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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1929

Page

12

Tribute to Fred Bush by a former Athens newspaperman

W. G. Martin of Altadena California writes from memory of Athens editor Fred Bush praising his integrity and journalism. He recalls Bushs kindness and rigor shaping The Messenger and honors his passing with lines from a poem and mentions several Athens peers who admired him.

the Messenger California Fred Bush Bush Altadena The Athens Messenger Messenger Athens Chattanooga Tennessee Messenger and Herald Fred Tush Red Bush Mr. Whitney Fred J. HM. Cline J. D. Brown BE. C. Woodworth W. N. Alderman T. R. Biddle Henry Zenner Franks. Plooch L. G. Worstell Fred Mush

Cleveland Pastor Delivers Series at Athens Church

The Rev. Adelbert P. Higley of Calvary Presbyterian Cleveland will preach at Athens Presbyterian Church from October 21 to 27. He will speak each evening except Saturday and will preach Sunday morning. Pre-service fellowship meetings are set for Wednesday at the Presbyterian manse and at the Addicott and Stickney residences.

Adelbert P. Higley Calvary Presbyterian Church Cleveland Athens Presbyterian Church A. ¥. Wilcox Higley

Banker Leon Delacroix Dies of Heart Disease

Leon Delacroix, noted Belgian banker and delegate to the committee organizing the International Bank, died suddenly today in Baden Baden from heart disease.

Baden Baden Leon Delacroix Internationa Bank

Nine Schools to Take Part in Lyceum Circuit

Nine high schools in Hocking County Rural School District will join an inter high school lyceum program this winter. The schedule lists visits among Gibisonville Laurelville South Bloomingville South Perry Union Furnace Haydenville Carbon Hill Kesboro Ilesboro and Marion with dates from January to April.

Logan Hocking County Rockbridge Murray City Gibisonville South Bloomingville Laurelville South Perry South Bloomingeville Bloomingville Union Furnace Haydenville Carbon Hill Tresboro Marion Hesboro Kesboro Ilesboro Havdenville

Money Stolen From Hack Accessories Office

In Logan on a Sunday night a thief stole between 50 and 100 dollars from the Hack Accessories Company safe. The intruder found the inside door key in a desk and entered the shop through a rear entrance and sliding door while leaving a larger sum and checks untouched.

Two Men Sentenced to Reformatory in Logan

Richard Horn and Noble Dawson appeared before Judge Marley M. Whitcraft in Logan on Monday and were sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory for at least one year each after pleading guilty to indictments. Horn faced prior failure to keep faith with the court while Dawson faced a first-time auto theft charge.

Logan Richard Horn Noble Dawson Mansfield Reformatory Marley M. Whitcraft Horn Whitcraft Dawson

Uncle figure tied to death case in Circleville transfer

Logan investigators moved the Helen Phillips death case to Pickaway County. John Freisner of Lancaster was identified as the man who transported her from Nelsonville to Circleville where she was later encountered with her supposed uncle.

Lancaster South Perry Logan Helen Phillips Noah Cavince South Derry Pickaway Joe Farbearn Elmer Grosa Nelsonville Phil A. Henderson Circleville John Freisner Farbearn Freisner Henderson Mar.beann

Hallowe'en Party Planned by Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War plans a Hallowe'en party at their hall on Wednesday evening October 16 at 8 o'clock with games entertainment and music. Everyone is invited. Logan October 15 The body of Harry E Clark 31 who died in Springfield Friday after injuries at an industrial plant was brought here Monday for funeral services and burial. Services were held at the home of Mr and Mrs T Stephenson on Bowen Street that afternoon. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Ladies Sons of Union Hallowe'en Eiverybody

Appointment of Dr J Ed Richmond as West Virginia welfare head

GUYSVILLE Oct 15 The appointment of Dr J Ed Richmond of Weirton W Va a brother of Mrs Leta V McLaughlin of Guysville as state physician for the West Virginia Department of Public Safety has been announced by Governor William G Conley at Charleston Dr Richmond a veteran physician and surgeon will head all state police barracks and promote welfare health work in the state He is regarded as a leading man in his profession in the state

Guysville J. Ed. Richmond Weirton W. Va Leta V. McLaughalin West Virginia

Former Fleming Merchant Is Dead

Albert M. Johns 54 a former resident of Marietta and Washington County will have funeral services in Billings Montana probably Tuesday with interment there He died at Milings Saturday Johns born near Rinards Mills lived in Washington County until about 20 years ago then moved to Montana He conducted a general store at Fleming and was a member of Masonic bodies in Marietta until his death.

Marietta Albert M. Johns Washington County Billings Montana Johns Milings Mr. Johns Rinards Mills Fleming

Phillips Milk of Magnesia advised for infants and children

An old promotional notice urges mothers to give Phillips Milk of Magnesia to babies and kids for upset stomachs, sour stomach, and constipation. It promotes dosage by age, praises palatable taste, and invites readers to request the booklet Useful Formats from The Philips Co at 117 Hudson St New York.

Tivformaten Philips Co Hudson St New York N. Y Phillips Thehas. UW. Phillips Chemical Co Chas. HM. Phillips

Death by Poisoning Claimed in Beery Case at Cher rington

Mrs. John Beery 64 died at Cherryngton Hospital after illness. coroner ruled poison as cause. Funeral held at Hunter Street Lutheran Church with Rev. Amos L. Heyde officiating. burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Survived by husband and daughter Mrs. Ebert McBroom. home Falls Township near Logan.

Dam survey for new concrete wall to protect Camp LOGAN

Wyatt of Ohio State University visited Camp LOGAN in Washington Township with Black Jack Club members on Oct 15 to survey a concrete dam plan. The dam destroyed during a freshet released water, the second or third loss, prompting plans for a retaining wall to withstand future floods.

Logan Black Jack Club Washington Township Trof Wyatt Ohio State University

Playlet "A Brook" Presented by Wright and Stoughton

Miss Madge Wright and Miss Kathryn Stoughton presented a playlet entitled A Brook. The performance highlighted local talent and entertained attendees at the event.

Madge Wright Kathryn Stoughton

Funeral Held for Mrs. Carolyn Hughes in Logan

Funeral services were held at United Brethren Church in Logan for Mrs. Carolyn Hughes 80 widow of George Hughes. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. She died Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lehman after weeks of illness. She leaves a son Homer Hughes of Middletown and several siblings. The notice lists additional local residents and relatives connected to the service.

Homer Hughes Middletown John Krinn Logan Olizabeth McBroom Daniel Krinn Bluffton Ind William Krinn Westerville Goodlve Krinn Ft. Wayne

Simple Way To Stop Fits Worthy Of Note

New York report claims a simple harmless treatment stops stubborn epileptic fits. Readers may request a pamphlet from Reneed Laboratories, Dept. 310, 50th Avenue, New York City, by sending their name and mentioning this paper.

New York Reneed Laboratories Seo F0th Avenue New York City Adv

Charles Inman Honored at Storybook Birthday Dinner

Mrs. Charles Inman hosted a Sunday dinner in Guysville to honor Mr. Inman on his birthday. The home featured autumn yellow decorations and a tall yellow-candle cake. Relatives gathered from Columbus, Lancaster, Logan, Chillicothe, Wellston, Haydenville, Chauncey, and Athens.

Guysville Charles Inman Mr. Inman Columbus Lancaster Logan Chillicothe Wellston Auydenville Chauncey Athens

Zemo Soothes Itching Skin Across Irritated Areas

It promises relief for itching skin and scalp irritations with a cool, healing effect. The advertisement touts Zemo as safe and antiseptic, available cheaply and sold everywhere for fractions of a dollar.

Dwight Morgan Sues For Divorce In Hemlock Suit

Dwight Morgan of Hemlock files for divorce in Probate Court from his wife Mabel Morgan alleging gross neglect.

New Lexington Dwight Morgan Hemlock Mabel Morgan

Aged Resident of Vincent Is Dead

Marietta oct 15 Miss Kate Kelly aged 79 lifelong resident of Vincent died Sunday evening after a stroke of apoplexy She was the last of her family daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Michael Kelly Irish natives who settled in Washington County nearly a century ago A niece Mrs Nellie Anthony of Cleveland is the nearest relative Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 am at the Catholic Church in Vincent with interment in Lynch Cemetery neue Cutler

Miss Kelly Michael Kelly Ireland Washington County Nellie ‘Anthony Cleveland Vincent Lynch Cemetery Neue Cutler

Corrections to Hood Vent Louvers and Hat Details

The notes correct a photo caption: louvers should spell ventilators on the hood. The man on the left shows the louvers are horizontal. The bow belongs on the correct hat side. The man on the right should say between you and me. The scrambled word is MUSTACHE.

Also Mentioned on This Page

F. G. Martin Altadena, California W. G. Martin L. J. Addicott Elmwood Place Carl Stickney North Congress Street Safe of Hack Accessories Company Whittcraft Amands Shelley Brown Adeville Pickaway County Brown Parheann Cireleville Clark Paneral Cross John Beery Logan Piires John Dougherty Grafton Joe Dougherty Thomas Dougherty Wheeling Ann Wickham Arthur Kelly Reynolds Nelsonvillee David Safford Frank Heft James Dougherty Faith Wright Otterbein Guild Marl Vorhees Giblsonville J. Jr. Vorhees Velva Krinn Gibbsonville Elizabeth Krinn Atmos L. Heyde Russell Williams Thurman Williams Goldie Walters Perry Township Amos Walters Benjjamin Peters Walter Dawley Miner Howard Dawley Esther Brooker Longstreth Ambrose Brooker James St. Miele Viajesti Ruth Chatterton Fea Columbia Thomas H. B. Warner Lila Lee Eghnson’s Ark Keit's Ciand D. Zenner Co
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