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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1924

Page

2

Verigin laid to rest in mountain vault by Doukhobor followers

Peter Verigin the Doukhobor leader rests in a rock vault high in a mountain above the village as about two thousand followers carry his body there. He was regarded as divinely sent to lead them, their wealth rising to five million dollars under his guidance. Verigin, born in Russia, spent 15 years in Siberian exile before Canada admitted him at government and Tolstoi and Friends Society support. He was killed by a mysterious explosion on a railroad train.

NEA Service Nelson B. C Peter Verigin Canada Ivo Iie Verigin Russia Siberian Count Tolstoi American Society of Friends

Aunt Julia Mauk Seriously Ill in Logan

Aunt Julia Mauk is gravely ill at Mrs. A W Mauk’s home on Gherry avenue Logan with kidney disease. She has passed her eighty fourth year and is known to be not loved by a large number of locals.

Julia Mauk Logan A. W. Mauk Gherry Avenue

Marriage in Detroit Unites Miss Gertrude Stracke and Mr Ford Southwick

Word comes from Detroit of the marriage there of Miss Gertrude Stracke and Mr Ford Southwick. Miss Stracke is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Stracke of Hocking Avenue, this city. After graduating from the local school she went to Detroit to make her home.

Detroit Gertrude Stracke Ford Southwick Miss Stracke Fred Stracke Hocking Avenue

Stitch and Chatter Club Plans Thanksgiving Hike

Miss Lola Roberts hosted the Stitch and Chatter club on North Orchard street for a social evening. Members decided to hike to Crystal Springs on Thanksgiving morning and will meet again in two weeks at Miss Margaret Smith’s home.

Lola Roberts Stitch and Chatter Club North Orchard Street Crystal Springs Margaret Smith

Railroad officials inspect River division trip

Officials of the Hocking Valley Railroad Co. conducted an inspection tour of the River division and southern end of the Hocking Valley division on Tuesday and Wednesday. A special train carried about twenty five company dignitaries.

Hocking Valley Railroad Co River Division Hocking Valley Division

Death of Peter H Stracke at 62 in Columbus

Peter H Stracke 62 unmarried son of Barney Stracke of West Hunter street died at a Columbus hospital at 90 o'clock Wednesday morning from Addison disease. He had lived in Columbus years and worked as a flagman for the T and O C Ry in the Columbus yards. Survived by his aged father and two brothers. Body taken to Harden Undertaking mortuary for burial procedures. Burial at Oak Grove cemetery after services at his father's home.

Peter H. Stracke Barney Stracke West Hunter Street Columbus Mr. Stracke Harden Undertaking Oak Grove Cemetery

Venus Chapter elects officers at Masonic hall

Venus Chapter of the Order of the Stern Star held its annual election of officers at the Masonic hall Thursday evening. The elected officers and appointive officers will be installed on the second Thursday evening of December. The action of officers resulted as follows: Mrs. Nell Hansel, worthy patron. Charles Achauer, worthy patron. Lucy Lamb, assistant matron. Clarabel Whykart, secretary. Clara Soliday, conductress. Mrs. Laura Martin, trustee.

Venus Chapter Order of Stern Star Masonic Hall Nell Hansel Worthy Atron Charles Achauer Worthy Tron Lucy Lamb Clarabel Whykart Clara Soliday Laura Martin

Rolland Bright Named Lecturer for Thirteenth Masonic District

Rolland Bright of this city is named lecturer for the Thirteenth Masonic district covering Fairfield Perry Vinton and Hocking counties. The appointment comes from Grand Master James B. Ruhl of Cleveland. Bright serves as Eminent Commander of a Commandery K T.

Rolland Bright Fairfield Perry Vinton Hocking James B. Ruhl Cleveland R. Bright K. T

Jacob Cupp Dies After Pneumonia Illness

Jacob Ashberry Cupp age 71 died at his West Hunter Street home after a pneumonia illness. A retired carpenter, he had been ill for weeks and is survived by his wife and children Mrs. D. Notestone Claude and Roxie Cupp of the city. Funeral services with burial at Gibsonville Cemetery conducted by Heinlein Bros set for Saturday at the Gibsonville church.

Jacob Cupp Jacob Ashberry Cupp West Hunter Street Cupp D. Notestone Claude Roxie Cupp Gibsonville Heinlein Bros

Man Guilty Of Out Of Season Hunting In Coonville

After a hearing in Magistrate Miller court William Soward of Coonville was found guilty of hunting out of season. He was fined 25 dollars and costs. Authorities earlier arrested him when eleven pelts were found on his premises by Deputy Game Protector C Higgins.

Miller William Soward Coonville Sowards C. C. Higgins

Pullman Rates Case Reassigned for Washington Hearing

Hearings in the United Commercial Travelers of America versus the Pullman company originally set for Chicago November 22 have been cancelled. The Interstate Commerce Commission announced the case will now be heard in Washington on December 15.

Pullman Washington United Commercial Travelers of America Pullman Company Chicago Interstate Commerce Commission

Poland Sees Dried Mushrooms Among Key Exports

A notable export for Poland is dried mushrooms highlighting an agricultural trade focus. The phrase underscores the importance of this commodity in national commerce.

Poland

Reward Offered for Whitmer Detention in Fatal Wounding

Fairfield county commissioners posted a reward of 590 dollars for the unconditional detention or arrest of Lawrence Whitmer of Rushville. He is wanted in connection with the probably fatal wounding of Kh F Baker, seventy one, a former Perry county businessman and farmer, who was shot at his door Sunday.

New Lexington Lawrence Whitmer Rushville Fairfield County Whitmer Kh. F. Baker Perry County

Death of Glouster Stevens at Oakdale

Glouster Asa Stevens, sixty four, died at his Oakdale home after a fourteen month decline following a stroke. He leaves a widow and eight children. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Magles of this city, which will conduct the funeral at Oakdale church Saturday at 1 30 PM, with burial in Nye cemetery Chauncey officiated by Rev Joe McDonald.

Asa Stevens Oakdale Stevens Order of Magles Joe McDonald Nye Chauncey

Order of the 49 and 8 to be established in Glouster

The 49 and 8 order, a fringe group of the American Legion, will set up in Glouster this December under Frank McCann Post. A Zanesville official helped arrange the move, and only one such order is allowed per county. Members will travel to Cincinnati and Zanesville for related activities, and candidates must be active Legion members for at least one year.

American Legion Frank McCann Post Zanes- Ville Glouster Cincinnati Zanesville

Miner Caught in Fall Injured. McClellan Sent Home

Sam McClellan of Greens Run was injured by a fall in mine No 265 on Thursday. Dr Elias of this city reported the injuries are painful but not serious and expect a period away from work before he can return. The miners ambulance transported him from the mine to his home.

Sam McClellan Green Elias McClellan

Funeral rites for infant at Spencer Ridge church

Funeral services were held Friday at 10 a.m. for the two months old child of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ryan of Irish Ridge, conducted by Rev. Frampton. Burial followed at Dew cemetery in Burr Oak. The infant died Wednesday after a brief illness. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Cunningham welcomed a son born Thursday. Joseph Richards, United Mine Workers traveling auditor, was in Santoy on business Friday. Mrs. Minnie Keck visits New Lexington with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Shriner. Miss Pauline Harper is spending

Babe J. W. Ryan Irish Ridge Spencer Ridge Rev. Frampton Dew Burr Oak Hugh Cunninghant Joseph Richards United Mine Workers Santoy Minnie Keck New Lexington Lewis Shriner Pauline Harper

Weekend in Crooksville Hosts Rev and Mrs Wilson

Mrs Charles Davidson aged thirty eight died at her parents home near Crooksville Thursday afternoon after a two week illness. She leaves her husband and four children Lloyd sixteen Edward fourteen Cathryn eight Isabelle three. Funeral planned Sunday at 2 PM at First Baptist church with Rev Johnson of Rendville. burial in Gloucester cemetery.

Crooksville Harry Wilson Charles Davidson Link Peyton This City Lloyd Edward Cathryn Isabelle First Baptist Church This City Sunday Afternoon At 2 O'Clock In Charge of Rev Johnson Rendville Durial Giouster Cemetery

Danner-tail Kangaroo Rat Tops Rodent High Jump

Danner-tail the kangaroo rat is noted as the champion high jumper among all rodents, highlighting its remarkable jumping abilities and standout athletic performance in the rodent group.

Danner

Pig Loose In Wooster College Dormitory Sparks Panic

A six month old pig stolen from Hoover cottage basement was released on the third floor of a Wooster College girls dormitory last midnight. Students fled as furniture was overturned and the animal's squeals joined a chorus of screams. College authorities seek the culprits behind the prank.

Wooster, O Hoover Cottage Wooster College

Ticket System At Ohio-Denison Barbecue Event

Spectators must show football ticket stubs at the barbecue line. Gate staff tear tickets in two and return the stub, which must be presented to be served at the barbecue after the Ohio-Denison game.

Nobel Prize in Literature Awarded to Valdistad Reymounts

Stockholm November 13. The Nobel Prize for literature goes to Polish author Valdistad Reymounts for a peasant epic.

Stockholm Valdistad Reymounts

Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Tinting for Fabrics

A patriotic ad touts YViamond Dyes with quick cold water tinting or boiling for permanent colors. Each 15 cent package includes simple directions for tinting lingerie silk ribbons skirts dresses and more. Consumers are advised to tell their druggist material type wool silk linen cotton or mixed.

Smoke Shrouds Lower Jersey City Fire Drift Hits New York

Dense gray smoke from a large fire at a Jersey City saltpeter works drifted into Manhattan on November 14. Wall Street and lower Broadway districts were cloaked in haze as police reassured firms the blaze was not in the financial district and workers paused to watch the smoky fog.

New York Wall Street Hudson Jersey City Salt Peter Works Financial District

Torpedo Crew Sets Record at 12000 Yard Distance

Manila November 14. The torpedo crew of the U S S Borle scored four direct hits with four torpedoes in succession at a distance of 12000 yards, breaking a navy record and likely setting a world record.

Manila

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

Cold remedy advertises taking two tablets every three hours for three doses. First dose relieves symptoms, second and third break up the cold. Safe and pleasant with no quinine or opiates. Sold for thirty five cents with millions of users.

Will of Nathan W. Baker Admitted to Probate

Judge Johnson admits the will of Nathan W. Baker, late Athens sanitary officer, to probate. Almira Baker named executrix inheriting real estate and personal property. Donald Baker receives a gold watch and chain. Other listed heirs include Tee Henkins, Leora Flowers, Basil Sedwick, Dorothy A. Smith, Harry Rankin, and Florence Bell.

Nathan W. Baker Athens Johnson Almira Baker Donald Baker Tee Henkins Stewart Miner Leora Flowers Basil Sedwick Sharpsburg Dorothy A. Smith Amesaville Harry Rankin Hollister Florence Bell

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