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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1931

Page

2

Old Thomas mine shaft near Syracuse abandoned

July 10 report notes the Thomas mine shaft near Syracuse sunk to 125 feet depth and now abandoned. The triple has been dismantled and the lu­vader sold. An entry has been run west to the shaft to recover coal, aiming to reduce lifting costs. The Pittsburgh Coal Company retains ownership. water drainage and future abandonment of nearby workings are discussed.

Syracuse Thomas Ths Crete Thomas Nane Pittsburgh Coal Company Brest Lanes Company

Sheriff Appraisers Value Meigs Machinery at 6730

POMEROY July 10 Sheriff A Le Tracy with George Hoeflick Jr, W L Stivers, and John L Blair as appraisers completed an inventory of The Meigs Publishing Company plant assets for the Daily Tribune Telegram. The $6,730 valuation covers four Enoty presses and other machinery but excludes goodwill. Court order holds Charles T Els with a $27,020 judgment. Sheriff to record appraisement and hold sale per court orders while the printing company remains a going concern. Local notes mention various residents moving about Meigs County and a birth announced in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Colmbas 15 Charles T. Els Columbus Tracy

Four Guests at Meigs Jail on Wednesday Evening

Meigs County jail hosted only four guests Wednesday night, the smallest group to spend the night. Sheriff Tracy and two C and O Railroad detectives searched Langsville for several men believed involved in the theft of railroad property but could not locate any suspects. Deputy Hank Young and Dana Tracy investigated a reported shooting in Bedford Township when Valentine Hall, a local farmer, said a sniper fired at him. no confirmation was obtained on return.

Pomeroy Meigs County Sherif Tracy Sherif Tracy C&o Railroad Langsville Hank Young Dana Tracy Bedford Township Valentine Hall

Former Resident Dead John Davis 61

Relatives of John Davis 61 a former resident have learned he was killed Wednesday in an air mobile accident near Chicago Mrs Davis formerly Elizabeth Gloeckner survived by wife two daughters Anna and Elizabeth and son Raymond all living in Chicago Body to be brought here for burial.

Middleport Sara Louise Scott C Sarvell Vera Russell Toledo Farmer's Landing Cheshire Howard Yount Ghittenden Avenue Columbia Lon Jabn Piqua Sir Yount University Hospital Yount J. W. Mejor SM Charles Wise Weit Dir Edna Anderson Jumbua Wise Howard Booth Dye Rome el Paso Texas Rose Barres Daisy Gancsater Frey Pan Lawrence Bing WoVa Viet Mra Sommer E A. Reec Willem Bui Mona Boyce Aia Ethe Rice Sulla Gerter Mins Abie Mees Oscar Roy Reid Egger Bro Oc W Stanatu Eustington Graham Bo Graham Columbus Ris Crats Charlotte Burnell Morgan Jones Lasgaster Camp Grounds Burnel Harriett Thomas G. W. Wood Mr. Stones New York City Betty Sue Wilson Mary Reynolds John Davis Chicago Pomeroy Davis Elizabeth Gloeckner Davia Anna Elizabeth Con Raymond

New Route Is Given Star Beaute Carrier To Have Miners sHe Route

POMEROY July 0 James Baxter a star route mail carrier at Fiora until July 1 has been appointed to a new route here He will carry Pomroy and Middleport grain to two offices one 7 Miners sive and the other to the New York Central office at Hobson He bearing his new duties July 13.

A Bright Shiny Separator Deliv ered Pree with Your First Order

A shopping notice promises a free sample with the first order of a new top bottle product. The teaser emphasizes a bright shiny separator feature and urges readers to act quickly to claim the gratis item.

Trucks Change Trade in Rural America Says Pomeroy Merchant

In a discussion a country merchant ten miles from the railroad station says trucks profit inland merchants by delivering goods by truck at the same cost as rail. Fresh goods arrive by night after ordering by telephone, bypassing depot notices and long trips. Trucks and buses are cutting into railroad cliental, enabling interior folks to compete with city merchants.

Pomeroy Courtry Mau Mhoat

Divorce Granted in Pomeroy Case on Cruelty Grounds

Beulah B Calkins was granted a divorce from Charles Calkins by Judge Write of Galipogs on July 30. Calkins faced extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. They have one child.

Pomeroy Beulah Calkins Charles Galipogs

Noblemaan Dies Led Eventful Life

London bulletin notes the death of Noblemaan at 78 at Chillingham Castle after a four day illness. He was a sailor soldier singer painter evangelist rancher wood carver and cattle breeder who traveled with Moody and Sankey in England. He married Leonora Van Marter of New York and various tales surround how they met including a Moody revival in Chicago and a comical sofa incident.

London Hell Earl Qnre Chicago New York

Serving Out Fines In Hocking County Jail

Logan July 10 Murray City men Porter Shuttleworth and James Pedoski are serving liquor fines after a Court of Appeals decision upholding Judge Harley M Whitcraft. Arrested months ago in an old Murray City mine by state prohibition officers they faced charges of whisky possession and possessing property for its manufacture. Conviction carried fines totaling $700 and costs each.

Logan Porter Shuttleworth James Pedoski Murray City Hocking County Court of Appeals Harley M Whitcraft

German loan talks begin with France in Paris

Dr Hans Luther head of the Reichsbank seeks French participation in a long term loan of about 400 million with a possible one year term. He met with Clement Moret of the Bank of France and finance minister Flandin at the finance ministry as France weighs aid to Germany and requires political guarantees tied to the Austro German customs union.

Paris Hans Luther Resengbank Ansious United Press Doctor Luther Clement Moret Bank of France P E Flandin Finance Germany France

Judge Nullifies Contempt Charge Against Mexican Consul

Chicago July 10 A municipal judge rescinded a major sentence against Adolfo Dominguez the Mexican consul in Chicago citing resolved inter personal conflicts. Dominguez had caused an uproar in court and faced a contempt charge after challenging a jail sentence previously imposed.

Chicago Nowa Thomas Green Adolfo Dominguez Green Domingues Dominguez

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Pomeroy Bend Meigs Publishing David Mercer Pomeroy Teft Lemon Columbue Heary Stanbery Cincinnati Pevreray P. B Stanbery Herbert Penderfrase Bill Artin Moe Roberts, Ky Teressa Belrato McQuiec Shen Serature Alten Gilkey Tas Park Bredbuard Meigs Chess BF Kee Ah, Bradbury Jersey Mile Road Midland Louisville Slefers Anna Margaret Mia Worley Howel Grant Street Catled Mik Noblemaan Storcks Reichsbank Regius Nelsoncille Rauch’s Starlsaed, Ae White House Bokar Oranga Pekoe Tea Cabea Hull House Borsa Raph Kallage Atlantic Pacific Columbus Warehouse Munden’s Bakery Glouster C. D. Shafer CO Feeney-Bennett Post 15 American Legion Middport Hamburg Royal Garden Beck Elly Makers Pro General Foods Corp Certo Cer George W. Lanen Paso Miaresota Corie Hachive
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