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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1921

Page

10

Pomeroy GEATH OF BABE birth and death notice

A baby born to Mr and Mrs Ohlinger last Tuesday afternoon died later that day. The notice records the infant’s brief birth and death.

Babe Mrs. Ohlinger

Preacher Acquitted in Pleasant Murder Case

Rev. Golden Callicoat a Holy Nez preacher was acquitted by a jury in Pleasanton case. Evidence showed he shot to frighten boys visiting his son patch and hen house. The court ruled the shooting accidental and Callicoat acted to protect his property. His wife and six children attended the trial.

Golden Callicoat Pleasant Patch Clayton Krepps Mack Callicoat Licoat

Notable Rutland Man Committed as Insane at Athens Hospital

The article notes Ferd rnton, a well to do colored man from Rutland, was brought to Athens Hospital and adjudged insane. He was violent at times, drawing a crowd of onlookers while confined there, and his patrons or guardians appeared to have seized him quickly.

Ferd Rnton Rutland Athens Hospital

Detours Listed In Circulars From Late Highway Dept

Detours of local importance include a ten mile reroute via Rutland and Shire to reach Gallipolis from Middleport in fair condition. The Pomeroy Athens road is closed about three miles north of Pomeroy. detour is two miles over a hard road. The Pomeroy Athens road via Harrisonville remains passable and in fair condition.

Highway Department Meigs County Rutland Shire Gallipolis

Hunker Elevated in Ohio Knights of Pythias

G Hunker of Middleport was named Grand Vice Chancellor of the Grand Lodge K of P of Ohio in Dayton. He is poised to advance to Grand Chancellor at the next election without opposition.

Hunker G. Hunker Middleport Grand Lodge K. of P Ohio Dayton

Misfit Marriage Suit Alleged by Wife in Child Support Case

Mrs. Hettie Tipton sues her husband Merviin Tipton for support for their 3 year old son, arguing he does not provide for them. The couple married at Pt. 1 on December 30, 1916.

Hettie Tipton Merviin Tipton

Hamm Sells Home in Middleport to Siders Couple

G W Hamm of Middleport sells home on Rutph street and two lots to Emmett Siders and his wife for 300 dollars following the death of Hamm's wife. The sale closed Saturday.

Hamm G. W. Hamm Middleport Emmett Siders

Lightning Strikes Rutland Home Damaging Window

A Rutland home was hit by a lightning bolt on a sunny afternoon. Mrs Titus, seated by a window, was momentarily shocked while her daughter at her side escaped injury as the window cracked. The bolt caused shattered glass and minor chaos in the home.

Titus Rutland Mabip George Ae Ter

Accident Proved Fatal In Parkseburg Hospital

James D. Skidmore died in Parkseburg hospital after seven weeks of illness following a peculiar accident while sawing. The article notes the incident and medical progression leading to his death.

James D. Skidmore Parkseburg

Ripley Man Dies After Woodwork Accident

A splinter from a power saw in Ripley West Virginia pierced the brain near the left temple. He briefly recovered after surgery to return home but relapsed and died at the hospital. He had lived in the county’s upper end before moving to Ripley and left relatives behind. Several folks traveled to attend the funeral.

Ripley W. Va

Texas visitors childhood sheriff revisits old Meigy ties

Mr and Mrs A P Ashworth of Longview Texas arrived in Pome roy Saturday to visit their sons and relatives. Mr Ashworth formerly served as sheriff of Meigy county and spent years in local business. Since moving to Texas he has prospered in farming pursuits.

Texas A. P. Ashworth Long View Pomeroy

Long Trip to Middletown Stuns Hermann Family

Fred Hermann receives notice of his sister Mrs. M. B. Higgins her husband and their 19 month old baby arriving in Middletown Ohio after a 180 mile auto journey in 30 days from Houston Texas Mr Hermann leaves today to greet the travelers he has not seen his sister for ten years

Fred Hermann Middletown M. B. Higgins Houston Texas Hermann

Hard kicking Ford injury near Sugar Run school house

Roy Voss of Sugar Run area carries his right arm in splints after fracturing a bone while unsuccessfully attempting to crank a Ford on Saturday near the Sugar Run school house.

Ford Roy Voss Sugar Run

Bengel Visits Family at Marietta After Farming Career

Charles W. Bengel a former merchant now farming near Marietta traveled back to town with his wife and daughter for a brief family visit with his brothers and sisters beginning Saturday.

Charles W. Bengel Marietta

Riot at Gomez funeral as Cuban police face criticism

Cuban forces and police were ordered to high alert after a riot at Jose Miguel Gomez funeral. At Havana cemetery gates, supporters clashed with police, three people died and more than twenty were injured as mourners tried to lift the casket. An investigation was set for today.

Havana Jose Miguel Gomez Gomes

Hairless people called brainy by French physician

A prominent French medical expert claims individuals without hair are the brainiest segment of society. The remark frames baldness as a sign of intellect rather than a cosmetic trait, reflecting cultural stereotypes of the era.

Trade with Germany grows sharply in 1921 fiscal year

The National City Bank of New York reports 1921 trade with Germany will total about 450 million dollars, with exports around 370 million and imports near 90 million, far above 1920 levels and approaching prewar highs. Principal exports include cotton, copper, paraffin, wheat and flour, bacon, and dairy products, while imports list dyes, gloves, china, and textiles.

New York Congress Germany National City Bank of Great Britain France Department of Commerce China

Local notes from The Bulletin July 5 1880 New Plymouth Ohio

The Bulletin editor J W Eggleston shares small town items including onion breath remedy, local boasting of Mrs James of Carbon Hill, cheap job printing, berry and ore markets, a move by Thomas Hutchins family to Logan, Vigo mail route bid by John P Witherspoon, a frolic planned by young folks at Lynns, railroad completion claim, Lewis Finny pondering matrimony, visits by Mr and Mrs G F Williams to Guysville, and mentions Miss Augusta Bartlett among scattered items.

Indiana Laura Muchmore Zaleski P. M. Lavely Lebanon D. Young Athens New Plymouth A. Bartlett Missouri C. A. Alpin Carbon Hill The Bulletin Ohio J .W. Eggleston James Thomas Hutchins Logan John P. Witherspoon Lynns Lewis Finny Lewis G. F. Williams Guysville Augusta Bartlett

Robbers Steal $1.40 From Toledo Plant Clerk

Four masked men enter Maple Baking Company plant in Toledo Ohio bound and gag shipping clerk Anthony Lissakowski the sole employee on duty. They take $1.40 from his pockets after failing to crack a safe with a sledge hammer and crowbar and flee in an automobile.

Toledo Maple Baking Company Anthony Lissakowski

Deputy Ketner Dismissed Over Whiskey Seizure Case

Portsmouth Ohio June 20 Deputy Sheriff Eugene Ketner is dismissed by Sheriff Rickey amid charges by the county law enforcement league that he sold and transported whiskey recently seized in a raid.

Portsmouth Sciate County Law Enforcement League Eugene Ketner Rickey Ketner

Logan Man Pleads Not Guilty in Dual Liquor Charges

George W. Boyer of Columbus appeared before Judge Pettit in common pleas court on two charges transporting and manufacturing intoxicating liquors. He was brought from Columbus by Sheriff Larimer after a raid at Mound Crossing. Bond set at 500 dollars per case with trial scheduled for July 8.

George W. Boyer Pettit Common Pleas Boyer Columbus Logan Larimer Mound Crossing

Local men fined for obstructing highway near Bloomingville

Elmer Poling and Forest Hedges of the county were found guilty by Mayor J. P. Miller on charges of obstructing the public highway near Bloomingville. Each received a $200 fine plus costs, unpaid to date. Clyde Eiveland’s charge was dismissed for insufficient evidence.

Elmer J. P. Miller Bloomingville Clyde Eiveland

Pettit Daughter Returns From Denison University

Miss Kathleen Pettit youngest daughter of Judge and Mrs E OV Pettit returns from Denison University where she is pursuing an arts course. It was her first year there and she plans to return in the fall to continue studies.

Kathleen Pettit E. OV. Pettit Denison University

Evangelistic Campaign Planned by Local Churches

A joint committee of United Brethren, Methodist and Presbyterian congregations plans an October to November evangelistic campaign. A large tabernacle will be set up to host four to six weeks of meetings. Rev. Harry James from Columbus advised on possible evangelists including Rev. Stevens of Warsaw, Rev. Han, Rev. Miller and Rev. Lyons. Final selection to be announced soon.

United Brethren, Methodist Harry James Columbus M. E Stevens Warsaw Ind Han Miller Lyons

Applications Close June 25 for Citizens Training Camp

The commanding general of the fifth corps area in Logan calls for all applications for the citizens training camp to be in by June 25. Logan has few applicants so far with three from this county. those applicants will receive notification of results shortly after June 25.

C. W. Brashares Fifth Corps Logan

Seven in Class for Royal Arch Degree in Logan Chapter

Seven applicants received the Royal Arch degree in Logan Chapter No. 75 on Friday. No more degree work will be attempted until fall. The procedure has been followed for years. Those on the waiting list will likely begin in September.

Logan

Logan Junior Red Cross Demonstration At Lancaster Conference

The Junior Red Cross of Logan presented a first aid demonstration at the regional Red Cross conference in Lancaster on June 16. Miss Jessie McManigal led four pupils in the showcase. Logan schools have set a precedent by offering eighth graders the chance to earn a first aid certificate, a highlight of the event. Credit goes to Miss Maria Parsons for leading the county department and to Miss Margaret Lutz for her role as executive secretary of the Hocking county chapter.

Margaret Lutz Hocking County

Copperhead Bite Delays Gibisonville Road Work

While William Kline and Harvey Kuhn rested on the Gibisonville road project, a large copperhead struck Kuhn’s left hand. He was taken to Dr. Miller in Gibetown for treatment as swelling from the poison increased.

William Kline Harvey Kuhn Gibisonville Road Kline Kuhn Mr. Miller Gibetown

Plans Form Deep Waterway Linking Great Lakes to St Lawrence

Ottawa Ont June 20 final plans for a deep waterway project to connect Great Lakes shipping with the St Lawrence river were discussed today. The briefing outlined infrastructure to enhance transshipment and regional trade interests.

Ottawa Great Lakes St. Lawrence River

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