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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1922

Page

5

Birthday Party Highlights at Minameyer Home

Dorothy Minameyer marked her sixth birthday with a party at her parents home on West Washington Street. Guests enjoyed games, cake and ice cream as presents were opened amid festive cheer. The note lists many attendees and helpers, plus brief society notices and a radio program preview in Athens.

Dorothy Minameyer George Minameyer West Washington Street Donna Riley Margaret Johnson Ruth Carskaden Kathryn Minameyer Dorothy Betty Jane Stailey Elizabeth Fri Anita Kelly Miss Faris Kathryn Martha Minameyer

President urged to act on Klan outlawry charge

Senator David Walsh of Massachusetts called on President Harding to issue a proclamation against alleged Ku Klux Klan outlawry if government investigations prove the charges true. He sent an open letter to Attorney General Daugherty outlining the demand.

Washington Harding Ku Klux Klan David ST. Walsh Massachusetts Daugherty

Akron to buy adjacent village Botzun in bid for city growth

Akron council has secured options on nearly all of Botzun, once called Niles, Ohio, including streets and a grand opera house. The aim is to annex the village, while residents resist selling the park and public square for a proposed 2 million dollar garbage disposal plant, with negotiations led by Harry M Hagelbarger.

Akron Harry M. Hagelbarger

Valera May Be Next Victim of Free State

London dispatch reports Free State troops hunt Eamonn de Valera. If captured and found armed, he may share the fate of Arskine Childers, executed last Friday.

Valera Free State London Eamonn de Valera Arskine Childers Dublin

Supreme Court Upholds Pennsylvania Anthracite Tax

The U S Supreme Court ruled the Pennsylvania state anthracite coal tax valid, affirming the levy as constitutional. This decision confirms the state's authority to tax coal production within its borders.

Washington Pennsylvania Supreme Court of the United States

Zona Gale Club Study Highlights Writings At PTA Chapter

The Pallas club met Saturday afternoon with Miss Nelle Pickering of Lancaster and Second street as hostess. Miss Helen Walker led a program on Zona Gale focusing on her writings and life. Mrs. P. B. Lawrence spoke on Life, Mrs. W. A. Matheny on Poetry, Mrs. H. G. Good on Short Stories, and Miss Pickering reviewed Miss Lulu Bett, the book that brought Gale prominence.

Zona Gale Club Pallas Club Nelle Pickering Lancaster Second Street Helen Walker Zona Gale P. B. Lawrence W. A. Matheny H. G. Good Lulu Bett

Supreme Court Refuses to Block Railroad Merger

The Supreme Court today refused to order dissolution of the merger between Lake Shore & Michigan Southern and New York Central & Hudson River railroads. The General Investment Co sued to stop the consolidation, but decisions by lower federal courts against the investment firm were sustained.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway New York Central & Hudson River Railroad General Investment Co Lake Shore Company

Wakes in Jail and Knew It

Reese Harvey of Athens was arrested by Officers Maples and Price Sunday evening at Union Station on drunkenness charges. He was placed in the city prison for curing purposes as he was among those present only in a body. When Chief Cady aroused him Monday morning his opening eyes met the barred windows and he said truthfully In jail I reason which betrayed a resumption of his observative power. His hearing is set for 7 oclock Monday evening before Mayor Gill.

Reese Harvey Athens Maples and Price Union Station Cady Gill

Doanville Couple Weds at Home Ceremony

Mr. Rey Savane of Doanville and Miss Clio Reynolds of Nelsonville married Monday at 11 20 AM in the home of Rev. M E Chatley at 64 North Congress street. They will reside in Doanville. Mrs Chris Corbin and son Chris Jr spent the weekend with relatives in Wellston.

Rey Savane Doanville Clio Reynolds Nelsonville M. E. Chatley North Congress Street Chris Corbin Chris Jr Wellston

Train wreck injures several near LaPlata Mo

MARKSVILLE MO Nov 27 A Wabash southbound passenger train No 20 was wrecked one mile south of LaPlata this morning injuring a number of persons. Reports said some were seriously hurt and emergency crews were responding.

Marksville Wabash LaPlata

Tern to Mr and Mrs Ray Hussington Fisher

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Ray Hussington of Fisher on November 24. The newborn joins the family as Ed ward Ray, bringing joy to relatives and friends.

Ray Hussington Fisher Edward Ray

Supreme Court Backs Prohibition Act in Intra State Ruling

The U S Supreme Court refused to hear challenges to the national prohibition act, ruling no distinctions exist between beverages and non beverages in intra state use. In Moscow hospitals nurses reportedly earn 1 500 000 rubles monthly about 1 24 dollars per month per nurse.

Washington United States Supreme Court Moscow

Marmola Prescription Tablets Promise Fat Loss

An advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tablets offer a simple harmless method to reduce excess fat without strenuous exercise or dieting. It urges readers to buy a one dollar case from Marmola Co or direct from the Detroit address.

Marmola Co Woodward Aes Detroit Mich

Ku Klux Klan Members Visit Central Christian Church

In Toledo on November 27 twelve robed Klansmen entered the Central Christian church during services and, after a prayer by their leader praising the Klan and good citizenship, handed Pastor Grant Speer an envelope containing a large check for the church’s work.

Toledo Ku Klux Klan Central Christian Church Klan Grant Speer Spear

Deaths and Funerals for Hawley and Vore

Bertha Rhoges Hawley 24 died Monday at 1 49 a m at home 2 Elli pital leaving baby daughter Betty Jean born Tuesday November 21 at that hospital Funeral at 2 o’clock Wednesday at the residence 2 Elli ot street interment West Union street cemetery She was born in Jackson county and lived in Athens 15 years Survived by husband infant daughter parents S B Rhodes two sisters Mrs C Long Mary Rhodes and brother Fred Rhodes Athens John Vore died Sunday at 10 at his home on Vore Ridge age 67 Funeral at 10 30 Wednesday at Factory church burial West Union street cemetery Survived by widow a daughter Mrs Alex Westfall Athens and a son Dean Vore of New Jersey enroute here

Bertha Rhoges Hawley R. D. Hawley Betty Jean Elliot Street West Union Street Jackson County Athens 8. S. Rhodes C. Long Mary Rhodes Fred Rhodes John Vore Vore Ridge Factory Alex Westfall Dean Vore New Jersey

Woman killer Clara Phillips gets ten years to life

In Los Angeles on November 27, Clara Phillips was sentenced to ten years to life in San Quentin for the hammer murder of Alberta Meadows. Judge McCormick presided in place of Judge Houser. Public Defender Robert Scott represented the defense. Scott asked for a new trial.

Los Angeles Cal Clara Phillips Alberta Meadows San Quentin McCormick Houser Bert Herrington Scott

Burns Prove Fatal In Yorkville Incident

Ati guc Elisteinen aged 6 died from burns suffered after alleged assailants forced him into a bonfire Saturday. Police report the incident occurred in Yorkville on the preceding day with investigations ongoing.

Yorkville Atiguc Elisteinen Piamiates

If You Are Well Bred Use a Typewritten Letter

The piece argues typewritten letters are easier to read than handwriting and should be used for nearly all social correspondence. It notes the signature should be personally signed in ink, while the body can be typed for practicality and readability.

Dee Lord

Turpo claims rapid relief for lumbago and pains

Ad promotes Turpo as a fast penetrating remedy for rheumatic pain meralgia colds and sore throat. It urges immediate use noting a hot soothing effect and urges readers to buy from their druggist with jars priced 30c and 60c.

State chemists analyze organs in Lancaster deaths

State chemists in Columbus continue examination of vital organs from Irving Henderson, his wife, and their four children found at the Lancaster home. State Health Director Snively says he will report the chemists’ findings once analysis is finished and officially announced, with no public statement expected for a day or two.

Columbus Irving Henderson Henderson Lancaster Snively

Ku Klux Klan Meeting Denied at Imperial HQ

National Klan headquarters denied a large meeting was underway at imperial headquarters in Atlanta to launch a major national drive for Ku Klux Klan membership in New York.

Atlanta Imperial Ku Klux Klan New York Klan

Sliding Rock Slides from Mountain Destroys Clifton Coal

A rock slide from a nearby mountain fell at 4 AM destroying the Clifton Coal company tipple power plant and shops at Clifton West Virginia across the river. The collapse involved several thousand tons and caused about 50 000 dollars in damage with no injuries.

Middleport Clifton Coal Company Clifton W. Va

Senate authorizes Pitney retirement in two months

The senate this afternoon authorized the retirement of Assistant Justice Mahlon Pitney of the United States Supreme Court within two months due to illness.

Washington Senate Jusice Mahlon Pitney United States Supreme Court

Famed Cardinal Star Austin McHenry Dies at 27

Austin McHenry left fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals died at his home in Bhue Creek Adame county after brain tumor surgery in Cincinnati three weeks earlier. He never recovered from the operation.

Portsmouth Austin McHenry St. Louis Cardinals Bhue Creek Adame County Cincinnati

Red Star Bus Skids Off Road Near Nelsonville

A Red Star bus running Athens to Lancaster wrecked on Enterprise road in Lancaster County at about 9 this morning. The vehicle toppled five feet, injuring none seriously though Elsworth Belgle of Nelsonville was aboard. The bus slid on its side, two wheels torn away and passengers scrambled about.

Red Star Athens Lancaster New Enterprise Road Logan Nelsonville Elsworth Belgle

Obituary for Golden Broat of Athens Ohio

Golden Broat born January 6 1868 in Lodi township Albena county Ohio died November 14 1925 age 64 years 10 months 9 days married July 1 1880 to Misa Alice Sheets six children Harry G Hiram H Mia Geneva Masterton Euna Junod Goldie Flicks Abner four grandchildren widower Mrs Frost died 20 years earlier he was a kind father and good neighbor.

Golden Broat Hiram Frost Lodi Albena County Ohio Misa Alice Sheets Harry G Hiram H Mia Geneva Masterton Euna Junod Goldie Flicks Abner Athens Frost

Garage Blaze Damages Dodge Roadster in Fern Street Fire

Fire department answered a Sunday evening alarm at Curt Baker's Fern street garage around 10 o clock. A pile of lumber ignited and the rear line of a Dodge roadster caught fire. Firemen extinguished the blaze with chemical apparatus. damage said to be slight and limited to the auto mobile parts.

Tre Curt Baker Fern Street Orlan Takers Dodge Roadster

Free State soldiers killed in Newport battle

Five Free State soldiers died in a violent clash with republicans at Newport. The irregular casualties were heavy. There were a few minor outbreaks in Dublin over the weekend.

Dublin Newport

Expression of Thanks for Father’s Death Kindness

We express sincere thanks to friends and relatives for kindness shown after the death of our father. Our gratitude goes to Rey Roberta and Mr Fowler and to those who sent the beautiful token of service from the children.

Rey Roberta Mr. Fowler

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Borns Carter Avill Arter Smali Wa . S S. S&s S.S.G Minameyer Home Elizabeth Kern Charles Losey Beta Theta Pi President Street Childs Conservation League Jacob Sherman West Washington Street Edward Sherman Sheltering Arms Hospital Louis Foley Zanesville William Fenzel Foley Ohio University A. D. Townsend Jerseyville J. L. Evans H. R. Wilson Chillicothe Ross County Teachers Association B. Conkey Mitchell, Ind C. B. Beverage East Carpenter Street W. V. Hunter New Marshfield Conkey Mrs. Beverage Mrs. Hunter A. C. Biddle Winston, Montana Mrs George Allen Hebbardsville Fred Wheaton Ora Robinson Little Hocking C. H. Wyatt Elmwood Place Rauch Frank X Rauch Entrekin Electric Co Elizabeth Sisson Willsey New York City Cadman Robin Woman Shanewis Athens County Buick Co John Dana Raymond Slutz Hitchcock Nebraska Rhine Hetlin Alabama Curtis Kansas Reed Akron, CO Botzun Niles, O Hammer Fame Pennsylvania Railroad Company Labor Board Matzenauer Prodigy Mme. Matzenauer Minor Warren California Miss Warren Lumbago Pitney AIG Bsa Eee Nelsonville, C Ireland OF Servnce Beasley Turkeys Union Grocery Co Tre State Sements Mechanical Service Morough Suggestion Club
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