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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1928

Page

13

Wells Shot Promising Gas and Oil Wells In Hocking County

Two wells shot Tuesday near Logan show early promise. The Graystone Company’s No 5 on the Miller heirs lease in Washington Township reached 1000 feet with oil after the shot, indicating about 25 barrels daily. Craig Adair and associates shot a well on the Stratton lease in the Deanville area, reporting two and a half million cubic feet of gas.

Logan Hocking County Graystone Company Miller Heirs Washington Township Craig Adair and Associates

Mad Dog Run Wild at Logan In Rabies Scare

A rabid dog terrorized Main Street Logan injuring at least five people including Phil A. Henderson the prosecuting attorney. Traffic officer Joe Farbearn chased and killed the animal. its head was sent to Columbus for analysis. Henderson’s daughter was unharmed. Pasteur treatment may follow if Columbus confirms rabies.

Phil A. Henderson Logan Main Street Joe Farbearn Columbus Clyde Hill

Curtis to Speak in Ohio on October 25 and 26

Senator Charles Curtis Republican vice presidential nominee will tour Ohio with six speeches October 25 and 26. He speaks in Coshocton at 2 30 p m Akron at 8 p m October 25, then in Columbus twice on October 26 before the state W C T U convention and a Republican women’s meeting. He closes with a Clifton rally at 2 30 p m and a Mt Vernon address at 6 p m.

Columbus Charles Curtis Ohio Coshocton Akron Clifton Clark Greene County Mt. Vernon

Christian Education Conference Opens at Athens Presbyterian

The Christian Education Conference opened this afternoon at Athens Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Dr. George P. Horst of Chicago. It targets church workers and pastors though the public may attend. Afternoon sessions cover Better Religious Instruction with four local discussions and closing paper by Rev. James A. Verburg of Columbus.

Athens Presbyterian Church George P. Horst Chicago James A. Verburg Columbus Verburg Horst

Hocking W C T U Adopts Prohibition Resolutions

In Logan on October 17 the Hocking County WCTU met at United Brethren Church. Officers were re elected. Mrs. Van Kirk spoke as principal. The group pledged to consolidate strengthen and make gains toward a saloonless nation and to bury booze with ballots on November 6.

Ida Mathias Charles Brehm Bert Bell J. W. Hull Rockbridge Bickel Union Furnace T. D. Brown Haydenville Lelia Cherrington Kittie Dill Alberta Bell The United Brethren Church van Kirk Women’s Christian Temperance Organization

Couple Matrimony Notices for William Baer and Catherine Williams

William Baer age 26 a cook of Cleveland and Catherine Williams age 22 a waitress of Gore are married with the Rev Kellerman officiating. Fred C. Smith age 21 a miner of Carbon Hill and Gale McCutcheon age 21 at home of Carbon Hill are married with the Rev James R Fields officiating.

William Baer Cook Cleveland Catherine Williams Gore Henry Williams Kellerman Fred C. Smith Miner Carbon Hill Lawrence Smith Gale McCutcheon John McCutcheon James R. Fields

Hocking County Fox Hunters to Meet November 1

Members plan a meeting at the association hall in Logan with a special program. They aim to reorganize by electing new officers and to arrange plans for the winter months. Eligible members are urged to attend.

Logan Hocking County Fox Hunters Association

Cincinnati Man Arrested for Reckless Driving in Logan

Curtis L. Brown of Cincinnati was arrested by Deputy Sheriff L. F. Hammond in South Perry. He appeared before Magistrate Robison and pleaded guilty to reckless driving, paying a $19 fine plus costs.

Tragic Rainstorm Crashes Claim Man in Cleveland

A fatal traffic crash in Cleveland during a heavy downpour killed Clyde S. McCoy, 52, and injured two others. Police reported the early morning incident as crews investigated.

Cleveland Clyde S. McCoy

Detective posts $1000 forfeiture over campaign contribution claim

Cincinnati detective Cal Crim offers a $1000 for proof of allegations that Davey Cooper contributed $50000 to the Hamilton County Republican campaign committee as the Republican State Headquarters announced on Wednesday.

Cal Crim Cincinnati Davey Cooper Hamilton County Republican Campaign Committee Republican State

Sammy Byrd Joins Yankees As Rook for Next Season

Sammy Byrd, a rookie outfielder, is reported to join the New York Yankees next summer while he also shoots a solid round of golf.

Sammy Byrd New York Yankees

iG O P Women Have Meeting in Logan

Republican women of Hocking County organized for late campaign, naming precinct chairmen and planning a Courthouse Auditorium meeting with a state speaker. Voting classes will be held weekly at the Courthouse with free instruction on proper voting.

Logan Hocking County Fairy Iles

How to Reduce Varicose Veins

Describes a remedial claim for Moone's Emerald Oil to reduce swollen veins and venous lumps. Claims include quick improvement with daily use, germicidal properties, healing of chronic sores, and money-back guarantee. Advises purchase at drug stores and refunds if unsatisfied.

Moone

Suspend License of Intoxicated Driver Report Error Corrected

George Francis Luhrig was fined 30 dollars plus costs for intoxication and 100 dollars plus costs for driving while intoxicated. His license was suspended for one year after arraignment in Justice of the Peace court. Harve McColley pled not guilty to assault with intent to rape and was bound over to the Athens County Grand Jury on a 300 dollar bond.

George Francis Luhrig Francis Court of Justice of the Peace Carl .H. Porter William Williams Harve McColley Athens County Felix Riley McColley Elizabeth Kenneth Ailstock

Senator Fess Talks Home Ownership in Ohio Real Estate Address

United States Senator Simeon D. Fess spoke at Columbus before the Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards about home ownership in America. He avoided political campaigning and focused on housing issues during the address last night.

Columbus United States Simeon D. Fess America Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards

Fittro Seeks 50000 in Power Company Death Suit

Mrs. Leona F. Fittro sues Ohio Power Company and Suburban Power Company for fifty thousand dollars claiming negligence in the death of her husband by electrocution last June.

Kenton Leona F. Fittro Ohio Power Company The Suburban Power Company

Chauncey and Glouster Face Off In Friday Grid Contest

Chauncey High School meets Glouster High on Friday at the American Legion grounds in Glouster. Chauncey claims to field the best football team in school history and promises a snappy game. Glouster has one defeat this season, a strong record for a squad with many newcomers.

Chauncey and Glouster High Glouster Chauncey High School Glouster High Eleven American Legion Chauncey

Church Against Wet Nominees Walker States

Dr. Hugh Kelso Walker, moderator of the General Assembly, told about 300 worshipers in Columbus that the church condemns intoxicating drinks and opposes wet candidates on moral grounds. He stressed support for retaining the Eighteenth Amendment and said the church does not politicize but defends a moral principle.

Columbus Hugh Kelso Walker General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Old Presbyterian Church

Radio fans recall Maurice McLaughlin broadcasting tennis in California

Radio listeners remember Maurice McLaughlin known as wizard of the courts who 15 years ago helped broadcast key tennis meets in California.

California Maurice McLaughlin Mike

Getting Up Nights And Bladder Irritation Remedy Claim

Rev W H Mitchell of Columbus Ohio says his wife was relieved of bladder irritation by Lithiated Buchn Keller Formula. The tablets cost 2c each at drug stores Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Ohio or McKee Drug Co locally.

W. H. Mitchell N. Park &T Columbus Ohio Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg McKee Drug Co

Young People Gather at Trimble Methodist Church

In Glouster on Oct 18 a preliminary event before Rally Sunday features Young Ladies and Young Men's Classes Epworth League and Standard Bearers in Young People's Night. Homer Cherrington of Ohio University will give the main address with Dr Holcombe and Rev Browning present. Family Night follows, and Saturday hosts a primary department program 2 to 4 pm led by Mrs Charles Brown.

Glouster Trimble Methodist Church Epworth League Homer Cherrington Ohio University Holcombe D. L. Browning Donnally Charles Brown

New Officers Named by Frank McCann Post American Legion

Frank McCann Post in Glouster elects new officers for the coming year. Dave Cook is post commander with C. F. Danford as first vice commander and Mike Sharlike as second vice commander. Other officers include H F E Hambel as adjutant Robert Skinner Jr as treasurer F D Kinney as historian and C G Lunsford as service officer. Installation is set for November 6.

Glouster Frank McCann Post American Legion Dave Cook C. F. Danford Mike Sharlike H. FE. Hambel Robert Skinner, Jr F. D. Kinney C. G. Lunsford

British consul probes claim of aging inmate as Lady Pensler

In Cleveland on October 18 the British consul opened an inquiry into a 68 year old inmate at the Seneca County infirmary who asserts she is Lady Elizabeth Pensler wife of Lord Pensler of London and daughter of Lord Balsar.

Cleveland Seneca County Elizabeth Pensler Lord Pensler London Daugher Lord Balsar

Glouster Schools Plan Encyclopedia Purchase

Glouster superintendent Dillon announced Rothwell Club at their last meeting voted to buy a set of Compton's Encyclopedia for high school use, highlighting the need for the resource in the district.

Glouster Dillon Rothwell Club Compton

Detroit Exercises Option on Nolan Richardson for 1929

Detroit retained Fort Worth Texas League third baseman Nolan Richardson by exercising its option for another season in 1929.

Detroit Nolan Richardson Fort Worth

McGuffey Program at Christian Workers Meeting

A McGuffey program will be presented at the Christian Workers meeting in the Church of Christ Friday evening. After the program, refreshments will be served in the church social room and the public is invited to attend.

Glouster McGuffey The Christian Workers Church of Christ

Turner Names Three Methods For Ballot Poston

Three methods to include Charles E. Poston in the November ballot for Congress in this district were approved by Attorney General Turner. Ballots may be reprinted to show Poston's name, printed in the designated space, or added by adhesive slips or posters. Poston was chosen by the district Democratic Committee to replace Louis J. Eberle, who resigned after nomination in August. Ballots are being reprinted by the county election board.

County Election Board

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