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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1927

Page

2

Pomeroy Civil Suit Over Industrial Accident Claim

Pomeroy case in Meigs County Common Pleas concerns P & H jatetion v the Pittsburgh Stockman and Varnr company. The plaintiff alleges death insurance fund payments in Ohio and seeks a $3,750 judgment plus $107 for medical and nursing bills after a December 1 1924 on ice injury while delivering subscriptions.

Pomeroy P. & Hobjatetion Va Industrial Commission of Obia Tuppers Plains Aces Maid

Meigs County Teachers Set Meeting at Courthouse

Meigs County teachers will meet at the Pomeroy courthouse on February 19 per Superintendent C Wagner. The program includes opening exercises, talks on Prizes and Privileges vs. as a Motive for Study, Physical Education, and School Social with discussions led by local educators. OTIS Crawford to chair. No state department speaker.

Pomeroy Meigs County Court House Pome C. Wagner Chenen Fian Rather Herron W. Q. Johnsen A. E P. Wingett L. Paynter Roy Odgin C. A. Barnett Carl Reeves Everette Frost Otis Crawford State Department

Sprains Ankle Outing Causes Injury in Pomeroy

Mrs. D. Wow on Mulberry avenue is confined at home after an accident yesterday. She severely sprained her ankle. initial reports said a strain, but later developments made it impossible to walk. She is cared for by her mother Mrs. Amos Junod.

D. Wow Mulberry Avenue Amos Junod

Pomeroy Marriage Licenses Issued For Bennett Spires White

Marriage licenses issued in Pomeroy include Walter Bennett 21 son of John Bennett of Rutland and Elvah Spires 19 daughter of Milton Spires of Rutland with Reverend Moenkhaus officiating. Robert L White 26 son of Ka White of Pomeroy and Hilda Smith 20 daughter of Anthony Smith of Pomeroy also registered. officiant not specified.

Pomeroy Walter Bennett Johnett, Rutland Evlah Spires Milton Spires Ruth Robert L. White Ka- White Hilda Maith Anthony Mith Moenkhaus

Roberts' Trial Opens in Pomeroy

The trial of Perry Roberts for possession of mash opened yesterday afternoon before Judge Cora Roberta. Roberts claimed ignorance of the mash left near his home and a large number of witnesses were subpoenaed.

Roberts Pomeroy Perry Roberts Cora Roberta

Paught er I5 Born in Middleport

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Milliron of Front Street on Saturday evening.

Paughter Middleport Milliron Front Street Satray

Marriage license issued to Ellis Van Randolph and fiancé

Pomeroy notes a Meigs county probate court license issued for Ellis Van Randolph, Gal, and his fiancée. The bride-to-be was not a Panties county resident, prompting questions about residency.

Pomeroy Ellis van ¥ Randolph Meigs County Meurt Panties County

Harrisonville Woman Mary M. Stiles Dies at 68

Mary M. Stiles of Harrisonville dies at home aged 68 from heart trouble and complications. She leaves a husband and several children. Funeral services were held Monday at the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock with burial in Wells cemetery.

Harrisonville Middleport Mary M. Stiles Presbyterian Church Wells Cemetery

Judges Illness Delays Appeal Review in Meigs County

The court of appeals did not convene due to illnesses of Judges Sayre and Mauck. They were to review Salisbury vs. Pennsylvania Berea Co. heard May 6 1926 by Judge A P Miller. Salisbury sought damages and land possession. Miller ruled for the defendants.

Serious Illness of Middleport Resident Swarts

Albert Swarts, former Middleport resident, is seriously ill at his mother's home in Columbus. He previously lived in Lancaster where he served as cashier of the Fairfield bank.

Middleport Albert Swarts Columbus Swartz Lancaster Fairfield Bank

Rural Institute hears talk on Rebuilding the Rural Community

The Rev. C. H. Eichinger of the M. E. church Middleport spoke Monday at the Rock Springs Farmers Institute on Rebuilding the Rural Community.

Middleport C. H. Eichinger M. Beb. Church Rock Springs

Ladies Bible Class Meets at Mrs Milla’s Home

Members of the Ladies Bible Class of the Baptist church in Middleton will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs. Harry Milla on Tuesday.

Ladies’ Bible Lays of the Baptist Church Middleport Harry Milla

Ladies Aid Society Meets at Mrs Branchs Home

Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church in Millport will hold their monthly meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Addie Branch. The gathering marks the regular monthly session.

Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church Middleport Addie Branch

Win-More M E church groups meet in Middleport

Members of the Win-More class of the M E church in Middleport will hold the regular monthly meeting Friday evening at the home of Mrs Addie Branch.

M. E. Church Middleport Addie Branch

W. C. T. U. Meeting Set at Middleport Home

Members of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of the M. E. church in Middleport plan a Friday evening gathering at Mrs. W. H. Beese man’s Sixth street home.

Home Guards to Host Valentine Party Meeting

The Home Guards of the M FE Church will hold a meeting Saturday afternoon at the home of Sara Louise Scott. The event will be a Valentine party.

M. FE. Church Sara Louise Scott

Wards Host Dinner Aboard Third Street Home

Dr and Mrs H L Ward of Middleport entertained at their Third street home on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Marvin DeMain and family Mrs Lucy Boggens and Mr and Mrs A A Hugg.

H. L. Ward Middleport Third Street Marvin DeMain Mra Lucy Boggens A. A. Hugg

Members of the Middleport Standard Bearers Meet at Helen Smith Home

Members of the Standard Bearers of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Middleport held a meeting Monday evening at the home of Helen Smith. The event gathered local church members for discussion and fellowship.

Standard Bearers M. E. Church Middleport Helen Smith

Local Visit Notes From Pomeroy Bend Area

Brief items list travels and visits: Lebew left Saturday for a week in Baltimore. Curt Reed and W F Reed plus Helen Turnbull visited in Athens. J D Gess of Athens visited Sunday. Richard Campbell and spouse left for six weeks in Miami Florida. W M Mulligan of Sugar Creek visited friends here recently. Ed Bowen of Millersburg was a business visitor.

Pomeroy Bend Sue Lebew Baltimore Curt Reed W. F. Reed Helen Turnbull Athens J. D. Gess Richard Campbell Miami Fla W. M. Mulligan Sugar Creek Ed. Bowen Millersburg

Leader Highlights Law Enforcement at Middleport

Rev. E. J. Moore, president of the Anti-Saloon League of Ohio, spoke at the Middleport M E church on Sunday about law enforcement. He urged strong measures and discussed the role of authorities in enforcing temperance laws.

Middleport E. J. Moore Anti-Saloon League of Ohio M. E. Church of Middleports

Lincoln Birthday Observed in Middleport Ceremony

Lincoln's birthday will be observed next Sunday morning at the M E church in Middleport.

Middleport

Middleport Church Plans Morning Service Program

The morning service will feature three speeches by laymen A. W. McKay and Ralph Howell and the Rev. C. H. Eichinger, outlining church program details for the day.

Church of Middleport A. “W. McKay Ralph Howell C. H. Eichinger

Emaline Jackson Dies at 66 in Middleport

Emaline Jackson aged 66 died Sunday at 2 am from complications of diseases. Born in North Carolina she lived in Middleport. Funeral arrangements are not set but burial will be at Beech Grove cemetery.

Middleport Emaline Jackson N. Carolina Beech Grove

AthensVisitors and relocations fill weekend listings

A long list of residents and guests travel to and from Athens and nearby towns.

Browns Bid for Ty Cobb Headlines St. Louis Market

In St Louis Missouri the Browns intensified pursuit of Ty Cobb after manager Dan Howley offered Cobb fifty thousand dollars for his services. Cobb reportedly earned fifty thousand last season with a ten thousand dollar end-of-year bonus.

St, Louis Browns TY ‘Cobb ST. Louis Ty Co Derrenews the &T Browns Dan Howley Cobb Howley Ertroit

Cubists Vie For World Three Cushion Title In Chicago

In Chicago on February 8 1902 top three cushion billiard players Otto Ratter champion and Augie Ki Seon faced early rounds of the world title event. Denton of Kansas City and Raimundo Campanioni of Havana forced a playoff after a disputed match, with the committee ruling on the protest.

Chicago Otto Rater R Ch Pion Augie Ki Seon Havana Denton

Local visitors share weekend in Columbus and Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Lee Gaéricken of Columbus spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Pearl Graves. John Johnson of Gallipolis visited Nelsonville on Sunday to see friends. Vittore Carroughi of J Vernon attended funeral services for E.

Lee Ga Éricken Columbus Pearl Graves John Johnson Gallipolis Earl Fun Nelsonville Vittore Carroughi J. Vernon E. DiPiero

Deep-sea life found at four miles depth

Scientists report animal life thriving at depths of about 4 miles, beyond the previously believed limit for plant life which cannot extend below 600 feet. This discovery expands understanding of oceanic ecosystems and species resilience.

Magnates Prepare for Baseball Season 1927

New York February report outlines the baseball winter scene as magnates plan for the 1927 campaign. Ty Cobb has moved to Philadelphia to discuss terms with Connie Mack after bids from others, including St. Louis and the Brooklyn Robins, as major teams seek star players.

Henry Ju. Farrell United Press Staff Corp.t New York International League Ty Cobb Philadelphia Codbie Mack

Big Game Set as Athens to Meet Nelsonville Saturday

The Athens High School basketball team will face Nelsonville at the local gym Saturday night June 14, instead of Friday as previously announced.

Athens High School Nelsonville Cagers

Dempsey Plans Return to Chase World Title

Los Angeles reports that Jack Dempsey, despite good health, will resume his bid to reclaim the heavyweight championship of the world. The announcement came from his wife Estelle Taylor.

Los Angeles Cal U.P Hig Fitness Jack Dempsey Estelle Taylor

Reds Second Baseman Critz Seeks 20000 For Season

Hughey Critz, Cincinnati Reds second baseman, plans to demand 20000 for next season. The NL’s second most valuable player last year, Critz made the move from his Greenwood Mississippi home in a special dispatch.

Cincinnati Hughey Critz Cincinnati Reds Greenwood Mias Critz

Bearcats rout Ohio Wesleyan 64 to 26 in Cincinnati showdown

Cincinnati University Bearcats overwhelmed Ohio Wesleyan with persistent offense led by Dial Bolton and Early, combining for 38 points as the Bishops fell to Delaware by a 64 to 26 margin.

Ohio Wesleyan Bolton Dial Sarly Cincinnati A.R Cincinnati University Bearcats Bishops Delaware Early

Eastern designer cuts for conductors punches

An eastern designer annually makes more than 100 different cuts or patterns, each an eighth of an inch square, for conductors punches.

There Is No Reason Why You Endorse Work

A clipped ad style note suggests there is no reason to deny yourself work that classified ads can handle. It frames a call to act on available employment or listing opportunities.

Prince Albert

Minnows Sent to Argentina to Fight Malaria

The United States sent 2000 minnows to Argentina to combat malaria by feeding on larval stages of mosquitoes that carry the disease. The fish act as a biological control, consuming larvae to reduce mosquito populations and malaria transmission.

United States

Illinois Defeats Ohio State in 43 30 Hoosier City

Illinois upset Ohio State 43 to 30 at Champaign with Daugherty scoring 18 points and Hunt leading the Buckeyes as the conference scoring leader despite the loss. The Buckeyes trailed early but kept the game close for much of the first half before Illinois pulled away in the second period.

Champaign Illinois University Ohio State Bucks Filini Daugherty Illinois Hunt Ohio

Nine Cardinals Sign Contracts for Next Season

Nine Cardinals players have signed for the upcoming season for the St. Louis National League team. Grover Cleveland Alexander, who had been a holdout, is among those who agreed to terms. The report places focus on the team’s contract signings as Cardinal fans anticipate a pennant chase.

Cardinals ST. Louis Grover Cleveland Alexander Wh

Bulgarian Herb Tea Promoted as Safe Cold Remedy

An advertisement touts Bulgarian Herb Tea as purely vegetable and safe to use for colds. It claims the tea quickly breaks up a cold and notes a druggist endorses its worth, with prices from 8 to 86 cents to 1.25 dollars.

Just visiting in Parkersburg prompts missing boy report

Al bert David a 12 year old Syrian boy disappeared Sunday from the home of his aunt Mrs. Lillie Joseph in Westmont red. He returned yesterday afternoon in time to deliver his Messenger route, explaining he visited Parkersburg without informing his aunt and planned to return to complete his route last night.

Parkersburg Albert David Lillie Joseph West Mon David

Stribling Beats Huffman in Heavyweight Debut at MSG

Georgia's Young Stribling defeats California's Eddie Huffman in a tentative 10 round decision at Madison Square Garden before 6,378. Stribling, weighing 177 1 2 pounds, stays undefeated with a cleaner showing than in prior New York appearances while Huffman endures a bruising, close fight.

New York Ur— Young Stribling Georgia Eddie Huffman California Madison Square Garden Huffman Stribling Berlenbach

Notre Dame Declines Hawaiians Invitation To Honolulu Game

Notre Dame athletic board undecided to accept 1927 toy making game in Honolulu. A letter declining the Hawaiians invitation has been forwarded from South Bend.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame University of Hiwaib Honolulu Athletic Board

Dates Set for Women’s Western Golf Championship

Chicago reports the women’s Western golf championship dates from August 15 to 18 at Lake Geneva course. The event will crown the top female golfer across a four day stroke play format.

Chicago Western Golf Chamionship Lake Geneva

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