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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1928

Page

10

Not Guilty Plea Turns to Guilty Auto Theft Case

Three Laurelville youths pleaded not guilty to indictments for auto theft but were found guilty and sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory by Judge Hariey. Harold Clarence Sells Hinton and Clyde were among the trio. the judge noted their prior conduct and warned the community as the case moved to the next phase.

Bogan Laurelville Mansfield Reformatory Hariey Nite Harold Clarence Sells Clyde Hinton Whitcraft Mansfield Lloyd

Man Confesses He Killed Wife With Hammer in Hotel

Cecil Clyde Campbell a former major in the American Army confessed to detectives in Philadelphia that he killed his wife with a hammer at the Grand hotel in New York eight days earlier. He told investigators a death pact led him to strike as his wife lay awake, after which he planned to jump from the window but waited to settle debts.

Iladelphia U.R Cecil Clyde Bell Ameria Army Grand Hotel New York Campbell Jay Detec Gaid

Fire damages Gray and Eliet Furniture Plant in Greenfield

Fire swept a section of the Gray and Eliet Furniture Manufacturing plant in Greenfield causing an estimated $75,000 in damage. Firefighters from nearby towns aided by equipment from a neighboring fire company battled the blaze.

Gray and Eliet Fington C. H

Six are fined for violations of laws Logan

Six offenders arrested Saturday night and Sunday morning were arraigned. Paul Geiser of Lancaster must pay 100 dollars, lose driving privileges for six months, and cover 80 dollars damages to Eber Mowery. Archie Bowers of Logan faces two 100 dollar fines and nine months driving ban after guilty pleas. Carrie Hamilton fined 20 dollars for intoxication. J Steffin paid 100 dollars and costs for liquor charges. Ott Stutz paid 20 dollars for intoxication. Harold Forest fined 20 dollars for reckless driving. Bowers Geiser and Mrs Hamilton remain in jail Monday afternoon.

Logan W. R. Lloyd Joe Farbearn L. F. Hammond A. M. Ellinger Paul Geiser Lancaster Eber Mowery New Straitaville Road Mowery Geiser Walter Alcott Archie Bowers Carrie Hamilton J. Steffin Columbus Ott Stutz Harold Forest Rockbridge Bowers

Aerial Issued From Logan High School Paper

Logan high school published a new edition of the Aerial on Saturday under Grace St. Clair who directs the editorial staff. The issue includes school activity news and editorials and features advertising by Joseph McLin, the advertising manager, whose work is praised by circulation.

Grace St. Clair Logan Joseph McLin

Reber Johnson To Give Violin Recital At Ewing Hall

Renowned violinist Reber Johnson will perform Wednesday at 8 15 p m in Ewing hall auditorium with accompanist Miss Mary Noss from Ohio University faculty. Johnson, tied to Oberlin Conservatory, has long held concert master roles with the New York Symphony and Barrere Little Symphony. He will play a program including works by Handel Rimsky Korsakov Dvorak Kreisler Grasse Boulanger Rachmaninoff Saint Saens and De Falla.

America Reber Johnson Ewing Hall Mary Noss Ohio University Johnson Conservatory of Music Oberlin New York Symphony Orchestra Barrere Little Symphony New York Symphony Chautauqua New York Handel Rimsky-Korsakoff Dvorak-Kreisler Edwin Grasse Lil Boulanger Pugnani-Kreisler Saint-Saens Vocalise Rachmainoff Burleigh de Falla Faure Pugnani- Kreisler

Saturday Club Luncheon Elects Coming Year Officers

Members of the Saturday club gathered for a 1 PM luncheon at Mrs John Doughertys home where officers for the next year were elected Mrs T D Brown Haydenville was re elected president Mrs Robert Lee White named corresponding secretary Mrs D A Rannells treasurer Miss Nan Me Bride recording secretary and Miss Minnie Moore new vice president replacing Mrs L D Johnson who withdrew from the club Civil War songs opened the meeting Robert Longstreth gave a paper on Municipal Problems Roll call cited readings on Abraham Lincoln.

John Dougherty T. D. Brown Haydenville Robert Lee White D. A. Rannells Nan Me. Bride Minnie Moore L. D. Johnson

Owl attack endangers young girl in St. Michel de Beauport

A four year old girl from St. Michel dé Beauport near Quebec was attacked by a large owl while playing near her home. The bird swooped down and perched on her head clawing at her eyes before her father Emile Dubeau intervened. Medical officials fear possible loss of sight.

Quebeck Que Emile Dubeau St. Michel Dé Beauport

Marietta Squire Sets Record in Wedding of Two Couples

In Marietta on Saturday, Squire C. T. O Neill, famed as the Marrying Squire after 20 years of service, united two mates in marriage. The couple Jason Edward Male and Jessie Marie Male, both residents of Cutler, were wed, marking a notable local event.

Marietta Squire C. T. O'Neill Squire Jason Edward Jessie Marie Male Cutler

Earl of Oxford and Asquith Nearing Death

Relatives at the bed side of the Earl of Oxford and Asquith in Sutton Courtney England reported today that they had abandoned hope for his recovery. The former prime minister had been ill for several days.

Sutton Courtney England U.P Earl of Oxford and Asquith

Lincoln Seen as Religious Man Despite Melancholia

Rev H L Geddes in Logan asserts Abraham Lincoln believed in God and prayer and in the immortality of the soul. He traces Lincoln's inner life to Kentucky forests and Tennessee in youth, noting a practical yet grave faith that did not quell his melancholy.

Geddes Lincoln

Play en titled The Bubble to be presented at Logan High

Logan will host the Lyceum course at the high school auditorium Thursday evening with the play The Bubble as the next number. The two remaining performances will complete the course and are priced at 25 cents each for admission.

Logan Lyceum Logan High School

Bribery Trial Progress in Ed Jackson Case

Indianapolis reports progress in Governor Ed Jackson bribery trial as judges weigh a legal dispute over testimony given by D. C. Stephenson, former grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan, potentially affecting the proceedings.

Indianapolis Ind Ed Jackson D. C. Stephenson Ku Klux Klan

Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Cure For Colds

A professional singer touts Papes Cold Compound as a simple tablet remedy that stops a cold with the first sniffle and can break up grippe if taken in several doses. The claim centers on a five hour cure priced at 35 cents.

Grippe Pape

Corning Social Notes February Weekend

Miss Gwen Dolyn Saylor and Miss Dorothy Moore visited Athens on Saturday. Mr and Mrs I P Cady spent Sunday with Orris Leetha and family in Crooksville. Miss Ruth Wilson and Mary Adlene Rodgers called on friends in Gloucester Saturday. Mrs J Haynes and son visited with Mr and Mrs Wendell Love on Sunday.

Community Schedule Of Meetings

Monday night Boy Scouts at 6 39 in the basement Tuesday night choir practice at 7 o'clock board meeting at 7 30 o'clock and Wednesday afternoon at 2 30

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Health Kick

Never dizzy spells again with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. A 20 year alternative to calomel, these vegetable tablets with olive oil claim to cleanse poisons from the system and renew energy and beauty. Sold by druggists for 30 cents.

F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards Edwards Edward Olive

Valentine Party and Prayer Service At Local Home Guards

A midweek schedule lists a Valentines party hosted by the Home Guards on Thursday night followed by a separate prayer service.

Valentine

One-Eyed Drivers Barred From Stratford Licenses

Stratford officials announce that motorists with only one eye will not receive licenses in the district, a rule aimed at enhancing road safety.

Stratford Eng

Splendid Pinex cough syrup for quick relief

A home made Pinex based cough syrup claims to break up stubborn coughs in 24 hours or less. It mixes 2% ounces Pinex with sugar syrup or honey to make a pint for family use and promises quick relief from bronchitis hoarseness and throat irritation with a money back guarantee from Pinex Co Wayne Ind.

Pinex Co Wayne Ind

Walsh Resolution Sparks Bitter Senate Fight Over Utilities

In Washington on February 14 the Senate clashed over the Walsh resolution calling for a federal investigation of the public utilities industry. Senator Walsh of Montana led the push against an amendment by Senator George of Georgia, who would have the Federal Trade Commission conduct the inquiry. George argues the commission is the proper agency and cites its report on General Electric. Walsh says the commission lacks authority to probe the scope he seeks.

Washington U.P Congress Senate Walsh Federal Trade Commission Montana George Georgia Commission General Electric Company

New Trial Sought for Parker Slayer in Los Angeles

William M Hdward Hickman faces a new trial request before Judge J. J. Trabucco as defense seeks to overturn the death sentence for the Marian Parker murder. If denied, Hickman would be sentenced and likely appeal to the state Supreme Court.

Los Angeles Calif William M Hdward Hickman J. J. Trabucco Marian Parker Mit Trabucco Hickman State Supreme Court

Hungarian 106 year old Anna Klorsasitch dies in Budapest

Mme Anna Klorsasitch died in Budapest at age 106. The obituary notes her long life and final passing in Hungary.

Budapest Mme Anna Klorsasitch

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