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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1924

Page

3

Memorial Services Held At G A R in Nelsonville

The annual memorial services were observed at the Presbyterian church with five surviving members marching from post headquarters. Rev Sivans delivered a sermon on Greater Love Than a Man Lay Down His Life For His Friends and Rep J G Matheny led prayers. Solos by Mrs Edith Stiers and Mrs E M McCune. Rebekahs degree staff to meet at IOOF Halls Tuesday evening with a favorite-dish refreshment plan. Mrs Jams R Parker of Norfolk is visiting Nelsonville with family.

G. A. TR Presbyterian Church W. Ht. C Sivans J. G. Matheny Giran Army Edith Stiers Rebekahs

Decoration Day closure affects Nilsonville stores and meeting note

On Decoration Day Friday Nilsonville stores close all day and Thursday afternoon casing is canceled for the week. Complete Decoration Day plans will be announced at the American Legion meeting Tuesday at 7 30. Local social visits include guests from Columbus Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Indianapolis and New Straitsville with several couples and single guests staying with area residents.

Nilsonville The American Legion

Hocking 3 Soft Coal Output Still Lowest in the Nation

Nelsonville Ohio May 26 The Geological Survey reports soft coal production for the week ending May 17 fell slightly from the prior week and remains the nation’s lowest. Total output 7 074 000 net tons with low daily rates, stock consumption rising as 1924 production edges above the 1919 low but trails 1923 activity. Eastern Ohio leads the district with 61 percent statewide. joint talks with operators urged to boost future output.

Nelsonville Geological Survey Ohio Illinois Indiana Pennsylvania Farmont W. Va Winding Gulf New River Tug River Kanawha Logan Hazard Harlan United Mine Workers Ia Lsonville Hockins Southern

Local Visitors and Civic Notes Highlight Glouster

Glouster residents host guests from Columbus Brownsville and Pomeroy with visits to family and official events. Mayor Park suspends Fourth of July plans pending smallpox clearance while John Mitchell memorial dedication draws state officials and mine workers leaders. Hally Andrews and John Andrews plan a vulcanizing shop opening. Miss Mabel Jones visits Trimble after hospital work in Athens.

Mayor Park Robert Marshall Richard Campbell Pomeroy Scranton Pan John Mitchell International Union, Mine Workers Ofmerica Gov. Pinchot Pennsylvania Catharine Witchell John Kell Hally Andrews John Andrews Corning Beasley Mabel Jones Athens Hospital Trimble

Bad Actor Is Jailed For Credit Fraud

Ike Carsey once played for charity at Athens grocery ben­efit shows. He then faced Magistere Helwig Monatay on charges of obtaining credit by false pretences. He used a daily dinner pail routine to justify trips to work in the yards and back home. Carsey pleaded guilty and was bound over to the grand jury under a $200 bond, later remanded to county jail for failure to post.

Ike Carsey Athens James O. Earick Carsey Helwig Monatay Himnss Himnss Obtained Credit Under False Pretences. It Is Alleged Tthat Carsey Barick FE. C. Mariner B.S. McFadden National Detective Bureau

New Jersey Women Call Stop to Promiscuous Beauty Displays

In Atlantic City the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs adopted a resolution urging women nationwide to oppose and condemn bathing girl parades and beauty revues. The move targets what organizers call promiscuous displaying of beauty and seeks a broader moral campaign.

Atlantic Cit Y N. J New Jersey

John Hancock High School Graduation Scheduled

Hancock Big Torolo final graduation nears with Dean McCracken delivering the address. Commencement events run June 1 to 5 including sermons, lectures, class day, a play, and a seniors’ reception ahead of the school’s merger with Athens High School.

John Hancock High School T. C. McCracken Athens High School C. M. Bond Ewing Hall Stockdale Ellis Hall Hotel Berry Swinghell Mary Connett Siena Boring Lois McCleod Elmer Mills

Saturday Spree Ends in Bastile

William Jaynes of Sugar Creek repeatedly faced Magistrate Helwig for drunken Saturday celebrations. He failed to pay a $50 fine and court costs and was jailed until the fine and suspended $175 was served, after being brought in by Sheriff McKinley.

William Jaynes Sugar Creek Jaynes Helwig Bastile Athens McKinley

A Pretty Frock for Many Occasions Pattern

The Messenger Pattern Dept offers a dress pattern for afternoon or evening wear. The model uses ta f feta crepe de chine or figured silks with optional puff sleeves. Sized 16 18 and 20 years with yardage requirements and mail order details.

Bonds Found After Arrest In Santa Ann Case

Sheriff recovers seven thousand nine Liberty bonds from a man arrested for practicing medicine without a license in Santa Ana California. Several persons claim ownership of the bonds, which allegedly slipped from Dr Rex H W Albrasstender as he prepared for a bath in the county jail.

P . Santa Ann Cal Rex H. W. Albraxstonder Albrasstender

Police Question Harvard School Faculty After Disappearance

Police questioned EB Pence principal and Watter J Wilson instructor at the Harvard school where pupil Robert Pranks studied. Officers sought information about his friends and movements on the day of his disappearance and death. Other faculty members were questioned. none were held. Body found location unspecified.

Father of Slain Robert Franks Pursues $10000 Ransom

Victim's father Jacob Franks had set out from home with a $10000 ransom demand after a telephone threat. En route he forgot the witness, returned home, and learned his son was dead. news then reported the suspect had fled.

Chicago Robert Franks Jacob Franks

Harvard school teacher questioned after body found

The athletic instructor H. P. Williams at Harvard school, a pupil of murdered Chicago boy Robert Pranks, was questioned after the body was found and then released, along with Principal Pence and Walter Wilson.

H. P. Williams Harvard School Robert Pranks Chicago Principal Pence Walter Wilson

Death of Sebastian Spicer in Straitsville linked to influenza

Sebastian Spicer of New Straitsville was found dead in bed Saturday. Officials say influenza caused his death. Mrs Spicer died less than a month earlier. Spicer lived on a farm near Oroville before moving to Straitsville a year ago. Funeral plans not learned. F. M. Collins shopped Lancaster Saturday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Six of Lancaster visited Logan Sunday.

New Straitsville Dids Sebastian Spicer New Straits Ville F. M. Collins Lancaster Mrs. Jesse Six Logan

Transfer License Tags Case Involving Dayton Clark

Magistrate Miller fined Dayton Clark of West Logan twenty five dollars plus costs for transferring fused license tags between machines without a lawful transfer. Clark initially denied but then admitted guilt. A separate traffic collision occurred near Beougher farm between Rockbridge and Enterprise at about 6 pm Sunday involving Charles Kentner of Nelsonville and a second driver from Woulmbas. Cy Davis of disenvilie was with Kentner. Deputies Brandt and Farveann investigated.

Miller Dayton Clark West Logan Farbeam Clark Beougher Farm Rockbridge Enterprise Charles Kentner Nelsonville Woulmbas Cy Davis Disenvilie Kontner Brandt Farveann

Wreck leads to multiple arrests and charges in Canton area

Kontner and Davis are arrested on intoxication charges with Kontner also facing driving a machine while intoxicated. They are slated for arraignment before Magistrate Miller on Monday. Davis, a cripple, was found at the scene. Kontner fled to Loren before officers captured him. Clyde Warren and C I Yocum attended an Insurance agents meeting in Canton. Yocum is a Logan High School principal.

Kontner Davis Miller Loren iClyde Warren C. I. Yocum Logan Canton Loyal Union Mutual Co New Straitsville Mr. Warren Prof. Yocum Logan High School

Gift of Rainbow Trout Eggs Sent to Czechoslovakia

New York reports Rainbow trout eggs from Oregon aboard the White Star Liner Ptta ourg were sent to Czechoslovakia as a U S gift. The eggs will stock mountain streams and restore natural habitats for the trout across the central European republic.

New York Oregon Czechoslovakia P.ttaourg United States Central European Republic

How To Strengthen Eyes In a Surprising Short Time

An advertisement touts Lavoptik eye wash with camphor white hazel hydrastin claiming to strengthen eyes quickly. It promises improved reading and work ability with a small bottle and offers an aluminum eye cup free from Gibson's Pharmacy.

Gibson's Pharmacy

Golden Eagles Enter Alaska Coast in Rabbit Hunt

An invasion of golden eagles along the Alaska guard coast has fur farmers on edge as the birds chase rabbits. Some fear blue fox pups could become the next prey in the expanding predatory behavior.

Seward Alaska Alaskan Guard

Mumps Sweep Logan as Cases Rise Sharply

Logan residents face a rising mumps outbreak with several weeks of increasing cases. Illness remains generally mild but notably uncomfortable, with a large number affected and disruption in daily life.

Logan

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