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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1920
Page
6
In the August 10 primary race in Domeroy Bend area the Republican field readies for battles over sheriff, county commissioners, probate judge and the county central committee. Democratic slate has no contest due to insufficient signers as factions push for central committee control.
The article introduces silk summer caps in easy formal style for motoring or everyday wear. Cool fabrics and smart shapes are highlighted with prices of 1.50, 2.00, and 2.50 dollars.
Voters face a crowded ballot with six sheriffs candidates six for county treasurer four for probate judge five for clerk of court eleven for county commissioners and sixty four for county central committee as the party seeks nominees on the ticket.
A large gathering from the Knights of Pythias met at the Pomeroy K of P hall Sunday afternoon and marched to Beech Grove cemetery for services honoring departed members. Rev. George Ashton of Rutland addressed the attendees, and many K of P families and other citizens attended.
Three wedding ceremonies were held in the probate court Saturday morning and afternoon. Curtis Peterman, 1 and Vernice Burney, 21, were married by Justice Jin. Later Justice Ransom Fish joined Albert Hedricks, 22, a miner, and Oma Chapman, 17, of Pomeroy along with Clarence Ek Archer, 31, and Josephine Wilson, 31, both of Pomeroy. The Archer divorce history noted one spouse being a widow and another divorced, with Mrs Archer describing herself as a dancer who earned 150 dollars in a single evening recently.
Albert Hart and his bride-to-be faced a denial at the probate office on Saturday when Hart failed to produce satisfactory clearance papers after earlier commitment to a hospital for epileptics. Hart admitted past institutional stay and heart trouble, which the officials cited in refusing the license as he left to return.
A county court room packed with school board members discussed countywide education issues. The meeting reviewed the tenure and effectiveness of the county truancy officer and the officer’s performance during the past term.
Greece has endured a turbulent history since emancipation from the Ottoman Empire. Under Venizelos the nation appears set for prosperity and power, moving from dynastic upheavals to allied victory and territorial gains including Thrace Smyrna hinterland Imbros Tenedos Samothrace and Aegean islands.
The Silver Run district discussed school financing and the teacher question at length as attendance rose from about thirty to more than 100, with the meeting continuing into the afternoon.
The funeral services for R. D. Price, about 67, were held Saturday afternoon at Rutland. He died Thursday after a battle with diabetes. Survived by wife and two daughters Mrs. A. T. Barton of Rutland and Mrs. Richard Owens of Utah. He was an uncle of W. F. Price of Pomeroy.
Rev. W F Jarmalee of Rutland administered baptisms at the Pomeroy Baptist Church Sunday evening as several new members were received into church membership. Special music complemented the service with Rutland members among the attendees.
Miss Rose Stace of Huntington celebrated her seventeenth birthday with a surprise party at her Monkey Run home Friday evening attended by friends and family during her weekend visit.
Local residents and visitors travel between Pomeroy Bend and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs W L Russell of Carborough WV visit, Elmer Goodwin family head to Columbus, John Campbell returns from Columbus with Virgil Campbell and Byron Story, Miss Mabel Freeman travels to Lancaster, Mrs Henrietta Garland returns to Hinton WV from Breezy Heights, Mrs Mary Busch goes home to Columbus after weeks with Pomeroy Bend friends, Hal Bolen returns to Sandusky Soldiers Home after visit, Mrs Catherine Ward visits Columbus, Janet Drew visits Racine relatives, Harold Martin back from Athens, Jud Smith and family in Harrisonville area, Mrs Bessie Ishan and Margaret Traznor depart Columbus after Sacred Heart visit, Dill Wolf from Athens, Audrey Maag and Clara Dilgard to Columbus for relatives and O S exercises.
Cincinnati sections suffered severe damage from a cyclonic rainstorm. Trees were uprooted and telegraph lines blown down. Interurban traction traffic was crippled briefly. A residence was buried when struck by lightning. An attachment was patented for converting a gasoline tractor into a mowing machine without harming its original use.
Sugar rises to thirty five cents a pound in Athens stores effective today and Saturday with limited supply from wholesalers. Retailers report slim margins and cash purchases to secure stock while housewives may reduce use for canning.
The Athens Greek community mourns Charlie Tatalos aged about 25, proprietor of Athenean Res taurant and pool hall on Court Street, who died Saturday night from heart trouble after a ride home from the restaurant. He came from Smyrna eight years ago and may be buried in Pittsburg near relatives and a Greek church.
Frank D. Walker faced a non support charge filed by Jennie Courtney. He pled guilty at arraignment, paid costs, and posted 1000 bond to support the illegitimate child until age sixteen. Walker formerly lived near Chauncey, Athens county, and was brought to Athens from Berea by Constable Edgar Mariner.
The court ruled in favor of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Reeves of the Athens Real Estate Company in a desk dispute with M. R. Merritt and son. The Merritts claimed the walnut desk was excluded from a sale of office equipment. Justice Helwig found for the Reeves. most of the desk remains in Columbus and an appeal to the common pleas court is likely.
Exchange rates show steady demand at opening. Sterling off 5 to 8 cents at 3.9278, francs 13 22, cables 18 20, lire 18 27, cables 18 25, marks 0.251, cables 0.253, Canadian dollars 0.87.
Memorial observance held Sunday in Athens by members of Phi Theta Pi Pythias Red Men and Odd Fellows despite heat. Procession from court house to Union Street Cemetery followed by a program at the chapel with Class Six chorus. Congressman J M Foster urged law obedience and support for a three mill levy to fund better schools. Foster said high living costs cannot be legislated away but require production and prudent spending.
Four children aged three to eleven were rescued by the steamer City of Toledo after drifting twenty seven hours in an open boat near the mouth of the Detroit River. The ordeal began near Toledo's pleasure resort, with the castaways subsequently picked up by the vessel.
The class of 1916 at Ohio University plans a Wednesday afternoon reunion during commencement. A class meeting and luncheon start at 10 sharp at the Colonial Inn, with tickets available at Cline's or Lash's and about fifty expected. Some members are already in town.
Alumni will lead commencement events at Ohio University with two full student-led exercises. A chapel program invites alumni and townspeople, and a 300-seat dinner is planned at the Masonic Temple. Judge Thomas of Reese will toast, with speakers including C. V. Van A Newark Times manager and Carl Shepherd Akron. Tickets available from L. Martsolff.
The Census Bureau announced that cotton consumed in May reached 541 080 bales, up from 437 434 bales in May last year. The data was presented on the top of an inventor's table, noting a design that allows the table to be used in both square-on and long narrow forms.
An old advert claims rheumatism cannot be cured by liniments and appeals to remove pain by altering blood. It promotes a product with dubious claims about cleansing diseased blood and promises relief through a bottle. The message uses period advertising language and urges readers to obtain the remedy.
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