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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1928

Page

10

Lanning Estate Names Executor and Sets Bonds

W Lanning Son is named executor with a $10000 bond. M Lanning widow receives personal property stocks bonds and bank deposits. life estate in real estate. A trust for minor son John with Wilbur W Lanning as trustee until age 21. Beneficiaries include W Gerald and Raymond. Real estate may be sold. Miami Florida property listed. Will drafted October 24 Perry Inboden and Harry witness.

Gerald W. Lanning M. Lanning John Wilbur W Miami Fla Lanning Perry Inboden Harry

Johnson Tries Logan Trial in Liquor Possession Case

Leonard Johnson of Carbon Hill faced trial before Judge Harley M Jr for possession of items designed for liquor manufacture, a third offense. The jury, initially disrupted by seating delays, included six men and six women with defense by D. Ricketts.

Anna Arnold Cora Morgan Helen Dougherty Velva Krinn Enid Campbell Alice Steinman Andrew Mullencamp John Mauk John Ohlin W. T. Brashares George Mc Wiliam Hansel

Radio Club To Display Troubleshooting Machine In Athens

The Athens Radio club reports a trouble shooting machine is ready and will be shown at a Thursday 7 pm meeting in the City building. The open session invites any radio owner in Athens with local interference issues and urges all club members to attend for feedback.

Athens Radio Club Athens W. R. Hughes Ap- Radio Club Mr. Hughes

Weidemann Family Fined in Liquor Case in Covington

In Covington Kentucky on February 8 a federal judge fined five of thirteen defendants in the Weidemann liquor case a total of forty thousand dollars after pleas of guilty. Charles Weidemann president of Weidemann brewery Newport was fined ten thousand dollars. His son vice president was fined five thousand dollars and sentenced to two years in the Atlanta federal penitentiary.

Covington Detz Weidemann Charles Weidemann Weidemann Brewery Newport Con Atlanta

Dublin baby sent to prison with mother for crime

Dublin report notes a baby of Mrs. Gantrell accompanying her to prison after a conviction. The terse item records a mother and infant involved in the case with no further detail on the offense or outcome.

Dublin

735 Cows In Falls Township Tuberculin Tested

Logan February. L M Tarbill state veterinarian completes tuberculin tests in Falls township. Two weeks total 735 cattle tested with four reactors found last week. First week 896 tested no reactors. Hocking county reports only four diseased cattle from over 700. Other townships seek test areas with signatures. Washington Green and Laurel townships near thresholds.

Logan L. M. Tarbill Falls Township Hocking County Washington Township Green and Laurel

Inter-class basketball league at Logan High School

Four teams compete in the Logan High School inter class league with games on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Seniors lead with six wins no defeats. Juniors hold four wins two losses. Sophomores two wins five losses. Freshmen one win six losses. Coaches Meyer and Cooke say the league develops players and provides wholesome recreation. varsity players are barred from inter class play.

Logan Logan High School Meyer Cooke

Entertains at Bridge Meet Forms New Club Start

Mrs Byron Moorehead hosted a bridge party for friends at her War ner avenue home at 1 30 Monday, the first gathering of a new club to be named after a second meeting at Mrs Lawrence Adcock’s home in two weeks. Attendees included Mrs Don Solon, Mrs Stanley Baker, Mrs Bruce Brandt, Mrs Willard Lyke, Mrs Fred Kreyssig, and Mrs Joe Walburn, with lunch served after the games.

Byron Moorehead Warner Avenue Lawrence Adcock Moorehead Adcock Don Solon Stanley Baker Bruce Brandt Willard Lyke Fred Kreyssig Joe Walburn

Valuation of Lamborn Estate in Athens County Probate Court

The Athens County Probate Court determines the Lamborn estate gross value at 10149 with debts of 1935 leaving net 8204. Effie Lamborn holds dower of 1103.05 reducing assets to 7111.95. Russell Lamborn receives 7111.95 subject to 36.12 tax after 3500 exemption. Other estates and heirs noted include Andrew McCullum, Philinda I Carpenter, and arrangements for seven daughters four sons six grandsons, with various exemptions and admin details. Wills of Mary Elliot and Isaac Lafollett admitted to probate.

Perennes Effie Lamborn Russell Lamborn Andrew McCullum Philinda I. Carpenter Sarah Reipel Mary Elliot York Township Isaac Lafollett Morgan County

Holton Elected President of Memorial Craftsmen of Ohio

U. H. 8. Holton of Toledo was elected president of the Memorial Craftsmen of Ohio at the meeting held here on February 8.

Cincinnati U.—H Holton Toledo Memorial Craftsmen of Ohio

Knights of Pythias take two from Stoneys in low scoring night

In Logan on Monday the Knights of Pythias won two of three games from the Stoneys as the Stoneys captured the final game 906 to yet had the evening’s high score. Schwenke led individuals with 563.

Youth Sentenced in Logan Juvenile Court

Bret Fyffe of Salt Creek township was sent to the Boys' Industrial School after a Monday juvenile court hearing. Probation Officer F. P. Martin escorted him to the school on Tuesday morning following the sentencing by Judge A. M. Ellinger.

Bret Fyffe Salt Creek Township Boys’ Industrial School Logan F. P. Martin A. M. Ellinger

Peck Would Run for Governor of Ohio

Cincinnati Feb 8 John Weld Peck former U S District Judge said he would accept a call to run for governor if substantial democratic unanimity existed He would enter a primary fight for United States senator in a conference attended by party leaders Floyd Williams William J Leonard George White Marietta Henry G Bruner Charles Sharp and John Wood

Cincinnati U.P John Weld Peck U. S Peck United States Floyd Williams Wiliam J. Leonard Board of Elections George White Marietta Henry G. Bruner Mansfield Democratic State Executive Committee Charles Sharp Martin Davey Kent John Wood Brown County

Meighen Faces City Court Fines for Resisting Officers

Carl Meighen of Athens pleaded guilty to two counts of resisting an officer before Mayor Alex Moore in police court. He was fined $10 on each count plus costs. On a third count of assault with intent to kill he waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury with bond set at $500.

Carl Meighen Athens Alex Moore Meighen

Fire fighting was Horns job Christmas Day

Logan February 8 Charles Horn a Logan youth and marine serving in Tientsin China recounts a Christmas Day of firefighting. Marines moved gasoline from Standard Oil station in the Belgian concession after two blazes and built dams to control oil fires. A second blaze erupted next morning, but by evening the fires were under control and about fifteen storerooms saved. Horn expects to return home after his enlistment ends.

Logan Charles. Horn Marine Corps Tientsin China Ruth Horn Bert Horn Third Street Standard Oil Company Horn Belgium Butler John D

Boy Delinquent Charged In Jimtown Store Robbery

Fyffe was brought to Logan by his father after officers pursued him. He faces delinquency charges for alleged participation in the Ben Yaple store robbery at Jimtown several weeks earlier.

Fyffe Logan Charles Fyffe Ben Yaple Jimtown

George White to Speak Here Thursday at Athens

George White of Marietta, noted Ohio political figure, will address the Athens Presbyterian Brotherhood Thursday night. Tonight at 7 o’clock Prof. A. B. Sias, Ph.D., begins a six part mid week service series with a talk on the first chapter of New Paths for Old Purposes.

George White Marietta Ohio Athens Presbyterian Brotherhood A. B. Sias

Musterole Cold Tablets Head Cold Relief Ad

An old musterole ad promotes Musterole Cold Tablets as fast relief for head colds. It claims a safe pleasant chocolate coated tablet without griping or head buzzing and notes availability at all druggists for 35 cents.

The Musterole Company Cleveland

Four Get-Together Meetings Planned by Farm Bureau

The Farm Bureau decided at its meeting to hold four county get-together dinners in 1928, following a recent event at Hotel Berry. The next dinner and program will be in April, aiming to unite local organizations for greater countywide effort, with Floyd DeLashmutt, field service manager, in attendance.

Farm Bureau Tom Johnson Hotel Berry Johnson Floyd DeLashmutt

Cleveland Man Dies After 126 Foot River Plunge

Saul Brokenson of Cleveland dies after his car breaks through Harvard Denison bridge railing and falls 126 feet into the Cuyahoga river. The accident occurred in Cleveland and was reported early today.

Cleveland U.R Saul Brokenson Harvard-Denison Bridge Cuyahoga River

Cabinet Resigns After Political Disagreements

Belgrade report says the cabinet resigned today after five members quit last week amid party political disagreements.

Noted outdoorsman Ozark Ripley speaks at Athens

Ozark Ripley a famed conservation advocate and former friend of Jack London addressed a near full Athens High School auditorium last night. He promoted Izaak Walton League membership for the Athens chapter and screened four reels of rare fishing scenes and wildlife photography. The speaker, named J. B. Thompson, is identified as a southerner whom London dubbed Ozark Ripley. Scouts attended as special guests.

Ozark Ripley Athens High School Izaak Walton Ozarks Wehom Alaska American

Ripley Inspires Sportsmen With Outdoor Life Ethos

Guests at the gathering heard Mr. Ripley speak vividly about fishing, bird dog training, hunting, and mushing in the far north. He praised the American Indian for reverence of nature and urged sportsmen to plan the outdoor life for future generations.

Mr. Ripley North Ripley

Grace Moore Debuts Promising at Metropolitan Opera

Grace Moore of Tennessee, rising from church choir and musical comedy to opera, is praised by New York reviewers. The Morning World critic says her debut shows she added a vital vocal asset to the Metropolitan Opera, likening her to Rosa Ponselle in impact.

New York Grace Moore Tennessee Morning World

Parliament approves revised Church of England prayer book draft

The House of Laity at a church assembly approved the revised draft by a vote of 196 to 80 in London. The long debate over the ancient church book moves toward final consideration.

London U.P

Cascarets Promote Natural Regularity With Cascara Candy

A historical ad touts cascara as a natural laxative in cascaret candy form. It claims cascara stimulates bowels gently, avoids laxative habit, and promises long intervals between uses. The ad stresses modern drugstores stock cascareta and urges readers to choose it over harsher laxatives.

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