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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1927

Page

8

New Straitsville Man Fined On Liquor Charges

Dav Huston of New Straitsville was arraigned before Judge Harley M. Whitcraft on possession and transportation of liquor. He received a total of 500 dollars in fines plus costs after pleading guilty. Deputies found a liquor bottle in his car at Murray City Saturday night.

Florence’ Matheny Offi Huston Logan Henderson Nelsonville New Straitsville Farbear

Federal officer visits brother in Leavenworth area

George W. Bright of Leavenworth Kansas a 40 year federal employee visited his brothers Peter W. Bright and Pierce Bright in Hocking county for two days. He accompanied two Fort Leavenworth officers transporting 47 federal prisoners to Alderson West Virginia for a women’s prison. Bright plans to retire in three years and hopes to return for a longer visit after retirement.

Logan George W. Bright Leavenworth Kan Peter W. Bright Pierce Bright Hocking County Fort Leavenworth Alderson W. Va Bright Iaw

Andrew F Miller dies in Columbus at 54 in Masons circle

Relatives in Logan report the death of Andrew F Miller 54 a retired salesman formerly of Washington township. He left business over a year ago for health reasons and recently returned to Columbus where his condition worsened. He leaves a widow and daughter Bernice Miller Columbus along with several Miller relatives and plans for burial are not yet decided.

Logan Columbus Andrew F. Miller Washington Township Miller Hocking County Rt. BR. Rickley Lodge of Masons Bus Bernice Miller P. Miller George Miller Alva Miller Arch Miller William Masure Washington J. P. Miller

Damages Sought in Buck Run Bridge Accident Case

Berdena Dupler through Edward Dupler sues John Ziegler in common pleas court Logan for 10248.50 damages for injuries from a bicycle accident July 10, 1926 near Buck Run bridge. The petition states Miss Dupler was walking along the bridge when struck.

Auto Stolen From Garage in Enterprise

Carl Engle reported his automobile stolen from the rear garage of his Enterprise home. The theft occurred Friday night and was discovered Saturday morning when the garage door was found open. Sheriff’s staff are investigating the case.

Logan Carl Engle Enterprise Engle

Revival intensifies at New Plymouth Church in Logan

March 1 report from Logan notes rising interest in revival services led by Newark evangelist Rev. Laura Strawn at the New Plymouth Methodist church. Fifteen individuals declared intent to join the church, and Rev. W. A. Cooper said the meeting may extend about two more weeks.

Logan New Plymouth Methodist Church Laura Strawn Newark W. A. Cooper

Child Stricken in Infantile Paralysis Case in STOGAN

A case of infantile paralysis was reported to the city health department from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Friend on Washington avenue. Their 5 year old daughter Marjory is ill with a mild attack and the home has been quarantined.

Mariory Friend Stogan City Health Department Elvin Friend Washington Avenue Marjory

Mrs Arch Griffith Ill With Influenza in Logan

Mrs Arch Griffith of Washington township is ill at her mother Mrs Lucy Nihiser's home in Logan. She is reported to be suffering from influenza.

Local Visitors And Illness Reported In Brief Notes

Pomeroy Eugene Campbell of the state highway department visited yesterday. Mrs. Dana Karr is seriously ill at home due to a recent influenza attack. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Morris and family visited relatives at Wolfe Pen on Sunday. Do N. Wagner was a business visitor in Athens yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bramlage and their children from Columbus are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Waid Windon.

American Legion William Burford Athens Edward French Rodney Downing Dave Hennessy Curtis Reed Columbus Josephine Boggess Point Pleasant Clarence Fisher John Lyons Jack Lyons Reva Ralph Paul Bean Frank Bean Rutland Isabel Davis Third Street Nancy Robert Rawlings Dana Lambert Gallipolis Thomas Rogers Hattie Dennie Corning Lafe McKnight Lester Boice S. H. Keffer Parkersburg Oscar Mossman Middleport Holzer Hospital Mossman Ray Rawlings White Cross Hospital Rawlings Miss Dorfer William Dorfer Laurel Cliff Eugene Campbell State Highway Department Dana Karr E. H. Morris Wolfe Pen Do. N. Wagner Walter Bramlage Waid Windon

Residents Visited and Traveled Area Roundup

A series of short notes records local residents visiting friends and relatives in nearby towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Albert School, Milton Becker, Eleanor Lambert, Esa Russell, Howard McElhinny, Charlies Smith and Harriett Marie Smith, Luke Connerton, Richard Grogan, Kelley Grogan, S E Williams, Henry Baseman, George Larner, Dana Lambert family, Elizabeth King, Bella Bradfield, Chauncey, Sallie Tinklepaugh, D F Cyrus, Huntington, Bradbury, Rio Grande, Montreal, and Wanda Moulby.

Delbert Becker Albert School Milton Gallipolis Eleanor Lambert Athens Esa Russell Columbus Charlies Smith Harriett Marie Smith Luke Connerton Huntington Richard Grogan Kelley E. Williams Jackson Henry Baseman George Larner Hartford Sullivan Sayre Thomas Autherson Bradbury James Woodard Montreal Canada Elizabeth King Bella Bradfield Chauncey Sallie Tinklepaugh D. F. Cyrus Henry Bullard Rio Grande Wanda Moulby Chicago

Musterole Promoted as Quick Relief for Coughs

An advertisement urges mothers to apply Musterole to children’s throats and chests at first signs of coughs to prevent progression to croup or worse. It claims rapid relief for adults too and lists ailments including sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis lumbago and colds of the chest with a note it may prevent pneumonia.

DAX Foot Medicine Lets Feet Heal Fast

Don’t endure foot pain any longer. DAX provides instant relief and lasting comfort by correcting foot sweat gland action. Gentle, harmless liquid treatment applied to feet, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Available at Ames Pharmacy and other drug stores.

Dax

Newburg Woman Takes Own Life After Hair Bobbing

In Newburg, Eng, Mrs. Hannah Kenton, distressed by her bobbed hair, killed herself. Police report she acted alone and her death is being investigated as a suicide.

Newburg Eng Hannah Kenton

Red Pepper Rub Promises Fast Pain Relief

An ad for Bowles Red Pepper Rub claims quick relief from rheumatism lumbago neuritis backache stiff neck and sore muscles. It touts concentrated heat from red peppers and a tingling effect within minutes, urging buyers to get genuine Rowles branded jars at drug stores.

Rowles

Teachers To Meet To Discuss New Salary Fund Bill

Athens county teachers will meet at 10 o clock Saturday at the county courthouse to discuss the Gillen bill proposing a five and a half mill levy for an educational equalization fund. The plan would allocate 900 dollars per grade school teacher and 1200 dollars per high school teacher, with state aid supplementing shortages.

Athens County Gillen Roy J. Gillen Wellston Athens Athens City

Ohio Adjutant General Faces Quandary Over Guard Probes

In Columbus Frank David Henderson the adjutant general of Ohio's National Guard watches U. S. District Attorney A. E. Bernsteen in Cleveland press the state guard into action. Captains are arrested for forging pay checks as probes of guard company mutters swirl, while the brigade commander admits uncertainty.

Columbus Frank David Henderson Ohio National Guard State House U. S A. E. Bernsteen Cleveland State Guard

Exchange Shots Near Sungkiang Herald Shanghai Battle

Outposts of Northern and Southern Chinese armies near Sungkiang exchange shots in minor clashes as both sides refrain from the expected Shanghai battle. Small detachments clash while reinforcements flood into Shanghai to reinforce Chang Chung-Chang’s defense.

Shanghai Sungkiang Chang Chung-Chang

Women voters urge primary date shift to September

Columbus reporters say the League of Women Voters urged support for a bill by Senator Marshall to move the primary election date from August to September. Juliette Sessions, legislative chair, issued the statement.

Columbus U.P League of Women Voters Juliette Sessions Marshall Cuyahoga County

Test Answers From Today's Intelligence Test

A reader list presents answers and a quote about Jackson at Bull Run. It mentions Maine and Oregon, 1865, the Missouri and the Ohio, and places near the Colorado river alongside references to Huckleberry Finn, The Constitution, and Taft.

Maine Oregon Missouri Ohio Bull Run Jackson Colorado River Huckleberry Finn William Howard Taft

Postmaster Harry McKinstry of Athens Nominated for Second Term

President Coolidge sent the name of Postmaster Harry McKinstry of Athens to the Senate for confirmation for another term. Congressman Tom Jenkins of Ohio's Tenth District promotes McKinstry's reappointment and Ohio senators are expected to back the nomination soon.

Athens Upper Washington Harry McKinstry Coolidge Senate Tom Jenkins Ohio McKinstry

Donahey’s Presidential Boom Gains Ohio Backing

Columbus reports Governor Vic Donahey again drawing momentum for a Democratic president nomination with Oklahoma Congressman elect Jed Johnson signaling potential support after a long discussion in Ohio ahead of Democratic conferences in Washington.

Columbus Vic Donahey Ohio Oklahoma Donahey Jed Johnson Johnson Washington

Canaanville Senior Play To Be Staged This Week

The Canaanville High School senior class presents its annual play As a Woman Thinketh at Stewart High School auditorium this evening. The performance continues Thursday and Friday evenings with additional details provided by the school.

Canaanville Canaanville High School Stewart

March A Dangerous Month Promoting Father John's Medicine

The piece warns March as the year's most dangerous month due to seasonal change. It claims the system can be fortified by wholesome food and medicine and promotes Father John's Medicine as a tonic that strengthens the body, clears toxins, and treats colds and throat troubles without alcohol or harmful drugs.

Father John

Doctors Agree On Father John's Cold Remedies

Doctors declare Father John's Medicine the best drug free remedy for colds. They cite seventy years of success and endorse the product as a safe treatment option.

Father John

Local Play Cast Announced for Canaanville High

The production set in a modern life story will feature Marietta Shirley Glen Poston Mildred Allen Luella Cunningham Anita Walton Ralph McLeod Ellis South Francie Hill Charles Dillinger Alma Rowe Dana McClanahan and Francis Scott in the high school building.

Canaanville Marietta Shirley Glen Poston Mildred Allen Luella Cunningham Anita Walton Ralph McLeod Ellis South Francie Hill Charles Dillinger Alma Rowe Dana McClanahan Francis Scott

Mother's Tale Endorses Father John's Medicine

Mrs Arthur Marshall of Chicopee Massachusetts says Father John's Medicine has served her family for over twenty years as a remedy for colds and whooping cough and she always recommends it.

Arthur Marshall Chicopee Mass John

Pinex based cough remedy promises rapid relief

A home made cough treatment combines Pinex with plain sugar syrup or honey to make a pint. It claims instant soothing effect on air passages and phlegm thinning, suitable for bronchitis and hoarseness. Pinex is described as genuine Norway pine extract with guaiacol and guaranteed satisfaction.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Kansas City Woman Offers Free Motherhood Advice

Mrs Margaret Burton of Kansas City shares a personal journey from years of denied motherhood to happiness with daughter and supportive husband. She offers to reveal her secret to any married woman who writes, with correspondence kept confidential and no products sold. Letters to Mrs Margaret Burton 8776 Massachusetts Kansas City Mo.

Athens High School to issue midterm report cards

Report cards showing grades for the first month of the second semester will be issued at Athens High School on Wednesday at noon. Pupils must have them signed by parents and return them to their home rooms by Friday.

Athens High School

Irish liquor bill to curb licenses in Free State

Dublin reports that the Free State liquor bill to be introduced this month will materially decrease the number of licenses. The measure aims to tighten licensing and regulate sale of alcohol as part of broader reform.

Dublin

Signs of Gall Stones Warn Middle Aged Readers

An article urges women at changing life and middle aged men to watch for signs of hepatic torpidity and gall bladder trouble. It promotes Klax-Ko Tablets from Clings Pharmacy as a guarantee to refund if no benefit seen in a week and warns to avoid surgery by early use.

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Darl Huston Rockbridge Ziegler George Bright Andrew Miller Berdena Dupler Enterprise Man Mrs. Griffith Howard McElhinny Charleston Lash Gillen Measure Vic Hail Hall Fr. J. Caeney Co Toledo Univ Majestic Congo Fire Brigade Nellie Halbirt Floyd Marquis Wendell Seel Paul Dorr Ido Zenner Bo Rosemar Columbia Peter Grimm Janet Gaynor Alec B. Francis Sabet Gator Richard Welling Aliam Moa Avira Home Furnishing CO
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