Timely Weekend News Notes From Messenger Territory
Council met briefly with William Miller presiding in Mayor Park’s absence. It passed a resolution amending the April 18 bond issue to raise interest from 5 to 6 percent to ease selling the bonds. Three transfers from fund accounts were deemed illegal and funds were restored. Street work was ordered due to shortages, and a sewer line along Spring Street was discussed with nearby property owners offering tiling if funded. The board of public works sought permission to buy a car of poles, which was granted. A contested lot sale involving H. H. Dulaney and Homer Johnson prompted clerk notification to straighten the title. Mayor Park’s May report showed $112.95 in fines and licenses. Several residents and visitors were noted in social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Miller
Park
Epring Street
Board of Publicers
Clyde Williams
H. H. Dulaney
Jumbus
Homer Johnson
Ter
Dulaney
Mayor Park
Local Greetings and Family Visits Highlight Hooper Ridge Scene
Hooper Ridge residents Mr and Mrs Carl Morris return from a year long trip to Bmada with stops near Mrs Morris s grandfather in Ifornia. Many local families visit relatives over the weekend including the McDanniels Linscott Kierns Keefer Linscott and Davies while Children s Day exercises are planned for June 15 with all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Morris
Bmada
Morris
Ifornia
Howard McDaniel
Eber Linscott
Mday
Fred McDaniel
Sand Rock
Cassey Harvey
Lidren
Alice
Anna Mae Mitchl
Beipon
Coral Wooley
Arza Lincott
Walter Linscott
Nelsonville
Less
Carma Hines
Amesville
Missrey Kierns
Harry Keefer
Ughter Nellie
Albert Linscott
Esville
Kate Kosler
Lint
Harlon Linscott
Israel Linscott
John
Victor Davies
Leota Linscott
Stacy Sayers
Charley Vers
Dan Linscott
Wen
Fairview Ladies Aid Meeting Notes and Social Nods
The Fairview Ladies Aids met at Mrs Bond's home with eighteen members and fourteen visitors in attendance. A lunch followed the meeting and all reported a pleasant time. News of the day included visits from Mr and Mrs A J Russell and Winifred, and several church and domestic updates from Athens, Guysville, and Lot locations. A accident incident left Miss Hazel Wines severely burned while attempting to wash dishes and extinguish flames on a child’s hair. injuries to her hands were also described.
Decoration day visits and travels of local residents
Carthage residents Mr. and Mrs Raleigh Robinson visited near Albany for Decoration day. Amos Townsend and J A Reascher attended Greenlawn cemetery services at Nel Wsonville. Several locals went to Guysville for Decoration day baseball. J A Reasoner and Amos Townsend drove to Parkersburg via Zanesville and Cambridge with Townsend staying with cousins Albert Spencer and Hillas Jackson. The Reasoners plan an extended west trip visiting Yellowstone and Glacial National Parks. A L Townsend of Athens spent the weekend here. Ira Gaston and family joined Sunday visits with J I Gaston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Robinson
Albany
Amos Townsend
J. A. Reascher
Greenlawn Cemetery
Nelwsonville
Guysville
Lotridge
J. A. Reasoner
Parkersburg
Zanesville
Cambridge
Albert Spencer
Hillas Jackson
Reasoner
West
Yellowstone National Park
Glacial National Park
A. L. Townsend
Athens
Local notes from Amesville and area this week
Amesville social visits include Miss Jane Phillips and Miss Francis Yocum of Wooster while Mr Clifford Porter tours Cleveland as a mail agent. News mentions weddings births leases drilling plans and a pioneer widow Adelia Linscott passing at 89. A rate change on the Federal Valley road and upcoming church services are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Thomas Hate
Jane Phillips
Francis Yocum
Wooster
Clifford Porter
Cleveland
Albert Gorman
Little Son
van Horn
Texas
Wm. Marquis
Esther Wilson
Grand Rapids
Mich
Phillips Farm
Virgene Wilson
Mankato
Minn
W. Q. Cummings
Sisterville
W. Va
Hopkins Farm
Messrs
Clayton
Burt Carpenter
Z. M. Jones
Elsonburg
Lodi
Adelia P. Linscott
Hill
Glouster
Sand Rock
Mev. Harrie
Noah Linscott
Bern
L. Hoisington
Frank Murphy
Athens
Tthe Presbyterian
EA North
Linscott Run
Albany News Notes and Local Visits in June 1924
Mrs J Howard Cline and daughter Martha spent a week in Columbus. Mr and Mrs C N Jones and baby daughter, from Columbus, reside with Carrie Ritchie. Jones, high school agriculture teacher, continues work through summer under Smith Hughes law. Poultry Club met at C A Jones home. Funeral services for Abel Trout held. Rev Howard Warner officiated. Katherine Croy of Caldwell visiting cousin Margaret Crow. Guests at T J Barlow home were J R Myestone Will Spokey Bob Fox and Frank Greer of Carey. Wednesday Club met June 4 1924 at Miss Faye Cline with humorous program and America the Beautiful. Dainty refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Howard Cline
Martha
Columbus
C. N. Jones
Carrie Ritchie
Jones
Smith- Hughes
Poultry Club
Albany High School
C. A. Jones
Abel Trout
Howard Warner
Katherine Croy
Caldwell
Margaret Crow
T. J. Barlow
J. R. Myestone
Will Spokey
Bob Fox
Frank Greer
Carey
Faye Cline
Complex probate dispute ends with note challenged in court
In Gallia county a probate case over William Knapp estate ends with Greuser failing to prove a July note. Creditors claim the note is valid and seek payment from the estate. The jury verdict implies the note is not genuine. Creditors will receive funds. Greuser pays costs. Four Wyllys Hill residents convicted of petty larceny for burglary and theft face sentencing headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William &. Knapp
Syracuse
Gallipolis
Motile
August Greuser
Mineraville
Knapp
Gallia County
Greuser
Nease Brothers
J. J. Hess
Greusr
Mr. Greusr
Mr. Knapp
Greusers
Sarah Smith
A&e
Loon
Woman Sentenced to Thirty Days in Jail Remarkably Defiant
A woman identified as Mrs. O'Brien begins a thirty day jail term while allegedly remarking that she could stand on her head for that duration in a display of defiant humor amid the legal process.
Death of Henry Ohlinger Pioneer Mason County Farmer
Word arrives of the death of Henry Ohlinger a pioneer farmer of Mason county whose home was in the upper fats He was 1 years of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ohlinger
Mason County
Fats
Death of Perry Tutus in Salem Township at 75
Perry Tutus died at his daughter Dora Smith’s home near Salem Center in Salem township on June 8 about noon. He had been ill for months and attended his son's funeral a few weeks earlier. He worked for Judge J. Bradbury and later for Pomeroy’s street cleaning department. The funeral was held at the Baptist church in Pomeroy and burial was at Beech Grove Cemetery. Wm. J. Lawrence resigned from Syracuse council to become postmaster. Will White appointed to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Tutus
Dora Smith
Salem Center
Salem Township
Judges J. Bradbury
Pomeroy
Baptist
Beech Grove
Wm. J. Lawrence
Council of
Syracuse
Will White
Fli
Record Egg Sets Farm Woman's Unusual Size Discovery
Mrs Margaret Goff of a Danville area farm presents what she believes is a record egg, laid by a Raf Plymouth Rock hen. The egg measures 7 3 4 inches long and 6 4 inches across, weighs 4 ounces, sparking long years of farming notes. Death attributed to home sickness follows the canine incident of Charley Keehne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Goff
Danville
Plymouth
Charley Keehne
Faught
Social Notes From Nelsonville Athens Area Visit List
Mrs Ella Six of Nelsonville and Mrs Alex Staffinger with daughter in law and Mrs Lib Shafer of Chauncey called on Mrs Liz Guess Tuesday. Athens visitors include Bern ice Stanley and others. Several families from Athens and Indiana guests and relatives joined local gatherings and trips. Edna Swartz is listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Six
Nelsonville
Alex Staffinger
Lib Shafer
Chauncey
Liz Guess
Milton Twiss
Mary J
Neil Shipley McGurk
Athens
Mary Michaels
Jessie Dicken
Anna May Vorty
Bernice Stanley
Robert Sharp
Helen Ego
Indiana
James Christian
Betsey Lane
Edna Swartz
Burr Oak Visitor Lela Hines Arrives for Two Week Stay
Miss Lela Hines of Columbus visits Burr Oak for two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Emory Hines. Mr Herman Binderbasin accompanies them in the arrival notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Hines
Columbus
Emory Hines
Herman Binderbasin
Glouster Visitors and Local Events Highlight Week
Local residents hosted visitors including daughter Juanita and Mrs. John Cronon who returned from New Lexington to visit relatives Mr. and Mrs H. B. Latta. Rev Sneider of Columbus preached Thursday and Friday nights. Burr Oak Merry Makers plan a weiner roast next Thursday in the school yard with all welcome. Joe Burnard also visited Glouster on Thursday. The piece notes the carat as a gem unit weighing over three grea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita
Sneider
Columbus
John Cronon
New Lexington
H. B. Latta
Burr Oak “Merry Makers
Prison Term for Robbery Acknowledges Outside Help
Tony Martin, described as a Negro dog dancer extraordinary, began a penitentiary term for robbery after claiming he would only stand outside and catch the goods as they came through the window. The account notes his protestations and final fate in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Tony Martin
Martin
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