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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1926

Page

7

Baby Dies In Auto Crash Near Albany On Fourth

A six hurt in a Sunday morning crash three miles west of Albany when a car driven by Gordon Phillips struck a tree on the ld Arthur road. Baby Charlotte Phillips seven weeks died at The Plains home after being rushed there. mother Mrs Gordon Phillips unconscious with injuries. Other injured include Clifford Ball seventeen? no fourteen, Dorothy Ball nineteen, Mary Phillips thirteen, Gordon Phillips Sr., and Mrs Fannie Ball. Funeral arrangements to be held at West Union street cemetery in Wellston.

Albany Charlotte Phillips Gordon Phillips Parkersburg Clifford Ball the Plains Dorothy Ball Fannie Ball Mary Phillips

Tourists Extend California to Michigan Visit

Tourists from California, including Mr and Mrs C W Bates and families, Mrs Button, Mrs Ralph Wright and party, visited relatives Joly Rite entertained and Mr and Mrs Smith. The Smiths and children left California two months ago for a tourist camp in Michigan while continuing their travels.

Canaanyuld Joly W. H. Rite Buri Roney Smith Dorin Cecil California C. W. Bates Jeb Button Ralph Wright Don Ween Wright Smith Canifornia Michigan

North Dakota Girl Runs Moving Picture Colony in Casselton

Angela Murray Gibson, a New York trained filmmaker, directs and shoots locally in Casselton North Dakota. She uses open air sets and amateur cast to produce comedies and educational shorts. Her films reach five exchanges and are shown in theaters beyond the state.

North Dakota Hollywood Dakota Whence Fields Moving Picture Company Casselton, N. D New York Angela Murray Gibson Mary Pickford Casselton Miss Gibson George Stanley Fargo

Robbery in Bern Leads to Arrests in Penny Heist

Two penny thefts alarm Bern yesterday with one pair of thieves cornered at a Novelty store on Court Street. Richard Sheridan and Eugene Marquis were caught in the act by L. I. Jones and Mrs. Jones, while a separate post office and Black Diamond coal robbery in Lathrop netted $4 in pennies. authorities continue investigation with no suspects yet.

Athena Lala Eg Novelty Court Street L. I. Jones Jones Richard Black Diamond Coal Company Lathrop Delbert Aug P. H. McKinley Pete Barrows J. M. Cady

Funeral set for George M. Taylor Portsmouth Sun publisher

A group of former Portsmouth residents living in Columbus will travel to Portsmouth tomorrow for the funeral of George M. Taylor publisher of the Portsmouth Sun. They are personal friends of the late publisher.

Columbus Portsmouth George M. Taylor Portsmouth Sun

Swallows Pins to Settle 5 Cent Bet

Henry Vaughn admitted swallowing several open safety pins to win a 5 cent bet. He subsequently underwent medical removal of the pins.

London Henry Vaughn

S. S. S. strengthens nerves and blood power

The ad claims S. S. S. rebuilds strength by enriching red blood cells and improving endurance for women and men. It touts a century of use and urges confidence in taking SS S S made from fresh roots and herbs.

S.S SS. S

Radio Features For Two Days In Major Markets

Radio listings show two days of top features across networks. WNYC New York hosts a Park Band concert at 6 26 8 15 p m Eastern Daylight. WEAF hooks up a chamber symphony at 9 p m conducted by Max Jacobs. WIZ and WRC present instrumental programs and choruses in the New York area. WGY Schenectady provides a stadium concert by the New York Philharmonic. WOC Davenport presents an organ recital by Erwin Schnell. WMAQ Chicago airs the WMAQ Players and a Red Hussar light opera. WLW Cincinnati closes with a music college concert.

Tursday WNYC New York WEAF Everybody Chamber Symphony Orchestra Max Jacobs WIZ WGY Schenectady Easternaylight New York Philharmonic Orchestra van Hoogstraten WOC Davenport Central Standard Erwin Schnell WMAQ Chicago the Red Hussar Weaf Light Opera Company WLW Cincinnati Music College

Well Known Athens Citizen Dies in Cleveland Hospital

Ollie E. Liggett, a prominent Athens resident for fifteen years known for missionary work, died last night at 7 in a Cleveland hospital following surgery.

Athens Cleveland Ollie E. Liggett

Funeral for A S U official held at home of son

A week after surgery for intestinal trouble, funeral services were set for 10:80 Wednesday at the home of Clarence Carr Liggett, 2552 Queenston Road in Cleveland. Burial reportedly planned in Cambridge Springs, Pa. Liggett, general missionary of the American Sunday School Union, served on the Presbyterian church official board and left a widow and three sons Clarence, Thomas, and Harold.

Clarence Carr Liggett Queenston Road Cleveland Cambridge Springs Athens Liggett American Sunday School Union The Presbyterian Church Thomas Liggett Sussex N. J McBee Binder Company Harold Ohio University New York City

Wickford teen rector yars suicide case suffused by tragedy

Beth Dawson hanged herself in the rectory of the Wickford Teen. Investigators report a suicide inside the church residence as neighbors recall her troubled life and recent unrest.

Beth Dawson Wickford

Phillips Milk of Magnesia for Indigestion Relief

For fifty years physicians have prescribed Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a remedy for sour stomach and indigestion. It counters acid in the stomach more effectively than bicarbonate of soda and leaves the stomach sweet with less gas. It neutralizes bowels fermentations and gently clears sour waste from the system, with a tastier alternative to soda. Twenty five cent bottles at any drug store.

Dark Secrets and a Fatal Midnight Encounter

Leonora recounts a doomed romance with Carlos Mendosa in True Story Magazine August issue. A warned girl pursues love, secret dinners, and tragedy following a midnight meeting. Other True Story offerings include Ruth’s deceptive suitor and a double cross tale.

Carlos Mendosa Mendosa Leonora True Story Magazine Ruth Peggy Ethel Aiden Troe A Saas Rye

National Advertising of The Messenger in Expert Hands

Athens stands as a trade hub in eastern Ohio, boosting The Messenger through Robert E. Ward Inc. as national advertising reps. J W Cullen heads the firm with Chicago and New York offices guiding national campaigns. The Messenger is part of Ohio Select List with wide southeastern Ohio reach.

Athens Ens County Ohio Messenger Robert E. Ward, Inc New York City Chicago Robert E. Ward Ward John W. Cullen America The United States Incorporated Organization of the Ohio Select J. W. Cullen Renee Hi. B. Gramm G. E.gilbertson James A. Ward Indiana Meigs Hocking Vinton Eneain Omar Mart New York

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