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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1925

Page

2

Court Opens As Heat Installed In County Court Room

Judge A P Miller will open court Monday as county commissioners have heated the room with large base burner coal stoves installed yesterday. The first case pits Martin Ebersbald company and Peacock Coal company against Great Lakes Coal Mining company and New Pitts Coal company seeking 200000 with interest for unpaid installments on coal property transfer. The defendants argue lack of abstracts and clear titles. lawyers Morton Irwin and Wianchard will present their defense.

Great Lakes Company Ebersbachs Morton, Irwin Wianchard

Child Struck by Truck in Middleport. Minor Injuries

The daughter of Mr and Mrs Stuckey of Pearl Street was struck by a Dodge truck yesterday afternoon in Middleport. The vehicle, driven by N P Miles a salesman for Breece Veneer of Kenova West Virginia, met the child as she ran into the street. she escaped with minor injuries, and the driver was not blamed.

Middleport Stuckey Pearl Street N. P. Miles Breece Veneer Company Kenova W, Ve

Armistice Dinner Planned by Feeny Bennett Post Auxiliary

The American Legion auxiliary of Feeny Bennett post will host an Armistice dinner for local legion members tonight at the opera house. A special program has been arranged for the occasion.

Middleport American Legion Feeny-Bennett Post Opera House

Entertains Bridge Club at Mrs Downing Home

Mrs John B Downing hosted the Monday bridge club at her home on Second Street in Middleport on November 11.

Middleport John B. Downing Monday Bridge Club BP Second Street

Constable Heads to Columbus in Behalf of Warrants

Constable Zoid Hysell departed for Columbus to serve a warrant on Dean Maughman alias Dean Goofey charged with skipping a bill at the Ohio hotel in Mid Glepert. It is claimed Maugh posed as a detective during a day here.

Pomeroy Zoid Hysell Columbus Dean Maugheman Dean Goofey Beard Bill Ohio Hotel Mid- Glepert Maugh

Girl Sent to Children's Home in Pomeroy

Helen Wel Ze, 15, was committed to the children's home by Judge Cora B yesterday. She will be placed there today and stay until arrangements are made to send her to her father in Washington. The girl’s mother died and she has lived with relatives in Syracuse.

IRL Pomeroy Helen Wel Ze Cora B Washington Syracuse

Pomeroy Secures Hall for Basketball Use

Coach Sampson and Superintendent Lutz arrange P Hall for basketball. Rent is 84 dollars monthly with funds expected from games to cover costs. Basketball practice starts Monday as a large turnout boosts both boys and girls teams. New silk poplin bloomers white middys and purple socks planned for girls team.

Pomeroy Sampson Lutz P. Hall

Coach Sampson Aims to Rebuild Winning Boys Team

The last year's boys team saw all players graduate and coach Sampson expresses confidence he can field another strong squad. He stresses careful recruitment, strong training, and a focus on developing talent to maintain the program’s winning tradition.

Sampson

Warrant Served for Possession of Skunk and Possum Hides

Ivan Searles of Rutland township faces a hearing Friday after a warrant was served by deputy J E Harrison from the state warden’s office charging him with possessing skunk and possum hides. Harrison has been active in enforcing fish and game laws.

Pomeroy Ivan Searles Rutland Township Searles J. E. Harrison Gallia County Harrison

Local Woman Lulla Wilson Dies at 46

Lulla Wilson died at her mother's Racine home early yesterday. She was 46 and is survived by her mother Mrs. Malinda Wilson. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 o'clock from the residence.

Racine Lulla Wilson Malinda Wilson

Miner John Parker Seriously Ill From Nerve Condition

Pomeroy reports miner John Parker fell ill with neuraloma while at Essex mine No 8 on Monday. Ewing's ambulance transported him to Holster hospital in Gallipolis for treatment.

Pomeroy John Parker Essex Mine Ewing Holster Hospital Gallipolis

Pomeroy Council Holds Special Meeting

A special council meeting in Pomeroy swore in councilman-elect W C Weaver to fill the unexpired term of Alec Fisher and issued a $2600 certificate of indebtedness to the State highway department. The council adjourned to November 19 to hear reports from committees.

Pomeroy W. C. Weaver Alec Fisher State Highway Department

Miller Dettz Pleads Guilty For Intoxication In Pomeroy

Miller Dettz of the Ohio Power Company construction gang pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Hess in Pomeroy. He was fined $5 and costs totaling $18.70, paid, and released after arrest for causing a disturbance at Meinhorsts dance hall Saturday night.

Pomeroy Miller Dettz Ohio Power Company Hess Dettz Meinhorsts

Social News Notes From Local Residents

Virginia Larrick of Main street is ill with pneumonia. Helen Rathburn of Rutland visited Middleport yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Claude O'Neil of Cleveland visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. O'Neil. Mrs. Clyde McBride and daughter Margaret visit Parkersburg relatives.

Virginia Larrick Main Street Helen Rathburn Rutland Middleport Claude O'Neil Cleveland

Mason City Briefs and Local Visitors

Mrs Henry Meesie remains seriously ill at her Mason City home. Mrs Charles Bungardner of Columbus visits her sister Mrs Edward Caychart and family in Mason City. Mrs Sam Buchanan travelled to Logan yesterday for a short visit. Charles Wolfe, a business visitor, was in Columbus yesterday. Miss Irene Blattner Ohio University student visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Blattner in Mason City. Miss Maria Miller resigns as society reporter for the Daily News and becomes cashier at the New Pittsburgh store here. Fred Burley and B G Jones, installing machinery at the Blackstone mine, returned to Wellston yesterday.

Pomeroy Bend Henry Meesie Mason City Charles Bungardner Columbus Edward Caychart Sam Buchanan Logan Charles Wolfe Irene Blattner Ohio University John Blattner Maria Miller Daily News Pittsburgh Fred Burley B. G. Jones Blackstone Wellston

Remedy Claim Promises Cure for Stomach Ailments

A testimonial from a patient near collapse due to extreme weight loss credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with restoring appetite and relieving stomach and intestinal inflammation. The letter cites a five year ailment and a near death condition, noting a single dose is convincing and money refunds. McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists sell the remedy.

Birmingham Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Tony Sarg Marionettes Bring Treasure Island to Ewing

A Monday evening performance by the Tony Sarg Marionettes at 7:30 in Ewing auditorium is under the Community Drama league. Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at Cline's Pharmacy. An 3:15 matinee of The Pied Piper of Hamelin and vaudeville features follow for local children with plans for school groups to attend.

Treasure Island Ewing Auditorium Tony Sarg Community Drama League Cline’s Robert Louis Stevenson Echoef Athens Hamelin the Plains

Salvation Army Workers to Visit Athens for Young People

Ensign and Mrs. James Coates from Cincinnati will lead a Salvation Army visit in Athens. They serve as young people's secretaries for the Southwestern Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee division. An open air meeting on the courthouse square begins at 7 p m followed by a Salvation Army meeting at 7 45 p m in the hall. All residents are invited.

Ensign James Coates Cincinnati Salvation Army Coates Ohio Kentucky Tennessee Court House Athens

Clarks Chapel Service set for Thursday evening

There will be a service Thursday at 7 o clock in the Clark’s Chapel church with preaching. A short business meeting will be held after the service.

Clarks Chapel Clark's Chapel

Probst to Direct Ohio Prohibition Enforcement in Absence

Assistant State Prohibition Commissioner 8 A Probst will oversee Ohio dry law enforcement during the absence of Probst himself. The move places Probst in sole charge of enforcement operations and related duties while the chief official is away.

Ochlyf Columbus A. Probst

Tanlac Praised by Nurse as Best Tonic

A nurse with 15 years of experience extols Tanlac and cites her mother’s recovery from poor appetite and digestive woes at age 80. She testifies Tanlac restored vigor, digestion, and energy, and urges readers to try the tonic sold by druggists, noting over 40 million bottles sold.

Tanlac M. E. Chappelle Taniac

Tantac Vegetable Pills For Constipation Sale

Advertises Tantac Vegetable Pills as a constipation remedy made and recommended by the manufacturers of Tanta.

Commissioner McDonald Heads Two Week Florida Vacation

In a notice from city records, Commissioner B F Mc Donald departs today for a two weeks vacation in Florida. The trip pauses his official duties while he is away.

B. F. McDonald Florida

Columbus Chest drive enters third day with $173,989 raised

Workers in Columbus began the third day of the annual Community Chest drive. To date contributions total $173,989, with a campaign goal of $680,177.

Columbus

Narrow Strip of Land Sues Over Trespass in Isonville

Maude Stalder sued Hiram E Howe in Common Pleas over a 132 foot by under two foot strip between properties on Fort Street Isonville. Judge ordered Howe to pay 73.70 for trespass and grapevine trimming with a temporary restraining order misstep noted. an engineer later found no trespass. ownership determined by 1881 and 1883 Burberry and Howe plats.

Common Pleas Maude Stalder Hiram E. Howe Fort Street Isonville Howe Lcourt Burberry

World’s Largest Diamond On Show At Exposition

The Blue Sultan also known as the Queen of Holland is claimed to be the largest diamond in the world weighing 186 karats. It shines with bluish transparency and unusual purity as special detectives guard it around the clock on its throne at the Exposition of Decorative Arts.

Paris Holland

Logan Man Convicted of Manufacturing Distilled Liquor

Motion for a new trial has been filed by counsel for Lee Pairan of Lancaster. He was convicted on Friday by a jury in common pleas court here of manufacturing distilled intoxicating liquor. The motion asks the court set aside the verdict. Nine grounds for this action are advanced.

Logan Lee Pairan Lancaster Common Pleas Court

Mechanic Leaves Harden Company for Railroad Brakeman Post

Earl Johnson, a mechanic at the Harden company garage in Logan, leaves his job to join the Hocking Valley railroad as a brakeman. The railroad seeks more road workers due to rising freight on the River division and transfers from other sections. Johnson is the son of long-time Hocking Valley engineer Frank Johnson. Nathan Starr of near Gore was transported to Magnetic Springs on Sunday by the Harden company ambulance after a period of bed confinement.

Logan Earl Johnson Harden Company Hocking Valley Railroad River Frank Johnson Hocking Valley Springs Logan Nathan Starr Near Gore Magnetic Springs Starr

Farm Resident Struck By Rheumatism Attack

The excerpt notes a patient of thirteen weeks duration after an attack of rheumatism who lives on a farm. The terse line implies a health-related delay or disability arising from rheumatic illness affecting rural resident. No broader context is provided.

Rochester Promises Fair, Nonpartisan Logan Administration

Mayor elect Phil Rochester pledged a loyal, impartial, and nonpartisan approach to Logan government. He vowed to administer affairs judiciously with focus on the interests and welfare of all residents, emphasizing protection of life.

Promises Square Deal Logan Phil Rochester

Civic pledge for progress and square deal for all

The text pledges that property and health will be paramount and that civic affairs will promote advancement and prosperous growth with a square deal to all. It frames government as serving broad improvement and equal treatment.

Deaf couple unite in unique English wedding

In Northants England a wedding brought together a deaf bride and groom with a deaf best man a deaf bridesmaid and a deaf clergyman making it described as England’s most unique ceremony.

Northants Eng England

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