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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1924

Page

2

Debate at Enterprise school on safety resolves

A debate at the Enterprise school will be held Friday evening on the topic Resolved That Prepar is the Only Way to Safety. Capt C F er and Dr W G Rhoten support the affirmative while County Treasurer Jesse F Mc lady and James Rutgers oppose. Irvin Isch of Rockbridge arranged the event. GOES TO WORKHOUSE Harve Anders of Dorr Run moved from Logan jail to Dayton workhouse by Sheriff Shaw after a liquor cargo incident. Judge Pettit imposed a 600 dollar fine and costs, unpaid, leading to the transfer.

Enterprise School C. F.er W. G. Rhoten Jesse F. Mclady James Rutgers Irvin Isch Rockbridge E School Harve Anders Dorr Run Logan Dayton Shaw Anders

Memorial Program At Mt Pleasant Epworth Church

The Mt Pleasant Epworth church will host an enterta inment thanksgiving evening at a local place Carrie Steinbrooke of the League has arranged for the Hamden orchestra to perform and other features are planned to enhance the program for listeners.

Mt. Pleasant

Fox Drive Enthusiasts Prepare First King County Run

Fox drive enthusiasts plan a large event next Saturday, starting at clock from Mrs. H. C. Beery farm three miles west of Logan. The route covers Enter Rise to Gibisonville to Black Ack to Ewing to Scott's Creek to Falls Mill to Enterprise with expected Somerset association delegation and representation from other counties.

King County Fox Drive Associam

Widow Named Beneficiary in Fierce Will Read

Laura H Fierce was named the sole beneficiary in the will of her late husband George W Fierce read in probate court Thursday morning. The will dated October 20, 1920 was witnessed by Judge J C Foughton and Zelva Stoughtonanning.

Laura H. Fierce George W. Fierce J. C. Foughton Zelva Stoughton Anning

Marriage License for J. E. Burgoon and Alma Ewart

A marriage license was issued for J. E. Burgoon 24 a painter Logan and Alma Ewart 21 a stenographer Logan.

J. E. Burgoon Logan Alma Ewart

Logan Residents Follow Sheatsley Fur Nace Death Mystery

Logan locals track the Sheatsley furnace death case in Columbus as authorities press the investigation. Reverend Shearsley, a friend of Rev. C. F. Lauter at Hunter Street Lutheran Church, was set to give a Sunday address but the event was canceled and a replacement speaker is sought.

Logan Sheatsley Furnace Columbusecause Shearsley C. F. Lauer Hunter Street Tutheran Ing

Cash Grocery Company Uses Window Display for Red Cross Call

A store window on Main Street at Cash Grocery Company shows a large Red Cross insignia formed by cranberries and white beans filling the display. The message urges citizens to join the roll call with the single word Join prominently shown.

Cash Grocery Company Red Cross

Car Crash Wrecks Ford Touring Car Near Bridge

Fred Scepter of Rockbridge drives a Ford touring car that toppled into a ditch after clipping a coal wagon driven by William Stevens of Pagan on the Low Lancaster pike west of a concrete bridge. No one was injured in the Thursday morning collision.

Fred Scepter Rockbridge Low-Lancaster Pike Here William Stevens Pagan Scepter

Logan Native Weds Indiana Man in Chicago

Miss Cassie Davey daughter of Mrs Flave Davey of this city and Mr Harry Fulghum of Lafayette Indiana were married in Chicago several days ago and are visiting relatives here before a longer trip to Florida. She is a Logan high school graduate and former teacher.

Chicago Cassie Davey Flave Davey Harry Fulghum Lafayette Ind Florida Davey Logan High School Cleveland Minneapolis Logan

Two Men Arrested for Intoxication Near Logan

William Cheesy Thomas and Hershel Thomas of New Straitsville were arrested on the New Straitsville pike east of Logan Wednesday evening by deputy sheriffs returning from a hunting trip. They were arraigned before Magistrate Miller and pled guilty, receiving fines of 20 dollars and costs each. The vehicle they were driving was held as security for costs.

William “Cheesy” Thomas Hershel Thomas New Straitsville Logan Miller

Frederick Harble Sr. 84 Dies at Home in Washington Township

Frederick Harble Sr. died at his Washington township home Wednesday at 9 am from organic heart trouble after months of declining health. He leaves a widow, three sons, and two daughters. Funeral at 1:30 pm Friday at United Brethren Church with Rev. T. Harper officiating. Burial in Oak Grove by Heinlein Brothers.

Frederick Harble, Sr Washington Township United Brethren Church Rev. T. Harper Oak Grove Heinlein

Local Social Notes From Jackson and Columbus Visit Highlights

Mrs. Clara Whitlock of Jacksonville stays with John Penrod and family. Mrs. Will Sanford of Radcliff calls on friends. Mrs. Charles Carson of Columbus visits brother John M. Murphy and family. L. B. Rauss of Cincinnati was a business visitor. Eric McNutt of Wellston spent the week here. Miss Mary Sprague returns from two months in Columbus. Mrs. J. G. Laughlin of Columbus visits Mrs. Sarah Thorpe and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Trace of Dayton guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Diles. Miss Edith Weller, state superintendent, noted.

Clara Whitlock Jacksonville John Penrod Will Sanford Columbus Sarah Thorpe Carl Trace Dayton F. L. Diles Edith Weller

Visiting officials fill county office vacancies

Marguerite Peacock has taken a position in the office of Dr. W P Rutherford to fill the vacancy caused by Opal Brake. Lola Camp serves as office girl in the office of Dr. H James as the visiting week continues through the county schools.

Marguerite Peacock W. P. Rutherford Opal Brake Lola Camp H. &. James

Human bones found in waste paper sealed mystery

In London Ohio on November 21 George Withrow of a plumbing firm identified human bones found in a waste paper bale sent to United States Gypsum Co in Lancaster. The remains of a about twelve year old child were discovered after Withrow had moved into former undertaker rooms and the bones had been in the bale for weeks. Lancaster officials suspect a murder mystery as police investigate.

London Ohio George Withrow Hre United States Gypsum Co Lancaster Withrow W. E. Lukens

Minors Must Meet School Laws Warn County Employers

Athens county employers of minors are warned by County Attendance Officer C H Porter that unless state school laws are followed, court action and heavy fines may result. No minor under eighteen may be legally employed without an age and schooling certificate from the county superintendent. Fines range from 20 to 50 dollars. The law also requires a signed statement from the employer confirming regular employment and a two day notice to return the certificate if employment ends. Enforcement rests with county attendance officers and Ohio Industrial Commission inspectors.

Athens County C. H. Porter Porter Ohio Industrial Commission of Ohio

New Lamp Burns 94 Percent Air and Smoke Free

A testing claim says a new oil lamp produces brighter white light than gas or electricity. Inventor E A Johnson of Chicago offers a 10 day free trial and a free lamp to early adopters, with potential agency rights and monthly earnings.

U. S E. A. Johnson Lake St Chicago Ill

One Piece Dress Pattern for Girls 16 to 20

A smart one piece dress pattern features a straightline front and pullover design. Made for pliad wool alpaca charmeen or wool rep, it offers sizes 16 18 and 20 years with yardage details and facing requirements. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.

Sugar workers strike widens across Cuban mills

In Havana on November 21 reports say employees at eighteen sugar mills across the island are on strike. Workers at four additional Oriente province mills are expected to join, with four strike leaders under arrest.

Havana Oriente

Fashion Embroideries Co Faces Mail Fraud Case

Lima authorities reveal 2009 letters received by the Fashion Embroideries Co that will be returned unopened amid government action against G. D. Fryer for using the mails to defraud. About half lack a return address. mail contains roughly $15,900 in money orders checks and cash sent to unknown recipients.

Lima Navy Fashion Embroideries Co Postoffice Department G. D. Fryer Washington

Zinc Poisoning Risk From Food In Galvanized Buckets

A notice warns that food should not sit in galvanized iron buckets even briefly because zinc coating may dissolve and cause zinc poisoning when the food is eaten.

Eczema Remedy Promises Blood Cell Boost In Skin Cure

Advertisement touts S.S.S. as a herbal tonic that allegedly builds red blood cells to fight eczema. Claims include cleansing blood, clearing eruptions, and improving vitality since 1826. Warns external applications only offer temporary relief.

Maxx S.S S.S.S

Gas in the stomach offers quick relief with Jaques' Capsules

A historic ad warns that stomach gas can threaten the body and heart, causing pain and labored breathing. It promotes Jaques' Capsules as fast, pleasant relief endorsed by doctors and people, claiming benefits for gas, indigestion, and other stomach-related ailments.

Kidnapping Fears Spark Mob Attacks in Singapore

Persistent reports of child kidnappings spur mob violence against native Indians and Chinese across Singapore. A native man and a Chinese man were killed by mobs, while several others were rescued by police from enraged captors.

Singapore

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