Property Deed Transfer Dispute Over Promissory Note
The plaintiff, after six months without payment, recorded a deed to the property and later discovered a prior transfer. A suit is filed to recover the amount due on the promissory note.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1929
Page
2
Acid Thrower Way Declared Fugitive as Bond Forfeited
Cleveland judge ruled John J. Way a fugitive after his appeal on a maiming conviction was rejected. Bond of 10000 posted for his appearance to serve a six to 30 year sentence was forfeited. The 38 year old engineer allegedly threw acid at his divorced wife Misa Elizabeth Hui, while Hui vowed to wed him again after the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
John J. Way
Misa _Elizabeth Hui
Common Pleas
Harrison W. Ewing
Miss Hu
Way
Jane
Jerome Baird
Pittsburgh
James Cassidy
Vay
Baird
Appeals Court to Hear Meigs County Election Case
Two major Meigs County cases land before the Court of Appeals at Jackson. The Middleport Central Committeemen election dispute centers on counting 28 absentee ballots that could alter Republican leadership. A separate suit involves T W Bengel against John E Lyons over a judgment issued without Lyons being present in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Court of Appeals
Jackson
Middleport Central Committeemen
County Board of Elections
Meigs County Republican Central Committee
Fred Shifler
William Robson
F. W. Crow
T. W. Bengel
John E. Lyons
Bengel
Mr. Lyons
P. T. A. Meeting Set in Middleport at Masonic Temple
The November Calendar meeting of the Middleport P. T. A. will be held at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening November 27 at 8 o clock. Sponsored by Mrs. George Wittmer with help from Mrs. Will Reynolds Mrs. C. B. Smith Mrs. Foster Reed and Miss Jean McKay the event promises large attendance. Mrs. Kathrine Rousey of Pomeroy directs the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport P. T. A
George Wittmer
Will Reynolds
C. B. Smith
Foster Reed
Jean McKay
Masonic Temple
Kathrine Rousey
Pomeroy
Flock Attacked by Dogs in Chester Township Leaves Two Dead
Dogs killed two of Sam Johnsons sheep in Chester Township as local authorities investigate the incident. A vacant Lon Russell Bradbury house burnt early Sunday morning nearby. Ray mond Neutzling sustained burns to one arm after contact with a live mine wire. Mrs. W. H. Osborn, widow of a former Pomeroy businessman, dies in Alhambra California. she leaves two daughters Bertha Osborn and Helen Crissman and son Allen, all in California. She was daughter of Moses Allen, a Middleport notable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Johnson
Chester Township
Lon Russell
Bradbury
Raymond Neutzling
W. H.osborn
Pomeroy
Alhambra
Calif
Osborn
Bertha Osborn
Helen Crissman
Allen
California
Moses Allen
Middleport
Worstell to preside over two Common Pleas cases
In PomeroY Ohio Judge L G Worstell of Athens is expected to hear two jury trials in Common Pleas Court led by Judge Worstell Thursday and Friday. Curtis Hamilton sues John E Lyons for an accounting tied to stock sale in a merger involving a Columbus interest. Eliza Wilson sues daughter Maggie Vale in an equity dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
L. G. Worstell
Athens
Common Pleas Court
Curtis Hamilton
John E. Lyons
Hamilton
Lyons
Columbus
T. W. Bengel
Key West
Fla
Eliza Wilson
Salem Township
Maggie Vale
K. B. Stephenson
Elmer Beegle
F. W. Crow
Rabbit Supper Planned by Fides Lodge Knights of Pythias
In Middleport on November 20 a rabbit supper will be hosted by Fides Lodge Knights of Pythias to honor a large class of new members. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. with a program of short speeches after the banquet, served by the Pythian Sisters Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fides Lodge
Middleport
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters Committee
F and A M Lodge Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
Middleport notes the F. and A. M. Lodge elected L. J. Heiner as W M L. L. Lyons as S W T. W. Meinhart as J W H M Cross treasurer W. F. Russell secretary E. M. Harrah S D Charles Childs J D F. W. Schreiner tyler. Installation set for the first Tuesday evening in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
A.M. Lodge
L. J. Heiner
W.M
L. L. Lyons
T. W. Meinhart
J. W
H.M. Cross
W. F. Russell
E. M. Harrah
Charles Childs
J. D
F. W. Schreiner
Tyler
Louise Ohlinger Celebrates Eighteenth Birthday
Miss Louise Ohlinger marked her eighteenth birthday with a Saturday evening party in Middleport attended by friends and family including her sister Mrs. Ernest Mitchell and husband and Mrs. Margaret Roush and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Louise Ohlinger
Ernest Mitchell
Margaret Roush
Middleport Hosts Mrs Owen Rust for Repairs and Visits
Mrs Owen Rust of Bucyrus arrived Monday night to stay with Middleport friends for a few days and supervise repairs on her recently vacated property once owned by the Tompkins family. Also in Athens Monday night were Mr and Mrs A H Bradbury and Mr and Mrs Cecil Powell Bradbury to attend the showing of The Gold Diggers of Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Owen Rust
Bucyrus
Tompkins
A. H. Bradbury
Cecil Powell Bradbury
Athens
Broadway
Farmers Institute Opens in Long Bottom Here
Farmers Institute convenes in Long Bottom starting today and runs through Thursday. Local officers include President A H Brown and Secretary Nerva Pryor Polk with cor respondent Cora Swan. State speakers M L Howell of Napoleon and Mrs Lottie M Randolph of New Lexington join local talent for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Bottom
Farmers Institute
A. H. Brown
Nerva Pryor Polk
Cora Swan
M. L. Howell
Napoleon
Lottie M. Randolph
New Lexington
Local notes from Huntington and surrounding areas
Mr and Mrs Frank Vrooman were in Huntington Sunday. Esther Bowen is able to be out again after confinement for an operation. Mr and Mrs Ernest Mitchell and Miss Margaret Roush returned to Columbus after visiting A T Ohlinger. Ohlinger ill with quinsy and throat lanced six times. Mrs Gertrude Hausher on a week's vacation from Dr S A McCulloughs and visiting Columbus relatives. Mrs N C Welch visiting Columbus while Mr Welch works in Cleveland. Edwards family from Columbus for rabbit season opening still here due to car breakdown. Mrs W G Davis at Mr Clemens not well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Vrooman
Huntington
Esther Bowen
Ernest Mitchell
Margaret Roush
A. T. Ohlinger
Columbus
Gertrude Hausher
Dr. S. A. McCullough
N. C. Welch
Mr. Welch
Cleveland
Village Council Sets Salaries for Officers
Pomeroy November 20. An ordinance fixed salaries for the coming term with no changes except the village marshal raised from 800 to 960 dollars annually. Dana Roush will hold marshal and fire alarm inspector duties for a total of 1200 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Dana Roush
Third Ward
Local visitors from Charleston and Cleveland depart
Misses Maud and Martha Stonaker with Mrs. R. W. Harris visited relatives here and returned to Charleston. Ralph Anderson and parents were in town earlier this week. His wife plans to move from Columbus to Cleveland soon after renting a lakeside house. Miss Marjorie Harris spent the end of the week at home and will return for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud
Martha Stonaker
R. W. Harris
Charleston
Ralph Anderson
Cleveland
Columbus
Marjorie Harris
Guysville Boy Is Already Deep Reader
Nov. 20 report from Guysville shows six year old Richard Campbell reading and interpreting material used in the Eighth Grade under teacher Fern Six. He attended school at five and read Second and Third Grade material before being sent home for being too young. Now in the Second Grade he reads newspapers King Arthur and novels with excellent performance across other subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysville
Richard Campbell
Fern Six
Don Campbell
Wood Shortage Seen by Forest Official in 1950
R. Y. Stuart of the U. S. Forest Service warns that U S forests are burned and cut faster than new trees can grow. He projects a wood shortage by 1950 as demand outpaces replenishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Y. Stuart
U. S. Forest Service
U. S
OConnor Pleads Guilty To Intoxication In Chauncey
William O Connor of New Holland pleaded guilty to intoxication in Chauncey mayoral court. He was fined ten dollars and costs after arrest by Mars Hal Burke Withem during the bridge dedication period. O Connor had helped build the new Mc Dougal bridge, completed Monday, and celebrated locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
William O'Connor
New Holland
W. D. Hines
O'Connor
Marshal- Burke -Withem
McDougal
Helena Keck Birthday Party at Chauncey Home
Miss Helena Keck hosted a surprise birthday gathering for her sister Pauline Keck at the George Keck residence on Ellis Avenue Chauncey. Attendees from Chauncey-Dover High School Senior Class enjoyed games cards music dancing and a served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Helena Keck
Pauline Keck
George Keck
Ellis Avenue
Chauncey-Dover High School
Kathryn Gillispie
Wsther Clarey
Richard Antle
Coe Daugherty
Mary
Louise Fiske
Courtney Pettit
Mary Guerra
Hattie Thomas
Neil Tippett
Carroll Tippett
Frances Harvey
Margaret Tippett
Louise Dew
Elbert
Mae Howard
Margaret Shields
Letha Thomas
Lavella Locke
Pauline Daugherty
Christine Mingus
Margaret Johnston
Chauncey Personal Notes Highlight Local Returns
Mrs. Mary Meinhart returns from Nelsonville visit with brother and sister in law. Miss Helena Keck goes back to Oxford to resume work after Chauncey visit with parents George and Pauline Keck. Walter Leffler returns to Columbus after visiting Chauncey parents Charles and Mrs Lef fer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mary Meinhart
Robert Mosely
Nelsonville
Helena Keck
Oxford
George Keck
Pauline Keck
Walter Leffler
Columbus
Charles Leffer
No Men Admitted shown by Chauncey P T A
Chauncey P T A presents the comedy No Men Admitted in three acts next Monday evening in the high school auditorium Proceeds go to the association The play is coached by Mrs Alta Miller with participants Mrs Fanny King Mrs Lillian Sweeny Mrs Ruth Smith Mrs Ruth Bridgewater Mrs Luella Preston Mrs Molly Gardner Mrs Effie Sands Mrs Christene Brown Mrs Stella Cunningham and Mrs Naomi Mullins
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association
Alta Miller
Fanny King
Lillian Sweeny
Ruth Smith
Ruth Bridgewater
Luella Preston
Molly Gardner
Effie Sands
Christene Brown
Stella Cunningham
Naomi Mullins
Thanksgiving at Chauncey Church of Christ
Thanksgiving will be observed Sunday morning at the Church of Christ in Chauncey with a music and recitation program. Pupils from the primary and junior departments will perform, adults sing, and Elizabeth Knode will tell the Thanksgiving story assisted by Coleman from the County Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Church of Christ Sunday School
Bible School
Elizabeth Knode
Coleman
Cha
Louise Lairson Weds Benjamin Hanson in Columbus Home
In Columbus on November 16, Miss Louise Velma Lairson and Benjamin Raymond Hanson were married at Professor Bowles residence. The bride, daughter of A Lairson of Jackson Michigan, is a Nelsonville High School graduate and Chauncey niece. The couple plans to reside in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Louise Velma Lairson
Benjamin Raymond Hanson
Columbus
Professor Bowles
A. Lairson
Jackson
Mich
Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
A. L. Preston
Riley family visits Chauncey amid Sunday calls
Mr and Mrs Allen Riley Jr and son Billy Chauncey visited the former’s parents Mr and Mrs Allen Riley Sr in Nelsonville on Sunday. Dr Francis H Keck of Columbus also spent Sunday in Chauncey visiting his parents and sisters Mrs George Keck and Misses Helena and Pauline Keck on Ellis Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Riley
Billy
Chauncey
Nelsonville
Francis H. Keck
Columbus
George Keck
Helena
Pauline Keck
Ellis Avenue
Pleasant Relief From Constipation
An early 20th century style health ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims improved energy and beauty by cleansing bowels and liver, urging nightly use before bed and noting small price points and tablet color landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Organization Planned for Millfield Bible School Classes
Organizers in Chauncey announce two adult classes for the Millfield Church of Christ Bible School. The new class targets young married couples and will meet Thursday evening at Mrs. Henry Heffkin’s home. All interested are invited. Mayor W D Hines of Chauncey is in Athens on business today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Bible School of the
Church of Christ
Millfield
Henry Heffkin
Court House Yoings Probate Court Suspends Fine and Jail
Paul Dray faced a suspended fine and jail sentence after a non support charge. He promised to contribute $3 weekly for his child's support. Costs amounting to an unresolved balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Dray
Booklet of Pastry and Puddings by Famous Women
The Athens Messenger advertises a 32 page dessert booklet with over 100 recipes from Washington hostesses presidents’ wives and other prominent women. Pies cakes puddings ices and novelties are included. Sent to readers for six cents via the Washington Information Bureau with coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Information Bureau
Local Non-Support Trials End in Acquittals
Walter B. King and Mike Tabler, both arrested on non-support charges, were tried and found not guilty. Cases dismissed. James Kyle’s trial on a non-support charge set for Saturday morning. Marriage license issued to Charles Millner and Nola Dean in Glouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. King
Mike Tabler
James Kyle
Charles Millner
Columbus
Nola Dean
Glouster
Beasley Milling Sues Markings Over Property Transfer
The F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Company sues A. W. and Alice Markings and A. O. and EE. J. Person seeking 250 dollars plus interest and foreclosure. The complaint alleges the Markings deeded property in exchange for 250 dollars with a six month return condition if paid with interest, but sold the property to A. O. and E. J. Person before six months without notifying the plaintiff, placing the note payoff on the new owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Company
Marking
A. O
E. J. Person
Red Cross Campaign Nears Target in Athens County
Red Cross workers aimed to raise 6000 in Athens County with a concentrated effort to meet the quota as the campaign closed today. Over 2000 had been collected by Tuesday night, with secretary Rose V. Davie confident the full total would be reached as about 100 canvassers worked through Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Athens
Sowards Released After Paying Fine for Concealed Weapon
James Sowards pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and was released from Athens County Jail Tuesday afternoon after arranging to pay total costs and a $46.10 fine. Deputy Wayne Wingett arrested him Monday night for failure to pay before. Judge L. G. Worstell of Comoe Pleas supervised the release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sowards
Chaunee
Athens County
Comoe
L. G. Worstell
Sowards
Wayne Wingett
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