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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1928
Page
6
Glouster November 6 In order that all mine employees may vote today the mines are working six hours. The labor train left Modoc for Corning at 1 45 pm stopping at all stations to bring workers home to vote. After this trip the train returns to Modoc and makes the 5 pm trip back to Corning giving engineers and other day men time to reach the polls.
William Robinett Jr of Jacksonville and Miss Mary Stanley of Columbus married in Columbus Sunday at 3 pm with Rev. Shaffer officiating. Witnesses included Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Watkins, former Jacksonville residents and schoolmates of the groom. The couple will reside in Columbus after a wedding dinner in Jacksonville.
Athens city council announced funds are exhausted and salaries for most workers cannot be paid for November and December. City Solicitor said no state or local sources could raise money, with new laws restricting next year’s bill payments. Delinquent taxes and low fines contributed to the deficit, while contracts on paving and a storm sewer proceed. An ordinance taxing pool and bowling rooms was adopted with tiered rates and earlier closing hours.
A famous doctor’s Thoxine is advertised as a double action remedy that soothes irritation and targets the internal cause. The claim is quick relief on first swallow for stubborn cough and sore throat with no chloroform or dangerous drugs. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Sold by Cline’s Drugs and others.
Carl Pico’s Essex sedan, stolen on Front Street in Glouster Saturday night, was found Sunday afternoon in Columbus. Police arrested the thief after the car, carrying overcoats inside, was recovered. Pico, his sister Garnet, and Glouster High Principal Holter had attended the Ohio State Princeton game and stayed over Sunday.
Laura May, 17 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Orlando Craig of Trimble, died Monday at 12 36 after a two week illness. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1 pm at the family home with Rev D L Browning and burial will follow in the Buchtel cemetery.
Myrl Spicer of Philo married Hulda Neal of nearby town Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock in the Church of Christ parsonage. After a short wedding trip, they will reside in Philo with relatives and friends.
The Revelers revive George Kelly’s The Flattering Word on Wednesday at Ohio University Convocation Hall. The satire, staged previously in a summer one‑act program, features several summer cast members and is praised for its entertainment value and realistic characters by Harold Evans, head of the Dramatics Department.
Athens Kiwanians arranged a Monday visit to the Pomeroy Mason Bridge dedication. Frank Moler and R Hess named to arrange transit and public affairs for the delegation. The club will join civic groups from Athens for the event and reports on the Halloween Carnival were reviewed. Agriculture committee to chair next Monday’s Varsity Inn meeting.
Charles Sheldon of Athens says he rang the Hilltop School bell to mark Lincoln s assassination with a rope, not a hammer as claimed in the Messenger. The bell now rests in the Mansfield Museum.
A vintage advertisement touts Musterole as a quick relief for chest colds sore throat rheumatic and neuralgic pains and stiff necks. It promotes a mild form for children claiming easy application without the blister of mustard plasters and notes ready to use accuracy.
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