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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1928

Page

3

Carnival Man Sent to Jail for Petit Larceny

Nelsonville report shows Nathan Strong, carnival follower, pleaded guilty to petit larceny before Mayor L J Eberle. He was fined $106 and costs and sentenced to 80 days in county jail for taking two pieces of ladies underwear from the Neikirk store. the items were recovered. Lige Morgan and Sam Lowe of Haydenville also pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined $10 plus costs, while Fred Stufflebean pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined $35 plus costs.

Nelsonville Nathan Strong L. J. Eberle Costa Strong Neikirk Lige Morgan Sam Lowe Haydenville Fred Stufflebean Clyde Sehall

Lyons Dees Nelsonville Dies At 73 In Bailey Run

Lyons Dees 73 of Bailey Run Nelsonville died at his home early Sunday after long illness. Former miner, survived by wife and several children. Funeral set for Morristown Church Wednesday at 10 AM.

Nelsonville Andrew K. Lyons Bailey Run Morristown

Burge Funeral Held for Lizzie Burge at Floodwood Church

Funeral services scheduled for Mrs Lizzie Burge 47 at Floodwood Church Tuesday morning at seven with burial at Chauncey. She died Friday at home near Lancaster after living in New Freadwood previously. Survived by husband several children and mother Mrs Douglas of Nelsonville Poplar Street. Also note dentist Dr B Acomb from Nelsonville purchased late Dr Srigley’s Athens office in Majestic Theatre building and will serve local patients there.

Nelsonville Floodwood Church Lizzie Burge Lancaster New Freadwood Chauncey Douglas Poplar Street Athens B. Acomb Dr. Srigley Majestic Theatre Acomb

Skiver Reunion Held At James Campbell Home

The Skiver reunion met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell in Chauncey on Sunday, September 9. Attendees included many Skivers and Auflicks with numerous spouses and children, among them Harley Skiver J B Hubble Jesse Wills Ralph Auflick John Cline Phil Powell James Auflick Sr Emanuel Skiver Oscar Habrow Floyd Wemmer Ira Hellyer Brice Hendley Loa Hartley Kathleen Hartley Gwen Matheny Frances Powell Edgar Auflick and Manuel Auflick.

Skiver James Campbell Chauncey Harley Skiver J. B. Hubble Jesse Wills Ralph Aufick Tony Auflick John Cline Phil Powell James Auflick Emanuel Skiver Oscar Haybrow Floyd Wemmer Ira Hellyer Brice Hendley Loa Kathleen Hartley Gwen Adda Matheny Margaret Haskina Frances Powell Cdgar Manuel Auflick

Funeral services for Ruth Coakley in Murray City

Ruth Coakley three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Coakley died after a week long illness. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Holiness Church in Murray City and burial followed at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Holiness Church Murray City Ruth Coakley John Coaakley Greenlawn

Body of Maxwell Stanley Is Brought Home

Maxwell Stanley eleven died Saturday in Barberton and his body was brought to Nelsonville Sunday evening. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 12 30 PM at the Carbondale Methodist Episcopal Church with burial at New Marshfield. He leaves his parents and one brother.

Nelsonville Maxwell Stanley Barberton Carbondale Methodist Episcopal Church New Marshfield

Traffic Laws Are Broken in Athens

Overtime parking on Court Street cost six residents in Athens and vicinity fines of 1 dollar each at week end. Fines went to J L Fritipo E H Hanning Frank Hannah Joe Abraham George Vorlos and Earl Kreiger. Traffic Officer James Lewis filed the arrests. Bithee Laughin ordered to report tonight in Mayor Alex M Moore's court for parking too near a fire plug on Union Street. Constable Harry L Dalton orders. Stephen Varna charged with cutting a corner too sharply and driving recklessly at Court and Washington Streets Sunday. to appear in police court tonight.

Streat Athens J. L. Fritipo E. H. Hanning Frank Hannah Joe Abraham George Vorlos Earl Kreiger James Lewis Bithee Laughin Alex M. Moore Union Street Harry L. Dalton Stephen Varna Dalton Varna Rock Beaaty Court Washington Streets

Union meetings scheduled in Hocking sub-district

Nelsonville Sept 10 The United Mine Workers announce mass meetings in the Hocking sub district this week. This afternoon at 2 at Murray City with a session tonight at Deanville Tuesday afternoon Chauncey Tuesday evening Sugar Creek Wednesday afternoon Coming. Speakers include William Houston and Dave Watkins with national organizers and Ben Williams. A general mass meeting is planned Sunday in Jacksonville with three international officers present. Col Caldwell to stay in the field several weeks amid tensions between union and non union miners.

Nelsonville United Mine Workers Hocking Murray City Deanville jChauncey Sugar Creek William Houston International Organier Dave Watkins Ben Williame Conrad Wein Jacksonville van Bittner Pitsburgh West Virgina Wein

Eastern Star Chapter to Meet Tuesday in Masonic Temple

Nelsonville Sept 10 The Eudora Chapter No 72 Order of Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night at 7 30 in the Masonic Temple It is the first regular gathering after a summer suspension.

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Miners Return to Modoc Mines from Glouster

Seventy five laborers rode from Glouster to Modoc mines this morning as work resumes. Jacksonville workers may start at Ohio mine No 1 across the creek Tuesday or Wednesday. Mine 255 reports full crews now with more hiring to come in about two weeks as output nears 1000 tons daily.

Glouster Modoc Jacksonville Ohio Mine No. 1 Jacksonvile Ohio

Col Caldwell Rejoins Post in Eastern Ohio Mine Fields

Col Don R. Caldwell of the Ohio National Guard returns to duty in the Eastern Ohio coal fields after serving as Gov Donahey's official observer. His reinstatement marks a shift in oversight of mining operations and safety monitoring in the region.

Col. Caldwell ST. Clairsville WPR Don R. Caldwell Ohio National Guard Ohio Gov Donahey

G. O. P. Opens Headquarters in Palmer House

Republican headquarters in Athens County opened in the Palmer House with a full time office clerk in charge. The Central Republican Committee announces plans for campaign literature and mailings. E. C. Woodworth, chairman, states a precinct poll will be conducted by the Athens County Women's Republican Club, organized Saturday, in cooperation with central committeemen.

Athens County Palmer House Central Republican Committee E. C. Woodworth Athens County Women's Republicef Club Chamber of Commerce Woodworth

Veteran ball team triumphs over old timers at Buchtel field

Greendale Baseball Club lost to the Buchtel Old Timers on Buchtel field by 2 to 0. The veteran squad, strong all season, extended its string of wins as they prepare for September and October play. The Old Timers issued challenges to several area teams and expressed intent to meet Alexander township before season end. Many local residents and relatives were noted in a stream of personal mentions and travel notices from Lima to Columbus.

Nelsonville Greendale Buchtel

Maine election watch signals national mood in September

Portland Maine dispatch notes political leaders awaiting Maine state election results seen as a predictor for November. Republicans project about 50 000 majority while Democrats expect the GOP lead to shrink to about 25 000 amid state issues including hydroelectric power export.

Portland U.P Maine

Busy week for Gov Smith plans trip to voters

Albany N Y Gant Gov Alfred E Smith faces a busy week preparing for a campaign tour starting Sunday night He will outline six speeches and spend time at the executive mansion studying. his advisers include Joseph M Proskauer and Henry Moskowitz, longtime campaign aides.

Albany Alfred E. Smith Mississippi River Joseph M. Proskauer Houston Henry Moskowitz

Friction marks Athens school opening with high enrollments

Athens public schools opened the winter term with 323 students enrolled at both the Senior and Junior High Schools. Regular classes began and boundary-line issues for grade school attendance were to be fixed immediately as pupils gathered for a joint convocation at the Senior High School Building.

Athens Public A. F. Hixson Hixson

Witter Endorsed for State Director of Industrial Relations

Massillon Ohio September 10 4 Herman R K Witter of Canton democratic gubernatorial primary candidate was endorsed for reappointment as State Director of Industrial Relations by the forty third semi annual Ohio Typographical conference at Massillon The endorsement signals continued support for his tenure in the state post.

Massillon Herman RK. Witter Canton Ohio

Modern Magellan Alone in Tiny Sloop Begins World Voyage

Edward Miles, a 47 year old from Newark New Jersey, sails the 31 foot Sturdy solo from New York to circumnavigate the globe. He relies on wind, books as a classroom, and fears pirates in the Red Sea and Mediterranean while expecting many storms and a future adventure story for boys.

Magellan Red Sea New York Edward Mules Newark N. J Globe Miles Nho Head Sir Francis Drake Gibraltar Mediterranean Ceylon Japan Hawaii California Passaic Edward Miles Milea Tos Angeles

Street car victim racer killed near Glendale track

Sherman Brooks, 20, was killed when his racing car skidded and overturned at a new race track area. John Woodyard, 25, employed by a telegraph company, was killed in a separate incident as a street car overturned a distance away in Mariemont.

Hamilton Sherman Brooks Waa Glendale John Woodyard Mariemont

Tremors Shake Lake Shore Area In Ohio Speculation Rises

Residents from Cleveland to Port Clinton discuss tremors felt along Lake Erie shoreline of Intervale Sunday. Some link to a distant earthquake while others blame aerial bombardment at Camp Perry. no seismograph readings or damages reported.

Fort Sunday Lake” Erie Cleveland Lake Shore Port Cilaten John Carroll University Camp Perry

Texas Democrats To Meet Tuesday In State Convention

Dallas Sept 10 Democrats of Texas expected to be asked to declare allegiance to Gov Alfred E Smith and the principles he has laid down or leave the party at the State Democratic Convention here Tuesday. Loyal leaders planned to rally harmony and pointed out the impossibility of a Hoover Democrat coalition.

Dallas Tex Uri Texas Alfred E. Smithf

Gettin g Skinni er Every Day and McCoy's Pills Claim

Advertisements promise rapid weight gain for thin men and women using McCoy's Tablets. It asserts 6 pounds in five weeks and offers an ironclad guarantee: if not satisfied after six boxes, the druggist will refund the purchase price. Ends with instructions to ask at local pharmacies.

McCoy Clines Americ

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