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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1924

Page

6

Miners and City Fight Oil Burner Plan in Nelsonville

Nelsonville officials debated a $23,000 oil burner proposal for the electric light and water works. J M Poston of Columbus questioned mortgage financing and possible higher rates if bondholders assume control. Miners led by G W Savage warned oil could depress local coal markets, while engineers cited reliability concerns for oil engines in lighting plants.

C. WH. Bartlett Messenger Nelsonville, O Theajer J. M. Poston Columbus Frankfort Ohio Peebles Ripy Bellefontaine Good Poston Nelson Nille K. W Nelsonville G. W. Savage The United Mine Workers Savage Hocking Valley Obert Marshall Jackson Glouster Ate Beard Cotton Bayles Pearce Rich Owens Keplar Sharp

Travel record: Frank Neiderheiser returns home

Frank Neiderheiser city engineer traveled from London England to Bucyrus in a week after a three month tour through Europe and the Holy Land. He learned his wife was ill in London a week before sailing Saturday September 20 on the Mauretania and arrived in Bucyrus Friday night to find her condition slightly improved.

Bucyrus London England Frank Neiderheiser Europe Neiderheiser Saturn Southhampton Mauretania Butyrus

Shenandoah Aloft Speeds Across Alleghenies Toward Fort Worth

The Shenandoah steered at 2500 feet crossing the Allegheny foothills at 45 mph at 7 am. Sunrise over Blue Ridge, Alabama farmers seen in the foothills as the ship gains 35 mph with calmer winds. Dallas expected by evening, Fort Worth soon after, weather permitting, with mooring at the mast near midnight.

Doah Oct. S Shenandoah Allegheny Mountains Blue Ridge Alabama Speerd Lakehurst Atlanta Chicago New Jersey Dallas Fort Worth Forth Worth

Caraway seeks probe into Republican campaign slush fund

Senator Thad H. Caraway a Democrat from Arkansas demanded an immediate investigation into Republican campaign expenditures after charges that a slush fund is being raised. He spoke to International News Service from Carthage Nebraska.

Carthage Yenn Thad H. Caraway Arkansas International News Service Today

Canadian gold output reaches over one million ounces

Canada produced 1,245,341 ounces of gold worth 26.7 million in 1960s figures from the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. Ontario accounted for 0 percent of production, while British Columbia produced 200,140 ounces valued at 4.14 million. The Yukon followed with 60,144 ounces worth 1.24 million and Quebec produced 667 ounces valued at 13,788.

Ottawa Ont Canada Dominion Bureau of Statistics Dominion Tis British Columbia Yukon Quebec

Monster nine foot snake killed by farmers in Missouri

In TAOL Missouri a ten farmer and their workers killed a monster snake nine feet long and sixteen inches around. When opened the body, the man found two large puliets inside the reptile.

Taol

Coolidge Backs Hoover Plan to Keep Airwaves Free

President Coolidge declared support for Secretary Hoover's federal radio control program and pledged to oppose any monopoly. Speaking at the National Radio Conference on the White House South Portico, he said government rules are needed to ensure broad access to radio communication and avoid service confusion.

Washington Coolidge Secretary of Commerce Hoover White House National Radio Conference

Ireland to open first radio station in Belfast next month

Ireland prepares to launch its first radio broadcasting station in Belfast next month. The project spans five miles and marks a historic step in Irish communications.

Ireland Belfast

Paints Thickness Rules Sideline Potomac Boat Race

In Washington a Potomac Boat Club cruising canoe was disqualified after officials found it too deep by one sixteenth of an inch. Miller and Thomas prepared to race as an eagle-eyed official halted the start and a quick, half inch shaving by Bill Bromley left only moments to recheck.

Washington Potomac Boat Club Miller M. R. Thomas Totomac Bill Bromley Potomac Troat Club Thomas

Slush Fund Probed in Push to Aid Coolidge Campaign

A Senate investigation into charges of a four to five million dollar slush fund by Republican campaign managers surfaces as a dramatic late campaign factor. The probe focuses on alleged spending in doubtful states to influence the presidential race.

Marriage Licenses Issued by Athens County Bureau

Licenses to wed issued to Milton Parker Glenn and Josephine Johnson of Athens and to Herbert H. Hunter and Evelyn D. Christman of Athens. The ceremonies are to be conducted by Magister Hedges and the Rev McGurk respectively.

Athens Milton Parker Glenn Miner Nelsonville Josephine Johnson Hedges Herbert H. Hunter Evelyn D. Christman McGurk

Akron bus firmMust pay tax to keep operating

The Northern Traction and Light Company, running a motor bus system inside Akron, Ohio, was given nine days to pay state taxes or risk revocation of its operation certificate by the state utilities commission.

Columbus Northern Traction & Light Co Akron

White Youth Clay Promises Age Defying Skin

Actress claims a new facial clay called White Youth Clay, developed over 20 years, purging skin of blemishes and blackheads, drawing blood to nourish the face, and reducing wrinkles. She markets it through druggists and toilet counters and offers a Beauty Book with a mailed sample.

Tollet Wallace Hopper Lake Shore Drive Chicago

Supreme Court Reopens With Heavy Docket For 1924 Term

The U S Supreme Court reconvened after recess to hear early cases as part of a heavy docket. More than 700 cases entered, about 150 more than the previous opening, with 800 carried over from last term. Key issues include tax law interpretations, Frick estate tax disputes, and education mandates.

Washington United States Supreme Court Tyne Edward Ll. Doheny Harry F. Sincalir Henry C. Frick Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Frick Phelps Doage Corporation General Motors Corporation Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company Congress Oregon Ohio

Poisoned Nerves Neuritis Causes And Treatments

Neuritis or nerve inflammation follows malaria poisoning typhoid fever pneumonia or other infections. Common triggers include colds injuries bruises or nervous exhaustion with pain often in the shoulder neck forearm thigh leg or back. Do not rely on braces that deaden nerves. HMopn Neu ritis Tablets reduce inflammation and aim for lasting relief. Available in Athens at McKee Drug Co and other druggists. Boericke Runyon Co San Francisco.

Athens McKee Drug Co Boericke & Runyon Co Mfrs San Francisco

Heavy fighting stops trains near Sunkiang to Shanghai

In Shanghai area, Kiangsu forces push to open a railway path while Chekiang defenders hold the line. Heavy reinforcements and three mile extension of the front along the railway are reported as Ji ser vice ceases and Panggu fire sweeps the rail right of way.

Emerald and Ruby Value Exceed Diamond If Flawless

A note states that both the emerald and the ruby, if flawless, surpass the diamond in value. The assertion highlights the high worth of perfect colored gems over diamonds in the market.

Ivalue

Shenandoah Navy dirigible crosses Atlanta at dawn

The Shenandoah giant dirigible passed over Atlanta at 4:45 AM headed west on its high speed flight. Crowds on rooftops watched as the craft, flying high, displayed only flickering lights and did not slow down.

Atlanta Navy

Nelsonville Hosts County Medics

One of the county medical society’s most successful meetings was held Tuesday night at 7 in Nelsonville, with about twenty physicians attending. Dr J M Hyde spoke on the value of yeast in disease treatment, Dr Porterfield presented on the physiology of the heart, and Dr W T Sprague discussed heart disorders. The next meeting is set for November 8 at the Athens State Hospital.

Athens County Medical Society Nelsonville A. L. Pritchard T. A. Copeland J. M. Hyde Porterfield New Marshfield W. T. Sprague Athens Athens State Hospital Copeland

Bride Wed Four Hours After Divorce In Ohio Coal Town

Helen Fedash, 35, of Bellaire, married Frank Miller, 49, a Bellaire miner, within four hours of finalized divorce from Frank Fedash, a mill worker she wed twelve years ago. Fedash faces a charge of extreme cruelty in the divorce petition.

ST. Clairsville Helen Fedash Bellaire Frank Miller Frank Fedash Fedash

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Says Relief for Stomach Trouble

A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured stomach distress caused by gas and colic after other medicines failed. The simple preparation supposedly removes tarrrhal mucus and inflammation of the intestinal tract and is offered with a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists stock it.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Pattern department simple school or home rock 4874

Pattern describes a red and brown Chintz design suited for linen cotton wool crepe and tub silk. Pattern available in four sizes 6 8 10 12 years with fabric needs listed and mailed for 12 cents in silver or stamps.

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