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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1919
Page
8
Mrs. Lucy Moorhead and her son William of Athens with Mrs. Ek. M. Warne and daughters Rea and Elverda of Mansfield drove to Pomeroy on Sunday afternoon for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cundiff.
Rev Hunziker officiated the marriage of Ernest KE Roush of Minersville to Iva Marie Young of Pomeroy at the St Paul Lutheran church parsonage. Later Squire J H Ewing united Rex Edmundson of Langsville and Gladys Hunt of Rutland in marriage.
Pomeroy faces another sugar shortage with prices at 1b per pound while nearby towns retain supplies at lower costs. Officials blame hoarding, sparking a consumer panic as a few rush stores and deplete stock, forcing merchants to restock slowly.
Grant Hood was caught under slate in the Dark Hollow mine on Friday and his left leg broken below the knee. He was brought home by ambulance, and a physician found the leg too swollen to set, delaying treatment for a day or two and causing him substantial suffering.
Funeral services for Elmer Birtcher were held yesterday afternoon at his late home in Pomeroy fourth Ward with the Loyal Order of Moose officiating. Burial followed in Middleport Hill cemetery.
O L Bradbury takes over the three story brick Tribune Building on Mulberry Ave in settlement with the A W Vor Kes tate. The Tribune Telegraph and Oliver Hartley printing office remain tenants under new ownership.
A petition asks Council to reroute a proposed drainage line up the ravine rather than along the road to protect north side residences below road grade. A free right of way over private property would be needed. Council may favor the change though it could reduce the plan’s surface water control. cross drains to the main sewer could address this if affordable.
Heavy rain halted a tied baseball game at Middleport on Saturday afternoon, disappointing fans and players after a contest that drew talent from distant points.
Mrs Hattie Hulbert spends a few days in Gallipolis for a Chautauqua event. The Masonic Temple Company plans a meeting tomorrow evening to finalize Walnut and Second streets building arrangements. If no contract is awarded soon, construction will proceed shortly. Mrs Lena Newberry travels to Gallipolis for medical treatment. Mrs Harry Byers and two children depart for Cincinnati to establish a home. Join Smith visits Cleveland to see sister Mrs Dana Oliver. Warren Davis returns from overseas after a year, then travels with Mrs Davis and daughter Jane to Columbus and Kingston. The B Y P A of the Baptist church picnic at the Fair Grounds. George Swallow visits Charleston and Huntington. Capt and Mrs Harry Bennett on an auto trip to Wheeling and other eastern Ohio points.
The Carmel Picnic Committee announces the annual U B Missionary Picnic will be held in DeWolfe's Grove two miles from Racine on the Bashan road. Aug 21 is the date for one of the county's largest events drawing hundreds, including many from outside the county.
Jed Burton of Pomeroy reportedly among the dead after a mine blast at Tazewell Creek Coal Co. near Kimball West Virginia. He had worked there about two months and came from Wheeling a year ago. He was single and leaves no local relatives.
Paul Ebersbache left for Cincinnati to attend the wedding of Peter Kiehling, a former Pomeroy boy, to a Cincinnati daughter with many local friends and relatives sending eight thousand wishes.
Chas Nes selroad has been jailed for fifteen days after a dispute with the nearby David Vadish family last January. The case followed a court appearance where Nesselroad was fined 2 and given a fifteen day suspended jail sentence conditioned on avoiding further trouble.
After a complaint by Mrs. Vadish alleging continued harassment by Mr. and Mrs. Nesselroad, a court found violation of a peace pledge. Nesselroad was ordered back to jail to serve the remainder of a fifteen day suspended sentence following testimony from neighbors and the Vadish family.
Five year old son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Rockwell of Texas Flatwoods died Saturday. Funeral from the Texas church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock conducted by Rev Wilson.
An all day outdoor get-together meeting of the preaching appointments on the Chester circuit of the M. E. church in Chester is set for the first Sunday in August the third. Prof. Allen of Ohio State University will deliver the principal address with additional speakers.
New cases filed include Elisha Bradshaw versus Beecher Pickens and others for dower rights in premises. Farmers Bank & Trust Co. sues Ada Cray and Emmett Cray for money and foreclosure claiming 483.70 plus interest. Wm Fulton and L M Smith sue John Pickens and L B Quillen in ejectment.
Glen R Carson former Syracuse boy returns from Kansas visiting his youth scenes with wife and two daughters for about a week or until food at the T. W. Karr home near Minersville lasts. He is assistant superintendent of the Northern Division of the St. Louis San Francisco Railroad with Fort Scott as his HQ. Geo L Swearingen of Meigs County, also with the Trail road, sends greetings and plans a brief return soon.
Laurel Cliff reports that William Bradshaw will move from his farm and assume charge within about ten days, taking over duties from the current steward.
St. Louis edged Cincinnati 7 to 6 in the only NL game yesterday due to rain. Today Cincinnati and New York clash to decide the league lead while Chicago and Brooklyn trail with mixed marks.
Victor Berger and his attorneys argued before the House Elections Committee to keep the Milwaukee socialist congressman seated while his indictment status remains unresolved. They contend no final conviction bars his seat, as the Supreme Court is reviewing his case.
In Mount Clemens Michigan today Henry Ford resumed his million dollar libel suit against the Chicago Tribune. A heated exchange arose when Tribune attorney Steven son questioned Ford about his view on anarchy on the Mexican border in 1916. Ford objected and the session developed into a courtroom exchange.
The manufacturer showed visible nerves during lengthy formalities as he repeatedly clasped and unclasped his hands, snapped his fingers, and crossed his feet while the definite length was started.
Issael Putnam reports Marines stationed at Leuterdorf-on-Rhine have formed a fund to pay a renowned French sculptor for a helmeted Marine statue. The project is a first monument subscription by the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe, praised as a superb tribute titled The Savior of Paris.
John Hayner attended the dance at Carpenters Thursday. Mrs Ed Barker and children of Hocking Will Roberts and family Mr and Mrs Dave Aleshire and children Evelyn and Bea were at Athens Thursday. Marie Schmidt was operated on at Chauncey by Dr Sprague for tonsils and adenoids. Mrs Lou Humphrey hosts guests this week her husband's sister and child of Columbus. Miss Hezel Geisicke visited Mrs Colonel Locke at Athens Thursday. Mr and Mrs Jeff Harrison and Frances and Mrs West shopped in Athens Saturday. Anna Scott of Salem visited Mrs Fletch Hawk Sunday. Lou Humphrey hosted Sunday guests Mr and Mrs John Smart and children of Canonville, Mrs Minnie Helber and two girls of Logan, Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins and Miss Lucy Dorr. Mrs George Ball and daughter Ethel visited Nelsonville Saturday night. Fletch Hawk and family attended the movies in Athens Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Charles Robinett entertained Sunday with a lavish dinner in Millfield honoring their daughter Mabel who married last week to Mr William Sisson. Guests included families from Taylor Ridge Jacksonville near Buchtel and Millfield. The couple will reside in Millfield with many friends sending best wishes.
A reader testifies that six siblings and the writer suffered stomach and liver trouble since childhood. After using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for nearly a year they report dramatic health improvement and no dietary issues. The ad claims the product removes intestinal mucus and inflammation. Money-back guarantee. McKee Drug Company and druggists nationwide promote the remedy.
Cleveland Ohio July 22 Father Cleveland marked his 123rd birthday with citywide observances. Municipal activities paused as officials honored the spry figure and old settlers joined a flag raising ceremony. Acting Mayor Fitzgerald urged widespread flag displays from windows. The proverb about a captured rat appears on the page.
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