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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1927

Page

2

Judge Attacks Delay In Meigs County Docket

POMEROY Feb 22 The court denounces delays and excuses by counsel as cases on the Meigs county docket are heard or dismissed. Judge A P Miller lists trial dates for numerous civil actions including K & M Railroad vs trustees Rutland township and Anna Brown vs Lewis Brown with several other docketed matters set for late February to March. Decrees and judgments issued in multiple cases. several cases dismissed or disposed of.

A. P. Miller Miller A. D. Russell K. & M. Railroad Company Rutland Township Anna Guess Laura Caldwell Sadie Miller Trix C. E. Gilliland Admr Joseph A. Mitchell Thomas J. Mitchell Ira Baird Alice Baird Carrie Siler Walter Siler Rebecca Taylor William Taylor Homer Hartley Frances Hartley Henderson Tire and Rubber Company Ernest M. Burton John Amicon F. FE. Blaine K. B. Stephenson E. &. Beegle Buckeye Savings & Loan Company William Call G. W. Keiser A. V. Howell H. H. Kuntz The Greycliffe Chemical Company

Present Play by Home Missionary Society in Middletown

Members of the Home Missionary Society of the M E church Middletown gave a play Monday evening at the parsonage titled The Price of an Indian Girl Mrs Ray Smith was in charge of the production and directed the performance

Middleport Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Middiet Ray Smith

The Price of an Indian Girl play read at meeting

A short stage piece titled The Price of an Indian Girl was presented with Avery Evelyn Henry Eichinger Mrs Ray Smith Clara Louise Smith and Clarabelle Bodkins in the cast during the regular meeting.

Avery Evelyn Henry Eichinger Mrs. Ray Smith Clara Louise Smith Clarabelle Bodkins

Minersville P T A Plans Evening Meeting

Minersville Parent Teacher association members meet at the Minersville school house this evening. Mrs Will Fisher serves as president with Mrs Harry Keiser as secretary and Mrs Margaret Lallance as treasurer.

Minersville Pomeroy Parent-Teacher Association Will Fisher Harry Keiser Margaret Lallance

Jobes Succumbs Resident of Meigs County 72 Dies

William Henry Jobes 72 of Meigs county died at his Mulberry avenue home Sunday night after several weeks illness. A former Nelsonville resident, he worked in the dairy industry. He leaves a son Arthur, a sister Mrs Minnie Bracely of Parkersburg, and six daughters Mrs Charles Holter Racine Mrs Melissa Hallam Piqua Mrs Nova Cremmons LaPorte Ind Mrs Roy Vickers Pomeroy and Mrs Ray Meredith Dayton. Funeral set for Wednesday at Simpson M E church with burial in Lee Chapel Sutton township.

Meigs County Pomeroy William Henry Jobes Mulberry Avenue Jobes Nelsonville Arthur Minnie Bracely Parkersburg Charles Holter Racine

Holzer of Gallipolis Taken to Hospital

Holzer of Gallipolis was called and advised to be taken to the hospital immediately after the incident.

Holzer Gallipolis

Owens Couple Headed for Holzer Hospital

Mr and Mrs Clarence Owens left Monday for Holzer hospital Gallipolis where Mrs Owens will undergo an operation for removal of the appendix.

Clarence Owens Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Social notes honor guest at bridge party

Mrs. Virginia Crow Morgan of Rutland was honored by Miss Helen Ebersbach with a bridge party featuring two tables. The event celebrated the house guest. Ebersbach hosted on Saturday evening.

Virginia Crow Morgan Rutland Helen Ebersbach Eberstach Bridge

Missionary Tea Event At Pomeroy Church

Members of the missionary society of the Pomeroy Christian church will entertain this evening at a Washington Tea. The program includes solos on piano and voice, an address by Mrs. Edward French of Middleport, a reading by Mrs. David T. Duckler, and a pageant titled A Missionary Dream.

Missionary Society of the

Loyal Be reans Meet at Mrs Hysell's Mill Street Home

Mrs. P. A. Hysell of Middleport hosts Loyal Be reans members Tuesday evening at her Mill Street residence with assistance from Mrs. Herbert Fink.

P. A. Hysell Middleport Bereans Mill Street Herbert Fink

Missionary Society Conference at Middleport Baptist Church

Members of the Missionary Society of the Baptist Church in Middleport will hold a conference Thursday afternoon and evening at the church.

Theissionary Society of the Baptist Church Middleport

Carpenter announces birth of daughter in Pomeroy

Mr and Mrs Ernest Carpenter of Pomeroy announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday February 20 at Holzer hospital Gallipolia. Mrs Carpenter was taken to the hospital by Finsterwald ambulance. Both mother and baby are reported doing well.

Pomeroy Ernest Carpenter Holzer Hospital Gallipolia

Birthday Dinner for Washington Celebrated at M E Church

A dinner is set Tuesday evening at the M E church in Middleport to honor Washington's birthday. The Ladies' Aid society will serve the dinner. A ticket committee of Mrs E W Neal, Mrs Herbert Mace, and Mrs Elmer Wysong will handle sales.

M. E. Church Middleport Washington Ladies’ Aid Society Church E. W. Neal Herbert Mace Elmer Wysong

K K K Indies to Hold Meeting at Opera House

Members of the K K K Middleport will hold a meeting Monday evening at the opera house. Dr Hickey of Columbus will be the principal speaker of the evening. Following the program a banquet will be served by the ladies of the K K K.

Middleport Opera House Hickey Columbus

County teachers hold Meigs meeting at court house

About fifty Meigs county teachers attended the county teachers meeting at the court house Saturday led by Otis Crawford as chairman while Charles N. Wagner reported on the session and the county school plan.

Pomeroy Meigs County Court House Charles N. Wagner Otis Crawford

Junior Order Meets at Opera House Initiates Fifteen Members

Members of the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics plan a Friday evening meeting at the opera house with about fifteen candidates to be initiated. On March 17 the team travels to Huntington to perform outreach work.

Order of the United American Mechanics Opera House Huntington

Infant of McKenny Family Dies in Dexter

In Middleport on February 22, the infant child of Mr and Mrs Samuel McKenny died Sunday at Dexter. The baby only a few days old. Funeral services were held at the residence and burial followed in Dexter.

Middleport Samuel McKenny Dexter

Business Men's Club Meets at Hotel Alien in Middleport

Members of the Middleport business men's club held a weekly meeting at the Hotel Alien.

Middleport Business Men's Club Alien

Roush Rushed To Hospital After Sudden Illness

Lester Roush of Middleport was taken to Holzer hospital around 7 am Monday with acute indigestion. He briefly improved after a doctor was called but worsened by Sunday evening. Further details are awaited from Dr.

Lester Roush Middleport Holzer Hospital Roush Hom

Local and Visiting Notables Travel and Departures

Alfred Elberfeld and Albert Mees tour New York this week as business visitors. The Rev. Chefrington and McArthur visited friends here Sunday. Charles Hartley resigns as Pomeroy Daily Tribune news correspondent. Rhoda Hoppis arrives home in Billings Montana after months with relatives here. Charles Gilkey of Gallipolis visited friends yesterday. D Curtis Reed returns from a Columbus business visit. Aaron Zahl returns to Athens after visiting relatives in Minersville and friends in Pomeroy. Hart Stanbery departs yesterday for unknown destination.

Alfred Elberfeld Albert Mees New York Chefrington, McArthur Charles Hartley Pomeroy Daily Tribune Rhoda Hoppis Billings Mont Harry Rice Hoppis Charles Gilkey Gallipolis D. Curtis Reed Columbus Aaron Zahl Athens Minersville Pomeroy Hart Stanbery

Visitors from far distances mark week in Clifton and Cincinnati

A period sketch notes Mildred Mees visiting Marcelline Woodrum in Clifton West Virginia while Ernest Tracy of Laramie Wyoming visits his parents in town. Sadie and Minnie Phillips are reported staying in Cincinnati during the same period.

New York Mildred Mees Marcelline Woodrum Clifton W. Va Ernest Tracy Laramie Wyoming Jim Tracy Sadie Minnie Phillips Cincinnati

Delbert Becker Family Visits Clifton Relatives

The Becker family Detty Jane Delbert visited Clifton to see Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Henry. Mrs. Dana Karr is ill with appendicitis at home. H. McElfresh left for Delaware after J. B. Smith funeral. Mrs. M. E. Jones returned to Columbus after visiting relatives. Ethel Matlack left for Radcliffe after visiting relatives. Mrs. A. J. Patterson left for Lancaster to end a visit with her brother R. B. Entsminger. H. E. Wells returned to Marion after a brief business visit. Walter Branson returned to Detroit after visiting here. Mrs. G. W. Hamm of Graham West Virginia spent the end of the week here with relatives.

Delbert Becker Detty Jane Clifton Ernest Henry Dana Karr H. McElfresh Delaware J. B. Smith M. E. Jones Columbus Ethel Matlack Radcliffe A. J. Patterson Lancaster R. B. Entsminger H. E. Wells Marion Walter Branson Detroit G. W. Hamm Graham

Visitors and travels fill weekend local notes

William Juhling and Frank Bean left Sunday for Cincinnati on business. Many residents including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bean, Mrs. Ottie Stanley, Mrs. Frank Foley, and others spent time visiting relatives and friends in Athens Columbus Clarksburg Ravenswood Charleston Point Pleasant and Cincinnati.

William Juhling Frank Bean Cincinnati Paul Bean Athens Ottie Stanley Clarksburg Frank Foley Don Allen Zanesville Esa Russell Columbus L. E. Saunders Homer Shank

Cornwell Replies to Athens Council on Appraisal Protest

Cornwell argues the Athens County Board of Revision only approves the Auditor's certified valuations and that the Auditor bears the responsibility for true value. He cites General Code 6548 permitting the Auditor to hire staff to aid assessment and urges examining records for necessary revision to maintain equity. The Auditor notes state Tax Commission action supports his calculations and urges council restraint, stressing budgets and total levy shape property burdens.

City of Athens Vigoro Athens County Board of Revision Board of Revision State Tax Commission Commission Board of Education Erty County Budget Commission Council Athens City

Phillips Milk of Magnesia for Indigestion Relief

For fifty years physicians have prescribed Phillips Milk of Magnesia to relieve sour and gassy stomachs. It neutralizes stomach acid, eases bowels without purging, and is more pleasant than soda. Insist on Phillips in 25 and 50 cent bottles from any drugstore. Trade mark since 1875.

Phillips U. S Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co Charles H. Phillips

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W. M. Cowdery J. E. Meredith W. A. Postlewaite the Shippers Packet Company Luke A. Floyd L. D. Watson Anna Brown Lewis Brown D. V. Wetzell A. McCullough Emil Sauer John B. Downing J. VanFleet C. W. Eagler Kansas Flour Mill Company L. G. Gribble William F. Thompson John J. Blair Okey Paynter W. H. Taylor Nitachie Bros Brocalsaco Company Poultry Regulator Pomeroy Bend Missionary Society Baptist Missionary Rey’s Lash Pomeroy Bend Briefs Stanley Martin Lula Mae Ashley Cecil Bradbury Genevive Orlene Smith Helen Handley Charleston Marjorie Harris Boris Beegle Ravenswood Ralph Anderson Edward Anderson Mar Clarence Fisher Pearl Fisher Point Pleasant John Fisher Uckoffc Chauncey - Glouster Cornwell Phillips Milk Magnesia Stewarts Jacob Elberfeld Sons Pomeroy, Ohio Ave New York City Oliver James Oliver Kerr Hardware Co Swanson Furniture Co
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