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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1928

Page

10

Powell Fined In Wire Theft Charge At Mine

Logan January 25. Andrew Powell ward to was tried before a jury in Whitcrafts court on larceny charges. Indictment claimed Powell stole copper wire valued at 50 dollars from No 2 Y mine at Pittaburg Hollow Ward township, property of Sunday Creek Coal Company. Jury included W T res Mrs Anna Arnold Will Hansel Velma Krinn Mrs De Wright Vernon Kitchen John Ohlinger Mrs Cora Morgan Enid Campbell Andrew Mullen camp Mrs Alice Steinman Roscoe Harsh.

de Wright Vernon Kitchen John Ohlinger Cora Morgan Enid Campbell Andrew , Mullencamp Alice Steinman Roscoe Harsh

Ladies auxiliary to Sons of Veterans to install officers

Logan January 25. All members urged to attend the installation of officers at the regular meeting place on Thursday and bring a lunch.

Logan Ladies’ Auxiliary Sons of Veterans of the Civil War

Jury Finds Henry Miller Guilty of Petit Larceny

In Logan on January 25 a jury after one and a half hours found Henry Miller guilty of petit larceny. They valued the stolen property at $30, reducing the indictment from larceny to petit larceny. Judge Whitcraft has not pronounced sentence.

Logan Henry Miller Whitcraft

Local bowling and bridge night report

In Logan January 25 local bowlers faced new pins in a Monday evening match between the Wood Workers and the Knights of Pythias with lower scores. The Wood Workers took two of the three games as splits disrupted averages. Get-Together club members met at Mrs. Lucy Warner's East Main street home for bridge with two tables and a substitute, Miss Frama Floyd.

Logan Wood Workers Knights of Pythias Lucy Warner East Main Street Frama Floyd

Junia Club entertained by Blasius sisters at North Market

The Junia club met Monday evening at the Blasius home on North Market Street with a six o'clock supper and a program. Mrs J D Sanderson reviewed Daughter of amurai by Sugimoto while the roll call was answered with Interesting personalities. Attending were Mrs K Showalter Mrs H L Geddes John Krieg Mrs Charles Miss Minnie Moore and Miss Blasius.

Junia Club Helen Mary Blasius North Market Street J. D. Sanderson

Tax Rates Set for Hocking County Area in 192

Logan reports real estate valued at 6 326 650 with personal property 2 672 700. Laurelville lists real estate 290 190 personal 230 610. Murray City real estate 335 510 personal 186 860. County wide real estate 9 129 210 personal 11 043 770. Logan rate 25.20 per thousand. county average 22.63. Murray City 35.00. Laurelville 19.50. Delinquent taxes shown for 192. Counties autos issued totals and state share cited.

Logan Hocking County Laurelville Murray City Hockings County Maurelville County

Oil field activity slows in Logan due to roads and oil price

Winter slowdown hits Washington township with three active wells. Hope Refining and Construction drills to 1900 feet on W H Mowery tract. Noble heirs well by Gordon Oil reaches 1500 feet. Leeper and Berlin work Frank Riggs tract. Spudding began on George Miller tract near Rockbridge with Bowden and partners. Westbrook brothers drill Pearl Duffy lease in Union Furnace field.

Logan Washington Township Hope Refining and ‘Construction Company Noble Heirs Gordon Oil Company Leeper & Berlin Frank Riggs George Miller Rockbridge Bowden Westbrook Brothers Pearl Duffy Union Furnace

Four Arrests by Hocking County Deputies

Four arrests were made by Hocking County deputies in different areas. Madison Curran of Lancaster was jailed in Logan on a non support capias. William McDaniels was arraigned on intoxication charges and fined $30 plus costs. Ernest Rutter was released after a non filing. Hobart Tisdale of Laurelville faced juvenile authority questioning over a Jimtown burglary.

Logan Hocking County Madison Curran Lancaster L. F.hammond William McDaniels Ernest Rutter Joe Farbearn Greendale McDaniels Ellinger Rutter Hobart Tisdale Laurelville Farbearn Jimtown

Sloan to Receive Artificial Leg After Fracture

Logan resident P. D. Sloan fractured his leg Sunday at home on Hill street. He used crutches to come down street Monday, and the broken limb will be replaced by an artificial one within a few days.

Logan P. D. Sloan Hill Street

Quaker Pilgrims Seek Reconciliation Efforts in Nicaragua

A small band led by Carolina Wood arrives in Havana amid Pan American talks. They aimed to broker peace between General Augustino Sandino and U S Marines, and to revive the 1907 Washington pact with a plan for university building across Central America through discussions with Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur and Charles Evans Hughes.

Havana Carolina Wood Society of Friends Nicaragua Augustino Sandino United States Marine Forces United Press Today

New High School Auditorium Opens for Public View

Corning reports its new high school auditorium completed and striking in design. The gymnasium and auditorium blend in a 38 by 66 foot playing floor with about 200 seats plus elevated seating for 500. A large crowd viewed the space Saturday and extra seats were added from the old building. The facility, loaned by contractor Charles Taylor and the school board, will host basketball events Wednesday and Friday evenings this week.

Corning Charles Taylor

Provisions to Reach Struggling Miners in Corning Area

A relief truck with food and supplies from Columbus is due in Corning Tuesday. County residents in Athens and Hocking counties face severe poverty, and several cases were reported this week.

Corning Athens Hocking Columbus

Coach Praised For Corning High School Basketball

Jan 25 townspeople congratulate F A Cady coach of Corning high school boys basketball for his training that keeps players focused and vigilant during tense games.

Corning F. A. Cady

Leap Year Program Planned by Wo mans Missionary Society

Corning January 25. The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church plans a leap year program and Valentine party for February.

Corning Woman's Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church

Shriners Get Together Nearly Killed Him

Mr H H Paradise of New York City recalls the 1925 Shriners Get-together in Los Angeles. He describes severe illness and constipation relief after taking Carter's Little Liver Pills, claiming the remedy saved his life. The ad notes pills sold by druggists in 25c and 75c red packages.

H. H. Paradise New York City Los Angeles Shriners Brother Carter

Pythian Lodge Degree Staff Called for Practice

Corning reports the degree staff and members of the Pythian lodge are asked to attend Wednesday evening practice.

Fire destroys Sun day Creek blacksmith shop and car barn

Last week a fire at the Sun day Creek blacksmith shop and car barn caused about $5,000 in damage. Undertaker C. L. Green reported $1,000 loss and insurance will cover part of the damages.

Sunday Creek C. L. Green

Eight deaths reported in Corning in one week

Corning records eight local deaths in seven days with causes split among paralysis heart failure Brights disease pneumonia and complications. Additionally three death notices reached relatives of residents living elsewhere.

Corning Bright

New Hair Mode from Broadway Prompts Danderine Endorsement

Miss Agnes Traney, famed Broadway dancer in Rio Rita, touts a new hair routine. She credits Danderine with reducing dandruff, avoiding frequent shampooing, and giving silky, lustrous hair at a low cost.

Agnes Traney Druc

Local News Notes On Residents’ Health and Departures

Willis Wright left for Akron Monday in an effort to find employment. Miss Edna Dewill for several months with nervous trouble, is reported improving. Mrs. Eliza Justus continues seriously ill at her home here, being paralyzed from the waist down. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Ryan who have been in Florida since Christmas have written friends here that they are having an enjoyable time. News was received here concerning the physical condition of M. E.

Edna Dew Eliza Justus J. J. Ryan Florida M. E

Joyce Faces Winter Illness In Merida

Joyce battles asthma while spending the winter in Merida seeking relief.

Joyce Miorida

Auto crash in Plain City leaves man dead

Plain City report says a Detroit man named Albert Gardner was killed when his car skidded off the Columbus Marysville pike. A second man, also black, was injured in the crash. Local authorities listed no further details.

Plain City Albert Gardner Detroit Columbus, Marysville Pike

New Cars to Arrive in England at 3840 Weekly Pace

In 1998 England will see about 3840 new cars arrive each week. The projection frames commerce and market activity for the year.

England

Simple Calonite Powder Method Clears Blackheads

A simple home method claims to remove blackheads quickly. Apply two ounces of Calonite powder to a hot wet cloth and rub over affected areas. in two minutes, blackheads are said to dissolve away.

Three Boys Win Major Prizes in Peace Declamation

In Columbus Ohio the third annual Prince of Peace Declamation contest, sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches, awarded first prize to Charles J Schwarz of Washington Do H for 500 dollars and a four year college scholarship. Wilson E Hoge of Barnesville won 300 dollars and a two year scholarship, Eldon McLaughlin of Bradford took 200 dollars and a one year scholarship. Three other contestants earned 50 dollars each: Laurys Norton Pierpont Laura Moffatt Stow and Helen Jessup Massillon.

Columbus U.R Prince of Peace Ohio Counci Charles J. Schwarz Washington Do. H Ohio Wilson E. Hoge Barnesville Eldon McLaughlin Bradford Laurys Norton Pierpont Laura Moffatt Stow Helen Jessup Massillon

Beautifu Bobbed Hair Do This Today

A home hair treatment promises easy transformation of dull straight hair into fluffy curly waves that stay in for days. The BeautyWave method is described as safe and quick, costing 10 to 15 minutes weekly and offering guaranteed satisfaction.

Beautywave

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