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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1923

Page

10

Opinion Favors Mrs Lust in Pomeroy-Middleport Case

Judge Miller issues a lengthy decision siding with Mrs Mattie Lust in a dispute over a Main Street building housing Schiaacee Shoe Store. Notice of appeal filed. bond of 1990 posted. Building sale confirmed to competitor Zelhere. Mrs Lust seeks divorce custody and restoration of maiden name citing separation in 1923 and alleged ring theft.

Lust Miller Mattie Lust Johiaegel Brothers Busiess Schiacee Schlaegels Court of Appeals Ehoer Zelhere Clarence McCarley Bettie Jane

Moving Back to Meigs by Edward McDade Family

Edward McDade and his family plan to return to Le Tart after twenty years in Columbus. They will take over the Will Barringer home as he relocates to Pomeroy to operate the new Inter-Cities filling station.

Meigs Edward McDade Columbus Letart Will Barringer Pomeroy Inter-Cities

Meigs County Teachers Institute Plans Courthouse Session

The Meigs County teachers institute will meet at the courthouse August 29 to 24. Enrollment is one dollar. Teachers are urged to attend. Hon. Yincoln Hully of Lakeside Ohio and J. J. Phillips Lancaster superintendent will lead the instruction.

Meigs County Teachers Institute Yincoln Hully Lakeside Ohio J. J. Phillips Lancaster Public Schools

Mrs. Nannie McCarley Looks To End Marriage Today

Mrs. Nannie McCarley seeks dissolution of her marriage, filing for separation and asking the court to grant a divorce. Details indicate a formal petition and pending proceedings in the county court.

Reverend Skinner to Become Middleport Church Pastor

Rev. A. C. Skinner named new pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Middleport. He will arrive this week to assume duties and preach next Sunday morning.

A. C. Skinner First Presbyterian Church Middleport

Foster Exner Couple Prepare Cincinnati Move

Mr and Mrs Foster Exner of Middleport pack to move to Cincinnati where Mr Exner has joined The Post staff. He is a clever young newspaper man expected to rise quickly within the Scripps organization.

Foster Exner Middleport Cincinnati Egner Post Scripps Organization

Death of Homer H. Cook at Youngstown

Homer H. Cook, 60, died Friday in Youngstown after a brief pneumonia illness. Born in Rutland township on March 39, 1863, he lived in Rutland before moving to Youngstown in 1967, and was employed by Youngstown Sheet and Ti West Company. Survived by wife, two children, and four sisters. Funeral held at Rutland with Knights of Pythias in charge. burial in Miles Cemetery. Arthur Croy of Albany visited. reports birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Roy Crow yester day, mother formerly Miss Helen Radford.

Youngstown Homer H. Cook Rutland Township Youngestown Youngstown Sheet and Tithe Company Rutland Knights of Pythias Miles Cemetery Arthur Croy Albany Roy Crow Helen Radford

Families Visit and Return Home Across Columbus Route

Mrs Anna Kleffner hosts relatives before Mrs Kleffner and family travel back to Columbus. Mr George Vomaldorf and wife with children also return home after visiting Hiram Kirkencill and family. William Craig and his son Darrel, employed at Greendale, spent the weekend with relatives here.

George Vomaldorf Columbus Hiram Kirkencill William Craig Darrel Greendale

Local figures visit Chillicothe and nearby towns

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Allen and their children motored to Chillicothe on Sunday. Miss Linda Arnett returned from a trip visiting relatives in Toledo and Columbus. M. A. Henson of Athens, a former Vinton county school teacher, was here on Friday visiting friends.

Luther Allen Chillicothe Linda Arnett Toledo Columbus M. A. Henson Athens Vinton County

Birthday celebration for Burns family hosted by Chester Burns

A birthday anniversary event honored Misse Virginia Burns and Alice Calvin with twenty two young friends welcomed last Wednesday at the home of their former parents Mr and Mrs Chester Burns on Church Street.

Misse Virginia Burns Alice Calvin Chester Burns Church Street

Local visitors Mr and Mrs Scothorn depart for Guthrie

Mr and Mrs John Scothorn, longtime visitors here for several weeks, spent over Sunday with relatives in Frankfort and plan to depart Thursday for their home in Guthrie Oklahoma.

John Scothorn Frankfort Guthrie Okla

Pheasants to be distributed in Logan and county

Logan and Hocking county will receive a shipment of adult ring necked pheasants this season as part of the annual program. Game Protector C C Higgins confirms a department letter stating a shipment will arrive Tuesday. Last year five crates were sent and similar numbers are expected.

Hocking County C. C. Higgins Logan

Death of Madee Jones From Tuberculosis

Madee Jones 21 daughter of Mrs Kathryn Jones died at her River street home Sunday shortly after noon. The deceased had suffered tuberculosis for months. Body to be taken to Gallia County for funeral services at Fother Church Wednesday with burial in the cemetery there. The TL Yocum Co. in charge of arrangements.

Madee Jones Kathryn Jones River Street Gallia County Fother Church Yocum Co

Logandale men fined for trespassing and hunting

Doyle and Chester Sanders of Logan were arrested Saturday by Game Protector C. C. Migenis on charges of trespassing and hunting. They appeared before Magistrate D. H. Lappen and each paid a fine of 18 dollars and 45 cents on their guilty pleas.

Doyle Chester Sanders Logan C. C. Migenis D. H. Lappen

Divorces Heard in Common Pleas Court Saturday

Judge F O Pettit heard two divorce actions in common pleas court Saturday. Anna Taylor was granted a divorce from Ferguson Taylor after evidence supported extreme cruelty and gross neglect, and she regained her maiden name Anna Loud. The second case, Matilda Pedycord versus James W Pedycord, was continued to Wednesday after partial testimony.

F. O. Pettit Common Pleas Anna Taylor Ferguson Taylor Anna Loud Matilda Pedycord James W. Pedycord

Phi Sig brothers reach Baltimore on journey to New York

A card received by the Phi Sig fraternity reports John Stoughton and Charles Bebout arrived in Baltimore, Maryland, during their trip to New York City. The travelers are in good health and enjoying the journey, aided by friendly motorists.

Baltimore Phi Sig John Stoughton Charles Bebout New York City

Phi Sigs travel plans reach New York early

They have made good time and will reach New York well before the national Phi Sigma Sigma convention opens on August 6.

New York Phi Sigs

Logan Carpenter Hardware Manager Resigns for Damascus Steel Post

Byron Wolfe announced Monday his resignation as manager of Logan Carpenter Hardware to become a salesman for Damascus Steel Products. The vacancy is filled by Stewart Johnson, who has served the store four years. Wolfe departs Tuesday for Cleveland to begin duties. his territory includes Michigan and Ohio.

Byron Wolfe Carpenter Hardware Logan Damascus Steel Products Corporation Stewart Johnson Wolfe Carpenter Company L. I. Carpenter Ile Cleveland Michigan Ohio Johnson

Local Marriage Notices for Lancaster and Baltimore Areas

Clyde Spitzer 22 a Lancaster shoe worker wed Ada Baker 21 at home Logan R. 10. Alpha H. Waters 30 fireman Baltimore wed Iona M. Garrison 4 teacher Logan R. D. Both ceremonies were performed Saturday by Rev. Frank George U S minister of Baltimore.

Clyde Spitzer Lancaster Ada Baker Logan R Alpha H. Waters Baltimore Iona M. Garrison Logan R. D Frank George U. S

Fiotary Club Talks War Spy and Street Plans

The Fiotary club heard former VU and Marshall Bean of Indiana discuss war work and a German spy. The group planned opening Second and Main streets through railway property with a Front street trestle raise, and will meet Monday evening for Thurman Miller’s Wilmington Daily News talk.

Fiotary Club Moniday Marshall Bean Indiana Front Street Thurman Miller Wilmington Daily News Miller Tu. T. Huffman Mr. Huffman Bart Hall George Tenest

Colorful boxing card set for Wednesday at Rigan Arena

The program lists two prior draws featuring Davy Fling of Haydenville and Cuz Simms of Nelsonville. In the semi final, they meet in a six round bout. Prelims include Liberty Bell Logan versus Jeff Smith Haydenville and Babe Staniford Logan versus Don Johnson Nelsonville.

Rigan Arena Davy Fling Haydenville Cuz Simms Nelsonville Liberty Bell Logan Jeff Smith Babe Staniford Don Johnson

Boy Hit By Car While Playing Tag In Pottery Street

Robert Weaver ten year old son of Mr and Mrs John Weaver of Pottery Street is recovering at home after a Ford touring car passed over him Saturday evening. He was playing tag with another boy when the accident occurred and was taken to Dr E F Campbell's office by Wiley Rhoades. After treatment he returned home.

Robert Weaver John Weaver Pottery Street E. FE. Campbell Wiley Rhoades

Homecoming Services Planned at Fairview and Pleasant Valley Churches

In Hocking County on August 19 a homecoming at the Fairview church will feature several speakers led by Rev. Spear of Logan with music and a basket dinner. On August 26 a second homecoming at Pleasant Valley on the same charge will include Rev. Albaugh, former pastor, and Rev. Wm. E. Campbell as pastor, with another basket dinner and inviting all to attend.

Fairview i RB Hocking County Spear of Logan Pleasant Valley Church Albaugh Wm. E. Campbell

Asbury Church Hosts Fourth Quarterly Conference and Homecoming

An all day event at Asbury church on the New Plymouth circuit directed by Rev. R. P MecCasley on Sunday August 12 features five circuit churches. Recitations solos quartets and music by the Starr church orchestra with new instruments. The event invites all to attend and bring well filled baskets.

Asbury Church New Plymouth R. P MecCasley Starr Church Starr Orchestra

Jacksonville Team Suffered 4 to 0 Defeat Here

The Jacksonville ball team lost Sunday afternoon by four goals to nil. The report also notes a mistaken injury, stating Mrs A F Moore dislocated her arm rather than breaking it. Local social visits include Lucille Gaskill from Cincinnati, Eric Culwright of Vico, Chester Yates party, and several Athens O A students spending the day here.

Jacksonville

Local social notes from Columbus visitors and area trips

Earl King of Columbus was a guest of friends here. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Z. P. Davis and children Ralph and Doris of Youngstown visited en route to Wellston to see his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Davis and his sister Mrs. Ray Cox. Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Eberts of Oreton visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Peoples Sunday.

Earl King Columbus Z. P. Davis Ralph Doris Youngstown Wellston E. T. Davis Ray Cox Emmet Eberts Oreton Oscar Peoples

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Said To Save From Operation

Mrs. Ipa Hewitt of Washington DC credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her from a required operation for severe female trouble. She notes weight gain from 97 to 149 pounds and returning to normal activity after six bottles. Public testimonial promotes the product's merit.

Washington, D.C Lydia E. Pinkham

Local Social Notes From Rio Grande and Nearby Towns

Miss Hortensa McCarley of Rio Grande spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank McCarley Mr and Mrs William Miller and Mrs Richard Diekerscheid and son Jared attending the All Day Meeting at the Holiness Church in Allensville on Sunday Dorothy Sharp visiting her aunt Mrs L M Porter in Vinton returned home Saturday Mrs William Jacobs was guest Sunday of her daughter Mrs George Martindill in Wellston

Lucille Gaskill Conservatory of Music At Cincinnati Mrs. P. Gaskill Hortensa McCarley Rio Grande Mrs Frank McCarley William Miller Richard Diekerscheid Jared Holiness Church Allensville Dorothy Sharp William Jacobs George Martindill Wellston

Birth announcement and social visits from Athens area

The Plains Happy Potts of Columbus visited from Saturday to Monday with his parents. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Loomis at Locan. Mrs. Ed Burdette and three children of Athens were Friday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith. Several local families hosting relatives that Sunday include McGranors, Webb and Buffington-Courtney households. Alvin Ball left Monday for eastern Ohio to seek work.

Happy Potts Columbus Charles Loomis Locan Loomis Henry Staffinger Chauncey Virgene Shields Athens Liz Guess Ed Burdette Frank Smith Alvin Ball Ohio Pat McGranor Elza MccGranor Bernard McGranor Fred Webb Fred Zine Courtney Riley Bolin Springfield Zell Buffington Grant Micheals Brooksville Joe Riley

Local Births and Social Visits Reported in Community News

A baby girl named Margery Tuctie was born July 22 to Mr. and Mrs Emory Chase. The item lists numerous visits and social calls including Bulah and Mary Starkey with aunt Mrs. John Vernon in New Lexington, and other relatives in Columbus and Athens. Also notes a sermon by Rev. Bowen and upcoming sermon by Rev. Grass, plus health notes on Sam Tewksbury and Charley Hartman’s infant.

Emory Chase Margery Tuctie Bulah Mary V. Starkey John Vernon New Lexington Eddie Verlin Howery Columbus O. H. McDonald Giouster Vic Swett Athens C. M. Radcliff Bowen Guy C. Gorby W. S. Swett Clint Jewell Aaron Tewksbury Albany Rosa Dudgeon W. FE. Swearingen Dyesville Amy Perry D. W. Dye E. D. Perry Nancy McCall J. B. McCall Bessie Phelps Langsville W. A. Dailey S. C. Hartman Jesse McCall Martha Barnhouse Earl Barnhouse Galaway George B. Kayser Charley Hartman Delbert Perry A. D. Morrison

Fire reveals large still in Medina home

Anthony Lein hardt of Brunswick faces a fine and prison term after a fire at his Medina residence uncovered a large still. Leinhardt said he tried to extinguish the blaze himself.

Int Medina Anthony Leinhardt Brunswick Leinhardt

Inventory shows Syracuse warehouses hold large liquor stock

Bonded liquor warehouses in the Syracuse district hold about 189000 gallons of whiskey gin and brandy valued near 2090000 with wine totaling 550 gallons worth about 20600. The inventory shows wine sherry Tokay and other vintages and notes consumption in coming months by sects while denying any plan to give residents a gallon each.

Syracuse N. Y Internal Revenue District Pferson Jesse W. Clark Internal Revenue Ralph W. C.cummings Revenue Office Washington Malaga

Mysterious American recluse lives aboard stationary yacht

A long isolated American millionaire known as Mr Brown has spent 34 years aboard the yacht Valfragia anchored in a Thames estuary creek near Brightlingsea. He keeps a private staff on board, with guards, cooks, and nightly watches, never allowing visitors. The motive remains unexplained though locals recall a youthful romance and a vow never to return to America.

Thames Essex County Brown Wivenhoe Mr. Brown America

Sleuths Regret Dips Passing From Pickpockets to Bootleggers

Akron detectives mourn the passing of the old time pickpocket era from smaller communities to bootleggers and speak-easy owners. Harry Welsh and Ed McDonnell recall experts like Old Duster Thodes Owl Chicago George Black Prince Turkey Joe Old Codegan and Caboose Margin, noting the shift in criminal focus as bootlegging grew.

Akron Ohio Harry Welsh Ed McDonnell Duster Thodes Welsh Id Duster Activi Itz the Owl Pittsburg Chicago George New York

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Gilver Hartiat Teachers Institute Nannie McCarley J. L. Maxwell Chester Park Coney Island R. R Cindy Hamden C. Mathews Thelma Portsmouth Donald Vititoe Lewis Knox Alicea Knox William Clavelin Kelly Tires Kelly The Athens County Buick Co Majestic Slippy McGee Colleen Moore and Wheeler Oakman Pnthe News Jane Novak Herbert Rawlinson BY Wilkiami Wen Napoleum Linmin Otrwilliams NBA Anna Kleffner Clanton Miss Jones U. Ss Rattline Randolph Joe Lawson Chauncey, O Col William Joseph Simmons Knights of the Ku Klux Klan A. F. Moore Eric Culwright Vico Chester Yates Harry Mrs. Pinkey Pierce Radcliff Athens O. A Misses Grace Secrest Mary Runyon Mayme Edwards Messrs Russell Brown Gay Kruger Mrs. Earl Webb and Son Frank Webb Maxine Frank Wriehtsel Ben Hutchinson Jackson Vance Morrow Mary Kreager Dayton L. W. Horton Lawhead the Messenger Printery Co D. Zamner
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