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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
10
Seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Dan Carpenter died at the family home near Harrisonville on Wednesday morning from influenza.
Walter B. Miller has purchased a share in Clair Vale's Central Auto Garage. He will oversee construction of a new building on Third Street and both men are described as hustlers who will likely succeed in the partnership.
Mrs. George Donahew, 33, died at her home in Apple Grove on Tuesday night. She is survived by her husband and four young children.
Mrs. John Rhoades of Minersville is reported critically ill with paralysis after a stroke that began Saturday. Her condition has been monitored by local physicians as family and friends await further updates.
The nine month old child of Mr and Mrs D W McKinney of Racine died Monday at a relatives home in Leon Virginia where the family were visiting. The infant was laid to rest in Racine cemetery today.
Jonathan Meigs Chapter D A R schedules a Friday meeting in the afternoon with members expected to discuss chapter affairs and plans for upcoming events.
Jacob Werry longtime Naylors Run resident died Wednesday morning at age sixty one from asthma and related illnesses. He married Catherine Duret in 1882 and had several children. survived by his wife three sons Henry Charles Herman and daughter Mrs Amanda Kaspar. Funeral services set for Sunday at Peace Evangelical Church at two o clock.
Martin Wolfe Sr who recently suffered a nervous breakdown and was not expected to live last week has been slowly improving over the past few days and friends now look for his ultimate recovery.
Clifford Archer, three, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Archer of Bradbury, died Wednesday morning from scalds suffered when a boiling water pan overturned on his back after he bumped a kitchen table. He had convulsions and lingered in agony before death. The family and community offer sympathy.
Pomeroy Lodge 596 K of P reports active membership growth with thirteen Pages conferred Esquire Friday. Knight rank to be conferred on another thirteen tomorrow night. A new class will start next Friday as applications continue. The order met Sunday at Simpson M E Church with seventy five members attending a patriotic sermon by Rev. Cherrington.
Funeral services for Mrs. E. E. Weeks, whose death was reported yesterday, will be at the Enterprise church Friday at two o clock. Interment follows at Rock Springs cemetery.
Bosworth Council and Royal and Select Masters conferred degrees on a class of candidates last Wednesday evening. A social luncheon followed, with plans to confer the super excellent degree on several candidates in May. The degree had not been conferred by the lodge for years, making this class unusually large.
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts and simple hydration as a kidney cleansing remedy. It claims the kidneys filter blood, advise daily lemon grape lithia blends, four ounces of rad salts in water before breakfast, and frequent water intake to prevent bladder irritation and restore kidney activity.
Mrs Bertha Hardy Slater’s funeral was held at the Methodist church with Rev Timmons officiating. Large attendance and abundant flowers reflected community affection. Others noted illness and visits include Mrs Ida Campbell and Mrs Llmer Nida attending Slater’s service. Dr W A Matheny and Emeline Matheny, Athens visitors, joined the Graves family.
Frank H. Downing Lima civil service commissioner asked Ohio Supreme Court to rehear his case against Mayor Frank A. Burkhardt who removed him for inefficiency. Lower courts had ruled for Burkhardt. Downing alleges error in testimony used to justify removal.
Vern F. Green son of Mr and Mrs Arbert Green of Tuppers Plains wed Miss Murl Reed daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Reed of Reedsville R D. The ceremony was performed Tuesday noon by Rev L L Cherrington. The couple left for Akron where the groom works in a rubber factory.
Mrs George Caldwell visited Huntington yesterday. Dr J A Miller returned from Athens. Cc E Hart may be out after two weeks illness. Arthur Karr spent weekend with family in Syracuse. Perry Graves returned from Arizona. Frank Knoop spent Tuesday at Nitro West Virginia. Oscar School is out again. Mrs D W Hennessy leaves for Angola Indiana to visit her parents. Pomeroy High School short of teachers due to resignation of Principal Loy and Miss Ethel Garland's illness. Bertha Miller returned home from Huntington. A G Reuter arrived from Columbus for a visit. Scout Master Cooper of Hammond Indiana was in the Bend on business. J L Bethel of Toledo was a visitor in the Bend. J F Lewis was in Gallipolis on business yesterday. John F Blaittnar visits Columbus and will attend auto show. Mrs Wm Lust returned from Miami Florida. Mrs Blanche Spafford of Columbus visiting her mother Ed Spooner. George B Sayre of Clarksburg is in Middleport for a few days. Mrs Webb Brown and children visited relatives at Cheshire. Raymond Sherman very ill with pneumonia at home of his parents in Athens.
Flora May McKnight born February 6 1871 in Meigs County Ohio died February 9 1920 in Akron Ohio aged 49 years 3 days. She married Thomas E Woodyard May 30 1889 at Bowers Schoolhouse later joining the Christian church in Athens and remained a member until death. Survived by husband one sister Mrs George W Reeves Downington Ohio two brothers Ellsworth and Sherman near Athens and many friends.
Mayor J. D. McBride reports over $1 550 collected by the city in the first two weeks of February from fines and licenses. Officials expect the monthly total to double this amount.
Riley and Kasler families visited at Linscott home on Sunday. Kate Kasler’s arm injury shows some improvement. Harlan Linscott visited Athens for a day. A Hooper Ridge School debate on horses and automobiles drew the season’s greatest crowd, with auto owners celebrating and horse owners fleeing afterward. Emma Bryson and Grace Linscott, students at Athens, spent Sunday with their parents. Sylvia Kasler visited Mrs. Kate Kasler on Monday afternoon.
Asa Kasler and family visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Linscott. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keifer called on Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Sayers Monday afternoon. A talk on The Teaching Vocation by Hazel Linscott at the Literary Saturday night was greatly appreciated by all present.
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