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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1922
Page
10
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In Middleport on Tuesday night a masked man robbed Vern Bowers at gunpoint as he walked home on Fifth Street near John Talbott’s residence. He took $11, 50 cents, a grocery key, an Overland switch key, his pipe and tobacco, but dropped his watch and left. Bowers later secured his door and seeks the thief’s name to thank him for the pipe tobacco and watch. Nearby, William Hysell’s new Studebaker wagon, loaded with farming gear, struck a pole and spooked loose horses, but no injuries or major damage were reported.
County Superintendent T. W. Karr announced the state aid schedule for Meigs County schools. A total of 16910.09 dollars is being sent now, about a third of the total. the remainder will arrive in April after the pay.
The article lists remittance figures for several townships and villages, totaling $16 910.09, followed by reports of a cross petition in a divorce case filed by Dr. R B Lamb accusing his wife of extreme cruelty. It notes 15 candidates for a county commission vacancy and arrests in Middleport for unpaid fines and related jail terms.
Della Rathburn two, daughter of BE Rathburn and wife of Forest Run, died Wednesday and was buried in Dexter. J E Clark of the state pardons board visited Pomeroy Bend investigating Harry Bland’s case. Governor Davis granted a stay of execution until March 1.
Reverend Lamy joined Steve Ocher Robson and Miss Alma Mackamey, both of Minersville, in marriage yesterday at Bethany Parsonage.
Clerk of Courts T W Bengel was in long distance contact with Columbus workhouse seeking a temporary release for Ross Hedrick due to his dying child. In a coincidence the official noted John Hedrick had escaped from the institution, as reported in yesterday's Messenger columns.
The will of Dr. S. B. Hanlin is probated naming his sister Clara H. Hanlin as executrix without bond. The estate, valued around 5000 dollars, encompasses all real and personal property.
Harmony Hill notes describe J. C. Coggeshall at Geo. Dewees mill to grind corn for feed. Thurman Livingston of Short Creek W Va visits his parents and in laws, with siblings visiting relatives. Readers report visits by Emma Smith, Mary Foster, Noland family, Foster family, Hill family, and Broadwell residents in local circles.
Earl Carpenter hosted a neighbors party Tuesday evening for his mother on her forty first birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Coggeshall and family, Mrs. Mary and Maud Foster, Harmony Hill teacher and scholars. Mrs. Ray Crow of Athens visits her parents. A L Cornes is on sick list with rheumatism. G K Thorpe went to a grange meeting at Little Hocking. David Livingston visited at Little Hocking. Mrs. Millard Foster battles blood poisoning but shows slight improvement.
Public notice promotes Dr Franklin Miles claiming a $2 50 Free Treatment for heart disease and related ailments. It urges afflicted readers to request his book and reports and describes 30 years of research and sensational cures. Address Dept H 887 to 847 Franklin St Elkhart Indiana.
Frost Ben Davis hosted his uncle John Gaskin of Charleston West Virginia last week. Wade Richardson returned from Waterford last Saturday. Davy Welch's baby is ill. Bud Cubbison of Athens stayed with Frank Frost last Wednesday. Sons of Veterans auxiliary meets Saturday afternoon at the G A R hall. Sam Wildman and family from Ireland visited Rev. Davis and family. Mrs. Herman Frost visits her son Millard Frost in Belpre. Mrs. Merle Johnson resigns from Cline Cream. Misses Dove and Alice Russell replace her. Mrs. Mary Richardson of Athens visits Nettie Richardson. Grandma Welch’s funeral held at Centennial church Thursday at 11 a.m. Mrs. Charlie Dunfee is seriously ill. Carlton and Irene Davis visit parents, return to Athens to attend Ohio University. Commentary notes high city living costs due to club dues and excessive memberships.
A vintage health ad claims skin eruptions originate in the blood and touts S S 8 S and 3 5 3 as blood cleansers and body builders. It promises clearer complexions and restored vitality through these tonics.
Commander Lauer leads a 70 strong turnout for a post meeting and feed. The enrollment report by adjutant Byron Wolfe shows 167 members won and 85 for losers, totaling 252, far above last year. 159 are old members and 93 new this year. efforts will target 70 former members.
For the first time in years the water works department conducts a complete check up citywide. Director of public service C. E. Wharton oversees three inspectors Chris Ohlinger N. F. Riggs and Evan Smith to survey residences and all water users, a task estimated to take about a month to finish.
Harry Mock of this city was ordered to Cincinnati Wednesday evening for a thorough examination by a Veterans' Bureau board of examiners. Mock served with the 148th Infantry in Belgium and was wounded. He is the fourth Logan man examined in two weeks. Two fires reported Thursday threatened local homes. The White residence on West Hunter street was saved. a overheated timber near the grate caused the blaze. Chemicals were used to extinguish it. A second alarm went to the Schwenken home on West Main street for a burn spot later in the morning.
Ruth Bloomfield petitions for divorce alleging extreme cruelty and neglect after marrying Claude Bloomfield on October 11 1919. She cites threats intoxication and destruction of property and asks custody of their near two year old child and other proper relief as the defendant’s location is listed as unknown.
Mrs Gifford Hull and Miss Kathryn Keeppe hosted a miscellaneous shower at Mrs Schreck's home on Wednesday evening for the recent bride. Twenty Gli Amici Club members and Miss Grace Shriner attended with Miss Faith James of Columbus among the out of town guests. The evening ended with cats served by the hostesses.
Local news items record everyday visits and social events in Floodwood and nearby communities. Attendees include the Coon, Lanning, Perry, Pettit, Ward, and McDonald families plus friends at Nelsonville and Gypsy W Va. An old fashioned meeting at Clyde Lanning’s home drew Rev. Edwards and several locals, described as enjoyable.
Mr and Mrs J J Hamilton returned to Zaleski after weeks at their son Chas E Lowrys home. Mr Hamilton is much improved after a recent operation. Mrs John Cozad visited Columbus for several days with relatives. Ruth Mortley of Creola stayed with Mrs John Cozad.
The Men’s Sunday school class taught by Mr. James Darby will entertain the Ladies’ class at the Presbyterian church Thursday evening. Mrs. Don Martindill leads the Ladies’ class. An 8,000,000 gasser was drilled Tuesday by Ohio Fuel on J. W. Kinney Harrison Township.
H H Swartz of Dundas is named administrator of Mae Swartz estate in probate court. The report also mentions Martin Murphy of Parkersburg West Virginia and includes unrelated musings on aging and games.
No-To-Bac helps thousands quit tobacco with a tablet placed in the mouth. It claims to stop all craving and break the habit, improving mental and physical well being and finances. A money back guarantee promises a refund if cravings persist.
A promotional note touts Cascarets as the nicest cathartic laxative in the world to cleanse liver and bowels. It claims one or two before bed empties bowels by morning and notes the product works while you sleep, costs ten cents a box, and appeals to children.
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