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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1922

Page

2

Glouster Notes Board Rates and Local Happenings

Glouster board of public affairs adopts minimum water and electric rates effective next Monday. Electric light 75 cents per month. water private dwellings 75 cents, bath or toilet 1 dollar, business 1 dollar. Cleanup campaign progresses with rubbish hauled from precincts 1 and 2 this week and 3 and 4 next week. Street Embrey named to extend mail delivery and allow numbered houses. Local obituaries and personal visits noted. various residents travel to Columbus and Germany for family matters and business.

Board of Public Affairs Glouster L. E. Munden George Fultz Embrey Post Office Department

Leading People and Secrets in Sharpsburg Letter

A Sharpsburg note dated April 25 quotes a W B urging the writer to describe leading locals and current events while avoiding complaints. The letter counsels silence on troubles, suggesting they vanish like bubbles as one surveys friends.

W. B

Circus Visit Tangles Athens Police After Purse Theft

Constable Mariner arrested three colored men on suspicion of pickpocketing after Hagenbeck Wallace circus came to Athens. The suspects were released after Charleston authorities did not press charges. Miss Elsie Mariner reported a $2 cash loss while watching the elephants, amid an otherwise quiet day.

Constable Mariner Hagenbeck & Wallace Athens Elsie Mariner Charleston Miss Mariner

Battle at Dunmanway Cork Kills Three

Three people were killed today when armed bands attacked the town of Dunmanway in Cork county. An exchange telegraph dispatch reported the incident this afternoon.

London International News Service Dunmanway County Cork

Virginus St Julian Mayo Charged With Bigamy

Virginus St Julian Mayo wealthy radio manufacturer was placed on trial in the criminal branch of the supreme court on a charge of bigamy in New York on April 27.

New York International News Service Virginus St. Julian Mayo Supreme Court Today

Woman Rescues Aunt From Fire in Toledo

Miss Edith Klussman, described as helpless, was rescued from a burning home by her niece Helen Klussman aged 18 in Toledo. The dramatic incident occurred early today with both women escaping unharmed.

Toledo Edith Klussman Helen Klussman

Ohio notable births and political milestones across years

The record lists John Waddle born in Chillicothe in 1814 and Ulysses S. Grant born in Point Pleasant in 1822. It notes Grant’s death in 1885 and 1892 Ohio’s Republican convention in Cleveland nominating Samuel H. Taylor for secretary of state, plus 1897 Ohio’s delegation to the York City Grant tomb dedication.

John Waddle Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad Chillicothe Ulysses S. Grant United States Point Pleasant Mt. McGregor N. Y Cleveland Samuel H. Taylor Ohio York City Grant New

Court Asked to Remove Athens County Surveyor Baker

Petition filed Thursday seeks removal of Fred R. Baker as county surveyor over charges including failure to file a 1921 inventory, neglect to report road conditions, improper use of engineers, private use of county cars, underreporting road work, and incorrect accounts with Wetherbee and George. The move aims to replace him to restart road construction in Athens County, with funds about $500,000 annually at stake.

Baker Ohio Wetherbee & George Fred R. Baker Board of Commissioners Athens County

Warren's Barn Now a Memory

The Warren Brothers livery business in Athens, run by Sam and Jesse Warren for 34 years, is described as a once thriving institution with top horses and polished coaches. The rise faltered with the advent of the automobile, and after Sam's death last July, Jesse ran the business alone.

Warren Brothers Sam Warren Jesse Warren Ohio Sam Jesse

Federal control urged over radio communication

The national conference of radio telephony released a report advocating federal government possession and control of radio communication. The document was made public today in Washington during April 87 proceedings reported by the International News Service.

Washington International News Service National Conference of Radio Telephony

Refugees Flee Louisiana Town After Break in Levee

Seven hundred refugees, mostly black plantation workers, arrived in Vidalia Louisiana from the Ferriday area by noon as a levee breach forced evacuation. The situation centers on the flood emergency and displacement of residents.

Vidalia

Yesterday's baseball results across major leagues

The American Association saw Columbus 3 over Minneapolis 1 and St. Paul 6 over Toledo 1. Louisville defeated Kansas City 3 2, Indianapolis 6 over Milwaukee 2. In the American League Philadelphia 4 over New York 2. Chicago 7 beat Cleveland 3, Washington 15 defeated Boston 6, Detroit 2 over St. Louis 6. National League results include Philadelphia 6 over New York 4, Brooklyn 10 over Boston 1, Cincinnati 2 over St. Louis 0, Chicago 4 over Pittsburgh 3 in 10 innings. International League games: Toronto 6 Jersey City 5, Rochester 12 Newark 5, Reading 8 Syracuse 6, Baltimore 16 over Buffalo 11.

New York Cleveland Tates Philadelphia Washington S.ce Worpote National League Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Columbus Minneapolis St. Paul Toledo Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Chicago Cleveland Detroit St. Louis International League Toronto Jersey City Rochester Newark Reading Syracuse Baltimore Buffalo

Baseball schedule shows league matchups across leagues

American League teams have Detroit at St. Louis. National League features Brooklyn at Boston and New York at Philadelphia. Cincinnati visits Pittsburgh while St. Louis travels to Chicago.

College Scores From Weekend Games Across Regions

Wilmington 10 Cedarville 2 and Waseda 1 led by wide margins as Holy Cross 9 Princeton 1 and Georgia Tech 12 Navy 1 dominated. Harvard 3 Maine 0 and Army 4 Lafayette 7 highlighted the slate with strong showings.

Wilmington Cedarville Waseda Indiana Holy Cross Princeton Trinity N. C Fordham Harvard Maine Georgia Tech Navy Michigan Aggies Kalamazoo

Local residents and visitors seen around Lan caster area

Rockbridge reports Mrs Sara Stalder visiting Tuesday. Miss Susan Troxel from Ohio State visits her parents here. Mrs Bessie Foss and daughter Rowenia shop in Lan. Mr and Mrs William Carpenter and children of near Baltimore visit L Shaffer's family. Mrs Mary Mathias and Miss Myrtle Hensel ill. A country dinner shared with Pearl Dupler family. Ll Shaffer's accident with new horses last week. Woman’s health note ends with remark on longevity.

Sara Stalder Lancaster Susan Troxel Ohio State Bessie Foss Rowenia William Carpenter Baltimore L. Shaffer Mary Mathias Myrtle Hensel Pearl Dupler Fred Foss WL. Shaffer Rev. Davis Ll. Shaffer Fred Shaffer

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