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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1927

Page

2

Judge Yakey to hear new trial request this week in libel suit

Pomeroy reports Judge Cur Pickaway County will likely set a new trial date for assets in the libel case Wilson versus the new editor. Wilson was awarded damages of 6000. Russell asks for a new trial claiming juror prejudice. Also, county teachers meet Saturday at the county courthouse. Krinn transferred to Gallipolis. Josephine Genheimer becomes sole owner of the Genheimer Homestead on Mulberry Avenue, Pom.

Pomeroy Cur Joasephine Genheimer Genheimer Komsatead Mulberry Avenue Alfred Genheimer Poméroy Bertha Dorst Middleport

Flora Beards Seeks Divorce From William Beards

Flora Beards files for divorce in Meigh County Common Pleas, citing extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. The couple married January 13, 1926 and have no children. A temporary restraining order against disposing of property was issued by Judge Cora Boberis.

Pomeroy Flora Beards Wiliam Co. Beards Meigh Unty

Will of Ti VanDuyn Leaves Estate to Augusta Duyn

POMEROY Jan 7 The will of Ti VanDuyn of Middleport was read Wednesday evening by Cora B Roberts. Augusta N Duyn, her sister, was named heir and sole beneficiary.

Pomeroy Tiga Ti

Local Health Notes and Family News From Pomeroy Area

Pearl Philips of Minersville underwent an appendectomy at Holzer hospital and is reported to be improving. Elmer Brown returned home from Holzer hospital in Gallipolis to Saville after a hospital visit. A child had an operation for tonsil removal and is recovering slowly. Vaughn Scott sustained a right foot injury at Hobson while at work.

Pomeroy Pearl Philps Minersville Holzer Hospital Polis Philps Elmer George Brown Holzerospital Gallipolis Saville Vaugh Scott Middleport Vaught Hobson

Inmate Jones Committed to Hospital by Judge Roth

Tom Jones, inmate at the county infirmary, was committed to the O H E at polls by Judge Cora B. Roth yesterday afternoon. The hearing occurred at the Probate Court offices, and he was taken to the institution this evening by Sheriff J A Nock.

Pomeroy Tom Jones County Infirmary Cora B. Roth Probatert J. A. Nock

Davis Moves Probate Attorney to Columbus

Middleport report states L. rary Davis has left his position as prosecuting attorney and is moving his household goods to Columbus by truck. In a separate item, Harry Van Meter of Nitro West Virginia was injured at work for the New York Central Railroad. his hip or back was broken in the accident.

Kriin Middleport Catt Krinn Gallipolis Krinn Davis L. Rary Davis Columbus van Meter Harry van Meter Nitro W. Va

T Howard to Speak at Meigs Meeting in Columbus

Jan. 7 report states T Howard of the state department of education will deliver the address at the Meigs meeting in Columbus, outlining plans for the event and its objectives.

Pomeroy T. Howard Inters State Department Columbus Meigs

Beegle Widow to Receive $39 in Adjusted Compensation

Mary Jane Beegle of Racine has been notified she will receive $39 from the veterans bureau for adjusted service compensation. She is the mother of Stanley Beegle, a World War veteran.

Pomeroy Mary Jane Beegle Racine Veterans’ Bureau Stanley Beegle

Young Peoples Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Edna Howard

Members of the Middleport Church of Christ Young Peoples Missionary society held a meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Edna Howard. Mrs Fred Crary of Middleport hosted a bridge club gathering Thursday afternoon on Second street.

Young Peoples’ Missionary Society of the Middleport Church of Christ Edna Howard Crary Fred Crary Middleport Second Street

Benefit Card Party by Daughters of the Union Veterans

A benefit card party is set for this evening at the Pomeroy Odd Fellow's hall hosted by the Daughters of the Union Veterans to aid their charitable fund.

Daughters of the Union Veterans Pomeroy Odd Fellow's Hall

Home Missionary Circle Meeting At Middleport Church

The Home Missionary society of the M E church in Middleport held a circle gathering Thursday afternoon with a social hour enjoyed by attendees.

Home Missionary Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church of Middleport

Dinner Guests at Mrs W H Juhling's Home in Middleport

Mrs W H Juhling hosted dinner at her Second street home in Middleport for John Hodge W H Juhling Fred Shiffler Ford Hawkins Mr and Mrs William Steiff and George and Henry Swift.

W. Hy. Juhling Middleport Second Street John Hodge W. H. Juhling Fred Shiffler Ford Hawkins William Steiff George Henry Swift

Local Residents Record Thursday Travels and Illness

E D Pratt left Thursday for Wellston on business. Hubert Easter is on the sick list. W R Reynolds left Thursday for Lancaster visiting G L Martin. IL D Anderson left Thursday for Gallipolis on business. Mr and Mrs Kelly Grogan spent Wednesday evening at Point Pleasant visiting relatives. Mrs John Hamilton Huntington is here visiting Mr and Mrs C F Rathburn. Mrs William Hanley spent Thursday at Charleston. Mrs B O Gillian and Mrs John Goon visited recently in Athens. Fred Hamilton Columbus was here Wednesday on business. William Allensworth is ill at his home on Front Street. E DiPiero was a business visitor at Point Pleasant Thursday. Virginia Childs suffering from pneumonia. Harry Nye Plymouth was a business visitor here Thursday. Clarence White left Thursday for Huntington to visit friends. Mrs Margaret Coe returned to

E. D. Pratt Wellston Hubert Easter W. R. Reynolds Lancaster G. L. Martin D. Anderson Gallipolis Kelly Grogan Point Pleasant John Hamilton Huntington C. F. Rathburn William Hanley Charleston B. O. Gillian John Goon Athens Fred Hamilton Columbus William Allensworth Front Street E. DiPiero Virginia Child's George Childs Harry Nye Plymouth Clarence White Margaret Coe W. J. Deviney Wheeler Lexington B. Griffith Ashland Charles Durell South Webster Frank Abbott Vance Stewart Cheshire

Harmless Gargle Suggestion With Bayer Aspirin Tablets

The note advises dissolving two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four tablespoons of water to gargle throat. Rinse thoroughly and repeat in two hours if needed. Use only genuine Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross, sold in tin boxes of twelve at low cost.

Canis Thursday Visit Sessions Across Local Community

Thursday events show Mrs. H 8 ill and Ottie Stanley visiting Columbus. Nora Mills heads to McMillan hospital for treatment. Many residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Dale Leonard, L. C. Morris, F. L. Waltz, and SD Wheeler, reported illnesses and business visits.

Corbin Says He Gave Liquor Not Sold It To Wilson

In Athens police court Mayor Alex Moore chastised Chris Corbin for supplying liquor to Herman Wilson. Corbin asserted he gave the liquor rather than sold it and was fined 300 dollars plus costs, paying 100 today with balance due Monday. Wilson faced drunkenness charges and was fined 10 dollars and costs.

Herman Wilson Alex Moore Chris Corbin Athens Corbin Mayor Moore Wilson Moore

Forty Unite With Chauncey Church as Revival Continues

Forty persons have declared their intention to join the Chauncey M. E. church during revival meetings at the Chauncey church begun December 26. Rev. Warren Davis of Lancaster and Mrs. Bertha F. Davis lead, with Rev. Orvie R. Kelly of Athens assisting. Rev. L. P. Day of Athens assisted last night. A reception for new members is planned at Sunday morning service, with closing anticipated at Sunday night.

Chauncey Chauncey M. E. Church Warren Davis Lancaster Bertha F. Davis Orvie R. Kelly Athens L. P. Day

Wingo Plans to Sell Off Senators Roster in Columbus

Ivy Wingo manager of the Senators spent a day in Columbus reviewing the Columbus club roster and indicated most players on the reserve list will be sent south. He will not bring his family to Columbus until the team returns north after the training trip. Wingo also met Nick Francisco, last seen in 1909 with Charlotte in the Carolina Association.

Columbus Ivy Wingo Senators Cincinnati Georgia Wingo Columbus Club Columbus Pilot South Nick Francisco Charlotte Carolina Association Greenville

Robinson Chosen Province Governor Inspecting Ohio and Kentucky Chapters

Prof. C. C. Robinson head of the Ohio University music department was elected province governor of the Symphoniu m Music fraternity. He will inspect seven chapters in Ohio and Kentucky including University of Kentucky Ohio Wesleyan Denison Miami Wittenberg and Cincinnati colleges and universities.

Symphonium Music Fraternity Ohio Kentucky C. C.robinson Department of Music Ohio University Rochester N. Y University of Kentucky Ohio Wesleyan Denison Miami Wittenberg Cincinnati Conservatory Cincinnati College of Music Ohio Universitys

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

Advert says headache from a cold will end after two hour doses of Pape's Cold Compound with three doses total. It claims to open nasal passages stop discharge relieve sore throat sneezing feverishness and head ache. Priced at thirty five cents and sold in drug stores with no substitution allowed.

Pape

License Granted Marks First Intercontinental Radio Phone Link

Secretary Hoover issued the first intercontinental radio telephone license in January. The license permits the American Telephone and Telegraph company to establish, this month, a radio telephone service between the United States and Great Britain. The Brazilian government approved higher import duties on gasoline automobiles and accessories, with the effective date to be announced.

Hoover American Telephone and Telegraph Company United States Great Britain

Decision to draft new radio control bill after conference

A House and Senate conference on radio legislation agreed to draft a new control bill. Work on the measure began January 5. Basel city Basel government aids large families with low incomes by contributing 10 to 30 percent of rent. Gifts to US education from 1871 to 1924 totaled 906,719,601, excluding 1882 1917 1919 1921 and 1925, per a survey.

House Senate Swiss Canton Basel City United States

Senator Johnson Flags Naval Gap with Britain and Japan

California Senator Johnson warned in a recent address that the United States lags behind Great Britain and Japan in naval construction, urging faster shipbuilding and stronger maritime defenses.

Johnson California Great Britain Japan

Musical Recitals Announced By Faculty Students

Professor C. C. Robinson announced arrangements for faculty and students to give musical recitals. Miss Helen Hedden a contralto will sing in Ewing auditorium on January 24 and Joy Cutler a soprano on February 14. Alice Holmen a soprano will perform at a date to be announced later. Directly after the orchestra returns from the tour, between…

C. C. Robinson Helen Hedden Ewing Auditorium Joy Cutler Alice Holmen

University Concert Series Announces February March Dates

A recital on Sunday February 13 followed by another on February 27 is scheduled. The university chorus will close the Sunday afternoon concerts on March 13.

Arraignment Set for Eight Indicted by Athens Grand Jury

Eight persons indicted Wednesday by the January Athens County Grand Jury will be arraigned before Judge L G Worstell in Common Pleas court. The arraignment, set for Monday at 9 a.m., was delayed to allow copies of the indictment to be provided 24 hours in advance. indictments will be ready Saturday.

Athens County Grand Jury L. G. Worstell J Common Pleas Court

Arraignments Set for Noted Suspects in Local Case

Alden Love faces forgery charges. John Adams charged with burglary. Pete Rutter Clyde Rutter and Lawrence Rut ter arraigned for assault and battery. Garrett McNutt indicted for rape. Dail Shepard charged with failure to provide. Ernest Wad kins accused of giving checks with insufficient funds.

Alden Love John Adams Pete Rutter Clyde Rutter Lawrence Rutter Garrett McNutt Dail Shepard Ernest Wadkins

Friends of Nadel Held for Questioning in Cleveland Case

Three companions of Ben Nadel alleged bootlegger were held in Cleveland for questioning about concealing Patrick McDermott, convicted in the murder of editor Don Mel lett at Canton. The case ties Nadel to the Canton crime and ongoing police inquiries.

Cleveland U.P Ben Nadel Patrick McDermott Don Mellett Canton

Nadel's Harboring Trial Set After Arrest Raid

Police interrogated suspects including two women, one described as Nadel's sweetheart. They were arrested last night by detectives. Nadel's trial on the harboring McDermott charge is set for next Monday. He pleaded not guilty yesterday before Judge Walter McMahon and was released on a $25,000 bond posted by Mrs. Anna Diamond.

Nadel McDermott Common Pleas Walter McMahon Anna Diamond

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