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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1927

Page

18

Last Seven Words cantata at United Evangelical Logan

April 16 cantata to be sung by United Brethren church choir at Pythian theater. Cantata performed Friday at town hall in McArthur under L. J. Jones, with soloists Harry Curran Wellston Mrs Earl Roberts Logan Ralph Parks Nelsonville. Vesper services at Presbyterian church feature Olivet to Calvary under Mrs Nell McManigal Cooley, with Bowens at piano. Joint Good Friday services at Pythian theater 2:30 to 4:30 pm led by Rev. Arthur H. Kuhlman and other ministers. audience large.

Olivet Calvary Nell McManigal Cooley C. J. Bowen Mary Louise Bowen Merle Weyniveller Roger Friend Roenke Fred Carpenter Walter Kleinschmidt Mutchmoore Monks Violet Brehm Ruth Heft Briscoe Verance Ackers Bowen Altos Bess Mulchmore William Patchen Helen Rochester Miss Work Rochester J. Krieg C. T. Warren W. JD. Thurness Edgar Hillyer Edward Myers J. Jones Jo. White Pythian Theater Arthur H. Kuhlman Hunter Street

Railroad Wins Logan Crossing Decision at Grade

Judge H ley M Whitcraft ruled in Cheb ursday that the Chesapeake and Hocking railroad may establish a new at grade crossing at Duvall despite objections from Harrison township trustees. Pi nay county commissioners and railroad officials supported at grade crossing, with safeguards outlined in the court opinion.

Reynolds Case Advised After Plea Hearing

In Logan on April 16 a common pleas court heard the case of George Reynolds charged with possessing. The proceeding led to an advisement as the judge prepared for further action.

Evans Placed on Probation in Shooting Case

Logan April 16. Arraigned Friday before Judge Harley M. L Whitcraft on an indictment charging shooting with intent to wound and kill, Joe Evans The Plains pleaded guilty and was placed on probation. The case stemmed from an altercation with George Reynolds at Reynolds home near Monday weeks ago. Evans, age 74, had a good prior record, and the prosecutor urged probation.

Logan Harley ML Whitcraft Joe Evans the Plains Evans George Reynolds Reynolds

Court Adopts Advisement in Minor’s Liquor Case

Reynolds jailed after raid on Earl Kuhn home in Murray City. He was with Kuhn at arrest. In Dayton, Sydney Kilkenney and Jay Chutes, cited for liquor law violations, were sent to the workhouse after failing to pay fines. Kilkenney seized in Starr township, Chutes in Ward. Chutes previously faced liquor charges.

Mqnor Whitcraft Reynolds Earl Kuhn Murray City Kuhn Workhouse Logan Common Pleas Court Sydney Kilkenney Jay Chutes Dayton L. F. Hammond Kilkenney Starr Township Chutes Chute

Daughter Born to Logan Couple April 16 3fr

Mr and Mrs Chester Blake of Logan announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday evening. The child is not named. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Andrew Blake of Logan and Mr and Mrs Charles Myrtle of Chauncey.

Logan Chester Blake Andrew Blake Charles Myrtle Chauncey

Conley Fined in Moonshine Case at Logan Court

Conley was fined 100 and 150 and two by Judge Whitcraft in common pleas court after State Lines and Constable Poling found a home made still and moonshine at his residence on Thursday. Police said he intended to manufacture liquor for sale and he remains in county jail to pay the fines.

Mothers' Circle to Meet at 3:30 with Judge Martin

West End school Mothers' Circle officers issue an invitation for a 3:30 Wednesday gathering. Judge F. P. Martin probation officer of the county will be the speaker. Mrs. John Dicken has returned home to Green township after visits in Lancaster and a four week stay at Cherrington hospital.

Mothers' Circle Mothers’ Circle West’ End F. P. Martin John Dicken Sheriff Dicken Green Township Lancaster Paul Evans Dicken Cherrington Hospital

Julius Graham Dies Suddenly in Yard at Home

Funeral services were held from the home following the death of Julius Graham. Details of the cause were not disclosed in the available text.

Julius Graham

Logan youth Julius A Graham dies at home yard

Report notes Julius A Graham aged 15 collapsed and died at 213 East Street at 4 PM Thursday. The article alludes to medical cause and discusses questions printed on page five, while neighbors recall his usual health and routine.

Logan Julius A. Graham East Street Todery Egypt First Corinthians

Couples Celebrate Easter Season by Getting Married in Athens County

Seven Athens county couples secured marriage licenses from probate court over Friday and Saturday. Names include William Hayden and Stella Chamberlain of Buchtel. Wesley Lehman of Logan. Margie Hoover of Nelsonville. Maury Bobo of Albany. Clarence Jewett of Murray City. Wilma Mae Matheny of Buchtel. Samuel Shefer of Coalville. Bessie Hicks of Coalville. Arch McCune of Marietta. era Marietta Guysville. and R. Lawrence W. Smart of Orbis Ted. Officiants named include William Wright, Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig, Rev. Howard E. Warner, Rev. C. M. Coulter, and others.

Athens County William Hayden Buchtel Miner Stella Chamberlain A. E. Chamberlain Willam Wright Lewis Chase Jeffers Carpentier W. E. Jeffers Maury d. Bobo Albany F. M. Bobo Howard E. Warner Clarence Jewett Murray City George Jewett Wilma Mae Matheny Thomas Matheny Helwig Amuel Shefer Coalville Mechanic P. Shafer Bessie Hicks W. H. Highe Challey Arch McCune Marietta W. W. McCune Era Stanton R. Lawrence W. Smart McLaughtin Glousier Henry MeLaughtin C. M. Coulter

Advancing Years Fail To Halt Logan Auctioneer's Sale

LoganApril 11 Advancing years have failed to slow George Canfield veteran auctioneer who this week directed a large sale at the J T Ansel property in Marion township. Canfield has passed his 75 yet continues his work as a professional auctioneer, a career he has pursued for nearly a half century.

Logan George Can J.T. Ansel Foray Marion Township Canfield

Teaches on Saturday at Congo to makeup lost term days

Miss He Post, granted permission by consent of the board, may teach school for three consecutive Saturdays at Congo to compensate for three days lost during the term due to inability to secure a substitute.

Corning Miss He! Post Ibeard Congo Ness

Older Woman in Critical Condition at New Marshfield Road Home

William Gabriel, 84, is in critical condition at his home on the New Marshfield road after earlier paralysis and a second attack suffered last Monday. All children except one daughter in Springfield are at his bedside.

Little Hope Stra William Gabriel New Marshfield Road Springfield

Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles to Organize in Athens

An open meeting of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Athens will form a ladies auxiliary next Tuesday at 7:30 pm at the order’s Court and Carpenter streets home. Mothers daughters and sisters are invited. 39 names are already on file and lunch will follow the business session.

Athens Seattle Olio Russell

The Student Prince at Camden Theatre Parkersburg WV

The Messrs Shubert present The Student Prince at Camden Theatre Parkersburg next Saturday January 25th. The production aims to lift lighter musical theatre with a large student chorus and rising young talent in key roles. Romberg music and professional direction promise an artistic display. reservations and matinee prices are noted.

Messrs. Shuboert Prince Camden Theatre Parkersburg W. Va Angi America Stuents Princ Thesehorns Reheing Sigmund Romberg Camden

County Treasurer Sets Tax Collection Dates in 2 Towns

County Treasurer Rafael R. Johnson announced tax collection will occur in Glouster on May 2 and 3 at First National Bank and in Nelsonville on May 4 to 6 at People’s Bank. Johnson will conduct the collections with outside blocks closing April 30 due to heavy office workload. The rush has been steady since taxes began April 1.

Glouster Nelsonville Rafael R. Johnson First National Bank People's Bank Johnson

Mrs Elizabeth Ellis Algeo Dies at 71 in Sugar Creek

Mrs Elizabeth Ellis Algeo 71 wife of James T Algeo of Sugar Creek died Friday evening at her daughter Mrs Harry Bennetts home 210 West State Street from high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis Funeral services 3:30 pm today at Mrs Bennetts home led by Rev M E Chatley Burial West Union Street Cemetery She was born near Cutler Washington County spent most of her life moved to Stewart later to Sugar Creek Survivors include husband two sons Arthur Algeo Athens Leonard Algeo Pontiac Mich one daughter Mrs Harry Bennett Athens nine grandchildren and one sister Mrs John Davis Athens

Elizabeth Ellis Algeo James T. Algeo Sugar Creek Harry Bennett West State Street Bennett M. E. Chatley West Union Street Algeo Washington County Cutler Stewart Arthur Algeo Athens Leonard Algeo Pontiac Mich John Davis

Evening program features hymns and sermons at local service

Granpier will sing Hosanna while Miss Alice Holmen performs The Conqueror by Whitney Combs. The evening sermon centers on The Easter Hope with organ selections by Prof. W. R. Longe aireet.

Granpier Alice Holmen Whitney Combs W. R. Longe Aireet

Will of Susan O Neal Bequeaths Grandchildren In Ames Township

Application to enter the will of Susan O Neal, who died March 13 in Ames township, will be heard April 21 in Probate court. Thirteen grandchildren receive 25 dollars each, totaling 325 dollars to be held in trust by Ozro B. O Neal. The will also leaves a 400 dollar note to son Charles, and 100 dollars to son John. The text mentions a Presbyterian service and a talk on life and immortality.

Susan O'Neal Ames Township

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