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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
10
Peter Hamm aged 82 a longtime local figure died at his home in the Nease Settlement Monday night Funeral services were held this afternoon He was a father to Henry Hamm of Pomeroy and father in law to W F Bartels of Syracuse A daughter Amelia survives at home
Attorney Edgar Ervin resigns as president and director of the P M Telephone Co after a directors meeting on Tuesday evening. The move follows disagreement within the company over implementing Public Utilities Commission orders and other administrative matters in which Ervin opposed the governing powers.
Jacob Botzel and Mrs. Ella Neutzling have been taken to Columbus for long terms at the workhouse. Neutzling serves 250 days for a pattern of bad conduct and faces grand jury action on a Mulberry avenue arson charge. Botzel receives 900 days, described as a chance to reform as a temperance man.
Wayne Russell Prince of Reedsville and Miss Bernice Ruth of Joppa married yesterday at Whaley Dental Rooms with Rev. T. A. Cleland officiating. The couple were described as a well to do farmer and a local resident.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Harry Ohlinger of Lincoln Hill on Tuesday evening.
The funeral was held at Lee Chapel yesterday morning for Mrs. H. J. Newberry. Her remains were brought back from Columbus on Monday after an operation for blood poisoning in one foot. The foot was removed but she did not recover. She was about 60 years old and leaves her husband and one son.
Little Dorothy Ebersbach daughter of Mr and Mrs Chase Ebersbach was taken to Holzer hospital Gallipolis this week for removal of adenoids tonsils and a bony growth in the nose. She passed the trial well and is recovering rapidly.
Edward Ebersbach purchased the Owens Variety Store and Horwitz clothing store buildings on Main Street from Mrs. Wilson widow of the late Powder Bauer. He also acquired brick residences of Mr. and Mrs. Horwitz and a vacant lot on Second Street. He plans extensive improvements on the Main Street buildings and may retain current tenants.
Wayne Prince aged 23 of Long Bottom and Bernice Dorothy Ruth aged 18 of Joppa received a marriage license. Webster Shoemaker aged 29 and May Ralph aged 18, both of Middleport, also obtained licenses.
The PTA's ice cream social raised over 100 dollars and cleared more than 75 dollars. L. D. King learned of his father Rev. B. F. King’s death Monday in an auto accident at Dayton and traveled there. Mrs. Samuel Smith returned to Akron after visiting Van Johnson and wife, and Beulah Johnson accompanied her for the trip.
A Parkersburg company will begin drilling a deep well in Bartels Park. Percy Williams prepares to drill a Berea sand well on the Bartels farm rear Edwards tract. Brocalsa plans another deep well in the area.
The D A R Flag Day evening picnic at the Loff Jacobs farm on Lincoln Hill drew a large crowd and many autos, with good food and high standards. The event highlighted the annual observance and its role in keeping Flag Day alive in Pomeroy.
Logan Ed Ewing arrived home Monday from Columbus where he had been for several days following an operation. He will be confined to his home for several days before resuming duties at his pharmacy. Council Happenings reported full attendance at the regular meeting.
Sheriff C E Larimer Deputy Tide Huston and Atty G W Christman investigated complaints of youths obstructing a public highway near South Bloomingville. Forest Hedges Clyde Eveland and Elmer Poling were arrested and arraigned in Logan on affidavits by Mary Davey and Luther Devault. They pleaded not guilty and the mayor set June 17 for hearing. A bond of 500 was required. some defendants furnished none. A wire cable across the road knocked out three teeth of Luther Devault. Claude Clabo te reportedly removed the obstruction. Accused seek witnesses to establish alibis.
Sumner Martin of this city was taken to a Columbus hospital Tuesday where an immediate operation was performed for acute appendicitis. He has suffered years from this ailment, but the last attack required surgery. Hospital reports state he rallied nicely and will soon recover. He is the son of Judge and Mrs. F. P. Martin of Glenview Heights and works as a clerk at Brown Brothers. He is an active Legion member with several months service overseas.
Services were held for Lovina Septer 63 of Rockbridge who died of paralysis at her home Saturday. She was the wife of Sherman Septer. Interment followed at Centenary Cemetery. James Tilton and family arrived from Wisconsin to seek a farm and settle in the county. Tilton is a cousin of Mr and Mrs Willard Newman.
Sheriff Lari mer and deputies searched the Mound Crossing area Wednesday afternoon seeking an operating still. The report says a man from Columbus drives to the vicinity on Wednesdays and Fridays to transport liquor to Columbus. The sheriff had not yet returned when the article was written.
Mrs. Frank Harden charmingly entertained the Sister Susies Club at her North Mulberry street home Tuesday evening. Sewing and good company were central, with guests including Mrs. Buellaby and Mrs. Clinton Webb. At a late hour refreshments were served.
Mire Henry Albers and her daughter from Washington DC visit Mrs. Almer's mother Mrs. Moorhart. Will Halin and wife from Cleveland stay with sister Miss Clara Hanlin and brother Dr. S B Hanlin. Arthur Lechner and children from Pittsburgh visit Marvin DeMaine. Mrs. Flowers and son Teddy from Akron visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Allensworth. Miss Margaret Purdon returns from Wooster College for the summer.
Pi Beta Phi members held a Cookie Shine at the national sorority center in the fraternity hall on a Tuesday afternoon. A large alumni turnout joined the festivities for a happy get-together and celebration.
Logan plans a forenoon industrial parade as part of the Fourth of July celebration. Prizes will be offered for best decorated floats and pleasure cars, plus a prize for the most comical get‑up. Legion members are coordinating the event to ensure a standout public celebration.
Announcement states the marriage of Mr. James Barker and Miss Estelle Wright took place in Lancaster last Tuesday with Rev Millikan officiating of the Lancaster M. E. Church.
Mrs B L Tyke and her daughter Olive left Tuesday for a two week visit with relatives in Zanesville.
White Hall residents Mary and Nettie Kenney from Athens State Hospital spent several days last week with their niece Mrs. G E B Tribe. Mack Braley and wife visited relatives at Trimble on Sunday. Fred Cain, a pumper at local oil wells, was called to Parkersburg by a death in the family. Dessie and Florence Carsey of Richland Avenue visit Mr and Mrs George Hamilton. Mr and Mrs Bud Hooper of Mechanicsburg visited locals Saturday.
Sunday page notes the death of Mrs. William Hoop ler and mentions Edna Moore and Miss Braley. Braley traveled Wednesday to Columbus to visit aunt Mrs. W C Parker and family. Mrs Lucile Tom and two children and Mr Edwin Higgins of Athens visited D N Higgin and family Wednesday.
The entry chronicles early Ohio history with notes on the 1806 militia muster at Doane's Corners, the 1876 death of Ohio Supreme Court judge Matthew Birchard, the 1884 organization of the Fifth Regiment Ohio National Guard in Cleveland, the 1891 Republican State convention in Columbus nominating William McKinley, and the 1897 incorporation of the National Anti mob and Lynch Law Association in Columbus.
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