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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1924

Page

10

Cin cinnati steamer ready for trial trip to Louisville

The passenger steamer Cin cinnati is expected to depart Cincinnati for Louisville on a February 14 trial run. It will carry freight to southern points from Louisville and then return to Cincinnati to board passengers for the Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans. The 400 reservations are nearly all spoken for. Locating at Pt. Pleasant the Reliance Manufacturing Co plans shirt and overall factories there Gallipolis and Pomeroy. A similar plant is planned for Gallipolis with possible locations in Pomeroy and Middleport.

New River Palace Cincinnati Louisville New Orleans PT. Pleasant Reliance Manufacturing Company of Chicago Gallipolis Pomeroy Middleport

Mary Still Seeks Divorce on Grounds of Neglect

Mary Still petitions divorce from Clark Still citing wilful neglect and failure to support or furnish a home. Also, Hocking Valley Mine Supply Co of Athens sues Vulcan Coal Co for 1966.37 on an open account for materials. A brief courthouse note lists Charles Weber King, 20, and Ida May Murray, 23, both of Harrisonville, registering a marriage.

Mary Clark Hocking Valley Mine Supply Company Athens Vulcan Coal Company Cupid Charles Weber King Ida May Murray Harrisonville

Porter Sensation Hits Pomeroy Bend Kilansmen

A local mob in Gallia county burned a cross and set a blast that damaged windows around the home of Jean Scott in Pomeroy Bend. The Scotts are described as of unsavory reputation and sought protection from civil authorities as village tensions rise amid rumors of a white family member’s relation with Scott’s daughter.

Porter Pomeroy Bend Scott West Virginia Nelsonville Scotts

Local News Highlights From Kanawha Valley Farm Sale to Ferry Distress

Captain Sam Parsons sells his Kanawha farm above Ft Pleasant for 100000 to a Shakeston man including all stock and implements. Miss Fannie Fugate hospital bound for abdominal surgery after health decline. Towboat William G Clyde carries 12000 tons of Carnegie steel for New Orleans. Ferry Cham pion in distress due to a blown steam chest, towed back and repaired by Mason authorities. Electric Theatre to host Pomeroy basketball squad as guests after victory over Wellston. Stanley Mulford of Pity-Me fined for assault on his wife, later accused by wife of shooting intent. pursuit ends near an open well as deputies close in.

Sam Parsons Ft. Pleasant Kanawha Shakeston Mason H. V Mason Landing Electric Theatre Pomeroy High Wellston High Stanley Mulford Pity-Me Justice French Smith Iff Reeves Weaver Lord Hysell Mulford

Sheriff Chases Suspect Through Woods Then Sends Him to Grand Jury

The sheriff pursued Halford after a pursuit through the woods. Mulford fell and cried out of injury as the chase ended with Halford subdued and taken to jail. The following day Halford was bound over to the grand jury and released to recover from his wounds.

Mulford Halford Grand Jury

Logan School Dedication Marks New Haydenville Building

The Haydenville dedication Thursday evening drew a full auditorium for the Logan school ceremony. Superintendent Vernon and board president F E Struble led the program with Reverend McGurk blessing and a Logan quartet directed by Gwen Jones. Fireproof tile construction noted by National Fire Proofing’s T P Brown, with architect William Mills praised for plans and funds. The board includes Struble, Kreyssig, Pollock, Moore, Weed, and clerk Hutchins. A two year high school course serves 20 students with strong work across departments.

Haydenville Vernon F. E. Struble Board of Education McGurk Athens Logan Gwen Jones T. PD. Brown National Fire Proofing Company William Mills Nelsonville Arthur Kreyssig Bert Pollock Charles Moore William Weed Lou C. Hutchins

Hamden reports automobile crash and local notices

An auto crash near Hamden on Main Street leaves the Frazee car with a damaged left front wheel after a collision while turning from Ohmer Avenue. Local deaths include W H Handley pneumonia death in Jackson after visiting his sister. She lists three sisters and various residents visiting from Wellston Chillicothe and Huntington.

Ohmer Avenue Main Street B. & O. Railroad Frazee W. HW. Handley W. Tl. Handley J. C.alexander Jackson A. W. Handley Leamire Hamden

Obituary notes on Handley kin and local death

The item lists surviving relatives in West Virginia and Ohio for a deceased person. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 1 30 p m in Jackson. Visiting friend Chester Vandervert of Cincinnati and past master Clarence McKinniss attended the funeral of George Crum Kahler, a noted Athens baseball pitcher, Sunday afternoon.

Clarence MccKinniss George (Crum) Kahler Athens

Tiffin Mayor to Learn Fate in Federal Trial

Former Tiffin Mayor Adolph Unger and 20 residents await sentencing Tuesday in Toledo federal court as part of a three week trial tied to a million dollar whiskey ring. Twenty four indicted. two cases dropped and two found guilty on liquor possession but conspiracy verdict undecided.

Adolph Unger J. M. Killitts Toledo George O. Reed

Officials dispute 1923 hunter license receipts in Ohio

Columbus reports officials of the League of Ohio Sportsmen challenged Director Truax claims of 1923 fish and game bureau revenue. Truax cited a $386,545.21 collection for hunter licenses, while state auditor records show $340,594.

Cials League of Ohio Sportsmen Truax State Fish and Game Bureau

Love pirate accusation shocks Toledo divorce case

Mrs. Anna T. Ryan files in common pleas court seeking 25 000 damages for alienation of her husband Patrick Ryan engineer on the New York Central Twentieth Century train naming Mrs Wattie Hathaway as a love pirate a wealthy divorcee described as more than passable.

Toledo Wattie Hathaway Common Pleas Court Anna T. Ryan Patrick Ryan Jon New York Central

Woman hurls dog from third floor window in Tampa

A Tampa woman hurled her dog, a fine collie, from a third floor window of a cigar factory where she worked after the animal followed her from home. Police investigated the incident as a potential act of cruelty.

Tampa Fla

Woman Sought After Dog Fatal Exploits Stir crowds

Part of the factory yard led to the street where a dog suffered a broken back. The animal cried out drawing a large throng. Humane officers started a search for an unnamed woman and will arrest her when located.

Dow Humane Oficers

Dope Smugglers Barred in Toledo Jail Foods Banned

Toledo Ohio February 9 Smugglers attempted to ship narcotics hidden in food into Lucas county jail via prisoners friends. Sheriff Taylor barred gifts of all foods except fresh fruit after discovering inmates had received dope. Sixty drug users have been confined by federal authorities in recent days.

Toledo Lucas County Taylor

Musterole Promoted For Soothing Congestion And Pain

Grandmother swears Musterole relieves congestion and soothes sore throats, croup, rheumatic pains, and muscle strains. It tells how quickly relief comes and notes a milder Children’s Musterole version. Available in 35c, 65c jars and tubes, hospital size $3.00.

Leather Upholstery Care Tip

Leather upholstery stays in excellent condition with a monthly treatment of one part vinegar and two parts linseed oil applied to a soft cloth.

Salesman Sam Faces Push to Propose Engagement

A comedic dialogue shows a salesman urging Sam to propose to Susie immediately. The ribbing implies social pressure and the pushy path to an engagement, with lively slang and stagey cadence.

Trish Man of Letters Sought Humble Burial in Dublin

Edward Martyn a founder of the Abbey Theatre asked to be buried in a pauper’s grave with a pauper’s coffin. He died in Dublin and left substantial wealth despite a simple burial wish directed before his death.

Trish Dublin Edward Martyn Abbey Theater Senator Yeats Lady Gregory

Academic device sent to Dublin University for research use

A consignment intended for clay studies is redirected to Dublin University for research purposes. The transfer underlines ongoing collaboration between institutions and aims to support scientific work in material analysis.

Dublin Yversity

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles Neil Moore Sherman Casto Parsons Sells Farm Fannie Fugate Charles Fugate Huntington William G. Clyde Pittsburg Carnegie Steel Company Tr. Reagan Wellston Pat Guthrie Trev. J. Ranahan Home Ind Margaret Calvin Zaleski Mrs J. W. Calvin Main Mailroad Streets Bank Fletcher Collins Vinton County Mesdames A. G. Wills Geo. Mitchell Chillicothe FE. & Ray O. G. Cross J Mr. 0. Ray I. O. O. F. Lodge McArthur Hamden J.0o. O. F Rebekah Spud Jenkins W. If. Thomas Mrs. Thomas Columbus Dr. FE Ray Teft A. G. Ray the Christian Church By Williams Jewillians Elise Chester Vandervert Tiffin Unger and Associates Columbus, O Blue-jay Union Columbia Elmer Cliftons S.S.S Les Pimples S. S BSS Peter Bet Sam Clarence Badger Edward E. Rose Glouster Opera House Glouster, O Billy Maahs JAZZ Dixieland Jacksonville FOX Thomas Meighan Johnny Walker Musketeer
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