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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1921
Page
10
Mr and Mrs Raymond Ebersbach of Pomeroy complete steps to adopt Forest Sollars from the Methodist children's home Worthington. Infant's name becomes Robert Souvey Ebersbach as he joins a loving family and a fine home in Pomeroy.
T. W. Bengel, county clerk elect, has filed his bond and some approved for $10,000 by the county commissioners. His sureties are Dr. C. E. W. Downie, M. C. Hobart, Harry H. Bennett and Ward Hartley. He assumes office the first of September, succeeding Dana H. Daniels who will have then served two terms.
Reverend EB Muncon of the Pomeroy Church of Christ united Clifford Pearse and Lillian Jacobs in marriage at the church. Pearse, a Lancaster truck driver, wed daughter of Mr and Mrs Clish Jacobs of this city.
Mrs Iva Kendrew of Syracuse was arrested for spanking four year old George Hubbard son of Lasglie Hubbard. She admitted guilt and both sides shared in paying the costs of the case in Justice Martins court yesterday.
A man accused of repeatedly assaulting his wife faces charges as police investigations continue. Neighbors report past violence and a pattern of intimidation, while prosecutors prepare formal filings and protective measures.
Henry Cook of Pomeroy third ward was jailed after his wife accused him of chastising her with excess enthusiasm, leading to an arrest on a domestic charge.
Members of the Masonic club with Masons Eastern Stars and friends enjoyed a midweek holiday picnic at A. V. Wadsworth's Syracuse home. Activities included a basket dinner tennis tournament beach bathing and a band concert late into the night.
Miss Emma Waterman returns from a month in Athens and Guysville. Capt Fred Ebersbach family and Leonard Fisher party head to Lakeside Bible camp by auto. Bea Webster visits her parents Judge and Mrs Morton Webster. Otto Genheimer and Ben Neuz ling attend an iron molders convention in Columbus. Laura Bradfield returns to Columbus after visiting here. aunt Mrs Etta Bradford Hoyt ill in Grant hospital. Howard Arnold home from Youngstown to visit family. Pittsburg guests Mr. and Mrs C H Taylor with Mr. and Mrs T H Jacobs.
A birth notice reports the arrival of a son to Joseph Raub and his wife, marking a family milestone in the community.
Edgar Ervin and wife transfer mortgage to Julian Hill for 2500 dollars. John F. Thomas transfers to A. B. McGhee for 800 dollars. A J Grimes transfers to George H. Pratt for 225 dollars. Luke Wilkinson transfers to Ruth Alkire for 1225 dollars.
Irene Anderson of Middleport entertained a group of young friends on Tuesday evening in honor of Edith McKinstry of Athens.
The Chautauqua Contest committee has secured Prof. William Hathorne Cooper to adjudicate readings on Amateur Day August 1. He is a teacher of oratory at Ohio University and will also adjudicate the impromptu speaking contest.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Reed and daughter of Akron visit Middleport and Pomeroy relatives. Luella Fowler returns home from Gallipolis hospital improving nicely. Mrs Walter Reed of Columbus visits her husband's parents J A Reed and family. William Welch and family travel north in their new car with others on similar trips.
Sheriff’s officers raided the Hanna pool room in Pomeroy Second Ward on a whiskey complaint but found nothing. The raid occurred Tuesday evening with no contraband located.
Curtis Shafer aged 28 son of Mrs Laura Bowen died in a railroad wreck at Delmar Iowa. The body will be buried at Gallipolis his old home.
Hocking Valley Lodge No 262 1. O. O. F. held a semi annual installation and advanced Henry Allen to Vice Grand. Jacob Foreman was installed as Noble Grand. Charles Frazer completed six months as Noble Grand. Two candidates were introduced to the second degree during the meeting despite the heat.
County treasurer Bd. M. Iles reports several residents have yet to pay taxes before books close Wednesday. Penalties likely for nonpayer as levies for road improvements and schools push rates higher across many parts of the county.
Miss Margaret Cecelia Brown wed M Sumner Martin in a ceremony at 350 West Main Street Tuesday morning. Rev Fr Nevin presided. 31 guests attended a five course breakfast on North Walnut Street. The couple depart for a week's honeymoon and will reside at 350 West Main Street.
A colored man identifies himself as Charles McFarley and is confined in the county jail while officials investigate his true identity. He alleges former admission to the county infirmary under superintendent Edward Ruff. Another inmate from that institution was brought to Logan to aid identification, but officials found a different man matching that name. He will be held a few more days to establish who he is.
The drowned man Moses Myrick is to be buried Friday at Harden Company chapel. Efforts continue to locate south relatives and a telegram was sent to the adjutant general’s department to verify if he was an ex soldier.
Mrs C C Slater of 1248 Wheeling Avenue Zanesville says she was cured of asthma after three years of suffering. She credits Kerker's Asthma and Hay Fever preparation for relief from the first bottle and urges others to follow directions. The remedy, selling at $1 a bottle, is available exclusively through McKee Drug Co Athens.
The report notes it may be possible to locate the traveler’s next of kin. If no word arrives by Friday, the show he was traveling with will arrange for his burial here.
Mrs Fishbaugh wife of L H Fishbaugh a shoe repairman was operated on at the local hospital on Tuesday for peritonitis. Reports indicate she withstood the ordeal nicely and a speedy recovery is expected.
The Perry Oil and Gas Company drilled a second well on the Vickrey farm near Union Furnace. Twenty two feet of sand was struck and oil men report a better showing than the first well, initially described as a 100 barrel producer. The new well will be shot in a few days.
The State of Ohio on relation to Gilmore Brothers v Henry Leach and Eph Shaw sits before Judge Pettit on demurrer. Hearings Wednesday placed the matter under advisement. The dispute stems from a clerical error in Rush Creek improvement plans. Gilmore Brothers, contractors, claim they fulfilled the contract after moving about 335000 yards of earth. about 100000 yards remain due to the alleged error.
Horned toads, a lizard species, are known to eject fine jets of blood from the corners of their eyes, projecting several feet and serving as a defensive adaptation.
Hebbardsville hosts Sunday school and song service at the M B church at 9 30. Epworth League meets at 7 30 led by Mrs Lizzie Tinker on Reading for recreation. Carl Harner improving after severe illness. Wheat yields average. thresher hum heard. Community sing at M E church Thursday July 21. Ice cream supper at Hebbardsville school July 30 proceeds for song books. Mr Jeff Mansfield died Tuesday at 3 o clock from complications of diseases.
Experts say the average human law exerts about 534 pounds of force. The remark underscores the perceived power of law in social discipline and order.
T F Van Meter a traveling sign painter in Athens Ohio reports Wonder Soap from Athens Soap and Chemical Co removes paint stains from his hands. He requests a dollar’s worth immediately and says he cannot get along without it. Wonder Soap sold at drug or grocery stores with samples by mail.
The tail of a comet can stretch for millions to hundreds of millions of miles yet consists of very light gases. A small light pressure from the Sun can drive these gases away, shaping its tail as it travels through space.
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