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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1927

Page

9

Athens City Financial Report Note 1926

Auditor Griff I Evans confirms this Athens Ohio city financial report for 1926 detailing salaries, general fund expenditures, street maintenance, water works, safety funds, and various receipts. The document lists numerous line items including police, lighting, paving, and debt service with year end balances and transfers.

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Public Works Bid Notice for East State Street Athens

Athens Ohio seeks bids by April 9 1927 for East State Street improvements from Court East to Park Street. Options include grading drainage curbing and brick on concrete base or concrete pavement with sheet asphalt. Bids must include all names and $1000 bond or certified check. GLEN ROMINE Director reserves right to reject all bids.

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

In Athens County Common Pleas Court Anna J. Leighty sues Delano F. Burleigh and others. On April 6, 1927 at 1 PM at the Athens County Court House a partition sale will occur for five described tracts in Lodi Township. Appraised value $3810. Terms: one third cash, one third in one year, one third in two years with interest, secured by mortgage. Sheriff Wm Williams signs.

Athens State of Ohio Lodi Sheriff's Salu State OF Ohio Athens County Court OF Common Pleas Anna J. Leighty Delano F. Burley Ohio Company Joseph Frost Sassafras Shade Creek J. F Allum Cave Lodi Township Athena County 8. D R. A. Miles S. D. Hull John Burleigh Faby M. Burleigh Charles B. Burleigh Ohloe Nelson Hoist Nelson Voit Merab Holt B. Burleigh Adam Steinmetz Justina Steinmetz Samantha J. Burleigh Common Pleas Court

Public Utilities hearing on Athens to Gallipolis transit permit

Orlo B Ator and C O Lillie doing business as Athens Motor Express with Richard H King petition the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for transfer of certificate No. 2245 to Richard H Wing allowing transportation of property between Athens and Gallipolis via State Routes 21 and 7 and through Pomeroy and Middleport. Hearing set for 12 50 p m Central Standard time Friday April 1 1027 in Columbus Ohio with M D Hughes attorney for Athens.

Orlo B. Ator C. O. Lillie Athens Motor Express Company Richard H. King Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Athens Ohio Gallipolis Pomeroy Middleport Orlo B. Ttor C. O. Lilie Richard H. Wing Pub- Fe Ageitine Commission Columbus

Hartnell and Day Cline Named Executors of Hartnell Estate

W. B. Hartnell and J. Halli Day Cline appointed and qualified as executors of the estate of Joseph Ke Hartnell, late of Athens County, Ohio, deceased. Dated March 15, 1927. S. M. Johnson, Probate Judge. 8-17-38 otw.

Cline Joseph KE. Hartnell Athens County Ohio S. M. Johnson Said County

Administratrix Appointed in Hartman Estate Case

Jennie O'Dell of Athens Ohio appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Linda Hartman on March 1 1927 before M Johnson fee judge of the county.

Ohio farmers expect similar acreage to last year

Columbus report from March 24 states Ohio farmers plan to keep overall crop acreage near last year. Corn may fall slightly while potatoes could rise 12 percent if plans hold, with U. S. potato acreage up 15 percent. Oats and barley show notable increases as spring wheat gains build due to unused wheat ground.

Columbus Ohio Bureau of Agricultural Economics C. J. West United States

Funeral held for Har ry Webb at Webb's Chapel

More people than could gain admission attended the Wednesday funeral for Har ry Webb at Webb's Chapel. The service was led by Rev. W. H. Harble and Rev. James R. Fields with music by a quartet including Mrs. R. B. Hansel and others. Mingo lodge Masons performed rites at church and grave, with New Straitsville lodge present. Burial followed in Oak Grove.

Logan Harry Webb Webb W. H. Harble James R. Fields Logan Methodist Church R. B. Hansel Earl Roberts Eugene Wright W. S. Kreig Charles Smith Mingo Lodge

Tax books open for Hocking County rural districts

Tax books for the rural districts of Hocking county are now open per county treasurer J. F. McGrady. City books open by April 4, close April 23. the treasurer notes this is the latest tax collection in years.

Hocking County Logan J. F. McGrady

State health nurse assists Logan public health work

Miss Ann G. Hill from the state department of health arrived in Logan on Tuesday evening to help Mrs. Prudence Thompson in her duties as city health nurse. Thompson has held the post for several months, succeeding Mrs. Mae Groome, and this marks the first state assistance for Logan's health program.

Logan Ann G. Hill State Department of Health Prudence Thompson

City Council Clears February Reports and Delays Taxi Ordinance

Logan city council held a routine meeting Tuesday approving February reports from the city auditor and treasurer. The taxi ordinance, after a second reading, was referred to the city solicitor for legal form and will receive a third reading at the next session.

Logan

Ford Returns to Dearborn as Libel Trial Nears

Henry Ford is back at his Dearborn home from Sudbury Massachusetts and prepared to testify as a witness in Aaron Sapiro's million dollar libel suit. Ford will back up denials by William J. Cameron that he had no role in Sapiro's alleged libel.

Detroit Henry Ford Dearborn Sudbury Mass Aaron Sapiro Ford William J. Cameron Sapiro

Olive Tablets promise clearer skin and gentler cleansing

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets advertised as a safe alternative to calomel to cleanse blood, bowels, and liver. The ad claims a pimply face improves after a few nights, with benefits including fresher breath and better energy.

Dr. Edwards Edwards

Transport Races For Port San Francisco Docking Today

Army transport Chateau Thierry expected to dock at Port San Francisco at noon. Four killed and about twenty ill from influenza onboard during voyage from the east coast.

Port San Francisco Chateau Thierry

Debating League Fin als Set for Thursday Night

The High School Debating league finals are scheduled for Thursday at 7:80 p.m. in Athens Presbyterian church. Teams from Marietta High School and Washington Court House High School will debate on direct primary reform with Washington Court House on the affirmative here and Marietta College hosting a second final with Washington Court House negative. A trophy will honor the winners at each site. Professor C W Fink chairs the event and Professor Walter Gamertsfelder judges here.

Ohio University Marietta College Athens Presbyterian Church William H. Cooper Marietta High School Washington Court House High School Washington Court House Co. W. Fink Walter &. Gamertsfelder

Munitions Sold To Nicaragua by U S Government

Washington March 24 United States has sold the Diaz conservative government of Nicaragua 3000 rifles 200 machine guns and 3660000 rounds of ammunition to quell revolutionary forces. The munitions were sold February 25 for 227718 and delivered to Nicaragua, with the War Department supplying them.

Washington U.S United States Nicaragua State Department War Department

Hemroid Internal Remedy Promises Piles Relief

J. B. LeonhardtM D outlines internal treatment for piles claiming external ointments fail. He announces Hemroid, tested in 1000 cases, available everywhere under guarantee and sold at Cline's Pharmacy with refund if dissatisfied.

Leonhardt Cline

Governor Donahey approves state aid schools bill

Governor Vic Donahey has signed the supplementary appropriation bill providing 2 500 000 for state aid districts for the remainder of the year ending June 30 next. A substitute or amended bill is being prepared by the State Teachers association and Gillen bill author. Money may not be available until next fall as the auditor notes. The funds come from the general revenue fund not direct taxes and support education salary schedules.

Vic Donahey Gillen Ohio State Teachers’ Association H. R. McVay F. E. Reynolds State Teachers’ Association General Revenue Reynolds

Accused of Killing Her Infants

Salt Lake City Utah March 23 Accused of killing her two infant children with poison Mrs Bernhardt Peterson today was held on first degree murder charges.

Salt Lake City Utah Bernhardt Peterson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Financial Report City of Evusus Punus Rete Uess Corree Griff I. Evans Glen Romine Sheriff's Sale OF Real Anna J. Leigehyy Ene Burley Wm. Williams Gibson Wood & Williams Orlo B.ator Peltane Im Ring Albany M. D. Hughes W. B. Hartnell and J. Halli Jennie O'Dell Linda Hartman Ss. M. Johnson Webe Funeral Arrues Debating League Marietta Diaz Donahey Mia Wesley Miller Hudson Mich Bradfield Dept Atlanta Hanna B. Wilson Howe. CO THE Scott Paint & Wall Paper CO Nelsonville Eddy Howe. CO Glouster Melvin Dunfeer Stewart Chapman Bros Coolville W. M. Vorhees & Bros W. M. Dixon New Marshfield I. W. Gibson Amesville General Motors Chevrolet Fisher Duco Oakland Wene Buick Cadillac Dilla Fisher and Fleewood F.O.B Dept. A Detroit, Mich Pontiac Oldsmobile Frigidaire DELCO
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