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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1928

Page

3

Barron pleads not guilty to liquor charge in Onville

Barron, a resident of Onville, pleads not guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor when arraigned before Mayor L J Eberle. He is released on a 500 bond awaiting hearing after being arrested Saturday night by prohibition inspector H A Lines and Yates. Officers say Barron tripped while fleeing, breaking Yates's nose in the scuffle.

Onville Por- Barron L. J. Eberle Barron H. A. Lines Prohibition Wa Cc Yates

Woman Dies in Orbiston After Pneumonia Illness

Tessie Anderson aged 47 died at her Orbiston home after a week with pneumonia. Funeral at her late residence Tuesday at 2 pm by Rev. Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey. Buried Greenlawn. Survived by husband Homer Anderson daughter father Carmen Jones and several brothers and sisters.

Nelsonville Tessie Anderson Orbiston Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Greenlawn Homer Anderson Carmen Jones

Feeding of Needy Children Moves to Hickman Block

Nelsonville reports a change in feeding for needy children with preschoolers included. The program shifted from school buildings to a room in the Hickman block on West Washington Street. At noon a long line formed as children were served hot soup and sandwiches at long tables.

Nelsonville Hickman Washington Street

Presbytery Receives Minister Wissinger at Local Meeting

The Athens Presbytery met at the Presbyterian church at 1 p m to receive Rev L B Wissinger from Mattoon Presbytery Indiana. He has been called to serve the churches of New Plymouth and Union Furnace. Rev Lloyd Evans serves as moderator.

Nelsonville Athens Presbyterian Church L. B. Wissinger Mattoon Indiana New Plymouth Union Furnace Lloyd Evans

Nelsonville junior home guards social notes and visits

The Junior Home Guards met Wednesday with Ruth and Helen Keating. After the business session a social hour with games music and valentines exchange followed. Eleven members and four guests attended refreshments were served. Mr and Mrs Owen Morrison of Shelby visit relatives here and at Chauncey and he will assist invoicing the E D Neikirk store at Logan.

Nelsonville Roy McCollum Louise Hartley Billy Lee Ruth Helen Keating Owen Morrison Shelby Chauncey Mr. Morrison E.D. Neikirk Logan

Residents and guests in Columbus weekend visits

Mr and Mrs Harry Lines returned after several days in Columbus as guests of relatives. Mrs Eden Patton spent the end of the week in Columbus. Mrs J M Hyde was in Columbus Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charles Ervin visited Columbus with hosts Mr and Mrs Lynn Chapman. Leoline Seibert Athens guest of daughter Mrs E M Gilbert. Miss Marie Stowe and Corinne Krettel also in Columbus for weekend visits.

Mrs Harry Lines Columbus Eden Patton J. M. Hyde Charles Ervin Lynn Chapman Leoline Seibert Athens E. M. Gilbert Marie Stowe Ed Dewhurst Pomeroy Bend A. B. Gilbert Charles Wilson Leonard Barron Floyd ‘Brown Betty Logan Max Barton Corinne Krettel Harry Butcher

Glouster Lodge Plans Anniversary and Local Moves

Glouster lodge No. 336 Knights of Pythias will mark its anniversary Tuesday night with a supper for members and their families and visiting Pythian Sisters. J R Lewis has moved to Valdosta Georgia after purchasing a farm and a Georgia marriage last year. Mrs John Clark Jr travels to Columbus for beauty culture studies and aims to open a beauty parlor with the Clark barber shop on High street. E E Munden visits Columbus on business while Mrs Miles Hoon leaves for Bethany West Virginia with her husband, after visiting her father Dr EF Danford and Miss Lalla Danford in Glouster. Mrs George Ochs travels to Columbus to buy spring and summer stock for Bon Ton millinery, with Mr and Mrs A S Veither of Columbus visiting Glouster.

Glouster John Clark, Jr Columbus E. E. Munden Miles Hoon Bethany W. Va Mr. Hoon

Ohio Bees Fall to Purdue 21 8 in Lafayette

Ohio University wrestling lost to Purdue 21 to 8 in Lafayette Indiana Saturday night. Begola won a 175 pound fall over Burdue in 9 minutes 45 seconds and a decision over Purdue captain Johnson. Tweedle won by fall over Glass in 125 pounds. Seagrave and Windslow earned Purdue falls and Hocker beat Shafer in a decisive 56 minute 40 second bout.

Ohio University Purdue University Lafayette Ind Begola Ohio Burdue Purdue Johnson Windslow Stocker Tweedle Glass of Seagrave Roberts Hocker Shafer

Chairs Placed In Church For Large Crowd

Nelsonville reports good attendance at Christian church services with 478 present including 122 men 151 women 169 young people and 86 officers and teachers. Evening crowd required extra chairs and five new members joined the church under Rev. K H McCorkle.

Nelsonville Christian Church K. H. McCorkle

Two Men Fined In Nelsonville Intoxication Case

Dan Glass of Logan and William Rose of New Seretwenten were fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication in Mayor L. J. Eberle’s court. They were arrested Saturday night by Patrolman George Bateman.

Nelsonville Dan Glass Logan L. J. Eberle William Rose New Seretwenten George Bateman

Mine guard dies in Eastern Ohio incident

Frank Liggett 31 of Marysville a deputy U S marshal on duty in the Eastern Ohio coal fields died after sudden illness. He was taken to a Wheeling hospital where a group of federal marshals and O N G officers traveled to offer a blood transfusion but Liggett was too weak for the operation.

Clairsville Frank Liggett Marysville U. S Ohio Wheeling Liggett

Surprise Birthday Party for Mr Charles Pedicord

A surprise party honoring Mr. Charles Pedicord on his birthday was held Tuesday night at the Pedicords home near Bishopville Glouster. About 45 guests attended and home made candy was served. Mrs D W Hann returned to Yorksville after visiting Elmer Morris and family.

Glouster Charles Pedicord Bishopville D. W. Hann Yorksville Mrs Elmer Morris

Coal mining shutdowns threaten Ohio to 200000 tons monthly

The coal dispute leaves 250 large mines idle and 90 percent of smaller mines inoperative. Sunday Creek Coal Company threatens to abandon mines and remove maintenance staff. Governor Donahey contemplates state troops as riots flare with non union miners attacked by crowds led by Carrie Cressi.

Sunday Creek Coal Company W. E. Tytus Sunday Creek Concern Tytus Jacksonville Lewis Donahey St. Clairsville Carrie Cressi Carrie

Two Logan Men Plead Guilty To Intoxication Charges

Charles Trott and Walter Barnes pleaded guilty in police court before Mayor Alex Moore and were each fined ten dollars with eight dollars and twenty cents costs. They were arrested Sunday night in a local confectionery by Chief Herbert Parker and Constable Harry Dalton.

Logan Charles Trott Walter Barnes Alex Moore Herb Parker Harry Dalton

Tracy to Run Again for State Auditor

State Auditor Joseph T. Tracy, a Republican, announces candidacy for re nomination and re election. Tracy completes his second term and was first elected in 1920.

Columbus U.P Joseph T. Tracy Tracy

Prohibition Agents To Be Reinforced For Cleveland Force

Prohibition Commissioner Doran said Washington that Cleveland based enforcement will see a number of new agents within a week. He stated the current force is inadequate to handle duties.

Washington U.R Doran Cleveland

Missing Witness Lyons Resting After Appendectomy

Robert W. Lyons of Richmond Indiana, a missing witness in the bribery trial of Governor Ed Jackson, was resting and well at Miami Valley hospital after undergoing an appendectomy Saturday afternoon.

Dayton U.P Robert W. Lyons Richmond Ind Ed Jackson Indiana Miami Valley Hospital

Compromise With Gas Company Seen At Chillicothe

Chillicothe faces a possible compromise rate ordinance after a three year battle with Logan Gas. The council committee discussed four proposals and will study options from Elyria Newark and mixed combinations before a first reading this week. Gas use averages 6600 cf per month and current 1925 rate is 3.73 dollars.

Chillicothe Public Utilities Commission Logan Gas Company Don Myers Elyria Grant Mowser Marion Hughes Athens Myers Newark Utilities Commission Supreme Court D. Chillicothe Newark S Council

Recovery of 30 More Bodies in Hollinger Mine

Reports from the Hollinger gold mine in Timmons indicate 30 additional miners were recovered after a Friday fire, raising the death toll to 39 with all accounted for. Twelve were rescued alive yesterday as officials confirm 51 workers could not escape before smoke and gas blocked exits.

Timmons Ont Hollinger

Generous Money Back Offer from Cline Pharmacy Co

Distress after meals is claimed to vanish with one spoonful of Dares Mentha Pepsin, an elixir praised for easing heaviness gas and sour stomach. Thousands endorse it and the firm offers a full refund if it fails to help.

Ask Cline Pharmacy Co Cline Pharmacy Company

Campaign to revive religious interest planned by church

The Christian church will launch a sixteen week pre Easter and Pentecost campaign organized by Rev. M. E. Chatley to revive interest and grow membership by ten percent. The plan includes revival restore recruit remember and regain with special observances from Easter to Pentecost and a week of evangelistic meetings April 1 to 10. The motion to approve the program passed unanimously.

The Christian Church M. E. Chatley Chatley

Lost umbrellas found on Chicago trains in past year

Chicago transit records show 5 672 umbrellas were found on trains entering the city over the last twelve months.

Chicago

Lincoln Life Review Highlights Charity and Strength

Dr. A. Wilcox of Athens Presbyterian Church discusses Abraham Lincoln’s early life and character. He portrays Lincoln as compassionate, sorrowful over Southern losses, humorous, intellectually strong, religious yet not a church member, and guided by charity toward all and malice toward none.

Lincoln A. ¥. Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Church Wilcox Gettyburg Mr. Wilcox Powers Tincoln

IN GATE FIRES CINCINNATI MAN ARRESTED IN HOTEL FIRES

Police arrest 32 year old William E. Kouns of Ashland Kentucky on charges connected to recent fires at the Gibson hotel in Cincinnati. Authorities say they are investigating multiple blazes linked to the suspect.

Cincinnati William E. Kouns Ashland Gibson Hotel

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief For Coughs And Colds

An advertisement touts Creomulsion, a creosote based medicine with two fold action to soothe inflamed throats, fight germs, and reduce bronchial irritation. It claims rapid relief when used as directed and offers a money back guarantee if not effective.

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