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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1927

Page

8

Hocking County Grand Jury Convenes Monday

The Hocking County Grand Jury opened Monday morning the April term with jurors named by Judge Whitcraft. The prosecutor sought to present all evidence and have the panel report by Monday evening. Homer Klinker faced non support charges in Logan after his Cleveland return.

Hocking County Grand Jury Henderson Walker Enterprise Whitcraft Charles B. Donahue Ramie C. Nutter George Blum Homer

Walters Receives Judgment Payment in McKee Case

Logan April 12. John J. Walters of this city received a payment of 22104.34 last week from common pleas court in the suit Walters filed against Caleb L. McKee et al as trustee of the Kachelmacher estate. The action arose from a contract with the late Mr. Kachelmacher and followed after an appeal was settled and dismissed by counsel.

Logan John J. Walters Common Pleas Court Caleb L. McKee Kachelmacher Walters

Carbon Hill High School Holds Senior Junior Banquet

The Carbon Hill senior junior banquet was held at the odd hall with the Ladies Aid serving. J W Coleman county superintendent acted as toast master. Talks were given by George L Ely Miss Mabel Woods and Guy Albin. The senior class presented a loving cup to the juniors.

Carbon Hill Catherine Virginia Lowes Miss Harris Rudoph Rossi Lucille Johnson Miss Lowes Martha Gertrude Johnson Austin Aubrey Brooker Jesse Omer Devol Lillian May Johnson Edith Leena Six Nelson Kay Blosser Josephine Clara Gears

Unique Song Service At Hunter Street Church

A unique song service was held at Hunter Street Lutheran Church Sunday evening led by Rev. Arthur H. Kuhlman, instructor of oratory at Capital University Columbus.

Kuhlman Logan Hunter Street Lutheran Arthur H. Kuhlman Capital University Columbus

Couple Weds Vivian Spencer and Donald Shunkwiler

Miss Vivian Beatrice Spencer daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaiah Spencer Coal Gate and Donald M Shunkwiler New Pittsburg married at United Brethren parsonage Logan April 12 with Rev T C Harper officiating The reception and serenade followed at the brides home with over ninety attendees.

Lloyd Nutter Green Township Benjamin Nutter Margaret A. Kepler Lucius Kepler J. P. Miller Donald M. Shunkwiler New Pittsburg Charles Shunkwiler Vivian Beatrice Spencer Coal Gate Isaiah Spencer T. C. Harper Raymond Mills Greendale Harry Mills Kathryn Hopstetter Murray City Zebra Hopstetter E. E. Bright

Certificates Awarded to Two of Logan Teachers Applicants

Logan April 12 two of the twelve applicants who took the recent teachers examination were awarded certificates by a board of examiners J W Coleman Edward Barker and Paul Potts Grace Harsh and Ben Miskell received certificates others took only part of the exam and some will receive certificates after completing normal school training

Logan Edward Barker Paul Potts Grace Harsh Ben Miskell

Logan Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession Charge

Logan, April 12. Robert Shaw was arraigned before Judge Harley M. Whitcraft on illegal possession. He pled guilty and was fined 150 dollars and costs. William Jones, arrested with him on the same charge, will be arraigned Tuesday.

Local Notes of Visits and Travel From Various Residents

Miss Cleo Haley from Dayton visits with sisters and relatives and will travel across several states after Easter. Ruth Heft visited Lancaster with hosts Mr. and Mrs. William Heft. Dr. M. H. Cherrington attended a funeral in Portsmouth for John Hart. Merle Weymuell returned home after a week in Glouster with her parents Dr and Mrs Gibson, accompanied by her two children. Mrs. Walter Leonard and family returned to Logan after a few days visiting her parents in Marion Township.

Cleo Haley Dayton Frank Judy Leo Fox Haley Ruth Heft Lancaster William Heft M. H. Cherrington Portsmouth John Hart Merle Weymuell Glouster Gibson Walter Leonard Logan Marion Township

Marmola Prescription Tablets Promote Fat Reduction

Marmola Prescription Tablets claim to reduce fat by correcting the gland cause without heavy exercise or diet. Used for 19 years, Marmola markets widely in drugstores at one dollar a box with an explanatory pamphlet included.

James EB Brown Visit Noted in Columbus Trip

Mr and Mrs John W McBroom were in Columbus Sunday with James EB Brown.

James EB. Brown John W. McBroom Columbus

Public Forum Urges Road Aid for Mud-Blocked Athens County Areas

A public forum urges erg agency and civic groups in Athens County to rally for all year roads in eastern districts. The piece highlights Cne and South Canaan areas near Rodehaver Hill, notes 6 000 dozen eggs sold weekly in Guysville, and promises future coverage of Stewart, Frost, Beebe and Dutch Ridge regions still cut off by mud.

Athens County Civic Clubs Chamber of Commerce Ty Costoners Cne Pri Carthage Dutch Ridge Guysville Stewart Frost Carthage Township Canaan Rodehaver Hill

Children cry for Castoria

Mother! Fletcher's Castoria has been used for over 30 years to relieve constipation flatulency wind colic and diarrhea. It calms feverishness and aids digestion to promote natural sleep without opiates. The genuine product bears the signature shown.

Fletcher

Just a Reminder For Mothers About Spring Tonic

An old advertisement urges mothers to start giving children Father John's Medicine to purge winter poisons and provide nourishment for bone and flesh growth. It touts cod liver oil as the base and claims easy digestion and overall health benefits. Great vitamin strength.

Father John

Road improvement urged to aid Athens county economy

Evan E. Dent of Athens Ohio urges better roads to support agriculture over mail order traffic. He argues rural carriers face hardships under parcel post, plans a durable route into Dutch Ridge and Carthage areas, and warns county finance hinges on agricultural development amid coal industry instability. April 12, 1927.

Athens County Dutch Ridge Carthage Evan 8 Dent Athens, O

Smuggler Seized at Chiasso With Gold Worth 40000

A frontier guard captured a smuggler at Chiasso who carried a bag of gold valued at forty thousand dollars. The seizure highlights ongoing efforts to curb illicit cross-border trafficking.

Geneva Chiasso

Civil War Figures and Key Actions in the 1860s

A summary of Civil War facts mentions Harper’s Ferry, Colonel of the 21st Illinois Infantry, Stonewall Jackson, General Joseph Hooker, and the Alabama. It notes Jackson’s death in battle, Grant’s surrender at Vicksburg, his assault on Lee’s lines repulsed with heavy losses, and the Petersburg campaign from late 1864 onward with J. E. B. Stuart involved.

Grant Lee Petersburg J. E. B. Stuart

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cleveland W. R. Lloyd Hammond Homer Klinker Harley M. Whitcraft Klinker Hunter Street Church Vivian Spencer Donald Shunkwiler Robert Shaw Columbia Prevost Madge Bellamy Warner Baxter Pathe Bobby Vernon Pines Robert B Athens Genevieve Mantes’ Hamper Majestic Theatre Graham Brothers Trucks C. A. Daugherty Majestic Joan Gilbert Harper’s Ferry 21St Illinois Volunteer Infantry Stonewall Jackson Alabama Joseph Hooker Vicksburg Fice D. 7 Enner Company Zenners Zenner F.le Fiacaiate Ohio The D. Zenner Company
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