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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1923

Page

2

Spaniards Attack as Barbados Militia Fights Back

The Spanish privateer commanded by Don Diego de Espinosa y Valdez fires on Carlisle Bay while Colonel Bishop leads Barbados militia to defend the fort. Rebels, convicts, and slaves race to join the fight as the assault rages through the scorching afternoon with no quarter expected.

Carlisle Bay Cadiz Diego de Espinosa Y Valdez Don Miguel de Espinosa Barbados Bishop Mr. Brood Jeremy Pitt

Blood and Bravery in Bridgetown Rescue

In Bridgetown a ransom demand looms as Don Diego threatens arson. Dr Blood, armed with a sword, intervenes to save Mary Traill and Arabella with Miss Bishop aiding. Blood escorts the women to safety at Speightstown, while vowing swift escape from danger. (Continued Tomorrow)

Bridgetown Government House Steed Colonel Bishop Don Diego Bon Diego Mr. Brood Mr. Biood Mr. Blood Perro Ingles Sam Mr. Bleed Miss Bishop Arabella Magy Traill Miss Arabella James Blood Speightstown Mary Traill Goodby

Home Fire Forces Family From East Liverpool Home

A family of five fled their night clothes as a blaze tore through their East Liverpool residence. Overheated stove cited as the cause, with about 3500 dollars in damage. Howard Taylor, his wife, and three children were safe.

East Liverpool Howard Taylor

Savings Bond Co to Lease Market Stalls in Elyria

The Savings Deposit Bond and Trust Co. has seized the city market house to satisfy a judgment and will operate by leasing stalls rather than running the market as a single unit.

Elyria Savings Deposit Bond and Trust Co

Klan Ties Targeted in Morehouse Parish Murders

Louisiana prosecutors pressure to link the Ku Klux Klan to the August murders of Watt Daniel and Thomas F. Richards in Morehouse Parish. Five klansmen identified, including the son of J. K. Skipwith, with Dr. Bonne M. McKein named as potential leader. Attorney General Coco seeks 160 indictments from the parish grand jury with possible special examinations if the grand jury refuses.

William K. Hutchinson 1. N.S Court House Bastrop State of Kian J. K. Skipwith Cyclops Daniel Richards Bonne M. McKein McKain Addie Mae Hamilton A. V. Coco John M. Parker Ku Klux Klan Louisiana

Harvey denies rift with Hughes over foreign policy

From the steamer Olympic Colonel George Harvey returning as ambassador to Great Britain issued a flat denial that he and Secretary of State Charles F. Hughes disagreed on policy. He said they were in full and complete accord, refuting Senate rumors of a split and suggesting Hughes would not resign.

Washington Olympic Great Britain George Harvey Charles F. Hughes America Harvey Hughes United States Senate

Foreman Electrocuted at Firestone Plant

Akron report says William Myers aged 60 a foreman at the Firestone Tire and Rubber plant was electrocuted last night when his arm touched a concrete mixer 40 volt shock passing through his body killing him instantly at the plant in Akron Ohio on January 22 192?

Akron Wiliam Myers Firestone Tire and Rubber Company

Saving Lives Promotes Prompt Cold Relief

An advertisement urges immediate care for colds to prevent pneumonia. It promotes Father John's medicine as fast relief for colds and throat troubles. The product is claimed to be alcohol and narcotic free, reducing risk of temporary but dangerous effects on the blood.

Father John

Labor Daily Herald Faces Ongoing Financial Struggles

London reports reveal The Daily Herald, labor’s sole English paper, struggles after a reorganization that shifted financing to unions. Editor Hamilton Fyfe, famed on Nethcliffe papers, steered the paper briefly but current troubles raise questions about sustaining a successful labor newspaper in England.

London Labor Party Daily Herald Labor England Hamilton Fyfe Nethcliffe

Fyfe Attacks Millionaire Ownership in London Press

Fyfe makes a desperate appeal to workers to suppress "their paper" while bitterly attacking the millionaire ownership of other London newspapers.

Fyfe London

A Practical Ever Popular Style 4190 Pattern

Simple model comfortable to develop suitable for cambric nain sock crepe flannel or flannellette Collar may be omitted with basic stitching or fancy braid finishes The pattern is cut in seven sizes 36 38 40 42 44 46 and 48 inches Requires fabric yardage listed mailed to any address for 12 cents in stamps

Logan to hear Rev J Chester White on Wednesday

Rev J Chester White pastor of First Presbyterian Jackson will speak here Wednesday at 7 PM. Rev Curtis Douglass announces the event aiming to involve church youth, noting White’s interest in young people. Surveyor elect H W Nixon reports Chicago trip to the National Good Roads Congress with 28000 delegates and road making exhibits.

J. Chester White First Presbyterian Church Jackson Curtis Douglass Rev. White Douglass H. W. Nixon Logan Chicago I. C. Herrick Highway Department of Ohio Nixon

Goss and Canfield Attend Sugar Grove Funeral

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Goss and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Canfield of this city attended the funeral services for Mrs. Jo Marshall in Sugar Grove on Saturday. Mrs. Marshall was the last sister of Mr. Goss and he is the sole surviving member of a large family.

Chris Goss Dan Canfield Sugar Grove Jo Marshall Marshall Mr. Goss

Local barber George Fetheroff returns to Logan

George Fetheroff, after three months away at the Boys Industrial School in Lancaster as an officer and barbering instructor, returns to Logan. He and his wife are back, and George resumes work at the Fetherolf Lohr barber shop, following a period away from home perhaps prompted by longing for horse shoe friends.

Logan Hocking County George Fetheroff Fetheroff Boys’ Industrial School Lancaster George Fetherolf-Lohr

Local Pharmacy Ailing Owner Leaves Store Unattended

Blaine Johnson of Arcade Pharmacy is ill allowing Lawrence of Athens to manage the business. Mrs. Alva Rose of Bowen Street is in a very serious condition from complications.

Blaine Johnson Arcade Pharmacy Mr. Lawrence Athens Alva Rose Bowen Street

Option secures Bic haut Sisters property for court house

Condemnation actions on South Market Street are halted as county commissioners obtain an option to buy the Bic haut Sisters property for 15060 dollars. Owners Mary Tena and Anna Biehaut hold the title. The same meeting changes five townships oil valuation for taxation Green Falls Washington Starr Ward due to oil value fluctuations.

Bichaut Sisters South Market Street Court House Mary, Tena Anna Biehaut Green Falls Washington Starr Ward

Brashares Proposes Censorship of Ohio State Professor

In a Saturday chat with County Representative Joe F Brashares he announced a resolution censuring Prof Osborn of Ohio State University. He said letters of both censor and praise arrive from across the state and that the action achieved its purpose. He did not wish to discuss evolution, but to condemn a professor criticizing a public speaker and a guest of the legislature and governor.

Joe F. Brashares Prof Osborn Ohio State University Brashares State House

Seismograph Records Severe Earthquake Near Georgetown

A severe earthquake was registered on seismographic instruments at Georgetown University this morning, the disturbance approximately 2,600 miles from Washington.

Washington Georgetown University

Will of Mary Ellen Moore Filed for Probate in Athens

The will, dated February 1 1926, names Miss Derre C. Moore as sole heir of household goods and jewelry. D. H. Moore receives one half of the remaining estate in fee simple, while the other half is placed in trust with Fred L. Alderman to aid Frank L. Moore at Athens State Hospital for life, with eventual transfer to Derrey Moore. Executors named are D. H. Moore, Fred L. Alderman, and Derre Moore without bond.

Mary Ellen Moore Athens Athens County Athens State Hospital Frank L. Moore Derrey Moore D. H. Moore Fred L. Alderman

Prohibition Suspects Arrested in Floodwood Case

Four prohibition violators were arrested Sunday by Special Dry Officer D H Nash of Nelsonville. George Sandrock Kearn and his wife Bessie faced Magistrate Helwig on possession charges. both pleaded guilty. Mrs Kearn fined 100 dollars and costs with suspended sentence. her husband 200 dollars and costs to pay. Wallace Hibscher of Floodwood and Bally Pickett of Kimberly pleaded guilty to drunkenness. fines 25 dollars and 15 dollars with costs.

D. H. Nash Nelsonville Nash George “Sandrock’ Kearn Fioodwood Bessie Kearn Helwig Hibscher Pickett

Derwinski resigns after police car collision

Cleveland Jan 22 Pa trolman Constantine Derwinski resigned today after a collision between his car and another police car earlier in the day. Three persons were injured slightly. The driver of the other car said Derwinski was driving east at about 40 miles an hour.

Cleveland Constantine Derwinski Derwinski

Liberal party formation planned for Columbus meeting

The liberal forces of Ohio announce a state conference in Columbus on Thursday. State chairman Ei B. Lane issued the call saying the spirit of progressivism is as alive as in 1776 and that progressive sentiment is widespread.

Toledo Columbus Ei. B. Lane Lane

Banker’s Son Defends Self in Mine Attack

Earl Price 20, son of a local banker, was attacked by two men hiding at a mine entrance on his way to work at the Herrick mine. He fired, wounding one in the hand and escaping after resisting another. The motive remains undetermined as no money was asked.

MY. Pleasant Herrick Earl Price Price Inter

Rad Salts Claim To Cure Rheumatism And Gout

An advertisement extols Rad Salts and Jad Salts as remedies for rheumatism and gout. It links damp weather and kidney function to toxin buildup, recommending a daily dose of Rad Salts in water for a week to neutralize acidity and cleanse the blood, touting widespread prior use.

Kiwanis backs joint municipal court for Niles Girard McDonald

The Girard Kiwanis club endorses creating a municipal court to handle minor cases from Niles, Girard, and McDonald pending state legislature approval. The plan envisions a three town court if authorized.

Niles Girard Kiwanis Club Girard McDonald

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