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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Man Jailed After Gambling Fine Paid

Jeser Niges was taken to the county jail after Chief Riggs fined him for a gambling place and he paid the fine, prompting a jail trip. In society notes, the Presbyterian Missionary Society hosts a Thursday afternoon event. Logan and Columbus visits are noted. Needle Craft Club hosted by Mrs. Allen with a four course chicken dinner for eight. next meeting set with Mrs. Crawford at 998 Poplar Street.

Jeser Niges Riggs Needle Craft Club W. Allen Net Flee. Crawford Poplar Street

Installation of Hocking Valley Bay No 75 Officers

The annual inspection and installation of officers of Hocking Valley Bay No 75 Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias was held Tuesday evening January 29. Inspecting officer Major H W Bach of Columbus installed new officers Captain S H Lancaster First Lieutenant W W Gibson Recorder G W Pearce Treasurer John Mooney Guard W E Clements Sentinel Albert Barber. A splendid banquet followed the ceremony.

Hocking Valley Bay No. 75 S of Pythias H. W. Bach Columbus S. H. Lancaster W. W. Gibson G. W. Pearce John §. Mooney W. E. Clements Albert Barber

Funeral for Mrs Ada Butt Draws Large Nelsonville Crowd

Funeral services for Mrs Ada Butt drew many mourners to the Butt residence and Greenlawn cemetery in Nelsonville. Pastor Boden led the service with a Christian choir. pallbearers included K of P members as flowers framed the farewell. The piece notes her long life in Nelsonville and a son predeceasing her by 22 years.

Butt Ada Butt Nelsonville Kev Boden Christian Choir K. of P

Glouster Plans Industrial Ed Classes Under Nith-Hurhes Act

About 125 residents attended an enthusiastic meeting at Glouster high school to organize classes in industrial education under federal and state aid. Superintendent Dillon and others outlined funding, instructors from Ney and Chauncey, and planned classes in mining electricity and movement with sessions scheduled Friday and Tuesday evenings.

Glouster High School Sday Sion Nith-Hurhes Tiona Td of Education Glous 4d of Dillon Rose Fred Ervin L. Palmer Ervin

O Rieness Estate Passes to His Children Per Will

Henry O Rieness died recently and his will was presented for probate naming two sons Charles G and Harry C as executors. Property allocations include West Union Street residence to Charles, loge street dwelling to Harry, and Park Place brick dwelling to Mary Hutchinson along with smaller bequests to several relatives including Fred Hutchinson Ada O Bleness Maria Smith Rachel Beachout Cornelius O Bieness and Dora Harrison. No appraisal has yet been made.

Henry O'Rieness Johnson Charles G Harry €. O'Rieness Mr. O'Bleness Mary

Chauffeur Greer Missing in Dines Shooting Hearing

In Los Angeles on January 3 Horace A Greer chauffeur for Ma bel Normand failed to appear for his preliminary hearing on the Courtland S Dines shooting charge. The hearing was continued one week due to Dines illness keeping him from court.

Los Angeles Cal Horace A. Greer Mabel Normand Justice Court Courtland S. Dines Dines

Elyria plans salary cuts to trim city payroll

Elyria Ohio moves to live within its income by cutting city salaries while keeping the workforce intact, following the lead of other towns in reducing payroll costs.

Elyria

Ohio to Build Fish Hatchery This Year Says Director

Columbus Jan. 30. Charles V. Truax state director of agriculture told Governor Donahey in his 1923 operations report that a fish hatchery will be constructed in Ohio this year.

Columbus Ohio Charles V. Truax Donahey

Retail Merchants Banquet Tonight in Athene Chamber

The Athene Retail Merchants Association holds its annual banquet in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 6 30 o'clock Wednesday night. Prof H T Maynard will address the group on Tests in Retail Efficiency. Maynard spoke before the local chamber at a luncheon about four and a half years ago.

Athens Retail Merchants’ Association Chamber of Commerce H. T. Maynard Maynard

Radio Notes Show Week of Entertainment on WJAX Cleveland

WJAX schedules for February week feature February 5 at 7 30 p m George Warmack Singing Syncopators at Far East restaurant with Mozart club vocal quartet and sextet, Mrs Katherine S Mitchell soprano and Mrs Mabel Clark pianist. February 7 at 9 00 p m Cleveland Musical Association presents home talent with Wilson G Smith president. Lilly Carthew performs monologues at 9 15 p m on same night. Broadcast on 77 kilocycles.

WJAX Tnion Trust Company Cleveland Cleveland News George Warmack Far East Mozart Club Katherine S. Mitchell Mabel Clark Cleveland Musical Association Wilson G. Smith Martin Heydemann Lilly Carthew

Learn to Dance on WGY with Arthur Murray Series

Arthur Murray will host six radio lessons on WGY Schenectady starting January 29 at 7 15 p m to 7 45 p m. The New YorkDance master explains steps in slow clear terms with music, offering diagrams and etiquette answers for listeners at home.

WGY Schenectady General Electric Company Arthur Murray New York Murray Madisoon Avenue

Ator Sentenced to County Jail on Intoxication Charge

Wilson Ator of Mechanicsburg was fined 25 dollars for intoxication but could not pay the sum and was sentenced to county jail after pleading guilty before Magistrate Helwig. Officer E C Mariner made the arrest.

Wilson Ator Mechanicsburg Cute Helwig E. C. Mariner

Indiana governor McCray held bankrupt by chancery master

Frankfort Indiana governor Warren T McCray once linked to land and bank dealings was declared bankrupt today by Harry Sheridan master in chancery after his affairs were placed in a creditors trust committee months earlier.

Two County Rad Provegts Approved for Dual Road Survey

After a meeting with Athens Automobile Club officials, George Carr forges opinion that both the Morgan county line road and the Washington county line road near Sharpsburg will be surveyed and built at once. Highway Commissioner Boulay backs the plan, with grading bridges and culverts first, then foundation and wearing surface. The Chester Hill route to Morgan county likely follows the old road, while multiple Washington county surveys guide the final path chosen as the least costly for citizens, county and state.

Athens Automobile Club George Carr Morgan County Washington County Sharpsburg Boulay Morgan County Line Chester Hill Carr The Automobile Club

Coolidge reiterates opposition to soldiers bonus

President Coolidge today reaffirmed his opposition as a delegation from the ex-Service Men's Anti-Bonus League met him in Washington. The group praised his stance, and he noted that all who served or oppose the bonus are making sacrifices for the country.

Washington Coolidge Ex- Service Men's Anti

Ellen Wood Will Is Probated Here

James P. Wood named chief beneficiary in the will of his wife Ellen V. Wood who died recently. He receives all property from royalties from coal mining interests. Royalties are to be shared equally with their two sons John V. Wood and Austin V. Wood. James P. Wood is named executor.

James P. Wood Ellen V. Wood Wood

Lima Board Finds Fire Risks In Four Schools

Lima Ohio school board reports unsanitary conditions and health risks in four buildings after inspection. Treasury is low but efforts will be made with available funds to correct problems.

Lima. O City School Board

Woman Reunites With Lost War Bonds and Cash

Mrs. Homer Campbell from Wellston misplaced a package containing 760 war savings stamps 100 Liberty bonds and 335 cash on a car in Benwood West Virginia. East Liverpool police traced the finder to East Liverpool and recovered the money and securities returning them to Mrs. Campbell.

Bellaire, CO Homer Campbell Wellston Benwood W. Va East Liverpool Campbell

German Separatist Leader Shot in Roxheim

German separatist leader Gumbinner was shot today at Roxheim and mortally wounded. The assassin escaped.

Berlin Gumbinner Roxheim

Dry leader Anderson convicted of forgery in New York

William H. Anderson a key Anti Saloon League figure faces appeals after a criminal court jury found him guilty of forgery with indictments still pending for larceny and extortion. District Attorney Banton declined to comment on further charges. Sentencing set for February 8.

New York Anti-Saloon League of William H. Anderson Anderson Sing Sing Banton Elergymen Broadway John T. King League

Release Desired for Ohio Lieutenant Grif fis in Germany

Jan 30 reports say Lt Corliss H Griffis of Hamilton Ohio is to be released after a 21 month Mosbach Baden sentence for involvement in the attempt to kidnap Grover Cleveland and Bergdoll. His pardon followed strong American public pressure. A monster petition with 2 500 000 signatures was sent to Berlin seeking his freedom.

Berlin

Butler says his warning on politics was misunderstood

In Philadelphia on January 30 General Smedley D. Butler, safety director, warned he might quit at a moment’s notice if politicians interfered with his department. Officials visited his office to offer support, and Butler appeared smiling as he stated the declaration had been “slightly misunderstood.”

Philadelphia Smedley D. Butler Butler

Man's murder in Norwood prompts hunt for woman

The body of John A. Mazzola, 25, dental student at Ohio Dental College, was found half submerged in Duck Creek. He had been stabbed and shot in the head and battered. Police suspect revenge or robbery. a large diamond ring is missing. A young Norwood woman is being investigated as part of the case.

Cincinnati John A. Mazzola Ohio Dental College Duck Creek Norwood

Athens Negro Sentenced to Dayton Workhouse

Sam Stevens, a colored man, was sent to the Dayton workhouse to serve time for drunkenness after pleading guilty. He must work off a fine of 190 dollars plus costs, as ordered by Mayor L. A. Koons on Wednesday. Frank Rose, arrested for drunkenness, was released on probation by the same mayor.

City Hall Sam Stevens Dayton Stevens L. A. Koons Frank Rose

Woman juror dispute halts trial in Washington County

In Marietta Ohio on January 30 a deadlocked jury in the W. W. Button bribery case faced a midnight crisis when a female juror said she could not stay at a hotel due to missing a wool nightgown. Judge H Thomas allowed the jury to separate and go home. The panel had been split six to six for eight hours before resuming deliberations.

Marietta Common Pleas Court Washington County Dr. H. Thomas W. W. Button

Advertising influence sparks Kiwanis talk in Athens

Mr. P. Nichols advertising manager of the Athens Daily Messenger touts publicity as a force shaping welfare from cradle to grave. He argues legitimate advertising lowers costs by turning luxuries into necessities and cautions against returning to no publicity. Prof. Hoover notes Ohio events. Huddleston may visit Athens. Salvation Army budget drive to begin next week.

Kiwanis Club P. ©. Nichols Athens Daily Messenger Mr. Nichols Kir. Nichols Hoover Kiwanis Trustees Columbus KH. CC. Huddleston Ohio East Liverpool Athens Stailey Salvation Army

Joint-Base Promises Relief for Stiff Knees and Joints

A dated advertisement touts Joint-Base as a remedy for swollen inflamed joints. It claims the product removes swelling soothes pain and repairs troubled joints after other cures fail. The ad urges rubbing Joint-Ease at druggists for 60 cents a tube.

Moonshine Charge After Man Seeks Police Help

A man entered Corryville police station asking for protection claiming two men are dry agents. Patrolman Hochstuhl found a bottle of moonshine on him. Myron Harney, 32, later registered and faced charges of unlawful possession of liquor.

Hochstuhl Corryville Ohio Myron Harney

Paid Fancy Prices for Cures Fail to Help Patient

A man recounts spending $56,000 seeking a stomach cure after consulting an international authority on stomach diseases who offered little relief. He then tried Mayr's Wonderful Remedy praised by his brother-in-law and claims full recovery. The ad promotes a harmless preparation that clears catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation, claiming money refunds at McKee Drug and Gem Pharmacy Co.

Europe Mayr McKee Gem Pharmacy Co

Postal Orders to Hasten All Paper Service

Washington reports a comprehensive Post Office plan to speed newspaper delivery by treating newspapers as first class mail. The order prohibits mixing newspapers with other mail, mandates labeling and separate sacks, and requires postmasters to notify publishers of dispatch or address errors. It aims to provide faster, more reliable newspaper service nationwide.

Washington Post Office Department New Today Department Post Office Bartlett Newsvete Point of Dispatch

Hand Injury At Melee Winder Plant Requires Finger Amputation

W K Hughes of 268 East State Street suffered a left hand injury in a press accident at Melee Winder plant. The incident occurred around 3 PM Tuesday and necessitated part of two fingers being amputated at a physician's office after immediate transfer by Nelson Welk due to shock and illness.

Melee Winder Company W. KR. Hughes East State Street Tinghes Nelson Welk

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