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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1929

Page

8

Letty Miller Confesses Murder Plot in Starbridge Case

Martha Manning admits she posed as Letty Miller to approach Harry Borden and kill him after failing to secure a life insurance policy. She describes disguises, a plan to see him alone, a gun misfired by a pigeon, and hiding two pistols in a scrub pail. She also reveals involvement with John Hayward and Minnie Cassidy.

Itty Miller Harry Star ‘Bridge John C. Hayward Ruth Miss Manning Martha Manning Jake Bailey Harry Borden Letty Miller McMann Starbridge Minnie Cassidy Minnie Harry Porden Nartha Manning Tim Cassidy Borden Jake Pellow Acropolis Hotel Carlson Rita Dubois Me‘Mann Martha Mr. Hayward Miss Lester

Letter Golf Puzzle Promises Chinese Word Hint

In today's page a Word Golf puzzle challenges readers to turn one word into another in par six strokes. Each move changes a single letter while preserving order and using common words, with a Chinese origin word appearing somewhere in the puzzle. One solution is printed on the last page.

Nighttime Disturbance Raises Alarm at Bladder Troubie

In Blad der Troubie, residents report repeated nighttime disturbances causing concern. Authorities urge calm and request witnesses to provide details to aid an investigation into the unrest unfolding after dark.

Midol touted as safe quick relief for menstrual pain

An advertisement extols Midol as non narcotic and safe to use for menstrual cramps. It claims relief begins in five to seven minutes and emphasizes common sense use for women who suffer from period pains.

Bayer

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Purchases Highlight Daily Use

Daily patronage shows 10 000 women buying two bottles of Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. The ad emphasizes its appeal as a remedy for troublesome health concerns and promotes ongoing consumer trust in the product.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Radio Schedule Highlights March Morning Programs

WLW presents a busy March Monday lineup starting at 6 30 a m with Top O the Mornin and continuing through 12 30 p m Weather River Market and Police reports. Doc Ed Schulz education and a YMCA bedrock program lead into Cros Woman's Hour with poetry tips and a live stock report by Dr Royal Copeland.

WLW Heal Reises Ed Schulz Y. c Dad Kershner Cros Woman's Hour Royal Copeland N. B Oh —Crossey Rector Crosley Goudis Weether River and Police Wive ¢ o'Clark Osd Girls Polly Reocue Cloud Orchestra Tal Hotel Oibeon Orchestra Sohto Cleveland Perfect Circle Coincinnati Symphony Orchestra NBC Williams Oulomatic

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Breath Relief

Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel and liver stimulant that purifies the system and improves breath without calomel side effects. Promotes the olive flavored tablets as a safe remedy available from all druggists in several sizes.

Tiverny

Two Talks on Business Set for WEAO Tuesday Night

WEAO at Ohio State University schedules two business talks on Tuesday night as part of its lecture program. The schedule lists multiple programs from 4:30 p and through the night, including music acts, talks on city government, and a hotel Gibson orchestra.

the Glades Polly Weretery Hawkins Harry Willsey Cincinnati Club Orchenestra Gibson Orchestra Creat Dom Kyrock Hamilton Club Michael Hauer Orchectta W . Ohio State University Squires Mt. Vernon WEAO Ohio State University

Probate Court News Exemption rulings on multiple estates in Athens County

The Athens County Probate Court issued inheritance tax exemptions and value findings for numerous estates. Notable items include the Hooper estate with six children and net value $4,652.66, and the Ross estate with gross $10,428.10, debts $1,034, leaving $9,394.10 to the widower and two sons.

Athens ‘County Vincent Andral Miner Bay City Mich Recia Hollingshead Luhrig Stephen Francis Hooper Hettie Hooper Russell Warren L. Ross Emma J. Ross Harriet Jane Biddison Albert Biddison Grose

Estate and probate actions from a 1929 court docket

The court heard multiple matters including the Harper estate tax findings with a gross value of 15705.98 and net 8506.98 after costs. Flora Blackwell estate valued 1146.90 with costs 496 and net 650.90 to a daughter and four grandchildren. Margaret Barstow's mother's pension extended to September 1. Emma V. Murphy filed inventory for Andrew Murphy estate and John J. Snyder received letters testamentary for Alfred McGlaughlin. Charles Henry's executor John L. Henry sought final account approval and discharge. Probate admission filings for Elza A. Durant and Gladys pending with a May 21, 1929 hearing.

George H. Harper Clyde Harper Flora Blackwell John J. Snyder Alfred McGlaughlin Elza A. Durant Gladys

Diet Affects Art Says Photographer

Sioux City story recounts photographer Tripp crediting his improved energy, sleep, and steadier pictures to giving up caffeinated meals. He promotes a 10 day Postum test as a healthier alternative and urges readers to start a 30 day trial with Postum products.

Sioux City Towa Tripp Ebraska Tone Seton Ellen Atte Ach

Melo the wonder cleaner for hard water

Danger signal of dirty rings around washtubs signals hard water. Soap scum forms from hardness, dirt sticks to clothes. Melo softens hard water, prevents rings, improves cleaning, saves soap, and makes white clothes brighter. Get Melo at your grocer.

Will witnesses testify to execution in court case

Curtis Knight and J J Lawrence appeared in court and testified about the attestation and execution of the will. Hattie I Dureant widow elected to take under the will.

Curtis Knight J. J. Lawrence Hattie Dureant

The Southern Club Surrenders Charter

The Southern Club a resort in Pickaway County surrendered its charter to the secretary of state after the Pickaway County grand jury indicted its manager William Schwartz and a few others.

Columbus Southern Club Pickaway County William Schwartz I Grand Jury

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