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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1929

Page

7

William Wyatt Dies At 78 In Ohio Township

William Wyatt, 78, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his daughter Mrs. Grace Judson on Greens Run in Glouster Ohio. He spent most of his life in Trimble Township and lived in Trimble for several years. Eight children survive along with four sisters and a brother.

Trimble Township Glouster William Wyatt Grace Judson Greens Run Wyatt Trimble Jane Hart Los Angeles Calif Nettie Hampton Jessie McLaughlin Columbus Vesta Norris William Wyatt, Jr Sam Wyatt Herman Wyatt Adda Allen Akron Jesse Monahan Mary Kempton Char

Palmer Building Reopens as School in Glouster

Glouster January report states the Palmer School Building is back in use for two fourth grade classes formerly at Central School. H T Titer of the Ohio Industrial Relations Dept. confirms safety. state architect may authorize temporary use. One to two days’ extra vacation for the fourth graders pending inspection results. Burial details mention Taylor Ridge cemetery with funeral time unsettled.

Glouster Palmer School Sagon Palmer Building H. T. Titer Department of Industrial Relations of Ohio Titer Board of Education

Mine School to Resume Classes in Glouster

The state mining vocational school in Glouster resumes classes tonight at the High School Building after a two week closure for holidays and the illness of instructor A W Seabright. About 28 students attend, receiving information on coal mines and mining. Seabright invites visitors and will welcome calls.

Glouster A. W. Seabright

Chauncey Girls and Boys Sweep Buchtel Teams

Chauncey Dover High School girls and boys basketball defeated Buchtel High in Chauncey gymnasium on Tuesday. The girls won 25 to 12 and the boys 53 to 23, drawing a large crowd including several from Buchtel. A Chauncey Hollister showdown is set for Friday at 7 o clock in this city.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School Buchtel High Chauncey Gymnasium Buchtel Hollister

Ralph Mc Cathran Undergoes Operation in Columbus

Jan 9 Ralph Mc Cathran of the Plains underwent a surgical operation at Grant Hospital Columbus. He is reported to be improved.

Chauncey Ralph McCathran the Plains Grant Hospital Columbus

Sportsmen to Back State Conservation Department Bill

Columbus January 9 U R The League of Ohio Sportsmen will endorse the bill creating a state department of conservation. The league meets January 15 to discuss the bill and prefers its introduction in the Legislature early next week. The joint committee on economy in public service also endorses the department. The measure was drafted by J F Atwood J E Sater and J W Uber.

Columus U.R State Department of Conservation League of Ohio Sportsmen Myers Akron League Yity Projet Nator J. F. Atwood J. E. Sater Rmer J. W. Uber

Enotch Arden Case Reported in Texas at Principal’s End

Labed o Tex Jan 9 U P The twentieth century Enoch Arden tale surfaced with the death of John Davis a laborer once known as John Davis Here he had kissed his Quebec wife and gone to France to fight for his country He returned to Quebec then assumed another name and life in Texas oil fields He hid his secret until his death revealing why he lived quietly alone and estranged from his wife and false identity

Labedo Tex U.P Enoch Arden John Davis Davis Quebec Canada France John la Rouche Texas

German officials named to represent at reparations talks

Berlin January 9 Dr H Jalmar Schach president of the Reichsbank and Albert Voegler steel industrialist have been named to represent Germany at the international conference of experts to settle the reparations problem.

Berlin Jan U.R Dr. H. Jalmar Schach Reichsbank Albert Voegler Wam Germany

Two Funerals Held at The Plains

Two influenza victims were buried in The Plains area on Tuesday. Joseph Evans 75 lifelong The Plains resident and union miner received rites at the Methodist Church with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Anna Lowery 78 longtime Chauncey resident and wife of Civil War veteran Jefferson Lowery was laid to rest at Nye Cemetery in Chauncey. She leaves a step-daughter Maude Selby of Canton.

Chauncey Plains Joseph Evans The Union Methodist Church L. E. Donnally Greenlawn Evans Menta Smart Orbiston Oscar Evans Powhattan Anna Lowery Jefferson Lowery A. J. Laird Nazerine

Daughter Wilma Morgan Born in St Clairsville

Mr and Mrs Burgie Morgan formerly of The Plains announce the birth of a daughter at their home in St Clairsville. The baby weighs seven pounds and a half and has been named Wilma. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Evan Morgan Sr of The Plains.

Mrs. Burgie Morgan St. Clairsville Chauncey Burgie Morgan the Plains Wilma Evan Morgan

Banks Elect For The Year Bank Directors And Officers

Directors were elected at the annual meeting of Athens National Bank with names including W N Alderman T R Biddle J H H Cline J R Harvey W R Phillips L G Worstell and Henry Zenner. Officers chosen were L G Worstell president W N Alderman vice president James H McClure cashier and J S Sherrard assistant cashier and trust officer. The Bank of Athens re elected directors J D Brown W B Golden T J Davis J B Davis and F D Forsythe and officers J D Brown president W B Golden vice president T J Davis vice president J B Davis vice president F D Forsyth cashier F H Sands assistant cashier. National banks nationwide elected officers and boards Tuesday while state banks will elect Wednesday.

Athens National Bank W. N. Alderman T. R. Biddle J. HH. Cline J. R. Harvey W. R. Phillips L. G. Worstell Henry Zenner James H. McClure

Peculiar Voice Leads to Bank Robber Capture

In Blissfield Michigan police nabbed Charles E. Carroll after a bank heist. A distinctive voice betrayed him, detected by bank teller Harold Moore. Carroll, 45, a carpenter, had fled in a car with about $7000 and was found hiding near his home as officers watched.

Missouri Jesse James Eli Brooks Harry F. Brooks Bob Davis First National Bank of Mexico Davis Brooks Blissfield Mich Charles E. Carroll First National Bank Bert E. Winn Hudson Harry Howes Harold Moore Game Carroll

Marie Morgan Comes Home Ill from Influenza

Miss Marie Morgan, formerly employed in Lancaster, returned home ill with influenza and is staying at her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Morgan in this city.

Chauncey Marie Morgan Lancaster Henry Morgan

Peter Barrows Appointed Deputy Sheriff

The Athens County Common Pleas Court has filled and confirmed the appointment of Peter Barrows of Nelsonville as deputy sheriff. The divorce case of Everett Saulters vs Bernice Saulters is set for January 11 after a January 8 hearing date. It is believed Lucy Burton and Harley Burton have reconciled, with an investigation ongoing.

Peter Barrows Nelsonville Athens

Bum Believed Heir to Florida Realty Fortune

Police in Chicago found an unclaimed body of a 50 year old bum in a flop house morgue. A packet of aged papers and clippings suggested the deceased, Benjamin Wycott, was the nephew and principal heir to Alexander Terwilliger a Florida real estate owner who died leaving an estate valued at about 5 to 6 million dollars. Authorities work to verify the relationship and rightful inheritance despite the precarious circumstances.

Upers Field Wycott Wrycott Alexander Terwilliger Florida Chicago U.P Benjamin Wycott

County Road Work Resumes on Vore Ridge Road

County workers resumed work on Vore Ridge Road with cinders being laid, according to county surveyor J. W. Wilson. Upon finishing, crews will start on Peach Ridge Road which will also receive a cinder covering.

Vore Ridge Road J. W. Wilson Peach Ridge Road Wilson

Francis Willard Temple to Install Officers on Jan 15

Francis Willard Temple No 151 will hold its officer installation on Tuesday January 15. Officers urged strong attendance.

Veterans Bureau reviews 24 bids for Chillicothe infirmary

The Veterans Bureau analyzes 24 bids from contractors seeking to build an infirmary at the Veterans Hospital in Chillicothe with an estimated cost around 200000 dollars.

Washington Veterans Bureau Veterans’ Hospital Chillicothe

Green Goat Magazine On Campus Draws Morning Attention

The Exchange number of Green Goat appeared on Ohio University campus this morning. The issue, mostly yellow, was sold by sorority girls on street corners and campus. Cover drawn by James Bjork features ads jokes and cartoons. Neal Wakely editor Gilbert Beckley manager.

Ohio University James Bjork Neal Wakely Gilbert Beckley

Castoria Aids Babies With Gentle Laxative Claim

The advertisement promotes Fletcher's Castoria as a gentle, effective laxative for babies and children. It promises quick relief for constipated, fretful infants, claiming the product soothes feverish or upset minds and helps them sleep, while emphasizing its purely vegetable, harmless nature and medical endorsement.

Fletcher Chas. H. Fletcher

Funeral Notice for Henshaw Family in Glouster

Mr and Mrs J H Henshaw attended the funeral of WW T Biddiston in Glouster. Biddiston died the night before from pneumonia and the flu, following illness.

Glouster J. H. Henshaw

High School Basketball Game Postponed by Flu

Glouster January 98 High School basketball team was set to host a fast opponent tonight at Scand al Gymnasium. The game was delayed due to influenza illness affecting players and scheduling conflicts.

Glouster High School Scandal Gymnasium

Original Writings Are Read at English Club Meeting

Three persons read original writings at the January English Club of Ohio University gathering held Tuesday night at the home of Paul and Mrs. K. W. Chubb. John Wesley McBride read a familiar essay titled A Tragedy about a guard protecting his fruit from weather and losing it. Greta Lash delivered Lines On Being Just Good Little Girl. Nellie Slye Watne read The Open Door describing a man’s reaction toward and his ultimate act of taking his life.

English Club of Ohio Uni Paul K. W. Chubb John Wesley McBride Greta Lash Nellie Slye Watnever

Flu Epidemic Sparks Record Demand for Vicks

The public responds to warnings from health authorities by using Vicks VapoRub to ward off colds as the flu spreads nationwide. Vicks labs run night shifts to meet demand, producing about 376000 jars daily, or over 2600 jars every minute, as the epidemic grows beyond 1918 levels.

Vicks Vicks Laboratories

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