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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1924

Page

5

Society Notes Highlight Local Trips And Upcoming Weddings

Miss Mary Antoinette and companions plan a ten day motoring trip to Mullens West Virginia to visit Miss Collins' sister. Bridal events for Miss Helen Trupp and Mr Howard Whiston unfold with orchid and pink decor at The Colonial. Local families host relatives and travel to cities including Cleveland Boston and Wheeling while preparations continue for a fall wedding in Steubenville.

Mary Antoinette Dora Antoinetto Mary Collins Mullens W. Va Howard Whiston Steubenville J. L. Tritipo East State Street Colonial Tritipo Grace Webb Ruth Henry Marie Jewett Maria Grover Alice Truipo

Eligible Males On Increase In Athens County Population

County auditor Fred Cornwell reports 1924 eligible suitors aged five to eighteen rose by 165. Chauncey shows only one more girl than boy. total boys 196 with 210 eligible girls. Townships and towns list counts for unmarrried youths, with Dover 1168 and Glouster 972 among others.

Fred Cornwell Chauncey Trimbie Township Athers Township Alexander Ames Bern Canaan Carthage Dover Lee Lodi Rome Troy Waterloo York Albany Corporation Amesville Buchtel Carbondale Coolville Daleton Glouster Happy Hollow Jacksonville Mineral New Marshfield the Plains Trimble

Yesterday's Baseball Scores From Two Leagues

Yesterday's results show American Association games with Indianapolis topping Columbus 6 to 3 and Milwaukee beating St. Paul 4 to 2 plus St. Paul 7 to Milwaukee 2. National League action includes Cincinnati 7 Boston 0 and New York 11 Chicago 9. American League highlights Philadelphia 4 Chicago 3 in 12 innings and St. Louis 7 Washington 4.

National League Club New York Pittsburgo Brooklyn Eesee Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Indianapolis Columbus Milwaukee St. Paul Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Toledo Louisville Pittsburg Washington

Baseball Schedule Fragments with Key Matchups Listed

The record lists St. Louis at Chicago and Philadelphia at Pittsburg with no other games scheduled. In the American League Cleveland at New York Detroit at Boston St. Louis at Washington and Chicago at Philadelphia are also noted.

New York Washington Detroit Louis Cleveland Boston Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Pittsburg

Federal tax board rules income paid as gift not valid

Washington August 27 The first decision by the new federal tax board holds John Parrot of Roanoke Virginia liable for income tax on eighty seven thousand dollars he claimed as a gift from American Coal Company where he served as general superintendent The board ruled the evidence failed to prove the transfer as a gift Berlin now reports nearly 350000 tele phones in use

Washington Federal Tax Board Ictory John Parrot Roanoke American Coal Co

Giant Zepp makes a trial flight over Friedrichshafen

The giant ZR.3 dirigible built for the U S Navy by the Zeppelin works in Friedrichshafen, Germany, made its first trial flight this afternoon. The airship lifted off just before 3 o'clock for the test run as American naval officers observed and advised on its construction.

Frederichshafen Germany Zeppelin U. S. Navy

Birthday Narrow Escape Prompts Health Remedy Endorsement

A reader recounts a near fatal episode on a birthday eight months earlier and credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with alleviating chronic stomach pains. The letter claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation and promises a money back guarantee. Mention is made of McKee Drug Co. and Gem Pharmacy locations.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Fireworks Blast Kills One, Injures Five in Bellaire

In Bellaire Ohio a fireworks explosion late yesterday killed one person and injured five others with at least one more expected to die. Investigators are treating the incident as a possible terrible accident.

Bellaire, O

Reds Rout Boston 7-0 in Series Finale

Cincinnati blanked Boston 7-0 as Donahue pitched well and Daubert posted two doubles and a triple in five at bats. The Reds exploded for four runs in the first inning and added three more, delivering a decisive win over the Red Sox at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Donahue Reds Benton Boston Daubert

Tragic Find After Child Drowns In Open Cistern

Mrs. Everett Morris left her three children with a neighbor in Marion Ohio to buy medicine for her 13 month old son John. Returning home she found the infant dead from drowning in an open cistern in the neighbor’s back yard.

Marion Everett Morris John

County Fair Sets Revenue and Attendance Record

One of the largest fairs in the county this year reported gate receipts of 10 393.95 and 26 207 admissions per figures by Frank Riddie secretary of the board. Thursday had the peak day with 11 381 paid admissions while Friday trailed by about 300.

Frank Riddie

Chauncey Dinner Guests from Ohio Seen Across Town

Social notices list Chauncey visitors and hosts at dinners and gatherings. Chauncey residents welcome Mrs Ella Tedrick of Columbus, Leah Love of Cincinnati, and Arthur Sapp Jr with Chauncey connections. Many relatives from Columbus Athens Millfield and West Jefferson appear with occasional illness notes and travel between Chauncey Athens and surrounding towns.

W. D. Hines Ella Ted‘rick Columbus William Ryan Chauncey Arthur Sapp Arthur Jr J. E. Lott Leah Love Cincinnati Nelsonville George Barrows A.C. Law Marion Jenny Law Law Fred Porter Clara Young David North W. A. Grimes Sharpsburg Garfield Grimes Cheuncey Ella Grimes Riley Charleston W. Va Herman Theis&Sr Millfield West Converse Street B. F. Goodson Barney Hale Roy B. Pendergrass

Ku Klux Klan Debate Shapes Kansas Election Scene

In Topeka Kansas the Ku Klux Klan emerges as a campaign issue for the November election after Democrats denounce the order by name in their party platform. The development signals a polarized political climate as parties respond to the controversial group.

Topeka Kansas Ku Klux Klan Democrats

Miner Dies After Falling Stone at Wheeling Creek Mine

Frank Cimoci aged four, father of nine, died from injuries after being caught under a falling stone in the Lorain Coal and Dock Co. mine at Wheeling Creek Bridgeport Ohio.

Bridgeport Frank Cimoci Lorain Coal and Dock Co Wheeling Creek

Chinese Factions Clash as Internal Warfare Looms

Foreign observers say China faces a looming civil conflict as rival political factions vie for power. Heavy troop movements reported between Nanking and Soo Chow. Martial law proclaimed in Kiang-Su and Chekiang provinces.

Shanghai China Nanking Soo Chow Kiang-Su Chekiang

Republicans Lead Field in Montana Senate Primary

Helena Aug 27 Frank B Linderman and Wellington D Rankin head a four man Republican slate in the Montana primary with scattered returns showing they lead the race to face Senator Thomas J Walsh in November.

Helena Mont Frank B. Linderman Wellington D. Rankin United States Thomas J. Walsh

Non-Support Guilty Plea Against Roy Cline

Roy Cline of Wingett's Chapel pleaded guilty to non support at arraignment before Magistrate Heir. Heir suspended a $10 fine and ordered continued payments of $10 monthly for the illegitimate child, with Edna Hoodley filing the charge.

Roy Cline Wingett's Chapel Edna Hoodley Cline

Davis Wins by a Big Primary in Ohio

Columbus reports reveal the official state returns showing Harry L. Davis, Republican gubernatorial nominee, winning by nearly 75,000 votes over Joseph B. Sieber. The Geiger-Kinkade Democratic nomination for the court and the Kinder-O'Neil Republican race for the supreme court were officially in favor of the former. Other officials named include J. F. Burk, Conn Cable, and Durand with statewide tallies provided.

Columbus Geiger-Kinkade Conn Cable Lima Cane Durand Coshocton Ang Feber

British Miners Fear Dawes Plan Divides Public

London reports that British coal miners fear the Dawes plan will weaken British industry as Germany gains. Miner leaders oppose it while Rothschild papers say British bankers will not back the $200 million German loan.

Dawes London Ausg Coal Miners Union Gemany Rothermere

Labor groups decline invitation to Labor Day event

Wheeling reports Loeil No. 91 painters and decorators decline to take part in a Labor Day celebration where John W. Davis is expected to speak. The action follows a cigar makers group response and echoes Democratic nominee tensions.

Davis Wheeling John W. Davis

Deaths Adelaide Bayard Welch

Mrs. Adelaide Bayard Welch died Tuesday August 26 at her granddaughter’s home in Worcester Massachusetts in her 84th year. She was the daughter of the late James W. Bayard of the old Athens family and sister of Mrs. B. F. Witman of Trafford. She was the mother of Mrs. I. M. Foster of this city. The funeral cortege will arrive in Athens Thursday noon and proceed to the West Union Street cemetery for interment.

Adelaide Bayard Welch Adeliade Bayard Welch Leslie Male Worcester Mass James W. Bayard Athens B. F. Witman Trafford I. M. Foster West Union Street

Boulevard stop system saved cat on Broadway in Akron

A grey cat observed crossing an intersection after a boulevard stop rule was painted on the street. The cat paused at the letter eight, scanned for traffic, then crossed safely, illustrating adherence to the traffic rule and saving a life.

Akron Broadway Street Fast Market Tabby

Common Ailments of Middle Age Take Lydia Pinkham’s Compound

Women report nervous conditions irritability melancholia back aches dizziness headaches and hot flashes. A recent canvass of 121000 women finds 98 per cent reported benefit from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Noland’s Peach Ridge Farm Showcases Finest Fruit

Roy Noland owner of Robinson Farm on Peach Ridge displays his scientifically grown fruit in an Athens show window. He reports $243.75 in sales for the Trans parent variety with premiums over 10 cents per pound, proving the advantage of careful cultivation. Visitors are invited to see how his top quality fruit is produced and priced for market.

Roy Noland Robinson Farm Peach Ridge Athens Noland Athens County

Strickland Urges La Follette as Nation's Savior

The Rev. F G Strickland of Columbus tells a 300 strong crowd that only Senator Robert M La Follette can solve the nation's problems by enforcing all laws and opposing Wall Street influence. He condemns Coolidge and Davis and highlights La Follette Wheeler as changing power dynamics while stressing economic justice for the average man.

Wall Street Coolidge Boston Davis Morgan F. G. Strickland Columbus Robert M. la Follette Court House Cone Bob

Trex Lotion Promises Quick Skin Relief

An advertising note hawks Trex Lotion as a cure for pimples blackheads facial blemishes and inflamed itchy skin. It claims rapid relief for face and body with lasting clear skin and urges readers to purchase at Cline's Pharmacy or from H. B. Denton & Co. Mt Carmel IL.

Cline’s H. B. Denton & Co Mt. Carmel

Boy Dies After Dare At Moundsville Tower

William Mason, 12, of Moundsville West Virginia, climbed an electric power tower on a dare and was electrocuted when his hand touched a live wire during descent, dying at the scene.

Moundsville W. VA William Mason

Independent Candidate Seeks Ohio Supreme Court Seat

One hundred forty six Athens county voters signed a petition for Har L Conn to run as an independent candidate for Ohio Supreme Court judge in the fall elections. Action on the petition will be taken next week by the board of elections, clerk David Johnson said.

Athens County Har- L. Conn Supreme Court of Ohio Coun van Wert Board of Elections David Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

James Vercoe Sunnyside Drive Frances Gates Mildred Oldred Clarksburg W. Lt. Douglas Ofeveland Alice Cline Jerseyville Joe Cline Warren James Joe Wood E. L. Jones Granville John A. Rowan Grosvenor Street Cline Carr G. M. Jack Richland Lucille Carr B. F. Cline Jamison Cline McArthur Miss Carr John Hancock High School Ohio University General Electric Company Zanesville Newark C. O. Moore East Darrel Moore Atlantic City New York City Derre Moore East Union Street Lois Barclay Helen Trupp Business Woman's Club Emmett Keenan Robert C. H. Swaim Canton Keenan John Slabaugh R. D. Williams Park Place Swaim Mardis Hannah Allen Carpenter North Congress Street 8. H. Jacobs East Springfield Alex Teudhope Dr. C. L. Strecker F. J. Beasley Norris Beasley Jane Elizabeth Winston Elliott Elliott A. L. Elliott Lakes Berlin ZEP Pete Marshall R. A. Surtees Murray City Charles Gradfield Helen Quinn Amenville Herman ‘Tagisen Leo Bingman Bingman Robert Hixson Ellis Avenue Rachael Plum Sisteraville W. Va J. Edward Lott Walsh Buckeye State W. B. Drake the Securiy Savings Bank L. C. Smith Sherwin Williams Wheaton Hardware CO LA Follette ICE C. D. Shafer Wooltex Kashmana Veloria Cuir de Laine Angoria Style Shop Dame Fasheron Marchon Eve Peggy Paige
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