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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1927

Page

2

Women delegates sail to Paris for American Legion auxiliary

Mrs A V Howell of this city and Mrs Harry Bennett of Middleport depart for New York to sail Friday on the Celtic for Paris to attend the American Legion auxiliary convention September 17 to 23. They helped form the auxiliary and will tour battlefields in France Belgium England before returning in six weeks.

Pomeroy Mres A. Vv. Howell Harry Bennett Middleport New York City Paris American Legion Auxiliary Auxiliary Gfrance Belgium Iland England Emking

Stolen supplies recovered at Tuppers Plains report

Report from Tuppers Plains states goods and supplies taken from the Stout filling station valued around 500 dollars have been recovered except for a portion. Authorities hold a clue as a threshing machine operator found plunder hidden off a side road after following a truck tracks.

Pomeroy Tuppers Plains Stout

Hobson Wins Middleport Baseball Clash 4 to 1

In a Pythian park game at La r day Hobson defeated Chester 4 to 1. Catcher Young sustained a dislocation and injuries treated after an X ray, with a likely return home soon.

Middleport Pythian Park Chester Hobon Hobson Otzer Catcher Young Orhe

Picnic Grounds Prove Popular Near Rutland

Rutland area picnic grounds operated by the Rathburns draw public use with events listed including a Pomeroy Christian church gathering, Emancipation day exercises, Amanda Snyder reunion, and a Labor Day picnic by the Peace church group.

Rutland Pomeroy Christian Church Amanda Snyder Labor Day

Squirrels illegal hunting row prompts complaints in Pomeroy

Sept 7 reports say residents complain that new hunting laws are violated. Farmers claim the yearlong ban on killing squirrels is being ignored. A group of sportsmen reportedly volunteers to catch offenders while Fish and Game members, though not fully approving the law, fear privileging a few over the law abiding majority.

Pomeroy Fish and Game Associa

Western Union to train staff on new keyboard writing systems

George, from the East Liverpool Western Union office, visited Pomeroy and will attend a Western Union school at Valparaiso to learn operation of new keyboard style machines. The system will replace the current tick writer method, with larger offices first and all offices later adopting the change. Mrs Race and their baby plan to stay with relatives in Marietta during Mr Race’s absence.

Pomeroy George Western Union Pic East Liverpool Wes- Union “School Valparaiso Western Union Race Marietta

Delayed Ships Hit Pomeroy Schedules in Fog

Heavy fogs disrupt timetables as passenger boats miss runs. The General Wood delays until Monday noon after a Saturday eve due date. The Senator Cardill sails 24 hours late from Parkersburg with freight and a full passenger list.

Pomeroy General Wood Senator Cardill Parkersburg

Feeder Cattle Car Arrives in Orange Township

A carload of 42 Hereford steers averaging 545 pounds arrived in Orange Township to be developed for market on local grazing lands. The steers cost five and a half cents per pound and were brought in by H. L. French of St. Paul through local buyers Will Folrod Cooney Bentz Charles Findling and Will Findling.

Tuppers Plains Orange Township Salem Will Folrod Cooney Bentz Charles Findling Will Findling H. L. French St. Paul Minnesota Orange West

Ill and Relatives Move as Visits Occur in Syracuse Area

Mrs. Jacob Gueser, seriously ill, was moved to her daughter Mrs Dana Hysell in Syracuse for care. Mr. and Mrs Walter Eynon spend a few days at Magnetic Springs. A Beach party for A E Boatman’s Sunday school class ends with refreshments in Syracuse. Mr and Mrs Thomas Deegan and their Newport Ky baby visit sister Mrs Claude Durst. Mr and Mrs Roy Cooper return to Cleveland after a two week visit with Mrs Bradbury. The Rev Willard Grant leaves for Boston after visiting Mrs Grant’s parents Mr and Mrs Charles Ebersbach. Mrs Grant remains longer.

Jacob Gueser Dana Hysell Syracuse Walter Eynon Magnetic Springs A. E. Boatman Thomas Deegan Baby Newport, Ky Thomas Claude Durst Roy Cooper Cleveland Mrs. Bradbury Willard Grant Boston

Local social notes recount travels and visits across cities

Mrs Lyston Fultz travels to Chicago for an extended visit with her aunt Mrs Helen Smith. Mrs L B Larimer of Cincinnati returns home after visiting sister Mrs W J Devinney and family. Mrs Howard Jackson visits with her sister in Cincinnati along with Miss Kathleen Jackson. Mr and Mrs G A Swanlow and daughter Carolyn and Leslie Snyder, all of Columbus, visited here over Labor Day. Mr and Mrs Charles Thomas spent several days in Charleston with his sister Mrs Margaret Hudson.

Lyston Fultz Chicago Helen Smith L. B. Larimer Cincinnati W. J. Devinney Howard Jackson Kathleen Jackson G. A. Swanlow Carolyn Leslie Snyder Columbus Dave Farmer Charles Thomas Charleston Mr. Thomas Margaret Hudson

Old Glory Flight Aids Rival Vessels After Takeoff

The airship Old Glory departed Old Orchard Maine for Rome at 12 31 pm, while ships Transylvania California and Majestic intercepted wireless reports. Three crew members Lloyd Bertaud James DeWitt Hill and Philip Payne and emergency gear were aboard as the plane reported progress before vanishing at sea near Cape Race.

Bone Transylvania California Cape Race Newfoundland Majestic White Star Line Greenwich Time Carmania London Old Glory Lloyd W. Bertaud James DeWitt Hill Philip A. Payne The New York Mirror William Randolph Hearst Fokker Old Orchard Rome

Miner Killed and Another Injured in Riot After Miami Conference

Taplin disputes claims of Murray and Fagan's presence at a Miami meeting with Lewis over miner operator talks before the national coal strike. Taplin says his firms continued under the 1924 Jacksonville agreement for its full term and remained friendly with operators.

Lewis Taplin Miami Fla Murray Fagan Pennsylvania Ohio Jacksonville

Affiant Denies Stock Purchases in Pittsburgh Coal Co

Taplin states he did not tell Lewis he or any associates bought or planned to buy Pittsburgh Coal stock. He argues control rests with a few individuals and is not market accessible. The stock spike came after the Miami conference, not during any control plot. The only stock reference was Lewis suggesting Taplin seize stock to restore union control, which Taplin rejected. He notes Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Co holds a key wage position and signing a scale could persuade others.

Affiant Lewis Pittsburgh Coal Company Taplin Miami

License Suspended for William Andrews in DWI Case

William Andrews pleaded guilty to driving an automobile while intoxicated before Justice Pearl W. Helwig. His license was suspended for one year and he was fined 100 plus costs, with an extra 10 plus costs for intoxication. John Lowery also pleaded guilty to intoxication and fined 10 plus costs. Both men were in a car that struck a Beasley Ford garage truck.

William Andrews Pearl W. Helwig Andrews John Lowery I Helwig Beasley Ford

Crawford seeks divorce from Oliver Crawford in Common Pleas

Flossie D. Crawford files in Common Pleas folowing willful absence and neglect claim against Oliver O. Crawford. Married June 29 1962 the couple has no minor children. Defendant owns $1 200 Nelsonville lot and is enjoined from disposing of the property. Divorce and alimony are requested.

Flossie D. Crawford Oliver O. Crawford Common Pleas Court Nelsonville Crawford

Kern Pleads Not Guilty On Day Violation Charge

In Athens County Common Pleas court Barney Kern of Athens pleaded not guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor. Bond set at 300 dollars. trial date not yet set. Also Mary Puglin and C D Giacomo pleaded not guilty to liquor charges with bonds at 500 and pending trial. Arthur Norman convicted on liquor possession. motions for new trial pending. Several liquor related cases dropped or dismissed and John Pearson approved as deputy sheriff.

Barney Kern Athens Athens County Common Pleas Kern P. H. McKinley Mary Puglin C. D. Giacomo Mattie Brooks Karl Brooks John Pearson

Josiah McDaniel Dies Near Canaanville at 76

Josiah McDaniel aged 76 died last night at 9 30 at his home near Canaanville after a several weeks illness. Born in Bedford County Pennsylvania he came to Athens County in 1865 and lived here since. He was a member of the United Brethren church. Survived by his wife four children Elizabeth Kendall Ira McDaniel Emma Gaston Edith and three brothers and a sister. Funeral at 10 30 Friday at the Canaanville church with burial in West Union street cemetery Athens.

Canaanville Josiah McDaniel Mr. McDaniel Bedford County Athens County United Brethren Church Elizabeth Kendall New Salem Ira McDaniel Georgia Emma Gaston Edith McDaniel West Union Street Athens

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