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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1928
Page
10
Stephen Leslie 85 Civil War veteran and retired farmer died at his home near Maysville after a yearlong illness. A longtime resident of the county from Van Wert County he belonged to the Odd Fellows for 52 years. Widow Laura Leslie and a daughter survive. Funeral services were held at the home with Rev. Fred Brown. The body will be moved to Van Wert County for burial Wednesday morning.
Funeral services were conducted at St. John's Catholic Church for Mrs. Clara Quinn Hemmings at 9 this morning. She died at 5 30 Sunday morning at her parents home on South High Street after a two year battle with cancer. She leaves her husband and one daughter besides her parents L J and Mrs Quinn of Columbus.
Logan on December 4 reports two arrests after an automobile wreck on the Logan Nelsonville Road two miles south of the city. Willard Shaw of Logan and Clarence Magie of Logan were taken to Hocking County jail awaiting charges. The Smith party from Nelsonville included Mrs Smith and daughter plus William Thompson and his son.
Logan Elks held their annual memorial service with about 100 members in attendance. J W Farbearn presided as exalted ruler as George Bowden spoke on living by lodge principles and caring for others. Eulogies honored Frank Blasius Sr James Hughes and others. music featured W J Davis and a quartet, with several accompanists.
A tire fire damaged Fred Hoopes's automobile in a rear North Orchard Street garage on Monday afternoon. With help from Joe Case the car was moved from the garage before firemen arrived, causing only slight damage.
Dec 4 Logan report cites State Welfare Department recommendations to replace blankets with sheets, change sheets at least twice weekly, supply clean bedding for each new prisoner, and create a women prisoners room in the sheriff's residence. County officials have not acted.
Blanche Giffin was granted a divorce from Arthur Giffen in Common Pleas Court Logan on Monday for three years of non support. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft awarded custody of a minor child to the mother after hearing the evidence.
The unofficial death toll from the earthquake that struck Talca and Constitucion rose to 275 as relief efforts surged and communications were restored. Reports from Talquinoa linked the disaster to activity at the Descabezado volcano, whose smoke had been obscured beforehand and whose nearby residents heard underground noises.
Developments today gave hope that King George had passed the illness crisis. Lord Dawson of Penn, physician in ordinary, retired at 1 a.m. after reassuring signs. The Welsh Guards resumed guard mount and a crowd at Buckingham Palace eased its tense mood. Official bulletin at 11 a.m. carried optimism.
Logan Legionnaires call a meeting at the post rooms to elect a new commander for the coming year. Frank Blasius resigned after being elected on Armistice Day. Other officers will be installed, with lunch and a social hour to follow. Magistrate J P Miller officiated.
Canvass of the city will be conducted by Glouster high school pupils to sell tickets for That's That the musical to be staged next Tuesday and Wednesday for the benefit of Glouster schools. Mr. Lieber of Rogers Producing Company directs rehearsals with a cast of high school students.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Robinson and daughter Janet have returned to Detroit ending a visit in this city with Mr. Robinsons mother Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson.
Homer Vore of Liberty Hill, motorman at mine No. 28 Modoc, fractured his right leg below the hip while a ore trip Monday morning. An aged trapper failed to pin a door. Vore pulled the trapper to safety but the motor struck the trap door and he was squeezed between timbers. He was taken to Dr Crawford’s office and then to Sheltering Arms Hospital at Athens for X rays.
Glouster December 4 The condition of S R Lovell who is seriously ill with leakage of the heart at his country home near Bishopville was reported somewhat improved Tuesday and hopes are entertained for his recovery. Mrs Lovell has also been undergoing a siege of the flu.
A home made cough syrup using Pinex and sugar or honey is advertised as stronger and cheaper than store bought remedies. The ad claims it loosens phlegm, soothes inflammation, and is absorbed to act on bronchial tubes, promising quick relief from obstinate coughs and flu coughs with a money back guarantee.
Lydia Ann Rearly widow of John Rearly of Chillicothe dies in Columbus at the home of her aunt Mrs Peter Schneider. Daughter of David and Martha Hill she leaves eight children four of whom Edward John Ethel and Charles survive in Chillicothe. Grandparents are Arch Brooks and his wife of Zaleski.
Scioto county reports its first tularemia case, with Mrs. C. B. Edwards seriously ill after cleaning four rabbits shot near Portsmouth. Health authorities were notified today.
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