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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1925
Page
10
In Hocking county during August twenty four deaths and forty five births were recorded by the local board of health. Fourteen deaths occurred in the city district and eleven were of people over fifty. No cases of smallpox or scarlet fever reported. whooping cough noted in Logan and Good Hope township. Corn diseases represented the only agricultural issue.
Smlogan is named to the vacancy on the board of funding fund trustees by Mayor J W Higsv een. He has filed for the office following the resignation of Beck who left the post after earlier moves toward Columbus.
Logan September 11 After a trial in the court of Magistrate Miller M. Dower of Columbus was found guilty of intoxication and sentenced to pay a fine of 10 dollars and costs. A motion for a new trial was overruled. Dower was arrested on August 30 by Police Officer Farbearn who filed the charge.
Misseur B Ankrom 50 house keeper Logan Marnest B VanAtta 43 salesman Maxville Zetta A Crawford 42 bookkeeper Logan Wroyd Cox 38 railroader Logan A Hartenstein 21 housekeeper Falls township
In Logan a petition drive circulates to place before voters the issue of granting a franchise to the Ing Power company to supply electrical current. The council has debated the matter for two weeks. if signatures suffice, the issue goes to the people rather than the council. Ohio Power now holds the only franchise, with about eighteen months left on its term, while other companies push their bid amid growing citizen interest.
Logan Sept. 1 Miss Geraldine Ellinger long time clerk at F H Hilderbrand grocery has resigned to become deputy recorder under Dan Ruble. Ellinger a Logan High School commercial course graduate will take over duties when Ruble assumes the position.
Mies Zetta A Crawford and Harnest VanAtta married at the Methodist parsonage in Logan on Tuesday evening. Mrs VanAtta, Logan High School graduate, formerly a bookkeeper for Logan Pottery. He is a traveling salesman for the same pottery firm. They will reside on South Orchard street in Logan.
Logan Sept 11. County election board to meet Saturday to decide disposition of protests filed against numerous candidacies in county and township races. Most protests target school board petitions as townships and county prepare to elect three board members. C W Woods of Marion township, attendance officer in the Christman administration, is noted among participants.
In a tense county race, organizers countered attacks aiming at two candidates as allies push to fortify protection against their rivals. The action centers on safeguarding candidates from targeting tactics while campaign dynamics shape the contest.
Logan Sept 11 L J Kessler trustee appeared in court Tuesday and asked that the petition for money and attachment against Joseph H. Goldcamp of Lancaster be dismissed. The suit begun Sept 4 sought 2000 on notes issued Feb 11, 1924 with 200 shares of Joseph H. Goldcamp company stock of Lancaster given as collateral. The case alleged the Laurel township property would cover the amount but investigation showed it would not, leading to dismissal.
A Logan group of twenty Kiwanis members will travel to Dayton for a three day state convention starting Tuesday. The program includes free airplane rides, a National Cash Register plant visit, addresses and music between business sessions. N P Mooney of the Logan club is invited to help direct the event.
Glouster notices state Mrs. Arthur Kasler aged 41 died Thursday morning from heart trouble. Survived by husband and eight children Raymond 20 Ethel 18 Ernest 16 Marvin 18 Garnet 11 Pearl 8 James 6 Kenny the funeral is set for Sunday at 2 pm at the M E church with Rev. Turner officiating Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The report also notes public meetings in Athens county tied to the state dry enforcement movement and a Trimble Church of Christ event next Tuesday at 7 pm. Personal items list visitors and travels of locals including T B Hickman and Billy of Detroit and others recent from Columbus Chicago and Wapakoneta.
September 11 in Glouster Athens Pollyanna Class of the Church of Christ presents a play titled Twelve O14 Maids at the Church of Christ tonight at 8 oclock for the church building fund benefit.
The Kansas case involves Albert Weidsae accused of failing to support his two year old child. The judge condemned his actions stating the wife and baby starved and fined the defendant $100 while ordering $20 weekly support to his wife. The record notes the defendant spent money on a motor car and a doctor bill amid the hardship.
The marriage between 17 year old Freda Tippie Sams and 66 year old Peter Y. Sams faces potential annulment as Lorelia Tippie petitions in Common Pleas court. Charges against Sams for violating the white slave law were heard by Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig with Sams held to Common Pleas on $500 bond.
In Glouster on September 11 a public meeting will discuss the city officers involved in the shooting incident at Lathrop earlier this month and address community concerns about the case.
The council read and adopted an ordinance to pave Lorain Avenue from State to Lincoln with a concrete base after bids. Sidewalk grade changes were set for May Avenue east and west sides. An amended ordinance cut the health officer salary to 1200 and health board clerk to 1200, reducing state subsidies. Funds were arranged to pay William Mills for city building plans. A Lincoln Street switch project for Bardin plant yard space was discussed.
The Rardin company asks to build a switch on Lorene avenue to serve storage and unloading of building materials for new warehouses. Adjacent property owners oppose due to safety and loss of view. Council split on merits and held the matter for next meeting.
In Columbus at Goodale Park about 4000 youngsters from the area were treated to a fourth annual mid summer party hosted by W. H. Fish. They received candy and ice cream with prizes awarded for juvenile contests. Fish, though crippled by rheumatism, organized the event.
Since 1881 Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound started on a kitchen stove three generations of women have used the root and herb medicine for ailments. Grandmother mother and daughter often testify to its virtue fueling widespread demand across the United States and abroad.
The Odd Fellows plan an all day event at the Athens county fairgrounds Sunday with Dr. Scott Allen announcing the gathering. George M. Neffner will address at 1 30 PM and a Chillicothe uniformed rank with brass band will entertain alongside a Coolville band. James A. Palmer and Isaac Newton longtime Sereno lodge members will serve as master of ceremonies and on the platform respectively. The day includes a basket dinner at noon and no gate admission. The Athens county eleven lodges oversee races and contests.
The notice confirms W. B. Jacoby of Athens township is a candidate for the board of education though the item incorrectly states his residence as Canaan or Canaanville. It clarifies he has lived in Athens township for twenty years.
The 116 regiment O. V. L. holds its annual reunion in Caldwell on September 18 and 19. Jerre Swaim serves as president of the group.
A brief observation notes that women talk more openly than men but are less likely to voice it publicly. The piece suggests women possess greater practical sense, implying sharper judgment in everyday matters.
Mrs. D. A. Huling, 82, died at home in Myrtle Port Oregon after a fall fractured hip months ago. She leaves a son and daughter, both single, at home. Funeral services were held today. Mrs. Huling was formerly Miss Mary McAfee born and raised in Athens County. The family home was on Peach Ridge. Mrs. Closter is the last member of the immediate family.
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