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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1920

Page

8

Three Rutland Boys Before Juvenile Court

Howard Don and Pierce Pommaly, sons of a Rutland miner, appeared before Judge Carleton on a truancy charge. With their mother dead the father works long hours and they were found to have skipped school while homeschooled by neglect. The judge released them to their father on condition they attend school five days a week and report behavior weekly.

Howard Don Pierce Rutland Carles C. Merritt

Syracuse Chamber of Commerce Forms

Representatives of Syracuse meet at Bartons hall to form a civic body titled the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. Charles Bartels elected president John Burnell Jr secretary treasurer and a board of directors chosen to solicit members. An early charter application will be filed with state headquarters.

Syracuse Barton’s Hall Syracuse Chamber of Commerce Charles Bartels John Burnell Jr Ate

Men’s Meeting at Middleport Y Sunday Afternoon

A Sunday afternoon gathering for men at the Middleport Y M C A is planned for two o clock. Rev W D Berry of the Middleport Presbyterian church will speak and Secretary Davis arranged special music. With the flu epidemic waning, a big turnout is expected.

Middleport Y. M. C. A W. D. Berry Middleport Presbyterian Church Davis

Death of Mrs. M. B. Root in Colton New York

Word reached here of the death of Mrs. M B Root also known as Jessie Roberts at her Colton New York home after a 22 day illness. She was a former Pomeroy girl and left a husband and three young children. Funeral services will be held in Colton New York. Dell Stiles was granted a divorce.

New York M. B. Root Jessie Roberts Colton N. Y Pomeroy

JOHN OHLINGER DIES AT 79 IN MONKEY RUN

John P. Ohlinger of Monkey Run died last night at 7 45 after a period of asthma and pneumonia. He leaves a wife and several children. The report notes a divorce action filed in the common pleas court by his wife Jennie Stiles on the ground of wilful absence.

Common Pleas Court Jennie Stiles John Ohlinger John P. Ohlinger Monkey Run Mr. Ohlinger

Pomeroy Bend Funerals Report

Funeral notices from Pomeroy Bend report Mrs. E E Weeks buried Friday at Enterprise church with large attendance. Mrs. Sarah McMaster of Middleport to be buried at home this afternoon. Sam Crawford of Clifton dies Thursday with services this afternoon in Clifton and burial at Middleport cemetery.

Pomeroy Bend E. E. Weeks Enterprise Church Sarah McMaster Middleport Sam Crawford Clifton Middleport Cemetery

Miss Mary Terre heads to Fountain employment today

Miss Mary Terre will start work at The Fountain after a several week visit with her sister in Columbus. The item notes multiple local movements including visits to Cincinnati Des Moines Gallipolis and Hamilton with several illness and travel updates.

Mary Terre Cleveland John Rawson Gallipolis Dr. Bean Pete Feeney Joseph Crowley Urbana Ohio William F. Schoenlein R. L. Thompson Cheshire Lou Saunders Sarah Jones Chicago Ada Oliver Ella Harry del Howell Charlestown Ora Reed William Reed Grant Street George Chasteen Hamilton Wallace Chasteen Phoebe Dalton Dayton Lucinda Roush H. H. Blackmore Lincoln Hill John Schaaf Cash Smith Hartford Earl Queeny Grant Hospital Columbus Frank Knopp Raymond City Viola Bobo Lincoln Illinois John Boatman G. W., van Zant Middleport Forest Run M. E

Senate proposes $400 million road program over four years

A Senate resolution by Senator Chamberlain of Oregon would authorize $100 million annually for four years to fund government road construction and aid.

Washington Senate Chamberlain Oregon

Bryan Withdraws Bid for N D Presidential Ballot

A petition to list William J. Bryan as a presidential candidate for North Dakota Democrats at the March primary was withdrawn at his request. Bryan telegrammed that he must not be entered as a candidate.

Bryan Bismarck N. D William J. Bryan North Dakota

Friendly suit filed against Tetrazzini in Detroit

James E. Devoe, Detroit concert manager, filed a friendly suit seeking 25000 dollars in damages from Mme. Tetrazzini the renowned opera singer for alleged breach of contract. The action centers on a recent engagement and the parties are described as amicable in tone, while pursuing monetary redress.

Tetrazzini Detroit James E. Devoe Mme

U S Stars Ready to Bring Home Bacon

Henry L. Farrell reports on American track and field prospects for the 1920 Olympic Games. Top athletes from Missouri to Yale, New York cops to Notre Dame, plus a broad pool from coast to coast, form a strong American team with stars like Scholz, Paddock, Shea, Eby, Kelly, and LeGendre, aiming for Olympic glory in Belgium.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Noah America Europe Athelets Belgium Jack Scholz University of Missouri Charley Paddock University of California New York Police Paddy Ryan Matt McGrath Pat McDonald Joie Ray Homer Baker Mike Devanney Earl Eby Frank Shea Fred Kelly Bob LeGendre Harrison Thomson Gulf Rocky Maine Atlantic California Henry Williams Spokane A. C Pacific Northwest Pacific Coast Billy Eayes Notre Dame Loren Murchison Pittsburgh A .A Pennsylvania Fred Smart Chicago A. A Sol Butler Dubuque Sherman Sanders Johnny Murphy Portland Ore Landon Yale Larson Utah Penn Egon Erickson Bob Simpson Simpson Jo Loomis Earl Thomson Boston A. A Norman Ross Ray

Local Notices From Fort Rutland Area

Ft Rutland reports George Reed buried in Kyger after death in Los Angeles freight yard. Miss Eva Russell 31 dies at Addison and is buried here. Prof Morgan of Ithens leads high school orchestra lyceum event March 2. M E church men form twenty member brothers. Scott Canaday elected president. Glen Lanning returns to Circlesville. Bolin takes cattle to Cincinnati. D A Benedict on business in Columbus. Clyde Kennedy visits Murray City relatives. Rev Parmelee preaches Mrs Woods funeral at Carpenter.

George Reed Doc Reed Leading Creek Los Angeles Kyger Eva Russell Robert Russell Hysell Run Addison Prof. Morgan Gthens Lyceum cc@rae Man’s Brotherhood of the M. E. Church Scott Canaday Glen Lanning Circlesvile del Bolin Cincinnati D. A. Benedict Columbus Clyde Kennedy Murray City Parmelee

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