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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1926

Page

9

Masonic Lodges Elect Officers for Ensuing Year

Athens Council No. 16 elected F. Tedrow Gibbs thrice illustrious master W. E. Clark deputy master J. D. Cooper principal conductor of work James B. Rose treasurer James A. Palmer recorder Frank L. Bellows captain of the guard Charles P. Martin conductor of council Christopher F. Smith steward Arthur O. Hunter sentinel Installation set for December 16 1926 at 7 pm in the Temple Athens Chapter No. 39 Royal Arch Masons elected J. L. Duncan high priest J. D. Cooper king Charles Emeron scribe C. H. Williams treasurer James A. Palmer secretary F. Tedmaon Gibbs captain the host William H. Bechtold principal gosjeourner Joshua R. Morton royal arch captain W. E. Clark grand master of the third veil Frank L. Bellows grand master of the second veil Richard Fought grand master of the first veil Arthur O. Hunter guard Installation scheduled for December 6 1926 at 7 pm.

Athens Masonic Temple F. Tedrow Gibbs W. E. Clark J. D. Cooper James B. Rose James A. Palmer Frank L. Bellows Charles P. Martin Christopher F. Smith Arthur O. Hunter Temple Royal Arch Masons J. L. Duncan Charles Emeron C. H. Williams

Mother Seeks Increased Alimony for Two Sons

Josephine Campbell Warren filed a petition in Los Angeles seeking $300 per month in alimony from Samuel C. Warren, saying $125 monthly is insufficient to support and educate her two sons William 12 and Robert 9. Warren's late father Joseph Warren left an estate of $63,131.30 to his son. The couple married in Hollywood on April 26 1913 and were granted divorce and custody in 1925.

Josephine Campbell Warren Samuel C. Warren Warren Vidalia Georgia Hollywood

Officials Probe Vanished Miner Old Pete in Cambridge

Five state mine inspectors led by James Forgie begin an official inquiry into the disappearance of Old Pete Sweediski from the Cleveland mine near Cambridge. The team plans an underwater search by boat through water-filled rooms to recover the miner's body.

Pete Cambridge James Forgie Sweediski Cleveland

Competition Cuts Fare Between Toledo and Detroit

Rival bus companies slash fares on the Toledo Detroit route. Round trip now 50 cents and one way tickets 31 cents, altering the local passenger market.

Toledo Detroit

Pig Woman Tells Story Of Murders At Court

Mrs Gibson testified in a courtroom about her night on September 14 1922 claiming she observed a wagon in a field heard voices and saw two men including Henry Stevens at Phillips farm She identified Mrs Hall Willie Stevens and Henry Stevens in the courtroom amid tense confrontations and a threat from detective Felix Di Martini She described shots a scream and her attempt to return home before reasserting identification in court.

Court House Henry Stevens

Pie social to benefit Amosville school Friday evening

A pie social at the Amosville school is planned for Friday at 7 30 p m to raise funds for the school. The event highlights a rare 1856 British Guiana one cent stamp, printed in black on magenta, valued at over 23 000 dollars since 1922.

Amosville Guiana

Government Funds Counterfeit Plot Uncovered

The United States Secret Service under Chief Moran has unearthed a counterfeit plot involving bootleggers making spurious money to traffic in rum. A bootlegger was seized with sixty one $100 bills as investigators target more ring members amid dangers from prohibition agents and liquor law violators.

Washington United States Secret Service Secret Service W. H. Moran Moran

Sesqui Deficit Seen At Five Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand

Philadelphia officials report the Sesqui Centennial deficit will total about 5.25 million by December 1. Construction costs run near 4.9 million with 350 thousand for maintenance and repairs. City funds will cover part of the shortfall, diverted to settle Sesqui bills, following a voter authorization. Directors plan a meeting to discuss opening the exposition next year.

Philadelphia

Rush Pumping of Water From Mine

Hazleton Pa November 18 The pumping of water from the Tomhicken Mine of Lehigh Valley Coal company to free six entombed men continues at pace. Rescue crews labor to lower floodwater after a mine flood Tuesday afternoon with officials estimating two to three days to reach the trapped workers.

Hazleton WUP Tomhicken Lehigh Valley Coal Company

Health investment seals offered to Athens county business leaders

The Athens county Christmas seal committee debuts a business oriented health bond program. Health bonds in 5 10 25 and 50 dollar denominations invite local businesspeople to invest with 80 percent of proceeds funding county health work. Miss Ethel J Brown frames the plan as essential to national well being and not charity.

Athens County Athens’ Inty Ethel J. Brown Athens County

Man Killed by Train Near Kush Township

Thomas Kedwards, 65, of Uhrichsville, was killed when a Pennsylvania railroad train struck his wagon west of here as he returned to his farm in Kush Township. The report notes a separate Japan note about film edits reducing 800,000 feet of embraces.

Uhrichsville Thomas Kedwards Pennsylvania Railroad Here Kush Township Japan

Weber Case May Reach Jury Today

Batavia dispatch reports closing arguments in the John Weber murder case. The farmer is accused of killing his 18 month old daughter. Defense witness Mrs Weber contends the husband was despondent and defense injuries influenced the tragedy.

Weber Batavia John Weber

Cross Atlantic Flights Planned Seville to Argentina

Madrid Nov 18 The Christopher Columbus company will be established to operate an airship across the Atlantic between Seville and Argentina.

Madrid Christopher Columbus Company Seville Argentina

Christ in Art Lecture At Ellis Hall

Mrs Mary Noss presented Christ in Art with lantern slides and scriptural readings showing Jesus from birth to crucifixion at Ellis Hall yesterday evening Dr E W Chubb will read selections from different books on Chile at 4 30 in the Pine a ing

Christ Ellis Hall Mary Noss Chile

Etling Claims Early State Senate Victory in Columbus

Alton T. Etling a Democrat from Orville says he has been elected state senator from districts seventeen to twenty eight defeating Lee Fair of Millersburg by 46 votes.

Columbus Alton T. Etling Orville Lee Fair Millersburg

How to Reduce Varicose Veins by Emerald Oil

A persuasive ad claims rub the two ounce bottle of Moone's Emerald Oil toward the heart to shrink varicose veins and piles. It promises quick improvement, long-lasting supply, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Moone

Local Athens Merchants Report Slightly Cheaper Turkeys

Athens grocers report clean dressed turkeys will cost 56 to 60 cents per pound at Thanksgiving, cheaper than last year. Foot prices run 34 to 38 cents, with about two fifths dressed, creating tight margins and a need to order in advance to protect profits.

Athens

Cough Remedy From Simple Syrup Mixture Described

A fragment outlines a homemade cough remedy using 2% Pine for Pine and plain sugar syrup to fill a pint bottle with clarified honey. It suggests the mixture loosens chest congestion and soothes hoarseness. It mentions a compound called Pigs as a perceived medicinal extract used for coughs and chest ailments.

Pire Leguaiacol

Millfield Mine No 6 Expected to Resume Work Today

The Poston mine No 6 at Millfield, idle for a long period, is scheduled to resume operations this morning. It has a capacity of about 1,000 tons per day and the output will be handled by the New York Coal Company.

Glouster Poston Millfield Thie New York Coal Company

Woman on Train Slips Into Serious Illness Near Hunterdon

From Hoopville on Train Goa Nov 18 Mra George Van Horn of near Hunterdon was returning from a Columbus hospital on train No 6 Wednesday afternoon when she became seriously ill and unconscious at the city depot. An ambulance took her home and Mrs Van Horn, with Mrs Lants of Trimble, later went to the hospital for an examination.

Goa George van Horn Hunterdon Columbus

Kiwanis Meeting Led by Dr Pride in Glouster

Kiwanis club vice president Dr C A Pride will lead the program at tonight's Kiwanis meeting at the Church of Christ in Glouster. Also on the slate the Magic City lodge I O O F holds its meeting Friday with lodge work followed by lunch and social time. Mooseheart women plan a county fair at Moose Hall with side shows and activities.

Glouster Magic City Lodge Women' of Mooseheart Moose Hall

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