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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1926

Page

8

Holiday Spirit Turns Violent in Gore Brawl

In Logan on December 27 a holiday gathering at Mrs. Robert Richards home in Gore led to a brawl. Howard Graham of Clarksburg suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Cherrington hospital. Two other men, brothers, are likely to be arrested and prosecuted. Prosecutor-elect Henderson to investigate.

Logan Robert Richards Gore Howard Graham Cherrington Hospital Graham Clarksburg W. Va Eugene Wright Phil A. Henderson

Grand Master to Visit Logan for New Year Reunion

Harvey C. Rein of Youngstown Grand Master of Royal and Select Masons of Ohio will visit Logan on New Year’s day for the annual reunion of Super-Excellent Masters. District Inspector Theodore Wangen will also attend to conduct the council’s annual inspection. This marks the first Logan visit in years. Don Bort, Master, notes final rehearsal Thursday and many visiting lodgemen are expected for the ceremonial.

Logan Harvey C. Rein Youngstown Royal and Select Masons of Ohio Theodore Wangen Coshocton Don Bort

Logan High class of 1914 holds annual reunion

Ten of the original Logan High School class of 1914 met at Mrs. Belle Hyson’s home for the reunion, joined by eleven guests. Miss Nan McBride and Mrs. Laura Mae Pierce could not attend. Plans announced for next year’s gathering to be the day after Christmas with committees named.

Logan Logan High School Belle Hyson Siire Nan McBride Laura Mae Pierce Paul Spears Gifford Hull Alfred Campbell George Brown Mack Cooley Kathryn Koppe

Notable Attendees At Local Gathering

Present were Mr and Mrs George Brown Patrohe Pa Mr and Mrs Mack Cooley East Palestine Mr and Mrs Claude Pettit Ada Mr and Mrs Charles Smith Mr and Mrs Willard Sprankel Mr and Mrs Gifard Huts Mr and Mrs Alfred Campbell Mr and Mrs Paul Spears Miss Kathryn Koppe Mr and Mrs Sumner Martin and Mr and Mrs Clinton Webb.

George Brown Patrohe Mack Cooley East Palestine Claude Pettit Ada Charles Smith Willard Ssprankel Gifard Huts Alfred. Campbell Paul Spears Kathryn Koppe Sumner Martin Clinton Webb

Men Form Club For Town In Haydenville

Nearly 140 Haydenville men met at the Community building for a social get together and to consider forming a men's club. Rev L B McCandlish outlined plans, A Pilcher spoke on YMCA programs, and Judge H M Whitcraft urged local association and cooperation for community benefits.

Haydenville M. EB. Church T. D. Brown Tl. B. McCandlish M. BE A. Pilcher Nelsonville H. M. Whitcraft Common Pleas Court Hocking County Whit‘craft

Local meeting ends with songs and strong membership draw

After a public address, Mr. Matheny and an entertainment committee led the proceedings. Amusing stunts entertained attendees and almost every man present signed a membership card. The gathering featured a pre prepared collection of popular songs to enliven the event.

Christmas Party at Haydenville Draws 500 Guests

In Haydenville on Friday night more than 500 attendees enjoyed Christmas festivities. School children sang under Miss Wilson, earning praise for pupils and teacher. Mr Brown spoke for National Fire Proofing Co which again provided the customary treat. Rev L B McCandlish delivered a brief, cheerful address.

Haydenville

Haydenville Leads Valley With Community Christmas Tree

Children collected as many as 450 filled bags on the Brown porch receiving candy and fruit. The 36 foot Christmas tree, lit and decorated by Ed Bennett and William Kettell, drew praise as the finest sight yet. Haydenville maintains the valley's best community tree tradition.

Messrs Ed. Bennett William Kettell Haydenville

Village Clerk Fined for Disorderly Conduct

Albany December 27 disorderly conduct case ends with $50 fine and costs for J W Lindley village clerk after appearance before Mayor J P I Harner on December 24. Fine paid and Lindley released. Nature of charge not disclosed beyond disorderly conduct.

Albany J. W. Lindley JP. I. Harner Lindley Harner

Fire damages no property at Elkins home

Soot afire in a chimney at 35 Second Street prompted the fire department response at 8 55 last night. There was no property damage and the fire was extinguished quickly. The paragraph ends with an unrelated sales pitch about classified opportunities.

Harry A. Elkins Second Street

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Coughs and Colds

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs bronchial conditions and throat inflammations. It claims creosote plus healing agents soothe membranes halt germ growth and boost recovery with relief guaranteed if directions are followed.

Mrs. Caldwell Dies In Dayton After Long Illness

Mrs. James I. Caldwell widow of a Carthage township farmer died Sunday at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Stout in Dayton after a long illness. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 30 PM at Carthage Presbyterian Church with Rev. L. L. Cherrington officiating. One son Frank remains in Carthage township. Burial in Carthage planned.

Coolville James I. Caldwell Carthage Township J. J. Stout Dayton L. L. Cherrington McArthur

Test Answers From Page Five Including Slavery Abolition Note

Answers list includes names McAvoy Chile and Tom Barry with references to John Milton and Ireland. It states slavery has been abolished and mentions Nepal Curkag Northern India with the maharajah and a total slave purchase cost over 1 000 000 dollars.

May McAvoy Chile John Milton Kansas Ireland Tom Barry Nepal Curkag India

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Logan Bowling League Clay Workers Hurley Eeee Eee T. Columber Conners Sparnon J. Columber West End School West End Hugh MacCartney McCartney Dr. Stork Santa Claus John Rheinscheid Columbus Maz Myers Samuel Myers Ralph Walters J. G. Spears Logan United Brothern Church Walters Jostan Hocking Valley Shops Larimer Cruise Sloan Roberts Newman Oonasee Knights OF Pytrias Feathcroft Struble Dobison Stalismith Achauer Kolster Lolster Radio GA Chas. L. Pickering Athens Logan High Mae Murray A, i Ira Murray Ye Lloyd Hugnco Carthage Armory Zenners Brown Columbia Jack Daugherty Blanche Mehaffey Aunivers Nerve of Foley Frank Spearman Pathe Eliable Store
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