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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1925

Page

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Alive mother clears mystery of missing woman near Albany

The body found last Sunday near the Albany McArthur highway is not Mrs. Anna Williams of Oreton Vinton county. She is alive at her sister’s home in Derthick Mine No 10 near Glouster. Hershell Ruggles learns his mother is alive and the two plan a reunion as officers sort out the dead woman’s identity and where she traveled.

Albany-McArthur State Highway Anna Williams Oreton Vinton County Marshal Henry Williams Glouster Williams Frank Reynolds Derthick T. W. Coe Albany Hershell Ruggles Thomas Williams Ruggles Earl Tolbert Herschell Ruggles Reynold Creton William Marshal Williams Mrs. Reynolds Hamden Earl Ried Tolbert McArthur Albany-McArthur Martin Leo Stanton Coe Athens County Charles Woods Alexander Township Guysville Athens Howard Nichols Nichols Bert Bolin Bolin

Murder Sparks Tragedy In Separate Incidents

In separate incidents, Brown, a farmer, killed the father and mother of a young lady after a dispute, shot the daughter, then killed himself. A farewell note blamed home conditions. In New York, John F. Macking Jr. shot his wife in the abdomen, then killed himself. He told his father-in-law all would be well. The wife is expected to die.

Brown John F. Macking, Jr New York Mamma Nanna O. K

Doctor assaulted after bicycle collision in town

The Duchess of Richelieu was knocked down by a boy on a bicycle. Dr. Worcester aided her and rebuked the youth for carelessness. In retaliation a gang attacked the doctor, fracturing his skull with a baseball bat and injuring several ribs. He is expected to recover.

Duchess of Richelieu

New Leaders Announced for Athens Messenger Cooking School

Mrs George Thurn of Chicago will replace ill Miss Inez Piotner as head instructor at the Athens high school auditorium cooking school running daily November 3 to 6. Thurn is a renowned food expert who previously led cooking classes for the Chicago Daily News and large food shows.

Chicago Plotner George ©. Thurn Inez Piotner Athens High School Thurn Miss Piotner Mrs. Thurn Athens Miss Plotner

Free Admission Event With Demonstrations and Giveaways

Women are invited to an event where admission is free and no sales occur. Mrs Thurn will present demonstrations on Progress, Woman the Buyer, The Charms of Hospitality, and Let the Children Help. Doors open at 1 pm with music and sessions at 2 pm.

Meigs Voters Face Bond Vote to Save Court Hall

Meigs county voters will go to the polls next Tuesday to approve bonds to save the courthouse after state officials warned it was condemned. Permanent repairs would cost about 75 thousand dollars, while a new building would run about 250 thousand dollars.

Pomeroy State Department of Buildings Meigs County

Snow Storm Forces Down Planes Over West Virginia

In Moundsville West Virginia officials report at least one of three planes forced to land due to a snow storm yesterday is expected to resume its flight today.

Moundsville W. Va

Flapper Fanny on New Cars and Finances

Flapper Fanny comments that many men who crank up a new car are starting something they cannot finish paying. She implies buyers face long debts and financial strain from new auto purchases.

Klan to Oppose Three Amendments in Ohio

Columbus report states the Ku Klux Klan, estimated at 250000 members, has ordered Ohio members to vote no on three proposed amendments to the state constitution: tax classification, debt limitation, and office extender, in the November 3 election. Grand Dragon Clyde W. Osborne announced the directive from Onte.

Columbus Invisible Empire Ohio Clyde W. Osborne Realm of Onte

Army Answers Mitchell Plea in Court Martial

The Army stated that joining the service changes a soldier's status and free speech limits apply. Judge advocate Moreland argued Mitchell's criticism of superiors could bring discredit to the military, justifying trial for conduct prejudicial to good order.

Washington Wm. Mitchell Mitchell Sherman Moreland Moreland

New French Cabinet Named Headed by Painleve

Paris Oct 29 The probable lineup of the new French cabinet with Paul Painleve as head and finance minister and Aristide Briand remaining foreign minister emerged after the fall of the Painleve cabinet. The Chamber of Deputies will convene at 3 o clock for a ceremonial session before adjournment. Edouard Herriot, former premier and now president of the chamber, will present the cabinet and adjourn likely until next Tuesday. The new ministry shows a somewhat more radical tint than the former administration. The lineup followed an all night conference among Painleve and allies.

Paris Paul Painleve Aristide Briand Painleve Chamber of Deputies Edouard Herriot Chamber

Probers In Field At Petrich Investigate Graeco Bulgarian Clash

British French and Italian military attaches arrived in Sofia and moved to Petrich to conduct a League of Nations inquiry into the Graeco Bulgarian incident.

Sofia Great Britain France Italy Petrich League of Nations Council

Washington Shivers in Coldest October in Forty Years

Washington, Oct 29, the capital endured record October cold with a freezing spell driven by a heavy gale and a light snow flurry. The city faced unusually frigid conditions for the season as residents braced for continued winterlike weather.

Washington

Cooperative ship ownership boosts US merchant fleet push

Washington Oct 29 Cooperative ownership and operation of sea going steamers by American industries aims to cut transportation costs and build a strong American merchant marine. Automakers and steel interests lead growth with many applications to the shipping board. Officials hail the plan as a major step in promoting American commerce and reducing global shipping costs.

Washington Hoover Frank ©. Lowden Minois United States Shipping Board

Brutal Akron murder shocks city officers

Akron police say a watchman found the interior of a garage darkened by a fire after gasoline was poured on a body and a match set. Two men reported a brutal slaying at 19 45 near the Hudson Fasex garage of J Grant Hyde, with a heavy hammer used to kill.

Akron Joseph Obermeier J. Grant Hyde

Road man crushed to death on Chauncey Athens road

Clarke Arbe 32, of Madison South Carolina, was killed when a concrete mixer scoop fell on him while being moved toward Amesville Chauncey. Arbe worked as a construction man with J B Barrows. His body was sent to Athens for shipment home.

Charles Bradfield Chauncey Clarke Arbe Madison South Carolina Chauncey-Athens Amesville Athens Jager Arbe J. B. Barrows Ion Company Corning Lathrop Chauncey Ball Park Oe Barrows Rrows

Train Hits Car Killing Couple at Manchester Road Crossing

Clyde Swinehart 30 and Mayme L Greenwold 28 of Kenmore were instantly killed when their car was struck by an Erie passenger train near Manchester road crossing. Grace Stamm 28 was seriously injured as the vehicle was torn apart and bodies scattered along the track.

Kenmore Clyde Bwinehart Mayme Ll. Greenwold Erie Grace Stamm Swinehart Miss Greenwold Manchester Road

Bank Bandits Kill Messenger in Buffalo Heist

Bandits held up two Marine Trust Company messengers in Buffalo on October 29. They shot and killed Charles Clift ford and wounded Joseph Meyers, escaping with about $93,000 from the city’s large banking institution.

Buffalo N. Y Marine Trust Company Charles Cliftford Joseph Meyers

Judge Marshall Given LL D by University of Cincinnati

Columbus Oct 29 An honorary Doctor of Laws degree was conferred on Chief Justice C T Marshall of the Ohio Supreme Court by the University of Cincinnati at the dedication of Alphonso Taft hall in Cincinnati last night Marshall, a 1892 UC graduate, is president of the International Civitan Clubs association.

Columbus C. T. Marshall Ohio Supreme Court University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Alphonso Taft Justice Marshall International Association of Civitan Clubs

School Masters Meet At Berry Hotel In Ohio

The School Masters club of Southeastern Ohio will gather at Berry Hotel tonight at 6. Dean George F. Arps of Ohio State University College of Education will speak on Some Determining Factors in Educational Standards. About 90 members are expected for dinner with music by the high school orchestra and a vocal by Fred Lee Tom. Principal Russel H. Kupp will preside.

Southeastern Ohio Berry Hotel George F. Arps College of Education Ohio State University Fred Lee Tom Russel H. Kupp

American protest over French bombardment of Damascus

The United States lodged a formal protest with France over the Damascus bombardment by French artillery. The action endangered American lives and drew parallel protests from Britain. The article notes many Americans in Syria, including naturalized and native born citizens.

Washington, Oct Lo Damascus State Department United States Syria

Mortgage Foreclosure Proceeding In Nelsonville

Judgment foreclosing the Nelsonville Home and Savings Company mortgage against Tony and Helen Klum, Hocking Valley Bottling Company, and Peoples Bank of Nelsonville was ordered in Common Pleas Court. The $6,688.70 note, secured by 75 shares, bears 7 percent interest with weekly installments of at least $18.75. payments have been in arrears for twenty weeks. If not paid within ten days, the property will be sold by the sheriff.

Tony Helen Klum Hocking Valley Bottling Company Peoples Bank Company Nelsonville Nelsonville Home and Savings Company Common Pleas Court

Quail with broken leg rides Pennsylvania train into Union Station

A Pennsylvania passenger train pulling into Columbus Union Station on Wednesday carried a quail with a broken leg on the engine pilot. The odd transport occurred as the train arrived, drawing surprise from witnesses.

Columbus Pennsylvania Union Station

Amesville Colder Than Athens County During Cold Wave

Amesville records 17 degrees at 8 am while Athens county cites 16 degrees last night. Old timers recall a record cold for this time of year, with Federal Valley noted as a particularly chilly spot.

Athens Amesville Gibson Athens County Federal Valley Zerae

Ohio Faces Early Snow As Cold Wave Breaks

Columbus reports record cold with 21 degrees as October snow hits the western regions. Detroit and Toledo record 24, Cincinnati 20, Cleveland 28, Parkersburg 24. meteorologist Alexander expects relief by tonight with snow likely in northern areas Friday. Three Clevelanders injured in collisions amid gusty winds and heavy snowfall.

Columbus Ohio W. H. Alexander Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Cleveland Parkersburg W. Va

Ohio dam may be abandoned

Marietta October 29 Major H M Trippe engineer in charge of government locks and dams on the upper Ohio and Muskingum rivers led an engineering party to the Muskingum head of navigation to decide whether Ellis dam nine miles above Zanesville should be abandoned due to falling boat traffic on the upper river.

Marietta H. M. Trippe Ohio Muskingum Ellis Dam Zanesville

Regular meeting of Columbus Golden Post scheduled

The regular meeting of Columbus Golden Post will be held at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon. J. L. Pickering, Post Commander.

G. A. KR Columbus Golden Post J. L. Pickering

Millikan in Mercy Hospital Sees Limited Recovery Hope

Donald Millikan of Athens, Ohio, a student at Ohio State, remains with a broken neck in a cast at Mercy hospital. Dr. M Hulett says recovery is scarcely possible, though a few patients have lived weeks or months, with isolated cases lasting as long as four years.

Columbus Donald Millikan Athens Ohio State University Mercy Hospital M. Hulett Millikan

Final Week of Ad vice Takes Opens in National Capital

Washington readers hear experts outline the final week of tax reduction efforts in Congress. Treasury officials present technical needs while lawmakers plot Democratic and Republican actions. Garner faces pressure as Republicans push a broader plan with potential floor fights and possible surprise moves.

Washington House and Means Treasury Atarta Garner Texas Republieans

Parley Refused By Bulgarians in Sofia

In Sofia on Oct 29 the Bulgarians refused Greek requests for field negotiations and insisted that Greek forces withdraw without a parley in line with League guidance.

Sofia Bulgaria Uniil

Missing 5 year old boy sought by four city police

The whereabouts of 5 year old Frank Mackin Jr. last seen near West 39th street remain a mystery as police from New York Newark Jersey City and Hoboken conduct a wide search after his disappearance last Sunday night.

New York Frank Mackin, Jr West 39Th Street Newark Jersey City Hoboken

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Fierk Hughes Warfield Arthur Brisbane Star Company Messenger MEIGS Court Hall Flapper KLAN ARMY Judge Advocate Washington Shivers Marshall Given America U.S Loan Company of Athens CO Ohio Dam Don Millikan Washington Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin The Athens Messenger Information Purents A
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