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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1922
Page
2
Pomeroy asks for usable toys books and playthings as Christmas presents for the children at the Meigs County Home. Spare items from your own children are welcome and will be collected at Whaley Dental rooms in Pomeroy for transfer to the Home.
The election board voted to discard the vote from the Reedsville precinct on the Olive township mill tax levy at the recent election, removing the ballot outcome from the record.
The measure will pass in Olive through Majorities in Longbottom and Olivedale precincts despite ineligible voters. The ruling releases 6700 state aid funds that had been held up pending the controversy.
The Auxiliary of the American Legion asks for donations of cookies candy fruit and nuts to send boxes to 50 disabled soldiers in district hospitals and at the Soldiers Home in Sandusky. Please leave contributions at the Red Cross rooms on or before Dec 26.
In Athens on Friday night the Sophomores routed the Freshmen in a lop sided contest 23 to win. Lively play with flashes of brilliance impressed the crowd as King of Gallipolis served as referee. Wickesville slated to attract fans this week. Pomeroy has now won three straight games.
The Bradbury and Leifheit coal partnership sues County Treasurer Robert Warner to stop collection of 1206 dollars authorized by the county auditor under state authority. They challenge Dow law assessments on their Thomas Fork coal property linked to moonshining by William Upperman, arguing owners may not know or consent to any liquor business.
McDole admits arson by claiming Jarrell Collins joined him at the Beeson barn where a lit fuse was tossed into hay. Collins bond set at 2000, trial date not fixed. Other cases delayed. Inez Adams grand larceny trial postponed due to Prosecutor Davis illness. next term starts January 2.
Mrs R B Jones aged 70 died at her granddaughter Mrs Dr Rousey’s home in Cincinnati after traveling from Portland to spend the winter. Illness began the day after arrival and pneumonia proved fatal despite medical care. She leaves two daughters Mrs C E Peoples of Pomeroy and Mrs George E Adams of Portland. Remains transported from Cincinnati to Pomeroy then Portland for burial.
Mrs Goldie Parrish aged 25 died at her parents home on Rutland road Saturday. She formerly lived in Nelsonville and served as a nurse at Camp Sherman during the flu epidemic. Survived by husband, father, mother, one sister and one brother. Funeral held at home this afternoon. Remains to be taken to Rutland and then Chauncey for burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Member of Fichwood Temple of Pythian Sisters. Siblings from Magnolia Temple accompanied the remains.
On March 20 1910 James Cross requests divorce from wife claiming nagging and other charges as he seeks custody of their lone child Lela May Cross. Mrs James McDole of MiddPort was hurt walking to court to testify for her son Herschel McDole in an arson trial after an icy fall. she was treated by Miss Leonora Giles court stenographer and Mrs Theo Bengel and later by Dr Miller.
Olga McKinney of Racine sues her husband Dell McKinney for extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. Iva A Rusk files for divorce from Clyde C Rusk. they married December 28, 1908 and have two children Harold and Beulah Rusk. grounds cited are gross neglect of duty.
Inez Lucile Cecil daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Cecil of Allensville died early Monday morning at one month burial Tuesday afternoon Arch Deacon Dodson injured by a fall could not fill his McArthur Sunday appointment Columbus business trip for two days W A Elliott travels to Columbus for a couple days on business
A Bend family announced plans to relocate and establish residence in Racine, detailing their upcoming move and new housing arrangements.
Word reached Middleport rail workers of Leonard Stephens death in a Sunday T and O C wreck at Findlay. He served ten years with the road and the K M and hailed from this county though lately of fame at. The funeral was held there this afternoon.
Dale Holter son of Mr and Mrs Charles Holter near Racine wed Miss Freda Wolf of Rockbridge in Logan. Rev Blair M E pastor officiated. The bride is daughter of T E Wolf of Great.
David M Haley sues Lettie J M Haley in a Point Pleasant marriage of 1907 claiming abandonment with three children, including William 12 and Garland 9, and accusing Lettie of living with farmer Herbert Bean near Athens. B H Cross sues Cora Spencer from Racine after a marriage at Racine.
Austin Doss faces Harrison over a money dispute while Irma Cline sues James E. Tripp in a separate civil matter. The cases involve financial claims and unspecified relief sought in court. Local docket lists both actions among ongoing civil filings.
James E. Snake from Lancaster and Elizabeth Bolar of McArthur were married in McArthur on Sunday December 17 by Rev. A. A. Turner.
A coal car from the Mocino mine operated by Martin Murphy in Madison township burned on a siding at Hamden Friday. The fire's cause has not yet been determined.
Mrs. Tha Bay visits Cincinnati for holidays with her daughter Mrs. Charles Goodman. Miss Mary Will, a student at Western College for Women in Oxford, has returned home to stay for the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Will Jr.
The notice fixes the publication date for Ticket Of Ye Olden Time to 1851, correcting a prior 1867 error. It notes Reuben Wood’s gubernatorial election in Ohio occurred that year.
A Friday evening event at Masonic Hall combined a banquet with installation of Eastern Star officers. Roles installed include Worthy Matron Anna Diles and Worthy Patron Chester Allison, with numerous matron, patron, and associate positions named. The installation officer was Mrs. O F Pilcher.
Martin Crow of Creola is reported dead after a fall or loss incident with initial details indicating a fatal outcome. Civil authorities and local residents respond to the incident scene. Further information on the cause and exact location is not yet released.
A man died of heart disease on a McArthur street Monday morning. He leaves a widow and three sons, one in Columbus, another in Logan, and a third near Enterprise. The obituary notes his broad kindness and helps for others.
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