Oldest Hocking County Woman Dies at Logan
Mary Ann Campbell 94 years old, widow of William Campbell, died at her son Walter Campbell's home on West Hunter Street after a nine week illness. She was Hocking County's oldest woman and third oldest resident, previously living in Van Wert County. Survived by son Hanson Campbell in Convoy and daughter Mrs Billa Bethel of Columbus. Grandparent of Alfred B. Campbell, clerk of courts, Mason Campbell, and Mrs Fred Keller of Logan. Funeral at 3 p.m. at Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Starr Township, burial in Asbury Cemetery.
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Columbus
Alfred B. Campbell
Mason Campbell
Fred Keller
Logan
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Starr Township
James R. Fields
Asbury Cemetery
70 Bottles of Beer Land Man in Lockup
Logan reports Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn arrested Roay Mowery of Benton Township after finding 70 bottles of beer on his premises Tuesday morning. A box in the garden held 59 bottles, and the rest were in a creek, with 550 empty bottles also in evidence. The man faces possession charges in the Common Pleas Court.
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Benton Township
Logan
Roay Mowery
Joe Farbearn
Common Pleas Court
Reichley Death Recorded in Grover Colorado
Relatives in Logan Ohio learn that William Reichley age 60 of Hocking County died in Grover Colorado after several weeks with pemphigus. He was brother of C H Reichley of South Bloomingville and Sally Reichley of Logan. Funeral services and burial took place in Grover.
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William Reichley
Logan
Grover
Colo
Hocking County
Grover Hospital
C. H. Reichley
South Bloomingville
Sally Reichley
Bird Study Blue Jay 4-H Club Hikes for Bird Research
Logan June 8 19 members of the Blue Jay 4-H Club of Enterprise with leader C. W. Zeigler hiked to Marion Township scenic district to study birds along the route. The club, formed last year as the Warblers, continues researching birds and their habits.
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Logan
Blue Jay 4-H Club
Enterprise
C. W. Zeigler
Marion Township
Local society notices and school reunion report
Miss Thelma Keyes and three other local women visited Buckeye Lake on Sunday. F M McKay attended the Ohio Wesleyan University reunion and commencement with 19 members of the class of 1891 present. Logan baseball heads to Nelsonville for a Hocking Valley League game after rainouts. Mrs Herbert Cooke has recovered from paralysis enough for short auto rides. Raymond Jones and Margaret Ennis, both 23, are named in town notices. The Rev James T Nevin officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Keyes
Dorothy Schaal
le Violet Reddick
Marie Lines
Buckeye Lake
F. M. McKay
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan University
Logan
J.S. Cherrington
Nelsonville
Raymond Jones
Charles Jones
Margaret Ennis
Clerk
Robert Ennis
James T. Nevin
Classified ad details and circulation contact
Local classified and circulation notices appear in The Messenger. Call D Milne at 272 for classified ads or circulation related inquiries. The piece promotes a telephone line for community society and locals to share news and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Webb
6024
Messenger
Milne
F. Ripley
Ripley
Hotel Lafayette
The
W. F. Ripley
Rempel Bank-Traxel Case Slated for Friday
Logan will see Judge Harley M. Whitcraft attempt to clear many Common Pleas docket items over two weeks. On June 10 the calendar includes Rempel National Bank vs Troxel et al and Huber Mfg. Co. vs Bebout among others, with several other suits listed for June 13.
Boehm Brothers Sentenced to 20 Years in Auburn Prison
Logan report says Edward and Fritz Boehm received 20 year terms in Auburn N Y penitentiary after capture near Lancaster and a prior shootout during the auto theft of Pearl Wolfe of Logan. Edward was wounded, treated, and later recaptured after an escape from a hospital in New York.
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Logan
Lesler
Lancaster
Boehm Brothers
Auburn, N. Y
Sesler
Boehms
Edward
Fritz
Pearl Wolfe
Lancaster Hospital
New York
New Pastor Bowden Chosen for Rockbridge Church
The Advent Christian Church of Rockbridge accepts Rev. W. J. Bowden of New Albany Indiana as new pastor to replace Rev. E L Woodworth who resigns for Indiana. Bowden is to arrive in time to lead Sunday evening services and the morning worship will feature President Jinks of Aurora College delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bowden
Indiana
Rockbridge
Logan
Advent Christian Church of
E. L. Woodworth
W.S. Bowden
New Albany
Jinks
Aurora College
Aurora
Illinois
Ringhiser Rites Held After Influenza Death
Funeral services for Samuel F. Ringhiser 45 laborer were held at Trinity Lutheran Church Logan. He died Sunday night after a week long illness from influenza. He leaves a wife Ida Ringhiser four brothers Grover Bert Dewey Elza and six sisters Margaret Bierly Emma Cooper Florence Ruff Estella Bowers Virgie Eastman Bertha Ringhiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bierly
Emma Cooper
Florence Ruff
Estella Bowers
Virgie Eastman
Bertha Ringhiser
Vote Error Five Extras in Hocking County Election
Hocking County Election Board rechecked county poll books at a special meeting Monday evening and found an error altering the margin between L. T. Palmer and Thos. J. Herbert for Republican Congressman at Large by five votes. Herbert’s tally stood. Palmer remained the loser. Other listed races include Brandt versus Meldrim and St Clair. Disbennett versus Leasure. Strentz versus Rothman. Carson-Scott Company versus Heinlein. and additional June contests involving Prues Equipment Company, Roush, Derr, Brashares, Shaw, Harmon, Good, Industrial Commission, W. Stone lands, Myers, Lortz, McCullough Admr., and Larimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County Election Board
L. T. Palmer
Thos. J. Herbert
Palmer
Herbert
Lortz and Others
Surprise Birthday Party for Herbert Davis
Albany R D No 1 residents gathered Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pedcock home to celebrate Herbert Davis turning nineteen. Guests included Chester Throckmorton Max Crabtree Keith Dale Elmo Scott Arthur Crabtree Carroll Elliott Berton Elliott Leonard Woodrum Ralph Woodrum Rowland Crabtree Okey Woodrum Casley Woodrum Westina Gillogly Lenore Darst Marguerite Crabtree Alta Davis Cora Ellen Davis Ada Belle Trainer and the Weyends Bowens with Dorothy Lawrence and Elizabeth Bowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Bowen
Elizabeth Oxion
Herbert Davis
Harold Pedcock
Chester Throckmorton
Max Crabtree
Keith
Dale
Elmo Scott
Arthur Crabtree
Carroll
Berton Elliott
Leonard
Ralph Woodrum
Rowland Crabtree
Okey
Casley Woodrum
Westina Gillogly
Lenore Darst
Marguerite Crabtree
Alta Davis
Cora Ellen Davis
Ada Belle Trainer
Lewis Weyend
Gilbert Bowen
Dorothy
Lawrence
Elizabeth
John Fraley Named Police Chief in Gallipolis City
Gallipolis Ohio June 8 At a City Commission meeting Patrolman John Fraley was named chief of police succeeding provisional appointee W A Ashleman Fraley cited for his city county acquaintance and long police experience Chester Leaper named as patrolman both to take office July 1 Ashleman praised for faithful service and no complaint noted Mrs Loren Thomas hosts Pembroke Club gathering at her home in Shelbyville Tenn wedding planned June 22
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Gallipolis
John Fraley
Fraley
W. A. Ashleman
Ashleman
Chester Leaper
Shelbyville
Tenn
Loren Thomas
Pembroke Club
Gallipolis Harbor Construction Underway
Work on the new boat harbor at the foot of State Street began with Tim Lewis directing efforts. Floats 60 by 10 feet will line the river to serve yachts and pleasure craft. canoes will have special service and a water rack. The yacht Willie Ann acts as caretaker HQ, with Boy Scout activities planned.
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Gallipolis
State Street
Tim Lewis
Lewis
Boy Scouts
Road Contract Awarded in Gallia County
Gallipolis Ohio June 8 The Gallia County commissioners awarded the lime road treatment contract for Walnut Township roads 94 91 113 114 200 85 107 94 110 61 95 112 and Perry Township road 121. W A Darling of Aid Lawrence County received the bid for about 3900 cubic yards of lime at a total cost of 3740 dollars. Work must be completed by September 25 with labor mainly local except truck drivers.
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Gallipolis
Walnut Township
Perry Township
Gallia
W. A. Darling
Aid
Lawrence County
Outing for Ohio Hospital Inmates on Steamer Island Maid
About 723 patients from the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics in Gallipolis enjoyed an annual afternoon outing on the Steamer Island Maid on Tuesday. Officials say the trip is highly anticipated by the wards.
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Gallipolis
Ohio Hospital
Business Men Lead K. of P Team Defeats Cheshire 8 to 1
Gallipolis reports the Recreation League game where the Business Men remain atop the standings after a one sided 8 to 1 win by the K of P over Cheshire Monday night. The contest showed solid play until the seventh inning when Cheshire faltered. Lane files for divorce from Walter Lane citing drunkenness cruelty and non support seeking alimony.
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Gallipolis
K. of P
Cheshire
Con- Lane
Walter Lane
Community News Notes on Visits and Gatherings
Local residents report multiple visits and hospitality events. Arnold Bolton of Piqua visits relatives in Collins and other area guests join gatherings at various homes. Mrs Jennie Kuhn recovers from injuries. Misses Alta and Virginia Davis visit Columbus. Silas Scott slowly improves from rheumatism.
County crew unloads sewer conduit for county roads
Gallipolis report notes County Road Superintendent Smiley and a crew worked Tuesday unloading a carload of sewer conduit for use on county roads.
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Gallipolis
Smiley
Local Notes From Nelsonville and Murray City
Shade Hamer returns from a ten day visit with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Wein of Nelsonville accompanied home by Alice Loper of Murray City for a visit. Sam Forman suffered a serious neuritis attack in his arm and stomach Thursday evening. two physicians attended and he is able to be about again. Reverend Earl Cowen and Mrs. Cowen attended a quarterly meeting at Pleasant on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Smith hosted guests Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Goldsberry of Athens, Mr. and Mrs. Hensly Rogers, daughter Eva, Addison Creamer and Dick Roush. Children's Day exercises set for next Sunday at the M. E. Church. Susan Wicks of Pratts Fork visited Mrs. Sam Forman and Mrs. George Brady with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Cowen. Mrs. A. L. Beal and granddaughter visited Rev. and Mrs. Earl Cowen Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Hamer
Conrad Wein
Nelsonville
Alice Loper
Murray City
Sam Forman
Earl Cowen
Pleasant
S. J. Smith
F. E. Goldsberry
Athens
Hensly Rogers
Eva
Addison Creamer
Dick Roush
M. E. Church
Susan Wicks
Pratts Fork
George Brady
John Cowen
A. L. Beal
Garden Group Activities and Local Notes in Mt Zion Area
The Garden hosts Mr and Mrs J P Mohler and guests Eva Rogers and C O Barnes of Athens. Mr and Mrs R E Goldsberry with daughter Marylin visited Albany. Mt Zion holds a quarterly meeting June 12 with business at 9 am, then preaching and communion led by Pastor Angel and Revs Stover. Community attends Alfred game. Garden wins. C O Barnes buys Spencer lot near Zion Cemetery and plans to move. employed at State Hospital. Crops failing due to lack of rain.
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J. P. Mohler
J. H. Rogers
Eva
C. O. Barnes
Athens
R. E. Goldsberry
Marylin
Albany
Mt. Zion
Angel
Stover
Alfred
Garden
Spencer
Zion Cemetery
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Mary Ann Campbell
Colorado
Magnesia
Gibson’s Pharmacy
Prescription Store
Common Pleas
Rempel Bank
Boehm
Ringhiser
Discover Palmer
R. D. No
E. D. Stanton
Coshocton
Ohio
E. E. Reese
D. W. Reese
G. Edward Wood
Charles Hughes
Lawrence Hineman
R. Rose
Pacific Coast
John C. Butz
Kathleen Goggin
Goggin
Red Cross
Butz
Ohio Valley Bank
D. Zenner Company
Muslin
Amco
Burden
AJC
Rayon Crepes
Ares
Batistes
Wales
Green
Gallipolis State Hospital
K. of
Floyd West
Edith Pierce
Pearley West
Kendall Crossen
Bernard Stanley
the Plains
George Collins
Cecil Cox
Mechanicsburg
WP. Collins
Ethel
Cornelia Stevenson
Harley Collins
Arnold Bolton
Piqua
Mamie Dickson
Youngstown
James Dickson
Sam Scott
Richard
Elmo
Fred Elliott
George Scott
Max
Emmett Wingett
Fairview
Jennie Kuhn
Alta
Virginia Davis
Silas Scott
Smart
Zenner
Infants Dept
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