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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1924

Page

10

Court calendar lists several criminal cases for February trials

The docket includes State vs Andrew Wright maiming Maggie Smith set for February 12. State vs Orville Towns adt non support set for February 10. State vs Mert Mattox in Moundsville penitentiary serving five years. State vs Terry Saunders concealed weapons set for February 20. State vs Thomas Franklin Hall non support to be investigated. State vs Edward Inkward murder in second degree set for February 25.

State Andrew Wright Rutland Maggie Smith Pomeroy Second Ward Wright Orville Towns Mert Mattox Mattox Moundsville Terry Saunders Thomas Franklin Hall Edward Inkward Decoration Day

Disposition Dilemma for Ten Hedricks Children

Juvenile court holds ten Hedricks children in custody as officers report a pitiful scene with no underclothes and minimal dress. Weathered by weeks of cold, they lack proper clothing. County home admission is blocked by contagious disease concerns, leaving authorities to seek a safe solution.

Hedricks

Widow I Oliver Bequeaths All To Daughter Maude Haynes

The will of Mrs. Izetta Oliver of Navylors Run Has names her daughter Mrs. Maude Haynes as executrix without bond. The document dated January 3 was witnessed by Thomas Thomas Julius Sauv age and Ki. W.aples, and made just before her oath. In Syracuse a separate accident report notes Mrs New ton Roush injuring an arm after slipping on ice while feeding chickens.

Izetta Oliver Orc. I. Oliver Navylors Run Maude Haynes Thomas Thomas Julius Sauvage Ki. W.aples Newton Roush Syracuse Olmvier Roush Minersville

Shakespeare Club Elects Officers for Coming Year

At Miss Rose f ton home the Shakespeare club names its officers for the coming year. President Mrs George Nye First Vice President Mrs Carl Bridgeman Second Vice President Mr Claude Petty Recording Secretary Mrs Dara Troys Corresponding Secretary Miss Rose Clifton Treasurer Mrs C W Werner Critic Mrs Dor Shafer Executive Committee Mrs Wayne Lutz Mrs FE K Mppincott Miss Louise Mhershach The next meeting will be February 5 with Mrs Ed Nye hosting at the Dome of her mother.

Rose Fton Shakespeare Club George Nye Carl Bridgeman Claude Petty Dara Troys Rose Clifton C. W. Werner Dor Shafer Wayne Lutz FE. K. Mppincott Louise Mhershach Ed Nye

Veteran Cary Conductor J C Stowe Ill at Home in Middleport

Mrs Wil Hetzel reports J C Stowe longtime carrier on the local street car line is seriously ill at his Middleport home. Stowe has served about 26 years with the line since Clyde Wolfe first headed the service in 1899. He has been off duty six weeks and bedbound, unlikely to return to the job. Hayes Roush, the original motorman, remains with nearly 25 years on the crews.

J. C. Stowe Cary Middleport Stowe Clyde Wolfe Racine Wolfe Ile Hayes Roush

Fruit Growers Favor New Oil Emulsion Spray

County fruit growers plan to adopt a new oil-emulsion spray for spring spraying. Agent George Kreier says the product, trialed in Ohio last year, is satisfactory, inexpensive, and easier to use than the traditional lime-sulfur dormant spray.

George Kreier Ohio

Methodist Men’s Class Holds Social and Roster Reorganization

The Methodist Men’s class met last evening at Simpson M. BK church dining room for social and business sessions and a luncheon. The program featured music oratory and chorus singing with a reorganization of the official roster led by Prof. Wayne Lutz as toast minister.

Simpson M. BK Wayne Lutz

Republican meeting to endorse district delegates in Ohio

A call is issued for a meeting of county Republican chairmen and executives of the Tenth Ohio Congressional District to be held in Jackson next Tuesday. The aim is to endorse two district candidates for the national convention in Cleveland, select two alternates, and discuss other matters. Meigs County fields two nominees for the Coolidge delegation: Capt. Tom Jones and R. A. Miller of Middleport.

Ohio Jackson Cleveland John Sauvage R. A. Miller W.S. White Joan Philson Meigs County Coolidge Delegae Capt Tom Jones Middleport

Norman Vickers Visits Home Folks from Bellaire

Norman Vickers, visiting from Bellaire, travels to spend time with his local family and friends. The trip centers on familiar gatherings and hometown hospitality.

Norman Vickers Bellaire

Marshall couple attend Episcopal church conference in Columbus

August Hlepp visits Columbus to stay with relatives while Mrs. William Dust sails to Miami for several months and Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Marshall attend a Columbus Episcopal conference.

A. H. Marshall Columbus Hlepp William Dust Miami Fla

Wharves Suffer Mud as Council Feud Delays Landings

As the village council quarrels over the wharf privilege, the waterfront sits in a deplorable state with six inches of slimy mud hindering landings. A seam boat could not land even if the president visited.

Greendale Tests Show High Schick Test Uptake

Greendale school conducted Schick testing with a near universal turnout in one 6th 7th and 8th grade room taught by Mr Orlandeth Lehman. Tests from Guess school and Carbon Hill are planned, with two small country schools requesting the health department test services.

Greendale Schick Orlandeth Lehman Guess School Carbon Hill Healith Department Logan Schools

Mrs Florence Jones Hosts Gli Amici Spread

Mrs Florence Jones recently entertained Gli Amici at her home on South Market Street. Guests included Misses Mary Bond Fanny Bort Otto Harbaugh Mildred Lehman Breta McVey Mesdames Dorothy Bell Ruth Schreck Mark Kemper Rhea Harden Gladys Hammon Ruth Siuls and the hostess. The gathering featured fancy work and social chat.

Florence Jones Gli Amici South Market Street Mary Bond Fanny Bort Otto Harbaugh Mildred Lehman Breta McVey Dorothy Bell Ruth Schreck Mark Kemper Rhea Harden Gladys Tlammon Ruth Siuls

Extermination Drive Targets Logan Rats Led by West Virginia Helper

An edict against Logan rats declares them outlaw and to be exterminated. Helen Caldwell, a young West Virginian with a track record of successful campaigns, will lead the drive. Logan’s large rat population has long been a financial burden, and eradicating them would save the city money annually.

Logan Helen Caldwell West Virginia

Chicago Woman Sentenced Six Months for Dish Throwing

A Chicago woman received a six month sentence after a domestic dispute in which she hurled dishes. Caiquette hooks were cited as a preventive measure to avoid such mishaps in the home.

Chicago

Seven-year-old Haydenville boy faces epilepsy and schooling limits

Curtiss Brown son of Mr and Mrs Elisha Brown appeared before probate court for examination amid a peculiar case. A medical board recommended treatment at Gallipolis Hospital. The boy, unable to attend school, has learned multiplication up to fourteen on his own and can perform addition and multiplication demonstrations.

Curtiss Brown Elisha Brown Haydenville A. W. Smith R. F E. Zemer Gallipolis Hospital

Logan Briefs Visit by Mrs C M McMarrow

Mrs. C. M. McMarrow of Nelsonville visited Logan on Thursday to see her nephew Walter Barnes who recently underwent an operation.

LOGAN C. M. McMarrow Nelsonville Walter Barnes

New Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Alva Barthlow

Mr and Mrs Alva Barthlow welcome a daughter born at Cherrington Hospital on Tuesday. The baby has been named Betty Geneveive.

Alva Barthlow Cherrington Hospital Betty Geneveive

Town Men Arrested After Street Fight on Fast Main

Norrman Ayres and Ben Reynolds from Fast Main street fought on Thursday morning. Police led by Chief Earl Steward arrested them and brought them before Mayor Wolfe for arraignment. Both pleaded guilty and paid five dollar fines plus costs.

Norrman Ayres Ben Reynolds Fast Main Street Earl Steward Wolfe

Woman Struck by Vehicle on Main Street near Ejichel Bakery

Mrs. Harold Poling of Oroville was knocked down and badly bruised when a machine driven by Herbert Dalton of Gallagher Avenue struck her as she tried to cross Main Street in front of the Ejichel bakery. She was with her husband and child and was taken to a local medical facility.

Harold Poling Oroville Herbert Dalton Gallagher Avenue Main Street Ejichel Poling

Dr Campbell treated injuries as Dalton released

A report notes Dr Campbell dressed injuries and Dalton was taken to the police station for investigation then released. The county infirmary tract is mentioned and Supher and Co drilling centers will oversee the drilling operations.

Campbell Dalton County Infirmary Tract Supher and Co

Preston Oil opens three new wells in Union Furnace Field

Three locations were added by Preston Oil Co in the Union Furnace Oil Field. New No 1 well on W W Marks farm in Washington Township, No 19 on the FY A Stone lease near Starr, and another No 1 on an unidentified site.

Preston Oil Co Union Furnace W. W. Mark's Washington Township FY. A. Stone Starr

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