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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1928

Page

10

Lancaster Man Bitten by Rabid Dog

Isaiah Deffenbaugh of Lancaster reported to the health board that a rabid dog bit him on the hip and that at least four others appeared to be bitten. Prosecutor Phil Henderson was noted among those attacked as the dog moved west on Main Street. Deffenbaugh’s bite did not break the skin, so Pasteur treatment was deemed unnecessary.

Logan Health Board Isaiah Deffenbaugh Lancaster Edwin D. Ricketts Mr. Deffenbaugh Main Street Humane Sorciety Fairfield County Phil Henderson Deffenbaugh

Brothers Held Logan After Malicious Destruction Charge

Merle Evans of Sand Run was arrested near his home by Deputies L F Hammond and Charles Briley on a charge of malicious destruction of property. The offense allegedly occurred six months earlier at the Carbon Hill home of Lewis Clouse after an altercation. Evans had eluded arrest, and his capture left three Evans brothers in custody under Sheriff W R Lloyd as another case, Ernest Evans, faced petit larceny charges.

W. R. Lloyd Ernest Evans

Two Men Sentenced On Robbery Charges In Ohio Court

In Logan on October 24 Harry Maugins and James Valentine of Columbus pleaded guilty to burglary indictments. They admitted robbing the Fred Anthony filling station at Falls Mill, taking a radio set. Each man received a minimum sentence of one year at Mansfield Reformatory, to be moved within five days.

Fred Anthony Falls Mill Hocking County Valentine Columbus Whitcraft

Copper Wire Theft Suspect Held After Mine Incident

An alleged copper wire theft from a Carbon Hill area mine leads to the detention of a man and his brother William Evans who is awaiting trial on a related charge. both are kept in jail awaiting further proceedings.

Carbon Hill William Evans

Melrose Harbaugh conducts first Elks district inspection

Melrose Harbaugh, newly appointed district deputy of the South Central Ohio District of the Elks Lodge, led his first inspection in Chillicothe. James Hannan, retiring deputy and Chillicothe lodge member, welcomed him as ritual work and books were reviewed. Further visity inspections are planned across the district with Harbaugh visiting Athens on November 13.

Logan Melrose Harbaugh Ohio The Elks Lodge Chillicothe James Hannan Harbaugh Athens

Lindy Bridge Club Hosts at Gladman Home

Lindy Bridge Club members enjoyed a Monday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Gladman on West Second Street with Mrs. Irene Zemer acting as hostess. Separately the Logan American Legion Auxiliary held a business meeting at the Legion Post rooms to plan the annual Armistice Day dinner for Legion Post members.

Lindy Bridge Club George Gladman West Second Street Irene Zemer Legion Post Rooms Logan American Legion Auxiliary Legion Post

Bake sale planned by Albany Presbyterian ladies

Albany church ladies of the Alexander Presbyterian hold a bake sale Saturday at Fred Worhes hardware store. The meeting covered Law Observance Citizenship and Book Week reports, with plans for Schubert’s Week celebration. Mrs Earl Baughman presented on Ohio musical composers and roll call drew many points. The hostess served refreshments during social hour and the group adjourned to meet with Mrs W E Weiker on November 7.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Fred Worhes Earl Baughman Ohio Dluly W. E. Weiker

Oyster Supper at Modern Woodman Hall Saturday

An oyster supper will be served at the Modern Woodman Hall Saturday evening. The event is open to the public and a large crowd is expected.

Woodman Hall

Mrs Josie Ross Heads to New York City Visit

Mrs Josie Ross departed Saturday for New York City to spend a week visiting her son his wife and old friends in the city.

Josie Ross New York City

New York Visitor From Cayuga Stays With Relatives

Mr. E. B. Dickson of Cayuga New York and his sister Mrs George Morri gan of Pleasanton visited relatives from Wednesday to Friday last week with their niece Mrs Frank Parker and family This week they visit another niece Mrs Chauncey Van Dyke Dickson a former Pleasanton resident has lived in New York for forty years

New York E. B. Dickson Cayuga N. Y George Morrigan Pleasanton Frank Parker Chauncey van Dyke Dickson

Wilbur Baughman Attends Willys-Overland Dealers Meeting

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Baughman and their son visited Zanesville on Monday where Mr. Baughman joined a Southeastern Ohio Willys-Overland dealers meeting.

Wilbur Baughman Zanesville Mr. Baughman Willys-Overland Ohio

October Helping Hand Class Elects Officers at Baptist Church

The Helping Hand Class of the Baptist Church met with ten members. Mrs. Belle Lindley opened the meeting and readings were given. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs. William Lewis, vice president Mrs. Aye Welker, secretary-treasurer Mrs. W. E. Welker.

The Baptist Church Belle Lindley William Lewis Aye Welker W. E. Welker

Albany High School Freshman Initiation at Opera House

On Friday evening October 19 the Juniors and Seniors hosted freshmen and sophomores with an initiation program at the opera house. Upperclass stunts opened the event followed by ice cream and cake. The evening ended with games.

Albany High School Opera House

Baptists Schedule Bible School and Services

Bible School at 9 15 a m Morning service 10 30 a m Evening worship 7 29 p m Subject Conquest for Christ.

Baptist Church Services Bible School

M. E. Circuit Preaching Services This Sunday

The M. E. Circuit holds preaching services Sunday at Temple 10 30 a m Townhouse 2 30 p m and Albany 7 30 p m confirming schedule readings for the week.

M. E Temple Albany

Former Albany Resident Henry Fisher Dies in California

Mrs Elza Bowers learned Tuesday of the death of her brother in law Henry Fisher of Ocean Side California at 9 30 October 23. He fractured a hip on October 5 and pneumonia followed about a week later. Both were former Albany residents with relatives nearby. Burial plans are not yet announced.

Elza Bowers Henry Fisher Ocean Side California Her Albany

Mrs. Eldon Dailey Hosts Wednesday Club Meeting

Mrs. Eldon Dailey entertained the Wednesday Club at Hill Crest Warm on October 17. President Mrs. O. D. Dailey was in charge and presided over the session.

Eldon Dailey Hill Crest O. D. Dailey

Martins Ferry visitors attend Home Com ing at Ohio University

Mr and Mrs Edward Black of Martins Ferry were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Dayton Stewart. Mrs Black, formerly Florence Withers, taught at the local high school. They came for the Home Coming at Ohio University Saturday. Mr and Mrs O D Dailey depart Thursday for Columbus then West Lafayette for a D A R meeting where Mrs Dailey speaks on historic Ohio work. Mrs Orville Ewing of Wheeling is mentioned.

Edward Black Martins Ferry Dayton Stewart

Stanley Parents Welcome West Virginia Visitor

Mrs. W. Va. is the guest of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. E. I. Stanley, during a brief family visit.

ONeal Joins Johnson in Albany Grocery Firm

The Albany grocery business shifts to O Neal Johnson Grocery as Orville Johnson buys an interest and continues his role. C V O Neal has run the store locally for five years and will remain involved.

Albany C. V. O'Neal O'Neal-Johnson Orville Johnson Mr. O'Neal

Local residents host and visit relatives this weekend

Clarence Barnes of Columbus visited his parents the Rev and Mrs J W Barnes. P D Morse spent last week with his son Ed Morse in Zaleski. A G Cotton and daughter Mrs Floyd Heaton, back from Texas, visited Everett Cline and daughter Faye. Nye Bingham of Toledo visited Ney Carpenter and E K Carpenter. Dr C K Knight of University of Pennsylvania stayed with his parents C G Knight over the weekend. Mrs J W Jordan and Grace Jordan with Lelia Roberts visited Mrs Vina Roberts and Mrs Clint Cross. Ronnie Brown Cora Balser and Ralph Webb of Letart Falls dined with the Barnes family Sunday. Present at Worley West's for Sunday dinner were Silas Scott and family, George Scott and sons, Fred Elliott, Glen Scott and Arch Buritt.

Clarence Barnes Columbus J. W. Barnes P. D. Morse Ed. Morse Zaleski A. G. Cotton Floyd Heaton Texas Everett Cline Faye Nye Bingham Toledo

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for Children Support Health

Mild corrective option to regulate stomach and bowels. Safe vegetable formula with olive oil helps constipation sour stomach torpid liver and bad breath. Recommended by Dr Edwards a respected Ohio physician and used for years in his practice. Suitable for children from six years old and up and noted for bright eyes and clear skin.

Edwards Ohio

Gas Tablets Offer Relief From Stomach and Bowel Gas

Advert tells Baalmann's Gas Tablets prevent gas pressure and its symptoms. Claims include relief from gnawing stomach emptiness, anxiety and heart palpitations, improved breathing, drowsiness after meals, and better circulation. Urges purchase at Cline Pharmacy in yellow package for $1.

Baalmann Haasmann Cline Pharmacy

Campaign is liv ely now in Logan county race

Logan Oct 24 campaign heats up as election day nears with only two county offices contested. Incumbents include Judge Harley M Whitcraft reelected with no opposition in the Democratic primary. Prosecution and other county posts show varied party candidates and withdrawals. No coroner candidate is listed.

Logan Harley M. Whitcraft Common Pleas Bench Phil A. Henderson Eugene Wright Election Board L. P. Mooney Alfred B. Campbell Frank St. Clair Samuel Blum Orla Wolfe H. B. Troxel A. M. Ellinger W. R. Lloyd

Plan Merger Logan. Eastern firm obtains option on Hocking Ice and Storage

Announcement Tuesday morning reported that a large Eastern corporation obtained an option on the Hocking Ice and Storage Company in Logan and indicates it has completed or is close to completing a purchase. The item notes the deal could reshape local business, with further details pending.

Logan Eastern Corporation Hocking Ice and Storage Company

Digestive and Liver Powder Claims Quick Relief

A reader testifies that Dr. Jackson's Digestive and Liver Powder eased severe stomach trouble and weight loss. The ad cites instant relief for indigestion gas sourness bloating heartburn and related symptoms and offers a free sample from The Jackson Medicine Company.

Jackson Medicine Company Dept. C Zanesville Onhio

Stock Sale Offers Diverse Horses Cattle and Sheep

Auction lists include 1 Dapple Gray Gelding 6 yrs 1400 lbs sound 1 Black Mare 5 yrs 1200 lbs sound 1 Bay Saddle Horse 8 yrs 9 Pure-bred Jersey and Durham cattle 12 dairy cows bred for winter spring 10 spring calves 3 Hereford steers 11 yearling steers 2 brood sows 15 shoats 50 Delaine ewes 2 and 3 yrs 20 goodwethers Sale starts 10 am Terms on sale day Lunch on grounds

Central management plans for district plant expansion

The article outlines plans to buy multiple large plants for centralized management and to enlarge the local plant to extend service to surrounding territory. It notes the Logan plant was valued for its soft spring water, reputed as the purest in Ohio, aiding Logan ice’s reputation.

Logan Ohio

Gum Tree hosts oyster supper and masquerade night

The Gum Tree School in Vin ton County hosts an October 27 event with an oyster supper peanut shower and masquerade entertainment. Community members and families from Buckeye Lake Moonville and Circleville area attend notices of visits and gatherings appear throughout the week along with a birth announcement for Donna Mae Chesser born October 16.

Gum Tree School Vinton County David Turner Edward Harlowe Ewing Buckeye Lake G. S. Chessers New Marshfield Charley Kennard Asbury Ridge Virgene Clarice Saylor Laura George Scott Fred Elliott Glenn Scott Albany Arch Tom Burritt E. M. Freeman T. J. Robinett Circleville H. C. Chesser Donna Mae Maynard Mace Utah Ridge Marion McLain

Vegetable Compound Helps Ogden Woman Sleep Better

Mars Lester Cummines of Ogden Kansas reports improved sleep and energy after three to four months using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes renewed ability to do farm and household work and plans to answer letters praising the remedy.

Ogden Kansas Lydia E. Pinkham Mars Lester Cummines

Social Visits Recap From Local Residents

Miss Maude Freeman stayed Wednesday night with Miss Dorothy West. Mr and Mrs W W Daugherty and Mr and Mrs Clinton Beane with children visited N C Chesser and family on Sunday. Miss Lola and Letta Brooks Lelia Hull Iva Holdren and Clarence Turner and Floyd Townsend visited William Holdren on Sunday.

Maude Freeman Dorothy West W. W. Daugherty Clinton Beane N. C

Local Social Visits Include Beals and Smiths

Shade Beal and Mrs Beal were guests of 8. J. Smith on Saturday evening. E E Browning visited Rutland with the Smiths Saturday. Rev Selah Weatherby called on the Smith family. Gladys and Fred Smith attended church in Snowville Saturday night. Stedman family from Marietta visited Mrs Anna Colburn Sunday and Stedman is Colburn's brother. Lucile Rawlings stayed with Adrian Smith Saturday night. Nettie Melroy of Zanesville has been the guest of the Beals.

A. L. Beal J. Smith E. E. Browning Rutland Selah Weatherby Gladys Fred Smith Snowville N. E. Stedman Marietta Anna Colburn Stedman Colburn Lucile Rawlings Adrian Smith Nettie Melroy Zanesville

Local residents host visitors and travel updates

Fred Biehl and family spent a few days with friends. Mr and Mrs Charlie Ashworth of Athens were in Jerseyville Saturday. Roy Goldsberry visited his sister Mrs J Smith and family Sunday morning. Joe Burson traveled to Columbus for eye treatment.

Charlie Ashworth Athens Jerseyville Roy Goldsberry J. Smith Joe Burson Columbus

Let ter Golf Puzzle Parade

The note presents a word ladder style answer to a daily puzzle. Road becomes Lord then Lord to Lard to Land to Lane, showing progressive letter shifts and final result as Lane.

Democratic Judge Candidate Louis M. Day for Court of Appeals

Hon Louis M Day of Chillicothe Ohio nominated by Democrats for Judge of the Court of Appeals at the August 1928 primaries. Day has practiced law since 1895 and been active in Democratic politics since 1896. He served as Democratic representative to the Legislature 1909 to 1913 and on the Public Utilities Commission 1915 to 1917. He was the Democratic nominee for Court of Appeals in 1924.

Louis M. Day Chillicothe, Orto Court of Appeals

Search Renewed for 14-Year-Old Margaret Slater

Authorities in Dayton renewed the search for 14 year old Margaret Slater who vanished after visiting a schoolmate. She was last seen walking along Xenia Road and police fear a kidnapping may have occurred.

Dayton U.P Autethorities Margaret Slater Xenia Road

Adjutant General Henders on Shortages Report Silent

Columbus October 23 Adjutant General Frank D Henderson refused to comment on the Lancaster unit 166th infantry of the Ohio National Guard amid reports of shortages. The lack of statement leaves the situation unresolved as officials await official findings.

Columbus U.P Frank D. Henderson Lancaster 166Th Infantry

Cascarets Promote Gentle Cascara Laxative Use

A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets as the doctor’s choice for regularity using cascara bark. It claims millions benefited from habitual ease, warns against harsher laxatives, and describes Cascarets as a pleasant candy form that encourages natural bowel movement.

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Ment Merle Evans O. V O. V. Coffee Voss the Ohio Valley Coffee CO Portsmouth C. D. Shafer CO. Distributors Athens, Ohio NEW Grocery Firm Logan, Ohio Guysville New England Road E. W. Cunningham Columbia Superior Shoe Repair Shop Majestic Theatre Fred Biehl Family Judge Court of Appeals Theatre 10Eay. O Dorothy Myers Mayesto Ae Ea Haines Tama E Eleate Cascara Cascarets Sant OS D. Zenner Co Orn
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