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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1926
Page
2
Middleport reports an arrest on August 14 for alleged failure to support an illegitimate child. The accused, Clark, pleaded not guilty before Justice Gilmore and was released on an $800 bond. His trial is set for Wednesday.
Midleport Aug 14 Mrs Margaret Davis wife of T H Davis Sr died Saturday morning at 6 o clock at the Davis family residence on Main Street. She had been an invalid for years and fell gravely ill Sunday. She came to America from Wales in 1843 and was eight at her death. survived by three sons William G Thomes H and Elmer and three daughters Mrs FOG Probst Mrs Q H Stewart of Middleport and Mrs Edear Ervin of Columbus, one sister Mrs Jane Jones of Cincinnati, and one brother Willem R Williams of Golden Colorado. also numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had been cared for at home by daughter Mrs Bob Probst and nurse Mrs Jane Peck.
Mrs. Jacob Roller, longtime Pomeroy resident, died at 4 a.m. Friday at her Mulberry avenue home after a lingering illness. She leaves her husband, three sons Max Mark and Palmer of Pomeroy, five brothers C W Jones W E Jones Val Jones and Oren Jones of Pomeroy and Charles Jones of Columbus. Funeral services Sunday afternoon at the Simpson in L church, burial at Perch Grove cemetery, with the Rebekah Lodge in charge. The Presbyterian officiant was absent due toHex Weed.
Tracy aided by officers captures Roenerr, a man sought by Ravenswood authorities, after a Friday evening pickup in Racine. The suspect, believed to be involved in the case, was apprehended with the assistance of local law enforcement on the scene.
Aug 14 report from Pomurgoy states Louse Stansbery was rushed to a Cincinnati hospital for treatment. Her sister Misa Stanbery recently underwent an ear operation at a Cincinnati hospital. Brother Dr Henry Stanbery accompanied them. Ear drum puncture reportedly saved a potential mastoid procedure while her condition showed improvement.
Meigs County Teachers Institute opens Monday August 16 and runs through the week with the final session at Rock Springs fair grounds Saturday August 17. Eighth grade graduates hold commencement at the fair grounds all day Saturday with diplomas morning and races and games afternoon. Graduation address by W R Hetland of the state department of education. Nelsonville visitors noted as C H Bartlett and son Mac from Nelsonville attended.
Szeklar Nfapper, an employee of Parkersburg Rig and Reel, lost an arm Friday when caught in a sand machine. The arm was crushed beyond repair and an immediate operation below the elbow was performed at Holzer hospital. Reverend L. Ro Wilson will occupy the pulpit during vacation. Nearby residents and relatives are noted in a roundup of local travel and visits across Pomeroy and surrounding towns.
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