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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1928

Page

8

Sheriff Returns with Suspect from Texas for Non Support

Sheriff W. R. Lloyd brought Ora Martin back from Plainview Texas to Logan to face non support charges. The extradition papers did not require governor signature. Returning officers found Logan jail crowded with twenty prisoners by Monday afternoon.

Logan Plainview Texas W. R. Lloyd Ora Martin Lone Star State Lloyd Columbus South Dan Moody Martin Farbearn Hammond

Eberst will disposes of estate to eight heirs

In Logan on April 10 probate court read the will of Mrs. Catherine Eberst valuing the estate at 9609 dollars. George Eberst named executor. After a small daughter’s bequest the remainder goes to seven children and heirs of an eighth. Beneficiaries include George Frank Thomas Edward Minnie Annie Loretta and James Paul John Eberst. Dated October 9, 1922, witnesses H M Whitcraft Minnie Buntz. Appraisers Sam Jones Paul Brown Frank Burberry.

Hocking County to Have a Pest Hunt

In Logan on April 10, a joint committee from Hocking and Ewing granges met at the extension service to plan a four week pest hunt starting April 14. Members include Mrs. Marion Beery Mrs. John Liff Newman Hansel Walter North and Harley Emmons. Points are rats ten mice five groundhogs twenty crows fifteen sparrows five. Laurelville Knights of Pythias boys run a rat hunt ending April 12 with winners honored by losers.

Logan Hocking Ewing Extension Service Pest Marion Beery John Liff Newman Hansel Walter North Harley Emmons Laurelville Knights of Pythias Paul Armstrong Wilson Ross

Prisoners arraigned in Logan court on April term

Four men pleaded not guilty before Judge Harley M Whitcraft after being indicted by the April term grand jury. William Wyskiver facing burglary and larceny with $800 bond, William Reynolds for abandonment with $800 bond, William Smith for non support with $800 bond, and Franklin Stump for disturbing a religious meeting with $300 bond. Trial dates not set.

Men arraigned on liquor charges in Logan

James Miller and William Spence were arraigned before Judge Whitcraft on possessing intoxicating liquor. Miller pled guilty and paid a $100 fine and costs. Spence pled not guilty, with hearing set for Wednesday and bond set at $500.

Logan James Miller William Spence Whitcraft Miller Spence

Widow to receive year's salary after senator's death

Mrs. Frank B. Willis, widow of the late senator, will automatically get $10,000 from the Senate under the law that pays a widow one year's salary when a senator or congressman dies in office.

Washington Frank B. Willis Senate

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Logan at Bebout Home

Mrs Kate Miller, guest of Mrs James Bebout of Hill Street, was treated to a birthday dinner by Mrs Bebout on Sunday. Others present included Mr and Mrs T D Conkle, Miss Kathryn Al baugh, Miss Marguerite Bebout, Columbus, and Mr and Mrs James Bebout with the Lanning family of this city.

Logan Kate Miller James Bebout Hill Street Bebout T. D. Conkle Kathryn Albaugh Marguerite Bebout Columbus Gerald Lanning Ccity

Glouster Head Trouble After Measles Attack

Glouster reports Miss Ernestine Gladden treated at St. Francis hospital Columbus for head trouble after a measles illness. Brother Deloss Gladden examined there as pneumonia and flu weakened lung function. ambulance waited then returned to Glouster. Juanita Cunningham six undergoes tonsil removal at Sheltering Arms Athens hospital performed by Dr. Harry LeFever.

Glouster Ernestine Gladden St. Francis Hospital Columbus C. F. Wallace Deloss Gladden Mr. Gladden

Improvement Seen in Paul Beshara’s Pneumonia Case

Glouster April 10 reports the four year old Paul Beshara son of Mr and Mrs Joe Beshara remains critically ill with pneumonia a trained nurse continues to care for him in the case’s ongoing treatment by medical staff

Glouster Paul Joe Beshara

Mexico's war on church remains unsettled in Holy Week

Mexico City reports ongoing unrest as Calles defends civil supremacy. Since March 1 about 300 rebels, 30 to 40 federal soldiers, Agrarians and local defense members have died. Six people including a priest were executed in San Luis Potosi for rebellion. Over 100 Catholics arrested in six weeks, five priests among them. Most detainees released or deported after charges of attending or conducting services.

Mexico City U.R Mexico Calles San Luis Potosia

Expects No Fuss From Coal Strikers

In Columbus Ohio U S Marshall Stanley Borthwick says peaceful relocation of Eastern Ohio coal miners evicted from operator owned homes is anticipated. Evictions were ordered by Federal Judge Benson W Hough with deadlines April 15 and May 1 and many miners have already moved into ready houses near Bellaire across the river.

Columbus U.P Ohio U. S. Marshall Stanley Borthwick Benson W. Hough Borthwick Bellaire

Doctor Crawford to Undergo Cataract Surgery in Columbus

Dr. A. J. Crawford plans to travel to Columbus late this week for the cataract operation on his left eye. A preliminary procedure was already performed a couple of weeks ago to prepare for the upcoming surgery.

Glouster A. J. Crawford Columbus Jon

Burns Family Mourns Death of Ella Smiley

Mr and Mrs Frank Burns traveled to Wellston after the death of Mrs Ella Smiley in Cleveland. Mrs Smiley died Sunday at her home, Wellston was her former home and funeral services will be in Wellston with burial there.

Glouster Frank Burns Wellston Burns Ella Smiley Cleveland Smiley

Moundsville Movers Enter West Virginia at Rapid Pace

In Moundsville West Virginia residents report a steady influx as people travel across state lines at about two car loads per day, reflecting a significant migration pace cited by local sources.

Moundsville W. Va West Virginia

Second Man Dies After Slab Run Gun Battle

Portsmouth April 10. Garner Vendl aged 27, wounded in a gun battle at Slab Run that killed deputy sheriff Henry Bending aged 31, died at a hospital here late today.

Portsmouth Garner Vendl Slab Run Henry Bending

Big Day At U B Church Fills Logan With Attendance

Two thousand people attended services at the United Brethren church in Logan on Sunday with Sunday school totaling 812. Dr. W R Funk of Dayton preached two sermons drawing large crowds. The church collected 823 for the Sunday school. Thirty two baptized and twenty four joined the church. Sixteen baptized and twenty five added to the Presbyterian church membership at morning worship.

Logan United Brethren Church W. R. Funk Dayton Presbyterian Church

Local Social and School Notes from Nelsonville-Zanesville Area

Zoath Hammond visited in Zanesville with Mr and Mrs William Lewis and family. Dwigh Phillips and wife announce the birth of a son at their home. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jesse Phillips of Logan. Easter dinner guests included Mrs Bertha Oberle and sons Fred and Edward Collins. J W Coleman attended a Parent Teacher meeting in Nelsonville Friday. Prosecutor Phil Henderson went to Nelsonville Monday to confer with city officers about an arrest there.

Zoath Hammond Zanesville William Lewis Dwight Phillips Jesse Phillips Logan J. E. Edwards Bertha Oberle Fred Edward Collins J. W. Coleman Nelsonville Phil Henderson

Arrests in Starr theft case involve two locals

Pearl Lanning, arrested Monday afternoon at Starr, is held on suspicion in the recent theft of fruit and vegetables from Mr. and Mrs. John Miller. Deputy L. F. Hammond also arrested Pearl Bryan, who faces a charge of stealing potatoes.

Logan Pearl Lanning Starr John Miller Lanning L. F. Hammond Hammond Pearl Bryan

Former miners leader Robert Marshall visits Glouster

Robert Marshall of McCarr Kentucky, a former president of the miners organization in this sub-district, spent the first of the week in Glouster.

Glouster Robert Marshall McCarr Miners’ Organization

Williams Family Spends Sunday with Relatives in Zanesville

Marshal and Mrs Henry Williams with son Max visited relatives in Zanesville along with Mr and Mrs Francis McAllister and their baby over the weekend.

Marshal Henry Williams Max Francis McAllister Baby Zanesville

Man Arrested On Assault Warrant Faces Court

Landon Bentley of Coolville was arrested Monday afternoon by Deputy Hammond on an affidavit charging assault on L. D. Cottrill. Arraignment set for Tuesday before Judge Ellinger.

Easterling event hosts Saturday club at Union Furnace home

Mrs. Robert Longstreth of Union Furnace entertained the Saturday club Saturday afternoon at the Easterling residence.

Robert Longstreth Union Furnace

Ohio State Man To Head Kent Normal

J O O Englman, 56, of Ohio State University, elected president of Kent State Normal school succeeding Dr David Allen Anderson who resigns next month. Englman formerly ran Decatur schools and taught school administration at Ohio State.

Ohio State Kent Normal Kent J. O O. Englman Ohio State University Kent State Normal School David Allen Anderson Engleman Canton Decatur

Religion crowns the statesman program at luncheon meeting

After a 1 o'clock luncheon a program discussed the topic Religion crowns the statesman and the man is the sole source of public and of private peace. Mrs. D A Rannelie presented The Believing World History of Religion. Roll call offered Bible character items. Miss Minnie Moore reported the Columbus law enforcement conference.

Statesman D. A. Rannelie Minnie Moore Columbus

Delbert Flowers and Family Holiday Visit Highlight Easter

Middleport April 10 Delbert Flowers wife and son Jimmy spent Easter here with Mrs Reichman the mother of Mrs Flowers They traveled from Akron where Delbert works at a tire firm and his Buick logged 90000 miles during the return trip He recalls meeting Fred Davis Hollywood drug store proprietor and notes many Middleporters and the Jackson boys were also in Los Angeles He plans another trip soon and recalls naval service years across the globe Mrs Flowers weighs over 200 pounds and remains fond of Middleport Their son Dick stays with grandmother Beighman and attends local school Also noted Columbus girl Miss Sater recently elected secretary of the Barn Swallows a large Wellesley college campus drama club linked to Mrs Homer Grant of Columbus

Middleport Delbert Flowers Jimmy California Los Angeles Hollywood Young Flowers Fred Davis Jackson Boys Mr. Flowers Navy Mrs. Flowers Jim Lowry Sater East Broad Street Columbus Barn Swallows Wellesley College Wellesly Mass Columbus Dispatch Sater Homer Grant Main Street Sixth Avenue

Katherine Sater’s Announcement From Middleport

Middleport April 10. Miss Katherine Sater daughter of Mr. falls, announced as a community figure in local social notes. The brief item notes her family ties and hometown context without detailing the event.

Middleport Katherine Sater

Wilt heads to Bucyrus shops as Easter brings workers home

Middleport reports Mr Wilt departed Monday for the Bucyrus shops. Several men who left April 1 returned for Easter. Those slated for Bucyrus had until April 15 to decide whether to go or take fur lough. Most went. a few stayed due to personal affairs. Wilt family remains for the summer.

Middleport

Farewell Luncheon and Bridge Party Held in Middleport

In Middleport on Saturday a luncheon at the Mary Jane Coffee Shop followed by a bridge party at Mrs. Laughead's home honored Mrs. Otto Larrick who will soon move to Ruevrus. Twenty four women attended the farewell event.

Middleport Mary Jane Coffee Shop Laughead Otto Larrick Ruevrus

Easter Visit Corps of Relatives Reach Columbus

Mrs J E Powell of Columbus visited her parents Mr and Mrs James Root on Grant street while Mrs Harry Schoen and her son from Charleston stayed a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Williams. Mr and Mrs Curt Lallance and their son Carl plus two nieces were listed among visitors.

J. E. Powell Columbus James Root Grant Street Harry Schoen Charleston

Town Visit Highlights Local People

Misses Leone Wagal and Ruth Bose of Parkersburg visited relatives Mr. and Mrs. R. C. McBride in town. Mrs. A. E. Hulbert of Pearl Street, mother of Mrs. J. F. Dillard, is ill. Mrs. Anna Schwartz of Athens is here with friend Mrs. A. W. McKay and Middleport friends. Mr. Calderwood and daughter Nella, after an Easter Akron trip, have returned home with Mrs. Hobart and Mrs. Reed families.

Leone Wagal Ruth Bose Parkersburg R. C. McBride A. E. Hulbert Pearl Istreet J. F. Dillard Anna Schwartz Athens A. W. McKay Middleport Schwartz Calderwood Nella Akron

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