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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1922

Page

3

Nelsonville Social Scene Hosts Guests and Fund Drive

Nelsonville residents enjoyed a Saturday party hosted by Miss Phyllis Evans with guests listed by name. Visitors included the Sater and Thompson families from nearby towns. A Sunday Red Cross nurse fund collection of 44.87 was raised at Presbyterian services.

Phyllis Evans Thelma McGiffen Geneva Figgins Marguerite Nelson Evelyn Linton Mary K. Allen Naomi Mack Essie Cline Margaret Juniper Mary Simmons Ethel Johnson Harriett Spring Esther Ervin Gerard Powell Lawrence Duncan John Sweeney Paul Figgins Ralph Fleck Oliver Bishop Harold Spencer Ralph Williams Ralph Ely Belford Rosser Dale Ruscoe Presbyterian Red Cross

West End Parents and Teachers Plan Friday Meeting

West End Parent-Teachers Association schedules a regular session Friday at 2 PM in the West building. The report from the state meeting will be shared along with other business, with refreshments served to attendees.

West End Parent-Teachers’ Association

Circle of Ruth Members Host Evening with Mrs Roudebush

Members of the Circle of Ruth shared a pleasant evening with Mrs C H Roudebush on Monday. Sewing activities were arranged and towels were made during the gathering.

Ruth C. H. Roudebush

Eye Fashion Frames and Mountings on Display

Eye fashion outlet offers a large stock of varied frame styles and mountings. Customers may select from many options to suit taste and style.

TAR WITNESS FOR THE STATE MAY TELL TALE

Wellsburg W Va Oct 31 Intimations the state would place William A White the star witness on the stand in the trial of John K Eminski 19 year old Pennsylvania miner for first degree murder arising from last July s mine tragedy at Cliftonville caused excitement in town. Court opened crowd overflowed streets as state contends White will testify as a member of the invading miners army from Pennsylvania. Deputy Sheriff Daniel Allman testified about capturing a sixteen year old boy on the hill side with cartridges and shotgun shells.

Wellsburg W. Va William A. White John Keminski Pennsylvania Cliftonville White Atate Invant Miners Daniel Allman

Yankee Trader in Wrong with the Mexicans

Mexico City reports President Obregon has ordered Article 33 of the coalition on deportation applied to Oliver, head of the American Trading Co, after a New York court attached Mexican government funds. higher courts vacated the order following American state department representations. The article notes a distant claim about a clock from circa 900 A D.

Mexico City Obregon Mexico Foreign Office Coalition Ord ‘R. Oliver Oliver-American Trading Contry York Xican New York Theigher American State Department

America May Have Member of World Court

White House sources indicate the United States may appoint an American judge to the world court. Negotiations are under way to overcome previous obstacles to U S representation. The currently serving member, John Bassett Moore, was originally nominated by a South American country.

Washington United States International Court of Justice White House John Bassett Moore

Planning to Avoid Any Great Deficit in Budget

Washington, Oct. 31. Press reports say President Harding expects to avoid a large deficit in this year's fiscal program. Officials confirm progress on the budget and that, for the first time in weeks, he is exceedingly hopeful no deficit will require additional taxes.

Washington Harding White House

White House denies mediation in Franco German reparations dispute

The White House refuted rumors that the United States is proposing mediation between France and Germany over reparations. Officials called the reports false, stating no mediation plan is being considered at this time.

Washington Ver White House United States France Germany

Irish Starting New Attack on Free Staters

Street firing continued in Dublin after a deadly blast outside the intelligence department HQ of the Irish Free State army. Five women and three men were wounded as a land mine exploded and assailants fled in a car. An attack by republican irregulars was thwarted by Free State troops who arrested several suspects.

Dublin Intelligence Department Irish Free State Army Free State

Local Socials and Visits Roundup Sees Many Harrodsburg Guests

White Hall residents Mr and Mrs John Radford and son Homer travel to Wilkesville for a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs Walter Hampton and others. The Pratts host John Frazier and wife in Jerseyville while Mrs Arthur Adair from Hebron visits I J Hooper and family. Helen Harmon of Carpenter spends Sunday with the Penrods and Parker of Athens visit C S Moore. Ward Walker and daughter Sylvia of Athens spend time with Charles Pratt. the Braleys host Elsie and M J Mills and families from Hebbardsville. Cyrus Higgins and wife spend Sunday with Herbert. Everett Russ and family visit O C Glidden and wife.

John Radford Homer Job King Wilkesville Walter Hampton Charles Pratt John Frazier Jerseyville Arthur Adair Hebron I. J. Hooper Helen Harmon Carpenter Wright Penrod P. H. Parker Athens C.S. Moore Everett Russ Jackville O. C. Glidden

Denver Officer Shot While Patrolling North Denver

Richie Rose a 30 year old Denver police officer was fatally shot while patrolling his boat in North Denver He was killed by automatic pistol fire during anti bootlegging patrols in the Italian colony and died at the scene.

Denver Colo Richie Rose Rose

Three Girls Missing in Chicago Cases Spark Police Search

Chicago police hunted three missing girls aged 12 16 and 17 after parents reported a man linked to each disappearance. Authorities sought information as the cases drew concern from the community.

Chicago

Hunters take father to Columbus hospital

M. J. and Thaddie Hunter have taken their father, Charles Hunter, to a Columbus hospital for treatment. The Hunters live near Nelsonville.

M. J Thaddie Hunter Charles Hunter Columbus Hospital Hunters Nelsonville

President Harding Receives Confidential Treasury Report

The White House disclosed that President Harding has received a confidential report from a special Treasury committee. The panel investigated charges that war bonds and other government securities were duplicated at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing for private disposal.

Washington Harding Treasury Committee Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Harding delays fill of va Supreme Court seat

White House officials said President Harding will not nominate a successor to Justice William R. Day until Congress reconvenes. The vacancy on the United States Supreme Bench remains open until then.

Washington Harding United States Supreme Bench William R. Day Congress White House

Vote No on First Amendment Opposing Alcohol Subsection

A strong majority campaign urges voters to reject the beer and whiskey amendment on the ballot. In roundly opposing terms the call requests voters to cast NO to the proposed proviso.

Athens County Ohio

Akron Boy Held in Death of Young Girl

Akron Oct 31 Charles Stiles 17 son of C O Stiles of Park Stiles Ambulance Co is charged with manslaughter after his car struck 11 year old Helen Varrachia. He was released on bond. Stiles says he thought he ran over a box as he passed a closed car and stopped after finding the girl being carried into her parents home.

Akron Helen Varrachia Charles Stiles C. O. Stiles Park Stiles Ambulance Co

Sarazen Cleared in Local Auto Fatality Case

Gene Sarazen national open golf champion is exonerated by Coroner Fitzgerald in the death of a local resident struck by the golfers car. Testimony shows Sarazen wrecked a new automobile while trying to avoid the crash, clearing him of blame.

Gene Sarazen Fitzgerald Sarazen

Believes Mrs Gibson Story in Hall Mills Case

Deputy Attorney General Wilbur A Mott said there is no reason to doubt the account given by Mrs Jane Gibson the eye witness in the Hall Mills murder investigation in New Brunswick New Jersey.

New Brunswick WN. J Wilbur A. Mott Edward W. Hall Protestant Episcopal Church of

Flairvoyant Vivus Mosse Of Nelsonville Centering On Thursdays And Fridays

Well known psychic and astrologer Rudolph Mosse offers visits in Nelsonville at 3 Short Street, with office hours Thursdays 10 AM to 4 PM and Fridays 10 AM to 5 PM. The notice touts his mediumistic talent, personal consultations, and claimed financial and domestic guidance, citing testimonials and a $1 consultation fee.

3& Short Street Nelsonville Rudolph Mosse Ohio Mosse Ella Wheels Wilcox Oliver, Lodge Sir Conan Doyle Augusta Thomas James Quackenbush Ella Wheeler Wilox F. Cook Newport Alfred Miller Columbus Flasd Theodore Barchutée Dayton

Texas woman testifies gun went off in scuffle

In Cleveland on October 31 Mrs. Mabel C Champion of Texas testified in her defense that the gun used in the July restaurant killing of Thomas A. O Connell went off during a scuffle and she did not intend to kill.

Cleveland O'Connell Mabel C. Champion Texas Thomas A. O'Connell

Drought Leaves Six Towns Without Water in Pottsville District

In Pottsville district six towns lack water entirely and many others face alarming shortages. Reservoirs are nearly dry and the Schuylkill River runs lower than in living memory. Coal mining relies on steam water, now dangerously scarce, and artesian wells show signs of failing.

Pottsville Schuvnkill

Akron Child Fatally Burned Playing With Matches

Walter Worth, four, was probably fatally burned this morning while playing with matches. His clothes caught fire. The incident occurred in Akron, and authorities consider the injuries life threatening as medical teams respond.

Akron Walter Worth

Hoover says railroads crippled by car shortage and strike

Secretary Hoover stated railroads nationwide remain unable to meet traffic demands due to car shortages and insufficient power. The shopmen strike continues to affect farmers and dampen prices of some farm products.

Washington Secretary of Commerce Hoover

Campaign spending weighs on Senate aspirants in Washington

The hand of political economy taid heavily upon aspirants to seats in the United States Senate during the present campaign as expenditure returns filed today by 14 candidates with the secretary of state.

Washington United States Senate

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