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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1927

Page

7

Corbins Face Federal and Local Charges in Columbus

Christopher Corbin and his wife appeared in federal court in Columbus on charges of destroying evidence and resisting officers with bond set at 7500 for him and 1000 for his wife. Trials are scheduled for June 7. Local charges of resisting an officer and possessing intoxicating liquor were continued due to federal indictments.

Christopher Corbin Smith Street Athens Columbus William Williams Corbin Corbins Common Pleas

Teachers Elected for Coolville and Troy Township Schools

Troy township school board elected teachers for Coolville grade school and for Troy township schools. Hattie K Alden to teach grades 7-8, Margaret Conklin 5-6, Irene Davis 3-4, Laura Gunn 1-2. Torch grammar Everett Cole. Torch primary Mary Louise Place. Harmony Hill Freda Giltilan. Hockingport grammar Ray Strickler. Hockingport primary Wilma Cowan. Huckleberry Hasie Rupe.

Coolville Troy Township L. F. Miller Hattie K. Alden Margaret Conklin Irene Davis Laura Gunn Vine Rural Torch Grammar Everett Cole Otch Mary Louise Place Harmony Hill Freda Gil- Tilan Hockingport Ray Strickler Wilma Cowan Huckleberry Hasie Rupe

Buick Rolls Over Near Canaanville On Marietta Road

A Buick with a West Virginia plate overturned three times on the Marietta road about midnight last night one mile from Canaanville. Local club officials could not name the driver. The car was moved to the Athens county Buick garage by the club’s service department. The crash is believed caused by speeding.

West Virginia Marietta Road Canaanville Automobile Club Athens County Buick Service Department The

Mt Hermon Sewing Club plans camp fundraisers

At the Mt Hermon Sewing Club meeting members discussed raising camp expenses by selling candy and popcorn at Mt Hermon Church on Memorial Day. Despite rain the group met. each member read a favorite book aloud. Refreshment service was defeated. a future play is planned. Ruth Thompson provided music.

Mt. Hermon Ruth Thompson

Hymns Shaped Spiritual Life, Says Rev A Wilcox

The Rev. A Wilcox of the First Presbyterian church argues hymns have greatly aided spiritual life. He cites poems used in hymns and choir leadership, noting two popular ByrAps hymns “Maide With Me” and “Lead Rinwily Light” among denominations.

A. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church Wilcox

Dynamite Used to Retrieve Body from Miami River

In Cincinnati on May 23 dynamite was set in the Big Miami river at Ives to raise the body of 19 year old David Ehrmeyer, reportedly the first wing victim of the year.

Cincinnati Miami Ives David Ehrmeyer

Victory to Lindbergh Crowdfunded by St Louis Backers

In St Louis on May 23, backers announced the entire 25000 prize from the New York to Paris flight will go to Captain Charles Lindbergh. Harry H. Knight, president of the St. Louis Flying Club, said the group was glad to help and that the prize is Lindberghs. Eight St Louis men supported the expedition with funds.

ST. Louis U.R Charles Lindbergh Lindbergh Harry H. Knight New York Paris

Old Soldier Dies Union

William Gabriel, 80, one of the last Union veterans of Company K, 116th C Vo. L., died at his home at 7:20 p.m. Saturday. His wife, who died a month ago, would have been 85 in August. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at Union church. Burial followed in Union cemetery. Several children survive.

Divorce Hearings Involving Chappelear and Kincade

Testimony of about twenty witnesses was heard in the divorce case of Jennie D Chappelear against Osil Chappelear of near Glouster in Common Pleas court. She seeks divorce alimony and custody with cruelty alleged. Chappelear denies cruelty and testifies in his defense. The couple married February 28 1922 and have three children. A second petition by Lena Kincade for divorce from Hiram Martin Kincade was also scheduled with alimony and custody sought. they married December 25 1910 and have five children.

Jennie D. Chappelear Osil Chappelear Near Glouster Common Pleas Lena Kincade Hiram Martin Kincade Mrs. Kincade

Earthquake Felt in Eastern China Similar to 1926 Japan Event

Officials report a severe Eastern China earthquake recorded at 11 05 p m at Kew observatory. The tremor, about 4700 miles away, continued four hours and matched the intensity of the 1926 March 7 Japan quake with significant loss of life.

London China Kew Observatory Japan

Beauty Crowned At Galveston Pageant Tonight

Galveston Texas hosts its second international pageant of pulchritude with nine countries represented. A coronation will close the beauty queen of the universe event at a dance honoring the contestants.

Galveston Texas

Margaret Miller wins Black Bottom distance contest

Margaret Miller smiles victoriously after finishing a 89 mile Black Bottom distance contest in 6 hours in New York. Police halted the affair after a contestant fainted.

Margaret Miller New York Margaret Black

Cairns Convicted of Murder on Third Trial in Leeds

After two hung juries, Alexander M. Cairns is found guilty of murder at his third trial in Leeds England, marking a rare appellate and courtroom milestone in the case.

Leeds Eng Alexander M. Cairns

Vicksburg Battle Anniversary Remembered By Captain Allen

Memorial day note recalls the May 22 assault on Vicksburg, led by Captain J B Allen of Athens. He recounts Sherman McPherson and Ord commanding three corps of the Army of the Mississippi and the heavy casualties in the assault on Graveyard Redan.

United States Vicksburg J. B. Allen Athens Allen Grant Seige Daniel Lamont Hugh Ewing United States Army Josiah B. Allen 30Th Fort Hill Sherman Blair Charles Ewing Napoleon Lodi

Confession Sparks Adoption Plot in Curtis Household

T Q Curtis reveals to Mrs Meadows and Billy that his plan was to adopt one of the three girls as daughter. Winnie Nyda and Billy confront ethics of the year long arrangement as confessions expose deceptions and looming scandal.

Mrs. Meadows Billy T. Q Mr. Curtis Nyda Winnie T. Q. Curtis Mr. Warburton Clay Cirts

Hidden Motives Stirring Rivalries In Shared Hospitality

A narrator recalls three women who stayed with a generous host for a year as they schemed to win a big prize. He notes the emotional toll of secrecy and the ethical tension of keeping Ny p and Winnie in the dark about the secret. The dialogue hints at future revelations.

Ny@p Winnie

Soviet Police Bombing Hit During Riga Raid

Four Soviet police performing a raid in Petrograd were killed when a bomb exploded. The incident underscores dangers faced by law enforcement during wartime operations.

Riga Petrograd

Midol Promises Quick Relief for Menstrual Pain

An ad touts a tiny tablet named Midol as harmless to girls and effective within five to seven minutes, offering up to twelve hours of relief from menstrual pain. It claims the drug is not a narcotic and has no heart or nervous system effects, selling for 50 cents in a slim aluminum box.

Tye

Two Indictments Expected Against Canton Officials

Canton May 28 United Press reports indictments against two former Canton police officials for the murder of Don R. Mellett Canton Daily News Editor are expected today after grand jury testimony by Floyd E Streitenberger and his wife The grand jury would hear Streitenberger former detective sentenced to life imprisonment for Melletts murder A high police official from the time of the July 16 murder will be examined first Ora Slater special prosecutor is reviewing Streitenbergers confession Mrs Streitenberger is expected to corroborate her husband's charges

Canton United Press Don R. Mellett Canton Daily News Floyd E. Streitenberger Streitenberger Mellett Ora Slater

Alleged Rumrunner to Face Arraignment in Slashing Case

An alleged rumrunner identified as Roy Harvey Hall, 25, of Detroit, was to be arraigned before Judge Porter on charges of cutting with intent to wound and possession of liquor after he slashed Dr. William M. Goff. Hall was arrested and handed to the doctor while Wesley Whaley, 21, Hall's alleged partner, was being taken to jail.

Marysville

Fire destroys Hulhizer mill in Newark

Fire swept the Hulhizer mill in Newark today burning more than 10,000 bushels of grain. Origin of the blaze is unknown.

Newark

Creamery Items and Weights From Ledger Readout

The fragment lists prices and weights for creamery products and receipts. It notes categories such as seconds, firsts, and extras with numerical values and percentages, suggesting a ledger or specification sheet. This item reads as an archival record of production or sale quantities and prices.

Grain prices and cash bids in regional market list

A fragment lists wheat and liniments with figures for BORE 2B Wheat No.3, Glover cash, and a Vio prompt. It shows October price 16.95 dollars, Hew price 3.60, and May price 2.60 with unnamed entries and casual shorthand.

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Wife Marietta Mt. Hermon Club William Gabriel Union Chappelear Kineade Alten Department Congress William McKinley Captain Allen Ohio Vicksburg Mississippi Ohio Ughters MIDAS Meadows Viola Miss Shelton Winnie Shelton Darling Heroice Roger Ent Ndeavor Circulation Kone Messenger
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