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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1924

Page

7

Thanksgiving turkey prices to rise this year in North Country

North Country turkey farms, over half of New Yorks supply, report higher costs as wet and buggy summers hit flocks. A flood of losses and illness trimmed birds, but the upcoming harvest and a Turkey Train to major markets hint at firmer prices before Thanksgiving.

Chester B. Bahn Ogdensburg N. Y North Country New York Ldoston Philadelphia Oman St. Lawrence New York Central Watertown American Express Company Boston Worcester Springfield New York City

Seventh Carthage gasser is drilled in Bradford field

Lottridge Ohio October 14 A gas well with an estimated yield of 9 090 000 feet was brought in Monday on the Dunlavey farm in Carthage township by the Bradford Oil and Gas Co This is the seventh gas well in the vicinity since the field opened All seven wells have been good producers and the new gasser shows evidence of being up to the field's average

Lottridge, O Dunlavey Carthage Bradford Oil and Gas Co

Hibbits Divorce Petition Alleges Cruelty and Neglect

Mrs. Carrie Hibbits files for divorce from James A. Hibbits after six months of marriage. The couple resided in West Mansfield and Toledo, citing cruelty and gross neglect of duty in the petition filed in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Bellefontaine Carrie Hibbits James A. Hibbits West Mansfield Toledo

Skeletons and pottery found in English burial clay pit

Archaeologists uncovered two complete skeletons and pottery remains in a clay pit at Chickerell England, believed to be part of a Roman burial ground. The discovery adds clues about ancient burial practices near the coast.

Chickerell England

No Devil in Universe Says New York Preacher

Rev. Charles Francis Potter told a New York congregation that there is no devil in the universe except in human imagination. He argued the orthodox dilemma questions God’s nature and warned that belief in demons persists in modern churches and exorcisms before baptism remain standard practice.

New York Charles Francis Potter Rev. Potter God

Rainfall Totals Show August Dry Compared to Last Year

Bertha Mineral Company weather station in Tiltonville Ohio records August rainfall at 3.85 inches, well above last year’s .18 inches, despite a 1.66 inch three hour burst reported within the past month.

Tiltonville Bertha Mineral Company

Tenement Fire Fatally Burns Child in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on October 14 a tenement fire claimed the life of Willard Havin, an 11 months old baby. Fire Marshal Leonard Westcott attempted a rescue but could not reach the child in time.

Cincinnati Willard Haviin Leonard Westcott

Fisher Oil Field Binds New Wells Extend Boundaries

Two wells drilled Monday extend Fisher field boundaries east and west. The Pure Oil Co. on the Gigley farm produced a westward gasser with an estimated 750000 feet, while Townsend Oil and Gas Co. on the Crossen farm brought in an oil well with about 35 barrels, marking the eastern limit. The field now has 27 producing wells, two gasters, and five more wells under way with a sixth nearly ready.

Fisher Oil Fisher Field Ranch Oi and Gas Co Hoisington Groas and Frebault Oi and Gas Co

94 Hour Anti Sleep Contest Ends In Tragedy

In Leghorn Italy a 1000 lire prize enticed entrants to stay awake at least seventy six hours. Of twenty two participants six remained after the mark and the victor lasted ninety four hours before collapsing in the street in a coma needing medical care. Doctors warn full recovery may take months due to the nervous system strain.

Leghorn Italy

Cadiz Chautauqua Ends With Notable Profit

The Cadiz chautauqua, run by local citizens, closed with a profit of 2 201.55. R. R. Beetham, former Ohio House speaker, was elected platform manager for next year, as is common for lyceum bureau led events.

Cadiz

Banks prepare to start German Loan deposits today

In New York on October 14 bankers reported readiness to begin accepting deposits for the $200,000,000 German Loan. Finishing touches were completed by bankers gathered in London to finalize arrangements.

New York London

Goats Damage Car Mirror in Painesville Incident

Elyria attorney H W Ingersoll reported his motor car was damaged on a return trip from Painesville when a goat struck the polished side, apparently seeing its own reflection and battering the vehicle.

Elyria H. W. Ingersoll Northern Ohio Milk Producers’ Association Painesville

Aged Caretaker Donnie Beatty Slain in Newark Robbery

The 60 year old caretaker of the Farmers Market House Donnie Beatty was found mortally wounded by Officer William Hinger at 4 19 this morning after a robbery attempt. Fifteen knife wounds covered his body and the killer fled with a bill folder and a collector's bag missing though a small money bag under his coat was left behind.

Newark Donnie Beatty William Hinger Beatty

Falling bar narrowly misses Hughes at cornerstone ceremony

In Indianapolis on October 14 a iron bar fell from the sixth story of the new Columbia Club just after Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes completed the cornerstone laying. A warning shout rose as the bar flew through the air striking a man in the crowd on the shoulder.

Indianapolis Ind New Columbia Club Charles Evans Hughes Hughes

Davis Appeals to Organized Labor in Lafayette

John W. Davis pledged a government of common honesty courage and justice and sought labor support during a Lafayette appearance on October 14. He urged unity with organized labor and framed his platform around fairness and public service.

Lafayette Ind John W. Davis

Only Survivor T Lis Cutting Remembered for Peaceful Life

Only survivor Tilis Cutting, famed as the last survivor of the Light Brigade, who charged at Balaklava on Oct 25, 1854 and inspired Tennyson, now resides in Cedar Rapids Iowa with his Irish wife. He ran away at 17 to join British troops in India and says the charge of the Six Hundred was the sole action.

Tilis Cutting Light Brigade Balaklava Lord Tennyson Cedar Rapids Cutting India

Bertha Mineral Plant to Add Sulfuric Acid Unit

An additional sulfuric acid unit will begin operation at the Bertha Mineral Company plant this month. Observers say the new capacity supports improved conditions in the steel industry and signals growing productive activity.

TILTON + dasacde Bertha Mineral Company Cambridge Guerneoy Sheet Works United States Steel Corporation

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