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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1921

Page

10

Carleton lawsuit settled out of court over labor claim

Belle Carleton of Syracuse sued John W. Wood administrator of A. W. Workes estate for about 500 dollars for labor performed for the Tribune Telegraph when it was owned by Vorhes. The case in common pleas court was to be heard by a jury Monday but settled before trial and jurors were dismissed.

Belle Carleton Syracuse John W. Wood A. W. Workes Common Pleas Miss Carleton Tribune-Telegraph Vorhes

Boy Burns Report From Attempted Bullet Removal

Sunday incident in Syracuse where Leland Roberts and Donald Holter, young locals, tried to melt lead from a shell to remove a bullet. The cartridge exploded, badly burning Roberts on the face and neck. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Avery Roberts.

Leland Roberts Donald Holter Syracuse Roberts Avery Roberts

Juvenile Delinquency Case In Pomeroy Court

Two youths in Pomeroy Second ward remain jailed until the fall Grand Jury term after failing to post bonds of 1000 and 500 dollars in Justice Martin's court. They are charged with contributing to the delinquency of Virginia Hannell, a 14 year old.

Justice Martin Virginia Hannell Pomeroy Second Ward

Pomeroy Couple to Observe Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs A D Weed of Pomeroy mark fifty years of marriage with a Golden Anniversary celebration planned for Wednesday August 8. Mr Weed has been an invalid, bedridden for long periods, as children gather for the family observance.

A. D. Weed Pomeroy

Clark divorce case postponed for more evidence

Stella Clark and William Clark faced a divorce hearing late last week but the case was not completed and was continued for further evidence to be presented.

Stella Clark William Clark

Tenting in Pennsylvania Rev Hyde Vacation Trip

Reverend Hyde pastor of the Pome Roy Presbyterian Church and his family left by car for a vacation to their old homes in Academia Pennsylvania. Clarence Stewart 47 and George Richards 65 will drive about 450 miles and likely camp there for a month.

Pennsylvania Hyde Pomeroy Presbyterian Church Academia Clarence Stewart George Richards

Family Relatives Increase in Ongoing Census Returns

The notice notes growing numbers of extended family members contributing to household records as officials seek accurate genealogical data. It emphasizes expanding kin networks and the importance of documenting connections within the community.

Death of Samuel Zerkle at Syracuse in 11 a.m. on Saturday

Samuel Zerkle born October 28, 1848, died at the home of his son in law Henry Zleher in Syracuse at 11 a.m. Saturday. A Civil War veteran and carpenter, he spent most of his life in New Haven. He and his wife moved in with their daughter years ago. Funeral held in New Haven at 2 p.m. Monday.

Syracuse Samuel Zerkle Henry Zleher New Haven

Death of William Clifford Wolfe in Letart township

Mr and Mrs Peter Wolfe of Plants Letart township mourn the death of their baby boy William Clifford Wolfe who died July 18. He was born December 22 of the previous year.

Wolfe Peter Wolfe Plants Letart Township William Clifford Wolfe

Marriage Announcement for Miss Mary Katherine Geyer and Mr Leslie Willmott

Friends in Pomeroy report the marriage of Miss Mary Katherine Geyer daughter of Mrs George H Geyer to Mr Leslie Karl Willmott on Thursday evening July 21 in Xenia Ohio The couple will be at home after November 1 in Chentu West China.

Pomeroy Mary Katherine ‘Geyer George H

Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallia County

Ralph Martin of Langsville and Della Hoffman of Vinton. Benton Fife of Pomeroy and Hazel Rader of Gallipolis. Marriage licenses issued in local interest in Gallia County.

Gallia County Ralph Martin Langsville Della Hoffman Vinton Benton Fife Pomeroy Hazel Rader Gallipolis

Chautauqua Affects Simpson M. E and Pomeroy Churches

No preaching services at Simpson M E church for two Sundays due to chautauqua. Pomeroy Presbyterian holds services for Rev Hyde's vacation month. Sunday school continues at both churches. Ladies Aid and husbands plan picnic on Lyons grounds tonight hosted by Mrs Lloyd and Mrs France. Simpson M E junior and primary depart ments picnic at fair grounds Thursday at 1 20 p m, rain location the church.

Simpson M. BE Pomeroy Presbyterian Church Hyde Ladies Aid Presbyterian Church Lyons Grounds Mesdames Lloyd France

Courthouse Officials Enjoy Picnic at Paine's Grove Rutland

Courthouse officials had a picnic on Sunday at Paine's Grove in Rutland. They ate dinner and supper, delivered speeches, and gamboled on the sword before visiting the fair grounds. Others included Miss Whestone Edgar Morris and wife Jake Hartenbach and wife.

Rutland Fair Grounds Miss Whestone Edgar Morris Jake Hartenbach

Rutland Guests Dine With Walter Dean and Rev Parmalee Party

State inspector Walter Dean hosted a dinner with visiting Rev Parmalee and his wife in Rutland, strengthening local civic and religious ties during their itinerary.

Walter Dean Rev. Parmalee and Wife Rutland

Twin babies Paul and Pauline Arthur Die in Tragedy

On July 11 Paul Arthur one of the twin babies of Mr and Mrs Arthur Mitch of Kerri Run passed away A day or two earlier Pauline Alice the girl also died in the same distressing span.

Twis Paul Arthur Arthur Mitch Kerri Run Pauline Alice

James Caldwell Reported Dangerously Ill in Huntington

James Caldwell a Huntington West Virginia capitalist and citizen and uncle of Dr G H Caldwell of Pomeroy and former Letart resident is reported to be dangerously ill with little hope of recovery.

James Caldwell Huntington W. Va G. H. Caldwell Pomeroy Letart

Portage Wheat Leads County Crops With Higher Yield

Portage wheat shows an average of two bushels more per acre than other varieties and better quality. Hay harvest is decent but not as good as last year. White top and wild carrot appear in many areas due to wet weather earlier. Corn and oats look solid and a strong corn yield is expected with adequate rain.

Portage

Pomeroy Briefs Miss Hayes Visits Cherington Home

Miss Mildred Hayes of Guggville, a college chum of Miss Rowena Cherrington at Ohio University, is spending a week at the Cherington home on Union Avenue.

Pomeroy Mildred Hayes Guggville

Paine Family Visiting Relatives in Local Arrangements

John T. Paine and his wife arrive from Detroit for an extended visit with Mr. Paine’s sister Mrs. J. A. Willock and Mrs. Paine’s sister Mrs. W. F. Price.

John T. Paine Detroit Mr. Paine J. A. Willock Mrs. Paine W. F. Price

Narrow escape after bike auto collision on Lincoln Hill

Court Weaver’s car met Clarence Idle and Malcolm Hartley on bicycles at the Lincoln Hill curve. The autos struck the bikes, crushing both front wheels, yet the two boys escaped serious injury though upset by the damage. If Weaver drove faster the outcome might have been a double killing.

Court Weaver Lincoln Hill Clarence Idle Malcolm Hartley Weaver

Logan Family Reunion Held at Collings Home

The E. L. Long family gathered at Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Collings home in Logan on Sunday. All children attended except one daughter. Attendees included BE Long and family of McArthur, E K Long and family of Lamona Iowa, Guy Hansel and the hosts RB Long and family. RB Long and family drove about 1000 miles to attend after a week visiting relatives.

E. L. Long F. M. Collings BE. L. Long McArthur E. KE. Long Lamonia Guy Hansel Logan RB. E. Long

County Crops Report A Light Harvest Across County

Reports from county sections show crops lighter than usual with wheat threshings yielding eight to nine bushels per acre on average across areas.

County School Board Meeting Deliberates on Levy and Policies

County school board members attended a courthouse meeting Saturday. Prof George M Morris was to address but did not appear. Prof W C Bra headers county superintendent led the session. The conference covered new school laws, three mill levy, pupil transportation, emergency certificates, high school, and compulsory attendance. About twenty two members attended and participated.

George M. Morris W. C. Brashares Worty

Millfield Beaten 7 to 5 in Ragged City Field Game

Millfield lost 7 to 5 in a rough contest as the locals turned nine errors. Logan lineup debut included Jones Stone and Dupler with Dupler hitting a triple and Jones strong at third. Cope recovered from a shaky prior game with two hits three runs driven in and strong fielding. Jacksonville with Daugherty on the mound visits next Sunday.

Millfield Jones Stone Jacksonville Daugherty

Rochester Youth Rushed to Columbus Hospital After Illness

William Rochester son of Mr and Mrs Walter Rochester of N Market Street was taken ill at Buckeye Lake on Sunday and rushed to Columbus hospital. He underwent an operation and his parents hurried to be with him after being notified.

William Rochester Walter Rochester N. Market Street Columbus Buckeye Lake

Fugitive Earnest Russell Captured After Board Bill Alarm

Police received a telegram from CC B McClaskey of Vinton asking Officer James Thomas to arrest Earnest Russell who skipped a board bill. Russell boarded a northbound Hocking Valley train at Durgan, was described, and seized upon arrival at the local station. He was held for Vinton authorities who arrived later that evening.

Skips Board James Thomas CC. B. McClaskey Vinton Earnest Russell Hocking Valley Durgan Thomas

Rail distribution on River Division between Dundas and Gallipolis

A Logan work train distributes rails on the River Division between Dundas and Gallipolis. The steel, almost new, comes from the Columbus to Toledo main line. Laying of the new material is not expected to start for several weeks.

Logan Dundas Gallipolis Columbus Toledo

Carnival Aide Arrest Raises Questions in Columbus

Columbus police wired authorities to report the arrest of George Bell, drummer with the carnival band in Logan for a week. No complaint had been filed locally, suggesting the carnival group requested the arrest. The carnival moved on to Clarksburg West Virginia Sunday morning, leaving officials puzzled.

Columbus George Bell Logan Clarksburg W. Va

Timberlake injured in scaffold fall on Third Street

John Timberlake a Logan Council carpenter was seriously hurt when a scaffold collapsed while he and son Arthur worked on a residence on Third Street. Timberlake fell ten to twelve feet landing on his head and shoulders. He was taken to Dr Allen for treatment and later home at 498 North Mulberry Street.

Third Street John Timberlake Logan Counncil Arthur Timberlake Timberlake Allen

Peece's This Time Last Year Exhibition Result

Cincinnati defeated Cleveland 4 to 3 in an exhibition game played at Cleveland last year.

Peece Cincinnati Cleveland

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