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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1924

Page

8

Unknown man killed in truck collision near Logan

A man about 60, with a brown derby and gray mustache, was killed when a southbound coal truck driven by Noah Andrews struck him on the Logan Nelsonville pike near Frank Graham's home. Andrews was exonerated. inquest called, death ruled accidental. Diaries and clothing aid identification, but hundreds failed to identify him.

M. T Logan-Nelsonville Frank Graham Noah Andrews Andrews Jean Miller Wellston Homer Kitchen Harden

Smyers and Blackston Obtain Laurelville Marriage License

Judson Smyers aged 24 a farm hand and Effie Blackston aged 22 at home both of Laurelville are recorded as obtaining a marriage license in Laurelville.

Judson Smyers Laurelville Effie Blackston

James McCloy Civil War Vet Buried in New Straitsville

James McCloy aged 44 a Civil War veteran was buried in New Straitsville after suffering a stroke. He died Monday and his daughter Anna McCloy found him and tended his home for him. A retired miner he lived in the community.

James McCloy New Straitsville Anna McCloy Mr. McCloy

Adjudged Child Support and Bond Set in Court

The court ordered the father to pay 160 dollars and court costs. A bond of 190 dollars was required to ensure compliance with the order.

Thomas Braddock Very Ill at Home on Fast Second Street

Thomas Braddock, one of Logan's oldest Odd Fellows, is seriously ill at his home on Fast Second Street after a Christmas illness that has persisted for days.

Thomas Braddock Fast Second Street Mr. Braddock Logan

Peculiar Ice Coat Rears In Hocking Valley

In Coolville the lower Hocking valley shows a heavy ice cover after Ohio River backwater receded. Extreme cold at flood crest prompted rapid ice formation. Pedestrian strians crossed Sunday and a touring car crossed the lot Monday morning. This may not recur for decades.

Hocking Valley Ohio River

Stout Leads Road Crew Clearing Lice from Highways

E. H. Stout and his road workers cleared lice from public highways Monday and Tuesday to resume traffic into the area.

E. H. Stout

Cristip Moves Mother to Farm Home for Winter

Rk. RR. Cristip moved his mother from town Monday to his farm west of here where she and her grandson Ted dy Kincade will spend the winter at least.

Cristip Here Teddy Kincade

Roenick Leaves for Marion With Family

G M Roenick who runs the large steam shovel on the road project east of town departed Monday morning with his family for their Marion home.

G. M. Roenick Here Marion

Dean Ewers Inches Toward Recovery After Car Rescue

Dean Ewers, once severely injured while helping to turn over a car, has shown marked improvement and is progressing toward recovery.

Dean Ewers

Fr. B. Tidd Returns From Kentucky Holiday Visit

Fr. B. Tidd returned the first of the week from a holiday visit with his daughter in Kentucky.

Fr.b. Tidd Kentucky

Dinner guests mark Troy Grange officer installation

Mr. and Mrs. Smith Dunfee and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kincade attended a New Year dinner. The Saturday afternoon session of Troy Grange will be used to install officers.

Mrs. Smith Dunfee Mr. and Mera. J. W. Kincade Troy Grange

Eye injury from emery wheel prompts specialist visit

Ralph Chase suffered eye pain after a fragment from an emery wheel entered his eye. He traveled to Parkersburg on Wednesday where a specialist removed the foreign body.

Ralph Chase Parkersburg

Earl Barr Leaves for Albany Mill Work

Earl Barr departed Monday for Albany where he has secured employment in a local mill.

Earl Barr Albany

Frames Celebrate New Year with Athens Family

Mr and Mrs Adolphus Frame of Athens hosted Tr and Mrs A M Frame as New Year guests, joined by their son and daughter in law for a family gathering.

A. M. Frame Swife Adolphus Frame Athens

Postmaster Wolf Leads County in Savings and Traffic Roles

The postoffice head reports a record year with December treasury savings certificates reaching 8250, over double any county office. Joe Farbearn is reappointed county motor cop for one year after a city contract cancellation, with the same salary shared by city and county. Logan's new council convened with Dollmatsch presiding. committees set for water works, streets, fire, and canal land project. Mayor Wolfe and Service Director Nes urged interdepartmental cooperation. City Engineer Hoyman resignation noted with possible raise.

Wolf Treasury Savings Logan New City Charles Dollmatsch Wolfe Nes Bishop Edgar Angie Eee Yeonan Cheomien Dollmatsch F. W Robey Mundy Shaw Tom Hamilton Angle Petty Iles Hoyman Heyman Water Works

Work on Wolfpen bridge to resume Thursday

After a week or more of high water, the workman on the Wolfpen bridge in the state road west of this place expect to resume work Thursday.

Wolfpen

McArthur Maccabee Members Install Officers for 1924

The Order of the Maccabees held an installation and initiation at their hall on Tuesday evening in January. Miss Pearl Davis joined the order. Officers for 1924 include Commander Mrs. Frank Lantz and lieutenant commander Miss Minnie M. Will among others with many named members.

Maccabeer Order of the Maccabees Alice Shively R. K Esther M. Taylor William Tippett Iaa L. Asbury J. H. Howell Sentinel J. 8 Morrison John Chatfield Sophia Sharp George Turner J. P. Smith P. Gaskill Hazel Locker B. J. Henry

I C O F Mebrtin Meeting At Their Hall

The I C O F held a meeting at their hall Tuesday evening. Refreshments were served.

Father and son seek X ray aid after whooping cough

Martin Ayers took his son Luther to Columbus for an X ray examination. Luther suffers lingering effects from a previous bout of whooping cough. Alexander Lewis aged 90 former Richland Furnace resident died January 6 at a Chillicothe home of a daughter. Funeral and interment at Byer Monday. Judge T M Buskirk attended the funeral.

Martin Ayers Luther Columbus Alexander Lewis Richland Furnace Chillicothe Byer Lewis T. M. Buskirk

Guardian Named for Elizabeth Clark in Probate Court

Judge Pettit sustained the lower court order and appointed D. M. Soliday as guardian of the person and estate of Elizabeth Clark after reviewing evidence from the probate court.

Elizabeth Clark

Motion Overruled in Fern Davis v Esley Davis Case

The court overruled Fern Davis against Esley Davis on a motion for a new trial. Judge Pettit presided as Esley Davis was found guilty by a jury weeks earlier and was adjudged by the court to be the reputed fan.

Fern Davis Esley Davis Pettit

Thomason-T Thomason Wedding Reported at Medina

It is learned that Charles Thomason, son of Mrs. Lena Thomason, married Bedelia Spencer on December 23 at Medina.

Chas. Thomason Charles Thomason Lena Thomason Bedelia Spencer Medina

Death of Aged Woman at Richland Home

Mrs Martha Cassil aged nearly 26 died at the home of her daughter Mr and Mrs Edgar Nixon near Union Church Richland.

Martha Cassil Edgar Nixon Union Church Richland

Death notices survivor details in township obituary

Death due to infirmities of old age. Survived by one daughter and several grandchildren including Mrs. Harold Partee of this place.

Harold Partee Ths Place

Mr and Mrs Clyde Harkins Move to Rebuilt Home

Mr and Mrs Clyde Harkins relocated from the J 8 Hunter property to their own home which they have completely remodeled during the fall and winter season.

Clyde Harkins J. 8. Hunter

Edith McCarley Travels to Athens for Medical Treatment

Mrs. Edith McCarley went to Athens Monday to receive medical treatment.

Mra Edith McCarley Athens

DUNDAS, DENVER FAMILIES REPORT BIRTHS IN JANUARY

A daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kirkendall of Dundas on January 7. A son was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Morrell of Knox township. On January 4 a daughter arrived at Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Thomas of Denver Colorado. Mrs. Thomas before marriage was Miss Dorothy Will of this place.

Albert Kirkendall Dundas Clarence Morrell Knox Township Thornton Thomas Denver Colo Thomas Dorothy Will

Amesville Sees Rainy New Year Return

Amesville residents welcomed the new year amid storms with water seeping into homes and flooded roads after a heavy end to December. Rain totals included 1.81 inches on the 31st and 1.28 inches in the yard, contributing to a December rainfall of 6.81 inches. Gordon Ogden of Salem, West Virginia returned Monday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frt L. Thomas, guest of their son John.

Gordon Ogden Salem W. Va Works L. Thomas John

Kinley Vacation Break After Arm Injury

Fred McKinley of Mansfield visits his parents Mr and Mrs Warren McKinley while taking a vacation from a good job in a local manufactory due to a broken arm.

Fred MckKinley Mansfield Warren McKinley Fred

Mrs Martha Door Guest of Local Friends in Mason City

Mrs. Martha Door of Mankato Minnesota visits Mrs G O Linscott and other friends here. She is the daughter of the late Reverend Collers and lived here for several years.

Martha Door Mankato, Minn G. O. Linscott Door Collers

Miss Effie Glazier Hosts Music and Study Club

Miss Effie Glazier entertained the Music and Study club at her home on Thursday evening. Over twenty members attended as they recited New Year resolutions. Miss Glazier read The Birth of Music while Miss Clara Henry reviewed the lesson. Victor records displayed instruments. Two violin solos Scherzo Tarantello and Canzonetta were performed. A piano duet Bethoven Minuet was played by Miss Jessie Owen and Mrs Phillips with violinOb. Mgata by Mrs Mary Grosvenor. Miss Lucy B Evang gave a paper on Community Problems.

Effie Glazier

Porter Attends Funeral for Nancy Linscott Near Athens

Russ Porter attended funeral services for Nancy Linscott sister of Mrs. Porter near Athens on Saturday. Mrs. Porter had been with her sister during her last sickness this past week.

Russ Porter Nancy Linscott

Death of Horace C. Owens in Parkersburg

Horace C. Owens died at his Parkersburg home at 8 oclock Monday morning. He grew up on the Owens farm near Federal and was well known in the county. His stepmother Jessie and Mrs. F W Gibson attended his funeral in Parkersburg on Wednesday. His widow is a daughter of the late W H Curfman of this town.

Horace C. Owens Parkersburg Mr. Owens Owens Federal Jessie F. W. Gibson W. H. Curfman

Enthusiastic Municipal Club Meets With Dinner and Pep

More than fifty attendees filled the Municipal club dinner as Mr. George Carr of Marietta outlined the year’s plans. Mr. Davis spoke briefly, then Art Falloon drew cheers by announcing he would refrain this summer. Officers elected include President Watte Grover and Vice-president F. H. Gifford with Clyde Gibson secretary and W. S. Glazier treasurer. executive committee members named.

Municipal Club George Carr Marietta Davis Art Falloon Watte Grover F. H. Gifford Clyde Gibson W. S. Glazier G. O. Linncott Riley Thompson E. R. Glazier

Beazell and Chatfield Embezzlement Trial Evidence Shown

Jurors in Hamilton county court hear letters showing securities owned by clients were used for private purposes. Beazell and Chatfield, linked to a million dollar brokerage crash, face embezzlement charges now on trial.

Cincinnati George H. Beazell William H. Chatfield Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas

Former Athens Boy To Undergo New Ordeals

Duane Wood youngest son of Mr and Mrs G F Wood of Lancaster underwent the first of a series of surgical operations in a Columbus hospital. A year ago he was operated for appendicitis and his health has been poor since. The Wood family formerly lived in Athens and near Albany and were well known in Athens county. The Woods previously formed a band known as the Woods Family Band.

Athens Duane Wood G. FE. Wood Lancaster Columbus Apipendicitia Wood Albany Athens County Woods

Radio Notes for WId.X Week of January 413 Cleveland

The Union Trust Company radio schedule lists January 15 Tuesday 7:30 P M EST a concert by the Cleveland News. January 17 Thursday 8:15 P M a dance concert by Will Frankel and his Ohioans, six-piece band at the Mandarin Restaurant.

Wid.x The Union Trust Company Cleveland Ohio Cleveland News Will Frankel

Nellie Green Discharged From Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs. Nellie Green of New Marshfield was admitted December 26 for treatment and discharged from Sheltering Arms Hospital on Wednesday.

Nellie Green New Marshfield Sheltering Arms Hospital

County loses record sum in bad investments

St Clairsville Ohio notes the county suffered a record 1 926 000 dollars in investment losses last year. The Nations Bank of Barnesville failed costing 719 400 dollars and investments in the H T L Dollings firms 208 000 dollars. The Cleveland Discount Co. caused about 100 000 dollars lost.

ST. Clairsville The Nations Bank of Barnesville Ht. L. Dollings Companies Cleveland Discount Co

Two 18 Year Olds Sentenced Over County Chicken Theft

Hugh Knapp and John Jelters pleaded guilty to charges of chicken stealing and were sent to the Mansfield reformatory. Officials say they ran a wholesale theft operation across the county.

Elyria Hugh Knapp John Jelters Mansfield Reformatory

Jad Salts Kidney Flush Promoted For Backache Relief

An advertisement-like text urges flushing kidneys with Jad Salts and high water intake to relieve backache and bladder weakness. It claims Jad Salts, a lithia grape and lemon acid drink, cleanses kidneys, neutralizes system acids, and improves kidney activity with routine use.

A Dainty Set for the Little Girls Wardrobe

Advertisement describes a neat yoke dress with optional ruise, a petticoat and drawers for a 2 year size. Dress fabric options include voile lawn batiste crepe, petticoat drawers cambric or nainsook. yardage given for dress drawers and petticoat. Pattern offers four sizes 6 months to 4 years and mailed to address.

Carthage Master Frank Chapman Ill With Typhoid Pneumonia

Carthage youngster Frank Chapman son of Mr and Mrs Blaine Chapman is seriously ill with typhoid pneumonia. Other notes list guests visiting family friends in the area including Mr and Mrs Amos Townsend Mrs Gladys Gibson Mr and Mrs Blanch Bean and Mr Ira Robinson with a brief cattle shipment record for Cutler Burton last week.

Frank Chapman Blaine Chapman Harry Bean Dayton Gladys Gibson Chillicothe Blanch Bean Guysville Amos Townsend Ira Robinson Athens Cutler Burton

Weather Delays Shipment and Athens Visitors Listed

High wet caused a shipment delay spanning several days. Mr and Mrs J A Reasoner and Errol Reasor, both of Athens, were Sunday guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Aus Townsend. Abnerro of Athens traveled here Tuesday evening with his wife Mrs Dorthy a Mills school teacher, who accompanied him to Cool.

J. A. Reasoner Errol Reasor Athens Aus Townsend Abnerro Dorthy Mills School

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet Ad Promises Flu Defense

An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as preventive against colds and influenza. The copy claims the tablets keep the system healthy and ward off flu attacks, with packaging bearing E. W. Grove's signature and a 30 cent price.

E. W. Grove

Disket Idea Promotes Correct Cold Cure Order

Advert says avoid laxatives with cold cures as they flush medicine from the body. It favors taking cold medicine first then a laxative after five hours, with a sixth act to purge impurities. Diskets priced ten for 35c at McKee's and other local drug stores.

McKee’s

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