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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1926

Page

2

Russell seeks another trial in libel case

Ralston Runnell, former editor of the Pomeroy Daily News, filed a motion for a new trial in the libel case brought by W. F. Wilson. Attorneys cite sixteen grounds including juror misconduct and verdict influence by prejudice. affidavits allege George Clark claimed relatives on the jury and improper access to trial reports. Singer's hearing expected today.

Pleas Court sHannah Cie Livona Rice George Clark Hb An Tison Pomeroy Clark Ed Wilson jAifymén Putley Karr Paul Brandenburg The Daily Tribune J. L.lee Lee

Legion Trees Illuminate Pomeroy Streets for Christmas Program

Drew Webster post members decorate Pomeroy streets with Christmas trees and plan a courthouse front Christmas Eve program featuring the Pomeroy band and high school girls choir. Children from local schools will receive candy from the boardhouse steps after the event. Businesses are invited to decorate their storefronts along Main Street for the festive display.

Pomeroy, Wee Drew Webster Post American Legion Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Boardhouse McCordiz

Benedict Family Visits Pomeroy Figure Returns

Don Benedict of Columbus visited Pomeroy yesterday as a business visitor and called on friends. The Benedicts settled in Meigs County in 1802, with James Benedict the elder part of the family and Don Benedict the latest to stay in the county after D Benedict, father of Deonict, died here in September.

Pomeroy Don Benedict Columbus Benedict Meigs ’County James Don Bene- Wick Hotson Deonict Benedicts Meigs County

Mrs Morarity Dies at Millan Hospital in Middleport

Mrs Morarity died at Millan Hospital Tuesday morning in Middleport. The body was moved to Middleport Tuesday for funeral services at the residence and burial at Graham Station Cemetery.

Middleport Names Morarity Mmillan Hospital Wiew Graham ‘Station

Presbyterian Church Services Announced Local notices

In Middleport Dec Rev A Skinner of the Sremtaata arch will use Christmas in America history as the sun service topic. Evening sermon Emmanuel in Trimnity. Special music planned. Sunday school to study The Birth of Jesus. The Christian Endeavor meets at o clock with topic How we express the Christmas Spirit.

Middleport Skinner Sremtaata Arch Emmanuel Jesus

Two Remain in County Jail Reported

Dee 13. with 11, remnant details show two inmates still held in the county jail. George Hartiver and others are listed, awaiting further action as officials review charges and movements.

Ewe Hemals Pomeroy Dee George Harticver MiFits

Meigsaphone Staff Plans Second Issue Release

Meigsaphone staff met at C N Wagner office to prepare material for the paper’s second issue. The next issue is scheduled for release December 18.

Knight Templars Convene at Ma sonic Hall on Monday

The Knight Templars lodge held its regular meeting at the Ma sonic hall on Monday evening. Members conferred degrees on two candidates this week.

Pomeroy Knight Templars’ Lodge Masonic Hall

Charles Peoples elected honorary high school band member

Pomeroy reports the election of Huntington Peoples to the national high school band organization as an honorary member. He will travel to Dallas in February for the organization’s annual meeting.

Pomeroy Charles Peoples Huntington Judge C. BE. Peoples Dallas Texas

Marriage license issued in Pomeroy to Leonard Van Meter and Lillian Nodse

Dee Pomeroy reports a marriage license issued yesterday to Leonard Van Meter and Lillian Nodse of Middleport. Leonard is the son of Harry Van Meter and Lillian the daughter of Lee Nease.

Pomeroy Dee Leonard van Meter Clifton Harry van Meter Lillian Nodse Lee Nease Middleport

Horner Released From County Jail On Non Support Charge

Everette Horner was released from the county jail yesterday after being held for some time on a charge of non support.

Pomeroy Everette Horner Yeste Horner

Pomeroy Man Fined for Liquor Possession and Intoxication

Headley Swisher appeared before Justice M L French after arrest by local officers Saturday. He was fined 106 dollars plus costs for liquor possession and 25 dollars plus costs for intoxication and released Tuesday.

Pomeroy Headley Swisher M. L. French Beinz

Clarence White Left Eye Injury While Repairing Battery

Clarence White sustained a non serious injury to his left eye while repairing a truck battery for the Amicon Fruit company. The accident happened in Gallipolis.

Ag Ogienal Clarence White Amicon Fruit Company Gallipolis White

Pomeroy Man Released On Bond In Liquor Case

Al Frazier was released on a $500 bond after being arrested Saturday by Sheriff Willock and Special Deputy Morrie on a charge of possessing liquor. His trial is set for Thursday morning.

al Frazie Frazier Willock Edgar Morrie

Lyceum Lecture by Grove Herbert Scheduled in Middleport

The second Lyceum entertainment of the season will be held Monday December 20 at the Masonic Temple in Middleport. Grove Herbert from the interstate bureau will deliver the sole lecture in the course this year.

Middleport Lyceum Masonic Temple Grove Herbert Interstate Bureau

Social notes from Pomeroy Bend and Middleport meetings

The senior sewing circle of Middleport met at Katherine Hawkins home Monday night with Eleanor Lansbury Viola Allensworth Frances McClure Mary Katherine Riley Helen Smith Ondine Saxton Mary Louise Kent and Demetrius Keffer present. Middleport business men's club met at Hotel Allen Monday evening.

Middleport Katherine Hawkins Eleanor Lansbury Viola Allensworth Frances McClure Mary Katherine Riley Helen Smith Ondine Saxton Mary Louise Kent Demetrius Keffer Middleport Business Men's Club Hotel Allen

Mrs W H Johiing Hosts 300 Club Meeting at Home

Mrs W H Johiing of Middleport entertained members of her 300 club at her Second street home on Wednesday afternoon.

W. H. Johiing Middleport Second Street

Creomulsion Emulsified Creosote Cough Cold Remedy

Claiming two fold action Creomulsion soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth while Creosote fights the underlying infection. Advertises relief for persistent coughs colds bronchitis and related respiratory issues with a customer satisfaction guarantee.

Literary Club Meeting in Middleport Delights Members

The Literary club of Middleport met at Mrs. Robert Miller's home on Wednesday. The program included readings from Scott and Tennyson, songs by Mrs. May and Mrs. Talboit, piano by Mrs. Johnson, and a double quartet with pieces like Lady of the Lake and Weet and Low.

Middleport Robert Miller Scott Tennyson Enoch Arden Johnson May Lancelot Elaine Talboit Weet Schreiner Welch

Reverend Skinner Hosts Youth Group Meeting Friday

The Reverend A C V Skinner of Middleton will host members of the Boy Scout and Christian Endeavor groups Friday evening in a community gathering.

A. C. V. Skinner Middleport Boy Scout The Christian Endeavor

Local visitors and office changes noted in Pomeroy area

Mrs E H Morris of Pomeroy and Mrs W H Redinger of Columbus visited relatives at Wolfe Pen. Bari Archer of West Carleton, Dana H Peoples and Mrs C E White of Bidwell visited here yesterday. Ellen Sharp of Athens came Tuesday with friends. Attorneys Peoples and Peoples will move into the offices vacated by L Crary Davis early next year as he begins duties as assistant attorney general. Wayne Wingette of Pratt Fork and Sam Hudson of Columbus were here on yesterday's business.

E. H. Morris Pomeroy W. H. Redinger Columbus Wolfe Pen Bari Archer West Carleton Dana H. Peoples C. E. White Bidwell Ellen Sharp Athens Peoples & Peoples L. Crary Davis Davis Wayne Wingette Pratts Sam Hudson

Local residents shuttle to nearby towns for holiday visits

Mr and Mrs Henry Crowder returned to Huntington Monday after a few days with Mr and Mrs Elmer Wysong. Frank Abbott and family and Mrs Vance Stewart and family drove to Athens Monday. Louise Sargent visited Athens Monday. Marion French left Tuesday for Columbus for a few days. Heritage Lewis and daughter Ula Ann visited Athens Monday. Hez Root spent Monday in Gallipolis. William Reed left Tuesday for Columbus for holiday visit. Esta Heines visited Athena Monday. Lewis Smith and Reba Ely spent Monday evening in Athens. Ivan Graham and J H Milan of Charleston were here Monday. J A Hartley of Huntington was a business visitor Monday. Mrs H P Stewart left Tuesday for Columbus to visit Mir and Mrs Geoff Lewis. George Gladman of Columbus visited Tuesday.

Henry Crowder Huntington Elmer Wysong Frank Abbott Vance Stewart Athens Louise Sargent Marion French Lef Columbus Heritage Lewis Ula Ann Hez Root Gallipolis William Reed Esta Heines Athena Lewis Smith Reba Ely Ivan Graham FP. P. Gilligan J. H. Milan Charleston J. A. Hartley Aiuntington H. P. Stewart Vis Mir Geoff Lewis George Gladman

Visitors and local residents spend time in Athens and Columbus

Mr and Mrs Paul Bean visited Athens Monday J F Shank Columbus was a visitor here Tuesday Mr and Mrs C Bradbury spent Monday at Athl L Moses Columbus was a visitor here Tuesday Chanies McMaster and Rose Stack spent Monday at Athens Ralph E Roberts Chillicothe was a visitor here Tuesday Mr and Mrs Elmer Reed left Tuesday for Columbus where they will spend a few days Ray Casto Ruth Bradbury Tommy Lowry and Vaude Vance spent Monday evening in Athens Lew Bess is on the sick list John Martin returned Monday to Bidkely W Va after a visit here with Herbert Fink and family William Singers returned Friday to Detroit after a visit here with relatives Mrs Walter Harris returned Monday from Columbus where she has been visiting for a few days Mrs Frank Vrooman left today for Columbus where she is visiting for a few days Mrs Robert Harris returned Monday from Columbus where she has been visiting for a few days.

Paul Bean Athens J. F. Shank Columbus C Bradbury Athll Moses Chanies McMaster Rose Stack Ralph E. Roberts Chillicothe Elmer Reed Ray Casto Ruth Bradbury Tommy Lowry Vaudé Vance Lew Bess John Martin Bidkely W. Va Herbert Fink Fami William Singers Detroit Walter Harris Frank Vrooman Robert Harris

Dietrich Undergoes Major Operation in Columbus

John Dietrich, injured in mine No. 255 nine years ago, underwent a serious surgical operation at Mt. Carmel hospital in Columbus on Tuesday. His mother Mrs. Deitrich remained with him, and relatives in this city briefly visited before his departure. Mr. and Mrs. Ritters, Akron residents, planned a winter in Florida and possibly a Pacific-coast trip after.

Glouster John Dietrich Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Dietrich Jacob Deitrich

Former Resident Married at Akron

R. W. Ritter Akron and Miss Mabel Jones formerly of this city were married at Akron last Wednesday.

Akron Glouster R. W. Ritter Mabel Jones

Church groups urge contact to heal social divides

James Meyers of the Federal Council of Churches told Ohio University students and faculty that church groups should seek facts and public truth to bridge the gap between rich and poor. He warned that intensifying class divisions threaten the nation and cited Passaic and Detroit strikes to illustrate opposing views. He praised student efforts teaching Sunday school in mining towns.

James Meyers Federal Council of Churches Round Table Ohio University Fine Arts Meyers Mr. Meyers Passaic N. J Detroit

Services Held for Mrs. H. E. Pettit

Funeral services for Mrs. H. E. Pettit of Crooksville were conducted this afternoon at 1 30 at Crooksville with burial there. She died Sunday morning at 7. She leaves her husband a son at Ohio University and is a sister of D. E. Carr of this city.

Glouster H. E. Pettit Crooksville Burali

Glouster P T A to Meet with Christmas Program

Glouster Ohio December 15 a meeting of the Glouster Parent-Teacher Association will be held in the high school auditorium Thursday at 7 30 in the evening. A Christmas program is to be given at this gathering.

T. A Mert Glouster Parent-Teacher Association

Evangelist Homer Vian to Speak at Bishopville Church

Evangelist Homer Vian and Mrs Vian visiting parents Mr and Mrs C S Lewis will give a musical program at Bishopville church next Sunday after Sunday school. Vian will deliver the Sunday morning sermon and Christian Endeavor will convene there Sunday evening at 7 o clock.

Lvangelise Glouster Homer Vian Indiana

Wondered Why Breath Was So Bad in Brooklyn

Miss Rose Dittmar writes she suffered bad breath despite brushing and mouth wash. After using Carter's Little Liver Pills the problem eased and her complexion and appetite improved. She urges addressing the source of trouble and notes druggists offer 25 and 75 cent red packages.

Brooklyn Rose Dittmar Carter

Opening Battle to Remove Radio Operator 10 Begins

Chicago authorities prepare for municipal court action to extradite Kenneth G. Ormiston former Angelus Temple radio operator and key figure in the Aimee Semple McPherson case. Los Angeles charges allege conspiring to obstruct justice as extradition efforts move forward following his Harrisburg Pa. arrest after four months on the run.

Chicago Kenneth G. Ormiston Angelus Temple Aimee Semple McPherson California Los Angeles Frank Tyrrell Harrisburg Ormiston

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Russell Singer Legion Old Benedict Family Presbyterian Church Services Knights Templarg Swisher Herbert Social Notes Pomeroy Bend Pomeroy Bend Briefs Mrs. Ritters Florida Pacific Coast Mr. Ritter Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Logans Fulness Losire Ride Gitts Lewis & Son Pharmacy Home Telephone Co Athens, O Mum Lumberjacks Eise Clothier
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