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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
8
Joseph F. Fell as administrator of Albert H. Fell's estate sues Pomeroy and Middleport Telephone Company and P. and M. Electric Company for 18000 dollars, alleging negligence caused Fell's death after an electrical shock several weeks earlier.
Baker of Ravenswood West Virginia and Miss Effa Hees of Pomeroy were married Tuesday afternoon in the probate court by Justice Martin. They plan to live in Ravenswood.
James W. Birtcher who ran a roadside refreshment stand at Coalport died Monday aged 62 after a period of failing health. He is survived by his wife two brothers a sister and a step daughter Mrs Lina Pinson of Greenville Pa. The funeral service is today at his late home.
Henry Seidenable of Pomeroy is reappointed Meigs County game warden for two years starting July 29, 1921. The position pays no salary but 80 percent of fines collected.
Irene Jones five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Jones of Syracuse died yesterday. She is a grandchild of Thos Jones.
Yesterday officers arrested Archie Taylor on a non-support of a child charge at a road improvement site near Addison. He was taken to jail.
A historical note describes a ribbon cutting by the Lincoln Hill raquet wielders opening a new tennis court on Dr Downie’s premises. A lawn picnic supper accompanied the festivities.
W. W. Large learned that an elderly bachelor in Pennsylvania, where Pennsylvania Dutch communities thrive, had died and left a will paying him 2500 dollars. The sum came in two installments of 1000 and 1500 dollars. Large plans to buy a new car and take a pleasure tour to Pennsylvania soon.
A large outdoor ad on the outskirts of Pomeroy raises a question about sending business out of town to “skin” shoppers on furniture buys. The local dealer likely did not intend the message to be read that way.
The will of Jennie Geer of Middleport dated June 15 1915 names Mrs. Margaret Mercer sister and Ruby B. Lawson niece as heirs to Beham's addition lots 85 and 88. Personal property goes to the sister and niece. Co B. Russell named executor without bond.
The American Legion bean dinner in Wilkesville has been rescheduled to Saturday September 3 instead of August 27. The notice specifies the new date for attendees and participants.
Jane M. Smith was granted a divorce from H J Smith on Wednesday on grounds of extreme cruelty.
W. A. Lockwood and wife release to McArthur Savings and Loan a $1000 mortgage. Ida B. Haning and husband release to Farmers Bank a $1500 mortgage. Mary E. Hendricks and husband release to John Graham a $700 mortgage. Allen Spears and wife release to M. C. Hobart a $770 mortgage. Austin Scott and wife release to Meigs County Savings and Loan Co. a $1100 mortgage.
Court action lists multiple cases including The Martin Ebersbach Company versus Amy Whaley and Caddie Wheeler with a temporary restraining order and injunction. Edward J. Duffy sues Peter Duffy and others for partition. Joseph Fell as administrator of Albert H. Fell seeks damages from The Pomeroy and Middleport Telephone and Electric Companies totaling $18 000.
Labor Day boxing card at the Pomeroy Opera House features 16 preliminaries and two main bouts. Oscar Koff of Cincinnati faces Elmer Goodwin of Pomeroy in an eight rounder, while Kid Howard of Cincinnati meets Knock Out Singleton of Gallipolis in the evening’s main event. Band music and boxing excitement finish the program.
A temporary Clean Up Squad will visit Meigs County to assist ex service members in filing and pursuing claims under the Bureau of War Risk Insurance Act. The group includes a medical examiner and representatives from the American Legion and Red Cross to advise on rights and help secure compensation and medical care.
Information and help for claimants filing compensation and insurance under the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. The squad offers immediate examinations and hospitalization for urgent cases and urges getting cases before the Meigs County Chapter A. R. C. or local American Legion Posts.
State officials from the Columbus institution for the feeble minded arrived in Logan on Wednesday to reclaim Mike Glen who was detained by police after wandering the streets for several days. He reportedly works with laborers and has a history of leaving without permission, once even walking to Philadelphia and back before returning willingly.
Arrangements set for New Straits ville to visit this city for a Sunday contest. The visitors will be reinforced by top valley players and feature Daugherty on the mound for a hard fought battle.
George Staneart 24, a Lancaster home seller, was captured in Haydenville after a canvass. He faced charges in Logan for an assault on 15 year old Edna Farley, pled guilty, fined 25 dollars plus costs, and sentenced to 30 days in the Columbus workhouse, with remand to the workhouse.
Police responded to Lt Worley’s Gallagher avenue business around 11 PM after two men allegedly tried to force entry. Worley fired through a rear window with a Winchester rifle, scattering intruders. Similar nighttime visits were reported at the homes of John Ogg and W E Rice.
Mrs Dora Inbody and her daughter Miss Ethel will depart this week for Washington D C where Mrs Inbody will spend months visiting her sons Ether William and Edna Inbody. She plans to later travel to Oklahoma to spend the winter with another daughter and will be joined on the Oklahoma trip by her daughter Edna who works in the war department general accounting office.
Mrs W A Summerville of Toledo visits Mrs L D Johnson on East Hunter street. Miss Fanny Walker and Miss Nell Rabolt from Columbus stay with Mrs Clinton Webb. Mrs Byron Wolfe and her son William Byron leave the local hospital. Harry Hemline and family tour the East by motor. Council approves funds to pay secret service officers for the city.
Mrs Jerusha Jane Shaw 67 died at her city home Wednesday morning after an extended illness from a complication. She was wife of Constable George Shaw and mother of Neal, a city mail carrier. Surviving also are brothers James Mount Marion Mount and George Mount and sister Mrs M A Cook. Funeral will be at the local M E church with Rev J W Blan officiating. Oak Grove burial in Harden Undertaking Co. care.
The ten year old daughter of M. C. Carpenter of Gore had a minor operation at the local hospital on Tuesday to remove tonsils and adenoids.
The last two inmates were released Wednesday marking the first time in months the county jail held no boarders. Only a few days this year had passed without confinement and the jail had often been near capacity.
County Commissioners report no word yet from the examining board on the civil service test for the Athens County Infirmary superintendent. They approved F M Figley’s request to stay till March 1922, with the selection of a new head from the top three candidates to follow in the near future.
A brief note dated August 22 2016 notes a dog enjoying a clean shine after using Blue Devil, describing the product as effective and pleasant for canine care.
Almost 300 people gathered at the Fairplay school reunion in Rutland Aug 24 to recall old days. Mary Carson the oldest former teacher present reminisced on 61 years ago while two former pupils reconnected first since 1860. Letters from absent friends and notes about recent deaths colored the event, as memories of teachers like R H Brewster and Miss Underwood were shared.
Sand Rock hosts Mr and Mrs Frank Nolan of Marietta for a few days with the Calvins. Carl Grandstaff and son Dale visit Ed McLeod near Amesville, while Edith McDaniel of Jerseyville and Dorothy Potts of Amesville spend Sunday with local families. Mrs Sarah Stahle and her son are also mentioned in the social notes.
Charles of Pennsylvania visits the Ogg home while George Burley of Jerseyville stays with the Robinsos. Millard Clark from Columbus visits the Taylors. Oak Rockland hosts a Sunday gathering of Robisons and Weiss with W H Robinson. The Ladies Aid plans a social at Sand Rock school on Saturday August 28 to benefit the church with ample refreshments.
The Plains announces the birth of Betty Kathryn Har dy to Mr. and Mrs. Luke Har dy on Thursday August 18, weighing eight pounds. Several local families and relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. Wogan Lester and daughter from Chauncey, and Mrs. Chas Jordan and daughter Phillis from Athens, visited or hosted relatives this week. Mrs. Levi Smith returned home after weeks with her son and grandchildren in Ethel West Virginia. Other social visits include Mrs. Ode Donally and daughter Lillian from Buchtel with family in region, and Abner Phillips and family spending the weekend with his brother at Hamley Run.
Mrs Elmer Rollison shopped in Athens Monday. Rev J A Smith and family from Zanesville visited his parents L P Smith. Nelsonville visitor Mr Duncan called on the ill Levi Smith. Lucy Surgen visited her daughter Mrs Pat Moore in Athens. Mrs George Porter visiting her father Sam Keplar at Nelsonville. Bert Hartley of Nelsonville visited grandchildren Mrs Luke Mardy. Nellie Barker of Athens spent the weekend with Virginia Thompson. John Pinnick Grace Hardy William Foster Lillian Donally drove to Murray to see Mr and Mrs Chas McCall. William Pickitt of Columbus called on his aunt Mrs Chas McMillin. Ethel Cline returned home after weeks with relatives at Murray City. Mr John Brindo and Miss Ethel Robinett eloped to Parkersburg and wed, a weeklong trip. They will live with the bride’s parents T R Robintt. Margaret Warner returned from Lancaster two weeks ago. Joseph Popovish of Cleveland visiting his parents. Dr L D Nelson returns from a fishing trip in Michigan.
In Columbus Ohio on August 24 authorities refuse to assume responsibility for deteriorating roads. The article notes political maneuvering as officials refuse to accept fault while discussing funding and maintenance, reflecting a blame shifting dispute among state agencies.
Complaints about poor condition on sections of important state roads through cities have led the highway department to place responsibility on municipalities with end of state maintenance signs. One sign will be east of Springfield marking a stretch deemed particularly bad.
The air ministry announced the identification of three bodies from the ZR-2 disaster. Lieut. Marcus Easterley of Washington, D. C., Lieut. Charles G. Little of Newburyport, Mass., and Lieut. Montague, a British officer, were killed when the dirigible exploded and fell into the Humber yesterday. Mountains of Australia are little more than foothills.
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