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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1924
Page
8
Yesterday morning heavy rain loosened earth above the H V freight yards near the Ebenezer street switch. A large mass slid across the street rail and crowds of earth still move slowly toward the river. Street cars are being transferred and traffic remains strained for days depending on future rain and freeze.
Md Davis faced Justice Peoples Court after a Union Avenue auto incident. He pleaded guilty to intoxication and assault on Officer Edgar Morris. Fines were $5 for each charge with costs bringing total to $29.
The Meigs County Home is undergoing a sweeping cleaning and refinishing drive described as one of the bravest and most general campaigns in years with no major repairs made in 15 years.
Mrs H Pownall oversees work at the home with county approval. Repapering painting varnishing roofing flooring and cleaning transform the place into a brighter, more attractive facility reflecting the surrounding beauty. The piece notes the potential impact of women in politics and public service.
Pomeroy faces its first major flood scare since 1913 as continued rain floods lowlands and backs water into cellars on Main street. James Forks river runs high with water at Vulcan homes and around Union Avenue bridge while rural carriers are halted by swollen streams.
In Parkersburg circuit court Judge W F McDougie granted divorce to Maggie Hendricks from her husband J W Hendricks. She was restored to her maiden name Maggie Potts. She formerly resided in Syracuse.
A son to Mr and Mrs Lewis Harris a daughter to Mr and Mrs Henry Amberrer on New Year s Day and a son to Mr and Mrs W K Dean at Mercy hospital Columbus. The mother was formerly Miss Lois Grueser of Minersville.
Miss Frances Smith daughter of Mrs. Mabel Smith Middleport and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Armstrong married Harold Creamer of Columbus in Covington Kentucky on December 14. The bride had worked in Columbus as a long distance operator and they will reside in Columbus.
The New Pittsburg Coal Co and the Great Lakes Coal Mining Co merge into the New Pittsburg Coal Co with 2 100 000 capital stock. Incorporation filed in Columbus effective January 1. Mines in eastern Ohio including Pomeroy Rend and Hocking Pomeroy fields join to streamline selling to consumers.
Trev FE M Oakes the recently installed pastor for the Rutland Bradford and Dexter Christians has published a two month appointment plan. It lists morning and evening services at Rutland Bradford and Dexter with dates in January and February.
A Tuesday evening notice announced the death of Ada Mahone nee Lavender at her Coal River West Virginia home. Her remains arrived in Hartford yesterday for burial.
Mrs. Thomas Middleton travels from Middleport to Dayton to meet and greet her grandson born to Dr. and Mrs. Davis, recently.
Benton Penn, mine boss at Essex No. 7, is laid up after his foot was painfully crushed at work.
J. W. Lunsford of Coal Valley was fined 700 dollars plus costs for unlawful liquor possession after a two-charge sequence in Magistrate Miller's court. He pled guilty to both counts, paid the fines in part, and was re-arrested on a warrant resulting in a second 400 dollar fine and release.
Miss Dorothy Waugh daughter of Mr and Mrs Porter Waugh and Mr Leroy Conkle son of Mr and Mrs John M Conkle were married at the bride’s parents home New Year’s evening by Rev J W Blair. Out of town guests included Robert Sanderson of Washington D C and Edward Sanderson of Hillsboro.
Glen E Blosser a 35 year old oil worker from Smackover Arkansas and Martha E Chase 31 at home of Logan Porter Moore 19 oil worker Haydenville and Kathryn Chesher 17 at home Nelsonville were listed in a local labor notice with RH D 6 accompanying details.
A would be thief tried to take a Chevrolet owned by Lille Dabritz on West Hunter street. Dabritz rushed to the door after hearing the car door slam and pursued the suspect through streets and alleys but the man escaped. identity not learned.
Miss Martha E. Chase and Mr. Glen E. Blosser wed at the Hunter Street Lutheran parsonage with Rev. C L Lauer officiating. Miss Hellen Hall and Dr. Claude Lyons attended. The newlyweds plan to live in El Dorado after a short Columbus trip.
Mr and Mrs Everett Beckley attended a delightful entertainment at the home of IL C Voglesang in Wellston Tuesday evening. The event was given by Miss Nelle Voglesang aided by Mr and Mrs Harry Reese.
Relatives report Mrs Elmer Stevens seriously injured Wednesday when their sedan was crowded off the road near Lancaster by another car. Her husband is brother to Harvey Stevens of this place.
Nineteen members of the Lutheran youth society of Hunter Street Lutheran church met at Margaret Hartman’s home on last street Wednesday evening for a social session. Games and a grab bag were played followed by light refreshments. Carl Hartman led the group.
Wednesday assignment day in common pleas court with Judge Pettit. Docket includes Albert Reddick vs Lilah Reddick January 18 Orpha Knece vs Arthur Knece January 18 Ward Steele and Bessie Steele vs Charles Knece January 19 Ellie Drake vs Walter Drage January 21 John Dougherty and Fannie Dougherty vs The City of Logan et al January 22.
Mrs. Elmer Hagerton of Wong Bottom Charles Pyles of New Lexington and Alvan Pyles of Pomeroy were summoned Wednesday to the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Collins where a serious injury occurred.
Mr and Mrs Garnet Sharp traveled to Cincinnati on Wednesday for a short visit.
Rev Elmer Bliss pastor of Mulberry Street Lutheran church underwent a minor operation at Cherrington hospital Thursday morning. He withstood the operation nicely and expects a swift recovery. The same afternoon Mrs Joseph Rowley of East Second Street was operated on and is reported in favorable condition.
Mrs. Clara Wilson aged 79 widow of Hiram Wilson died at her home in Green Township at 8 45 Thursday morning. She was born in Fairfield County and had lived in the county for 56 years. Funeral arrangements set for Mt Tabor Church Saturday with Harden Undertaking Company in charge.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Andrew W. Crow 71 at the M F E church conducted by Rev. W F Rutherford of Wellston. She died Sunday at her home northeast of here. Burial followed in Elk cemetery.
Andy Gottka was arrested Thursday by Deputy Sheriff Farbearn on a Chauncey warrant from Magistrate Tucker. He remains jailed awaiting Chauncey directions. The warrant alleges he neglected to square a village board bill before moving to this city.
Fifty members of the Lady Elks gathered Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Amy Easterling for a social night with a chicken dinner a piano solo by Mrs Frank Brown a duet by Mrs Gee Shively and Miss Helen Shively and reading by Mrs John Schorr. Cards and contests followed an announcement that officer elections will occur at next Wednesday’s regular session.
Probate court docket activity shows Judge C T St presiding over matters including guardianships estates and final settlements. The docket lists filings and scheduled hearings across sessions, with notices to heirs and interested parties.
Miss Cleo Darby visits with aunt Mrs John Clay near Allensville. Miss Myrta Brown visits Miss Garnet Smith at Marion for a few days. Miss Alice Cundiff of Columbus guests her mother Mrs Anna Cundiff for the week. William Belcher visits relatives in Guernsey county for a few days.
Bethesda buyers drive strong demand as stogie production expands. Factories run full time with prespect gains and a business boom across Eastern Ohio's cigar industry.
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