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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1924

Page

2

Republican Gubernatorial Campaigns Roar Across Cleveland

Campaigns intensify as J F Burke Elyria candidate meets Governor Harry L Davis and rivals Harris, White, and Durand. Burke stresses boss domination while Davis faces anti bossrumors amid wet dry tensions. Campaign calls and denials ripple through Ohio's GOP scene with emphasis on organization and voter turnout.

William J. Huske I. N.S. Star Corp T Icleveland J. F. Burke Elyria Harry L. Davis Joe B. Harris H. Clayith James A. White Columbus Barnesville White Harris Harry l Davis Imer Davis Anti-Saloon League St C Homer Durand Cashton Burke Tomorro Joseph Leiper Akron Fiian John L. Cable Lima Ote Winton Iris Smith Aurice Maschke Republican Anal Organization Destinies Evc

Pavilion disaster at Buckeye Lake claims multiple lives

A crowded Buckeye Lake pavilion collapses during a Thursday night picnic drawing a large crowd from Glouster and nearby towns. Seven bodies were recovered by nightfall as authorities fear more drownings. Survivors recount a deep waters and a crowded structure while families mourn and schedule funeral services.

Neing Buckeye Lake Gloust George Mayle Ac Peyton Tter Ezra Peyton Lowell Powell Chillicothe Carl Bell

Gessell 28 Dies After Long Illness in City

Jay Gessell 28 died at home Thursday after a years long illness. He leaves widow, parents Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Gessell, and sister Miss Temple. Funeral at his residence Saturday at 2 pm with interment in the West Union street cemetery mausoleum at Athens. Mrs. J. P. Taylor returned to Columbus after visiting her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Taylor. Sunday school at 9 pm and Epworth League at 6 30 pm announced for church services next two Sundays.

J. P. Taylor Columbus Mrs. J.P. Taylor Jay Gessell Mr. Gessell A. A. Gessell Miss ‘Temple West Union Street Athens

Last Chance for Normal College Entrance Exams

Athens county pupils aiming for Ohio normal colleges face required entrance exams. The state-ordered test was first held May 10, and another will occur September 5 at centers including Marietta. The September sitting is the final chance for the next term.

Athens County Ohio Normal College H. R. McVay McVay State Department of Education Marietta

Examinations Set Ahead of Fall Term at Universities and Training Schools

The article notes examinations at universities planned to be taken before the fall term opens. Entrance tests at state and private training schools will serve as final tests for the year, Sunt, Me Vay states.

Sunt MeVay

Clothing Club to Hold Farm Supper in Jacksonville

The Jolly Workers clothing club led by Mrs. H. St. Jacoby will host a free fried chicken supper at the Jacoby farm on Saturday night August 9. Funds came from a club apron sale. A demonstration by Miss Lois McHard and Miss Geraldine Hope showcases club work and aims for the Athens county fair prize.

Jacksonville Jolly Workers Clothing Club H. St. Jacoby Jacoby Farm Lois McHard Geraldine Hope Athens County Fair

Gilpatrick State Treasurer In Critical Condition After Attempt

G Harold Gilpatrick Connecticut state treasurer remained in unchanged condition after a suicide attempt by firing a revolver into his heart yesterday. Federal bank examiners finished reviewing Gilpatrick's record as cashier of the First National Bank of Putnam.

Putnam, Conn G. Harold Gilpatrick Connecticut Federal Bank Gilpatrick First National Bank of Uutnam

Tanlac Helps Woman Recover After Flu Relapse

Mrs. Mary Barnett of Nieta Idaho reports severe influenza left her a nervous wreck and weak. After taking Tanlac her appetite digestion and nerves improved. she now sleeps well and handles house and garden work. Tanlac sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.

Tanlac Mary Barnett C. Lutz Nieta Tlinols

Pershing to Make Last Army Visits

General John J. Pershing leaves Washington for a farewell army tour. He will inspect citizen military training camps from New York to Denver and return for Defense Day mobilization tests on September 12. He plans to spend a few days with relatives in Lincoln Nebraska during the western leg. His itinerary includes Camp Perry Ohio August 15 Findlay and Columbus then Washington August 31.

Washington Aus John J. Pershing New York Denver Pershing Lincoln Nebraska Camp Perry Ohio Findlay Columbus

Air Service Plans Refueling on High Seas for World Flight

Air service officials expect arrangements will be made to refuel American round the world flyers at sea during their voyage. The plan aims to keep the journey uninterrupted by land stops as planes cross long ocean stretches.

Washington

Iceland refueling at sea planned for transatlantic flight

Reports from Lieut Lowell Smith say the expedition aims to refuel aircraft at sea and press on to Newfoundland avoiding Greenland. If seas prevent refueling, planes would return to Iceland to wait for better conditions.

Iceland New Foundland Greenland Lowell Smith

War Breaks Out Again in Niles Amid Klan Clashes

Rioting resumes in Niles Ohio after a short truce between Klan and Anti Klan factions. Attorney Patrick Fusco, during Frank Sunday’s trial for beating Steven Martin, argued Anti Klansmen cannot obtain justice before the mayor.

Niles. O Patrick Fusco Frank Sunday Steven Martin

Big gas well added to Carthage lease in Athens county

Another producing gas well was brought in on the Bailey Kampf farm in Carthage township Thursday by the Jaye Oil and Gas company formed by Athens county men. The seventh producer on the lease is estimated to yield 1.25 million feet. The company includes W. F. Kampf Coolville J Clyde Edmundson C O Pickering J E Bailey and other Athens men.

Bailey-Kampf Carthage Township Jaye Oil and Gas Company Athens County W. F. Kampf Coolville J. Clyde Edmundson C. O. Pickering J. E. Bailey Athens

Major Zanni Arrives in Calcutta After Daring Flight

Argentine aviator Major Zanni lands in Calcutta India after completing a globe circling flight through heavy rain and low clouds. The arrival marks a bold feat in aviation history.

Calcutta India Major Zanni

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Wellness

A vintage health ad touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for headaches nervousness and other ailments specific to women. It claims decades of success and urges every suffering woman to try the product.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Residents Demand Township Road Funds and Action

Citizens and trustees urge county commissioners to appropriate thousands of dollars from the two mill levy to build and repair township roads. They accuse promises made during voting and allege misallocation with little work on roads like Stewart to Amesville and the river route through Rome and Troy. They note a nearly 46 000 February draw and call for borrowing to finish 100 000 in road work while denouncing waste on The Plains Road.

York Township Trimble Stewart Big Run Broadwell Utley Amesville Rome Bern Cartha Lodi Canaan Alexander Dover T Plains Road Athens-Marshfield Athens League of Women Voters

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