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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1926
Page
2
Meigs County schools plan to employ a deduciate of music to teach at Chester Tuppers Plains Harrisonville and Bradbury. The position will involve work in multiple schools with assignments set by County Superintendent C N Wagner.
William executor of Radford's estate sues Roy Clara Curtis and Wilbur Finc Montey in pleas court claiming 77.09 from notes past due. Smith alleges a mortgage on real estate and asks that lien held on the property be declared void.
The firemen’s association met at the second ward engine house on Sunday afternoon to arrange the eighth annual ball set for Friday evening December 31 at the K of P hall. An arrangements committee music committee and solicitation committee were formed. James Fugate was chosen to fill the unexpired term of William Bartells.
Arthur Butcher of Middleport appeared before Giles Monday morning after an evening arrest by Constable Lord Hysel. He faced charges of intoxication, fined $5 with costs totaling 7.20, and remains jailed for nonpayment of the fine.
John and Amicon filed a civil suit on November 2 in Middleport seeking 814.32 from F. E. Blaine. Plaintiffs contend the sum is owed as payment for promissory notes.
Funeral services for J C McElhinny were held Monday at 11 at the Presbyterian church in Middleport with Rev A C V er in charge. Stores closed from 11 to 12 in respect for the region's oldest merchant.
William Smith as executor of W. H. Radford sues awett M E Scott Hayes H Lona Roecher for 225 dollars with 8 percent interest from October 11 1924. The suit seeks foreclosure of real estate pledged as security. Pred Crow represents the plaintiff.
Mr and Mrs William Belcher of Polis hosted a birthday dinner for Mr Belcher's 64th birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs J H Grate. Charlie Karr and family joined relatives from Laure City.
Charles Barnes and family of ersburg visited Mr and Mrs Roller in Pomeroy Sunday. Several residents from Columbus and Lancaster spent weekends here or with relatives, including the Jones and Cregg families.
Local residents and visitors from Athens Columbus Cincinnati Parkersburg Huntington and Ashland travelled or moved through the area. Frequent departures include Mrs Judd Boley Mrs Roscoe Meadows Mrs Frank Knopp and many others while several locals hosted relatives and friends over the week.
Charleston has improved and moved from the hospital to his sister Grace Skidmore's home. If his condition keeps improving, physicians expect he could be brought home in a week or ten days.
Wal Branch of Middleport is reported critically ill at his home after two years of ill health. He is a former telegraph operator for the New York Central lines and was recently retired.
The First Christian Church of Chauncey schedules its annual homecoming for Sunday November 7. Bible school starts at 9 30 am with a basket dinner to follow and later afternoon talks by local ministers. Mrs M J Gardner and Harvey Nye will recount the church’s history.
Mr and Mrs John Dean hosted a Millfield event Saturday for Ruth Dean s seventh birthday. Guests enjoyed games and music at a masquerade party with attendees including Gerald Simpson Lora May Simpson Ethel McCutcheon Junior Hoisington Arthur Hoisington Madaline Border Mary Omen Hazel Dean Ralph Dean John Hoisington Helen Russell Phylis Border Betty Dodd Maxine Hartley and Mr and Mrs Field.
The Ladies Aid society of the Millfield Church of Christ will hold a Wednesday evening meeting at Mrs. Lucy Howard's home in Millfield. Members are asked to dress like kids. A program is planned after the business session led by president Mrs. P. D. Hill, followed by a refreshment course. All members are urged to attend.
Mrs J W Hawk entertained last Friday evening at her home in The Plains honoring guests Mr and Mrs George Smith and Mrs Theodore Nagle and daughter.
Miss Floride Sprague of Springfield Ohio a student at Wittenburg College spent the weekend in Chauncey at the home of her parents Dr and Mrs Warren V Sprague. Homer Johnson who works in Zanesville and is son of Mr and Mrs Dan T Johnson also spent Sunday in Chauncey with his parents.
A Nazarene church revival in The Plains will continue through the coming week. Evangelist Rev. B. T. Flanery of Cumberland Wisconsin leads the services with a special message and music Tuesday night. Children’s services are planned during Sunday school next Sunday morning.
The first of five sessions of a farmers' institute will be held at The Plains tomorrow morning. Local organizers invite farmers and residents to attend the free program covering agriculture practices and community issues.
A marriage license was issued in Probate court yesterday to Carrie S. Tyler, 27, of Driller, and Adena M. Brooks, 21, both listed as daughters of their respective parents. The certificate names their fathers Robert Tyler and Howard Brooks.
An advertising testimonial touts Adlerika as a powerful intestinal cleanser that clears gas bloating and constipation. It features patient Blanche Brinkley and multiple doctors praising its cleansing effects and urges readers to buy Adlerika at Gibson Pharmacy in Athens.
The United States Supreme Court ruled that liquor law offenders may be prosecuted under both state and federal laws for the same act in a Louisiana case.
A pattern described as Velours with caracul trim in seven bust sizes from 34 to 46 inches. It notes fabric needs for an 88 inch size and facing materials, with pattern mailed for 15 cents in silver or stamps to any address.
At least two wild deer are at large in western Washington County with sightings along Rainbow Creek and the Churchtown and Watertown ridges. Residents report the animals roaming Beltz woods as they forage in glens and pines across the area.
An advertisement touts a cod liver based tonic claiming to raise weight by three to ten pounds. It markets a tasteless formula with cod liver extract iron and hypophosphites, available with money back guarantee Through local pharmacies including The Cline Pharmacy and other druggists. It also claims safety for children and easy consumption.
Several neighbors observed a sleek, well conditioned buck and a doe over the weekend. They appear unmolested by dogs, though runs occurred. Farmers plan to protect them as the buck is described as an especially fine specimen with five pronged antlers.
The back of a two animal sighting describes a doe chased by a dog near the James McDermott home by Delta woods. The animal's leap over a high fence was measured at 26 feet by Gephart and others, while the other doe was seen along Rainbow Creek.
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