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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1927

Page

2

Meigs Court Dates Set To Clear Docket

Judge A P Miller set March and April trial dates for numerous Meigs county common pleas cases. A mix of equity and criminal matters were scheduled with juries for March 19 to April 1 and several divorces and civil actions included. The docket aims to clear long pending cases and reduce delays caused by nonappearance and counsel readiness. Jury trials include Edgar Ervin vs Lyons and Emile Saurer vs Downing. equity and divorce actions also listed.

Pomeroy A. BP. Miller Common Pleas Meigs County Petit Juries Edgar Ervin John Lyons Emile Saurer John B. Downing The Kansas Flour Mill Gribbie J. H. Williams Bro Homer McLean Eb.s Perker Mareh Creel Bros A. Griffin Morton Webster Simpson Equity Milter Bailey March Ella Barry Blaettner Wetzell McCullough Floyd Watson C. W. Bagier Nitschke Brothers the Brogalsa Chemical Company Anna Guese Laura Caldwell Sadie Miller C. BB. Gilliland Joseph A. Mitchell Thomas J Mitchell Okey Paynter W. H. Taylor

Tragedy Strikes In Train Wreck Near Cuyahoga Falls

Beth Warner, killed in a recent train wreck at Cuyahoga Falls while traveling with her fiancé, was raised in Pomeroy. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Harrisonville Presbyterian Church at 1 PM, burial followed in Wells Cemetery.

Beth Warner Pomeroy Cuyahoga Falls Presbyterian Church Harrisonville Wells Cemetery

Middleport Driver Narrowly Escapes Injury in Pole Crash

Pearl Fisher of Middleport narrowly escaped serious injury when his truck, returning from work about 1 o clock, struck a telephone pole on Third Street near the M. E. church after turning to avoid a side street machine without lights. The pole was broken off in the crash.

Middleport March Pearl Fisher Fisher Third M. E. Church

Play Planned in Middleport for Meigs Memorial

A play will be staged March 10 and 11 at the Masonic temple to benefit the Meigs county memorial. About 209 boys and girls from Middleport and Pomeroy contribute, directed by Selma Laden of Zanesville, with nightly practice continuing until showtime.

Middleport Masonic Temple Meigs County Memorial Pomeroy Selma Laden Zanesville

Middleport High Girls? No Rutland Rivalry Ends 12-8

Middleport high school defeated Rutland 12 to 8 in a Monday evening game held at the Masonic temple. The score and venue are confirmed.

Middleport Rutland Masonic Temple

State Highway Department Reconnects with Mr. Eiselstein

After his condition reached satisfactory, Mr. Eiselstein resumed contact with the state highway department to continue the required process.

Eiselstein State Highway Department

Community Club Banquet Planned by Middleport Group

Members of the Community club in Middleport will host a banquet at the Masonic temple Monday evening with a program to follow.

Middleport Masonic Temple

Presbyterian church group sets Thursday gathering at Middleport

Members of the What-So-Ever class of the Presbyterian church in Middleport will meet Thursday evening at the church. Hostesses selected are Mrs. W. H. Juhling, Mrs. Fred Sisson, Mrs. A. V. Smith, Mrs. Danaham, and Mrs. George Sauer.

Presbyterian Church Middleport W. H. Juhling Fred Sisson A. V. Smith Danaham George Sauer

Mrs Walter Harris Hosts Middleport 500 Club Session

Mrs Walter Harris of Middleport entertained members of her 500 club at her Second street home on Tuesday afternoon.

Walter Harris Middleport 500 Club Second Street

Shower Honors Mrs. Clarence Clifford At Clifford Home

Friends of Mrs. Clarence Clifford entertained at a shower Monday evening at Mr. and Mrs. James Clifford home. A potluck dinner was served and Mrs. Clifford received several gifts.

Clarence Clifford James Clifford Clifford

Women’s Home Missionary Society Dines At Pomeroy

About forty members of the Women’s Home Missionary society of the Simpson M. FE church in Pomeroy were entertained Monday night at the home of Mrs. Jed Webster. Assisting hostess Mrs. Alice Harper and new members Mrs. Kriz Mrs. Bobo Mrs. C FE Peoples and Mrs. Orville Roberts joined the society at the meeting. The program featured a piano duet by Mrs. Chapman and daughter Mary Elizabeth a vocal solo by Mrs. Oliver Hartley and a play presented by Mrs. R D Young Clara Quivey Fdna Parker Mrs. Jed Webster and Mrs. Alice Harper. The annual birthday cake was presented by Mrs. Ryn Young.

Women's Home Missionary Society Simpson M. FE. Church Pomeroy Jed Webster Alice Harper Kriz Bobo C. FE. Peoples Orville Roberts Chapman Mary Elizabeth Oliver Hartley R. D. Young Clara Quivey Fdna Parker Yn Young

Teachers Meet in Salisbury Township Association Event

Members of the Salisbury Teachers' Association plan a regular meeting at Mrs. Charles Wildermuth's home on March 5. G. O. Will serves as president of the Salisbury township association.

Salisbury Teachers’ Association Charles Wildermuth G. O. Will Salisbury Township Association

Roush heirs sue to prove will in Meigs County case

Etta Roush executrix of Moses Kerna and Harry Roush sue Kerns Roush Evelyn Roush Hugh Roush and Robert Roush in common pleas court. They seek an issue to determine if a paper on record in Meigs County probate is the last will of Moses Kerns.

Pomeroy Etta Roush Moses R. Kerna Harry Roush Common Please Court Kerns Roush Evelyn Roush Hugh Roush Robert Roush Peoples and Peoples Meigs County Moses Kerns

Ab Elselstein Underwent Operation at Holzer Hospital

Ab Elselstein underwent an operation at Holzer hospital in Gallipolis early yesterday morning.

Ab Elselstein Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Local residents report health updates and visits

Louise Burford improves at home on Second Street after illness. Steven Sisson Porter visits relatives. Leonard McKinney ill at home on Grant Street. William Reichman improves at home on Fifth Drive. Ernest Maag recently returned from Cleveland after attending a medical convention. Co. E Rathburn spent Tuesday in Rutland on business.

Louise Burford Second Street Steven Sisson Porter Leonard McKinney Grant Street William Reichman Fifth Street Ernest Maag Cleveland Co. E. Rathburn Rutland

Local residents noted on Tuesday business and visits

P D Sloan of Logan and Marvin DeMain made business visits while Gerald Rice and others traveled to Racine Columbus Huntington and Athens for work or to visit friends. Fred Primmer moved with family to a new property on Main Street Pomeroy. Mrs Ely departed Wednesday to Columbus to visit relatives.

Gerald Rice Akron Co. H. Wills Columbus Friends Co. W. Cole St. Louis J. J. Jackson Charleston J. H. Hartley Huntington J. H. Weisenbach Athens A. J. Cook A. T. Townsend A. H. James J. W. Wilson Lima Fred Primmer McElhinney Davis Main Street Pomeroy Paul French Earl French H. H. Nyemeier Bradbury Liberty Avenue William Ely

Shanghai military chief Sun Chuan-Fang resigns

Sun Chuan-Fang resigns as military leader of the Shanghai area saying a red wave has swept the five provinces under his district, rendering his efforts to assert control fruitless.

Peking China Sun Chuan-Fang Shanghai Sun

Marietta Woman Unearths $2000 Buried Under Porch

Mercy Anna Gearhart found two tobacco boxes buried under her East Greene Street porch containing $2000 in cash. She deposited the money in her name after consulting an attorney. Louis B. Gearhart, her husband, seeks to recover the funds arguing ownership and concealment.

Marietta East Greene Street Merc Anna Gearhart Louis B. Gearhart Gearhart

Elks Elect Officers For Ensuing Year In Ells Lodge

Ath ens lodge in Ells held its annual election Tuesday at the Cline building selecting Francis A. Lavelle as exalted ruler and a slate including Phil F. Robinson G. M. Romine Clyde Featherstone Alex M. Moore David Johnson J. D. Martin Frank O. Sheldon Robert S. Wood and H. G. Jefferson for various posts. The grand lodge convention is set for July in Cincinnati.

Athens Lodge of Ells Cline Francis A. Lavelle Phil F. Robinson G. M. Romine Clyde Featherstone Alex M. Moore David Johnson J. D. Martin Frank O. Sheldon Robert S. Wood Grand Lodge H. G. Jefferson Cincinnati

Editor Charged With Libel Leaves Celina Under Bond

George R. Dale a Muncie Indiana editor and publisher left Celina after posting a 3000 bond. He was indicted for libel by a Delaware county grand jury and extradition proceedings followed a clash over his paper containing anonymous statements against a judge. Dale planned to continue publishing while the dispute with authorities and the Ku Klux Klan continues.

Celina U.P George R. Dale Muncie Ind George Betz Mercer County Fort Recovery Delaware County Dale Aibet Clarence Muncete Doig Ku Klux Klan

Sweets Ferment to Acids Endangering Teeth and Gums

Sweets and starch foods form acids that attack teeth and gums. The acid brings serious trouble to millions. But you can avoid harm by brushing twice daily with Phillips Dental Magnesia toothpaste.

Phillips

Deputy Sheriff Welker Leads Mash Raids at Epitome

Delbert Welker and deputies E H Morris Ben Morris and John Lewis raided Epitome for liquor enforcement shortly after Welker took office. They destroyed mash barrels and liquor equipment after patrols in nearby hills and coal mines. No arrests were reported.

Pomeroy Delbert Welker E. H. Morris Ben Morris John Lewis Epitome

Bed ridden to strong again Mr Hargrave 78

Mr Hargrave of Anna Ll. 78 says he was bed ridden for two months with no chance of recovery. He credits ARIUM tablets for renewed strength sleep and daily activity and urges others to try the product for similar nerve and kidney concerns.

Mr. Hargrave

Also Mentioned on This Page

MEIGS A. P. Miller Pomeroy Bend Mrs. Harris Missionary Society Judicial Pants John Caves B. E. Zesiger Caves Logan Retta Kittle Pearl Street Marvin DeMain Charles Winegar Racine Elks Elect Identifrice Magnesia Paws Chas. H. Phillips Co Shore Drive Chicago Warner Funeral Elberfeld Pomeroy, Ohio Jacob Elberfeld Sons CO Ohio Midpoleport Husa Corr Hart Schaffner & Marx Keiser Kino
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