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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1922

Page

5

Trimble Couples Wed In Double Ohio Ceremony

Society notes report Miss Esta Brammer wed to Clyde E. Haskins of Trimble by Rev. Daniel McGurk at 2 45 in his home. Earlier, Dr. McGurk united Charles Gaston of Guysville and Florence Brown of Athens at the Townsend home with plans to travel to Buckeye Po for a week then Akron to visit relatives before returning to Guysville. Many local names appear in visits, trips, and a death notice for Willard Hemingher in Akron.

Trimble Esta Brammer W. A. Brammer Clyde E. Haskins Daniel McGurk M. E North Congress Street First Methodist Church Charles DeWitt Gaston Guysville Florence Brown Athens Lennan Townsend Morris Ave Georgette Buckeye Poe Akron Emmett Brown

Call in state troops to end up battle at Glen Alden mine

Restlessness among anthracite strikers turned violent at the Truesdale colliery in Nanticoke as about 600 miners attacked a deputy sheriffs’ car and three others with rocks. State troopers arrived and dispersed the mob after a hot engagement.

Wilkesbarre Truesdale Glen Alden Coal Co Nanicoke

Exports Drop Record Value in Year End June 1922

The department of commerce announced a decrease of 2 745 328 436 dollars in the value of American exports for the year ending June 1922. The report outlines a sharp decline in export figures, reflecting broader postwar economic straits and shifting trade patterns.

Washington Department of Commerce

Illinois Coal Operators Foresee Resumption Of Mining

Chicago August 9 Immediate resumption of coal mining in Illinois was forecast after a conference of 50 operators. Five of the largest mines in Bloody Williamson County reportedly ready to work. Peace plans were to be discussed to secure approval from miners and speed return to work.

Chicago Williamson’ County Cleveland Illinois

Chauncey Residents Attend Camp Meeting and Local Events

Chauncey residents represented the local Church of God at the Springfield camp meeting. Logan guests attended visits by Mrs. L C Strausbaugh and Mrs. George Strausbaugh. Funeral attendance included Chauncey residents at Athens for Prof Martzolff with kinship ties noted. Christian Endeavor held a Tuesday meeting at the Christian church and local families hosted dinners and hospital visits continued through the week.

John Loper J. Robinson Elia Tedrick Church of God Springfield L. C. Strausbaugh George Strausbaugh Logan W. B. Koons Jasper Drake Chauncey Prof Martzolff Athens C. W. Ferrell Prof. Martzolff Ferrell The Christian Endeavor Society Christian Church

French Control of Ruhr Valley May Come About

Paris report says Premier Lloyd George agreed to Allied control of the Ruhr district of Germany. The Ruhr basin, containing Europe’s richest coal mines, has been a focal point since the Versailles treaty, with French agitation for seizure continuing.

Ruhr Paris Lloyd George Germany London Europe

Governors to convene if Cleveland talks fail

Indiana Governor McCray announced that five state governors will be asked to meet with him and mining officials at a central location to settle the nationwide coal strike if the Cleveland conference does not succeed. The governors of Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania Iowa and Michigan would be invited.

Indianapolis Ind Warrent T. McCray Indiana Cleveland Ohio Ilinois Pennsylvania Iowa Michigan McCray

Bond issue for new Hocking County courthouse passes in Logan

Results from Logan show the bond issue for a new Hocking County courthouse winning by 21254 to 2002 with one precinct yet to report. Vic Donahey and Carman Thompson led Democratic and Republican senatorial candidate fields. Pomerene edged Lentz for the Democratic senator nomination in the county.

Logan Hocking County Court House Vic Donahey Carmin Thompson Denahey Johnson Duffy Harvey Smith Durand Williams Knight Day Harry Clay Smith Durnett Beethem Pomerene John J. Lentz Lentz Fess Atnold Wood Edwin D. Ricketts Congress Stoughton Acte Underwood Miller Word Dalbott

Will Open Coal Mines if Great Meeting Fails

The 14 coal mines in Saginaw valley will resume operations under state control if the Cleveland national coal parley fails to end the strike. Governor Groesbeck and T. Leo Jones, head of the Michigan miners union, confirmed the plan. The mines produce 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 tons of bituminous coal annually.

Lansing Mich Saginaw Valley National Coal Parley Cleveland Alex J. Groesbeck Central West T. Leo Jones Michigan Coal Miners’ Union

Foster Wins Wide Victory in Tenth District Race

Four years after defeating Switzer for the Republican nomination, J M Foster won by about 8500 votes in the tenth district. Unofficial counts show Foster carrying every county including Gallia by narrow margins in some, with county totals across Athens Meigs Jackson Vinton Lawrence and Gallia. In Athens county Foster led 4683 to 1380 with 789 for Myers. Foster swept Ironton precincts and two of Gallipolis four. The Sacramento Valley agriculture reported crops valued at 295 million dollars annually.

J. M. Foster Robert M. Switzer Gallipolis Foster Gallia Athens County Meigs County Jackson County Vinton County Lawrence County Switzer Myers Mr. Foster Ironton

Kiwanis Picnic Set for Logan With Athens Lancaster Clubs

The Kiwanis outdoor picnic will be held at Logan Thursday August 17 in cooperation with the Logan and Lancaster clubs. Members will travel from Athens by noon reaching Logan by 2 pm for games and family tables to foster plans and fellowship.

Kiwanis Club Logan Kiwanis Lancester Athens Lancaster C. EE. Stailey M. M. Kerr T. N. Hoover Logan Club Sheltering Arms Hospital John Sprague Wiley Sprague Howe Lew Roberts E. C. Woodworth L. W. Roberts Br. John Sprague C. BE. Howe T. Phillips Carl Ueasley

Double Tragedy At Detroit Hotel Involving Lundgren Case

In Detroit at the Hotel Commodore annex basement George Lundgren, 28, was found slain shortly after his mother in law Mrs Annie Enger had been battered with a bottle. Lundgren's body lay in a corner as police responded to a call that Mrs Mager had been beaten unconscious.

Detroit George Lundgren Hotel Commodore Annex Annie Enger Lundgren

Election clash in Webbe leaves one dead two wounded

In Fort Gay West Virginia on August 8 a brawl during an election fight in Webbe left Walter Copley Republican nominee for Mingo county prosecutor dead and Lee Curry and Rube Wallace election officers seriously wounded authorities said.

Fort Gay W. Va Webbe Here Walter Copley Mingo County Lee Curry Rube Wallace

Old Offender Treated Leniently in Nelsonville Court

Olle Triplett of Nelsonville faced an old, unprosecuted charge in Justice Helwig's court after officers Baynham and Nash captured him following his flight. Although fined 100 dollars with 50 suspended, the judge indicated leniency for Triplett saying he had stopped handling hooch a month earlier.

Olle Triplett Nelsonville Helwig George Baynham Dana Nash Triplett

Men Working to Free Two Buried Children

Police and firemen work feverishly to rescue two children buried by a heavy sand slide near Youngstown City Hospital. Officials fear the tots may already be dead as efforts continue this afternoon.

Youngstown

Plan for Rail Labor Talks Divides Hard and Soft Shell Leaders

A conference of 148 railroad presidents in New York seeks to back President Harding’s plan to end the shopmen’s strike but faces a likely clash between hard shells favoring guarded concessions and soft shells pressing for public opinion influence. The group aims for a quick agreement, with reservations about replacement workers, while noting July output rose about 60 percent in some shops during strike months.

New York Harding Rall

Belgium's Theunis Renews Indemnity Talks With Counter Proposals

London August 4. Threat of collapse in the inter allied indemnity conference was narrowly avoided when Premier Theunis of Belgium submitted counter proposals to replace Germany’s terms. France insists on separate action against Germany and contemplates sanctions such as seizing Ruhr coal. Disputes flare between Lloyd George and Poincare and within the experts’ committee. Winston-Salem leads Southern cities in manufactured value.

David. M. Church London Theunis Belgium Poincare France Germany Ruhr Lloyd George

Thompson credits Ohio Republicans and women for victory

Colonel Carmi A. Thompson of Cleveland saluted supporters after the primary results. He credited loyal friends statewide and especially Ohio women for the success and vowed to continue the campaign with Republican help toward a November win.

Cleveland Ohio Carmi A. Thompson

Local Social Notes Include Births Visits and Death

Sand Ridge Delbert Reeves and family and Mrs. Sadie Brooks visited their brother in Colum on Sunday. A fine daughter was born to Lea ter Oberholzer and wife on Sunday evening August 6. William Graves and wife with relatives spent Sunday with Hod Williams and family. The community mourns the death of Hildreth Graves Spencer Erwin of Nelsonville. Montville Bolin invests in a new fence to improve his property. Mia Mary Lettie of Springfield visits relatives here.

Delbert Reeves Sadie Brooks Columbus Leater Oberholzer William Graves Eva Ahlinger Guy Bolin Hod Williams Hildreth Graves Spencer Erwin Nelsonville Montville Bolin Mia Mary Lettie Springfield

First Casualty in Guard Camp in Indiana Mines

In Staunton Indiana Private Charles Hoskins of Gary and the 88th field signal company National Guard was shot while sleeping in his tent at the strike breakers camp. The bullet, fired by an unknown intruder, caused a minor injury and Hoskins received care at the camp infirmary.

Staunton Ind State of Indiana Charles Hoskins Gary 88Rd Field Signal Company Indiana National Guard Hoskins

Cupid Wins Navy Bout for Boston Nuptials

In Boston a sailor Antonio D Ambra of the U S receiving ship Southery won a popular decision to marry Frances Spinella of Charlestown after leaping overboard to reach shore. Discipline relented and Antonio received 24 hour furlough. Corporal Ash served as best man during the marriage. Also: Catmaan girls club hosts ice cream social August 12 at Charles Mansfield home Willow Creek.

Boston Mass Daniel Antonio D'Ambra U. S Southery Frances Spinella Charlestown Antonio Spinella Corporal Ash Girls’ Clothing Club Catmaan Township Charles Mansfield Willow Creek

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