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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1928

Page

6

Man Unable To Pay Fine Is Jailed In Athens County

M T Roberts could not pay a $100 fine and costs after pleading guilty to driving an automobile while intoxicated. Magistrate Felix Riley revoked his driving license for six months. Traffic Officer Fred Heck arrested him on Courtney Hill Monday. Roberts was committed to the Athens county jail.

M.T. Roberts Athens County Roberts Felix Riley Fred Heck Courtney Hill

Honor Pupils Named At New Marshfield High School

Five honor pupils named by New Marshfield high school faculty for the senior class. Leone Dunlap Edith Baughman Margaret Bridge Milton Esau and Gay Collins hold top scholastic standing. Miss Dunlap to deliver valedictory and Miss Baughman salutatorian.

New Marshfield High School Leone Dunlap Edith Baughman Margaret Bridge Milton Esau Gay Collins Miss Dunlap Miss Baughman

English native dies in No 6 district Sunday

Mrs Jane Ann Wakefield aged 79 died Sunday night at 11 30 at her No 6 district home from infirmities of age. She was born in England and settled in Glouster years ago. The body was moved to C I Wallace funeral home and funeral services will be held there Wednesday at 1 30 pm led by Rev D L Browning. Burial is in Hollister cemetery.

D. L. Browning M. E. Church Hollister

Mayor declares crackdown on dealer licenses in Athens Ohio

Mayor Alex Moore announced stricter enforcement of Ohio laws prohibiting driving with dealer licenses. The state automobile department notes widespread use of dealer tags by non dealers has harmed license sales. First offense carries a $25 fine, subsequent violations face $50 to $500 fines or up to 60 days imprisonment.

Athens Ohio Alex Moore Moore Automobile Department of the State

Gas Company Asks For New Franchise In Columbus

The Columbia Gas & Fuel company proposes a new Columbus franchise to purchase and use manufactured gas instead of natural gas. City officials were told a gas famine could occur without the change. The utility committee will review Friday. A new plant by the American Rolling Mill Co. would begin, costing about $10 million.

Columbus U.pr Columbia Gas & Fuel Company American Rolling Mill Company

Former federal agent held on liquor law violation charge

Columbus March 27 Homer Joy former federal prohibition agent at Huntington West Virginia is held on a federal charge of liquor law violation. He was arrested recently in Nashville Tennessee after forfeiting a 2500 dollar bond here last summer.

Columbus Homer Joy Huntington W. Va Nashville, Tenn

Newspaper executive John W. Hertel dies at 54

John W. Hertel 54, business manager of the Toledo Blade, died after a long illness. He began in Lansing Michigan, rose through the editorial staff, and became editor of the old St. Louis Chronicle.

Toledo U.P John W. Hertel Toledo Blade Hertel Lansing Mich Old

Mrs Campbell Praises Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery

Mrs W H Campbell of Windlay Ohio credits Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with restoring health and improving circulation. She reports strong results as a builder and blood enrich er and recommends obtaining the medicine from local druggists or visiting Dr Pierce in Buffalo for free medical advice.

W. H. Campbell High &T Windlay Ohio Piercee Dr. Pierce Tr. Pierce Miids Buffalo N. Y

Residence on Main Street Valued for Estate Settlement

Appraisers fixed the value of the late Daniel Mac Bride residence at 1500 dollars for estate settlement. The panel consisted of R P Druggan Ed Quinn and C E Duncan with Sheriff Williams supervising the Monday appraisal in Glouster.

Local Visitors Return From Trips

Miss Gladys Pedicord returned Sunday from Athens where she was the guest for three weeks of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Carpenter. Mrs. M. M. LeFavor is spending the week with relatives in Columbus. Mrs. Thomas Clyne has returned to her home at Nelsonville ending a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hooper.

Gladys Pedicord Athens S. S. Carpenter M. M. LeFavor Columbus Thomas Clyne Nelsonville Ben Hooper

Tugs Expected To Free Lake Boat City of Detroit III

Cleveland dispatch says tugs worked through the night to free the steamer City of Detroit III which went aground on a sand bar near Detroit during a heavy gale. More than 250 passengers were taken off and landed in Detroit by an excursion steamer.

Cleveland U.R City of Detroit Detroit

Youth Sends for Bill After Missing Trial on Vice Charge

A Delphos Ohio youth, whose name is withheld, failed to appear for trial in Cleveland on a vice charge and wrote Municipal Judge Mary B Grossman asking to bill him for the fine and costs. He apologized in a letter saying he is ashamed of himself. Judge Grossman will rule on the case Thursday after the vice raid arrests.

Cleveland U.R— A Delphos Mary B. Grossman

Electrically Charged Storm Strikes Muskingum Valley

A powerful electrical storm swept Zanesville and Muskingum valley. George Steil, 35, crippled resident of Dillon Falls, was knocked unconscious when lightning shattered his veranda. A barn and contents valued at $4,000 burned at New Lexington. A radio set and household furnishings were destroyed when lightning struck Edward Burrows home in Bellaire.

Columbus Zanesville Muskingum Valley George Steil Dillon Falls New Lexington Edward Burrows Bellaire

Fire drives 35 from Carnegie Hotel in Cleveland

A basement fire at the Carnegie Hotel in Cleveland forced 35 guests to flee to the street. The hotel housed Samuel Weiss, who was killed a month earlier in a bootlegger feud.

Cleveland U.P Carnegie Hotel Samuel Weiss

Parents of Dennis Gary in Bellefontaine court case

In Bellefontaine on March 27, parents of Dennis Gary, 23, Findlay, sought help for their son who was arrested in Urbana after his car struck Levi Bush, 30, of Bellefontaine, injuring Bush with a broken left leg in two places.

Bellefontaine Dennis Gary Findlay Urbana Levi Bush Bush

Rich Loaf Named For New Bread By Richardson Bakery

Florence Parker of Morgan Street wins $10 in gold as the first to suggest the name Rich Loaf for the new bread to be sold next month by Richardson Baking Company at its city and New Lexington bakeries. Eleven others suggested the same name but Parker’s came first. The loaf will be on market April 16 due to machinery installations and wrapper design.

Glouster Florence Parker Morgan Street Richardson Baking Company Lexington

Lima Woman Leaves for Hemlock Visit

Mrs. B H Sanders of Lima spent a week with Mrs. Martha Higgins and then traveled to Hemlock on Monday to visit relatives.

B. H. Sanders Lima Martha Higgins Hemlock

Youngstown Police NIP Plot to Issue Forged Checks

Police say Glenn Elliott former special officer at Youngstown Sheet and Tube plotted to issue 75000 dollars in forged checks. The plot involved duplication of checks and splitting proceeds with Kelley from the company intelligence unit. Samuel Doty Telegram photographer was also involved and alerted officials. Elliott was arrested. Kelley was briefly detained and released.

Youngstown Glenn K. Elliot Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Elliot Youngstown Telegram Charles P. Kelley Sheet and Tube Company Kelley Samuel Doty Telegram Elliott

Grocer John Vargo Found Dead In Garage

John Vargo a 38 year old grocer was found dead in a garage behind his home. The car engine was running and the garage doors were closed when searchers discovered him early today in Cleveland.

Cleveland U.pr John Vargo

Dr James Headache Powders Advertises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powders as a safe quick fix for headaches and neuralgia. It claims relief in about one to two minutes, notes wide pharmacist use, and mentions a ten cent price with a warning about legal publication.

Dr. James America

Trimble Lodge to be inspected by district inspector

Inspection of Trimble lodge No. 557 F and A M will take place at the Monday night meeting. J R Alderman from McConnelsville handles the district inspection and will likely attend in person. Visiting Masons will be warmly welcomed.

of Trimble Lodge of Masons Glouster Trimble Lodge J. R. Alderman McConnelsville Trimble

Funeral attendance for W T Druggan noted

Those from out of town attending the funeral of W T Druggan included Mr and Mrs T L Wyatt, Mr and Mrs C B Shaffer, Attorney C Druggan Columbus, Mr and Mrs A S Johnston, Mr and Mrs Emmett Johnston Sherrodsville, Mr and Mrs Fred Cornwell, Mr and Mrs Llewellyn Miller, William Mingus, Ethel Mingus, Minnie Morris, Emma Hixson, Dr and Mrs P E Hixson, Mr and Mrs Peter Druggan, Elsie Druggan, Athens, Mrs Ella Wyatt Dayton, James Druggan Cleveland, Sarah Druggan Toledo.

Glouster W. T. Druggan T. L. Wyatt C. B. Shaffer C. 8 Druggan Columbus A. S&s. Johnston Emmett Johnston Sherrodsville Fred Cornwell Llewellyn Miller William Mingus Ethel Mingus Minnie Morris Emma Hixson P. E. Hixson Peter Druggan Elsie Druggan Athens Ella Wyatt Dayton James Druggan Cleveland Sarah Druggan Toledo

Athens County Men Are Named Officers

C E Bennett of Nelsonville was named chairman and R H Brooks of Athens was chosen vice chairman of the Southern Ohio district of the Ohio Association of Ice Cream manufacturers. The district includes Ross Scioto Gallia Meigs Athens Hocking and Fairfield counties. Reports indicate higher ice cream consumption and milk production than a year ago.

Columbus C. E. Bennett Nelsonville R. H. Brooks Athens Southern Ohio Ohio Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers Ross Scioto Gallia Meigs Hocking Fairfield

Hi Y Discusses Boys Of Today And Past

The Hi Y luncheon at Athens high school featured a menu of Slumgullyium a stew with beef potatoes onions peas carrots tomatoes spaghetti and kidney beans Principal F E Harshman and William Cooper led the meal Eldridge Whipple questioned if the average American boy is worse today than 75 years ago A general discussion followed Induction ceremonies are planned for next week and April will bring breakfast hikes replacing noon luncheons.

Athens High School F. E. Harshman William Cooper Eldridge Whipple

Daisy and Fairies Herald Coming of Central Operetta

Children from Central school impersonate a butterfly a daisy a rainbow fairy and a sunbeam fairy in the operetta A Midsummers Day. Teachers and mothers prepared costumes. The Athens high school auditorium will host two performances Sunday at 2 for students and 7 for the public.

Daisy Mary Williams Deana Richeson Cassie Sidders Cora Evans Edith Stocklin Cleo Higgins Irene White Ardella Shuster Helen Evans Anna Lauterbur Athens High School

Winger Takes Own Life At Home In Wapakoneta

Luther R. Winget 30, manager of a local telephone service company, shot himself at his residence in Wapakoneta yesterday. Friends and relatives offered no motive. The body was found by a company employee who checked why Winget failed to report to the office. Mrs. Winget was visiting relatives in Cleveland.

Wapakoneta U.P Luther R. Winger Winget Cleveland

Postmistress Appointment for Lancaster Ohio

Washington March 27. Appointment of Miss Mary K McCracken as acting postmistress at Lancaster Ohio announced by the postoffice department in official notice.

Washington Mary Kk. McCracken Lancaster, O Postoffice Department

Musterole Promises Quick Relief for Coughs and More

Mothers are urged to rub Musterole on children's throats and chests at the first sign of coughs to prevent worse illness. The ad claims Musterole aids adults too and can relieve sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiffness neck asthma neuraglia headache congestion and more. It also suggests it may prevent pneumonia.

Card Game Debt Of Dime Triggers Fatal Stabbing

In Cleveland on a Sunday night a dispute over a 10 cent debt in a card game led to a fatal stabbing. Homer Matt, 23, died from stab wounds while Sullivan Frazier, 26, remained near death with a chest wound. Police detained his wife Pannie in connection with the incident.

Cleveland Homer Matt Sullivan Frazier Pannie

Six Await Death At Ohio Penitentiary

At Columbus on March 27 James Cole man 21 and W H Wilson 20 both from Portsmouth joined six inmates on death row at Ohio State Penitentiary. They await electrocu tion for killing Police Officer Paul Frederick in Portsmouth. Other death row inmates include Joseph Weaver Cleveland John Rucker Cincinnati Roy Freeman Dayton and John Sabo Akron.

Columbus U.P James Coleman W. H. Wilson Portsmouth Ohio State Penitentiary Coleman Wilson Paul Frederick Joseph Weaver Cleveland John Rucker Cincinnati Roy Freeman Dayton John Sabo Akron

Chosen Editor at O. W. U. Delaware

Fred Mermin of East Palestine was named editor-in-chief of the university weekly newspaper at Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware campus. Announcement made March 27 in the local report.

Delaware Fred Mermin East Palestine

Gerald Fierce Fined For Letting Chickens Run Loose

Gerald Fierce a 23 year old laborer was fined five dollars and costs totaling nineteen dollars and twenty cents after arraignment before Mayor Rex Moore in police court.

Gerald Fierce Rex Moore

Couple Joins in Marriage of Wilbur and McClellan

Joseph H. Wilbur a 25 year old section foreman from Mineral wed Eva Marie McClellan 21 of Athens last Friday in a ceremony performed by Justice of Peace Ieix Riley. Probate court records show the couple named another justice of peace when the license was issued. The official stub confirms Riley performed the ceremony.

Joseph H. Wilbur Mineral Eva Marie McClellan Athens Justice of Peace Ieix Riley Probate Riley

Man Wanted Here Held in Columbus

Athens county officers hold Clarence Matheny on a non support charge after his arrest in Columbus by Sheriff Walter Gump. Sheriff William Williams traveled to Columbus to bring Matheny to Athens for arraignment scheduled this week.

Athens Clarence Matheny Columbus Walter Gump William Willams Matheny

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New Marshfield Mies Jane Ann Wakefield Gas Company Daniel McBride Bobt Youngstown Police NIP Steel Company Hi-Y Burster Cross Bros W. Union St The Booth Ohio Penitentiary Parker Bros Eeeee Hardware
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