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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1926

Page

11

Cotton Hold Urged as South Faces Market Shortfall

Urgent appeals urge Southern cotton planters to hold their crop amid forecasts of a severe market setback. Dallas clearing house and Texas Federal Reserve seek to remove up to a million bales from supply by offering loans of 50 dollars per bale, with other Southern bankers invited to join.

New York South Clearing House Dallas Texas Texas Federal Reserve Bank New Orleans Department of Agriculture

Red Top Cab Cleared in Miss McDermott Damages Suit

A Columbus common pleas court jury found no fault by the Red Top Cab company in a $15 170 damages case filed by Miss Thelma H McDermott after she alighted from a street car between intersections. The jury deliberated 40 minutes before absolving the company.

Columbus Thelma H. McDermott Common Pleas Red Top Cab Company

Harried lovers flee in chapter cliffhanger to New York

A serialized tale follows Jimp son Weed and Pearl Handle as Pearl’s father and detective Gum plot to separate them. A confrontation ends with threats and a planned Florida escape as they rush toward a New York-bound train amid a melodramatic frame-up.

Jimpson Weed Pearl Handle Omeomy Jimp Pearl Gunn Detective Gumshoe Gum Handle Florida Vearl New York

New York Origins and a Honeymoon Turn at the Aquarium

A nostalgic tale recalls Henry Hudson naming the river, Adrian Block's trading posts, and how New York’s name arose. Jimp and Pearl arrive at Penn Station and plan to explore the city visiting an aquarium before a cliffhanger ending with a mistaken arrest.

Henry Hudson Sing Sing Adrian Block Broadway Mr. Block New York

Used Cars and Auto Services in Trimble Area Ads

A cluttered late 1920s classified style listing offers used cars including a 1924 Hudson speedster at 400, a 1924 Chevrolet Superior Tour ing, and a 1924 Overland sedan with four new Ford tires priced around 450. It also mentions Ford coupes and tourings starting at 50, a 1929 Overland truck with extras for 140, a Ford light delivery truck, and a 1926 Ford demonstrator around 300. Also promotes battery work, Standard U S battery sale at 1, service tire shop in Gloucester Ohio, lumber and feed prices, and poultry buyers.

Commodity Notes from Various U.S. Regions

Reports from Boston Lynn and Hav erhill show factory reopenings and worker shortages in Lynn. California Nevada and Arizona see oil price cuts by small dealers as large distributors prepare responses. Texas pecan crop quality up 60 percent from last year with similar tonnage. waterues planned in Lampasas and Burnet counties. Florida citrus damage from the recent hurricane estimated at 10 million dollars. Pittsburgh area Carnegie Steel operates on full day and night shifts at Homestead and Duquesne plants.

SHOES Boston Lynn Haverhill San Francisco California Nevada Arizona Fort Worth Lampasas Burnett FRU Jacksonville Florida Steel Pittsburgh Homestead Duquesne Carnegie Steel Company

Auto Club Hears Road Nears Completion

The Athens County Automobile club executive committee, with M. P. Ohlinger reporting, heard that the Nelsonville Carbondale road project nears completion and discussed highway 144 improvements at Guysville, billboard removal in Chauncey, and had a financial report approved.

Nelsonville Carbondale Athens Automobile Club M. P. Ohlinger C. FE. Welch FE. C. Welch H. H. Tier A. A. Campbell Guysville F. W. Bush C. H. Bryson Athens Athens County Automobile Club Chauncey

Prohibition Referendum Backed by Major Parties in New York

New York voters face a fall referendum on prohibition as both Republicans and Democrats approve the ballot question at their state conventions. Democrats lean wet with a light wine and beer plank under adoption.

New York

Ray-Glo Heaters on Display at Swanson Furniture Window

A store window at Swanson Furniture showcases Ray-Glo heaters from Grayson Manufacturing. The exhibit includes black enamel to bronze polished models, with period pieces matching Sheraton Adam Colonial and Chippendale designs. Placards describe features of the four distinct eras andirons and plain models.

Grayson Manufacturing Company Swanson Sheraton Adam Colonial Chippendale

Pulmotory Rescues Dog and Mistress in NYC Gas Leak

In Long Island City Pete the fox terrier and his mistress Mrs. Anna Waterling were overcome by a gas leak from a range. A palmotor squad revived them. Pete recovered and was energetic the next day.

Long Island City N. Y Pete Palmotor Anna Waterling

Persian rug of 1650 fetches $1 million in New York sale

New York on September 28 reported a 1650 Persian emperor s rug valued at $1 000 000 brought to the city by Victor Behar a Glasgow art dealer for sale.

New York Persia Victor Behar Glasgow

Sullivan law trips up artist Aurelio Baldes in New York

New York on September 28 reports that Aurelio Baldes an artist was arrested for possessing a revolver after he found a pistol in a second hand bureau and turned it in at the police station. The incident highlights how the Sullivan law constrains citizens even when acting in good faith.

New York U.P Aurelio Baldes

Adorer Held After Banana Diet Case Unfolds in Court

In Greenville New Jersey on September 28 Myrtle Sargent 15 revealed how she hid her admirer Grover Jolly 46 behind a secret panel in her brother s room and fed him bananas and water for two weeks. Jolly pleaded not guilty to serious charges and is held without bail for the grand jury.

Greenville N. J Myrtle Sargent Grover Jolly

Government notes discuss surpluses and tax plans

The surplus for the current fiscal year may exceed the $185,000,000 estimate. President Coolidge spoke through his spokesman. A Cuban concession will harvest sharks off its Caribbean coast with a five year lease and a quota of at least 5,000 sharks yearly. The Red Cross reports Florida disaster relief donations total $2,012,000 as a $5,000,000 fund drive proceeds. Prohibition officials discuss new liquor sale regulations. Ford’s appeal to trademark tobacco use is denied. Special delivery service expands to several European countries with 20 cents extra. Russell McCollough of Defiance College is elected moderator of Toledo Presbytery. Rev. George Young resigns from Tiffin church.

Treasury Department Coolidge Department of Commerce Hurst Havana Caribbean Deriander Toledo Russell McCollough Defiance College George Young Tiffin

Michigan Republicans Meet Under Heavy Police Guard

Torn by bitter intra party strife the Michigan Republicans gathered in Detroit for their biennial convention under heavy police guard as factions contend for leadership and direction.

Detroit Michigan

Another Bride Here’s Still Another Moving Picture Romance

Alice Day, now on the film His New York Wife, is reported to wed Carl Laemmie Jr., son of Universal Film Corp. president, shaping a notable Hollywood union.

Alice Day New York Carl Laemmie, Jr Universal Film Corporation

Will of Rabbi Louis Grossmann Filed for Probate

Cincinnati probate records show the will of Dr. Louis Grossmann rabbi emeritus who died September 21. The estate is valued around 90000 dollars with Dr. Charles B. Aaron of Detroit receiving the bulk and other gifts to charity and educational funds.

Cincinnati Louis Grossmann Charles 8. Aaron Detroit

Fire damages Day Wood Heel plant in Cincinnati

A blaze today caused about $50,000 in damage to the Day Wood Heel company plant in Cincinnati. The fire started in the boiler room and spread through parts of the facility, prompting emergency crews to respond.

Thompson Sentenced to Electrocution for Murder in Coshocton

Robert F. Thompson received a death sentence for the murder of Gertrude D Ostrophe in Coshocton. A motion for a new trial was overruled prior to the sentencing.

Coshocton Robert F. Thompson Gertrude D'Ostrophe

Probate court suspends accounts in Athens County estates

The probate court of Athens County Ohio suspends publication of hearings for October 18 at 8:00 a.m. for multiple estates. Executors and executrices include Seth C Morrison Alfred DeWees Fannye E Spero Oscar L Butts Florence Horton K Raymond Walker The Bank of Athens N B A Harvey Whitlatch Emmett Keenan Albert H Coates P D Patten John C Coe Raymond Welch Mathew Heck Elmer C Andrews and S M Johnson as probate judge.

Athens County Ohio Seth C. Morrison George W. DeWees Fannye E. Spero Samuel D. Spero Oscar L. Butts Ernest N. Butts Florence Horton Lena Day K. Raymond Walker William S. Blackwood Bank of Athens N. B. A Daisy Young Harvey Whitlatch Daniel B. Whitlatch Emmett Keenan Mary B. Kennedy Albert H. Coates Annie

Athens Home Telephone Lines Seek Higher Local Rates

Notice declares The Athens Home Telephone Company filed new schedule P U C O No 6 with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to raise rates in Athens Ohio effective October 1 1926. The document lists multiple increases for business and residence lines and introduces new services and charges with inspection available at the company office.

Athens Home Telephone Company Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Athens Ohio the Combany Osken Peseseseeses SRT C. L. Jones THA Mert A. F. Hege Presid Alesident

Athens Rail Time Card Lists Daily Trains Schedule

Rail time card shows Northbound departures from Athens at 7:01 am for No. 1 and 2:38 pm for No. 5. Northbound No. 2 and Lantos trains depart Athens at 6:45 am No. 33 at 12:10 pm and No. 37 at 5:30 pm. Southbound arrivals to Athens are No. 20 at 11:08 am and No. 34 at 4:32 pm with No. 36 arriving about 9:40 pm.

Athens Lantos Hocking Ae Mae Me

Feeling Lots Better Now

Hartford City Indiana woman overworked caring for a sick person. She started Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after seeing ads in the Star. Regular use improved her health and she now feels much better. The company reports widespread testimonials from grateful women nationwide.

Hartford City Ind Ethel May Snider Lydia E. Pinkham Star Lydia B. Pinkham

Hearings on Ohio Bell rate case postponed again

The Ohio public utilities commission delayed resumption of hearings in the statewide investigation of Ohio Bell Telephone Company's increased rate schedules. New dates set are November 9 and 10 after the October 18 and 14 sessions were postponed.

Columbus Ohio Bell Telephone Company Ohio Public Utilities Commission

When Mother is Alarmed Wins Confidence of Old Folks

Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin praised for gentle action with no pain or gripe. Promoted as easing constipation and promoting restful comfort at first signs like coated tongue fever or headache. Sold by all druggists with free trial offer from Pepsin Syrup Company Monticello Illinois.

Pepsin Syrup Company Monticello Illinois

Radio Schedule Highlights Tuesday's Featured Programs

A dense listing of radio station programs across U S cities with numerous time slots. Includes concerts organ recitals orchestras dance bands and Eveready hour features from stations such as WGN WLW WCX WEAF WJZ WMAQ WABC KPO KHJ KDKA and more.

WGN Rigoletto WLW Tenth Infantry Band WCX Red Appie Club Weer KPO KPO Kfab WKRC WSB Atlanta Buchanan WPG Atlantic Polane Orchestr Wbal Baltimore WBAL Nal Ensemble Aess Minstrels Weaf Ov Buffalo Statler Orchestra WEAF WMAK Charlotte KYW Chicago WMAQ WEBH Eam Dance Orchestra Hicago Wgn-Wlib Mee Cincinnati Castle Farm Formica Symphony OS Ncinnati Peranso Wear iGoble LAS Jers Fesliel WOC Davenport Keithsburg WHO Des Moines Fourteenth Cavalry WGHP Detroi Tuller Orchestra TROIT Linner WJR Detroit Goldkette Ensemble Petite Symphony Kedepee Ub WBAP Fort Woh Excel Ensemble Hartford Trinity Co KTHS Hot Springs Lawson Reid WJAX Jacksonville Carling Dance Orchestra Casa de Baile WDAF Kansas City School of the Air WHB WREO LANS KFAB Lincoln Little Symphony KFI Los Angeles KHJ Losa Dane WHAS Louisville wMc Memphis Piacater Orchestra WMBF Miami Beach WHAD Milwaukee WCCO MPLS ST. Paul Eveready Morieeth Orchestra CNRA Moncton Halifax Life Boys Ba Et Ville WOR Newark Vecsey Ritz-Carlton New York Satan WGBS WJZ Dog Tal Serene Stoners Cook Olsen WNYC Police Nis WLEWL Dia.s Musica Ram WMCA Ieee McAlpintetta WFBH WRNY Eee Ensemble KGO Oakland Bem WOAW Omaha Studio Wfl Philadelphia WIP WCAE Pittssurgs KGW Portland Merle WJAR Providence Eveready Hour KSD ST. Louis SAN Fracisco James Grehesteene Wez Springfield Conlew KCL Toronto Dumdas WRC Washington Eysiay Rome IAG Worcester Muric Evercady Hon Weap Zion U.P WAHG CNR Cpca

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