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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1926

Page

6

Election board begins official counts in Hocking County

Officials started the official canvas of votes in Hocking County. Unofficial returns showed Eugene Wright versus Phil Henderson for prosecuting attorney closely contested with a small margin, while other races were not on the brink of change. Harley E. Whitcraft to become common pleas judge. term tied to the unexpired period of Judge Petti, with Sparnow stepping down. Reports from Sand Run and other precincts continued after 8 o clock.

Election Board Hocking County Peosecuting Attorney Eugene Wright Phil Henderson Harley E. Whitcraft Hs E. O. Pettit H. T. Sparnow Donahey W.W. R. Lloyd Tariff W. P Lloyd Sherie W Ste James Thomas Cass Orbis New Pittsburg Starr

Franchises Favored by Voters in Logan

Logan voters approved city council actions to grant franchises to the Hocking Power Co and the Hocking Falls Hydro-Electric Co. Hocking Power tally yes 1041 no 949. Hocking Falls tally yes 1169 no 986. Countywide, voters rejected abolishing the direct primary by 1158 yes to 3617 no, with every precinct casting against it.

Logan Hocking Power Company Hocking Falls Hydro Electrical Company Hocking Falls Company Hocking County

Fans to Follow Logan Team to Athens for Key Game

Logan high school fans will travel to Athens to see Logan face Athens in a pivotal league contest. Local supporters expect a close battle after Logan beat Portsmouth while Athens defeated Portsmouth. Logan has two players sidelined since the Portsmouth game.

Athens Logan Logan High Athens High Eleven Portsmouth

Correction to bank savings rate in Logan ad

A correction to Sunday's Messenger states the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Logan offered 3 percent on savings accounts, not 6 percent as previously advertised. The ad now reads We pay 3 per cent on savings accounts.

Farmers and Merchants Bank of Logan

Notestone Shot by Officers Transferred to Jail

George Notestone, shot in the left hip during an arrest near Mound Crossing while fleeing officers on a liquor charge, has been moved from Cherrington hospital after 107 days and will likely be arraigned on a second offense liquor count. The bullet was fired by a deputy. Guards at the hospital were relieved recently.

Logan Cherrington George Notestone Hocking County Notestone Mound Crossing Homier Farbearn John Dicken Green Township Charles Sheets

Local Notes Highlight Visits and Travels

Lela Moore left for Columbus to continue her studies after visiting Bradbury parents. A. W. Graham departed for Gallipolia. E. R. Carrier, previously with the Elk's home in Columbus, arrived for a relatives visit. Co. O. Smith of Ironton and Sherwood Hoffman of Dayton were in town, while Guy Russell and family began moving.

Lela Moore Bradbury Columbus A. W. Graham Gallipolia E. R. Carrier The Elk’s Co. O. Smith Ironton Sherwood Hoffman Dayton Guy Russell

Local Visitors Mentioned in Columbus Area Notes

The notice lists residents and visitors including Clarence Leonardy of Dayton, Mrs. Richard Grogen who traveled to Oklahoma and was escorted to Columbus by Josephine Williams and Kelly Grogan, and Robert Spencer of Dayton. J F Niswonger of Springfield and Charles Childs recently released from Columbus hospital returned home. Henry Dowens of Charleston, Griff Lewin, and others visited Columbus this week.

Mygett Walnut Street Clarence Leonardy Dayton Richard Grogen Oklahoma Columbus Josephine Williams Kelly Grogan Robert Spencer J. F. Niswonger Springfield Charles Childs Henry Dowens Charleston Griff Lewin

English Quits Acting as Federal Judge in Illinois

President Coolidge accepted the resignation of Federal Judge George W. English of the Eastern District of Illinois. He was slated to face impeachment proceedings in the Senate next week.

Washington, D. C U.P Coolidge George W. English Eastern District of Illinois Senate

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