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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1927

Page

8

Damages Sought After Accident Involving Columbus Woman

Inez L. Stone of Columbus sues Harvey Willeke of Glouster for 2500 in Hocking county court over injuries from a July collision on the Logan Nelsonville road. The suit cites excessive speed leftward driving crowded front seat and improper control as grounds for damages.

Logan Inez L. Stone Columbus Harvey Willeke Glouster Hocking County Common Pleas Court Willeke Logan-Nelsonville

Collison Will Probate Here Name Granddaughter Executrix

Elizabeth Collison bequeathed all her property to her granddaughter a Wetzler in a will dated April 30 1926. The granddaughter was named executrix when the will was admitted for probate in the last week. Walter Leonard and Eber Mowery witnessed the document.

Gutliph Family Trip Near Newark with Guests

Mr and Mrs E A Gutliph and son Errol and Mr and Mrs Clark of New York visited Newark as relatives and guests of the Gutliphs and motored to the area.

E. A. Gutliph Errol Clark New York Gutliphs Newark

Arrest Expected in Haydenville Dyn amite Theft

Sheriff W. R. Lloyd traces the Natco mine dynamite theft to suspects after two men sought dynamite at a brick plant and a storehouse at Haydenville. A night watchman provided a key clue as investigators pursue charges.

Ira Bright 70 Dies at Marion Township Home

Logan reports Ira Bright a 70 year old Marion township farmer died Thursday after a three week pneumonia illness. Funeral services and burial were held at Laurel Chapel Saturday morning. He leaves a widow who is confined at home with a fractured leg from a nearby fall.

Logan Ira Bright Marion Township Laurel Chapel Bright

Boston Pays Final Tribute to Sacco and Vanzetti

Boston sympathizers mourned Nicola Sacco and Bar tolomeo Vanzetti as the defense committee prepared to receive their ashes for shipment to New York and Europe. A rain-soaked procession drew thousands, with clashes between police and mourners on the six mile march to Forest Hills crematory. In Madrid 32 prisoners escaped from the Mascaccio prison after breaking a bar with a nail file.

Boston U.P Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti Defense Committee New York North End Forest Hills Crematory Madrid Masacco

Corn Yields Tall Stalks at Riverside Farm Reach 12 Feet

Ohio briefs report 12 ft 3 in corn stalks at Fred Kishler's Riverside farm near Tiffin and more than twenty stalks between 10 and 11 feet. In Sandusky James Furman, 50, was rescued after a fall from a dock while fishing. In Toledo 15 year old William Bateman was near death from a rifle accident wound yesterday.

Riverside Farm Fred Kishler Sandusky James Furman William Schmidt Toledo William Bateman Witn

Now You Ask One Q&A Snippet From Page Five

Answers span literature and history including Shakespeare Hamlet Herman Melville Browne a British queen in Nero era Blu cher Leberecht Gebhardé a molecule Millet Henry VIII Francis I and a Calais field where a 1520 royal death occurred.

Shakespeare Hamlet Herman Melville Charles F. Browne Nero Gebhardé Leberecht von Blucher Jean Francois Millet Calais Henry VIII England Francis I of France

Sugar Creek Man Fined 400 for Liquor Violations

Fred Heavener of Sugar Creek was fined 400 after pleading guilty to possession of intoxicating liquors. Officers found about 600 bottles of beer five gallons of wine and whisky. State Officer Joe Jonas and others raided the scene and Heavener paid 160 of the fine and was released to pay the rest in installments. Three Plantsville men were arrested for prohibition violations and pleaded not guilty at Common Pleas Court. They posted bonds of 1600 600 and 300 respectively.

Fred Heavener Sugar Creek Justice of Peace Pearl Helwig Joe Jonas Charles Darling William Williams Clyde Gibson Heavener Athens Plantsville Fred Lewis Arthur Norman W. H. Chappelear L. G. Worstell Common Pleas L. C. Crook L. M. Russell Lewis and Chappelear Norman

Death of Mrs Anna Wilson at 55 in East Mill Street home

Mrs Anna Wilson 55 wife of C B Wilson died at 4 30 Sunday morning after long illness at 78 East Mill Street. Funeral 2 pm Tuesday at residence with burial at West Union Street Cemetery. The W B A members will attend in a body. Survived by husband two sons Harry Cleveland and Herbert Athens a daughter Mrs Walter Richenberg Columbus two grandchildren Harold and Alice Elizabeth Richenberg six brothers and two sisters named Saltz.

Anna Wilson C. B. Wilson East Mill Street West Union Street Wilson Harry Wilson Cleveland Herbert Wilson Athens Walter Richenberg Columbus Harold Wilson Alice Elizabeth Richenberg Saul Saltz Byesville Pearl Saltz Michigan Edward Saltz Derwent George John Saltz Cambridge Steve Saltz Dundas George Warren McArthur George Goodrich Mooresville

Visits Athens Doctor Carr Returns to Washington Court

Dr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Carr from Washington D C visit Athens to see his aged aunt Mrs Candice Readus of 133 West Washington. Carr, Athens High 1902 graduate and Ohio University alumnus, practiced medicine in Richmond then Washington with notable success. His wife comes from a prominent Washington Black family.

Arthur D. Carr Washington D. C Athens Candice Readus West Washington Street Carr Minor Carr Washington Richmond Athens High School Ohio University Howard University

Newfoundland Hurricane Toll Rises to Forty

Reports from St Johns Newfoundland indicate 40 people died as tropical storm winds lashed the island and nearby waters Friday and Saturday. Telegraph service was being restored as the extent of damage became clearer.

Johns Newfoundland

Broadway Limited derailed near Altoona. two dead, many hurt

The Broadway Limited eastbound derailed at Bennington fourteen miles from Altoona. The engine and five coaches tumbled over. Two bodies were recovered from the wreckage. Nine people, including the engineer and fireman, were seriously injured and hospitalized. Two relief trains were dispatched to the scene.

Altoona U.R Broadway Limited Bennington Here Altoona Hospital

Bootleg Liquor And Gambling Cited In Slaying Case

In Streator Illinois civic and religious leaders planned a cleanup campaign amid beliefs bootleg liquor and gambling helped cause the killing of Mrs Eliza Hill. Police extended the search for her son Harry 21 to the entire country as rumors linked him to his father Dr H C Hill and a possible surrender. Jewelry stolen from Mrs Hill at the time of the slaying suggested another possible motive and suspect.

Streator Eliza Hill Young Hill H. C. Hill Mrs. Hill Harry

Missionary physician Dr Lena Hatfield dies in Chicago

Dr Lena Hatfield of Chicago a missionary physician, born in Athens, died Sunday after a long illness. Her body will be brought to Athens for burial in West Union street cemetery. She was daughter of John L Hatfield who died a year ago, Ohio University graduate 1862, later on its faculty, Pi Beta Phi member, sister of Florence Hatfield Stanley of California and Emma Carpenter of Cincinnati.

Lena Hatfield Chicago Athens West Union Street Hatfield John L. Hatfield Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Florence Hatfield Stanley California Emma Carpenter Cincinnati Stanley

Old Glory Flight Delayed at Roosevelt Field

Old Glory the New York to Rome plane stayed idle at Roosevelt Field as the start was delayed due to a spongy earth mound on the runway, hindering takeoff preparations.

Roosevelt Field N. Y New York Rome

Modoc Man Shoots Self While Cleaning Revolver

Aug 29 Modoc. Robert M. Snyder 65, a local merchant, shot himself through the heart while cleaning a revolver after supper. Coroner L F Jones ruled accidental shooting. Snyder left a wife and ten sons with one daughter. Funeral set for Modoc home with Rev Miles E Hoon.

Snyder L. F. Jones Athens Glouster Jones Modoc William Imillfield James John Carl Frank Marion Clyde Richard Hugh Eugene Faye Miles E. Hoon Hollister

Vern McDonald Brings Home After Weeks of Hospital Treatment

Vern McDonald, long treated in Columbus, was brought home Sunday night in the C. F. Wallace ambulance. Mrs.

McDonald Columbus Vern McDonald Glouster C. F. Wallace

Mrs. Headley Taken From Columbus Hospital to Home

Mrs. Theodore Headley was brought from Grant hospital at Columbus to the home of her son-in-law and was reported in good condition today as local hospital transportation continued.

Glouster Theodore Headley Grant Hospital Columbus

Wemmer Couple Welcome Daughter in Jacksonville

Mr and Mrs Wemmer welcomed a daughter in Jacksonville at the end of the week while the C F Wallace ambulance was on hand. Mr Headley had two weeks of hospital observation.

Mrs. Wemmer Jacksonville C. F. Wallace Mr. Headley

F W Gill Visits St Johns University in Shanghi China

F W Gill, an instructor at St Johns University in Shanghi China, spent Thursday and Friday as a guest of Mrs S F Verlan and family. The entry notes additional visits by local families to host guests over the weekend.

F. W. Gill St. John's University Shanghi China S. F. Verlan Farrell Thomas Betty Lou Eye Mat Thomas Ray Palmer W. R. Balderso Lois Newa Fred Ervin

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