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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1927

Page

7

Harry Adams Dies at 88 in Hollister Home

Harry Adams 88 died at 10 20 Tuesday night at the Hollister home of his daughter Mrs Evans. He leaves three sons Joseph Henry and John all of Hollister and a daughter. Funeral services will be at 1 pm Saturday at United Brethren Church Hollister with Rev Plummer Jacksonville officiating. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery.

Hollister Glouster Harry Adams Evans Adams Joseph Henry John United Brethren Church Plummer Jacksonville Maplewood Cemetery

Boston Advertises Dr Francis Clark Founder of Christian

Dr Francis Clark founder of the Christian movement is reported in Boston on May 26. Details remain sparse as the obituary and legacy discussions unfold across local papers.

Boston Francis &. Clark The Christian

Glouster Plans Decoration Day Observances

G A R and allied groups organize a Decoration Day program with memorial services at the M E church led by Rev D L Bowling. Veterans and fraternal groups to march from Red Men's hall to services, then decorate graves in Bishopville Maplewood Glouster Hollister Trimble and Jacksonville cemeteries before returning to Glouster for school exercises honoring the unknown dead.

Bishopville Maplewood Glouster Hollister Trimble Jacksonville

Glouster Prepares Safe Fourth With Firework Ban

Mayor Park issues proclamation forbidding sale or setting off of loud fireworks in Glouster for a safe and sane Fourth of July. The ban covers fireworks devices such as devil chasers and torpedoes within the village limits.

Glouster Park

Notice on restricted fireworks stocking for stores

A public notice warns retailers that stocking certain fireworks is forbidden. The directive aims to prevent unsafe quantities and enforce compliance with local regulations.

Will Kill Dogs If Found Running Loose in City

Glouster citizens face a June 22 expiration on a city order requiring dogs to be kept tied. The county dog catcher will spend significant time patrolling, and any dogs found loose will be killed. Owners may also be prosecuted for disobeying the notice.

Glouster

Juvenile Officer Probes Window Damage in Glouster

Damage to a building in No 6 district prompted Juvenile Officer N K Alderman of Athens to investigate. Airguns and slingshots shattered many windows with some reports of deliberate aiming. Other complaints across the city will be considered by officers.

Glouster No. 6 N. K. Alderman Athens

Regular annual inspection of Thea Chapter O E S

Thea Chapter O E S in Glouster holds its regular annual inspection tonight at the Masonic hall. Mrs. Royal Sprague of Athens will conduct the inspection. Several out-of-town visitors are expected, followed by refreshments and a social period.

Glouster Thea Masonic Hall

Mrs. Emrick Slips, Injures Ankle in Glouster Street Accident

Mrs. Frank Emrick slipped on a Glouster street Wednesday and tore ligaments in her left ankle. She will be confined to her home for several weeks.

Glouster Frank Emrick

Extra base hits fuel Indians win over Tigers

The Cleveland Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers 9 to 6 at home. Hudlin pitched well for Cleveland, sending Hawkins out in the sixth after four runs in the fourth. Cleveland collected three doubles and four triples while Detroit managed two doubles and three triples as the game featured plentiful extra base hits.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Hudlin Hawkins Indians Detroit Tiger Wells Tigers

Green Circle Wins Intra Fraternity Debate Cup

Green Circle, a social group at Ohio University, won the Phi Delta Gamma forensic cup by defeating Delta Sigma Pi in a final debate on permanent possession of the Philippine Islands. Judges Dr. E B Smith Dr W S Gamerts felder and Prof A C Gubitz announced the decision last night.

Geen E. B. Smith W. S. Gamertsfelder A. C. Gubitz

Fraternity Debate Winners Crowned at Campus Cup

W Walter Ludwig presided as Paul D Miller Carl Slack and Sylvester Moore spoke for the affirmative while Lester Knost Eugene Roberts and Kenneth Coulter argued the negative. Rebuttals followed from Miller Moore Slack and Roberts Coulter Knost. Green Circle held the cup last year and the trophy sponsors the event among fraternities.

W. Walter Ludwig Paul D. Miller Carl Slack Sylvester Moore Lester Knost Eugene Roberts Kenneth Coulter Miller Moore

Dean Suspended by Philadelphia Nationals After Absence

Wayland Dean, pitcher for the Philadelphia Nationals, has been indefinitely suspended after vanishing for three days. He returned to the team yesterday.

Dean Philadelphia Wayland Dean Philadelphia Nationals

Special Mention For C M Gill Noted In McArthur Paper

The Messenger highlighted the work of C M Gill secretary of the Athens chamber of commerce and Red Cross chair in Athens County. It notes he is the only son of J C Gill and Mrs Gill, with J C Gill serving as McArthur postmaster.

C. M. Gill Athens Chamber of Commerce Athens County The American Red Cross McArthur Republican Tribune Gill J. C. Gill McArthur

Women Turn Bandits Dresden Robbery

Two women motor bandits held up five auto parties near Dresden. The incident involved the suspects stopping vehicles and taking valuables, prompting a police investigation. No injuries reported.

Dresden Here

Adlerika claims relief for constipation and bloating

Advert shows testimonial from Jack Ryder praising Adlerika for cleansing both upper and lower bowels. It promises reduced gas and bloating, improved appetite and sleep, and notes availability at Gibson's Pharmacy Coolville and Taylor's Drug Store plus other druggists.

Adlerika Jack Ryder Gibson's Pharmacy Coolville Taylor's Drug Store

Ford announces early production of new car in May

Detroit May 26 Ford Motor Company announced early production of a new Ford car but withheld details for a later release. The T model will be discontinued while parts production continues. Henry Ford and Edsel B Ford stated the move aims to keep high quality, low price, and service in the light car field.

Detroit Ford Motor Company Ford Henry Ford Edsel B. Ford Ford Company

Car Announcement Highlights Higher Production and Lower Operating Costs

The statement notes higher manufacturing expenses for the new car but emphasizes greater efficiency and reduced operating costs over time.

Chester objects to train discontinuance near Columbus

County Prosecutor Chester filed a public protest by letter to the public utilities commission opposition to the proposed end of a Hocking Valley train service on the Hocking and River divisions. The train now leaves Columbus at 2 pm.

Columbus Chester Public Utilities Commission Hocking and River

Qualifying Rounds Begin for Indianapolis 500

Indianapolis May 26. Qualifying rounds for the annual 500 mile sweepstakes on the speedway will begin today.

Indianapolis Ind U.P Indianapolis Speedway

Rough Sea May Harm De Pinedos Seaplane Santa Maria

A rough sea at Horta on May 26 raised fears that Col. Francesco de Pinedos seaplane Santa Maria may be damaged before arrival. The plane and schooner Sagres were expected to reach Fayal Island late today or tomorrow, with fog and high winds threatening the voyage.

Horta Island OF Fayal Azores Francesco de Pinedo Santa Maria Infante Sagres

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