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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1927

Page

12

Logan Man Phillip Wolfe Found Dead Near Oreville

Phillip Wolfe 70 of Logan was found dead on a tie pile near the New Straitsville branch of the Hocking Valley railroad at 7 am Thursday. Acting Coroner ruled death by heart failure. Wolfe, once of Oreville, had lived in Logan and spent time in Oreville after leaving Logan three weeks ago. Funeral set for Oroville United Brethren church at 1 pm Saturday with burial in Logan.

Logan Phillip Wolfe Monday Creek New Straitsville Hocking Valley Railroad Oreville Wolfe John Bond Warner Hotel Bond J. P. Miller Straitsville B. H. Spicer John W. Wolfe Isaac Jacob Wolfe James Wolfe Junction City Adam Poling Webb Summit Racheal Ricksey Gore Lodge of Odd Fellows Oroville

Births Exceed Deaths in Hocking County in June

Logan July 15 report shows Hocking County births at 42 to deaths 16 for June. Logan death toll 7, six male and female deaths over 61, TB two deaths. Logan city births total 20 with nine communicable illness cases, Scarlet fever most with three.

Logan Hocking County County Health Department Sanner McCune Shaw Wolfe Charles Richard Gehring Robert Donald Poling Richard Louis Ramsey Judy Perry Jay Cole Ralph Junior Graham Thompson Wallace Huggins Weaver Stainer Delbert Eugene Lanning Edgell Anderson Mowery Jobb Jurgensmier Betty Jane Sheeler Patricia Ann Walsh Nova Jean Anderson Elick Sarah Edith Martin Betty Ann Miller Thelma Alice James Mabel LaBarbara Burchfield Julian Craft Unnam

Now You Ask One Quiz Questions From Page Five

This item lists quiz questions under the heading Now You Ask One including topics on a Boston financial wizard accused of fleecing investors, the World Theosophical Society head, relativity, Miss America winner, 1926 World Series winner, Queen Marie’s children on tour, Roosevelt summer homes, presidential salary, India’s capital, and Mrs Coolidge’s maiden name.

Boston World Theosophical Society Atlantic City Queen Marie Roosevelt United States India Mrs. Coolidge

Local Names List Appears in Obscure Notice

A fragmentary list includes individuals such as Nutter Mitchell spelling variants Daisy Vera Wion Eveland Kline Ellinger and Woolever plus unnamed participants indicating a partial notice area.

Ed Nutter Helda Mitchell Spencer Daisy Vera Wion Eveland Kline Elsie Irene Woolever Ellinger

Ruble Secures Restraining Order Against Logan City

Samuel S. Ruble obtained a temporary restraining order against the city of Logan to stop a proposed street across canal land he bought for 175 from the city on June 16 1925. The ten foot wide strip runs along the west side of inlet No 667 and Ruble seeks a perpetual injunction at final hearing.

Logan Samuels Ruble Inlet Front Street

Delphos Pastor to Preach at Logan Church Sunday

Invitations were mailed by the Presbyterian session asking members to attend the morning service where Rev. Henry L. Geddes of Delphos will deliver the sermon. The Logan church has been without a regular pastor since last year’s resignation. Retired minister Rev. John A. Stemen from Bremen has filled the pulpit for several months.

Logan The Presbyterian Church Henry L. Geddes Delphos Geddes C. R. Douglass John A. Stemen Bremen

Miss Delphin Krinn Attending State Club Camp

Miss Delphin Krinn of Falls township attends a district club camp at Yellow Springs run by the state club department for training older members. She will help plan the county camp at Rockbridge from August 15 to 20.

Delphin Krinn Falls Township Logan Yellow Springs State Club Department Krinn Rockbridge

4-H Stitch and Chatter Plans Social at Schoolhouse

The 4 H Stitch and Chatter club met at Bennet's Rock for a business session and wiener roast. Members plan a social at the schoolhouse near the rocks on July 20 and will meet again Monday evening.

Stitch and Chatter Club Bennet's Rock

Signboard Fire Destroys Logan History Board

A large signboard on the George N. Wright farm south of Logan caught fire early this week and burned completely. The board held a brief Logan history. passing motorists stopped to view but no one helped extinguish the blaze.

Logan George N. Wright

Logan Notes Host of Local Visitors and Moves

Mr. and Mrs. George T. Barnes of Kansas City enjoy an extended Logan visit with Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Jones and Mrs. John Buchanan. Barnes, who left Logan in 1872, has returned yearly and once taught in Hocking and Perry counties. Helena Minkle of Scio arrives for a short visit after visiting relatives in Sydney. Reuben Culver and wife of Winter Haven Florida plan to reside in London indefinitely, settling in the Parker property on East Hunter street, former Logan residents. Goldie Barthlow of Columbus is visiting her parents on West Hunter street for an open ended stay.

George T. Barnes Kansas City Logan Jefferson Jones John Buchanan Barnes Hocking Perry John Lohr Gallagher Avenue Helena Minkle Scio Sydney Reuben Culver Winter Haven Fla London Parker Property East Hunter Street Culver Goldie Barthlow Columbus Charles Barthlow West Hunter Street

School Closes as Vacation Bible School Ends at Church

The Daily Vacation Bible School at Central Avenue M E Church ends after three weeks with ninety five students enrolled and forty eight to receive attendance certificates Saturday evening at 8. The program includes Bible stories songs plays and exhibits and the public is invited.

Central Avenue M. E

Boy Skips Trial to Attend School in Football Charge

James Sherwood, 12, told the court he could not miss school to attend his trial for playing football in the street in Eng. He requested a postponement citing schooling obligations.

Hall Eng James Sherwood

A A A REPORTS HIGHWAYS OUT OF ATHENS

Athens connections outline road conditions and detours on routes to Columbus Circleville Newark Mt. Vernon Marietta Zanesville and Buckeye Lake via state routes and US 50. Several detours noted including S R 75 and S R 13 with conditions described as good or excellent or detoured due to land slides and closures.

Athens-Circleville Lancaster Nelsonville Logan Circleville Laurelville Enterprise Athens Portsmouth Albany McArthur Wellston Corporation Line Jackson New Boston U. S Athens-Buckeye Lake Lake Chauncey Corning New Lexington Somerset Athens-Newark Mt. Vernon Gilcuster Jacksontown Newark Zanesville Crooksville Glouster Burr Oak Moxahala Chesterhill Pennsville Malta McConnelsville Pomeroy Rutland Middleport

Bedford bridge game yields one complete suit for all players

In a Cavendish Hotel bridge game in Bedford England the four players were dealt one complete suit each. The odds against such an occurrence are 2,235,197,406,895,366,368,301,559,999 to 1.

Bedford Eng Cavendish Hotel

Miner and Wife Hospitalized After Starvation Tragedy

Joe Capelli of the United Mine Workers enters Ohio Valley General Hospital in Wheeling after saying his children died of starvation and his wife was buried in Dillonvale Ohio. He has been out of work six months.

Wheeling W. Va Joe Capelli United Mine Workers Dillonvale Ohio Ohio Valley General Hospital

Loves Her Dog, Gives Up Matrimony in Court Decree

A judge frees a man from marriage citing his wife’s strong affection for a dog. The decision grants dissolution of the matrimonial bonds and ends the husband’s legal obligations. The ruling underscores the unique impact of pet attachment on domestic arrangements.

Divorce Granted Over Dog That Won Over Judge

Fred Bauman secured a divorce from May Loretta Bauman with alimony dropped after Judge Weygandt was moved by Bauman’s claim that his marital troubles stemmed from his wife’s dog. The judge ordered Bauman to pay $160 in attorney fees but freed him from alimony though Bauman reported earning $105 a month. Bauman said most of his $5 monthly spending went to buy the dog chocolate bars, and he noted payments on a diamond collar, wrist watch, and a diamond ring paid from his wife’s $100 contributions.

Cleveland O.R Fred Bauman Bauman

Silver believed from Abraham found at Ur in Britain

London report notes silver discovered at Ur is thought to have belonged to Abraham and is being polished at the British Museum.

London Abraham British Museum

Doings Appraisement Filed in Probate Court

An inventory and appraisement of the personal property and real estate of Arthur E. Randolph were filed in probate court yesterday afternoon by the administratrix Anne Randolph Foster. The total appraisement was $160.

Arthur E. Randolph Anne Randolph Foster

Marriage License Issued In Probate Court Beat

A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon to Earl S. M Heckart 40 a Columbus salesman son of John W Heckart and Mae Beard 36 of Nelsonville credit worker daughter of Edward Beard The Rev C M Coulter will officiate.

Earl S. M Heckart Salesman Columbus Ohio John W. Heckart Mae Beard Nelsonville Credit Work Edward Beard C. M. Coulter

Bus Driver Held Pleads Not Guilty on License Charge

Orlando Craig pleaded not guilty to operating a bus without a chauffeur license and was bound over to the grand jury. Bond set at 100 dollars was posted. John F. Chadwell faced related charges.

Orlando Craig Pearl W. Helwig Craig John F. Chadwell

MELLO-GLO French Process Face Powder Ad

An advertisement promotes MELLO-GLO face powder from D. Zenner Co. It claims the powder lasts indefinitely and keeps pores minimized while giving skin a peachlike glow. Available at the toilet counter today.

D. Zenner Co

Bus operator pleads not guilty to license charge

The man pleaded not guilty to knowingly operating the bus without a license and posted bond for grand jury appearance. State Inspector T. B. Bowscher filed charges with arrest by Constable I. P. Tucker against the two men.

Craig T. B. Bowscher I. P. Tucker

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Logan Man City OF Logan Samuel S. Ruble Central Avenue M. E. Church School Logan Theatre John Gilbert Flesh and the Devil All Star Cat Greta Garbo Lars Logan -Lancaster Chillicothe S. R U. S. 50 Athens-Marietta Coolville City of Athens May Avenue Sharpsburgh Road Gallipolis George O’hara Charley Chase Sally Miner Majestic Fiore Idor Pathe News Mendel Travel Zenner Turday Nora E. Johnson Athens County Clarence Humphrey Jones & Jones, Adtys Frank A. Moler Coats Rochester-Lytle Bierley’s Gee. F. Brown Bierly Delivey Jal, Jel. Wright Co Thurness-Wright Company Logan, Ohio Dorset and Brassiere
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