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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1929

Page

2

Prisoners Enter Pleas After Grand Jury Indictments

Pomeroy July 11 prisoners indicted by the grand jury were arraigned. Walter White Jr and Carl Rifle indicted for stealing a $75 automobile from Hosmer Roush Mineraville. White pleaded guilty, Rifle not guilty. Fred Pinckton pleaded not guilty to compounding a felony with bond $505. Elmer, Daniel and Charles Hush pleaded guilty to stealing chickens with $500 bonds each. Charlie Shepperd pleaded guilty and awaiting sentence. Jess Haguy case continued. Stephen Lees pleaded not guilty to burglary and larceny, admitted outside waiting. sentenced 1 to 7 years for transporting meat. Most defendants were under 30.

Pomeroy Walter White Jr Carl Rifflé Hosmer Roush Mineraville White Fiffle Fred Pinckton Daniel Elmer Charles Hush Charlies Shepperd Jess Haguy Meigs County Ralston Russell Russell Stephen Lees John F Lyons Middleport Columbus Ohio Penitentiary

Diles Delegates Brakemen Convention in Chicago

Mr and Mrs L PD Diles travel to Chicago where the husband serves as a delegate to the Brakemen's Convention in session this week. They plan to return Saturday night.

Middleport

Cook family embarks on Towanda vacation trip

H E Cook of the Meigs Grocery Company with wife and daughter Betty leave Middleport for Towanda Pennsylvania for a week or ten days. They plan to visit George B Cook and family, making the 525 mile car trip together.

Middleport H. E. Cook Meigs Grocery Company Betty Towanda George B. Cook

Local Grocer to Open Store on South Street

Charles Winebrenner, who bought the Jap Russell property on South Street a few weeks ago, has built a store on the south side of the lot and will soon open a grocery there. Winebrenner, a veteran grocer, has long operated nearby and knows the local trade well.

Middleport Charles Winebrenner Jap Russell South Street Winebrenner

Fishermen Return from Michigan Ten Day Trip

Middleport reports five men Ham Keffer Oscar Scholl Edgar Tuckerman Frank Vrooman and Kenneth Greuser have returned from a ten day fishing trip in Michigan, glad to be home and rested from routine life.

Middleport Herman Keffer Oscar Scholl Edgar Tuckerman Frank Vrooman Kenneth Greuser Michigan

Konjola Restores Health in Columbus Woman

Ten years of indigestion and organ trouble improved after Mrs. Cleo Adams used Konjola. She reports relief from pain sleep and nutrition issues with three bottles and returned to work. Konjola is sold at McKee Drug Store in Athens and by area druggists.

Cleo Adams North High Street Columbus Ohio Konjola Athens McKee Drug Store

Alleged Bribe Money Hovers Over County Inquiry

The $246 bribe money tied to a county commissioner bribery case resurfaces as multiple parties claim possession. Detective J F Cleary and the Ebersbachs dispute ownership while court records and the stenographer hold the funds, with future lawsuits anticipated.

Attorneys Ask For New Trial In Alienation Suit

Pomeroy July 11 The attorneys for Quince Cole in the $10,000 alienation suit against Ernest R Keehaugh and Lucius Keehaugh filed a motion for a new trial listing five reasons to set aside the verdict. They claim new evidence about letters from Cole to his wife and his later marriage could affect the case if a new trial is granted. In court, Keehaugh and Mrs Mellie Cole sought the letters but were refused as the suit had not yet been finally settled.

Pomeroy People & Peoples Quince Cole Ernest R. Keebaugh Lucius Keebaugh Cole Nellie Keehauds Ernest Keehaugh Mellie Cole

Kiwanis Club Meeting At Pomeroy Home

Mr and Mrs J B Weed hosted the Kiwanis club at their Chester township country home. All guests attended, each served half a tender spring chicken with usual accompaniments, in a evening gathering marked by full attendance.

Pomeroy J. B. Weed Pomeroy Kiwanis Club Chester Township

Village buys fire truck and gear for forest and village

Rutland July 11 The village has invested in a fire truck with four forty gallon chemical tanks two reels of hose and reserve chemicals to maintain two continuous chemically treated water streams. It is equipped with ladders lanterns and tools to provide up to date firefighting capability and protect surrounding country.

Rutland Lanterna

Members of Pomeroy Daughters of America Host Meeting

Op ost meets Minersville planche Holler entertained the past Councillors at her mother's home with 21 present including two new members Mary Karr and Alice Cep The lodge list includes Faith Ament Edith Lanning Edna Rethel and others A social hour and refreshments followed Miss Hulda Klein returns to work at Southern Ohio Electric after two weeks vacation in Columbus and elsewhere1

Minersville Planche Holler Pomeroy Daughters of America Cornelius Borham Aix Cora Thirst Matdie Phillips Amanda Borham Pearl Spencer Peter Stace Jacph Roller Mary Karr Alice Fpen- Cep Faith Ament Edith Lanning Edna Rethel Margaret &Eidenshe Elizabeth Caninhel,Jr Stace Nancy Mabel Beahrs Laura Bishop Marcia Pelay Pella Durst Margaret Hemsiey Blanche Teller Mary Kate Alice Spencer Sesson Whro Hulda Klein Southern Ohio Electric Ontrants Columbne

May Buy Hall Pomeroy

Report says several prospective buyers view the Knights of Pythias Hall in Pomeroy for business use. The brick building, formerly the Meigs County Armory, is among the town’s best structures and may suit commercial needs better than a lodge. A committee met Monday evening to contact members and trustees about purchasing the property.

Pomeroy Knights of Pythias Hall Hayute Meigs County Armory

Clara M Price seeks divorce from Ira Price in Portland

Clara M Price of Portland files for divorce from Ira R Price after nearly forty years of marriage. She claims he refused to live with or recognize her for over a decade. They married May 12, 1842 and have nine children, five living. She seeks her share of property including a Lebannon Township farm, Portland village holdings, and a Oakland coach automobile, with a restraining order on disposal of assets while divorce proceedings continue.

Pomeroy Clara M. Price Tortland Ira RE. Price

Obituary: Ripley Rhodes Dies in Lancaster Home

Ripley Rhodes aged 70 and formerly of Minersville died at his daughter's Lancaster home after living many years in Zaleski and summers with family. The report notes his son Will Carnahan, a Racine resident, operates a farm with wells and about 136 barrels per month.

Ripley Rhodes Minersville Lancaster Zaleski Will Carnahan North Sted Racine

Middleport Names Mrs Robbing In Romance Feature

In a Columbus newspaper last Sunday a romantic story featured Mrs Robbing remembered as Miss Edith Grayson of South Second Street Middleport where she lived with her parents many years ago. Various local residents are listed visiting relatives and friends in neighboring towns including Parkeye Lake Wellston Lincoln Street and Columbus with family gatherings and short trips noted.

Relatives Return to Akron from Columbus and Local Visits

Vrooman and other relatives return to Akron after a Columbus trip where they met Mrs Lulu Mason who had visited St Louis. Mire. Vrooman visited Quannacut Camp and Helen Beeson. Amy Jolly Lindsey of Columbus visits Mrs Joe Wilson on Gravel Hill. W T Spafford and Edward Spooner family return to Columbus. A A Chappelle of Columbus visits daughter Mrs J G Talbott. F E Koehler roosted here two years ago and visits Glouster on a brief trip.

Vrooman Akron Frank Vrooman Sara Dobbs Columbus Lulu Mason St. Louis Quannacut Camp Mises Helen Beeson Amy Jolly Lindsey Joe Wilson Gravel Hobson Glouster

Humphreys and Friends Note Family Visit and Illness

Mrs Dea G Hayes, visiting Huntington with her parents Mr and Mrs James Meadows, remains quite sick while Mr J M Humphrey and family and other friends send greetings.

J. M. Humphrey Dea G. Hayes Huntington James Meadows

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