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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1926

Page

10

Restraining order granted against city in lighting contract matter

A temporary restraining order was granted to John M. Conkle against the city of Logan and service director Edward Sherman. The petition cites August 24 council action to advertise bids for a ten year street lighting contract. Conkle, linked to Hocking Falls Hydro Electric, faces referendum action on related council decisions at the November election. Representing him are Allen R. McBroom and C. W. McCleery.

Logan John M. Conkle Edward Sherman Sparnon Council of Lofan Conkle Hocking Falls Hydro Electric Company Allen R. McBroom C. W. McCleery

Offers Endowment Aids Rural Cemeteries In Lancaster

John H. Blum of Lancaster has donated 200 dollars to the St. John's Lutheran church trustees in Laurel township to fund cemetery upkeep. The fund's interest along with future donations will maintain the cemetery, a move seen as a model for improving other county rural cemeteries.

Isaac Collins Dies Sunday in Logan

Isaac Collins 83 died at his West Second Street home at 3 p.m. Sunday after a three year illness. He was brother to Thomas Collins, Hocking County court bailiff, and Joseph Collins who died three weeks ago. A Civil War veteran with the 151st Infantry, he will be buried in the old cemetery after funeral services at his home Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. C. F. Lauer officiating.

Logan Isaac Collins West Second Street Mr. Collins Thomas Collins Hocking County Joseph Collins 151St Infantry C. F. Lauer

Lutheran Church Unveils New Bulletin Board

In Logan on October 12 a new bulletin board was installed in front of the Hunter Street Lutheran church as a gift from the Social League, an active congregation organization.

Logan Hunter Street Lutheran Church The Social League

Haydenville Couple Wed in Simple Civil Ceremony

The record lists Gerald Vollmer, 21, miner of Haydenville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Vollmer, and Vesper Campbell, 19, at home in Haydenville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Campbell, with Rev J Ki Pields presiding. Also Leigha Johnson, 21, day worker of Nelsonville, son of Mr. and Mrs. M M Johnson, and Seulah Thompson, 19 shoe worker of Nelsonville R F D, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, with Magistrate F E I Bright presiding.

Gerald Vollmer Haydenville Morris Vollmer Vesper Campbell Herbert Campbell J. Ki. Pields Leigha L. Johnson Nelsonville M. M. Johnson Seulah A. Thompson John Thompson FE. I. Bright

Aerial high school paper hits streets for first time this year

Logan on October 12 saw the Aerial, the Logan High School paper, offered for sale publicly for the first time in years. Editor Miss Bartell Hamilton leads a staff with news on school activities.

Logan Bartell Hamilton

Local Surgery Reports and Recovery Hopes

Logan reports Mrs. Robert Bailey Shawnee underwent surgery at Cherrington hospital for complications and is resting well with hopes for rapid recovery. Dan Kovatch Haydenville had bone removal surgery in Columbus to restore use of his stiffened left arm after a train collision. his right arm has recovered.

Logan Robert Bailey Shawnee Cherrington Hospital Dan Kovatch Haydenville Columbus Kovatch Hocking Valley

Columbus Quiz Answers From Page Five

The document lists correct Columbus related facts: Christopher Columbus, Genoa, the ships Santa Maria Pinta and Nina, and the date October 12 1492.

Columbus Nina

Queen Isabella and Amerigo Vespucci Referenced in Numbers

A fragmented OCR list includes Queen Isabella, Amerigo Vespucci, and numeric items such as eighty eight, sixteen zero six, four, and woolcomber. The readable bits suggest a catalog or catalog-like notes citing historical figures and dates without full context.

Queen Isabella Woolcomber Amerigo Vespucci

Best Features for Wednesday Radio Lineup

Wednesday's five top radio features include WEAF at 10 30 p m presenting Von Suppe operetta The Beautiful Galatea and WSAI at 10 30 p m with a string quartet. WLIT lists the American Legion hour at 7 30 p m, WLS airs Aeolian quartet at 9 p m, and Cincinnati station WASI features the program.

WEAF

Deaths From Snake Bite Reach 19308 In India In Year

In Calcutta a yearly tally shows 19,308 snake bite deaths across India over the last twelve months. Public health authorities note the figure reflects widespread exposure and call for preventive measures and medical access.

Calcutta India

John’s Ton Tone System Tonite tonic promotes nourishment

Advertising copy touts Cod Liver Oil based John’s Ton Tone System Tonite as a pleasant tonic to counteract thinness. It claims improved appetite, weight gain of three to ten pounds, and body-building benefits for children, with a money back guarantee at Cline Pharmacy.

John Cline

Report of the Condition of The Citizens Bank

The document presents a bank condition statement with figures for deposits and earnings. Names include F. E. Bouton as cashier and F. Bolton as cashier with governance by F. Vorhes and J. P. Coe directors, dated October 1926 authenticated by Notary Public John Lindley.

Citizens Bank F. E. Bouton F. Bolton F. Vorhes An BR John Lindley

Milk of Magnesia Promises Quick Digestion Relief

A vintage ad touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a fast remedy for indigestion and sour stomach. It claims superior acid neutralizing power versus bicarbonate soda, gentle bowel action, and pleasant taste. The ad urges insisting on Phillips and notes 25 and 50 cent bottle sizes and trademark details.

Phillips U. S Charles I H. Phillips Chemical Co Charles H. Phillips

Pattern for children's snow suit with four sizes

A sewing pattern for a snow suit suitable for ages 6 8 10 and 12 is described. The 10 year size needs 2 3 8 yards of 40 inch material plus 1 4 yard of contrasting fabric for collar and cuffs and the pattern can be mailed for 15 cents. The London note reports the Reverend W R Inge says death changes nothing, only strips us to our chosen company.

DEAT London W. R. Inge St. Paul's

Home remedy claims reduce dangerous varicose veins

The notice promotes Emerald Oil as a home treatment for varicose veins and piles. It urges readers to obtain a two ounce bottle from druggists and apply it day and night until veins shrink. The ad asserts strong, quick absorption and general efficacy.

Mooney Emerald

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