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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1929

Page

9

Old Injury Causes Death of 14-Year-Old in Lancaster

George Moody aged 14, son of Mr and Mrs James Moody of Lancaster, died from a fractured skull suffered last December in a fall on a fire escape at a Lancaster school. He had been coast ing with brothers when the accident occurred. He died at home after a physician diagnosed the injury two months earlier. The Moody family had moved from Hollister to Lancaster last fall for work at Hocking Glass Company. Hannah Yerian resigned as operator for Union Telephone in Glouster and became assistant bookkeeper at Bennett Ice Cream, Nelsonville.

Glouster George Moody James Moody Lancaster Hollister Moody Hocking Glass Company Misa Hannah Yerian Union Telephone Company Bennett Ice Cream Company Nelsonville

Suits Filed Against 138 Property Owners in Athens County

County Prosecutor R D Williams files suits in Athens County Common Pleas Court in the name of County Treasurer Rafael R Johnson to collect unpaid special road assessments for three to four years. Names and amounts owed are listed for dozens of property owners along the Athens Pomeroy Road within one mile on either side. Summons to be served by the county sheriff.

Athens-Pomeroy Road R. D. Williams Athens County Common Pleas Court Rafael R. Johnson Calvin Ackley F. c Zella Blazier M. W. Blazier Ellsworth Burley Ray Bobo Josephine Blazier A. C. Creamer Kate Creamer Ellison Creamer John Cowan Harvey Douglas G. L. Douglas C. H. Williams James W. Douglas W. A. Evan F. J. Frazier Csiki Gabor James Bain Margaret Grim Myrtle and L. Harra Lee N. M. Baughman W. M. Harris Paul Jeffers Samuel Jeffers Dan R. Jeffers John L. Jeffers Clifford Kelley J. L. C. Kelley Charles Kelley John W. Maxwell Frank Mulligan James C. and Gertrude Mulligan Myrtle Morris P. F. McClanahan T. W. Gould J. H. Pierce Rr. F. Perry J. G. Pierce O. EK. Reading William Rogers Ernest Roush Dewitt Sloan Carl F. and Enna Snow Charles and c. Becker Amanda Vore Charles F. White B. E. Wilson W. M. Williams O. C. Shellman H. J. Burson Anna Colbern Melvina Fulton F. E. Goldsberry Nora Kelly M. E. Church Par‘nage Charles le Kate Turner Clifford Kelly Charles Grim Mary 8. Jeffers J. M. Beam Frank Loux Sarah Burson Angie Boring KB. O. Burson William Blackwell L. A. Colbern Elzina Cain C. E B. Colbern C. A. Colbern William Colemer Eugene Davis Joseph Fulton

Blame Mine Injury for Death of Man in Drydock

Blood poisoning said to arise from an injury at Mine No. 255 in Drydock caused the death Monday of William Hei big in Corning. He was 59, survived by his wife and daughter. Funeral held at home Wednesday with Rev. W. A. Moore officiating. burial in Millertown Cemetery near Corning.

Glouster Dry Dock William Heibig Corning W. A. Moore Millertown

Recall of Pastor Homer Vian at Millfield Church

The Rev. Homer Vian of this city was unanimously recalled as minister of the Church of Christ at Millfield. During his prior pastorate 16 members joined and the church reorganized. Announcements for next Sunday include Bible School at 9:30 and communion with sermon at 10:30 with the subject Autonomy of the Local Church.

Glouster Homer Vian Church of Christ At Millfield

Miner Hunched by Board Edge Receives Wound at Mine

William Miller of Glouster sustained a bad scalp wound at the Mid- Hocking mine near Burr Oak after striking his head on a sharp board edge Wednesday afternoon. He was taken to Doctor Crawford’s office in the city where ten stitches closed the wound.

Glouster William Miller Burr Oak Doctor Crawford

Scouts Open Enrollment Call to Boys in Glouster

GLOUSTER February 28 All boys aged 12 and over wishing to join the Boy Scouts are asked to attend at the M E Church Friday night at 7 o clock.

Glouster Boy Scouts M. E

Landowners and Acres in Canaan Township Athens County

A listing of numerous individuals and couples with land holdings in Canaan Township, Athens County, detailing acres and dollar values for each parcel. Notable names include George Grim, Atwood Grim, Joseph Mulligan, and A. Walsh among many others, with totals ranging from small plots to sizable properties.

George Grim Henrietta Ator Atwood Grim William Gilkey Jessie Gilkey F.M. King Jacob and Martina King Fletcher King Frank Lowther Amanda Meighen George H. Williams Everett Bosworth Joseph Smith J. Smith C. B. Secoy Alex Sapp Earl and Elma Sapp Pearl and Nellie Sapp F. K Eva Fox F. M. Wilson Wayne and Fay Wingett Mary J. Watkins Wm. M. Williams Frank K. Lambert Waldo Williams Nora Steinetz Kate Woods Charles Grim J. H. Allen W. and H. Ator Herb Downey Lee M. Baughman Alvina Kinney D. W. Kinney Clara E Herb Ruth Henry Cone A. T. Walsh Charles M. Williams A. D. Johnson FF. Finsterwald Sam Laughlin Joseph Mulligan C. H. Maxwell J. A.walsh Canaan Township Athens County P. L. Fagen George

Roles for Robinhood Revelry announced by Dean Voigt

Principal cast for Ohio University Skit Show Robinhood's Revelry to be staged March 23 was released by Dean Irma E. Voigt. Helen Hook gets the title role with Lucille Minor as Maid Miriam, Mary Elizabeth Clarke as Alan O Dale, Margaret Laverty as Friar Tuck, and Elizabeth as another lead.

Robinhood Ohio University Irma E. Voigt Dean Voigt Helen Hook School of Music Lucille Minor Maid Miriam Mary Elizabeth Clarke Alan O’ Dale Margaret Laverty Friar Tuck Elizabeth

Fragmented OCR Notice for Historic Card Sale

Fragmented text describes a 32 page item related to a Lone eS cameo card reproduction and a ten cent handling charge. The garbled lines include mentions of United States operations and a feed fee, with no clear dates or entities fully readable.

United States

Forty Merrie Men Skit at Public School Music Club

Notting hamshire sheriff Plum leads a cast including Carolyn Christy and Florence Coates in a skit at the Public School Music Club with The Forty Merrie Men as musical center. Ensemble rehearsals begin March 4 for organization and March 9 for the first music drill under Miss Joy Cutler. Miss Voigt and Dr. Edith Wray structured the script with costumes to be furnished by Emilie Sullivan Studios Columbus and many to be made locally.

Plum Nottinghamshire Carolyn Christy Will Scarlet Florence Coates Little’ John Deloris Cherry George O ° ‘Green Eleanor Hazeltine Cornelia Holcombe Mack Yvonne Robb King Richard Catherine Garley Margaret LeMasters Irma Cowen Public School Music Club Forty Merrie Men Zeta Tau Alpha Lambda Omega Alpha Gamma Delta Pi Delta Theta Pi Kappa Sigma Joy Cutler Emilie Sullivan Studios Columbus

Family visits as son recovers from Columbus skull fracture

Mr and Mrs J W Robinson return to Trimble from Columbus where their son William Robinson, manager at a Columbus store, is recovering after a pipe blow to the head by two men seeking cigarettes. He spent two weeks in a Columbus hospital.

Glouster J. W. Robinson Trimble Columbus William Walter Robinson William Robinson

Sterilization Bill Returns To House Committee

The sterilization bill by Rep. P. H. Rogers moved back to the Codes Committee after a favorable report. It targets mental defectives in state institutions and habitual offenders in the penitentiary who show degeneracy, requiring sterilization before release.

Columbus U.P House P. H. Rogers Lorain County

Late Mr Goodban Flirts With Joke In Funeral Timing

London reports Percy Thomas Goodban kept his reputation as a late riser by arranging in his will to be ten minutes late to his own funeral. The eccentric stipulation aimed at a final practical joke on friends.

London Percy Thomas Goodban Goodban

Rowles Mentho Sulphur Promises Clear Skin

An old advertisement claims Rowles Mentho Sulphur clears pimples blackheads scales and blotches by sulfur clearing the skin while menthol heals. It promises marked skin improvement in two to three days and notes druggists stock Rowles brand.

Rowles

Box Social at Oak Grove School Benefits York Grange

In Nelsonville on February 28 the box social directed by George Rutledge Ed Howard and Miss Mildred Wend with Miss Katherine Warehime as committee members drew a good crowd at Oak Grove School Tuesday night. The event yielded social and financial success with Irvin Nanna as auctioneer.

Nelsonvillye George Rutledge Ed Howard Mildred Wend Katherine Warehime Oak Grove York Grange Irvin Nanna

Pensions Proposed For Local Residents

A House bill introduced by Rep. W. T. Fitzgerald proposes pensions for Southeastern Ohio residents. Named beneficiaries include Frank Kyer of Rio Grande $20 Mary Stauffer of Athens Rural Route 6 $50 Mary E B Vance of Cheshire $59 William Glover of Gallipolis $20 Emma Turner of Murray City $40 Mary Evans of Murray City $40 Margaret Mailey of New Straitsville $40 and Amelia Blosser of Carbon Hill $50.

Washington Ohio House of Representatives W. T. Fitzgerald Frank Kyer Rio Grande Mary Stauffer Athens Mary EB. Vance Cheshire William Glover Gallipolis Emma Turner Murray City Mary Evans Margaret Mailey New Straitsville Amelia Blosser Carbon Hill

York Grange Plans Fund Drive and Meeting

York Grange aims to raise at least 15 dollars for a building fund through a Tuesday night affair. The regular meeting at Oak Grove School will be held Friday February 28 at 7 30 o clock with members urged to attend for important business and a lunch to be served.

York Grange Oak Grove School

Father John's Medicine Widely Used in Hospitals

Father John's Medicine is now used in 184 hospitals and institutions across the United States and Canada. In 73 years it has proven effective for colds throat troubles and as a body builder. It is guaranteed free from alcohol or drugs and is recommended by doctors.

Fathe John’s United States Canada Father John's

Funeral Service for Dr. Oscar Chrisman Friday

Dr. Oscar Chrisman dies after short illness from heart trouble and paralysis. The longtime pathology professor at Ohio University since 1904 and originator of the field will be buried in Gosport Indiana after a Friday service at 8 o'clock at the family home 54 Mill Street. The widow Dracula and her son-in-law Raymond C Gladding of Wilson North Carolina accompany funeral plans. Gladding expected in Athens tonight. No flowers requested.

Oscar Chrisman C. M. Coulter Mill Street Gosport Indiana Dracula Raymond C. Gladding Wilson North Carolina Gladding Athens Chrisman Ohio University

Full Church Sees Rising Interest in Revival Services

Dr Andre W Johnson preached at Central Avenue Methodist Church revival in Kentucky city. The crowd filled the main auditorium and gallery as he urged repentance before judgment. I P Day reported growing interest, nightly questions answered, and city church cooperation for the final services tonight and Friday.

Andrew Johnson Kentucky Central Avenue Methodist Church I. P. Day Johnson John

Death of Augustus Schoonover in Marietta at age seven

Augustus Schoonover died at his Marietta home on Tuesday at age seven. The death was due to apoplexy after four days of illness. He was born in Little Hocking in 1859.

Marietta Augustus Schoonover Mr. Schoo Little Hocking

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