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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1928
Page
10
Logan December 5 Judge A M Ellinger found William Chappalear guilty on possession of property designed for liquor manufacture and possessing liquor. He was fined 200 dollars and costs for possession and 300 dollars and costs for the property charge. Defense by Eugene Wright and Forest Weinrich. Chappalear arrested after a raid by federal state and county officers over a week ago.
Logan Parent Teacher Association sponsors a two night picture show titled Glorious Betsy at the Pythian Theater December 11 and 12. Funds raised will support school needs with tickets sold through various school rooms and an award to the room with the best report. The historical romance set in colonial days is presented under association leadership.
Logan reports from Cherrington Hospital that W. S. Westbrook of South Logan is improving after months of illness caused by ulcers of the stomach. Westbrook invented a drilling engine recently patented and overwork from its development is said to have taxed his health. He works in local oil fields and runs the drilling business with two brothers.
Logan dec 5 sheriff and prosecutors probe the murder of Jacob Konchler whose body was found at his home near Mound Crossing. Neighbors report brutality. shotgun under bed, No 4 shot in head, officials consider possible accident during hunting trip and moved corpse to hide the crime. Konchler’s relatives and estate ties loom as investigation continues.
Logan December 5 Fifteen cases assigned for trial in Common Pleas Court after Judge Harley M Whitcraft returned from Cleveland. Trials begin December 10 and run through December 22 with jurors reporting Monday for the Jasper Tatman case. Indictments include cutting to wound or kill and cases involve non support liquor transportation and various civil matters.
Frank Neal of Coal Gate was convicted after a hearing before Judge A. M. E linger on two liquor related offenses. He was arrested after a raid by state county and federal officers and given fines of 100 dollars on each count and commitment to the county jail for nonpayment.
Robert King a 14 year old boy from this city disappeared Friday night from his home. Columbus police aid has failed to locate him. His father and Rev H L Geddes traveled to Columbus to seek any trace. Local companions were unaware of his plans and county officers have notified Columbus police to help.
Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets promise rapid relief from colds and aches with mild side effects. Chocolate coated and easy to take, available at druggists or by direct postpaid for 35c from Musterole Company in Cleveland.
In the Desert Song production at the Hartman Miss Margaret Krieg a member of the theatrical company is a Krieg family relative in this city She is the daughter of Charles Krieg and formerly resided in Logan Logan residents attended Columbus performances of the show.
Logan December 5. Mrs Blanche L Nixon resigns as clerk in the county surveyor office effective December 31. The resignation was accepted. Nixon, widow of H W Nixon who left for a Clay Products job, had served since his administration. No successor named, and Oria Wolfe may dispense with a clerk for now.
The puzzle solution lists WHIPS CHIPS CHINS CHINK CRINK CRANK CRACK as the today’s Let ter Golf answer. This set forms a chain of related letter changes guiding solvers through the challenge.
Amesville residents hosted Thanksgiving guests from Nelsonville Pomeroy Zanesville and Portsmouth. A limestone chip injured John Ball’s eye while working on Bailieu farm. Kings Daughters class held Christmas meeting with small gifts. A wreck near W R Phillips farm blinded by oncoming light but no injuries. Community Club to meet December 10 at Masonic Auditorium after months. Amesville Cemetery Association elected trustees H G Henry M S Glazier H H Henry F H Gifford C M Green and plans to acquire land and prepare it. Since auditorium completion movie shows run every Friday and vaudeville Saturdays with a new kitchen for events.
At last week s meeting of the Amesville Grange members elected officers for the year. Master Fred Vernon overseer A R Linscott lecturer Ralph Frash steward E L Keirnes assistant steward Wilbur Potter chaplain Mrs Flora Fleming treasurer Mrs Metta Glazier secretary R H Brawley gate keeper W M Marquis pomana Mrs Anna Gilchrist Ceres Mrs Sarah Keirnes Flora Mrs Jennie Braw ley lady assistant steward Mrs Mary Linscott
The column lists locals visiting relatives and friends over Thanksgiving including Chase Paul Robinson and family with W C Lynch, Mrs Hattie Savage with Frances Haning, Herb Douglas with Evert Douglas, Winnie Martin from Albany, and Ernest Woodyard returning from Cleveland. It notes the marriage of Norma Stanley to Orville Cuckler of Snowville and mentions visitors Harold Parker, Everette Carbaugh, A C Dickson, and Reverend Spriggs holding revival in Chase Church with social visits by the Largents and Glen Woodyard of Athens.
Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Brandenburg of Fremont visited the latters parents Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Harmon last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Caster and
Daughters and friends from Columbus and nearby towns gather for Thanksgiving week visits. Mrs. Miles Sisson suffers a bruising fall at home. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Wood and relatives from The Plains Albany Covington Akron Dyesville and Covington area. Grace Swearingen hospitalized with appendicitis.
A long list of Thanksgiving visitors and callers is reported across Bishopville and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Cora Householder of Jacksonville and Miss Elizabeth Doughty with Ralph Householder of Zanesville, guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Milhoan.
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