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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1925
Page
2
May 12 1917 report states Dark Hollow mine now has about 250 tons daily from five railroad cars with ten additional miners. Rumor of union picketing lasted night but no action occurred and operations continued normally at Stalter Essex No 6, loading about 450 tons daily from nine cars with sixty five men employed.
In Middleport on May 12 the hearing of Frank Thomas and Raymond Googlein on charges of contributing to the delinquency of Jeanette and Charlotte Bever was postponed to Thursday evening. Defense attorneys cited absence of Justice FP Peoples as the reason. James Beveridge, father of the girls, indicated he will pursue charges, prompting community chatter over the case amid custodial actions by Sheriff Harry.
Pomeroy May 12. Frank Winlek Thomas a young married man and father faced serious charges before Justice of the Peace L Peoples following a drunken joy ride. Raymond Goeglein his wife Je tly, who had secured a divorce, also faced charges as a result of the incident involving underage passengers aged 16 and 14 daughters of Mr and Mrs.
James Beveredge of Middleport is mentioned among the participants. Two men with the girls rode in a car driven by Thomas and left the Athens Pomeroy road near the fair grounds. The party rescued them later and the girls were dropped off on court street in Athens. Thomas and Goeglein face charges of contributing to delinquency and furnishing liquor. Thomas may face drunken driving charges. A hearing is set for 6:30 Tuesday in Justice Peoples court.
Funeral services for John B Lindsey were held at his Race street home in Middleport after a cerebrial hemorrhage death. A large crowd attended to pay respects, with abundant floral tributes, and burial took place at Beach Grove cemetery in Pomeroy.
Bennett-Feeny Post American Legion members announce a series of weekly dances at the Middleport opera house to replenish benevolence funds. The first dance is scheduled for Thursday next.
Pomeroy May 12. Thomas Donahue was called to the jail for delinquent child support payments. He was $35 in arrears but made satisfactory arrangements to avoid becoming a county jail boarder.
Pomeroy May 12 In the clean up campaign on dog tag license violators many prefer paying a fine over settling with the county auditor. The latest violators in Justice Peoples' court are Charles Howell of Laurel Cliff fined one dollar and costs total 8.70 and Charles Tyree of Vulcan Camp fined one dollar and costs total 9.40.
David Luther Owens sued Fay Virginia Owens in a divorce heard by Judge A P Miller. They married October 22 1921 and have a three year old daughter. He cited neglect and cruelty. case not contested and custody not specified. Court will take about thirty days to decide.
James E. Kesterson 28 a miner and Ethel Mayes 22 both of Middleport secured a marriage license and were married in the probate court rooms Monday by Justice of the Peace Perry J. Peoples.
County Clerk Benge informs the Messenger bureau that jurors summoned in January are released after lapse of time. The message notes petit jury members have completed their service and are discharged.
Personal mentions note Mrs. Charles Grueser leaving for Toledo to serve as a Rebekah delegate for multiple counties. Cust Weaver heads to South Bend to drive home a new car. Clara Mae Griffith visits relatives in town, while the Peoples visit Columbus. J Paul Grueser attends a Duco convention in Cincinnati and visits Columbus and Zanesville. Ward Hartley reports slow improvement at home. Dana Tracy and family host a weekend in Gallipolis. The Coates brothers plan a Morgan County summer visit. Alton Vale from Akron visits Middleport.
New York May 12. Jockey Benjamin Marinello suffers a fractured skull in a Jamaica track incident. He remained unconscious at 90 percent alarm early this morning, failing to regain consciousness after the accident.
Marion Ohio Star laments that Herb Hoover seems detached from current trends and suggests he favors saving for the future rather than engaging with present affairs.
Citizens are urged to take May 23 off for a day of circus fun. Selis Floto presents a two show program featuring three rings two hours of acts plus The Bride and the Beasts with 1000 participants and a large clown army.
The text highlights a vast menagerie with liberty horses elephants and trained royal Bengal tigers. It notes two trains needed to transport the circus and praises favorites such as the Flying Wards two troupes of eighteen and the Hobsons renowned for fearless riding. Other feats are promised.
An ad promotes Joint Ease from Cline Pharmacy claiming to fibber up the spine and rejuvenate the old, promising quick relief from stiff swollen joints with a money back guarantee if it fails.
Ohio relatives request local authorities investigate the death of Mrs. Vera Kellog who died from burns in a hospital February 11.
The unidentified man pulled from the river is believed to be Victor Broedecker 65 who vanished two weeks ago. Authorities suspect death by own action.
Urvana Ohio Democrat notes that while telegraph and railroad firms restrict race reporting, participants can still cut the cards for the winner and move on.
Miss Mildred Giesecke, a seventh grade pupil at Athens junior high, won first prize in the School Spirit essay contest. Miss Audrey Shamed placed second and Marie Louise Walker third, with judges being senior high English teachers Miss Pickering, Coasey and Jewett.
A Florida legislature proposal seeks to criminalize descent from a monkey, aiming to outlaw certain ancestry claims. The bill would define illegal heritage and establish penalties, drawing sharp debate about race, science, and civil rights.
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