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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1927

Page

2

Curtain To Hear Russell Motion In Ey Wilson Case

Clarence Curtain Pickaway county will hear the motion for a new trial in the ey. WF Wilson versus Russell, former editor of the Pomeroy Daily News. Wilson sought 25000 dollars after alleged slander in articles printed in the local paper the day after a divorce filing. Attorneys claim a juror read trial reports despite an order not to. A related item notes elementary teacher proficiency exams and local social notices from Pomeroy.

Clarence Curtain Pickaway County WF. Wilson Ralson Russell Omercy Daily News Wilson Russell Hyhin Wilson Fried Pomeroy Curtain Yen Omeroy

Mary Randolph Dies Friday in Reedsville

Mary Randolph 85 died at home in Reedsville Friday evening from a stroke and complications. Her death marks a third family death in six months. She leaves seven children including Mrs Si des Seckman, Mrs Gila Fellows, Mrs Myrtle Arcott, and others. Funeral services set for Sunday at the residence.

Middleport Mary Randolph Reedsville Sides Seckman Gila Fellows Long Josephine — Pickens Myrtle Arcott Waytoh H Randel

Social Notes Benefit Party at Odd Fellows Hall

Members of Tent No 95 Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War held a benefit bridge party at the Odd Fellows hall on Friday evening. About 140 players participated with 35 tablets of bridge and 506 in play. prizes awarded to both ladies and men. Red white and blue decor, sandwiches and coffee served. Local residents and visitors noted, with attendance and prizes shared among several named individuals and nearby towns.

Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Odd Fellows' Hall M. D. Hartinger Maggie Sayre Fred Rosenbaum Gina Chase Huntington Pomeroy Ellsworth Rowe Columbus Pind Hilfords

Rock Springs Dinner Attendees And Local Meetings Noted

Mrs Lemal Thutienentter hosted a dinner at her home Friday evening with several attendees including Mrs J C Fisher and Mrs Clargney. Plans were made for meetings at Springa church on February 7 with six sessions. In Pomeroy, over 300 county teachers attended the county teachers meeting at the courthouse Saturday. Local residents, visits, and illnesses are reported, with multiple names and trips to Columbus, Detroit, Huntington, and Charleston noted.

Pomeroy Bend George W. Clark Harrisonville Grass E. Peoples Huntington Ed Huber Columbus Myra Burchette The Red Cross H. E. Burton Wheeling Leo J. Byrne Parkersburg Jimmy Miller Kenton W. H. Ebersbach Pearl Phillips Minersville Gallipolis Nease Adn Billy Akron iMrs Watts Mason City Joe Banner Detroit Pearl Mays Wilkesville Mra Mays Thomas Rifin Margaret McGinniga Hocks, C Harry McKinniss Minerton Bentz Wolfe Pittsburgh Chland Lemal Thutienentter J. C. Fisher Clargney Isher Springa Church Henry Rueter Id Thacford Waid W. Alon Jake Grueser Winger Execu T. Pomeroy Yurthouse Crazy Wise Winters Pummboy Kate Educat Joe le Mindas Heting Cora BR. Roberts Edgar Tuckerman Leland Saxton Julia Miller Athens Harry Brancker Charleston I. Burford Walter Hayes Harry Burford Frank Knopp Vande Vance Gladys Watts Marjorie Harris Gladys Lambert Rafsel Johnson R. C. Windsor Irving Kerr Refrom Zaneaville James Mathews Poca W. Va Charles Farris Canton Rodney Downing Russeton Ekey Lee Boyd Jery Murray James Murray Reedaville Mary Randolph Marvin Webb Alec Wolfe Friends

Battery Shop Raid Seizes Liquor. Campbell Held

Sheriff Willock and deputies raid the William Campbell battery shop opposite the courthouse. Eight pints of liquor were seized after prior attempts without result. Campbell is held on charges of selling and possessing liquor and will be brought before Probate Judge Cora E. B. Roberts.

Pomeroy Jan Willock Morris Lewis Middlefoft William

Boy Shot Improves After Unloaded Gun Incident

POMEROY January 8 Harry Pure dum Mason City, shot New Year's day by Lester Doddson while two children played with an unloaded gun, shows rapid improvement at Holzer hospital Gallipolis. The bulget was removed from the child's lip.

Pomeroy Harry Puredum Mason City Lester Doddson Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Couple Arraigned on Adultery Charge

LOMERGY June Batra and Raymond Gas faced adultery charges in a Saturday hearing before Justice M L. Wrench. They were bound over with a bond and jailed, while Mrs Baird was released. The hearing concluded with the core action held in the county jail.

Batra Raymond Tice M. L. Wrench Sheriff's

Mrs Monaham Hosts Dinner for Guests Exstertain

Mrs Philip Edwards and Mrs Thomas attended a dinner hosted by Mrs Monaham on Friday evening at her home. The gathering featured guests and formal sociable conversation in a cordial setting.

Philip Edwards Thomas. Monahim Middlewort Monaham

Mrs John Chase Named On Board Of D A R Chapter

Officers of the Return Jonathan Morigs chapter of the D A R held a meeting at Mrs A A Huge residence Middleport Friday to fill the secretary vacancy caused by Mrs Crary Davis resignation. Mrs John Chase of Pomery was chosen to serve as secretary and the meeting invited Mrs Herbert Backus to visit during her Southern Ohio tour. The by laws were completed and officers will serve three year terms with a four member nominating committee to pick candidates.

Board of Diretora of Jonathan Morigs A. A. Huge Middleport Crary Davis John Chase Pomergy St Cement Herebert Backus Southern Ohio Candida

Abandoned Crossings Agreement Approved by City Council

The council with the mayor and clerk authorized signing an agreement with the New York Central railroad. In exchange for abandoning two crossings the railroad will construct a 18 foot wide cinder road about 350 feet long connecting Braun street and the paved Railroad street. Crossings slated for abandonment include one near Dr May's residence and another north of the light plant. The council also ordered gravel for three Moore cars to repair roads Locust street and No 10 road near Mussel White property. Fines totaled 533.40 for December in a report from Mayor Park.

Louster Jani New York Central Railroad Ing Braun Lear Doctor May Jand No. 10 Board of Public Affairs Beech

Trimble Woman Dies on Friday in Glouster

Mrs. Fanny Maxwell, 66, died at her home on the Hill just east of Trimble on Friday morning from dropsy. She leaves husband Wilbert Maxwell of Glouster and two children Mina Roberts and KF? Dy. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 11:39 at Beech Grove Church. Burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Biggest tax case in history looms in court action

Ford Millions page one text describes an investigation into the internal revenue bureau. It notes plaintiff in the case and details from young counsel and government officials. Eva Alexander Grees, 27, of Columbus, traveled to hospital with leg trouble. Four government attorneys accompany her. The report mentions a grand party and a Catholic parish social event in Glouster Ohio.

Internal Revenue Bureau Nas Glouster Eva Alexander W. Grees Sehall Bure Osk Scansal Columbus Wriday W. Vt. Trige Gibson Boageville Lake of de This City Queen, Ark Floyd Toomey le- Bey Jattie Washington J. F. Grean- Gard Newburgh N.Y Holy Cross

Leading Attorneys Gather for Tax Case Defense

Prominent lawyers from Detroit Washington Chicago and New York will act as principal counsel in a major tax appeal. John W Davis former presidential candidate leads the defense as chief of counsel with Joseph Davies former federal trade commission chair directing the attack on the government valuation. A three member federal board of tax appeals will sit as a court for an exhaustive defense oriented presentation to dispute the stock revaluation and its binding effect.

Detroit Washington Chicago New York John W. Davis Joseph ©. Davies Federal Trade Commission Federal Board of Tax Appeals John M. Sternhagen John J. Marquette Eres. E. Wanasin Greg

Ford prices and Ford Motor records loom in court action

Prices for Ford stock range from 14.00 to 13,414.43 per share as rival counsel review voluminous Ford Motor Co. records. The action, potentially prompting Henry Ford to testify on his fortune, draws Detroit to await developments with the same anticipation as St. Louis awaited play ball in the past.

Ford Ford Motor Company Henry Ford Detroit St. Louis

Jury retrial sought in Ream suit against Leopold and Loeb

A $100,000 damage suit by taxicab driver Charles Ream against Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, the Bobby Franks killers, faces retrial in the March term after a jury failed to agree on whether the two youths abducted and mutilated Ream.

Joliet Fan Charles Ream Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb Theili Iit Bobby Franks Ream

Rush for phones opens in New York at $25 a minute

New Yorkers queued for the new London telephone service priced at 25 dollars per minute. Many who called had little to say yet enjoyed the thrill and used weather chatter to fill gaps.

New York Dan London

Evans Returns to London Prison After Release

William B. Evans of Allen Company was released from London prison on November 22, 1926, but returned the same day as he could not make a living.

Columbus, Jan Willam B. Evans Allen Company London Volyn Ily

Earthquake Shocks Hit Ada Pazar Asia Minor

Strong quake shocks were felt in Ada Pazar district Asia Minor causing panic. Inhabitants fled homes and set up tents for shelter as tremors rattled the area.

Ada Pazar Asia Minor

Quickstart Mix Promises 120 Miles on Two Gallons Autos

An ad claimed a new invention lets cars run 120 miles on two gallons of gas. It touted instant cold starts, weather protection, and fuel efficiency. The peça urged agents to join exclusive distribution with promising earnings and travel expenses.

Omana Neb Rodor Cowi Ormahs

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