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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1927

Page

10

Thomas Collins Re-Elected Commander at G A R Post

Logan December 12 Members of the James K Rochester Post of the G A R held their annual election at the post rooms on Saturday afternoon re-electing Thomas Collins as commander for the third consecutive time Zoath Hammond was made senior vice commander Barney Stracke junior vice commander Harvey Stultz officer of the day John Krinn chaplain D W Can field quartermaster James Allen adjutant Three losses have been sustained by the post in recent months in the deaths of C W James John Bagley and Francis Ricketts

Father Owen Franks Dies After Illness at 82

Owen Franks 82 died after months of illness from age related complications. A Civil War veteran and past commander of Wells Post G A R Columbus he was a Presbyterian. Survived by son W L Franks auditor for Gordon Oil and daughters Mrs W E Jones Columbus and G M Brittain Antwerp. Funeral services will be held in Columbus.

Logan AV. L. Franks Columbus Franks Owen Franks Presbyterian Church Wells W. L. Franks Gordon Oil Company W. E. Jones G. M. Brittain Antwerp

Dare's Mentha Pepsin Promises Relief for Stomach Aches

Advert announces Dare's Mentha Pepsin as a top stomach remedy for chronic and acute indigestion. It claims rapid relief and long term relief with regular use and notes a money back guarantee through Cline's Pharmacy and all druggists.

Cline’s Pharmacy Dare

Hocking Valley Wins Two of Three Versus Stoneys

Hocking Valley claimed two victories in three matches against the Stoneys on Friday evening with Miller tallying 24.3 as the high score in singles. The final scores follow.

Stoneys Logan Hocking Valley Miller Hocking Valley Bray Miller We

Social Circle Luncheon and Bingo at Easterling Club

Mrs. E. O. Pettit and Mrs. Ella Keynes hosted a Friday afternoon luncheon at the Easterling Club in the Social Circle. After lunch guests visited Mrs. Keynes home for a social hour and a brief business session followed by bingo.

E. O. Pettit Ella Keynes Easterling Club Keynes

Local Residents Plan Holiday Trips and Visits

Mr and Mrs Fred Brown of North Spring street will depart Logan on Thursday for St Thomas Canada to visit Freds parents Mr and Mrs Peter Brown over the holidays. Mr and Mrs James IL Martin Jr drove to Columbus Monday to attend a relative s funeral. Mrs Harry Thomas returned from West Virginia where she visited her sister Mrs Catherine Newton. Sheriff and Mrs Walter Gump of Columbus visited Logan Sunday with Mr and Mrs Henry Michel.

Fred Brown North Spring Street Logan St. Thomas Canada Brown Peter Brown James IL. Martin, Jr Columbus Schoemer Harry Thomas West Virginia Catherine Newton Sheriff Walter Gump Henry Michel

Swinburnes Buried in Shared Grave in Thornley

In Thornley England Mr and Mrs William Swinburne were buried in one grave after their deaths. The brief notice records their joint burial and local acknowledgment of the couple.

Thornley, Eng William Swinburne

McCoy's Tablets Promise 6 Pound Gain Guarantee

A testimonial from Atlantic City claims a skinny man gained 28 pounds using McCoy's Tablets. The ad touts faster cheek and chest fullness, improved appearance, and increased strength. It offers an ironclad guarantee: if four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes do not yield at least 6 pounds and satisfaction, the druggist will refund the purchase price.

Atlantic City McCoy America

Crew Rescued After Steamer Astrodoc Runs Aground

Glen Harbor Michigan December 12 The 21 man crew of the Steamer Astrodoc was rescued by Coast Guard Cutter Crawford after days of uncertainty following a severe lake blizzard. The vessel drove aground on a reef, tearing a hole in the prow and flooding the lower sections. Four men reached shore in an open boat and guided the Crawford back to rescue after 19 hours of battling ice.

Glen Harbor Mich U.P Coast Guard Crawford

Mrs Goodhue Ill With Influenza at Dickinson Hospital

Mrs Elmira Goodhue mother of Mrs Calvin Coolidge in Northampton Massachusetts is ill with influenza at Dickinson hospital. She is in her seventy ninth year and today physicians report her condition quite a bit improved.

Calvin Coolidge Northampton Mass U.P Elmira Goodhue Dickinson Hospital

Weather Report Notes Slight Rise Then Rain

The day saw temperatures just above normal with a light drizzle. In 24 hours the high reached 62 at noon after a 10 degree rise, and more rain with falling temperatures followed the forecast.

Man Dies After Hog Attack Near Lima

Orrin Melvin Thomas a 69 year old farmer of Perry township died in Lima after injuries from an attack by a hog on Sunday. authorities report he was injured while working with the hogs at a farm and succumbed to his wounds.

Lima Orrin Melvin Thomas Perry Township

Fire damages Rardin Brothers Lumber plant in Saturday blaze

Fire damaged the engine and boiler room of the Rardin Brothers Lumber company on Lincoln Avenue Saturday night with losses estimated at five to eight thousand dollars. The brick walls contained the fire and the roof proved combustible. Firemen used two hose lines and two trucks, gaining control in about 45 minutes. A glue room escaped damage and insurance covered the loss. Rardin said the building will be rebuilt immediately and machinery will be back in operation in a few days.

Rardin Brothers Lumber Company D. A. Rardin Tthe Company G. M. Romine Eugene Jixon Rardin

Legion to discuss selling tickets for America Under Fire

American Legion members plan an informal meeting at 7 30 o'clock tonight at the Legion home on South Court Street to discuss selling tickets for the moving picture America Under Fire to be shown December 19 and 20.

Legion Moving Picture American Legion South Court Street

Woman Confesses and Tops of Minds Reflections

A column discusses motives behind crimes and urges caution against reading false motives. The piece notes a man identified as John Sommers, 36, salesman, fined $150 and costs for intoxication after arrest by Chief Herb J. Parker. he agreed to pay the fine.

John Sommers Alex M. Moore Sommers Herb J. Parker Polce

Painter jumps 97 feet from bridge into river

Berthold Schuchel a 46 year old house painter leaped from the main span of the high level bridge into the Cuyahoga river Sunday after saying he could not sleep and felt compelled to jump. He removed his coat and hat before climbing the railing and dropping into the water.

Cleveland Berthold Schuchel Cuyahoga Schuchel

Donahey Confirms Bid for Fourth Ohio Governorship

Governor Vic Donahey clearly indicates he will seek a fourth consecutive term as Ohio's chief executive. The December statement, issued in Columbus, ends lingering doubt about his political plans for 193? and reinforces his campaign stance ahead of state party activities.

Columbus Vic Donahey Ohio

Governor promises field in 1928 after pottery gift

The governor wrote to James C. B. Beatty of East Liverpool assuring him he will have the field in 1928. Beatty announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination following a pottery gift.

Ernor James C. B. Beatty East Liverpool Beatty

During Christmas Shopping Do Not Neglect Your Cold

A reminder to treat colds promptly during busy holiday shopping with Father John's Medicine. The ad claims the medicine strengthens the system, relieves cold symptoms, and contains no alcohol or dangerous drugs, suitable for family use and recommended by mothers for children as a preventive.

Father John

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Santa Claus Hocking County Health Department Floyd Cleon Wine Clarence Wine Charles Raymond Guess Riggs James Junior Sherlock Robert Edward Johnson John Richard Huffines James Walter Hill Dougies Hahn Knapp Charles Frederick Hazlett Bigham Logan Chamber of Commerce Pythian Theater Chamber of Commerce Thomas Collins AIP Mrs. Goodhue III Zenners The D. Zenner Co Bee Velma West Painter Donahey Certain Liverpool Perengee Dorothy Mackaill and Jack Mulhall Pathe Review Blood Ship Columbia Warner Bros. Present George Jessel Warner Oland Audrey Fers the Grouch Cure Jim Emily Ooasa
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