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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1929

Page

8

Hoyt Kenson Stephenson Dies of Pneumonia in Illinois

Hoyt Kenson Stephenson 37, manager of a local store, died of pneumonia at his Oakdale Reid home. Survived by wife, three children William 18 Pauline 15 Charles Hugh 13, stepfather and mother Mr. and Mrs. Price. Member of Glouster Lodge No 336 Pythias. Funeral at M E Church with Rev D L Browning officiating and burial at Maplewood cemetery.

Loubter Hoyt Kenson Oakdale Reid Stephenson William Pauline Charles Hugh Price Glouster Lodge Pythias M. E

Mrs Roberts Explains Four Scout Courses at Athens Chamber Meeting

Miss Claudia Roberts local director of Girl Scouts outlined a four session course in Introduction to Girl Scouting at the Athens Chamber of Commerce meeting. Twenty five women attended including troop leaders and mothers. The talk covered patrol grouping the Court of Honor and the Girl Scout promise and laws.

Claudia Roberts Athens Chamber of Commerce Miss Roberts Court of Honor Miss Said

Natives in India Rioting Causes Casualties and Injuries

Bombay reports show 42 killed and 304 wounded since outbreaks began last Monday. Hindu, Muslim, and Pathan workers clashed amid racial antipathies. violence renewed with fresh casualties and ongoing unrest through the week.

India Bombay

Two ghee merchants charged in federal mail fraud case

February 7 report states four UPR ghee merchants, accused of mailing fraud schemes, will be brought before federal authorities by the Federal Grand Jury.

Federal Grand Jury Ces

Twenty Year Goitre De Bernhouse in Wellston Ohio

A fragmentary notice from Wellston Ohio mentions a person tied to a twenty year goitre case and invites readers to write for full details. The scrawled text also alludes to a company and a request for information or contact at a listed address.

de Bernhouse Wellston Ohio Get More Informa Co

Tax collection delayed in Glouster until month end

County Treasurer R. R. Johnson says tax collection will likely occur in the latter part of the month in Glouster. He visits semi annually to collect Trimble Township June and December taxes, enabling locals to settle without traveling to the county seat. Taxes must be paid by March 20 to avoid penalties on delinquents.

Glouster R. R. Johnson Trimble Township

Hollister to Meet Glouster High In Basketball Clash

Glouster High Tom Cats will host Hollister on their home floor next Tuesday night in a highly anticipated game. Hollister seeks revenge after a prior defeat at Hollister gym last Saturday.

Hollister Glouster High Glouster Tom Cats

Four Davids Sell Messengers With Success

The Athens Messenger reports on four young brothers selling papers on the streets, ages eight to twelve, with a fifth brother, Albert, aged 14, running a route. The boys, dubbed Mitch, David, and Daniel, confuse names yet show kindness by giving papers to those who cannot pay, and their efforts highlight a lively, endearing local tradition.

Athens Messenger David Brothers Athens Mitchell Mitch David David Daniel Albert Abbey David

Bartels to Fight Parole for Dollings Leader

In Columbus on February 7 William B Bartels assistant U S District Attorney said he will oppose the parole release of William G Benham former president of the defunct R L Dollings Company Benham is serving a seven year sentence for using the mails to defraud and was imprisoned in 1925 The Dollings crash cost investors nearly 90000000 Charles Sullivan of Zanesville protested the parole after losing his 32 year savings in the crash.

Columbus William G. Benham R. L. Dollings Company Atlanta William B. Bartels U. S Federal Parole Board Collings Bartels Charles Sullivan Zanesville

Musterole Laxative and Cold Tablets promise relief

Head colds bring misery and possible complications. Musterole Laxative and Cold Tablets offer prompt relief without gripping or buzzing in the head. Available direct by mail for 35 cents from Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.

Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio

Radio Works Far Under Sea For U S Submarine Life

Undersea wireless use on the U S Navy V-4 submarine proves radio can reach from land or air. Lieutenant Hollowell notes the compact set brings concerts from distant stations while submerged, with engines and motors showing no trouble.

Ted Uncle Sam Hollowell

District Legion Caucus Set for Athens March 10

The K T Crossen Post of the American Legion held a meeting at the Legion Home with over 50 members. They announced a district caucus in Athens on March 10 in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms at 1 30 PM with 150 expected attendees and a noon dinner. The event aims to strengthen post ties and boost membership drives while previews of a large musical show are promised.

K. T. Crossen American Legion Legion Athens Post J. Ingersoll J. J. Saslisky E. C. Rieger Max Dugan Chamber of Commerce W Legion Fred Williams

Cod Liver Oil Boosts Egg Production in Chickens Says OSU Extension

Ohio State University Agricultural Extension Service reports cod liver oil can raise egg production and hatchability while reducing cold related mortality. A gallon costs one to two dollars and 2.5 to 4 gallons cover 100 hens from November to March. Feed 3 to 5 tablespoons daily per 190 birds mixed into moist mash.

Agricultural Extension Service Ohio State University Extension Service

St Jacob's Oil Promises Quick Neuritis Relief

A reader touts St Jacob's Oil as a rapid remedy for neuritis and related pains. The testimonial claims near instant relief, noting the oil soothes without burning skin and offers a trial bottle via a local drug store.

Eco Solleves Pein

Sharpsburg Meeting Attendance and Local Visits Noted

Sharpsburg scene reports good turnout at a local meeting. Vera Strode and Marie Quinn visited Mrs. Pauline Hallowell at Grace Hollingworth's home near Bartlett. A daughter named Virginia was born to the parents of a newborn last week. Mrs. Hannah Bardin of Chester Hill injured her left hip after a fall on the ice and stays home. Carol Evans Swick and Stella Grimes visited Mrs Grimes and Mrs Strode but left for friends from Meigs County. Mr and Mrs Minturn George of Gallipolis spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs C T Strode. Mrs George has improved in health. The infant of Mr and Mrs Hickman died last week.

Vera Strode Marie Quinn Pauline Hallowell Grace Hollingworth Bartlett Hallowell Sharpsburg Virginia Hannah Bardin Chester Hill Mt. Hermon Stella Grimes Eva Christian Swick

Hickman Staying with Oak Hill Family in Amesville Area

Mrs. Hickman of Oak Hill is visiting her son's family nearby. Mrs. W B Montgomery of Columbus spends winter with her son in Amesville and visited Mrs. Thomas McAfey here Sunday. Miss Daisy Burns spent part of the week with Ruth Thompson.

Mrs. Hollowell Dies at Home in Chesterhill

Mrs. Melissa Hollowell 80 a longtime Chesterhill resident died of pneumonia at her home at 5 this morning she lived alone and had been in failing health for years burial will be in Chesterhill Cemetery Her husband and siblings are noted and two sisters and four nieces survive the family relations are listed.

Chesterhill Melissa Hollowell Hollowell Samuel Gillett Strouds Run Charles N. Tuckers Athens Eva McIntyre Zaleski Lusetta Dickison Zanesville Jess Bennett Stroma Rua

Verdict Expected in Fleming Bribe Case

In Cleveland on February 7 a verdict was anticipated in Common Pleas Court that will determine the fate of Councilman Thomas W. Fleming who is on trial for soliciting and accepting a bribe.

Cleveland U.R Thomas W. Fleming Common Pleas Court

Kidnapers Named in Madeira Bank Robbery Case

Cincinnati February 1 U P The Hamilton County Grand Jury named Jack Kennedy of Dayton John Hasty Garrard County Kentucky and Edward Burke as the robbers who kidnapped Benjamin Henderson cashier of the Carmargo bank at Madeira took him for a ride and robbed him of a watch and $12 recently.

Cincinnati U.P Jack Kennedy Dayton John Hasty Garrard County Edward Burke Hamilton County Grand Jury Benjamin Henderson Carmargo Bank Madeira

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