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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1926
Page
2
SAD SERVICES ARE HELD FOR VICTIM AT MASON RIVER TRAGEDY. Funeral services were held at Simpson M. F. church for Mrs. L. H. R. Foulk, a victim of Monday river tragedy near Mason. Burial in Beech Grove cemetery. The service drew a large crowd and honored a devoted mother and community member.
Ivor Bohram died in a Columbus hospital and lay in state in Pomeroy before funeral at Syracuse. He contracted pneumonia from a chest blow received at work four days prior. He was set to marry Miss Gladys Church of Pomeroy. she and her sister rushed from Columbus after his condition worsened.
POMEROY Sept 29 The funeral of Mrs Hunneil another victim of the drowning accident Monday morning was held this afternoon from the U B church at Enterprise Burial was in Rocksprings cemetery There was a large gathering The stunned father and his motherless children were mute evidence of what has been done to their home. DIES IN COLUMBUS POMEROY Sept 29 Jacob Thoma former resident of Meigs county died at a Columbus hospital a day or two ago He is survived by his widow and seven sons one of whom is George Thoma election board member.
Eight years ago yesterday, Major S. M. Johnson led a brutal assault on a plateau south of Farm, exposing himself to heavy fire. His unit, starting with 24 officers, suffered severe losses yet captured numerous guns and an ammunition storehouse. Johnson earned the Distinguished Service Cross, the British Legion of Honor, and the French Croix de Guerre for his leadership.
A Messenger classified ad note highlights a $100 shanty car for sale in Albany. The item sits among rural job ads and household notices including reunions, room and board requests, and local market prices.
In Ohio a Republican governor candidate urged cost cutting and prudent state administration. He cited rising state expenditures, noting a large budget increase over five years and a 430 percent rise since 1910, urging alignment with national tax cuts to ease the treasury strain.
The Republican candidate denounces the administration for unpaid deficits since 1923 and accuses it of lacking financial policy. He urges direct dealings with manufacturers, opposes a half mill road tax and any gasoline tax increase, and calls for targeted road improvements for homeowners. He attacks state middlemen earning commissions and supports the Ohio road program.
The court will hear five cases on Thursday September 30 with presid ing judges F E D Sayre Roscoe J Mauck and W H Middleton. Cases include State of Ohio by Fred Kern versus Ath ens Township Rural School District Tony Hylelski v Ohio John Kosty v Ohio State of Ohio v Edward Saylor and Lick Run Coal and Clay Company v Paul Gordon as receiver for Star Manufacturing New Lexington.
Floyd McCumber near Carbondale pleaded not guilty to operating a still after readings of the charges before magistrate Pearl W Helwig. He stayed jailed on 1500 dollar bond for still and 300 dollar bond for liquor. Wiley Marks also pleaded not guilty and remained jailed on 500 dollar bond after officers found two gallons of whisky in his home and three gallon jug.
Beginning Friday October 1 Athens union barber shops will open at 8 am and close Thursday afternoons as has been customary. The change follows late evening hours and is reported by Bert.
Sanders, secretary of the local barbers' union. most shops in Athens are under union organization, reflecting growing worker coordination citywide.
Massillon Ohio September 29 Two children Steve Sields four Chauncey Sields two were burned to death in a fire that partly destroyed their home The victims were left alone by their mother and were believed to have started the blaze while playing with matches Firefighters attempted to save them but failed
A marriage license was issued in probate court yesterday to Michael Leonard 24 a minor Chauncey son of Mr and Mrs Joe Leonard and Glenda Knight 16 Nelsonville daughter of Mrs Annie Knight. The couple was married by Justice of Peace Pearl Helwig this morning.
Jagers ambulance moved Mrs Harold Briley from Sheltering Arms hospital to her home at 31 12 Richland Avenue yesterday afternoon. Her condition improved after ongoing treatment at the hospital.
A county board resolution passed September 20 and a Common Pleas petition filed Tuesday request moving $3500 from the bridge fund $500 from the county home fund and $1000 from the children’s home fund into the county fund. The petition states these sums are not needed in their original funds.
Fire Prevention week will be observed in schools from October 3 to 9 with drills and emphasis on cooperation with the state fire marshal. Governor Donahey cites 1924 wealth losses at 548 million and 1925 property losses at 570 million with over 16 thousand deaths, noting 85 percent of fires are preventable.
Mt Zion Baptist Church in Athens will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary from Thursday September 30 to Sunday October 3. Former pastors will lead services with Rev T J Carter of Jamestown Ohio preaching Thursday night and Rev George Washington to preach Sunday morning. A reception, reminiscences, and history readings are planned for the weekend with additional sermon by Rev C T Isom of Columbus.
The article notes many former members of local churches planning to attend the anniversary event. It mentions Coach Stagg at Chicago slowing practice for the Maroons with a game against the University of Florida slated for Saturday.
Advertises Vinco as a non prescription herb tablet that eases constipation and improves energy. Claims rapid national sales without advertising and urges readers to ask their druggist for Vinco 25 cent box. Promotes no dope, no harsh laxatives, and gentle effective relief.
Ohio University humor magazine De-Butt issue released this morning. A 32 page publication by students with Ed Martin as editor Carl Brooks business manager and Carl Wolfe advertising manager. Writers include Paul Bures Marguerite Soncrant Jon Grafflin and Ralph Kircher. Artwork by Spring Kircher Garrison Roberts. Circulation by Gilbert Beckley Georgianna Mech.
A fine of 19 dollars plus costs was levied on J. W. Hoffline of Columbus by Mayor Alex Moore after he pleaded guilty to drunkenness. Hoffline was arrested on Court street by Captain Charlies Moo re, paid the fine, and was released. T. M. Pickens, son of Mrs. J. C. Swan, writes from Coronado Beach, Fla., with news of safety for himself, his wife, and others who left Athens for Florida over a year ago.
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