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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1926

Page

2

Jury Is Chosen In Pomeroy Case

Juries selected for the Pomeroy divorce trial as Rev W B Wit Ralston Runsell presides. Over sixty five witnesses reported, including those for both defendant Wilson and plaintiff. Judge Clarence Curtain will hear the suit with Stenographer Sherwood recording. County board discusses school machines and transportation for Long Bottom pupils at regular session.

Jeroy Adam Wilson F. M. Joran Harrisonville W. S. Karr Alfred Howard Clark Dale Wright Rutland Herbert Williams Reedsville Oren Stansb Long Bottom County Board Jacob Dean Chester Stella Eblin W. L. Morrison Racine L. T. Edmundson Langsville William Follrod

Order for school movie machines placed

Moving picture machines were ordered for the Letart Malls and for the Rutland , Racine , Syracuse , Chester and Tuppers Plains schools. The purchase aims to bring educational film showings to multiple campuses.

Pomeroy Letart Racine Syracuse Chester Tuppers Plains Rutland

Kidney health tonic urged with Jad Salts and herbs

An older health pamphlet promotes flushing kidneys with Jad Salts and water to prevent urinary irritation. It claims kidneys filter blood and produce 500 grains of waste daily, urging daily morning doses and a flavored effervescent drink to relieve bladder weakness and backache.

Commission Rules Post Must Be Moved

A formal complaint before the Public Utilities Commission required the Pomeroy and Middleport telephone company to relocate a telephone post beside the Ebersbach building on West Main Street. The move follows Mayor Hess's request amid driveway plans for an auto agency. Ohio Power moved its lines to a nearby pole, and the commission ordered removal with work planned for Wednesday.

Pomeroy Onto Public Utilities Commission Pomeroy and Middleport Telephone Company Ebersbach West Main Street C.J. Hess Ebersbachs Ohio Power Company The Utilities Commission Telephone Company

Lack of Patronage Forces Abandonment of Rutland Golf Club

POMEROY November 30 The Rutland Golf Club at Rutland will be abandoned due to insufficient patronage from residents of Pomeroy and Middleport, according to club president Charles Rathburn.

Pomeroy Rutland Charles Rathburn Middleport

Boyd Lee Little Dies at Home Here

Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Burlin Little died at his home in Middleport on Monday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday with burial at Gravel Hill cemetery.

Middleport Boyd Lee Line Burlin Little Gravel Hill Cemetery

Two Women Find Help From Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound

Mrs Nina Matteson of Oxford New York credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength after illness. Mrs Ernest Tangary of Adams says after eight bottles she can work and sleep again. The ad touts the fourth generation using the product and urges readers to ask their druggist.

Nina Matteson Oxford N. Y Mothe Lydis E. Pinkham Ernest Tangary Adams Macs Lydia Bl Pinkhem

James J. Abies Sues Brocalsa Chemical for Salary Due

James J. Abies filed in common pleas court for a $1495 judgment against Brocalsa Chemical Co claiming salary due for time served as superintendent. He seeks court order for payment of the amount plus costs.

Pomeroy James J. Abies Brocalsa Chemical Company Common Pleas Court

Merchants Ask Pom ery for Better Street Lighting

A group of Second Street merchants in Pom ery plans to petition the city council at the Thursday meeting seeking improved lighting service for their street.

Pomeroy Second Street Sawyer’s

Autos Collide on Chester Road in Pomeroy

On Chester road near Pomeroy two automobiles collided Sunday night. Dr C B Shumaker of Pomeroy drove toward Chester while Lockhart headed toward Pomeroy. Both cars were wrecked with no injuries. Sheriff Willock and Deputy Morris investigated but could not determine fault as vehicles had been moved before arrival.

Pomeroy Dr. C Shumaker Lockhart Chester Road Chester Brookhart J. A. Willock ER. Hy, Morris

Benedict estate in Rutland appoints administrator

D A Benedict named administrator with will annexed of C O Benedict estate in Rutland. Mrs D A Benedict named executrix, but her death led to her husband becoming administrator. Plus birth of twin daughters to Frank Neutzling and wife in Columbus, former Pomeroy residents now with six daughters. Also report: Norman Kaspar, ex-Pomeroy resident, injured in Fullerton California after falling twenty feet while stringing telephone wires.

Pomeroy D. A. Benedict Benedict Rutland Frank Neutzling Columbus Neutzling Norman Kaspar Fullerton Cal Kaspar

Local Man to Undergo Hand Injury Operation in Gallipolis

Homer Inman of Pomeroy left for Gallipolis on Monday to undergo hand surgery at Holzer hospital. He injured his hand about three weeks ago and the wound failed to heal. An X-ray will be taken before the operation.

Pomeroy Homer Inman Racine Gallipolis Holzer’ Hospital Inman

Pomeroy Bend Social Notes Dinner Hosts

Mrs. Hollis Gardner of Rutland entertained Sunday at her home with a dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Becker and daughter Betty Jane of Melport, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Scholl and son Milton, James Stansbury, Mrs. Mary Lowden, and Mr. and Mrs. David Davis with son Paul.

Hollis Gardner Rutland Delbert Becker Betty Jane Middleport Albert Scholl Milton James Stansbury Mary Lowden David Davis Paul

Delphian Society Meeting At Hotel Allen In Middleport

Delphian members met at the Hotel Allen in Middleport Monday evening with Mrs C Windsor presiding. Mrs Clare Welch hosted her 500 club gathering at her home Monday evening.

Delphian Society Middleport Allen Mra BR. C. Windsor Clare Welch 500 Club

Glee Club Meeting Held by Giles Club in Middleport Church

The Giles club of the Church of Christ in Middleport held a Monday evening meeting at the church.

Glee Club Giles Club The Church of Christ Middleport

Honor Newlyweds Benefit Show by Baptist Sunday School

A miscellaneous shower was held Monday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mart. Attendees included Boy Scouts led by former scoutmaster Mr. Smart. Numerous local residents, relatives, and visitors from Columbus, Athens, and Parkersburg joined in the event and greetings.

The Baptist Sunday School Paul Mart Boy Scouts Smart

Residents Return From Visits Across Towns

A string of locals returning home Sunday after visits with relatives in Columbus Athens Delaware and Charleston includes Helena Beeson Elmer Hugh Helen Davis Esther Chambers Christine and Kathryn Grant Dorothy Pendergrass Julia Miller Frances Grate Edgar Tuckerman and Leland Saxton along with the Reed and Pendergrass families and others.

Helena Beeson Columbus Elmer Hugh Helen Davis Esther Chambers Delaware Herbert Chambers Elmer McCarty Dyesville Christine Kathryn Grant Mrs. Grant 6Th Street Dorothy Pendergrass Frank Pendergrass Julia Miller Frances Grate Edgar Tuckerman Leland Saxton Athens W.S. Reed Point Pleasant McElfresh Clifford Russell Montgomery W. Va

Locals and Visitors Return After Weekend Tours

Numerous residents and relatives traveled to and from Gallipolis Athens Marietta Point Pleasant Akron and Letart visiting kin and friends. Names include Elizabeth Willock Doris Camp Virginia Woods and Paul Myers among others with several returning home Sunday or Monday.

Alfred Genheimer Gallipolis Elizabeth Willock Athens W. E. Trader Columbus Earl French Familly Edward French Henry Bullard Rio Grande William Burford Dayton S. Leonard Marietta C. R. Singleton Nancy Charleston Virgil Campbell Clark Jividén Gorslin Akron Clarence Fisher Point Pleasant Mildred Thompson Portsmouth Jeanette Beverage Clyde Battyn Jadys Watts Leland Saxton Charlotte Beverage George Broyles C. B. Smith Ben Fultz John Hodge Antiquity Roscoe Fowlers Letart Albert Faehnie Freda Parkersburg Bertha Hamilton Thomas Longstaff John Longstaff H. P. Longstaff Jack Morgan C. F. Rathburn Paul Smart

To Go Home Wife Kills His Lover

Mrs Blanche Richmond 33, jailed without bond awaiting a December 14 preliminary hearing on first degree murder charges for killing Carrie Sparks 17 after urging her husband to quit living with the girl. Richmond, a mother of two from St Joseph Missouri, pleaded not guilty and said she would do it again. The killing occurred when she came from St Joseph to take her husband home and he refused to go. The second item notes The Rev F S M Bennett dean of Chester Cathedral England left for Boston to appeal a customs decision over 700 penalty for mistaken import book valuation.

Kansas City U.2 Blanche Richmond Carrie Sparks Richmond St. Joseph Miss Sparks Washington F. S. M. Bennett Chester Cathedral England Boston

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