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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1921
Page
8
V Nye, brought from Cincinnati to stay with his sister Dr Jane Gullifard Nye, died Thursday evening from tuberculosis of the throat. His wife cared for him during his stay in Pomeroy.
Isaac C. Baker attorney of Iton Ohio seeks information on Sam Bates a Greek formerly of Cincinnati now believed to have come to Pomeroy Bend to work in the coal mines. Bates is wanted by relative Angelo Molla of Hamilton.
The fragment hints that a considerable amount of money is expected to be received by a certain person, though details remain sparse. The phrasing suggests a future payoff or reward linked to a promise or arrangement.
The last quarterly social meeting of the Shakespeare Club in Pomeroy will be held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. B. Lawrence. Assisted by Mrs. Edw. Ebersbach, Mrs. J. A. Miller, Miss Rose Clifton, and others from Pomeroy and Hartford, the program features solos duets and choruses.
William Worrell, indicted by the grand jury months ago for an attempted incident involving a ten year old girl named Dow at Langsville, has been captured at Mooneyville, Longan county, West Virginia. Deputy Sheriff Ashworth proceeded yesterday to return him. Worrell.
A man over 60 who came to the county when buying a Langsville area farm disappeared after his misbehavior and evaded arrest for many months. The affair was hushed up at the time pending apprehension.
The Sugar Run division of the parent-teacher association is holding a market at The Fountain today to benefit Sugar Run school.
Mr and Mrs J FE Arnold and children and Miss Emma Rowley of Huntington visit Mr and Mrs M G White. Chas W Snider returns from Chillicothe to assist at the T F Lewis store. Mrs A W Giles travels to Columbus for a weeks visit with daughter Mrs Parl Titus. A M Hamilton and family move into the Brooks property on Lincoln Street. Mrs B H Sanborn ill with tonsillitis now developing rheumatism and suffering days.
Jay Myers, member of the County Section Board, recently released from Holzier hospital after a severe operation. He and Mrs. Myers have been staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs Fred Fultz in Middleport since returning last week. They plan to move back to their home in Pomeroy after continued recovery.
Mrs. Viva Hinds is spending a few days in Columbus. Mrs. Royal Church of Columbus visits Capt. and Mrs. Pownall. Mrs. Fred Leifheit hosted a Union Ave tea for cork floor project at Simpson M. E. church. A large number of ladies attended. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Fisher and Mrs. Theo Ebersbach with children return from a Florida winterbound trip.
Fishermen may still fish in Shade river Leading Creek and other streams as the anglers license bill has passed the House but awaits Senate approval. The law will not take effect until 90 days after gubernatorial signature and the fishing bars remain open until July 1.
Wrightstown residents Mr. and Mrs. Stace Sayres of Hooper Ridge called on Mr. and Mrs. George Swart at Federal. Mrs. Flossie Ball and two sons visited Mr. and Mrs. William Hogsett. Andrew North spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lent. Miss Merle Carpenter spent Sunday with Miss Ethel Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mills visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mills with children. Miss Mary M. Balderson of New Straitsville stayed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Balderson. Mrs. Bertha Duncan of near Elliott called on her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hogsett.
Steubenville firefighters are voting on a proposed seven cent per hour wage reduction. The measure aims to cut payroll costs amid broader cost-saving steps.
A National Geographic Society bulletin spotlights isolated Pacific islands such as Baker's Island Howland Island and Fanning Island as paradises of solitude with guano pasts rich fauna and abundant copra. Tristan da Cunha St Helena and Nauru are described for their stark living conditions climate and self contained communities.
Dr. C B Turner of MIT advocates using moving pictures to teach hygiene and sanitation in public schools. He says visual education saves time and can provide standardized health instruction, with films supplementing personal classroom teaching and motivating correct habits.
A travel writer remarks that Easter Island shows little curiosity among inhabitants who ignore a dockside boat call. The piece also highlights Montecristo near Elba with the Italian king's hunting lodge and Camaldolensian ruins as visitor draws.
The Japanese foreign office favors a joint reply by Japan France and England to the American Yap mandate note but fears England and France will not back Japan's position according to Hochi.
The Pere Marquette railroad will issue a special vacation rate from May 15 to October 31 offering 30 percent off two weeks tickets to Michigan resort points. The plan targets travelers seeking affordable summer trips via the line.
Columbus April 16 Ohio officials say the best fishing in a decade is ahead. J W Stuber reports streams show improved spawning grounds and a hatchery output of 100000 smallmouth bass last year. More bass catfish perch and bluegills were planted in Buckeye Lake and other waters. The department plans larger bass imports from Lake Erie and to build concrete hatcheries with license funds. Birds like wild ducks and quail have increased but hunting laws remain unchanged.
Margaret Ellen Harner born Morgantown West Virginia January 10 1896 died April 2 1921 at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus Ohio aged 25 years 2 months 22 days after an appendicitis attack. She was active in church life from age 13 at Rock Forge M E and Hebbardsville M E. Her faith sustained her in illness and she expressed faith in meeting loved ones in heaven. She leaves her parents three brothers Wayne Carl Marion two sisters Wellie and Edna Whiteman of Shinston WV and many relatives.
Card thanks friends neighbors singers those who sent flowers and autos in their recent sorrow from MR. and MRS. P. B. HARNER and FAMILY
Morris Lattimore has sold the home farm on the highlands between Orbiston and Hollister after more than 32 years. His eight married daughters and wife’s recent death leave him undecided on next steps as he plans to break up housekeeping. Albert Shultz of Indian Run near Hockingpor bought a Weber wagon and farms with good implements at Coolville on Monday.
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