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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1925

Page

2

Mayoral Hopefuls In Pomeroy Bend Faces Filing Deadline

As filing petitions closes Tuesday August 11 for the mayoralty and council races, the Republican slate remains incomplete with no mayoral candidate yet. Webster and Joe V. Meier san contest village clerk, R. G. Webster having served 1999 1912 and council members McCroba Wegman McNamel Koehler Weaver vie for five seats. Democrats lack council candidates though may write in names at the primary, while the school board remains decided in November with five potential candidates listed including Shumaker Massar Tar Davis and others.

MERCY Mayoty R. G. Webster Joe V. Meiersan Village Rk Webster Neil Pana Roush Marah 1 Peter God Iven C.shumaker A. A. Massar John Tar L. D. Davis Helen Ll Louise Ebersbach Iman H. Kuntz The Ard Te Vaughan

Funeral held for longtime Rutland resident Audie Mutchler

S Pomeroy July 28 funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Audie Mutchler a long time Rutland resident who died at her home Saturday evening. Burial followed at McQuigg Cemetery near Rutland.

S.pomeroy Audie Mutchler Rutland The Baptist Grc Benial McQuigg

Suits Filed for 25000 Damages in Common Pleas

In Pomeroy July 28 Jacob M. Burch of Middleport sues John Kenzo alleging an intoxicated driver caused a crash injuring Burchett’s daughter Bett. Burch seeks 10000 for himself and 15000 for his wife, claiming permanent injuries and loss of use of his leg from the wreck.

Pomeroy Jacob M. Burch Middleport John Kenz Bett Burchett Bercheth Lee Ken

W Graves of Pagetown Dies in Rutland

Word arrived that W Graves of Pagetown has died at his daughter Eva Keller's home in Pomeroy. The body was brought to Rutland and reburial is expected this afternoon.

W. S. Graves Pomeroy W.graves Pagetown Eva Keller Rutland

Venoy Girl Given Probation and Family Custody

A Venoy girl under 18 received four suspended one year sentences with conditions to stay with her mother and a probation officer. She may not meet boys without supervision or ride in cars unaccompanied. Guinther admitted possessing liquor and was fined after a hearing by Justice Fred W. Gilmore. The court noted no county contract with the workhouse and preferred monthly fines over jail.

Omeroy Frank Hen Melvin Grimm Guy Mther Audrey Wéfey Syracuse Rimm Grimm Cora B. Roberts Tyou Guinther Justice of the Peace Fred W. Gilmore

Buckeye league race tightens after Pomeroy loss

Pomeroy fell to Monkey Run 4 to 1 on Sunday, keeping the Buckeye league standings tight. Monkey Run Mason City and Pomeroy split second place, while Middleport holds a slim lead.

Pomeroy Monkey Run Buckeye Mason City Middleport

Funeral for Mrs. William Nelson Held in Langsville

Funeral in Langsville for Mrs. William Nelson was held at 10 o clock Monday from the Langsville church with burial at McQuigg cemetery. The deceased resided in Langsville and the service honored her life. Burial followed at McQuigg cemetery.

Pomeroy William Nelson Langsville McQuigg

Baby Anna Virginia Lhisel Stein Dies in Charleston

Anna Virginia Lhisel Stein, 11 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. RR C LHisel Stein, formerly of Chester now Kingston W Va, died Sunday at Charleston hospital after three weeks illness. Her brother died three weeks earlier from a similar illness. The outbreak, described as cholera infantum like, rages near Charleston.

Pomeroy Anna Virginia RR. C. Lhiselstein Chester Kingston W. Va Charleston Hospital Charleston

Mrs Chambers Hosts Bridge Club Honor Guest

Mrs Marcus Chambers entertained the bridge club at her home in Middleport Friday night honoring her sister in law Mrs David Middleton of Dayton. Six tables competed with Mrs Hollis King winning first prize and Mrs Heritage Lewis second. Dainty refreshments were served.

Middleport Marcus Chambers David Middleton Dayton Hollis King Heritage Lewis

Two Hurt In Auto Wreck Near Gallipolis

Walter Ebersbach and wife were injured when their car turned over on the river road near Addison. Mrs. Ebersbach suffered severe cuts and was taken to Hobzier hospital. her husband had facial and chest wounds but did not seek hospital care. A second crash near Cheshire Sunday involved four injured occupants.

Pomeroy Gallipolis Walter Ebersbach Addison Ebersbach Hobzier Hospital Cheshire Stewart

Local visits wrap up in Middleport area

Charles Wagner spent the weekend with his parents in Middleport. Mrs. Robert Walton and son Robert return to McDonald after a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Houghland and daughter Mary Grace resume their home in Columbus after two weeks with Mrs. Val Sauvage. Collis Dawson is visiting his…

Middleport Charles Wagner Robert Walton Robert McDonald Elmer Davis Harry Houghland Mary Grace Columbus Val Sauvage Collis Dawson

Local Residents Summer Weekends Across the Area

Mrs. William Davis hosts relatives this week as Gilbert Ervin of Columbus visits his parents. Toledo guest Helen Jones stays with Mr and Mrs Elmer Soles while Jack Jones visits the Herman Bailey home. Various families from Columbus Lafayette The Plains Zaleski and Point Pleasant journeyed to visit relatives and travel plans are noted.

William Davis Gilbert Ervin Columbus B. Bk. Ervin Helen Jones Toledo Elmer Soles Jack Jones Herman Bailey Arthur Williamson Girard Herbert Chambers Web Smith Hobart George Ruffner Helen Leona George Anderson Arnold Levi, W. Va Flla Ruth Pinson Inlaw T. A. Pinson Charleston Nson Ed Brown Dorothy Hamilton Addie Stalder J. A. Bradley Bradley Clara Murray Jap Lightner Paul Gilbert Marion Point Pleasant Gilbert Gilberts West Virginia Kentucky FE. L. Ewing T. A. Riley Hilah the Plains Henry Hennessey Katherine Hayes Zaleski Ellen Margaret O'Leary Robert Titus W. EF. Stansbury Titus Bradburey Roscoe Fowler S. Beaver Pearl Gardner Alton Vale Charlie Gardner Akron Hoffman Emma King

Pomeroy Notes and Local Visits Share Weekend Travel

Mrs Barbara Weismann and granddaughter Mary Anna Neut visited Columbus for three weeks. Several local residents—Raymond Zether Phelomine Ebersbach Clarence Harbricat Marie Young and others—driven to Columbus and Pickering for relatives. Families Frank Weismann and Frank Neutzling visited. Milton Elberfeld joined William in Columbus. Helen Ebersbach Lorenz Smith guests of Edward Ebersbach. A C Levesay Doris Schaffer visiting Handershelts./

Frank Neutzling Huntington Frinds Milton Elberfeld William Columbus Helen Ebersbach Edward Ebersbach Lorentz Smith Logan Pomeroy A. C. Levesay Doris Schaffer Harry Handershelt Orden Brechtgl Parkersburg Rig and Keel Company Lorenz Smith Frances Minnie Neutzling Cash Akron Errol Davison Athens Dayton Strickland Henry Fricker Oklahoma Carl = Y. Bridgeman John Bartels Glouster Leland Bartels Cleveland Fred Bartels East Main Street Dor Schafer Michigan

Frank Sayre Charged For Using License Of Another Driver

Frank Sayre was arrested yesterday by Captain Charles Maple and brought before Mayor L A Koons on a charge of driving his car using another car owner's license. He pleaded guilty and was fined twenty five dollars and costs.

Frank Sayre Charles Maple L. A. Koons Costa

Moonlight Social Planned by Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid

The Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid invite friends to a moonlight social on the church lawn Thursday evening. Ice cream and watermelon will be served.

Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid

Man maims self after biblical injunction near railroad

Thomas Thompson, 48, of Cincinnati, believed a Bible command to cut off offending body parts led him to lay his right arm under a train. He lost the arm above the elbow and was hospitalized in serious condition after the incident saying the Lord told him to do it.

Thomas Thompson Cincinnati

Union denies backing for miners relief drive

The Ohio Federation of Labor credentials remain, but local No 1205 officials say the mining relief solicitation no longer represents Millfield miners and is outside local jurisdiction as of yesterday’s meeting.

Ohio Federation of Labor Millfield

Burial of Old Resident in Hebbardsville Cemetery

The body of Mrs. Maria M. Patterson arrived in Athens today from Highland California by her son J. R. Patterson. Burial will be held this afternoon in Hebbardsville Cemetery. Mrs. Patterson was the daughter of the late resident.

Maria M. Patterson Athens J. R. Patterson Highland Cal Hebbardsville Patterson

Patterson Relative Visits Athens Figure Returns to Hometown

The text notes John McCune’s son J. R. Patterson, a known Athens figure, visiting from away and staying with his cousin H. R. McVay, county superintendent of schools, during a return to the area.

John McCune Athens J. R. Patterson H. R. McVay

South Canaan Road Gets Real Improvement

J. R. Sands county engineer announced top dressing of crushed lime stone on the South Canaan road. Andrew Murphy, president of the commission, said the road will be one of the county's finest when completed. Grading on the Carbondale road will finish in a week or ten days and most large bridge projects in the county are completed.

South Canaan J. R. Sands Andrew Murphy Carbondale

King of Siam to Receive $25,000 Auto and Trailer

Siamese royal family presents the King of Siam with a $25,000 motor car and trailer. The vehicle features a dining room sitting room bedroom and bath room.

London

County Bridges Initiative Expands Across Roads

The program undertakes numerous small bridge projects across nearly every county section to improve infrastructure and travel conditions throughout the region.

Braves Sign Hood From Portsmouth in Virginia League

The Braves pick up promising infielder Hood from Ports mouth Virginia League. In his early major league games he shows potential with 18 homers and a .383 batting average from Ports mouth.

Braves Hood Portsmouth

Home Run Race Shaping Up With Cardinals and Browns

St. Louis manager Hornaby and Browns outfielder Ken Williams are leading the early home run push, signaling a crowded market for the long ball this season.

St. Louis Hornaby Cardinals Ken Williams Browns

Saints Lead Way In Stolen Bases

The Saints show speed with 107 steals in the first half, 66 more than Milwaukee, as the American Association clubs continue to rely on base stealing despite trends toward a diminished stolen-base era.

Saints St. Paw Club American Association Milwaukee

Aftermath of Inaction Stings Most After Finishing

A reflective note warns that idleness after completing work causes greater regret and prompts a call to value action. It contrasts the relief of completion with lingering unease from unspent effort, urging purposeful follow through.

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