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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1929

Page

12

Mrs John McKinley Dies After Fire At Homer Home

Mrs John McKinley of Homer near Ames died from pneumonia following a residence fire that destroyed her home. She had been ill for days before the blaze and was taken to her son's home for care. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the General Valley Church with burial at the same locality.

John Mc Charles Logan Rt. No McKinley Homer Eral Valley Church Amesie B. H. M. Club Better Home Makers Club Hugh Meldrim Henry Jaggs George van Fossen Leo Armstrong Newell Grooms Joe Harden J.C

Rufus Hart Guilty Of Liquor Possession Fine Set

Rufus Hart of Salt Creek Township was found guilty on a charge of possession of liquor. He received a $500 fine plus costs after a trial before Judge Har e. His son Anneth Hart testified for the defense, prompting prosecutors to consider further charges for manufacturing liquor. The son, arrested on liquor possession and manufacturing charges, was fined a total of $350 and jailed after failing to pay.

M. Whitcraft Rus Hart Salt Creek Township L. F. Ham Joe Farbearn E. Thomas Logan Hare Anneth Hart

Mohler Held Plea Not Guilty On Liquor Charge

Arthur Mohler of East Second Street pleaded not guilty before Judge Harley M. teraft on a liquor possession charge. Bond set at 500 for appeal next week. State officers H A Lines J C and Deputy Sheriff L F mond conducted the raid finding a gallon of whisky. Robert Mohler was visiting and released after officers said he had no involvement.

Six Women on Jury in Featheroff Case

In Logan on February 15 the Com Mon Pleas Court began deliberations on whether Ray Featheroff, charged with slaying Jacob Konchier on November 30, is sane or insane. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft presides as a 12 juror panel, with six men and six women. The jury selection involved twenty potential jurors. defense attorney Forest Weinrich led questioning, aided by George W. Christman, while Prosecutor Phil A. Henderson and assistant Eugene Wright questioned others. The defense pressed insanity implications. the state focused on sympathy and pretrial newspaper reports, notably Dr. John H. Derry's testimony. Featheroff appeared with his father Harvey Featheroff. he avoided eye contact with the panel. Members named include Mrs. John St Clair, Mrs. Carrie Johnson, Mrs. Edward Bay, and others. Court sessions drew large crowds and neighbors testified for the defense.

Logan Ray Featheroff Jacob Konchier Common Pleas Court Harley M. Whitcraft Forest Weinrich George W. Christman Phil A. Henderson Eugene Wright Wright John H. Derry Featheroff W. R. Lloyd Harvey Featheroff John St. Clair Carrie Johnson Edward Bay E. O O. Pettit Jacob Foreman

Boals Charged and Fined in Logan Liquor Case

Leslie Boals faced charges of possession of intoxicating liquor after a Wednesday search by estate and county officers. He pleaded guilty before Magistrate E. E. Bright and was fined $100 plus costs.

Geiger Couple Arrested on Federal Notes Charge

Information from Toledo reports the arrest Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Geiger on a government charge they raised six Federal Reserve notes to twenty dollar denominations. They pleaded not guilty at arraignment before a U S commissioner. The Geigers were said to be visiting relatives near Webb Summit, their former home. Sheriff Lloyd acted on federal instructions and arrested the couple in Toledo. A prior arrest of two young men is noted.

Toledo United States

Arm Is Broken in Cambridge Oilfield Accident

E F Sargeant of Cambridge underwent a Cherrington Hospital operation to plate fractured bones in his right arm after an oilfield accident. He was injured while starting a drilling engine and transported to Logan by coworker H D Atha, a former Logan resident.

Logan E. F. Sargeant Cambridge Cherrington Hospital Sargeant H. D. Atha

Chicken Thieves Continue Burglary Near Logan

Reports to Sheriff W. R. Lloyd say thieves strike near Logan with a new theft at Emma Shaw’s home near Enterpse. A poultry house was entered Monday evening and 30 chickens were stolen.

Logan W. R. Lloyd Emma Shaw Enterpse

Wednesday Bridge Club Hosts Substitutes

Mrs Alfred Carpenter hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club with substitutes Mrs Charles Lutz Mrs Clinton Webb Mrs C L Abell Mrs Harry Bell Mrs Swett and Miss Mary Bond. Following the play lunch was set and the Letter Golf puzzle answer today is Bias Bits Bite Bate Bate Ball Fall Fail Fair.

Alfred Carpenter Charles Lutz Clinton Webb C. L. Abell Harry Bell Swett Mary Bond

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