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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1928

Page

2

Suit for Money Filed in Court in Pomeroy

TF W Watts of Gallipolis sues Captain Wm R Haptonstall J H Williams of Middleport and First City Bank of Pomeroy claiming a 1928 Gallia County judgment of 965.19 with 697.10 paid and the Sept 21 deed transferring Middleport real estate to Williams is null and a trust to defeat the judgment. Watts seeks conveyance set aside and nullified and seeks the remaining amount plus interest.

Pomeroy TF. W. Watts Gallipolis Wm. R. Haptonstall J. H. Williams Middleport First City Bank of Watts Haptonstall Comusion Pleas Court Gallia County Haptenstall James H. Williams Williams

Abolish Speed Limits Urged by Motor Club Leader

H N Burgett secretary of the South East Ohio Motor club urges abolishing speed limits while enforcing safer driving. He notes public demand for speed and says cars today offer safety, citing state trends toward stricter reckless driving laws. He calls for careful motorist conduct and crosswalk vigilance.

H. N. Burgett South East Ohio Motor Club Ahe Indiana New Hampshire Washington Yoomar Burgett

Marianna Bing Signs Fourteen Week Contract

Marianna Bing daughter of Prof S H Bing of Ohio University signed a fourteen week contract with the Naughty Marietta company to fill a fall and winter season. She left yesterday for Kansas City Missouri after a tryout with Elsworth Gilbert musical director following a Redpath Chautauqua appearance in Athens this summer. Horner director and manager invited her to report in Kansas City for September rehearsals.

Marianna Bing S. H. Bing Ohio University Kansas City Missouri Victor Herbert Miss Bing Elsworth Gilbert Charles F. Horner Azkme Kany

Trip by Boat Seafarer Beegle Turns Health Quest

Captain Beegle traveled by steamboat from Pomeroy to Missouri Illinois and Iowa for mud baths. A physician advised travel as medicine. He logged about 2000 miles to St. Louis then along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. He expects to return to Pomeroy by September 4 improved in health.

Pomeroy Beegle Missouri Illinois Iowa St. Louis Illinois River Mississippi River Reede

Middleport Residents Take Numerous Ohio Trips and Plans

Local residents and families traveled to Columbus for the state fair and to Cleveland for a Cedar Point visit. Several relatives prepared to move, while others stayed for medical exams and family engagements as Labor Day approached.

Athens Sees Sharp Temperature Drop Friday Night

The Athens area recorded a severe temperature fall to near four degrees or lower, with forecasts calling for a return to normal warmth by the weekend. Officials noted the cold snap began Friday evening and eased by Monday, as residents prepared for milder conditions ahead.

Roeleiting Halle Indowe Caors Hams Ameter Gibson

Man Struck By Auto While Crossing Street In Pomeroy

Pomeroy reports a 71 year old man, Sauvage, injured when struck while crossing near his home in Secor ward. Witnesses say the blind pedestrian stepped into the path as Roy Wright tried to pass, throwing Sauvage onto brick street. He remains unconscious with possible recovery ahead.

George Howell Sauvage Wright

Indian Races and Legends Disappearing

An opinion by Elsie Weil laments the erosion of American Indian culture. The newspaper woman argues that assimilation erodes traditions and languages, warning that without active preservation some tribes will vanish.

Elsie Weil Hyved

Three Liquor Cases Heard in Pomcboo Fight Decided

In Pomcboy Sept 1 three liquor cases heard. Defendants include Stanley tied to liquor distribution and Larkins accused with Stanley of involvement in liquor manufacture. One case dismissed as insufficient evidence. Another defendant to be tried September 16 for giving away liquor. Court handling proceedings. bidding notices for star routes referenced by state department.

Pomcboy Inies Pruks Tayne Stanley Huinissel John Larkins

Organize Clubs Colmels Work Across Gigar Ubs

Organizing clubs remains a focus as organizers outline work across Gigar Ubs and related entities starting at announced times. Officials emphasize coordinated effort to support community groups and activities.

Colmels

Harleys Plan Pittsburgh Trip For Labor Day Family Visit

Middleport residents report Mayor I. Harley and his son John left Friday for Pittsburgh to visit during Labor Day with Harley's mother. Detroit relatives Mrs Lawrence Murphy and daughter Jane will join them at Mrs Murphy's sister Frances Wilson’s in Pittsburgh for a brief reunion before Frances returns to Russell Kentucky and the Harleys head back to Middleport.

Middleport Harley John Pittsburgh Aml Lawrence Murphy Jane Detroit Pittsbursh Frances Wilson Vivian Smithston Lussell Ree

Middleport notices two month absence in Electric office

Mrs Mark Jones will take a two month vacation from her duties at the Mutual Electric office to join her husband in Rosehill Indiana. Eleanor Lanseury will fill her role and Helen Smith joins the staff. The couple plans to return at month end. Jones resumes railroad work. In Pumbrmley the recount of the Second ward committeesmith votes stalls awaiting attorney general guidance.

Middleport Mark Jones Mutual Electric Office Rosehell Ind Pumbrelly Attorney General's Office Common Pleas

Beasley Family Visits Beeson Hospital

George Beasley of Athens arrived Friday to be with his sister Mrs. R. B. Beeson at Beeson home for a few days while Mr. Beeson recovers in Holzer hospital. Plum mer Beeson accompanied his aunt and sister to the hospital. After examination, Mr. Beeson will undergo a surgical operation to remove a growth within a few days as doctors deem advisable.

Middleport C. M. Hennessy Columbus Mont Howell D. T. Waugh Nelle Dumbie Youns Paul C. Jones Charleston Tom Mills Pautine Cleveland Cedar Point Emma Jean Smith Miss Smith Torgess Will Graham McMillan Hospital Bob Tam John Snider C. H. Snider Heys North Pr Pleasant George Beasley Athens R. B. Beeson Mr. Beeson Holzer Hospital Plummer Beeson Beesson

Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Mary O Leary in Mason City

Funeral services were conducted at Mason City Catholic church for Mrs. Mary O Leary of Mason City who died August 29 at her home. Burial followed in the Catholic cemetery. She had resided in Huntr vt for years with one daughter and owned property in Mason City. A second death reported is Charles W. Stewart who died Thursday morning at We Watumbin. Funeral services for Stewart are set for 1 30 from the home on Friday.

Pomeroy Mary O'Leary Mason City O'Leary Mason Huntr Vt Xason

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