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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1926

Page

8

Frances Kerwood Welty Dies at Home in Bremen

Frances Kerwood Welty wife of Jefferson Welty longtime Marion township resident died at their Bremen home after years of poor health and influenza. She leaves husband, son Arthur K Welty of Chicago daughter Grace M Welty at home stepson Webb Welty of Jackson and siblings F A Kerwood Isabella Martin Charles Sumner Kerwood and Asenath Wright. Funeral at M E church with burial in Grand Cemetery Bremen.

Nhow F. P. Martin Qiger Kerwood John R. Kerwood Abraham Siemen Marien Township Abraham Welty Fairfield County

Two Citizens Summoned Under Miller Law in Logan

In Logan on February 2 inspector H A Sines used the Miller act to summon two citizens for examination about liquor law violations. The men were questioned after information suggested they knew of violations. The inspector said the move protects officers and uncovers possible violations, noting it unfair to charge without testimony. This marks a second use of the law in Hocking County.

Hocking County

Irate gas buyer questions service charge use

Edward Sherman, city service director, answered a dissatisfied gas customer who questioned the fifty cent monthly service charge. He explained the charge supports general utility operations, not his salary, clarifying it is billed by card only. The article notes a club’s first dance was held two weeks earlier.

E. Sherman Logan Edward Sherman Bureau of Information Vice Shereman Public Service City

Farbearnns Entertain Slogan Gathering

Mr and Mrs Farbearn hosted a social evening at their West Hunter Street home on Friday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter Leonard Mr and Mrs Jack Walron Mr and Mrs Leverette Sain Mr and Mrs John Eberst Mr and Mrs Charles Struble and Mr and Mrs Joe Harden.

Farbeanns Farbearn West Hunter Street Walter Leonard Jack Walron Leverette Sain John Eberst Charles Struble Joe Harden

Community Sing and Spelling Bee at Weltner School

The Weltner school in Good Hope township will host a community sing and spelling bee Tuesday evening directed by Flora B Merritt. A short program precedes the spelling contest and refreshments will be served after.

Bef Logan Weltner School Good Hope Township Flora B. Merritt

New Well No 3 Proves Promising for Graystone Oil

Imgan February 2 Well No 3 of Graystone Oil on Miller heirs farm in Wash isa township was drilled Saturday. The well was shot Monday and shows indications of being good like Well No 1 which produced twenty four barrels after it was shot. Three wells exist on this tract with No 4 planned soon.

Imgan Graystone Oil Company Miller Heirs Washisa Township Sat Y Barre

Alfred Wright Faces Second Liquor Charge in Logan

Alfred Wright of Ward township appeared before Magistrate Miller in Logan for a second liquor violation hearing. After testimony, the magistrate took the case under advisement and will render a decision next Thursday at 1 o'clock.

Logan Alfred Wright Ward Township Miller Wright

Funeral for W. F. Oatley Fire Chief Assistant

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church for W. F. Oatley assistant city fire chief who died Friday morning. The procession included city firemen and a fire truck from East Hunter street to the church. After the service and burial at Oak Grove mausoleum a water works siren gave a final tribute to a public spirited citizen who served thirty years protecting city property from fire.

Water Works

Burns Fatal to Mrs Julius Zakary

Mrs Julius Zakary twenty of Hunterdon died Saturday night at Grant hospital Columbus after kerosene used to start a fire exploded injuring her last Friday. A death notice arrived from hospital authorities. Funeral and burial occurred near Columbus where her parents live on a farm. She leaves her husband.

Glouster Julius Zakary Hunterdon Grant Hospital Columbus Mrs. Zakary

Four youths deny knowledge of Starr store robbery

Earl and Pearl Brian twin brothers and Virgil and Orville Sewards of Coonville are jailed in Hocking county as investigators probe their possible ties to the Starr store robbery. They deny involvement after being found near the scene. groceries valued at dollars were taken. Arrests were made Sunday by Traffic Officer Farbearn with Prosecuting Eugene Wright.

Logan Earl Pearl Brian Virgil Orville Sewards Coonville Hocking County Starr Store Farbearn Eugene Wright

Old Time Dance at Red Men Hall Private Event

GLOUSTER February 2. The old time dance at the Red Men hall Wednesday evening is a private affair hosted by a local dancing club and will admit only members and invited guests.

Glouster Red Men Hall

Phillips Milk of Magnesia for Indigestion Relief

A health notice recommends using Phillips Milk of Magnesia in water for indigestion sour stomach and gas. It claims the product neutralizes stomach acid more effectively than soda and eases bowel fermentations without purging. Twenty five cent bottles available at drug stores.

Phillips

Milton's Arcades Written at Lady Derbef Hare Field Request

The poem Arcades by John Milton was composed upon the request of Lady Derbef Hare field, reflecting a commission influenced by her patronage and social circle.

Milton Derbef Harefield

Woman injured in home fall in Amesville

Amesville reports Mrs A A Bolesz injured after a morning fall at her residence. She sustained fractures to both bones in her left wrist and was attended by Dr. Howard.

Amesville A. A. Bolesz Merning Howard

Golden Eagle Ladies to Discuss Important Business Tonight

Glouster February 2. The Golden Eagle ladies announce an important business meeting this evening, expecting strong attendance from members as officers urge participation.

Glouster Ladies of the Golden Eagle

Funeral services for A. D. Rush in Glouster today

Funeral services for A. D. Rush were held at Oakdale church in Glouster this afternoon. Rev. Frampton conducted the rites. Burial followed in Glouster cemetery. Rush was a son of George Rush of this city.

Glouster A. D. Rush Springfield Oakdale Church Mr. Frampton Glouster Cemetery Rush George Rush

Services held for dying Modoc boy Paulisin

Funeral services for 4 year old Paulisin who died Sunday of pneumonia were conducted at Buchtel Catholic church at 10 o clock this morning. Burial followed in the Buchtel cemetery.

Glouster Paulisin Modoc Buchtel Catholic Church Buchtel

Surprising Outcomes Highlight Human Resilience

A reflective line notes some people stay optimistic when events unfold not as bad as feared. It suggests surprise at milder results and hints at resilience and perspective in facing unexpected turns.

Hambel Child Shows Steady Improvement

A letter from Glouster reports the postmaster H F Hambel's son is recovering well after an appendicitis operation at Grant hospital in Columbus. If improvement continues he may be sent home tonight or Wednesday morning.

Glouster H. F. Hambel Grant Hospital Columbus

Funeral services for aged John Hellyer Thursday

JLOUSTER Feb. 2 funeral services for aged John Hellyer who died Monday morning at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs C M Sands at Trimble will be held some time Thursday at Murray City. Services will be in a Murray City church and burial will be in Downard cemetery.

Jlouster John Hellyer C. M. Sands Trimble Murray City Downard

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief

An advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub made from red peppers as the fastest relief for rheumatism and related pains. It claims instant tingling heat, improved blood flow, and rapid calming of sore spots with use, urging readers to buy genuine Rowles-branded jars at drug stores.

Rowles

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