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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1928

Page

3

Many Cars Sold During August In Pomeroy and Middleport

Pomeroy records show 85 new passenger cars and eight trucks registered in August. Purchases include Dave Smith Chevrolet and Helen C Reifel Chevrolet among many residents. Middleport reports visitors D C Cornwell of North Hollywood and H L Gray plus family arriving for visits before returning to Rainelle West Virginia.

Pomeroy Clerk of Courts Dave Smith Chevrolet Joe Hogue Essex Harry and Nellie Davis Hudson W. S. Koester Jesse Brewster Graham Paige Edgar Ebersbach Studebaker P. L. Meier Plymouth H. B. Curd W. M. Ebersbach Oliver Hartley Whippet Philip Sommer Dodge Helen C. Reifel Rob R. Webster Thomas Crow Chas. Leifheit Roy C. Voss Lela Roberta Flint O. F. Jones Erskine A. J. Mayer Ford Wm. R. Bailey M. S. Daniels Chrysler Trucks Theo Croy R. R. McKay Federal Middleport Charles Childs Rosamond Dillard Sam Roy Southern Ohio Elec. Co Dwight Kim Kathryn Poindexter Willys Knight Horace McElhinny G. N. Maxey Sadie E. Cross Fred Conway Paul BE. French

Mrs Addie Branch Leases Middport Rooming House

Business notes Mrs Addie Branch has leased the rooming house vacated by Mr and Mrs A D McCormick who move to Rutland village to reside and care for two schoolattending children. McCormicks built a successful business and Mrs Branch has taken the dwelling and rented her property to Mr and Mrs Carl Rehms Sil. Mrs Martha Houston leaves for Cleveland after a twoweek visit.

Middleport Addie Branch A. D. McCormick Rutland Village Martha Houston Lydia McClure Cleveland

Hughes Quits Athens Office In City Council Meeting

M. D. Hughes resigned as Athens city solicitor after six years to focus on private practice. John W. Boling was named to fill the term through December 31, 1929. Hughes will continue the city’s fight against Logan Gas Company rate hikes at no cost. Council passed thanks for Hughes' service.

M. D. Hughes City of Athens John W. Boling Alex Moore Hughes Logan Gas Company Bolin Council Moore Beckler Lancaster Street Ter John Dowler Attorney Gen Charles Ashworth East Side County Budget Commission

Aged Doctor Dies At Harrisonville

Dr. Howard C. Day, Harrisonville physician and surgeon aged 77, died at home after months of declining health. He followed his father, Dr. William Day, in a long medical career. Survived by two sisters, funeral Friday in Harrisonville with burial in Wells Cemetery between Harrisonville and Pageville.

Pomeroy Howard C. Day Harrisonville William Day

Local residents share travels and visits across several states

Miss Lydia Powell and Mrs Leigh Crowell's party returned from Wellston to their homes in the Ohio Valley with additional Pittsburgh and Akron relatives joining in weekend travels. Other households report visits to Columbus Columbus and Dayton as well as a lengthy Ohio hotel gathering including Mayor Webster and the Owings family.

Lydia Powell Wellston Leigh Crowell Mittie Powell R. A. Hecox Janet Pittsburgh Harry Heritage Akron John Schaich Charley Neebling Clark Fitch South Second Avenue Marvin DeMain Phil Lucille Schumaker J. W. Longstaff Columbus Winnifred Skidmore Dayton Chicago Mary Dawson D. H. Daniels Frances Zanesville Don R. Owings Cleveland R. R. Owings

Visiting Relatives in Middleport This Week

Dr. A. W. Humphrey of Columbus visited his wife in Middleport at Mrs. C. F. Besserer’s home. They will spend the week with Mrs. Humphrey’s sisters Mrs. Besserer Mrs. Bennett and Miss Allie Mauck.

Middleport H. L. Gray Mentor Lake A. W. Humphrey Columbus C. F. Besserer

Spaulding Family Holds Reunion

The Spauldings held a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Fierce on East Union Street. Forty five members attended with several from out of the county. Officers named: Harry Spaulding president Carrie Spaulding vice president Mrs. Frank Robinson secretary treasurer.

Spauldings James Fierce East Union Street John Spaulding Frank _Wolfe Carrie Spaulding Columbus Harry Spaulding Frank Robinson F. H. Laughlin Alice Wolfe Raymond Spaulding Cris Vierce I.H. Laughlin Cris Fierce Athens County Faironto Labo Y

Commitments and legal notices from Pomeroy and district

In Pomeroy a 24 year old Pearl White was adjudged insane in a lunacy inquest and ordered committed to Athens hospital at her own request. In other items Cecil Frazier and Glen Neal were found guilty of auto theft and sent to Lancaster Industrial School. Additional notes cover probate actions, arrests in Gallipolis, and a farewell to Mrs. Roscoe Fowler with Paris departure plans.

Pomeroy Pearl White W. Co. White Bashay Athens Hospital Roberts Cecil Frazier Glen Neal Zanesville Charles Harrison Lancaster Willock E. A. McCall de Jbonus James Fewell

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