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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1925
Page
2
Bedford township residents along the Snotty Road- Athens route won a settlement ending a long dispute over road assessments. The original 19 percent rate was reduced to 8 percent after numerous conferences, allowing property owners to settle and clear the case, freeing state road improvements to proceed.
Personal mentions list Columbus residents visiting relatives and neighbors. D Curtis Reed and D W Hen, street car GM, were in town. Lorlando Bissell and daughter, Earl Collins and children, planned trips to Jasonville Indiana to visit Walter. Sam Strauss of Hocking Valley railroad reported ill. The Hammersteins returned to Columbus from Mere at Philip Somers. Ima Elberfeld home from New York journalism study at Columbia. G E Bibbee visited D Geyer family. Miss Josephine Fell from Columbus visiting Aunt Mrs Urkett. Mr and Mrs Herbert Eiselstein of Columbus visiting the father’s family.
Homer Bradford and families return to Columbus after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beards. Nicholas Practhaus improves after recent Holzier hospital surgery and will be brought home soon. A. F. Boyles of Athens visited Mrs. J. A. Miller of Mulberry avenue. Edward Ebersbach heads to New York City then to Wellesley and Natick Mass. Daughters attend college and will join parents. Mary Virginia Crow of Athens visits the Crow families. Helen Kuntz of Cincinnati visits Herman Kuntz family.
The Rev and Mrs Walter C Jones hosted a Light Bearers Sunday school class party for their daughter Katherine marking her ninth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments as gifts were given to the honoree by attendants including Mrs F P Wisecarver and Miss Anna Vaughan.
Walter Compton, chairman of the Meigs county commissioners, went to Columbus for a conference with state highway officials. With Bedford township property assessments for the Pomeroy Athens road settled, the commissioners can push ahead with the road improvement program.
POMEROY June 3 No new developments in the fire that destroyed the tipple at mine No 5 of the Stalter Essex Coal Co early Sunday morning. Howard Jennings state fire marshal field man from Columbus is here leading the inquiry for his department while insurance investigators seek clues to arrests. Sheriff Harry Rice and Deputy Art Tracy assist alongside outside investigators.
Health officers order quarantine of Meigs county homes with cerebral spinal meningitis after three recent cases. Osman Schreiber, 35, died at Gallipolis hospital after falling ill Sunday. Ada Mae Campbell, 18, remains seriously ill and recovering under physician care as funeral services proceed for the deceased.
In Pomeroy on June 3 the mining situation remains stalled as peaceful picketing occurs at Essex mine No. 7. About seventy five former emplees gather daily to talk with current workers and urge them not to work.
In caid reports several Kaesex miners refused to work this morning while a company says others filled their positions. Conditions at Dark Hollow and Forest Run steady with roughly 400 tons produced daily by company officials and mine staff.
Marriage bureau records show two licenses issued this week in Pomero y with Herbert F McColley and Lucille Hudnall wed by Justice Percy L Peoples at the Probate courtrooms. Herbert Eccles and Helen Davie, both of Pom ero y, were also licensed and married by same official.
The Rev. F. E. Waelchn of Cincinnati will preach at New Jerusalem church in Middleport Sunday evening and deliver a lecture titled Fundamentalism and Modernism.
The Heath Methodist church congregation plans a Diamond Jubilee celebration in Middleport this evening starting with a chicken dinner around the birthday cake at 6 o'clock.
In Pomeroy on June 3 two divorce petitions were heard in Judge Miller's court. Ethel Steim metz sues Henry Steimmers for wilful absence over three years, with child support raised from eight to thirteen dollars monthly. James Allen Nelson sues Mace Nelson for adultery. both cases were uncontested and await the usual thirty day decision.
The Mansfield Obie Journal notes that street cars are at a clear disadvantage as tracks prevent dodging automobiles steering toward them, highlighting safety risks in urban transit.
Mr and Mrs Frank Robinett hosted a Tuesday family picnic at their Albany area home. Attendees included Ill Moler and Arley Moler from Athens, Frank Ler and family, Arthur Moler and daughter from Cleveland, Lillian Martindill a Lyndon student, Ray Nowlton and daughter, and Frances Cline with John and Will. A lawn supper was served.
After visiting the Temple graves relatives met at the Dailey home on Memorial Day for a lawn picnic. Attendees included C D Dailey from Columbus, Elma Dailey, Elma Shoemaker Martha Jey and daughters Maryyelyn Louise, E T Dailey from Ath, Adaline Dailey, Eldon Dailey and his son.
Elnora of Ridgeway visited Mrs. Goldie and stayed Fri through Sun with Bernice Beatrice and Mrs. Elizabeth Dailey. Mrs. Moore and daughter Mary of Jamestown also joined. Mr Whipkey once lived with the Dail family. The group picnicked near the woods outside Athens on Sunday.
Motoring through from Connersville Indiana on last Friday were Mr and Mrs Charlies Eccles. They stayed until Sunday with their mother Mrs F H Eccles and cousin Miss Bertha McVay. Eccles accompanied them as they traveled back by motor bus, Doc Eccles is an Ohio graduate known to many Ath people.
Mrs. J. Howard Cline and her daughter Leslee drove to Delaware Friday returning Monday to visit Martha who attends Ohio Wesleyan. They were joined by Leslie Lasch who arranges for a university visit next.
Mr and Mrs Earle Parkins moved from Huntington West Virginia last Thursday and spent time with Mrs Ressett and husband D H Ressett before traveling to Cosivilia for a visit.
On May 19 a motor party led by Mr and Mrs Walter Swift with children Dorothy George and Dean left Winnet Montana for Albany Ohio Mrs Swift formerly Margaret Allen lived near Albany They will spend the summer with her mother and other relatives at the home of Mrs Coe on Tuesday at one o clock
Mrs Vassar and her daughter Caddie Sleeth of Ridgway stopped to call on friends while en route to Harrisonville to visit Mrs Sleeth who farms nearby. Caddie attended school here this winter. They were joined by Elnora Black who stayed with Miss Beatrice and Bernice Moore during the trip.
The Albany village water committee orders conservation to avoid shortages in the coming months. Domestic use relies on available quantity and water may be shut off for noncompliance. Fred Vorhes Elmer Searls and T. W. Coe sign the order.
Floyd Fought enlarges the east side veranda of his historic village house. The project adds space to a noted local residence.
Mr and Mrs Earle Barr hosted Friday guests Mr and Mrs A C Davis their daughter and her two children from Coolville. Miss Faye Cline visits Columbus and Mt Vernon relatives since Friday. Ernest Martin and Barney Castor drove from Huntington to stay with friends over Sunday. Mrs George Coe and son Robert of Milford Center visit her father E K Carpenter. Mr Coe plans to join weekend travel. Mrs Barr returns to Cheshire after a three day visit. Mrs Martha Bolton of Rutland came Friday to stay through Thursday. Bolton’s engine F E Bolton and Rong dour Bolton noted. Martha previously studied here.
Perry Russell, who had mumps, has suffered a relapse and is much worse than at first. Mrs. Ella Martin visited relatives near Point Rock over Decoration day. Mr and Mrs Lewis Conser announce the birth of a daughter Frances Marie on May 27. On June 13 the Fruitbearers class of the Baptist church will host an ice cream supper on the church lawn.
A long list of residents from Pratt's Fork and nearby towns visited relatives over the weekend. Attendees included the Carsey, Orr, Beal, Gilkey, Wingett, Sapp, Williams, Sargent, Goldsberry, Cain, and Wetherby families, with several journeys to Huntington and Bowling Green noted.
Carpenter John Vernon and family from New Lexington arrive Friday to join weekend decorations. Mrs Vern on and children stay with sister E. W. Staryek. Athens visitors, Columbus travelers, and relatives from several towns gather for weekend at New Lexington. the piece also notes a minor injury to Mansfield Chase and various medical visits.
Berlin reports two sons of the former crown prince have completed high school exams. Their father has not chosen a university, shifting from Bonn due to occupation, with no firm plan yet for higher education.
numerous visits from Charleston Athens Marion Hebbardsville and Cincinnati Hill with extended families. U B church services scheduled June 9 and a midweek basket dinner plus evening services. visitors include Ackleys Day Run nion Varner Davis and Mulpas with many regional relatives and friends.
Burr Oak and nearby towns host a string of weekend visits and family events. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Riley Dew from Toledo, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Post of Corning, Mrs. W A McDonald and son Donald of Gloucester, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bayliss of Hatfield, and Miss Gladys Lotta of Columbus. A wedding ties Howard Embrey of Hartleyville to Freda Palmer of Bishopville.
Taylor Ridge residents share weekend visits with neighbors and relatives including the Coeys in Paros and the Herbsts in nearby towns. Illness touches Mrs Jea Olbers while Kempton and Willeke families travel for short stays and social calls.
The Plains notes social visits and family gatherings as neighbors from Armitage to Logan and Greenfield host relatives and friends. Families such as the Aleshires, Morgans, Courtneys, Guess, Stephans, and Browns share decorations, trips to Columbus, and at least one accident at Grosvenor crossing. A funeral in Logan and small thefts or car parts are also mentioned.
A week of local activity includes Children’s day planning for June 7 led by Mrs Elizabeth King and family from Glouster. Visitors include Henry Burns and Abe Meilmier’s group, Lillian Bardin’s visit with James R Edgerton and family, and entries from Zanesville and Columbus guests. Decoration day observed at Hermon with Mt. Carmel choir, patriotic recitation, and Boy Scouts wreathing graves. cemetery cleanup funded by donations.
New England residents Mr and Mrs Lonnie Morrison and two daughters Dorothy and Evelyn of Athens spent the weekend with Mrs W H Morrison. They visited Sand Rock and Hooper Ridge on Saturday. A J Gould and sons left their home for Cutler. Mr and Mrs James Burchfield and daughter Mrs B J Davis were visitors Monday. Mr and Mrs Owen Walraven and sons of Athens spent Sunday with Mr Charles Walraven and family. Mr and Mrs C D Thompson of near Canaanville visited Bert Davis and family. Mr and Mrs Nelson Clifford and Miss Nellie Starkey of near Canaanville were mentioned in the same notes.
Sunday visits include the Barres Cunningham Daisy Bennett Edwin Goodin Robinson Newman Grosvenors and Hughes families. A New England Sewing Club meeting is planned for June 5 and local road crews report graded streets. A birthday party for Raymond Summers drew many locals with refreshments served and a large guest list.
Tanlac advertised as a tonic and builder from roots and herbs claims to vitalize the blood and tone the digestive organs improving overall health. The ad urges readers to visit their druggist today and join millions already helped by Tanlac.
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