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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1927

Page

10

Dempsey Charged With Cutting Timber at Courtright Farm

Logan ALA July 23 Allegation that A A Dempsey cut timber from the J M Courtright farm in Benton township led to his arrest by Constable Charles Poling. He pleaded not guilty to cutting timber and requested a preliminary hearing set for next Friday. Bond was set at 200 but not posted and he remained in county jail. Three other men were present. Downey was injured in a separate accident where a machine tipped landing on a road.

Ogan Courtright Benton Township A.A. Dempsey Charles “Poling Dempsey J.P. Miller Bryan Downey Jackson Downey Cherrington Hospital

Violet Scott Sought Divorce from Marvin Scott

Violet Scott petitions for divorce from Marvin Scott due to Wilful absence over three years and neglect. They married October 20 1973. Custody of their child is sought by the mother.

Logan Violet Scott Marvin Scott

Podoske Divorce Case Alleges Dilatory Husband Refusing Work

Logan July 23. Lillian Podoske seeks divorce from Walter Podoske alleging cruelty dilatory conduct and refusal to work. They married July 4 1929 and have three children. Custody of the children furniture and alimony are sought. plaintiff says husband can earn $7.50 daily.

Lillian Podoske Walter Podoske Logan Lillian Podeoske Siimony

Home brew found near Haydenville prompts hearing

Thirteen bottles of home brew and about a hundred empty beer bottles were found at John Reeder's home near Haydenville. Constable Poling and a deputy visited Friday afternoon, and Reeder was ordered to report in Logan Saturday afternoon for a hearing on the case.

Logan John Reeder Haydenville Poling Reeder

Miss Merlin Whitcraft Relates Eastern Vacation Journey

Logan July 28 Miss Merlin Whitcraft of the Farmers and Merchants Bank returned home after a two week vacation in Canada and the New England and other eastern states. She attended the Christian Endeavor international convention in Cleveland then traveled along the St. Lawrence River to the Thousand Islands and through New England. The trip continued down the Hudson River valley with visits to New York and Philadelphia.

Logan Merlin Whitcraft Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank Canada New England Hudson River Valley New York Philadelphia

Prompt sheriff notification urged after robberies wrecks and accidents

Logan officials urge immediate sheriff notification in all cases of robberies wrecks and accidents to speed investigations. Sheriff W S Lloyd and Prosecutor Phil Henderson say prompt calls would improve service and call for public cooperation in the future.

Logan Lloyd Phil Henderson

Man Injured In Loose Pavement Wreck Near Logan

Logan July 28 a reckless combination of slippery pavement a sharp curve and a blown tire caused a wreck near the James Hance farm two miles south of Logan on the Mearthur road Friday evening. One man was injured in the incident as the auto overturned after losing control on the curve.

Logan James Hance Farm Mearthur

Much of Hocking County Wheat Crop Threshed Last Week

Logan July reports from rural districts indicate most Hocking county wheat was threshed last week with excellent quality but poor yield. Marton township notes especially low results while corn shows rapid growth after a late start aided by rain and sun.

Hocking County Logan Marton

Edna Tritsch Dies in Columbus at 13

Relatives in Logan report the death of Edna B. Tritsch 13 of Columbus from uremic poisoning at her home 1385 West Norwich avenue Friday morning. The widow of George T. Tritsch she leaves a daughter Violet Cook and a son George R. Tritsch. She also leaves her mother Alma Davis and brothers R S Davis and W Davis. Burial and funeral in Logan Monday morning.

Logan Edna B. Tritsch George T. Tritsch Columbus West Norwich Avenue Buriel Violet R. Cook George R. Tritsch Almeda Davis R. 5. Davis W. Davis Middleport Mr. Tritsch Theo Tritsch Ralph Starcker

Honor Mothers Tea By Home Economics And 4 H Clubs

The Home Economics club hosted a Mothers Day tea for members of the Home Economics club The Plains and the Lower Plains 4 H club at the schoolhouse. Participants listed include Stella Palmer Evelyn West Ruth Parnell Stella Gabriel and others. Two plays The King of Bookland and a planned program with solos and duets were announced.

Home Economics Club the Plains Lower Plains Bookland Fredrica Seva Han Sis Ha Stella Palmer Evelyn West Ruth Parnell Stelia Gabriel Predrice Nida Tile Anderson Willo Darnell Neva Hawk Sis Hamer Clara Steiders Gladys Cver Dorothy Bricker Iveski Florence Bradshaw Manda Juanita Starry Edith MeGlone Hamer Cecil MeGlone M. Jennin Brean Miss Bryan Retur

Convicted Crimes in Athens County Reflect Mixed Judicial Year

Judicial statistics for the year ending June 1927 report 42 persons convicted in Athens County, 5 indictments, 6 acquittals, and $5 355 in fines with $2 254 72 collected. Divorce cases reached 73 with 44 granted, 3 refused, 18 dismissed. 21 pending. Civil judgments totaled 68 with money judgments at $94 746 29. Fifty four decrees final. Crimes classified into five categories with varied indictments, convictions, and penalties. Liquor-law cases surged with 16 convictions. Coroner held 30 inquests. Common Pleas started with 235 cases, 339 disposed, 266 pending. Court of Appeals saw 21 cases pending, 26 disposed, 11 to higher court. Fourteen foreign-born residents naturalized, nations listed.

T. L. Morgan Athens County Common Pleas Court Court OF Appeals Austria-Hungary Czecho-Slovakia England Italy Poland

Bible quiz answers from page five

Test answers list week ly Bible quiz on page five with references Genesis to Kings. Includes statements about Joseph selling into captivity and Potiphar, Caiaphas, Judas, Uzziah, famine and pestilence, Elijah and Jordan, Jezebel, Jehu, and a note about a Brooklyn resident aged 25.

Joseph Potiphar Fharxoh Geneals Caiaphas Jerusalem Jesus Judaa Christ Uzziah Elijah Jordan Jeanette Jezebel Dose Dincin Brooklyn M. Y Jehu Belgium Israel Amite House of Ahab

Luhrig hearing postponed to next Thursday

Reported postponement of the Luhrig hearing shifts attention to coal operations as miners debate work terms. C J Albasin criticizes idle miners while John Owens is described as stationed in Nelsonville to assist Oral Daugherty and the leadership amid political tensions in sub district 1.

C. J. Albasin Eastern Ohio Coal Operators Association Cinque Les Hall Columbus James Kuni Oral Daugherty John Lewis van Lewis John Owens Wein Conrad Wein Lee Hail Lee Hall Disputch United Press Nelsonville Owens Daugherty Hall John Lewis Hocking Presigent Hall

Chamberlin Plans To Hop Off From Ship In Mid Ocean

Chairman T W Oconnor of the shipping board announces that Clarence Chamberlin plans to leave the Leviathan mid ocean for Europe on the vessel next voyage August 1. If favorable weather Chamberlin would take his plane in mid ocean to carry mail and return.

Chamberlin Washington Europe T. W. O'Connor Shipping Board Clarence Cbd

Experiment Plans to Launch Chamberlin Atlantic Flight

Report describes a test experiment to determine if Chamberlin will attempt a mid ocean hop to Europe next week. The plan involves a catapult launch from a giant liner as it reaches sea to propel the Chamberlin toward New York.

Chamberlin Europe Viathan Ag Bos New York

Former Mineral Youth Dies in Lightning Strike

Boyd Robbins 17 misspelled age article says he was killed when a barn near Frankfort was struck by lightning last Tuesday He was reared near Mineral His father Oscar Robbins rescued him from the barn The Robbins family connected to the Athens area with Corrine Robbins a University of Ohio graduate Funeral services held in Frankfort with relatives from Athens in attendance

Boyd Robbins Mineral Frankfort Oscar Robbins

Gasoline Now llc announces device to cut fuel costs nationwide

A mysterious device claimed to reduce gasoline prices is touted as easy to install on any car and could save American motorists millions. HL Oliver of Milwaukee offers a free sample and promising profits of 75 to 160 dollars per week to brokers who promote the device locally.

HL Oliver W. Winnebago St. Milwaukee Wisc Attress Owyers

Largest check in Athens Livestock history funds Holstein bull

The Athens Livestock Company issued the largest single animal payment of 149.80 to the Children's Home for a Holstein bull part of a July 16 shipment that included cattle calves and lambs. Receivers of 25 or more for calves were George Nigermyer William Scott John Lahse H H Henry Mike Brooks and William Crow. Those paid 20 to 25 were Edward Brooks Charles Howard Alberts Dalton and R M Rathburne.

Athens Livestock Company N. &. Milla George Nigermyer William 'Seoit John Lahse H. H. Henry Mike Brooks Wiliam Crow Edward Brooks Charles Howard Alberts. Dalton R. M. Rathburne

Suttons Return to Washington After Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles Sutton wave as they return to Washington DC after visiting former aunt Mrs Michael Rowan on Spring Street.

Charles Sutton Wave Washington D. C Michael Rowan Spring Street

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