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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1922
Page
12
William Ribble died at his home near Chester at 48 after a two week illness. He leaves a wife and three sons aged 19 10 and years respectively, with work passenger and freight arrangements noted for local cars. A new module becomes effective April 16 at 12 01 a m.
W F Hawley of Olive township wed Leota Whiteside daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Riley of Long Bottom at the Church of Christ in Middleport with Rev N R Athey officiating The couple will establish a home on his farm near Long Bottom at once and are regarded as fine young county residents.
Dale Casto a Pomeroy high school graduate and West Virginia State University student at Morgantown participated in an intercollege debate at Delaware recently. On his return he stopped in Pomeroy to visit his uncle, Judge C. E. Peoples.
Early yesterday burglars entered the Dr. Scott and Bramlage offices in the Skinner building and ransacked the rooms. They used the transoms to gain entry but nothing was taken, possibly seeking alcohol or drugs but failing to find usable items. No updates on the five jail birds at large. they have apparently left little trace.
To curb a slump BR&P Co cuts several cars, saving about 25 dollars daily. The 20 minute Pomeroy Middleport schedule remains, but trains at 8:15 10:35 and 12:55 8:15 7:55 9:35 p m and 8:35 11:15 a m and 1:15 3:35 p m eastbound from Middleport are removed. Saturdays keep full current schedule. The change avoids interfering with connecting trains and services.
Amid a coal strike and weak business, auto sales persist as six new car bills are filed in the county clerk's office over three days, with one more for the day at eight o clock. A marriage license was issued in Gallipolis to M E Goble of Porphyry and Gladys McCoy of Cheshire.
Senior at Pov eroy high school Miss Alice Scott daughter of Dr. W J Beott fainted at school Tuesday afternoon hitting her head on the concrete floor and losing consciousness. Her father took her to Holzer hospital Gallipolis yesterday afternoon amid fears of possible skull injury.
A Colum bus caller announced the death of Elisha Bradshaw 86, a longtime Meigs County resident and Civil War veteran who served in the 36th Ohio. He was a church preacher after the war and a longtime Grand Army man and local Republican figure. He married three times and had children. burial planned in Columbus after Wednesday morning arrangements.
A Friday service is planned at Hiland Church followed by burial activities at Howell Cemetery. Officials urge attendees to arrive early for ceremonies and parking.
The Ackers three story brick block on East Main Street is being rebuilt after a recent fire that heavily damaged the rear. A new roof and refinished lower floor interior proceed with stuccoing the exterior to restore its appearance. The property of Dr. C F Ackers is touted as the oldest brick business block in the city and will be ready for occupancy soon.
Relatives report Karl Michel III is very ill at Magnetic Springs where his son in law George Smith left for the place. Michel, once engineer at the water works pumping station, recently retired due to failing health and went for treatment at the springs. He had helped build the water works plant and then became its engineer.
Bruce Brandt and George Schwenke clinched the week long billiard tournament at Pastime parlors by taking the final 150 point block from runners up H. E. White and Ralph Yontz. The block score 150 10 77 left the final total 360 to 200 as large crowds followed night after night.
Habitual truancy and incorrigibility led Frank Connell 11 and Edward Simms 8 to be taken Wednesday by Probation Officer C W Pettit to the juvenile research department at Columbus for examination. They appeared before Judge Stephenson weeks earlier. the plan to send them was halted by Connell's foot injury.
The Clara Anders versus Margaret Patton case resulted in the sale of the Patton farm near Haydenville to Charles Price for 4850 dollars. The court confirmed the sale and the sheriff distributed proceeds among 30 heirs whose shares ranged from 6.67 to 400.42 dollars.
Virginia Biw six year old daughter of L H Biw of New Marshfield was taken to Cherring ton hospital Saturday with an acute mastoiditis. A mastoid operation was performed and she is recovering nicely. Dr Porterfield accompanied her to the local hospital.
O Stout filed his first and final account as administrator of the estate of Daniel Worthman this week. The estate valuation shows the total value to be 0.00 dollars with all assets administered.
Logan baseball fans are urged to read The Messenger Pink which carries the latest baseball news. It appeared on city streets Wednesday evening and was warmly received. Non-subscribers may join by contacting Clinton Webb or calling 2054. Try a want ad for results.
The sixth operation on F O Davey took place at a Columbus hospital on Wednesday morning after his return home. His daughter Miss Mary Davey the county prosecutor left Tuesday evening to be at his bedside. No information about the operation’s success is available.
Judge Stephenson appointed Mrs. Lucy Switzer of New Straitsville guardian of the two Sayres children Charles C. and Mary M. following their mother Bessie Sayres death. She filed a bond of 1600 with Vernon Webb and Harry Webb as sureties as part of the guardianship filing.
Wellston high visits for the lid lifter as Logan high opens practice after lifting ineligible players. A large turnout has led to many candidates for regular spots and uncertainty over early lineup selections.
Stanley urged following pro-British pleas to remove the White House Andrew Jackson statue and replace it with Lloyd George or George Harvey. He questioned Irish resentment toward Britain and praised Irish Americans for opposing oppression, while noting gains in government issues and Liberty bonds rising to 100.06 with notable upticks in other bonds.
Reports say shifts were made before the regular lineup is chosen and the star left hander may start Friday's game. Welliston lines up a strong squad seeking to avenge a football defeat from last season as loyal rooters expect a big crowd for a 3 o clock kickoff.
Mrs Sherman Lyke hosted a birth day dinner Tuesday for her daughter Olive turning twelve. Guests included Manon Powers Daisy Powers Elizabeth Stoughton and Rose Mary Lecrene. Olive received several pretty presents from attendees.
Jacob Cupp fractured his ankle Wednesday morning while working on Rochester Avenue. He was taken to his home where medical staff reduced the fracture and he rests as comfortably as possible under the circumstances.
Senator Stanley of Kentucky praised Ireland in a senate debate, calling the Irish free State the brainpan of the world. He said Ireland rises from centuries of oppression to command global admiration and that Old Ireland is free at last.
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