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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1926

Page

8

Four Men From Big Pine Fined In Sunday Raids

Four men from Big Pine were arrested Sunday in two raids by state officer H. A. Lines, Constable Charles Poling, and deputies. Grover Bone was found intoxicated with a quart bottle of intoxicants. James O’Hare, Jess Hill, and Charles Starkey were charged after allegedly destroying evidence and finding wine at Starkey’s home. All pled guilty and received $100 fines plus costs.

O'Hare Hill Starkey Miller

Logan Youth Operated for Chronic Appendicitis

Stanley Starr, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Starr of Gore, was brought to Cherrington hospital for an operation on chronic appendicitis Monday morning. His condition is reported favorable.

Logan Stanley Starr Nathan Starr Gore Cherrington Hospital

Logan station thief admits to stealing while customer watches

Albert Nutter of Lancaster admitted to stealing tobacco candy cement and cash from a Logan filling station. He was caught by the owner, later arrested, waived jury trial, pled guilty, and paid a ten dollar fine plus costs.

Logan Riley Glass Albert Nutter Lancaster Nutter Farbearn Miller

Walker sisters visit Logan public health nurse

Miss Nelva Walker of Nelsonville spent Monday in Logan with her sister Miss Ethel Walker Hocking County public health nurse for the county. Nelva is a 4th grade student?

Logan Nelva Walker Nelsonville Ethel Walker Hocking County Nelva

Farewell planned for Glouster Man J L Davis

Magic City Lodge I O O F members in Glouster plan a farewell party at the end of Friday’s meeting. J L Davis long served as secretary of the lodge and will move to Columbus with his daughter Mabel who has a teaching position there.

Glouster Magic City Lodge J. L. Davis Davis Miss Mabel Columbus

Old Time Sunday School Picnic Planned at Bishopville

Arrangements are under way for an all day Sunday school picnic in the Bishopville grove on Saturday September 4. A big basket dinner is planned at noon and many distant Sunday schools are expected to attend with an engaging program being prepared for the day.

Glouster Bishopville

Newlyweds Given a Ride Parade in Glouster

In Glouster on Aug 24 Mr and Mrs R G Webber Kate Wilson were given a buggy ride by friends just before 5 pm. A dilapidated one horse express with discarded sedan top pulled by a white horse led the parade through town followed by drum corps and autos. Another newlywed couple is mentioned.

Glouster R. G. Webber Kate Wilson

Jones-Phillips reunion postponed at Bishop Grove

The Jones-Phillips reunion planned for next Sunday at Bishop Grove in Bishopville has been postponed. A new date will be announced after it is selected.

Glouster Jones-Phillips Bishop Grove Bishopville

Past Chancellors to Meet in Glouster with K of P Lodge

The Past Chancellors association of Athens and Hocking counties will meet with the K of P lodge in Glouster next Monday evening. Many out of town visitors are expected.

Mrs Leo White Heads to Cincinnati for Son's Surgery

Mrs Leo White and her two sons Bobbie and Pat left Glouster for Columbus then Cincinnati where Bobbie will have his tonsils and adenoids removed.

Glouster Leo White Bobbie Pat Columbus Cincinnati

Glouster All Stars Beat Boy Scouts 7 to 6

Glouster All Stars defeated the Boy Scouts 7 to 6 on Monday. The All Stars now own a 15 win, 2 loss record with Lawrence Williams and Lawrence Price as the battery for the winners and Walter Myers and Max Johnson catching for the Scouts.

Glouster All Stars Boy Scouts Lawrence Williams Lawrence Price Battery Walter Myers Max Johnson

Bon Ton Millinery Sale At One Dollar

Mr and Mrs Joe Heck of Akron visit relatives in the city. The Bon Ton Millinery offers every summer hat for one dollar regardless of cost. B W Hawk New York Central agent is in Charleston on railroad business.

Joe Heck Akron B. W. Hawk New York Central Lines Charleston

Mrs Collins and Children Visit Detroit Relatives

Mrs. Jesse L. Collins travels with her three children on Monday for a two week visit to Detroit to see her daughter Miss Anna and sisters Mrs. T. A. Gingerella and Miss Cathrine Hahn.

Jesse L. Collins Miss Anna T. A. Gingerella Cathrine Hahn Detroit

Valentino Rests As Public Pay Tributes Flow

The body of Rudolph Valentino lay in state as crowds and police guarded the undertaker's doors. Flowers and tributes poured in while theaters operated, and the public pressed to view the screen idol whose death sent shock waves through Broadway and beyond.

Oscar Hammerstein Anna Held Nat Goodwin Valentino Giadioli Rose Fellman Actors Church Broadway Rudy Rudolph Valentino Earl Carroll

Make Bed-Bug Killer This Easy Way

An advertisement touts P.D.Q. bed bug killer as a simple solution. It claims quick effect with double strength forms and a spray nozzle to reach hard to reach places. It promises money back if bugs persist and notes availability from druggists in Boston.

Ng. P.D.Q Todey Boston

Nurse Earns Diploma From White Cross Training School

A nurse completed a course and received a diploma from the White Cross training school for nurses in Columbus.

Uate White Cross Training School For Nurses At Columbus

Marriage License for Weldon E Brown and Wilma Rose Hill

Weldon E Brown, 21, a mechanic of Logan Route 2, and Wilma Rose Hill, 21, of Logan, obtained a marriage license at home.

Weldon E. Brown Logan Rt. No. 2 Wilma Rose Hill Logan

Bequests Read in Court in Logan

The will of Mary Caroline Ellinger from Marion township is read in probate court. Caroline Ellinger of Marysville receives half the estate after debts and funeral costs. The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri is a beneficiary along with minor bequests to Katie Ellinger and Elizabeth Ellinger. Caroline Ulmer is a major beneficiary and Jacob Ulmer of Marion township is named executor. The will is dated December 4, 1922 and witnessed by Geo Schutes and H E Sparnon.

Logan Caroline Ellinger Marysville Mary Caroline Ellinger Marion Township Evangelic Lutheran Synod of Missouri Katie Ellinger Carroll Elizabeth Ellinger Lancaster Caroline Ulmer Jacob Ulmer Geo. Schutes H. E. Sparnon

Mrs Beatrice Leppla Visits Logan From Barberton

Mrs Leppla of Barberton is in Logan for a week's visit as the guest of Clerk of Courts and Mrs Newton Spencer. Mrs Norris of Clarksburg Kentucky and Joseph McCoy of Sister City are noted in the social column.

Beatrice Leppla Barberton Logan Clerk of Courts Newton Spencer J. C. Norris Clarksburg Joseph McCoy

Dress Pattern for Girls 16 to 20 Years by Voile and Organ

Pattern prints describe fabric types including voile organza and georgette for a dress in sizes 16 18 and 20 years. For an 18 year size the illustration shows required yardage: 3 yards figured material 7 8 yards plain material 4 inches wide for collar and peplum. Dress width at lower edge 13 8 yards. Ribbon collar needs 2 12 yards. Pattern mailed for 15 cents.

Wwe Silves

Revival in progress at Apostolic Faith Church

Great interest is being manifested at the special revival meeting now underway at the Apostolic Faith church on Richland avenue. Evangelist Jesse L West of Moundsville West Virginia is in charge. Good music and singing. Meetings begin each night at 8 o clock.

Apostolic Faith Church Richland Avenue Jesse L. West Moundsville W. Va

Gallagher Avenue Hosts Mrs Johnson Guests

Mrs J W Johnson of Gallagher avenue entertains guests in a social gathering with visiting attendees from town staying for the evening.

Car wreck near Logan interrupts Canton couple’s trip

On a Sunday in Logan Ohio Mrs. Beryl Haag and Delmar Readwell of Canton drove toward Nelsonville when their car hit a truck at a Price filling station on East Main street. No injuries were reported, but the vehicle was damaged and sent to a garage for repairs before the trip could continue.

Logan Beryl Haag Delmar Readwell Canton East Main Street Nelsonville Price

Logan names three to Democratic executive committee

Aug 24 H G Hansel John Canty and W R Linn all of Logan were added to the Democratic executive committee named by the central committee on Saturday. These names were added to the list after the original lineup had been announced.

Logan H. G. Hansel John Canty W. R. Linn Democratic Executive Committee Central Committee

Fog Closes In On Logan Area. No Accidents Reported

A heavy morning fog shrouded Logan and surrounding area delaying travel and making rail yard work hazardous for Hocking Valley crews. The dense haze, the thickest in years, lifted later that morning with no accidents recorded locally.

Logan Hocking Valley

Speeding fines noted by Logan magistrate

Floyd Hott was tagged for speeding on the Logan Nelsonville road Saturday evening and fined 25 dollars plus costs before Magistrate J. P. Miller. Ralph Wilson, tarred by the traffic officer on Sunday, was ordered to report for arraignment before Magistrate Miller on Monday evening.

Logan Floyd Hott Logan-Nelsonville Road Farbearn J. P. Miller Ralph Wilson Miller

Pomeroy Guests Visit Koehler Family Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Will Dawson and Mr. and Mrs. Will Myers of Columbus spent Sunday in Pomeroy with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Koehler. They were joined by Bertha Jean and Elinor Dawson who had been visiting Mrs. Koehler and returned home with the visitors.

Pomeroy Will Dawson Will Myers Columbus Ed. Koehler Bertha Jean Elinor Dawson

Miss Sarah Phillips Undergoes Operation in Gallipolis

Aug 24 Miss Sarah Phillips a milliner underwent a surgical operation at Holzer hospital Gallipolis Monday morning. Late reports say her condition is serious but the operation was considered a success.

Sarah Phillips Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Probate Hearing Set For Wise Will In Scipio Township

Monday proceedings were held to probate the will of the late Selin D. Wise of Scipio township. The action names the executor and outlines the estate settlement steps following Wise's death.

Selin D. Wise Scipio Township

Marcellus Forrest Dies in Dayton Home Visit

Marcellus Forrest, taken to the Soldiers' Home at Dayton several weeks ago, died at Dayton Monday afternoon. The body will be brought home for burial.

Pomeroy Marcellus Forrest Dayton

Infant Balser Dies in Letart Home

George J. Balser infant son of Mr and Mrs George Balser Sr died at his Letart home Sunday. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Balser residence and burial followed at Letart cemetery.

Pomeroy George J. Balser George Balser Letart Balser

Cars Collide Near Hocking Valley Office

Two unnamed drivers collided near the Hocking Valley freight office on Sunday evening. Both drivers backed away and continued after assuming the other car was more damaged.

Pomeroy Hocking Valley

Edith Sehriner Joins Long Bottom High School Staff

Miss Edith Sehriner is hired as a high school teacher at Long Bottom high school. She previously taught at the Middleport prayer school last term.

Pomeroy Edith Sehriner Long Bottom Sehriner Middleport

County eighth grade graduation exercises clarified

County officials state the county graduation exercises are for county school graduates only and not for town school pupils, clarifying the scope of the ceremony held in Pomeroy on August 21.

Pomeroy

Needle and Thimble club hosts shower for Mrs Boyd

Middleport August 24. The Needle and Thimble club gathers at Mrs Allen White’s home Monday evening to honor Mrs Boyd formerly Miss Irene Soles. The event serves as a wedding shower for the couple.

Middleport Needle and Thimble Club Allen White Boyd Irene Soles

Visitors listed at Canters Cave and area towns

Max Lambert and Carl Moysman visited Canters Cave Sunday. J A Fulcher visited Gallipolis Sunday. Josephine Russell from Columbus spent the weekend with her parents. Clifford Russell returned to Columbus after a brief Clifton visit. Margaret Agatha and Gertrude Joachim returned to Cedar Grove W V after visiting here. Dale Dutton of Columbus is visiting relatives here.

Max Lambert Carl Moysman Canters Cave J. A. Fulcher Gallipolis Josephine Russell Columbus Clifford Russell Clifton Margaret Agatha Gertrude Joachim Cedar Grove W. Va Dale Dutton

Local residents enjoy weekend visits across towns

Bernice and Ruth Thompson returned to Chillicothe Sunday after visiting their aunt Mrs. Harry Fowler. Gladys Watts, Viola Allensworth, and Ariana Lyons were visitors at Point Pleasant Sunday. Mr and Mrs Cecil Bradbury and Mrs Donovan Allen spent the weekend at Columbus, William True of Columbus is visiting relatives. Mrs Fugate is ill on Gay street. Robert White, Harry Tipton, and Charles Lewis visited Point Pleasant Sunday. G W Neal returned to Hobson after illness absence. Mr and Mrs Ralph Sayre came back Monday from a two weeks visit at Chicago.

Bernice Ruth Thompson Chillicothe Harry Fowler Gladys Watts Viola Allensworth Ariana Lyons Point Pleasant Cecil Bradbury Donovan Allen Columbus William True Fugate Gay Street Robert White Harry Tipton Charles Lewis G. W. Neal Hobson Ralph Sayre Chicago

Social visits and travel notes from local residents

Miss Adele Schoelein visits her aunt in Bellaire. Mrs. Mary Harung of Colorado Springs ends a visit with her niece Mrs. Fred Burchett and returns home. Mrs. Mae Hoover and children depart for Gallipolis for treatment with Dr Bean. Harry Krider returns home to Delaware after five weeks with Clara Sellers in Syracuse. George Turber of Hartford leaves for Gallipolis where he will be staying.

Adele Schoelein Bellaire Mary Harung Colorado Springs Fred Burchett Mae Hoover Gallipolis Dr. Bean Harry Krider Delaware Clara Sellers Syracuse George Turber Hartford

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promises Quick Digestive Relief

A vintage ad touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a remedy for indigestion sour stomach and gas. It claims the product neutralizes stomach acid more effectively than bicarbonate of soda and gently moves waste without purging. The ad markets 25 and 50 cent bottles and notes its US Registered Trademark status since 1875.

Phillips U. S Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co Charles H. Phillips

Local residents return from visits and travels

L J Reuter of Niles returned home Monday ending a visit with his mother Mrs Katherine Reuter of Monkey Run. Albert Reuter of Columbus and A C Reuter and family of Lawrence Kansas are visiting with Alba Radford. Ralph Russell and James Arnold of Zanesville spent the weekend here with relatives and friends. Helen Lochary of Pomeroy and Wallace Glenns of Nelsonville with W A Glenn and Hazel Glenn of Columbus have returned from a Detroit trip. Charles Jones returned to Yantsville Wy after a visit here. William Griffith and family returned to Warren after their stay.

L. J. Reuter Niles Katherine Reuter Monkey Run Albert Reuter Columbus A. C. Reuter Lawrence Kansas Alba Radford Ralph Russell James Arnold Zanesville Helen Lochary Pomeroy Wallace Glenn Nelsonville W. A

Test answers for page 6 questions

The document lists the correct responses for page 6 items. It cites 11 reading lamp non-connection, London police headquarters, Rome, the quote I came I saw I conquered, Mount McKinley Alaska, a moving picture star, seeing him and her together, the number 36 and California.

The London Police Rome Mount McKinley Alaska Moving Picture Star California

LOSKA Skin Humors Ad Claim Safe for Baby Use

An old advertisement touts LOSKA Humors as skinBreakout remedy easily controlled with LOSKO free from acids tar and zinc claiming safety for babies. Distributed by The Ore Co located at 404 Fourth Avenue Lowell.

Loska Losko The Ore Co 4Th Lowell

Hamden Schools Set to Open After Labor Day

Hamden public schools will start the Tuesday after Labor Day with teachers meeting Monday morning for orientation and preparation.

Hamden Hamden Public Gene

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