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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1928

Page

6

Electric pump installed now at Louster water works

New York Central Lines installed an electric pump in Louster to draw water from Sunday Creek into the depot tank. The old stream pump was removed and dismantled. Plans call for replacing pumps at Chauncey and Armitage with electric units and oversight by P. Reese, who will also supervise a remaining steam pump at Hatfield.

New York Central Lines Louster Sunday Creek Chauncey and Armitage P. Reese Hatfield

Father and Son Night At Magic City Lodge

Magic City Lodge No 797 O O F will observe Father Son night instead of a regular meeting. A fine program is planned and oysters will be served at the close with a social time enjoyed.

Father and Son Glouster Magic City Lodge

Amesville Feels Strain Over School Bond Vote

Doubt over the Amesville school situation grows after a 1000 bond issue for a new high school failed by a close margin. A recount was not pursued and officials weigh redrawing district lines to form one district with a single board of education, despite Bern Township's opposition.

Amesville Bern Ames Andesville Tee M. Morris Eut of Education State Department of Education Idea Board of Education Bern Township

Mundew to Handle Licenses for Autos in Glouster

L B Mundew named local automobile registrar by Chalmers R Wilson. 1929 license plates go on sale December 1 with tags usable from December 21. 1928 tags not extended. Rates set for passenger cars by horse power and for commercial vehicles by weight. trailers and motorcycle plates priced accordingly.

Ohio

District Proposal Fails Despite Majority Support

Voters across districts chose 405 for 211 against a school proposal but the measure failed due to a law provision tying district results. Officials say abolishing part of the districts may be required, though no action is taken until thorough review is completed.

Case Settled By Payment In Nonpayment Case

L. J. Kemper was arrested after being accused of failing to pay a chattel mortgage on his automobile held by Ger ald Larber of Columbus. The affidavit was filed in Justice of the Peace Feliz Riley court. Kemper paid $75 plus costs to settle the case, and the charge was withdrawn.

L. J. Kemper Gerald Larber Columbus Kemper Court of Justice of the Peace Feliz Riley Courtney Hill Kenneth Ailstock

Districts Changed By Fuel Company

Consolidation of Ohio Fuel Gas Company districts will split the Wellston area between Chillicothe and Nelsonville regions. Employment in the field and drilling departments remains steady, with jobs in Wellston, Jackson, and McArthur shifting to Chillicothe and river towns to Nelsonville.

Wellston Ohio Fuel Gas Company Chillicothe Nelsonville Logan Jackson McArthur Welliston

Beverly man dies after fall in Columbus

J. W. Ludman aged 69 of Beverly died from a skull fracture after a fall on a sidewalk in Columbus. Authorities reported the accidental injury, and funeral arrangements were pending.

Columbus J. W. Ludman Beverly

Disturbed Sleep Signal Warns of Danger Ahead

Mrs G W Bushong of Bloominvi offers to share her experience with Lithiated Buchu Keller Formula noting frequent nightly disturbances. She claims it acts on bio quercamite, affects bowels, reduces acidity, and relieves irritation causing sleepless nights. Tablets cost 2c at Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Ohio or McKee Drug Co locally.

G. W. Bushong Bloomin vi Keller Mechanicsburg Ohio McKee Drug Co

France Rejects U S Extradition Request in Tax Case

Paris reports the procureur general will cite two grounds to dismiss the extradition of Henry M Blackmer on income tax charges. France limits extradition to crimes within three years and the false fiscal statement offense is not punishable here. The court is expected to throw out the request.

Paris France Henry M. Blackmer United States United Press Blackmer Ca Sé U. S. Treasury Department

Miners to Vote for UMW Officers in Election

Ballots for officers and delegates of the United Mine Workers of America will be mailed from Indianapolis within a few days. John L. Lewis of Springfield Illinois Phillip Murray of Pittsburgh and Thomas Kennedy of Hazelton Pennsylvania are unopposed and will be declared automatically elected after ballots are cast.

Glouster United Mine Workers of America Indianapolis John L. Lewis Springfield Ill Phillip Murray Pittsburgh Thomas Kennedy Hazelton

Glouster High Faces New Lexington After Injury Toll

Glouster High School travels to New Lexington Friday afternoon for a key football clash. Star fullback Leroy Steadman is out with a broken leg, and several teammates have dropped out, leaving the squad shorthanded but still practicing each evening.

Glouster New Lexington

Newark man dies during anniversary party

Scott Warner aged 70 died last night in Newark during the golden wedding anniversary celebration of his brother Felix Warner and Felix's wife. About 150 guests and relatives attended the event.

Newark Scott Warner Felix

Court to Hear Case This Month

The decision will be heard by the justices this month. Specifics on the case or parties are not provided in the readable text.

Schooner Anna R Heidreter Reported In Distress at Sea

The Radio Marine Corporation reported at 5 45 a m today that the steamer Cristobal intercepted distress signals from the schooner Anna R Heidreter. The vessel gave a position at 31 58 N 75 08 W about 250 miles off the Carolina coast with no details on the danger extent.

New York U.R Radio Marine Corporation Cristobal Anna R. Heidreter Carolina

Dr James J McClellan Dies of Pneumonia in Dayton

Dr James J McClellan of Columbus, a specialist with offices at 44 East Broad Street, died Tuesday at Orchard Springs Hospital Dayton from bronchial pneumonia after a period of illness. He was well known in the city for his frequent visits.

James J. McClellan Columbus E. Broadstreet Orchard Springs Hospital Dayton McClellan

Man Warns Against New Rabbit Disease

Marietta city bacteriologist Prof. H. R. Eggleston warned at a Marietta Ad Club address that tularaemia or rabbit disease is spreading rapidly. Originating in California in 1911, it transmits from rabbits and other rodents to humans, with a 10 percent mortality rate and a convalescent period of six months to two years. The germ is linked to Bubonic plague and cholera. The disease has appeared across Kentucky and now in southwestern Ohio.

Marietta H. R. Eggleston Ad Club California Eggleston Kentucky Ohio

Ford Buys Century-Old Plow From Bainbridge Man

Henry Ford prepared to take final delivery of a century-old wooden mold board plow purchased from James Dallas of Bainbridge. Dallas bought the tool 25 years ago for $2.50 at a sale. The plow, used by Ohio farmers a century ago, will join Ford’s curio collection.

Washington D. H Henry Ford James Dallas Bainbridge Dallas Ohio Ford

Buchtel Man Arrested in East Canton Case

Brady Covert of Buchtel was arrested yesterday in East Canton by Deputy Sheriff Wayon Wingett. He faced arraignment in Buchtel before Mayor Tolliver for alleged misconduct involving a 10-year-old girl, according to an affidavit by Buchtel marshal John Mason.

East Canton Wayon Wingett Brady Covert Buchtel Tolliver John Mason Covert

Modernism Shapes Raestringen City Hall Design

Popular Mechanics notes the Raestringen city hall showcases modernism with straight lines and colored brick plus gold glazed tiles for a distinctive look. A hidden water tower tops the building to aid city water supply.

Raestringen Germany Popular Mechanica Magazine

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets advertised relief

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets promise quick safe relief from head colds with overnight action. The chocolate coated tablets are easy to take and marketed by the Musterole Company of Cleveland Ohio with a price of 35 cents.

Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio

Two Men Fined By Athens Mayor

McKinley Hayes and Dan Carr were fined $25 plus costs after being found guilty of intoxication before Mayor Alex Moore on Wednesday.

Athens McKinley Hayes Dan Carr Alex Moore Wednes

Men Arrested After Restaurant Brawl on Washington Street

Police reports say Chief of Police S. Finsterwald arrested the men Wednesday afternoon on West Washington Street after a fight broke out in Corbin's restaurant.

S. Finsterwald West Washington Street Corbin's

Governor Commutes Sentence in Columbus

Governor Vice Don Ahey today commuted a sentence in Columbus, reducing the penalty to ten years. The action reassigns the remainder of the term under the state corrections system, with officials outlining the new duration and conditions.

Columbus Donahey

Dry League Criticized by Y M C A Leader

Fred W. Ramsey the new general secretary of the National Council of the Y M C A says he has withdrawn from the Ohio Anti-Saloon League and resigned from the Dry Maintenance League executive committee. He blames political activity and backs the 1909 Poling and Smith committee focusing on education over politics.

Cleveland U.P Fred W. Ramsey Community Fund National Council of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League Dry Maintenance League Ramsey Anti-Saioon League Daniel E. Poling Fred Smith

Akron man given life for burglary sentence

The sentence of St. Clair Rankin of Akron on burglary was life imprisonment. Rankin had been received at the penitentiary February 11, 1919, and had served as a trusty at the London Prison Farm for some time.

St. Clair Rankin Akron Rankin The London

Cleveland Election Fraud Inquiry Continues

General Edward C. Turner returned to Cleveland to resume the investigation of election frauds. He denied reports that the special grand jury had returned a secret of new indictments.

Cleveland Edward C. Turner

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