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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
8
A dog owned by Everett Dixon of route No 2 Albany died Monday after biting several dogs and was found rabid by the State Department of Health. No human bites reported. County and state officials ordered all neighborhood dogs tied for 30 days. This follows two prior rabies deaths, signaling a rising concern.
In Marietta Mrs. Sarah B. Jones pressed her husband Alfred Jones to tell the truth in the court of Squire O'Neill. His compliance led to potential penitentiary risk. The grand jury will hear the case as details of a large bootlegging conspiracy emerged.
A morning blaze in a three story light housekeeping apartment in Okmulgee Oklahoma killed three children and left several others severely burned. Authorities fear additional bodies may be recovered from the ruins as fire crews fight to reach the still-smoldering structure.
A series of about six fires in Cincinnati over 24 hours left one man dead and three rescued by firefighters. The blazes caused thousands of dollars in losses as crews battled the flames citywide.
Charles E. Williams a former Trimble resident died Saturday at his daughter J B Suttons home in Cuyahoga Falls after a brief illness following a stroke He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery He previously worked at Trimble Mill and later ran a livery business in Trimble and Moxahala He leaves two daughters Mrs Sutton and Mrs F G Ludick of Cleveland
Clophia Smith visits from Cleveland for holiday with Mr. and Mrs. George Smith. Mrs. Smith plans to join Christmas day and visit Mrs. France in Athens before returning to Cleveland. Richard Collins, recovering at Mt. Carmel hospital, spends the week with his parents and will return for further care. Mixed dance at Red Men Hall Grouster on Dec 26 with Lawson orchestra. Dr. and Mrs. D. H. LeFavor of Philadelphia guest of relatives. Mrs. C. K. Rockhold and Cyrus travel to Bainbridge for Christmas. Calvary Baptist church Christmas play at 7 o clock tonight. all are welcome.
A Jacksonville telecast corrected a Messenger report about Robert Mendrell a three year old who died from an inward growth not injuries from a fall. The message says the earlier cause was misinformed and the true cause is the inward growth.
Charles and L. J. Elliott of Sharpsburg announce a funeral service for a relative with arrangements to be held December 24 in the local area. The notice provides family names and the place of origin.
B Elliott of this city attended the funeral of their sister in law Mrs William Elliott of East Fult onham which was held at New Lexington this morning at 10 o clock.
Mrs. Minerva J. Safreed, 87, died Wednesday morning at her son John Safreed’s Redtown home after a lingering illness. She leaves nine children and is survived by family across Redtown The Plains Ashland Princess Maplewood. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Jacksonville Methodist Episcopal Church conducted by C. B. Frampton. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
United States Attorney Emray R Buckner led a major padlock drive along New York’s Broadway nightlife closing forty one cabarets and night clubs. Prohibition agents deputy marshals and police served notices giving twenty days to answer charges of liquor law violations.
London dispatch reports a tentative armistice between France and the Druze tribesmen in the Levant, with French High Commissioner Desouvenel allegedly signing. Cairo telegrams indicate the Foreign Office has not confirmed the agreement.
Washington reports say despite unfavorable foreign remarks officials see healthier global commerce and industry this Christmas 1925. Treasury Secretary Mellon and Commerce Secretary Hoover forecast a strong U S business year with signs of world recovery, though uncertainty remains in several nations.
Freeport New York residents were registered by the police chief to alert him whenever they go out at night even for a movie in an effort to curb holdups and robberies.
London voices split over U S protests against high British rubber prices. Many British papers defend Britain’s rubber boom while noting American one sidedness in trade. The dispute is sharpened by Britain’s cotton and wheat prices and the large war debt payment to the United States.
In Buffalo on December 24 three Weiss children aged three four and five died from asphyxiation after they built a wall paper fire while their mother shopped for toys. Their mother returned to the scene to find them dead.
Columbus December 24 Attorney General Crabbe rules that Ohio hunters who quail hunt in another state may not bring the game back to Ohio. The ruling affects legal possession and transport of quail across state lines for residents.
Snow fell for several hours this morning in New York marking a rare white Christmas. City crews prepared for potential travel disruptions and residents welcomed the wintery surprise.
Officials investigate a wooden bridge on the Shawnee branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad two miles west of Junction City. Loss is estimated at 15000 dollars and described as a dastardly attempt at train wrecking. Traffic delays continue through Christmas day as a new bridge is built.
A report in real estate circles notes growing interest from businessmen in nearby house properties. The report highlights potential purchases and market activity influencing local housing dynamics.
H Anderson former state superintendent of the anti saloon league was released from parole today after a year on parole for forgery. He has reported monthly to the state parole board since his parole began the day before Christmas.
Dec 24 Davi Evans and his son Wendle hospitalized after a cow on the Evans farm near Gallipolis attacked them with bites. The animal, believed rabid, caused injuries to both arms as they receive treatment in Columbus.
Logan reports Robey of Nelsonville and Moore of The Plains were arraigned in Lancaster Mayor's court after a Sugar Grove wreck that damaged Foster Crumley of Logan formerly Athens. One man fined 150 dollars and costs for possessing liquor. the other 160 dollars and costs for intoxication. A 300 dollar settlement covered Crumley's damaged machine as witnesses testified.
New York Dec 24 A formal offer of ten million dollars has been loaned for the Metropolitan Opera project. The proposal arrives as financing discussions continue for the opera house expansion and production ventures. The city awaits formal acceptance and further details.
Rome reports the Queen Mother Marguerite of Italy growing feverish with a high temperature as doctors note a deteriorating condition. Attending physicians provided the update on December 24.
Gas pressure causes restless sleep and nervousness. Adlerika removes gas in ten minutes and yields cold waste matter. Useful for constipation or stomach trouble. Sold at Gibson's Pharmacy Murray Poliny's Drug Store Nelsonville Fountain Pharmacy.
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