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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1924

Page

3

Post Mortem Cites Acute Alcoholism in Fisher Death

Nelsonville doctors conducting the post mortem on Thomas Fisher at McLaughlin Brothers undertaking parlors reported to the coroner that acute alcoholism caused his death. Funeral services were held at the colored church at 11 this morning. Christmas dinner guests included Mr and Mrs William Hick and several Columbus residents, with other local visits noted through the week.

Thomas Fisher McLaughlin Brothers Fisher Colored Church

Tragic Death of Four-Month-Old Dalyton Child in Kimberly

Four month old Charles William Dalton, only child of Mr and Mrs Fred Dalton, died Sunday at home in Kimberly. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 1 PM at the residence, with Rev O J Howearth officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn. The family has the community's sympathy in their sorrow. Surt O Crawford is a business visitor in Columbus today.

Charles William Fred Dalton Kimberly O. J. Howearth Greenlawn

Father and Son banquet honors culminate in gift and lecture

About 160 attendees gathered at the Christian Church Saturday evening for a Father and Son banquet. Heinz Co. provided luncheon and a lecture with stereopticon views on production processes. William Turvey presented Rev. O J Howearth a gold watch, praising the class and orchestra for faithful service.

Christian Church H. J. Heinz Co Pittsburg Ram Berean Orchestra H. A. Lines Miss Redempa Sines Floyd Ruff Lancaster William Turvey Berean George Beagle Turvey O. J. Howearth Mies Sines Ruff McMasters Heinz Co Heinz

Married in Columbus Ruth Fisher Weds Vance S Morgan

Ruth Fisher and Vance S Morgan were married Saturday at the Fisher home in Columbus in a ceremony attended by forty relatives. The couple, both Columbus East High graduates, plan future lives with Morgan employed as secretary-treasurer and sales manager of Preston-Morgan Coal Co. in Nelsonville.

Columbus Ruth Fisher Vance S. Morgan William Morgan Nelsonville W. G. Fisher Rhoads Avenue Martha Obetz Harolay Sands Babette Leigh Fisher Earl Fisher Dorothy Ann Fisher Dc. R. Fisher Love Clifford Fisher B. F. Timmons Central Avenue Church of God

Fire Damages Basement Basket In Wendell Setley Home

Firefighters responded to a call at Wendell Setley on Kentner Street around 11 o clock Saturday night. A spontaneous combustion incident started in a cloths basket in the basement causing about 315 dollars in damage.

Wendell Setley Kentner Street

Death of Mr Mates' father shocks Glouster community

The elder Mr Mates, 69, collapsed and died in his yard on Sunday prompting calls to Zaleski. Local editor notes 1925 auto license tags distribution by T E Munden halted due to paint problems and says cars may run on 1824 plates until 1925 tags resume. Mrs Bert Sivis and two sons visit from Columbus. Nettie Miller returns from Clarkshoro and remains ill at Spring Street home. A Trimble Township New Year meeting is planned to organize for 1925, and War Savings Stamps of the 1927 series are to be redeemed at the local post office starting January 1.

James Mates Zaleski Mates Bert Sivis Allison and Derwood Columbus Nettie Miller Clarkshoro W. Va Spring Street Moose Hall George Allen J. H. Alten Emily Morgan Detroit Trimble Township Treasury Department Washington

Professor Bailey Reveals Lincoln Family Temper

Professor Gilbert E. Bailey, who died in Los Angeles, was a friend of the Lincoln family and spoke of Mary Todd Lincoln s temper. He recalled her violent outbursts including a scene where she collapsed to the floor and kicked her heels while screaming.

Los Angeles Gilbert E. Bailey Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Bailey

Largest dog at London beach show weighs 187 pounds

The event spotlighted a Saint Bernard dominating the show with a weight of 187 pounds. Officials noted the impressive size as the standout feature of the competition.

London St. Bernard

Growing Over Whole Nation Seaports Seek Better Terminal Outlets

Washington reports keen port competition among New York Reston Savannah New Orleans and San Francisco spurring export trade. Secretary Hoover cites need for vast terminal improvements as ports shift from rail competition to harbor hinterland rivalry in a postwar reawakening.

I. N.S Washington United States New York Reston Savannah New Orleans San Francisco K. &. Greggs Department of Commerce Gregg

Inland waterway drive boosts Great Lakes export trade

The article emphasizes that the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence project and Inland water transportation spur competition among ports. Shippers gain route options, lowering handling costs and transport rates, fueling stronger export trade as routes and ports push for efficiency.

Grege Great Lakes-St. Lawrence

Frank Smith Defeats Labor Candidate at Nuneaton

London report notes Frank Smith won over a labor challenger at Nuneaton, a figure who has suffered defeats in every Parliamentary election for thirty two years.

London Frank Smith Nuneaton

Portland man elected chairman of Interstate Commerce Commission

Dee Washington announces Clyde Attehison of Portland Oregon was unanimously elected chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission for the coming year. He succeeds Henry C. Hall.

Washington, Dee Clyde It. Attehison Portland, Ore Interstate Commerce Commission Henry C. Hall

Obituary: Rachel Tucker 86 Dies Near Chauncey

Miss Rachel Tucker aged 86 died at her Chauncey area home Saturday evening. The body was moved to Jagers undertaking establishment. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at eleven at Clark's Chapel with burial in the adjacent cemetery.

Rachel Tucker Chauncey Jagers Undertaking Establishment Clark’s Chapel

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