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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1926

Page

2

Three jailed for inability to pay fines in Pomeroy case

In Pomeroy on October 7 Sheriff Rice and officers arrested Adolph Hall Arch Markin and Gerett Markin after a disturbance at the Hall Martin home. They were fined 32.50 total but could not pay and remain in county jail. Hall has prior jail sentences in Erie and Vinton counties. The incident involved a chair thrown at Arch Markin. An additional report notes Chris Jesse faced mayoral inquiry for failing to send his daughter to school.

Boomeroym Try Rice Pomeroy Wis Middleport Hall-Martin Hall Rges Arch Markin Halls Markins West Virginia Pegtown Adolph Hall Gerett Markin M. L. French Erie Vinton

Stomach Trouble Gone Bakes 40 Pies After Adlerika

Mrs Amrol says Adlerika cured her stomach woes and dizzy spells, letting her bake 40 pies daily. Adl erika acts on both stomach and lower bowel to cleanse poisons causing bloating and sleep loss. Drugstores including Gib z Pharmacy in Athens carry it.

Adlerika Mrs. & Amrol Adka Leas Athens Gibz Pharmacy

Teachers Meet at Salem Center Reports on Reading Talk

The Salem Township Teachers organization met at the Salem Center high school with Miles Nelson and Charles N. Wagner present. Fern Davis spoke on reading in the lower grades and salaries were set as contracts were signed. Next meeting is November 9 with several members to speak.

Pomeroy Salem Salem Center Miles Nelson H. B. Kruskamp Blanche Nelson Shirley Turner Anna Odgen Hazel Swan Mary Fern Davis Charles N. Wagner G. G. Thompson Fern Davis Olive Township Teachers’ Association Reedsville C. N. Wagner

Charge Councilman Charged With Failure To Stop Car

Middleport district report says Councilman Fred Shiflet faced Mayor C J Hess after being charged with failure to stop his car as a street car unloaded passengers at Liberty avenue Monkey Run on Friday. He paid a total fine of 10.70 dollars and was released.

Middleport Fred Shiflet C. J. Hess Pomeroy Liberty Avenue Monkey Run Shifler

Plea Entered in Break-In Case

Pomeroy officials report Ross Watlington and Roosevelt Anthony pleaded guilty to breaking into the home of Frank Gloeckner, where two diamond rings and about $40 were stolen. The rings were recovered. they had $8.80 on arrest. Anthony, 17, is moved to probate court. Watlington, 19, remains in mayoral proceedings.

Pomeroy Ross Watlington Roosevelt Anthony C. J. Hess Frank Gloeckner Monkey Hun Anthony Watlington

Beaver Woman Dies After Cancer Battle

Mrs. Mattie Beaver of Wheeling died at 56 after a two year cancer illness. Funeral services were held at Plantz church with burial in Plantz cemetery. She was the wife of George Beaver and a former Plantz resident. Mr. and Mrs. B C Brundige attended from Delaware.

Pomeroy B. C. Brundige Delaware Mattie Beaver Wheeling Plantz Church Plantz

Miller Machine Topples Near Coolville Injury Report

MIDDLEPORT Oct 7 R A Miller lumber dealer escaped serious injury when his machine tipped over while passing another near Coolville. His windshield broke and a fender was damaged. Miller’s back was slightly injured according to reports. POMEROY Oct 7 Dr and Mrs W F Price visiting from Columbus. Episco pal Church Ladies Auxiliary met at Mrs George McQuig’s home with refreshments served.

Middleport R. A. Miller Coolville Miller Marieeta

Dinner party at Mrs Downing’s home in Middleport

Mrs J B Downing entertained several friends at a dinner party at her Middleport residence Tuesday evening.

Middleport J. B. Downing

Meigs Farm Agent To Speak Tonight at Alfred Meeting

The Alfred Community meeting in Pomeroy will feature A. C. Smith discussing whether education spending is excessive and County Agent George W. Kreitler on the greatest rural need. Recitations by Ruby and Violet Babcock and Ruth Shumway precede two dialogues, with musical numbers by Emma Findling and others.

Emerald Oil Promises Quick Relief for Varicose Veins

An ad claims Emerald Oil, a germicide, home remedy to quickly reduce swollen varicose veins and heal chronic sores. It urges purchase at drug stores, warns against substitutes, and guarantees improvement within days with continued use. All druggists are selling it.

Lola Bentz and Audience Sing Along

Lola Bentz performs with a chorus of audience members joining in. The event features improvised singing and crowd participation.

Lola Bentz

Local residents resume travels and visits across towns

Mrs. Horace W. Karr returned to Dayton after a visit here with her husband Margar ite Leiphelt left for Gallion where she works Fred Weaver went home to Ironton after seeing friends Vic Neutzling John W. Schaegel returned to Flint Michigan after months here Ed Schaegel leaves for Athens to attend school Robert Schaegel studies at Ohio State University Mrs Jed Bartells and daughter Nellie and son Ernest went to Akron then Cleveland to visit relatives Nellie and Ernest also traveled with them Mrs John Young left for a visit in Marietta Do Wagner visited Columbia township yesterday

Horace W. Karr Dayton Margarite Leiphelt Yester Gallion Fred Weaver Ironton Vic Neutzling John W. Schaegel Flint Mich Ed. Schaegel Athens Robert Schaegel Ohio State University Jed Bartells Nellie Ernest Akron Cleveland John Young Marietta Do. N. Wagner Columbia Township

Pomeroy P T A Delegates Attend State Convention

Several members of Meigs county Parent Teacher associations travel to Marietta for the state convention. Mrs. John Youngs serves as delegate from the Central school branch.

Pomeroy Meigs Country Marietta John Youngs Centralschool

Local Ladies Honor Libble Watkins-Sefton Gift

Mrs. Ella Harry and Mrs. Lucy Downing hosted friends at Mrs. Harrys home in Middleport to thank Libble Watkins-Sefton for donating funds toward a new community building. Attendees included Mrs. Dan Hartinger Gusta Van Dyne Emma Van Dyne and Althea Sommerville.

Middleport Ella Harry Lucy Downing Harry Libble Watkins-Sefton Dan 8 Hartinger Gusta van Dyne Emma van Dyne Althea Sommerville

Birth of Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. G Bernice Cook

Middleport residents Mr. and Mrs. G Bernice Cook of Mineral City announce the birth of a daughter born Tuesday.

Middleport G. Bernice Cook Mineral City

Pape's Diapepsin Promise Ends Sour Stomach Woes

Ad claims quick relief from sour stomach and dyspepsia with Diapepsin. It touts instant stomach realignment, elimination of belching and gas, and overall comfort after meals or drinks, urging readers to buy a 60 cent package at drugstores.

Pape

Gordon K Bush Promoted to Director of Research

Gordon K Bush, who joined the Economist Group in New York City last July in the research department, has been promoted to Director of Research. He succeeds a specialist who has led the department for four years. He is the son of Mr and Mrs F W Bush of Athens and graduated from Harvard Business School last June.

Gordon K. Bush Economist Group of Trade Publications New York City Economist Group Mr. Bush F. W. Bush Athens Harvard School of Business Administration

Ohio State Pharmaceutical appoints district chairman

Otto E. Kistner of Cincinnati, president of the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association, announces J. W. Dysle of Marietta as district chairman for Athens Fairfield Morgan Hocking and Washington counties. County chairmen include George E. Whipple Athens Earl Reese Lancaster Harry Harris Malta Joseph Case Logan and Dysle in Washington county.

Columbus Otto E. Kistner Cincinnati Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association J. W. Dysle Marietta Athens Fairfield Morgan, Hocking Washington Counties George E. Whipple Earl Reese Lancaster Harry Harris Malta Joseph Case Logan Dysle Washington County

Klan Supposed Dictatorial Power Alleged Over Indiana Mayor

Thomas H. Adams of the Editorial association released a photo proof of a typewritten statement said to be signed by Indianapolis Mayor J L Duvall. It allegedly gave former Klan head D C Stephenson dictatorial power over the city mayor, fueling charges of Klan domination in Indiana politics amid Stephenson’s murder conviction.

Indianapolis Ind United Areas Indiana Republican Editorial Association Thomas H. Adams Editorial Association J. L. Duvall D. C. Stephenson Adams Stephenson Indiana

Beardstown Becomes Island as Flood Overruns Illinois River

Beardstown Illinois lay virtually cut off as floodwaters from the Illinois River and Lost Creek rose. Levees broke flooding hundreds of homes with little relief in sight. a railroad line remained submerged and trains unable to operate.

Beardstown Ill United Press Illinois River Lost Creek

Cascarets Promised Quick Relief From Bowel Toxins

An advertisement claims Cascarets cleanse the stomach remove sour undigested food and foul gases, draw out poisons from the liver and bowels, and relieve a bad cold and headache by morning. It promises a 10 cent box from druggists and says the product works while you sleep.

Judge threatens fines for absent witnesses in Patton trial

Steubenville Oct. 7 Judge Jay B. Paisley warned he would fine witnesses who fail to appear to testify in the trial of John S. Patton the man who was ousted as mayor a month ago.

Steubenville Jay Paisley John S&s. H. Patton

City plows through six inches of water as lone transport

Residents describe the flooded streets as blocking routes to the outside world with only the plows able to move between neighborhoods. The water depth reaches six inches, hindering travel and emergency access.

Fire at White Sewing Machine Plant in Cleveland

A blaze at the White Sewing Machine company building in Cleveland caused about 150000 dollars in damage. The fire confined fumes to the two upper floors of the plant early today.

Cleveland U.P White Sewing Machine Company

Change of venue denied in Mazer and Rudner murder cases

In Canton motions for change of venue were denied for Louis Mazer and Rudner, accused of murdering Don R. Mellett, publisher. In Celina, Chickasaw Bank was robbed of nearly $5,000 by two bandits, according to a telephoned report.

Canton Louis Mazer Rudner Don R. Mellett Common Pleas Celina Chickasaw Farmers Bank Chickasaw

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