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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1925

Page

2

Indictments Return in Meigs County Grand Jury Session

Publicized grand jury returns reveal several indictments from Meigs County. Names include William Boyd and McGowan among those charged with offenses related to provoking breach of peace and cruelty to animals. Prosecution details were announced after sessions on Saturday in Brookever.

Pomeroy Meigs County Grand Soasia Brookever Omnes Tery Willam Boyd I McGowan

Hobart sues Tittle and Burford Hysell in funds suit

Hobart claims to hold notes past due against George and Emma Tittle and to secure these notes with a mortgage on their property. He asks the court to prevent sale of the property and to apply proceeds to note repayment. Burford and Hysell Motor Company also claim an interest and are asked to state their interest.

Pomeroy M. EH Hobart George Tittle, Tittle and Burford-Hysell Company Equitable George Emma Emma Tittle Burford and Hysell Motor Company

Funeral for Leonard Simmons Held at Silver Run Church

Leonard Simmons age 31 died Saturday afternoon from tuberculosis. Funeral services were conducted at the Silver Run church and burial followed at Gravel Hill cemetery in Cheshire.

Middleport Leonard Simmons Silver Run Gravel Hill Cheshire

Folmer seeks equitable relief in court action

Pomeroy October 18 Conrad Folmer files suit against Mary Simpson Mayme Simpson and Garah Beegle asking for equitable relief. Folmer previously won a judgment against Harry Simpson for 6067 dollars. He alleges Simpson transferred real estate to his wife to defeat collection and asks that the transfer be nullified and relief awarded.

Pomeroy Conrad Folmer Cult Sbinan Mayme Melen Simpeon Garah Beegle Folmer Harry Simpeon Meigs Common Pleas Court Prember Pfi Simpson Mayme Simpson Felmer

Typhoid Fatality in Rural Ohio Farm Community

Roscoe Edwards, 27, died at his home on Tindsey farm near Hobson after a illness of typhoid fever. He leaves a widow and three children.

Middleport Roscoe Edwards Tindsey Farm Hobson

Death of James Morrigan in Middleport

James Morrigan, 60, died suddenly at his Beech street home from a cerebral hemorrhage. He leaves a widow. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm from the Baptist church with burial at Hill cemetery.

Middleport James Morrigan Beech Street Baptist Church the Hill Cemetery

Sutton Case Yields Smaller Judgment in Lyons Suit

In Pomeroy on October 13 Sutton sued Lyons for 153 dollars for labor owed. Squire French oversaw the case with Judge C E Peoples representing Sutton and A D Ruppell for Lyons. Jury members were Jacob Elberfeld, Leo Byrne, William Michael, Elmer Reed, Fred Shiflet, and Mr Rowley, resulting in a 126 dollar judgment for Sutton.

Pomeroy Sutton Lyons Squire French C. E. Peoples A. D. Ruppell Jacob Elberfeld Leo Byrne Willam Michael Elmer Reed Fred Shiflet Mr. Rowley

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Return News

Miss Orma Hill has returned to Cincinnati after spending the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Lebanon Hill in Pomeroy. Darrel Quincey has returned to Columbus after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Nate Quincey in Pomeroy. Mrs W F Schoelein was called.

Pomeroy Bend Orma Hill Cincinnati Lebanon Hill Pomeroy Darrel Quincey Columbus Nate Quincey W. F. Schoelein

Local welfare conference highlights youth and family work

Mrs. Cora N Brown, worker for Hocking county welfare, and Margaret Lutz, executive secretary of Mocking county Red Cross, attend the Ohio welfare conference in Springfield. Judge Ellinger leads focus on juvenile and family welfare. Lutz elected to executive committee and named to nominating council.

Cora. N. Brown Hocking County Margaret Lutz Mocking County the Red Cross Ohio Welfare Concern Springfield Ellinger Particu Mies Luts

M rs Bess Mutchmore Visits Columbus Sum

Mrs. Bess Mutchmore visits Columbus Sum my to see daughter Miss Mary Mutchmore a student nurse at Grant Hospital. Mary enrolled after graduating from the Legan B School earlier this year.

Jogan Bess Mutchmore Columbus

Twins Born Around Oct 18 in Falls Township

Mr and Mrs Blair of Falls township announce the birth of twin children around October 18. The notice notes the family welcomes two new members to their home. The report provides a brief, standard birth notice without further details.

Mrs. Blair Falls Township Eens Sun

Unnamed Babies Born This Morning

It notes that two babies were born this morning but were not yet named. The brief provides no further details about the parents, location, or circumstances.

Leghorn hens top county farm bureau records

Records from Hocking county farmer Lloyd Hanssey show Buf Leghorn hens produced the highest county average. A total of 248 hens averaged 13.4 eggs per hen for the month.

Logan Lloyd Hanssey Hocking

Marriage License Notice for Sweet and Fetheroff

Sweet 22 a farmer of Salt Creek township marries Mary Fetheroff housekeeper of Salt Creek township. The notice records a marriage license issuance for these two individuals in the county system.

Sweet Salt Creek Township Mary Fetheroff Salt Creek

Rhotens of Mowerystown Visit in Logan Amid Family Ties

C W Rhoten and son Ira Q Rhoten of Mowerystown Ohio are in Logan to visit W G Rhoten and family. Spencer left Cherrington hospital Sunday after a two week stay for treatment and went to stay with her brother Virgil Spencer in Logan.

C. W. Rhoten Ira Q. Rhoten Mowerystown Ohio Logan Cai W. G. Rhoten Vian Spencer Cherrington Hospital Virgil Spencer

Infant dies after illness in Marion township

Robert Lee Stiverson three month old son of Mr and Mrs McCullough Stiverson of Marion township died at home after two days of cholera infantum. He is survived by his parents two siblings. Funeral arrangements are by Leonard brothers.

Logan Robert Lee McCullough Stiverson Marion Township Leonard Brothers

Courtney attends Christian church convention in New Boston

Mr. Courtney travels from Trimble Green's Run and Christian churches as a delegate to the International Convention of the Christian Church in New Boston Chauncey Oklahoma City area.

Chauncey Oklahoma City

Two Birthdays Observed for Chauncey and Wallace

Two birthdays are observed with Chauncey and Wallace as honorees. The event features a hostess arranged by Theac Wallace and takes place on a date in October. The notice notes celebration details and local participation.

Chauncey Mre Theac Wallace Nepees Ge Mer

Hortense Visits Bring Serious Finesse to Columbus

A fragment notes Miss Hortense, visiting niece, contributed serious finesse to Columbus gatherings during her recent summer visit, highlighting social rounds and local attention to her presence.

Columbus Miss Hortense

Middleport Social Notes Feature Local Visitors

C. BE. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Reed Harris were visitors in Athens Sunday. Hilda ONeil visited Grace Overholt of Point Pleasant over the weekend. Mary Wilmetta spent Sunday with Mrs. Charles Snyder of Gloucester. Mr and Mrs Harry Schoen of Columbus spent the weekend with Mrs. F B Williams. Mrs Schoen will remain here for a week. Mrs W F Harries entertaining her parents Mr and Mrs Burns of Gloucester this week. Mr and Mrs W I Willock motor to Vinton Sunday. Mr and Mrs Bernard Wysong of Columbus motored here Sunday and joined Mr and Mrs Elmer Wysong to Huntington. Mrs W J Gallbrone entertained her whist club yesterday afternoon. C C Greenlee and Tom Pullins left for Whitefish Montana to visit. Mr A A Dulard of Grove Hill is 1). Mr and Mrs Lewis Fisher of Dayton visiting Jap Fisher and Rodney Downey announce the birth of a daughter.

Middleport C. BE. Thomas Reed Harris Athens Hilda O'Neil Grace Overholt Point Pleasant Mary Wilmetta Charles Snyder Glouster Harry. Schoen Columbus F. B. Williams Burns W. I. Willock Vinton Bernard Wysong Elmer Wysong Huntington W. J. Gallbrone Second Street C. C. Greenlee Tom Pullins Whitefish Montana A. A. Dulard Grove Hill Lewis Fisher Dayton Jap Fisher Rodney Downey

Mother Granted Custody Of Boy From Mason City Home

Oct. 18 Mrs. Carl Johnson of Mason City asked Probate Judge Roberts to reclaim her son Cecil Butterwicks eight from the children’s home. She had placed him there three years ago when she could not care for him and told the court she can now provide a home. She retrieved him from the home that day.

Pomeroy Carl Johnson Mason City Roberts Cecil Butterwicks

Family names listed in Deansville The Plains and Athens

A legible portion lists Pearl Romine of Athens Carl Wallace and family of Deansville and The Plains plus Mr Shaw Willard Wallace Harry Wallace Lloyd Thome Joe Wallace Ida Bell and two honor guests Mrs Wallace and Mrs Dixon.

Pearl Romine Athens Carl Wallace Deansville Shaw Willard Wallace Harry Wallace Lloyd Thome Joe Wallace Ida Bell The Plains Wallace Dixon

Weekend Visitors Arrive From Mansfield and Chauncey

Chauncey, Oct 13 Mr and Mrs George Gabriel of The Plains hosted as weekend guests Mr and Mrs Howard Deweese and son Glenn and Mr and Mrs Fred Deweese and sons James and Dale all of Mansfield and Mrs Amos H England and Mrs Eric Bridgewater with sons Junior and Dow of Chauncey The Deweeses returned to Mansfield Sunday evening.

Plains Social Guests Visit Pomeroy Area

Mr and Mrs Austin Woodyard of The Plains spent the weekend with relatives in Pomeroy. They were joined by Mrs Albert McCain of Portsmouth Ohio who has been visiting The Plains as far as Chillicothe. Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon entertained Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Samuel Scott and sons Richard and Delmo of New Mansfield and Mr and Mrs Stitch Woodyard of The Plains. Miss Mildred Hixon of Factory visited Miss Carrie Bryan Sunday. Mr and Mrs Oscar Knowlton and daughter Marjorie of Albany were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs S G Nichols at The Plains.

Austin Woodyard the Plains Pomeroy Albert McCain Portsmouth Chillicothe Arthur Coon Samuel Scott Richard and Delmo New Mansfield Stitch Woodyard Mildred Hixon Factory

Local Family Dinner at Sugar Creek Hosts Burchfields

Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield and son Kenneth with Mrs Flora McHarg of The Plains attended a Sunday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs John Cowan at Sugar Creek.

Chauncey Arthur Burchfield Kenneth Flora McHarg the Plains John Cowan Sugar Creek

Boy Scouts to Meet Tonight in Chauncey

Chauncey October 13 an important meeting of the Chauncey Christian church troop will be held this evening in the school room of the Christian church Scout master Ralph C Pritts asks all boy scouts and committee members to attend Walter of Athens and Mr Sheete will be on the program Those interested in Scouting in Chauncey are invited.

Chauncey Chauncey Christian Church Christian Band Ralph C. Pritts Walter Athens Mr. Sheete

Local residents visit relatives in Chauncey and Athens

Mrs George Williamson from Corning visits her parents Mr and Mrs Charlies Brad field in Chauncey. Mrs Clara Oberholser, Mrs James Love and Mrs Mabel Smith of Millfield visit Athens area with Mr and Mrs Mitchell and children sending weapons to the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Ross in May Avenue.

George Williamson Corning Charlies Bradfield Chauncey Clara Oberholser James Love Mabel Smith Millfield Athens Boyton Ang Gun Ang Ye Mitchell Fred Ross May Avenue

Alumni Bulletin Preview Teases Next Week's Edition

The Alumni Bulletin announces upcoming content including campus notes and alumni updates. It hints at featured stories and club news in the next issue.

James Melanaphy Charged with Brutal Beating

London report states school teacher James Melanaphy faced charges for a brutal assault on a boy described as having tender skin, alleged to be half as thick as normal. The judge sentenced Melanaphy despite the testimony.

London James Melanaphy Melanaphy

Bertillon Prints Taken for Six Men in County Jail

Deputy Sheriff Howard Gilson and J M Cady measured six men John McKee Howard Brown Lawrence Pepper Grover Cradiebaugh George Neesierette and William Stiers on Monday afternoon. They are jailed on various charges and will have photos taken tomorrow for identification cards to be sent to the Bureau of Identification in Columbus.

John McKee Howard Brown Lawrence Pepper Grover Cradiebaugh George Neesierette William Stiers Howard Gilson J. M. Cady Bureau of Identification Columbus

Local arrests yield fines for intoxication and theft

Bert Lewis of Buchtel was fined 15 dollars after being found guilty of drunkenness in Magistrate Pearl Helwig's court. Charles Clemens of Athens pleaded guilty to stealing a ton of coal, was fined five dollars plus costs, and ordered to reimburse the coal company.

Bert Lewis Buchtel Pearl W. Helwig Lewis Conle FE. C. Mariner Charles Clemens Athens R. W. Murray K. and Clemens

Public Forum O08BDC TIONAL Amendment Debate

A public forum discusses constitutional amendments including terms for elected officials, debt limits, and property tax classification. Columns argue for voter consideration, outlining that voting yes or no affects governance and taxation impacts, with a skeptical view of tax classification changes and debt provisions.

Aarey Kentucky

Tissue Builder — The Important Law of Pure Food

Fragmentary note discusses purity as essential to eating, air, and water, urging absolute purity for current and future generations. The text mentions an address on Fats Street, Buffalo, and references a ruapiete concept and pore ideas, though details are garbled.

Religious Education Council Seeks 44000 Fund and Leaders

The Ohio Council of Religious Education aims to raise 44000 to expand work across counties. It will hire a trained director for children's programs and assign leaders for youth, adult education, and administration, with offices in Athens and Nelsonville and events planned in Ashland.

Ohio Counell of Snes Education Cartwright Ashland Ere EB. B Barnhart Franklin McEkifresh Athens Nelsonville Mardis Mary Ward Bertha Vickers H. 8. Foster

Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin touted for elderly relief

An old physician from Monticello named Dr W B Caldwell promotes his Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for elderly constipation. A single dose supposedly yields weeks of regular bowel movements, with no harsh effects and periodic use after age fifty.

W. B. Caldwell Monticello Til

Hamden Sees Power Upgrade To Restore Day and Night Service

The Hamden light plant has been off for several nights leaving the town in darkness. The Mockjing Power company plans to connect the Puritah Brick plant electric line to Hamden by the fifteenth of the month, ensuring day and night service as previously unavailable.

Hamden Mockjing Power Company

Physician Tom Campot Tarr Visits Chillicothe With Accompanying Guests

Dr Tom Camp ot Tarr traveled to Chillicothe Monday with Mr Arch Ogle and Mrs Arch Ogle. Mrs William Lay of Logan visited with her daughter Mrs Froyde Cepet on Friday and Saturday.

Tom Camp Ot Tarr Chillicothe Confkcit Arch Ogle William Lay Logan Froyde Cepet

Astronomy and Bible Talk at Muskinz College

A report from Muskinz College near here covers astronomy and Bible studies. The event emphasized intersections of science and scripture and attracted local residents.

Bible Land Muskinz College Here

Speeding Suspect Isaac Patton Fined in County Court

Isaac Patton and Giousso were arrested for speeding Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Howard Gilson. Patton pleaded guilty and owed $16 and costs in the court of Justice Carl Porter.

Isaac Patton Giousso Howard Gilson Carl Porter

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