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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1921
Page
10
Mrs Earl Mitch born Evelyn Wise daughter of George Wise of Silver Run died in childbirth Sunday night. The infant also died. The Mitch family lived on a shanty-boat moored at the lower end of Middleport.
The Meigs County Soldiers Commission chaired by Nathan Vale Chas Wink and Joseph Higginbotham met Monday to plan assistance for indigent soldiers widows and children for the coming quarter.
Cases appealed from the district justice court include Frank Voley versus Curtis D Reed Jasper Tenell and Matt Hendricks versus The Great Lakes Coal Co and the Enterprise Store Co before the Common Pleas Court.
Regular services resume Sunday in Middleport at the First Baptist Church with Sunday School and Communion in the morning and an evening sermon at 7 30 under theme Wayside Mercies The report mentions a forthcoming month long evangelistic campaign led by Franklin Swift in the same church.
The 10th annual Ohio Rebekah Assembly Gilat district opens tomorrow afternoon at Odd Fellows Hall Pomeroy with Doris Rebekah Lodge No 558 as host. Delegates from district lodges will attend and a fine program is prepared.
John Lutz a longtime Rutland resident died aged 96 found dead in his bed Sunday neighbors described him as a venerable figure who lived a long life and was well regarded in the community.
A Meigs county immigrant born in Germany died after a lingering illness. He walked daily a mile to Danville for years. Survived by four children Martin Celina Adam Memphis George home place and Mrs Lucy Lyle Salem. Funeral Thursday at Danville church with Rev Parmalee, burial beside wife who died 30 years ago.
In Syracuse on Sunday a four generation family reunion was held at the residence of A. J. Karr and C. A. Roberts. Present were Clinton A. Roberts, his children Ethel Karr Avery M. Roberts Rita Hiland and Clarence F. Roberts, nine grandchildren and great grandchildren Mary Ellen and Thomas William Hennessey of Pomeroy, plus other relatives by marriage. The gathering featured meals, photos, and cheerful conversation.
The last will of Louis Rump was admitted to probate on Monday. The document, from the village of Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio, directs payment of all last debts and funeral expenses from the estate as soon as practicable after death.
The will assigns L A Person of Pomeroy Ohio long term occupancy of two buildings with monthly rents and conditions for repair and taxes. It grants him first right to buy if an agreement with heirs is reached. Real estate is left to William Rump and his heirs, with restrictions tied to L A Person. Several specific bequests follow to Katie Lena and Anna Krause, Joseph Harbrecht, and L A Person, plus a large remainder divided among Marie Feuge and heirs of Henry Carl Conrad and Conrad Rump. Executor George McQuigg is named to settle the estate promptly.
Charles Nease of Minneapolis and his sister Mrs. Mary N. Keister of Westerville arrived Saturday en route to their former Nease Settlement home to visit lost family roots. They were children of the late Squire W. T. Nease. Thirty-
Mile. Rosina Galli, premier danseuse of the Metropolitan Grand Opera Company, returns early from a vacation blaming Prohibition for stiff and clumsy ballet students. She says U S drought curbs training as cabaret dancing vanished from summers and legs lost their rhythm.
Nine years ago at dinner Charles learned he was 21 and his own man. He chose not to husk corn that afternoon and has since spent years out in the world.
Local witnesses in the Holly Griffith murder case have been subpoenaed to appear in court in Point Pleasant on Tuesday, September 13.
A telephone report last afternoon to Deputy Sheriff Elmer Ashworth and Sheriff Reeves led to the arrest of Harry Lee Bland of Middleport. Bland is charged with complicity in the murder of J. Beegle at Tanners Run. Officers jailed the suspect after a strenuous pursuit.
George W. Smith 76 a carpenter died at Athens State Hospital Saturday after eight years there. Body to Newsom-Walburn parlors until Tuesday noon then to Masonic Temple for Knights Templar funeral at 2 p.m. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. H L Juergensmeier of Cleveland are spending a few days in Logan with the former's parents Mr and Mrs C J Juergensmeier who have just returned from a six weeks visit with relatives at Centralia Washington Mrs Juergensmeier was formerly Miss Ethel Abbott daughter of Mr and Mrs Sardius Abbott now of Cleveland.
The article notes that both adults and younger people enjoyed the day alike, sharing in activities and good humor throughout the event.
Logan rode Mowery to a 5 3 win over New Straitsville with Smathers in the outfield and three hits. Hartley added three hits and two runs, Daugherty missed the visitors, Orndorf pitched for the losers, and Lancaster White Sox visit Logan next Sunday seeking revenge.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Wrightsel and Mr and Mrs Jacob Foreman completed a sixteen day journey totaling 2103 miles. They visited Dayton Lafayette Chicago DeMolines Hamilton and several Nebraska and Missouri towns including a stop with Mrs Margaret Tillie. Fuel consumption totaled 105 gallons.
Reverend J. G. Spears of the Local J. B. church led a baptismal service beneath the Fails Mill bridge Sunday at 4 30 pm. Four individuals received the rites as a large crowd gathered to witness the event.
At his Rockbridge store Judge J C Stoughton was presented with eggs containing an old manuscript roll from his first school in Brownsville Good Hope township. He called the roll at a picnic near Pisgah church and 12 former pupils answered present.
Dublin reports from United Press indicate the Irish Republican Army remains prepared for renewed hostilities if peace efforts collapse. Leaders say the I R A is well organized, united, and capable of resuming combat on a day’s notice to secure Irish independence.
Probation Officer C. W. Pettit brought three youths before Judge Stephenson. Two girls were placed on probation after joyriding late at night with unknown men. a boy received a lecture and was released. Officers push to curb such youthful routes.
Logan's second team traveled to McArthur Sunday and fell 3 to 2 in 12 innings. Three well executed double plays helped limit runs while Joe Green made several strong catches. Logan players complained of what they called unfair treatment by McArthur management.
The board approved the Farris Bridge Company bond of 2875 for the South Mulberry street bridge repair in Charleston West Virginia. They authorized trading in the sheriff’s old car for a new Dodge. Damages of 150 were awarded to Thomas E. Morris over the Logan New Lexington road near Gore.
The Logan Lancaster road is opened to light traffic following a nearly two year closure. A temporary bridge over Clear Fork creek limits use until construction is completed allowing full travel through.
A Sunday picnic and reunion drew a large crowd to the grove near Aisgah church in Good Hope township. Eight speakers included George Morris, Judge John C. Stoughton, W C Brashares, Wm D Rizer, Perry Roup, Rev Watts, Rev Haase, and Charles Mathias, with community singing and a picnic dinner. Two elderly attendees were Mrs. Frank Federer, 88, and Mr. Spinner, 96.
The article states that Madrid is the highest city in Europe when measured by elevation, noting its geographical prominence. It emphasizes the city’s elevated position relative to other European urban centers.
Cleveland, August 29. D C Wills chair of the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank says persistent high prices block business and harm prosperity. He notes improvements in the textile and automobile sectors despite profiteering concerns.
A 19 percent wage reduction at the National Tube Company works in Lorain was put into effect today, following an announced action by United States Steel Corporation.
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