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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1926

Page

2

Five Suits Filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court

Pomeroy, Nov. 23. Five suits filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court this morning. Circle vs. J C Pickenset seeks 293 dollars in salary as butter maker at Racine creamery. Elsie and Eugene Forbes sue Anna Houdashelt et al for one eighth of Susan Zahl estate and custody of two children. Burgess vs Burgess asks for divorce on grounds of willful absence and child custody. Hamm vs Hamm seeks heirs to seven eighths of Henry Hamm estate and division of real estate. Catherine Van Voorst sues Henry Van Voorst for divorce on extreme cruelty and lack of support.

Pomeroy Meigs County, Pleas Bengel ge@ohn Circle J. C. Pickenset Circle Racine Creamery Elsie Eugene Forbes Anna Houdashelt Houdashelt Charles Houd‘ T Julis Zahl Augusta Zahl Albert Zahl Helen Zahl Fred U Susan Zahi Clara’ Burgess Burgess Mrace Charles E. Hamm E A Mary M. Hamm Et al Henry Hamm Catherine van Voorst Henry van Voorst

Old Times Seven County Officers Now Held Offices 14 Years Ago

Seven county officials, including Kathryn Davies deputy clerk and Clerk Bengel with his deputy, held county offices fourteen years ago. C N Wagner was county auditor, Judge Roberts deputy treasurer, and Sheriff J A Willock is the only one still in the same office.

Stice Kathryn Davies Bengel C. N. Wagner Judge Roberts Sherif J. A. Willock Smith

Mrs. Elizabeth Ross Dies at 60 in East Liverpool

Mrs. Elizabeth Ross, 60, died at her East Liverpool home Sunday morning. Her body will be taken to City to the home of her son Ross Tuesday evening for burial at Odd Fellows cemetery. Funeral arrangements have not been finalized.

Middleport Elizabeth Ross East Liverpool Ross Odd Fellows Cemetery

Keffers Announce Birth of a Son

Middleport residents announce the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Her Keffer of Bradbury born in November.

Keffers Middleport Herhas Keffer Bradbury

A Son Is Born to Mr and Mrs James Singer

MIDDLEPORT November 13 An announcement states a son was born to Mr and Mrs James Singer on November 2 The brief notice confirms the birth and family adding a new member to the household

Middleport James Singer

Mrs Harris Injured Lighting Furnace Fire

Mrs. Robert Harris of Middleport suffered burns to the hand and slight facial burns when a furnace fire at her second street home flared recently. Her injuries were not considered serious.

Middleport Robert Harris Second Street Harris

Marriage Notices From Pomeroy Lofting Local Nods

Glen Haning 28 of Dowington wed Elizabeth Wyatt 24 daughter of John Wyatt yesterday by Justice M L French. A marriage license was issued to Frank Bunthoff 28 son of Henry Bunthoff and Irene Howell 16 daughter of Dana Howell with Rev F O Weed of Simpson Memorial Church officiating.

Pomeroy Frank Bunthoff Henry Bunthoff Irene Howell Dana Howell F. O. Weed Simpson’ M. FE

Nelsonville Officials Arrest Shirley LeMay in Pomeroy

Shirley LeMay was arrested Sunday by Sheriff Willock and Special Deputy Morris in Pomeroy after Nelsonville officers sought her on charges of stealing a shotgun valued at 36 dollars and automobile accessories valued at 2.60.

Pomeroy Nelsonville Shirley LeMay Willock Edgar Morris LeMay

School officials seek more state aid at Athens meeting

Pomeroy officials C N Wagner and John Phillips attended a meeting of school officials at Athens to find ways to obtain additional state aid for the local schools. In Middleport Dr. Bryan of Ohio University will speak at the father and son banquet at the Masonic temple on November 30.

DR. Bryan Middleport E. B. Bryan Ohio University Masonic Temple

Pomeroy Man Released After County Jail Sentence

Louis Frazier of Pity-Me was freed from the county jail after serving ten days and paying most of a $22.15 fine for contributing to the delinquency of Nellie Mulford. Relatives paid the remaining balance yesterday after his appearance before Probate Judge Cora B. Roberts.

Pomeroy Louis Frazier Frazier Nellie Mulford Cora B. Roberts

Area residents on weekend visits and travel

Mrs D W Hennessy left yesterday for Columbus. Hart Stanbery returned from a Kentucky hunting trip. Harold Smith came back to Mansfield from a relatives visit here. Mrs O H Faris and daughter Helen Jane returned from Point Pleasant. John Burnell of Point Pleasant ended a visit here. Ed Ebersbach left for New York. The Hartenbach family and relatives spent Sunday in Athens. Claire Karr and Laurel Cliff relatives visited Sunday. Fred Beards returned from Cincinnati. Leland Saxton Edgar Tuckerman and Frances Grate from Athens spent week’s end here. Delbert Becker family visited Clifton W Va. William Densmore left for Gallipolis for Holzer hospital care. William Wallace visited Gallipolis Monday. Mrs L H Nelson returned to Gallipolis after visiting here.

D. W. Hennessy Columbus Hart Stanbery Kentucky Harold Smith Mansfield O. H. Faris Helen Jane Point Pleasant John Burnell Ed Ebersbach New York Leland Saxton Edgar Tuckerman Frances Grate Athens Delbert Becker Betty Jane Earnest Henry Clifton W. Va William Densmore Gallipolis Holzer Hospital William Wallace L. H. Nelson Margaret Hughes Mary Sisson Logan Alfred Genheimer Edward Ewing T. A. Riley Betty Mandry Corning Ralph Howell Harry Barnes Cleveland Kelly Cecil Grogan Errot Russell Frank Pendergrass Ted Richards Wellston Wayne Jones Irma Hood Minersville Dana Lambert Lumbago Reed Harris Radford Walker Walter Walker Kanagua Earl French Charlies Yost Henry Bullard Rio Grande Elmer Wysong Oscar Wince

Local residents tally weekend travel and health notes

Margaret Hughes spent Monday at Gallipolis while many others visited relatives or returned home from trips to Logan Columbus Athens Gallipolis and Wellston. Marjorie Wolfe returned from Holzer hospital after adenoid and tonsil surgery and is improving.

Cleveland Officers Raid Roadhouse Arrest 33 Suspects

Cleveland police raid a roadhouse near Berea breaking down doors and detaining a gang of thirty three burglars and killers. Authorities describe the group as bandits and criminals rounding up a large number of suspects for questioning.

Cleveland Berea

Bandit Gang Raid Nets Major Arrests After Akron Chase

Akron gang fled after a member died in a car overturn during a robbery chase. Police raided a road house here, hid inmates on the floor, then conducted a careful search. Arrests were made and held for investigation. police valued recovered property at $25,000. Inspector Cody called the raid the most productive in recent years.

Akron Cornelius W. Cody

Former wife sues Eugene Brewster in $200000 suit

New York November 23 Eleanor Brewster files a Supreme Court suit seeking damages against Eugene V. Brewster and his wife the former Corliss Palmer. The action names both as defendants in a case filed today.

New York Eugene V. Brewster Corliss Palmer Supreme Court Eleanor Brewster

Northern Ohio police recover twelve stolen cars and guns

Police recovered twelve stolen automobiles and a large store of guns and ammunition in Northern Ohio. In raids on two other sites near Berea detectives found stocks of stolen tires radio sets and automobile accessories. First information of the alleged crime was not specified.

Ohio Berea

Courtcase alleges conspiracy to deprive wife of status and rights

Brewster is accused of conspiring to deprive his wife of marital status and rights as a wife after his Mexican divorce. His former wife refuses to recognize his marriage to Miss Palmer. Mrs. Brewster attacked her ex husband’s property.

Brewster Miss Palmer

Metallic Art Company Incorporation Placed at 25000

The Metallic Art company an Athens concern announced incorporation with capital of 25000 in the secretary of state office. Incorpotors named are J T Conquest C E Burdette L W Roberts A E Whaley and W N Alderman.

Metallic Art Company Athens J. T. Conquest C. E. Burdette L. W. Roberts A. E. Whaley W. N. Alderman

Brass lighting fixtures by Metal Art firm stages expansion

J T Conquert, representing Art Craft Metal company, notes the Brass exterior lighting plant on every street area is a unique national seller. He says plans for future expansion have not been decided today.

J.T. Conquert Art Craft Metal Company Conquest

Middleport Groups Host Local Club Gatherings

Pomeroy K K K members gave a rabbit supper at the Opera House Monday evening with D A and Junior Order of Mechanics invited. The Christian church Glee club also held a Monday evening meeting at the church.

Middleport Opera House D. of A.'s Order of Mechanics Glee Clu The Christian Church of

Dinner Hosts and Local Daughters of Union Veterans News

Entertaining couple Mr and Mrs C E Peoples of Pom eroy hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Charlies Fowler of Middleport and Ruth Thurman. Tent ninety five of the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War will meet at Odd Fellows hall, which becomes their permanent meeting place. Over fifty candidates join as charter members. The transcontinental air mail route operates eighteen landing fields and more than ninety emergency fields.

C. E. Peoples Pomeroy Charlies Fowler Middleport Ruth Thurman Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War Odds Fellows Hall

Cleveland Detectives Raid Roadhouse Nabs 33 In Organized Crime Ring

In a dramatic Cleveland raid, thirty three suspects including two Pittsburgh fugitives and eleven burglars were rounded up by thirty detectives in bulletproof vests. The operation targeted the Curley-Maher gang linked to numerous automobile thefts and related crimes.

Cleveland U.P Berea Pittsburgh

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Meigs County Common Pleas Court Haning Wyatt Demay Pomeroy Bend Briefs Washington Mile Jean Gretziano United States M. George Gretziano Sues Eugene Brewster Sinc. Vicks VapoRub Vicks Mion Jans Metallic Art CO Ironton Pomeroy Bend Glee Club Peredixo Gibson Prescription Store Brunswicks Will Parker Bros Bank of Athens Athens Book & News Oscar Fulton Cline Bidg Mrs. Harvey Ramsey Franklin Ave Mrs. Warren Williams East State St the Swanson Furniture Co Atheys Rae Adler Collegian
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