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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1929

Page

12

Deaths and Births Reported in Logan Area Health Update

Logan journal notes influenza cases totaling 137 for December with 18 percent monthly disease rate. Deaths surpassed births 27 to 23, nine influenza patients, scarlet fever two cases, pneumonia one, diphtheria infantile paralysis and tuberculosis single cases. Nine births listed to various local couples. deaths mostly over age 51.

Logan Jah Health Department T. G. Sherlock Bert G. Robinette Ethel R. Miller Harry Chesher Edward Slettery William Kornmiller Lloyd L. Nutter Richard V. Glancey Merlin Acker

Escape and Capture of Notorious Gunwoman in Athens County

A gunwoman known as Well Judson escaped from an officer and eluded capture in woods near New Pittsburgh before Deputy Sheriff Fred Heckers found her near the Williams home. She fired three times at Heckers during the struggle, was disarmed, and returned to Athens County Jail. She had been jailed on an intoxicating liquor charge and is mother of three. Nell Judson’s family turmoil is also noted amid funeral arrangements for her father in Glouster.

Judson Athens County Fred Heckers Heck New Pittsburgh Glouster Nell Ator John Mason Buchtel Shorttt Marshall Henry Williams Greens Run Weck Charles Darling Marshall Henry Willlams Mrs. Judson Beck Judoon Herp Williams’ Howe

Dog Tags Delinquent Owners Face Penalty Deadline

Logan January 12. County records show 631 animal applications received as eleventh hour rush nears for dog tags. Last year the county housed between 23 500 and 26 000 dogs. After January 19 penalties apply and tags at regular rate end.

Logan Hocking County

Deaths and illnesses in Logan area listed

Samuel Schull 84 dies at Cherrington Hospital from senility after a week’s illness. funeral at Bremen Methodist Church. Earl Lloyd three, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lehman, critically ill with pneumonia following influenza. two siblings also ill. father an engineer at Hocking Valley shops burned recently.

Adcock Bremen Ild Logan Earl Lloyd William Lehman West Second Street Hocking Valley

College Students Form Vaudeville Troupe at Athens Shows

Ohio University students form a Collegiate Vaudeville Company in Athens with eight performers in three acts. First show held Friday in Glouster draws favorable reviews and bookings grow around Athens. Acts include John Barker and John Fields comedy routine, Donald McPherson singing with Phillip Lockotosh piano, and a tumbling act by Louis Shafer John Tanne Earl Johnson and Emlin Wanless. A separate item notes George Clair a Civil War veteran dies at his Jackson home.

Ohio University Athens jJohn Barker Mana'iger Onia John Barker John Fields Donald McPherson Phillip Lockotosh McPherson Louis Shafer John Tanne Earl Johnson Emlin Wanless Johnson Wansless Shafer Tanno

Lodge Installations Highlight Snow Fork Knights Pythias

Logan January 12 installation ceremonies were held Friday night at Murray City by the Snow Fork Lodge Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters with many locals attending. County Deputy Frank Adcock performed the rites. Officers installed included G H Vanwickle master of work Frank Snider chancellor commander John Sabo vice chancellor Henry Peacock prelate and others. Seventy five attended. Peacock noted twenty seventh year as chating prelate. Pythian Sisters officers were Jennie Bell P C Sadie Foster M EB C Florence Atecher senior and others with Gwendolyn Shuttleworth installing. Visitors Mrs Willard Sprankel and George Howdyshell were noted.

Logan Murray City Othe Snow -Fork Lodge Knights of Pythies Pythian Sisters Frank Adcock G. H. Vanwickle Frank Snider John‘ Sabo Henry Peacock Lewis Campbell John Cuylbertsop Seale Charles Briley Elmer Gears Charles Strum Ward Langley Jennie Bell P. C Sadie Foster M. EB. C Florence Atecher Pearl Coe

Pearl Reed, Dayton Photographer, Dies After Hospital Stay

Pearl Reed a photographer for Attens fifteen years died of tuberculosis Thursday at Dayton Soldiers Home news from Wellston. Funeral set for 2 p m Sunday at his mother's home Mrs Marjorie Andrews. A Span ish American War veteran he left Athenry for Dayton December 20 after injuries from a Navy operation left him with permanent cripple. He is survived by his mother three sons Paul James and Charles and a brother Ralph of Lan

Pearl Reed Attens Dayton Wellston Marjorie Andrews Reed Athenry United States Navy Crione Mr. Reed Paul James Charles Ralph Lan Caster Lott C. Will Hopewell Virgil Pook Los Angeles Calif Athens France Congressman Jenkins Dr. Smith Navy Congress Theodore Roosevelt Columbus

Ten thousand added to industrial fund boosts Logan plans

About ten thousand dollars was subscribed Thursday to the industrial expansion fund, bringing total pledged to seventy four thousand dollars. The campaign aims to land three new industries for Logan with committees advancing shoe factory and clay plant projects, refinery work, and clay tests by geologist Wilber Stout.

Mately Chamber of Commerce Wogan Rev. L.,plelow Columbus Logan of Men’s Wilber Stout United States

Divorce filed in Common Press Court over cruelty

Bessie M. Simonas sues Oscar Simonas in the Common Press Court alleging cruelty and neglect. The couple married December 27, 1920 and have no children.

Logan Bro Ceadings Bessie M. Simonas Oscar Simonas

Not Guilty Plea Across Athens County Court Actions

Pleas of not guilty were entered for nine of forty-two indicted individuals by Athens County Common Pleas Court. A temporary restraining order was requested to prevent interference with property and alimony and real estate quieting actions were discussed in connection with the petitions before Judge L. Worstell.

Athens County Grand Worstell Athens County Common Pleas Court

Indicted Men Plead Not Guilty in Murder Cases

Lonnie Facen and George Ludden both pleaded not guilty to second degree murder charges in the deaths of William Howard and John Lent. Seven co-defendants faced varying charges including assault, liquor possession, abandonment of a child, grand larceny, fornication, and adultery. Arraignments for 33 indicted were set for Monday in Common Pleas Court. Also, influenza claimed Henry Shull, 62, in Lancaster Virginia, a day after his wife’s burial.

Lonnie Facen William Howard George Ludden John Lent Edward Greathouse Eugene Windie Arch McCune Louis Campbell Milton Cooper Delilah Ann Matheny Common Pleas Court

Attorney Named for Featheroff Slaying to Defend Youthful Suspect

George W. Christman was appointed by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft to defend Ray Featheroff, charged with the killing of Jacob Konchler. Arraignment was postponed to Monday. insanity is listed as a possible defense. Several other local defendants appeared, pleading guilty or not guilty, with bonds set and trial dates arranged. A separate report notes Harry Jewell being held in Newcomerstown on a related assault charge.

Featheroff Leste Shultz Wiliam Carmon Lancaster George Ward Forest E. Weinrich Welerich L. G. Sil 5Baugh Parnell Chambers Frank Redfern Adelphi Whitcraft Merl Kiinger Fury Hathaway Klinger

Health officials begin diphtheria immunization drive

Logan January 12 Health officials traveled to the South Perry district to start immunizing residents against diphtheria after two new local cases were reported Friday. A Wineccop child and an 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Julian are ill, with several other county cases in the western area prompting prevention steps.

Logan

Farm Loan Association Elects George S Wright President

Logan January meeting of the Focking National Farm Loan Association elected George L Wright as president for the new year. B F Carpenter was named vice president Frank Asalvock secretary and treasurer. Oscar Blum and Lloyd Hansley joined the board of directors. Clarence Bowersock Haydenville admitted to Cherrington hospital for influenza treatment in serious condition.

Logan Focking National Farm Loan Association George L. Wright B. F. Carpenter Frank Asalvock Oscar Blum Lloyd Hansley

Logan Probate Court Names Lealis Trowbridge Executrix

In Logan on January 12 Mrs Lealis Trowbridge was named principal beneficiary and executrix in the will of Edward Bishop read in Probate Court. Bond of $10 000 was posted. The will directs a brother to recall a $5 000 living, and the residue goes to the daughter. Much property is Logan real estate. Witnesses included c T Stephenson Viola V Stephenson Mary B Stephenson and Fenelion G Rose. Appraisers named D M Saltley J M Meldrim and Walter Harned.

Logan Real Estate C. T. Stephenson Viola V. Stephenson Mary B. Stephenson Fenelion G. Rose Ellinger D. MW. Saltley J. M. Meldrim Walter Harned

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Gunwoman Bagkinprison Nell Judson Cherington’ Hospital Gallipolis George Clair Thirty- Sixth Onlo Volunteer Infantry Ackston TO. Putin Willard Sprankel George Howdyshell Capital City McCord FORD Ohio Van Henry Shull George W. Christman Alva Lutz Oliver Lutz Alva Olver Frank Ewing Barber James Roe Newcomers Own W. St. Taoyd Newcomerstown Harry Jewel Jewel! Ia Tod the Depot Inn Ralph Moore Logan, Ohio Farmers’ & Merchants E. B. Acomb Majestic Theatre South Perry Farm Loan Association George S. Wright Leada Trowbridge Walter Leonard BM. W. Bland Weste Logan Iriday Bland Irma Powers Harry Thomas Emma. Holt American Lesson Auxiliary Timothy Blankenship New Straitsville Nelson Delong Salt Creek Township W. BR. Lloyd L. F. Hammond J. W. Coleman Melvin Adcock Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Muskrat Zenner Co West Carpenter Street Nash Fulton Nash Sales
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