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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1921

Page

10

Pomeroy Man Appointed Trust Examiner in Ohio

Edgar Ervin, of Pomeroy, named Trust Examiner by the Superintendent of Banks and Banking of Ohio. A war period attorney, former Meigs County representative and Speaker Pro Tem, he organized Company C, 7th Infantry O N G, later major. He helped establish a local Armory site and may move to Columbus for duties.

State of Ohio Edgar Ervin Ervin Meigs County Ohio House of Representatives C” 7Th Inf. O. N. G Pomeroy Columbus

Births Reported in Harrisonville Family List

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Wilson of Harrisonville. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leland Peoples and wife in Thomas Fork.

Will Wilson Harrisonville Leland Peoples Thomas Fork

Local Mortgage Releases List in Binary Names

A terse record shows several mortgage releases including John R. Sellers to Rachel M. Smith for 300 dollars and W W Robinson to Buckeye Savings & Loan Co. for 3400 dollars. Fleet E Woods to Columbus Woods 800 dollars and Ellis Rife to John M Sisson 500 dollars. Phillips to J A Gotschall Emmett Siders to Edward French 900 dollars Elmer H Goodwin to Fred K Ebersbach 250 dollars Marl Taylor to Rua Ridenour 550 dollars.

John R. Sellers Rachel M. Smith W. W. Robinson Buckeye Savings & Loan Co Fleet E. Woods Columbus Woods Ellis Rife John M. Sisson Phillips J. A. Gotschall Emmett Siders Edward French Elmer H. Goodwin Fred K. Ebersbach Marl Taylor Rua Ridenour

Feed Purchases by Farmers Rise Sharply in 1919

U S farmers spent 1 101 228 543 on feed in 1919 up from 299 839 857 in 1909 an increase of 801 288 686 or 267 8 percent. Major 1919 expenditures were New York Iowa Illinois Texas Nebraska Missouri and Kansas with tens of millions in feed outlays.

Pennsylvania New York United States W. F. Caster Iowa Ilinois Texas Nebraska Missouri Kansas

Probate Court Notes and Local Anniversary Observed

Emory Smith was made a ward of the juvenile court. Hulda Moore named administratrix of Edward Moore estate. J L Crarg Davis appointed administrator of Belle Jones estate. 60th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Henry Knopp celebrated at Harrisonville home with Pomeroy relatives among guests.

Emory Smith Hulda Moore Edward Moore JL. Crarg Davis Belle Jones Henry Knopp Harrisonville Pomeroy

Meigs County Livestock Association Names J B Smith as Manager

The Meigs county livestock association directors hire J B Smith as manager. Smith brings stock shipping and business experience and will run the farm bureau office from its headquarters.

Meigs County Livestock Association J. B. Smith Smith Farm Bureau

Wheat Standardization Aims at Meigs County Boost

Farm bureau manager announces wheat standardization in Meigs county with Portage variety selected as the logical pure line from Poole wheat. It shows high yield and strong milling quality with good seed potential and farmer support expected this year. Albany home to daughter Martha Sisson and Flora J Norton remembered with household articles. Executorship given to Martha Sisson and D M Siseon.

Farm Bureau Meigs County Portage Meigs Poole Albany Mary Throckmorton Wright Carpenter Athens County Martha Sisson Flora J. Norton Carmen Okla Martha D. M. Siseon

Felony arrest ties Magon county official to assault charge

William Jividend a Magon county court member aligned with county commissioners is under arrest for allegedly assaulting A. L. Cottril of Point Pleasant with a cane. The case stems from a grand jury probe into road fund spending in the county. If convicted the penalty ranges from two to ten years in the penitentiary.

William Jividend Magon County Court A. L. Cottril Point Pleasant Cottril Jividend

Pt Pleasant Names New School Staff for Term

Pt Pleasant teachers for the coming term include Lillie Huber formerly of Middleport named principal and Dora Ellis from Pomeroy appointed to eighth grade.

Lillie Huber Middleport Dora Ellis Pomeroy

These Hi Days Wash On Census Figures For Agriculture

Preliminary 1920 census data show US farm labor costs at 1 363 454 380 in 1919 up 109.2 percent from 1909 with 80.8 percent paid in cash and 19.2 percent as rent or board. Fertilizer outlays reached 329 189 912 in 1919, up 186.5 percent from 1909, led by South Carolina North Carolina Georgia Virginia Pennsylvania New York and Alabama.

Bureau of the Census Department of Commerce United States California Texas Illinois Towa Kansas New York Mississippi River South Carolina North Carolina Georgia Virginia Pennsylvania Alabama

Logan Nunemaker Trial Begins With Crowd At Court

The Nunemaker murder trial opened at 10 am as spectators packed the courtroom. Attorneys include ex-attorney general Hogan and son for the defense, C V Wright and H M Whitcraft, while Mary K Davey leads the prosecution with Pettit and Pettit. The jury pool started with 39 prospective jurors, three women, and special venirels ongoing as peremptory challenges were exercised. Indications point to self defense being argued. the defense favored few women on the panel. The trial is expected to stretch over the week as evidence is presented.

Mary K. Davey Pettit William Nunemaker Larimer Tunis Nunemaker Noah Nunemaker Joseph Nunemaker

Logan Briefs Local Notables Attend Ohio Meetings

Logan briefs report attendees in Columbus for the Ohio State Sunday School Association meeting. D C Webb visited Gallipolis for business. Prof O A Butcher attends the state teachers convention at Cedar Point. Alberta Stoneburner returns to Columbus after visiting the Bort family in North Culvert Street. Presbyterian ladies hold their monthly birthday party at the church.

Logan Charlotte Work Mary McCray Elia Rochester H. R. Harrington Columbus Ohio State Sunday School Association O. A. Butcher Cedar Point Alberta Stoneburner William F. Bort North Culvert Street the Presbyterian Church

Shafer Family Reunion Draws 81 In Athens County

The fifty third annual Shafer reunion was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Shafer east of Logan on Sunday June 19 drawing 81 attendees nearly all from Athens County. a pleasant day, ice cream and cake, gifts for the birthday celebrant, and various relatives visiting in from Columbus Portland Nelsonville Chauncey and nearby areas.

Shafer Peter C. Shafer Logan Athens County Nate Downhour Portland Dave Hall Columbus Charles Fiske George Shafer Charles Daugherty Thomas Vore Harvey Courtney Barney Hill Athens Chauncey E. H. Pidcock John Tittle Leslie Thomas Glen Ebon

Local Families Gather for Visits and Dinners

Sand Rock residents Louise Shepard and daughter Susan returned home after two weeks with Louise's sister Mrs. Winie Colvin. Hal Brawley and children of Marion visit relatives here. George France of Broadwell called on George Brown. Arla Roberts family dined with W. H. Robinson. Nora Bryson hosted Gladys Hill and children from Athens. Charley Wharff of Glouster visits brother Harry. Wells Van Dyke and family and Guy Van Dyke and family attend birthday dinner at David Colvin's Broadwell home.

Louise Shepard Susan Dattar Texas Winie Colvin Hal Brawley Marion George France Broadwell George Brown Arla Roberts Utley W. H. Robinson Nora Bryson Gladys Hill Athens Charley Wharff Glouster Harry Wharff Wells van Dyke Guy van Dyke George Ogg N. H. Colvin David Colvin

Elmer Poling freed after conviction in Miller court

Elmer Poling, recently convicted in Mayor Miller's court of obstructing the public highway, was released this morning to seek employment and pay his fine. Forest Hedges, convicted of the same offense, paid his fine and was released. Mrs. Helen Saunders, 96, Hocking county's oldest resident, died at her brother's home Tuesday night. funeral services were held Thursday at the local Presbyterian church with Rev. Beckes officiating. burial in Oak Grove cemetery. FIRST WOMAN JUROR CALLED Mrs. Della Kreider, wife of County Representative Charlee Kreider, became the first woman petit juror called in Hocking county in the case of William Nunemaker. she was examined, passed for cause, and then peremptorily challenged by the defense. EGIONNAIRES HOLD SESSION The local legion post held a special meeting to plan for the Fourth celebration. over thirty floats promised and dozens of cars expected for prizes. Post Commander Lauer announced Giff Huls and his bride will be visited at his new home. ON ROAD TO RECOVERY Delmas Woodgerd, age six, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Woodgerd, Gallagher avenue, is recovering after an acute appendicitis operation. he is expected to be brought home soon.

Elmer Poling Miller Forest Hedges Della Krieder Charlee Kreider Hocking County William Nunemaker Grand Jury Petit Jury Egionnaires Legion Post A* C’mmittees Lauer Giff Huls Huls Delmas William Woodgerd Gallagher Avenue Columbus

Marion township official improves after nervous breakdown

Thomas Brown of Marion township, a township trustee and former Republican commissioner candidate, is slowly recovering from a serious nervous breakdown suffered over a week ago. He is well known in the city and is a brother of Mrs Hannah Webb of 260 West Hunter Street.

Thomas Brown Marion Township Brown Hannah Webb West Hunter Street

South Canaan Baptist Church Services Promoted

The ad promotes preaching Saturday at 7 30 p m and Sunday school at 9 30 a m with a welcoming message for all attendees.

South Canaan Baptist

Rural Parish Series and church services schedule

The notice lists church activities with pastors James A. Miller in New England. Sunday schools at 5 in New England and 9 in Guysville Carthage 1:30 with preaching at 2:30 Winger Chapel 9:30 Sunday school and 7:30 preaching Hebbardsville 9:30 Sunday school Those wishing to unite with the church may come Sunday July 10 at 1 o'clock Albany has no meetings FIRST PAGE

James A. Miller New England Guysville Carthage Winger Chapel Hebbardsville Albany

Bitro-Phosphate Promise From McKee Drug

A promotional block claims Bitro-Phosphate from McKee Drug Company will increase weight and strength and restore vigor and nerve force for those described as weak thin and nervous.

McKee Drug Company

Luckoff couple announce birth in Chauncey Ohio

Mr and Mrs H Luckoff announce the arrival of a fine son born about noon Tuesday at High Street Maternity Hospital Newark weighing seven and a half pounds. Mrs Luckoff has been with her parents in Newark N J Mr Luckoff engaged in mercantile business locally. The Madras Presidency grants full suffrage to women.

Chauncey, O

Italy opens institutions as agitation broadens roles for women

Educational and professional sectors begin to liberalize as agitation grows in Italy. Women are being appointed to new positions in various institutions, signaling a shift in public life. The Senate of Canada mirrors this momentum by discussing broader women’s roles.

Italy Senate of Canada

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