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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1922

Page

7

Boils and beer amendment cases loom in Ohio Supreme Court

Oral arguments were heard as F. W. Marcolin and William Day seek to force Secretary of State Smith to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot allowing manufacture and sale of beer and light wines. The Anti Saloon League and others oppose, arguing the measure conflicts with the federal constitution. The court took the matter under advisement. In a separate city report Gus Libermann, 17, surrendered to a sheriff after admitting he killed his father near Batavia. A refugee paid a heavy price escaping Russia.

Columbus State Supreme Court F. W. Marcolin William Day Cleveland Smith Luther Day W. D. Wilkins Wayne B. Wheeler Washington Anti-Saloon League James A. White Ohio Anti-Saloon League Common Pleas David F. Pugh Secretary Smith Wheeler Jevery United States Cincinnati Gus Libermann Batavia John Rapp

Ohio University Sees Enrollment Near 1500 as Term Opens

Enrollment for the first semester of the regular term at Ohio University nears 1500 with 1884 paid fees by Wednesday morning. Mon through Tue registrations reached 578 and 1307, respectively, with rooming sufficient and Athens residents offering accommodations. President E B Bryan announces a band goal of 50 players with 30 instruments already available and plans approved for musical instruction under director C Robin.

Ohio University Athens E. B. Bryan Bryan C. Robin

School of Music Director Plans Band for Pep Meetings

The director indicates an upcoming announcement about forming a band under the school of music. Volunteers will be sought in a few days to begin practice, with the aim of using the band at pep meetings and athletic events to boost school spirit.

Sen School of Music

Athens Ohio Seeks Storm Sewer Bond Bids 1922

The city auditor invites sealed bids by October 7 1922 for forty five thousand dollars of storm sewer bonds in nine 500 dollar units. Bonds dated September 1 1922 bear 5.5 percent interest payable semiannually. Proceeds fund Storm Sewer District No 2 under ordinance passed April 3 1922. Bids must be for par plus accrued interest with a two percent certified check. city may reject any bid.

Athens Ohio G. HM. Evans

Bond Sale for Athens Ohio City Court Street Improvements

Sealed proposals will be received by the auditor of Athens city Ohio for bonds totaling 505000 issued to fund Court Street and Union Street improvements. Bonds dated Sept 1 1922 pay 5.5 percent interest semiannually, with fourteen bonds due yearly starting Sept 1 1923. Bids must meet par value with a 2 percent bid bond and terms for delivery within ten days of award.

Bids Sought for Court and Union Street Improvements

The City of Athens reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bids must be sealed and endorsed Bids for Court and Union Street Improvement. Dated September 13, 1932. G H Evans, Auditor.

City of Athens Union Street Mptene G. H. Evans

Crumit Named in Stage Case for a Divorce

Julia Sanderson star of the Tangerine production in Boston has been sued for divorce by Lieut Bradford Barnette U S Navy on charges of misconduct with Frank Crumit. The Harnettes have lived apart four years. Crumit is married and his wife lives in Connecticut. Miss Sanderson, born in Ingfield Massachusetts, is 38.

Boston Julia Sanderson Tangerine Supreme Court of New York Bradford Barnette U. S. Navy Frank Crumit Harnettes Crumit Connecticut Miss Sanderson Ted Sloan Ingfield Maas

English troops withdraw from Ulster amid Dublin violence

English troops in Ulster begin withdrawal as fighting rages in Dublin through the night. A civilian was killed and several others wounded. London signals faith in the Irish Free State government with this move and no hostilities against Ulster are anticipated.

Dublin Ulster Irish Free State London

Readiness for Coast-to-Coast Flight by Army Dirigible

Norfolk awaits the takeoff of the giant airship Z-2 for the first coast-to-coast flight by an airship in the United States. The crew and ground teams prepare for a historic cross-country journey tonight.

Norfolk Army

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