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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1924

Page

7

Wet Congress to Open Fight on Prohibition

London hosts the International Anti-Prohibition Congress June 24 25 with American wets and anti prohibition advocates from Britain and other nations expected to debate the issue in a round table format. Delegates include doctors writers clergymen and Parliament members as the league hopes to build an international anti prohibition network.

I. N London America Anti- Prohibition League England Thomas Horder H. A. Vachell Muriel Hine Cicely Hamilton Vera Beringer Anti-Prohibition League

Memorial service announced by Glouster Moose group

Members of Glouster Chapter No 280 and Women of the Moose Heart Legion will hold a memorial service on Sunday May 18 at 2 pm in the Moose hall. All members are requested to be present.

Glouster Mooseheart Legion Moose Hall

Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Dayton Resident

Mrs. R E Armentrout reports improved health after using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach issues and nerves. She notes appetite returns after four bottles and urges obtaining the medicine from local druggists with a trial offer of 10 cents.

Dayton Ohio Dr. Pierce R. E. Armentrout Detzen Ave Invalids Buffalo N. Y

A. A. Campbell Visits City From Countryside

A. A. Campbell of near Guysville called on friends in the city Thursday. Formerly based in Jacksonville he was a noted progressive citizen, now dedicating his time to managing a large farm in the county’s southern area.

A. A. Campbell Guysville Campbell Jacksonville

Strike Ends at Canaanville Mine Reported Settled

President Robert Marshall of this sub district says the trouble at the Canaanville mine is settled and the strike is off. Cleanup and rehabilitation work will begin to prepare the mine for operation.

Robert Marshall Canaanville

Miners Mass Meeting Draws Hundreds with Traffic Chaos

Between 1500 and 2006 men attended the miners mass meeting near Circle Hill on Thursday. Reports say 389 automobiles were parked in the area and a deputy sheriff was pressed into service as traffic officer to move cars through.

Circle ‘Hill

Council Meeting Set for 7 O'clock This Evening

The council convenes this evening at 7 to conduct the last regular May session. Members will review ongoing matters and finalize May ordinances.

Canton Youth Visited by Relative in City

Evan Mandry of Canton spends a couple of weeks with relatives in the city. He formerly lived in Glouster for several years and now has a good job in Canton.

Evan Mandry Canton Evan Glouster

Cemetery trustees report funding shortfall for work

A note indicates lack of funds to complete work requested by cemetery trustees some time ago, delaying projects and prompting renewed budgeting concerns.

Donation Drive Aims To Clean Glouster Cemetery

A request asks each lot owner to donate $1.50 for cemetery cleanup. Few have contributed so far and organizers fear little work can be done without broader participation.

Glouster

Excessive speed defective engine caused fatal derailment

A Pennsylvanla railroad passenger train derailed near St George Pa on January 30 after excessive speed and a defective engine, killing three and injuring 33. The interstate commerce commission report urges broader locomotive inspections and repairs by Pennsylvania railroad officials. The Buffalo to Pittsburgh service was in operation when the wreck occurred.

Buffalo Pittsburgh

Train exceeds speed limit under line table rules

A report notes a train ran faster than fifty miles per hour as permitted by line table rules. In Wellington Ontario on May 16, Marietta was chosen as the next meeting place for the Congregational churches at the 72nd annual session. Dr Alien Stockdale of Toledo was named moderator.

Wellington Marietta Alien Stockdale Toledo

Kellogg's Bran Claims Long Relief From Constipation

William Firth Jr of Merchantville New Jersey praises Kellogg's Krumbled Bran after years of indigestion and constipation. He reports immediate relief and notes a friend also regained regularity after three weeks. The ad promises guaranteed relief or money back and urges daily one tablespoon servings with meals.

Firth William Firth, Jr Volan St Merchantville N. J Kellogg's Battle Creek Igrocers

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