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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1923

Page

6

Glouster King Comedy Co at Glouster House with Norma

The Glouster King Comedy Co presents clean farce and vaudeville at Glouster House featuring Norma the world’s greatest mentalist answering audience questions. Big King dances and Geo Donaldson presents a song. A full change of program nightly with pictures. Ask Norma. Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

the King Comedy Co Glouster House Norma Big King Geo. Donaldson Songl

County panel approves Trimble road bond plan

Athens County Commissioners moved to sell bonds for Trimble township’s share of the Glouster Corning road. The action aims to let the contract in February and begin work early next spring, with a brick road planned and an increased appropriation to fund it.

Athens County Trimble Township Glouster-Corning

Brick road plan brings jobs and long term savings

The county votes to construct a brick road creating work for about a hundred men. The project, though costly upfront, is expected to save money long term and is praised for support from the Glouster Good Roads Committee, the Athens County Automobile Club, and secretary Cc. H. Bryson. Local residents Gotha and Julia Davis visit Columbus for medical hand examination. A. J. Wallace returns from Columbus after attending Rainbow Legion No. 35 meeting. Chickamauga degree team receives new uniforms.

Glouster Good Roads Committee Athens County Automobile Club Cc. H. Bryson Gotha Julia Davis Columbus Julia Grant Hospital A. J. Wallace Rainbow Legion No. 35 Loyal Order of Moose Chickamau

Local tribal team praised for equipment in the state

Harry Harrison 60 of near Ringgold was thrown from a horse Saturday and suffered four fractured ribs after the animal stepped on him. He was returning home from the store when the accident occurred. Gerald Cunningham returned home near Sharpsburg Monday after visiting relatives in the city.

Ga Tribe Harry Harrison Ringgold Harrison Gerald Cunningham Sharpsburg

Logan Commissioners Appointed to Sinking Fund Boards

The common pleas court named sinking fund trustees for rural schools. Oroville special board includes J. W. Nixon Sam Hartman Emmett West Jacob Denny and Tim Lambert. Benton township board lists Walter Pleukharp Clarence Stone John Starkey Russel Dupler and Ben Shaw.

Common Pleas Court Oroville Special Benton Township Pettit J. W. Nixon Sam Hartman Emmett West Jacob Denny Tim Lambert Walter Pleukharp Clarence Stone John Starkey Russel Dupler Ben Shaw

L H H Class 1914 Plans Annual Reunion at Easterling Home

Arrangements are under way for the annual L. H. H. class of 1914 reunion to be held at Mrs. Amy Easterling's home on December 26. The planning committee includes Mrs. Gifford Hull Mrs. Clinton Webb and Alfred Campbell. The class has held yearly reunions since Logan high graduation to preserve high school ties, though many graduates now live in the West, making attendance likely difficult.

Amy Easterling Gifford Hull Clinton Webb Alfred Campbell Logan High Dayne Wardwell Kathryn Koppe Fred Hall

Fox drive and court settlement reported in Somerset areas

Clerk of Courts Newton Spencer and Chas Zeigier led an auto party to Somerset to view a fox drive at Ellis Williams farm. The hunt drew several hundred participants, ending at 11 with two foxes and rabbits escaping the circle. In court Elva Saunders vs John Columber concluded with Columber pleading guilty to being the reputed father. payout set at 509 dollars with 100 dollars upfront and rest in equal installments secured by bond. This reduces this week’s jury trials by one.

Newton Spencer Chas, Zeigier Somerset Ellis Williams Elva Saunders John Columber Columber

Officer Praised: City Trial Witness Earns Compliment

During the Charlies Blosser trial, Officer Farbeann received a compliment from Attorney Edwin Ricketts. Ricketts called him the most honest officer he had seen on the witness stand, and Farbeann smiled broadly in reaction.

Farbeann Edwin Ricketts Charlies Blosser

Law Practice Began in Nineties According to Officer

The officer felt pleased by the compliment noting that criticism is usually his lot. The remark reflects on a law practice started in the 1990s and the officer’s reaction to praise.

Second Trial for Blosser on Liquor Manufacture Charge

A retrial of Charles Blosser of New Straitaville began in common pleas court with a jury hearing the evidence after the first trial ended with a hung verdict. Testimony included witnesses from New Straitaville about the defendant’s character and several who claimed to have seen him at the John Cable still in Lost Hollow. The jury, including twelve members and several women, had been deliberating for hours without a verdict.

Charles Blosser New Straitaville Common Pleas Blosser Blobser John Cable Lost Hollow Hattie Golden Charles Brehm Lucy Wade William Mercer Edward Jones William Winland John Beery Ward Wolfe Charles Brown Thos. Braddock D. Campbell Boyd Troxel

Pougherty and Dougherty Seek Injunction Over City Sewer

John Pougherty and Fanny Dougherty file for injunctive relief against Logan City Jesse W. Gabriel and Jesse Cohagen to stop attaching a sanitary sewer to the East Second Street storm sewer passing through Dougherty land and Old Town Creek. They allege violations of a right of way contract and potential pollution harming livestock. Judge Pettit issued a temporary restraining order. City attorney Whitcraft seeks dissolution.

John Pougherty Fanny Dougherty City of Logan Jesse W. Gabriel Public Service Jesse Cohagen East Second Street Mrs. Dougherty Mr. Dougherty Corporation Old Town Creek Dougherty Gabriel Pettit Whitcraft

Amesville Social News and Local Notes

Community updates from Amesville report attendance at a missionary meeting despite travel by a local reporter. Attending ladies include Misses Goddard and Glazier and Mrs. Phillips Gifford Gibson Linscott and Howard. Grange meeting featured social time with sandies and cake after business. Town discusses two daily mails as taxi drivers deliver mail. Hunters killed quail on W R Phillips farm. A young man passed a game warden exam but was turned down elsewhere. The M E bazaar drew light attendance due to weather, while The King's Daughters event drew a strong crowd with over 108 dollars raised. 98 dollars were net profits. The ladies unveiled a new church kitchenettes facility linked to lower church rooms and declared the venture a success.

Here Goddard Glazier Phillips Gifford Gibson Linscott Howard W. R. Phillips Glouster Halifax M. E King's Daughters

Gratitude Expressed for Donations and Labor

A note of thanks is extended to all who contributed money and labor to the project. The message acknowledges generosity and the collective effort that made the work possible, praising volunteers and supporters alike.

Boy Scouts Build Log Cabin On Farm

The Boy Scouts directed by Mr. Haskin are building a neat log cabin on Mr. C. S. Flash s farm and expect completion in two or three more Saturdays. Haskin handles the work while the boys spread mud to fill the cracks between the logs.

Boy Scouts Mr. Haskin

Miners Return to Jennings and Nearby Mines

A crew cleans the Jennings mine at Utley with a few miners to return soon. The Black Diamond and Schuler mines have been operating half time for several weeks and show signs of improvement.

Jennings Utley Black Diamond Schuler

Burial for Ross R Marquis Held at Sand Rock Church

The body of Ross R Marquis, a longtime local resident, was brought home Monday and taken by team to the Sand Rock Church for burial with family and friends. Local ladies prepared costumes for Christmas festivities at the schoolhouse, and a townwide invitation promised candy for every child and a present for all.

Ross R. Marquis

District Engineer George Carr to Attend Community Club Meeting

Marietta district engineer George Carr announces his attendance at the Community Club meeting on Monday evening January 7. He plans to bring another speaker and the gathering will include the election of officers for the ensuing year. all members are urged to attend.

George ‘Carr Marietta

Athens residents attend Marquis funeral services

Mr. Fred Ellis and sister Mrs. Geo Fleming of Athens attended the funeral services for Mr. Marquis on Monday.

Fred Ellis Geo. Fleming Athens Marquis

Miss Myrtle Lortz Visits Rochester Kin

Miss Myrtle Lortz of Rochester Pennsylvania is spending a few weeks with her brother J N Lortz and his family.

Myrtle Lortz Rochester, Pa Mr. J. N. Lortz

Y H Gofford Tours Lancaster This Week

Y H Gofford conducted a business trip to Lancaster during the current week, engaging in meetings and local discussions related to his ventures. He is noted for visiting key establishments and reporting back on potential opportunities.

Y. H. Gofford Lancaster

Application for new trial in Lima murder case

Otis Hines 42 a Negro waiter formerly of Cincinnati has filed an appeal for a new trial after conviction for manslaughter in the slaying of Robert Halloran 19 during a Lima shop crafts strike on September 9 1922.

Lima Otis Hines Cincinnati Court of Appeal Hines Robert Halloran

Hawthorne dies after civil judgment against Gallagher

Mt. Pleasant Ohio reports that Dr FE L Hawthorne and Dr Victor Biddle won a $57,250 judgment against Michael Gallagher of Cleveland coal at Steubenville ties. Hawthorne died from hardening of the arteries three days after the ruling.

MT. Pleasant FE. L. Hawthorne Victor Biddle Steubenville Michael Gallagher Cleveland Hawtorne

Revenge Attack Shocks Norfolk Woman After Dance

In Norfolk Virginia an unidentified white man used a large clasp knife to slash the throat of Eleanor Spruell Taylor a former world champion marathon dancer. He seized her as she returned from a dance saying he had pursued her for six years before escaping before she could call for help. She remained in a hospital in critical condition.

Norfolk Eleanor Spruell Taylor

Premier Designate Castro forms cabinet in Lisbon

In Lisbon on December 18 Premier Designate Castro announced he formed a new cabinet and will serve as both foreign minister and minister of colonies. He occupies the two key posts himself.

Lisbon Castro

Laxativ4é BROMO QUININE Tablets Marketed For Headache Relief

A 30 cent box features E. W. Grove branding and promotes the medicine as a tonic laxative and germ destroyer that relieves headaches by curing the cold.

E. W. Grove

Dry Raiders Kill Moonshine Agent in Pitched Battle

Cincinnati December 18. Internal Revenue agents battled moonshiners at two Newport area farms. Lawrence Ossage age 27 of Newport was killed after returning fire. Four moonshiners were captured and a large liquor seizure reported.

Cincinnati Internal Revenue Bureau Newport Lawrence Ossage

Pittsburgh Business District Fire Threatens Downtown

Pittsburgh on December 17 reports a blaze in the heart of the business district after an explosion in a barbers supply store. Within thirty minutes the fire spread to two adjacent buildings and raged beyond control.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Business District

Mud roads hamper liquor law enforcement in Jeffrson County

Jefferson county’s muddy roads hinder enforcement as officials report that word of a coming city officer travels quickly from the hills. By the time he arrives, stilts and liquor have disappeared, according to state prohibition headquarters.

Columbus Jeffrson County Prohibition

Police search at Ohio State for vanished safety signs

Chief of Police French orders a sweep of fraternity and lodging houses in the University district to recover missing black and yellow safety zone standards that were put up for student use as decor and have disappeared in recent weeks.

Ohio State University Columbus French University

Evans, Columbus Business Leader, Dies at 76

Oliver M. Evans, 76, president of the Evans and Turner Products Company in Columbus, died of heart disease last night. Burial will be in Steubenville beside his brother Harry Evans.

M. Evans Evans and Turner Products Company Steubenville Harry Evans

Boston Teen Named Top Har vard Entrant in Tests

Norman W. Schur a 16 year old Boston boy reportedly won the highest grade in tests for Harvard University entrants. He excels in native interest and sowing, reflecting promising scholarly achievement.

Sa . Norman W. Schur Boston Harvard University Tao

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