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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1930

Page

2

Bandit Slain at Holden Identified as Unknown Visitor

Slain bandit at a Holden gasoline station remains unidentified as of yesterday. Sheriff Willack investigated, with hundreds viewing the body in the Pomero area morgue. witnesses from Parkersburg, Marietta, and others offered possible matches. Athey operated the station on Jessie Creek. the case draws countywide attention as investigators seek ties to recent robberies.

Pomero Bept Holden Ty W. KR Athey Ewing Pomerny Oteers Pi. Pleasant Gallipolis Nitra Parkersburg Marietta Vane Mariatta Tuppers Plains Columbus- Pameray Bheri Wilieck Calumbus Valley Bus Company Willack Sisting Jessie Creek Igger Vormier RR. B. Carson Carson Meigs County Allie Alations Healith Gcaammmon Fort Neal Paphershore Weist Bill Fakis Oly Frank Athens Chaster Attefais Wat

Night of Shadows and a Hungry Bone Seekers

A dreamlike scene of sleepy children gathered around a talking book dog searching for a bone. The dog demands nourishment as the group debates whether the bone is inside the cupboard, while silhouettes and household figures drift through a long, wandering midnight tale.

Chlildren Mibl Blar Hanid Yam Kaarm Gog

Old Folks Day Brings Growing Pomeroy Turnout

In Pomeroy Meigs County residents gathered for Old Folks Day at Siapsen M. B. Church. Attendance surpassed last year as the Pioneers met with plans for the next annual event at the Chester Courthouse. Officers for the new year were named: KR. B. Carson president Bertha Chase vice president Effie Tracy secretary Emma Jacobs treasurer and Miss Mabel Aghworth musical director.

Pomeroy Sept Meiga County Siapsen M. BH Tipet Phureday Chester KR. B. Carson Bertha Chase Mra Effie Tracy Emma Jacobs Misa Mabel Agh- Worth

Wark Progress on Walnut Street Improvement

Middleport reports progress on Walnut Street at North Twaird and Fourth Streets with the new area ready for gravel and sand. Plans call for paving using material from Second Street with improvements to the area around Leek and Wig.

Middleport Walnut Street Twaird Fourth Streets Hia Place Second Street A & Wig

Widow of Anthony Schuler, Mrs Christine Schuler dies in Pomeroy

Mrs Christine Schuler, 78, widow of Anthony Schuler, died at her home in Pomeroy Wednesday night after a long illness. Born in Germany, she came to the United States at age three and was orphaned at six. She raised 12 children, five surviving: Mrs Mary Korn of Pomeroy, Mrs Adelph Fachnle of Middleport, Jacob Beculer of Pomeroy, Henry Betuler of Marion, and Christine O'Donnell of Pomeroy. She spent over 40 years in Bradbury, Middleport. Funeral services at Sacred Heart Church Saturday at 8 am. Burial in Pomeroy Catholic Cemetery.

Pomeroy Christine Schiller Anthony Schuler Iiveevy Heights Ble Germany John Gloeckner Schuler Mary Korn Adelph Fachnle Middleport Jacob Beculer Henry Betuler Marion Christine O'Donnell Wight Meculer Bradbury Sacred Heart Catholic Church Wurlal Pomeroy Catholic Cemetery

Will Clark Passes Away In Columbus Life Resident

Racine notes the death of Will Clark 78 born and raised there and eldest son of Daniel Clark proprietor of Star flour mill. He lived most of his life in Columbus and his burial plans were reported back to Racine by relatives.

Racine Columbus Will Iark Daniel Clank Star Fleur Naiilt Will Baetal

Minister Eichinger to attend Ohio conference

IS AT CONFERENCE MIDDLEPORT Sept. 3 The Rev HH Eichinger left for Oxford to attend the Ohio Conference for the remainder of the session which will close next Monday. Heath M E Church congregation has petitioned the conference to return the Rev Eichinger for another year.

Middleport HH. Kiehinger Oxford Ohio

Midweek Service Attendance Grows at Christian Church

In Middleport on Wednesday 7 percent attended the midweek Christian Church service as Eadward Ranch led devotionals and Verena Gardner delivered the lesson amid steady turnout for the week.

Middlepory the Christian Church Eadward Ranch Theverena Gardner

Middleport Stores End Phuraday Half Holiday

Middleport shops discontinue the half holiday on Thursday afternoons. The Cesing sale continued through September last year, but the practice has been halted this year.

Middleport Rept. S

Needle and Shimble Club resumes regular meetings

Middleport report says the Needle and Shimble Club of twelve women met with Mrs. R. H. Horden. after a July August vacation, with the opening of school all organizations resume activities and will meet on regular schedule.

Middleport Needle and Shimble Club R. H. Horden

Columbus Thursday Visit With Relatives In Tow

Mya J M Furchett travels to Columbus with daughter Kath for the rest of the week to visit relatives and friends.

Mya J. M. Furchett Kath Columbus ‘Huraday

Beresbach Tax Case Heard In Pomeroy Court

Hearing on the Beresbach tax case seeking about 140 000 in taxes and penalties opened in Common Pleas Court in Pomeroy with Judges Thomas Miller and Parker presiding. Papers and depositions will be filed by Oct 18 as delays and impending retirements influence timing. Also heard were a demurrer in a $80 000 damage suit against Meigs Publishing and editor Carl Schaeffer, while Elmer Heegie v Beegle began for an accounting in a partnered business dispute.

Cleveland Russell Court of Appeals PD. H. Peoples Meigs Publishing Company Carl Schaeffer Aliet Karl Mblin Schaester Elmer Heegie Arthur Beegle

Local Visitors Return Home Amid Summer Quests

Mrs. O. G. Napier and her daughter left for home after a visit with Columbus friends including Mrs. Wilburn and family. Mra. Wilburn entertained her uncle Paul Goulding and three Columbus children. Miss Ruth Drake spent the summer at Chautauqua and will teach at Cuyahoga Falls High School this year. Mrs. Dwight Kim hosts Miss Drake at Mill Street. Daisy Barker visits Columbus for two weeks with friends Mr. and Mrs. Kemmertine as they visit Mr. and Mrs. Everet Davia.

O. G. Napier Mra. W. P. Wilburn Columbus Wilburn Paul Goulding Misa Ruth Drake Chautauqua Cuyahoga Falls Dwight Kim Miss Drake Mill Street

Bailey Family Returns Home From Charleston Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bailey and two children returned to Akron after a three week stay in Charleston where Mr. Bailey underwent surgery at McMillan Hospital. He is greatly improved but will not resume railroad work soon. Mrs Marquardt and daughter of Akron are visiting relatives. former neighbor Florah Nease recalled.

Akron Herman Bailey Charleston

Boston Aviator ready to host Legion convention invitees

Russell N. Boardman of Boston, famed aviator, plans an Atlantic crossing to invite European war veterans to the American Legion convention in Boston. He is shown leaving the White House after an interview with President Hoover.

Russell N. Boardman Boston Atlantic American Legion White House Washington Hoover

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

The sheriff announces a public auction of land in Athens County at the courthouse steps Nelsonville on September 30 1930 at 1 PM. Property includes Lot 368 and 367 in LAPRESEN Addition Nelsonville with 15 feet off north west of 367 and located on High Street appraised at 2500 dollars. Terms are cash on day of sale. William Williams Sheriff Athens County Ohio Wayne Wingett Deputy Emmett Keenan attorney for plaintiff.

A. Mmma Landis Athens Ohio Yorktown Nelsonville Athens County Lota Lapresen Yens County High Street Obhio William Williams Iy Wayne Wingett Emmett Keenan

Foreclosure Petition In Ohio Mortgage Case No 14851

Olive E. Phillips files in Athens County Court a foreclosure suit against Clarence H Yeater Grace Yeater William A Yeater Rachel A Yeater Archie Leo Yeater and others over 60 acres in Bern Township Ohio seeking $2 040 50 with interest on debt dating from July 20 1904 Respondents must answer by October 18 1950 Attorneys Jones Jones Erskine represent the plaintiff.

Clarence H. Yeater Grace Yeater Hundred West Virginia William A. Yeater Rachel A. Yeater Moundsville Archie Leo Yeater Olive E. Phillips Court of Common Prone Athens County Ohio Bern Township Jones, Jones & Erskine

Notice of Divorce Petition Hearing in Athens County

Hazel M. Cooper has fled her petition against I. Dale Cooper for divorce and child custody, maintenance and support in Case No. 142 of the Common Pleas Court of Athens County, Ohio. Hearing on or after October 6, 1930. attorney R. W. Finsterwald represents Hazel.

I. Dale Cooper East Archwood Avenue Akron Ohio Hazel M. Cooper Common Pleas Court Athens County R. W. Finsterwald

Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Case 14627

Anna Lou Flesher of Atlants Cicorgia is notified that M. B. Flesher has filed for divorce in Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Case No. 14627. Hearing set on or after September 19, 1930. R. W. Finsterwald, attorney for M. D. Flesher.

Anna Lou Filesher Atlants Cicorgia M. Bb.flesher Common Pleas Court Athens County Oto R. W. Finsterwald M. D. Flesher

Heirs Named in Ohio Real Estate Petition

Bertha French files petition in Athens County Common Pleas to adjudicate real estate in Waterloo Township Ohio of Jasper Dexter deceased. Thomas Dexter of McDonald PA and Hazel Drummer of St Louis MO must answer by October 25 1930 in the case. Bertha French by attorney Ammett Keenan.

Thomas Dexter McDonald Pennsylvania Hazel Drummer St. Louis Missouri Bertha French Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Ainst Jasper Dexter Waterloo Township Ammett Keenan

Notice of Attachment in Athens Ohio Case 1228

In Athens County Ohio the Justice of the Peace issued an attachment order on September 4 1930 for 98.56 in the case of Don K Barstow a minor by Harold E Barstow versus F Sweeny and Willett R Sweeny doing business as I E Sweeny & Son. The notice is dated Athens Ohio.

C. H. Porter Athens Athens County Ohio Don K. Barstow Harold E. Barstow Plainaift F. &. Sweeny Willett R. Sweeny I. E. Sweeny & Son Fendants A. D Justice of the Peace

Appointment of Administrator for Cleland R Center Estate

Frank E. Goldsberry of Athens Ohio is appointed and qualifies as Administrator of the estate of Cleland R Center late of Athens County Ohio, deceased. Dated September 3 1930. S M Johnson Probate Judge of said County. 9-5-30tw

Frank E. Goldsberry Athens Ohio Cleland R. Center Athens County S. M. Johnson Said County

Brattvaag Crew Seeks Share in Andree Finds

Swedish and Norwegian officials discuss compensation claimed by the Brattvaag crew for locating the remains of Salomon Andrée and his companions from the 1897 Arctic balloon expedition. The crew asks for ten percent of the discovery value, while Dr. Gunnar Horn led the Norwegian scientific party aboard the sealer. The cash value of the finds remains uncertain, though potentially large if commercialized.

Tromsoe Norway U.P Salomon Aguste Andree North Pole Brattvaag Andree Arctic Gunnar Horn White Island Andree Cam Ni! Strindberg Horn

Application for Parole for Donald Durfee No 560099

Donald Durfee No 560099, inmate at Ohio Penitentiary, has been recommended to the Ohio Board of Clemency as worthy of parole consideration. Parole hearing set for November 5, 1930, with J. Bonzo as parole and records clerk overseeing the case.

Donald Durfee Ohio Penitentia Ohio Board of Clemency Ohio Penitentiay Parol JI. Bonzo

Parole hearing set for Homeraryskiver No 59321

Homeraryskiver No 59321, inmate at Ohio Penitentiary, is recommended for clemency consideration by the warden and chaplain. The parole hearing is scheduled for on and after November 4, per Parole and Record Clerk D. J. Bonzo.

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Cardington England Montreal Canada Sealer Caen Andree Discovery Basid Howe van Hs Mother Hubbard Lapie Gnu Ruhghur Siapsen MM. FR Phuesday Will Clark Racine Man Succumis of Biehinger Fom Holladay Discontinued Wally Kagenn Shoul Supince Kbersbach Daisy Barker Mrs. Kemmertine Mr. Everet Davia Legion Hocking Jackson Meigs, Morgan, Perry Vinton Gallia Mason County Timothy F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery CO Athens, O Amesville Mill Amesville Sheriffe State of Athena Common Pleas The Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Oi Penitentiary D. J. Bonzq Brazil Cline Pharmacy Co CUT Price Drugs Bennett Day Bennett's Mills
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