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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1927

Page

10

Benson Murder Case Leads to New Clues in Pfyfe Affair

In New York City detective fiction unfolds as Vance and Markham chase leads from Miss Hoffman about a forged Benson check and a hidden package marked Pfyfe Personal. Suspects shift between Miss St Jair Pfyfe Lea cock and others as alleys of motive emerge.

Philo Vance John F.X. Markham New York County Benson Anthony Benson GMS Anna Platz Alvin Pert ST Clair E'S. Hoffman Benson'and Bigshy Ostrander Iam H. Moriarty Borge G. Stitt Stitt, and Ben Hanlon Detives Cdffice Carl Hagedorn Doremus NK Swacker Rail Vance S van Dine Tracy New York Pfyfe West Seventy-fifth Street Markham the Elysee Knoedler’s Aeolian Hall San Francisco District Attorney’s Office

Pre Mozart Era Music Program Tells NBC Continentals Route

A NBC W4Z Continentals night program features only pre Mozart era music from Gluck Pergolesi Stradella Bach and Corelli with Frey violinist performing Vivaldi concertos and soloists Astrid Felde Grace Leslir Julian Oliver Frederick Baer.

New York U.P W4z Gluck Pergolesi Stradeila Bach Palestina Corelli Godfrey L W Vivaldi Astrid Felde Grace Leslir Julian Oliver Frederick Baer

Unity in God and mankind in Rev. Coulter sermon

The Rev. C. M. Coulter preached at First M. E. on Thy Will Be Done. He argued God wills unity with him and all people and that evil arises from breaks in this unity with God and with others. He warned against equating God with disaster and stressed religion as moral, not pessimistic.

C. M. Coulter M. E Mr. Coulter God Thas

Cryptic Explanations and a Forensic Jewel Box

In a tense exchange Markham questions the payoff of a plan while Vance asserts the forward step remains intangible. He notes a mysterious package containing security and implies it is the jewel box Mrs. Platz spotted on Benson’s table the fatal afternoon. To Be Continued.

Markham Vance Vance Basily

Ohio farm conditions generally good this year

Ohio farm bureau delegates report good conditions across the state. Northern counties show bumper corn yields with solid wheat prospects due to favorable weather. Southern counties also report heavy corn, good wheat, and rising milk collection routes, some shipments to West Virginia.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Farm Bureau Federation K. Augustus Wapakoneta Allen Hancock Hardin Mercer Putnam Auglaize Augustus Co. M. Hampson Norwalk Huron County Hampson Athens Scioto Lawrence Meigs Floyd Delashmutt Delashmutt West Virginia

Slain War-Bride of Fall River in Paris Studio Shooting

Mrs. Marcelle Vernot-Lord, estranged wife of Howard J. Lord of Fall River Mass, a writer, was killed in her Paris art studio by a jeweled dagger. Wen ceslas de Krupfell, former Imperial Russian Guard captain, was accused of the murder.

Marcelle Vernot-Lord Howard J Lord Fall River Mass Paria Wenceslas de Krupfell Imperial Russian Guard

Temperance and Law Enforcement Debate At Union Service

Judge Worstell and Rev. H. B. Pilchard led a sparsely attended union service at First Presbyterian as Methodists and Presbyterians united to discuss temperance. Worstell criticized justice of peace practices and urged support for the Marshall bill, while Pilchard traced costs of intemperance to social weakness and enforcement failures.

First Presbyterian Church Methodist Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church L. G. Worstell Common Pleas Court H. B. Pilchard Anti-Saloon League Athens Justices of Peace Worstell Justice of Peace Rev. Pilchard Pilchards County Infirmary Children’s Home Athens State Hospital Gallipolis Columbus Pilchard

270 Freshmen at Ohio University Join the Churches

One hundred and sixty five freshmen affiliated with Athens churches in three services at the Christian Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Over five hundred students were solicited from all classes and affiliated previously. this year upperclassmen led the drive. About 155 signed cards to affiliate with the Methodist church and 75 came to the altar. 40 of 83 Presbyterian participants presented themselves at the altar and 15 of 32 Christian church participants rose when named.

Ohio University Athens W. Walter Ludwig Ludwig Methodist Church Christian Church

Home made Pinex cough remedy advertised

An advertisement touts a home made cough remedy using Pinex and sugar syrup or honey. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours, soothing throat irritation, easing bronchial symptoms, and cites tests for bronchiitis and asthma. The Pines Co offers 214 ounces of Pinex with directions and a money back guarantee.

Zoe Pines Co Ft. Warne Ind

Golf ball kills rabbit on Stroudsburg course

A rabbit crossing a Stroudsburg golf course was struck and killed by a golf ball. Local authorities reported no humans were injured as the incident ended without incident.

Durham man drowns trying to rescue hunting dog

In Durham England James Rodden attempted to pull his hunting dog from a well and fell in himself, drowning in the attempt.

Durham Eng James Rodden

S S S Tonics Promise Health and Energy

In the race of life only full blooded robust people stay ahead, and success comes to those with vigor from a healthy life. Start now to regain health with a hearty appetite and energy. S S S is claimed to rebuild red blood cells and aid nourishment, made from herb roots, sold in two sizes at food drug stores.

S.S.S

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