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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1929

Page

5

Funeral Held for Rebecca Mallon at Kimberly

Funeral services were held Monday at the residence for Rebecca Mallon a longtime resident of Kimberly. Rev Hoff man of Nelsonville conducted the service and interment followed in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by several sons and a daughter Mrs Robert Becker William Becker and Mrs Edvant Foghty attended. A separate report states Ben Johnson 29 was shot to death in a quarrel at a Zambia resort with owner Linuorks Ward fleeing.

Chaucey Kimberly Rebecca Mallon Hoffman Nelsonville Buffal Wee Greenlawn Marin Robert Becker William Beckler Edvant Foghty Chauncey Akrg U.R Ben Johnson Zambia Sid Johnson Linuorks Ward

Local D A R Chapter Meets Athens News Notes

The Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R held its January meeting at Helen Townsend and Mrs Harey Porter's home with flag salute and prayers. Two new applicants were read as voted in, delegates elected for the state conference in Toledo, samplers displayed, officers installed for Daughters of Union Veterans, and a social hour followed by refreshments. Local residents were noted in visits and travel, with school and university events mentioned.

D. A. BR Nabby le Ames Helen Townsend Harey Porter A. O. Sloane E. W.J. Chubb J. T. Merwin John Finster Harvey F. W Bush Arthur Boyles H. 3. Henry H. L. Alnson George Coe H. Coe Harvey Porter Helen M. Townsend H. Jones Mary Ann Wood AO Sloane Llerheth Torten Garrelaon M. Townsend Geore Pilcher Jane Gi Steer Woodsfield, A H. I Atkinson Sue Murphy Mrs Lizwe Glouster Jessie Kincade Don Strawn Mayme Matwell Samanthe Thomas Goldie Bobo Blanche Root Elizabeth Harris Nel Pickering Flora Boring Edna Fleming Mary Haning Lila Nice Blanche Dean Elizabeth Davis Beatricel Rosser

Three Charges Placed Against Chauncey Man

Mrs. Si Witham of Chauncey reported her intoxicated husband was at Jim Mayles of Sugar Creek and had not returned since Saturday. Chauncey man Witham was jailed in Athens after charges of intoxication possession of intoxicating liquor and disturbing the peace were filed. not guilty pleas entered. trial set for next week.

Si Witham Chauncey Jim Mayles Sugar Creek Witham Athens Wayne Wingett Fred Hock Harry Dalton Carl H. Porter Jay Witham Athens County

King George Moved Toward Health by Sea Climate

London January 22 Official bulletin says King George has recovered enough to consider moving him to a better climate for recovery. Royal physicians state that removal to sea air could be advantageous as his majesty improves from illness.

London George Royal Physicians

January Plains P T A Meeting Delayed by Influenza

The Plains Parent Teacher Association January meeting was held in the Grade School Auditorium at 7 pm after a one week postponement due to influenza. Two business sessions were led by President John Loper and the program by Miss Lucy B Evans, program committee chair.

East Side Parent-Teacher Association Carr Chauncey John Loper Lucy B. Evans

Death of Mrs Linzy Johnson in Circle Hill

Mrs Linzy Johnson of Circle Hill dies at home after months of illness Sunday morning. Funeral services were held at the Holiness Church in Nespass and burial followed in the Greenlawn Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Chauncey.

Chauncey Georgie Frank Smith Greenlawn Smith Corning Linzy Johnson Circle Hill Holiness Church Nespast S@reenlawn Jan

Flu cases rise at Athens State Hospital

The Athens State Hospital reports thirteen new influenza cases bringing the hospital total to a1. Mrs F A Osborne wife of Dr Osborne is ill with influenza. Five employees and seven patients also reported ill Monday. One new case is noted in Athens Township this morning per the Athens County Health Office.

Athens State Hospital F A Osborne Osborne Athens Township Athens County

Planes Hunt Slayers of Americans in Iraq

Royal Air Force planes searched the desert near Zubair, Iraq, to locate Wahabi tribesmen who attacked an American party and killed Rev. Henry A. Bilkert. About 100 tribesmen were believed involved, with further attackers in the area.

Basrah Iraq URA Royal Air Force Sho Henry A. Bilkert Zubair

Fire wipes out three Upper Sandusky businesses

Fire in Upper Sandusky today destroyed three business establishments and damaged a fourth. Damage was estimated at $60,000. Athens County police and detectives are pursuing the case as they tour the west side for clues. Officers elected new directors at the Loan Company meeting and named J C. Clanahan president and J L Henry vice president.

Upper Sandusky Athens County Cleveland West Side O Brien Electrness Company Fred Juriga Notories Perri Shoe J C. Melmobile Hottman Clanahan J. L City Hospital Henry C. L. Stout mMehe FE. Golags

Negro Runs Amuck Attacks Policemen

A Black man in Chicago attacked three police officers inside the Criminal Court Building and was shot by officers after stabbing them. Several arrests followed as the underworld roundup continued, with John Mastin of Athens and Oscar Monroe among those arraigned or detained.

Chicago, Yan URHS Moore John Mastin Athens Oscar Monroe E. S Finsterwald Underworld Maple Mastin Methodist Church Harry Millican James Collings Winsterwald Maple

Smallpox Case Traced to Parkersburg Visitor in Torch School Area

Edward Mullen of Troy Township diagnosed with smallpox in Athens County. Torch School pupils vaccinated as precaution after indirect exposure. Mullen family quarantined. Parkersburg visitor tied to initial infection. Health officials urge prompt medical reporting for unusual skin eruptions.

Athens County Edward Mullen Troy Township W. A. Weatervelt Coolville Torch Westervelt Mutlen George Mullen Proctor Westervelt Mutle Parkersburg J. MM. Higgins Meigs Vinton Mullen Familiy Doctor Higgins

Directors Review Yearly Work of the Institution

Berry as secretary and Francis Gooldsberry as assistant secretary, with Jonn F Woolley acting as attorney, discuss the institution’s activities after the election and summarize the past year’s work.

Search for four year old Melvin Horst body at Dye Pond

In Wooster Ohio on January 22 executor Marion Graven cut a gap in the Dye Pond at Orrville to confirm if four year old Melvin Horst lies beneath the ice. A prior hole was cut the night the boy disappeared and broken ice the next day showed disturbance but no body found.

McCune Sentenced To Year In Prison In Ohio Case

Arch McCune received a sentence of not less than one year in the Ohio State penitentiary after pleading guilty in the county court to abandoning a legitimate claim tied to a January Grand Jury indictment. He was arrested by county officers following an affidavit in Wea, Virginia.

Ohio State Penitentiary Arch McCun Athan County Common Pleas Ghald Meftune Gan Wea Virgina

Laxa-Pitin Promises Quick Cold Relief Without Quinine

Advertising claims Laxa-Pitin cures colds and grips rapidly without quinine and with no unpleasant side effects. It alleges relief from aches, headaches, neuralgia, and general pains after one dose and urges customers to insist on genuine Laxa-Pitin from druggists priced at 26 cents.

Dragey Laxa AI

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