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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1926
Page
2
The case of Charles Chaney against Randolph was settled with damages claimed at 400 dollars. The drowning occurred when a team of horses on the Randolph ferry was left loose. Costs were paid by the defendant. local visits note several residents traveling to Columbus and Parkersburg.
Nov. 5 report states Roosevelt and Ross Watlington were sent to the intermediate penitentiary at Mansfield by Deputy A C Trace for stealing two dollars and eight cents from Gleeckner. Judge A P Miller presided. DIVORCE suit filed by Dollie Er for Herman Ruschel in local pleas court. claim cites marriage on November 20, 1918. No date specified.
Pombroy November 6. The will of J. E. McElhinny of Middleport was filed in probate court recently naming daughter Mrs Laura Alberta as executrix of the estate.
Audrey and George Warren Chris the children of E D Christy of Bottom were admitted to the county children's home by Edge Cora B Roberts on Wednesday.
Pomeroy reports Mrs. Harry Rice, wife of Sheriff Rice, states he should be home from the Cherrington hospital at Logan a week from Tuesday if no complications arise after his injury in a recent automobile accident near Lithia.
Middleport on November 5 a suit and judgment for 502.84 has been filed in Gallia County Court against W. R. K. P. entstah by W. B. tee.
The report mentions Joan Olene Cotumbba among visiting placers and R. J. Mauck, judge of the court of appeals, departing for Gallipolis. Others include Mrs Herman Ohhlinger and Mrs Itha Hamilton with daughter traveling to Columbus. Updates note Mrs Herbert Fink’s influenza complications and limited improvement. Gardner Reynolds recovering at home from injuries in a recent automobile incident. Several locals visited relatives and correspondents, with names like B Love and C F Rathburn appearing in passing notices.
Dwight Powell of Middleport and Vivian Quickle of Mason City were married on Monday at Point Pleasant West Virginia. Powell is the son of Mr and Mrs Rosas Powell of Middleport and Mrs Powell is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Quickle.
Mrs Curtis Reed entertained members of the ladies circle of the Pomeroy Presbyterian church at her home yesterday afternoon.
Nine policemen were killed in Chicago when they lay in ambush for three bandits expected to rob a drug store. The officers opened fire and a gunfight followed.
An advertisement for MELLO GLO Skin-tone from The D. Zenner company touts oil removal, pore cleansing, and skin beautification. It claims the product strengthens muscles and reduces oiliness for a shinier, healthier look.
Washington November 5 Leaders of the drive for a radio bill led by Representative Wallace White say prospects for passage this session are slim as winter nears. Secretary Hoover, who urged a government radio control bill last winter, is believed to fear action may be delayed beyond the year.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold medicine for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germs, with additional healing elements to stop irritation and support recovery. Money back if relief is not achieved.
New York notes first degree murder charges loom for those who supplied guns and ammo to three bandits killed during a Tombs jail breakout attempt. The gunmen died along with Warden Peter J. Mallon and Jeremiah Murphy. Two suspects held, one alleged to confess, five investigations underway.
Washington. Nov 5. After Tuesday’s elections the battle over repealing the eighteenth amendment shows a stand-off between wets and drys. Dry forces tally about 300 of 435 in the House and 70 of 96 in the Senate, surpassing the two thirds needed to submit an amendment and exceeding the majority to retain the Volstead Act as is.
A culinary educator arrives in Athens to address domestic science students and housewives. The program emphasizes nutrition for children, proper cooking, and the impact of diet on growth and health, promising extensive preparations to leverage this educational opportunity.
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