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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
12
A Messenger reader recalls Rev. B. F. King once supervising salt barrels at Syracuse in the eighties. The civil war veteran, about 75, died in Dayton area after an auto accident. He left a son L. D. King in Syracuse and a daughter.
Jacob Epple age 82 died at his home in the second ward Tuesday evening. The funeral was held this afternoon. Born in Germany he came to the United States as a boy. He leaves a wife and six children John Emila and Herman of Cleveland Jacob Norman and Anna of this city. His remains will rest in Beech Grove cemetery.
A basket meeting is planned at Success Next Sunday with services at 10 am 2 30 pm and 8 30 pm. All are welcome to attend.
W. W. Leonard buys the W. G. Ferguson grocery in Middelport and combines his meat market with the grocery in the Winegar building. The move centralizes operations under one roof.
Orris Edison Harris and wife release to Pomeroy Salt Association 350 dollars. Fred Dilcher and wife release to L Z Beck 900 dollars. Caroline C Karr releases to John Sherman 12150 dollars. Myrtle Drummond releases to 8 R Cha ney 540 dollars. George Higginbotham releases to Bertha Russell 500 dollars.
Report states B. E. Ashworth deputy sheriff purchased the Mrs. R. P. Skinner home on Butternut Avenue at the foot of Lincoln Hill now occupied by Mrs. Skinner. She does not expect to teach next year in Pomeroy High, where she has rendered signal service, planning to move after winding up her late husband’s estate.
Washington June 23 The United States manufactured enough rubber tires in the year to supply millions of cars and to ship about forty million dollars worth abroad from Bonny Scotland to Java. The bulletin notes crude rubber arrives free of duty and cites Brazil the Dutch East Indies and British Straits as major sources. It also recounts Columbus a Priestly rubber lore and explains tapping and smoking to coagulate latex into exportable sheets.
The D A R Pomeroy and Middleport children’s auxiliary enjoyed a picnic at Mrs. Marvin DeMaine’s Middleport home on Wednesday. Parents attended. four such events are held annually for the children.
The annual picnic at Rocksprings fair ground drew crowds despite weather. Judge Carleton, John Blair, and other old bachelors enjoyed a basket dinner as reports described lively, fast and furious fun.
Mrs Carson and her little son from Charleston stayed several days this week with Mrs J C Boley on Grant street. She was guest of honor at Thursday's picnic on the lawn around the Boley home.
Mr and Mrs David Durst of Gravel Hill celebrate the birth of a daughter on June 16. The infant will be named Dorothy June and comes after a long wait at their home.
Charles McDaniel and his wife with their baby are visiting from Akron to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs A D Giles and other relatives and friends.
Mrs Flora White Clapp arrived Saturday from Chicago and will stay with her sisters and brother for several weeks. During her absence her daughter Mrs Harvey Welte and husband may relocate in Montana if conditions are favorable. Later they will be joined by Mrs Clapp.
A large group of girls departed for Athens to attend the normal school. Among them are Misses Wira Jones Susie Taylor Sarah Sidenstricker Gretta Horden Pearl Childers and Margaret Reynolds.
The mothers sisters and wives of World War veterans formed an auxiliary to Drew Webster Post American Legion. Elected officers include President Eva J Webster Vice President Jessie Mitch Secretary Wright McCorta Treasurer Alma Rosenbaum and executive committee M S Webster Morton Webster and Bertha Chase. Meetings set for Legion club rooms armory with the next gathering Wednesday evening.
Rains have been scarce for years in Athens while showers and storms circle other districts. Since Memorial Day, observers report frequent sightings but only one truly heavy rain, leaving gardeners and berry pickers hoping for a downpour.
New York aims to raise 85000 with a highball event today as revenue officers prepare to oversee the mix and resolve concerns about whiskey handling. The plan centers on showcasing enforcement in a public display during the event.
The Weather Bureau reports Point Reyes California as the windiest place in the United States based on their latest measurements. Strong gusts dominate conditions at the coastal site, with officials citing persistent high winds influencing local weather patterns.
A Londoner owns a 4&4 collection of pawn tickets that reference trans actions with the phrase my uncle appearing in every civilized country.
On Starr hill on Wednesday a tank of Engine No 172 derailed while returning for a second load. Conductor W K, and Brakeman John Hersog jumped from the tank as it left the rails. Petty sprained his right leg while Hersog broke a bone in his left ankle. Wreck crew rerailed the tank and train No 132 was delayed about ninety minutes. Cause of the derailment is not known.
The week saw brisk activity in the Logan marriage license bureau with several couples named. Notable issuances include Stephenson and Hudson B Root for Pipeliners, Helen N Gordon 18 of Logan, William F Pyle 27 oil worker Pennsboro WV, Eva M Coffey 18 Carbon Hill, plus Lawrence A Lindsey 40 Starr laborer and Rutha Allison 26 Starr, and others from Starr Nelsonville and Logan districts.
Judge Petit heard Blanche Gray sue Charles Gray for divorce alimony and child custody. The petition claims they wed May 29 1918 in Haydenville and two children were born. It accuses gross neglect and repeated assaults. Court granted divorce but delayed alimony decision.
Eli Patton of Pattonville, over eighty, is seriously ill after a pneumonia relapse. He is among Hocking county’s oldest Masons and a member of Mingo Lodge No. 171 F. and A. M. in the city.
Mrs William Vaughn of West Hunter Street is reported to be improving after an operation at the local hospital performed earlier this week for a complication of diseases.
The Tipton Bible class of the local M E Sunday school held its annual picnic Thursday afternoon. Members and families rode by autos to a Frank Linton farm grove for outdoor games and a supper basket exchange. A separate note mentions a tennis exhibition in Lancaster by local players at Rising Park courts with results not yet reported.
Oil News reports a Preston Oil Company well on the Armstrong farm showing 120 barrels in the first 24 hours and planned to be shot soon. The reading suggests strong production potential for the week.
The Ohio Fuel Supply Company reports completion of a well on the Ed field, marking a step in its drilling program. No additional details on depth, production, or location are provided in the fragment.
Reports indicate the wards lease in Washington township attracted little of the expected paying fund, leaving authorities with scant revenue from the arrangement.
Work to pull casing from the dry hole struck by the Honey Fork Oil Company was underway on Wednesday. The well is slated to be plugged.
The Gordon Oil Company reported casing on their Turpie farm location early in the week. A light producer was likely struck by the Nypenno Company on their No. 7 well in the Cobb Bradley lease, Ward township.
Spicer Oil Company continues drilling at a depth of 300 feet on their Sebastian Spicer land near Oreville with operations focused on No 4 well status.
Miss Eva Crutcher who was operated on at a Columbus hospital for goitre has recovered enough to return home. Relatives say she is expected to be home some time Friday.
Deputy Game Warden C C Higgins former county treasurer gains appointment to county post. He will begin duties around early July after recently serving as foreman at a nearby Murray City area mine.
Harmony Hill summary of visits with relatives in nearby towns. Mrs Hattie Sherman visited her sister Mrs Ralph Gunnell in Hockingport on Wednesday. Mrs Thurman Livingston returned to Short Creek West Virginia after two weeks visiting family here and at Little Hocking. All rejoice over the Saturday rain. Mr and Mrs S H Noland were at Coolville Tuesday. Mrs H J Crawford and Mr and Mrs Willard Foster plus Mandey spent weekend at Tom Foster’s. Maud Foster and daughter joined them on return. Carrie Thorpe stayed with her parents Saturday night. Farmers busy harvesting ripe wheat. Mrs Thurman Livingston and family and Mrs H J Crawford visited at the Livingston home Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs T J Foster visited Mrs James Tippie on Wednesday A G K Thorpe checked a business visit at Little Hocking He harvests raspberries ripe and fine Mr and Mrs R R Hueston motored to Little Hocking on Tuesday Curtis Sherman sawed wood for T J Foster Wednesday afternoon A ball game at Little Hocking drew a large crowd Saturday afternoon
Chinese stokers seem to be immune to the fierce heat of the fire room on ocean steamships and can stand temperatures that would quickly affect white workmen.
A Cleveland public square execution in 1812 for an Indian named Omie. Miscellaneous recalls include 1829 death of Charles R Sherman born Norwich Conn 1788, 1845 Dayton canal boat arrival celebration, 1875 monument cornerstone in Sidney Civil War memorial, and 1894 Chillicothe train wreck with fatalities and injuries.
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