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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1926

Page

2

10 Clothes in Forty Years Ays Wife in Divorce Suit

Pairs names Maine and Francis Blaine face a divorce suit filed by Louisa Ays of Pomeroy Maine. The petition alleges extreme cruelty including threats violence and controlling behavior. It claims a building was erected on property she owns in Middleport and fruit trees damaged without consent. She seeks alimony and proper relief with attorneys Peoples and Peoples.

Ipomeroy Louisa FE Maine Francis Blaine Blaines Middleport Aintife

Married Man and Girl Arrested in WV Vermont Brown

Ernest Da m known as Rinky Dink and 17 year old Ver t Brown were arrested by Duty Edgar Morris and Probate Officer Kathryn Davies after local officers learned they had spent the night together at a place owned by Davidson. Vermont Brown faced a judge who saw her refuse to talk. Al y Crow engaged as attorney for Davidson.

Pomeroy Ernest Dam Rinky Dink Vert Brown Edgar Morris Kathryn Davies Davidson Brown West Virfa Vermont Brown Roberts Wedlay Aly Crow

Presbyterian Pastor To Officiate Daughter's Aurora Wedding

The Rev A C V Skinner of Middleport and Mrs Maude Place of Michigan visit then head to Aurora Illinois where Skinner will wed his daughter Margaret to Edward Hurd at 6 pm Saturday July 10 The couple will take a motor trip to southern Canada and visit Hurd's summer camp in Canada.

Middleport A. C. V. Skinner Presbyterian Church Maude Place Michigan Aurora Ill

Copperhead Brought Home By Fisherman Mascot

Max McKinnley of Burford and McKinnley garage on Walnut street met a three foot copperhead during a fishing trip. He pinned the snake, removed its fangs with pliers, then kept the reptile as a mascot at the Walnut street garage.

Middleport Max McKinnley Burford and McKinnley Walnut Street Mr. McKinnley Mr. Mc

Missionary society to meet at Presbyterian church

The Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet this evening at the church in Middleport.

Mrs Harris Hosts Bridge Social At Second Street Home

Middleport notes Mrs Robert Harris invites the Thursday Bridge club to her Second street home this evening with light refreshments. She previously entertained the 509 club with a neon luncheon at her residence on Wednesday.

Middleport Robert Harris Second Street Harris 509

Hill Appointed Administrator for Rutland Estate

POMEROY July 8 C F Hill appointed administrator of the estate of the late Josiah Steward of Rutland R D. CLAY COMPANY SUES POMEROY July 8 The American Clay Products company sues S L Shriver and Arthur Beegle for 176 36 and interest from 1924 October at 6 percent plus costs for goods sold The plaintiff also asks that the defendant pay the cage costs POMEROY July 8 Mrs Fred Crow hosts the Ladies guild at Main street this eve with Mrs Patrick Lochary assisting

Pomeroy C. F. Hill Josiah Steward Rutland R. D Fred Crow Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church Main Street Patrick Lochary

Funeral Attended by Out-of-Town Relatives for Mrs Carroll

Funeral services for Mrs Tom Carroll drew many out-of-town relatives and friends. Attendees included Thomas Mathewson of Nelsonville, Mrs Conred Sayre of Charleston, John Duffy of Akron, and John Hogan, per the Sacred Heart observance.

Pomeroy Tom Carroll Sacred Heart Thomas Mathewson Nelsonville Conred Sayre Charleston John Duffy Akron John Hogan

Mrs Charles Allen Dies in New Haven

Mrs Charles Allen of New Haven died at her home recently in Pomeroy. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Union church with burial in Union cemetery.

Chas. Allen Pomeroy Charles Allen New Haven Union Church Union Cemetery

Nye and Nye Families Host Social Evenings

Nye Gilliford and Mrs Albert Selbert of Cincinnati were entertained Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Nye and Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs George Nye with guests visiting in the household.

Nye Gilliford Albert Selbert Cincinnati Ed Nye George Nye

Gas and Oil Found in Test Well at Mason City

The Hartford Orchard Company’s test well near Mason City reached the Berea Sand on Saturday and struck both gas and oil. A nitroglycerine shot on Monday increased the flow, though output cannot be measured until pumping starts after cleaning the well.

Pomeroy Hartford Orchard Company Mason City Berea

Local residents and visitors travel in and out

A string of brief visits and departures marks activity in the area. Mr and Mrs Will Beeson and children Helen and Plummer set off on a three week motor tour to Washington New York and Niagara Falls. Several others from Jackson Noblesville Murray City Wellsville Glouster Columbus Glouster Charleston and Gallipolis are noted for brief visits or return trips.

Will Beeson Helen Plummer Washington New York Niagara Falls M. L. Cottingham Jackson Evelyn Cottingham Noblesville Ind John Hogan Murray City Grace Clyde Polley Healy Mary Charleston

Pomeroy Bend Briefs

Mr and Mrs Frank Hess and son Val Hess and family of Jackson visited here recently with Mayor Hess. A resident was a visitor here Wednesday. Professor Wayne Lutz is visiting at Rio Grande. Resener Zeiher has returned to Columbus after a visit here with Mr and Mrs J J Zeiher were recent visitors in Cleveland.

Pomeroy Bend Frank Hess Val Hess Jackson Mayor Hess Ville Wayne Lutz Rio Grande Resener Zeiher Columbus J. J. Zeiher Cleveland

Kiwanis Singers Praised at Colum bus Luncheon

Avery G. Clinger of First National Bank Columbus spoke to the Glouster Kiwanis Club on salesmanship and selling oneself. He noted mail order firms rely on good business men and detailed catalogs. The club elevates its speakers and contemplated funding for a daily vacation Bible school. Visitors included Geo T London Columbus and local guests.

Clinger Columbus Chamber of Commerce Ohio F. E. Roberts M. M. Bryson Cletus Stoecklein Geo. T. London Leo Dennison Ben Goldberg E. R. Eddy

G Chambers, 75, Die at Home in Glouster

G C chambers 75 died at his home on Congress Run about 4 pm Wednesday after a two week illness. He leaves three children Will and Branson of Glouster and Mrs Blanche Shepard of East Branch. He was twice married and survived by his second wife. Funeral services will be held at Fairview church Friday at 2 pm conducted by Rev McNall of Toledo. Burial in Fairview cemetery.

Glouster Geo. Chambers Congress Run Will and Branson Blanche Shepard East Branch Fairview McNall Toledo

Welsch Family Relocates to Wyandot Michigan

The Welsch family of Jacksonville leaves for Wyandot Michigan to establish a new home. Mr. Welsch and his sons seek employment there as part of the move.

Glouster Welsch Jacksonvie Wyandot Mich Mr. Welsch and Mr. Welsch

Resident of Jacksonville Sells Village Property to Investor John Cox

A Jacksonville resident for thirty seven years sold his village property to John Cox who bought it as an investment.

Jacksonville John Cox

Loyal Circle of Church of Christ to Meet at Dr Danford’s Home

Loyal circle of the Church of Christ will gather Friday evening at the home of Dr E F Danford on Fairlawn Avenue. In Trimble township the board of education will receive bids by August 7 for motor bus transport of pupils from Burr Oak and Palos districts to Hollister school. About 45 to 50 pupils are expected each day during the school season.

Glouster Trimble Township

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Louisa E. Blaine Farrol Tom Wesley Howell T Street Sacred Rt Church Tholic Hans John Syracuse James Edward Leo Harry Burnham Werley Howell Meigs Blishing Company Emmette Pomeroy Precinct Wal Val Jones Joe Pooler Freeport Cliff Harry Rice Pooler Addie Sted Lumbus Cora Roberts Addie Stedman Kiam Becker Jacober of Audrey Omas Fa- Theodore Igel Goodyears Pathfinder Copperhead Entertain Club Jane Heritage Lewis Mt. Gilead Stewart Peters Delbert Becker Betty Jane G. E. Childers Pearl Charles Leonard Pearl Stucky Wellsville Park Calderwood Theodore Reed Bruce Hobart Andrew Calderwood Richard Groogan Kelly Worthy Chandler Baby Gallipolis Fred Collins Syvil McCoy C. Drurry William Lynch Don Sayre Charlotte Burnell John Mason Lydia E.‘Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Kim Nelson Kiwanis Columbus Banker Fred Higgins Curt Russell Portsmouth Higgins Mrs. Russell G. Chambers Norte Varniges Dries Mediately Lorain The Swanson Rayon Silks Wirthmore Wellworth House
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