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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1927

Page

9

Appraisements in Logan and Washington Township Raised

Logan and Washington township property values increased by 10 to 15 percent as ordered by the state tax commission after review by the county board of revision. Flooding along the Hocking River disrupted traffic north of Logan and affected local utilities and bus schedules. The open tax books timing shifted later, with March 1 likely as the new readiness date.

Logan Washington Township State Tax Commission State Commission Columbus County Board of Revision J. F. McGrady Melvin Heft Frank St. Claire Board of County Commissioners Mr. St. Clair John Lovett Board of Revision McGrady

Kidney Health Warns Americans To Drink More Water

The article urges Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich foods and acids in blood. It promotes Jad Salts, a lemon grape lithia drink, as a kidney flushing remedy usable at home. It notes Jad Salts neutralizes acids and relieves bladder issues, recommending a tablespoonful in water each morning.

Knights of Road Use Logan City Jail for Lodging in 1426

Logan City blotter shows 13 percent of inmates in 1426 sought free night lodging at the jail. Lodgers ranged from 14 to 74, from common labor to skilled trades, arriving from a dozen states. Repeat visitors Logan and Kelley top a short list. Gido twice and Mason four times. Most slept two to a cell, some on the block roof, as unemployment nudged wanderers toward shelter and observation.

Logan Knights of the Road Orv William Logan North America James Kelley Robert Gido George Mason George Eg.iin

Rainfall Raises Hocking River Threat in Logan

Continued rain forced residents of low lands in Hocking county to seek safety as the Hock River surged Thursday. The river climbed steadily Friday afternoon but stayed several feet from danger in Logan. northbound traffic faced restrictions and caution.

Logan Jan Hocking County Hockriver

Witnesses Served for Grand Jury in Logan County

Sheriff Lloyd and Deputies served subpoenas to 79 witnesses for the upcoming grand jury session starting Monday. Prosecutor Henderson predicted a three day panel and anticipates additional witnesses may be called as work proceeds. No grand jury was convened last October, allowing cases to accumulate in magistrates courts.

Hospital sues for 492 dollars in auto crash services

In Logan on January 21, the Cherrington hospital filed in Common Pleas against Wylie Rhoades for 492 dollars for services to his daughter and himself after a 1925 automobile crash on Gore Road near New Straitsville pike. The child stayed twenty two days and the father a week.

Logan Common Pleas Court Cherrington Hospital Wylie Rhoades Rhoades Gore New Straitsville Pike

Judge Ellinger attends Ohio Probate Judges meeting

Judge A M Ellinger returned from Columbus where he attended the annual Probate Judges association of Ohio meeting. The session covered inheritance tax discussions and probate and juvenile court work with fifty one judges attending. Veterans present included Judge Conrad president, Judge Leader, and Judge Bosthwick among others.

Association Leader Cincinnati Bosthwick Columbus

Affidavit Charges Si Monis With Disorderly Conduct

In Logan on January 21 a mayor's court affidavit charged Si Monis with fighting and disorderly conduct after an altercation at the Ed Heffy Place on Main Street. Chief Earl Stewart arrested Monis. after a hearing before Mayor Rochester the charge was dismissed. Herbert Black filed the affidavit claiming Monis assaulted him, Black being thrown through a window and sustaining a cut.

Rochester

John Myers joins marine corps stationed at Paris Island

Logan residents report John Myers son of Mrs Elsie Myers has joined the Marine Corps. He is currently stationed at Paris Island South Carolina.

Logan John Myers Elsie Myers Marine Corps Paris Island S. C

Sister Susies Host Kid Party at Mrs Brown’s Home

Mrs Frank Brown Jr invited Sister Susies for a Kid party on West Main with guests dressed in clever outfits. A group snapshot was taken at 9 PM and bingo prizes went to Mrs Rudolph Brown and Mrs Don Blankenship of Straitsville. The guest box was awarded to Mrs Earl Shaw. Guests included Mrs Don Blankenship and Miss Mary Bond.

Frank Brown, Jr Susies West Main Street Rudolph Brown Don Blankenship Straitsville Earl Shaw Mary Bond

Twice Five Club Hosts Evening at Masterling Club

The Twice Five Club was entertained at the Masterling club Tuesday evening with Dr. and Mrs. Harry Eastman as hosts after a dinner. The gathering focused on the subject of the evening "Resalvads.

Masterling Club Harry Eastman

Euterpean Club Hosts Spanish Music Evening

Mrs. E. E. Campbell with Mrs. Sumner Martin Miss Velone Ackers and Miss Minnie McBroom hosted the Euterpean club at her home Tuesday night. The evening focused on Spanish music with Miss McBroom presenting a paper on the subject.

E. E. Campbell Sumner Martin Velone Ackers Minnie McBroom Euterpean Club Miss McBroom

Friendship Circle entertains sewing group at Warner Avenue

The Friendship Sewing circle gathered at Mrs. William Poling's home on Warner Avenue with hostess help from Mrs. A. Holzschuh Mrs. R. D. Mackey and Mrs. Desmer Poling. After business, Mrs. William Ellinger read a piece and Mrs. Poling read The New Year. Desmer Poling and Charles W. Marx won contests and new members Williamsberg and Charles Price joined.

Friendship Sewing Circle William Poling Warner Avenue A. Holzschuh R. D. Mackey Desmer Poling William Ellinger Poling Charles W. Marx Williamsberg Charles Price

Seventy-Five Attend Chauncey P T A Meeting

Chauncey Chauncey parents and patrons fill the high school auditorium for a regular P T A session. Mrs Mildred Pendergrass presided and led the program in Mrs Charlie Ogg's absence. Six new members joined as readings and musical numbers closed with America.

Chauncey Chauncey Schools Parent- Teacher Association Mildred Pendergrass Charlie Ogg Clell Cunningham Luther Cruickshank John Palmer J. O. Ferrer Frank Millington James Nye Cap Smith B. EK. Carter Grace Smith America

Miner Injured at Millfield Eye Severely Wounded

Chauncey Jan 21 Clarence E Sanders Millfield sustained a serious left eye injury at work in mine No 119 near Millfield. Eyeball cut and condition deemed critical after medical attention.

Chauncey Clarence E. Sanders Millfield

West Main Street Flood Forces Local Evacuations

Chauncey residents on West Main Street and nearby low lands were driven from their homes as high water from the railroad area overflowed streets. Millfield road and surrounding lowlands were covered while some pupils missed school due to the floods.

Chauncey

Mines Close as Power Supply Fails in Chauncey Area

Work ended yesterday at Chauncey Mine No. 26 of the New York Coal company and at the Bailey Run mines due to power shortage. Sugar Creek mine No. 210 also reportedly did not operate on Thursday.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine New York Coal Company Bailey Run Sugar Creek

Druggist Lays Digestion Cure With Antacid Claim

A druggist criticizes common stomach remedies and promotes ordinary Bisulated Mafia as an antacid that relieves pain acid reflux and bloating by neutralizing stomach contents rather than digesting food. He claims it cures the cause and stops sour symptoms in minutes.

Athens

First Christian Church to Hold Evening Service

The Rev. Homer E. Vian will preach at the First Christian Church tonight at seven o clock and perform piano accordion selections. Located in Chauncey the service continues the church's regular schedule.

Chauncey Homer E. Vian Vian

Peter Provo Dies in County Infirmary

Jan 21 notice reports Peter Provo inmate of Chauncey county infirmary died after a long illness. Body sent to mortuary then transported to Coolville for funeral services and burial.

Chauncey Peter Provo Coolville

Forest Rebekah Lodge installs officers this evening

At the Forest Rebekah Lodge regular meeting Chauncey Jan 21 installation of officers and initiation planned. A pot luck supper will be served during the social hour.

Chauncey Forest Rev. Kebekah Lodge

Millfield Notes and Illnesses Include Boudinot and Sisson

Mrs. I E Boudinot is ill with tonsillitis. Miss Pearla Henry visited Miss Doris Cole in Millfield. Mrs. Waugh Earich and Regina Lee spent Monday with Mrs. Frances Earich. Edith Pratt returned from a two week visit with her sister Mrs Richard Pinnick in Murray City. Mr and Mrs M F Christman and son Joe from Trimble visited Mrs Christmans mother Frances Earich. Mrs. William Sisson ill with mumps in Millfield. Herman North and Alvin White hosted Sunday guests. Ladies Aid of the Christian church meets at the church tonight. Mrs Ben Dollman has returned to Cadiz after visiting Millfield relatives.

I.’. E. Boudinot Pearla Henry Doris Cole Millfield Waugh Earich Regina Lee Frances Enrich Edith Pratt Richard Pinnick Murray City M. FE. Christmans Joe Trimble Christmans Frances Earich William Sisson Herman North Alvin White Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Ben Dollman Cadiz Ohio

Southeast Ohio Hi-Y Club Conference Held in Athens

Sixty to seventy Hi-Y members from Southeast Ohio towns gathered in Athens at the First M E church for the district conference on January 29. The program featured devotions, speeches by Ohio University leaders, group discussions on Personal Standards, a mass games session, and an induction ceremony, with delegates from Portsmouth Kron ton Gallipolis Pomeroy Wellston Jackson Nelsonville Logan Lancaster Zanesville and Newark expected.

Ohio Athens M. E Athens Hify Portsmouth Kronton Gallipolis Pomeroy Wellston Jackson Nelsonville Logan Lancaster Zanesville Newark Elmer Norris Athens Hi-Y Club C. C. Robinson School of Music Ohio University John Alden William Cooper Athens Hill Club E. W. Chubb College of Liberal Arts F. E. Harshman Athens High School John Patterson H. FB. Wise

Disturbed Congregation Asked to Buy Quinine Tonic

A note states that the person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing should purchase Crane's Quinine and Tar to stop the cough and prevent pneumonia. The item is sold by Pete eet Baw to ice.

Captain Gordon Greene dies. Ohio river steamboat pioneer

Capt Gordon C Greene 64 prominent Ohio river steamboatman and founder of the Greene line died at his Hyde Park Cincinnati home at 3 30 am Thursday of heart trouble Born in Newport September 8 1862 he began river work at 16 on the Andes and later piloted towboats in the Pittsburgh and Louisville trade He built the Greenwood in 1898 and later the side wheeler Greenland among other ventures.

Junius Greenwood M. E. Noll W. E. Roe Cincinnati Pomeroy Charleston Noll and Roe Greene Greenwood Greenland Tacoma Henry M. Stanley Chile Cricket Argand J. P. Davis Neva Evergreen Leroy Tom Greene Chris Greene Kanawha River Charles Stalder Maysville Marietta Gordon C. Greene Ohio River Hyde Park Newport Greene Line Captain Greene Christopher Greene Wood Greene Andes Pittsburgh& Cincinnati Packet Company Pittsburgh Louisville H. K. Bedford J. Mack Gamble Tim Penwell

Test Answers From Page Five Q&A Section

A list of correct responses for page five questions includes names such as Harry Langdon and Abraham Lincoln, ranks like major generals, literary figures Shakespeare and Conan Doyle, and diverse trivia entries covering fate of mankind, Christmas, and a small poisonous snake.

Harry Langdon Abraham Lincoln Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Shakespeare Christmas Cremona West

Help kidneys by drinking more water

Advice promoting hydration and Jad Salts for kidney cleansing and bladder relief. Encourages large water intake and daily use of a lemon grape lithia preparation to stimulate kidneys, neutralize acids, and maintain urinary tract health. Ends with nonsensical garble.

Receiver sought for Freeport Fuel Mining Co by stockholder

David L. Wallace, a stockholder and creditor, seeks a receiver for Freeport Fuel Mining Company in Common Pleas court. He cites $35,000 liquidated liabilities and $7,000 contingent liabilities, $50,000 capital stock, and ongoing losses since 1921. The company operates on leases from Sugar Creek Coal and Mining and Mill Field Coal and Mining. Wallace requests appointment of a receiver to manage the business and to collect and distribute assets under court orders.

Freeport Fuel Mining Company Common Pleas Court David L. Wallace Sugar Creek Coal and Mining Company Millfield Coal and Mining Company

Child Falls 40 Feet From Window on Chicago Street

In Chicago a three year old named Albert Kendall fell 40 feet from an open window landing beside a boy playmate. Neither child was seriously injured and both escaped harm.

Chicago Albert Kendall

Harmless Aspirin Gargle DIY Advice

A DIY throat gargle suggests dissolving two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four tablespoons of water and gargling thoroughly. It notes repeating after two hours if needed and emphasizes using genuine Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross sold in tins of twelve tablets.

Will of Mary Lynch Dickson probated in Albany

The probate court approved the will of Mary Lynch Dickson widow of D. C. Dickson of Albany. She leaves life use of land to her husband and income from government bonds for his support if he remains unmarried. If he remarries, income goes to M E church Albany for upkeep during his life. Upon his death, specific bequests go to EK Porter Lynch and John Earl Lynch, with Ora Lynch Sanborn receiving the remainder and bonds principal after D C Dickson’s death.

Mary Lynch Dickson D. C. Dickson Albany M. BE. Church of Porter Lynch John Earl Lynch Ora Lynch Sanborn

Resinol Ointment Helped Charlotte Woman Heal Skin

A Charlotte Michigan resident recalls suffering from a severe facial skin disorder with pimples and itching. After trying many treatments, she was advised by a doctor to use Resinol Ointment. A sample led to relief and she continues to rely on Resinol as a splendid remedy.

Charlotte, Mich

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Tate Commission Hockings County Rockbridge State Highway Department Glass Harper Run Hocking River Mulberry Street Hocking Power Company Father John Arthur Marshall C. Mass Logan City Knights of Road Pratts Poultry Regulator Pe Prey Lasch Albany, Ohio Hospital SI Monis Friendship Circle P.T. A Sanders Hi-Y Clus Kwous Home Furnishing CO Jacquard Dickson Kondon Aled Rauch’s Bakery
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