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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1926

Page

2

Former Editor Testifies in Case of Libel Suit

In Pomeroy Dec 1 Ralston Ru testified as principal witness for the defendant in a libel case with Rev WW Wilson suing. Ru said he printed articles on true facts and heard them from various sources. Wilson’s attorneys argued financial motives drove the pieces. Also in Pomeroy probate court a petition to probate the will of Alice Wetherell of Olive Township was filed, noting her residence with William Wilson at Reedaville.

Pomeroy Ralston Ru Russell Wilson Alice *Wetherell Olive Township William Wilson Reedaville

Local arrests and releases on several charges

MIDPLEPORT December 1 Theo dlore Burris, recently arrested for non support, was released after arrangements to pay. POMEROY December 1 L B Ham arrested for disre ep the stop sign, appeared before Mayor Hess, fined 1 dollar and costs. HUNTING CHARGE OMEROY December 1 Tom and Enemet Tracy charged with hunting illegally, pleaded not guilty, trial set for Friday before Mayor Hess.

Midpleport Theodlore Burris Pomeroy L. B. Ham Leo Poitius Hess Tom Enemet Tracy B. Lefever

Elder sister struck by auto in Chillicothe

Mrs Kei dy, 87, of Chillicothe, sister of Mrs Kawin Cook, was struck by an automobile in Middleport on Tuesday. The full extent of her injuries was not known.

Middleport Kawin Cook Keidy Chillicothe

Infant Daughter Dies at Silver Run

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Yeanger died November 28 at Silver Run. The Rev. Jameson Wakaley conducted services at Gravel Hill cemetery.

Silver Run Middleport Alice Yeanger Max Yeanger Wakaley ‘Wuriel Gravel Hil

Harts Announce Birth of a Son

Middleport residents Mr and Mrs Robert Hart of Bradbury announce the birth of a son on Thanksgiving Day.

Harts Middleport Robert Hart of Bradbury

Couple Married by Justice in French Pomeroy

The marriage license records show M G Mitchell a 42 year old carpenter from Akron and Lucie Wil son a 25 year old nurse from Harrisonville married in November by Justice M. Lineh.

Justice French Pomeroy M. G. Mitchell Carpenter Akron Amos Mitchell Lucie Wil Nurse Jessison Harrisonville Justice M. Lineh

John Maxton Dies at Dexter Age 3

John Maxton died Saturday at his daughter Mrs John McClure’s home near Dexter. Death was caused by old age and complications. Funeral services were conducted at the rass Ron church by Rev Bolton. Burial followed at Anderson cemetery.

Middleport John Maxton John McClure Dexter Rass Ron Church Bolton Anderson Cemetery

Social notes from Pomeroy Bend and area clubs

The Middleport M club met at the M. EB church for an eight hands piano program and vocal items. Members included Mrs. Talbot May Bingham Junkerman Smith and others with hostesses listed. Shakespeare club met at Mrs. Elberfelds for a surprise session. C D A of Middleport Pomeroy hosted a potluck for about 100 members at the hall.

CLU Middleport M Club M. EB Iola Talbot Gladys May Bingham Junkerman Glenn Smith Heiner Josephine Williams Mildred Fowler Marcellene G Westign Eleanor la Frances Klein Hennessy Harvin de Main Ethel Miller Mia Marah Leonard Frances Smith Es~atelie Joachim Grace French Gertrude Fugate Grace Downing Lenore Giles Hattie Smith Nella Calderwood Shakespeare Shakespeare Club Pomeroy C. D. of Middleport

Third Thursday Club Meeting Noted in Pomeroy

Third Thursday club members plan a Thursday evening gathering with Mrs. Lillie Coates. In Pomeroy Bend briefs Janet Ewing returns from Parkersburg after visiting her parents Ben and Mrs. Ewing. David Bing and Helen Frances Bing visit Delaware after visiting relatives. Mrs. Ralston Russell visits Columbus. Ed Ebersbach and his wife return from New York. Mrs. A. B. Brower of Dayton visits Middleport with her sister. Miss Lenora Giles noted.

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Janet Ewing Parkersburg Ben Ewing David Helen Frances Bing Delaware

Mrs. T. G. Price Dies at 45 in Middleport

Mrs. T. G. Price, 45, died Friday in Dyesville from complications of disease. She leaves her mother Amanda McCarty her husband and six children. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mossman with burial at Standish cemetery.

Middleport T. G. Price Dyesville Price KF. M. McCarty Midadleport Amanda McCarty Mev. Mossman Standish Cemetery

Poultry Expert To Speak Thursday In Ohio Farm Event

G L Michael from Minersville and a list of callers from multiple towns will join poultry specialist R F Cray of Ohio State University to discuss flock issues. George W Kreitler will assist owners in summarizing flock conditions at the Meigs demonstration poultry society event.

Pomeroy G. L. Michael Minersville Pearl Jacob Milnard Quivey Pratis Ork E. Calvert Chester Vernon Case F. m. Wilson Harrisonville Alfred Crew Reck Springs G. W. Clari Opal Armstrong Rutland Charles Grueser Rock Springs H. Musser G. W. Davidson F. C. Halliday Porter Midkiff Hem Grove Meigs Onstration Sogiet Wiemack Deccever Ate Farm R. F Ohio Ate University Cray George W. Kreitler

Mees Family Visit Noted in Athens Yesterday

Me, and Mrs J T Mees and daughter Jean were in Athens yesterday, gathering for a family visit and a brief social appearance.

Mra. J. T. Mees Jean Athens Yeaterday

Local visits noted from Athens to Columbus and beyond

A slate of visitors and residents moved through Athens and nearby towns this week. George McCullough and others traveled to Athens while residents such as Mrs Ruth Adams and J B Thorn Jr visited from Columbus and Chicago.

Vinco Bedtime Physic Advertising Claim

рекламный плакат в газетном огрызке обещает действенность средства Vinco как безопасного слабительного без побочных эффектов. реклама утверждает массовые продажи и эффективность для улучшения пищеварения, очищения кишечника и нормализации печени, призывает принять таблетку на ночь.

Child Welfare Discussed At Kiwanis Meeting In Athens

Mooseheart Illinois discussed child welfare before the Athens Kiwanis at Hotel Berry dining rooms. Harry Glenn, rep of Secretary of Labor James Davis, cited 1300 students in high school and trade training and 196 graduates with no failures. Principal Harshman urged support for the high school band uniforms. Nominations announced for 1927 officers with multiple candidates for president, vice president, treasurer, and trustees.

Moose Fraternity Mooseheart Athens Kiwanis Club Harry Glenn James Davis Berry Mooseheart Institution Glean Glenn R. J. Studer Fred M. McKay L. W. Roberts O.C. Bird Bob Hess Ben “Covert John Preston Oscar Bingman C. H. Horn Roy Hawk Otto L. Holsington T. N. “Hoover Richard Galigher M. M. Kerr Fred Bush Carl Beasley Board For Directors

Minstrel Show Set by Ohio University Women

The Women's Athletic association at Ohio University presents An American Gig Minstrel at the women's mass meeting in Ewing Hall. The program includes a modernized minstrel act plus pyramid, tumbling, dancing, and apparatus stunts to showcase gymnastic skills and provide entertainment.

Women's Athletic Association Ohio University Ewing Hall The Athletic Association

Thanksgiving Socials and Local Illnesses Highlight Harrisonville Visit

Harrisonville resident Harrisonville Bent Bradfield returns after twenty seven years to visit his mother Lucinda Bradfield. Local families gather for Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Ralph Windsor and niece Helen Smith at John Stout home. Mrs Emma Chase and Mrs W H Dye ill. Sunday school groups host a Saturday evening party with fifty attendees. A Thanksgiving program at the Grammar School drew a large crowd. Dr Hanning Dayton stays with sister S D Combs. Karl Brown Rushville spends Thanksgiving with Rev and Mrs Brown. Lura Howell daughter of Arthur and Mrs Howell dies of diphtheria. two other Howell children ill and quarantined at Wells cemetery.

Bent Bradfield Idaho Lucinda Bradfield Ralph Windsor Helen Smith John Stout Howard Dye Harold Ball Mann’s Business College Columbus Emma Chase W. IH. Dye Mrs. Brown F. Ray Wilson E. F. Ball Dr.Hanning Dayton 8. D. Combs Karl Brown Rushville Friday T Wells Howell

Learning by Trial and Method Shown by Dr Porter

Dr James P Porter of Ohio University demonstrated that both humans and animals learn by trial and success. He showed nervous-system cross sections in apes ants fish and humans and traced brain evolution while presenting a sparrow experiment that linked habit formation to speed and accuracy in obtaining food. An apparatus measured intelligence by tracking how quickly and correctly the subject followed knob-pulling commands.

James P. Porter Ohio University Ewing Auditorium Porter

Community Guests Share Weekend Visit Highlights

Pratt's work Mr and Mrs Will Gilkey hosted Sunday guests including Mrs Jessie Gilkey Mrs Alex Sapp and Mr and Mrs Fred White. Delbert Howatt visited Athens after staying with Jessie Gilkey. Vinton Meeks and children were guests of Harry Smith on Saturday. Roscoe Orr and Kathaleen with Emerson Burson and daughter Katherin visited F M King on Sunday. Harry Smith and children also visited Will Colmer family. Finis Wingett and brothers Ernest and Lowell stayed with Wayne Wingett over.

Will Gilkey Jessie Gilkey Alex Sapp Fred White Delbert Howatt Athens Vinton Meeks Harry Smith Roscoe Orr Kathaleen Emerson Burson Katherin F. M King Will Colmer Finis Wingett Ernest and Lowell Wayne Wingett

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promoted For Liver Health

An advertisement profile describes Dr. PM Edwards 20 years of practice treating women with liver and bowel issues. It touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable based calomel substitute that cleanses the liver and bowels, improves digestion, and restores a pale complexion by nightly use.

PM Edwards Durie Edwards Dr. Edwards Mt. Me

Thanksgiving Visit Recalls Local Family Guests

The article notes Harry Smith visiting his mother Mrs. S. J. Smith during the Thanksgiving vacation. It also mentions the Rev. Black as a guest, reflecting a period family gathering and local social life.

Harry Smith S. J. Smith Black

Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Cures Early Cold Threat

A brisk wartime style ad urges early treatment for lingering coughs and chest tightness. It promotes Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as fast acting relief that penetrates bronchial membranes and stops coughing for both children and adults. It lists pricing and availability at druggists.

Ayer

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