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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1928

Page

8

Murder probed in Huntington Township death near Chillicothe

Coroner Albert Frey ruled James Ralston 32 was murdered by gunshot while found in woods near Huntington township. Police found a sled and mash barrels at his Malston residence after raids. Relatives said he planned to surrender. he had ties to liquor business and prior liquor arrests.

Albert Frey Ralston Frey Chillicothe U.P James Ralston Huntington Township Cor Malston

Trimble Church of Christ Plans Labor Day Homecoming

Trimble Church of Christ in Chauncey schedules its annual homecoming for Sunday September 2 from 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m to welcome workers away from the district. An old peoples service and basket dinner will open the day followed by an address by a visiting pastor and an old timers time with visitors heard.

Chauncey Trimble Sunday Creek Valley

Reverend Long to Speak at Trimble Church Sunday

The Rev. James A. Long pastor of North Park Church of Christ Indianapolis Ind is visiting Chauncy and will address worship Sunday morning at the Trimble Church of Christ He formerly served as minister in Trimble and Chauncey

Chauncey James A. Long North Park Church of Christ Indianapolis Ind Trimble Church of Christ Long Trimble

Social guests and visits across Ohio towns

A roundup of visits and family gatherings as residents from Zanesville Columbus The Plains Washington Millfield and Newark travel to relatives in Malta Buckeye Lake Mansfield and other locales. Couples and families including the Jellisons Erbs Courtwrights Hughes Crabbtrees and Theisens are seen visiting or moving between Millfield The Plains Columbus and Columbus.

Allan Jellison Zanesville Peter Erb Sam Jellison the Plains Mary Courtwright Charles Hughes Washington, Pa Vivian Erb Columbus Peter Lawrence Olson Kenmore August Ernest Whitlatch Earl Shrieves Gon Glenn Channell Mansfield The Plains Charlie Crabtree Carrie Channel Samuel Mitchell Neal Matns Chicago Ill C. P. Wood Arthur Triplett Juanita Millfield Malta MacConneleville Stockport Ohio Ernest Hann Chester Hill A. Triplett H. O. McDaniel Dennis and Gerald John PD. Hill Pearl Henery Goldie Boudinot William James Giouster Buckeye Lake Herman Theisen Fred Crabtree Marion Frank Daugherty Newark William Theisen Delaware

Boy Killed in Accidental Shooting by Brother

Ottawa reports 15 year old Mathias Brown Jr. died after his 11 year old brother Syl Vester fired a gun during a backyard cowboy game. The accident occurred in the boys' home district.

Ottawa Mathias Brown, Jr Syl Vester Homie

Expense filings due tomorrow for primary campaigns

Primary candidates must file expense accounts by tomorrow with David Johnson, clerk of the board of elections. The county report to the secretary of state is due, and all campaign expense accounts should be included. Twelve accounts have been filed.

David Johnson Board of Elections Secretary of State Johnson

Handling Kitchen Refuse Waste Disposal in Summer

Domestic science experts at the Institute outline practical steps to control kitchen waste during hot weather. Drain waste well, use sink strainers or small under sink containers, keep the garbage can accessible with a foot pedal, line with paper if allowed, and wash containers after emptying. Follow municipal rules on wrapping waste for incineration or other disposal methods and align trash containers with department guidance.

Smith Office Busy Opening Messages of Happy Wishes

Albany August 24 Governor Alfred E Smith's office staff processed thousands of telegrams of congratulations after his acceptance speech. Smith left for New York in the private car of William S Kenney with Mrs Smith and several associates. Senator Robinson of Arkansas plans to depart for Little Rock to be notified officially August 36.

Albany N. Y U.P Alfred E. Smith Executive Mansion Capitol New York William S. Kenney

Election Board Reports Varied County Spending Totals

Mr Johnson notes the largest total in the election board office exceeds five times the top figure in Hocking county. Hocking county reports show $50, while one local account lists expenses at $275.

Election Board Hocking County Johnson

Miner stabbed during arrest near St Clairsville

Deputy Sheriff Joseph Baker was stabbed by Dan Miller a colored non union miner at Blaine near St Clairsville as he attempted to arrest Miller after an argument with union mine pickets. Baker suffered two deep cashes near his elbow from the blows as about 75 miners and 50 pickets watched.

Joseph Baker Dan Miller Blaine Here Miller Baker

Murray City Man Named Legion Delegate to National convention

Louis M. Seidenfeld of Murray City was selected as a delegate to the American Legion National convention in San Antonio Texas this October during the Ohio Department convention in Columbus. His itinerary will cover a large portion of the southern states.

Murray City The American Legion of Ohio Columbus Louis M.seidenfeld American Legion San Antonio Texas Seidenfeld

Jane Addams Defends Patriotism in Open Encounter

Honolulu reports Jane Addams, Chicago social worker, defending her patriotism and loyalty to the Constitution amid an open encounter. The Aug. 24 dispatch notes her stance during a public exchange in Hawaii.

Jane Addams Honolulu U.P Chicago Social Worker

Addams Talks Tolerance Amid D A R Questions

At a convention of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Miss Jane Addams, president of the league, faced a D A R reception that questioned her patriotism. She defended free speech and urged tolerance, saying the D A R does not like them but they will not attack.

Women’s International League For Peace and Freedom Miss Addams

Travel Plan Description for US Gulf and Mexican Cities

The text outlines a route through the United States including Hot Springs Arkansas and New Orleans as part of a broader land cruise into principal Mexican cities. It highlights a continental itinerary with major U S stops and a Mexico phase.

United States Hot Springs Ark New Orleans Mexico

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