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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1926

Page

8

Old-Fashioned Square Dances Planned This Week

Logan closes the week with two old-time square dances. On Saturday at Williams and Lloyd garage in New Straitsville and Tuesday at H. W. Harden company garage in Low. Noted fiddlers Joe Staley and Mose Green lead the New Straitsville event with Mike Walsh and others calling. Both events are free and open to the public. The note mentions a will naming Jennie L. Clowe executrix with a $300 bequest and dated August 6, 1925, witnessed by Roy B. Funk and James A. Brown.

Mike Walsh Koon Mike Murphy Jennie L. Clowe Roy B. Funk James A. Brown

Health nurse files report for December in Logan

Logan January 11 Mrs Mae M Groome city health nurse spent December on health visits. Nursing visits 2 new cases 1 prenatal 6 new 1 maternity 17 new Infant visits 29 new 12 child visits 0 preschool 4 new 4 school 19 new 4 tuberculosis visits 1 new Children weighed 119 measured 11 inspected 95 examined by physician 10 defects found 54 tonsils 4 teeth 50 meeting 1 office 1 hours on duty 15 Sheppard Towner 48 School 52 Office 50

Logan Mae M. Groome Sheppard Towner

Death claims aged woman in Falls township

Mrs. Kate Nimon aged 82 died at the Falls township home of Mr and Mrs Russell Beery after a visit for congestion of the lungs. She had been living with her son Nate Nimon of Ilesboro. Funeral arrangements are set for Wednesday with Heinlein Bros in charge.

Logan Kate Nimon Russell Beery Falls Township Beery

Logan Woman Breaks Ankle in Home Accident

Mrs. Edward Turner of near Logan is hospitalized with a fractured left ankle after she slipped while feeding chickens at her home Friday. Doctors say the break is not serious and should heal quickly.

Logan Jan Edward Turner Near Logan Cherrington Hospital

Two Dogs Shot Near Logan Plant Friday

Two dogs were shot Friday morning near the Logan Clay Product Company plant by William Wottzafel an employee. One dog ran into a kiln and attacked an employee the other man and dog with the animal believed to be rabid.

Logan, Jan Logan Clay Product Company William Wottzafel

Shawnee Woman Fractures Hip in Snowy Accident

Mrs. DeCloy was returning home with groceries when ice and snow on the sidewalk caused her fall. She suffered a fracture of the right hip and was taken to Cherrington hospital for treatment.

Robert Shawnee Cherrington Hospital Aoe DeCloy

Widow Receives Bulk of Webster Estate Under Will

On January 11 the court reads the will of the late Webster. Laurina A. We widow of the deceased receives the majority of his estate under the terms of the document.

Laurina A. We Webster

Cleveland Officer Kills Two Suspects in Restaurant Shootout

Patrolman Daniel Candow fatally shot two unidentified men who pulled guns as he questioned them in a restaurant at 7826 St Clair Avenue. After a gun duel, Candow was commended by Safety Director Edwin D Barry for his quick, decisive actions.

Cleveland Daniel Candow St. Clair Avenue Candow Chicago Candon Edwin D. Barry Barry

Warning Against Fixing Rail Valuations By Railroads

Thomas F. Woodlock of New York told the Senate interstate commerce commission this afternoon that attempting to fix permanent railroad valuations now to determine rates would be improper. His reappointment to the commission is under fire.

Washington Senate Interstate Commission Thomas F. Woodlock New York Interstate Commerce Commission

Durant Hurt In Florida Run After Fatal Rail Crash

Auto maker W G Durant of the Durant car interests was speeding for New York on a special train after a Florida East Coast Line wreck that killed one trainman and two negroes. Durant and several persons in his private car were endangered. exact injuries unknown.

Jacksonville W. G. Durant New York Florida East Coast Line Durant

Mexican Laws Bring Trouble Closer to U.S. Border

Washington reporters say the U S administration faces a dilemma over Mexico's new land and oil laws seen as retroactive and confiscatory. Officials warn a serious situation exists unless Mexico guarantees protection of American personal and property rights under the new measures.

Washington Mexico Republic United States

Skinny Friend Ethel Advised to Take Cod Liver Oil Tablets

An advice column urges a man to gain weight with McCoy Laboratories Cod Liver Oil tablets sold by Cline Pharmacy Co. The ad promises five pounds in 30 days and 15 pounds in six weeks with a refund if not satisfied. It touts sugar coated tablets and targets men women and children.

McCoy Laboratories New York McCoy Cline Pharmacy Co McCoy’s

Tax Bill Victory Signals Democratic Moderation

Washington reports the Democratic push on the House tax bill has shifted to moderation. Senator King of Utah backs lowering the corporate tax from 12.5 to 10 percent signaling bipartisan openness to revisions. Democrats weigh repealing automobile taxes and lowering miscellaneous levies while resisting large surtax cuts.

David Lawrence the Messenger Washington Jan House King Utah Senate

Russian Actor Stefanov Goes Insane On Stage

In Moscow Jan 11 Stefanov the Russian actor famed for Rasputin in The Intrigues of the Empress at the Korsch theatre tore off his wig and shouted a church liturgy during a murder scene. The audience believed it part of the play and curtain fell early. Stefanov was sent to a psychopathic hospital.

Moscow Rasputin Nicholas Stefanov Korsch

Floods and Cold Ravage Mexico City Since January

Mexico City reports great suffering across the country from floods followed by an abnormal cold snap. Burango and Nayarit floods wipe out towns, toll near 300 lives. Communications down, walls of water hit Indian villages, rainfall 35 inches. Cold wave reaches tropical belts, temps below freezing in high altitudes. Barefoot natives die from exposure as crops are destroyed and food costs rise.

Mexico City Mexico Burango Nayarit

Crane Joins Cincinnati Civil Service Commission

Richard T. Crane president of Fenwick club board and prominent Catholic leader in Cincinnati agreed to join the city civil service commission, succeeding Andrew H. Foppe. Crane was named a knight commander of the order of St. Gregory by Pope Pius XI on Archbishop Moeller’s recommendation.

Cincinnati Richard T. Crane Fenwick Club of

Children barred from Birmingham radio concert

In Birmingham England local educational authorities forbid children under 12 from taking part in a broadcast concert. Children aged 12 to 11 are allowed to perform until 9 15 p m.

Birmingham Eng

Garden Village Planned by Critta’ Manufacturing in England

The Critta’ Manufacturing company buys 190 acres near Garden Village Witham to build a garden village for its employees. The move signals a major company expansion and a new housing plan to accommodate workers.

Witham Eng Critta’! Manufacturing Company

Government cost to govern the United States tops nine billion

The article notes that in the previous year Americans spent about 9 billion dollars to govern themselves. It reflects national, state and local government costs across the United States and highlights the scale of fiscal engagement in public administration.

Washington United States

Federal suit to curb Akron blind pigs and roadhouses

Cleveland dispatch reports Assistant U S Attorney Howell Leuck will file padlock proceedings in federal court against fifteen illegal poker dens and taverns in and around Akron. The actions target unlawful gambling and liquor operations as part of enforcement.

Cleveland Akron United States Howell Leuck

Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Bright Healthy Eyes

Advertisement notes Lavoptik eye wash keeps eyes healthy and sparkling. Claims contain camphor witch hazel mixed with the solution and offers a free eye cup. Gibson's Pharmacy located at 7 North Court Street.

Gibson's Pharmacy N. Court &T

Bitter religious split rocks Church of England in Bristol

In Bristol on January 11 a bitter feud within the Church of England erupts after Rev F E Barnes bishop of Birmingham condemns Anglo-Catholic ritual. Fourteen clergy refuse to comply with his order to end Adoration of the Sacrament, threatening court action and charges of heresy against the bishop. The controversy is linked to the earlier fire at St Michael's Church, amid fears of a wider rift.

Bristol England Church of St. Michael Church of England FE. W. Barnes Birmingham Church Council

Missing Coronda Located Off Turk's Island

The steam ship Coronda with 160 passengers on a Liverpool to Jamaica voyage was found after being reported missing last week. A Tropical radio station message said the vessel passed Turk's Island in the West Indies, confirming it was off course. An English lord and a lady were aboard.

Boston Coronda Liverpool Jamaica Turk’s Island West Indies

Moral forces needed first for disarmament talks

Brussels reports Foreign Minister Vandervelde stating that moral displacement must lead the League of Nations disarmament conferences. He warns that disarmament without reducing potential war forces is a deception, and Belgium will present policy at the Geneva preliminary conference in February.

Brussels League of Nations Vanderviede Geneva M. Vandervelde

County Primary Teachers Meet at Ohio University

An Athens county meeting of primary teachers was held Saturday afternoon at Ohio University under Miss Peyton assistant county superintendent. A display of January schoolroom interior decorations by Misses Simmons Whitmore and Cox and seat work by Misses Sands Daugherty and Stevens drew attention. A general discussion on phonics followed with methods introduced to improve penmanship in the schools.

Athens County Ohio University Miss Peyton

Second Star Number Appears in Licensing Debate

Harry Townsend reports from Athens about Jeffries Manufacturing Columbus. Editor Harris holds a Star 48 auto license from July and a Star 58 license from December 6. Townsend suggests the Star idea aimed to secure a license over a million for a Ford to obstruct highways, but notes only ten stars issued in five months, implying limited popularity.

Harry Townsend Athens Jeffries Manufacturing Company Columbus Harris Townsend

Maryland’s Champion Whittler Edges Craft Violin From Matches

John Shields, renowned Maryland champion whittler, crafted a violin entirely from matchsticks, showcasing exceptional skill and precision in miniature luthiery.

John Shields Maryland Whittler

Sc A R installs year's officers

Columbus Golden Post of the G A R met Saturday afternoon in the post room at the Armory and installed the following officers for the ensuing year Post Commander A J Learned Millfield senior vice commander J W Dillinger junior vice commander Thomas Porter chaplain J I Pickering officer of

Columbus

Day of the Guard Officers Named in Record

The day lists F. M. Tippie as officer of the guard John Tippie as quarter master Jacob Glenn as adjutant captain J. B. Allen in the order.

F. M. Tippie John Tippie Jacob Glenn J. B. Allen

Soviet Declines League Geneva Arms Conference Invite

Moscow said Russia has not accepted the League of Nations invitation to attend the arms conference in Geneva in an official denial issued tonight.

Moscow Russia League of Nations Geneva

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