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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1928

Page

8

Cases Vacated and Court Schedule Noted

The report outlines cases of Clyde Ma and Clarence Sells for auto theft vacated the prior July and a sheriff's note on juror reporting rescheduled to February 16. It also lists upcoming assignments from February 17 to 21 involving multiple cases and exchanges. In Logan, M W Bailey of Ohio State University and Robert W Lanz from extension service outlined red clover growing plans for Hocking County farmers.

Oan Clydema Clarence Sells W. Hoya Stone Wil Jeke Helber Simms State Branini Schrader Milton Et al Kiefel Kie Logan M. W. Bailey Aoils Ohio State University Robert W. Lanz Extension Hocking County Bailey

Central Committee Meeting Sets Delegates for Democratic Convention

J Wogan reports that chairmen secretaries and central and executive committee members in the eley congressional district will meet at 1 pm Saturday to name delegates and alternates to the Democratic convention in Houston. Other political matters are expected to be discussed.

Jwogan Central Exec Eley Tie Party Houston

Test of Industry is Declared What It Means to Life

The Rev. Charles M. Coulter at First Methodist Church described the test of an industrial system by its impact on workers and employers. He urged applying Jesus values to society and industry, stressing that individuals gain meaning through fellowship and ethical work for the welfare of all.

Charles M. Coulter First Methodist Church Coulter Jesus Mr. Coulter

Nine Are Placed in Jail After Busy County Night

Logan February 13. Seven arraigned at Hocking county jail and two remained as guests of Sheriff W R Lloyd after a record busy night. Among those held are Carrie Hamilton Logan Archie Bowers Logan Harold Forest near Rockbridge Paul Geiser Lancaster Walter Alcott Columbus J Steffen and Dr Stutz Columbus plus two uncharged women from Columbus.

A. M. Ellinger Forest New Straitsville Road Farbear Hammond Ellinger Geiser Alcott Eber Mowery Roy McNaughten Lancaster Lioyd Logan

Court House Doings In Probate and Common Pleas Courts

In probate court Hassie Rupe sues for child support against Howard Rupe and the father is ordered taken into custody. Martha Seigwick agrees to accept the will of John Sedgwick. Margaret Inman appointed guardian of Mae Inman with bond set at $100. Estate assets of Lewis V. Brown distributed to Ida Bowser Brown Louis I. Brown and Walter T. Brown. In common pleas court Ashford Hankerson files a partition suit for real estate in York township naming Eugene Charles and George Hankerson as defendants. Blanche Phillips Addie McCombs Lillie Byles and Gladys Haning hold one ninth shares. Opa and Jess Perry one eighth shares. Defendants reside in Athens Guernsey Franklin Portage and Perry counties. Wilson Schilling Lumber Co. sues T. M. Weatherby H. FE Weatherby Mann Weatherby and Nihile EB. Millis for 500 unpaid note and foreclosure on mortgaged property.

Hassie Rupe Howard Rupe Athens County Martha Seigwick John Sedgwick Margaret Inman Mae Inman Lewis V. Brown Ida Bowser Brown Louis I. Brown Walter T. Brown Common Pleas York Township Opa Jess Perry Athens Guernsey Franklin Portage Perry Wilson Schilling Lumber Company T. M. Weatherby H. FE. Weatherby Mann Weatherby Nihile EB. Millis

Samaritan Army Opens Headquarters Amid Transcription Error

In Logan on February 13 an error mistyped Salvation Army as Samaritan Army while announcing corps headquarters. The Samaritan Army held its first service at the county jail Sunday afternoon and street services were conducted Saturday evening.

Logan Samaritan Army Salvation Army County Jail

Pythian Suprem e Prelate to Speak at Logan Church

Announcement lists Rev Fred B Atwood of Minneapolis as supreme prelate of the Knights of Pythias lodge who will address the public at 2 30 pm next Sunday at the Pythian theater He is blind and travels alone and will preach at the Methodist church during morning worship.

Logan Fred

Not So Far Away in Logan as Spring Arrives

Logan reports hint of early spring with warm weather a few marble games in the city and weekend kite flights in several districts. Straw hats have not appeared yet, though at least one spring hat was worn by a woman.

Logan

Indiana Lincoln union portrays Thomas Lincoln as a diligent pioneer

The Indiana Lincoln union released research marking Thomas Lincoln as a hardworking, prospering pioneer and friend of regional leaders. Documents show he owned farms in Kentucky totaling 538 acres, lived in Elizabethtown, paid taxes, served as a peace officer, and knew Daniel Boone. The group refutes the idea of a shack on an alley and confirms Thomas and Nancy Hanks wed before Abraham's birth.

Indianapolis Ind Lincoln Abraham Indiana Lincoln Union Union Lin‘kern Thomas Kentucky Elizabethtown Nancy Hanks Daniel Boone Boone Missouri Jesse la Follette Robert M. la Follette Indiana

Prescription for Rheumatism and Neuritis Shared for Free

In France with the American Army I obtained a French prescription for rheumatism and neuritis. I have given it to thousands with wonderful results and ask nothing in return. Send your address by postal. a postal will bring it. Pas! Case, Dept. HAIG, Brockton, Massachusetts.

France Case Dept. Haig Brockton, Mass

How One Thin Woman Gained 11 Pounds

Letter from Mrs. W. E. Looney of Chattanooga Tennessee dated October 16 1927 praises McCoy's Tablets for weight gain reporting an increase from 104 to 116 1 2 pounds and improved energy. The ad promises an ironclad guarantee: after four 60 cent boxes or two one dollar boxes if a user does not gain at least five pounds and feel healthier the purchase price will be refunded.

W. E. Looney Chattanooga Tenn McCoy America

Lengel Case Before Court Second Time

A venire of 68 men and women gathered at the Columbiana county courthouse for the second trial of former Canton Police Chief A Lengel on charges of murdering Don R Mellett publisher of the Canton Daily News. Jurors may express prejudice against capital punishment if Lengel is found guilty in first degree without mercy.

Lisbon Columbiana 8. A. Lengel Canton Don R. Mellett Canton Daily News Veniremen Lengel

Girlhood to motherhood in a Pinkham legacy

Mrs. Frank Sellers of Winton Iowa credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after quitting school at seventeen. She says the remedy helped through six pregnancies and over thirteen years of use. The ad notes many girls in the fourth generation learn from mothers who used it.

Vinton Iowa Lydia E.pinkham Frank Sellers 7Th Avenue Winton Iowa Lydia E. Pinkham

Three Drownings Reported After Tug Mohave Wreck

An empty skiff found in Gunrock Cove Nantasket signals three men drowned when the navy tug Mohave collided near Harding's lodge off Point Allerton late last night.

Hull Mass U.R Gunrock Cove Nantasket Harding Point Allerton

Lindbergh Arrival Expected at St Louis

Rain fog and poor visibility hindered Lindbergh arrival as weather officials predicted a flight into St Louis this afternoon. Colonel Charles A Lindbergh was expected to land at the local field amid typical midwinter conditions.

Lindy St, Louis, Mo U.R Weather Bureau Charles A. Lindbergh

Dr Ward s Olive Tablets For Children

Safe vegetable tablets claim to gently regulate the eliminative tract and aid stomach and bowels. Marketed as a pleasant remedy for constipation sour stomach torpid fever bad breath and related issues favored by Dr Edwards a well known Ohio physician. Advertises benefits for children six years and older noting olive color and pleasant taste to support activity health and vitality.

Wards Edwards Ohio

Be an optimist in Christian life minister urges

The Rev. I. P. Day of Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church urged the congregation to be an optimist through Christianity. He urged gaining a mountain top experience with God and living a fuller life by consecrating to Christian work, with inward faith and outward deeds as evidences. He warned true Christians show both inward and outward evidences beyond worldly status.

I. P. Day Central Avenue Methodist Episopal United States

The Missing Link Sermon and Week of Christian Oaths

Mr Day stated his belief that nothing tops a real Christian experience. Six persons took the Christian oath during the week. Sunday’s sermon titled The Missing Link argued the missing link biologists seek lies in Adam and is found only in Jesus. Monday’s address was The Crowded House. The series will continue throughout the week.

Day Adam Jesus Will

1 000 Are Searching For Deputy Sheriffs

1 000 possemen searched for the bodies of Deputy Sheriffs Wallace McClure and John P. Grove near Lafayette Indiana while a nationwide police search was ordered for Samuel Baxter and John Burns the men believed responsible for the officers disappearance McClure and Grove had not been seen since leaving for Pendleton reformatory with Baxter and Burns.

Lafayette Ind Wallace McClure John P. Grove Samuel Baxter John Burns McClure Grove Pendleton Reformatory Baxter Burns

Barnum Retained to Aid Lengel in Murder Trial

W P Barnum a prominent Youngstown lawyer and former Common Pleas judge was hired by Sejanus A Lengel former Canton police chief to assist in his defense moments before the second trial on a charge of first degree murder over the Don Mellett assassination.

Lisbon U.P W. P. Barnum Youngstown Common Pleas Sejanus A. Lengel Canton Don Mellett

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