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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1927

Page

2

Liquor Raid Near Pomeroy Jail Leads to Heavy Fine

William Campbell of Pomeroy was fined 1000 dollars after a raid found liquor near the jail. He received five days to raise funds but could not pay 1012.25 in fines and costs, leading to jail remand and a plan to send him to the Columbus workhouse if unpaid. Additional local visits and remarks follow.

Pomeroy Grere William Campbell Cora B W Roberts Campbell Columbus

Mount Bing Found Dead in Bed at Boarding House

Middleport January 11. Mrs Mount Bing of Forest Run reports the death of her husband Mount Bing 33 who was employed at Chester West Virginia. He was found dead in bed at the boarding house where he stays Sunday morning. He had been ill and leaves a wife and two sons Guy 10 Veron 6. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Middleport Forest Run Mount Bing Chester W. Va

Established Zones of Silence Topic at Middleport Epworth League

Members of the Epworth League at the M. E. church in Middleport met Sunday evening. Demetrius Keffer led the program on Established Zones of Silence while Eleanor Lansbury played piano. Keffer said music quiets the nerves and helps establish zones of silence.

Middleport Epworth League of the M. E. Church Demetrius Keffer Eleanor Lansbury Miss Keffer

Residents visit kin across towns in a string of weekend trips

Numerous residents traveled to nearby towns including Charlotteville New Lexington Athens Montgomery Columbus Point Pleasant and Rio Grande visiting relatives and handling family matters. One death in Reedsville prompted a return trip while others planned business or social visits across the region.

L. A. Fulcher Charlotteville Floyd Koehler New Lexington Leland Saxton Edgar Tucker Athens Chester Hussell Montgomery William Murray Huntington Reedsville Hee L. A. Thomas Lumbus Charlotte Burnell Columbus Thomas Alma Rumfield Gravel Hill Dave Farmer HH. L. Ward Clark Washington D. H Ross Wiley Henry Meader Cincinnati W. O. Fisher Pointeasant Clarence Fisher Henry Builard Rio Grande John Fisher Point C. O. Fisher G. M. Flam Charleston Frank Williams Malcolm Cotting Jackson William Markell Lyons Lin I Walker Point Pleasant

Birth of Son Announced in Pomeroy

POMEROY January 11 Mr and Mrs Reid Steinbauer Breezy Heights announce the birth of a son born yesterday morning Mrs Steinbauer formerly Louise Mees. The baby is a granddaughter of Mrs Minnie Steinbauer and Mrs Katie Mees. Washington Services Middleport January 11 Funeral services for Mia Julia Washington who died Friday at her home in Middleport were held at the A Baptist church Monday afternoon. Burial at Middleport Hill Cemetery.

Pomeroy Reid Steinbaurer Breezy Heights Steinbaurer Louise Mees Minnie Steinbaurer Katie Mees Washington Middleport Jan Mia Julia Washington A. Baptist Church Middleport Hill Cemetery

William Allensworth to be Taken to Charleston Hospital

Middleport resident William Allensworth will be taken to McMillan hospital in Charleston on Wednesday for medical treatment after a prolonged illness.

Middleport William Allensworth McMillan Hospital Charleston Allensworth

Doctor T W Dance Returns to Charleston After Church Call

Middleport dispatch reports Dr. T. W. Dance returning to Charleston New Hampshire after being summoned by the Church of Christ members to preach at the church Sunday.

Middleport T. W. Dance Charleston N. H Church of Christ

Revival Begins as Evangelist Focuses on Evading Responsibility

In Middleport on Monday evening the Rev. C. H. Ichinger of the M. E. church opened a two week revival with the theme Evading Responsibility. The session marked the start of a series of meetings at the church this month.

Middleport C. H. #ichinger M. EB. Church

Nelson Sues for Divorce in Calopolis

Jan 11 in Pomeroy Hardie Nelson of Callipolis files suit for divorce alleging extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty.

Pomeroy Hardie Nelson Callipolis Nelson

Guild of the M FE church social at Middleport home

Members of the Guild of the M FE church in Middleport met at Mrs. Elmer McCarty’s Coal street home for a combined business and social gathering.

Guild of the M. FE. Church Middleport Elmer McCarty Coal Street

Baptist church Middleport ladies class holds monthly meeting

The ladies class of the Baptist church in Middleport will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening.

The Baptist ‘Church Middleport

Pomeroy High Glee Clubs to Lead Wednesday Chapel

Members of the boys and girls glee clubs at Pomeroy High School will conduct Wednesday morning chapel in the high school auditorium. Miss Helen McClaflin will direct the program.

Pomeroy High School Helen McClaflin

Maloney Faces Records About Ring Immigrants In Career Revival

New York January 11 Jimmy Maloney of the South Boston Maloneys has rattled through foreign challengers Franz Deinen Arthur De Kuh and Harry Persson as he re establishes himself as a top heavyweight. Promoter Tex Rickard once hoped Persson could draw crowds. Maloney overwhelmed Persson in ten lively rounds and hints at a Basque Woods chopper bout with Paulino of Spain to erase the foreign threat.

New York Jimmy Maloney Boston Maloneys Franz Deiner Arthur de Kuh Harry Persson Boston Maloneys Deiner de Kuh Persson Maloney Paulino Spain J’oa- Mino Jack Sharkey Harry Wills Jack Kearns Mr. Dempsey Kearns Johnny McGrath Eigar Dempsey Ballyhoonnn Jess Willard Toledo Kansas City McGrath Gene Tunney

Purdue Boilermakers Edge Downed by Iowa Show

Purdue fell 39 to 25 as Iowa showcased a brilliant offensive display in Lafayette Indiana. The game highlighted Iowa's scoring burst while Purdue struggled to respond.

Lafayette Ind Purdue Iowa

Wisconsin Tops Ohio State 25 16 In Conference Opener

Wisconsin secured its first conference win of the season by defeating Ohio State 25 to 16. The game marked a strong start in Big Ten play for the Badgers against the Buckeyes.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Ohio State

Minnesota Gophers Lose Third Straight to Indiana

In Minneapolis the University of Minnesota basketball team fell to Indiana 37 to 24, marking their third consecutive conference defeat in a low scoring game. Indiana built a comfortable lead and maintained it through the second half.

Minneapolis, Minn University of Minnesota Indiana

Winter races open at Miami park track in 1927 season

The Miami Jockey Club launches a 45 day meet at Hialeah Park on January 11 with top horses and stable stars from Stables Sarazen Blondin Whiskery War Eagle Golfen Prince and others. Notables include Whitney Salmon Keene Camden entries and War Eagle led by Edward B. McLean. The season is expected to set attendance and earnings records in Florida racing.

Miami Fla U.P Roycrofter Laurel Park Stud John Meek Bowman Goldpiece Coney Island Hildreth Sinclair Hialeah

Acquittal Seems Likely in Baseball Scandal Case

United Press reports that the major leagues anticipate acquittals for the White Sox players tied to the 1919 World Series scandal. Public sympathy rests with stars like Cobb and Speaker, while critics fault Landis for handling the investigation and disclosures.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Landis Chick Gandil Sweden Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Ray Schalk Eddie Collins Clarence Rowland White Sox Gandil Rishere Dutch Leonhard Cobb and Speaker Cobb-Speaker

Miami racing meet showcases top horses and big stakes

The Miami season attracts lovers of fine horses with the January 13 Biscayne Handicap worth 5000 dollars featuring Sarazen and Blondin among 70 entries. Other premier events include the 6000 dollar Palm Beach stakes and the 25000 dollar Miami Cup handicap as eliminations shape future Derby listings.

Miami Biscayne Mrs. Vanderpilt Sarazen Harry’ Payne Whitney

Moon Baker joins Chicago Bruins pro team

Chicago sports notes reveal Ralph Moon Baker once a Northwestern halfback turned pro basketball player after signing with a Rockford, Illinois team now becomes a member of the Chicago Bruins. Carrie Woolf of Medford Massachusetts is celebrated for embroidery and pen work despite losing her right arm in childhood accident.

Chicago Ralph “Moon” Baker Northwestern University Rockford, Ill Chicago Bruins Carrie Woolf Medford Mass

Greta Nissen Shines as Hockey Player at Rangers Practices

New York January 11 Greta Nissen movie actress is a genuine sportswoman with hockey as her favored game. A skilled skater she is seen gliding at Madison Square Garden during Rangers practice and has begun attending several of their games.

New York Greta Nissen Madison Square Garden Rangers

Bowling Green Leads Northwest Ohio Conference Basketball Standings

Bowling Green tops the standings with two wins and no defeats after the opening week. Olds leads scoring with 23 points, Poncotte trails with 17, while Miller and Walker each have 16. Findlay has not yet played this week, vs Toledo to start, with Defiance, Bluffton, and Findlay in early action and a 0 0 0 record for Findlay.

Bowling Green Bowling Green College Northwest Ohio Olds Éeiter Look Bish Pocotte Toledo University Center Miller Walker Toledo Findlay College Defiance Bluffton

Reversal in Form Hits Bobcats in Muskingum Clash

Ohio University prepared for its first Ohio Conference game as it travels to New Concord to face Muskingum College the defending conference champions. The Muskies despite a rough start show offensive power led by Bob Taylor as they seek a strong start to league play.

Ohio University Muskingum College Bobcats New Concord Ohio Muskingum Des Guesne Muskies Heidelberg Taylor

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