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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1926

Page

8

Church organist admits elopement with Sunday school official

Mrs. de Mink of Oris Mink Gallia county Ohio confessed to Sheriff Millis and deputies that she eloped six weeks ago with Carl Nichols Sunday School superintendent after a death note. She said they traveled to Sarasota Florida as man and wife and she fled when he refused to support her return.

Polis de Mink Oris Mink Gallia County Carl Nichols Sure Mink Millis Fraley Keller Nichols Sarasota Fla Florida

Three Musketeers aid Countess Cathcart case

Washington reports that Clarence G. Car of Chicago Dudley Field Malone and Arthur Garfield Hays of New York join the defense to uplift the downfallen and resolve the Countess Cathcart matter. The trio is described as one of the countrys great legal muske teers marching to the breach to lighten the burden regardless of rank or station.

Washington Countess of Cathcart Clarence G. Car Chicago Dudley Field Ma Arthur Garfield Hays York

Canaanville Men Safe as Powhatan Mine Strike Ousts

Three Ath county men Channell Clyde Dean and Homer Stan were visiting Powhatan when a strike over pay delayed their return. A telephone report indicated the strike would end and they began home, but an explosion at the mine caused damage estimated at about $10,000.

Anaanville Ph Channell Clyde Dean Canaanville Homer Stan Sugar Creek Athcounty Nville Tn Enty

Nine Die in Voronesh Riot as Police Fire

A Riga dispatch reports nine killed and fifteen wounded in Voronesh South Russia after riot police fired on a crowd. The city is placed under martial law as authorities investigate the cause of the disturbance.

London Voronesh Russia Riga

Bride Abducted in Car Near Evendale

Mrs. Blanche Ferrell, 19, mother of a 2 month old, was abducted at night by two men outside a grocery where she shopped. She was later found unconscious in a field near Garfield Heights as authorities intensify searches for the suspects.

Eveland Blanche Ferrell Garfield Hts

Homemade cough remedy promises fast relief and savings

The note touts a home remedy for severe cough or chest cold claiming quick results in 24 hours. It suggests mixing Pinex with sugar syrup or substitutes like molasses honey or corn syrup, then diluting to a pint for family use at low cost.

Snuff Boxes Return to Fashion Among Bright Young People

London reports a snuff box revival as the B. Y. P. crowd uses antique snuff boxes at dances rather than cigarettes. The trend is viewed as a passing fad though the Prince of Wales is seen handling the set, he has not been observed snuffing.

London Prince of Wales

Berating Editor Freed from Jail

Arthur Lorenz former editor of the Illinois Staats Zeitung German language paper released after calling American Legion members and soldiers bum s tramps and vagabonds in editorials. The incident centers on his inflammatory remarks and subsequent legal action in Chicago.

Chicago C. P American Legion Arthur Lorenz The Illinois Staats Zeitung

Catholics Under Attack in Mexico City Schools Closed

The Catholic situation worsens in Mexico City as Catholic led schools and seminaries are ordered shut across the republic. Expelled Spanish priests land in Cuba conditionally before sailing to Spain, while U S interests and land laws are noted as minor concerns amid the crackdown.

Mexico Cc. P Mexico City United States Cuba Spain Republic

Former Columbus Councilman Seeks Divorce Over Harassment Claims

Daniel S. Wilder, 61, alleges his wife Janet Wilder, 59, was extremely cruel and repeatedly threatened him to gain his property, filing for divorce in Columbus. He says the conduct was persistent and harmed him.

Columbus Daniel S. Wilder Janet Wilder

Supreme Court Upholds Anti Lynching Law

Columbus February 17. State supreme court upholds the constitutionality of an anti lynching law holding counties responsible for damages caused by mob violence.

Columbus State Supreme Court

Epworth League Social and Local News Highlights

The Epworth League of the M E church hosted a social night on February 16 with games and lunch in the church basement. Notables include Mr and Mrs J S Huhn and Mrs C H Merrill among others. Other items: Clyde J Pierce seeks mayoral office via appeal. Hamden girls lose to Piketon 27 11. birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Womeldorf. K P Lodge Silver Anniversary with speaker Mr Hunker. Mrs Cyntha Smallwood, 79, suffered a stroke in Columbus.

Epworth League M. FE M. E. Church J. S. Huhn George Scott C. H. Merrill Charles Rice T. C. Lewis Crace Morehead Frances Hatch Pearl Gardner Marcel Scott Kathareen Jolly Mary Edith Lewis Ruth Pernhill Nellie Goddard Marjorie Rice Frances Scott Janet Scott Carl Huhn Clare Orin Merrill William Martindill Baward Grasher Sanford Merrill Kermit Rice Dwicht Rice Cross Mnyor Pierce Armstrong Court of Appeals Hamden Piketon Chillicothe James Womeldorf K. of Pledge Hunker Gallipolis Cyntha Smallwood E. W. McCormick Columbus Smallwood E. S. Ray

Logan Mann Seen in Several Towns After Missing Furniture

Logan described as driving a Ford sedan with license A55 099. He secured current auto tags locally and presented a Butler County bill of sale. Reports place him in Haydenville and Union Furnace, with no furniture deliveries confirmed.

Logan Butler County Haydenville Union Furnace

Install Pump and Compressor at Logan Water Plant

Logan February 18. New pump and air compressor have been installed at the water works plant. When the new fire truck arrives, workers will connect the pump to the mains. Service Director Sherman says the operation will take about ten hours or more. The change awaits the fire truck to ensure city water supply.

Logan Sherman

City Prepares Water Cutover With Fire Rescue Measures

Service Director Sherman announced the water supply will be shut off during the plant changeover. Three large city fire cisterns and the Martin residence pond on Glenview Heights will be filled for fire emergencies along with the Hocking river to ensure a usable water supply for the pumper. The water works siren will warn residents in advance and a new truck is expected by March 1 with the change imminent after arrival.

Martin Glenview Heights Hocking Sherman Water Works

Mrs. Clarence Phillips Taken for Appendicitis Operation

Mrs. Clarence Phillips was transported to a Columbus hospital on Tuesday evening for an appendicitis operation. She was accompanied by her husband.

Ruble Theater Changes Hands in Logan

Management of the Ruble theater in Logan has been taken over by a Cleveland syndicate. W Lavon Boon replaces Manager Sherrick. The new owners plan a pipe organ and an orchestra, with a double feature shown each evening.

Jewell Oil and Gas Company Begins Drilling Preparations

Logan residents form the Jewell Oil and Gas company and have taken leases in Green township totaling 333 acres. They plan to drill on the Pat Blair farm, where a rig is being hauled in, covering 59 acres, as the company readiness progresses.

Logan Jewell Oil and Gas Company Green Township Pat Blair Blair

Itching Torture Ends With Zemo Antiseptic Liquid

A medicinal advertisement touts Zemo as a safe antiseptic liquid that stops itching instantly and eases skin irritation. It claims to clear eczema pimples rashes and plaques, with minor blemishes disappearing overnight and the lotion invisible on skin. Available from druggists in small or large sizes.

Nurse Mae Groome Retained Until School Term End

The Logan board of health reemploys city public health nurse Mae Groome through June 1 after her current term ends March 1. The extension aligns with the end of the present school term.

Logan Mae Groome City Board of Health

Pittsburgh Builds Large Parking Garages Downtown

Pittsburgh moves to ease parking with three new garages downtown that will hold 1700 cars. Construction is underway with more spots planned as part of a wider project to relieve downtown congestion.

Pittsburgh

Logan McArthur pike road surfacing contract on Friday

At a Columbus letting Friday the Logan McArthur pike surfacing contract will be sold. The 7.5 mile road will connect the improved highways between Logan and McArthur. Grading of the stretch was completed last fall.

Logan Columbus Logan-McArthur Pike

LAND ON THREE WASHINGTON

Feb 17 report, the official War Department axe begins action in broad daylight as cuts hit three Washington areas. Officials released details of reorganizations affecting local units and administrative staff, signaling significant military budget realignments.

Washington War Department

Army air officers fall to lobbying actions against air program

Three Army Air Service officers were killed today as a result of their lobbying efforts to influence Congress against the administration's air program. The incident underscores tensions over policy and military aviation strategy amid ongoing political debates.

Army Air Service Congress

Mind of a Man Who Knows His Own Mind

A Toronto Ohio Tribune aphorism notes that a man unsure of his own mind has not missed much, reflecting on self knowledge and certainty. The remark emphasizes inner clarity over external action.

Toronto Ohio Tribune

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