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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1929

Page

7

Work on Freisner Avenue sewer extension resumes

Logan October 16 work on the Freisner Avenue sewer extension restarted under Harvey Linton service director to prevent a repeat of Friday's fatal accident that killed David Landis and injured Howard Chute hospital reports say Chute is recovering slowly with a long convalescence ahead city crews will work to completion with extra precautions noted also mentions Witham Rose a restaurant worker and Portis Matheny at home as relatives

Logan Freisner Avenue Harvey Linton Lfe David Landis Howard Chute Linton Stote Witham Rose New Straiteville Harry Rees Portis Matheny Jobs Albert Matheny

Journeyman Historian Courtright to Speak at Masonie Hall

Y T Courtright of Lancaster will lecture on Ancient Masonie History at Masonie Hall next Monday evening. Lawrence W Adcock and others announce the event.

T. T. Courtright Lancaster Masonie Hall Lawrence W. Adcock Elijah Coleman John W. Coleman Stout Adems County J. W. Coleman Church Street Addie Pystole Merelland G. A. Patton Columbiue James Larimer Zanesville Avenue J. B. Humphrey Robert Bell Murray City Sheriff W. R. Lloyd J.S. Cherrington

Pomeroy Social Notes and Local Mentions

Mrs. Charlotte Burnell leaves for Columbus to visit sister Mrs Harriett Thomas 83 who was hurt in a fall. Romaine Downing pictured in Columbus paper and to wed Malcolm Ross Dayton Friday. Mrs H S McClure is very ill at 44. J K Smith returns from Columbus on NY C business. Birth announced for Carl Rhems son October 15. New American Legion officers for Pomeroy named Raymond Harbrecht commander Realiph Gilmore first vice Hosmer Roush adjourned.

Charlotte Burnell Columbus Harriett Thomas G. I. Reynolds Charles Ludwig Baby W. J. de Vinney Carl Ed. Fugate Gallipolis G. D. Sauer Romaine Downing ZU. Junkerman Groveport J. K. Smith Frank Murray H. S. McClure Sandwich Rank Lewis Knopp Stumphrey Thomas Kanawha T. F. Knopp Frances Clark Pittsburgh Ed Steele Mae Hysel Bert Doddridge Sheltering Arms Hospital Doddridge Carl Rhems Meigs County James Allen Ebershach Construction Company Adams County Pomeroy Cant C. C. Bowyer Pt. Measant W. Va United States Anthony Snowball Syracuse Wheeling American Legion Raymond U Harbrecht Realiph Gilmore Hosmer TL. Roush

Sweeten That Sour Stomach Patent Medicine Ad

An old ad promotes Dr. Jackson's Digestive and Liver Powder promising quick relief. It boasts a money back guarantee and offers a large free sample to readers who mail their name and address to The Jackson Medicine Co. in Zanesville Ohio.

Dr. Jackson The Jackson Medicine Co

Traffic violators to be fined now in Logan

Red tags on Main Street signal prosecution under the new traffic ordinance. After an education period, ten tag recipients face fines of 1 dollar plus costs, with total per case around 9.74. One driver who ran a red light was fined 10 dollars and costs for reckless driving as the new rules prepare to take effect.

Logan Main Street Quilty

Gas blast damages bathroom at Braddock home on Poplar Street

A gas explosion rocked the bathroom of Lawrence Braddock's home on Poplar Street causing about 150 dollars in damage. A neighbor alerted Braddock, who extinguished the fire from his garage before it spread.

Lawrence Braddock Logan Qet Wice Department Poplar Street Braddock

Tiffany Electric Company v Logan Clay Product Case Heard

In Common Pleas Court in Logan on October 16 a jury heard evidence in the Tiffany Electric Company versus Logan Clay Product Company suit on a contract claim totaling 775.80 dollars. Jurors named include Robert Jurden W Burns John Mack John W Smith Clyde Ruff George Sehaal D A McClelland William H Lemon L A Starcher Alva C Mack Charles Thompson and Mrs Charles Lutz.

Alva C. Mack Charles Thompson Charles Lutz

Fire destroys Rathburn property on Willis Hill

A house on Willis Hill once occupied by James McCumber and family, who moved out a week ago, burned Monday night. The Rathburn family owned the home and no injuries are reported.

Frank Will Raymond Ebersbach Otto Kreinbeihl Peake Wright McCroba Louis Stanley Joe Adamski Wyllis Hill James McCumber Rathburn

Vets of Civil War Dinner in Meigs County

Cedar Creek Circle Auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic Post observed the Cedar Creek Battle anniversary with a noon dinner in Middleport. About 45 Civil War veterans from Meigs County were invited, listing attendees from Pomeroy, Rutland, Jackson, Racine, Letart, Syracuse and other localities.

Middleport Cedar Creek Grand Army of the Republic Post Meigs County W. J. Johnson Plants Milton Stout Charles Smith Rutland Josephus Hellows Rutland Amos Pierce Lanesville Jasper J. R. Hinkle Pomeroy R. D J. W. Pullins Jacob J. Spencer A. McCullough Nat Cook Syracuse J. M. Weldon Racine Gottlieb Bentz Robert Griffith James Salisbury Cassius Fitch Long Bottom Lindsey McMurray Silverton W. Va Everett Wells Rh. D J. M. Wallace Chester Thompson McMurray Washington Bottom Frank Fox Athens Leander T. Smith Canada William A. Collins National Military Home Dayton Clark Clark Middleswart and Abraham Barringer New Portland J. H. Adams HM. M. Alexander Letar Falls S. K R. Higley G. W. Russell Jesse Gandee George Dill Henry Dixon Downington

Logan Post of American Legion Elects Officers

Election of officers was held by the Ausitlary to the Logan Post of the American Legion Monday evening. Miss Florence Bort was named to succeed Mrs Irma Vowers as president. Other officers chosen were Mrs Loe Armstrong as first vice president, Mrs Joe Rawley as second vice president, Mrs Hush Meldrin as secretary, and Mrs Bertha Oberte as treasurer. Match retiring officers became members of the executive committee.

Pyle pleads not guilty to perjury in Logan court

Rolston Pyle enters a not guilty plea on a perjury charge at arraignment before Magistrate Beeb. Bond set at 800 dollars for commitment to the next grand jury. Pyle arrested Monday by Deputy Jloe Marbeann and Nelsonville Police Chief George Bateman.

Veterans Honor Local Ministers Dinner Attendance Counts

Four town ministers and guests enjoyed a hospitality dinner with brief talks by visiting ministers. Each of the 14 veterans present and their guests received chrysanthemums. Ages ranged from 82 to 90. Two dinners were sent to Mr and Mrs T J Wilson. The veterans listed include WL Johnson 89, A J Still 88, Cassing M Fitch 86, D B W McClain 88, Jap Russell 82, Marion Moore 82, H A Dixon 85, Everett R Wells 86, J B S Werner 81, Robert Griffith 84, RR Middleswart 88, Abraham Barriner 87, James Ballisbary 87, and J W Pulling 84. Mr Pullins attended with his wife.

T. J. Wilson WL. Johnson A. J. Still Cassing M. Fitch DB. W. McClain Jap Russell Marion Moore H. A. Dixon Everett R. Wells J. B.S. Werner Robert Griffith RR. C. Middleswart Abraham Barriner James Balisbury J. W. Pulling Mr. Pullins

Pie Sociable at Munn Ridge School

A pie and candy sociable will be held at Munn Ridge School Friday evening October 18. Proceeds fund Teaching Circle Books. A program is planned and attendees may wear Halloween costumes as organized by the committee.

Munn Ridge Hallowe'en Masquerade

Puzzle Corrections and Billiards Miscounts

A list identifies corrections: a missing counter between ten and twenty, four balls on the table instead of three, men cannot play three cushion billiards on a pool table, an apostrophe placement error in how's, and a scrambled word PUMPKIN.

Logan T A Meeting Set For Thursday

Logan October 16 The October 1 Logan Parent Teacher Association meeting will be at Logan High School Auditorium at 7 pm with a men arranged program. A social hour will follow. This first meeting of the year moves from afternoon to evening to increase attendance as October is membership drive month led by president Mrs Emerson Poston urging all interested in school progress to join.

Logan Logan Parent Teacher Association Wit Se Logan High School Auditorian Emerson Poston

Love Flown Not for John and Ina

Ina Claire and John Gilbert are photographed holding hands to show they remain in love after gossip of a possible separation. The couple appear happy and publicly affectionate, despite reports from European press agents claiming a divorce.

John Ina Claire John Gilbert Europe

Unions Rally As Gasoline Driver Strike Spreads

New York faces shortages as gasoline truck drivers strike and sympathy actions loom. About 4000 workers from unions including Gar Workers and Polishers Union plan a Saturday sympathy walkout if sea­sonal drivers and oil firms cannot reach agreement. Transportation Trades Council with 27000 longshoremen and others weighs halting non union fueled deliveries. Filling station workers discuss unionizing as leaders predict 4500 strikers. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Chauffeurs and Helpers represents 26000 members.

Gar Workers and Polishers Union Seaseline Transportation Trades Council International Brotherhood of ‘Teamsters Orm

Suspended Prison Sentence For Forgery Case

A judge suspended an 18 month term in the Ohio Penitentiary for William Knapp after a guilty plea to forgery. John Hunter, charged with obtaining money by false pretenses, pleaded not guilty and was released on $300 bond pending trial.

Tawgan Chet Ohio Tartey M. Whitcraft William Kapp Knapp John Hunter

Explorers Missing in Canadian North Seaplane Used in Race Seized

Meare- ner around the world fleet seaplane America has been commandeered in a search for Coronel C. D. MeAlpine, explorer, and his party who vanished in the bleak Northwest. Above is Ht Spence, Canada’s famed pilot, awaiting orders in the United States.

Coronel C. D. T. MeAlpine Explorer Ts Ht Spence

Forest City uses fire hoses to shield water supply

On October 15 the town faced a water outage when the waterworks engine failed. Citizens summoned the fire department, used fire hoses to deliver water, and restored a usable supply despite the isolated well not connected to the mains.

Forest Forest City

Ohio University presents backstage life one act on Orpheum Circuit

A student one act from Ohio University Cole tion featured on the Orpheum Circuit on Wednesday morning. Cast includes Vincent Jukem Howard Blaine Helen Roush Dorothy Biedel John Hulbert Lewis Lindley Smith.

Orpheum Ohio University Vincent Jukem Howard Blaine Helen Roush Deorothy Biedel John Hulbert Lewis and Lindley Smith

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