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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1929

Page

3

Local man stands trial on third offense liquor charge

NEW LEXINGTON July 1b Herbert Prickles of this city went on trial before Judge T D Price in Common Pleas Court on a third offense liquor charge. Witnesses for the defense include Mayor Leckrone of Junction City Mayor Ogg of Crooksville and city officer James Deavers of New Philadelphia.

Herbert Prickles T. D. Price Common Pleas Court Leckrone Junction City Ogg Crooksville James Deavers New Philadelphia

Lancaster triumphs 2 1 over Murray City Tigers in Sunday game

On Murray City grounds Lancaster baseball team edged the Murray City Tigers 2 to 1. Buchtel Best defeated Longstreth team 7 to 6 at Longstreth field.

Lancaster Buchtel Nelsonville Murray City Murray City Tigers Thengstreth Longstreth Weore

Mrs Tennihill Announces Anna Tennihill Wedding

Mrs John Tennihill of Dorrn ville announces the marriage of her daughter Anna to Mr Kilward Bols of Dayton on July 9. The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs W A Boles of Nelsonville and the couple reside in Dmyton where Bols is employed. The ring ceremony was conducted by Rev C F Mitt ler.

John Tennihill Dorrnville Anna Kilward Bols Dayton W. A. Boles Nelsonville Dmyton Mr. Bols C.F. Mittler

Wallace arraigned on intoxication charge in Nelsonville

Overton Pee Wallace was arraigned in Squire Donley s Court in Nelsonville on an intoxication charge. After entering a not guilty plea his hearing was set for Tuesday evening at 6 20.

Overton Pee” Wallace Pieads Dowley Nelsonville Peg” Wallace Squire Donley

Return of Ena Stephenson from vacation in Ohio

Miss Ena Stephenson has returned to Columbus after spending part of her two weeks vacation with relatives in Nelsonville. She visited Cleveland and Willoughby where she attended nuptial events for her former schoolmate Miss Florence Jenkins. Jenkins wed Mr. Andrew Semple of Cleveland on July 9.

Nelsonville Ena Stephenson Columbus Cleveland Willougbby Willoughby

Water Shut Off Tuesday for Main Line Valve Install

Water on Lancaster Street from Second to State, Carpenter from Congress to Lancaster, all of Mound and Fremont streets will be off Tuesday from noon to 4 PM for a new 4 inch main valve installation on Lancaster Street hill. The new valve will confront an old valve while supervisor G. M. Romine cites unsatisfactory performance.

Lancaster Street Second Street State Street Carpenter Street Congress Street Mound Street Fremont Street Serfee G. M. Romine

Resignation of State Penitentiary Chaplain Reed Effective Today

Columbus reports the resignation of Chaplain T. O. Reed, effective immediately. He preached his last sermon yesterday morning and baptized 24 prisoners. Had he stayed until September 15, he would have served 18 years as prison chaplain.

Columbus T. O. Reed State Penitentiary

Mrs Stratton Dies in Chillicothe

Mrs Mary Stratton 45 wife of Caseman Stratton died at a sister’s home in Chillicothe after being moved from a Columbus hospital. She leaves a husband a daughter Fileen two sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The Stratton family previously lived in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Mary Stratton Caseman Cashman Walter Tripp Chillicothe Columbus Fileen Walter Kay San Francisco Tripp John Maurer Milter Wilson Fort Street Stratton

WoC T U meeting set for Tuesday in Nelsonville

The WoC T U monthly meeting is planned for Tuesday at 2 PM at Mrs. Charles Monks home on Chestnut Street with hostesses Mrs. Hardy Mrs. George Evans and Mrs. Rebecca Devore. Devotionals will be led by Mrs. J W Katzenbach and the program by Mrs. Refta Howe.

Nelsonville Woc. T.U Charles Monks Chestnut Street Hardy George Evans Rebecca Devore J. W. Katzenbach Refta Howe

Perry Family Reunited After 59-Year Separation

NEW LEXINGTON July 15 Mrs. Mary Lovegrove of Santa Panta California and Jacob T. Spring of Mena Arkansas reunited in Mena after 59 years since 1870 at Roseville 10 miles east of here. Spring marked his 20th birthday Sunday July 14. Mrs. Lovegrove 86 and sister Mrs. Samuel Cooper of Roseville and Mr. Spring are the only surviving original family members.

New Lexington Mary Lovegrove Santa Panta M@alif Jacob T. Spring Mena Ark Roseville Here

Bees Enter House in New Lexington

A large swarm of honey bees entered the home of R. F. Mertz near Thornville through a weather-board hole and swarmed for several hours.

New Lexington R. F. Mertz Thornville

Mrs Crabtree Dies at Home Near Buchtel

Mrs Mary Crabtree aged 61 died Sunday morning at the family home near Duchtel after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the residence, Rev. R W Meorkle officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by husband William Crabtree two daughters Mrs Edward Mahaffee and Mrs Robert Ryder and two other daughters Miss Haltie Crabtree and two sons William Crabtree and James Crabtree.

Nelsonville Mary “Telly] Crabtree Duchtel R .W. Meorkle Akeon Haltie Crabtree Wellsburg W. Va William Crabtree James Crabtien Millfield

Gun Battle Kills Two in Kentucky near Somersh

The fatal feud like duel occurred when Hiram Sexton warned youths to be quiet. Raymond Huff fired the shot. Sexton pursued him on horseback. Huff escaped into a field while Sexton killed Cecil Merkle at Huff's home before Huff vanished.

Sexton Raymond Huff Claude Huff Cecil Merkle Merkie

ZEMO Dandruff Remedy Ad

Dandruff goes itching ends when Zemo touches the scalp. Douse cooling healing cleansing ZEMO on the scalp and rub vigorously. The way dandruff vanishes and itching stops with surprise and delight. Keep ZEMO handy for antiseptic purposes. Safe and dependable for itching irritations of the skin and scalp. 5c, 6c and $1.90.

Zemo

Land Grant Signed by Monroe In 1817 Found In Ohio

Mrs. Lydia Davis of Trimble inherits a Muskingum County land grant issued in Washington on July 10 1817 bearing James Monroe's signature. The grant to John Hand or Charles Folbre covered 137 acres between Ademeville and Sonora, recorded later in Deed Book 34. The land passed through J W Morrison to A N Davis and is now owned by Mrs. Davis.

Lydia Davis Trimble Monroe Glouster Ly Davis Washington, D. C James Monroe United States John Hand Charles Folbre Muskingum County Ademeville Sonora General Land Office Washineto Musin County G. E F. Zimmer E. Scott A. N. Davis Davis

Driver Skips After Wreck Here Sunday

A touring car with an Akron party crashed into a rear fender and bumper of a stopped auto at Spring and Cross Streets. The damaged auto and the touring car then hit the curbing. the driver regained control and sped away toward Fast Main Street. A separate note mentions a Spencer Ridge Church homecoming and basket dinner next Sunday with many former residents expected.

Glouster Akron Main Street Spencer Ridge

On a furlough Jim Hawk Visits His Mother in Glouster

Jin Mawk of the U S S Texas is spending part of a 20 days furlough in Glouster with his mother Mrs B W Hawk. The Texas flagship of the Atlantic Pacific fleets recently traveled from the Pacific via the Panama Canal to New York where old guns are being replaced. Mr Hawk is brother of Roy Hawk of Athens.

Glouster Jim Hawk U. S Texas B. W. Hawk Pacific Panama Canal New York Mr. Hawk Roy Hawk Athens

Motor Trip Planned by Tico Sisters Across Indiana and Illinois

Julius Tico and his sisters Miss Caroline and Miss Garnet left Sunday for a motor trip through Indiana and Illinois. They will visit relatives near Terre Haute and spend a few days there before continuing.

Glouster Julius Tico Caroline Garnet Indiana Illinois Terre Haute

Ross Smith Fined for Slander in Glouster Court

Ross Smith of Glouster pleaded guilty to slander and was fined four dollars plus costs by Mayor Gaskalla’s court last Saturday. Smith was arrested on charges filed by a Congress Run woman.

Glouster Ross Smith Gaskalla Smith

Mammoth Cave Booklet Offered by Information Service

A Washington Information Service booklet details Mammoth Cave and Colossal Cavern in Kentucky. It describes miles of caverns and the cave region as the greatest in the world. Send four cents for a copy titled Mammoth Cave.

Edmonson County Kentucky Mammoth Cave Colossal Cavern Washington Information Service

Railroad Man Placed on Retired List in Army

Herbert Ho Smith of Corn ing New York Central railroad is placed on the United States army officers retired list with rank of captain and pay. His service began in 1902 as a private in the 1st U S Infantry, with World War I service as second lieutenant then captain. He served in the Philippines and Italy and sustained a wound causing lasting disability. Smith is now vice commander of the forming Post American Legion.

New Lenington Herbert Ho Smith New York Central Railroad Corning United States Army Smith United States Infantry Philippines U. S. Infantry Fort Benjamin Harrison Sted Infantry Italy American Legion

Mrs Loeffler Dies At Home In Amesville Area

Mrs Ernest Loeffler aged 69 died at the family home near Amesville Sunday at 2 20 p m She had suffered a paralytic stroke two years ago Survived by husband Jennie a daughter and two sons Rollo and Kenneth Also survives a sister Mrs Laura Mc Daniel and two brothers John and Ed Ellsworth a brother preceded her in death Burial at Union Street Cemetery Athens with funeral at Canaanville M B Church Tuesday at 2 p m conducted by Rev Cole of Coolville.

Ernest Loeffler Amesville Union Street Athens Cole Coolville

Marriage licenses issued in Probate Court Saturday

Two licenses granted to William Russell 19 Greens Run miner and Evelyn Bawry 17 Greens Run at home with parents consent. Also licensed Hugh Cameron Foley Jr 22 Guysville bank clerk and Opal Barnadine House 21 Guysville at home.

Willam Russell Greens Run Miner Evelyn Bawry Hugh Cameron Foley, Jr Guysville Opal Barnadine House

Woman near death after gun discharge in Optville

Police hold William Neuminater, friend of the family, claiming he was cleaning a gun when it accidentally discharged and wounded Mrs. Eugene Carpenter, 35, wife of a railroad engineer, in Optville.

Optville Eugene Carpenter William Neuminater

Federal funds misspent on Route 50 in southeast Ohio

State representative Gi Sharp of McArthur blasts federal highway allocations over five years noting less than $60,000 spent on Route 50 in the district. He cites limited improvements and urges immediate action to redirect funds to higher priority routes including Route 60.

District OF Southeast Ohio Rowe Parkershare Gnilfiathe Gi Sharp McArthur Vinton County Bon. Burgett OhWin CR Rouse No Highway Association Londonderry Rose County Stb Jackson County Gallia County

Ivcerin Mixture Claims Quick Constipation Relief

An old time ad promotes Ivcerin Mixture for rapid bowel relief within two hours using glycerin buckthorn bark saline and other ingredients. It claims to cleanse both upper and lower bowels without pills and lists multiple local druggists and stores as sellers.

Adleride Gibson Phar Athen Ickmen Nelsonville Poling Murray Cay Fawlor's Coolvile

Cleveland Press to Answer Contempt Citation in Court

Officials of the Cleveland Press will answer a contempt citation issued by Common Pleas Judge Frederick P. Walther. The citation follows editorials criticizing the judge for granting an injunction blocking Sheriff Wanratty from interfering with Thistledown Track operation.

Cleveland Cleveland Press Common Pleas Frederick FP Walther Walther J. Wanratty Thistledown Have Track

Humorous Juvenile Pranks Fade Into Quiet Nemerios

A fragmented item notes youngsters amid daily mischief as they move toward a calmer era called nemerios. The text hints at playful scenes and memories fading with time.

Wonderful Preparation for Varicose Ulcers

A Maine reader recounts severe varicose ulcers on her leg and despair at failed remedies. She credits Resinol Ointment for healing, urging others to try it. Resinol Soap and Ointment are recommended by doctors for many skin disorders.

Tanger Mra Neware Be, Curtis Ataib

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