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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1931

Page

3

Strike at Salem Hollow Mine Delays Work Near Murray City

About 159 miners at Salem Hollow Coal Company mine near Myray City walk out in protest of a docking rule. The one day suspension for receiving more than three docks in two weeks was allegedly enforced against six loaders, who refused entry until penalties were lifted. The mine resumed operations this morning with miners outside the workings.

Nelsonville Salem Hollow Coal Company Myray City Salem Hollow

Aged Widow of Minister Is Dead

Mrs Hannah Hutchinson 81 wife of Rev William Hutchinson died Wednesday at her daughter's home Mrs Perry Cole Grove The Plains Funeral at The Plains M E Church Saturday 2 PM burial Greenlawn casket opened during service She leaves sons Perley Deanville Carl Zaleski Clarrmont Athens and four Reeves brothers Ehwood Nelsonville Homer Columbus Charles Murray City Elmer Zaleski The deceased formerly lived in Doanville

Hannah Hutchinson Greenlawn Nelsonville Hanna Hutchinson William ©. Hutchinson Perry Colegrove the Plains Plains M. E Buriata Perley Hutchinson Deanville Carl Hutchinson Zaleski Clarrmont Hutchinson Athens Ehwood Reeves Homer Reeves Columbus Charles Reeves Murray City Elmer Reeves Doanville

Oakley Takes Oath As New Mayor Of Buchtel

Victor Oakley, elected mayor of Buchtel Village in November, took the oath of office in Nelsonville Tuesday evening, administered by Mayor Bil Hickman at the City Building. Oakley, secretary of the Nelsonville Board of Trade, will assume duties Friday morning. In other items, Dr. L. E. Bulis and Dr. George M. Laughlin discuss operations at Delaware Sanitarium, and Lewis Seaman is fined $16 and costs for reckless driving after pleading guilty before Mayor Hickman.

Buchtel Nelsonville Victor Oakley Buchtel Village Bil Hickman Busus Delaware Nelsonville L. E. Bulis Delaware Springs George M. Laughlin College of Osteopathy Kirksville Laughlin Delaware Sanitarium American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Lewis Seaman Bill Hickman

Local society notes and events from Logan and Marion

Miss Helen Jackson Louise Rice and Max Sniffen attended a Logan dance hosted by Miss Marjorie Lytel. Local residents visited relatives in New Lexington Cambridge and Columbus. A Wednesday bridge club met with prize mentions and a Dew Hotel dinner before the play. A Pilgrim Moline Church watch service begins at 7 30 tonight with Rev Roberts and speakers planned.

Helen Jackson Louise Rice Max Sniffen Emeen Stratton Joe Otto Marietta John Hanley Columbus Misa Marjorie Lytel Logan Lester Jimmy Lloyd Ev Amos Haws New Lexington Pilgrim Moline Church East Chestnut Street Roberts Dortha Doble H. J. Mingus H. Carpenter

Flier Lost in the West Virginia Mountains Flier

A flier from Fayette Street mentions Mrs C E B Bennett with Mrs Charles Bartels as guest. Prizes were won by Mrs Cecil Shafer first, Mrs Wallace Glenn and Mrs John Edington. De gree Staff of the Daughters of America hold practice for the Friday meeting with all officers and guards requested to attend.

C. EB. Bennett Fayette Street Charles Bartels Parkersburg W. Va Cecil Shafer Wallace Glenn John Edington The Daughters of America

Lamb Market Up in Columbus Ahead of Holidays

In Columbus on December 30 the lamb market rose sharply, defying predictions of a weak pre holiday market. The Ohio Farm Bureau research department reported stronger demand and prices, with gains described as rapid and notable.

Columbus Ohio Farm Bureau

Dry Agent Sequel Reveals Barton Affair Fallout

Tragic death of Clinton Neeton, 40, linked to baron Barton scandal. Text shows Barton’s sudden demise in a Cleveland hotel amid family fallout. Father Dr B G Barton of Adelphi Ohio, widow and six children survive, plus multiple Barton siblings who are school superintendents.

Sidney Clinton C. Neeton Cleveland Catherine Barton B. G. Barton Adelphi Barton Lo Fan Heal Mra Goods Cliva Boakwater Hallstdile Ruth Mitchell Mins Olive Berton Audtlphi

Bettman Seeks Ohio Bell Information For PUC Probe

The Public Utilities Commission will hear on January 20 a request by Attorney General Bettman for specific data from Ohio Bell Telephone Co. to aid its investigation of rates and operating practices in Ohio. Bettman argues the company has supplied insufficient information in a memo filed with the PUC.

Aida Bell Telephone Company Columbus Dec U.P Public Utilities Commission Bettman Ohio Bell Telephone Company Ohio Commission

Bangs Self in Garage Health Commissioner Believed Despondent Over Illness

Williams County health commissioner Dr. M Y Replogle, 61, a physician for 20 years, died by hanging in his garage. He had just returned from visiting his son in Seattle to regain his health. His body was found by his stepdaughter Elizabeth Ann Hall in Bryan Ohio on December 31.

Haens. Bryan Y.r M. Y. Replogle Williams County Replogis Barton Replogie Seattle Wash Elizabeth Ann Hall

Woman Claims Mysterious Booth Body Still Sparks Debate

Columbus woman recounts a mummified body once claimed to be John Wilkes Booth. Penniman preserved the remains and believed the tale, though others doubted the identity. Chicago scientists now study the mummy to resolve the century old rumor.

Booth Columbus Doc Ft U.rh Denniman Ent Ghlahoama Pesniman Okinkeinsa John Wilkes Booth Abraham * Lincoln Penniman Lincoln Fhey Chicago Victoria Penniman Memphis Poe Bowling Green Vary Bam Setor Cresego Lowa Enoth Bates Chiisto Estes

Rail Wages Cut 16 Percent at Nashville Railway

Nashville December 31 announces a 16 percent pay cut for all officials of the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway effective tomorrow. President James B. Hull disclosed the measure in a brief statement.

Nashville Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway James B. Hull

Price of Grain Falls in Week Across the Country

In Columbus on December 21 to January 3 the holiday grain slump set in, dragging down prices for major domestic cereals. Government and private reports show reduced winter wheat plantings by about 4.4 percent and a potential drop of 320 million bushels, with exports responsive and prices for feed grains remaining weak. Demand for corn slows due to open winter and decent crop conditions, while wheat prospects depend on the year’s weather and supply-demand balance.

Columbus G. W. Bierhard Otto Farm Bureau Privet

Baker campaign launched in Elyria by former governor candidate

A new Baker for President movement was launched in Elyria by Martin K. Unavey, a former congressman and ex Democratic candidate for governor. The effort aims to organize 12 Ohio supporters within a week to back Baker.

Baker Elyria Haker For President Ohio Martin K. Unavey

Home Pine Remedies for Coughs From Pines Drugstore Ad

A vintage home remedy advert promotes mixing 244 ounces of Pines from a druggist into a pint bottle with honey or granulated sugar syrup. It claims quick relief for coughs by easing phlegm and inflammation, using a concentrated pine compound with creosote. Do not substitute Pines. guaranteed results or money back.

Bart Norway

Sheriff Held in Bank Robberies

Sheriff Ira Barton of Bортeland is held on charges he aided two bank robbers after confessions by two gang members. He allegedly helped by transporting funds and offering assistance during a string of four robberies across Brickford County.

Ira Barton Borteland Sang Barton Hoela Mir Brickford

Body of Kenneth Amature Found in Ravine

The body of Kenneth Amature, a chemistry professor at AGamt University, was found in a ravine near Oxford. Coroner Edwant Cook said preliminary findings indicate death by natural causes around Wednesday afternoon.

Sint Oxford Kenneth Amature Eastute Agamt University Edwant Cook Amature

Holiday in Athens Causes Store Closures and Service Delays

Athens stores and banks will close for New Year’s Day. no mall deliveries, post office windows closed, limited special deliveries only. The Athens Retail Merchants Association members suspend normal hours. postal and carrier movements will continue under limited force.

Athens Nee Monde Athens Retail Marchants' Association Mal Cain

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