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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1926

Page

2

Aged merchant dies in Pomeroy Ohio

An elderly merchant, McKinney, dies at his home in Pomeroy Ohio around noon. Born Elisabeth, he long ran a leading store on Mil Street and served in the Civil War as a member of the G.A.R. He leaves a daughter Mrs Reed and a son David killed in a car crash at New Fork. Funeral services set for 11am with American Legion and G.A.R. attending. burial at Bu...

Iddleport J. A McMikinney Hie MeRnRinney'wee Elisabeth Ce Fe Ohio Mil Street McKiduney Middleport Ithe Alasrcan Legion C. Reed Pomeroy David New Fork Br. Bretey Bu Camery A.C. V. Skinner American Legion Auto Middleport Thomas, Mankin Rey Mankin Mill Street

Reed Fined for Intoxication and Driving While Impaired

Middleport notes report Reed was arrested Friday by constable Lota Hysell and charged with intoxication and driving a machine while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty, fined $10 for intoxication and $109 for driving. He is held at the local sal tre near Haltowe'en patty st. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Croas and many others. The piece also lists multiple small town notices,zded by fines and minor public records across Pomeroy and area.

Middlefort Rish Reed Lota Hysell Giles Read Costa Sal Haltowe'en Patty St Svening Mra Harry |' Croas Florence Talbott Lewis Gibbs Travis Will Haptonstahll Ada Ma Daley Saunders Root Blanche Burnah Neas Myre Dana Mamillon Phil Gibbs Cooper Elsia Satsiminger Milton Saratton James Jean Fatty Rite

Napper Ordered To Stop Moonshine Drinking

Napper, arrested months ago on a drunken moonshine charge, was released on probation after pleading guilty. Judge A P. Miller ordered him to leave the county, obtain work, and abstain from drinking moonshine. If he violates parole, he faces up to fifteen years in the state penitentiary.

Jipommnor Nap' Igir Judes A. P Napaber A. P. Miller yNapper Napipér

McClutchin Sentenced for Theft Tire Theft Case

Pomeroy October 30 Tom McClutchin received a sentence from one to sixteen years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to a charge linked to stealing tires and liquor. Judge A P Miller imposed the term as part of the vendition sentence, with McClutchin stating he took tires after consuming alcohol and was found with a quantity of liquor. He must pay for the articles.

Pomeroy Tom McCluthin A. P. Miller Barulay Fereedy Iqcor Henee

Youths Sentenced On Two Charges at Mansf ee

Roosevelt Anthony and Ross Watlington, two errant youths arrested at Parkersburg, appeared before Judge A. P. Miller in Pomeroy. They pled guilty to larceny and burglary charges and were sentenced to one to twenty years in the intermediate penitentiary at Mansfield. The judge recommended a possible reduction to one year if behavior improves. They were picked up by authorities in Parkersburg, brought to Pomeroy, and placed in jail after an indictment was returned.

Pomeroy Rosevelt Anthony Ross Watlington Parkersburg A. P. Miller Mansfee Miler Park-ippSsburg

Urges Purchase Of New Chassis

POMEROY Oct. 40 The third ward fire company held a meeting Friday evening. Deputy A O Tracy addressed the gathering and said a chassis could be purchased for 178 dollars to convert a hose wagon into a motorized truck. A committee was named to inspect the chassis and report suitability. A C Tracy volunteered to perform the mounting work. City council consent is required before any change.

Hallowe'en Social Notes At Pomeroy Bend

Social notes from Pomeroy Bend recount a Hallowe en party hosted by Francis Roush on Fifth Street with attendees including Dona Tkerman Sidney Russell Ondine Saxton Earl Hartenbach Eftie Mae Stewart Gladya Watts Elizabeth Russell Doris Mankin Wayne McElhinney Sara Reynolds Gerald Rupe Max Lambert Glenn Lambert Gugan Russell and others. A Blue Bird Club party at Bow en barn awarded prizes for best dressed and comic costume with guests led by Eloise Cooper Fern Abbott among many locals. Mrs Fred Whitlock of Middleport hosted a luncheon for guests Mrs Cart Francis James Zeneaville and others including Vance Petty Kathryn Petty.

Hallowe'en Francis Roush Fifth Street Dona Tuckerman Sidney Russell Ondine Saxton Earl Hartenbach Eftie Mae Stewart Gladya Watts Elisabeth Russell Doris Mankin Wayne McElhinney Sara Reynolds Gerald Rupe Max Lambert Glenn Lambert Gugan Russell Anna Mabel Waddell Reba Ely Audrey Graves Blue Bird Club Bowen Barn Eloise Cooper Fern Abbott Mina Hines Marion Stewart Juna Dilgard jPivize Cooper Elizabeth Joachim J Phyllis Joachim Genevive Knowlles Joba .Joachim Ferne Fay Adgbost Jack Abbott Virginia Grigg Mildred Graves Margaret Russel Ruth Fred Whitlock Middleport Cart Francis and Son James Zeneaville Vance Vance Kethryn Petty

Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Natural Hair Darkening

A vintage ad touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy home remedy to darken faded or gray hair. It claims the product delivers natural, even-darkening results with repeated use, and describes applying with a sponge or brush. The copy mentions a fifty-fifth birthday party and social scenes as context.

Wyeth Wryeth Hamilton Alfred Lippi Middleport

Glee Club Contest Set For February at Ohio University

Professor Robinson announced the annual Ohio Intercollegiate Glee Club contest will be held February 22 at Ohio University Columbia. Ohio State University considered for future event as three more colleges join the organization, while Warburton church in Cheshire slated for repair as a memorial to the late rector Geoffrey Folgerton Warburton, with origins in the 13th century.

Columbia University Prine Teeice Pat Ohio State University Ohio State Ohio Northern Wooster Robinson London Warburton Cheshire England Geoffrey Folgerton-Warburton

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