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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1921
Page
6
James Slight of Columbus faced the Franklin county grand jury after a Rocksprings fairgrounds lodge picnic tied to liquor sales. He was bound over on $2,500 bond amid fallout that contributed to the disbanding of the local organization.
Local teachers support Prof Simeon Bings drive to enact a law in Ohio that would convert five and eight year teaching certificates into lifetime credentials. Dr Bing, president of Rio Grande College in Gallia County, also serves as their representative.
The will of John A. Williamson formerly of this county and later Ravenswood is probated on an authenticated copy from Jackson County West Virginia dated April 16 1912. It bequeaths all personal property including life insurance to his widow Della Williamson with a life estate in the real estate. With the widow dead the Great Bend real estate is to be equally divided between sons Clarence of Parkersburg and Carl of Charleston.
Civil action list shows R. E. Roush suing Edward Steiner and Franc Beach on a promissory note. Separate cases include Carrie Ruth Herdman versus Frank Herdman for divorce and Ethel M Williamson versus Phil Williamson for divorce.
At a meeting of the newly organized civic improvement club at Pomeroy Church of Christ committees were appointed to pursue activities. A nine o'clock curfew for youths was proposed to curb wild behavior and a delegation will seek village council support at the next meeting for needed legislation.
E G Campbell former deputy clerk of the courts and longtime highway engineer has been promoted to temporary commander of the maintenance department, succeeding W E Martin who resigned. Meigs county central committees support him based on his experience and ability in the work.
The river packet Senator Cardill, bought down south by the Ohio Valley Producers including Beegle Bros. of Pomeroy, is being repaired at Pittsburg with eighteen extra sleeping berths and other improvements costing about $8,000. She will resume her trade about month end.
George German, a soldier of note with a varied military career, died while engaged in degree work in the K of P Lodge. He enlisted in the regular army at an early age and served six years, among other postings and campaigns, before his death occurred last Saturday evening.
The individual followed the Stars and Stripes to distant shores. He served with Dewey's fleet in the Spanish-American War and took part in the Manila Bay victory. He later performed special military duty in San Francisco Honolulu Pekin and Hong Kong China.
The Ohio Valley Commandery in Pomeroy schedules special meetings on February 7 14 and 21 in the evenings for degree work with refreshments served at each gathering.
Karl Jenkins, once courting the Majestic theatre, was in Pomeroy on Saturday wrapping up fairs before relocating to Washington DC. He has bought two of the three moving picture houses in that city, the Colonial and Wonderland theatres.
A Carpenter taxpayer asks for county tax statements by mail, noting Columbia township’s muddy roads and poor train service. He cites Athens county’s treasurer visiting multiple places to collect taxes, while Messenger reports overburdened by mail and staff unable to answer queries.
Marriage licenses issued to Lewis Greenler 48 of Pt Pleasant and Ida M Houskins 32 of Middleport Blanche Allison 35 of Athens R D and Hildreth Morrie 46 of Cheshire R D Minnie Norvell Marshall Cheshire R D Earl Hoyd 26 of Zaleski and Gladys Biggs 19 of Minersville R D Victor Harbrecht 21 of Pomeroy and Mary Terrill 19 of Pomeroy
Beaumont residents host and visit relatives with dinners and calls. Mrs. E H Pidcock entertains with a noon meal for a long list of guests including Bricker families and The Plains visitors. Local couples entertain clergy and relatives while others travel to Athens Logan and Union for meetings and visits.
In Chicago on February 7, Armour and Company officials said meat prices keep dropping due to heavy cattle receipts and softened retail demand. With Lent nearing, retailers reduce stocks and consumer demand weakens. meat formerly costing $1 last October now sells for about sixty cents.
Joshua Botkins, who killed Arthur Ullock, aged three, began a life sentence in Columbus penitentiary after an electrocution attempt in his cell.
Billy and Nannie travel to Mr West's Missouri stock farm a vast 1400 acre estate. Violet the six year old daughter cherishes her animals and a bond grows with the visiting goats. The scene sets a gentle, detailed portrait of farm life and characters.
Gwenda grows disenchanted with acting after two weeks on stage, doubting her nerve and worth. Meanwhile Vassilli invites her to join his ballet company with solos, promising travel and romance as she plans a surprise announcement before the Ballet Russe debut.
A teen girl describes caring for five sisters after her mother’s death. The advisor urges staying with the children four to five years, helps sisters contribute to duties, and suggests improving conversation to attract boys. Emphasizes self respect, avoiding rumors, and handling family tensions with patience.
A reader asks how to respond to a girl twenty years old who wishes for engagement while he is nineteen. The reply suggests writing to state you are too young for a serious commitment and that you value her as a friend, clarifying intentions without harm.
A medical authority says indigestion stems from excess hydrochloric acid in the stomach and not from a lack of digestive juices. He advises taking four ounces of Rad Salts in water each morning for a week to neutralize acidity, reduce gas, and promote digestive flow.
Mrs. George Elliott McCormick reports the twenty sixth annual Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs meeting will be held in Cincinnati the third week in October. The Cincinnati club has accepted the invitation, hosting Ohio clubwomen for the second time after 1899. The Cincinnati Woman's Club Better English circle leads a popular program with topics on speech, vocabulary, phonetics, usage, posters, syntax and letter writing.
Montreal police search for an unidentified ax murderer who killed a girl in the Canadian Pacific freight yard around midnight last night. The investigation focuses on the grim discovery and the ongoing manhunt.
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