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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1931

Page

2

Eviction Case Arrests Ordered In Hobson Meigs County

An affidavit details charges against H L Crary and Charles F Higgins amid Hobson eviction actions. It describes obstructing a constable carrying out writs and alleged false pretenses to deter removal of the Stitt family from premises in Salisbury Township Meigs County Ohio.

Hobart Myenger Ei W. Clark Clark Lomervy Osa Feliows Balldin Crary Mysell Meigs H. L. Crary Lord Mysell Salisbury Gigs County Ohio Lord Hysel Hob Salisbury Township Meigs Uhty Stittend Hysell Waity EB. R. Titus One. M. C. Bart Hobson Ig Company Howard Stitt Mgs L. Crary Howard Constable Charles F. Higgins How.Stitt H. L. Wary State of Corbett Manley Hobson Meiga County Justice Court Charles F. Higgis Meigs County

Former Meigs Man Famous in Work

Will Ritchie of Paris France rises to world prominence in astronomy. Born in Tuppers Plains and schooled in Middleport he is credited with a telescope rivaling Mt Wilson in vision though smaller in size. Meigs Countians like Henry Smith and Ambrose Bierce also achieved global renown.

Will Ritchie Pomeroy Meigs County Paris France Mr. Ritchie Tuppers Plains Middleport O. H. Stewart Ritchie Mt. Wilson California Henry Smith Ambrose Bierce

Admits Chicken Theft Guilty Before Justice

Four Negroes from Rutland named Shine Watts Carl Bass Marie Goins and Lena Boston pleaded guilty to stealing four chickens from Harrison Rollins in Pomeroy Ohio They were fined about 15 dollars each plus costs after appearances before Justice Titus Wednesday and Thursday Raymond Ball Jim MecNeil of Gallipolis and Frank Parker with no home were arraigned on grand larceny for mine wire stealing They pleaded not guilty and were held to the grand jury in 1000 each.

Pomeroy Shine Watts Carl Bass Marie Goins Lena Boston Rutland Harrison Rollins Justice Titus Raymond Ball Jim m MecNeil Gallipolis Frank Parker

Births and Local News From Meigs County Json

A newborn son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hayes in Kingsbury on Thursday. Families including Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Conway and Miss Mary Baldwin returned to Pomeroy from Ostrander Ohio. Mrs. H lL Slack and baby with Mrs. E L Robinson of Pomeroy depart for Michigan where Mr. Slack is employed. Louis Enzénauer of Lincoln Hill Pomeroy reported ill from a mystery ailment. Lend-A-Hana charity plans to pay the Pomeroy pastor in full for the year. Sasi Hugene Siagel of Union Town Pa is described as the parent in Pomeroy with a new studio on Upper Main Street. Lloyd Miner feared to have committed a crime at his Clarkeburg Virginia home. He was married to Anna Bentz of Pomeroy. The act is said to have been caused by Joaven and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ruasel and others.

Meigs County Harold Hayes Kingsbury B. F. Conway Mary Baldwin Pomeroy Ostrander Ohio H. Ll Slack Baby E. L. Robinson Michigan Louis Enzénauer Lincoln Hill Erystieplas Pomeroy Methodst Lend-A-Hana Sasi Hugene Siagel Union Town Pennsylvania John Silage Upper Main Street Lloyd

Albertson son returns from two day visit in Columbus

Albertson son completes two day visit with daughter Alice Eloise Russell in Columbus. Miss Russell to be employed in the office of the superintendent at Defiance High School for the coming school year.

Albert Alice Eloise Russell Columbus Miss Russell Defiance High School

Bridge party hosted in Gallipolis for Middleport guests

Aug 28 report from Middleport notes a contract bridge party hosted at Mrs. Cabel Walter's Gallipolis home. Guests included Mrs. J. & Downing, Mrs. G. H. Stansbury, Mrs. W. G. Davis, Mrs. D. A. Howell, and Mrs. Clayton Welch.

Middleport Gallipolis Cabel Walter J. & Downing G. H. Stansbury W. G. Davis D. A. Howell Clayton Welch

Bridge Shower Honors Bride of Recent Date

Miss Frances Daniels hosted a bridge shower for club member Mrs. Willis Aleshire at North Avenue on August 28. Five tables were in play with Miss Dahlia Pauley winning the club prize and Mrs. C. P. Bradbury the guest prize. Guests included Mrs. C. W. Clark and others. a refreshment course followed.

Middleport Frances Daniels North Second Avenue Bridge Club Willis Aleshire C. W. Clark Lyston Fults C. P. Bradbury Rosener Zleher Oscar Klein

Social notes from Columbus and surrounding towns

Miss Vivian Smith returns home with sister Emma Jean from Columbus while Robert McKay plans a visit to New York City and Ohio University next year. Several residents travel for visits or attend a teachers' meeting. a death prompts funeral services at Long Bottom M E Church.

Vivian Smith Columbus Emma Jean Robert McKay New York City Robert Ohio University Jean Gardner John Mayer Lucille Dutton Chicago Dale Dutton A. W. McKay Sally McCormick Delaware Julia Gerber Alvira Jones Leo Beeson Timothy Russell Youngstown Carl James White Charleston McMillan Hospital Vine Street Harlow Russell Dayton M. J. Hamilton Harry Gaskill Mt. Carmel Hospital Cy ‘ Ka Hana Winene Billy Brooks

Cunningham Family Returns From Canada Camping Trip

Mr and Mrs Clell L Cunningham and daughter Iris returned to Chauncey after a two week visit camping and fishing in Canada.

Chaunccry Clell L. Cunningham Iris Chauncey Canada

666 Relieve Aches Fast With Multiclinic Remedy

A vintage claim touts 666 pills or tablets that quickly ease headaches neuralgia and colds and promise malaria relief within days. It also markets 666 Salve for a baby’s cold, presenting a broad, multi symptom medicine.

Nurito named as safe remedy for rheumatic pain and neuralgia

Claiming no opiates, Nurito is touted as safe for children and effective against rheumatic pain neuralgia sciatica and related disorders. The ad promises rapid relief within three doses and offers money back if not satisfied, urging readers to test the product today.

Four New Wells Under Way in Chauncey Area

Chauncey residents report four new wells being drilled by William Shields of Athens. Two wells at Dan Johnson Jr. and Guy M. Brookins homes on Converse Street are complete. A third is under way for Sherman Keasey, also on Converse Street, and a fourth will serve the New York Coal Company on Hill Crest for families of Schultz, Morgan and Richardson.

Chauncey Chauncey and William Shields Athens Dan Johnson, Jr Guy M. Brookins Converse Street Sherman Keasey New York Coal Company Hill Crest Thos. Schultz Henry Morgan George Richardson

Home-Coming Date Set For Chauncey Church of Christ

Chauncey officials announce the home coming for the Church of Christ on Sunday September 27. Minister Rev Miles E B Hoon leads the program with a rally day planned and details forthcoming.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Miles EB. Hoon

Bible School and Service Invite Chauncey Friends

Bible School at 9 0 p m morning service basket dinner and afternoon program announced inviting former congregation members former Chauncey residents and church friends to attend.

Bible School Chauncey Friends of the Church

Accidents Leave Two Men Injured in Chauncey Monday

Paul Porter Sr and Clyde Lott are recovering from injuries after separate Monday accidents. Porter fell 20 feet from a roof in Athens, injuring his back. Lott suffered facial and head lacerations and shoulder injuries when his machine wrecked on Mill Street. Both men stay at home on High Street.

Chauncey Paul Porter Clyde Lott Porter Athens Lott Mill Street High Street

Inter county declamation contest set for Trimble Monday

CHAUNCEY Aug 28 The inter county declamation contest will be held at Trimble Grange Hall in Trimble Monday night Aug 31. Counties represented include Athens Meigs Hocking Washington and Perry. A good attendance is expected.

Chauncey Trimble Grange Trimble Athens Meigs Hociing Wastington Perry

Willing Workers Missionary Club Welcomes New Member

In Chauncey Mrs. Minnie Palmer hosted the club meeting where new member Mrs. Hazel Hines was welcomed. The group plans a pot luck supper on Tuesday September 1 at Mrs. Juanita Lockado’s Mill Street home. attendees included Mrs. Cynthic among others.

Chauncey Willing Workers Missionary and Sewing Club Minnie Palmer Hazel Hines Juanita Lockado Mill Street Mra Cynthic

Return from East Chauncey Family Visit

Mrs. W. Altman and two daughters Kiia and Lois return to Chauncey from a two month East visit. They spent time at Far Rockaway Beach and visited relatives in New City and Newark New Jersey. Mr Altman traveled to Newark with the family joining them home.

Chauncey W. Altman Kiia Lois East Far Rockaway Beach New City Newark New Jersey

Birth Announcement for Marvin Dale Staley

Mr and Mrs Joseph Staley announce the birth of a ten pound son at their Floodwood home on August 28 naming Marvin Dale.

Chauncey Joseph Staley Floodwood Marvin Dale

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