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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1924

Page

6

Daugherty Brother Faces Senate Contempt Case

Washington and Columbus reports indicate J S Daugherty faces contempt proceedings as the Wheeler-Brookhart committee moves to compel testimony and book disclosure from the former attorney general's brother. The plan contrasts with tactics used against Harry Sinclair, aiming to arrest Daugherty if he does not comply.

Washington Harry M. Daugh Wheeler-Brookhart Committee Columbus Ohio Department of Justice Peugherty Senate Com J .S. Daugherty Washington D. H Igington D. H Daugherty Midland National Bank Swheeler Senate Pdaugherty District of Columbia Walsh Harry F. Sinclair Sen Renate

Fairfield County murder a mystery after many hours

Lancaster Ohio April 23 rules continue their pursuit of the murderers of James 56 a disabled man killed Tuesday while recovering from paralysis. The widow told police two burglars shot her husband and stole $20 in cash and a $100 Liberty Bond as bloodhounds were brought to aid the case. Funeral services will be held for Gibson's body.

Lancaster James 56 Gibson

No Change in U S Greece Formal Relations After Monarchy Fall

Washington reports no change in formal relations between the United States and Greece following the Greek monarchy fall. Official communications between the two governments, released by the State Department, confirm continued diplomatic ties.

Washington United States Greece State Department

Youngstown Youths in New York Robbery Attempt Arrest

Joseph Morrison aged 19 of Youngstown Ohio and two accomplices were arrested after a police chase across several blocks. They were charged with attempting to rob the cigar store of Charles Fingerhoff. a customer entering frightened them away.

New York Joseph Morrison Youngstown Charles Fingerhoff Propriea

Mid-Week With Folks of Southeastern Ohio

The column reports John Thomas Green is very ill with pneumonia and pleurisy at his mother's home on Mill Street. It notes a lodge gathering on May 5 and welcomes visiting brethren. Several farmers quarry Minestone for Route 167 with a new crusher arriving. The Black Diamond mine has been idle awaiting a potential large rail contract. Ames Township Wool Growers meet in Wilson Hall with state and county officials present. The high school oratorical contest in the Presbyterian church drew a full house with winners listed in orations, humorous readings, vocal solo, and original poems.

John Thomas Green Bess Green Mill Street Hartley Ames Township Wool Growers Association Wilson Halls G.F. Walker Columbus N. E. Mills Athens Presbyterian Church Vergine Ellis Lucile Linscott Carmi Hines Grace Brown Elenor Woolley Audry Keirns Volcal Esther Wilson Dorothy Chapman Freda Grover Stella Grubb

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notice

The Forest Rose Rebekah lodge will meet Friday at 7 pm in the K of P Hall. All members are urged to attend for important business.

Rebekah Lodge Forest Rose K. of P. Hall

Celebrate Anniversary of Chauncey I O F lodge at K P hall

The Chauncey I O F lodge holds its anniversary in Chauncey this Saturday with speakers a music program and recitations followed by a lodge supper for members and families. James Penceli recently visited a town near Charleston W Va and this week traveled with Mrs Penceli to her parents home Mr and Mrs Clendenin where she remains critically ill.

Chauncey I. 0. O. F. Lodge K. of P. Hall James Penceili Charleston W. Va Chauncey

Henry Martin and son in law return home from Columbus trip

Henry Martin and his son in law George 8ix have returned to their home in the city after visiting Columbus Belle Valley and Mari etta.

Henry Martin George 8ix Columbus Belle Valley Marietta

Mrs Emmons Mace Returns Home From visit

Mrs Emmons Mace returns to Columbus after a week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Leffler and other relatives in this city.

Emmons Mace Columbus Charles Leffler

Mrs. Strausbaugh Visits Logan Couple in Ohio

Mrs. George Strausbaugh traveled to Logan yesterday for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Strausbaugh.

George Strausbaugh Logan L. C. Strausbaugh

Shafer couple buy Spears property on High Street

Mr and Mrs Earl Shafer have purchased the Mrs Mary Spears property on High Street and plan to move into their new home this week.

Earl Shafer Mary Spears High Street

Pierce Fuller Visits Sister in Pomeroy This Week

Pierce Fuller spent the week in Pomeroy visiting his sister Mrs. George Palmer and her family.

Pierce Fuller Pomeroy George Palmer

Mrs Leslie Six Undergoes Appendectomy in Athens

Mrs. Leslie Six of this city was taken to Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens yesterday for an appendectomy. The operation was performed last night by Dr J J Hoodler of Chauncey with assistance from Drs Sprague.

Leslie Six Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens J. J. Hoodler Chauncey

Nelsonville Pair Visit Chauncey Friends

Mr and Mrs Robert Mosely of Nelsonville were in Chauncey Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs George Meinhart.

Robert Mosely Nelsonville Chauncey Sunday George Meinhart

Crinkshank Recovers From Arm Burn Injury

Luther Crinkshank, who recently suffered a painful burn to his right arm from scalding water, is reported to be getting along nicely. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A R Gillett, ill with pneumonia, is greatly improved.

Luther Crinkshank A. R. Gillett

M. F. Ladies' Aid Holds All-Day Quilting Session

The M. F. Ladies' Aid will meet for an all-day quilting Thursday at the home of Mrs. Robert Hixson on Elks Avenue in Elks township.

M. F. Ladies’ Aid Robert Hixson Elks Avenue

Mrs. Shaw Visits Chauncey With Two Sons In Tow

Mrs. Jacob Shaw of Nelsonville is visiting Chauncey as a guest of her sons Leslie and Wesley Six and their families.

Jacob Shaw Nelsonville Chauncey Leslie Wesley

Ventriloquist Prof Shields to Perform in Chauncey High

Ventriloquist professor Shields will present an entertainment in the Chauncey High School auditorium Thursday evening April 24 for the benefit of Chauncey schools. Everyone invited.

Chauncey Shields

Fourth attempt ends in suicide by Nellie Paber

Nellie Paber 39 of Mont Healthy Ohio makes a fourth suicide attempt on April 23 in Cincinnati Ohio. After three poisonings she shoots herself to end her life sources report.

Cincinnati Nellie Paber Mont Healthy Ohio

Four Arrested in Elyria Liquor Raid

Sheriff Underhill and deputies arrested four Lorain men in a liquor raid and confiscated 12 gallons of corn whiskey. Leon Leach was fined $1060, Oscar Smith held for the grand jury on carrying concealed weapons, Philip Baker and Walter Davis pleaded not guilty to transporting liquor.

Elyria, CO Fred Underhill Leon Leach Oscar Smith Philip Baker Walter Davis

Reverend Steman to Preach Twice Next Sunday

Readings note Amesville Reverend Steman will preach morning and evening at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. Births report a son to Mr and Mrs Fred Vernon at the Linscotton home in Sand Rock on Monday. Mrs Ned Smith and daughter of Somerset visit Emma McCune. Dorothy Parker of Hebbardsville will finish the school year in the primary department thanks to Superintendent McVey. Eastern Star and Masonic sessions held Friday and Saturday with social hours and refreshments. The inspection of the Ma- remains unfinished in the clipping.

Steman Fred Vernon B. W. Linscotton Sand Rock Ned Smith Somerset Emma McCune Dorothy Parker Hebbardsville McVey Eastern Star Masonic Order

Thaw Again Called Menace to Society in Atlantic City

The report from Atlantic City on April 23 describes Harry K. Thaw as a continuing menace to society with implications of a third incident within twenty years.

Atlantic City N. J Harry K. Thaw

Trio fined for stunt in Ford sedan in Glouster

Fred Thornton Arthur Henshaw and Tom Denniston were fined 10 dollars and costs each in Mayor Park's court Tuesday evening for a Sunday morning stunt. Thornton received a suspended 3 day jail sentence. They had pledged to surrender earlier but appeared in court only Tuesday.

Fred Thornton Arthur Henshaw Tom Dennison Mayor Park

Pre-Easter Campaign Closes with Strong Church Attendance

Splendid services in both the Trimble and Greens Run Churches of Christ closed Sunday as a pre-Easter campaign. The Trimble school reported 176 in attendance for morning services and a full house for the night service.

Trimble Churches of Christ

Free Trial Method for Asthma and Hay Fever Sufferers

A free trial offer appeals to asthma and hay fever sufferers, promising a no cost method to relieve difficult breathing and wheezing. The ad targets long standing and recent cases, including chronic asthma and hay fever, and invites readers to mail a coupon today without paying anything.

Bible School Attendance and Offerings Rise

The Greens Run Bible School reports 114 attendees and offerings totaling 37 dollars. A day’s total offering reached 53 dollars and 70 cents.

Bible School Greens Run Bible School

Rothwell club meeting postponed to next Thursday

Due to the W. C. T. U. convention, the Rothwell club meeting set for Thursday afternoon is rescheduled for the following Thursday afternoon.

Rothwell Club

Bernadine Bryson Returns to Columbus After Vacation

Miss Bernadine Bryson returns to Columbus on Tuesday after a vacation spent in the city with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bryson.

Bernadine Bryson Columbus Mra W. W. Bryson

Mrs Crowley Returns Home After Dayton Visit

Mrs. D. J. Crowley returns to her Dayton home after visiting her brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Noon.

D. J. Crowley Dayton M. F. Noon

Mrs Crombin Ends City Visit in Athens and Kenmore

Mrs William Crombin and her mother Mrs Hannah E Allen remained in Athens with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs E B Carpenter before returning home to Kenmore.

William Crombin Hannah E. Allen Athens Carpenter Kenmore

Vernon Ventures Through Columbus on Tuesday

C. A. Vernon, a Columbus business visitor, spent Tuesday in the city meeting local officials and connections. He discussed potential partnerships and market opportunities during his stay.

C. A. Vernon Columbus Busines

Newark Man Spends Week Visiting Balderson Family

Cephas Wagner of Newark spent several days this week visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Balderson and other relatives.

Cephas Wagner Newark W. R. Balderson

Noon Guest With Columbus Parents Over Sunday

Ray Noon of Columbus visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Noon for a Sunday family gathering.

Ray Noon Columbus Mrs. M. F. Noon

Pythian Sisters Lodge Inspection Thursday Evening

Thursday evening will be inspection time for the Pythian Sisters lodge at Jacksonville. Following the work, refreshments will be served and a social good time enjoyed.

Pythian Sisters Lodge Jacksonville

Coolidge Wins Sweeping Victory in New Jersey Primary

President Coolidge secured a decisive Republican win in New Jersey with 90,274 votes to Senator Hiram Johnsons 10,487 from 479 districts. Johnson failed to carry any of the states 31 convention delegates. Governor George S Silver won the Democratic primary nearly unopposed, while anti saloon league forces contested Edge and Stokes for at large Coolidge delegates.

Trenton N. J Coolidge Hiram Johnson Johnson George Silver Alfred E. Smith New York Anti-Saloon League United States Walter E. Edge Ek. C. Stokes

Child Labor Amendment to Be Brought to House Vote

Washington April 23 The Child Labor Constitutional Amendment is to be brought to a vote in the House shortly under plans matured today by House leaders.

Washington House

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