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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1926

Page

3

Last chapter of 851s disaster written in East

Washington July 13. The final chapter of the 851s fatal dive is written as four crew members bodies arrive for burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Relatives of three more missing sailors request Arlington burial. others remain unrecovered. The four named sailors are Foster of Washington, Elser of Columbus Ohio, Klein of Montana, and Thomas of Chillicothe Ohio. Sailors will bear their comrades to newly dug graves as relatives arrive.

Washington U.R Arlington National Cemetery Navy Department Arlington PF. D. Foster Harry PD. Elser Columbus Ohio Klein, Mont Charlie c. Thomas Chillicothe

Honor Birthday Celebration for Edward Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Martin near Chauncey hosted a chicken dinner in honor of their son Edward's twenty first birthday. Guests included Ed Martin and family, W E Lewis family, Ella Tribly and children from Wellston, Mack Shivers, W M Biffle and daughter Hazel, Harry Jayjohn of Nelsonville, and Edward Martin of Lancaster. Numerous gifts were given.

Jacob Martin Chauncey Edward Ed Martin W. E. Lewis Ella Tribly Wellston Mack Shivers W. M. Biffle Hazel Harry Jayjohn Nelsonville Edward Martin Lancaster

France to pay war debts to Britain reported by Churchill

In the House of Commons Churchill announced France will repay 3.125 billion dollars to Great Britain in sixty two years with annual payments starting at 20 million dollars this year and rising to 30 40 and 60 million in later years the deal awaits French parliamentary ratification.

London Winston Churchill House of Commons France Great Britain Churchill Joseph Caillaux Washington

Subway Crash Tests IR T Strike Aftermath in New York

New York July 13. Improved service restored on IRT lines as authorities investigate the first strike incident. A subway express driven by an emergency motorman crashed into a buffer at Van Courtlandt Park terminal injuring twelve passengers minor injuries and a fractured nose reported. IR T claims strike broken while President Hedley extends return deadline. company says seventy five men back to work, strikers claim ten returned.

New York U.A Interborough Rapid van Courtlandt Park Terminal I R. T Frank Hedley

Stranded Adelford Rescue by Cleveland Yacht Club

Clevelanders aboard the power boat Adelford were saved from possible starvation off Gull Island after its crankshaft broke Sunday night. The Adelaide anchored beside the vessel as distress flares lit the night and ballast wheels were used to steady the Adelford until help arrived.

Cleveland U.R Gull Island Cleveland Yacht Club Adelaide

Nelsonville approves 1927 budget with 38 000 operation levy

The Nelsonville city council adopted a 1927 budget seeking 38 000 for city operations, a 7.6 mill levy (three and a half mills higher than 1926) with funds allocated to general health safety service sinking. Also settled a 58 70 damage judgment with William Keeton, to be paid from the sinking fund. Sunday school picnic planned at Patton's dam for July 14. City residents return from Coldwater Michigan. Morrell family called to Columbus due to illness.

Nelsonville Athens Fred S. Scott William Keeton Keeton Coldwater A. B. Johnson D. N. Gorsuch Donald Betts Michigan Ed L. Morrell Columbus

Jewelry Theft Probe Ties Four Men to $80,000 Heist

Chicago police sought four men after W. R. Brown, head of a New York jewelry house, said he was bound and gagged in a downtown hotel room and robbed of jewelry worth 80,000 dollars. Brown identified photos of Vincent Drucci, Peter Gusenburg, Frank Gusenburg, and Piggy White as the alleged robbers.

Chicago W. R. Brown New York Brown Vincent Drucci Peter Gusenburg Frank Gusenburg

Amundsen Declares North Pole International Territory

Roald Amundsen stated that the North Pole lies within international territory and no single nation can claim it. The remark came in a wireless reply to Aften Posten on July 13 in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen Denmark U.P North Pole Roald Amundsen Aften Posten

First License Under New Policy Causes Radio Confusion

The first broadcasting license under the Commerce Department’s new policy went to the Federation of Labor station in Chicago. It uses 492 meters, the same as WEAF in New York, risking overlap with other stations and possible widespread reception issues across the eastern half of the country.

Washington Department of Commerce Federation of Labor Chicago WEAF New York

Recall of July 13 1918 Naval Collision In Convoy

Athens veterans recount the July 13 1918 collision when the English transport Victorian rammed by a submarine near the Irish coast during a convoy of fourteen ships. The event followed a long voyage from Montreal via Halifax to Liverpool with eight battalions including Ohio National Guard company members. Sixteen submarine chasers aided in the rescue of passengers from the damaged transport.

His Athens Ohio National Guard Camp Sheridan Alabama 6Th Field Artillery Upton New York Montreal Halifax Trish Liverpool

North Bethel Church Announces Sunday Services

Children days and all day services are set at North Bethel church on Sunday July 18. Services begin at 10 o clock in the forenoon.

North Bethel

Two Reckless Drivers Fined in Nelsonville Court

Stacy Co. Sharp pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Mayor Eberle's court and was fined $10 plus costs. J. W. Albright of Columbus also pleaded guilty to a similar offense and paid costs. he was charged with cutting a funeral procession on June 7.

Nelsonville Stacy Co. Sharp Eberle J. W. Albright Columbus

Miss Jane Pearson to Receive Nursing Diploma

Nelsonville friends of Miss Jane Pearson daughter of Chief of Police Pearson announce she will complete her three years nursing course at Cherrington hospital Logan and receive her diploma on the evening of August 1.

Nelsonville Jane Pearson Pearson Cherrington Hospital Logan

Nelsonville Men Attend Joint Carbondale Services

Kings Men and Loyal Guards members from Nelsonville attended Sunday services in Carbondale at the Methodist Episcopal church. Nineteen Nelsonville men joined a grove picnic after the afternoon meeting with talks by J. L. Cheeseman and George Beagle. Attendance was reported good.

Nelsonville Kings Loyal Guardsmen Carbondale Methodist Episcopal Church J. L. Cheeseman George Beagle Mr. Bailey

Barbers Sweep Carbon Hill in Twilight League Nine

Nelsonville July 13 Ed dies Barbers beat Carbon Hill 8 to 7 in nine innings at city playgrounds. Eddie's Barbers lead Twilight league schedule next face Woodson's Buckeyes with high attendance expected. Athena meets Central, Sugar Bowl outfit challenges Westerners as Parryites seek first win after lapses.

Nelsonville Eddie Barbers Carbon Hill City Playgrounds Wil Woodson Buckeyes Athena Central Parryites Jupitter Plavins

Phi Sigs Baseball Beats Grotto 21 7 in Haydenville

The Phi Sigs defeated the Grotto outfit Sunday at the lat ter's field near Haydenville by 21 to 7. Phi Sigs issue a challenge to the Old Timers for a game at the city playgrounds Monday evening July 19.

PHI Sigs Nelsonville Phi Sig Grotto Outfit Haydenville

Child Struck by Auto in Nelsonville Incident

In Nelsonville, on July 18, the son of William Winningman of Carbon Hill was hit by an automobile driven by Bert Young. The child escaped without serious injury, and was taken by Mr Young to Dr. Cable’s office where bruises were described as minor.

Nelsonville William Winnigman Carbon Hill Bert Young Young Dr. Cable

Presbyterians to Rededicate Church in Nelsonville

Nelsonville residents prepare for the homecoming and dedication of the repaired Presbyterian church building on October 16 and 17. A committee will notify former members, with a program group planning the events, and upgrades include a new hymnal and an electric bulletin board. Additional local notices recap visits and travel of residents and a Chicago trip by BPO Elks delegates.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church H. H. Edington KE. Dean Harriett Baird John Saltz J. H. Salts C. F E. Weltzheimer L. R. Kelch

Miss Beagle Is Given Surprise Birthday Party

Nelsonville notes tell of Genevieve Beagle’s fourteenth birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Beagle on Walnut Street. Guests included Ruth Fleck Ruth Butt Mary Whyte Doris Wallace Ruth Call Hattie Allen Ethel Johnson Margaret Scott Arvilla Landis Mary Ruscoe Catherine Valkinburg Janice Mitchell Catherine Courtney Mareelete Wallace Helen Keating Esther Clark Verna Hand Vivian Beagle Genevieve Beagle and Marion Rudolph of Chicago after games music and late refreshments

Nelsonville George Beagle Walnut Street Genevieve Ruth Fleck Ruth Butt Mary Whyte Doris Wallace Ruth Call Hattie Allen Ethel Johnson Margaret Scott Arvilla Landis Mary Ruscoe Catherine Valkinburg Janice Mitchell Catherine Courtney Mareelete Wallace Helen Keating Esther Clark

Nelsonville Savings Association Sells Lots and Confirms Deed

Judge L G Worstell confirmed the deed in Common Pleas court for Nelsonville Home and Savings association to dispose of proceeds from the sale of lots in Nelsonville. The association had mortgaged the property to secure a $500 loan held against Matthew and Catherine Mills of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville L. G. Worstell Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Matthew Catherine Mills Savings Association Common Pleas Court

What Causes Boils And Quick Relief From Rboil

Bolla and carbuncles arise from improper diet or skin infection. Causes are often hard to determine but Carbo provides fast relief. One application stops pain and continued use draws out the core. Available from your druggist. Money back if not satisfied. Spurlock Neal Co. Nashville Tenn.

Spurlock-Neal CO Nashville Tenn

Old C A Athlete Visits Athens Native Ohio star recalls 1900s team

Frank Richardson former Ohio University halfback returns to Athens to visit old friends from campus. He stayed with Mr and Mrs Grones on Court street in those years and traveled with his wife a Lancaster native. He is a member of Phi Delta Theta and hopes to reconnect with Rey Lash R A Dalton and others.

Frank Richardson Ohio Athens Richardson Ted Sullivan F.S. Grones Court Street Lancaster Ohio University Vhi Delta Theta Fraternity Mr. Grones Rey Lash R. A. Dalton

Ray Glos Heaters Picked Up By Baltimore Gas Firm

Baltimore Consolidated Gas purchases 400 Ray Glos heaters from Grayson Manufacturing Athens to expand distribution. K C Farmsworth, general manager, says Ray Glas will be exclusive in Baltimore. Four major distributors including Brooklyn Union Gas and United Gas will sell the heaters. Orders exceed last year by 55 percent as production rises to meet demand.

Baltimore Consolidated Gas Company Grayson Manufacturing Company Athens K. C. Farmsworth Baltimore Grayson Company Brooklyn Union Gas Company Public Service Gas Company United Gas Implement Company Washington

Company reports cost drop amid larger scale operations

The firm states a twenty three percent increase in sales, while costs rise only seventeen percent due to economies in organization, bulk purchasing, and larger scale. Manager Farnsworth cites these factors as cutting costs. An order for forty eight water heaters arrived from Rio de Janeiro for shipment to South America once production completes.

Farnsworth Rio de Janeiro

Young Mother Nellie Sams Dies After Illness

Mrs Nellie Marie Sams 22 wife of Charles Sams died at 7 30 last night at the family home at Center Stake after a months long illness She leaves a newborn daughter Virginia Aileen and her husband two parents Asa and Mrs Riggle of near Athens three brothers Harry Sams Parkersburg West Virginia Sam Sams Columbus and Chester at home Funeral services set for 2 pm Wednesday at Union church with burial in West Union street cemetery

Nellie Marie Sams Charles Sams Center Stake Virginia Aileen Union West Union Street Asa Riggle Athens Luhrig Harry Sams Parkersburg W. Va Sam Sams Columbus Chester

Eminent Germans urge new Sacco and Vanzetti trial

A cable from Berlin signed by several eminent German citizens asks Governor Fuller of Massachusetts for another trial for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. They were convicted of murder in connection with a payroll robbery in South Braintree.

Berlin U.R Fuller Massachusetts Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti South Braintree Mass

Bank Officials Ordered to Court in Yorkeville Liquidity Case

Steubenville report states three officials of the Union Savings Bank of Yorkeville are summoned to appear in common pleas court on July 31. State Superintendent H. E. Scott alleges $1,000,000 in securities and deposits are missing amidst the bank’s liquidation.

Ice Cream Social at Willow Creek School This Saturday

An ice cream social will be held at Willow Creek School on Saturday July 17. Proceeds benefit the school.

Te Willow Creek

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Endorsed for Quick Digestion Relief

For indigestion sour stomach and gas mix Phillips Milk of Magnesia with water to neutralize stomach acid and ease fermentation. Physicians for fifty years have prescribed it as it neutralizes more acid than bicarbonate of soda and clears bowels without purging. Pleasant to take and sold in twenty five cent bottles at any drug store.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville Council Fdal East England IR. T County Tax Commission The Episcopal Church Patton’s Dam Mare Aes Rexall the Cline Pharmacy Kontner's Hill Foster Clark Ruth Barberton Land Akron M. T. Brandenburg Miss Forrest Grand Rapids C. FE. Burdette E. FE. Imboden Annie Howard ELKS J. T. Pritchard T. B. Pritchard Leland Krieg B. P. O. Elks Miss Beagle Court House Cooper Carl H. Beasley F. D. Forsyth O. F. Rowland R. W. Finsterwald E. C. Berry C. H. Williams I. M. Wood R. D. Williams J. D. Brown C. A Phillips Milk Magnesia Wheaton Onnsomn Uboard Xia Prestons East Side
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