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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1922

Page

8

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Two Gallia County youths identify man in moonshine case

Two boys arrested in Gallia County for intoxication identified Frank Fry of Hobson as the man who furnished the liquor. Fry was arrested and jailed, but later released. no charges were filed from Gallia County. River notes describe steady river traffic and freight movements on the Ohio valley with boats freed and moving toward Pittsburgh. County prisoner costs: Columbus work house $52.96 for June and Dayton work house $30.10 for May.

Gallipolis Hobson Frank Fry Fry Gallia County Columbus Dayton

Moonshining case fines set at $100 in arraignment

John Bryant appeared before Justice Barnes on Saturday for moonshining, fined $100 with costs totaling $121.15. He paid the amount and was released.

John Bryant Justice Barnes

Camp Notes From Hunker Camp a Quiet Wartime Scene

A sick horse is the only unusual event at Camp Hunker through Saturday. Camp facilities include a headquarters hospital guard house cement buildings and showers at one end. Troops recently returned from Camp Perry adapt to civilian life while reporters note a calm scene as crowds visit daily.

Hunker Camp Perry Armory Cincinnati

Death of Mrs Brunner in Columbus at Mt. Carmel

Mrs Caroline Kaiser Brunner 64 of Columbus died Friday at Mt. Carmel hospital. She leaves a husband two sons two grandsons three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were to be held this afternoon with burial in Union cemetery. Relatives from Pomeroy and vicinity attended.

Brunner Caroline Kaiser Brunner Columbus Mt. Carmel Hospital Union Cemetery Pomeroy and

McCullough Campaigns Amid False Hearsay and Chautauqua Notes

Walter McCullough, candidate for county auditor, campaigns near Chester while his father is mistakenly believed seen in town. A mix of sightings leads to a humorous misidentity. The town’s Chautauqua week prompts reflections by Editor Smith on local youth inspired to artistic pursuit.

McCullough Walter McCullough Chester Walter Ray Smith

Beasley's Best Bread Beats Stra Seriaeth in Bakeoff

Beasley's Best wins the regional bakeoff defeating Stra Seriaeth with a crusty contest lead. Judges praised the bakery for even texture and rich flavor as the crowd cheered at the city fair.

Chautauqua tales of inspiring girls and violin prodigy

The Redpath Chautauqua inspires girls from Middleport and Pomeroy Ohio to talent and ambition. Miss Carleton crossed the river daily for school and never missed a session. Emmy Tou, daughter of C. H. Keehne, shows vast promise as a violin virtuoso, with praise from Lancaster Gazette. A Methodist Sunday school picnic at Mt Pleasant will feature speakers Dr. Arthur Cherrington Rev. J. G. Spears and Judge John C. Stoughton.

Columbus Carleton Miss Carleton Middelport Zenda McLaren Catharine Ridgeway Boston School of Expression Cort Albert Chautauqua Company Mildred Lewis Miss Lewis Poly Chautauqua Middleport Dan Cupid Tom F. Lewis Lancaster Lancaster Gazette Beethoven Lucia Faust Maude Powell Emmy Tou C. H. Keehne Pomeroy, Ohio Mt. Pleasant Stone Grove Arthur Cherrington Chillicothe M. E J. G. Spears John C. Stoughton

Health department to hold diagnostic chest clinic in Nelsonville

Nelsonville health department offers a diagnostic chest clinic in the city on August 3 and 4. Ten patients from Hocking county will be selected to attend, with officials currently choosing those to be privileged to participate.

Health Department of Nelsonville Hocking County

Conference Plans Under Way for South Eastern Ohio District

Rev. J. G. Spears and the church entertainment committee prepare for the regional conference to be held August 30 to September 1 in town. The Odd Fellows hall upstairs has been leased for the church physical education group and will serve as the banqueting and meeting site. The kitchen has been upgraded to handle meals for visiting pastors, and the stairway and woodwork redecorated by the building’s owners. After the conference the hall will continue to be used for city activities.

J. G. Spears U. B Ohio Spears Odd Fellows Physical Education Association Bar Scouts

Local oil field leads state activity says Wigton

W M Wigton superintendent Reed Gas Engine company says Hocking county oil field is the most active in the state with Gordon Oil Company driving much of the work. He notes price declines but expects higher crude prices would boost local activity. Miss Cleo Haley attended Nellie Keenan Leo Ryan wedding in New Lexington.

W. M. Wigton Reed Gas Engine Company Hocking County Wigton Gordon Oil Company Cleo Haley New Lexington Nellie Keenan Leo Ryan St. Rose Catholic Church Cash Miss Haley Ryan Thomas Keenan

Candidates on the Streets of Logan

The Messenger reports five campaign workers near the Remple bank corner in Logan who had greeted many residents and were coordinating each other’s votes. They also targeted the current county treasurer, who two years earlier was active in local politics.

Logan Remple Bank Corper

Election Time Brings Gracious Smiles and Handshakes

The text notes how people appear friendlier during election season and remarks on the widespread goodwill and cordial greetings observed as campaigns progress. It emphasizes the sociable mood accompanying voting periods.

Haydenville Woman Stricken With Pleurisy at Cherrington Hospital

Mrs. EF P Kreider of Haydenville was brought to Cherrington Hospital Friday evening with a severe pleurisy attack. She had undergone a major operation several months earlier.

EF. P. Kreider Haydenville Cherrington Hospital Kreider

Anniversary Camp Meeting Invitation Draws Early Attendees

Mr and Mrs James Allen of South Culver street received a special invitation to the Lancaster Camp Ground for Sundays program related to the fiftieth anniversary celebration. They attended the first camp meeting on the grounds and hope to meet those present fifty years ago. Left for Cleveland Mr and Mrs C A Richey and Miss Margaret Steody of Logan and Mrs A L Allom of Jackson left Saturday to view a millinery display by Davis Clark company. Mr Richey has toured for the firm twenty years. Mr and Mrs Davis Mr and Mrs Clark and Mrs W Sowers of Columbus were here Friday as guests of the Riches. Mr and Mrs S M Roberts left Sunday for Acoville W Va after visiting their parents in this city.

O. A. Butcher Lancaster Butcher W. C. Brashares Murray City Guysville Murray Logan City Masons Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows Prof. Butcher James Allen South Culver Street Lancaster Camp Ground Allen Cleveland C. A. Richey Margaret Steody A. L. Allom Jackson Davis Clark Company Richey Davis Clark W. Sowers Columbus S. M. Roberts Acoville W. Va G. L Roberts T. D. Trimmer

Marriage License for Miller and Kremmins in Logan

Thomas J. Miller a 38 year old car repairer and Tillie L. Kremmins a 40 year old dressmaker of Logan were issued a marriage license under the authority of Bishop Hartley.

Thomas J. Miller Logan Tillie L. Kremmins Bishop Hartley

Covington Woman Dies After Poison Tablet Attempt

Dorothy Kellogg McLaughlin 34 of Covington Ky died in a Cincinnati hospital after swallowing two poison tablets at home. Initially ruled natural causes, coroner later changed verdict to death by self act. Family note tablets were for a daughter’s leg injury and were forgotten in the house.

Cincinnati Dorothy Kellogg McLaughlin Covington

Cincinnati Shoe Workers End Ten Week Strike

CHAE WAKE ate CHAE WAKE ate Cincinnati. July 1. Shoe workers at the Sam B Wolf shoe factory return to work after ten weeks on strike over a ten percent wage cut. An agreement with officials and the boot and shoe workers union led the Wolf company to withdraw from the Cincinnati Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Association to reopen negotiations. About 350 employees resume at the old scale.

Cincinnati Sam B. Wolf Boot and Shoe Worker's Union Wolf Company Cincinnati Boot and Shoe ‘Manufacturers’ Association

Hocking Sand Found Suited for State Needs

Coolville Ohio July 31 The sand in the Hocking river forming the sand bars along the Eleanore Brenan Dunlavey estate has been tested by the state laboratories in Columbus and found to be high grade. It meets requirements for state highway work bridge abutments and cement culverts. This is welcome news for residents of Coolville and nearby areas seeking quality sand.

Coolville Hocking Eleanore Brenan Dunlavey State Testing Laboratories Columbus

Perley Emery Executed for First Degree Murder

Bellefonte Pennsylvania July 31 Perley Emery convicted of first degree murder was executed at the Western Pennsylvania Penitentiary Rockview near here this morning.

Bellefonte Perley Emery Western Pennsylvania Rockview Here

Drowning of Akron Man Near Gorge Attributed to Cramps

John Vele aged 48 of Cuyahoga Falls was found drowned in the Cuyahoga river near the Gorge by bathers on Sunday. Police consider the death a drowning likely caused by cramps.

Akron John Vele Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga River

Tibet House Servants Paid Sixty Five Cents Annually

A brief note records that the average wage for house servants in Tibet stands at sixty five cents per year, illustrating low labor compensation in the region.

Tibet

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