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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1922

Page

2

Michigan voters move to polls for senate nomination

Detroit September 12 voters from all parties head to the polls to choose nominees for the November 7 general election. The key Republican race is a four cornered contest among Townsend Kelley Baker and Emery as Esch Cummins law and Townsend's support for Newberry dominate debate.

Detroit Mich Michigan Charles FE. Townsend Patrick H. Kelley Lansing Herbert F. Baker John G. Emery Grand Rapids United States Townsend Truman H. Newberry

Runaway accident claims life of Hockingport resident Samuel Timmons

Samuel Timmons, formerly of Youba school district, died after a mule team runaway near Parkersburg. He was thrown when frightened animals veered and a wheel struck his chest. Funeral services were held in Sandyville, West Virginia, on Sunday. Community notices follow about local visits and a typhoid death in Copan, Oklahoma.

Samuel Timmons Youba Parkersburg Timmons Sandyville W. Va James McLauren Ella McLauren Marietta Frank Curtis Belpre A. Dutton Curtis Sheets Nelson Dutton R. D Julian Adams Ft Marietta Lee Creek Wood County W. Woord J. ©. Sheets Copan Okla Sheets Oklahoma Earl Milicent Holdren Newport Washington County Alige Sheets Hockingport Seminary

Lodger Sugar Theft Sparks City Hunt

Elyria Ohio September 12 John Conry a grocer seeks the amiable autoist who bought a bag of sugar and sped away without paying after loading it into his car.

Elyria John Conry

Labor leaders in Ohio endorse Day for state supreme judge

Columbus Ohio September 12 Robert H Day Canton Republican is the only Republican officially endorsed at a meeting of Ohio labor leaders. Democrats backed Vic Donahey for governor Stephen Young for attorney general Judge Stanley Matthews and Judge T D Price for state supreme court. Delegates include Ohio Federation of Labor officers and trade council representatives amid questions to Republican candidates.

Columbus Robert H. Day Canton Ohio Vic Donahey New Philadelphia Stephen Young Cleveland Stanley Matthews Cincinnati T. D. Price Supreme Court Ohio Federation of Labor Trade Councils

Tax apportionment shows current expenses and debt service

In Bellaire Ohio on September 12 the half year's tax figures reveal 30,953 dollars available for current expenses while 49,433 dollars are set aside to pay interest on debts and to retire portions of bond issues.

Bellaire

Simple sleeve less style pattern for children

A popular pattern describes a sleeveless style with a guimpe and optional sleeves. Plaid gingham suits dress and guimpe in tub silk crepe gabardine and voile. Sizes 6 8 10 12 years. yardage listed for guimpe and dress. Pattern sent for 12 cents. offers fall winter 1922 1923 book of fashions.

Laid for Cop Faces Costs on Speeding Warrant Trip

Medina Ohio September report tells how Deputy Constable Everson, a Royalton township speed cop, sought to serve a speeding warrant. He was arrested in Rittman for speeding, fined, then fined again for parking near a fire plug. After paying $18.80 in fines, local officials called the papers defective and refused to honor the warrant.

Medina Everson Royalton Township Cuyahoga County Wadsworth Rittman

Girl Wins National Mail Sorting Title

A young woman is crowned America's mail sorting champion, though newspapers have not published her photo. She performs competently and avoids sensational attire, focusing on skill and accuracy.

Bechtel Couple Take Honeymoon Trip In House On Wheels

Bucyrus reports a unique honeymoon as Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Bechtel depart for California in a specially fitted automobile described as a house on wheels. The Buckeye State newlyweds, he a Falcon garage mechanic, include sleeping and cooking facilities plus other comforts in the vehicle.

Bucyrus Carl A. Bechtel California

Pioneer Arizona Woman Praises Pinkham’s Compound

Mrs Lula Vann of Fulton Arkansas testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved monthly pain and backache. She says the remedy let her work without constant help and urges others with similar female troubles to try it, noting the shared value of word of mouth endorsements.

Fulton Arkansas Lydia E. Pinkham

Maine Returns Show Republicans Win Narrow Victory

Nearly complete Maine returns indicate the entire Republican ticket retained office. Senator Frederick Hale and Governor Percival Baxter were re elected with smaller margins than in 1920. Democrat gains total about five thousand while Republican votes fell about four times that amount. Results from 586 of 685 precincts show Hale 98 803 Curtis 73 178. Baxter 102 159 Pattangill 74 068. One woman, Mrs Dore Pinkham, won a seat in the legislature.

Augusta Maine Frederick Hale Percival Baxter U.S Hale Curtis Baxter Pattangill McIntyre Dore Pinkham

Miss America Crowned At Atlantic City Pageant

Miss Mary Katherine Campbell of Columbus Ohio wins the beauty title at Atlantic City contest described as the prettiest girl in the U S A. She stands 5 feet 5 inches tall weighs 133 pounds and is a 16 year old local schoolgirl who attributes her beauty to swimming riding dancing and outdoor exercise.

Mary Katherine Campbell Columbus Ohio Atlantic City

Cincinnati Prohibition Group Endorses State Candidates

Cincinnati chapter No. 1 of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment met and endorsed candidates for fall races. Endorsements include Atlee Pomeren for U.S. senator, A V Donahey for governor, William H. Chatfield for lieutenant governor, Thaddeus D. Brown for secretary of state, Robert H. Day for judge, Stanley Matthey for supreme court, Stephen M.oun for attorney general, Nicholas Longworth or Sidney G. Stricker for First Ohio district congressman, A E B Stephens or John R. Quane for Second Ohio district.

Cincinnati Association Against the Atlee Pomerene United States A. V. Donahey William H. Chatfield Thaddeus D. Brown Robert H. Day Stanley Matthey Supreme Court Stephen M.oun Nicholas Longworth Sidney G. Stricker Ohio A. E. B. Stephens John R. Quane

Ohio roadside markets urged to curb fraud and improve quality

A. A. D Warnes quotes extension horticulturist H. Beach of Ohio State University calling for cleaner, fresher produce at farmers roadside markets. Beach says some impostors buy city produce and resell, but true markets can offer fresher goods with lower transport costs if buyers pay for quality. He urges organized rural support to restore public confidence.

Ohio IF. H. Beach Ohio State University Prof. Beach

Meeting Called Off Amid White House Table Talk

Washington report states that despite Mrs. Harding's improving condition the regular bi weekly cabinet meeting was canceled today and President Harding would not meet newspaper correspondents at the White House at 10 o'clock.

Washington

Skid and Pies Crash Pale Bakery Truck Mishap

Elyria reports Walter Kowalski’s bakery truck collided with another machine on Sept 12. He escaped unharmed but was showered with a barrage of pies in the slapstick style scene from a local movie production.

Elyria Walter Kowalski

Love and jealousy collide in a tense home confrontation

In a strained domestic scene Doris confronts Alec about suspected infidelity during a quiet evening at home. Alec remains cool and reveals knowledge of Doris’s suspicions while hinting at plans with Estelle and Norman Alexander, leaving the situation unresolved.

Doris Alec Estelle Fred Winfield Norman Alexander Trent Club

Athens Residents Attend Visits and Personal News

Miss Gladys Jeffers of Athens spent several days at home. Miss Gladys Swett and Chester Swett, also of Athens, visited Mrs. C. M. Radcliff. Jasper Robinson is very ill. Mrs. Dale Dye owns a new power washing machine. W. E. Jeffers attended the state fair. Vesta Robinson bought a silo filler. Marty Dudgeon bought a fine team of horses at Abe Tewksbury's sale.

Gladys Jeffers Athens Gladys Swett Chester Swett C. M. Radcliff Jasper Robinson Dale Dye W. E. Jeffers Vesta Robinson Marty Dudgeon Abe Tewksbury Libble Reeves the Plains

Dean's Kidney Pills touted in Athens backache ad

A local advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backaches and kidney weakness. It features a testimonial from W. T. Graham, a retired farmer, describing knife like back pains, dizziness, and relief after using the product at Cline Pharmacy Co.

Dean Athens W. T. Graham N. Lancaster St Cline Pharmacy Co

Big Four Railroad Hit With Permanent Court Injunction

In Cleveland on September 12, a permanent injunction restrains the Big Four Railroad from joining with New York Central lines in a $27,645,000 trust certificate issue. Proceeds were to fund 18,000 freight cars and 75 locomotives. Judge Frederick P. Walther ruled the issue would invade rights of preferred stockholders by increasing fixed charges without their consent.

Cleveland Big Four Railroad New York Central Frederick P. Walther

Medina Ohio Tax Rates Rise Despite Spending Plan

Hinckle township residents claim the state's highest tax rate, with last year at 23.6 mills and plans to raise the levy to 25.6 mills. The township school board also seeks $20,000 in bonds to finish a new school building.

Medina Hinckle Township

Aetna Standard Plant Closes Briefly for Steel Shortage

Bridgeport Ohio September 12. The Aetna-Standard plant of United States Steel Corp recently shut down for a short period due to inability to obtain steel while in transit.

Bridgeport United States Steel Corporation

Free state troops seize Dublin postal union HQ in strike

BELFAST Sept 12 Free state troops today seized and occupied the headquarters of the striking Irish postal employs in Dublin. Shots were exchanged in Amiens street and a civilian was wounded. The Dublin government says the strike is being broken and partial service has resumed.

Belfast Dublin Amiens Street

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