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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1921

Page

10

Matrimonial Dreath Ends in Meigs County with Three Licenses

Oliver Hartley reports the end of a long matrimonial drought in Meigs County as three marriage licenses are issued. Ben R Bates 18 and Mowell 17 both of Pomeroy join in license, as do R D George Chesteen 22 and Thelma Linkenhaker 19 of Pomeroy. John Willis 37 and Rebecca Fordikie 27, both from Pomeroy via Nelsonville, are wed by Justice Martin in the probate judge's office.

Meigs County Ben R.batey Pomeroy and Mowell Pomeroy R. D George Chesteen Thelma Linkenhaker Pomeroy John Willis Rebecca Fordikie Nelsonville Justice Martin

Dillinger Family Visit to Rocksprings from Pittsburg

Norman A. Dillinger and his daughter Belle arrived here Monday to visit the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. B D Ashworth at Rocksprings. Dillinger is a brother of Ralph Dillinger of this county who works with the Y M C A in Kingston New York.

Norman A. Dillinger Belle Pittsburg B.D. Ashworth Rocksprings Mr. Dillinger Ralph Dillinger Y. M Kingston, N. Y

Meandering in Michigan With Ex-Sheriff Willock

Ex-sheriff J. A. Willock and his wife Anna Paine Willock travel to Detroit for two weeks to enjoy the fall air and rest. They are joined by Anna's brother John T. Paine and his wife, who returned home after a brief visit.

Michigan J. A. Willock Detroit Mich Anna Judge Paine John T. Paine

Noted evangelist Frank W Swift to visit First Baptist

The notice announces the noted evangelist Frank W Swift D D will visit the First Baptist Church in Middleport. The event publicizes his ministry and preaching engagement.

First Baptist Church Middleport Frank W. Swift

Chautauqua Pastor Sets October Schedule at Local Church

The pastor of a Chautauqua New York church outlines services for the first two weeks of October. Next Sunday morning the sermon titled New Light from an Old Story will be preached and there will be no evening services.

Chautauqua N. Y

Scrapping for More Roads in Meigs County

County commissioners faced strong demands for better roads at Monday’s meeting as residents from all parts of Meigs County pressed for improved highways with limited funds. Auto owners’ urging helped push Meigs toward a faster good roads era.

Meigs County Meigs

Costly Squirrels In Ohio Hunt Nets Fine

Mell Davidson and Harry Hicks of Pomeroy pleaded guilty after returning with two dead squirrels out of season. Game Warden Roush arrested them and they paid $108.70 each. They are banned from hunting squirrels in Ohio until after September 15.

Mell Davidson Harry Hicks Pomeroy Roush Martin Ohio

Missionary William Genheimer Preaches in Pomeroy

William Genheimer son of RR Genheimer of Ball Run Salisbury township preached at Bethany M E church in Pomeroy to a large congregation and old friends. He has served in Athens county but will soon depart for Africa as a missionary.

Africa William Genheimer RR. Genheimer Ball Run Salisbury Township Bethany M. FE Pomeroy Athens Couty

A Proud Grandpa William H. Wise, Call Boy for the

A fragment mentions William H. Wise in a light note style as a call boy, with no further context or details available. The snippet lacks event, place, or date information to establish a clear news item.

William H. Wise

Youngs Welcome Eight-Pound Grandson

K and M railroad at the YMCA in Middleport notes a new arrival for the Young family. An eight-pound grandson was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Ed Young of Hudson Street Middleport.

K. & M. Railroad Middleport Ed Young Hudson Street

Farmer James Boggess Buys Elliott Porrest Farm

James Boggess a Sciples township farmer and former Democratic county commissioner candidate purchased the Elliott Porrest farm from Sheriff Reeves for 4500 dollars. The deal adds to his holdings and reflects the local land market activity.

James Boggess Sciples Township Elliott Porrest Sheriff Reeves

Pomeroy Briefs Honored Visit At New Home

Mrs Bent Penn of Sugar Run St entertained in her new home Sunday for Miss Nell Shipley of Athens. Guests included Helen West Jessie West Bernice West and Monroe Weat.

Pomeroy Bent Penn Sugar Run Mies Nell Shipley Athens Helen Jessie Bernice West Monroe Weat

Clark Guests Visit Father in West Virginia

Mr and Mrs J S Clark of Charleston West Virginia are guests of Mrs Clark’s father Martin Hamm. The couple has just returned from a two week trip to the Great Lakes and Canada.

Ackleys Visit Relatives as Typhoid Recovery Continues

Mr. and Mrs. Rex Ackley of Athens are staying a week with Mrs. Ackley’s parents Mr. and Mrs. H. A. West on Mulberry Avenue while Mr. Ackley recovers from typhoid fever.

Rex Ackley Athens

Mrs Hellman Arrested for Malicious Destruction of Property

Mrs Walter Hellman turned a hose on the interior of an automobile in charge of Frank Foley causing damage. She was arrested on malicious destruction of property and bound over to court in $100 bond.

Walter Hellman Frank Foley

County Jail Remains Vacant After Drunken Spree Overnight

The county jail sits empty despite two individuals spending part of Sunday there to sober up after heavy drinking.

Imbeliers

Drunk drivers in Pomeroy plead guilty after wrecks

On Saturday night John Cossello led three passengers when he hit a telephone pole and wrecked his car. He pleaded guilty Sunday in Justice Martin’s court and paid 5 dollars plus 50 dollars for driving drunk. Sunday evening Mont Bing, drunk, crashed into John O’Connell’s Oldsmobile injuring Mrs. O’Connell and tossing children from a mudhole. he was jailed and later paid fines.

John Cossello Main Street Pomeroy Justice Martin Mont Bing Kerrs Run John O'Connell O’connell Michael Bentz Martin Cossello

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Brings Relief Claim

An elderly couple recounts that Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured a long stomach ailment after doctors failed. The ad promises simple, harmless preparation that removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation affecting stomach, liver, and intestines, with a money back guarantee. Also mentions druggists in Athens and Nelsonville. A strange line notes a blue light for blood concentration and red for faster flow amid fashion notes on feather tipped shoes in Paris.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Tires stolen from F. L. Lewis Motor Co by Logan robbers

Thieves broke into the gates room of the F. L. Lewis Motor Co on Walnut street around midnight Sunday and took 19 tires valued at 673.25. A Ford car hauled the loot away through the west door to a rear alley machine. Police follow a clue as three or four men are suspected. surrounding towns warned.

F. Lewis Motor Co Lewis Walnut Street John Buchannon

Otterbein Bible Class Plans Annual Picnic at Fair Grounds

The Otterbein U B church Bible class announces its annual picnic at the fair grounds on Thursday. Members and families will attend with sports events like baseball and volleyball, and a big dinner to be served at six o'clock. Autos will transport attendees from the church from 1 p m to 2 p m.

Otterbein Bible U. B Fair Grounds

Teachers Institute Opens at Hocking County

The Hocking county teachers institute begins a five day session at the L. H. S. auditorium with a 9 o'clock Monday start. Teachers from across the county attend the series of sessions and preparations indicate a successful meeting.

Teachers’ Institute Hocking County Teachers Institute

Submits Report On County Farm Bureau Progress

At a county farm bureau executive meeting on Saturday August 14 Agent M W Bailey presented a monthly report showing progress in wheat standardization and poultry culling. The week saw 900 chickens culled with 20 percent discarded as non productive, promising savings for farmers. Portage wheat experiments increased yield per acre from one to three bushels.

County Farm Bureau M. W. Bailey

Second Defeat for Logan Nine in Ten Inning Loss

Logan's baseball team lost 2 to 1 in ten innings to the Lancaster White Sox. Ragged fielding and costly errors doomed the locals while Gresnen pitched well. Mowery doubled in Logan's lone run as McQuade muffed two sensational catches.

Logan Lancaster White Sox Gresnen Haynes Lancaster Mowery McQuade

Road Work Progress on Logan Lancaster Road near Rockbridge

Supervisor Wead of the state highway department says brick work on Logan Lancaster road near Rockbridge will finish in eight days of good weather. Contractors have begun the Clear Creek bridge. Once completed the road will reopen to the public by mid September.

Wead State Highway Department Logan Lancaster Road Rockbridge Clear Creek

Attempts to revive church on Logan Circuit

Rev L J Sanford of Belmont county has spent the past week on the Logan Circuit of the Methodist Protestant church seeking to revive charges so a minister can be supported for the year. The four-church circuit has lacked a pastor for two years and hopes to renew standing in the conference. Sanford is half brother of local resident George Mettler and was a Hocking countian previously.

L. J. Sanford Belmont County Logan Methodist Protestant Church Sanford George Mettler Our City

Auto Owners Rush Clerk of Courts Over New Registration Law

Auto owners flood the Clerk of Courts office seeking guidance on the new Atwood registration law. Clerk Robert C. Work is working to explain the requirements and ensure filings comply with the new statute.

Clerk of Courts Robert C. Work Atwood Work

Law and Paper Preparation Guidance

The text discusses aiding in preparing legal papers and understanding how law operates. It emphasizes the need for accurate documentation, organized processes, and clear guidance for filing, citing general steps without detailing specific procedures or jurisdictional rules.

Brights Attend Funeral in North Baltimore

Mr and Mrs S C Bright and family traveled to North Baltimore on Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs Brights sister Miss Lois Smith Miss Mabel Bierly a stenographer at the prosecutor s office has returned home from a two week visit with relatives in western Ohio and Indiana Clerk of the election board Barton Hall reports candidates for township offices are slow about filing their nomination papers.

S. C. Bright North Baltimore

Oscar Tom wins Democratic 4th Ward council tie

The 4th Ward Democratic primary runoff settled a triple tie in favor of Oscar Tom. George Hall and Councilman Fred Stracke were the other two candidates involved in the vote.

Oscar Tom George Hall Fred Stracke

Rotterdam Hosts Europe's Largest Floating Drydock

Rotterdam houses Europe’s largest floating drydock, a key facility for ship repair and maintenance. The facility supports major vessel servicing and aligns with the port’s role as a regional maritime hub.

Europe Rotterdam

Tate Plans 10 Ad Students Pick Life Jobs

Ohio high school reform urges vocational guidance in freshman year to align student aims with societal duties. The plan, drawn from Radnor high school, emphasizes lifelong learning, study of diverse careers, and moral qualities needed for success in various vocations. Biographies of successful workers will illustrate factors behind success.

Tate Ohio State Department of Education Choos Radnor, Pa

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