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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1929

Page

2

Eiselstein On Trial In Civil Service Case

Ab Eiselstein faces a Civil Service Commission hearing in Pomeroy Ohio on charges of soliciting political funds from subordinates while serving as Meigs County highway maintenance superintendent. The civil service case references last year’s state campaign with many witnesses expected. Judge A P Miller represents Eiselstein.

Pomeroy Civil Service Commission Columbus Ab. Eiselstein Meigs County Eiselstein Civil Service Officers A. P. Miller Hiselstein

Williams estate suit seeks bank funds and CD returns

James Williams Jr as administrator files suit against First City Bank unincorporated and Miss E Bland and Ralston Russell. He alleges 739.19 remained in the bank for the deceased or Bland, notes the certificates were taken by Bland and given to Russell, and that neither the bank nor the defendants will surrender the certificates. He asks the court to compel turnover of the certificates and payment to the estate.

Pomeroy James Williams, Jr James Williams First City Bank Unincorporated E. Bland Ralston Russell

Election Board Delays After Tuesday Vote

After election day, six precinct officers failed to submit results until the next day delaying the count and keeping board members up all night. In one case precinct officers finished counting then left, and county board members retrieved reports late at night. Threats of removal were issued to prevent recurrence.

Pomeroy

Jamison Baby Born in Miami Telegraph Note

A telegram from Miami announces the birth of a seven pound son to Mr and Mrs W K Jamison in Middleport on Tuesday. Mrs Jamison is Martha Russell and a younger sister of Mrs H O Ewing. Grandparents and family members hail the new arrival with delight.

Middleport H. O. Ewing Miami Fla W. K. Jamison

Bonds Pass in Syracuse Vote Amid County Election

Pomeroy reports the largest precinct tally as bond issue for a new Syracuse school building survives 226 to 49. County results show tax amendment yes 2864 no 2931. gas franchise result in Pomeroy approved 172 to 700. County officials, school boards, and town trustees elected across multiple townships are listed.

Pomeroy Syracuse Pomeroy Third Ward Election Board Middleport John R. Hawkins L. T. Edmundson W. R. Holcomb W. CC. Keebaugh W. EK. McDade Porter Midkiff W. L. Morrison C. EF. Young Board of Education Salisbury Township Joe Evans Eldon Weeks Max Russell

Lodge Inspection in Middleport by Mrs Hannum

Mrs J B Hannum of Columbus arrived Wednesday and was entertained by Mrs J K Stevens. Her mission was to inspect G L A Lodge No 270 Pride of Ohio auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The lodge was inspected this afternoon followed by luncheon.

Middleport J. B. Hannum Columbus J. K. Stevens

Infant Die In Salisburg Township Burial In Willow

An infant of Mr and Mrs J R DeLong died at their home in Salisburg Township was taken to Willow West Virginia near Parkersburg for burial.

Pomeroy J. R. DeLong Salisburg Township Willow W. Va Parkersburg

Konjola Proclaimed Master Medicine by Cincinnati Man

William K. Clark of 132 East Thirteenth Street Cincinnati Ohio reports five years of poor health including stomach and kidney problems neuritis and sleeplessness. He credits Konjola with weight gain improved sleep appetite and relief from pains and plans to continue treatment. Konjola is sold at McKee Drug Store Athens and by leading druggists in the region.

William K. Clark East Thirteenth Street Cincinnati Ohio Athens McKee Drug Store

Frank Pick ens Divorce Suit Filed

PGMERQY November 7 reports Frank Pick ens has filed for divorce.

Pgmerqy Frank Pickens

Pickens seeks divorce custody amid desertion claim

Lillian M. Pickens reports that she and husband are married since July 26, 19123 and have five minor children. He files under oath that she deserted the family and lives unlawfully with another man, seeking divorce and custody. Officers Delbert Welker and Ben Morris retrieved Lonnie Dunn from Zanesville jail on iron‑support charges. Mrs E S Humphrey of Belleville injures knee cranking car and is taken to St Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg. Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR meeting postponed to November 15 with Mrs Rathburn as hostess. A Middleport literary society plans to attend the Southeast District conference in Portsmouth with nine delegates led by Mrs Hartinger. Continued on Page

Lillian M. Pickens Delbert Welker Ben Morris Zanesville Lonnie Dunn E. S. Humphrey Belleville St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Jonathan Meigs Daughters of the American Revolution

Divorce suit heard in Meigs County courthouse

Lucy Larkins sues Charles Larkins in Meigs County with Judge F W presiding. case heard Wednesday in the county court.

Lucy Larkins Charles Larkins F. W

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