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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1927

Page

12

Fears for Youths Life After Fourth of July Wreck

Reports from Cherrington hospital indicate Donald Lan 7 of Floodwood may not recover after a Fourth of July wreck left him with a fractured skull. His older brother Carl also injured. A trephination operation was performed to relieve brain pressure. Also listed: Robert Scholl underwent tonsil removal. Mrs. T. L. Smith of Nelsonville admitted for appendicitis surgery.

Ogan Donald Lan Ning Floodwood Cherrington Hospital Carl Robert Charles ‘Scholl Mound Street TL. A. Smith Nelsonville

Receiver named for pharmacy by Judge Whitcraft

Logan July 91 C G Bowen president of First National Bank named receiver for Ee L Ewing Pharmacy by Judge Platey M Whitcraft in common pleas court. Bowen bonded for 15000 with Lucy E Bowen and Mary L Bowen as sureties. Bank held a 6066.41 judgment on confession. firm liabilities 22000 with assets from 15008 to 18000. John C Pettit named to represent the receiver in investigations. Appraisement to be made immediately before further court orders.

John C. Pettit

Oil firm seeks spur track approval in Logan

Representatives of an oil company planning a bulk storage station on South Mulberry street met City Service Director Edward Sherman in Logan. If located, the Hocking Valley railroad would need city council permission to build the spur across Mulberry street. Preliminary curves reportedly have been made and permission will be sought soon.

Logan South Mulberry Street City Service Edward Sherman Mulberry Street Hocking Valley Railroad

Bible Quiz Answers From Page Five

Weekly Bible quiz answers covering Genesis and Matthew references. Notable items include Abraham counted as stars, Isaac’s near sacrifice, Esau and Jacob, Peter and Andrew as fishermen, Hadad against Solomon, Benjamin’s place among Joseph’s brothers, the centurion’s servant in Capernaum, Abram’s name change, Hosea’s paternity, and Sennacherib slain by his two sons.

Abraham Heaven Isaac Rebekah Esau Jacob Peter Andrew Hadad Solomon Benjamin Joseph Christ Capernaum God Abram Hosea Beert Sennacherib

Mrs Sale Dies Widow of Frank Sale in Cincinnati

Logan July 9 Relatives here report Mrs Kate Steinman Sale 60 widow of Frank Sale died in Cincinnati hospital after pneumonia. She long resided with Maitland family in Milwaukee and had returned to Washington then Kentucky to visit kin before illness. She was sister of A G Steinman and Misses Ida Clara Tariah Steinman and William Brown. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Pacific Ocean Lester J. Maitland Honolulu Homme Kinnati Hospital Kate Steinman Sale Maitlands Frank Sale Milwaukee Washington, D. C Fauntleroy Logan Washington Kentucky Thera Cincinnati Hospital A. G. Steiman Ida Clara Tariah Steinman S. William Brown Green Bay Wis

Applicants who passed teachers tests announced in Logan

Announcement board reports success in county teacher certificates. Two received three year certificates while ten others advanced. Also notes bond posted for grand jury appearance by Dave Reynolds for carrying concealed weapons. Marriage licenses issued to George Cline Edna Fennell and Frank Maffin Ruth Stufflebean with magistrate Miller officiating.

Logan Hele Tivo Nolds Dave Reynolds Longstreth J. P. Miller Reynolds L. F. Hammond George Cline Miner Chaus Frank Cline Edna Fennell Thomas Fennell J. DP. Miller Frank Maffin Miner Nelsonville George Maftin Ruth Stufficbean Ward Township Ash &Tufflebean Miller

One Year Certificate Recipients Listed By School

A list of one year certificate recipients includes Floyd Beal of New Pittsburg James Bickle of Union Furnace Velva Brashares of Gibisonville Ben Briley of Murray City and others. The compilation also notes three year recipients WW Hartsough Tauresville and David Tucker of Rockbridge among those awarded certificates.

O. WW Hartsough Tauresville David Tucker Rockbridge Floyd Beal New Pittsburg James Bickle Union Furnace Velva Brashares Gibisonville Ben Briley Murray City Eather Briley Lena Fae Hawk Carbon Hhi Juanita Hillyer New Pitsburg Glenn Johnson South Bloomingville Veldo Kuln Logan Mary Philips Pearl Weat New Straitsville

Boy Catches Snake Alive and Sells It For Five Dollars

Logan district reports a Lancaster boy named Don Zeigler ten years old captured a large black snake alive last week and sold it for five dollars. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C W Zeigler formerly of Logan.

Logan Don, Zeigler Lancaster C. Weigler

Telegraphers Dine In Logan At Depot Hotel

Twenty telegraphers from the local district attended a dinner and meeting at the Depot hotel. L. E. Hicks, general chairman, spoke, noting he had addressed a similar group in Gallipolis the prior evening. Regular attendance and remarks highlighted district coordination.

Depot Hotel Logan L. E. Hicks Hicks Gallipolis

Stanley Houston Sought Divorce for Cruelty in Logan

Stanley Houston files for divorce from Houston in Logan on July 9 alleging cruelty. Married February 28, 1026, this is his second petition after a prior withdrawal during reconciliation. He cites January absence of three weeks. she returned June 24. No children.

Logan Stanley Houston Houston

Local Ladies Named in Society Note

Mrs Alfred Campbell, Mrs Kirby Snyder, Mrs Robert Green, Mrs Nett Thomas, Miss Ruth Heft, Miss Hazel Kanode, Miss Kathryn Bort and Miss Grace Shriner are listed in a society note reflecting community social circles and upcoming events.

Alfred Campbell Kirby Snyder Robert Green Nett Thomas Ruth Heft Hazel Kanode Kathryn Bort Grace Shriner

Veal Calves Over 190 Pounds Hard to Sell at Top Prices

Athens Livestock manager N FE Mills reported Saturday that 47 veal calves weighing over 190 pounds were shipped on July 2. Of these, 32 sold at 12.50, 14 at 11.50, and 1 at 9.00. The top price went to Henry Chase with 27.50, and others over 25 included P V Coe and Lewis Elliott. Over 20 went to James Cray Paton Dalton L H Etaw Sama Byana J C Green H G Hanning Harvey Chesser Matt Dixon George McCrum Fred Conner Albert Dalton George Niggermeyer and Ray Calbert.

N. FE. Mills Athens Livestock Company Athens Henry Chase P. V. Coe Lewis Elliott James Cray Paton Dalton L. H. Etaw Sama Byana J.C. Green H. G. Hanning Harvey Chesser Matt Dixon George McCrum Fred Conner Albert Dalton George Niggermeyer Ray Calbert

Plead Not Guilty In Athens County Charges

Mildred Hickman wife of Everett Hickman Nelsonville and Wilbur Drake pleaded not guilty to statutory charges yesterday morning. Both held for Athens county grand jury after arraignment before Justice of the Peace. Mrs Hickman released on 200 bond. Drake held on 300 bond. Also: Corning service notice for July 9 at Corning Methodist Church with 9 am and 7:30 pm services as Rev. Moore prepares for vacation.

Pearl W. Helwig Mildred Hickman Everett Hickman Nelsonville Wilbur Drake Tucker Hickmans Justice of Nel Athens County Grand Jury Hickman Corning William Moore Moore Corning Methodist Church New England

Army Captain Arrest and Guilty Plea at Fort Crook

Captain W B Allen of Council Bluffs Iowa was arrested near Omaha Nebraska for illegal liquor possession. His friend Sergeant Charles Ellison claimed responsibility. At trial Allen pleaded guilty, receiving fines and demotions for both men.

W. B. Alen Council Bluffs Fort Crook Omaha Neb Charles Ellison Capt. Allen Allen Alien

Birth Announcement From Logan and Har Residents

A telegram dated July 9 to Mrs. Phil Rochester notes the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sanderson now of Har Logan. The list of attendees and social sellers includes numerous named ladies and a few mentioned residents, reflecting local family and community ties with names such as Mrs. Willard Sprankel Mrs. Roger Friend and Mrs. Clair Abell among others.

Logan Phil Rochester Paul Sanderson Har Luis Willard Sprankel Roger | Friend Clair Abell Paul Seth Sloan Harains Gifford Fluis Ian Shriner Herbert Shriner Chan Reynolds M. H. Cherrington Theodore Lytle Walter Beeker Gerrisk M. G. Harbaugh Walburn Jben Wilard Lyke Yith Chariga Smith Dail Tschappatt Clinton i Web Bloyd Duffy Ward Chase Albert Schreck Trude

Social notes Easterliag Club tea event hosted

Mrs John McBroom and Miss Florence Gort attended a bridge tea at a local club on Thursday afternoon.

John McBroom

Time for Closing County Tax Books Is Drawing Near

Athens county treasurer R. R. Johnson warns the tax books will close soon with a 10 percent penalty on unpaid taxes. Real estate taxes are overdue, and many citizens are expected to rush to the office before July 20. After that date, books will be settled and a new year starts August 1.

Athens County R. R. Johnson

Orders State Care For Ohio Child

In Probate court at the request of county health nurse Miss Clara Cavanaugh a 10 year old crippled child of Lafe Lynch New Marshfield is placed in charge of the division of charities for the state. The father cannot care for the child and the mother Stanley New Marshfield can give property. The court decides to place the child under immediate state care.

Lafe Lynch New Marshfield Division of Charities

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