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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1927

Page

12

Lost Run district raids uncover stills mash and liquor

Series of raids across Lost Run south of New Straitsville yielded five stills sixty four barrels of mash three beer gardens and large quantities of contraband including whisky and beer mash. Officers from Perry Athens and Hocking counties reported dismantling multiple outfits and destroying equipment with no arrests.

Lost Run Logan Perry County Hocking New Straitsville

Effective Asthma Treatment by Anderson McCoy Labs

An advertisement touts Asmara a prescription developed by a physician after eighteen years of investigation. It claims relief from asthma and hay fever and asks sufferers to request a questionnaire to survey their needs. Highland Ohio based Anderson McCoy Laboratories endorses the product.

Asmara Anderson-McCoy Laboratories Highland Ohio

Bible Quiz Answers On Joshua And Nehemiah References

Test answers list biblical citations across Joshua Mark Nehemiah and Psalms. Mentions Joshua setting up stones at Jordan Joshua son of Nun Jericho march rules Joshua captured Alby. Also notes Christ in wilderness forty days and apostles listed. Nehemiah districts and census figures appear, Psalms opening line misread.

Joshua Tien Jordan Nun Jericho Alby Christ Peter James John Andrew Philip Bartholomew Matthew Thomas Thaddeus Simon Alphecus Endo Judas Zebedees Bosnerves Thunder Nehemiah Jerusalem Banani Henaniah Jerumiem Babylon Nehemish

Reedy Reunion Celebrated at Marion Home

Members of the Reedy family held their annual reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Dan Reedy in Marion township on Thursday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Peter Reedy of Carbon Hill and several relatives from Logan and nearby towns plus relatives from Los Angeles and Lakewood. Fernsell Tisdale and Goldie Keck obtained a marriage license in Laurelville with Magistrate J P Miller officiating.

Marion Logan Reedy Dan Reedy Marion Township Peter Reedy Carbon Hill James Mast Marguerite Wilber Stout Fred Heine Betty Jones James Reedy Clarence Blosser Logan John Reedy Los Angeles Carl J. Scholl Lakewood Joe Walt Eileen W. M. Walt Lancaster Fernsell Tisdale Laurelville Langly Tisdale Goldie Keck South Bloomingville Francis Keck J. P. Miller

Big Producer Struck At Marks Farm No. 2 Well

In Washington township Logan reports say a Preston OH company drilled their No. 2 well on the Marks heirs farm and the sand was penetrated to sixteen feet with the well filling to 1 900 feet. The drill is claimed to indicate a 206 barrel daily production. Adjacent leases are being offset with new wells in progress. Henry Leach of Logan left to attend the international Moose convention in Philadelphia. Also reported, after two weeks at lhree, B P Ellis of South Perry is ordered back to the Hocking county home and deputies were sent to retrieve him.

Logan Preston OH Company Marks Heirs Washington Township

Social Notes Highlight Mrs Mahoney Hostess in Logan

Mrs Adam Mahoney of Detroit entertained at her parents home on Hocking avenue Thursday evening honoring Misses Hazel and Christine Pauly of Springfield Missouri visiting the Stracke family. Two bridge tables were set and refreshments served with guests including Mrs Gifford Hull and Miss Hazel Kanode.

Mahoney Logan Adam Mahoney Detroit Fred Stracke Hocking Avenue Hazel Christine Pauly Springfield Louise Pauly Strackes Bridge Gifford Hull Edward Frenzen R. D. Green Ruth Heft Hazel Kanode

Columbus Man Arraigned for Manslaughter

Peter Lamberson of Columbus was arraigned before Magistrate EB Bright on an affidavit charging him with manslaughter in the fatal New Straitsville accident that killed Mary Kocle, 24, of New Straitsville. Lamberson contacted county officials immediately after the arraignment.

Logan Peter Lamberson Columbus EB Bright New Straitsville Mary Kocle Lamberson

Condemnation Hearings Conclude on Richland Avenue

Evidence has been finished in the dozen condemnation proceedings brought by the state highway department against Richland Avenue property owners. The last evidence was heard Saturday noon before Judge S. M. Johnson. Adjournment until 8 o'clock Monday morning was ordered. Arguments by counsel will be heard before jury deliberations. The jury will review all evidence and determine compensation for each property owner before any announcement.

Richland Avenue State Highway Department S. MM. Johnson

Auction Sale Reveals Liquor Freighted Car and Land Tracts

A light 1921 touring automobile seized for liquor transport sold for 11 dollars at a sheriff's sale in Athens County Court house. The Loretta Wines property and Ball family land in York and Amanda townships also sold. buyers include Fred Worhes of Columbus for 2350 dollars. Parcels cover 108 acres across two tracts with specific section and range details. Ball deed subject to coal rights. Ownership transfers part of a partition suit between Charles A. Ball and Maron F. Ball et al.

Athens Athens County Pineque Mourne Loretta Wines Alexander Township Bank of Athens National Banking Association Fred Worh Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron Company Common Pleas Charles A. Ball Maron F. Ball

Hunt murderers Widens Manhunt in Wheeling West Virginia

Detectives intensified their pursuit of Paul Jaworski and John Was hinder after the arrest of Paul Wisnewski, 31, alleged to have supplied the guns and aided the escape of two Pittsburgh jail fugitives. A $5,000 reward is offered for Jaworski and Was hinder.

Wheeling W. Va Paul Wisnewski Allegheny County Pittsburgh Paul Jaworski John Was

Wide inspection of prices begun by trade group

The federal trade commission announced a wide inspection of methods for fixing prices of life necessities. It is the fourth inquiry the commission has initiated on its own to determine if the public welfare is being served.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Commission

Trade practice question affects pricing across regions

The commission noted that a customer in Washington often pays as much for a four Baltimore made product as another in Los Angeles does for two. This highlights regional price disparities under present trade practices.

Washington Baltimore Los Argetes Commission

Prohibition Enforcement Focus In Ohio Says Federal Official

Columbus Aug 20 The federal price administrator and the price commission will direct enforcement in many areas as they pursue price fixing. Investigators will study the Detroit removal and apply the price basis searchlight to Ohio.

Columbus Ohio Walker Commission Matheas Detroit

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Patha Marks’ Farm Henry Leach Philadelphia Merchants Bank Logan, Oig Anthony Cook Helen Black Jack Camp Cook Theodore Stettler Cleveland Stettler Lucille Leyshon George Leyshon East Main Street Logan High School Coakley School Haydenville Bertha Oberle Fred L. F. Hammond John Lamberson Murray City Hocking Valley Railroad Navy Rachel Turner Cherington Hospital Fickle & White Front and Market Jacob Howdyshell Webb Summit F. W. Weymueller Bert Ingmire Union Furnace Fred Anthony Falls Mills Wes Ferrenberg Route 3 Ridenour's Washington St Nelsonville FERD UTO Logan, Ohio Hounter Alber Union Grocery CO Printz The HH. Wright Co Seda Phaeton Hudson Ato Supply Co Athens, O Der Sion Economists Atkins Quality Signs W. Union &T D. Zenner CO
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