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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1923
Page
12
The jury in the J. C. Tracy dam age suit against Athens-l'orme Roy Coal Co awarded $1,000 to the Hiland heirs. The verdict, delivered Saturday afternoon, is seen as a warning to coal operators to operate within legal limits.
Orders issued to raise all movable dams between Gallipolis and Pittsburg as river levels drop unusually low turnout. Rain forecast improves outlook for Sunday with sharp rise in water levels expected.
Most of the Sunday a schools of Pomeroy Bend will present special Christmas programs this evening and dispense candy boxes to the children.
The first weather boarded house in Meigs County, in what is now Salem township, was built in 1861. Capt. James Merrill, a former East India Sea captain who left Newburyport in 1791 and spent two years at Marietta, erected the house using cherry wood cut with a whip saw. The whip saw, now rare, marked a then modern method of shaping timber for the structure that Merrill settled there to build.
In Pomeroy a pit and log saw operation developed with a pitman below and lineman above guiding a broad saw. The process created boards by sawing along marked lines, with two skilled workers producing three to four hundred feet daily. Saws were scarce, and Capt Merrill borrowed one from Virginia.
Two rival Chester township delegations debate the Chester Tuppers Plains road route. One faction favors rerouting up the Shade River valley, the other backs the old road. A decision will be handed down later.
Searis of Ryger is jailed after refusing to increase the $12 monthly support for his two sickly children from a Minersville wife. The mother claims substantial medical costs justify more support, while Searis insists on paying the current amount.
In 1918 a Meses County woman bought War Savings Stamps and placed them in an envelope with other papers, tacked the envelope on the wall, and papered the room. She later forgot the stamps, passed out, and the family recently found the hidden property while re-papering.
Residents of the east end clash over the fate of the Ohio Valley route with debates reflecting lingering countywide differences on project scope and impact. Local leaders urge unity as planning meetings proceed.
Charles Nesselroad, who nearly died from an accidental shooting while hunting in Gallia county three months ago, is able to be out on crutches. He will need crutches for some time to come.
Andrew Click of Millwood and Cottageville in Jackson County West Virginia died at age 75 years 5 months after a 30 hour illness from brain hemorrhage He was a successful farmer and cattle buyer He left a large Meigs County circle of relatives including a wife son daughter six grandchildren and one brother Many relatives from distant areas attended the funeral.
Latter part of last week the Christmas mails into and out of Pomeroy were crushing. Two mail clerks handled all incoming and outgoing Hocking Valley trains. Mornings the train backed up from yards at daylight, and mail moved from the post office requiring three truck loads before departure. The B and O across the river ran double-headers for nearly two weeks to meet demand.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ebersbach and their daughter Dorothy travel to New York to visit their other daughter Miss Esther, who is a university student there, and spend the holidays with her.
Albert Miller and roommate Grayson Schmit arrived at West Point New York to spend Christmas with Judge and Mrs A P Miller. Mrs Morton Webster traveled to Columbus to visit her daughter's home for the holiday season. Mrs Merrick and Mr and Mrs Chamberlain of Columbus are guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Rus.
Hamden resident Turley Clark of Wilkesville, a former Hamden boy, visited friends on Saturday while en route to Oak Hill to see his parents Dr and Mrs J W Clark. William Foster from Chillicothe, assistant road foreman of engines, was a brief visitor here Saturday.
Marshal Abe Young and two state agents arrested E mer McDonald at Hope Hollow near Zaiseki after finding two barrels of mash in a cave totaling about 199 gallons. McDonald was brought before Hamden Mayor Clyde Pierce, fined 190 dollars plus 134.25 dollars costs, and jailed at Vinton county jail in McArthur for nonpayment.
Miss Eileen Rutherford of Etowah Tennessee and Miss Mary Frymire near Louisville Kentucky resign from Hamden High School effective immediately and departed Friday afternoon for their homes.
Principal J J Gossard of Hamden High School departed for his home in South Solan on Friday, traveling via Cincinnati.
Hamden high school boys defeated McArthur 19 to 6 and Hamden girls won as well. The double victory kept both Hamden teams ahead of the county seat high school squads in Thursday night action.
M. S. Cox county superintendent of Vinton County schools based in McArthur was a welcome visitor here.
A Friday arrival with a state check exceeding $2000 provided funds to cover three months of teachers' salaries.
RB and O agent W A Kibby, a renowned musician, performed with the Jackson orchestra during the Eagles indoor circus in Jackson this week. Mrs Harry Thomas of Chillicothe visited her parents Mr and Mrs George Wilbur here over the weekend. Mrs Olam Womeldorf of Columbus recently stayed with her husband's parents Mr and Mrs Sam Womeldorf here. Donald Vitatoe yard clerk for RB and O at Chillicothe and former Hamden resident, visited relatives and friends here Saturday.
WGY Schenectady will broadcast a New Year swatch night service from First Methodist Episcopal church beginning at 9 PM on New Year’s Eve with lay and minister addresses and a violin and organ recital. A Sunday afternoon concert and special vesper service shift times on Dec 30 at St Peter’s Albany. The radio comedy Here Comes the Bride by Marcin and Atwell airs Jan 4 at 7 45 PM.
The Schenectady Woman's Club outlines a week of broadcasts starting Monday with A New Your Story by Mrs. Margaret Tucker president. Tuesday is a holiday with no afternoon programming. Thursday features Needlework Talk on Placing Monograms on Household Linens courtesy Modern Priscilla. Monday January 4 offers Fashion Talk The New Spring tracks by P A Brown.
In Kansas City a bond service war has driven bail rates down. Previously $50 per $1,000 bond, bondsmen now charge about $20 with some offering $15. Operators advertise quick transport from jail to home to secure clients amid fierce competition.
Homer G. Finley of Belmont county reported at the County Auditors' association meeting in Columbus that a plan authorizing the state architect to design all Ohio school buildings was approved.
In Medina Ohio Ethel Crofoot and Ethel Clement sustained ankle burns when nitric acid spilled on the floor of the high school chemistry laboratory.
Ocean liner tours attract American travelers with growing interest in Arctic voyages and exotic itineraries. Proposals for extended sea journeys reflect a trend toward longer, exploratory cruises aboard passenger ships.
Elyria Ohio William Duggan files a suit in Huron county court seeking 15900 damages from Buta M Peck for injuries alleged after being struck by Peck s automobile.
The Friday show at Hickory Schoolhouse is moved from December 21 to December 25 in the same evening slot.
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