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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1927

Page

7

Foreclosure Notice in Athens County Mortgage Action

Kentucky Joint Stock Land Bank of Lexington files foreclosure suit in Athens County Court of Common Pleas case 15675 against Hewitt heirs and others for 416500 mortgage on multiple Waterloo Township parcels totaling hundreds of acres with oil and gas rights. court action seeks sale and monetary judgments. answer due by May 21, 1927. Also public sale notices for two Lodi Township tracts and a Burson estate realty sale scheduled May 14 1927 with appraisals and cash terms.

Kentucky Joint Stock Land Bank of Lexington Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio John ©. Hewitt Alice M. Hewitt Waterloo Township Ohio Company John C. Hewitt John Dodds Tage Torantee Tion Gnio Company Carbondale B. O. Southwestern Said Range Charlies French L. M. Jewett Mable Bratton Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad David French B. & ©. Southwestern Waterloo Mineral City Carbondale City Carbondale Road Mineral-Carbondale Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Lodi Athens State of Co. C. P Range No D. Cc. P Wil Wilton's Land Hird Athens Township Athens City Daleton the Plains Raeed Neneneséeunrs Alexander Township Albany Village School Ene Ewer Ames Township Amesville Corporation Amesville Village Bern Township I Canaan Dover Township Chauncey Corporation Chauncey Village School Dover-Trimble the Plains Special School Jacksonville Village School Lee Township Albany Corporation Alexander-Lee Lodi Township Canaan Rome-Lodi Alexander-Lodi Rome Township Troy Township Coolville Corporation Coolvie Village Rome Iyroy Trovy-Belpre Trimble Township Ewer Murray City Special School Glouster Corporation Glouster Village School Jacksonville Corporation Ceeesesescessversere Carbondale Special Schoolpore Daleton Special Berg Ascheseneecucccarse Veecaaveee Marshfield Schoo Minera York Township al School Happy Hollow Peet School Carbondale Spec . A Buechtel Corporation Buchtel Village School Melsonville City Nelsonville City School

Athens Ohio Sealed Bids Sought for 9000 Dollar Water Bonds

Athens Ohio seeks sealed bids by May 28 1927 for 9000 dollars in city water works bonds dated June 1 1927. Bonds include two 500 dollar notes payable 1928 1981 and two 500 dollar notes 1932 with 6 percent interest semiannual. Proceeds fund two deep well pumps. Bids must state bonds and total bid plus accrued interest. A 2 percent certified check is required. city may reject all bids.

Athens Ohio City of

Ruth G Oliver Sues James Oliver for Divorce in Athens County

Ruth G Oliver files petition for divorce and restoration of maiden name against James Franklin Oliver in Cause No. 13 679 in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio. Hearing set on or after May 20 1927. Attorney M D Hughes represents plaintiff.

James Franklin Oliver Ruth G. Oliver Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio

Not Superstitious Fight Ends Death Battle for Life

In Roanoke Virginia on May 4 Walter L Booth an 18 year old from Troutville survived a three hour medical battle after an eleventh hour operation failed his lungs had collapsed thirteen days earlier He smiled and said I am not superstitious and prepared to fight on

Roanoke O.R Walter L. Booth Walter Troutville

May festival concert broadcasts on multiple stations

Radio listings show a May festival concert by the senior high school music clubs airing at 7 15 p m eastern on Thursday May 5 from WPG. Other programs include Arion male chorus on WIZ and a symphony orchestra on WCAE at 7 p m eastern, a cornet quartet on WCBD, a instrumental quartet on WRZ, and Collegiate serenaders on WGBS followed by Wandering minstrels on WTAM.

WPG WIZ Arion WCAE WCBD WRZ WGBS WTAM

British Sailors Wounded by Chinese Fire on Vessel

Three British sailors were wounded when Chinese fired on H. M. 8 Kiawo and a destroyer near Hongkong. One sailor was hurt by shore guns during the destroyer’s action, while two were hit during Kiawo’s second engagement with Chinese batteries this week.

London Kiawo Hongkong

Deferment Granted in Gallia County Manslaughter Case

Perry C. Gatewood Gallia county farmer was sentenced to be deferred for up to 79 years after his January manslaughter conviction for killing Hiram Johnson a farm tenant. Gatewood will aid Johnsons six children and the judge W R White approved the substitution.

Gallipolis Perry C. Gatewood Gallia County Hiram Johnson W. R. White Gatewood Johnson

Poison liquor swamps Ohio asylums at fifty cases monthly

Cleveland May 4 Poison booze is driving Ohio men women boys and girls to asylums and hospitals at the rate of 50 a month, according to figures released by Charles H Stahier head of the probate ward at county jail here today.

Cleveland Ohio Charles H. Stahier

Major Johnson of Athens County Aides Youth and Community

The article profiles Major John Johnson known as Major Johnson in Hocking valley. A WWI veteran, he earned the Distinguished Service Cross, French Legion of Honor, and Croix de Guerre. He later served as Probate Judge of Athens County and was active as city solicitor, Chamber of Commerce president, Kiwanian, Mason, Elk, and Knight of Pythias. He teaches a Sunday school class of 199 boys at the Christian church.

Johnson The Woods Athens Athens County Chamber of Commerce Pythias Christian Church

Change of owners in fast time

The four Poland China shoats once owned by C. O. Rowland sold quickly after an advertisement in the livestock columns drew a buyer. The sale occurred the same day the ad ran.

Nice Poland China C. O. Rowland Mr. Rowland

Handsome Woman Strangled Aboard Ship in Naples Harbor

A well dressed woman wearing valuable jewels was strangled on a ship in Naples harbor and her body was thrown into the water. Police seek clues as investigators inspect the vessel and surrounding dock area for origin and motive.

Naples

Murder Verdict in Six Week Bride Case

Coroner in Cleveland declares Ilda Glazer's death murder and not suicide. The body was found in a forest lake vault at For est Lake cemetery in Detroit after a wedding of six weeks. John C. Compton, a Cleveland jeweler, was linked to the case and testified along with other witnesses before the grand jury.

Detroit Mich Ilda Glazer Cleveland C. P. Hammond Cuyahoga County Forst Lake Hammond John C. Compton Shachagrin Falls Barbii John Forbes

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promises Fast Indigestion Relief

For indigestion and sour gassy stomachs, Phillips Milk of Magnesia in water offers instant relief. The product has a fifty year history of physician use and neutralizes stomach acid more effectively than bicarbonate of soda. Bottles cost twenty five and fifty cents. the US registered trademark is held by The Charles H Phillips Chemical Co.

Phillips U. S Charles H Phillips Chemical Co Charles H. Phillips

John Burbridge Indicted for Second Degree Murder

Geauga county grand jury indicts John Burbridge on second degree murder charges in connection with a fatal case in Chardon. The indictment outlines the alleged involvement of Burbridge in the crime, prompting potential trial proceedings. Local officials confirm the case docket and await further judicial steps.

Chardon Geauga County Grand John Burbridge Mur

Centenarian Martha Tyleg Dies After Long Life

Mrs Martha Tyleg died at 105 after being sick only three days in a life spanning more than a century. Her death closes a lengthy record of health and endurance reflecting a bygone era in London.

London Martha Tyleg

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