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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1922

Page

5

WEDDINGS AND SHORE LEAVE SUITE AT COLUMBUS NEWS

Miss Ruth Connors to wed Joseph Isselstein Tuesday in St Marys Columbus. They will live in Columbus where he works for Tracy-Wells Co. Several social visits and pre nuptial events noted including a large pink paper rose shower for Dorothy Kircher and Virgil Dent.

Ruth Beatrice Connors South Fifth Street Columbus Joseph C. Isselstein Deanville Daniel A. Connors Logan Isselstein Joseph A. Isselstein St. Mary's Catholic Church Mr. Isselstein Tracy-Wells Company Dorothy Kircher Harold C. Mardis East State Street Virgil C. Dent

Henderson Swan wedding announced in Santa Barbara

The engagement and marriage of Mr. Charles D B Henderson to Miss Hester Swan were solemnized in Santa Barbara California on Wednesday. The couple will reside in Long Beach California where Henderson works in the Book and News business.

Athens Charles DB. Henderson Hester Swanson Los Angeles Santa Barbara Calif Henderson Long Beach

Watermelon Crop Condition Up To 83 Percent On June 1

The Department of Agriculture reports the commercial watermelon crop condition on June 1 at 83 percent, the same as May 1 and five points above the seven year average.

International News Service Washington Department of Agriculture

Rights to Sell Fireworks Sought in Athens Court

Alex M. Moore of Square Deal Grocery seeks a temporary and permanent injunction against Athens City and officials to allow sale and use of fireworks. He claims $1000 of merchandise bought legally and alleges the 1887 ordinance is void, discriminative, and restraints trade. A temporary order was denied. a hearing is set for Tuesday at 9.

Athens Athens County Common Pleas Court Alex M. Moore Square Deal Grocery City of Roush Poice Council of Ohio United States Worstell

Bond Set For Glouster Youth In Fatal Shooting Case

John Rush 18, charged with first degree murder in the fatal shooting of his father John Rush Sr. near Glouster, can post 2500 bond to be released from county jail. Judge Worstell ordered the bond after a midweek hearing. bondsmen expected by Saturday afternoon to allow his return home to help his mother with crops.

John Rush John Rush Sr Glouster Worstell

Confederate veterans deny Lincoln instigated war

General Juli an S Carr and General C B Howry of the United Confederate Veterans reject a report adopted at the thirty second reunion that Lincoln personally instigated the Civil War They deny voting for the report and urge no ill will toward Lincoln while stating many southerners share their view of his duty to enforce laws as he understood them

Richmond Abraham Lincoln Jefferson Davis Julian S. Carr Confederate Veterans C. B. Howry Army of Northern Virginia Lincoln Howry Department of the United Confederate Veterans Carr United States

Senate authorizes new international bridge at Rio Grande

The senate authorized a new bridge across the Rio Grande linking Del Rio Texas and Las Vacas Mexico. The project would connect the United States and Mexico and facilitate cross border traffic.

Washington Rio Grande Mexico United States The Senate del Rio Texas iLas Vacas

Duvalls Mourn Loss Of Three Year Old Forrest Clarke

Major K E P Duvall and family accompany the body of their daughter Forrest to Annapolis for burial after a fatal road accident near 26 South College. The sisters Constance and Catherine Clarke, plus Mrs Clarke, witnessed the tragedy as Forrest crossed with a neighbor girl and did not see an oncoming car. Driver Mr Moore showed no fault and the incident moved Ath ens residents. Major Duval, recently transferred from Camp McClellan to Camp Oglethorpe, returns to Tennessee with his wife for the bereavement.

Major KE. P. Duvall Forrest Annapolis E. B. Clarke South College Street Constance Catherine Clarke South Clarke Tharry Morrison Mr. Moore Little Forrest Athens Major Duval Camp McClellan Anniston Alabama Camp Oglethorpe Tennessee

Union Fields Not Producing Coal

Washington June 24 The geological survey estimates soft coal production this week at 5 500 000 tons the largest since the strike began 12 weeks ago The gain comes from non union fields returning to work and from higher activity in far western districts where demand was previously low.

Washington Geological Survey

Preacher Found Guilty by Jury In Miner Case

In CHARLES TOWN W Va a juror panel was drawn for the murder trial of John Wilburn and seven others in the Deputy Sheriff John Gore killing during the miners war. Wilburn’s father the Rev James E Wilburn was found guilty last night of second degree murder in connection with the Gore killing.

Charles Town W. Va John Wilburn John Gore Wilburn James E. Wilburn Gore

Mine massacre blamed on Southern Illinois Coal Co

Frank Farrington of the Illinois Mine Workers Union said in LT. LOIS that the Southern Illinois Coal Company operating the Herrin mine bore responsibility for the massacre that killed 23 or more strike breakers. He denied that the mine's prescription of common scales, in a communication from United Mine Workers President Lewis, caused the trouble.

Lois Herrin Southern Illinois Coal Company Frank Farrington Illinois Mine Workers Farrington Lewis United Mine Workers

Germany Tests Paper Tapestry Stair Carpets

Germany develops intricate tapestry stair carpets and hall rugs made entirely from paper. The craft blends art and utility, offering lightweight decorative floor coverings suitable for temporary displays and affordable interior accents.

Germany

Lancaster Club Visits Chauncey Park For Sunday Game

Chauncey hosts Lancaster club at Chauncey ball park Sunday. Lancaster boasts one of the region's fastest teams and twin brother pitcher and catcher. Sam Wilhelm joins Chauncey's staff to bolster the locals.

Lancaster Club Chauncey Park Lancaster Ball Club Chauncey Ball Park Lancaster Sam” Wilhems Chauncey

Drake couple called to Athens by death of Mrs Hibbard

Mr and Mrs J A Drake travel to Athens on Friday after the death of their friend Mrs Mary Hibbard. The notice notes the loss affecting the local community and mentions the bereaved family.

J. A. Drake Athens Mary Hibbard

Junk dealer drowns after walking into Ohio River

Leonard Barrett a 62 year old junk dealer walked into the Ohio River at Benwood Wheeling June 24 and drowned. Waves from a passing steamer washed the body ashore.

Labor Federation Adjourns Convention in Cincinnati

The American Federation of Labor wrapped up its sessions this afternoon at Convention Hall in Cincinnati, concluding the convention proceedings after a full day of discussions and votes.

Cincinnati American Federation of Labor

Baby Pattern Features For 6 Months To 2 Years

Describes a sewing pattern in percale or crepe with contrasting bindings. Sizes include 6 months 1 year and 2 years. A 1 year size requires 2 1/2 yards of 36 inch material. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.

No Promotion Fees Allowed in National Bank Charter Plans

Washington June 24 Crissinger the Comptroller of the Currency says he will reject any national bank charter application that includes promotion fees or uses subscriber money to pay such fees for stock sales.

Washington Comptroller Crissinger

Millionaire Harold McCormick and the $50,000 youth operation

Harold McCormick reportedly paid under 500 dollars for a bold youth treatment involving gland injections. Dr Royal S Cope and New York City health commissioner back the effort saying it succeeded, with time to judge if the 50 thousand dollar operation yields lasting results or remains a risky treasure.

Harold McCormick Royal S. Cope New York City McCormick

Vesper Service Change at Ohio University

Professor T N Hoover will lead singing at the Ohio University vesper Sunday at 6 30 on the athletic field replacing Professor Gantyeport who cannot attend. Milton G Evans Crozer Theological Seminary president is principal speaker with Athens pastors involved. Dr Evans speaks Saturday at 7 in Ewing hall.

T. N. Hoover Ohio University Gantyeport Milton G. Evans Crozer Theological Seminary Athens Dr. Evans Ewing Hall

Bids Rejected For Roosevelt School Building

The Elyria board of education rejected all bids for the $800,000 Roosevelt school building in the foreign settlement due to irregularities in the bids.

Elyria Board of Education Roosevelt

Jury Hung Likely in Flannery Murder Case

In Pittsburg Pennsylvania James J Flannery a wealthy young clubman is charged with first degree murder for his wife s February killing A hung jury seemed likely Saturday afternoon as the panel deliberated since 8 30 last night remaining out at midday with no verdict reported.

Pittsburg James J. Flannery

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