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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1928

Page

7

New Officers Installed by Thea Chapter OE

Maud Howard named Worthy Matron and F D Kinney as Worthy Patron head Thea Chapter OE at Glouster. Officers include Isabel Bulloch secretary Lillie Kinney treasurer Annetta Lewis conductress Mary Gamwell associate conductress Mary Dillon chaplain Mary James marshal Iva Pedicord organist Vera Kinney Ada Glenns Reese Ruth Marie Eddy Esther Nell Peugh Martha Josephine Eddy Electa Lonita Butts warder Ethel McDonald sentinel G W Kinney. Paul Smith son of Mr and Mrs R B Smith relocates from Kresge Charleston store to Detroit store where annual business rises from about 800000 to nearly 1500000.

Vera Kinney Ada Glenns Reese Ruth Marie Eddy Esther Nell Peugh Martha Josephine Eddy Electa Lonita Butts Ethel McDonald Sentinel G. W. Kinney

Man Burned to Death Found in Vacant Cincinnati Barbecue Stand

Police sought to identify a young man whose body was found in a burning winterized barbecue stand in Cincinnati. Investigators believe the vacant stand was set on fire on purpose and that the victim may have been a hobo who slept inside or a murder victim placed there before the blaze.

Cincinnati Ben

Oldest Columbus physician John M. Dunham dies at 88

John M. Dunham, age 88, the oldest practicing physician in Columbus, died at his home after a short illness. He served the community for many decades and was widely known in local medical circles.

Columbus John M. Dunham

Ice Covered Ship Ashore in Alaska

In Cordova Alaska on December 18 eleven passengers and the Starr crew reached safety after the disabled steamer ran aground on Dark Island near Kodiac during a gale. The Alameda and three fishing vessels rushed to assist as the Starr, iced over, sent SOS signals all day. The main mast was torn off and the radio room wrecked.

Cordova Alaska U.P Starr Dark Island Kodiac Alameda

Don’t Let That Cold Turn Into Flu

A health note warns that a cold may progress to flu or pneumonia if untreated. It promotes Musterole as a topical remedy made from mustard oil camphor and menthol that stimulates circulation and relieves congestion with a warm tingling and cooling sensation.

Mrs James Davis Dies at Glouster

Mrs Elizabeth Davis 72 died Wednesday at 1 45 p m at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Thomas Mavin on Spring Street She had been ill for a long time She leaves seven children Mrs Mavin Charles Davis Mrs W E Myers Mrs William Heck Thomas Davis M H Leasure and Mrs Silas Rhodes Her husband James Davis died three years ago at Wellston Funeral services will be held Friday or Saturday at Wellston and burial will be there

Glouster Elizabeth Davis Thomas Mavin Spring Street

Athens County Probate Court Doings in Brief

Marriage licenses issued to Deighton Massey and Dorothy Chapman in Athens County Probate Court. John Halliday and Pauline Strong arraigned on non support. Halliday sentenced to 90 days jail and fined 100 dollars plus costs. Applications to administer Emma L Nixon estate and appraisers named. Benoni Hill estate accounts presented. administrator discharged. Sarah M Horn, widow of Clarence Horn, appeared and expressed satisfaction.

Athens County Deighton Massey Chesterhill Dorothy Chapman Amesville John Halliday Farmer Dexter Pauline Strong Albany John Davidson Davidson Bess Davidson Sarah M. Horn Clarence Horn

Statement in lieu of account filed in How ell estate

Administrator of the Bertrand Clermont Howell estate filed a statement in lieu of account. It shows no money received by the administrator and the only asset is the amount due on an insurance policy held by the U S Veterans Bureau. The statement was accepted and final settlement time extended to June 1 1929.

Bertrand Clermont Howell U. S. Veterans’ Bureau

Christmas program by Trimble grade schools at church

In Glouster on December 13 the Trimble grade schools prepare a Christmas program to be held Friday night at the Trimble Christian Church. It will be the schools regular Christmas program and replaces the December P T A meeting.

Glouster Trimble

Mrs Eddy to Move to Athens After Trimble Loss

Mrs John Eddy widow of the Trimble man who recently died plans to move to Athens after the first of the year to live with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs A W Easler She will stay in Trimble for a few weeks with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs S M Kasler

Glouster John Eddy Trimble Athens A. W. Easler

Escaped Sing Sing Convict Sought in Yonkers Robbery

James Nannery, an escaped Sing Sing convict, is sought by police over yesterday’s payroll robbery of Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet Company in Yonkers. Seven men hijacked a delivery car from Yonkers Post Office to First National Bank, wounding two guards and escaping with 104500 dollars insured.

New York U.P James Nannery Sing Sing Alexander Smith and Sons’ Carpet Company Yonkers First National Bank

Next 48 Hours May Decide King's Fate

London officials report King George's health remains fragile after yesterday's two operations. Doctors say his weakness and systemic poisoning are considerable, and the next 48 hours may determine his fate.

London U.P George

Marietta Endorses New Highway Plans

Marietta city council endorsed the Pike Street cut off as the new routing of U S Highway 50 and State Route 7 through East Marietta. Plans to build the street in 1929 were approved. Highway official O W Merrell spoke on Federal Highway 60 and Route 7 importance and increased traffic.

Marietta Pike Street East Marietta O. W. Merrell Division

Best Home Remedy Promises Fast Relief for Stubborn Coughs

An old home remedy touts a simple Pinex based mix in a pint bottle with sugar or honey to tackle persistent coughs. It claims rapid relief, purity, and economy, stating the remedy soothes inflamed throat membranes, loosens germ laden phlegm, and acts on bronchial tubes. Pinex is described as a pine extract with creosote, advertised as superior for chest colds and bronchial troubles.

Mrs Goodrich Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Charles C. Goodrich wife of the tire magnate died in Phoenix Arizona after a year long illness. She had come to the state three weeks earlier on medical advice seeking relief from her illness.

Mrs. Goodrich Phoenix Ariz U.P Charles C. Goodrich

Averill Praised as Best Since Crawford by Vitt

Oscar Vitt, manager of the Hollywood team, extols Earl Averill as the nearest to Sam Crawford among players developed since Crawford left the game. The Cleveland rookie is singled out for high praise from a major league figure.

Oscar Vitt Hollywood Earl Averill Cleveland Averill Sam Crawford Detroit

Gasser Strike Targets Knox Farm Gas Claim

In Knox County on Saturday a group drilling on a Houston area farm says they will strike gas valued at about a million and a half dollars. McArthur and associates are named in the claim.

McArthur Guesend Berenwell Houston Knox

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Maud Howard Paul Smith R. B. ‘Smith Kresge Company Ohio University Charleston Paul Nisterole James Davis Olga Badanova Court House Emma L. Nixon Imo Woodgerd John Finsterwald John Bolin R. W. Finsterwald Benoni Houbigants Mennens Williams Klenzo The J Pharmacy Co Charles Harper Frank White Carrie Nation Wrecks Maude Wilson Kansas City W. H. Wilson Goodrich York Harbor Maine McKee Drug Co Hoosier Father John Father Jolie Childrens Milne Tony Ig Sohio U. S. Bureau of Standards Sohidans
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