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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1926
Page
3
Washington on November 16 reports that the administration rejected government ownership of medicinal liquors. A high Treasury official said Congress will be asked to grant absolute supervision but not authority to buy outstanding liquor.
The case of 8 E Stephenson, president of Wellston Iron Furnace, charged with liquor possession, will be carried to the court of appeals on error. A hearing is set for Wednesday November 17 after a raid on the Stephenson country home during a February dinner dance.
A marriage license was issued yesterday in Probate court to Virgil Thomas McKnight 22 miner son of Mr and Mrs William McKnight of near Etcanghiee and Cora Alta Strawn of Nelsonville. Rev C M Coulter designated as officiating minister.
John Carter pleaded not guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a 15 year old girl. Ernest Rutter pleaded guilty, receiving a $100 fine plus costs and 60 days in county jail. Judge 8S M Johnson presided in Juvenile court. Carter’s trial set for January 2, 1927.
Colonel Carmi Thompson, special representative of President Coolidge, will return to Cleveland on November 23 and speak at a public reception on November 27 before heading to Washington to report the survey findings.
Roscoe Reading, a Athens high school student, was fined five dollars by Mayor Alex Moore in a court last night for speeding on Court street yesterday. He is forbidden to drive until Christmas day unless accompanied by his father or mother.
James O. Mills, defeated Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, sues the Zanesville Publishing Co and Downes editor for 100 000 claiming an editorial calling him a convicted bootlegger libeled him and cost votes. IRONTON Unsigned note: Porter wins 500 prize in national contest for Christmas Saving Club member motion picture synopsis.
Federal and state agents plan a concentrated crackdown in Cincinnati and southern Ohio to curb the theft of moonshine from Kentucky stills. United States Attorney Haroth E. May will assist after a request from Cincinnati police.
The Nelsonville news letter did not arrive for the first time since the Messenger bureau was established in Nelsonville. Word indicates the letter was sent but failed to arrive here.
In St Paul Minnesota police joined the search for two bandits who robbed George Davis of Pittsburgh of 200000 dollars in unset diamonds Monday night.
Dr. Copeland explains retina detachment and possible surgical fixes. He notes tears or injuries may detach the retina, risking vision, and describes electro cautery methods used by English surgeon Treacher Collins to bind the retina in place. He also answers reader questions on nails, eczema, blood pressure, throat pain, and canker sores.
In Samarang Java twenty five communists have been killed in the past twelve hours as Dutch forces continue to quell a rebellion that began in several regions. A train from Laboean arrived with twenty nine prisoners aboard.
Manila November 16 The two Philippine legislative leaders Manuel Quezon and Manuel Roxas have defied Governor General Wood by authorizing a letter stating their intent to ignore his executive order abolishing the public utilities board of control. The move signals a staunch stand against central control of island utilities.
Listings summarize evening radio features across stations WEAF WRVA CNRW WDAF. Gilbert and Sullivan's Princess Ida airs on WEAF at 10:30 p m EST. Lexington Harker organist appears on WRVA Richmond at 10 p m EST. British Isles program on CNRW Winnipeg at 10:30 p m CST. Ivanhoe band and glee club on WDAF Kansas City at 8 p m CST.
Heavy rainstorms reported along the Eastern seaboard as the weather bureau tracks a tropical disturbance off Yucatan centering near the western Cuba coast and moving northeast with moderate intensity. A strong storm roars over the northern lake regions with warnings from Delaware breakwater to Cape Hatteras.
The Athens Automobile Club presents two routes from Athens to Springfield for the Ohio Wittenberg football game next Saturday. Route one via state roads 26 and 11 covers 133 miles with half gravel and half hard surface and no detours. Route two via route 21 to Columbus then route 1 to Springfield runs 119 miles on hard surface with a 4.6 mile gravel detour from Carroll to Canal Winchester and one bad crossing.
The Athens Ice and Storage Company was allowed to plead by November 20 after the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company appealed the suit for money. The court overruled the demurrer to the petition, which began May 5, 1925 in Common Pleas court. The second action affirmed in Partitions case Nice versus Nice et al with Stella A. Creamer the buyer and proceeds distribution deferred.
A 35 cent remedy claims rapid relief from stuffed nose, headache, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing. It supposedly opens nasal passages, stops discharge, and requires a two hour dosing schedule for three doses. No substitutes, easy taste, no inconvenience.
County commissioners refused the petition by Dog Hollow Road property owners for a new road passing Margaret Hawk and the Taylor heirs properties. They set aside 200 dollars for improving the existing road after a Thursday site check. W S Lockhart and L P Warner led the petition. a sandstone contract on Carthage Green Law road was awarded to Nelson Clifford.
Four men pleaded guilty to intoxication before Magistrate Pearl W Helwig. Three received $15 fines and costs, one paid $20 and costs. William Addie of Clarksburg, Porter Lavely with no home, and Homer Johnson of Athens were fined $15 and costs and jailed for nonpayment. Sam Stevens of Athens was fined $20 and costs and jailed until payment. Sheriff P H McKinley arrested all four.
The Ohio Board of Clemency reports in Columbus that about 95 percent of poor and friendless criminals are convicted while fewer than 16 percent of the wealthy are found guilty. It warns most crimes are violations of the three commandments and condemns life imprisonment as ineffective.
A notice offers a free treatment method for asthmatics through a contact at 401 Dean Building, Benton Harbor Michigan. The message emphasizes no charge and invites readers to use the coupon for the claimed remedy.
In Athens during Good Posture week H Danford and Prof C D Glauque publish a four part series on correct posture in the Messenger. Students are observed for proper stance as teachers describe posture standards and exercise routines. The first article defines good posture as a position supporting efficient organ function with tailored standards for individuals.
The text describes a relaxed standing posture with back bent slightly chest high and abdomen retracted. Feet parallel, weight balanced on balls and heels, no stiffness, arms at sides, embodying a natural hygienic position rather than rigid drill.
The Department of Commerce announced that last week saw five new broadcasting stations licensed in the United States, bringing the total number of broadcasters to a new high of 610. Two stations were moved from the government's roster.
An advertisement touts Adlerika as a saline intestinal cleanser that relieves gas and nocturnal discomfort by cleansing both upper and lower bowels. It asserts the product removes old poisonous matter and helps with intestinal stasis tied to modern living.
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