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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1927

Page

10

Auto thief nabbed after sugar grove gas theft

Logan June 29 an alleged auto thief C W Williams of Dayton was arrested by Deputy L F Hammond after a Sugar Grove gas tap. Williams admitted stealing a car in Columbus that morning and was jailed awaiting transport back to Columbus. The car was returned to its owner Tuesday afternoon. The report also notes a local club program with performances by Jack Baker Racine Rochester and others and mentions a future meeting with Daddy Allen, founder of a crippled children society.

Sugar Grove Williams Columbus Hammond Jack Baker Stanley Baker Racine Rochester Cyrus Rochester H. M. Boocks Nell Cooley Nelsonville Athens Allen Society For Crippled Children Rotarians of the Nation

Changes in Ohio game law noted by assembly

Logan reports changes by the last legislature to hunting laws covering squirrel partridge pheasant hare and rabbit seasons. Squirrel season runs Oct 1 15 with odd years closed and even years open four per day limit. Partridge and pheasant seasons run Nov 28 25 with cock pheasants only two bag limit. Rabbits and hares run Nov 15 Jan 1 with five daily bag. Hunting limited to gun and dog.

Logan C. C. Higgins Hocking County

Jethro Barber Trial Set for July in Manslaughter Case

Logan dispatch reports Jethro Barber will stand trial July 18 in common pleas court on a manslaughter indictment connected to a fatal wreck that injured Alexander Sneddon and led to his death at Cherrington hospital. Barber is free on $2,000 bond posted by Ward township men.

Logan Jethro Barber Harley M. Whitcraft Common Pleas Barber Alexander Sneddon Cherrington Hospital Ward Township

Readings and Music Featured at Logan Rotary Meeting

Logan June 29 readings and music were presented at the weekly Logan Rotary club gathering. The program included literary selections and musical numbers performed for attendees.

Rotary Club Logan Logan Rotary Club

Youth in Logan Dies of Tuberculosis

Logan June 29 James Francis Ellison 19 son of Dr J B Ellison and Edith Ellison died Monday afternoon at home from tuberculosis contracted early this year He studied at Logan High School left to Cincinnati hospital later worsened He was a popular student and last year served as football team manager Funeral services held at home East Hunter Street with Rev T J Harper and burial in Oak Grove.

East Hunter Street T. JC. Harper Oak Grove

Jury Discharged In Abandonment Case After Deadlock

Logan June 29 A jury failed to reach a verdict in the William Smith abandonment case after hours of deliberation. Judge Whitcraft set a new trial for July 20 as jurors were split 10 to 2.

Logan William Smith Whitcraft

Fields Preaches Funeral Sermon for Mark Tanner

The Rev James R Fields traveled to Gallipolis on Tuesday afternoon to deliver the funeral sermon for Mark Tanner who died Saturday evening in an automobile wreck near Gallipolis Tanner formerly belonged to Fields parish at the Gallipolis Methodist church and was connected with the church during his prior assignment in the city.

Now You Ask One Test Answers

Test answers cover biology and geography with statements on sponges chameleons kangaroos skunks bears currency Poland dictators and European republics. It lists the S-51 sinking near Block Island and Paderewski as a former Polish premier.

Spain Portugal Italy Poland Albania Europe Andorra Austria Czechoslovakia Esthenia Finland France Switzerland Greece Latvia Lithuania Block Island Paderewski

Book Store Sold In Athens Change of Ownership

The Athens Book & News company store in the Cline building, run by Oscar Fulton for eight years, was bought today by B. & B. Book Stores, Inc. of Columbus. A lease with J. H. Cline was arranged and Edward Quidore will remain as manager. Fulton will seek other business opportunities.

Athens Book & News Company Cline Oscar Fulton B. & B. Book Stores, Inc Columbus J. H. Cline Edward Quidore Fulton Athens

Stolen Studebaker Convertible Reported Near Flatiron

Dr. Byron Danford reported a Studebaker convertible coupe stolen overnight from a parking spot near the Flatiron filling station. Ohio license 88 806 and engine number 14561 identified the large car. Police expect it will be recovered within the district.

Byron Danford Studebaker Flatiron Ohio

Koons Recalls Bedford Roots and Westward Family Quest

Athens attorney L. A. Koons, a prominent local barrister, recounts his search for Koons lineage in Bedford Pennsylvania. He notes Peter Koons settled land near Bedford, built a family that largely moved west as land was affordable. The traveler spent several days visiting that earlier community.

L. A. Koons Athens Koons Bedford Peter Koons Attorney Koons

Ex SOJ to Westfall’s church visits Gettysburg and Bull Run

An unnamed man traveled from Virginia to visit Westfall's church and spent a week there. He toured battlefield sites at Gettysburg and Bull Run. An Athens lawyer is suggested as a knowledgeable guide for history lessons if you have time to listen.

Westfall’s Virginia Gettysburg Bull Run Athens J

Vinol Claims Restore Strength for Weak Readers

Anad a testimonial from Mrs G Barnesberger praising Vinol a iron and cod liver tonic. The ad asserts quick strength gains within a week improving appetite sleep and energy and positions Vinol as a long standing remedy used for over 25 years by women men and children. The McKee Drug Co advertises the product as pleasant with no oil.

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