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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1925

Page

3

West Enders Win Twilight League Title In 1 0 Game

Nelsonville Sept 18 The West Enders of the Twilight league clinched city champions by beating Eddie's Barbers 1 to 0 in a tight season finale. Westerners swept both halves with only one loss, and players Smith and Linton starred on the mound and behind the plate. The Barbers rallied in the sixth but could not score as Smith closed the game with a key two-out play. The champions receive watch fobs and a trophy cup.

Nelsonville West End Eddie's Barbers Tt Westerners Smith Linton Withem Eliott Barbers West

Red Cross Seeks Truck for Fire Relief Goods

In Nelsonville on Sept 18 a Red Cross appeal asks local firms and citizens to donate a truck to transport furniture and clothing salvaged for families ruined by a recent Buehtel fire. Public health nurse coordinating. contact Call 85.

Nelsonville Buehtel Red Cross

Mrs C L Duncan Dies at 62 in Nelsonville

Mrs C L Duncan, 62, died Thursday afternoon at 4 at the family home on Popular Street Nelsonville. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 at the residence with burial at Greenlawn. She leaves a husband four sons and two daughters.

Nelsonville C. Ll. Duncan Popular Street Greenlawn

Charles Klein Spends Thursday in Logan

Charles Klein was in Logan on Thursday for undisclosed activities.

Charles Klein Logan

Red Doran Returns Nine Letter Men at Ohio

Doran resumes fullback duties joining Gamber and Ludwig as contenders for the position. Doran weighs about 175 pounds and shows peak condition, while Gamber, last year’s regular fullback, also appears ready for a strong season. Ludwig, from Chillicothe, moves from freshman halfback to fullback and impresses with his size and effort. Practice covered passing, blocking, punting and tackling as the Ohio squad continued drills and quick signal work.

Rea? Doran Peden Doran Gamber Ohio Fieht Ludwig Chillicothe

Harper will estate divided among relatives in Ohio

The will of William J. Harper of Buchtel, who died August 81, was filed in Probate court. Executor Fred Norman, a nephew, receives the Harper residence and two lots in Buchtel. Nephews James and Oscar Rodgers, both of Nelsonville, receive a lot in Buchtel each, with other relatives named for specific bequests. The will also provides a $360 monument cost cap, $100 bequests to Nelsonville nephews, and various household items including beds, carpets, and furniture assigned to named beneficiaries. J. W. Wade is to receive $50 for aiding as executor.

William J. Harper, Buchtel Fred Norman Buchtel Harper James Rodgers John Harper David Harper Nelsonville William Anderson Fern Brown Anderson Lancaster Fred Mie Annas Brown Nellie Brown Annas Helen Oscar Rodgers Lenroy Jinkens Lancager Norman Jinkens Glouster

Predicted Big Year for General Tire Sales

President A O Neill told distributors and salesmen that General Tire would post record sales in the coming year, forecasting a revenue climb into the millions for the Rubber company. He spoke at a meeting held on September 18.

An O'Neil General Tire

School chief leads posse to thwart bank robbers

In Quincy a band of three robbed the Miami Valley bank early this morning. Superintendent of Schools Sanders led a posse that closed on the bank, fired on the doorway, and forced the robbers to flee in a waiting automobile after more than fifty shots.

Quincy Lima Miami Valley Bank Sanders Bank

Dead body found after overnight hunt near Miamisburg

The body of Joseph Fraser, 45, was found in a woods about six miles south of Miamisburg at 9 am with a bullet wound to the head. Fraser had left for a hunting trip with Charles Leber. Leber says they separated and Fraser did not return, prompting a search party.

Miamisburg Joseph Fraser Here Fraser

Man Killed by Bull in Zanesville Barnyard Incident

David Edwards Jr. 26 5 and son of Mr and Mrs David Edwards of the Frast jeysburg Road was gored to death by a sne n es bull Thursday noon in the barnyard at his home.

Zanesville David ‘Edwards, Jr David Edwards Frastjeysburg Road

Bank Robbers Fail in Ohio Town

In Bellefontaine on September 18, two robbers blew open the safe of the Miami Valley bank at Quincy but did not reach the cash vault. Citizens fired on the attackers and drove them off. Wires were cut and electric lights shot out to terrorize locals.

Bellefontaine Miami Valley Bank Quincy

Spanish Attacks Silence Rifian Snipers in Almuce mas Sector

Madrid reports a military communique stating Rifian snipers who hampered the Spanish offensive in the Almuce mas sector have been silenced by Spanish attacks. The note confirms ongoing operations and asserts tactical gains against enemy positions.

Madrid Almucemas

Protests Court's Allowance To His Mother

Harve Love of Trimble petitions to refuse the Probate court allowance to his mother Mrs. John Hartman claiming 600 dollars is excessive and the estate insolvent requiring sale of real estate before payment. He alleges post death actions included disposal of property and income from rent while a former spouse’s son resided on the property. The estate was probated after twenty five years. Ohio law has no specific probate deadline.

Harve Love Trimble John Hartman Love Robert Love Alva Cunningham

Average English Pipe Smoker Uses Six Matches Per Pipeful

The report states that an average English pipe smoker requires six matches to light one pipeful of tobacco.

Friday radio highlights feature Faust and Irish Night

Special radio picks list Faust and Kindling as major features tonight. WCAE airs Faust at 8 39 with Jimmy McKain's radio songbirds in Irish Night. KTUS schedules classical Lon Chas vy violin recital at 9 25 and drama at 10 30.

Faust WCAE EK. T Jimmy McKain KFI P. T Rec Or A. Go Ktus C. T Lon Chas Vielinist Aia Kb Wht KE. T

Saturday Radio Night Features Wide Orchestra lineup

Several orchestras perform tonight on stations WEAF KYW WIP WHT and KET with concerts by the U S Army Band and Riverview Park Melody Masters. The schedule also highlights a 1993 season opening and midalte Kratie stage and screen features.

WEAF E. T U. S. Army Band KYW WIP E. T. —Brand WHT Elmer Kalseer Riverview Park P. T. —Staes Midalte Kratie

Diamonds Found In Arkansas Fields Near 6004 Count

A report notes about 6004 diamonds have been discovered in fields within Arkansas. Local authorities confirm the mineral find is under investigation for provenance and potential mining development. No injuries or related incidents reported.

Arkansas

New York Hopes for Open Town Days Return

A 1925 look at New York politics after a Tammany triumph, noting demand for loosened liquor rules and an open town culture as ex mayoral hopeful Jimmy Walker looms, with fears the city may be edging toward less restriction and more nightlife.

Copsright New York Tammany Tiger Jimmy” Walker Hylan Walker Smith Tammany Broadway Sawdey Middle West Washington National Capital Vaude Ville Albany

New French Process Powder Metloglo Promises Lasting, Matte Finish

A new powder called Metloglo from The D Zenner Co per Chase Drug Co claims to resist perspiration, prevent shine, and stay on until removal. It promises a natural look with invisible pores and a soft velvety complexion.

Metloglo D. Zenner Co. Chase Drug Co

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