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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1930
Page
7
Dog Warden Henry Seidenable vows to patrol nights with buckshot to halt nightly raids on flocks. Five suspected killers narrowed to four after recent shootings. seven dogs killed in the area as farmers report repeated losses from sheep-killing canines.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Eiselstein of Pomeroy on Monday. S M Russell near Cooks Gap traveled to Adaline Kentucky to visit his daughter Mrs C B White, the post mistress and store owner. Charles Lewis faces a concealed weapons charge in Pomeroy. John Kindle, long time Texas Oil Company employee, visiting family, plans three month leave then California work. Middleport Board of Education re elected J C Fisher president with C E Willock vice president and Paul S Smart clerk. Ida Hall widow and mother of seven died in Mason City after a long illness. W L Russell, Spanish American veteran, sits on Federal grand jury in Columbus. Mildred Joachim returns to Service Electric in Pomeroy after car accident. Dr C S Shumaker elected president of Pomeroy Board of Education. A A Massar continues as clerk with over thirty years in that role.
Blacksmith Pedigo of Louisville brings a strong record to a falls match against Jack Reynolds holder of the world welterweight title. The bout heads to Columbus tonight with Reynolds risking his championship.
The Pomeroy Village Council organized with new members John Schaaf and John Durst and elected Ernest Dueer as president. Officials appointed include Sherman Casto street commissioner and deputy marshals Jacob Kelser Bert Roush, night watchman John Phillips, ward foremen Frank Arnold and William Stivers Jr, and fire chief A O Tracy.
Diamond Lawson from Antiquity was found guilty of burglary at the Cross store in Racine last year. Judge F W Crow imposed a sentence of two to 15 years in the Ohio Penitentiary. Sheriff J A Willock will transport him to prison today or tomorrow.
In Pomeroy on January 8 suits for collection on notes were filed in Common Pleas Court. The Farmers Bank and Savings Company sues Charles McName of Upper Pomeroy. Curtis Gilmore of Court Street sues Illa Searles and C F Searles for a $300 note plus interest.
Mrs. Harry Bennett and nephews Gerald and Delbert Rice left Middleport for Columbus where Delbert will enter a hospital for observation and treatment. In Key West he developed asthma while driving the Lyons car. Gerald returns to Akron for work. both nephews are noted Middleport young men. Delbert is the son of the late Sheriff Harry Rice.
Rev. C. H. Eichinger was quite ill Tuesday, with observers noting his condition as a matter of concern for the local congregation.
Classifieds appear in The Messenger columns under the header Telephone 322-L listing various small ads and notices for readers seeking goods services and guidance within the newspaper page. The item notes the local classified section and invites engagement through the listed contact line.
Young people led the musical portion under Mrs. Katharine Rousey with Alice Morris performing opening and closing songs and offertory. Phillips and Wehring brothers contributed quartets. Norman Foss sang Star of The East and saxophone pieces accompanied. The sermon, On the Ranks of the Jordan, began a Bible Rivers series with plans for next Sunday’s continuation titled The River That Turned to Blood or In the Land of the Pharaohs.
Frances Margaret Sayre two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Sayre was moved from Gallipolis Hospital to Letart Cemetery for burial Tuesday after a brief illness. The funeral was held at the home of grandparents Mr and Mrs Riley Sayre Antiquity. The parents live in Gallipolis and work at O H F B. Also Mrs Alvin Hite was taken to Athens hospital with suspected appendicitis and Mrs George C Durst was hospitalized in Columbus with a serious illness.
Edward Huber of Pomeroy dies suddenly while being transported from Athens State Hospital to his home after a week in confinement. He fasted for five days prior, refusing food or water, leaving a wife Catherine and four children aged eight to sixteen. He also leaves a brother Charles M. Huber and a son Paul. Body at Union Avenue home. funeral plans not announced.
On January 8 in Middleport Cedar Creek Circle No. 738 auxiliary to the G A R held a noon potluck dinner followed by officer installation Meigs Temple No 183 Pythian Sisters also installed officers for the year and served refreshments later that evening The Auxiliary to the American Legion met Monday adding to the community gatherings of local auxiliaries.
An evening event drew a large crowd as the auxiliary and Legion plan a joint January 170 meeting to dedicate their new hall now redecorated. Mrs Steiff resigns as treasurer and Dr Poindester is appointed to fill the vacancy.
A partition suit was filed in Common Pleas Court on Tuesday involving two houses and a parcel on Union Avenue Pomeroy. Plaintiffs include James Proffitt and Mary Proffitt John Proffit and Jennie Proffitt Lewis Edward Profit and Gladys Proffitt Lillian Rayburn and Charles Rayburn Wealthy Tate and Charles Tate Margaret Foley and Frank Foley Nellie Runsell and John Proffit Cecilia Prorat.
The Meigs County Ministerial Association met Monday in Racine with Rev M C Cochran. Rev and Mrs Eichinger attended with 14 other members as old officers were reelected except a vice president. Mrs A KR Stark elected pew vice president. Miss Gladys Woody plans a charity play Aunt Licia with a 160 character cast and stays with Mrs Nan Agee. Mr and Mrs H V Hecox returned to Columbia after visiting relatives. Mrs Henry Mayer visited Charleston West Virginia for niece Margaret Hayes recovering from appendicitis. Mrs Deetl Roof and children, and Mrs Jennie Meadows with son Carroll, among others, returned from Huntington W Va.
Mrs M J McCarty and sister planned a visit then departed for Columbus. Mrs Earl Schaaf Hobbes and three sons moved to Columbus. Henry Fultz motored to Columbus with his brother and wife then visited Cincinnati and Columbia on business with Southern BKlectric, returning Thursday. Mrs M Nostrum of Kansas City visited her sister Mrs R B Laughhead in New York City and then stayed with niece Mrs Alfred Elberfeld before the return home.
United States Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the suit by John Nicholas Emerich to recover 89 million dollars from the Astor estate trustees. The complaint claimed a 1787 partnership with John Jacob Astor and a two thirds share of fur shipping and real estate profits, creating a 239 million dollar trust due to Emerich heirs.
Three Pennsylvania firms chosen by the Federal Government to manufacture more than 600,000 gallons of medical rye whisky to replenish dwindling government stocks. Prohibition Commissioner James M. Doran announced the selection of the Large Distillery near Pittsburgh and the Overholt Distillery Company in Broadford, Penna.
A General Board opinion rules revenue from motor vehicle licenses and gasoline taxes may not fund traffic signal rental or purchase. The funds may only support maintenance and improvement of public streets and roads. The ruling was issued to the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices in Columbus in January.
New York reports Harry Smith the negro middleweight champion knocked out Pat Silvera of Brooklyn in 16 seconds of the fifth round of a scheduled 100 round bout. Each fighter weighed 167 pounds.
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