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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1921
Page
12
C M Heaton of Lincoln Nebraska died at his sister’s home in Lincoln yesterday age 81 after coming to Meigs County in October and falling critically ill before returning home He was survived by his wife and had no children His niece Mrs A V Howell of Pomeroy received the telegram detailing his death
Late Sunday night street car men drafted a schedule of complaints for adjustment. The committee presented the case yesterday afternoon to management and the overtime and overlapping runs issues were settled to mutual satisfaction, avoiding a holiday season walkout.
An older worker named Daniel Wise was killed by a earth slide at a coal stripping site near Harrisonville while engaged in mining activity. The accident underscores dangers in surface coal work and halted operations briefly as authorities investigated.
A family in Pomeroy's first ward was separated after financial strain. The mother was hospitalized, the father sent to the county infirmary, and the three children placed in a children's home. The head of the household had earned as much as a college professor, and last summer bought a automobile and a player piano. The situation prompted taxpayers to intervene.
A daughter was born early Monday to Mr and Mrs Harry Houdaschelt of Minersville and a granddaughter to Mr and Mrs Wil. The announcement notes the new arrival and celebrates the family new member.
Ham Houdashelt of Minersville and Mr and Mrs Charley Wilcox of Racine area are mentioned on the Great Bend. Houdashelt is manager of the Leader job office at Middleport.
George Sauvage of Pomeroy second ward experiences gas exposure at home after returning from two wars. Known as Bruiser, he served in the Spanish American War and World War I. He collapsed during a bath, was unconscious, treated for dizziness, later recovered and remained in bed briefly.
Villagers report Middleport council placed a new lock on the council chamber and passed a resolution barring organization entry without permission. The Grand Army Post moved its HQ to the American Legion hall and the Spanish American Camp searched for a new meeting place after Sunday, unable to gain access. The measure is said to target a railroad group that had previously used the room.
Reuben Boring, longtime Middleport resident, is reported seriously ill at his home back of Racine. He is seventy two years old and lives there with his wife after moving to the place they bought.
Charles Oblinger and Ralston Chapman appeared in probate court on a charge of intoxication. After hearing testimony the judge discharged them, warning they must walk straight and report to the Industrial School.
J A Willock and his wife plan a Florida winter starting the first week after Christmas. They will reside with John T Paine and family, Paine being Mrs Willock’s brother. They expect a three month stay in the balmy Southland. William King will return to the farm the week after Christmas. Geiger Jones Company receivers named by Federal Judge Westerhaver take control, with local Meigs county investors affected.
The Red Cross calls for used or new shoes and clothing plus food as destitution swells around Pomeroy’s mining districts. Many needy cases exist especially near Dark Hollow. A child confessed to stealing lunch, saying he had no food for two days. The outlook predicts a sharp rise in charity demand with cold weather.
The Vulcan Mining Co. reports no sale of the Vulcan despite circulating rumors about Essex Co. The mine is improving due to railway fuel contracts, outperforming larger Pomeroy Bend mines. Works nearly full time with outlook to continue through winter.
No-To-Bac claims to end tobacco cravings instantly with a harmless tablet. The ad asserts thousands helped and offers a money back refund if cravings persist, promising mental and physical betterment and financial savings.
Weekend session of county commissioners approved extending tax collection time to January 20 1921 upon Treasurer M B Flea request. Two road repair appropriations of 200 and 150 were authorized near Hites Mill Marion township and Moccasin road Perry township. A Laurel township contract funds 75 owner 15 trustees 10 for 1.5 miles of road.
In Gibisonville two brothers Boyd and Harvey Kuhn face common pleas court for burglary. A jury of twelve named including Maggie Higgy, John Nutter, John Connor and more is seated and about fifty witnesses were subpoenaed as the state’s evidence wrapped before adjournment. The jury is expected to receive the case Tuesday with C V Wright, Eugene Wright and R F N Redfern defending and H M Whitcraft assisting the prosecutor.
Sunday a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gross man. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Brandt and family and the newlyweds were the guests. The young couple will reside with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Brandt on East Second Street.
Md Shaffer of Nelsonville was picked up by Motor Cop Farbean on Sunday for stepping on the accelerator. Traffic stop cost him 13 dollars and 70 cents in fines.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren T. Surran of Logan R. 2 died Sunday evening and was buried Monday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery by Harden Undertaking Company.
Sheriff Larimer searched a foreigners' boarding house in Haydenville on Sunday and found liquor in the possession of Stogan Tezor a Hungarian. Tezor was taken to the county jail for the night arraigned before Judge Pettit Monday morning and pleaded guilty being fined 800 dollars plus costs.
Kivery Diamond Dyes claims to dye or tint worn garments and draperies with no streaking or fading. It guarantees perfect home dyeing even for first-time users, advising shoppers to specify wool or silk or linen cotton or mixed fabrics to determine use. For 51 years millions of women have relied on Diamond Dyes to refresh waists skirts dresses coats sweaters stockings draperies and hangings.
Mr and Mrs Ed Shipley and son Clyde of Athens spent Sunday with Ray Michaels and family and his mother. Mrs Fanny Ball and daughter Ethel and son Emory motored to Athens and visited Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins. Dock Helber of Logan was a Sunday guest of A M Humphrey. Cliff Gabriel returns home to work after illness in Amesville and his wife is recovering. James Parfitt and children left for Marion Illinois to work and may move there.
The Supreme Court ruled Detroit United Railways may increase suburban rates beyond contracted limits. Avon and seven townships plus the village of Birmingham had sued the railway, challenging the rate hike.
In New York on December 13 seven corporations and eleven individuals controlling 95 percent of the terra cotta trade pleaded guilty in federal district court to maintaining a monopoly in restraint of trade under the Sherman anti trust law.
Miss Marie Mooney, principal, promotes a winter lecture course for Union Furnace with a second program Monday night by Prof. Skeggs drawing a large audience. Supt. W. C. Brashares accompanied the lecturer to Union Furnace.
The Plains reports Jeff Harrison Joe Hutchins and Roger Humphrey on the sick list in recent days. Fred Nida moved his family to a new home across the pike and the vacated house is now occupied by Mr and Mrs John Brindo. Mr and Mrs Ray Shafer and children and Miss Sara Bacheldor of Athens were Sunday guests of relatives here and at Beaumont. Quince Anderson motored to Columbus Sunday on his bicycle. Mrs Ella Six of Nelsonville and Mrs Hazel Wolf of Connett were Saturday night and Sunday guests. Their two guests were Mr and Mrs Euvious Burson and baby of Athens. Miss Vera Burdette of Athens spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs George Burdette. Mrs Liz Guess and guests attended the funeral of Mrs Smith at Chauncey Sunday.
A Saturday fire of unknown origin swept from the second story of the Charles Duncan store into the adjoining picture show in Carbonhill. Mr Duncan and customers escaped at 8:30 p.m. with a bucket brigade unable to halt the flames. The store, recently inherited by Duncan from John Griffiths, suffered total loss along with the picture show owned by Joe Blosser. little stock was saved and neither business carried insurance.
Prohibition officers led by Geo Baynham netted four prisoners and contraband white liquor near Cawthorne on Sunday. Prisoners A Matthews KE H Mathews J W Russell and Jessie Wools were jailed overnight and arraigned before Judge Pettit. Each pled guilty and faced a $200 fine plus costs with commitment unless paid.
Friends learned of the marriage between Bruce EB Brandt and Mabel Grossman. The ceremony took place at Hunter Street Lutheran Parsonage with Rev. C F Lauer officiating. The couple was attended by Rudolph Brandt and his wife.
Christopher Passent, an alleged professional dynamiter with 22 years in blasting rock and ground for excavations around New York, boasts he has never had an accident and claims to have touched off enough dynamite to blow up the city.
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