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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1924

Page

6

Hamden Notes Visitors and Trips Across Counties

Probation officer visit noted as M Buskirk of McArthur stopped in Hamden. Several residents traveled to Columbus and Cincinnati while others hosted guests from Springfield Wellston and Athens. The Art Needle Embroidery club held a family picnic at North Main street. Eastern Star honored Mrs. Winstead before her trip to Knoxville. Hamden faced a week of power outages due to a belt failure at the electric plant. A new home event and local illness were also reported.

Vinton County M. Buskirk McArthur Harry McGhee Jackson Stalleys Run Athens C. W. Winstead J. C. Marie Bertha Knoxville Tenn Winstead Cincinnati Floyde Sperry Vern Russell Springfield Thomas Lewis Matthew John Kearney Wellston Columbus William Mary Edna Ed Corbin Chillicothe Art Needle Embroidery Club Joe Huhn North Main Street Ella Martindill Geo. Martindill Ralph Martindill Art Leach Byron Art Chas. Driggs C. C. Roberts Ruth C. V. Cox W. H. Dye Marion Carl Ray Mary Thomas B. R. Paine Ovid ‘Bheb Sarah Dixon Richmondale Dave Serrels J. T. Ogier Chillicothe Street

Community social notes highlight lodge anniversaries and gatherings

Glouster hosts a seventy third Rebekah lodge anniversary social at Odd Fellow hall for members and families. A banquet and dance for Glouster Aerie, F O E, and families follow at Eagle hall. Homecomings at Green's Run church and a church dedication day include sermons, music, and a Bible school with a target attendance of 102.

Odd Fellow Rebekah Lodge Rebekah and Odd Fellow Lodges Glouster Aerie, F. O. E Eagle Hall High Street

Dinner hour group photo noted in city news

Irene Burt, 7, of near Redtown, was taken to University Hospital at Columbus for examination by nurse Miss Harper. Harvey Linscott, age 84, of Trimble Route 1, faces possible above knee amputation after a leg growth. he is to be operated on Sunday if feasible. The Friendship Circle meets at the Methodist church with Mrs. BK Munden's committee hosting. Lincoln Memorial University instructor M I Andrew will speak about his life in education. Mr. and Mrs. A A Allen visited St Clairsville to entertain relatives, as Mr. and Mrs. A L MacFarland join them for a few weeks.

Irene Burt John Burt Old True Place Redtown University Hospital Columbus BK. B. Munden M. I’. Andrew Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate Tenn Andrew Glouster High School Harvey Linscott Trimble Route 1 Grant Hospital Harlan

LA Police Chief Deluged by Insane Letters

Los Angeles chief of police R. Lee Heath, in office under a month, has received over 1960 letters from alleged lunatics. Warnings to kill him, tips on the Charlie Ross kidnapping and William Desmond Taylor murder, and bizarre claims abound. One writer claims nine brothers all named William with Charles renamed Paul. One plea seeks funds to patent a device to cause houseflies to commit suicide.

Los Angeles R. Lee Heath Charlie Ross William Desmond Taylor William Charles Paul

Logan woman lone hunter licensed in Hocking County

Mise Alma Ewart of Logan is the only woman to secure a hunting license since the season opened. About 800 licenses have been issued by Clerk of Courts Newton Spencer. Hunters report fair success with plentiful squirrels in some areas and scarcity in others.

Huntress Logan Mise Alma Ewart Logan Hocking County Newton Spencer

Missing man may be in Great City

Harvey Selhauer a roving farm hand sought for questioning in the death of 15 year old Elizabeth Johnson was reported hiding in New York City. Elizabeth Johnson was found dead with a bullet wound near Kingston New Jersey detective Fred I. David said Selhauer was seen near Trenton on August 24 nine days after his discharge for paying ardent attention to the girl.

New Brunswick N. J Harvey Selhauer Kflizabeth Johnson New York City Misa Johnson Kingston Fred I. David Selhaver Trenton Seihaver

Nuga-Tone Promises Relief for Old and Worn Out

An advertisement claims Nuga-Tone quickly restores pep and vigor to aged people worn by life. It promises stronger nerves, better sleep, appetite, digestion, and energy, with a money back guarantee if not beneficial. The text urges readers to ask their druggist for the product or switch if unsatisfied.

Naga- Tone

Acrobat Hurdles to Injury in Detroit Vaudeville Act

Mrs Lucille Fondows 2 1 2 drops from a 12 foot height during a suspended act at a Detroit theater. She was seriously injured after her husband the strong man released her belt causing a fall from the elevated rig.

Detroit Lucille Fondows Fondows

Bull Elk Rules Buffalo Herd in Golden Gate Park

In Golden Gate Park a dominant bull elk governs a herd of buffaloes without force, signaling tasks with a horn shake. Custodian F. J. Slattery notes the elk avoids fighting and often mediates clashes between rival bulls.

San Francisco Golden Gate Park F. J. Slattery

Arrow in Goat Skull Found Near Red Lodge

A hunter, William Greenough, found a very old mountain goat skull on a hill near Red Lodge Montana. The skull bore an Indian arrow embedded in the crown, an arrow type used by the Crow Indians about 75 to 100 years ago.

Red Lodge Mont William Greenough

Bone needle found by Hoyt Courtney from Chauncey

Hoyt Courtney preserves a bone needle from his grandfather's farm gravel pit. The needle, about the size of a No 1 yarn needle, has a carved eye and was found among other bones not kept. Courtney notes it was discovered over 560 years ago and remains well made.

Hoyt

Old Man's Cave Tour Heads Ohio Forestry Event

A two day Hocking county tour October 2 and 3 led by the Ohio Forestry Association centers on Old Man's Cave also called The Gulf. The trip from the cave at 1 PM Thursday includes an all night camp and campfire talks with forestry friends and association members invited.

Hocking County Ohio Forestry Association Edmund Secrest Old Man's Cave the Gulf Lordén Association Friends of Forestry Ohio Enderlin Forest Cerbondale

Yale Intramural Leagues Rally 1269 Students Across Classes

In New Haven Yale University reports 1,269 men participated in intramural athletics during the year. Class leagues formed in baseball basketball hockey football and tennis with regular regattas for rowers. Participation by class totals included 50 football 125 baseball 109 rowing 115 basketball 60 hockey and 180 tennis.

New Haven Conn Yal J Yale

Brown-eyed babies outscored at state fair Better Babies contest

Brown-eyed infants were judged as “bad actors” against blue-eyed babies at the state fair competition. Blue-eyed babies stayed passive during exams while brown-eyed babies waited in unison and one brown-eyed child slapped a judge attempting to award a prize.

Indianapolis

Quick Change Artists Trade Restaurant for Car in Spencer

In Spencer West Virginia Earl Lowe and Brooks Greathouse visited H B Millers restaurant and struck a bargain. Miller traded the restaurant and its equipment for a car, removed his apron, and left with the vehicle while the new owners took charge of the business.

Spencer W. Va Earl Lowe Brooks H. B. Miller Miller

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Hamden Glouster John Altman Seatte Wash Altman Jacksonville Northwest Glouster Church of Christ M. Beshara John Clark, Jr Agnes Melligan Plantsville Melligan Sharpshoro Green's Run Victrola and Victor Richardson David Roberts Mrs Basil Roberts A. A. Allen St. Clairsville A. L. MacFarland Ira Conway Hettle Rambo Ellen Etta Davis Emma Heffkin John Minnie Gaskelila Sylvia Josephine Mary McVay Nettle Hester Thressa Mary Swartz Freda Margaret Powell Mildred Ida Withem Katie Winn Hazel Ralph Dora Mutpas Mae Swindell Rosalie Swartz Trimble Donald D. Johnson Vern H. Sayre L. A Porterfield & Fowler Great City Hoyt Courtney Chauncey Sou Chamberlain THE Atlas Store Bon-Ton Millinery Loge Pike-Richmond W. E. McCarty Glouster, Ohio Sunbright Cleanser P. S F.I. Hatfield N. High Street Kibler Coats Gormley Morris Paul’s Dept. Store H. Margolin Jersey Blake Sunkist Rogers Electric Co Drury’s Drug Store Boston H. P. Waterloo John Deere Co Beal’s Garage RUGBY Kempton L. E. Mundew Co Battle Creek Purina Cook Lovzz FuRnCet Te Cou Ouitty Knott First National Bank Federal Reserve System Bryson Lumber Co United States Timate Athens Lumber Co Glouster State Bank Glouster Onio
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