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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1927

Page

2

Prohibition Raids in Meigs County Net Several Arrests

Deputies Yous and George Lewis with State Prohibition Officers Yates and Sines conducted liquor raids in Meigs and Rutland over two days. Arrests followed for Sam Misner Denver Kennedy and Blaine Haley as officers confiscated mash beer whisky and distilling equipment including a still near Misner home. Trials set before Judge Cora E. Roberts in Meigs County.

Pomeroy Yous George Lewis Yates Sines Athens County Low Reynolds Cheshire Te Sam Misner Rutland Misner Cora Roberts Denver Kennedy Blaine Haley Binley Cora E.gan Meigs County Officiso sMe

Woman Dies in Cleveland After Illness

Electa P. Bradbury, 80, died at her Cleveland home Sunday morning after a week of illness from pneumonia. Born in Kgger, she spent time in Meigs county before moving to Cleveland.

Middleport Electa P. Bradbury Cleveland Miss Bradbury Kgger Meigs County

Cleveland teacher and principal in Meigs County dies

A longtime Cleveland schoolteacher and former principal who earned a pension upon retirement is mourned. Survived by one sister, Mrs Amanda Johnson of Stories Run. Funeral services set for 2 o'clock Wednesday at the Cleveland residence, with burial in Cleveland.

Cleveland Meigs County Amanda Johnson Stories Run

Bletner Dies After Short Illness in Clifton

Marion Bietner of Clifton, 31, died Friday at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after a brief illness caused by complications of diseases. He leaves a wife. Funeral services were held at the M E Church Clifton and burial was in Odd Fellows cemetery.

Middleport Marion Bietner Clifton Holzer Hospital Gallipolis M. E. Church Odd Fellows Cemetery

Girl dies at 15 in East Liverpool area funeral held

Edris Pickens, 15, died Friday in East Liverpool. Her body was taken to Letart West Virginia for funeral services and burial at Letart cemetery.

Edris Pickens East Liverpool Middleport Letart W. Va

Van Voorst Divorce Heard In Pomeroy Court

Katherine Van Voorst formerly Katherine Bramiage sues Henry Van Voorst for divorce alleging failure to provide food and clothing during their marriage. Judge A P Miller presided yesterday in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Katherine van Voorst Henry van Voorst A. P. Miller Katherine Bramiage

Divorce suit of Arthur Searls vs Ruth Searls dismissed

The divorce suit filed August 18, 1924, before Judge A P Miller has been dismissed at the plaintiff's costs.

Pomeroy Arthur Searls Ruth Searls A .P. Miller

Motion for new trial in Highland school whipping case

Judge C E Peoples represents Creato Frost a Highland school teacher in Salisbury township. She was fined $10 and costs last week on a charge of whipping a pupil. Parents of the child filed the suit seeking relief.

Pomeroy C. E. Peoples Creato Frost Highland School Salisbury Township

Auditors Sharpen Duties in Meigs County Handover

Walter Dean of the state auditors office checked in with H. J. Blackmore who assumed duties as Meigs county auditor yesterday.

Pomeroy Walter Dean State Auditors Department H. J. Blackmore Meigs County

Middleton Personal News From Gallipolis Hospital

Mrs Clarence Owens was brought home from the Holzer hospital in Gallipolis Friday after an appendectomy. Her condition is much improved. Attending Marion Bletner funeral services in Clifton were Mrs J M Mygett Mrs Hattie Denny Mr and Mrs Homer Russell Mr and Mrs Griff Russell Harry Russell Nick Hennessy and Pearl Gardner.

Middleport Clarence Owens Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Owens J. M. Mygett Hattie Denny Homer Russell Griff Russell Harry Russell Nick Hennessy Pearl Gardner Marion Bletner Clifton

Needle and Thimble Club meeting at Mercy Bend

The Needle and Thimble club of Middleport met Monday evening at Mrs. Z E Cross home. Guests included Den Hayes Mrs M J McCarty Mrs N J Humphrey and Mrs James Lewis.

Needle and Thimble Club Middleport Z. E. Cross den Hayes M. J. McCarty N. J. Humphrey James Lewis

Party honors Jane Ann Hick at Second Street home

Mrs. Sam Hick of Middleport entertained at her Second street home Saturday afternoon in honor of Jane Ann Hick's birthday with family and friends.

Sam Hick Middleport Second Street Jane Ann

Mrs Sansbury Hosts Party for Daughter June

Mrs. Roy Sansbury of Middleport entertained at a Saturday party in honor of her daughter June.

Sansbury Roy Sansbury Middleport June

Hemnessy Hosts Party for Milessa in Middleport

Mrs. C. M. Hemnessy of Middleport entertained guests Saturday afternoon at her Third street home in honor of her daughter Milessa.

C. M. Hemnessy Middleport Third Street Milessa

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Highlight Local Travel

Louise Stanbery returned from Cincinnati after visiting her brothers. I. B. Weed also came back from a business trip to Cincinnati. Mrs. W. G. Downie and daughters Margaret and Dorothy Coates left for a week in Columbus. L. C. Whitlark of Springfield visited on business. Mrs. Raliston Russell and Mrs. M. D. Hartinger plan to return from Columbus this week with Helen Brown who will spend spring vacation here.

Pomeroy Bend Louise Stanbery Cincinnati I. B. Weed W. G. Downie Margaret Dorothy Coates Columbus L. C. Whitlark Springfield Raliston Russell M. D. Hartinger Helen Brown

Local residents spend weekend visiting relatives and travel plans

Irene Anderson of Columbus stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs George Anderson. James Mathews and Walter Aller left for Arkansas for a few days. Mr and Mrs Herbert Fink and Mabel Hysell spent Sunday at The Plains visiting John.

Irene Anderson Columbus George Anderson James Mathews Walter Aller Arkansas Herbert Fink Mabel Hysell the Plains John Olive Young Athens John Goon Circleville Harold Thompson Homer Fisher Point Pleasant Fisher John Fisher George Cahoon Burr Denny Harold Denny Wilkesville Otho Watts

Local residents and visitors noted in week end gatherings

The page lists numerous names and places as people visit relatives and friends across Harrisonville Columbus Point Pleasant Clifton Athens Parkersburg and Huntington. Visitors include Mrs C F Rathburn Chester Russell Dorothy Pendergrass and Elmer Miller with others stopping by or staying for the weekend.

L. N. Lowe Point Pleasant Richard Grogan Kelly Grogan George Waters Clifton Dorothy Pendergrass Columbus Frank Pendergrass E. H. Eichinger Harrisonville D. F Cyrus Huntington Carl Thomas Athens J. H. Aldridge Henry Bullard Ric “Grande J. H. Williams Parkersburg Clyde French

DAX Foot Medicine Promises Instant Relief and Comfort

Don’t endure foot pain any longer. DAX foot medicine claims rapid soothing effects and lasting comfort by addressing sweat gland action. It promises harmless use, no skin irritation, and a money back guarantee through Cline’s Pharmacy and other drug stores.

Dax Cline

By the Way By-the-Way

John Riley Lewis of Homer Township Morgan County and Trimble departed for Georgia after selling his property and leaving his post office address behind for years.

John Riley Lewis Homer Morgan County Trimble Georgia

By-the-Way Man forecasts move to Texas if Ohio fails

The By-the-Way Man said that if the state fell short he would shift focus to Texas. At 68 he plans to adapt to the South and grow up with the country, believing a few months of wandering will show Ohio and Morgan county cannot be beaten.

Texas South Ohio Morgan County

Duncan Eyes Move to Millfield Home in Birth Village

Duncan of Giouster plans to relocate to his newly bought estate at Millfield in the village of his birth. Reports say his family is inclined to join him as rearrangements unfold.

Duncan Giouster Millfield

Children Cry for Gastoria Relief for Infants and Constipation

Advert says Castoria has been in use for over 39 years to relieve babies and children of constipation flatulence wind colic and diarrhea, calm stomach and bowels, aid digestion, and promote natural sleep without opiates. genuine product bears signature.

Filetcher

Gloster Resident Remains Tied to Village He Adored

A reflective note shows a man cherishing his long beloved Gloster village, claiming the place he loved seventy years ago still holds his affections and memories.

Glouster

Trimble to Build Brick Business Building on Former Store Lot

Trimble plans a brick business building on the lot that formerly housed the Danford and Bradrick store, marking a redevelopment of the site.

Marmola Prescription Tablets Offer Fat Loss Claim

An ad touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a weight loss method by correcting a gland that controls nutrition. No special exercise or diet is required and four tablets daily are said to produce normal figures. Marmola has been marketed for 19 years with druggists selling each box at $1 and a pamphlet explaining results.

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Meigs Freda Bradbury Bletner Clifton Man Mercy Bend Essex John Lowe Pearl Hardy Morris Ave Hudson and Essex Phillips Auto Supply Co Hudson Detroit Ene Elmer Miller Grant Street Margaret Riley BY the Way McCall Wayne Maid Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Oledo
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