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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1929

Page

12

Trimble Man Charged With Assault Here

An affidavit filed by Eva Brooks states Trimble resident Clem Koons was arraigned before Magistrate Carl H. Porter and pleaded not guilty to criminal assault. He posted $700 bond to await grand jury. Also charged were Elsie Lee and Zada Wyckoff for slandering with $300 bonds. Mike Tabler was released on non-support charges due to Perry County indictment. Arrests were by Constable Harry L. Dalton.

Eva Brooks Clem Koons Trimble Carl H. Porter Elsie Lee Zada Wyckoff Vere Ridge Ruth Klingenberg Charles Klingenberg Perry County Mike Tabler Glouster Harry L. Dalton

Crowd Packs Hocking County Fair Races and fireworks close

Logan Ohio September 28 A large crowd witnessed two speed races to close the Hocking County Fair lineup Ed Edwards steered Otto Axworthy to win the 2 16 trot heats with Red Gauntlet placing second and third in the program Fessie Wilson driven by Dr Peepers won the 2 23 pace while other starters included Mack Bond The Specimen Bullyina Watts Hollywood Dalpin and Margaret S Time results for the heats and placings are listed with several other entries noted

Fessie Wilson Dr. Peepers Otto Axworthy Edwards Peepers Right Hathaway Kuble Park Jr Crew Mack Bond Specimen Bessie Wilson Bullyina Watts Clark Hollywood Dalpin Roush Margaret S Shade Joker Bonnie Lee Harvest Brooks Golden Bug

Black Jack Club to Rebuild Dam After Flood Loss

Members of the Black Jack Club who run a summer camp in Washington Township must rebuild their dam that formed an artificial lake. A freshet caused the retaining wall to fail releasing waters. The club previously laid a nine foot deep concrete foundation and heavy timber top and plans a concrete rebuild costing about 5000 dollars.

Logan Black Jack Club Washington Township Black Jack Mon ‘Ooke

Minor Riot Report From South Perry Dispute At Fair Grounds

Deputies Joe Farbearn and L F Hammond rushed to South Perry on a Sunday afternoon as a miniature riot formed near the Hocking County Fair. Concessionaires involved had clashed during the fair week and one man went to Logan to file charges against another member of the group.

Logan Joe Farbearn L. F. Hammond South Perry Hocking

Small Boy Carried by Eagle In Somerset Incident

Eight year old George Meece of Ruth near Somerset was lifted ten feet by a bald eagle while playing on a hillside. The eagle grabbed his overalls, and a shout from friends caused the bird to release him. He weighed about 50 pounds and suffered no serious injuries.

Virginia Ray Burraker Hoover Ray Colonel Lindbergh Somerset George Meece Ruth George

Million foot gas well drilled at Roseville lease

New Lexington reports the Crowley and Carr Company drilled a million foot gas well on the Thomas Brown lease in Roseville. The Gas Producer's Company of Ohio has contracted the gas.

New Lexington Crowley and Carr Company Thomas Brown Roseville Ohio

Delegates Arrive for Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge in Logan

Logan welcomes 1,400 delegates led by James T. Dunn Jr to the sixtieth annual Grand Lodge tour as Registration and Assignments begin at the Court House. Grand Lodge HQ at Ambrose Hotel with Pythian Sisters at the European Hotel hosts concerts, parades, and ceremonies through Monday evening.

Logan James Tf. Dunn, Jr Toledo Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias Court House George Howdyshell Main Street City Service Department Dunn Paul Collison Hocking County Scenic District Grand Lodge Ambrose Hotel Pythian Sisters European Hotel Knights of Pythias Howard Lucas

Davis suffers leg fracture in New Straitsville football game

Harold Davis son of Mr and Mrs Charles Davis of New Straitsville fractured his left leg in a game between New Straitsville High and Junction City High. Davis received care at Dr E E Campbell’s office after the heavy tackle near kickoff left him unable to rise.

Harold Davis

Inherits $50,000 Doing Housework

Toledo report notes Mrs. Henrietta Gilbert, 44, of Trilby near Toledo, inherited $50,600 and property from grandmother Jennie Rhoder of Akron who died nine months ago. She continues daily work at an employment agency to support seven children and an invalid husband, stating she will keep working as before.

Toledo Henrietta Gilbert Trilby Here Jennie Rhoder Akron Gilbert

Miners Demonstrate Proper Mine Rescue Gear in Kansas City

Well dressed figures shown in masks and oxygen equipment illustrate correct rescue procedure during mine disaster drills in Kansas City. The display highlights how rescuers prepare for underground incidents and the importance of proper safety equipment.

Kansas City

Rabid Dog Shot by Chas Brown in Logan Township

Marion Township placed under quarantine after a rabid dog was found Friday. The dog was killed by County Commissioner Charles Brown near his home. The head was sent to Columbus for analysis and Health Commissioner Morton W. Bland ordered the quarantine. A second dog was attacked and more bites feared.

Logan Marion Charlies Brown Columbus Morton W. Bland

Local social news and visits from Logan area

Elmer V. Weight and Sadie Bennett announce forthcoming weddings officiated by Rev Householder and Rev Wolfe alongside other local nuptials. Notables include Virgil Tolliver and Ruby Moore, and Edith Tucker, with magistrate J I Miller presiding. Visitor notes cover Mack Columber and Mrs A Alexander guests, goiter patient Mrs Charles Heine’s recovery, Walter Wetherill visiting from Lima, and Edward Jones taking over Wiley Fishbaugh shop. Logan residents host, travel, and family visits across Murray City, Haydenville, Nelsonville, Columbus, Newark, and Old Man’s Cave.

Elmer V. Weight Murray City Vernon Wright Sadie Bennett Henry Bennett Householder Harry F. Marts Haydenville Ora Martin Edith N. Tucker Nelsonville Mra Joel Tucker Fred Wolfe Virgil Tolliver Orbiston John Tolliver Ruby Moore Logan Fletcher Moore J. I. Miller Mack Columber Jesse Columber A. Alexander Columbus Eerl Columber Charles Heine Walter Wetherill Lima W. P. Wetherill S. A. Betchley Old Man's Cave Edward Jones Wiley Fishbaugh North Mulberry Street John Walters Frank Walters North High Street

Divorce Petition Sparks Reunion in New Lexington

Divorce petition filed by Joseph Dwens on Friday led to reconciliation on Saturday. After service, Mrs. Dwens contacted him and the pair reunited. Following a conference with Judge Davis, they returned home to start life anew.

New Lexington Joseph Dwens

James Clancy Dies at 70 in Rendville Infirmary

James Clancy of Rendville, aged 70, died at the Perry County Infirmary from complications. The death occurred in Rendville on September 23.

Rendville James Clancy Perry County Infirmary

Adlerika Relief Promises Gas and Stomach Aid

A Chicago era ad claims Adlerika relieves gas and sour stomach fast by cleaning the bowels and removing old waste. It features a testimonial from Mrs. RR. H. Connell and lists pharmacies in Ohio towns Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Hickman's Nelsonville Poling's Drug Murray City Taylor's Drug Coolville for purchase.

H. Connell Gibson Athens Hickman’s Pharm Nelsonville Poling’s Murray City Taylor's Drug Store Coolville

Athens County Bar Association Holds Marietta Meeting

Twelve members and six wives from Athens County attended a regional bar association meeting in Marietta with representatives from ten southeastern Ohio counties. Luncheon and banquet followed seminars on dower rights and jury selection while James F P Wood Jr served as principal speaker and William G Pickerel gave an address.

Athens County Bar Association Bar Association Marietta Ohio Athens L. G. Worstell S. M. Johnson J. J. Woolley C. F. Rowland H. H. Rowland W. EB. Veters R. D. Williams L. A. Koons M. BD. Hughes Emmett Keenan R. W. Finsterwald A. L. Wella James FP. Wood, Jr Cleverent J. M. Wood Wood Athens County William G. Pickerel State Bar Association George White

Democratic candidate hopes rise as etta speaks

Etta, anticipated as a Democratic candidate for governor, spoke at the event signaling her bid and outlining platform themes in the lead up to the next election.

Etta

Tomorrow’s Better Likely For Some, Says Rev Day

The Rev. LP Day of Central Avenue M E Church spoke on expectant tomorrows in a Sunday address. He cited the Bible line Roast not thyself of tomorrow and outlined six tomorrows: anticipated trouble, rest, leisure, happiness, good intentions, and wretchedness. He urged living intelligently and cheerfully today to declare for a good tomorrow.

LP. Day Central Avenue M. E Kiev

Social at Guysville School Thursday Evening

A social will be held at Guysville School on Thursday evening September 26. A short program begins at 7:30.

Guysville

Gifford Sues Suder for 268.39 in Athens Court

Frank H. Gifford filed suit in Athens County Common Pleas Court against George Suder alleging an amount of 268.39 owed for groceries hardware and automobile accessories furnished the defendant during a business transaction.

Frank H. Gifford Athens County Common Pleas Court George Suder Iso Ortes

Bacon on the platter not Iver clarified

Corrections note five points: Bacon remains on the platter. The child uses a fork to eat soup. Tomato is misspelled in the source. A coffee cup has a break with coffee still above the break line. The scrambled word SNOCMHE decodes to SCHEMNO or congeals to a nine-letter term.

State Good Roads Committee Plans District Road Program

The 50 Highway Association will meet Friday with the State Highway Department in Columbus to present the district road improvement program announced by H. N. Burgett secretary. Committee members include W. T. Calerdine chair Cincinnati Ralph G. Sams Hillsboro James Hannan Chillicothe Carl Beasley and Burgett of Athens.

Good Roads Committee of Ohio

Lindbergh Arrives in San Juan From Santo Domingo

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh lands in San Juan Puerto Rico at 4 28 p m after a stay in Santo Domingo with arrival details and travel progression noted.

San Juan P. R U.P Charles A. Lindbergh Santo Domingo

Special Services Mark Church Improvements at Richland Ave Church

Sunday services at Richland Avenue Methodist Protestant Church celebrated recent improvements to the building and yard. Dr. F. L. Brown of Columbus, Ohio District president, spoke to a full house as stucco work, varnished woodwork, new seating, yard filling, and a new sidewalk from steps to the street were highlighted.

Richland Avenue Methodist Protestant F. L. Brown Columbus Ohio District of M. P

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hocking County Fair The D. Zenner Co Pythian Theater Atwood American Legion Band Melvin Harbarger Methodist Episcopal Church Chas. Brown Marion Township River City Regional Bar Association Gifford Ronald Colman Bulldog Drummond the Rainbow Man Voters of R. A. Dalton Columbia New York Warner Bros. Present Betty Compson Arthur Lake Sally O’neil Joe E. Brown Louise Fazenda Ethel Waters C. R Caswell Runyon Automotive Battery & Electric Company Dial S. Court St J. J. Berner
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