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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1923

Page

7

Rumors of Film Dynasty Crisis Scouted by Industry Official

Cortland Smith of the American Producers and Distributors Association dismissed reports that Will Hays controlled a collapsing film empire. The chatter followed Douglas Fairbanks rebellion and Lasky ban on Fatty Arbuckle, despite promises of a chance to redeem.

New York Will H. Hays Cortland Smith Board of Directors American Producers and Distributors’ Association Douglas Fairbanks Famous Lasky Corporation Arbuckle Pictures Arbuckle

Prisoner Davis Seeks Pardon From Oregon Jail

Portland reports say Richard Love lace alias Herman Sauer, held on McNeills Island Tacoma Washington, requests a pardon from U S Attorney Lester Humphreys claiming prison life harms his noble nature. Davis, convicted of Mann Act violations involving a 15 year old girl, stole, abducted, and married a girl during a cross country trip.

Portland Ore Richard Lovelace Daniel D. Davis Herman Sauer McNeills Island Tacoma Washington Davis United States Lester Humphreys Oregon Humphreys New York Texas

Hospital president among first inmates at New Mercy

Detective Frank Hall president of the New Mercy hospital for colored people in Cincinnati was helping move a crate of asbestos when it slipped and struck his leg. His injuries were not serious.

Cincinnati Frank Hall New Mercy Hosptal

Ohio University sees small fall in first semester enrollment

Registrar figures show a slight drop in regularly enrolled students for the first semester of the current year at Ohio University while many have signed up for work but not yet paid fees. For the second semester 1921 22 enrollment stood at 1303, up 59 from the prior year, with 1515 in the first semester previously and 57 students receiving suspension summons for failing more than half their hours.

Ohio University Mary Antoinette

Deaths and Funeral of George Cline in Albany Region

George Cline 72 died Sunday at his Berea home after influenza and pneumonia. Funeral Sunday at 10 in the M E church with burial at Hebbardsville. Survived by widow, son C Roy Cline of Athens, daughter Edna Dustheimer of Berea, and brothers and sisters including Ruth Welch Detroit, Rachel Hopkins Baltimore, Lon McKinstry, James Cline Columbus, J E Cline Albany.

Albany George Cline Berea M. E Hebbardsville C. Roy Cline Athens Edna Dustheimer Ruth Welch Detroit Mich Rachel Hopkins Baltimore Lon McKinstry James Cline Columbus J. E. Cline

Widow Elizabeth Sheridan dies at 81 in Clarks Chapel

Elizabeth Sheridan widow of Hugh Sheridan died Wednesday at 4 AM at her son John Sheridan's home near Clarks Chapel aged 81. Funeral services Saturday at 9 AM at St Pauls church Athens with burial in the Catholic cemetery.

Clarks Chapel Elizabeth Sheridan Hugh Sheridan John Sheridan St. Paul’s Church Athens

Long Boy Seeks Privileges for Dances in Lewistown

William Wadell, 18, of Lewistown Montana, argued he should attend public dances without a chaperone due to his six foot four height. City fathers ruled the council cannot suspend ordinances in individual cases, so the tall resident must still bring a chaperone to dances in his home town.

Lewistown Mont William Wadell

Motion picture project captures Athens county life

Despite weather delays the Messenger’s film on Athens county activities progresses with two cameras. Nelsonville scenes wrap Wednesday with local groups aiding. Directors plan showings at Majestic theater, Nelsonville, Stuart Opera House, and Glouster. Filmed segments head to Columbus labs for development and retakes as needed. Slow motion and cyclone speed scenes may add novelty. Director Whitmar promises a clear, beautiful final product for local venues.

Messenger Athens County Nelsonville L Ladies Civic Club Whitmar Athens Majestic Theater Stuart Opera House Glouster Columbus

Mi-O-Na Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Discomfort

Advertises Mi-O-Na from Mckee Drug Co claiming fast relief for stomach issues including belching and heartburn with a guaranteed outcome.

Mckee Drug Co

Banquet Illness After Jackson Day in Norwalk

Twenty three guests at a Jackson day banquet in Norwalk fell ill likely from canned foods. Authorities report all attendees are expected to recover. Local health officials investigate the food source and safety of the dinner served.

Norwalk Ohio

Receiver Brings Suit Over $476.55 Debt in Ohio Court

John H. Summers as receiver for George Bobb & Sons Co. of Columbus sues Matthew E. Christman in Athens County Common Pleas Court for $476.55 plus six percent interest for goods sold to the Bobb company.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Matthew E. Christman Trimble Merchan John H. Summers George Bobb & Sons Co Columbus Bobb Company Christman

Ely's Cream Balm Heals Catarrh Quick Relief

An advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm to relieve catarrh and head colds. It claims immediate opening of nostrils and air passages, germ destroying antiseptic action, and relief from stuffed up, congested heads with easy breathing.

Ely

Irregulars Blow Balbriggan Depot As Bergwell Kidnap Threat Looms

In Dublin on January 81, irregulars bombed the Balbriggan coast guard depot and attacked Count Horace Plunkett’s residence, burning a building. Free State authorities threaten punitive action if Senator Bergwell, kidnapped last night, is not released within 48 hours. Irregulars in custody reportedly know plans to kidnap Dail Erien members' families.

Dublin Coast Guard Balbriggan Horace Plunkett Free State Bergwell Dail Erieann

German cabinet vows to oppose Rhine land separatism

Berlin Jan 31 The German cabinet informed the Reichstag it would officially oppose any steps toward a separate independent Rhine land. Formal measures have already been taken to block such a move.

Berlin Reichstag Rhineland

Found Dead in Hotel Ramsay in Akron Oklahoma

Jesse Ramsay was found dead in his room at the International hotel in Akron Ohio after being missing for two days. The proprietor forced the door to reach him and the death was discovered last night.

Akron Jesse Ramsay International Hotel

Glouster Woman Undergoes Appendectomy in Columbus

Mrs Clyde Price was taken to Grant Hospital in Columbus Tuesday afternoon for an appendectomy after developing appendicitis Sunday. She was accompanied by Mr Price and Dr Dan ford. The PTA meeting was postponed due to sickness. Hazel Haybrow of Jacksonville underwent a successful appendectomy at Grant Hospital Tuesday. C G Faires of Model Grocery is in Columbus on business.

Clyde 8. Price Grant Hospital Columbus Price WG. Danford Hazel Haybrow Jacksonville LeFever C. G. Faires Groecery

Local visits and community notices from Trimble to Columbus

Mrs Lydia Dew of Trimble travels to Akron for an extended visit with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs John Angle. Mrs J A Crawford and Mrs B I Achauer spend the day in Columbus. A mixed dance is set for Glouster Red Men Hall on Saturday evening February 3 with Howard's orchestra. Homer Grange meets at Mountville Saturday at 1 30 pm with short talks and discussions planned by members.

Lydia Dew of Trimble Akron Inlaw John Angle Red Men Hall Glouster Howard Homer Grange Mountville Grange

Local Notes on Family Moves and Illness

Mrs. John Strohmeyer left yesterday for Akron due to her son in law D. R. Owens illness. Mr. and Mrs. YWloyd Crook returned to Porterville Tuesday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Skinner. Dr. LeFever came down from Columbus yesterday evening and returned to the capital city this morning.

John Strohmeyer Akron D. R. Owens Dr. LeFever Columbus Capital

Local visits and lodge initiation noted in city paper

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Walter Spears spent last weekend in Columbus visiting relatives. Harold Minister Ralph Ferrel Frank Ferrel Woodrow Ferrel and Lorenzo Butts went to Athens Monday evening where they were initiated into a new junior order of the Masonic lodge. William Bally Smith has been very ill at his home with heart trouble and asthma, condition critical Monday night but improving. Mrs Smith is also reported fit.

Walter Spears Columbus Harold Minister Ralph Ferrel Frank Ferrel Woodrow Ferrel Lorenzo Butts Athens Masonic Lodge William “Bally” Smith Mrs. Smith

House Burns in Monday Incidents in Hocking County

A dwelling in Monday in Hocking County owned by Mr and Mrs James Locke, formerly of Monday, was burned to the ground last night. The house was occupied by a relative of the Lockes and the total loss of the structure and contents is reported.

Hocking County James Locke Locke

Miss Lucy Law and Others Return to Duty After Confinement

Miss Lucy Law Miss Pearl Wharton Miss Dorothy Minister Miss Norma Ferguson and Edw Minister Jr Paul Fiske Alva Headley Hubert Coulson Henry I. Staffinger is able to be out again after several weeks at home.

Lucy Law Pearl Wharton Dorothy Minister Norma Ferguson Paul Fiske Alva Headley Hubert Coulson Henry I Staffinger

Anglo French accord under strain over Lausanne peace talks

London reports a renewed break in the Anglo French accord as Lausanne news says France may seek a separate peace with Turkey. Prime Minister Bonar Law is angry over the French move while Britain denies any real fracture in Near East policy.

London Ruhr Lausanne Turkey Foreign Office Near East Bonar

Mine Disaster In Germany Reported Near Beuthen

Berlin January 31 reporting a coal mine explosion near Beuthen Silesia entombed about two hundred fifty German miners. It is feared all perished.

Berlin Beuthen Silesia

Tragedy as stairway collapses in Montreal fire

In Montreal, three men died and two were injured when a stairway collapsed as they fled a blazing house on the islands. Rescue crews battled the blaze and investigated the fatal collapse.

Montreal

Woodrow Wilson foundation contributions exempt from income tax

Revenue Commissioner Blair issued a ruling that contributions to the Woodrow Wilson foundation are exempt when computing income tax payments. The article also notes Germany’s war losses and the relative ease with which other European nations are managing postwar affairs.

Washington Woodrow Wilson Foundation Revenue Core Missioner Blair

Phillipine Lodge Holds Knight Degree and Talks on Principles

Phillipine Lodge 09 K of P in this city conferred the Knights degree on two candidates. Pastor Harter spoke on lodge principles and invited members to join revival services next week. Work in Page degree planned for next Saturday. Mrs. Arthur Swart hosts Loyal Women's class at her Mill Street home. Miss Frankie Howard shows improvement after illness.

Pthillipine Lodge Phillipine Lodge K. of P Bro. Harter E. Church Arthur Swart Mill Street Loyal Women’s The Chauncey Christian Church

Chauncey Registrants This Semester At Ohio University Athena

Chauncey students listed for the current term at Ohio University Athena campus include several enrollees. Names and exact majors not fully shown in the fragment.

Chauncey The Ohio University At Athena

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