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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1922

Page

10

Farbearn Traffic Regulator Praised for City Service

Farbearn began operation Sept. 19 1921 and has since seen $4667.70 in fines and costs assessed on those he arrested. He cost city and county $1312.50 in salary while mainly regulating traffic. Reckless driving down, many others arrested, and he aided Sheriff Larimer. Game Protector C C Higgins notes Farbearn assisted in several cases and recovered two stolen cars.

Farbearn Larimer C. C. Higgins Farbeann

New Elite Motor Bus Co to Run Shawnee to New Straitsville

A new bus line called Elite Motor Bus Co will operate from Shawnee to this city via New Straitsville with headquarters in New Straitsville. F Weymueller will serve as president and M F Weymueller as manager. The schedule takes effect on or after August 15.

Shawnee New Straitsville Elite Motor Bus Co F. Weymueller M. F. Weymueller

Picnic Plans Set for Hocking Farmers at Fair Grounds

County farmers meet to finalize the August 10 picnic at the fair grounds with races contests and ball games for 4 H clubs. Walnut Valley and Marion township teams will vie for a baseball title and F L Shoenberger of Columbus will speak after dinner.

Fair Grounds Farm Bureau Grange and Club Walnut Valley Marion Township F. L. Shoenberger Columbus Portage County

Class Shower Honors Ruth V. Conaway Bride Elect

Mrs Charles Miller entertained the Christian Culture class members and others with a miscellaneous shower on Monday evening. A musical contest won by Mrs Clarence Phillips provided entertainment along with stunts and social diversions. Miss Conaway received many pretty presents and refreshments were served.

Charles Miller Ruth V. Conaway Christian Culture U. B. Sunday School Clarence Phillips Miss Conaway

Shull Pleads Guilty to Paternity Charge in Common Pleas

In common pleas court Monday Car Shull pleaded guilty to a paternity charge filed by Charlotte Blosser. The court adjudged him the reputed father and, by agreement of the parties, he stood charged with the maintenance of the child.

Car! Shull Common Pleas Court Charlotte Blosser

Court orders payment plan and security for defendant

The court set a total sum of 600 dollars with 200 dollars due immediately and the remainder to be paid in monthly installments of 15 dollars starting September 1, 1922. The defendant was also taxed with prosecution costs and required to provide security for compliance with the court order.

Nash sets six cylinder hill climb record on Palomar grade

Arthur Marshall wheels a Nash to a new six cylinder record on Palomar grade, finishing in 31 minutes and 1444 seconds. The feat lowers the Willes Sainte Claire mark by a fraction, boosting Nash prestige as Shaw of Union and B streets highlights the car at his Nash showroom.

San Diego Calif Nash Arthur Marshall Palomar W. Edwards Shaw Marshall Shaw Union B Streets

Sutherland leads in West Virginia Republican primary returns

Additional results show incumbent Howard Sutherland leading over H C Ogden in the GOP race for nomination. M M Neely extends his lead over Izetta Jewell Brown while A A Lilly runs third. All Republican congressmen appear renominated. Democratic outcomes remain uncertain.

Charleston W. Va Howard Sutherland H. C. Ogden Wheeling M. M. Neely Fairmont Izetta Jewell Brown Kingwood West Virginia Wommn A. A.lilly

S. S. S. Promises Purified Blood and Clear Skin

Miss Ethel Rose of Painted Post New York credits S. S. S. with purifying her system and clearing her complexion after use. The advertorial text touts S. S. S. as a remedy for pimples and skin eruptions, claiming joy and improved health.

Ethel Rose E. Water St. Painted Post N. Y St Ag

New Dublin Fighting Ends in Rebel Loss

Dublin August 2 Free State troops held Burke's distillery were attacked by Republican irregulars in renewed fighting. After severe fighting the attackers were driven off.

New Dublin Dublin Burke's Distillery

Voters Favor Aunt Alice Robertson for Reelection

Oklahoma City August 2 Alice M Aunt Alice Robertson Republican from Muskogee the only woman in Congress was nominated for reelection by a substantial majority as returns counted up to 7 30 this evening show.

Oklahoma City Okla Alice M Alice”) Robertson Muskogee Wornlbe

Seduction case shocks Pomeroy area over Hilda Carson

Report covers the seduction case against Clyde Godfrey of Little Hocking involving seventeen year old Hilda Carson of Leading Creek. Godfrey faced a debut hearing in Ponery jail and a $600 bond, with Carsons planning a damages suit. Also recounts elephants balking at crossing the river and a separate mid-Mason arrest for Henry Naylors Run assault.

Meirs County Hilda Carson Leading Creek Bert Carson Hon. R. B. Carson Marcy C. Carson Ruland Toledo Blade Ln Blade Clyde Godfrey Godfrey Little Hocking Washington County R. B. Carson Carsons George Carson Barnes F. W. Crow D. H. Peoples Carson

Pomeroy Residents Question Henry Sidenable’s Justice Claims

Local residents in and around Pomeroy challenge Henry Sidenable’s methods for bringing offenders to justice as described in the statutes. The report notes a troubling incident last Saturday with unclear specifics.

Pomeroy Henry Sidenable

Cars Collide in Pomeroy Street Crash Near Busier Roads

Sunday traffic near Pomeroy and Middleport saw two cars collide at the new garage area in Pomeroy. Homer Shank, Mayor Bradford, and Charley Dawson were in one car while Richard Roush and family occupied the other, both vehicles heavily damaged but no injuries. Richard Roush and Charles Orr arrived later from Norwalk after hiking, while a July 29 marriage license was issued to Lillian Edwards and a Mr Triplett with Rev Cherrington performing the ceremony.

Pomeroy Middleport Hobson Soldier Camp Baker Richard Roush Gideon Letart Roush Shank Richard and Charles Orr Owens Norwalk Triplett Trimble Bryson Lumber Co Lillian E. Edwards Inarry Cherrington

Fish liquor case delayed by demurrer in Justice Barnes court

The case of Squire Ransom Fish charged with liquor law violations was postponed after a demurrer was filed challenging the court's jurisdiction. The question must be resolved before trial on the merits can proceed.

Squire Ransom Fish

Mrs Will Steiff Hosts Birthday Dinner in Middleport

Mrs Will Steiff of Middleport entertained at a six oclock dinner Sunday evening in honor of her husband birthday anniversary. On the same occasion the birthday of an only child was fittingly observed as well.

Logan F. Lewis Iowa Mr. Lewis Ruth Gordon Towanda C. W. Schelde East Main Street Schelcy Cathrine Hone Girari Frank Anthony Will Steiff Middleport

Passing of Mrs Hallam and indecent exposure case

Mrs Caroline Dorothy Hallam wife of John Hallam died after a long cancer illness at home near Syracuse aged 65 years eight months and fourteen days. Funeral held at the Presbyterian Church with burial in Syracuse hill cemetery. Meanwhile Oley Miller about fifty is jailed on two indecent exposure charges for two fourteen year old girls. bond set at 1000 and he remains in jail.

Hallam Caroline Dorothy Hallam John Hallam Syracuse Frederick G. Strohmeyer Bend Presbyterian Church Syracuse Hill Oley Miller Davis Bryant Miller Odenbaugh Middleport Barnes

Dorfer brothers plead guilty in Crabbe act case

Lemus and George Dorfer of Pomeroy were before Justice Barnes on Monday and pled guilty. Lemus fined 100 dollars plus costs. George similarly fined but remitted. Total costs 171.90 dollars. They paid the amounts.

Dorfers Lemus George Dorfer Pomeroyans Barnes George

Camp notes on Gallipolis soldiers at Pythian amid mine strike

Officers at Camp Pythian Middleport prepared to care for wounded at Holzer Hospital should trouble flare at the mines or shops. Conditions there are described as critical. Railroad workers are warned by unions not to speak. Striking workers’ rumor mill spins tales of shop unrest with little verifiable news.

Gallipolis Tribune Camp Pythian Middleport Holzer Hospital Hobson Shops

Olga Roush Dies Suddenly After Dinner

Olga Roush wife of Edward Roush died very suddenly after a hearty meal last Sunday. She arose from the table and complained of suffocation before collapsing. She had been married twice, her first husband found dead in bed about eight years ago. Deceased was forty eight years old.

Olga Roush Edward Roush Mrs. Roush

Largest funeral in locality marks Mt Vernon burial

The obituary notes a burial at Mt Vernon church with services at Longdale on Monday afternoon. Survived by husband and two daughters. Described as the largest funeral seen in the area, though phrasing is fragmentary and the source mixes in verse lines about a blue devil and germs.

Mt. Vernon Longdale

Illinois woman at 70 still active farmer in contest

Mrs. F Rhodes of Monticello Illinois is entered in a contest to name the oldest active woman farmer in the United States. She performs all farm chores herself and says she never thought about growing old at seventy.

Illinois F. Rhodes Monticello Ill United States

Summit Grange to Give Program Next Saturday

NEW MARSHFIELD, O Aug 2 Summit Grange will give a program Saturday afternoon at 1 30 oclock Oscar Dabritz of Cardendale will give a talk on the farmer and his participation in politics Mrs Boden will give a reading Harley Pidcock will talk on the possibility of a roadside market and there will be a general discussion on what shall be done with the aged and inefficient teacher who has been in the school system for years.

New Marshfield Summit Grange Oscar Dabritz Carbondale Mrs. Boden Harley Pidcock

Big organ purchased for St. Josephs Cathedral

A pipe organ costing 36000 dollars has been bought for St Josephs Cathedral Columbus from E M Skinner Company Boston. It will be surpassed in size in Ohio only by organs in Cincinnati and Cleveland.

Columbus St. Josephs Cathedral E. M. Skinner Company Boston Ohio Cincinnati Cleveland

Whit Bean hosts kitchen shower for Earnestine Reynolds

Aug 2 kitchen shower held for Earnestine Reynolds, daughter of Mr and Mrs Whit Bean. She wed Hayman Reynolds days ago and the couple now reside in Akron. They received many useful gifts from attending guests.

Guysville Whit Bean Earnestine Hayman Reynolds Akron

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Clinton J. W. Farbearn The Gline Pharmacy CO Athens, Ohio Majestic Swith Ros ‘Agnes Ayres Jack Holt Ignsna Rane Eatateat George Broadhurst Ents Hocking Valley Products Co Gore Winona James Petrie Petrie Logan-New Straitsville Logan Legion Clerks Carpenter Hardware the Legion Vtarians Laurelville Batchelor Mion Calif) Union E. J. Jones Evan J. Jones Jr INS’ Holding SDAY S&s Alice’’ Robertson Oliver Hartley Rutland Haag Circus Meningerie Mason Pythian Park Clifton Mr. Elephant Pt. Pleasant K. & M. Railroad Court House Cary Arms Naylors Run Henry Earnest Evans Victor Leitheit Evans Leitheit Leidenable Game Warden Triplett-Edwards Blue Esa Wickey Athens County Buick CO Eliiots Store Burlingham, O Athens Trplement Co North Court St Lawhead the Messenger Printers Co Odin Colusbia Kererreed the Storurc Mitchell Lewis Pholman Day Roy Clements Great North Woods Harold Lloyd William Christy Cabanne
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