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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1925

Page

2

Dog License Fines Reported In Pomeroy Bend

John H Beker and R C Carr of near Meedsville pled guilty before Justice Fred W Gil ore in Middleport to failing to license their dogs. Each fined five dollars plus costs totaling about twenty five dollars and ordered to license or dispose of dogs. Walter Sanders and family in a Shan ty car near Hobson faced a drunken disorderly charge after officers answered a late Sunday call. Sanders jailed. wife paid costs and secured husband’s release on promise to improve.

Wspomeroy John H. Beker C. Carr Meedsville Fred W. Gilore Middleport Walter Sanders Hobson Sanders

Tax deadline looms as Meigs County collects more

Pomeroy July 17 Monday is the last day for paying the 1924 taxes. About 640000 total, with half due now. Delinquent lists risk penalties. By Wednesday, 182623 paid, up 40000 from last year. roughly 90000 still to collect. K and M railroad leads individual taxpayers in Meigs County with about 55000. Credit signals sound finances as many taxpayers settle.

Pomeroy K. & M. Railroad Meigs County Hocking Valley Railroad Hocking Valley

Five Jailed For Not Paying Fine In Pomeroy

Miss Lil Anderson, jailed in Pomeroy for $500 liquor possession fine, remained in county jail after pleading guilty in court with Judge A P Miller. She attempted to settle her debt but later left the clerk's office. an officer later returned her home to Bailey Run and imprisoned her. She faces about a year in jail at $1.50 daily under the new law unless she pays.

Pomeroy Lil Anderson Soners A. P. Miller Anison Bailey Run Miss Anderson

William Wilson jailed for drunk and disorderly conduct

Pomeroy July 17 William Whitson son of Rev W F Wilson was brought before Justice Fred Gilmore on a drunk and disorderly charge. He was found guilty and, in default of a $18.30 fine and costs, committed to the county jail. The offense alleged to have occurred July 4 at Letart with Wilson intoxicated and causing a disturbance and collision with a car.

Pomeroy William Whitson

Man Guilty Robbery Case Sentenced to State Penitentiary

George Burton was indicted by the grand jury and pleaded guilty before Judge A P Her. He was sentenced to two to ten years in the state intermediate penitentiary for grand larceny. Burton admitted entering Lewis and Son’s cloth store at Mid rt and stealing a suit of clothes and items including a bathing suit while the clerk was distracted.

Arry Rice Delbert Elkér Mansfield Burton A. P. Her Lewis and Son Midrt

Meigs County to Begin Reappraisal Process This Fall

Pomeroy July 17 Council meets in regular session as county auditor McOugh plans a Dlic meeting at a house to discuss proposed valuations for Meigs real estate. Reappraisal will start in early September with a $12,000,000 base, likely rising to about $16,000,000 if state tax commission estimates are met. Appraisers named include Detae Tahawaan Geen ate fimo Be SEIS and others from Olive to Rutebuspus townships.

Pomeroy Meigs Mty Mcough Dlic Pdetae iTahaawan Geen Ate Fimo

Local Ward Names and Appointer Delays Noted

Davis and Pomeroy wards are listed with residents George Howell C Price and E E Stansbury J N Humphrey across several wards. Appraisers for Rutland Chester Bedford Letart and Racine have not yet been appointed.

Minersville Couple Weds After License Issued

A marriage license was issued Wednesday to Esky Hill 28 farmer and Margaret Fricker 22 of Minersville R D The couple were married at the bride's parents home by Rev Mr Strickland of Chester The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Frecker They will live on a farm near Minersville

Minersville Pomeroy Esky Hill Margaret Fricker R. DD Strickland Chester George Frecker

Sermon Subjects at Presbyterian Church in Middleport

July 17 reports Doctor Skinner will preach on Care and its Cure at morning service and The Assurance of Faith in the evening. If weather allows the lawn will host the evening service on the church lawn. One more service this month precedes the doctor’s upcoming vacation departure.

Middleport Doctor Skinner Presbyterian Church Skinner

Golden Wedding Planned by Pomeroy Couple

Pomeroy July 17 Mr and Mrs John Ohlinger formerly of this city now of Columbus plan to celebrate their golden wedding on July 26 Mrs Ohlinger was formerly Emma Oliver a daughter of the late John Oliver.

Pomeroy John Ohlinger This City Columbus Ohlinger Emma Oliver John Oliver

Educator Keyes Visits Pomeroy on Westward Journey

Professor C. F. Keyes, principal of Oakland public schools, stopped in Pomeroy to visit his Hockingport roots and longtime friend W. F. Reed of Farmers Bank. Keyes grew up in the Putnam family and taught in and near Hockingport before founding an academy that later burned.

Pomeroy

Mayor Hess denies rink nuisance complaints in Messenger notice

Mayor C J Hess states no complaints about the skating rink have been filed with him and that only complaints concern wrong parking. He adds that officers and himself have addressed these issues and asks the Messenger to publish the clarification.

Pomeroy C. J. Hess Messenger

One Case Filed In County Court In Pomeroy

Only one case filed with County Clerk Theo Beagle in the last week. Arthur Harry sues Clyde Bowen to recover on several cognovit notes totaling 1235 dollars for a tractor and hay rake. Petit jury called for Wednesday, marking the start of a court session.

Pomeroy Theo. Beagle Arthur Harry Clyde Bowen

Middleport Mention

Word from Mrs J E Parsons sits at center of a brief item in the Middleport column noting a social or personal update and reflecting local gossip or community interest. No further details are provided in the fragment.

Middleport J. E. Parsons

Chester Meets Patriot In Weekend Doubleheader

Pomeroy July 17 There has been little baseball this season due to money market strain from miners not operating. On Sunday Hobson grounds hosts a double header with Chester facing Patriot first at 1 30 p m then a Patriot team in the second game.

Chester Patriot Pomeroy Hobson Grounds

Mrs Mason and daughter Ruth return to Columbus after visit

Mrs. C. C. Mason and her daughter Ruth concluded a two weeks stay at the home of Dr. The pair traveled back to their Columbus residence on Thursday, resuming daily routines after the lengthy visit.

Ralph Parsons Point Pleneant Esther Pring Mery K. Riey Cincinnati Mildred Phillips Martford Edward Ohlinger E. L. Ewing Mary Edna Logan T. A. Riley Second Street Louise Worthington

Ford bid opens on ships for scrapping sale

Henry Ford offered 1,706,000 dollars for the 200 ships to be sold by the United States Shipping Board for scrapping, a bid revealed when the offers were opened this afternoon in Washington.

Ford Washington Henry Ford United States Shipping Board

Ohio State Pharmaceutical convention discusses merchandising changes

The forty-seventh annual Ohio State Pharmaceutical association convention opens in Columbus with talks on salesmanship challenges and merchandising under evolving conditions. Theodore D. Wetterstroom introduces speakers from Des Moines, New York, Chicago, Urbana, Philadelphia and other cities, including E. L. Porterfield on retail liquor regulations.

Columbus Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association Theodore D. Wetterstroom Carl Weeks Des Moines Jacob Diner New York Samuel C. Henry Chicago National Association of Retail Druggsists J. H. Beal Urbana Ill American Pharmaceutical Association

Woman from Vermont Credits Pinkham Remedy for Health

Mrs L A Gunmann of Union Village Vermont writes she was weak nervous and run down but Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound restored her health allowing nine hours of work daily She urges other sick women to try it The ad touts three generations of success as a dependable female remedy

Green Mountain Vermont L. A. Gunmann Union Village Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia KE. Pinkham

Fort Site Defiance Delays City Beautification Plan

Tension rises as opponents of the Fort site relocation hinder the city’s effort to beautify the area. Officials remain committed while legal and community actions unfold, delaying the project timeline.

Fort Winchester site to be razed after city purchases

The old Fort Winchester location where the Maumee and Auglaize rivers meet will be removed on August 1. Defiance Steam Laundry has bought the old creamery building and pledged to raze it within three weeks. City officials say the riverfront south of the fort has been acquired.

Fort Winchester Maumee Auglaize Defiance Steam Laundry Company

Duke of York Listens to Own Radio Speeches

In London the Duke of York uses a dictaphone beside a radio receiving set to hear his speeches. He later listens again to the recordings at home.

London Duke of York

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