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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1929
Page
7
A 50 foot long retaining wall in front of S. B. Winters of 5 West State Street was completed. The project covers the area in front of Winters' residence and was completed as specified by the contractor.
Advertisement offers a 1.00 box of Paismo Globulis for urinary and prostate issues. Claims thousands of users, requests cut out notice with name and address, promises post paid return box with no charge and no obligation. Mail to The Patino Company Dept. 361 Battle Creek Michigan.
City Service Department completed a brick retaining wall three and a half feet high and 27 inches thick after three weeks of work delayed by cold weather. Foreman P J Burke supervised the project, funded by the city, replacing a failed concrete wall. A 400 foot storm sewer from East Union Street to Stewart Street, linked to Beckler’s system, should be finished within a week.
Four Lancaster men Harry V. Pool Amos Frankhauser Albert Mutter and George R. Chapman were arraigned before U S S Commissioner Horner in Columbus Ohio on charges of conspiracy to violate the national liquor law.
In Athens County Common Pleas Court the Hydraulic Press Manufacturing Company versus Warren F. Selby shows the plaintiff holds right to possession and the defendant unlawfully withholds it. costs of prosecution set at 24 dollars. The Louise C. Biddison versus Claudius L. Biddison sale deed delivery ordered after sheriff sale. In Athens County Savings and Loan Company versus Grace Clark et al the court finds the plaintiff’s allegations true and the plaintiff due 940 dollars.
Bert Walburn as executor sought guidance on Fernando Connor will. Court declared Charles Connor Webb Connor Mary Jenkins Hattie Millhoff and Sarah McCoy are Fernando’s living siblings each entitled to one fifth of any surplus after claims are paid. Edward Donald and unknown heirs of Benjamin Connor barred from interest. A separate foreclosure threat noted for defendant's equity of redemption.
The 1929 early lamb crop in principal lambing states is about as large as 1928 as of March 1 but overall conditions are below average. Weather and feed shortages since January 1 have reduced lamb saving and growth, delaying market movement. Eastern and Middle Western markets likely see a smaller spring lamb supply before July 1.
The Rev. M. Rhodes, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Youngstown, was charged with first degree murder after Otto Campbell, 28, died from leg wounds he received when Rhodes shot him last night. Police had filed a shooting to kill charge, later upgraded after Campbell’s death blamed on loss of blood. The two had been enemies over church factional disputes.
Radio Corporation of America announced the formation of a new subsidiary R. C. A. Communications, Inc. to take over its communications business except ship to shore service, effective immediately in New York.
President Hoover plans to abolish the spy system used in federal prisons after a two hour conference with Attorney General Mitchell and Mrs Mabel Willebrandt. The move would mark a reversal of Willebrandt policy and come as a direct order from the President.
Old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel aid. It claims pale skin, coated tongue, and poor appetite improve with the olive colored tablets, priced 10c to 30c, sold by druggists and claiming millions of boxes sold yearly.
The speaker stresses a firm desire to maintain the system under his leadership, rejecting any suggestion of ending or altering its course. He asserts commitment to ongoing policies and the governance framework established by his administration.
Veteran jockey Chick Lang plans to ride Count in the Ascot Stakes race set for June, aiming to extend his long career and secure another high finish at the famed track.
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