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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1926

Page

2

Bond Again Denied for Trio in Pomeroy Case

In Pomeroy on January 14 a renewed bid to free William Falin Clyde Munsey and Jesse Munsey was rejected. The National Surety Bonding Company tried to post a bond of 10000 via Robert YI, but clerk T Benger ruled the bond illegal since Warner’s agent status is not on file. H M Horton is listed as the local representative, with plans to have him execute a bond. Prisoners, especially Falin, showed agitation after the rejection as officials expect another bond attempt. Trial slated for Friday.

Pomeroy William Falin Clyde Jesse Munsey Robert YI National Surety Bonding Y T. Benger Warner County Recorder’s H. M. Horton Falin

Father Hurt in Saving Son From Collision

POMEROY Jan 14 Charles Ken Sr. was hurt Tuesday evening about 5 oclock when, trying to protect his son near Sugar Run school, he threw up his left arm to block a telephone guy wire and took the impact. The shoulder was severely bruised and the arm paralyzed from the shoulder to the elbow. Doctors say full use may take about two weeks and he escaped with minor facial cuts.

Pomeroy Charles Ken Sugar Run Mullen Fortuny Aginy

Middleport Literary Club Meeting Postponed to Wednesday

The Middleport Literary Club session at the home of Mrs. O. H. Stewart was postponed to Wednesday. A themed program on great men as guides includes readings of Lodge by Lenore Giles Wiggins by Mrs. G. Stansbury and Lowell by Helen Bowles with Mrs. A. W. as critic.

Middleport O. H. Stewart Yestery Henry Cabot Lodge Lenore Giles Euglass Wiggins G. Stansbury Amy Lowell Helen Bowles A. W

Coasters Hurt In Spill On Mill Hill

In Middleport on January 14 Paul Bleaners and Henry Marvin DeMaine narrowly escaped injury while coasting on Mill Hill. Their sled swerved into the old ditch and both boys were knocked unconscious. DeMaine sustained only minor injuries, while the ward boy suffered bruises.

Middleport Paul Bleaners Henry Marvin Dene Ijuly Mill Hill DeMaine

BREAKS ARM IN FALL MIDDLEPORT ITEM

Mrs. Richard Entsminger fell at her home in Middleport on January 14 suffering a broken arm.

Middleport Ichard Entsminger

Woman Injured on Gravel Hill in Two Arm Breaks

A woman on Gravel Hill was injured Tuesday when she broke her arm in two places. She is under care of Mrs. Minnie Davis of Pomeroy.

Gravel Hill Minnie Davis Pomeroy

Arrest of burglary suspect in Pomeroy travels to Gallipolis

Sheriff Herry Rice and Marshal Ray Roush recovered Lennie Frost in Gallipolis for the December burglary of Dave Geyer office. Frost is jailed awaiting processing in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Herry Rice Marshall Ray Roush Gallipolis Lennie Frost Dave Geyer

Young Mother Dies in Racine After Illness

Mrs John McClaskey aged 35 died at her Racine home after a cancer illness. She leaves husband and three children James Cecil and Mildred all at home. Funeral will be held at the residence Friday morning.

Racine John McClaskey James Cecil Mildred

Crossings Cleared as City Works Busy in Pomeroy

Jan 14 report shows street commissioner Sherman Casto with assistant Mike Bents clearing slush from crossings. Salt spread Tuesday melted ice. several crossings remained icy and dangerous after the work.

Pomeroy iSherman Casto Mike Bents

Local People and Visits Highlight Small-Town News

Mr and Mrs Frank Diehl returned from Mantra after the death of his sister Mrs W Heintz. R W Finsterwald of Athens visited on business. D W Hennessy and D Curtis Reed drove to Columbus for a short business trip. Mrs Guy Russell returned to Warren after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs P S Houdashelt of Minersville. Miss Helen Collins from the Girls Industrial School at Delaware visited parolees here. A N Kriener of Ohio Power Company returned to Newark after a business trip.

Frank Diehl Mantra W. Heintz R. W. Finsterwald Athens D. W. Hennessy D. Curtis Reed Columbus Guy Russell Warren P. S. Houdashelt Minersville Helen Collins Girls Industrial School Delaware A. N. Kriener Ohio Power Company Newark

Old-Time Fiddlers to Play Beasley Athens Garage Dance

Beasley's Athens garage on Carpenter street hosts an old-time fiddlers dance Friday at 7 30 pm. The music comes from Detroit based fiddlers selected by Henry Ford and aims to revive a traditional ball for the community with no modern tunes.

Beasley Athens Carpenter Street Detroit Henry Ford Beasley Firm Beasley's Carpenter St

Night's Best Disturbed Bladder Relief Claim

An elderly Bloomington resident reports Lithiated Buchu tablets relieved bladder weakness after years of nocturnal urges and unsuccessful treatments. The ad claims the formula is non patent and lists local outlets Keller Laboratory in Mechanicsburg, and Meier's Drug Store for purchase.

G. W. Bushone East St Bloomington Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Melee’ S

Sheriff Witt Faces Federal Indictment In Beer Conspiracy

Hamilton County Sheriff Richard B. Witt was ordered to appear before U S District Judge Smith Hickenlooper after a federal grand jury indictment accusing him and seven others of conspiring to manufacture possess transport and sell beer. Witt pleaded innocence.

Cincinnati Richard B. Witt Hamilton County United States District Smith Hickenlooper Mohawk Brewing Company Witt

Dogs Face Penalty for Late Registration in Athens County

Four days remain to register dogs in Athens County without a 1 dollar penalty. This year 4260 dogs were registered versus 6532 last year, with 2270 or more still needing registration. The penalty begins January 19 raising fees to 2 dollars for males and 4 dollars for females.

Athens County

Coasters Under Control Amid Cincinnati Streets Fatalities

Cincinnati police order no more coasting on busy streets after a third death in three days. Harold Butts, 10, dies as city records the latest casualty and Chief Copelaw vows arrests for violations.

Cincinnati Harold Butts William Copelaw

Tide Sweeps Coast Lavandou Destroys Fishing Vessels

A minor tidal wave struck the Lavandou coast injuring no lives and destroying several fishing boats off Marseilles. Local authorities report minor damage and swift containment with no fatalities.

Marseilles Lavandou

Darken Gray Hair with Sage and Sulphur Compound

An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home hair dye. It claims gray hair vanishes after one or two applications, leaving hair dark, greasy, and luxuriant, with a ready to use preparation sold for 75 cents.

Wyeth

Wembley Council Debates Foreign Car Purchase

A Wembley committee approved buying a foreign motor car for the sanitary inspector despite local protest. A petition from residents urged buying at home, arguing economy and quality are not served by the action.

Wembley Eng

Fiction Makes Friction in Court Over Desertion

A Willesden woman testified that her husband, a French waiter, spent days reading Dickens Arnold Bennett and Marie Corelli. He was summoned for desertion and ordered to pay 20 shillings weekly.

London Dickens Arnold Bennett Marie Corell Willesden

Zemo Promises Clear Skin with Daily Use

An ad promotes Zemo as a cleansing antiseptic liquid that treats pimples blackheads eczema and ringworm for clear healthy skin. It claims quick penetration and availability in 60 cent small sizes or one dollar bottles with day or night use.

New Job at Imperial Palace for Zara Agha

At 149 years old Zara Agha begins a new post as a guard on the staff of guards at the imperial palace. He approaches the duties with the vigor of a young boy.

Constantinople Zara Agha Imperial Palace

Chestnut bread in Italy sparks humorous contrast

In parts of Italy bread is made from chestnuts, while humorists in the country joke about making bread from the same material.

Italy Cincinnati Times-Star

Night of crime ends with deadly shootout in Chicago

Chicago police killed one burglar and fatally wounded another after a tense confrontation in a darkened store. Earlier, grocer William Fuchs was shot and killed by a robber. Everett Lee was captured in a fleeing taxi and, police say, confessed.

Chicago William Fuchs Everett Lee

Identity of two negroes in Cincinnati case unsettled

Cincinnati January 14 police pressed to establish identity of two black men who held up a city area. Authorities pursued clues as investigations continued, with officials examining witnesses and comparing records.

Cincinnati

Murder claims life of grocer Samuel Lepsky in January crime

A grocery proprietor Samuel Lepsky was shot and fatally wounded by a suspect identified as a negro named George Mc Clure who supplied a crew on January 7. Le is believed to be the singer.

Samuel Lepsky George McClure

Phrase hints at why girls leave home in slang

The line suggests that the answer to the question why girls leave home is framed as a provocative or casual remark about smoking a cigarette. It reflects a dismissive or humorous tone rather than a literal explanation.

Best Sore Throat Treatment for Children

Children often suffer sore throats that lead to tonsillitis scarlet fever or diphtheria. A new internal prescription called Thoxine targets the cause and corrects it quickly. One swallow suffices for children with no iron or normal drugs. Money back if it fails. Priced 35c 60c and 1.00.

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