Child Dies After Rat Poison Ingested
Columbius April 10. Two year old Lorn Evans died here today from eating rat poison.
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Columbius
Lorn Evans
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1924
Page
3
Large U S Employment Figures Reported
About 56,000,000 persons are gainfully employed in the United States according to the latest release. The count highlights ongoing job participation across industries and regions. Adjustments and sector shifts are noted by analysts awaiting more data.
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The
United States
Three Fire Calls Reported in Nelsonville
The Nelsonville fire department responded to three calls in 24 hours. Rubbish burning near G R Robinson on East Columbus Street caused threats. Mrs mith at 602 Chestnut Street had a kitchen fire with $50 damage. Charles Robinson on Chestnut Street, wallpaper ignited from a stove with minor damage.
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G. R. Robinson
East Columbus Street
Charles Robinson
Firemen Sponsor Benefit Show at Opera House
The fire department sponsors a charity show at the Opera House for the remainder of the week. Proceeds will fund apparatus purchases for the fire department. The Midnight Alarm, featuring many fire scenes, plays April 22 and 23 at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Opera House
Rotary club posts perfect attendance again
The Nelsonville Rotary club had 100 percent attendance at last night’s session. A Logan club delegation including Lon Showalter, Lawrence Hack, George Smith, Harry Smith, and Lawrence Kessier attended. Planning for the charter meeting on April 24 made progress as visiting Rotarians from southern Ohio are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Bake Sale by Presbyterian Ladies at Wilson Bros Grocery
The Presbyterian church ladies hold a bake sale at Wilson Bros grocery beginning Saturday at 11 o clock. Proceeds support church activities and community aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
Wilson Bros. Grocery
Marble Tournament for City Boys This Saturday
A marble tournament for all city boys is set for Saturday with entries due by Friday noon. Registration is at the Y M C A and the event begins Saturday morning at 4 o'clock.
Second lecture on church history Friday at 7 29
The second of a series of lectures on church history will be given Friday night at 7 29 at the Episcopalian church by Rev. Barney Abbott rector. The public is invited to this service. Miss Ivah Hanning of Columbus is the guest of her aunt Mrs. Joan Hill and cousin Mrs. E FE Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopalian Church
Barney Abbott
Ivah Hanning
Columbus
Joan Hill
E. FE. Bell
Fifth and Sixth Grade Boys Track Meet Set at Central
A track meet for all fifth and sixth grade boys is scheduled on Friday evening at the Central school grounds.
Local social notes include visits and a birth announcement
Mrs KX BE Bell and Mrs John Hill with guest Miss Ivah Hanning of Columbus visited in Athens on Tuesday. Henry A Crawford has returned to Cleveland to resume studies at Western Reserve Medical College after spring vacation with his mother Mrs Flossie Crawford. Mr and Mrs Earl Winscott announce the birth of a daughter Wanda Catherine on April 6. Mrs W H Parks left Wednesday for New York City to visit her children Mrs James Fri and Mr Paul Parks for two weeks.
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KX. BE. Bell
John Hill
Ivah Hanning
Columbus
Athens
Henry A. Crawford
Cleveland
Western Reserve Medical College
Flossie Crawford
Earl Winscott
Wanda Catherine
W. H. Parks
New York City
James Fri
Paul Parks
West school to hold largest affair in its history
The West school plans a large Friday night event opening to the public at seven. A bazaar on the first floor will offer refreshments a fancy work booth with aprons sunbon nets and needlework. Second floor programs will be presented and Albert Dilcher the YMCA physical director will display pyramid work.
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West School
Albert Dilcher
Congregational Meeting at Athens Presbytery Held
The annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church was held last night in the church parlors with Rev. Douglas presiding. John Saltz was re elected elder and Dr N Hill George J Johnson were pre elected deacons. Rev Loyd Evans was officially called as pastor and will begin May 11. A presbytery meeting in Nelsonville in mid May will install Evans. W TL Hudson was chosen elder representative for the spring presbytery meeting at Beverly next week.
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Presbyterian Church
Douglas
Loran Presbyterian Church
John Saltz
N. Hill
George J. Johnson
KE. B. Acomb
Earl Lama
Will Wolfe
Baird Stuert
Victor Hough
Loyd Evans
Athens
Nelsonville
Reverr
Evans
W. TL. Hudson
Presbytery
Beverly
Buchtel Man William Blackstone Dies at 85
William Blackstone aged 85 died at his daughter Mrs Warren Whitmore home in Buchtel. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 30 PM at the Whitmore residence and burial will follow in Buchtel cemetery. He leaves several children.
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Buchtel
William Blackstone
Yars
Warren Whitmore
Whitmore
Goitre Relief Claim Sparks Toledo Drug Inquiries
A Toledo woman reports her daughter's goitre symptoms improved after using Sorbol Quadruple liniment. The notice invites inquiries at McKee Drug Co or by writing Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg, with the claimant offering to share results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
J. RR
Cooper
Auburn Ave
Onie
McKee Drug Co
Serbol Company
Mechanicsburg
Obie
Senate Tax Fight Erupts Over Mellon Bill Differences
Lawmakers in Washington clashed in the senate as the finance committee reported divergent Republican and Democratic tax bills in the Mellon plan dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Women Need Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble without realizing it. Symptoms include back pain headaches and nervousness. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is advertised as a remedy and offers sample bottles by mail with a request to mention the newspaper.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Padlock on Naval Reserve Oil Declares New Policy
Secretary Wilbur took personal charge of the reserve lands and barred leases without his approval. He told Senator Hale that no new leases would occur unless Congress authorizes them or competitive bidding is used when essential to prevent oil drainage and the leases are allowed by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Wilbur
Navy Department
Hate
Maine
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Hale
Congress
Society Folks Insist on Having Bootleg Booze
Washington April 10 Ninety per cent of bootleggers would quit if demand in higher society were stopped said federal Prohibition Commissioner hk. A Haynes in an address before the Women’s National Committee for Law Enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ederal Prohibition Commassioner
Hk. A. Haynes
Women's National Committee For Law Enforcement
Mrs Ruth Moore 67 Dies at Willow Creek Home
Mrs Ruth Moore aged 67 wife of William Moore died Wednesday at 7 am of pneumonia at the family home on Willow Creek. The body was moved to Dowler's undertaking parlors for funeral services Friday at 10 am with burial at Stewart.
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Ruth Moore
William Moore
Willow Creek
Dowler's Undertaking
Stewart
Two Sellers of Poison Booze Held in Toledo
In Toledo J J Koke and Walter Brooks were arrested for selling denatured alcohol without label. They were fined in police court. The city notes nineteen deaths last week from poisoned liquor.
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Toledo
J. J. Koke
Walter Brooks
The Challenge of Skating On Foot
The saying notes that the real difficulty in skating lies in maintaining balance and continuing to skate while upright. It emphasizes perseverance and technique as key factors in mastering the activity.
Dr Thacher’s Liver and Blood Syrup Soothe Overloaded System
Advertises Dr Thacher’s Liver and Blood Syrup as a remedy for indigestion back pains headaches and tiredness due to a sluggish liver and clogged intestines. Claims quick 14 hour improvement with vegetable ingredients and a money back guarantee from McKee Drug Gibson Athens and other local pharmacies.
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