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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1924

Page

3

Durand Leads Nelsonville GOP Primary Vote

Unofficial results from Nelsonville show Homer C. Durand leading the governor primary with 341 votes across 12 precincts. Other top names include White, Davis, Sieber, and Burke, with Foster and Morgan also carrying strong statewide totals. Local races show outcomes for county commissioner, surveyor, treasurer, and General Assembly, amid noted Klan endorsement rumors and light overall turnout.

Durand Nelsonville Ohio Homer c. Durand White Anti- Saloon League Harry L. Davis Sieber Burke Harris Smith Cable Congress Foster Jenkins T. L. Morgan Athens Margaret Lax Jones Nor Bennett Morgan Lax Jones Martin Ohlinger York Township Eddy McLeod Moore Campeloli Daugherty Hawk Christman Johnson Grosvenor Dalton Shilling Sands Garrett Raphael Johnson Mosure General Assembly George Rose Davis Sanders Coronr Antle Vic Donahey

McGovern Talks Business Conditions at Rotary Meeting

Columbus shoe industry figure Thomas McGovern head of the Mc Govern Nelsonville Co. outlined optimistic views on general conditions and urged practical, efficient operation. He contrasted rising and falling markets and noted becoming ready for heavy output as a new building nears occupancy.

Thos. McGovern Columbus McGovern-Nelsonville Co Rotary Club McGovern Lloyd Evans Charles Poston

Funeral in Columbus for Rev. Father Boden

Rev. Father Boden lay in state at St Andrews Catholic church while hundreds viewed the remains. The 10 o'clock funeral service, led by Father Mattingly with Bishop Hartley and Father Owen, drew about a crowd and left many turned away. Mourners included priests from nearby towns and cities. Burial will occur in Montrose, Missouri beside Boden's mother. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Smith and Mrs. Clara Stage traveled to Columbus to visit.

Father Boden St. Andrews Catholic Church Father Mattingly Lancaster Hartley Columbus Father Owen Floyd R Gang Father Byrne Athens Montrose Missouri

Davis Countywide Victory Leads Election Round-Up

Unofficial results from 32 of 40 precincts show Davis winning the county with a clear plurality. Lieber and White trail. Logan voting above average. Multiple races listed with figures for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, supreme court, auditor, treasurer, and representative contests. Some races no opposition on Republican or Democratic tickets. school bond appears to carry. Official tallies to follow.

Election Board Davis Sieber White Logan Lieber Durand Burke Smith Cable Harris Donahey Beatty Lewin Atwood Bloom Black Brown Hummel Crabbe Buckley Geiger Robinson Supreme Bench Tracy Day Newman Riddle DeWeese Dennne McDonald Morrow Dunlavy Valentine Butler Clark Supreme Court Kinder O'Neil Starn Ricketts Underwood Randolph Mauller State Central Committee LeFever Young Snyder Brashares Briley Register Stephenson Chas Steward Higgy Wright Spencer Shaw McGrady Iand Henderson Rizer Kreider Acker Leach J. Clair Zeigler St. Clair Nimon Jones True Morris Picken Blum Ulrich Graham Moore Hunter Struble Allen Kelch Ruble Wyskiver Nixon Oakley Eph Shaw Ellinger Sloan Stevens Unof

John Kesterson Pleads Guilty on Liquor Possession Charge

John Kesterson, arrested earlier, pleaded guilty before Judge Pettit on an affidavit charging possession of intoxicating liquor. He received a $600 fine plus costs and faces Dayton workhouse confinement if unable to pay.

John Kesterson Brandt

County Picnic Set With Demonstrations At Fair Grounds

Farmers plan a county picnic at the fair grounds on Thursday featuring boys and girls club demonstrations. Mrs Wallace wife of Chillicothe county agent will judge the events and medals will be awarded for athletic winners. A banner goes to the top club and the poultry clothing and food club demo winners receive a free trip to the state fair. County agent Long notes state officials will visit to assist the farm bureau membership drive already led by locals.

Wallace Chillicothe Long State Department Farm Bureau

Local Mining Victims List From Murray City Area

Readable item lists four individuals with ages and occupations from Murray City and nearby areas. Harvey Lanning 33 miner and Freda Dixon 21 at home appear alongside Robert Wilson 21 miner of Gloucester and Lucille Peacock 20 at home in Murray City.

Harvey Lanning Miner Murray City Freda Dixon Robert Wilson Glouster Lucille Peacock

War on Bad Teeth Promotes National Dental Hygiene

Dr. George N. West asserts American children lead the world in dental care with half of public school pupils already indoctrinated and the rest to follow. He notes adults are improving and praises sanitary brushing methods, small specialty brushes, and air drying as vital to sound teeth, warning against neglect and improper brushing.

Schoo George N. West Chicago West

Local notes of travels and visits around town

Mr and Mrs Harry Beil and their little Betty plan Gibsonburg visits then return with Mrs Charlesell joining them after a stay with relatives. F Wyatt Frost of Towanda Pa arrives in Logan for a brief visit with the Scheides joined by Clayton Jr and Charles Riggs. Dr K L Long departs Aug 24 for Indianapolis for the American Drugless association convention then tours Montpelier Ind where Mrs Long and two sons join on the return trip.

Harry Beil Betty Gibsonburg Charlesell F. Wyatt Frost Towanda Logan Clayton Scheide

Local Arrest After Alleged Profanity and Liquor Charge

Constable Shaw and a deputy pursued Harry Lovett on a warrant alleging profane language. He allegedly fled to the back door, was found hiding a whiskey bottle, and was arrested in Logan. He faced charges of intoxication and possessing liquor. a hearing was set for Thursday with bond fixed at 1000 by Magistrate Miller.

Shaw Aie Harry Lovett Lovett Logan Miller

Local Socials Report From Plains and Surroundings

The Plains community hosts a steady stream of weekend visitors and out of town relatives. Families from Athens Nelsonville Columbus and Chillicothe share meals dinners and gatherings with local residents including the Smiths Courtneys Hutchins Browns Tate and McPhersons among others.

West and Aunt Visit Cit y Parents Return Home

West and aunt Mrs Benton Penn motored to the city Tuesday to spend a few days with Mr and Mrs 8 A West. Mr and Mrs Pat Moore of Ath family returned to Athens Sunday after visiting Mrs Rex Ackley’s parents, Mr and Mrs 8S A West.

West Benton Penn

Mt. Herman home coming weekend fills with music and memories

The Sharpsburg Mt. Herman annual home coming drew about 150 attendees for services and fellowship over Saturday and Sunday. Westerville guests Dr. J. H. Harris Rev. L. W. Roberts and Mrs Hannah Mayne led talks and a patriotic children's drill.

Mt. Herman J. H. Harris Westerville Hannah Mayne L. W. Roberts Mary Edith Armstrong Daisy Burns Marie Delbert Beard Ohio Carmel Harris Roberts Melta Selby Glazier F. A. Mann Helpre William Bardin C. E. Endicott

Local Social Calls and Visits Across Albany and Columbus

Chase Mr and Mrs Edward McVay of Albany and Mr and Mrs Arthur McVay of Logan visited Lewis Jeffers and wife Sunday. Ira Haning family visited relatives in Columbus. Oma Branley returned home after Athens employment. Ava Graham visited Meigs county. W B Woodyard and Lois joined Leonard Woodyard’s family near Albany. E H Carbaugh visited Columbus Saturday. Rev Silas Moore preached at Chase church and Haning. Ice cream social drew locals Saturday. Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds jade collections.

Edward McVay Albany Arthur McVay Logan Lewis Jeffers Ira Haning Columbus Oma Branley Athens Ava Graham Meigs County W .B. Woodyard Lois Leonard Woodyard E. H. Carbaugh Silas Moore Chase Church Haning Brooks

Child Mary Catherine Mitchell Found Safe Near Midland

Four year old Mary Catherine Mitchell of Uniontown Pennsylvania wandered in Maryland woods for over 45 hours after disappearing Sunday. She is recovering at a farmhouse near Midland with bruises cuts and exhaustion.

Frostburg Mary Catherine Mitchell James W. Mitchell Uniontown Midland Maryland

Athens Plans Tight New Traffic Rules This Thursday

Beginning Thursday August 14 Athens will enforce strict traffic ordinances with small fines for first offenders and escalating penalties for repeat violations. Key rules ban double parking on Court street and stops beyond 30 minutes during the day. Reverse turns at Court street intersections are banned except for trucks. Two offenders were arraigned in Mayor's court with varied outcomes. A bicycle left on Court street is held at the Police Station awaiting its owner.

City of Athens RR. J. Jones Court Street Mayor's Court Harold Liggett Carl Meighen Cline

Lassoed Engine Cowboy Jeff Cowden Ends Riding Career

Midland Tex pioneer Jeff Cowden famed as the wild Texan who roped a railway train on first sight has left the saddle. At Strawn he roped the engine smoke stack but was injured. Recently aged and with oil wealth he retires from riding.

Jeff Cowden Midland Tex Cowden West Texas & Pacific Strawn

Film actor learns wife already wed to another

Reed A. Chapman, a film actor, obtained an annulment after testifying he married Lillian Hall on September 2, 1921 and learned she was already the wife of vaudeville figure Philip Lord. Records show Hall filed for divorce from Lord, the interlocutory decree pending.

Los Angeles Lillian Hall Hollywood John L. Mieming Reed A. Chapman Miss Hall Philip Lord Ethel Barrymore Lord Chapman

Rome Starts Plans to House Holy Year Pilgrims

Rome moves to accommodate thousands of pilgrims arriving for Holy Year from around the world. The observance begins Christmas Eve and runs through Christmas Eve 1925, prompting plans for shelter and facilities.

Nome Rome

Pests at Work In Yellowstone Forests

Hordes of timber destroying insects threaten Yellowstone National Park forests. Spruce budworm is active in the Camp Roosevelt region in the northeast, while sawfly attacks lodgepole pine across the area.

Yellowstone Park Wyo Yellowstone National Park Camp Roosevelt

Calcutta Aviator Struggles To Takeoff

Major Zanni an Argentine round the world flyer met with bad luck in Calcutta today trying to depart for Rangoon. He made five attempts to hop off and burst a tire on each try.

Calcutta India Major Zanni Rangoon

Banker's Friends Laud Twelve Year Stomach Remedy

A letter from a banker describes prolonged stomach trouble and prostrating attacks. After avoiding surgery with Johnston's Wonderful Remedy two years ago, his symptoms disappeared. The product claims to remove mucous and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Money refunded at McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere.

Jiayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

A Stylish Dress with Slenderizing Lines Pattern

Pattern describes a stylish straight line dress with panel fronts and back, combining kasha with figured silk. Options include serge or alpaca with braid trim, offered in seven sizes 36 to 48 bust, with yardage estimates and mail order for 12 cents.

G.dets

Trex Lotion Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments

Promotes Trex Lotion as a soothing remedy for eczema pimples black heads and facial blemishes. Claims include relief from itching and inflammation and removal of skin eruptions with a promise of clear skin. Marketed by Cline's Pharmacy and H B Denton & Co. with price 75 cents.

Cline’s H. B. Denton & Co T. Carmel Til

Dr. Cook Walks Free From Jail In Fort Worth

Former polar expedition figure Dr. Frederick A. Cook, recently convicted in a million-dollar swindle, is released from county jail and escorted to a dentist for extractions. His supporters have deserted him and his associates head to Fort Leavenworth as Cook hopes for a higher tribunal ruling. Federal authorities say future wealth remains secured for him.

Frederick A. Cook North Pole Kines Conk Fort Leavenworth Pr. Cook Killetta Dr. Cook Petroleum Producers’ Association

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