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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1930

Page

6

Man Arrested for Whisky Says It Was For Party Use

Wilbur Dailey of New Straitsville was fined 350 dollars after pleading guilty to possession and transportation of whisky found in his car near Murray City. Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn arrested Dailey and Joe Ford of Parkersburg. an unidentified girl accompanied them but faced no charges.

Mailey Joe Ford Parkersburg Murray City Joe Farbearn Dailey Ford Farbearn Ward Whitcraft New Straitsville

Record shows perjury in Washington County marriage licenses

Marietta January 2 1929 a new high for Washington County marriage licenses 508 issued at the probate court surpassing 418 in 1928. Officials urge grand jury investigation into alleged perjury as many couples list Belpre Ohio as residence. Frank H Flaig and Thelma E Dublin of Parkersburg WV obtained licenses claiming Belpre home and ages 22 and 21.

Marietta Washington County Marriage License Bureau Frank H. Flaig Thelma E. Dublin Parkersburg W. Va Belpre Flaig Miss Dulin Frank F. Fraig Washington County West Virginia

Sure-fire Relief For Rheumatism

A Roanoke Virginia reader touts ORANGE ROOT Iron & Celery Compound as cures for rheumatism after years of pain. He claims two bottles and Nuggets removed all symptoms, praising the liver regulator and blood-purifying action. Available at Lash's Drug Store and other outlets with direct orders to H. laboratories, Parkersburg, W Va.

O. E. James Route 4 Roanoke Lash H. + laboratories Parkersburg

Smuts Reeled In By New York News Dispatch

New York reports a brief headline noting statesman Jan Christian Smuts of South Africa, with the update reflecting global interest in his actions and influence. The item Keywords include Smuts and world-wide interest from international coverage.

New York Jan Christian Smuts Intlu

Samuel Blum Former County Commissioner Stricken by Blood Poisoning

Logan dispatch reports Samuel Blum former county commissioner aged 41 is suffering from blood poisoning in his left hand after an injured knuckle received while placing chains on his car. The infection followed a minor injury three weeks earlier when the auto slid into a ditch.

Samuel Blum Logan Mr. Blum

Rochester Miss Ruth White and Bowen sisters shine in play

Rochester event featured Ruth White and Mary Louise Bowen with Mrs. F M Bowen as participants. At the end of play, refreshments were served.

Rochester Ruth White Mary Louise Bowen F. M. Bowen

New City Officials Enter Offices in Logan

Logan January 2 Mayor Flias E Bright sworn in vowing to be an efficient mayor. New appointees include auditor Mrs Josephine Hansel solicitor C Wood Bowen treasurer Sumner F Martin joining the city administration. Patrolman Lewis Reynolds and John Bell began their duties as chief of police, Bell likely the youngest in Ohio.

Bright Martin Hansel

First Robin Logged By East Second Street Family

Jan 2 report from Mr and Mrs E M Martin of East Second Street notes a robin fed at their home for two weeks. The Martins say they regularly feed birds during heavy snowfalls and the robin appeared among the usual feed.

Logan E. M. Martin East Second Street Mr. Martin

Hocking County Reports 45 Industrial Accidents in November

Hocking County tallies 45 industrial accidents in November with no fatalities. Twenty two incidents caused more than seven days of lost work time, three were seven days or less, and twenty had no time loss. A total of 654 days were charged to these accidents.

Logan Jan Hocking County Department of Safety

Dr James B Ellison Dies at Home in Logan

Dr James B Ellison a 49 year old dentist died at his Last Hunter Street home at 4 40 p m Tuesday after a several day illness He had been in failing health for a year He lived with his aging mother his son had died earlier He was a Masonic member Funeral set for Friday at 2 pm at his residence Rev James R Fields to officiate Body to be placed in Oak Grove Cemetery vault and later likely to Wilmington for burial

Logan James B. Ellison Hunter Street Ellison James R. Fields Methodist Episcopal Church Oak Grove Cemetery Wilmington

Miss Kathryn Campbell Honored With Home Watch Party

Miss Kathryn Campbell, student at Trinity College in Washington D C, was feted Tuesday evening at her West Second Street home with a watch party and dance hosted by her mother Mrs Kk E Campbell. Guests included Miss Lucy Bowen Miss Louise Strentz Miss Beatrice Ricketts Miss Marjorie Lytle John Wellman Joe Frasch Clinton Shaw Logan Reinaldo Carras quillo and Angel Machando of Porto Rico. Midnight lunch followed.

Kathryn Campbell Kk. E. Campbell West Second Street Campbell Trinity College Washington,d. C Lucy Bowen Louise Strentz Beatrice Ricketts Marjorie Lytle John Wellman Joe Frasch Clinton Shaw Logan Reinaldo Carrasquillo Angel Machand Porto Rico

Singing Hen T. enhances laying and fertility for hens

Charles Weller of Mechanicsburg Ohio markets Singing Hen T a product claimed to enlarge and stimulate hen reproductive organs. The formula is said to increase fertility and extend laying, priced at 60 cents for 60 hens, available from Keller Laboratory Mechanicburg and McKee Drug Co locally.

Charles Weller Mechanicsburg Ohio Keller Keller Laboratory Mechanicburg McKee Drug Co

First New Year Baby Born in Hocking County

Logan Jan 2 Hocking County reports its first New Year baby a ten pound son born to Mr and Mrs E R Anthony of Union Furnace at 680 am Wednesday Grandparents are C D Anthony of Union Furnace and Joe Tucker of Haydenville The baby’s birth was announced in the local records

Harley M. Swhitcraft Harley Dailey Aoe Common Pleas Court Union Furnace Logan Hocking County ER. K. Anthony C. D. Anthony Joe Tucker Haydenville

Noisy New Year Celebrations Across Logan

The new year arrived with whistles, bells, and fireworks across Logan. Numerous watch parties were hosted by groups and individuals, with the Logan Post American Legion holding a soup supper at the post rooms. Special church services began at 9:30 p.m. devotionals welcomed the new year.

Logan Jan American Legion Presbyterian Church Gertrude Ulrich North High Street

Bridge Party at East Luteer Street Hosts

Miss Minnie Louise Hower entertained at her mother Mrs Ir Bowen's home on East Luther Street. Two tables of players were present including Miss Carolyn Work Miss Alice Frasch Miss Frances Campbell and Miss Kathryn.

Minnie Louise Howen Ir. M. Bowen East Liuter Street Carolyn Work Alice Frasch Frances Campbell Kathryn

Mothers Mix This At Home For A Bad Cough

An at home cough remedy uses 2% ounces Pinex mixed into a pint bottle with granulated sugar syrup or honey. Marketed as fast acting and inexpensive, it claims to relieve bronchial inflammation by delivering creosote from Pinex, with a money back guarantee if not prompt.

Three Days Cough Danger Signal Advertised Remedy

An advertisement touts a three days cough as a danger signal and promotes Creomulsion to soothe inflamed membranes and stop irritation. It claims creosote reaches the stomach, is absorbed, and fights germs, promising relief for colds bronchitis and bronchial irritations with money refund if not relieved when used as directed.

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