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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1928
Page
3
Advertisement for Palmo Globules claiming to treat bladder and prostate symptoms including nocturnal urination pain back weakness and urinary control issues. Promises a free trial treatment to any sufferer who has never used it, with address 24 E Main Battle Creek Mich.
In Nelsonville on May 15 the Rev. Ed L. Morrell is absent on denominational work so the annual baccalaureate sermon moves from the high school to the Christian church. Rev. K H McCorkle will speak at the high school auditorium and Rev. H J Holcombe will preach at the M E church Sunday morning.
The annual mite box opening of the Woman's Home Missionary Society will be held Wednesday at 10 30 AM at the M E church. Members were asked to attend or send their pewing. Fifteen members answered roll call Monday as Class No 21 of the M E Sunday school was hosted by Mrs George Call and Miss Irma Wilson at St Charles street. A social hour followed with luncheon served.
Mr and Mrs Max Bartoe Jr and Mr and Mrs Don Kontner and Mr and Mrs Watson Wolf motored to Huntington West Virginia Sunday and spent the day. Several families and individuals dispersed to Grand Rapids Chicago Mount Sterling Columbus and Athens attending visits and social events with relatives and friends.
Washington May 15 President Coolidge will sign the flood control bill this afternoon, according to callers at the White House.
The juniors and seniors of Nelsonville High clashed in a river tug of war Monday afternoon. The juniors won after pulling the seniors into the water from a muddy bank below the river bridge.
Mrs. Mattie Spurgeon, 38, of Buchtel, dies after several days illness. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 1:30 PM at the Ball residence. Burial in Whitmore Cemetery. Survived by husband Charles Spurgeon and seven children.
In probate matters George Brown and Nina Stilwell received a marriage license in Millfield. The court authorized private sale of John Dante Bass’s estate and named Laura Bass executrix. The board of county visitors appointed Mrs. Ness and Mrs. Chubb. John Whaley was found guilty of non support and fined with weekly support payments ordered. Cora Frame was appointed guardian for Jane Lou Frame. Applications were filed for inheritance tax exemptions on six estates. Estate valuations listed include Alena Keirns, Rebecca Gibson, Irington Knowlton, James S. Razon, and Fannie McCathran with various tax exemptions and distributions to widows and heirs.
The Twilight league begins at 5 30 p m with Barbers and Centrals opening tonight at the city playgrounds. Mayor Eberle will speak and throw the first ball as Kimberly faces West on Wednesday and the Athenas meet the Barbers on Thursday.
The document shows gross value of the estate at $2,000 with debts and costs totaling $578.57, leaving $1,421.43 to be divided among the mother, two sisters, and two brothers free of tax. It notes $380.23 paid to a daughter and $1,011.77 remaining to another daughter, with three granddaughters exempt from tax.
Arson charges filed against Ellis Six after bloodhounds traced him in the Highland Coal Co. incendary case. The blaze damaged drill hoppers owned by Joe B. Davis, about 2 a.m. Sunday, with losses estimated at 20000 dollars. Six was arrested by special officer Fred Heck and brought to Athena for arraignment planned for this afternoon.
On a one stop flight from Anacostia Naval Air Station Lieutenant H D Palmer former Athens Ohio boy pilot Lieutenant William R Hughes assistant pilot and radioman and Sergeant Dugaldisteel mechanic all marines left the Naval Air station Anacostia today in a tri motor Fokker plane. They will stop overnight at Miami Florida and then proceed over the Gulf of Mexico to Nicaragua tomorrow.
Beaumont bridge to be closed Wednesday for repairs. County officials announced the closure this morning. J. R. Sands is in charge of the repair work and Robert Tompkins, county commission clerk, cited planned maintenance.
Local merchants will create window displays from May 19 to 23 to celebrate the high school alumni association golden anniversary. Citizens are asked to donate group class photos or items of interest for use in the displays.
Matt Bryan of Logan pleaded guilty to intoxication at arraignment before Mayor L J Eberle in Nelsonville. He was fined ten dollars plus costs.
Nelsonville May 15 mass time announced for Thursday Feast of the Ascension. One low mass will be offered at St. Andrews church at 7 a m.
A meeting of El-Kar nak Grotto members will be held at the Masonic temple here Wednesday evening. Officers urge good attendance as important business will be discussed.
Clyde L Sharp age 37 died from a brain concussion after being struck by a car in Dayton Friday night. He lived in Athens most of his life and worked in mines and delivery. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10 30 am at Dowler chapel with American Legion in charge. Burial at West State street cemetery.
Chauncey May 16. Ministers in charge announce the Drake street relief commissary will close after Friday. A remaining supply of clothing will be converted into children's and bed clothing for those in need, with doors opening at 8:30 AM for the last time.
Mother's Day services were held at the Methodist Episcopal churches in Chauncey and The Plains with sermons honoring mothers. A double quartet and a trio performed songs including Memories of Mother and My Mother's Bible, while several mothers received plants for age and largest family. Chauncey Church of God featured poems and readings amid a brief Millfield program and social notices.
May 15 report from Chauncey notes Miss Ruth Ogg very ill with quinsy at her parents home on Converse Street. Mrs. Garfield Grimes from this city spent a week in Amsterdam Ohio visiting her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Allen Riley Jr and Billie. They return to Chauncey and Nelsonville for a visit. Everett Andrews and Elmer Phillips of Chauncey left for Akron to seek work. Elmer James returns from Columbus visit.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alma Love, who died yesterday at Greens Run, will be held Wednesday at 2 PM from Greens Run Church of Christ. The Rev. G. B. Courtney will conduct. She is survived by her husband, one son, five brothers, and four sisters. In Murray City, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bradfield Sr and Mr. and Mrs. George Williamson and daughter Jo Ann visited Leonard Koenig and R. A. Surtees.
Chicago officials and civic groups clash over a special grand jury probe into an alleged political crime alliance. The inquiry aims to lift from police records the gang murders bombings kidnappings and beatings tainting the last primary election campaign. State's Attorney Robert E. Crowe faced a bar association push to appoint a special prosecutor.
Mr and Mrs William Young and family of Zanesville along with Thomas Thomas of Byesville Ohio visited Sunday at the home of Mrs Lucy Surgeon at The Plains. Mr and Mrs Robert Graves Mrs Marie Michaels and Mrs Thelma Linscott of The Plains attended the Mothers day service at the Jacksonville church Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Harvey Nye of this city hosted as guests the latter's brother Josiah McNeal and James McNeal of Illinois.
In Dublin a rosebush was discovered growing at the crown of a church spire during repairs by Robert Jordan. The find adds an unexpected touch to the restoration work and draws local curiosity.
Oscar Caristrom was appointed by Chief Justice William V. Brothers as special state's attorney to lead the inquiry. Caristrom was expected to arrive Thursday to take charge, a move welcomed by bar association leaders who had denounced Crowe during the push for the investigation.
German foreign minister Dr Gustav Stresemann was gravely ill in Berlin with weakened heart action linked to gastric intestinal catarrh. He had returned to Berlin from Heidelberg and doctors suspect ptomaine poisoning revived his kidney trouble.
In Manchester England two communist aldermen who provoked a council meeting disruption were ejected by police. Their removal followed a heated session that drew sharp protests and led to disorder. The incident reflects tensions between council members and protestors in the city.
In the climactic scene Harry Underwood is wounded during a tense ambush. Lillian, Dicky, and Allen restrain danger as the group transfers him to safety. Doctors and Katherine tend him while a secret diplomatic plot moves toward resolution.
The K. T. Crossen post of the American Legion urged full participation in Memorial Day events at a meeting led by Commander Paul Shannon. Members will meet at the legion home between 8:30 and 9:00 AM and march with other groups to the armory and cemetery services. Ancen Davis invited the post to ceremonies in New Marshfield. The group discussed adding an annex to the legion home, with a $4000 estimated cost, but no final decision. A finance committee was named. The Junior Baseball league sponsored by the region will open play Thursday.
Columbus May 15 Candidates for state district county and municipal offices must file declarations of candidacy with the secretary of state or local election boards within the next month. Secretary Clarence J. Brown warned that the closing date is June 14. Several candidates already filed with the secretary of state.
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist church in Little Hocking for Mia Elizabeth Livingston 78 wife of David Livingston of Little Hocking who died at home Friday May 11 from apoplexy. Interment followed at Rockland cemetery.
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