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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1929

Page

10

Mrs Cordelia Wallar Victim Of Influenza

Logan reporter notes Mrs Cordelia Wallar widow of Comrade Edward H Wallar died at her West Hunter Street home from influenza. A few relatives remain including daughter Mrs Oscar Bray in Laurel Mont and granddaughter Mrs Ethel Fracker in Cleveland. The Rev E H Dailey will lead the United Brethren Church service Tuesday afternoon with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Cordelia Wallar Edward H. Wallar West Hunter Street Oscar Bray Laurel Mont Ethel Fracker Cleveland E. H. Dailey United Brethren Church Oak Grove Cemetery

Death of Daniel Moriarty Said Due to Heart Trouble

Logan reports Daniel Thomas Moriarty 19 son of Mr and Mrs William Morarity of West Front Street died at 6 30 p m Sunday after ten years invalid condition. Survived by four siblings Donald Akron Helen Louise Betty Jean and Edward Moriarty. Funeral at St Johns Catholic Church at 9 a m Wednesday with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan man held on non support charge

Harry Jewell was brought back to Logan from Newcomerstown by Deputy Sheriff L F Hammond and arraigned Monday before Magistrate E B Bright on a non support charge. He was placed under a bond of 800 dollars for appearance before the grand jury.

Logan Harry Jewell Newcomerstown L. F. Hammond EB. E. Bright

Mrs Harry Warner improving after illness in Logan

Jan 15 report from Logan says Mrs Harry Warner has been ill at her home for two weeks with influenza and bronchitis and is improving slowly.

Logan Harry Warner

Woman Is Held In Jail Over State Hospital Commitment

Mrs. Anna Featheroff of Big Pine is brought to Hocking County Jail to await a hearing on commitment to the State Hospital at Athens. She is aunt of Roy Featheroff who is jailed awaiting trial for the alleged slaying of Jacob Konchler. Their car slid off a muddy road causing a minor wreck. Deputy L F Hammond assisted.

L. F. Hammond Logan

Phases of Growing Fruit to Be Talked at Gathering

Athens county planners announce the Athens County Fruit Conference in Coolville January 23 and 24 where Ohio State University plant pathologist A L Pierstorff will discuss the Brooks fruit spot disease affecting Jonathan apples and scab and sooty fungus. Extension agents detail spraying and thinning to improve crops and combat codling moth and weevil.

Athens County A. L. Pierstorff Ohio State University Coolville Jonathan T. H. Johnson Pierstorff Ohio Spray Service L. C. Runnels C. &. Holland Johnson T. H. Parks Department of

Banks Warn of Fake Payroll Checks in Charleston Area

Banks issued a warning that checks claimed to be payroll payments from the fictitious Clouse Construction Co are circulating in Charleston and nearby areas. The fraudulent checks have also appeared in Point Pleasant and Parkersburg, prompting alerts to local banks and merchants.

Pt, Pleasant Clouse Construction Company Charleston Vic. B

Reach Goal in Drive for Expansion Fund

Logan, Jan. 15. The industrial expansion fund has reached its $85,000 goal as of Monday morning, with audits to confirm totals and shrinkage to be covered by additional subscriptions. Campaign chair Rev. E. L. Pielow led renewed soliciting efforts, aiming to finalize pledges and seal agreements with three industrial projects.

Pielow Logan

Woman's Will Basis of Suit in Common Pleas Court

Logan January 16 A suit to set aside Emma Dupler's will is heard in Common Pleas Court with Judge Harley M Whitcraft presiding. F W Walker et al sue P D Sloan executor alleging the testator could not express her wishes. More than twenty witnesses have testified. jurors named.

Emma Dupler Thomas Sunderland J. W. Woodard H. D. Atha Carrie Johnson Edward Bay E. O. Pettit John St. Clair Irvin Krinn Ben Harden Joe Brown Joe Earnhart George Kreachbaum

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Dora Graham in Logan

Funeral services were held at the home on North Orchard Street for Mrs Dora Graham 62 wife of Frank Graham who died Friday from influenza. The Rev James R Fields led the service and burial was in Oak Cemetery. She leaves husband five children Mrs Wil Sayres Emerson Carl Ralph and Charlies Graham and sisters Mrs Tom Wright Lancaster Mrs George Wright Mrs W J Stone Mrs Elizabeth North and Mrs William Lanning and Clem Woodruff of Logan.

W. &. Stone Elizabeth North William Lanning Clem Woodruff Logan

Marion High students perform That Is One On Bill at Carbon Hill

Ten Marion Township High School students took part in the presentation That Is One On Bill at Carbon Hill High School Thursday night. It opened a series of inter high school lyceum numbers for the winter season led by principal Cc. F. Kreider.

Infant dies from double pneumonia in West Logan

Logan report states the 18 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson died around noon Monday at their West Logan home due to double pneumonia. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Logan John Wilson West Logan

Albany Man Dies in Columbus Civil War Veteran

Mathew J. Dickson 84 a veteran of Co. H 141st Co. V. L. died Sunday at his daughter's home in Columbus. Funeral services set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at 302 Tappan Street with burial in Town House Cemetery near Albany. Survived by two sons Francis Earl and James Dickson a sister Martha Hammond and six grandchildren. He was past master of the Albany Masonic Lodge and member of Sgt. Dickson Post G A R named for him.

Columbus Mathew J. Dickson Co. H. 141St Co. V. L A. D. Knowlton Tappan Street Town House Albany Sgt. Dickson Francis Earl James Dickson Martha Hammond Albany Masonic Lodge

Driver Killed in W. Va. Auto Crash near Arbuckle

Carl FE Williamson aged 61 a Charleston West Virginia commercial traveler was killed when his car skidded and plunged over an embankment at Arbuckle West Virginia eight miles east of Gallipolis Williamson had been visiting his wife.

Gallipolis Carl FE. Williamson Charleston W. Va Arbuckle Here Williamson

Sermon Series At Logan on Kingdom Teachings and Big Questions

The Rev. H. L. Geddes at First Presbyterian Church announces a two part sermon series starting January 27. Morning lessons center on The Teachings of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God while evening talks address Some Vital Religious and Philosophical Questions.

World Brotherhood

D. A. R. Governor Worthington Chapter Meet Saturday

Announcement of a 2:30 P.M. Saturday meeting of the Governor Worthington Chapter of the D A R at the home of Mrs. Garfield Adcock on Zanesville Avenue. Officers seek a large attendance from members.

D. A. BR Logan Governor Worthington Garfield Adcock Zanesville Avenue

Reports of Athens Christian Church Annual Meeting

Officers and departments will present reports at 7 o'clock Wednesday night in the church social rooms. The meeting, rescheduled due to influenza, will include reports from the treasurer, financial secretary, Sunday School superintendent, Missionary Society, Service Council, Christian Endeavors, and several Sunday School classes.

Athens Christian Church The Missionary Society Service Council Christian Endeavors

Letter Golf Puzzle Gives Silk Sink Sins Sits Hits Hats

A daily letter golf puzzle presents a sequence of words SILK SINK SINS SITS HITS HATS. The pattern links each term by a common phonetic and letter-shift relation, inviting solvers to identify the governing rule and its continuation.

Stallsmith Woman Dies After Stroke In Logan Home

Mrs. Josephine Stallsmith, 54, wife of George Stallsmith, died at 6:20 Monday at her North Mulberry Street home after a paralysis stroke. A sister of Frank St. Clair, Hocking County commissioner, and Mrs. John Rochester of Logan, she leaves a son Roy Stallsmith. Funeral likely Wednesday with Rev. James R. Fields, burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Josephine Stallsmith George Stallsmith North Mulberry Street Stallsmith Frank St. Clair Hocking John Rochester Roy Stallsmith James R. Fields Oak Grove Cemetery

Lehman will probate lists nine children and grandchild

The will of Seber Lehman read in Green Township probate names nine children and one grandchild as beneficiaries. Josephine Green, William Lehman, Jacob Lehman, Charles Lehman and Effie Devol each receive 200 dollars. Jesse Lehman 400 dollars. Theodore Lehman 5 dollars. Orlandeth Seber Enos Lehman receive an acre each from an 84 acre farm. Orlandeth Seber Enos and Jesse Lehman share in the residue. Will dated November 3 1928 with witnesses Charlene Huffman and Eugene Wright. Appraisers named John Arnold Walter Arnold and Anthony Sweezy.

Green Township Orlandeth Seber Enos Jesse Lehman Charlene Huffman Eugene Wright A. M. Ellinger John Arnold Walter Arnold Anthony Sweezy

Five Days Remain to Buy Dog Tags Without Penalty

County Auditor J Clyde Edmundson reports 17060 dog tag sales for 1929. Deputy Sheriff Peter Barrows warns only five days left to purchase tags before a January 20 penalty applies under Ohio law requiring annual registration and fees per dog type. affidavit required for spayed females.

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Healthful Digestion

A home medicine claims to ease stomach trouble after meals by displacing excess acid and aiding digestion. It asserts improved nourishment, weight, strength, and a youthful color as users regain appetite. The ad notes widespread use and availability from druggists.

Pape

Ohio dog license penalties and exemptions summary

The text outlines that if a dog owner does not file the registration application and pay the fee by January 20, the county auditor can assess a $1 penalty with the registration fee. It also states an exemption: no penalty if the dog is bought outside Ohio or becomes three months old after January 20, provided the license is applied for within 30 days of purchase or reaching three months.

State of Ohio

French Students Present Comedy Here Last Night

L Alliance Francaise at Ohio University staged Le Jeu de Amour et du Hasard in Ewing Hall Auditorium with a costumed cast directed by Miss Mary Ness. Yvonne Robi impressed as Silvia while Maurice Patry played Dorante. Margaret Kyle and Henry Wilson as Lisette and Arlequin provided comic relief. production noted after months of rehearsal.

L’ Alliance Francaise Ohio University Ewing Hall Mary Ness Yvonne Robi Silvia Maurice Patry Dorante Margaret Kyle Henry Wilson Lisette Arlequin M. Organ Mario

Treatment for peevish children a valued maternal guide

The excerpt advises mothers on managing a fussy child who is not ill. It suggests that infants are often treated as a bundle of teething, digestion, and stomach troubles and are kept in good spirits with tonic cures. The tone reflects era aligned remedies and maternal wisdom.

Notable Cast in Local Theatrical Production

The production featured Lee Sellars and Joe Mc Cullough in lead roles with Arthur Willison as a servant. The cast was well chosen though some lines were not easily heard in parts of the auditorium. prompters listed were William Smith Ruth Wendleken and Alan Maguire.

Lee Sellars Joe McCullough Arthur Willison William Smith Ruth Wendelken Alan Maguire

Federal Route 50 Divides En Route From Athens To Ellenboro

Federal Route No. 50 leaving Athens has been split into two branches named North 50 and South 50. North 50 passes Marietta and St. Marys while South 50 goes through Coolville and Parkersburg, rejoining at Ellenboro and continuing to Baltimore. New markers were installed by the State Highway Department last week.

Athens Ellenboro W. Va Baltimore State Highway Department Marietta St. Marys Coolville Parkersburg

Bronchulind Emulsion Promises Quick Cough Relief

A medicinal ad touts Bronchulind Emulsion as the fastest cure for lingering stubborn coughs that robs sleep. It claims four daily teaspoonfuls halt the “old-timer” cough quickly, while ordinary coughs require only one or two doses, with dealers supplying the product nationwide.

Northern route to Ellenboro joins North 50 line

The northern route to Ellenboro, once Route 26 and now North 50, runs about 80 miles and passes through 19 interest spots. The southern branch, 84 miles long, traverses six spots. Details describe the two routes and their distinct waypoints.

Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Opens Nasal Passages

An unsolicited drugstore pitch promises fast relief from colds and catarrh. A small bottle applied in the nostrils clears air passages, soothes swelling, and ends nighttime breath struggles with immediate relief.

Ely

Speedy Relief for Sore Throat by Thoxine Prescription

A doctor’s prescription Thoxine promises fast sore throat relief without gargling or harsh tasting medicines. It claims to target the internal cause, is safe for the family, and also helps coughs. Available as 35c 60c and 1.00 at Clines Drug Store and others.

Clines Drug Store

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Logan News Puneral Daniel Moriarty Boy Slayer State Hospital Piso Feos Dora Graham H. L. Geddes First Presbyterian Church Ieee Cascara-Quinine Iimrs Wis J. Clyde Edmundson Peter Barrows Ewing Auditorium C. E Olumbia Cecil B. DeMille Isaac Wilson Chauncey, Ohio D. Zenner Co Haines Norma Talmadge Mac Says G&j Tires Tire É Soret CO W. Union St G& J Tire Headquarters
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