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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1923
Page
6
County commissioners on Thursday morning directed Officer Farbearn to devote full time to enforcing speed limits in Hocking County after a fatal Main Street accident that claimed James Kelley. The move aims to reduce vehicle speeds and improve driving care in the city.
Chronicle urging readers to treat chronic coughs and bronchial illnesses with Creomulsion, a creosote-based emulsion said to soothe inflamed membranes and destroy germs. It claims medical endorsement and a money back guarantee if not satisfactory, with a druggist authorization and Atlanta company origin.
Officials announced a temporary extra officer to aid work for a few weeks. They emphasized motorists must not park on the hard roads in the country districts to keep the right of way clear for traffic.
With Judge John C. Stoughton’s death a vacancy arose on the court house building commission. Judge Pettit appointed George Blum to serve the unexpired term. Blum, a Falls Township farmer near Enterprise, performed his first duties when the commission met Thursday.
The community federation was launched Tuesday at the Elks Club rooms after invitations from Logan federated clubs. Mrs. Frank Blasius led as temporary chairwoman and officers were elected to run the new group. Meetings will be the first Tuesday of each month at 2 50 P M.
Harry Huffman, driver of the automobile that killed James Kelley on Wednesday evening, was arraigned before Magistrate Miller on Thursday morning on a charge connected to the fatal wreck.
An advertisement extols Kellogg’s Bran as a natural remedy for constipation and a purifier for the intestinal tract. It claims daily intake of two tablespoonfuls and links bran to broader health and vitality, including use in cereals and recipes.
He entered a not guilty plea and was bound over to the grand jury under a $5000 bond he could not post, returned to jail. The body of James Kelley was taken to Lancaster to his brother Clarence Kelley’s home for funeral services at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Saturday morning.
The Elks minstrel shown at Grouster Wednesday evening was a big hit and a return engagement has been requested. The local lodge expects to book dates with Nelsonville Murray City and Millfield with Edward Collins Exalted Ruler arranging travel and performances within the next two weeks.
Arthur Roberts of Murray City was arrested Thursday morning by Officers Nash and Lines after they searched the soft drink parlor he operates. A quart of bonded liquor was found hidden behind a trap door. Roberts pleaded guilty at arraignment before Judge Pettit in Logan, was fined $700 plus costs, and is arranging payment.
At the high school auditorium during educational week Miss Lavinia Warner of Ohio University spoke on the Needs of Special Education. Her instructive talk entertained more than 150 attendees, with Miss Parsons in attendance presenting the Red Cross annual recall and urging cooperation for success.
Miss Ruth Pleukharp hosted the Merry Makers club Wednesday with full attendance. New members Mrs Roy Ruble and Mrs Phil Tschappat joined. Mrs Carl Engle won a Thanksgiving contest. Sewing and social diversions followed. An excellent two course luncheon was served by the hostess.
The hearing in the case of Mayor Koppe, whose office was raided Wednesday by prohibition officers and liquor seized, is scheduled for Friday morning. Koppe and Chief Everst traveled to Columbus Thursday to consult with State Prohibition Commissioner McDonald on the matter. The legal question raised will be watched in many state sections.
Harmony Hill residents and relatives gathered for visits and meals Tuesday through Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. 8 Noland visited Little Hocking while Mrs. E McGirr remained indisposed. The Foster family returned from Chauncey with J N McCafferty. Dana Miller dined with grandparents, and Arden Miller hosted dinner guests including Miller’s parents and sisters.
Mr and Mrs Glen Pierce called on Mr and Mrs J C Coggeshall Sunday afternoon. Mrs T J Foster shopped and visited friends in Little Hocking Monday. Hetty Bien visited Cincinnati parents last Sunday. Coggeshall family visited M J Hamilton Sunday evening. Thurman Livingston of Short Creek WV visited his parents and in laws Sunday. Mrs G K Thorpe in Parkersburg Wednesday. Over 160 attend Jr O U A Mechanics game supper. Mr and Mrs C Ek Newman and daughters Leone and Helen visited Belleville relatives. Charlies Cunningham at Coolville mill Wednesday. Miss Carrie Thorpe from Marietta weekend with parents and to Newark Ohio for vacation. John McLaughling surveyed roads Monday. G K Thorpe repairing. Millard Foster and two sons dined with his parents Sunday.
Amesville hosted Miss Goldie Boudinott and Mr Parker Boudinott of Millfield with Mr Ernest Thomas of Trimble as Sunday guests of Miss Virgene Boudinott. Pupils plan a social and all around good time at the school building Friday.
The Phillips farm gas well shows strong signs of a productive site as the blow off Tuesday evening was audible two miles away. Boxes will be sold and refreshments served Friday evening. The King's Daughters class plans a bake sale at the post office building Saturday afternoon to prepare for Sunday dinners. Ira Mickle, Lester Mickle, and Mr. Darst of Athens visited for a Beasley farm bunny hunt. Haskin spent a few days at his former Bidwell home.
Congressman James T. Begg of Sandusky left Columbus for Marietta where he will deliver two speeches. He spoke to the Columbus Shrine club yesterday.
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