing the peace. All paid the fines and were released. The men were arrested recently by local officers. Will probate Orlando Russell’s will was admitted to probate Saturday. Ray Smith of Second Street underwent his fourth operation in four months at Gallia hospital and continued to recover.
A family reunion and dinner were held at the home of William Robinson on Second Street in Middleport. The event honored Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Robinson of New Jersey and Misses Bille and Sammy Berson of Norway, who have been in the country only a few months. Attendees included Mrs. Ralph Robinson of New Jersey and several relatives from Syracuse Steubenville Racine Me and Charleston.
Carl Webster went to Pennsylvania Saturday to bring back a machine removed from the county. Walter Silers has been held for three months in the local jail on a charge of removing the mortored machine. Mrs Charles Baker of Letart is visiting here with L Quickle and Family. Francis Notter of Huntington arrived for a visit with her aunt Mrs Elmer Wisengong. Nell Kidwell at Marietta. Dave Barsotti visiting Parkersburg. Ana Swan of Athens visited Thursday. James Buchanan and two children of Texas arrived for a visit. A V G Skinner will wave Monday for Indiana with his daughter Mrs Ed Middleton left Friday.
A report states that a disabled World War II veteran, Mr. Childs, was taken Thursday to Chillicothe hospital for ongoing treatments after a relapse related to injuries sustained during service. The incident occurred in Chillicothe and details indicate a medical recovery plan is in place.
Ath n District Epworth League Convention will be held at the Pomeroy Simpson M E church Tuesday August 7 with addresses readings solos duets committee reports discussions and popular song services. The convention will close with a camp fire and a wiener roast. Mr and Mrs J H Clifford and family and Mr and Mrs Clarence Clifford will attend the Selmer family reunion at Buckeye Jake Sunday.
An editorial from the Pomeroy Tribune Telegraph August 4 1926 urges Meigs County voters to back J Crary Davis for Prosecuting Attorney. It argues crime waves demand capable leadership and notes Davis prior terms and role as Special Prosecutor in murder trials.
The ice cream social at Morning Star school house Wednesday evening supported the Sunday school program. Theodore Hamm and family are on a motor trip visiting Friends in Town. Immel brothers are ready to drill on the Milo Van property for new work.
In Washington on August, Mexican Foreign Minister Saenz declared that the government does not persecute religion and that foreign intervention in the Mexican Catholic conflict will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He noted other religions comply with laws while Catholics seek to shape politics in opposition to the law.
The report notes five Catholics killed in a clash at the Chapel of Jesus in Guadalajara. Soldiers were killed and one wounded as the battle began. Catholic defenders reportedly continued to hold the chapel amid the fighting.
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