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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1926

Page

2

Weaver jailed after license tag dispute trial set

Councilman C. W. Weaver was jailed after being ordered to serve time on a charge related to improperly fastening a license tag. Ray Roush swore out the warrant. Weaver waived exam and posted 100 dollars bond. A May or Hess hearing is scheduled for 2 pm Friday. Weaver vows to sue Roush and bondsmen for damages, with Mrs. Joe Mace noted in the case details.

Pomeroy C. W. Weaver Ray Roush Hess Roush Weaver Ealy Bondsman Off Ro

Petit Jury Impaneled in Pomeroy Burglary Case

Jan 7 report from Pomeroy that a petit jury was impaneled yesterday for a burglary case. The jurors were drawn to try William Alin, Jesse Muncy, and Clyde Tyfee, all indicted for burglary and illegal possession of dynamite. The summons and sheriff’s clerk will issue additional details.

Pomeroy Benge William Alin Jesse Muncy Clyde Ty Fee

Bend Woman Is Judged Insane in Pomeroy

Fannie Hall of Spencer Hall, Bend, aged over seventy one and in feeble health, was adjudged insane in court yesterday. She was taken to Athens State Hospital yesterday by Deputy Sheriff A. O. Tracy.

Pomeroy Fannie Hall Spencer Hall Great Athens Sher- A. O. Tracy

State Auditor Reports Meigs County Finances

Pomeroy January 7 Walter Dean of the State Auditor reports Meigs County bonds totaled 212 770 as of June 1925 with assets 199 237 47 and liabilities 199 47 The June election fund was overdrawn 4 154 12 and the Children’s Home fund overdrawn 2 134 39 The report commends county officials for honesty and efficiency.

Pomeroy Walter Dean Geatter Meigs County Treas Children’s Home Fund Dean

Middleport Literary Club Elects Officers

The Middleport Literary club held a monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Clint Welsh. Miss Bess Sanborn was elected president, with Mrs. Dorothy Harley as vice president, Mrs. Myrta Powell as secretary, and Mrs. Iola Talbott as treasurer. Four new members joined, bringing total membership to forty five. Names shown include Mrs. May, Elsie Chambers, Gen Evieve Sherman, and Mrs. Ottie Riner.

Middleport Middleport Literary Club Clint Welsh

Local Notices From Middleport and Pomeroy

Mrs Addie Stalter in grave condition after a fall left hip fracture at Fifth street home. Jonathan Meigs chapter to meet Friday at Mrs Dorsfer home on Butternut avenue. Luella Stevens wife of Elmont Stevens dies from cancer at home in R D. Funeral set at Methodist church with Rev L L Roush. Miss Nelle Stewart ill at Mill street home. Frank Harpold narrowly escapes serious injury from a broke front axle on Mill street. Mr and Mrs D J Sullivan depart for St Petersburg Florida to visit Sherman and son.

Pomeroy Bend B. F. Morris Langville Edgar Morris D. Curtis Reed D. W. Henneasy Columbus Cecil Brickles Parkersburg Glen Robinson Nelsonville Malone East Main Street Jessie Hart Washington Hazel Sayre Pomeroy Gallipolis John Smith Wheeling George Smith Anna Nider Ben Cohn Union Avenue Middleport Addie Stalter Fifth Street Jonathan Meigs Ters American Revol Luella Stevens Luella Leia Stevens Elmont Stevjmied Con Louis Chicago Methodist Church L. L. Roush Nelle Stewart Mill Street Frank Harpold

Popular Velveteen Jumper Pattern Shows Four Sizes

The Jumper or Two Piece Blouse Deris is a popular velveteen style, also adaptable to jersey, wool rep, balbriggan or faille. The pattern covers sizes 14 to 20 years, with fabric requirements listed for a 16 year size and a tie contrast. Pattern mailed for 15 cents.

California Fig Syrup Notice for Parents

Parents are advised to ask their druggist for genuine California Fig Syrup as printed directions on the bottle guide babies and children of all ages. The warning stresses saying California to avoid imitation fig syrups.

California

Social notes from The Plains and area

Residents from The Plains and nearby towns visited relatives and neighbors over the weekend. Many sick or recovering family members are mentioned, including Mrs. Liz Guess and Mrs. Roy Hawk. A father’s stroke and a 97 year old in fair health are noted, with several moves and visits across Athens, Logan, Columbus, and surrounding communities. Scarlet fever quarantines affect Norah Bails and Marie Ackley, with health officials visiting.

Anna Osborn Athens A. M. Humphry and Sons Hazel Geisicke Logan Walter Geisicke Virgene Shields Columbus Liz Guess Hollis Altridge Rockbridge Miss Shields Andy Kalvish Guess Vic Carpenter Near Rock Riffle Ed Micheals Roy Hawk Rob Hawk Joe Hutchins Joe Evans Lulu Smith Carbon Hill Maud Thorne Micheals Smith Wendal Moore the Plains Mid Ellen Bryan Harry Porter Barnes Chester Hill L. H. Allen Mr. Kinnen Norah Dennis Bails Marie Ackley Rylmer Ackley

New Year Celebrations and Local Odds and Ends

A collection of brief local notes from New Year's gatherings and visits around Hemlock Grove and Athens. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Booth, Miss Grace Stout, the Brandeberrys, the Barnhills, and many Booth and Castle family members. The school closes indefinitely due to scarlet fever.

Figgins Athens Hocking Jake Lyons Marshfield Clarence Cooper Miss Grace Stout Mrs. Willard Hemlock Grove Esmond Brandeberry J. W. Barnhill Dutch Ridge Ralph Allen Pearl Castle Charles Harry Mary Catherine Booth Pomeroy Charles Castle Lawrence Bailey Aldo McKinley Charles Pierce Ed Rowan Charles Day Dorothea Mildred Runnion Marguerite Rowan Columbus Lewis Bailey Laurence Bailey Sugar

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