Fire destroys building. 200 workers displaced
A fire this morning completely destroyed the building. Two hundred men were thrown out of loft work. Loss is estimated at 150000 dollars. The cause is not yet known and authorities are investigating.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1924
Page
6
Farmer in Ruble Township Ends Life by Gunshot
A well known Ruble Township farmer, about four miles northeast of Trimble, shot himself in the head after a period of mental strain. Coroner L R Sanders investigated and ruled death as self-inflicted. He left a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruble Township
Farmer
Ster. O
Iran
Sands
Trimble
L.r W. Sanders
T. Sands
Ned
Glouster Notes on Mrs Dillon’s Postoperative Progress
Glouster Mrs C B Dillon recovers after appendicitis surgery in Columbus Sunday afternoon. Her husband Mr Jon and uncle Dr Richard of Nelsonville were present. Postop notes say she improved though complications possible. Virgil Davis and Elza Morris swap rural and village mail routes. Standard T ers Society meeting of the Methodist church postponed to Monday at 7 at Miss Helen Whittle’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Dillon
Columbus
Jon
Ichard
Nelsonville
Elza Morris
No. 4
Virgil Davis
R. Davis
Mr. Morris
J. Archer
Glouster
King
Standard Rers Society of the Methodist Arch
Helen Whittle
Bazaar Bazaar at Red Men Hall
All members of Chickamauga Council No 62 Degree of Pocahontas are asked to send their bazaar packages to the Red Men Hall Saturday between noon and 1 pm. The bazaar opens at 1 pm. Come early for first selection. Dance at night from to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga Council
No. 62
Degree of Pocahontas
Red Men Hall
Lantz Fined For Alcohol Charge In Trimble
James Lantz of Trimble paid a $19 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to a drunkenness charge before Mayor Wilson. Constable Tom Davis arrested him. Rothwell Club members elected officers for the year including President Mrs. Noon and secretary Mrs. Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lantz
Trimble
Wilson
Tom Davis
Rothwell Club
Mraen Noon
Dc. L. Palmer
Tary
Nettie Allen
C. K. Rockhold
M. M. LeFever
Hartman Leaves City to Open Restaurant at Tow hattan Point
Henry Hartman, who had been staying with friends, departed this morning for Powhattan Point after recent years at Baileys Mills. He has just purchased a restaurant at Towhattan Point and will assume charge of the business there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hartman
Powhattan Point
Mr. Hartman
Baileys Mills
Towhattan Point
Birthday Held At Akron Home For Mrs. Hamilton
A birthday celebration took place at Meshick Hamilton's Akron home last Saturday honoring his 80 year old mother Mrs. Mary Hamilton who is visiting Akron. Mrs. Lillie Harrold of Birmingham Alabama visited her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Frank Stillwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meshick Hamilton
Akron
Mary Hamilton
Lillie Harrold
Birmingham
Alabama
Frank Stillwell
Grand Jury Probes Redmond & Co. Affairs in Boston
In Boston on March 6 the federal grand jury opened an inquiry into the affairs of the closed firm G. F. Redmond & Co. Federal District Attorney Harris summoned 12 firms and individuals to appear before the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Federal Grand Jury Today
G. F. Redmond & Co., Incorporated
Harris
Ironton Suffers Loss In Burning Of A Schoolhouse
Ironton March 6 Whitwell School building valued at 160000 burned since Wednesday night after a boiler room explosion. Left wing destroyed. losses around 56000. Six firemen overcome by smoke and gas and taken to hospital. The blaze deprived 300 pupils of schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton
Verdict for $250 in Colu mbus policeman suit
Judge dismissed a claim by policeman James Co. Eden against Fr. W Tevans of Gahanna for injuries from a motorcycle collision on October 26 1921. Eden alleged a speeder caused the crash but the verdict awarded Eden $250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
James Co. Eden
Radio outfits stolen in Columbus
Two radio outfits were stolen in Columbus yesterday valued at 75 dollars and 50 dollars. Police say these are the first reports on file regarding radio outfit thefts and express surprise none had occurred sooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Reformer Sets Out To Travel World The First Half Aims
A renowned reformer announces plans to circle the globe. The initial leg of the journey proceeds with public hopes for a successful voyage.
Zemo Marketed To Relieve Skin Irritation Quickly
A nemery claims Zemo stops itching and soothes skin irritations including eczema and pimples. The tonic promises instant relief from itching, with minor blemishes clearing overnight. Zemo is described as a safe antiseptic liquid. sizes and prices are listed as 35c and 1.00 for extra large, plus Zemo Soap and Ointment.
Jesse Steffy Granted Divorce in Common Pleas Court
Jesse Steffy was granted a divorce from his wife Lillian Steffy on willful absence. Mrs. Steffy did not appear in court to contest the action. They have no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Steffy
Common Pleas Court
Lillian Steffy
Former Head of Great Federal Bureau Is Held
Colonel Charles R. Forbes, former head of the United States Veterans' Bureau, under investigation in Chicago on multiple charges, appeared before United States Commissioner McDonald and posted 19000 dollars bond for a Chicago hearing set on March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Federal Bureau
Washington
Charles R. Forbes
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Chicago
United States
McDonald
Man Seeks Equal Ground Despite All Levels
A statement tests the idea of universal parity as a man argues that true equality comes from effort and mindset rather than status. The remark frames a discussion about merit and opportunity across social hierarchies.
Senate ratifies Finland war debt repayment agreement
The Senate approved an agreement with Finland for repaying 9 million dollars of wartime debt to the United States over the next 62 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
United States
Finland
Eminent physician endorses Mother’s Friend for expectant mothers
A Nashville reader touts the relief from dread and suffering during pregnancy using Mother's Friend, applied externally to abdomen back and hips. The ad urges writing Bradfield Regulator Co. for a free informative book and purchasing from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Washington
Louise Ave
Nashville
Tenn
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
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