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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1921

Page

5

Miss Sylvia Robinett Guests Near Millfield

Miss Sylvia Robinett spent over Sunday in Millfield as guest of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Charles Robinett. Miss Mabel Coe of Albany visits her aunt Mrs C L Jones at University Terrace. Dr F P McVay travels to Sulphur Lick Springs for a brief stay. Mrs C B Shaffer of Zanesville returns home after visiting Mrs Fred Cornwell at 65 West Washington Street.

Sylvia Robinett Millfield Charles Robinett Mabel Coe Albany Ifs C. L. Jones University Terrace F. P. McVay Sulphur Lick Springs C. B. Shaffer Zanesville Fred Cornwell West Washington Street

Mrs W JONES and Kilpatrick visit Murray City

Mrs W. 8. Jones of Murray City visited Sunday and Monday with her daughter Mrs. John Kilpatrick, 78 East Mulberry Street.

W. 8. Jones Murray City John Kilpatrick East Mulberry Street

Rathburns and niece visit Edmundson in Rutland

Mrs N FE Rathburn and her niece Miss Helen Rathburn of Rutland were Monday guests of Mr and Mrs W Thomas Edmundson at 32 South Court Street.

N. FE. Rathburn Helen Rathburn Rutland W. Thomas Edmundson South Court Street

Mrs Mary Graham Noss Returns From Pennsylvania Visit

Mrs Mary Graham Noss and her mother Mrs A B Graham and daughter Miss Mary Noss of 48 University Terrace returned last night from a vacation spent at their old home in Pennsylvania.

Mary Graham Noss A. B. Graham Mary Noss University Terrace Pennsylvania

Jewett Family Returns From Buffalo Wedding

Mrs. W. H. Jewett and her daughter Marie arrived home last evening from Buffalo New York where they attended the wedding of the former's son Joseph Everett Jewett to Miss Marie Magdalene Christ.

W. H. Jewett Marie Buffalo, N. Y Joseph Everett Jewett Marie Magdalene Christ

Mrs Mansfield Returns From Jerseyville Visit

Mrs Carl Mansfield and her children have returned from a visit in Jerseyville with her parents Mr and Mrs A K Newman.

Carl Mansfield Jersey ‘Ville A. K. Newman

Newman Couple Welcome Son Wylmer Andrew Dayton

Mr and Mrs Wylmer Newman of Dayton announce the birth of a nine pound son Wylmer Andrew on March 31 He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs A K Newman of Jerseyville Mrs Newman was formerly Miss Florence Long of Dayton.

Wylmer Newman Dayton Wylmer Andrew A. K. Newman Jerseyville Newman Florence Long

Rodehaver Family Visits Relatives in Guysville

Mr and Mrs Homer Rodehaver and daughter Lorene returned home after a several day visit with relatives and friends in Guysville. Mrs C E Bean mother of Mrs Rodehaver accompanied them and will stay until Wednesday.

Homer Rodehaver Lorene Guysville C. E. Bean Rodehaver

Peace Exict in Industrial Giggles Today

Washington April 6 United Press. With May Day three weeks away industrial relations in the United States are more peaceful than at any time since the armistice. Strikes and lockouts are fewer than in months and not more than 20 000 workers are on strike nationwide. One strike involves Peabody Massachusetts affecting 20000 workers. Officials note records may miss some disorders and building trades are not on the records.

Ralph F. Couch United Press Washington United States Department of Labor Labor Department Peabody Mass Department

County road work delayed by furnace closures in district

The closing of iron furnaces in the district halts slag supply for roadmaking delaying spring projects authorized by Athens county commissioners. The Amesville Federal road improvement planned last year will be completed as far as possible while the Jerseyville project awaits state funds. Paying jobs begin with Nelsonville paving by Fred Beckler and a Glouster stretch under Supt. Fallon. The South Bridge safety concerns prompt new supports and reinforcements. Commissioners plan detours and study local quarries for limestone and rock.

Athens County Commissioners Amesville Jerseyville Fred Beckler Nelsonville Columbus Beckies Falloon South Bridge

Tragic double murder suicide near Brecksville

On the Cleveland Akron road south of Brecksville J T Wokaty killed his wife Emma and then killed himself. Sheriff Stannard says the motive was threats to prevent divorce. Mrs Wokaty had asked attorney J M Bernstein to file for divorce on grounds of cruelty.

Cleveland J. T. Wokaty Emma Stannard Cuyahoga County Cleveland-Akron Brecksville

Deaths-Funerals Mrs Hannah Verity

The remains of Mrs Hannah Verity wife of Edward Verity arrived midnight from Vincennes Indiana hospital where she had surgery for tumor and died Sunday afternoon at one o clock The deceased was taken to her brother Charles Sto...

Hannah Verity Edward Verity Vincennes Ind Charles Sto

Verity Funeral Notices For Mrs Verity At Two P M

Funeral services for Mrs Verity will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at Koe 24 Smith Street. Burial follows in West Union Street Cemetery. Mrs Verity aged 45 leaves husband and three sons Edward 18 Joe 5 and Samuel 3. Formerly of Athens the family moved from Athens to Jacksonville and three years ago to Indiana near Vincennes.

Koe Smith Street West Union Street Verity Edward Joe Samuel Athens Jacksonville Indiana Vincennes

Obituary for Joe Sloan of Ft. Wayne and Athens relatives

Joe Sloan colored died Sunday at his home in Ft Wayne Indiana of Brights disease. Remains brought to Athens his former home at noon. Funeral at Mt Zion Baptist church at 1 30 this afternoon conducted by Rev Fears of Zanesville. Burial in Athens. He leaves a widow several children and two brothers Frank H Sloan of Athens and Berrell Sloan of Columbus.

Joe Sloan Ft. Wayne Ind Bright Athens Mt. Zion Baptist Church Rev Fears Zanesville West Union Street Frank H. Sloan Berrell Sloan Columbus

First Presbyterian Church Holds Annual Congregational Meeting

The annual congregational meeting was held Monday night in the church parlors with Prof. George E. McLauglin as chairman and Mounter J. Brown as secretary. J. Maurice Hyde was elected a trustee and several elders were re elected. The music committee was instructed to invite Prof. T. N. Hoover to resume choir directorship.

First Presbyterian Church George E. McLauglin Mounter J. Brown J. Maurice Hyde D. J. Evans Charles Henry A. A. Atkinson L. J. Addicott

Simons family marked by misfortune in Port Clinton

In Port Clinton Ohio Harry Simons family bears a record of bad luck. Ford Simons eight is recovering from a broken arm from a recent fall. Last year he broke his left arm and his right arm was fractured in the latest fall. Four of his brothers recently suffered broken bones and other injuries. Floyd the oldest brother was nearly electrocuted when he touched a live wire.

Simons Port Clinton Harry Simons Here Ford Simons Floyd

Wrightstown Social Rounded by Local Visits

Sunday visits marked by Mrs Hes ter Ahie and Mrs William Hogsett in poor health at home of Richard Ahle. Ferman Ahle and son William of Linscott Run spent time with Mrs Hes ter Ahle as Mr Ahle remained ill with little hope of recovery. Several locals, including Mrs Pearl Ball and Mr William Hogsett, called on Richard Ahle and family. Others visited Joy resident Mrs John Glass.

T. E. Morris A. T. Archer Edna Swart John Glass Joy William Balderson Mary Gon Geo Mary Evelyn Fong Sunny T. B. Morris William Hogsett Bertha Wade Elliott Richard Ahle

Fish eating ducks threaten Niagara river fishing

The Niagara River faces a drastic drop in fish as ducks devour thousands daily. Shell drake or covens are blamed for high kills, with ducks found to have fish in their crops after spring hunting. Sportsmen push for a spring open season to protect fishing despite ducks not being prized game meat.

Niagara Falls N. Y Niagara River

Fourth Meeting of Athens County Teachers Held in Music Hall

The fourth and last meeting of the Athens county high school teachers met Saturday April 2 in Music Hall at Ohio University. Topics included Music in the School Home Study Manuel Training and Domestic Science in small high schools. The group planned a floral offering for Superintendent Alex Root who missed the event due to illness. Attendees included Lucy Evans Laura Kennedy D C Chappel Myrtle Garrett Earl Miller Blanche Phillips Merle Wagner Louisa Martin Mary Albaugh D O Howland Guy Dinsmoor F P Clark E E Fair E J Persons and others from Amesville Chauncey Canaanville New Marshfield Glouster Jerseyville and more.

Athens County Music Hall Ohio University Manuel Alex Root Lucy Evans Laura Kennedy Amesville D. C. Chappel Myrtle Garrett Chauncey Lucy Sutton Ralph Dinsmoor Earl Miller Canaanville Blanche Phillips Merle Wagner Louisa Martin Jacksonville Mary Albaugh Buchtel D. O. Howland Stewart Guy Dinsmoor New Marshfield F. P. Clark

Maple Syrup and Sugar Stockpiled Across Washington

A Bureau of Crop Estimates survey reports 148000 gallons of maple syrup stored in a Washington warehouse, with 318600 pounds of maple sugar as a companion stock. Combined stocks equal about 1.5 million pounds, representing four percent of 1920 production amid ongoing sugar concerns.

Washington Bureau of Crop Estimates

Maple industry braces for banner year and cheaper hot cakes

The Department of Agriculture states not likely that much will be carried over as maple forests promise a banner year for maple syrup production. Dealers and griddle shops in front windows may see increased business next fall at lower prices for hot cakes.

Department of Agriculture

Women barred from higher law examinations in Berlin decree

The Prussian Minister for Justice has decreed that women shall not be admitted to the examinations qualifying them for the higher offices of the law. The decision limits access to advancement in the legal profession for women, citing official policy.

Berlin

Parma murder case to decide on indictment or insanity

Cleveland officials will decide today whether to seek a murder indictment or pursue an insanity defense for a suspect in the February murder of two Parma high school teachers Miss Mable Foote and Miss Louise Wolf. Investigators say final tests at the scene confirm the crime and that the man is believed insane. The suspect reportedly demonstrated the sequence of events to officials, describing how he chased the woman with glasses and killed her.

Cleveland Mable Foote Louise Wolf Parma Stannard

Market Irregular at Open as U S Steel Holds at 80

New York April 5 news market opens irregular with U S Steel unchanged at 80 percent. Trading activity shows early uneven moves across key industrials as investors weigh inflation and demand signals.

New York U. S

Action Promised in Cambridge Mayor Removal Case

Senator James Barr of Guernsey county said executive action is promised in the removal proceedings against Cambridge Mayor J. J. Calvert. Barr helped file formal charges with Governor Davis after a Cambridge official shot a Barnesville resident mistaken for a whiskey runner in the mayor’s presence. Barr added that something will be done, promised during a conference with governor’s office attaches.

Columbus J. J. Calvert Cambridge James Barr Guernsey County Barr Calvert Davis Barnesville

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