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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1926

Page

10

Logan Council Sets Tuesday Meeting For Business

Logan council met Tuesday with Mayor Rochmère reporting $163.30 in fines costs and fees for his first month. A second reading approved granting a franchise to Hocking Falls Hydro-Electric, but no action taken. Council ratified selling canal ground to Buckeye Pipe Zone. street assessment against Glenview Heights lot questioned and referred to the street committee. Street cleaning ordinance passed. musical program noted with local out of town guests attending.

Wlogan Rochmee Hocking Falls West Street Buckeye Pipe Loomis Pete Glenview Heights

Marriage Licenses Granted In Local County

Merle Karshner 23 farmer Kiggeton and Edith H. Seymour 18 keeper Laurelville applied for license. Hellyer 19 shoe worker Logan and Margaret Mundy 17 shoe worker Logan received licenses.

Merle Karshner Kiggeton Edith H. Seymour Laurelville Hellyer Logan Margaret Mundy

Valentine party at Idano club hosts seventy five guests

Logan Feb 11 A valentine party by the Idano club at Mrs Amy Easter ling home drew seventy five members and guests. The 6 o'clock candle lit dinner featured Valentine decorations and hearts given as favors. A piano recital formed the musical program.

Logan Idano Club Amy Easterling

John Schull of Marion Dies

Logan Feb 11 John Schull 66 Marion township farmer died at home Tuesday morning from heart trouble after six months of illness Funeral services set for 10 a m Friday at Sponagle Lutherans church in Marion township Burial by Heinlein brothers in nearby cemetery

Logan John Schull Marion Township Sponagle Lutherans Heinlein Brothers

Two Men Fined for Coal Theft in Hocking Valley

Logan February 11 John Lentz of Haydenville and Carl Spellmen of Starr were arrested by W M Price and Farbearn. They faced Mayor Rochester and pleaded guilty to stealing coal from the Hocking Valley railway, each fined five dollars and costs. Rail officials complain of theft losses.

Logan John Lentz Haydenville Carl Spellmen Starr Hocking Valley W. M. Price Farbearn Phil Rochester Hocking Valley Railway

Coal Theft Spurs County Court Actions

Reports note significant coal being taken from trains passing Haydenville and other county points. Arrests on Wednesday marked the second such case brought to local courts within the past week.

Haydenville

Truck Crashes Down Hill After Party Ride

Logan police report a truck driven by Harry Sweazy veered on Warner avenue after a party. It smashed a fire plug at Third and Warner, struck Floyd Loomis’ parked car, and ended its run after Sweazy’s foot was run over while attempting to stop the vehicle. His wife was aboard but had stepped out earlier.

Logan Warner Avenue Harry Sweazy Third Floyd Loomis Sweazy

Local collision leaves cars undamaged and fire plug damaged

A crash prevented control of the machine, leaving both cars largely unharmed. The fire plug was broken off and had to be replaced Wednesday morning.

Aged Woman Slips on Ice Injures Leg in Dicken Addition

Mrs. Sarah Gee, 76, fractured right leg after slipping on an icy walk at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phillips in the Dicken addition. She was taken to Cherrington Hospital for X rays. the injury is considered serious due to her age.

Togan Sarah Gee Charles Phillips Dicken Addition Cherrington Hospital

Merry Makers Entertained in Logan by Two Hosts

The Merry Maker club in Logan was hosted by Mrs. Willard Sprankel and Mrs. Clinton Webb with a 6 o’clock dinner at Mrs. Webb’s home. Contest prizes went to Mrs. Forrest Weinrich for an original valentine and Miss Lucille Leyshon for the heart contest. Corsages of miniature sweet peas were given as favors.

Distinguishing Ailments and Remedies in Common Health Care

A public health notice offers simple guidance on identifying common ailments and appropriate remedies. It promotes Balmwort, Chex soap, Cadomene tablets, Luthol tablets, Mentho-Laxene Salve, and Mentho-Taxene for various symptoms. Dayton, Ohio, advertises a health guide by Dr. Baker available for 10 cents.

J. F N. B Spoon's Dayton Ohio

Letters to Dr. Baker Sure Relief

A collage of reader letters from various cities praising Mentho Laxene Salve and other remedies. Mrs Burns of Los Angeles credits relief for colds and joint pains. Mrs Redner of Quincy reports acne improvement after Sulpherb. Mrs Graff of Chicago endorses Chex soap. Mrs Perry of Farmington extols Cadomene health gain. Stanely Glotch of Lawrence cites bowel and cold benefits from Mentho Laxene and Casca Royal pills. Information notes druggists like The Cline Pharmacy Co.

Los Angeles Calif W. 62Nd St

Bridge Club Honors At Spranker Event

Mrs. George Leyshon won guest honors while club honors went to Mrs. Joe Smith. After the games, light refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs. Forrest Weinrich and many others from New Straitsville and Ashland Kentucky.

Kirby Snider Byron Moorehead Hazel Kanode Ruth Heft Edmund Otstat New Straitsville Robert D. Green Ashland

Aged Miss Minerva White Dies in Logan

Miss Minerva White aged seventy eight died Tuesday evening after a short illness in Logan. She lived with her sister Mrs Nancy Beam East Second street and was active in social and literary circles. She is survived by sister Mrs Nancy Beam brother W H White and by John F and Howard White who preceded her in death. The funeral will be held at 3 p m Thursday at Mrs Howard White’s Hunter street home and burial will be in Oak Grove by Heinlein brothers.

Hunter Street Oak Grove Heinlein Brothers

Stitch and Chatter Club Hosts Miss Esther Hysell

Reb. 11 reports the Stitch and Chatter club gathering at Miss Esther Hysell's home Tuesday evening with a pleasant program and socializing.

Pleasant evening and games at club meeting

The group enjoyed a warm business session, games, and a taffy pull. The next meeting will be hosted at Miss Marie Funk's home.

Marie Funk

Manning Estate Left to Wife in Probate Court Will

Logan probate court disclosed that the entire estate of John Manning late of Logan was left to his wife Mrs. Jane Manning. Edward Bishop was named executor. the will was dated August 24, 1925, with witnesses Lillian Smart and C. T. Stephenson.

Radio conference may be postponed to 1927

Washington reports that the international radio conference funded by Congress may be moved into 1927. If held this year, delegates are unlikely to gather in Washington before late autumn due to unsettled conditions in radio over the past year.

R. D Washington C. P Congress

Safe skin treatment promises quick relief from itching

An advertisement touts Zemo as a dependable remedy for itching and skin eruptions including pimples and eczema. It claims rapid relief after the first application, non greasy liquid that can be used during the day, with prices 60 cents for a small size and one dollar for a large bottle.

International talks on permanent broadcasting regulations

Several leading nations express willingness to discuss permanent international rules for radio and broadcasting, while each country assesses how to apply such regulations within its own borders. The dialogue signals a cautious approach pending national implementations and guideline agreement.

Man Laughing In Battery Park Tearing $2000 Bills

John J. Juka aged 38 stood in Battery Park laughing and tore $2000 in ten and twenty dollar bills into fragments. Police escorted him to Bellevue Hospital observation ward.

New York John J. Juka Battery Park Bellevue Hospital

Best Home Remedy Pinex Cough Syrup Promise

A home made cough syrup using 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex and a pint of plain sugar syrup is touted as a fast, inexpensive remedy for stubborn coughs bronchitis hoarseness croup and winter coughs. It claims relief within 24 hours and suitability for children with a pleasant taste. The Pinex extract is described as a Norway pine product sold by The Pinex Co. of St Wayne Indiana.

Pinex Co T. Wayne Ind

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Logan Council Nelle Allen Mary Louise Bowen Charles Scholl Dorothy Myers Joe Smith Rochester Bowen Columbus Byron Wolfe Chillicothe Fern and Mary Perry Nelsonville Fred Foster Waverly California Marion Upper Valley For All U. S Wheaton Athens Columbia Merry Makers K. G K. IL. B Baker Quincy G. A. Redner Jersey St Chicago Examiner Chicago Ills Harry Graff S. Market St Farmington, Mich Fh. S. Perry Cline Pharmacy Co Dr. Hand The D. Zenner Co Minerva White Miss Hysell Zemo Zenner’s New York City Tan Lilac Bluette Sumatra Roseheart Ment D. Zenner Company Nore Pape Gibson Pharmacy
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