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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1920
Page
8
Coal car jumped the track while crossing Main street during unloading at the Rolling Mill mine tipple. Street car through service ended and passengers were forced to transfer by climbing over, under or around the wreck. Superintendent Henning kept cars moving on both sides to maintain a fair schedule despite delays.
A bystander called the event a clear illustration of what a steam coal road can do when it reaches a street car line. The H V wrecking derrick and crew were needed to straighten the tracks, and the job took several hours to complete.
John O Connell of the First Ward Pomeroy suffered a serious injury Monday after being trapped beneath a slate fall in the Dark Hallow mine where he works. The incident caused a dislocated hip joint.
Funeral services for Mrs Eliza beth Kent who died suddenly at her home on Lincoln Hill Sunday were held with mourners present and the family naming services to be private.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon from the residence with burial at Beech Grove cemetery. The deceased is survived by one son William and two sisters who reside in Chicago.
Charles McNaughton enjoys a 10 day vacation visiting his son in Urbana and a nephew in Springfield Ohio. Numerous residents return from visits to Columbus Newark Youngstown Cleveland and Washington with others planning trips to Wheeling Gallipolis and Hobson.
John Weaver 82 a wealthy Letart farmer and Civil War veteran died Monday evening at his home near Letart Falls. He had just returned from town after a hearty supper and was found dead on the walk to the barn where he fed stock. Indications show he laid rye on the path and died of apoplexy shortly after, leaving a respected, influential figure in the Letart bottoms community.
The deceased leaves a wife and three children, A R Weaver of Ecro Point West Virginia, Mrs Otis Sayre of California and Mrs Charles W Hayman of Westerville Ohio. Funeral plans depend on word from distant relatives.
At a Pomeroy meeting the committee will organize a drive to boost War Savings Stamp sales led by Postmaster H. J. Blackmore. The aim is a $2,500 automobile prize for the Ohio postmaster with the best sale record, funds to aid village street repair.
Mrs. George Matheny daughter of Mrs. John Grueser of Minersville died at her Parkersburg West Virginia home Monday night after several months illness. She is survived by her husband her mother and a large list of brothers and sisters from Minersville Pomeroy and Youngstown. The remains were brought to Pomeroy by the B and O and taken to Minersville for funeral services at the M E church Thursday afternoon.
Edward Moore died Monday after noon at the Athens hospital after a two year illness. He was formerly an engineer on the K. and M. Railway and leaves a wife and five children of Middleport. The remains were brought to the B. F. Biggs establishment Monday night for funeral services Thursday at 2 pm at the Christian church in Middleport conducted by Rev. Helm, with burial in Hill Cemetery.
William Peyton a young colored man paid 500 bond and was released from the county jail after being charged with shooting Clyde Johnson in the back at Rutland last Saturday with intent to kill.
A statement from George Johnson taken at Gallipolis General Hospital alleges the shooting was intentional, contradicting Peyton’s claim of accident. Prosecutor Dana Peoples reports Johnson’s account as the basis for the bail bond signed by George Heiner.
Murray city community notices report Ed and Mrs. Davis moving to Logan and being missed locally. Guests include Frank Walters of Straitsville visiting the Walters family, and Rev. and Mrs. Wilson welcoming a new daughter born July 7. Other entries note visits from Ray Pinnick and family, and Rev. Bishop with daughter at Lancester Camp Ground. Ethel Anderson returns from Athens summer school. Emma Campbell and children host visitors from Detroit. Also mentioned is a ventilated spark plug with a ball check valve for keeping the center electrode clean.
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