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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1920

Page

8

Brisk Divorces At Courthouse Prompt Weekend Activity

At the courthouse, two divorces were granted and a third filed. Okey Pullens received custody of a child after a prolonged case. Nancy Phelps was granted a divorce from John S. Phelps. Nellie M. Ferger seeks separation from Henry P. Ferger with alimony, citing extreme cruelty and a long list of alleged abuses.

Okey Pullens Winona Pullens A. D. Russell Nancy Phelps John Phelps Richard Ferger F. W. Crow

Paine Heir in Detroit Reported Dangerously Ill

John T. Paine of Detroit son of the late Judge Lewis Paine is said to be dangerously ill from diabetes. He recently attended his father’s funeral and his sister Mrs. J A Willock left for Detroit to be with him in what may be his last days.

John T. Paine Detroit Mich Lewis Paine J. A. Willock

Rutland High Plans Week of Commencement Events

Commencement week at Rutland high school opens with a baccalaureate service Sunday April 25 led by Rev Parsalee of the Baptist church. Monday April 26 features class night and a comic operetta The Family Doctor. The class will stage Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night on Tuesday April 27.

Malvolio Sir ‘Toly Rutland Glee Club James T. Lewis Middleport Rutland High School Parmalee The Baptist Church

Pomeroy Council Increases Ferry License Fee

The Pomeroy village council met Thursday evening for the mid month session. An ordinance raised the ferry license fee from $100 to $200 between Pomeroy and Mason City. The payroll and a broom for the street sweeper were paid. The bond of Fire Chief W F Schoenlein was read and accepted. The Hepp Brothers were

Pomeroy Mason City W. F. Schoenlein Hepp Brothers

Pressure readings vary from no water to 115 pounds

The report notes pressure ranged from zero water at some plugs on UP to a maximum of 115 pounds. It documents inconsistent supply conditions affecting the system and potential impacts on operations.

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