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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1924

Page

2

Athens High to Premiere New School Song at Tournament

Athens high students meet in the assembly hall to debut the new song The Place Where the Bow Comes Down marching of Athens High School written by Geoffrey H. Morgan and sung by the student section at the Ohio University gymnasium amid orchestral music and cheerleader help.

Ohio University Gymnasium Athens High Barlckman Rudolph Pedigo Geoffrey H. Morgan Athens Autauqua Athens High School Igan

Gasoline Fueled Street Chase Ends with Bovine Capture

Wheeling West Virginia police pursued a wild west style steer that escaped into the business district this morning. The bovine dashed through crowds as two motorcycle officers closed in and cornered the animal, ending the unusual chase.

Wheeling W. Va

Sherman vocational school to close as veterans moved

In Chillicothe Ohio on February 29 the Sherman vocational school for service men of the great war will pass out of existence next month based on orders from Washington. Men trained there will be transferred to U S hospital No 97 near Camp Sherman if they qualify. Since opening December 11 the school has rehabilitated six men and enrollment is now limited as plans for the site are awaited.

Chillicothe, O Sherman Vocational School E.G. Dexter Frank T Hines Evans’ Bureau Washington, D U. S Pletion Camp Sherman

Rush recalls ILO gold days in Weld County gas boom

Enver Colorado reports a massive gas discovery near Wellington and a rush of visitors to Weld County. The 109000 cubic feet per day gusher was capped, drawing over 50000 people and temporary facilities while excitement grows over potential oil and gas leases and future prospects.

Enver Colo Iveres Colorado Wellington Ft. Kins Ming Weld County Pirlington Dome

Potatoes Boost Yields with Regular Bordeaux Sprays

Ohio farmers adopting a four spray Bordeaux mix program report an average 42 bushels per acre increase over three years. Entomologist T H Parks notes results depend on favorable weather and disease pressure, with four sprays outperforming three.

Ohio Ohio State University T. H. Parks

Gang of youths robs Erie Street grocery in Youngstown

At 11 p m a citizen alerted police to a burglary at an Erie street grocery. Officers Joyce and Going apprehended six boys ages 15 to 18 at headquarters who confessed to the burglary and several other recent thefts that had baffled the police.

Youngstown Erie Street Joyce Going

Palmer Is Put On Grill Anso

A. Mitchell Palmer attorney general in the Wilson administration faced a tough Senate Public Lands Committee grilling in Washington on February 29. The inquiry probed his persistent efforts to block examination of E. B. McLean and whether “wires pulled” prevented the committee from probing McLean, a matter tied to Palmer acting as McLean’s attorney.

Washington A. Mitchell Palmer Wilson Senate Public Lands Committee E. B. McLean Palmer Mclean

Glouster Glee Club Misses Last Night Lyceum

A crowd gathered as the Glouster American Gles club failed to arrive for the Glouster high school lyceum course last night. No word was received from the company, leaving management puzzled while residents learned of the disruption. Mr and Mrs G A Cornwell and Mrs Cassie McCormick spend the weekend in Columbus. He paid up and was released. In other news Ira Andrews faced charges after a half pint bottle of alleged booze was found in his garage. He pleaded not guilty and a trial is scheduled tonight before Mayor Park. Constable Tom Davis and son Perry of Trimble along with Ervin Carter of Trimble arrested both cases. A mine accident at Redtown injured machine man in mine 68, Dr Von Scheele amputating two fingers.

Ira Andrews Mayor Park Tom Davis Perry Trimble Ervin Carter Redtown Dr. von Scheele

Phelpses Welcome Daughter and Local Man Seeks Treatment

Mr and Mrs Edward Phelps of near Hunterdon warmly announce the birth of their daughter on Thursday. Asa Worden of near Marshallstown was in town Thursday en route to Columbus hospital for treatment of gangrene in his right foot.

Edward Phelps Hunterdon Asa Worden Marshallstown Columbus Hospital

Columbus Visitor Dr J H Elias In City News

Dr J H Elias visited Columbus on Thursday. Homer Grange to meet at Mountsville Saturday at 1 PM with all members urged to attend. Mrs W H Rinehart returned to New Lexington after visiting Mr and Mrs E L Jones. Mr and Mrs W E McCarty are on a short Cincinnati business trip.

Homer Grange Mountsville W. H. Rinehart New Lexington W E McCarty Cincinnati

Local visit ends as Mrs Turner leaves with Jonas kin

Mrs Ben Turner ends a city visit with her parents Mr and Mrs C F Jonas and returns to Columbus. W C Frye of this city was fined 259 dollars and costs by Mayor Park's court on liquor possession and transport charges after police found a pint and several empty bottles.

Ben Turner C F. Jonas Columbus W. C. Frye Mayor Park

Deaths Funerals Mrs G M Romine

Mrs. Glen M. Romine 33 died at her Athens home Thursday after a long illness. Funeral Saturday 2 PM at her parents J W Gilbert 268 West Union Street. Burial in nearby cemetery. Born January 4 1891 in New Marshfield. Married September 5 1914. Lived in Athens ten years. husband director of public service. Survived by three small boys.

G. M. Romine Glen M. Romine Athens J. W. Gilbert West Union Street Gilbert New Marshfield Romine

Death of Mrs. Romine after long illness

Mrs. Romine died Thursday afternoon after a prolonged illness. She leaves husband Kenneth, sons John and 18 month old Ivan, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert formerly of New Marshfield now of West Union street, a brother Harley in New Marshfield, and a sister Hazel who died in infancy. She was the lone daughter of the Gilberts and belonged to the Christian church of New Marshfield and the Martzloff Sunday school class in Athens.

Kenneth John Ivan Romine Gilbert New Marshfield Athens West Union Street Harley Gilbert Hazel Inf

Yugoslavia Secures $103 Million Loan via Anglo American Banks

The Messaggero reports Yugoslavia obtained a $103,000,000 loan from a group of Anglo American banks controlled by British interests and the Rockefeller interests.

Rome Messaggero Jugoslavia Rockefellers

Golden Medical Discovery Boosts Stomach and Nerves

Dayton resident Mrs Rh E Armentrout reports marked health gains from Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. She notes appetite normalization and reduced nervousness after four bottles. The ad urges obtaining tablets or liquid from druggists and offers free medical advice and a trial of Discovery Tablets for 10 cents.

Dayton Ohio Dr. Pierce Invalids Buffalo N. Y

U S Patent Office Flooded With Applications

Washington reports patent and trademark filings at 9000 a month with 216170 applications in two years ending June 30 1923. Fees totaled 3026486.36 the highest annual revenue. 241738.30 paid into Treasury for 2417383 patent specifications copies. Commissioner seeks 100 more examiners and more space as backlog of 71264 applications grows.

Washington Patent Office Commissioner of Patents Treasury Secretary of the Interior

Woman loses eye after electric curling iron accident

Mrs. Clarence Swartz in Moundsville West Virginia on February 29 turned her head while using an electric curling iron and it penetrated her right eye. A specialist removed the eye.

Moundsville W. Va Clarence Swartz

How Soldier Dispersed Attacks with Remedy

A veteran describes relief from severe stomach trouble after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He credits the treatment with restoring health and enabling him to serve in the artillery. The ad asserts the remedy removes mucus and inflammation causing many digestive ailments and offers a money back guarantee.

Mayr

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