Local store nuisance accusation sparks debate
A man claimed to be a nuisance to local stores on Monday, prompting discussion about behavior and community response. No further details available in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1924
Page
10
Farmers Press for Aid to Keep Arable Land
Farmers warn they cannot profitably farm arable land without government aid and may convert to grass, risking rural depopulation in Fingland. Harry Germany, president of the National Farmers Union, says cereal growing has loss making for years and bankers and merchants must back arable farming to retain rural livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fingland
Harry Germany
National Farmers’ Union
Pomeroy Lodge Banquet Hosts Oyster Brothers Headliners
A rally of Pomeroy Lodge No. 164 opened with a banquet at 6 p m featuring Stude Fried and Rawe the Oyster brothers as headliners at the Masonic hall The crowd then adjourned to the lodge room and conducted a Master Degree for a wayfarer entering the fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Lodge No. 164
Stude
Fried and
Rawe
Oyster Brothers
Masonic Hall
Iodge-room
Burial of a Colored Man Without Kin Sparks Aid
Tuesday afternoon Joseph Walker died suddenly while seated near a fire in his quarters in the first ward. A Kerrs Run church burial was held with no relatives present as Friends of the dead man, unable to locate kin, organized an improvised charity funeral from the decedent's community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrs Run
Joseph Walker
Ice delays mail along B and O River route
Heavy river ice disrupts mail service causing multiple mails to arrive together and halting dispatch after 4 30 p m. Residents who rely on the 7 p m delivery must drop mail at the office by 4 p m to ensure processing.
Ex-Gov Davis to speak on Capital Punishment in Pomeroy
In Columbus last week Harry Bennett and John Sauvage set up a visit for ex-Gov Harry L. Davis to address the Kiwanis club in Pomeroy on capital punishment. Davis, who as governor formed strong views on the topic, has since written articles and given talks that drew national attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bennett
John Sauvage
Columbus
County Central
Harry L. Davis
Pomeroy
Kiwanis Club
Man Injured Miner From Middleport Treated At Holzer
Robert Cottrell of Middleport, badly damaged from a Hobson mine accident about a year ago, was taken to Holzer hospital yesterday for treatment as he has never fully recovered from his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cottrell
Middleport
Hobson
Holzer Hospital
Children of destitute families sent to Meigs county home
Meigs county children’s home fills quickly as poverty and neglect spread. Five children of Ira Baird from Pityme and ten Hendricks children from Dark Hollow are placed in care after mothers abandon them and fathers face copper wire theft charges. Officers accompany probation worker Mrs. White for safety amid threats of violence from a resident mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Ira Baird
Pityme
White
Dark Hollow
Gus
Jim Hendricks
Pomeroy
Women’s Home Missionary meeting in Middleport
A group meeting of the Women’s Home Missionary Society is planned in Middleport on Friday February 1 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The forenoon will feature a school session with lessons in reading arithmetic geography and history. Lunch will be served at noon. The afternoon includes music and an address on the W H M S work. Gallipolis Pomeroy and Racine Auxiliaries are urged to send large delegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Home Missionary Society
Middleport
W. Hf. M.S. Gallipolis
Pomeroy and
Racine
Mrs Thomas Fee Visits Hull With Husband At Columbus Hospital
Mrs. Thomas Fee of Swan township spent the weekend with her husband at White Cross hospital in Columbus where he was brought after a stroke. His condition is reported as very critical. Mr and Mrs Tom Magee of Wellston were Sunday guests of his parents Mr and Mrs F P Magee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fee
Swan Township
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Tom Magee
Wellston
F. P. Magee
Oreton visitor and Wellston guests stop by
Mr. Dave Eberts of Oreton was a business visitor here on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Martinat of Wellston visited Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Eberts
Oreton
George Martinat
Wellston
William Jacobs
Joe Wortman
McArthur
H. J. Coffman
Loveland
Logan Death at New Straitsville
The death of Frank Francis occurred at New Straitsville on Monday evening after a long battle with tuberculosis. He had previously worked in the mines and will be buried in New Straitsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
Frank Francis
Francis
Deputy Sheriff Hunts Two Prisoners in Cambridge
Deputy Rudolph Brandt traveled to Cambridge on request of the local police to take charge of two prisoners. The detainees are Alva Kesterson and G St. Smith. Kesterson is wanted for none support while Smith is tied to a fruit tree sale to a Hancock County farmer several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Brandt
Cambridge
Alva Kesterson
G. St. Smith
Kesterson
Smith
Hocking County
Young Walter Barnes in Serious Condition After Appenix Operation
Walter Barnes age 16 of Short street is in serious condition at Cherrington hospital after an operation for acute appendicitis. He was taken to the hospital Monday evening and the appendix was removed. A burst appendix was found, making the case more serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Barnes
Charlies Barnes
Short Street
Cherrington Hospital
Oil drilling activity rises in Pennsylvania fields
The Paic of Pennsylvania crude oil advance spurs local exploration with several new locations and plans for imminent drilling. Preston company holds near Union Turnpike, Hoechine county infirmary area in Green township. Ohio Fuel Supply Co reports a promising well near South Perry farm, with about 25 000 acres leased. Clinton sand reached at two thousand feet. deep sand prospecting continues in Ward township near Longstreth. Charters company works near Ward township drilling through Berea sand toward deep sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Company
Union Turnace
Hoechine County Infirmary
Green Township
Ohio Fuel Supply Co
South
Perry
Ohio Fuel
Wildcat
Clinton
Chartiers Company
Longstreth
Ward Township
Berea
Obituary Notice for Tobias Holt Hartford Resident
Through Oll Fellow channels news arrives of Tobias Holt death in Bellaire Ohio. Former Hartford resident widely known in Odd Fellow circles and well regarded on this side of the river. Came with parents from England in the late 1850s and naturalized citizen who married Miss Sayre of Letart West Virginia. Sister Mrs Janey Soulsby of Hartford. Burial took place in Bellaire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobias Holt
Bellaire
Ohio
Holt
Hartford
Mr. Holt
England
Sayre
Letart
W. Va
Janey Soulsby
Miss Mabel Race Returns From New Albany Visit
Local note lists Miss Mabel Race returning home Monday evening after assisting in several meetings in New Albany Ohio. Jacob Fisher visits his sons in Charleston Middleport and Syracuse segments of the week. Miss Sibyl Slagel returns to Lexington Kentucky after a lengthy parental stay. Norman Vickers from Bellaire Ohio visits family. Henry Munich spends week in Cincinnati with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Race
New Albany
Ohio
Jacob Fisher
Charleston
Miss Sibyl Slagel
Lexington, Ky
Pearl Biggs Held on Violent Insanity Charge
Pearl Biggs of Horse Caves is in custody after Sheriff Reeves brought him in alleging violent insanity. He has a wife and two children according to unverified local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Biggs
Horse Caves
Sheriff Reeves
Gloeckner appeals perjury conviction to court of appeals
Attorneys for Frank Gloeckner filed papers to move his case to the court of appeals. He seeks a new trial in the perjury case tied to a liquor deal years ago, with a one year penitentiary sentence. Grand jury activity is uncertain for January. 23 inmates are in the county jail, including 11 children en route to a children’s home. A youth named Russell Singers was arrested for shooting pigeons near a school building, with jail time following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gloeckner
Clerk of Courts
Court of Appeals
Hittie
Russell Singers
Middleport
Loney
Professor to Lead Extension Class at Area High School
Prof. Simeon Bing of Ohio University Athens will conduct a university extension class at McArthur High School Building starting Friday February 1 at 6 pm and will be held each Friday evening thereafter. Mr and Mrs Ed Stephenson of Wellston visited here Sunday. Charles Pyles resumed his work at New Lexington Tuesday after travel due to his father’s illness and death. William A Smith employed at Athens State Hospital spent the weekend with family here. Mr and Mrs Seth Chatfield and children Mildred and Virgil of Vuritan were Sunday guests of her mother Mrs Mary Dierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon Bing
Ohio University
Athens
McArthur High School
Charles Pyles
New Lewxington
George Pyles
William A. Smith
Athens State Hospital
Seth Chatfield
Mildred and
Virgil
Vuritan
Mary Dierce
Hamden News Briefs From Dundas To Chillicothe
Hamden reports visits by William Craig and family and Rev J T Banahan enroute to Columbus. Joe Wortman of McArthur and several B and O staff were in town. An eight year old Hatfield girl is ill with spinal meningitis. H A Craig returns home to Coluse UL after days with kin. Hamden high school basketball holds a reception for principal J J Gossard leaving Feb 1. Electric lights return after a generator failure. Will Craig joins radio fans enjoying tonight’s East Coast broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Craig
Henry Craig
Hamden-Dundas Pike
H. A. Craig
Coluse
James Hatfield
Hamden High School
M. F
J. J. Gossard
Gwing Wn Salesman Sells Nearly but Fails to Close
A brief item notes a salesman named Gwing Wn near all but securing a sale, with the scene summarized in terse terms under local business activity. No further details are clearly readable due to garbled text.
Miner Pay Hoanie Found Frozen Near Home
Coroner's verdict in Bridgeport links exposure to Pay Hoanie's death, a 47 year old miner found dead beneath steps leading to a neighbor's home near Fillers. Authorities indicate intoxication may have caused a fall and subsequent freezing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Dara. Eaty
Pay Hoanie
Elgner
Filles
Here
Old Hocking County Jail Sale Hangs on Funds
Rumor circulates that the condemned Hocking county jail may be sold. State inspection months ago condemned it and a new jail needs funding. A purchase offer exists but several legal questions must be resolved before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking County
State Department
Will of Elizabeth J. Nye Names Eddy Beneficiaries
In Carbon Hill probate court the will of Elizabeth J. Nye names Robert Eddy and Myrtle Eddy of Nelsonville as beneficiaries for care during her decline. The Carbon Hill house and lot valued at 1260 dollars are bequeathed. Robert Eddy is appointed executor without bond. the will dated March 27, 1923 with witnesses Edwin J. Ricketts and Mildred B. Johnstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth J. Nye
Carbon Hill
Robert Eddy
Myrtle Eddy
Nelsonville
Nye
Edwin J. Ricketts
Mildred B. Johnstone
Higgy Seeks Republican Treasury Nomination This Season
Orin Truman Higgy declares he will seek the county treasurer seat on the Republican ticket. Higgy won the party nomination previously but lost narrowly at the election. He formerly traveled for a wholesale house and covered much of the Hocking Valley. The entry notes incumbent Jesse McGrady may run for a second term, having served less than a year. Also report: Joe Tedenwald and Simon Ste Ward were arrested Monday evening by Officer James Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Truman Higgy
Higey
Wholesale House
Hocking Valley
Jesseif McGrady
S. Grady
Joe Tedenwald
Simon Ste Ward
James Thomas
Drunk and Disorderly Pleas Result in Fines
Two individuals arrested in an intoxicated state faced Mayor Wolfe on Tuesday morning. Each pled guilty and received a $25 fine plus court costs. One defendant disputed the fine size, but the court noted high liquor costs and insisted on payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Hi-Y Torch Presentation At Rotary Club Meeting
Hi-Y members Howard Wright red Bishop Irvin Risch and leader Rev C R Doug lass attended the Rotary Club Monday evening. L C Laurie of Ohio Power Co organized four reels of industrial pictures from the company displayed for an hour of instructional entertainment. The Hi-Y group will carry the Torch to the Kiwanis club Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Wright
Red Bishop
Irvin Risch
C. R. Douglass
Rotary Club
L. C. Laurie
Ohio Power Co
Kiwanis Club
Safe-guarding little throats from swallowed toys
Dr. Chevalier Jackson of Jefferson hospital treats children with objects jammed in the throat. He has saved many with delicate operations. A case from Concord, North Carolina featured a safety pin removal, but his peak success was a 9 year old girl from Ashland Pennsylvania with a metal toy goat lodged in her throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chevalier Jackson
Jefferson Hospital
Concord
N. C
Jackson
Anna McHale
Ashland
Musterole advertisement highlights cold relief uses
Musterole is a white ointment made with oil of mustard. It claims quick relief for sore throat chest colds rheumatism lumbago bronchitis and related pains. A milder children’s form is now available with pricing listed 35 and 65 cents and hospital size three dollars.
Doctor Jackson Removes Goat With Novel Bronchoscope
Dr. Jackson used a self made illuminated bronchoscope to locate a stubborn goat in the patient area. The procedure proceeded without anesthesia and forceps removed the object. Hospital records note he has removed more than 1,200 items from children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Jackson
Medicos Warn Over Pipestem Body Shaping Trend
London doctors and nerve specialists allege young women tighten figures to a rigid straight line from neck to knee using binding bands and plaster wrappings. They warn breathing and organ pressure risk long term health, calling the straight silhouette perilous for future generations.
All over embroidery in Knitted Silk Suits
Attractive suits of knitted silk feature patterns in all over embroidery. The description highlights the decorative technique as a stylish option for formal wear. The textile detail emphasizes intricate stitching across the fabric surface.
Land strike threat looms over Britain amid unemployment
London faces a threatened land strike that could amplify unemployment and trigger a severe economic crisis, with analysts warning of wide disruption across industry and transport. The report notes mounting tension between labor groups and government as inflation pressures persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
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Logan
Paca
Paic
Pennsylvania
Pomeroy Briefs
Syracuse
Armory
Norman Vickers
Bellaire, C
Henry Munich
Cincinnati
Scofflaw Town
Gloeckner
Ed Stephenson
Hamden
J. T. Banahan
G. R. Merritt
H. V
Dundas
H. R. Feese
Chillicothe
Ed Cole
Belpre
James Caldwell
Joe Wilbur
Will Craig
Radio Slans
Tom
HENC
MUSES
Medicos
Columbia
Emery Johnson
Featuring
Ralph Lewis
Johnnie Walker
Lloyd
S.S.S. S
Scotts
Zenner
Nmiajestic
Betty Compson
Dfee
Betty Compson Conway
Tearle
Cosmo Hamilton
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