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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1921
Page
8
County Surveyor Leo J. Byrne tendered his resignation to the county commissioners effective March 1. Surveyor-elect Ellis Hysell of Rutland will be named to fill the unexpired term.
Edward M. Giles youngest son of Mr and Mrs W A Giles of Milford died in Honolulu Hawaii on February 10 a telegram to the parents from Washington states He served in the army on the Mexican border as a lieutenant was discharged as a captain in the Reserve Corps and re enlisted in the service last summer
Note says the tax hearing was adjourned to 9 o'clock Friday morning February 18. The phrase indicates confusion over the date announced at the Monday meeting. Mr Lasher announced the adjournment time and date.
A vintage health ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as the fastest remedy for colds and grippe. The regimen calls for a dose every two hours for three doses, claimed to open nasal passages, stop runny nose, relieve headache and feverishness, and require no quinine. It emphasizes affordability and pleasant taste, urging readers to insist on Pape's.
Taxpayers expected at a meeting on Monday gauged how the convention’s nonbinding vote on real estate reappraisal might sway the commissioners. The convention’s stance would influence but not bind the commissioners as they decide.
Howard M. Clark 20 Harrisonville and Hazel Jordan 18 Rutland. Cecil Kauff 21 and Kya Foley both of Middleport. Fred Ritchie 92 Portland and Nona Rhodes 24 Racine. Martin W. Gibbs 30 Massillon and Hisie Schwartz 19 Middleport. Benjamin Pickens 26 and Bertie Stover 17 both of Racine.
Police search the hills behind town after a man seized 7 year old Genevieve Welker on her way home from school Tuesday afternoon. Authorities fear an attempted assault and continue a wide manhunt with Delbert and Mrs Welker seeking answers.
A girl reported a frightening incident near the Owens farm on Lincoln Hill as an assailant pulled hair and fled. She struggled to describe the man, but neighbors suspected an overgrown Italian seen nearby earlier. The incident, possibly playful to some, left the victim shaken and the suspect gone.
The Hoop-La Minstrels, hosted by Feeney Bennett Post 128 and Drews Webster Post, opened the three night series in Middleport last evening to a capacity crowd. The show featured talent and spice with a repeat billed for Middleport tonight and Pomeroy tomorrow.
Louis Stevens and Bernice Dorst, formerly with Pomeroy Machine, acquire equipment and will open a machine shop in the American pipe organ factory building in the second ward. The Pomeroy successors will stop machine shop work and focus on foundry work for Parkerburg Rig and Reel Company.
Mrs John Warner who has been in Holzier hospital for several weeks was brought to her home on Leading Creek Tuesday. Her sister Mrs J T Gardner of Second Street Mrs Judy of Logan has been here the past week at Mrs W J O Briens. Their mother Mrs Wallett has been quite sick.
Joseph Hughes, taken to the Columbus workhouse yesterday, began a 30 day sentence for wife beating and threatening to use a hatchet on her. He was fined $25 plus costs by Justice Martin.
Evangelist Albert C Hakim will conduct a series of revival meetings at the Richland Avenue M P Church starting February 27. Special prayer meetings will be held each night next week at 7 o clock at the Richland Avenue Church.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Crawford announce the arrival of their daughter Jean Carolyn born February 15 1921 weight nine pounds She is the first grandchild for Mr and Mrs George Crawford and Mr and Mrs Walter Jacoby.
Evangelist Albert Hakim leads revival meetings at Union noted as very successful. Bidding farewell will occur Sunday evening February 29.
Free trial offer for brownstone hair tint claiming to revitalize faded gray hair. Emphasizes safe use and quick transformation with two color options. Includes instructions and a small postage-paid request to Kenton Pharmacal Co. Covington Kentucky for the sample.
The Plains reports Sunday visitors from Athens as Mr. and Mrs. Ed Seiples and their child, while Erwin Stauffer traded a Chevrolet for a Ford. John Blasko is reported ill with rheumatism and local shoppers include Mr. and Mrs. Liz Guess, Will and John Hamer, and Mrs. Hardy. Roy Hawk traded his Ford to Stratton's for an Overland, and Mrs. Robert Noble hosted dine rs with Mrs. Orla Shreve of Hocking and Mrs. Fin Cook. Dave Alshire and Harry Harrison drove to Athens on Wednesday.
New England Mr and Mrs S J Davis and son of Canaanville were Sunday guests of daughter Mrs Fred Starlin. Edward Grosvenor L Ek Poston and Fred Starlin were Athens visitors Monday. James Summers and children visited Stewart on Sunday afternoon. William Stone and Earl Stone left Saturday for Kentucky for a few weeks. Mrs RD Hughes and two children were guests of Isaac Potter and family at Athens last week. Mrs Bertie Lewis was Sunday guest of her daughter Mrs Arnold Smith at Circle Hill. Ray Marquis and children were Sunday dinner guests of L E Poston and family. Stella daughter of Mrs Edward Poston died Monday evening of pneumonia. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 am at New England M E church. interment in New England cemetery.
Miss Cadie Junod, manager of the Y W C A cafeteria in Allentown, is highlighted as a leading local woman. The piece credits her for feeding up to a thousand daily, managing with domestic science training from the University of Ohio, and running the cafeteria with notable efficiency and elegance.
Millfield Mrs. Joe Carpenter of Trimble visits at sister's home with Mr and Mrs Bart Petit. Leonard Matson weekends with Logan friends. W A Wemmer returns from Columbus hospital. A A Bell visits Athens. Jacob Ruth body shipped to Superior for burial. Prof Treadley of Athens speaks at Church of Christ Sunday school. Earl Downey business visit. Howard Brown of Concord visits. Miss Golda Boudinot shops in Glouster. Mrs T E Woods visits Athens. Tom Tracy visits near New Lexington. K of P lodge attendance at Chauncey. Mrs Howard hosts dinner with Miss Winifred Hayes and Miss Jessie Smart. Mr and Mrs Sam Payne relocate to Kentucky. Mrs L W Russell improving. C R Clyine of Athens visits. George Shanner of Glouster on business. Friends glad Vern Robinett still improving. Mrs William Hartley shops in Glouster. Garfield Grimes hosts visitors as George Davis Tillie Gibbs and Ambrose Gibbs Jr stay.
Mesdames Sanders Grimes Totman and Boudinot attended the parent teacher association at the First M E church in Athens on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Matson Mrs Session and Mr and Mrs Warner were Athens visitors that day.
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