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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1927

Page

2

Demand for new bond in Peacock coal case at Pittsburgh

July 21 Pomeroy The New Pittsburgh Coal Company and others seek a new bond in the Peacock Coal Company and Martin Ebersbach Company suit against Pittsburgh Coal Company after a $650,000 judgment. Ebersbach interests claim bond is insufficient and question authority and status of the Pittsburgh firm. Curtis Hamilton remains local manager and Lyons retains stock and directorship. price terms of purchase not disclosed.

J. D. Morrow Irv Karr Ebersbach Pany Common Pleas Bond Pittsburgh Corporation Pittsburgh Coal Comny Common Eas Court Curtis Hamilton Mr. Lyons

Railway Engineer of Pioneer Line Dies in California

Roy F. Wrigley, about 75, former assistant engineer on the Gallipolis McArthur and Columbus railroad surveying staff, died in San Monica California. He helped open the first line into Gallipolis and Pomeroy Bend, now part of the Hocking Valley river division. Local residents recall him as scholarly and accomplished.

Middleport Roy F. Wrigley Gallipolis, McArthur and Columbus Gallipolis Pomeroy Bend River Division Hocking Valley Railway System San Monica Calif Mr.Wrigley

Millers Return to Familiar Scenes in Ohio

Lieut Albert Miller and his wife, daughter of Mrs Gilbert Bush of Gallipolis, travel to familiar Ohio valley scenes. Miller has served three years in the regular army in Honolulu and transfers to Port Maine. News reached Judge Miller by radio message.

Consolidated Utilities Purchases Controlling Interest

Announcement from Pomeroy and Middleport telegraph office says Consolidated Utilities Inc of Columbus has released controlling interest in P M company from J E Lyons. Management will be Snoot Hillhouse & Co Columbus to conduct a complete development study for the project.

Pomeroy Pomeroy and Middleport

Raid at Syracuse Sends Two Men to Jail

Sheriff Willock and deputies raided Syracuse catching an outfit and finished goods in the old Gilliland store. William James and son William C. James, newcomers from the Hocking valley, were jailed after Probate Court Judge Roberts fined each $100 on liquor possession and manufacturing implements charges.

Pomeroy Willock Syracuse Gilliland William James William C. James Hocking Valley Roberts

Squirrels Parade Through Pomeroy Neighborhood

Curtis Hamilton, manager of the local telephone exchange, notes a colony of red and grey squirrels in the old A. W. Vorhees home trees. The animals are being cared for by Mr. Hamilton and growing tame, likened to the famed bushy tails at the state house grounds in Columbus.

Curtis Hamilton Old Vorhees Pomeroy

Hart Fined for Intoxication and Menacing Conduct

Harrison Hart of Kilvert was fined following an incident described as intoxication and a menacing attitude. The record notes Hart was brought to attention for disruptive behavior and legal action was pursued.

Harrison Hart Kilvert

Hart Pleads Guilty to Intoxication and Threats

Hart pleaded guilty to intoxication and menacing threats charged by Albert Tabler of Kilvert. He was fined $25 and costs on each count, plus sixty days in the Dayton workhouse for the second charge, suspended on payment of fines and costs and good behavior. Constables I. P. Tucker and Harry Dalton made the arrest.

Pearl W. Helwig Hart Albert Tabler Kilvert Dayton I. P. Tucker Harry Dalton

Cattle Judging Exhibit Planned by Dairymen Soon

A dairy cattle judging demonstration is being organized by dairy men in Athens and Washington counties to be held at the S. B. Tallman Jersey farm at Washington Bottom West Virginia. The event, under Athens county extension agent T. H. Johnson and Washington county extension agent J. D. Hervey, aims to train 4 H club boys for the Athens county fair contest where top scorers win a trip to the Ohio State fair for state judging contests. About fifty high grade pure bred jerseys are at the Tallman farm as teams from both counties prepare together, as in previous years. A second judging trip for Athens county 4 H club boys is planned for August 3 likely at the State Hospital farm.

Athens Washington S. B. Tallman Jersey Washington, Bottom W. Va T. H. Johnson Athens County J. D. Hervey Washington County Tallman Farm Johnson State Hospital Farm

Marriage License Granted in Probate Court

One marriage license was issued yesterday in Probate court to Robert E. Bills 39 a lawyer of Parkersburg West Virginia son of F. K. Bills and Goldie Mancrief 23 of Athens daughter of W. R. Mancrief This item records a union between two adults with court issuance location and parental names.

Robert E. Bills Parkersburg W. Va F. K. Bills Goldie Mancrief Athens W. R. Mancrief

New Parking Plan Planned for High Street Section

Glouster officials announce a trial of parallel curb parking along one block of High street from the James brothers restaurant to Front street. The change, starting Monday, allows two sided parking and eases north entrance, with no other street changes planned.

Glouster High Street James Brothers’ Restaurant Front Street Mayor Park

Picnic Planned by Endeavor Societies at Bishopville Grove

GLOUSTER July 21. The Christian Endeavor societies of the Church of Christ will hold a picnic in the grove at Bishopville late Friday afternoon and evening.

Christian “Endeavor Societies Grove Bishopville Glouster Christian Endeavor Societies The Church of Christ Bishopvile

Church outing notice for members and guests

Those attending will meet at the church at 3 o clock in the afternoon. Nonmembers are invited and should bring lunch. Free transportation will be provided to the grove for those who go to the event.

Officers Installed At Magic City Lodge Meeting

Glouster, July 21. Officers will be installed at a regular meeting of Magic City Lodge I O O F to be held Friday night.

Glouster Magic City Lodge

Spencer Ridge church to hold all day basket dinner and homecoming

A basket dinner and homecoming will be enjoyed at the Spencer Ridge church all day next Sunday. Many from a distance are expected and a large crowd will be present for the occasion.

Glouster Spencer Ridge

Owens Return Home After Travel

Mr and Mrs William Owens have returned to their home after travel with no further details provided.

Phillips Milk of Magnesia advertised as stomach relief

An advertisement promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia for indigestion sour stomach and gas, claiming it neutralizes stomach acid more effectively than bicarbonate of soda and avoids purging. It touts physician usage for fifty years, notes a pleasant taste, and lists twenty five cent and fifty cent bottles with the Phillips trademark.

Phillips

Akron visitors and regional visits noted in Mountville area

Akron ends a two week visit with Mrs Owens parents Mr and Mrs William Echsten kamper. They return home with Miss Marie Echsten kamper who will visit Akron. On the way they stop at Mt Vernon and visit Miss Cecelia Echsten kamper. Mr and Mrs Frank Butts return to Coshocton after a few days at their home here. Mr and Mrs Harry Craig of Newark and Francis Craig were guests of Mr and Mrs A J Craig. Mr and Mrs W A Beard and son of Westville Grove New Jersey are guests of Mr and Mrs Zack Moody and relatives near Mountville.

Akron Owens William Echstenkamper Marie Echstenkamper Mt.Vernon Cecelia Echstenkamper Frank Butts Coshocton Mr. Butts Harry Craig Newark Francis Craig A. J. Craig W. A. Beard and Son Westville Grove N. J Zack Moody Mountville

Woman's Home Missionary Society to Meet at Bingman Home

The Woman's Home Missionary society will hold its meeting at the home of Mrs. C. A. Bingman on Friday evening in Glouster.

Glouster Woman's Home Missionary Society C. A. Bingman

Roscoe Joseph Funeral Services Set for Friday

Funeral services for Roscoe Joseph of Trimble will be held at Holy Cross church Friday morning at 9 o'clock in charge of Rev. Father Clark. Burial follows in Millersburg cemetery, Holmes County, with the funeral party driving from this city.

Holy Cross Church Glouster Roscoe Joseph Trimble Father Clark Millersburg Holmes County

Final account filed in Nida estate postponed to 1928

In probate court yesterday M D Hughes attorney for C D Shafer administrator moved to push the final account of Elizabeth W Nida’s estate to Jan 1 1928. The inventory and appraisal of Milton K Smith estate was filed by Katherine E Smith administratrix showing assets totaling 1900 dollars.

Elizabeth W. Nida M. D. Hughes C. D. Shafer Milton K. Smith Katherine E. Smith

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