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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1921

Page

8

Probate Court Notes Bond Reductions and Guardianship

Among recent entries in the Probate Court records a bond for W G Plantz as administrator of the Berthold Siemer estate was reduced from 12000 to 4500. The probate of Mary M Deemer’s will is noted. A juvenile complaint is filed against Owen Wince. Jennie Hayes Parker guardian filed an additional bond regarding Thelma Hayes and Jennie Hayes Parker.

Oliver Hartley W. G. Plantz Berthold Siemer Mary M. Deemer Owen Wince Jennie Hayes Parker Guardian Thelma Hayes Jennie Hayes Parker

Pfarr Family Welcomes Baby Girl in Wabasso and More

A message to relatives announces the arrival of a fine baby girl at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Pfarr in Wabasso Florida. She is a granddaughter of Mrs George Pfarr and part of the Pfarr family in Palm or Bend area. Two late arrivals in Middleport were daughters born to Engineer Tom Monahan and wife, and Dave.

Arthur Pfarr Wabasso Fla George Pfarr Wide Pfarr Pomeroy Bend Middleport Tom Monahan Dave

Entsminger and Ruth Louise In Marriage Notation

Entsminger and his wife Ruth Louise are referenced in the notice. The brief indicates the wife will answer to the name Ruth Louise, signaling a change or use of an alternate surname.

Entsminger Ruth Louise

Pomeroy Briefs and Local Visits

Mrs John Flood and children visiting her brothers Glenroy and Ben Ewing in Portsmouth Ohio. Uncle John Ewing turns 76 tomorrow and a family reunion will celebrate at his home. H W Kure and family from Hamilton Ohio visit Laban Hill family. Mr Kure recently left hospital and cannot work. Edna Howell returns from Athens Ohio. Prof Homer Cherrington and sisters Edith Jessie depart to Niagara Falls for a short stay before August 26 college end. Tennis court construction begins on Dr Downies Lincoln Hill lot. Lincoln Hill Tennis club to be formed.

Pomeroy John Flood Portsmouth Ohio Glenroy Ben Ewing John Ewing Ewing Mr. Ewing H. W. Kure Hamilton Laban Hill Kure Edna Howell Athens Homer Cherrington Edith Jessie Anne Arbor Mich Niagara Falls Dr. Downies Lot Lincoln Hill

Man Exhibits Five-Legged Calf At Fairs

Will exhibit freak L C Kennan, once of Middleport now Langaville, who lost a hand from an accidental gun discharge, with a five legged calf over a year old. The calf’s extra limb grows from the backbone above the front legs. The owner plans to tour fairs and celebrations with the animal.

L. C. Kennan Middleport Langaville Thealf

Middleport Child Undergoes Operation in Greenfield

Word from Mrs. Fred Crary of Middleport reports her son Ludwick has undergone an operation at a Greenfield hospital under the direction of Dr. Robert Jones, a former Middleporter.

Fred ‘Crary Middleport Ludwick Greenfield, O Robert Jones

Ewing Plans Sample Merchandising Stores Use of Samples

G H Ewing, Main street grocer, has patented a new retail plan based on selling goods by samples. The store layout divides spaces for moving and storing items, with price marked samples and an automated sales record system. The aim is to minimize staff while tracking profits, suggesting Ewing Sample Stores could spread nationwide.

G. H. Ewing Mr. Ewing Ewing

Father of Grant Circle victim objects to death claim

In a letter to The Messenger Grant Circle’s father questions the accident cause arguing speeding and careless driving by Roush killed the boy near Racine on June 28. He recalls warnings to Roush, notes sisters escaped harm, and says Roush remains a speed danger despite the boy's burial in Carmel cemetery.

Grant Racine Roush Carmel Cemetery

Remembering William B Rice A Life of Service in Rome Township

William Byron Rice born March 1 1860 on the family farm died July 11 1921 aged 61 years 4 months 10 days He was one of seven children three survive and left six daughters and one son from his marriage to Marguerite McGraw Their home was in Rome Township where he served on the Board of Education and promoted local schools He married Marguerite in 1891 she died in 1909 They were child a large family with six daughters and one son all at home except Mrs R W Finsterwald Burial and church affiliations include Savannah and Stewart lodges and the M W of A He was known for helping others and living honorably with a final tribute to quiet steadfast faith and perseverance

William Byron Rice James and Rexa Villa Beebe Rice Harriet Burritt Mineral Margaret Ewers J. H. Rice Athens Mary Rew Sarah Smith Anna Stewart Smith Tuppers’ Plains Rome Township Marguerite McGraw R. W. Finsterwald Pomeroy Ohio Savannah Lodge Stewart Lodge Stewart Camp M. W

Held we fall to rise to fight better motto

A compact maxim reflecting resilience and adaptation. The phrase suggests learning from defeat to strengthen future effort and endure through hardship with renewed purpose.

Expressions of thanks from the children for funeral kindness

The children express sincere appreciation for acts of kindness floral offerings and sympathy shown by friends and relatives at the time of their father’s death, signed by The Children.

Ohio road contractors blamed for labor exploitation claims

Lee Han of the Ohio District United Mine Workers accuses road contractors of exploiting unemployment by hiring unemployed miners at 30 cents an hour while contracts specify as high as 55 cents. Contractors deny the charge, citing contract terms and district conditions. L. C. Herrick says the state roles are limited to ensuring road completion on schedule.

Columbus Ohio Road Lee Han Ohio United Mine Workers of America Hall Herrick

Brothers clash as Mike praises Tom Gibbons for coming strength

Mike Gibbons says his brother Tom has grown into a tougher fighter and predicts Tom will beat Georges Carpentier for the light heavyweight title. He notes Tom’s punching power, body hitting accuracy, and strategic study, while preparing alone at Lake Osakis as Tom trains at his summer home with family.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Mike Gibbons Mike Tom Ratner Georges Carpentier Tommy Carpentier Sen Carpentier Dempsey Lake Osakis

Dunlap and Son Seek Receiver for Ohio Farm

Joseph W. and Howard P. Dunlap of Algier Hardin county request a federal court to appoint a receiver to run their Dunlap and Son farming operation. They value the farm at 175000 and the crop stock and other property at 85000. Total debts appear at 272132 with assets of 280000.

Toledo Joseph W Howard P. Dunlap Algier Hardin County Dunlap and Son Federal Court

Moses Myrick Buried After Drowning in Oldtown

Moses Myrick, a carnival laborer and World War I veteran, was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery after a Friday service. Harden Co's care handled the body since the drowning Monday while Rev. C. F. Laner led the chapel service. Military honors were presented as relatives could not be reached.

Clinton Webb Moses Myrick Oldtown Oak Grove Cemetery Harden Co C. F. Laner American Legion Smith Carnival

Cars Collide Injuring Two on Market Street

Paul Fox Jr. and Mrs. Jennie Hartman were injured when Fox’s car collided with a second vehicle stopped before the Walter Rochester residence on Market Street. Flying glass caused cuts and bruises. both cars were damaged. Dr Lyons attended the injured before they returned home.

Paul Fox, Jr Harry Watson Market Street Jennie Hartman Hartman Fox Walter Rochester Dr. Lyons

Merry Maker Club honors Mrs Ward Chase with shower

Miss Irma Hall and Mrs Buellaby hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Ward Chase, a bride of last week, with social diversions and a contest won by Mrs Gifford Huls who gave her prize plate to the guest of honor. Present were Ruth Wilson, Freda Kleinschmidt, Breta McVey, Martha Chase, Kathryn Koppe, Mrs Gifford Hull and Mrs Ivan Moorehead.

Irma Hall

Otterbein Guild Meets at Mrs Hansel Home

Mrs R H Hansel hosted the Otterbein Guild gathering on Thursday evening. The only guest was Miss Ethel Ulrich visiting with Miss Florence Hansel. A missionary program preceded refreshments served by the hostess.

Otterbein Guild R. H. Hansel Guild Ethel Ulrich Florence Hansel

Sisters enjoy sewing social at Marie Haley home

The Sister Susies spent a delightful Thursday evening at Miss Marie Haley's home on S. Mulberry Street. They shared sewing and social chatter and enjoyed a fine two course lunch.

Susies Marie Haley S. Mulberry St

New Rebekah Lodge Founded in Haydenville

A new Rebekah lodge named White Lily Lodge No 80 was instituted at Haydenville on Thursday evening. It began with 32 charter members and 95 attendees, including about 50 from Logan. Officers elected were Mrs Mary Thompson Noble Grand Mrs Walters Vice Grand and Mrs W A Martin Deputy President.

Logan Mary Thompson Noble Grand Walters W. A. Martin

Soldier’s Body Returned for Burial in Local Area

Hocking county relatives of Clarence Ringhisen were informed his body arrived in New York from overseas and will be sent to Logan for burial. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Ringhizer who live west of the city. The local legion requested to hold a military funeral, likely Monday, marking three funerals in less than a week.

Hocking County Clarence Ringhisen New York Logan Samuel Ringhizer Legion

Speeding arrest ends with Columbus dealer fined

Officer James Thomas arrested Mike Iamarino a wholesale fruit dealer from Columbus for speeding on Hunter street about five o clock Friday morning. arraigned before Mayor Miller he refused to plead then entered a guilty plea and paid 25 dollars plus costs 30.40 total released. He had fled the scene but was captured again later.

James Thomas Mike Iamarino Columbus Hunter Street Miller

Statues Honor Robert Burns Across Nations

The 125th anniversary of Robert Burns death is July 21 with numerous statues worldwide. In the United States memorials stand in New York San Francisco Chicago Boston Atlanta Denver Milwaukee Fall River Albany and Barre. Additional monuments are in Edinburgh Glasgow Dumfries London Belfast Toronto Melbourne Adelaide Sydney Dunedin and Fredericton.

Robert Burns United States New York San Francisco Chicago Boston Atlanta Denver Milwaukee Fall River Albany Barre Edinburgh Glasgow Dumfries London Belfast Toronto Melbourne Adelaide Sidney Dunedin Fredericton

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