This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1928
Page
12
Logan, March 9. The body of William S. Case, 73, who died in Northport Washington last Friday, is expected to arrive for funeral arrangements this week. Born in Logan in 1855, Case held multiple postmaster roles in Logan and Northport and served with the Masons and Odd Fellows.
Six bales of hay were stolen from the Sarah Mc Carty farm two miles west of Logan on Monday night. A family member said the theft occurred Monday evening with other farm losses blamed on chicken thieves during the winter and nearby poultry thefts reported by neighbors.
News from Logan reports the sudden death of Mrs. Effie Ackers widow of J. N. Ackers in Columbus Union Station while returning home from a visit with her daughter Mrs. Joe Quinn of Bessemer Alabama. Ambulance sent for the body and funeral arrangements pending. She leaves two sons John Ackers Huntington West Virginia and Donald Ackers New York City plus a daughter and siblings in Logan and Lancaster.
Union Furnace officials accuse John Holdren of selling several bottles of beer to a pupil last Thursday. The pupil shared contents with classmates, prompting an investigation by school staff and local authorities. Holdren pleaded guilty, was fined 100 dollars plus costs, and was arraigned before Judge Ellinger. Traffic Officer Farbearn and Prosecutor Henderson assisted in the probe, and a search of Holdren’s premises found no liquor.
A mid day blaze on Main and Market damaged an awning at the Rempel National bank. Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn used a chemical tank to extinguish the flames before the fire department arrived. A cigarette stub is believed to have caused the fire.
Walter Tipple 21 farmer of Marion and Ethel Powell 21 of Logan R D are married with Magistrate Bright officiating at home.
Logan March 9 The court of appeals affirms a lower court ruling in favor of the board of county commissioners in the $25 000 damage suit over the death of Clarence Alberry. Novella Alberry filed the action claiming the commissioners failed to take proper precautions.
A historical note describes guarding a stretch of Un ion Furnace road near Five Mile creek to prevent a repeat of a past accident where a husband’s car left the road and overturned into the creek, killing Alberry several years ago.
Logan Clay company plant on Bowen street is working again after a February layoff. Stockholders met Tuesday with M. J. Cole present after a three week stay at Magnetic Springs. New orders arrive and continued work is expected as plant runs at capacity.
Logan police believe a professional safecracker targeted Logan high school, with fingerprints wiped by gloves. Officers think a yegg ring may be roaming the state focusing on high school offices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.