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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1921
Page
8
James Carter a Pennsylvania railroad engineer of Columbus died Sunday from heart failure. He married Miss Alice Johnston of Pomeroy about a year ago and was noted for his long service in the railroad United States.
John Epple and his former wife reunite by remarriage Saturday evening with Rev. Cherrington officiating. The couple now reside at Epple’s Mechanic Street home, where the bachelor’s hall has been kept.
In a quiet ceremony, a newlywed couple began their life together with smiles and contentment. Friends report a warm, supportive atmosphere and hopeful prospects for their future.
Deputy workshop and building inspector W H Ebersbach informed county commissioners that the infirmary must be upgraded to improve sanitation and safety. The facility is poorly repaired and lit by coal oil lamps. an approved lighting system will replace them. Plans include making the buildings more habitable and raising 1500 dollars by emergency tax to fund the work.
Miss Clara Jobes told her father and others of an event that occurred yesterday, detailing circumstances and asking for support. The note hints at family concern and set expectations for further explanation.
The family learned the woman’s true name is Mrs. Harry Radford during a spring trip to Dayton to visit sisters. They wed there, witnessed by an ornamental certificate, surprising Mr. Jobes who later confided his suspicions. Mrs. Radford is described as a splendid woman and a fit wife for Mr. Radford, who lives at Five Points.
Mrs. Wells died late Wednesday from a complication of diseases after a recent decline since her husband’s death. She leaves three children, daughter Mrs Dickerson and sons J W and Harry Wells. Funeral Saturday at the family home conducted by Rev Beery, Cheshire cemetery burial.
The Purity Ice Cream Company on Front Street in Middleport reports a lightning strike damaged a 50 horsepower motor and injured four workers two weeks apart. Despite the outage the firm repaired the equipment and is again operating at capacity with a good natured management stance.
Mrs Edgar Ervin departs Friday for Columbus to seek a new home. The family plans to move to the Capital city so their children can enroll in September schools. During her absence Mrs Thomas serves as housekeeper.
Will V. Shannon of Los Angeles and his Virginia Military Institute roommate W. Wolbert O'Brien visited this week on Third Street. The pair, students at VMI in Lexington, Va., have been close friends and roommates for three years.
Mrs Edw Webb and her son Paul left Monday for Marion to visit relatives and will tour other points during their stay in Marion.
Dr and Mrs A C Poindexter will depart Thursday for a northern tour including Canada for a summer vacation. They will visit several northern points in the itinerary.
Police say eight men planned to steal a $24,000 payroll from the Ohio Quarrier Company at Amherst. They were arrested near a rooming house in Cleveland after starting their trip. Two cars tied to criminals and ten automatic revolvers were seized.
Wheeling Traction Company filed a petition for an injunction to stop eastern Ohio buses from operating in competition, alleging they lack West Virginia permits. The bus firms seek federal court review, citing interstate commerce.
Mrs. John Carroll of Syracuse died yesterday due to childbirth. She leaves her husband and several small children.
Hobart Hood, longtime Bend street railway motorman, died early Sunday at his Kerrs Run home from cancer after months of illness. He was about 30, survived by a wife and three sons, and was a Woodmen lodge member and Republican central committee man of Pomeroy First Ward. Funeral arrangements were not yet set.
The Athens Meigs Gallia and Vinton County Farm Bureaus held their first district meeting in the Pomeroy courthouse. Farmers discussed marketing, poultry culling, and economic planning with Mr Brownfield from the extension department outlining cooperative roles. H E Shaver was elected chairman and K T Woodward secretary. next meeting set for McArthur.
Sir Sidney Kidman, described as the empire's largest landholder, is knighted in Australia. He controls more than 32 million acres hosting about 250000 cattle and thousands of horses, shaping the continent's rural economy.
C. Wood Bowen has accepted a position with the First National Bank and began his new duties Monday morning. He left several years at the Boys' Industrial School, resigning to join Logan. Bowen is a former Logan High School graduate.
Three bids were received for the Mulberry street bridge improvement over the Hocking river. The Farris Bridge Company of Charleston West Virginia was accepted at 2875 dollars. Virgil Pettit, formerly of Logan and now civil engineer for the successful bidders, served as their representative.
Plans for the farmers picnic on the fair grounds August 27 are taking shape. Several speakers prominent in farm work will be present and the committee urges all interested to attend on that date.
Sheriff Larimer answered a late Sunday call and found Dave and Earnest Evans intoxicated in the Sand Run area. Dave faced drunk and disorderly charges while Earnest was charged with fighting and disorderly conduct. An additional man is sought and another complaint will be filed.
Ferdinand McCloy 39 of Murray City was committed to the Athens Asylum Monday by Judge Stephenson after his brother Arthur filed the complaint. Sheriff Warimer found him wandering toward Hemlock and Dre. J. S. Cherrington and J. B. Lyons deemed him mentally unbalanced. he was taken to Athens that afternoon.
Logan edges Jacksonville 3 to 2 in nine innings as Breston doubles with Mowery scoring to break a 2-2 tie in the seventh. Bresnen pitches well for Logan while Cope shines at short and Dupler makes a notable peg from left field to home. Umpire controversy leads to replacement before the game ends.
Senate Republican leaders planned to fix a time for disposing of the Harding farm relief bill. The measure is to be passed this week if possible to clear the way for the other half of the administration program, the railroad relief bill.
Paris Aug 1 Prince Hirohito imperial visitor from Japan astonishes European officials with his democratic conduct and eagerness to learn. He hosts a tea and bridge party for Japanese embassy wives, then entertains the ambassador and staff, and personally shops in Paris. He selected a diamond necklace for the empress and has a collection of Parisian canes for his own use.
Reports from Tokyo say the Crown Prince travels in Europe and that upon his return reforms may replace strict ceremonial rules. The imperial household reportedly plans to ease access to imperial grounds and allow limited public use of royal lands, signaling a shift toward openness.
The article notes that when the Crown Prince visits, he must be entertained at a theatre and other ceremonial details loom large. It contrasts Western views with Japan’s gradual move toward democracy, claiming royal travel accelerates this gradual progress.
A testimonial describes a physician father opposing patent medicines until Mayr's Wonderful Remedy eased stomach trouble and other ailments. The ad claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, with a money back guarantee. Available at McKee Drug Co in Athens and Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville and at all druggists.
A man’s weight is described as 28 pounds for each foot of his height, a proportional rule linking stature to body mass. This statement equates height in feet to a corresponding weight figure.
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