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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
2
Charles fan id blind colored man of spears appeared before Judge Kee B Roberts on charges of insanity. He was thoroughly examined and judged to be insane. His only income is five dollars a month pension. it is likely the couple will seek county aid for the present.
In the probate matter east of Bila saint, W Williamson was appointed an official for Pearl Jones. Lelanon P. Jones, a World War veteran, is unable to transact due to ill health.
Pomeroy September 8 funeral services for Jacob Noll were conducted at Sacred Heart Church with local clergy officiating and relatives attending. The brief notice notes his passing and the community’s participation in the rites.
The Pomeroy Mid Kiwanis club meeting scheduled at Lancaster was postponed due to the death of Dr. Del Hartinger. A new date will be announced later.
Pomeroy Sept. 3. Hugh Ja, Oscar McGue, Hezkret Hawkins, J. H. Is, Claude Searls and Holley of Huntington were arrested by Gibbs Mayer and jailed on the charge of being suspicious characters. They were alleged to have been caught riding trains after accepting rides on several trains.
The Meigs County Gun Club schedules its second annual shoot at the George Joachim farm on September 7. The event starts promptly at 1 30 p m eastern time with a 150 third prize. A dinner of steaks broiled over coals will follow, served by Chef Brown.
Sept 3 Pomeroy A pretty wedding united Miss Sephine Sims daughter of Mes Sins of Rgger and Mr Carence Clifford son of Mr and Mrs James Clifford. Double wing ceremony conducted by Rev Father. Bride wore pansy purple dress and matching hat with Ophila roses. Attendant Miss Helena Nifford wore russ crepe. Best man Schorn. Couple plans a short wedding trip to Cleveland then home on Hutternut Avenue by Sept 15.
Local notes show residents and visitors moving between cities. Mrs Bémand Kingsland and two children visited in New York. Mr and Mrs Sam Buchanan journeyed to Cleveland. Frank Willis of Columbus visited Peach Fork. Nick Swartzwalder and son returned from Detroit. Martin Jay of Run remains critically ill. Minnie air satie and others sent reports. folks from Huntington plan to attend the fair.
Mrs Margaret Sullivan hosted the Five Hundred club on Wednesday with Mrs R Condor Mrs D E Smith and Mrs Mom erist attending. Mrs Kern Mankine gave a Five Hundred party on Second street with four tables in play. David C Miller visited Henderson brother of Julia Miller while Miller returned from Brooklyn. United States Senator Chilldene of Charleston WV made a business visit to town on Wednesday.
Belle Kirkendall sues John M for divorce on cruelty and separation alleging ten years of abuse including a 1924 iron stand incident and threats to shoot. Opal Dishong seeks divorce from John Dishong for cruelty and non support and requests restoration of her maiden name and child custody. A third petitioner, Opal Love, asks for dower rights and half interest in disputed real estate while accounting for repairs.
Watt Gunn of Atlanta, Bobby Jones's protege, electrified a large gallery at Oakmont Country Club in Pyttsburg by carding a par 32 for the first nine holes to lead Jess Sweetser of New York, the former national amateur champion, who shot 41 for the opening nine.
At a Common Pleas hearing Judge Worsley declared that Mary Martin Sam Eddy and William Spears held on a bailable offense may be released on bond and promise to appear in the fall pending securing of the bond.
Bali set at 300 dollars for each person. The Spears face a case charged with felonious intent to kill William B. Tracy as plaintiffs in the term of court proceedings.
The New York Coal company steers from Athens County weighed 933 pounds and sold for 12 a hundredweight at Pittsburgh, boosting local stock pride. N E Mills notes the sale topped the market by 1.90 and credits Ward's stockman skill, urging more local breeding of such cattle.
Rebel Druse tribesmen raided Baweida Hurlillah and Kiswen in French Syria this week. They captured native gendarmes stripped them and sent them naked to Damascus. Bedouins are said to join the Druze now totaling about 20 000.
A strong typhoon wrecked the Chinese steamer Shinyu of the San Peh Navigation company and sent numerous junks to the bottom. Passengers were saved but the cargo and the vessel’s voyage from Amoy to Shanghai were lost.
Tony Hytetski of Jacksonville was arraigned before Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig on an assault charge filed by Louisa Cerba. He pleaded not guilty and posted a $100 bond. Authorities say he brandished a four foot cudgel and issued threats amid family tensions in the Polish settlement.
Cuba’s population grew by 226000 in the last year and stands at approximately 3400000 people. Demographic gains reflect steady birth rates and migration patterns shaping the island nation’s social and economic landscape.
In Southampton on September 8 the seamen's strike unsettles trans Atlantic shipping as American crew await weekend sailings with cautious optimism. Liverpool reports crew defections but authorities expect replacements from port labor and Channel passengers. about 200 travelers await passage to France while the Southern Railway seeks crews elsewhere. The walkout is attributed to communist leaders.
Fred reports Tom will not run for mayor and will not accept office. Friends circulated petitions in support though Tom withholds signature, reluctant to offend supporters while he remains at his post handling parcel post and transfers.
A concise look at debates surrounding evolution testing and the strength of supporting evidence. The discussion notes questions about experimental demonstrations and the interpretation of data by proponents and critics.
Tonight's broadcast features a mix of live concerts and replays from stations like WIAR WOAE WCCO and WLW plus a three act comedy The Lottery Man by KGO players and a musical program with notable artists. The lineup also includes Bow Wows a popular late program and additional broadcasts across stations such as WGR WSAI KGO and KYW.
The Florida state constitutional court rules state inheritance and income taxes unconstitutional, striking down provisions as invalid under the state charter. The decision impacts tax policy and race to reconsider revenue plans across government agencies.
Reverend V. Ahlbrand, humane Officer, said conditions improved for thirty three children, six elderly persons, six dogs, and twelve other animals including horses, cows and calves in Athens county over the last month. One diseased dog was shot. rarely called upon to act.
An officer said many offenders prefer to do right without court force. Mrs. H Hobson goes to Grant Hospital Columbus for cataract surgery, accompanied by her daughter Mrs. E Rey Lash.
The note compares Jupiter at 85 600 miles as the largest planet with Mercury at 3 030 miles as the smallest. It labels Mercury as emaliest and contrasts planetary scales in a concise planetary review.
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