Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1924

Page

2

Washington may offer radio speaking course at UW

University of Washington may offer a radio speaking course next fall in the forensic department. Students urged the idea after trying to hear Democratic convention speeches. An official noted Coolidge speaks clearly on radio due to calm, self-contained style.

Washington Seattle Wash University of Washington Tory W. W. Germane Seattle William Jennings Bryan Bell Telephone Company Coolidge

Axwells Meet at Angel Ridge

Maxwell family reunion held Sunday August 3 in a grove on the John Maxwell farm on Angell Ridge. Guests included George Maxwell Abram Williams Coleman Ashworth and families from Athens Fort Scott Columbus Zaleskia Point Pleasant Big Run and others. A picnic dinner followed instrumental music and group photos.

Maxwell Aus John Maxwell Angell Ridge George Maxwell Abram Williams Coleman Ashworth Myrta George Virgil Maxwell Will Hawk Robert Loren Williams Bente Guy Robinson Towell Mildred Helen Athens Merbert Robinson Fort Scott Kansas Homer Scott Columbus Clarence Marvin Mary Delle Carl Snow Edward Dearth Zaleskia Everett Bissell Point Pleasant W. Va Susan Bissell Big Run

Early morning burglary arrest near Martins Ferry

Ross Davis, garage owner in Martins Ferry, was spotted inside his shop by police who were seeking a suspect in a nearby attempted burglary. Officers ordered him to exit with hands up, and the search for the robber continued afterward.

Martins Ferry Ross Davis Davis

Estate in Ward Township Bequeaths Home and Goods

A will drafted July 1 1914 by Mr Newman names Ward township land the home and household goods as the estate. Witnesses listed include Lewis Elizabeth Unkle and others.

Erty Ward Township Newman Lewis Elizabeth Unkle

Arrests in New Lexington and Logan Court Actions

Peck Alexander of New Straitsville was re arrested in connection with a raid on the John Cable home in Test Hollow. He faces illegal possession of liquor charges with hearing date yet to be set. Ruby Viola Fields sought divorce from Floyd Fields alleging neglect and cruelty. Judge Pettit granted the divorce and she reverts to her maiden name Ruby Viola Devine.

New Lexington Peck Alexander New Straitsville George Shaw Logan John Cable Test Hollow Alexander Ruby Viola Fields Floyd Fields Pettit Fields Jackson Mississippi Ruby Viola Devine

Foster Endorses Foster for Congress in Middleport

The Colored Peoples Welfare of Middleport Ohio endorses Hon I M Foster for re nomination to Congress at a recent meeting Fred Jackson Secretary.

Foster Middleport Ohio Colored Peoples Welfare I. M. Foster Congress

M Kibben Family Reunion Reported at New Marshfield

A McKibben family reunion occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert McKibben on the New Marshfield pike Sunday August 3. Attendees included Harrison McKibben Athens and many relatives from Athens Jerseyville Bicknell New Marshfield and Union. The dinner featured a lengthy guest list and was followed by a closing dismissal by Rev. George Martin.

McKibben Bert McKibben New Marshfield Pike Harrison McKibben Athens Earl Gabriel Elmer Marjorie Lloyd Herman Bicknell Ind Charlies Cooper Grace Edna Lester Gertrude New Marshfield George McCollins Roy Pearl Venice Freda Clesta Hagel Margaret Reba Robert William Liggett Irene Union Harry Liggett Opal I. N. McCleod George Martin

Bride Susie Laughlin Weds Frederick McKinnian in Salem Shower

Mr and Mrs Waldo Laughlin hosted a shower honoring their daughter Susie Laughlin who married Frederick McKinnian on Saturday. About 150 guests attended with games music and refreshments as gifts of cut glass and silver were given to the bride.

Salem Aug Waldo Laughlin Susie Laughlin Frederick McKinnian

Toledo Baseball Standings Highlight Tight Am erican Association Race

In Toledo and across the American Association, a tight midway standings race shows less than 150 points between the top and bottom teams. Leaders are Linteville, St Paul, and Indianapolis, with others bunched, offering potential shifts from cellar to fourth. Toledo Mud Hens, coached by Jimmy Burke, sit near third place amid the close contest.

Toledo American Association Cubs Lonteville St. Pael Indianapolis Jimmy Burke

Primaries Draw Crowds as Candidates Seek Seats

Logan Colorado August primary day sees active races with five Democrats and eight Republicans vying for two top spots on the ticket. A hot duel for recorder on the Republican side features Mrs Ida Allen Miss Zola Reich and Dan Struble. Congressman Mell Underwood visits Logan musing on a possible return to Congress. State races show James F Burke for governor and Hamilton Deweese for treasurer. Damaged dispatch notes Brazil's capital and a $27 500 000 revolution damage in Washington.

Logan, CO Office of Commission‘er Recorder Dan Struble Walter North Ida Allen Zola Reich Mell G. Underwood New Lexington Logan Day Congress James F. Burke Hamilton Deweese

Grandest Stomach Medicine in the World Says

An advertisement for Dave's Mentha-Pepsin from McKee Drug Co claims rapid relief from acute indigestion and gastritis. It touts a 1921 New Jersey sale figure and promises a money back guarantee if it fails to stop distress, linking stomach health to overall well being.

Dave McKee Drug Co New Jersey

Local student faces off in city tennis tour match

Richard Felchelts, a summer school student at an Ohio university, plays Harold Wells in a municipal tennis tournament. The match highlights a casual level contest among local players during the summer season.

Thiéle Richard Felchelts Ohio Unicourts Harold Wells

German delegate vows to follow Dawes plan terms

Chancellor Marx told the allied reparations conference in London that Germany will carry out all provisions of the Dawes plan. The Aug 5 plenary session cited the commitment by the German delegation head during the talks.

London Marx Germany

Prohibition Not a Issue in Ohio G O P Gubernatorial Race

State Senator J F Burke of Elyria said prohibition debates are a blind spot in Ohio's GOP gubernatorial contest. He noted seven of eight candidates are dry while one openly favors wets, arguing the issue is being injected for political rhetoric.

Ottawa Ohio J. F. Burke Elyria Burke

Civil War Veteran Ledman Wins Wheat Field Challenge

TIRO resident O Henry Ledman, a civil war veteran, cradled and harvested two small wheat fields he owned inside the corporation. He planted the wheat. Ledman challenges all comers of his age in this contest.

Tiro O—Henry Ledman

Illness Notes Mention Fever and Ailments

Fragmentary medical note lists cold symptoms fever malaria like fever head ache and abdominal pain or malaise. Readable names and exact conditions are unclear but indicate common infectious complaints requiring rest and care.

Youth Dies In Beaver Creek Rescue Attempt

In Amherst Ohio Arthur Keppley aged 20 drowned during a picnic and weiner roast hosted by the Young People's Society of St. Peter’s church at Oak Point. Several companions tried to save him but failed.

Amherst Young People's Society of St. Peter’s Church Arthur’ Keppley Beaver Creek Oak Point

Also Mentioned on This Page

Axwells Angel Ridge J. R. Mosure Leland Reinstettle Thomas and Notestone Mulberry Street Bridge B. R. Jones Masure Jones Mrnes Haydenville Haydenville . E Charles F. Schorr Mary F. Sheets Mary Newman John Newman Ard Robate Court Fred Jackson M’kibben Dayan W. H. Lemons Central Ave Doan’s Conner Doan Atal Deslers Fester- Milburn Co Mig Bofiale SLY Hocking County Paulo Brazil Commerce Department Connell Messenger Pattern Dept Aldo Geersucker Chambrey Itc Gibson Prescription Store Bintald N. L Chicago New York W.m.cray W. State St Bank of Athens Bldg Stev Voile Krause Biederman Co Roshanara Normany Voiles Blue Navy Tiselle Ok Wed Renfrew Lin Nesday Brassiere Co Crepe de Chine Georrette Canton Crepe Gerine Anes Ft Sale The Swanson Furniture Co
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication