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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1923
Page
7
Norfolk VA November 8. Despite a labor board order delaying action until November 14 an two hundred to five hundred engineers and firemen on the Virginian railroad began a strike this morning.
The liquor laden British schooner Pilot, bound from Nassau to Halifax, went aground near Bor Inlet, North Carolina, Tuesday night and broke apart. Federal prohibition agents saved much of the cargo, 31 barrels and over 159 cases of whiskey, but some was lost in rough seas.
Official returns show 11,492 votes countywide. Old age pension approved yes 4 074 to 4 945. workmen s compensation amendment 5 163 to 2 888. elective franchise amendment 3 859 to 2 355. Taft and Albauch referendums rejected. publication notice amendment narrowly rejected 2105 to 2122. Mosure elected Fourth Ward councilman. Russell over Haney in Second Ward. Nowland over Beverage in Third Ward. Pratt unopposed in First Ward. Mayor Koons leads Phillips 1004 to 792. County road levy fails 4916 to 4969. Justice of the peace results in Athens township: Hedges 1962 Helwig 1279 Porter 1939 Riley 969. Constables Edgar Mariner Tucker Glenn chosen. School board elects Hines and Thory.
Washington plan seeks 20 million dollars to build a fleet of revenue cutters and motor boats to chase rum smugglers. Proposed additions include 296 boats and extra personnel, on top of an 11 million dollar regular operations budget.
The chapeau runs away with her but Celia Montalvan strides on beneath its heavy burden. She notices the pretty earrings and stands out as one of the most popular actresses on the Mexican stage.
Paris reports Premier Poincare has told the French ambassador in Berlin to inform the German government France will not tolerate a nationalist dictatorship. The semi official Temps notes the objection targets a Bavarian style dictatorship as demanded by Bavaria.
A government booklet discusses making housework easier through careful planning and choosing easy to clean furnishings. It offers free copies via a coupon return with 2 cents postage for return.
The notice from Frederic J. Waetin of The Athens Messenger Information Bureau asks for two cents in stamps to cover return postage for one free copy of the Housecleaninge Booklet. Name not provided.
Kansas contractor Thomas J. Glascock aged 74 reports three weeks of Korex use restored vigor and memory, claiming he feels as strong as in youth. Similar testimonies from others describe rapid benefits and a money back guarantee from Melton Laboratories offering a two dollar treatment.
Members and families attended a masquerade party of the Pocahontas lodge at the Jacksonville hall last Saturday evening. Guests wore costumes with originality, a fortune teller booth, a grand march, and prize judging. Louise Tipple won best masked lady, Verne Robinett the comic prize, and G C Patton won the corn eating contest.
Mrs A L Preston and Mrs Wes ley Six and son George returned from Canton Ohio after attending the funeral of their cousin Ervin Shrefler. Shrefler died in a car explosion in his garage where he worked. He is survived by his wife formerly Minnie McGraw of Chauncey and six daughters and two sons, all at home except one married son.
Rev. T. J. Cahith of Cleveland, a state Church of Christ worker, attends the district meeting in Athens and will remain over Sunday to fill the Chauncey pulpit Sunday evening. All church members are urged to attend and the public is invited to hear this prominent speaker.
The McLaughlin Vaudeville Co performs at the Globe Theater in this city this week before moving on to Glouster.
Mrs. Ralph Guerrra has returned to her Millifield home after undergoing an operation. Her recovery is reported as progressing smoothly with family at her side.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced oral arguments on January 7 over consolidating U S railroads into 19 major systems. After hearings, the commission will formulate a final plan to submit to Congress.
The Philippine House passes a resolution urging President Coolidge to include a recommendation for Philippine independence in his next message to Congress. The move underscores ongoing push for self rule as World War I era tensions continue.
A hospital in Columbus announced a patient underwent a very successful operation, with doctors expressing confidence in a smooth recovery and favorable prognosis.
Miss Kridna White is reported very seriously at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. White near Millfield. The condition is described as grave and authorities are monitoring her status closely.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Oliver and family have moved into a recently completed residence on Cons Versa Street marking a new home for the family and their household.
Mrs Harry Nye returned to her home in this city from Wilmington Tuesday after spending several days with her daughter Mrs J A Long and family.
The crop reporting board of the Department of Agriculture announced this afternoon an estimated value of about 2.5 billion dollars for the current American corn harvest.
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