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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1923
Page
2
Fred Juergens Meier of Logan sustained a fractured left leg while playing for Nelsonville at Haydenville on a Sunday afternoon. He was carrying the ball near the touchdown when tackled. another player tripped him and a third man landed on his leg, snapping the large bone about four inches above the ankle.
Juergensmeier, a standout on Logan high school team, injured his ankle and received first aid before being treated by Dr. Smith. He was later brought to the office where the ankle was set. Since leaving school he has played with independent teams.
C B Huls left Monday for Dayton to attend the annual convention of the secretaries of Ohio Odd Fellows lodges. He is recording secretary of Hocking Valley Lodge No 262 and has served seven years in that post. he is also a city mail carrier.
Deputy Brandt and Officer Vearbeann placed Charlies Vickrey under arrest after a Mill residence search Saturday night. They found whiskey and a ten gallon jar of wine, with a possession charge filed and arraignment set before Mayor Koppe on Monday.
The Logan Gas company drilled a well on the Sarah Nixon farm in Washington township producing about 1 460 000 cubic feet. It is the third well in the vicinity this year and all have proven producers, with this one outperforming the others and spurring continued operations. All wells target the deep sand.
Social services survey committee visited nearly all church connected families Sunday afternoon as part of the rally day program preparing for winter church work. Communion services are set for next Sunday morning.
Wade Cox pleaded guilty to being drunk and faced a $25 fine plus costs with an additional hearing on possession of liquor. Getz admitted to both charges and paid $25 and costs on the drunken charge with the liquor fine pending after the second hearing. Both men were arrested Saturday morning and held on bond.
Bennetts of Noel Sonville scored 12 points against the Lancaster Independents at Haydenville Sunday. The victory featured straight line plunges and end runs as Juergen Meier and Foreman played for Nelsonville while Haydenville fans attended in strong numbers with many from Logan traveling to witness the showdown.
Mrs. George Moore of South 1.0man is at a Columbus hospital where she is undergoing an operation for goitre. She has suffered from the ailment for several years and her condition is said to be favorable.
Work on several new buildings in Logan advances with the courthouse foundation laid and extensive concrete pouring. The juvenile high school rises to three stories while other structures and remodeling move ahead as lumbermen report an unusually busy season.
The Athens county board of education authorized placing a three mill school levy on the tax duplicates for seven districts for the coming election. A convention of township and village boards is set for October 19 in the Athens courtroom to discuss school matters, with a dinner at the Chamber of Commerce rooms and expected attendees including Vernon M. Riegel and C. B. Allery. Attendance officer Carl H. Porter reported 216 teacher visits, 202 notices sent, and 54 investigations during 23 days. Extension classes in Coolville may be offered this fall or winter through Ohio University if enrollment proves sufficient.
Sidney Tappan of Berea Ohio, a night clerk at the Ohio hotel in Cleveland, declares Tanlac brought him health energy and strength. He reports relief from indigestion dizziness headaches loss of appetite and fatigue and says he gained ten pounds. Tanlac is sold by druggists with over 37 million bottles sold.
The auditorium of Coolville High School hosts an 7 o'clock Friday evening event on October 12 in the school building.
Charles Tobe Barr, defeated in Martins Ferry Ohio council race, filed an expense account listing humorous and candid receipts and expenditures. The itemized notes include handshakes, sympathy, advice, cards, complaints, drinks, and the famous line I also ran.
Postmaster Wolf reported September sales of treasury savings certificates at the Coolville post office totaled 1250 dollars illustrating cautious local investing by the savings public.
In Atlanta on October 6 Mrs. G W Ward offered a $1 reward for a lost Spectacles. Willie Foster found them and was accused of stealing by Mrs Ward triggering a dispute involving hair pulling and slapping faces. Foster’s mother had her arrested for assault and Willie waits for his dollar.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold treatment for chronic coughs and colds. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes and kill germs with creosote, promising stomach absorption and systemic healing. A money-back guarantee is offered if relief isn’t achieved with directions followed.
In Elyria Ohio farmers abandon white feathered chickens as eagles exploit their color to spot prey. Eight eaglets from a nest in a large tree at Brownhelm have fed on farmers chickens while winds and the nest’s weight threaten the tree. Western Reserve University professors observed the nest and reinforced the tree with two cables to keep it upright.
In Syracuse New York Haberte Crystal Springs Brewery sues Jess W. Clark collector of internal revenue seeking 19000 arguing prohibition impaired brewery value. Case could set a precedent for breweries shut or reduced by the Volstead act and tax deductions for depreciation on buildings and equipment were disallowed due to continued soft drink production.
In Parish New York on October 6 a whirlwind lifted a load of oats from George Weaver’s wagon into his barn after doors stood open. Weaver later moved the oats to the loft.
A concise reflection notes that the costliest items in life are ongoing expenses rather than one-time purchases, highlighting how recurring outlays shape wealth and priorities.
A short humorous note argues worry is ineffective for keeping a husband. It suggests reliance on affection, trust, and lighthearted habits as healthier approaches to marriage stability.
Has his back up, Tiltonville. After council complaints that the curfew whistle wastes steam, Marshal Carl Aiken asks if he should enforce all regulations for a salary of 15 dollars a month. The curfew may ring tonight but probably won’t have any effect.
Belmont county's three chiropractors were fined $25 and costs each for practicing without a state license and vowed to return to jail rather than pay. They had previously served four days in jail after a prior arrest when a woman patient paid their fines.
A public sale at the seller's residence three miles southeast of Athens near Clark's Chapel is set for Saturday October 13 1923. Auction includes livestock including cows pigs mares and yearlings plus farm implements harnesses vehicles and household goods. Sale starts at 9:30 a.m. W M Oliver Minnie Bayles and Matt Throckmorton act as auctioneers with lunch on the grounds.
The Athens County probate court schedules hearings for numerous estates with first and final accounts filed between July and September 1923. Names include Elizabeth Stanley George B Stanley administrator and others such as Catharine Dais Gotlieb Nerick Eliza Smith Willie Jones Eugene Cable and many guardians. Hearing suspended until October at 9 AM with publication and exceptions noted.
Birmingham police report a speed crackdown led by acting police judge C. F. Wilder priced at 60 dollars per mile. Speeds over 40 mph incur jail lodging until sentence ends plus the per mile fine, with 30+ speeders taken daily. The highest fine cited is 35 dollars.
Lima Ohio residents Mr and Mrs Andrew L Kesler celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Kesler is 75 and Mrs Kesler 68. Eight of their twelve children survive, reflecting a long, happy marriage with advice to focus on the bright side to avoid worry.
Ohio Fourth District fixes 1924 term start dates for each county. Washington January 22 and September 30 Athens January 24 and October 2 Jefferson notes for Pike and others. Terms begin at 9 09 o'clock A M with dates scattered across counties including Scioto Meigs Gallia and more. Court Clerk T J Morgan certifies record.
Notice to electors of Waterloo Township Rural School District announces a November 6 1923 election to seek an additional three mills for school purposes beyond the current rate for 1 2 and 3 years. Election at regular voting places within Athens County Ohio. Fred J Burt clerk.
Notice under Section 710-43 General Code of Ohio to incorporate The Marshfield State Bank in New Marshfield Ohio Athens County. Proposed capital 25000 dollars. Incorporators include S. E. G. Pedigo J. H. Boden Chas Burt R. H. Dorn J. R. Lastro C. W. Walker. Signed September 22 1923.
Notice announces a five year tax levy proposal for school purposes in Carthage Township School District. The election is set for Tuesday November 6 1923 at the district voting place from 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Parish Brean, Clerk of the Board of Education.
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