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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1921

Page

8

Andrew Peyton Buys Talbott Property in Harrisonville

Andrew Peyton, who recently sold his Mason City home, buys the Talbott property in Harrisonville including a house outbuildings and three-fourths of an acre. Clifford Kim, fifteen, of Tuppers Plains, faces incorrigible boy charges for chew tobacco swearing and theft. Reform School at Lancaster ordered.

Tuppers Plains Clifford Kim Pros Davis D. H Carleton Reform School Lancaster

Judge Morton Webster and Gon Jed Travel to Toledo Meeting

On Thursday morning of this week Judge Morton Webster and Gon Jed left for Toledo to attend a meeting of insurance agents. They drove through in their auto.

Morton Webster Gon Jed Toledo

McDonald Pension Increase In Civil War Veteran

Congressman Foater is informed by the Commissioner of Pensions that Donald McDonald of Middleport, a Civil War veteran, has been granted a pension increase to 72 dollars per month beginning November 26, 1920.

McDonald Foater Commissioner of Pensions Donald McDonald Middleport

Reformatory Judge Handles Juvenile Cases

Judge Carleton of the juvenile court dealt with several boy cases including Clifford Eads and age McDole. They faced charges of stealing from the Homer Bus store and from the K M beer cars at Hobson. Those already charged were ordered sent to Industrial Farm.

Carleton Clifford Eads Age McDole Ee Tehey Homer Bus Hobson Tekr Industrial Farm

Funeral for longtime Martinsville resident in Racine

Val Drummond a longtime Racine native and businessman from Middleport Martinsville West Virginia died and funeral services were held in Racine The widow and survivors were announced in the notice.

Val Drummond Racine It Middleport Martinsville W. Va Racine Veurvive

Foulk Seeks Republican Mayoral Nomination in August

H R Foulk, council member, announces bid for mayor on the Republican ticket ahead of August primaries. The nunc pro tunc statement signals official campaign entry and party alignment.

I H.R. Foulk Mblican

Entries Close for Au Gust Primaries in June County

At midnight June 9 entries for the August 9 Au gust primaries are closed. Candidates listed include for Mayor George Ebersbach, Sauvage, L. H. R. Foulk, M. Shank. for Marshal D. H. Moore, Henry Soldenabel, George Schanfay. Clerk O. L. age. Treasurer J. M. Lyman, Jer L. Vaughan. Council Charles Ebersbach, McNamee, G. H. Caldwell, H. Pa Simpson, Wm Heizel, Curtis, J. R. Stark, W. C. Weaver, W. A. Compton, John J. Durst the last a Democrat.

Pomeroy George Ebersbach Ggonn Sauvage L. H. R. Foulk Gm. Shank Marshal—D. H. Moore Hennay Soldenabel George Schanfay O. L. Age J. M. Lyman Jer L

Local voters file papers for city offices in Middleport race

In Middleport the slate favors Mayor James H. Williams and Clerk F. M. Sisson with Treasurer Wm. A. Brown and Council candidates F. Bairy, Hobart, J. B. Lindsey, F. A. Shifler, Elmer F. Davis and Hey Swift. John W. Glover also filed for Assessor in the third ward.

Middleport James H. Williams Marshall F. M. Sisson Wm. A. Brown F. Bairy M.C. ‘Hobart J. B. Lindsey F. A. Shifler Elmer F. Davis Hey ‘Swift John W. Glover Passessor

Former Printer Girl Visits Old Friend From Zelenople

Mrs B P Young and Edward Jr of Zelenople spend a week with Mrs Will Stivers. Young is formerly Maidie Hysell a Pomeroy Bend printer girl. She married a Pennsylvania banker and now has three sons and a splendid husband.

B. P. Young Edward Jr Zelenople Will Stivers Young Maidie Hysell Pomeroy Bend Pennsylvania

Leading Creek road plan shifted to gravel surface

County Surveyor Hysell and the board faced a delay on the Leading Creek road from the streetcar end 6000 feet up. With tar bound macadam costs prohibitive, they approved a gravel surface to protect the sandstone base until asphalt can be applied, then gravel scraped to berms and the base reused.

Leading Creek Road Hysell Leading Creek

Closing Exercises At Sacred Heart Parochial School

A large audience at Sacred Heart church auditorium last evening marked the closing of the parochial school for the summer. Eighth graders honored include Nora Curtis Dorothy Krauss Alma Lares Emma Franz Helen Vadish Frederick Haley Anthony Korn William Lares and Karl Schwartzwalder. The class play Aden's Rosary a patriotic Civil War drama was splendidly performed by the students.

Sacred Heart Church Auditorium Nora Curtis Dorothy Krauss Alma Lares Emma Franz Helen Vadish Frederick Haley Anthony Korn William Lares Karl Schwartzwalder Aden Rosary

Chubb Praised as Ohio University Leader by Faculty

A faculty committee from Ohio University expresses strong appreciation for Dr Edwin Watts Chubb since November, noting his cordial relations and steady efforts to raise standards. They commend his tireless work to improve the university and its state standing and extend congratulations with the words You have made good.

Edwin Watts Chubb Ohio University Alston Ellis Athens Chabb A. 8. Thompson H. R. Wilson J. Addicott Chubb

Funeral services for Mrs William Hooper rescheduled

Funeral services for Mrs William Hooper will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday instead of the 2 o'clock afternoon time due to regular services at the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Hebbardsville.

William Hooper Cumberland Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville

Warns Against Bird Shooting by Local Officer

A. C. Roach, humane officer, warns that many youths with air guns and slingshots shoot sparrows and, when scarce, any bird. He urges parents to caution their boys that shooting song birds is unlawful and inhumane, and says arrest may follow if the practice continues.

A. C. Roach Roach

Anas Ia Now Ready To Make A Wheat Drive

Kansas mobilizes 35000 outside labor for nine million eight hundred acres in a harvest push. Farmers expect ample help as harvest hands travel by prairie schooner and wagon. Wages drop to three dollars per day plus ten hours of work.

J. L. O'Sullivan United Press Salina Kas Kansas Texas Oklahoma

France Sees Carpentier-Dempsey Fight as Nation’s Shield

Gaston Vidal argues the Carpentier versus Dempsey bout could boost France’s fitness and morale, aiding future defense and prosperity. He notes France lags in physical culture, stresses preserving manpower, and believes the bout could spark widespread interest in athletics among French people.

Webb Miller United Press Paris Carpentiers Dempsey France Gaston Vidal Germany Ministry of Sports Carpentier Lenglen Vermeulen

Logan Fraternity Pin Found in Logan Saturday

In Logan a Phi Delta Theta pin engraved with J. M. C. Ohio Zeta was found. John M. Cooley of National Fire Proofing Co. Haydenville is to be contacted. Boyd Kuhn of Gibisonville, bound over to the grand jury on two charges, had a hearing at the courthouse Thursday evening. Accused of entering Carlos Whitcrafts dwelling on two occasions the same day, he was held on $1,000 bonds in each case and returned to jail awaiting grand jury action.

Logan Phi Delta Theta Fraternity J. M. C. Ohio Zeta John M. Cooley National Fire Proofing Co Haydenville Boyd Kuhn Gibisonville Miller Carlos Whitcraft

Electric Lineman Stedman Killed At Shawnee Substation

An electric lineman named Stedman, reportedly from Newark, was electrocuted at the Ohio Power Company Shawnee substation near four o'clock Friday morning. He was said to be working on the frame when he touched a 6000 voltage line while descending, and death was nearly instantaneous.

Stedman Newark Ohio Power Company Shawnee

Twice Five Club Sees Officers Elected At Year’s End Event

In their closing meeting of the year members of the Twice Five Club were entertained at Mrs. Belle Hyson's home this city on Thursday evening with T. D. Brown Jr. of Haydenville as host. Robert Lee White and A. F. White led the program, which included a mood change chart for each member. At the session's close, officers for next year were elected.

Twice Five Belle Hyson T. D. Brown Jr Haydenville Robert Lee White A. F. White

Speeding Charge Filed In Mayors Court

Harry Davison faced Mayors Court Friday after an affidavit by Joseph Brashare of Enterprise alleged he drove through the village at reckless speed. Davison pled guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Harry Davison Marshall Thomas Joseph Brashare Enterprise

Logan Clay Plant to Resume Operations After Fire

Manager M. J. Cole of Logan Clay Products says a new plant replacing the fire-destroyed facility will be ready soon. Roof work is underway, boilers replaced, a 126 foot stack completed, and most machinery installed. The office and nearby structures will be razed for expansions to meet production growth, with 135 workers currently employed and a 3000 car loads per year capacity planned.

M. J. Cole Logan Clay Products Company Newce

Leaves for Oklahoma trip by Thomas and Reasoner families

Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Thomas and son Arthur and Mrs. W. C. Reasoner and son Lawrence depart this evening for Oklahoma City. They will spend a month visiting Mrs. Thomas' sister and Mrs. Reasoner's brother, routing to extend family ties.

Oklahoma H. P. Thomas Arthur W. C. Reasoner Lawrence Oklahoma City

Thorn Case Silent on Support as Mine Closure Strands Father

Cyrus Thorn of Lathrop Athens county appeared in Logan court on a complaint by his former wife alleging failure to support his three minor children. Mayor Miller heard the case and found Thorn had been making payments until two months ago when a mine shutdown left him unemployed.

Cyrus Thorn Lathrop Athens Scounty Logan Miller

Thorn Case Continues Divorce With Child Support

The case of Mr. Thorn, described as a cripple, was continued in local courts. He had been granted a divorce from his wife about a year earlier and was ordered to support his minor children, a obligation he appears to have met while employed. Infant Dies Donahue Infant Margaret Ellen, three months old, died of convulsions at the home of Charles and Margaret Donahue on North Market Street. The body was taken to South Charleston, Ohio, for burial on Saturday.

Thorn Margaret Ellen Charles Donahue North Market Street South Charleston Ohio

Eastern Stars Sewing Club Holds Year End Meeting

The Eastern Stars Sewing Club closed its season with a comfort knotting at the Masonic hall Thursday afternoon. A committee including Mrs. A W Mauk Mrs. Ida Mathias and Mrs. Ed Hamilton served a tempting repast. Officers for the coming year were chosen: Mrs. Harley Gooding president Mrs. W E Petty vice president Mrs. Carl Littlejohn secretary and Mrs. Earl M Orr treasurer.

Eastern Stars Sewing Club Masonic Hall A. W. Mauk Ida ® Mathias Ed Hamilton Harley Gooding W. E. Petty Carl Littlejohn Earl M. Orr

Surprise Shower for Ruth Shriner Ahead of June Wedding

Miss Ruth Shriner will wed Mr. Gifford Hull in June. Kathryn Koppe and Ruth Conway hosted a surprise shower for 24 friends with contests and a two course dinner at the Koppe home. The guest of honor received many useful and beautiful gifts.

Ruth Shriner Gifford Hull Kathryn Kappe Ruth Conway Koppe

Watch Dog Speaker Wins Ohio University Oratorical Contest

MacKinley Sauer known as the Messenger Watch Dog won first honors in the Ohio University oratorical contest at Ewing Hall Auditorium. His 15 minute speech Shall We Disarm impressed judges Professor Thomas Hoover Rev C L Strecker and Attorney J J Woolley. M C Reagle and Julian Archer tied for second after heats. Sauer, a first semester college student, surprised many by besting juniors and seniors.

MacKinley Sauer the Messenger Watch Dog Ohio University Ewing Hall Auditorium Sauer M. C. Reagle Julian Archer

Long Island Treasure Island: gang finds 48 quarts during demolition

A gang of workmen tearing down a home on Long Island uncovered 48 quarts buried inside the structure. The find sparked interest as authorities assess whether the containers hold valuable or hazardous contents. No injuries reported.

New York Long Island Treasure Island

Woman Defies Eviction by Staying in NY Apartment

Mrs Mary Mandalay refused to leave her New York City apartment as a landlord sent workers to tear out a wall. She pinned a sheet across the gap and remained inside, signaling resistance to eviction.

New York Mary Mandalay

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