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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1927
Page
8
A boy named Griffith suffered a scalp laceration after an accident at a mine. He returned for a supply and collided with a device placed by his father to assist Polgorhe coal. His scalp was torn from the left temple and required several stitches. He was taken to his grandmother Mrs Lucy’s home where A. K. Smith attended him.
The week starts with plans to finish several wells in the Hocking oil fields. Three wells were completed over the weekend, two producers and one dry. New York Coal Co no 12 near New Straitsville yielded 25 barrels daily. Buckeye Supply Co no 1 on John Bickley tract union furnace showed ten barrels. A dry hole on William Bowlby lease near Gore reached Berea sand but was abandoned for deep sand. Water noted in the same sand is unusual. Wells expected to reach pay land this week include Thrush no 2 and Brimfer no 3 in Washington township by Gordon Oil, Ohio Fuel on Franklin Bank, Ray Terrell Gore, and Preston on Mark's lease in Washington township.
Dedication of the modern four room school with a basement and athletic space marked the Enterprise farmers institute event. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft gave the principal address as Miss Wilson directed a county schools musical program and the Enterprise orchestra performed amid children's activities.
An advertisem ent cites Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical as a remedy to protect vitality against colds. It claims exposure from neighbors with a cold or cough fills air with germs and suggests taking the product to prevent illness and lost time.
A building in the district, located a mile south of the village, resulted in the abandonment of a single room school. The structure's condition led to the district abandoning the site.
Logan Kiwanis marks its twelfth founding anniversary this week led by president Frank Blasius Jr. The anniversary meeting is set for Thursday evening at the Easterling club with the local club noting the nationwide growth of 1,635 clubs and over 100,000 members.
Virginia Mauser, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mauser, was bitten on the face and arm by a pet dog in Logan. The dog was killed by Deputy Sheriff Hammond and its head sent to Columbus for analysis. The father said a stray dog bit their dog a day earlier. Rabies fears prompt Pasteur treatment once state reports arrive.
The Health and Recreation association of the Hocking Valley railroad will host its first annual banquet on Wednesday at the Knights of Pythias building in Logan. Speakers include W. J. Harahan and M. S. Connors, with civic and railroad officials and local performers on the program. about 250 are expected. Special railroad provisions will bring visitors from Columbus and other northern points.
Earl L. Starkey age 20 of Nelsonville a tile factory worker wed Ida B. Durfee 17 of Logan at home in Logan with Magistrate J P Miller presiding. Ralph H Tolbert 21 of Logan a machinist wed May Collins 18 of Logan at home in Logan with the Rev T C Harper officiating.
David Chilcote of Haydenville was arrested Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Hammond for driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty before Mayor J. P. Rochester on Sunday and was fined $25 plus costs.
Homer Hansel and Mrs. W E Petty travel to Celina after the death of John Hansel a relative. John Hansel died suddenly from apoplexy. He formerly lived in this county. Mr and Mrs James Hutchinson announce the birth of a daughter Sunday at the Cherrington hospital.
Mrs. Otis Watts was operated at the hospital Monday morning for diseased nails. After visiting Logan relatives, Mrs. Russell I Hare and son Russell Jr depart Monday for Thornville to visit Mrs. Hare's mother Mrs. Bright. They plan a Chicago visit before returning East to sail February 8 for Paris.
An advertisement urges wives and mothers to keep Bulgarian Herb Tea on hand as a safe remedy to kill colds and ward off pneumonia. The copy promises protection for family health and urges readers to consult a druggist, pricing 35 to 75 cents.
Wednesday radio features include WJZ with John Charles Thomas and Shilkret’s orchestra at 9 p.m. Eastern. WGN Chicago airs Paul Ash’s show at 7:15 p.m. C.S.T. KOA Denver broadcasts 8:15 p.m. Mountain with KOA minstrel program. WEAF links 12 stations for a 9 p.m. BE. S.T. Troubadours on WLS Chicago 9:45 p.m. C.S.T. Hockey action features the Black Hawks versus St. Pats.
A drugstore ad touts Rowles Red Pepper Rub as quick relief for backache. It claims concentrated heat from red peppers penetrates instantly, warming the sore area within minutes and eliminating pain. Consumers are urged to ask for genuine Rowles with the name on each package.
Grace Gillete was granted partition of property in Ames and Canaan townships by Judge L G Worstell after Nora Boudinot defaulted. The court declared Grace Gillete entitled to an undivided one third share and ordered the sheriff to set off the plaintiff's portion.
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for head cold symptoms. It promises to open nasal passages, stop discharge, ease headache and fever, and even acts as a laxative. The remedy costs 35 cents at drug stores and is described as tasty and convenient.
A. E. Faine of New Straitsville told 200 Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers in Newark that Ohio producers operate at a loss and may need to transport and refine as well as market oil to gain a fair share. He cited state output and refining changes to argue for price adjustments and pipeline refinements.
Charles Brennan of Chicago telephoned police saying a thief stole his pants during the night and that he has lost his job because he had nothing to wear to work.
At a council meeting last evening City Engineer Dan Davis announced an immediate resignation to take a higher position with the state highway department in Cleveland. He has been Athens county resident engineer for four years and will be replaced by J. W. named by Service Director G. M. Romine.
The council confirmed Dowler as city engineer, noting his prior years as assistant to Davis. Members voiced appreciation for Davis and regret at his departure after a rising vote to approve the change in city service.
Service Director G M Romine won council approval to spend about 3500 on a deepwell pump with 200 gallons per minute capacity. Tests claim annual electric savings of 1590 to 1800, eliminating airlift and pumping water directly to mains. The pump was tested after arrival and connected last week following equipment delays.
Fire yesterday swept an Hyde Park apartment in Cincinnati forcing eighteen families into near zero weather. Damage is estimated at 250000 dollars. No injuries reported. Fire officials investigate cause and assess building safety.
A home made cough syrup using 2% ouncesPinex mixed with plain granulated sugar syrup or honey claims rapid relief from chest soreness throat tickle and bronchial symptoms. It markets as cheaper and more effective than store bought versions with a pint sufficient for family use and guaranteed refunds. Pinex described as a concentrate of Norway pine extract and guaiacol from Wayne Indiana.
Thousands seek the remedy that attacks the root of stomach upset by stirring the liver and bowels to natural function. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are a vegetable compound with olive oil, taken at bedtime to aid digestion without griping. Available at all druggists.
The Alliance Francaise of Ohio University presented Le Voyage de Monsieur Perrichon by Labiche and Martin in Ewing Hall last night. The cast spoke only French, showed good accents, and used French gestures to depict a busy railroad station scene and a final unmasking of deception.
Advertises Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a preferred remedy for sour stomach indigestion acid and gassy stomachs. Claims it neutralizes stomach acid more effectively than bicarbonate soda and aids bowels without purging. Promotes Phillips as the standard U S registered trademark since 1876 with available bottles at drugstores.
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