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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
10
Allen Nelson sues Meigs County commissioners in common pleas court for 400 dollars claiming damages to a team of horses that went through a county road bridge about a year ago. The suit seeks reimbursement for the losses and related expenses from the county.
An American Legion meeting at the courthouse Monday evening featured state organizer Robert E. Yorke outlining Legion aims and benefits for ex service members. The group grew from 150 members in May 1919 to 1,000,000 nationwide and continues to press for back pay, allotments, and insurance. Drew Webster Post 39 of Pomeroy has fifty members. next meeting is Monday February 16 at 7:30 at the courthouse.
In common pleas court on Monday M. C. Hobart prevailed in a $20,000 damages case brought by Sarah Seyfried over trespass on coal lands. Hobart had overpaid royalties found during audit and counter sued. a jury awarded him $18 after the case hinged on a legal point regarding royalties. The court ruled that overpayment of royalties nullified the plaintiff’s claim against Hobart.
Miss Ada Crumrine a commercial instructor at the P. H. S. is ill with influenza. Mrs. Edith Smith also suffers from influenza. Rev. E. E. Featheroff and his family, who had been visiting in Racine, have departed.
The Athens audience is expected to pack the Athens Opera House Monday night February 16 for Hitchy Koo a musical revue starring Raymond Hitchcock and Martin Sampter. The production arrives fresh from a two year New York run with intact scenery costumes and original company. The plan is to establish a permanent touring organization similar to the Ziegfeld Follies and bring annual tours to smaller cities. The cast includes Stan Stanley Artie Leeming Vera Gray Dan Sherman and others with a 16 girl chorus and the company's own orchestra. Streetcars will run for out of town patrons after the show.
A Rutland column reports A Barton hosting a Lyceum class with Florence Ensworth as guest, about 300 season tickets held. The community notes John Burney dies at eighty seven. funeral Monday at Miles cemetery. Dewey Williams becomes high school teacher. A rodent battle in Mutchler territory ends with counts of tails suggesting ongoing skirmishes and a Ground Hog Day banquet postponed due to flu.
The report lists residents and relatives in the area facing influenza and health issues. Mr. and Mrs. Tom McClasky returned home to Wellston from visiting relatives. Mrs. Thomas Donaldson sought treatment in Gallipolis. Edwin Fisher remains seriously ill, and Mrs. Russell is ill back from Helena. A new son was born to G. T. Cook, while Miss Cora Rupe remains very ill.
The health officer Dr D S Harting with city officials orders closure of schools moving pictures shows pool rooms and public places while churches and lodges are told to halt meetings due to a rapidly spreading flu epidemic in Bend Middleport.
Mrs. Mary Mullin of 725 West Ninth Street Cincinnati credits Vola Tonic Builder Of Strength with restoring her health after a year of indigestion constipation and sleepless nights. She reports improved digestion regular bowels better sleep and easier housework since using the tonic now being introduced at Cline's Pharmacy in Athens.
An old bachelor believes he is well off while the old maid sees lack in status or security. The quip highlights contrasting views of wealth and happiness anchored in social roles.
New Marshfield February 10 funeral services for Mrs Ellen Gilbert will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence with Rev Dabritz officiating.
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