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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1921
Page
8
Pomeroy editor M. Hamm of Miles City Mont returns to Pomeroy where he learned the store business and built a large department store. Walter French of Harrisonville reports seven sheep killed by lightning in a recent storm.
Emmett Stethem and Ruth Young of Mt Olive were married in Pomeroy last Thursday.
D L Piggott of Mt Olive, a noted agriculturalist, is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Dr Moore of Parkersburg is the attending physician.
Sheriff Reeves and deputies arrested William Jackson with Anna Simpson John Lemley and Mrs B F Fox Robert Wright and Eva Smith for living together unlawfully. Lemley pleaded guilty and paid 10 dollars fine plus costs. Fox was dismissed after Lemley paid costs and she left Lemley's home. Wright and Smith were fined 10 and 5 dollars respectively with costs totaling about 30 dollars.
Peter Hamm of Nease Settlement left his entire property to his four children Henry Hamm Pomeroy Mary Bartels deceased Theo dore Hamm and Amelia Hamm with Theo dore Hamm named executor. Ira Logan of Sumner left a will probated giving all personal property to his wife Maria with real estate for her life and then to George F. Logan upon her death. if Logan dies first the property goes to Ivor Wilson Logan.
K and M superintendent from Charleston criticizes Hobson telephone service and unreliability causing crews to be called out frequently. Pomeroy and Middleport Telephone Co. officials discuss the issue with him.
Due to advertising shortfalls and limited time the Rutland Chautauqua was not financially successful yet it proved enjoyable. Guarantors paid the shortfall and many citizens signed up for another year pledging to rally for a stronger Rutland.
Lawrence R Murphy of Middleton registers for the summer session at Boston University. He plans to study foreign trade and sociology during the term.
On the up trip Thursday the steamer Senator Cordill carried 62 passengers bound for points along the river to Pittsburg. It has been a long voyage.
A compact note observes that river travel has grown in popularity as it did this year, highlighting sustained interest and ongoing activity along river routes.
The Pomeroy Salt Association, after rebuilding its plant at Minersville following a recent fire, increased its capital stock from $50 000 to $100 000. The firm produces salt and chemicals and supplies electric current for commercial use through its electric light company.
Pythian Park baseball field opens this afternoon with Middl Poggs facing Racine. The new grand stand and diamond are praised as the county’s finest facilities and a high spirited dedication battle is expected after Racine’s recent league wins.
Mr and Mrs Laff Jacoba returned from Columbus after attending the funeral of James Carter husband of their niece Alice Johnson. Carter died at his parents home.
Nine year old Newell Quiggins, son of Jack Quiggins a former rolling mill worker in Pomeroy, drowned in the Ohio River near Louisville Kentucky yesterday. The body was recovered, according to Ohlingers who are relatives.
The Meigs Water Company reduces water rates by 25 percent as part of an agreement after previous rate increases to fund rehabilitation. Under new ownership, service has improved with Lincoln Hill customers now experiencing better water pressure for much of the time.
Local notes report construction starting on an addition to the K P hall in Rutland. Other items mention a long auto trip by Thomas A Wolf and family from Racine, a Syracuse woman injured in Cleveland auto crash, teaching appointments in Letart, a Columbus operation for Flora Beahrs, below average regional wheat and hay yields, and Boy Scouts in Middleport camp.
West Virginia University outlines an athletic stadium project to accommodate more than 30 000 spectators. The plan targets enhanced facilities and larger crowds for university sports events.
A brief item notes the Aug 6 1846 death of James Alexander a Whig representative from Ohio in the Twenty-fifth Congress at St Clairs ville. The record also lists 1878 Columbus Democratic convention nominating William Allen for governor 1871 Springfield People's Party nominates John Seitz for governor and a 1893 Lindsey train wreck leaves three dead and eight injured.
Funeral services for Harry Yates who died at Athens State Hospital were held at Rockland on Friday. He formerly operated a furniture store in Logan under King Yates. Mrs. Yates died of influenza, leaving one child an orphan.
Mr and Mrs Alfred G Lewis motor to this city from Charleroi Pa on Thursday to visit the wife's brother Marshal James Thomas and extend their trip to Nelsonville where Mrs Lewis lives. Lewis once worked in the insurance field here with Shawnee as headquarters and now runs a musical instrument business.
A curious plant sprouts from a tree at 460 East Second Street in the Mary Wynn home, with a four foot stalk and a three inch bloom formed from a seed dropped by a bird. The flower grows high above ground, nourished by the tree bark, drawing many onlookers.
A plumber named Tubbs of Akron fell at Logan Clay Product Company's plant Thursday afternoon. He tripped while carrying a heavy pipe and struck his left cheek on a joist, later diagnosed with a facial depression and possible fracture but not expected to be serious barring complications.
Dr. C F Alpin will be at his office this week to greet friends but will not resume practice for the time being. He plans no immediate return to full duties.
Mrs. Kate LaFollette of Nelsonville was taken to the local hospital Friday for an X ray of a right arm fracture near the shoulder joint. The break at the upper bone was reduced, with Dr. Pritchard from that city assisting during the procedure.
Mrs. Ringhiser informed Undertaker E A Gutliph on Friday that the body of her son Clarence Ringhiser, who lost his life, has been received.
Water lovers enjoy electric water swings that propel bathers at high speed, spinning them into water. A Berlin mechanic has unveiled a four person land and water bicycle with waterproof body and paddle wheels, demonstrated with the inventor and his family aboard.
While serving with the 333rd Infantry overseas, he was due to arrive in the city on the evening train. His remains had been expected for three weeks but were delayed. He will receive a military burial with other funeral details not announced.
Virgil T. Poling filed a probate complaint Friday morning leading to James Poling appearing before Probate Judge Stephens for a lunacy inquest. Doctors Allen and Lyons certified mental unbalance and he was committed to the Athens institution for treatment. He lived on East Front Street and had worked at the local tile factory for about 25 years before the plant burned. Sheriff Larimer and two Poling sons took him to Athens after the examination.
The mayor's court dropped the charge against Carl Stahr after he repaid Bert Woods the $51 check plus costs. Stahr, who runs a Haynes area saw mill, had prior cases for writing bad checks.
Concrete sidewalk is laid around the Pullen property at the Main and Walnut corner under the direction of Sam Stewart.
Jerry the pet monkey owned by A. P. Hebebrand garageman in Cleveland is for sale. The female monkey enjoys freshly baked pies and doughnuts, berries, chicken, and items such as watches and lavalieres. Neighbors keep doors shut to avoid her visits as police order Hebebrand to dispose of Jerry.
Michael Zistant was arraigned in New York on August 6 for hurling a cat from a window in self defense. He received a two day sentence in the workhouse.
Preliminary 1920 census figures show total U S farm land at 955,676,545 acres up 8.7 percent from 1910. White farmers operated 910,608,420 acres (95.3 percent) while colored farmers held 45,068,125 acres (4.7 percent). Foreign born white farmers total 111,176,522 acres. States with largest foreign born white land: North Dakota Minnesota Montana South Dakota Nebraska California.
Dr. Firman E. Bear of Ohio State University warns farmers in Timely Soil Topics that Ohio used 35 000 tons of low analysis fertilizer out of 110 000 last year. He says 1-8-1 with only 10 percent plant food is inadequate and discounts the old misconception of magical powers in low grade mixes. He urges purchasing high analysis compounds to cut freight and handling costs.
Officials of the National Tube Company announced that five Lorain works will continue operating on a 40 percent basis next week.
A group of ten Ohio members from a 250 strong American Legion party sails to Europe as guests of the French government for a six week tour of the war zone. Each member pays about 800 dollars. They are Dr. and Mrs. Chries E. McClelland of Columbus F R Risig Thomas Wiseman C C Bouton R C Norton Bascom Little W O Lathrop P Lincoln Mitchell Wayne Stacey L J Campbell and Charles W Montgomery from several Ohio cities.
Erie August 6. Robert C Clark and Marine Conley of a vaudeville troupe were married on stage after a show. The bride is from Kansas City. Work as usual.
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