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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1924

Page

4

Athens Society Notes Receives Wide Range of Visitors

Mrs. FD Campbell of Ironton visits son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Oscar Fulton at 183 East State Street. Numerous trips to Columbus for fairs and university visits. Families from Detroit Morgantown Charleston and Wheeling visit Athens while local residents return from trips and plan honeymoons and moves.

FD. Campbell Ironton Oscar Fulton East State Street Dr. Campbell Tronton Archie Hamilton Bob Detroit, Mich J. W. Bodley Shannon Avenue Hamilton Mrs. Bodley Edward %. Cullums Jr Betty Eleanor Charleston W. Va FE. N. Cullums South Court Street W. C. Louis Myrtle Cooley William, Jr Detroit Athens E.D. Cooley West State Street

Engagement Shower Honors Helen Border Before Columbus Wedding

Mrs H G Jefferson hosts a Thursday evening shower at 53 North Lancaster street for Helen Border and her forthcoming marriage to Alexander Howard. The event features pink and white decor, a bridal bouquet centerpiece, and 24 guests. Border, a former D Zenner book keeper, will wed Sunday at the home of Lawrence and Mrs Marble in Columbus.

H. G. Jefferson Lancaster Street Helen Border Alexander Howard Columbus Mr. Howard Lawrence Ralph Windsor Miss Border D. Zenner

Wes Virginia Campaign Opens with Senator Watson Speech

Wheeling will host the Republican campaign start on September 8 with Senator James Watson of Indiana, who helped nominate Charles Dawes for vice president, delivering the first speaking engagement.

Wheeling W. VA Wes Virginia James Watson Indiana Charles Dawes Cleveland

Robbers Strike on Broad Street Bank Messenger Held Up

In Newark on Broad Street two bandits ambushed bank messenger William Smth and stole $122,000 in checks. The bag was recovered nearby at Kearney shortly after the holdup.

Newark N. J Broad Street William Smth Kearney

Despondent Woman Hangs Self Over Sublet Trouble

In Cincinnati Mrs Laura Jones aged 53 hanged herself after failing to sub let part of her flat. A roomer found her body late yesterday evening.

Cincinnati Laura Jones

Ford plants stay open all winter says Henry Ford

Henry Ford told reporters in St. Catharines he would keep his three plants running at full force through winter. He blamed public mood for economic pressure and predicted no shortage of industry. Ford urged calm, warned against overproduction, and spoke on Canada’s population and canal development.

ST. Catherines Ont Henry Ford Ford Welland Canal Silalia Detroit Canada United States Als Welland Ship Canal St. Lawrence Canal St. Lawrence Waterway

Three Athens County Couples Granted Marriage Licenses

Licenses issued by the Athens county bureau list three couples. Carl C. Kreiger aged 29 of athletic background to Harriett K. Sprague 25 of Athens. Walter Wisecup 24 a miner of Jacksonville to Flossie B. Holsington 2 Glouster. Charles Fred Birthcher 22 waiter to Elizabeth Bertha Wonsch 17 of Nelsonville. The note mentions Magistrate Helwig. Also a miscellaneous line about cod liver oil being shark liver oil.

Athens County Bureau Carl C. Kreiger Harriett K. Sprague Bth Athens Walter Wisecup Miner Jacksonville Flossie B. Holsington Glouster Helwig Charles Fred Birthcher Elizabeth Bertha Wonsch Nelsonville

Spanish Air Raid Strikes Rebel Tribesmen at Front

Madrid reports Spanish troops on the Moroccan front conducted an air raid against rebel tribesmen during the night. The action targeted rebel positions with no immediate reports of casualties or aftermath.

Madrid

Maera Medalla Honored by Portuguese President

Lisbon reports bullfighter Maera Medalla received a decoration from the President of Portugal today, marking a high honor in the realm of traditional sport and national ceremony.

Lisbon Portugal

Athens men place bets on Pratt contract completion date

Friday morning bets in Athens centered on finishing the Pratt contract for the road from Jerseyville to Morrison hill. The date mentioned was November 1. A larger work force will be needed, but workers are easy to obtain.

Athens Jerseyville Morrison Hill

Self Poisoning Warning prompts liver health tonic

Ad warns neglect of the liver causes headaches nausea and stomach issues and promotes Dr Thacher's Liver and Mood Syrup as a cleanser and tonic. It claims improved eating sleeping and energy with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied and lists McKee Drug Co as a seller.

Belpre Minister to Head District Epworth League

The Rev. D. Finley Wood of Belpre was elected president of the Marietta District Epworth League at its convention in Marietta. Other officers named include Prof. W. KX. Wilson Rutland as vice president and Miss Wilda Hawker Athens as second vice president. The gathering, with 22 members and officers, heard Rev. Curtis W. Smith Gallipolis speak on Life Ambitions.

D. Finley Wood Belpre Marietta Epworth League W. KX. Wilson Rutland Wilda Hawker Athens Marjory Miracle E. B. Dean Swift Tackie Watkins

Local grocer's battle with rats ends badly

In Ayden North Carolina a store owner set traps around his shop and locked the neighborhood cat inside overnight. The cat was caught in a trap and reportedly eaten by rats.

Ayden N. C

Death by Own Action in Sleep Shocks Bangor

In Bangor England M Thornton Jones a solicitor fatally cut his throat while asleep. He later wrote I dreamt that I had Done and awoke to find it true. A inquest returned a verdict of death by own action while temporarily insane.

Bangor Eng M. Thornton Jones

Flight team to land at McCook Field for layover

After round the world flight reaches Washington they will proceed to the Pacific coast for a one night stop at McCook Field. Three of the men still in the flight will land there instead of Wright Field as originally planned.

Dayton Washington Pacific Coast McCook Field Wilur Wright Field

Mascagni Puccini Named Senators on National Fete Day

The Italian composers Mascagni and Puccini are slated to become senators on September 20, a national fete day, per Nuovo Paese. Gabriele D Annunzio declined a senatorial offer.

Gabe Rome Mascagni Puccini Nuovo Paes Gabriele D'Annunzio

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