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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1919

Page

7

Double murder near Buffalo shocks Kenmore region

Mary E. Messmer and Norman W. Shear were found dead beside Shear’s car on a highway near Kenmore. Authorities note torn clothing and bloodstains suggesting a struggle, with two or more assailants likely involved. Police photographed fingerprints on the vehicle as part of the investigation.

Buffalo N. Y Mary E. Messmer Norman W. Shear Shear Kenmore Cook Tonneau

Fall and Winter Brings on Aches and Pains

An advert claims lumbago and rheumatic pains ease with Houstonia liniment. J R Wilkinson of Selma Ohio recounts quick relief after using the product with a hot flannel. The notice promotes House-tone-e-ah The Original Jones Liniment with Dr Jones pictured on the label, priced at 1.00, 50c, and 25c trial sizes, sold by druggists.

J. R. Wilkinson Selma Houstonia Dr. J. C. Jones Co Charleston, C

Porter to Lead County Dry Drive in Athens Fight

Carl H. Porter named campaign manager for the Athens County Dry Federation to oppose wet initiatives. He vows an organized county wide drive with education by school districts and female poll workers, backed by a broad committee slate and finances to push against Article 15 Section 9 and liquor sales in various venues.

Athens County Carl H. Porter Dity Porter Athens County Dry Federation T. R. Biddle L. G. Worstell H. T. Phillips F. 8. Roach A. Y. Wilcox F. W. Bush F. M. Evans C. M. Copeland Major M. Johnson Gilbert Courtney Chauncey G. F. Morgan T. N. Hoover C. L. Martzolff Pearl W. Helwig David Johnson Athens H. T. Phillipe C. C. Sharp Nelsonville Bert Watkins Vergil Yaw Glouster W. J Hudson Nelsonvills E. I. Staney Albany

Local Families Share Visits and News Across Towns

Earl Guseman left for Oklahoma with his wife and baby staying with her parents the Bell family. Roy Hawk and family visited near New Marshfield. Charles Woods and Kathryn of Albany visited the Hutchins. Bob Howard bought a Ford roadster. Fletch Hawk and family visited Salem. Dardie Mitchell and family joined a reunion with Emma Briley at Carbon Hill. Phil Briley was absent.

Earl Guseman Oklahoma Jim Bell Roy Hawk Dan Hawk New Marshfield Charles Woods Kathryn Albany Joe Hutchins Bob Howard Fletch Hawk Mrs. Scott Salem Dardie Mitchell Mr. Hendrix Porter Dicken Emma Briley Carbon Hill Phil Briley Dicken Benjamin Briley Frank Briley Lib Kelly

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