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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1923

Page

2

Makes the Deaf Hear Devices Offered for Free Trial

Dictograph Products Corp announces a remarkable instrument that enables the deaf to hear better and invites readers to try at home with a ten day prepaid free trial. No COD, no deposit, no obligations, risk borne by the company. Thousands report gratifying results and it aims to help social and professional life. Send name and address to Suite 1882 290 W 42nd St New York for literature and a request form.

Dictagraph Products Corpora Dictograph Products Corporation W. 42Nd St New York

Fire damages Erie freight terminal in Jersey City

A fire on July 18 in Jersey City swept the second floor of the Erie railroad freight terminal destroying the freight accounting department and many valuable records. Damage was estimated at 200000 dollars.

Jersey City N. J Erie Railroad

Banking Delegates Take Cedar Point Outing

Delegates to the American Institute of Banking left routine duties in Cleveland Ohio for a group outing at Cedar Point amusement park on July 18.

Cleveland American Institute of Banking Cedar Point

Wild West is His Objective

Richard Rightmere, eight, ran away from home in Cleveland after being found near a freight car dressed as a frontiersman. He spoke of Indian battles and trading posts at Toledo and Chicago, possessing a tomahawk and threatening to roam the open lands. Police were asked to return him home.

Cleveland Richard Rightmre Lake Michigan Chicago Toledo Richard Tommy Gibbons St. Paul Jack Killer Dempsey Shelby Tommy

50 Foot Dive Prep By Youth Diver at Torquay

Walter Isaac, 15, executes a 50 foot swan dive from a ledge at Torquay England in training for the Olympic water events next year.

Walter Isaac Torquay England

U.S. Data on China Protection Policy Unresolved

Washington reports that the United States and other powers agree actions are needed to protect foreign lives and interests in China, but the method remains undecided as of today.

Washington United States China

Kill on sight? Chicago drill to trap mad gunman Gilberto

Police in Chicago fan out a dragnet after orders to shoot to kill on sight. Amberto Gilberto, accused of killing Cologero Salerno and wounding Charles Goetz, fired six shots and fled in a car. Goetz likely to die in hospital as investigators links a quarrel over Salerno's wife to the deadly spree.

Chicago Amberto Gilberto Cologero Salerno Charles Goetz Chicago, Miwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Gilberto Salerno Goetz

Guilty Plea in Juvenile Court Over Delinquency Case

Roth Wallace Hewitt known as Knockout Burns and Lewis Poston of Athens pleaded guilty before Juvenile Judge Johnson to acts tending to delinquency of Bernice Six aged 12. Hewitt admitted improper advances and Poston admitted taking her to the Athens state hospital grounds at night. Hewitt and Poston jailed awaiting sentence due Wednesday afternoon.

Roth Wallace Hewitt Knockout Burns Lewis Poston Athens Johnson Bernice Six William Six Burns Poston Athens State Hospital Hewitt

Red speakers in bad with police in Columbus Ohio

On affidavits alleging they referred to the American emblem as a hell of a flag four outdoor orators are under arrest. The men H E Townsley E H Cornwell George Neiswander and Karl E Paull were dismissed on breach of the peace charges but re-arrested on discrediting the flag charges.

Columbus H .E. Townsley E. H. Cornwell George Neiswander Karl E. Paull

Butcher Celebrates Wife's Return to Health

A husband credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for his wife's five year battle with illness. He recalls she lived on toast and hot water until doctors recommended gall bladder surgery. After using four bottles over two years, she recovered completely and he promotes the remedy with a money back guarantee at local pharmacies.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Co Nelsonville

Jackson man named to state clemency board

Daniel W. Williams of Jackson Ohio Republican and former governor nominee was named the second member of the new state board of clemency for a two year term. Price Russell former executive secretary is the Democratic member serving four years. Each member receives 4500 dollars yearly. Williams publishes the Jackson Standard Journal and is a former state senator and former minister to Cardiff Wales. He is on vacation with his son Ben Ames Williams in Maine.

Columbus Daniel W. Williams Jackson Ohio State Board of Clemency Price Russell Williams Jackson Standard-Journal Cardiff Wales Ben Ames Williams Maine

Marriage Law Raises Age for Women to 21 in Ohio

A new Ohio law raises the age of majority for women from 18 to 21. Women under 21 may marry only with parental consent or with written consent of both parents if living. The law requires both parents to accompany the bride if she marries before turning 21.

Ohio Theey

Surgeries At Sheltering Air Hospital Aid Two Teens

Tuesday at Sheltering Air hospital two operations led to strong recoveries. Miss Alfreda Hildebrandt age 17 from Glouster had her appendix removed. Mrs Roy Crosser of Chauncey underwent a major operation.

Sheltering Air Hospital Alfreda Hildebrandt Af Glouster Roy Crosser Chauncey

State report cites stem boiler inspection gaps in Ohio

Official release states lack of facilities in the state industrial relations department to thoroughly inspect stem boilers endangers life and safety of industrial plant employers.

Columbus State Industrial Relations Department Ohio

Changes in Athens Division Leadership Streamline Transition

Former Division engineer F W Davis returned to Athens to brief his successor George A Carr of Marietta on office routines. Davis resigns as Carr takes over and joins Radebaugh Graham Construction in Columbus. Assistant division engineer WP A Sieverling resigns to become engineer in charge with Don M Roach Construction in Defiance. Cr W Merrill of Marietta was appointed to replace Sieverling and arrived to learn duties for Friday start.

F. W. Davis Athens Columbus George A. Carr Marietta Davis Mr. Carr Radebaugh-Graham Construction Co WP. A. Sieverling Don M. Roach Construction Co Defiance Sieveriing Cr. W. Merrill Boulay Sleverling Irriday

Miss Gladys Danford Visits Sister After Operation

Glouster resident Miss Gladys Danford travels to Columbus to be with her sister Miss Lau who is recovering from surgery at Grant hospital last week. Lau expected to return home late next week or early the following week. Mrs William James, daughter Mildred and A H James plan a two week motor trip visiting Washington DC and New York City, starting Tuesday. Glouster Sportsmen Club meets Thursday at 7 30 PM at the mayor's office. all members urged to attend.

Gladys Danford Columbus Miss Lau Grant Hospital William James Mildred This City A. H. James Cleveland Washington, D. C New York City Glouster Sportsmen Club

Miss Mary Miller Visits Columbus Relatives for Three Weeks

Miss Mary Miller is spending three weeks with relatives and friends in Columbus, staying with family and visiting local sites during her stay.

Mary Miller Columbus

Near East peace treaty to be signed in Paris

Paris, July 18—The French foreign office announced the Near East peace treaty will be signed in Lausanne on July 24, ending the Turko-Greek war. The agreement marks the end of hostilities that spurred a Greek revolution and risked drawing Britain and France into conflict with Turkey. Turkey had regained territory in Europe after supporting Germany in the last war.

Paris Lausanne Greece Turkey Great Britain France Europe Germany

Glouster Witnesses Await Miller Case Testimony in Pomeroy

Glouster residents summoned as witnesses in the Miller murder case report to Pomeroy for possible testimony this week and next. They receive one dollar a day to cover expenses, leaving little for living costs. Attorney George W. Rose, among the witnesses, has lost his appetite for fish in Pomeroy. Nearby visits include Morrison Brown and family at Buckeye Lake and Somerset, and Higgins family from Carbon Hill plus their granddaughter Rhea Sanders of Columbus visiting Glouster.

Pomeroy Miller George W .Rose Morrison Brown Harold Charles Wolf Henry Gee Somerset Buckeye Lake

Mrs John Wafollette and kin visit Mianeter Sunday

Mrs John Wafollette visited with her son Will and Jesse Dunlavey at Mianeter on Sunday, sharing time with family and neighbors.

John Wafollette Will Jesse Dunlavey Mianeter

Social at John Hixson Jr. home on Amesville pike

Local notice reports a social at John Hixson Jr. on the Amesville pike scheduled for Saturday, July 21. Sunday services include Sunday school at 9 30 and evening preaching at 7 30 by Rev. Haskins. Several residents are listed as weekend visitors and guests.

John Hixson Jr Amesville Pike Haskins Mandy Armstrong Glouster John Lafollette Ed Donaldson Mart Mansfield Canaanville Road Cliff Boudinott Baby Athens D. Boudinott Oliver Linscott Merwin Mansfield’s Guysville Clarence Mitchell Leslie Bryson Levi Cone Charles Liggett Lucile Smith Betty Joan Marion P. F. Morris Bill May Helen Morris Cat Morris Emma Bryson Abilene Kansas West

Reese Williams Returns to Akron After Visit

Reese Williams came back to Akron on Tuesday following a ten day visit with his parents Mr and Mrs William Williams in the city.

Reese Williams Akron William Williams

Harding Against Specie Meeting of the Lawmakers

Seward Alaska July 18. The Brookhart proposal to demand a special session of Congress to deal with farm legislation will not meet administration approval. President Harding does not favor calling Congress into session before the regular session.

Seward Alaska United States Smith W. Brookhart Towa Congress Harding

Sisters Reunite After Twenty Two Years At Zimmer Home

Mrs. L Rickley of Pittsburg and Mrs. John Cunningham along with Mr. and Mrs. Vern Russell of Toledo visited Mrs. F F Zimmer in this city. Mrs Rickley is a sister and Mrs Cunningham a niece of Mrs Zimmer, with Frank Miller of Pomeroy also present. They returned home Tuesday.

John Cunningham Vern Russell Toledo L. Rickley Pittsburg Ff. J. Zimmer Rickley Cunningham Zimmer Frank Miller Pomeroy

Ice Cream Festival Planned on Chapel Lawn

Friday evening July 26 the Clarks Chapel lawn hosts an ice cream festival with proceeds directed to church repairs.

Clarks

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