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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1924

Page

2

Farm Buildings Burn Near South Bloomingville

A fire destroyed a barn corn crib and hay stack at the J C Woodard farm near South Bloomingville late week. Suspected arson by a firebug. bloodhounds traced a trail to a neighbor’s home. No arrests yet but action expected at the next grand jury. A worker named Dollmatsch was injured Monday when a flying bolt from a cut car struck his forehead causing a deep gash above the eye but he returned to work Tuesday.

J. C. Woodard South Bloomingville James Davis Albert Eodard Ben Snyder Dollmatsch

Rotary Club Hosts First Logan Family Banquet

The Logan Rotary club held its first family banquet Monday, inviting members and their sons and daughters. Mrs. Mastering and assistants served the dinner. Attendee H. M. Whitcraft spoke, with piano solos by Miss Mary Breene, Fred Sprees Jr., L. Kessler, and a group by Miss Nellie Alien.

Logan Rotary Club Mastering H. M. Whitcraft Mary Breene Fred Sprees Jr L. Kessler Nellie Alien

Hocking County Officials Enter New Year With Roster Changes

New year brings shifts in Hocking County offices. Eugene Wright to take over prosecuting duties from Phil Henderson. Frank St. Re will replace John Smith as commissioner. A J Rich to serve another four year term as auditor. Sheriff Will Shaw re elected for a second term. Deputy sheriff remains Olph Brandt. H W Nixon re elected as county surveyor. Jesse F. Mey to be treasurer for two years. Probate Judge Stephen Im to be succeeded by Andrew Bilinger. Dan Struble to succeed Henry Robey as recorder. Newton Spencer to continue as clerk of courts for two more years. Deputy changes to follow as Bilinger assumes duties.

Hocking County Eugene Wright Phil Henderson Frank St.re John Smith A. J. Rich Will Shaw Sec Olph Brandt H. W. Nixon Bunty Jesse F. Mey Treast Stephenim Andrew Bilinger Dan Struble Henry Robey Obey Newton Spencer Linger Spencer Ellinger

Radio fans applaud daily program of leading stations

Logan readers follow a new plan to publish a daily radio profile of the nation’s top stations. A growing circle of fans in this city welcomes the feature as more receivers are installed and concerts from favorite stations are easier to follow.

Logan Radio Thessenger

Evola Returns Home After Holiday Visit

Sam Evola came back to Detroit after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Woodard here for the holidays. Mrs. Evola will stay with her parents until January 4 before returning home. Mr. Evola then travels to St. Louis and plans to resume duties in Detroit where he maintains business interests.

Sam Evola Detroit J. W. Woodard

Old Home Town display charms shoppers in New Straitsville

Mrs. Ward who runs a confectionery in New Straitsville showcases a holiday window scene titled The Old Home Town based on the popular comics. The town is built from packing boxes with cloth figures and a mechanical system lets the characters move through the streets, drawing wide attention.

Injured at Shops In Hocking Valley Carshops

An employee named Andrer Dollmasch was injured at the Hocking Valley carshops in this city making an incident report and possible treatment details.

Andrer Dollmasch Hocking Valley Carshops

Christmas Visitors and Holiday Celebrations Across Town

Carpenter H. Steward and wife visited Huntington W V. Mrs William Battrett and child of Albany stayed with relatives here and at Point Rock. Orley Rife and family visited Frank Caret and wife. O R Woodyard and family from Columbus are here for holidays. Harold Romine spent Christmas with his parents D I Romine and wife. Carroll Whitlatch of Albany visited cousins Eddie and Verna Howery. Dean Castle and wife of Athens were guests of W E Harman and wife. Mrs Castle teaches at Fremont High. Myrtie Rupe of Columbus is here for holidays. Ray Graham has a new radio set. Merrill Nelson of Albany visiting grandparents John Cline and wife. J Dudgeon and wife were Christmas guests of daughter W E Swearingen and family. A L Tewksbury and Pauline visited S H Smith and wife. Christmas tree and entertainment at the church was well attended. Lir McCann and family of Dexro were Christmas visitors.

H. ¥. Steward Huntington W. Va Wiliam Battrett Albany Point Rock Orley Rife Little Gaugher Frank Caret O. R. Woodyard Columbus O. B. Woodyard G. ¥. Farley Harold Romine D. I. Romine Carroll Whitlatch Eddie Verna Howery Dean Castle Athens W. E. Harman Merrill Nelson John Cline J. Dudgeon W. E. Swearingen A. L. Tewksbury Pauline H. Smith Lir, McCann

Mrs Jennie Brown Brownstein Visit in Wisconsin

Mrs Jennie Brown of Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin visits Mr and Mrs Augustus Steinman and Logan friends. Mrs Brown is twin sister of Mr Steinman and a long time Wisconsin schoolteacher. On New Years Day Mrs Ella Keynes hosts a dinner for Steinman and Westenhaver families in Mrs Brown s honor.

Jennie Grown Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Augustus Steinman Logan Brown Steinman Ella Keynes Westenhaver

Former Resident Very Ill Miss Kate

Somerset residents received word on Tuesday that Miss Kate remains very ill and is under medical care. The note came from friends in Logan and mentions concern for her condition.

Logan Somerset Kate

Bowlby Ill at Home Former Logan Teacher

Bowlby, once a Logan Schools teacher, is very ill at her home. A Logan former resident who moved away about fifteen years ago, she has many friends still residing in Logan.

Bowlby Miss Bowlby Logan

Man Held for Grand Jury in Illicit Liquor Case

Charles Nutter was bound over to the grand jury under $2000 bond after pleading guilty to manufacturing liquor. He admitted the mine near New Straitsville housed the still and claimed he had recently entered the business. he remains jailed in default of bond.

Charles Nutter New Straitsville Nutter

Local Banker Howard White Moves for Third Blood Transfusion

Howard White, a local banker, traveled to Columbus on Tuesday to undergo a third operation for a blood transfusion. His condition has improved after prior procedures, and the family accompanies him for support.

Howard White Columbus White

Birthday party honors Eva Cathrine Clark

Mr and Mrs R N Clark hosted a Monday afternoon gathering for their daughter Eva Cathrine’s twelfth birthday. The decorations featured a Christmas tree in the hall. Guests enjoyed games music and a 430 PM dining table with refreshments the center cake twelve candies and a red and green candy basket at each plate. Ice cream and cake served. Fifteen attendees attended and several presents were opened.

R. N. Clark Eva Cathrine

Birthday Surprises for Mrs Loraina Weatherby

Mrs Loraina Weatherby quietly resides with Mr and Mrs Herbert Skeels near Dethel Ridge when neighbors and friends gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate her 3rd birthday with gifts and warm wishes.

Loraina Weatherby Herbert Skeels Dethel Ridge

Local notes from Troy Grange and town life

O O Bryson of Stewart visited the Troy Grange. A ten pound daughter arrived for Mr. and Mrs E L Bingman. Dr O B Halil of Dayton visited Mr and Mrs F C Taylor. Ed Schiicher death reported in McAlester. Several locals traveled or hosted guests for Christmas and holidays. Gas drilling party from Parkersburg explored nearby sites. Remaining items mention church meetings, visits, and school staff movements.

O. O. Bryson Stewart Rome Grange Troy Grange E. L. Bingman Ireland O. B. Halil Dayton F. C. Taylor Ed Schiicher McCallester Oklo Marietta F. B. Tidd Price Nashville Tenn William Sturm Little Hocking Dorothy Mars Harold McBride Harry Dye Hockingport M. E Dale Reed Frank Reed Bethel Ridge Howard Carroll Stout Pittsburg Cc. O. Clark Parkersburg R. N. Clark Newport W. Hartnell H. B. Westervelt Columbus Wellston Mary Carlton Snider

North Carolina visitor travels via Vanderhoof and Coolville

Fietcher of North Carolina spent a week with her sister Mrs Will Noyes of Vanderhoof and renewed old acquaintances in Coolville while guest of Mrs Marie Hoobler. She later visited Carlton relatives before returning to Columbus to move to a new home on the mountains near Ashville.

Fietcher North Carolina Will Noyes Vanderhoof Coolville Marie Hoobler Carlton Columbus Ashville

Another Surprise Party Honors Mrs Carlton

On December 22 a surprise birthday party for Mrs. G. E. Carlton was hosted by Mr. Carlton. Refreshments prepared by Mr. Carlton showcased his culinary skill and delighted relatives and near neighbors, with a special appearance by cousin Mrs. Snider adding to the enjoyment.

G. E. Carlton Carlton Snider

Christmas Gatherings and Local Happenings at Pratts Fork

Pratt's Fork residents hosted a Christmas tree and dinner attended by Ernest Hart A C Howett and families Will Gilkey Henry Steinmetz and Fred White of Flora Pearl Smith stayed with grandparents Dr and Mrs Goldsberry F M King and daughter Myrie joined their parents Jacob King and Milan Williams for Christmas Mrs Alex Sapp helps with housework and grandchild Everett Tryon of Toledo visits sister Earl Sapp Nan Marshall dies at infirmary near Chauncy burial at Jerseyville Rev Selah Weatherby conducts service Everett Tryon and Leo Sapp visit Pearl Sapp Audra and Cris Davis visit Colmer family Vinton Meek and Eugene Goldsberry visit S S J Smith land family Clyde Sapp home from work at Nelsonville Grant Gilkey visits Harry Smith visits S Smith family Gladys Smith visits home folks. Bardin Brothers employee.

Jessie Gilkey Ernest Hart A. C. Howett Delbert Athens Will Gilkey Henry Steinmetz Fred White Flora Pearl Smith Goldsberry F. M. King Myrie Jacob King Milan Williams Alex Sapp Karl Sapp Everett Tryon Toledo Earl Sapp Nan Marshall David Marshall Pratts Fork Chauncey Jerseyville Selah Weatherby Leo Sapp Pearl Sapp Vinton Meek Eugene Goldsberry Gladys Smith Bardin Brothers

Chicago clergy couple visits Bingman kin this week

Rev. and Mrs. T. S. Wee of Chicago visited Mrs. Lee’s relatives the Bingmans in the area. They returned home as Rev. Lee plans theological studies next year. Mrs. Hattie Fletcher of Parkersburg visits her daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Wolf, whose house recently vacated shows signs of occupancy.

T. S. Wee Chicago

Local Residents Share Christmas Visits and Moves

Mineral Mr and Mrs George Shingler and son Lloyd returned home for winter from Akron. Mrs Everett Knowles and two children visit relatives in Nelsonville. Guy Pidcock and wife and daughter Marjorie visit parents Frank and Mrs Pidcock. Eva Creamer visits relatives in Coolville. Florence Lemaster and Effie Barringer spend Christmas in Buchtel with relatives. Worley Griffin and two children of Athens and Lester Bobo with Akron ties visit Caster Bobo family. Emerson Lane of Yellow Springs visits Mineral. Lert Sickela bought and moved into the George Shingler property. Wilbur Emish spends vacation with John and Mrs Emish. Rev Joseph Bailey fills regular M E church appointment Sunday. Amos Dowler of Haydenville visits Frank and Mrs Pidcock. George Sickels of Canton spends Christmas with G C and Mrs Sickels.

George Shingler Lloyd Akron Everett Knowles Nelsonville Guy Pidcock Marjorie Frank Pidcock Eva Creamer Coolville Florence Lemaster Effie Barringer Buchtel Worley Griffin Athens Lester Bobo Caster Bobo Emerson Lane Yellow Springs Mineral Lert Sickela Wilbur Emish John Emish Joseph Bailey M. E Amos Dowler Haydenville George Sickels Canton G. C. Sickels

Beware the Gough or Cold That Hangs On

Chronic coughs and persistent colds lead to serious lung trouble. Creomulsion, an emulsified creosote, soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs. It is marketed as a guaranteed remedy with money-back assurance if relief is not found after following directions.

Creomulsion Co Atlanta

Ben Ames Williams At Father’s Side In Ohio Hospital

Daniel W. Williams father of author Ben Ames Williams is hospitalized in Mt. Carmel hospital Columbus Ohio after exertion His condition is not serious The writer is at his bedside in Columbus awaiting news from Mt. Carmel hospital and notes his public position on the state clemency board in Jackson Ohio

Columbus Daniel W. Williams Jackson State Clemency Board Mt. Carmen Hospital Ben Ames Williams Boston

Log Cabin Society Of Ohio Plans Annual Meeting

Columbus Ohio Dec 31 The Log Cabin society will hold its second annual meeting New Years afternoon at the State School for the Deaf. Attorney General is among the members listed in the report.

Columbus Log Cabin Society State School For the Deaf Gen Eral Crabbe Tracy J. W. Jones School For the Deaf

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan News Tritipp Simmons The Battery & Electric Co the Home of Quality Ben Williams Ohio F. C. Stedman Co Rey É Rey F.C. Stedman Co Athens, Ohio the Security Savings Bank Alf Bank the Lamborn Studios the Swanson Furniture Co N. Court Street Poultry Regulator the Cline Pharmacy Co Union Lostro South Court Street Tures Omelilah Price Lostro Bidg South Court St
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