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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1925

Page

2

Pomeroy Bend Divorcees Heard by Judge Miller

Two divorce cases were heard by Judge Miller Tuesday morning at Pomeroy Bend. Mary E Hendriz Hendrix sought divorce from Ira F Hendrix claiming neglect and abandonment and asked to restore her maiden name. E A Nelson filed against Amy I Nelson alleging improper familiarity with Emmett Glass of Athens. Both cases continued for thirty days. an accident occurred at the Forest Run mine.

Pomeroy Miller Mary E. Hendriz Ira F. Hendrix Westies Emmett Glass Athens

Miner Injured at Thomas Fork as Mine Cars Jump Track

Roy Septer suffered a crushing blow at the Thomas mine in Syracuse when mine cars jumped the track pinning him against a wall. He endured serious bruising and was transported to his Middleport home by the Finsterwald ambulance.

Pomeroy Roy Septer Thomas Syracuse Middleport Finsterwald

Ebbersbach Estate Inheritance Tax Filed

The inheritance tax return for the Fred Ebbersbach estate was filed with Probate Judge Roberts. Heirs Louise Ebbersbach Walter Ebbersbach and Raymond Ebbersbach each inherited 30,885 dollars. The tax assessed on each share was 297.70 dollars.

Pomeroy Fred Ebbersbach Roberts Louise Walter Raymond Ebersbach

Pomeroy Man Committed After Westerville Arrest

Sheriff Rice brought back Robert Bale from Westerville Ohio on charge of stealing a Perd truck from John Shephard and forging checks He appeared before Justice Gilmore and was bound over to the grand jury on a 1000 bond Bale could not make bail and is in the county jail

Pomeroy Rice Westerville Ohio Robert Bale John Shephard Bale Gilmore

Fines Awarded in Pomeroy Court Case Details

Frank Robinson and Clayton McClaskey were each fined $10 and costs by Justice Percy Peoples. Howard Rose received a $25 fine for petty larceny. J. McGown, a guard for Pittsburgh Mining, was released on a $500 bond after re charging with shooting to kill amid a free for all at Middleport on Sunday involving H. Van Meter.

Pomeroy Frank Robinson Clayton McClaskey Percy Peoples Howard Rose J. McGown Pittsburgh Mining Company H. van Meter Middleport

Candidates on a New Ticket Nominated in Middleport

The community ticket nominates for Mayor W A Giles and Perry N Weaver. Treasurer Wm H Juhling Marana Lord Hysell. Council C L Brooks Ross Bell James Harley R B Lang John Powell James H Ut. About 300 citizens signed the petition. Independent candidates for the school board include J N Grate H E Cook and C M Henneusy.

Middleport W. A. Giles K Perry N. Weaver Urer Wm. H. Juhling Marana Lord Hysell C. L. Brooks Ross B.ell James Harley R. B. Lang John Powell James H J. N. Grate H. E. Cook C. M. Henneusy

Syracuse man sent to insane asylum after court ruling

Sylvester Howell of Syracuse, 78, was committed to the insane asylum by Probate Judge Cora B. Tuesday after being transported by Sheriff Harry Rice. The action followed a filing in Pomeroy on September 9.

Pomeroy Sylvester Howell Syracuse Cora B.y Harry Rice

Jail term ends for man after petty larceny case

A man identified as Mert Mad completed a jail term for petty larceny. The court had previously sentenced him to time served, and he was released on Monday after serving several months.

Poyeoteogg Mert Mad

Middleport Visit Returns From Buckeye Lake Trip

Me and Mrs Will P Stewart of Corapolis Pa and family return home Monday after visiting Mr and Mrs O H Me and Mrs Paul Bean Rose Mace and Charles McMaster at Buckeye Lake. Miss Cora Winkler returns home after several days visit. Roland Thomas and Mae Carl Cummins of cage visit Mr and Mrs Williams of South Second.

Middleport Will P. Stewart Corapolis O. H Paul Bean Rose Mace Charles McMaster Buckeye Lake Cora Winkler Roland Thoemes Carl Cummins Cage Williams South Second

Social Notes Highlight Weekends and Visits Across Ohio

A string of regional visits and returns mark the weekend period. Families from Gahanna Syracuse Columbus Pomeroy Gallipolis Rutland Huntington and New Haven are noted for travel to see relatives and attend events. Nearly 160 Odd Fellows joined an excursion to Springfield to visit their fraternal home.

Ervin Nafzger Gahanna Jennie Mullin Syracuse Dorothy Mees Columbus Bliss College Scott Munn Charlies W. L. Russell Pomeroy Fe Lincoln Hill Leland Peoples Percy Peoples Pomeroy Phillips Bush Mabel Cincinnati Ernest Ritter Ralph Hutchens Gallipolis Holzter Hospital William Robinson Jasper Delaware Rutland Wilson Norris Atha Far Person Will Shrivera Huntington Louis Persons Saber Armstrong Grouster Bend Springfield H. Roush C. B. Roush New Haven T.J. Lynch Edward Robert

Local visits and returns across Ohio and Indiana

Cincinnati residents and guests return from trips visiting relatives in Pomeroy Lancaster and Cleveland. Travelers include Mrs Minnie Davies Miss Eleanor Horton Mrs Minnie Steinbauer and R S Bartholomew of Ohio Power. H W Karr returns to edit duties after vacation in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati A. D. Hartenbach Miners- Me Willys Davis Lancaster Labor Day Minnie Davies Pomeroy Mary Healy Columbus Eleanor Horton Detroit H. M. Horton Pomeeroy Theodore Downie Frank Race Evanaville Ind W. A. Race Tincoin Hill Minnie D. Steinbauer Newark Mt. Vernon Bartholomew Ohio Power Company Cleveland H. W. Karr The Daily News

Austin Powder Company Sues H J Russell for Accounting

The Austin Powder company files a suit with Clerk Bengel against H J Russell seeking an accounting and a judgment of 2168 dollars. L Crary Davis represents the plaintiff.

Pomeroy Bengel Austin Powder Company H. J. Russell L. Crary Davis

Probate filing to probate James Rapp will

Pomeroy reports that an application was made today to probate the will of James Rapp who died last week.

Pomeroy James Rapp

Interest Surges in Meigs County August Returns

Meigs County treasurer reports August interest collections of 1 298 61 dollars, second only to August 1924 totals. The prior peak month was 1 376 71 dollars in 1924, marking a strong surge in interest income for the period.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Story of Mother Jones and Congressional Telegram

The telegram from Mother Jones during a West Virginia mine inquiry drew Senate attention. Senator Kearns read the message in Congress, a commission was appointed to investigate, and Jones was summoned to the governor with her release following. Senator Kearns hailed her as standing for justice and the square deal.

West Virginia Mother Jones Kearns Congress Senate Kearnes Goff Clarksburg Kearnes Rose Sherwood Militia Charleston Hatfield Glasscock

Telegram through the underground railway to Senator Kearnes

A prisoner recalls hiding a telegram under a rug in a cabin floor and entrusting it to a friend who carried it three miles to another office at night. The tale centers on a secret message and a risky delivery.

FPR Sees Kearnes

West Virginia prison scene prompts Senate inquiry

An account recalls a senator headed investigation into prison conditions sparked by wartime turmoil in West Virginia. Governor Hatfield releases most prisoners after a miners’ convention, as the author meets leaders and reflects on justice and the square deal championed by Senator Kearns.

Three Appeared Before Helwig on Guilty Pleas

Clarence Rife of Buchtel pleaded guilty before Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig to possessing home brewed liquor and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. Oliver Oliver, 17, Setwart, was fined 5 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. William Robinette, 17, Jacksonville, pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was fined 10 dollars and costs. Oliver's and Robinette’s fines were suspended due to age.

Clarence Rife Buchtel Pearl W. Helwig Oliver Oliver Setwart William Robinette Jacksonville Helwig I Oliver Robinette

Home remedy for varicose veins and piles with Emerald Oil

An advice column promotes at home treatment for varicose veins using Moone's Emerald Oil. The guide urges requesting a two-ounce bottle from a druggist and applying it twice daily to reduce swollen veins. It also claims the product absorbs piles quickly and should be used until veins return to normal size.

Moone

Eagles Meet To Hear Thomas O'Donnell Address Glouster Aerie

Fraternal Order of Eagles orator Thomas O'Donnell will speak at the Glouster F O E lodge room on Thursday evening. He will outline the group's aims and growth, discuss lodge benefits and the old age pension fight, with the event open to the public. Also notes of locals: Zimmer in Dayton, Harry Jennings headed to Detroit for a new job, Miss Helen Crew visiting Columbus, Arthur Wolf announces birth, Lee Sellars returns from Columbus and starts Glouster High School.

Glouster Thomas O'Donnell Fraternal Order of Eagles Glouster Aerie O’ronnell Order of Eagles Dayton Zimmer Harry Jennings Detroit Ezra Jennings Helen Crew Columbus Sol Crew Arthur Wolf Lee Sellars Columbus Tire and Rubber Co Glouster High School

Personal News From Akron and Nearby

Lewis Owens returned to Akron on Tuesday after visiting Jennings. He came with Mrs. David Owens and their young daughter who stayed here with Mrs. Owens' parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Strohmeyer. Clyde Price and David Kinder left for Wyandotte Michigan where they work after a home visit. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Noon of Columbus were guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Noon earlier in the week. Mr. and Mrs. George Zimmer also noted in the same social notices.

Lewis Owens Akron Ezra Jennings David Owens Noon M. F. Noon George Zimmer

Hollister Eighth Grade Graduates Named

Hollister notices omission of twenty eight graduates list. Named graduates include Marie Mason Phyllis Bethel Nick Gyurke Bernice Matthews Lucille Felter John Chanko Harry Joyce Guy Vaughn Floyd Cooper Chester Hayden Russel Faust Genevieve Banfield and others not yet published.

Local Names Listed in Unspecified Notice

Ada Louise Adams, Isabelle Mec um, Dorothy Cain, William Gyure, Lorena Clark, Helen Gyure, Myrtle Gibbe, Herbert Trace, John Petrovich, Henrietta Kidd and John Costoway are named in a readable portion of the notice. The fragment suggests involvement of multiple individuals in a public or legal filing, though missing context prevents full clarification of roles or action.

Ada Louise Adams Isabelle Mecum Dorothy Cain William Gyure Lorena Clark Helen Gyure Myrtle Gibbe Herbert Trace John Petrovich Henrietta Kidd John Costoway

Wyatt Reunion Planned in Bishopville Grove

The family of the late Elza Wyatt of Trimble will hold a reunion in the grove at Bishopville on Sunday September 13. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Wyatt Glouster Elza Wyatt Trimble Bishopville

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Pomeroy Bend Idge Forest Run Thomas Fork Warner and Praither Homes Wey Pomeroy Bend Briefs Charles H. Kerr & Co Chicago Walsenburg Helwig Glouster News Eagle Willard Automotive Battery & Electric Co Hollister Gibson Kerr Hardware O Siders Harene Stedman's Turkey F. C. Stedman Co. Packers Yd. l O. E. Harmon Rosalie D. F. Harmon Murray City Michigan Indiana Copemish Big Rapids Friendship Circle Methodist SIL Ford J. W. Holand Court Street McKee Drug Store Grase Baker Holland L. A. Koons Charlies Maple Athens Co. Snv. and Loan Co Lead Pencil Co New York Shaeffer Conklin Parker Swan Waterman Ingersoll Dollar Athens Book & News Co Cline Bldg Athens, Ohio Vanite the Cline Pharmacy Co Bartlet Pears Athens Log & Storage Co
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