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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1929

Page

10

Old Time Song Circle Rehearses in Athens

A diverse group of men gathers in Athens to rehearse traditional tunes on mandolin guitar fiddle and bass. Kenneth Farnsworth leads with others like Nelson Grones Woodworth Richards and Andrew Nelson while memories of old favorites surface and the circle fades into quiet focus before daily duties resume.

Athens Kenneth Farnsworth Pink Nelson Irving Berlin Dr. Goldsberry Don Grones Grones Charles Woodworth Bob Richards Andrew Nelson Chawistohn Farns Worth New York Annie Rooney Charley Ken Dink Bob

Miner Found Dead in Cabin in Rutland

George Goodlive, 62, a Logan miner, was found dead in a Rutland cabin Sunday by fellow employees after being missing since the day before. Coroner ruled death from pneumonia. he leaves a widow, two daughters, three sisters, two half brothers, and a half sister. Funeral at Trinity Lutheran Church Thursday at 9:30 p.m. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

George Good Logan Rutland Goodlive Chris Gompf Leota Goodlive Rose Rushen Straitsville Lucinda On Junction City Pet Christian Maxville Robert Goodlive James Goodlive Mary Goodlive Trinity Luteran Church Elmer Guess Mansolour Oak Grove Cemetery

Infant Turner Dies At Two Days Old In Maxville

Logan, Feb 26 Viesse I Turner two days old son of Mr and Mrs Guy Turner of Maxville died shortly after midnight Sunday morning. Funeral services were held at the home at 3 o clock in the afternoon and burial followed at the Ebenezer Cemetery with Rev Yochum presiding.

Logan

Heavy rainfall raises flood threat across state

Rivermen monitor streams as a statewide rainstorm soaks the area. Rain began at dusk and continued into morning with no immediate flood danger yet reported. Ice in rivers thawing slowed rises at several points while the Muskingum rose at Zanesville. residents fear more rain.

Columbus Pomeroy Zanesville

Two Ada Men Die In Truck Fire Crash In Fremont

Fremont , Feb 26. Two Ada men L. C. Wahl 25 and M. Wahl 25 died in a highway fire after their egg truck crashed into a trailer blocked the road by another vehicle. Paul Clark 19 was the other victim involved in the wreck.

Fremont U.2 Ada L. C. Wahl K. M. Wahl Paul Clark

Mills Speaks to Class at Stewart

Stewart February 26 The farm men class of Stewart invited county service man ager N J Mills as guest He described the beef animal’s journey from farm to butcher via the Athens County Livestock Shipping Association Mills urged a larger business volume to help farmers use this method to sell animals ready for market

Stewart Stewart Reg N. J. Mills

Puzzle Instructions Lead to Word Chain Answer

The note presents a Letter Golf puzzle solution titled Rain Rain Feta Fai Fall Fill File Fire, suggesting a sequence reveals a final word or pattern. The text treats it as a puzzle answer rather than a news item, with no additional context or dates.

Thoxine Offers Rapid Sore Throat Relief Without Gargles

A physician’s prescription Thoxine provides near instant relief for sore throat with one swallow. It targets soreness and internal causes, avoids iron and opiates, and is described as pleasant and safe for family use.

Logan Shoe Factory Readies Opener by March 15

W T Dickerson general manager of Lupe Adler Shoe Company and Hiram Gordon of the Columbus office visited Logan to inspect the plant. The fitting room aims to operate by March 15 with Gordon named superintendent and Dickerson planning to relocate charges in early March as machinery arrives in the coming weeks.

Barton Hall Alva Brown Logan Dickerson Gordon

Man Slaughter Trial Began for Lancaster Vulcanizer

Logan Feb 26 William Carmon Lancaster vulcanizer went on trial in Common Pleas Court for manslaughter in the December 9 death of George Ford in an automobile wreck on the New Straitsville Pike. About 20 witnesses were summoned and jury selection consumed much of the morning. The case may be ready for jurors by Wednesday.

Harley M. Whitcraft Logan J. F. Hall Farm John L. Stoody LG. Sillbaugh Lancaster Edwin D. Ricketts Mr. Silbaugh Forest Weinrich Mr. Ricketts Phil A. Henderson J. W. Woodard Arthur Miller J. F. Brashares J. E. Terrel Joe Learnhart George Kreaschbaum Irvin Krinn Joe Brown Harry Smith Ben Harden Ralph Starcher Marion Beery Carmen Liberty Emma Kienzle Dorothy Schall Mr. Ford

Legislators Argue Over Comma In Bill

In Columbus on February 26 the House wrangled over a comma in an amendment to a bill by Senator Davis B. Johnson Fulton County. The measure would allow compensation from the county dog fund for poultry killed by marauding dogs. the Senate had already passed it.

Columbus U.P House of Representatives Davis B. Johnson Fulton County Senate

Policeman Fatally Shoots Suspect in Columbus

February 25 report states Patrolman H I Gardner shot 38 year old Will Allen a Black man who fled after assaulting another man. Allen was mortally wounded when he did not halt as ordered by Gardner.

Columbus Will Allen H. I. Gardner Gardner Allen

Falls Off Porch Injures Mrs Eastman on West Hunter Street

Mrs. George Eastman is recovering from injuries after falling from a second story porch on West Hunter Street in Logan. Snow and ice on the porch caused her to lose footing while talking to a neighbor, striking the sidewalk about 15 feet below and suffering a scalp wound and head and back injuries.

Logan George Eastman Hunter Street Eastman Paul Fox M. H. Cherrington

Oil and Gas Leaders to Meet in Logan March 8

The Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers Association will hold a March 8 meeting at Easterling Club House Logan to discuss factors affecting crude oil and current conditions. A dinner precedes the meeting sponsored by Logan members and local business men. Reservations via W W L Franks or other officers.

Robert Longstreth Longstreth Logan Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers Association Easterling Club Ww. L Franks Mr. Franks

Proctor Infant Hilda May Dies at Gore Home

Hilda May Proctor aged 14 months died at the Gore home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Proctor after a Sunday illness. Coroner J P Miller investigated and attributed probable pneumonia. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Knights of Pythias to Host Wednesday Entertainment in Logan

Logan Lodge of Knights of Pythias plans an entertainment Wednesday evening with all local order members and Pythian Sisters invited. A luncheon will be served in connection with the event.

Logan Logan Lodge of Knights of Pythias Order Pythian Sisters

Paper Car Destroyed In Cincinnati Fire

A street car used to transport The Cincinnati Enquirer to the suburbs was destroyed by fire yesterday while the crew ate at a restaurant. A coke stove overheated and ignited the car.

Cincinnati The Cincinnati Enquirer

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets advertise quick relief

An ad promotes Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets as fast safe relief for head colds. It claims overnight ease for children with no gripe and notes the product is made by the Musterole Company of Cleveland Ohio with price 35 cents and available at druggists or by postpaid.

Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio

Former McArthur Resident Worthman Wood Dies in Cleveland

Worthman Wood, 24, born in McArthur and a half brother of Mrs. J I King and Elza Wood of Athens, died at 10 p m Sunday in a Cleveland hospital after Friday night illness. Funeral services set for Columbus Thursday. He worked for the McCall magazine publishing house and last April moved from St. Louisville? to Cleveland.

Guard Against Flu and Pneumonia With Bulgarian Herb Tea

Medical authorities warn against a renewed flu outbreak following a 1918 style wave. They urge care with every cold and suggest drinking Bulgarian Herb Tea twice weekly to hasten recovery and strengthen immunity during danger months.

Family mourns as Wortman Wood funeral set

Louis to Cleveland. He leaves a widow and a 2 year-old son, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. King and son, 10 Palmer Street, Mr. Elza Wood, employed at the J. L. Beckley and Son Store and Mrs. Wood will go to Columbus for the funeral. Lincoln Murphy of Nelsonville is an uncle of Mr. Wortman Wood.

Simple home remedy for severe cough with Pinex

A classic home recipe claims mixing 2% ounces of Pinex with sugar syrup creates a potent cough and chest cold remedy. It promises quick relief by soothing inflammation loosening phlegm and acting on bronchial tubes for inward help.

California Fig Syrup Promotes Comfort for Bilious Child

A periodical ad describes a bilious child with headache and prostration. It claims coated tongue and bad breath show clogged stomach and bowels and prescribes California in Syrup to move sour bile and undigested food, leaving the system clean and the child bright. It touts California Fig Syrup as gentle and delicious and warns to seek the genuine product.

California

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