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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1919
Page
8
Farm Agent DeLashmutt urges farmers to remove wet seed corn from cribs and dry it to prevent loss of germinating power. Dry corn will resist freezing. prior rains left many kernels wet, so dry storage on racks or strings with gentle heat is recommended.
Streetcar 542 led by motorman Vern Bowers and conductor Eddie Hoeflick ran onto a water concealed broken rail. The front left the tracks near Butternut Street, slammed into a telephone pole, shattered windows and damaged the car. No injuries reported. line blocked about an hour.
The state Supreme Court sustains the Court of Appeals in a dispute over Berthold Siemer's estate. Andrew Godfrey and other Siemer heirs are recognized as entitled to shares equal to the late couple's closest kin, after a life estate given to Mrs. Siemer's widow. The case, long pending, began in Common Pleas and involved multiple heirs and counsel.
At a Pomeroy Bend miners gathering in the courthouse on Saturday evening the decision was unanimous to resume mining Monday. George Cecil, delayed by a late train, explained union-led orders as best under the circumstances. J C Hallam urged smart ballot use and proposed converting a $1.5 million strike fund into a cooperative-store venture with 28 percent potential gains. The group, after discussion, voted to return to work, and Cecil planned a Sunday exit with a possible stop at Athens.
Invitations announce the Christmas afternoon marriage of Charles C. Huber, son of Mr and Mrs John Huber of Pomeroy, to Miss Dora Annenkamp of Gallipolis. The couple to be wed have many local friends offering congratulations and best wishes.
The funeral service for David Fox occurred Sunday with interment at Beech Grove. Finsterwald Undertaking Co. conducted the arrangements after the death announcement appeared in Saturday's Messenger.
Mrs. Marcus Chambers and Miss Mildred Thompson hosted a refined gathering at Mrs. Thomas Middleton's Middleport home. The event honored Miss Irene Talbott whose marriage to Mr. Harry Morton Cross is planned for the near future. Guests included Mrs. Edwin Hull Des Moines Iowa and Mrs. L Crary Davis Washington D C among others.
Harold Taylor eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Taylor of Wilis Hill died early Saturday. He had been ill much of his life. Rev Ford of the Baptist church conducted the service at the family home. The B F Biggs Co conducted the funeral.
Mrs Nellie Marie Smith wife of Peter Smith died at her home in the Second Ward Saturday morning after a lingering illness the immediate cause of death being dropsy She was mother to fourteen children some of whom have preceded her in death Funeral services will be held at the family home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock with interment in St Johns cemetery by the B F Biggs Co
Detroit December 15 Judge Todd had many new friends today as he ruled Henry Vancourt's objection to supporting his mother-in-law was insufficient grounds for divorce from his wife Alice Vancourt.
County Farm Agent De Lashmutt announces more progress in tubercular testing of Athens County herds. Tests are free, state vets and tuberculin supplied. condemned cows are slaughtered with salvage value paid by the state. Clean tests yield certificates from state and federal governments.
Ohio Republicans greet Washington news of campaign headquarters for Warren G. Harding. As the Buckeye state endorses him for re election to the Senate and for the presidential nomination, supporters expect strong national backing and newfound unity to back Harding without reservation. Washington reports say headquarters to open in Ohio and several Western states and in Chicago.
Dr Henry J Gerstenberger medical director at University hospital and professor announces a synthetic milk formula. The formula is more like mother's milk, available to physicians, with production underway under his direction for feeding from birth to one year and claimed to prevent rickets and convulsions from improper feeding.
A New York state man unveils a bow shaped window aquarium with a central compartment housing an electric light for nighttime use. The design aims to hang in a window and illuminate rooms after dark.
Ernest and Cora Siebert of Cleveland go on trial in Canton charged with kidnapping Elizabeth Albee seven, adoptive daughter of late Theodore F. Albee and his wife. The kidnapping occurred November 3 as the girl headed to school. The Sieberts claim Elizabeth is their daughter and was left with a home after a separation two years earlier. Albee died soon after the incident.
Geologists estimate Austria has tin deposits that could supply about three quarters of the country’s needs for the metal.
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