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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1921
Page
3
City records show Nelsonville’s water and light plant generated 66 thousand dollars in earnings from Aug 1917 to Feb 1921. The report details 54,187.51 collected from patrons, 1,213.81 uncollected, and 10,724.99 in service credits to the city for street lighting.
G. W. Lax Public Service Director notes city light plant remains underfunded after 1920 1 000 credit to plant and 25 855 94 collected from light consumers. He likens the system to a mother pocketing hotel earnings before dressing her daughter. He cites forthcoming talk by a lady speaker on local government reform.
Lucy Auflick was arrested Tuesday charged with using menacing threats and will plead not guilty at Thursday hearing. Ethel Tipton also charged pleaded guilty and paid a $5 fine plus costs. Lewis Simms to face a Friday hearing on cruelty to animals charge.
At the final meeting of the year the women’s club heard Mr. W. H. Parks explain the city manager form of government planned for Nelsonville. He outlined the new system and noted a special election set for June 21 to decide the issue with Mr. Hudson attending and speaking briefly on its success.
Miss Myrtle Moore will entertain the ladies of the Cosmopolitan Club Thursday evening, providing an engaging gathering with social companionship and light refreshments.
Harold Lancaster of Delaware is spending his summer vacation with his parents in the city, enjoying the seaside and local family time this season.
Hartley provided solid hitting while Farrow dominated on the mound as the White Sox beat the Greys 9 to 3 on Saturday June 5. Farrow struck out nine and allowed five hits, three of which were weak safeties. On Sunday June 5 the team faced tough breaks, and by Sunday June 12 Nelsonville lineup would feature several new players.
Mrs Gene Shafer spent days in Columbus this week. Miss Clarel Dick of Columbus visited Mrs J L Wilson over Sunday. Rev and Mrs Alexander M Lamb and daughter left for Pittsburg Pa after a two week stay with Dr and Mrs J M Hyde, with Mrs Hyde accompanying them to Columbus. Miss Mary Owens of Lancaster visited Mrs Wilson last week, and Mrs Wilson took her home and attended today’s commencement for Miss Hazel. Mrs Howard Bryan and her son returned to Delaware after visiting Miss Eva Cotton. Rev Paul E Kemper and son Paul attended the Newark commencement for the former's daughter, with Mrs Kemper and Catherine joining them there and returning home.
Glouster Democrats meet in the mayor's office Thursday at 7 PM to establish a complete corporation ticket for the August primary. All registered Democrats in the city are invited by the Democratic central committee of Glouster.
A Mountville meeting begins at 7 30 PM with County Agent Helt of Morgan County and a state farm bureau speaker. All farmers within reach are invited as topics of vast importance to farmers will be discussed.
Ralph Orr returns home at West Jefferson after a visit with friends in this city. Mrs. C. A. Palmer and two children stay with Mrs. Harper’s family near Spring Valley. Mrs. E. H. Taylor and Frances visit Zanesville. Many locals travel to Athens to apply for naturalization papers with two witnesses present.
A novel sunshade design folds into a bag as its handle retracts inside the fabric. Carrying is done via loops, creating a compact dual function for fashion and portability.
The Order Eastern Star held a social meeting in their lodge room last night to honor Mrs. T. L. Wyatt former worthy matron. Ice cream and cake were served and the event was enjoyed. Mrs. Wyatt received a set of ice cream spoons as a farewell gift as Mr. Wyatt and family plan to move to Zanesville at week’s end.
William Biddison and his son William Jr. of Barton are visiting Mr. J. H. Henshaw and wife in the city, remaining with the Henshaws and other relatives.
Leonard Hogue born November 30 1898 and George Hogue born July 4 1908 died Thursday June 2 in a collision at Burr Oak crossing while returning from sister Mrs Irvel Hatfield's home. Leonard married Edith Brown in Akron December 13 1919. They lived in Akron then Glouster from July 3 1920. They leave parents Mr and Mrs John Hogue of Glouster five brothers and five sisters with many relatives. A grieving family notes a vacant place in their home.
We thank the lodges organizations minister undertaker neighbors and friends for kindness and floral offerings after our bereavement. Mr and Mrs John Hogue Sr Mrs Leonard Hogue Brothers and Sisters.
Columbus reports that Nos Edgerley age 50 died in a hospital after a bull gored him on his Pataskala area farm. He was struck twice in the abdomen and suffered a crushed left leg, fractured ribs, and multiple lacerations. This marked his second attack within a week, with his son arriving with a pitchfork to aid during the first incident.
City officials Fisher and Kinnison prepare for a Stark county agreed case to decide if the Canton board of education must pay the regular building permit fee. Fisher represents the board while Kinnison represents the city in this novel legal action.
New York detectives hunt a man and woman linked to the Daniel Kaber murder case. They believe the man is the actual killer and the woman his accomplice, with previous suspects including Marian McArdle and her mother. A mysterious vanished Syrian razor tied to the case resurfaced in a New York pawn shop.
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