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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1924
Page
2
New Year celebrations filled Athens with parties and mask dances postponed by high water. Notes announce Mary Evelyn Carter’s marriage to James S. Parker on December 27 in Sterling and their planned home in Plain City after February 1.
Miss Vera Faye Keirns daughter of Mr and Mrs Pearl Keirns of 9 North Lancaster becomes bride of Virgil Pana Hixson son of Mr John Hixson near Amesville. The 2 PM ceremony at 25 North College street was officiated by Dr Daniel McGurk. The groom works at Cornwell company store and the couple left for Philadelphia to study watch making.
Mr. Oscar Redman of Columbus and Miss Lydia Six of Nelsonville united in marriage Monday at the first Me Ek parsonage with Daniel McGurk officiating. The ceremony was attended by the bride’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Barber, and her sister Mrs. Iva Eastman, all of Nelsonville.
Mrs Verner Leroy and daughter Emma Jean depart today for Lansing Michigan after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs James A Palmer at 28 North College Street.
Mr Richard Galigher and Misa Otha Beasley travel from Columbus to Mrs J C Briggs home with Mr Briggs. State examiner Walter J Dean returns to Athens on official business. Mrs Earl T Dailey and daughter Dorothy depart for Columbus then Worthington to visit relatives. Miss Edna J Walker leaves for Washington DC after Christmas with her mother Mrs Eva A Parker.
Miss Mary Fulton returned to Summerfield today to take up her work as teacher in the high school. She resumes her duties on Wednesday, guiding students and starting the new term.
The thirteenth annual Southwestern Poultry Association show ended at the armory after sessions since December 27. Officials announced award winners across breeds including Anconas Leghorns Wyandotts Minorcas Campines Orpingtons and Bantams with top honors earned by Walter J. McGuire Ira Nichols George Schmauch and others from Lancaster Berea Huntington Gallipolis and Columbus.
Dan Civirella, WWI veteran, who swore nine years ago to avenge his brother James Civirella, helped bring Liberatore Girrella to Wellsburg West Virginia from Milford Massachusetts to face a first degree murder charge. Girrella confessed to stabbing Civirella in Follansbee on Christmas Day nine years ago after Civirella tracked him across 32 states.
Prevent influenza and colds with Bromo Quinine tablets. The tonic and laxative remedy claims to keep the system healthy. Box shows E. W. Grove signature. 30 cents.
Ironton Ohio January 1 D J James completes 26 years as city councilman and two years as director of public service retiring from public life for first time in 28 years His public service extends longer than any other man in southern Ohio except J M Corns who was mayor for 20 years.
A Boston book agent was hit by lightning in town as residents watched in shock. The incident caused minor injuries and prompted emergency responders to rush to the scene. Authorities cautioned residents to seek shelter during storms.
Canton youth Jose Mernandez Ferry, 18, began a life sentence with 26 days in solitary each New Year Eve. He pleaded guilty to first degree murder for a triple murder on New Year’s Eve, choosing life imprisonment over the electric chair.
Springfield correspondent recalls the 21 year old memory of Abraham Lincoln’s coffin opening at the Lincoln monument. RB D Monroe, former trustee, describes the secret inspection confirming the body’s presence and the pallid features and faint smile seen as a leaden casket was exposed.
A Cleveland police officer shot a suspect during a confrontation in Cleveland. Authorities say the suspect, described as armed, fled after the incident and was transported for medical evaluation. No further details were released pending investigation.
WGY in Schenectady presents operetta The Boss's Bride by the WGY Light Opera Company directed by Carrester, Shaw play Arms and the Man, Carmen selections, and Jack Symonds dance orchestra at the Hampton Hotel Albany. Also All Souls Unitarian Church services, VGY Symphony Orchestra with Marion Brewer, lectures on city planning and women jurors, and patterns offered by mail.
A testimonial style ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It notes a sworn purity statement with each bottle and offers a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
Elyria Hardware seeks guidance on an incoming shipment of women’s silk underwear from a Chicago firm. The Chicago house says no record exists of the order in its files.
Lima police recover two suspects after a running gun battle while identifying stolen car use by the fugitives. Local officers say the pursuit ended with arrests and no injuries reported.
Jurors hear evidence linking Donald Friend a 29 year old man to the machine incident. Prosecution details place him among three persons involved as testimony unfolds in court.
An old advertisement urges sending name and address in Maines Iowa for a 5 cent trial package of Chamberlain remedies. It touts Cham Cough Remedy for coughs bronchial flu and throat tickling, Chamberlain's Stack and Liver Tablets for stomach issues, biliousness and indigestion, and Chamberlain's Salve for burns scalds piles and skin problems.
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