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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1920
Page
8
Justice of the Peace Stephen Martin handled his first case Friday as he began performing marriages in his new role.
Harry Tiswaugle and Grace Winner were joined in marriage by a probate court official in a formal ceremony, legally uniting them in the holy bonds of matrimony.
Miss Edith M Cherrington daughter of Rev and Mrs L L Cherrington has resigned as teacher at Racine High School to take a higher paying job near Pittsburgh. She left Friday for her new duties and was accompanied by her brother Professor Homer V Cherrington.
The court sustained the demurrer in F C McNaughton et al v F C Gilmore and dismissed the petition at plaintiffs cost. In the case John M Smith v Jackson Smith et al a motion for a new trial was permitted. The renewal of ferry license for John H Osborne at Long Bottom was granted.
Pomeroy high boys defeated Point Pleasant 21 to 11 while the Point Pleasant girls routed Pomeroy 15 to 6. The matchups prompted a late ferry crossing and a cautious return trip as ice on the river delayed travel.
Judge Stephen Martin presided over the first drunk case in the new Pomeroy court, State of Ohio vs Walter Norris. Norris, who traveled on an empty stomach, bought whiskey at a drug store and drank until intoxicated. He was fined $5 with $5.80 costs, paid with pocket change and the lawyer acting as security for the balance.
Athens University basketball team overwhelmed Pomeroy Independents at the Pomeroy Armory Friday night. The game ended 39 to 6 after an 18 to 2 halftime lead for Athens, with the visitors unable to close the gap.
Salisbury township trustees met Saturday and organized for the term. Officers named include Harry Rice as president and others listed. The meeting sets the tone for local governance and upcoming township work.
Jas W. Wills and Harvey Jones serve as township clerk and Frank Johnson as treasurer with Harry Ohlinger listed in the local notice for civic appointments.
Bertie A. Beaver files suit for divorce from Joseph C. Beaver alleging extreme cruelty since their Lisbon Ohio 1911 marriage. She cites repeated abuse including fist strikes choking and a hot plate incident injuring her and their child Marie born 1916. requests custody alimony and relief.
The Meigs County Common Pleas Court wrapped its September term on Friday closing the last session with no set date. Docket shows 134 cases cleared since October and about 34 still on the docket. January term starts January 5 with civil cases first, grand jury date to be announced.
Fire early this morning at the corner of Second and Coal streets in Middleport destroyed the Ohlinger Bakery and the adjoining Dawson property. Losses are estimated at 4000 dollars for the structures and up to 3000 dollars for their contents. Little was saved, with some Dawson household effects recovered.
Middleport and Pomeroy city councils meet this morning to reorganize for the next two years, outlining committee assignments and leadership roles. May set schedules and confirm officers.
School bells rang across the Bend district as Christmas vacation of sixteen days ended and students returned to classes.
Parkersburg Hi fell to Athens Hi by a strong effort at the armory on Saturday evening 1911. Parkersburg’s stars Kelly and Wilson scored from long range but the home team improved with Hal and Irche showing promise. Cotter’s guard play and Littler’s scoring helped Athens secure the victory as Coach Mackie praised his squad’s progress.
At 7 this morning readings showed three degrees below zero at Mrs Charles Creamers on Richland Avenue and Amesville reported no update. By 10 AM Mrs Creamer recorded 9 degrees above zero. At Josten's New Stand the thermometer fell to 2 below and by 7 this morning marked zero.
Ad claims Marmola tablets shrink fat by two to four pounds weekly without exercise or dieting. Encourages readers to mail order a large case for one dollar from Marmola Co. Detroit Michigan, promising harmless effects and rapid slimming.
Amelita Galli-Curci is set to testify in Chicago before Judge C A McDonald as her divorce suit proceeds. She accuses her husband of infidelity naming Melissa Brown of Fleischmanns New York as a key figure in the prenuptial disputes. Curci earlier filed a $50000 damage suit against Homer Samuels and Charles L Wagner alleging they poisoned his marriage. He contends the case cannot be brought in the United States due to Italian law and treaty limits. Madame Curci vows Chicago as her permanent home and prefers the city.
Miss Mary Watkins teaches at Empire Junior High in Cleveland and spent the holidays at home. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl McClain and three children visited the Se coy family in Guysville. Mrs. Eber Dewey of Columbus visited William Dewey. Inez Stedman of Rushsylvania guests Nettie Watkins over New Year. Locals attended the Hartley wedding in Union New Year’s Eve. Rev. Alfred Linfield of Manteno Illinois visited Mrs. J A Watkins. Noble Richardson and family from Nelsonville spent New Year at I N McHarg’s. Josephine Secoy and Herman Wyatt visited Pearl McClain. Edna Moore holidayed at White Hall. The Athens grange met New Year’s Day at the schoolhouse. chicken dinner served to ninety-five members. Officers for the coming year announced.
The Supreme Court is expected to announce today whether the 2.75 percent beer standard under the Volstead Act is constitutional. The ruling concerns whether Congress can define intoxicating beverages as those with one half of one percent alcohol and whether Rhode Island and New Jersey liquor suits can proceed. If announced, it may determine if such actions are suits against the United States requiring federal consent.
Fragments show social calls on East Union street in Athens and reference to Mrs Pearl McClain and her children visiting Mrs Herb Morris along with notes about years installed and degrees conferred.
Ohio University resumes after a two week idle period with students arriving by noon. Girls moved into dorms yesterday as classes reopen. Trains street cars and taxis carry crowds of college folk into town as Athens schools also reopen after vacation.
In Toledo on January 5, John Hoover and John Cornelius, both carpenters, were killed as a fire destroyed the Northern Refrigerator Company plant. Gas buildup triggered an explosion when a match was struck. the men could not escape.
This year of 1920 will be better than 1919 if you make it so. Start right by attending services at M. E. church tonight at 7.
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