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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1922

Page

9

Local notes from Pomeroy area list residents visiting relatives

The column records residents and visitors around Pomeroy and Meigs county. Mentions A Matthews family in Charleston and Raymond City visits, Stansbury and Titus families, Thanksgiving plans, Larrick family returning from Charleston, Mauck family gatherings, and athletic coach notices noting Ohio University leaders Edith Clark and Helen Skinner from Rutland and Pomeroy. Also lists several court docket items including arrests and continuances.

Meigs County Ohio Universality Edith Clark Rutland Helen ‘Skinner Pomeroy Miss Clark Miss Skinner

1922 arraignments and notices for several offenses

May 1922 dates surface for trials and notices. Inez Adams has a case against Samuel Paralli for larceny with receiving stolen property. Paul Digreegerie faces larceny as well. James H. Cooper moves on forgery and uttering forged instruments with a rent continuation.

Inez Adams Samuel Paralli Paul Digreegerie James H. Cooper

Mase meetings unite churches at Simpeon M B church

A large gathering from Olio congregations held Sunday meetings at Simpeon M B church with a male Heath M E F quartet performing two well received numbers. An executive committee of ten was chosen to form a county organization and Rev Stafford praised at the evening session.

Simpeon M. B Heath Rutland J. M. Pulling Chester Stafford

Trial Opens In October Term Court With Guilty Verdict

The October term court opened Monday morning with the case of William Tall charged with indecency with his stepdaughter Tressa Flicks. The jury rendered a guilty verdict after 15 minutes of deliberation. Additional trials were scheduled with pleas already entered. A list of attendees and officers present at the proceedings is noted. Police reported three more speeders caught Sunday, including Joe J. O Rourk and Klisworth Ohiinger. a third license plate was sent to the Secretary of State for ID.

Frontinal William Tall Willys HU Pomeroy Inees Tressa Flicks Ward Hartley Mark Edmundson M. Brown J. M. Tracy J. W. Lee J. M. Galloway Asa Wells William‘. Story C. T. Greener George “Taffman John O'Brien C. J. Hess Joe J. O'Rourk Rutland Klisworth Ohiinger Secretary of State

Thanksgiving Union Service at Heath M E Church

The Middleport union Thanksgiving services occur at 10 o clock Thursday morning at Heath Memorial E Church. Rev Athey will deliver the sermon with other pastors taking part in the program.

Middleport Heath M. E Rev. Athey

Paternity charge heard in Columbia Township court

In a transcript from Justice McKnight's court Edith Brown accuses Orville Townsend of paternity. Townsend is bound under $500 to appear and answer the charge, with the child born on September 16 last year.

Columbia Court of Justice

Change of venue delays in Kraus case likely local hearing

The ten day period required by law in a change of venue case seems to preclude motion in the Kraus matter as no papers have been filed. The case will be heard locally, pleasing curious crowds eager to hear about Mrs Kraus operations.

Kraus Mra. Kraus

Strauss-Mees Wedding At Simpson My Church

At 10 o clock Thanksgiving Day Herman Strauss son of Valentine and Mrs. Strauss of Monkey Fun and Madge Mees daughter of T J Mees of Breezy Heights will wed with Rev F Weed officiating. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents after the ceremony and are wished happiness.

Herman Strauss Valentine Strauss Monkey Fun Madge Mees T. J. Mees Breezy Heights F. ©. Weed Simpson

Wellston Man Dies After Rabbit Hunt Shooting

Oltie Ramsey aged 45 of Wellston dies two hours after being accidentally shot in the hip by a fellow hunter during a rabbit chase near Hamden. He leaves a wife, son, mother, six brothers, two sisters, and a funeral is set for 1 PM at United Brothers Church Wellston with Rev. Rutherford officiating.

Oltie Ramsey Wellston Hamden Dan Jenkins Jenkin Clark Herman Mary J. Ramsey Welston Frank John Allensville Emmett Corning Ora KR. D Pearly Columbus Charles Jessie McCormick Holmes McCormick Ka Wyatt Clint Wyatt McArthur United Brothers Church W. J. Rutherford

Tile Dixon Sefton Run Down in Fog Incident

Tile Dixon a 73 year old sexton of the Presbyterian church in Wellston was struck by an auto driven by Frank Montgomery of Wilkesville on a foggy Wells ton street Friday night. Dr Dixon died shortly after the accident.

Tile Dixon Sexton Presbyterian Church Wellston Frank Montgomery Wilkesville Dr. Dixon

Court actions and local notices in Ohio and McArthur

State of Ohio versus Nathan Croy on perjury with demurrer overruled. Alimony suit, injunction between McKinnis parties. Minor children Lawrence T. and Frances L. Brooks. probate orders for real estate sale and inventory. Willard Winkler arrested for intoxication, escaped, then fined $23.10 by mayor's court.

State of Ohio Nathan Mid McKinnis Wil Fam McKinnis Lawrence T. Crooks Frances L. Brooks Charles Brooks Willard Winkler Welston McArthur Bun Swaim Horton Wellston

Mayor Urges Citizen Help to Clean Up Illicit Liquor

Mayor L W Horton appeals for cooperation from good citizens as McArthur undertakes a cleanup of illicit liquor and other misdemeanors. He warns against false affidavits and notes penalties for threats of retaliation. Also reports on local visits, a hospital operation, and legistature member John Hopkins injury.

L. W. Horton McArthur John Hopkins

Auto accidents prompt mayor's court hearing

Saturday night and Sunday morning collisions on the Allensville to McArthur road trigger a court hearing before the mayor. The piece notes reckless driving and drunken driving and calls for shared road responsibility amid public sentiment.

Allensville McArthur

Local Accidents and Academic Note in Ohio Items

A barrel toppled on Alan Ward’s left foot causing a painful crush while a porched incident. Mrs. Wilson travels to Columbus for an operation after a family medical emergency in Athena. Miss Clarice McKibben from Wilkesville joins Ohio University students in an upcoming French language play in Athens, staged by the modern languages department and French club.

Alan Ward L. Ward George Warren Athena Bert Wilson Wilson Columbus Clarice McKibben Wilkesville Ohio University Athens Department of Modern Languages

Stereoptical views of Philippine mission work at church

A Christian church to host stereoptical views Sunday evening showing missionary activities in the Philippine Islands. Local attendees may learn about outreach efforts and regional conditions through lantern slides and narration.

Philippine Islands Christian Church

Fur Buyers Warned on Hunters Licenses

Game Protector St Shipley cautions fur buyers to verify sellers hold hunters and trappers licenses before purchase. Fur taken without license is contraband and violators face fines under the law.

St. Shipley

Logan Two Weddings Monday at Probate Court

Probate court witnessed two Monday weddings performed by Magistrate A. N. Brooke. Molly Kasser and Ben Singer, both born in Russia, wed in the morning. In the afternoon Beeste Taylor and Edwin O. Malone tied the knot, with Taylor listing Haydenville as her residence and Malone a miner living at Zaleek.

A. N. Brooke Molly Kasseler Ben Singer Russia Beeste Taylor Edwin Malone Haydenville Zaleek

Arrest Report: Culumber Detained After Liquor Incident Near Heine Bros

Officers Farbearn and Eberst brought Clint Culumber to the city jail Monday after finding him intoxicated near the Heine Bros slaughter house. A gallon jug containing a portion of moonshine was found in his possession as he was taken into custody awaiting arraignment before Mayor Koppe.

Farbearn and Eberst Clint Culumber Heine Bros Culumber Jact Koppe Charles McDaniels Nelsonville Clarence McElroy Farbearn Riverside Flats McDaniels

Logan High Freshmen Shine in Scrimmage Versus Glouster

In Saturday’s game Logan High showcased two new players Adcock and Hankison in the backfield. Adcock, a freshman, impressed with potential to become a top Logan back in coming seasons along with Hankison who will return next year.

Glouster Logan Adcock Hankison Logan High

Prohibition Officers Arrest George Lucas Over Liquor Laws

Officers Baynham and Nash charged George Lucas with violating liquor laws for the third time after a weeklong stakeout near a still. They discovered the operation while rabbit hunting and observed the scene from a dugout built for the still.

Baynham and Nash George Lucas Baynham

Homemade Pinex Cough Syrup Beats Store Brands

A simple home made cough syrup using 214 ounces of Pinex and syrup makes a full pint that outperforms ready made remedies. It eases phlegm stops throat tickle heals irritated membranes and helps bronchitis croup hoarseness. Pinex is Norway pine extract and the company offers money back guarantees.

Pinex Co T. Wayne, Ind

Man Charged After Shootout at Farm Premises

Lucas faced a sequence of searches uncovering a gun a 45 Colt auto eight barrels of mash and a finished liquor jug. He pled guilty to possession of property for manufacturing intoxicants and was bound over to the grand jury on two thousand dollar bond amid prior related charges. Officer Bayham subdued him after a shot was fired during a brush encounter.

Lucas Bayham Miller

Elmira Floyd and Athens Notables Featured

Elmira Floyd, Mrs Isabel, Mrs Fred Rochester, Mrs Byros, Beth Remple, and Miss Helen Reprior of Athens are listed among local notables in a society notice. Names reflect residents and affiliations in the community.

Elmira Fioyd Isabel Fred Rochester Byrosbeth Remple Helen Reprior Athens

Weekend guests and local visits noted in area column

Miss Helen Reynolds of Ather visited weekend guest Mr Ford Hack. Walter Dean, who has been here for several weeks, examined county records and spent Sunday at Chillicothe. William Sauders returned from a week visiting friends in the capital city.

Helen Reynolds Ather Ford Hack Walter Dean Chillicothe William Sauders

Infant of Mr and Mrs Smart Died and Buried

The day old infant of Mr and Mrs D S Smart of Front Street died Saturday and was buried the same day at Greendale.

D. S. Smart Front Street Greendale

Social gatherings and club happenings report

Mrs A K Smith hosted an auction bridge with guests Mrs Harry Watson Miss Nan M Stride Mrs Ford Hack and Mrs Culver winning the guest prize and Mrs Fred Ambrose the club prize. John Monahan hosted Whist Club with a 4 6 oclock dinner. Ambrose Bowen had high score. Hook and Hoop Club met at Mrs Harold Tiptons home with a spread and new officers elected for the year Belle Miller president Chas Lappen vice president L C Yocum secretary treasurer.

Watson Harry Watson West Front Street Campbell Helen Reynolds Fred Hack Robert Lee White A. K. Smith Frank Blasius Fred Nan M. Stride Ford Hack Culver Fred Ambrose John Monahan Ambrose Bowen Harold Tipton Belle Miller Mra. Chas. Lappen Vic L. C. Yocum

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