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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1926

Page

2

Burglars Enter Two Middleport Garages After Midnight

Burglars broke into Brooks-Ebersbach Ford and Rawlings Dodge agencies in Middleport after midnight Friday. They pried, shattered panes, and unlocked safes but left most valuables untouched, taking about $25 from a cash register and one hundred pennies while triggering police bloodhound searches. Officers Rice Tracy and Roush investigated with fingerprinting and dog units, tracing leads to a riverbank and a swamp.

Ddleport Groeks Ebersbach Ford Agency Broots Rawlings Dodge Agency Brooks-Ebersbach Dodge Agency KR. H Sherif Rice Art Tracy Marshal Roush Tracy Rawlings Mill and Fourth Streets Hobson

Trip Through Historic East Prompts Family Return

Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Howell and daughter Edne with Ralph McKee returned from a motor trip east via the Midland Trail visiting Charleston White Sulphurs Springs Staunton Va Shenandoah valley Winchester and Harpers Ferry They toured Antietam Valley Forge Washington Crossing Stony Point and other sites.

Pomeroy A. V. Howell Edne Ralph McKee Huntington Midland Trail Charleston White Sulphurs Springs Staunton Shenandoah Valley Winchester Harpers Ferry Philadelphia Washington New York Harrisburg Catskill Mountains Antietam Battlefield Joh Brown Harperg Ferry Francis Scott Key Barbara Fritchie Mt Olivet Sheridan Cedar Creek Valley Forge Delaware Stony Point Horseshoe Curve Altoona Johnstown

Poultry Day Arranged at Carpenter Station Sept 17

Pomeroy reports the first Poultry Day will be held at the Carpenter experiment station on September 17. Six flocks will be shown with experiments and persistent skin issues discussed by poultry experts. Admission is 5 cents. vendors will explain their stores and results.

Pomeroy Carpenter Experiment Station Loska Ry-Toff Co Lowell Afass

Expect Many New Students at University

Ohio University will hold fall registration on Monday September 20 in the men's gymnasium. Registrar Frank B. K. Dulles says over 1,900 students are expected, about 106 more than last year’s intake, with additional upperclassmen applying.

Dilley Atu Ohio University Frank BK Dulles Tun Iee Ymen Cinses Wou

August Camp Meetings and County Vital Statistics Report

Athens county vital statistics show August births at forty with equal male and female, and deaths at sixty, led by males. Dr J M Higgins notes deaths exceed births by 33 percent, average death age 51, with accidents and influenza among causes. Camp meetings at fair grounds draw 2300–4000 attendees under Evangelist Winland, including a noon basket dinner and 10 30 am, 2 30 pm, 7 30 pm services. Twin girls Mary Pauline and Marian Irene born to Mr and Mrs centarts. list of births across towns and public notices follow, with marriages licensed by the probate court.

Athens County J. M. Higgins Fair Grounds C. B. Winland Wainland Stvangelical Party Athens Mary Pauline Marian Irene Albany Coolville Glouster Jacksonville Trimble Village Chauncey Alexander Amines Ship Bern Canaan Carthage Dover Lee Lod Rome Trimble Troy Waterloo York Tate Wa Miller Enstot P Street Anna Mae Willie, HU. Marshall Betty Lu Willam Bechtold Morris Railroade Tack Keith Joseph Abraham North Court Street Merchant T. R HL Foreman R. P Miner Robert Emerson John HL. Sprague John Prod Swyers North Court Rose Lee Ernest Linton Janice Bernadine Elza Tucker Farmer William Lewis Carlos Bean Spring Enid Pearl Higgins Pratt Paul Russet Frank Philips Byard Street Aliee Alzabeth Pearl FE. Dan South Court Street Sarah Ann Mary South Estelle Hawk Ella Shust Richard Seaman Helen Allen Clara Oberkelzer

Catholic observations hope congress acts on motor gas saver patent

Waller Critchlow of Wheaton Illinois has patented a new gas saver for Fords that he says can achieve up to 61 miles per gallon and starts a Ford instantly. Catholic observers in Mexico City expect the congress to consider the petition for revocation of religious law limits, while Critchlow seeks distributors promising monthly earnings from 500 to 2500 dollars.

Mexico City Sept Congress Epis M Street Wheaton Ill Ford Critchlow Mott

Final Perkins and McMillen family reunion at Brunton’s grave

Families gathered in Jackson on September 11 for the Perkins and McMillen reunion at Brunton’s grave. A large turnout shared luncheon, then listened to music and songs by family members, before officers retained for the business portion.

Jackson Perkinag Fie McMillen Brunton Sin

Rockbridge Visit Ends with Health Concern and Travel Note

Mr and Mrs Russell Rose and Mr and Mrs John Gorby of New Martinsville W Va spent part of this week at Rockbridge with Alf Gorby and family. While there Mrs John Gorby suffered a severe heart attack. Eddie Williams returned from Columbus after nasal surgery accompanied by his mother Mrs Alf Gorby.

Middleport Eizabeth Herden Chicago Ferool Elizabeth Herden C A. Fowler Bolby Cleveland New York Niagara Falla Kathryn Mayers Amy Marshall Columbus Anna Mae Smith Wir J. W. Stout Harrisonville Russell Herkimer Amanda Lehman Mosree Mich Iver F.C. Primmer Fourth Street Arstimer Wysong Mae Tift Holywood Cal Sep Aues Tom Hennessy Charles H. Mullen Donald E. L.bryne Athens Charles Buck Dayton Phillip Sisters H. C. Pinkerton Charles Mullen Charles, Jr Buffalo N. Y James Ovrens, Jr James Owens T. H. Jacobs C. E. Jacobs Homer Jacobs Columbia Rockbridge Sept Russell Rose John Gorby New Martinsville W. Va

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