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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
8
Chas. M. Mullen, chairman of the Democratic executive committee, issues a call for a Meigs county Democrats meeting in Pomeroy on Saturday at 1 p m. to select candidates for the August primaries and transact committee business with party members urged to attend.
Bud Schamblin spotted a line disturbance on the Ohio River opposite Point Pleasant high school and hauled in a 70 pound catfish. The catch set a notable spring record as anglers report better fishing on the river this season.
Memorial Day was more widely observed in Pom ery Bend with services Monday in Middleport Racine Mason City and New Haven. At Middleport the last of the Grand Army veterans led the day with schools and fraternal groups assisting. flowers were placed on graves and a parade to Hill cemetery followed. In Pomeroy the G A R and American Legion posts organized the day with a courthouse parade to Beech Grove cemetery for the published program.
The Athens Collegians were badly worsted by the Pomery club at Syracuse Sunday. Only first base showed any merit for Athens as the game ended 7 to 1.
Ernest Rastus Jordan, a 12 year old colored boy, was committed to Lancaster Industrial School by Probate Judge Carleton last week. His troubles stem from lack of parental attention, his mother's death, and his father's focus on a sand boat business. The boy may return to his schoolmates after about 10 months if he shows good behavior.
The Emil Sauers case against John B. Downing Jr. ended after a two day trial in Common Pleas Court with a jury awarding Savers 2500 dollars. The dispute centered on coal alleged mined from a Lasley estate lease, claimed to be authorized by Downing. The lengthy trial included a heated quarrel between two of the five attorneys.
A severe electrical storm swept the Pomeroy Bend area early Sunday around 1 30 am with heavy rain and bright lightning. Thunderous discharges lasted over a second at times though no serious damage was reported by authorities.
Frank Pendergrast, previously superintendent of the Pittsburgh Mine, will also supervise all former Ebersbach mining properties now owned by the Great Lakes Mining Company.
Miss Helen Rasp hosted a six o'clock dinner at her Main Street home Sunday to honor Miss Fredonna Glensenkamp of Charleston in advance of the P. H. 5. alumni banquet. George Ackley of Columbus visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Ackley. Otto Strauss visits friends in Sumner.
Sarah Ellen Gibson born July 16 1853 died May 27 1920 at 66 10 11. She married Joseph W Carsey on March 17 1890 and is survived by one son Angus and four living siblings. She taught in Athens and Hocking counties and lived in Marion and Richland counties, active in United Brethren and later Reformed churches. Her family thanks relatives friends pastor choir and pallbearers. Joseph W Carsey Angus M Carsey.
Howard M. Fullington of Marysville filed for the Democratic nomination for state auditor. He previously held two terms and preceded incumbent A. V. Donahey. Alfred B. Packingpaugh also entered the race in Columbus, with Attorney General John G. Price seeking renomination on the Republican ticket.
Carrollton Kentucky resident Lian T. Tuarp describes two years of fetal weakness and fatigue. After using twelve bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improved, worked at a state hospital, and now recommends the remedy to friends. She invites others to write for free advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
A compilation of reader questions on domestic life and etiquette with responses advising self-respect. Topics include tooth powder recipes, courting choices, dress tips, and a troubled marriage involving abuse and financial manipulation.
Firefighters battled for eleven hours to extinguish a blaze at the Riverside Inn and Essington Ship Yard on the Delaware River near Essington. Eight yachts were destroyed or badly damaged and total losses are estimated at 265000 dollars.
A brief classified style notice promotes Danderine with bold claims of stopping dandruff and shedding, restoring hair color, thickness, vigor, and shine after a few coats followed by an application. The snippet ends urging readers to try a messenger want ad.
Irish Sinn Fein builds a secret civil justice network across southern and western Ireland defying Britain. Secret courts handle hundreds of civil cases, mainly land disputes, while some trials involve alleged traitors and bank thefts. Decrees are honored though many applicants are not Sinn Fein members.
The House approved a six legislative day suspension by a 220 to 156 vote to allow the soldier bonus bill to be considered without amendments.
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