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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1924
Page
2
In San Francisco a dispute over the will of Solouer centers on heirs fighting over the estate. The report notes Roberts died heroically in France and received several military honors but his wish regarding his estate remains unresolved.
The estate of dead hero Tioberts faces a judge in a contested probate led by Ida May Zeile who claims a pencil letter he wrote to his father forms his will. Relatives dispute the document citing erased pencil text and forged elements amid a posthumous Americor award context.
A pigeon home for United States Army carrier pigeons, veterans of World War I, opens at Rose Field Arcadia. Among twenty birds are honored veterans including President Wilson The Mocker and Spike. The Mocker lost an eye. President Wilson lost a leg. Spike carried fifty one important messages with no injuries.
In Little Rock on December 23 a man died and two were wounded during a prohibition raid on distilleries by four agents. L. F. Story was killed when a high powered rifle bullet struck him as he tried to flee. E. R. Bishop’s home was raided and E. R. Blankenship was shot after being ordered to halt. A third man was hit by buckshot but suffered minor injuries.
London reports that Professor Julian, eminent English biologist, predicts the course of recent research may enable determining sex in humans and greeriied couples within fifty years.
In Columbus on December 23 a Christmas lump sum of about 650 dollars was awarded to Mrs. John Watson of Delaware by the State Industrial Commission. The payment settles the unpaid balance of a permanent partial compensation award granted to her husband for losing an arm when he fell against a saw at McKenzie Lumber Co in Delaware on December 26 1928. Watson died last July, and the award eases funeral and medical expenses.
In keeping with custom the Athens Presbyterian church holds a one hour Christmas morning service starting at 7 o clock. Dr Wilcox the pastor will speak briefly sing familiar carols and perform a special Christmas selection. All are invited to attend.
A vintage advertorial touts Bronchyline Emulsion as the quickest remedy for lingering coughs four teaspoonfuls daily with no chloroform sugar or drugs. It claims effectiveness on tough old timers and notes availability through Cline Pharmacy Co and other dealers.
Advert says spine pain relief comes from nightly massages with Joint-Ease. Claims massaged users see helpful results and notes daily use from Cline Pharmacy Co. and other pharmacists. Describes Joint-Ease as a big discovery for stiff swollen inflamed joints. Each tube priced at 60 cents.
Mrs. Fanny Meyer received 10499 damages in Superior Judge W N Gemmill's court after falling when a banister collapsed at her former Chicago home in May 1923. She had sued Bertram W N Winston, wealthy real estate owner, for 36000.
A three weeks evangelistic campaign at the Athens Christian church ended Monday with 150 new members. Careful prep and church cooperation led to a record turnout for the community, as six more joined after Dr Edwards delivered a hopeful sermon. An informal reception followed before the group returned home. The evangelistic team will start a similar three weeks in Middleport on January 11, 1925.
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