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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1921

Page

8

Pomeroy Hearing Postponed Again

The telephone company injunction hearing is reopened until next week to suit Judge White's schedule.

Telephone Com

Lutheran church dedication set for Upper Flats

The new Lutheran church in Upper Flats Mason county will be seated Sunday July 10. Dr H G Howard of Wheeling will preach the dedication sermon and assist Rev P L Miller in the services.

Lutheran Church Upr Flats Mason County H. G. Howard Wheeling P. L. Miller

Middleport Cemetery Trustees Pledge Ongoing Upkeep

Trustees of the Middleport fit cemetery report persistent fundraising has made the site presentable with grounds to be improved as funds arrive.

Middleport

County books reviewed by state inspection official

Walter Deem from the state inspection bureau is examining the county books for the past three years. Officials say the work will likely extend into late next fall to finish the audit.

Walter Deem State Inspection Bureau

Marshal Ingram Reclaims Runaway Trio in Parkersburg

Marshal Ingram traveled to Parkersburg and detained three Mason City youths Joseph Mason Fred Ieenhour and Jod Kimes who had run away from home. They were arrested in Parkersburg and held in jail until the marshal returned with them.

Marshal Ingram Parkersburg Fred Ieenhour Joseph Mason Jod Kimes Mason City

Man honors fire loss with fence on Minersville lot

Joseph Betzing, whose wife and six children died in a Minersville house fire four years ago last May, marks the site with a stout neat picket fence around the former house lot.

Joseph Betzing Minersville

Memorial garden blooms on former house site

On the site where the house stood a second picket fence encloses a succession of rambler roses climbing trellises. In front, dahlias and roses fill the area, transforming the former house ground into a flower filled remembrance for the deceased, as conceived by Mr Betzing.

Betzing

Sheriffredux: Man Held for Court-Ordered Support

Sheriff Reeves brought back from Mechanicsburg a man named Harry Steinmetz who was located riding outside the town. He is jailed for failing to pay $6 per month for his child’s support as ordered by the court. Steinmetz’s wife is George Reeves’ daughter of Scipio, and neighbors call her a fine woman. He faces the consequences of disobeying the court and reflects on the error of deserting his wife and child.

Sheriff Reeves Mechanicsburg Harry Steinmetz Babe George Reeves Scipio Steinmetz

Drunken Car Wreck Leads to Trio Dead in Wolf Pen Road

Sheriff Reeves and deputies respond to reports by two religious book canvassers Wagner and Roberts. They find a wrecked Chevrolet at Ed Goble place with three men Charles Seidenable Robert Smith Dayton Dennis dead drunk inside. A revolver and moonshine bottles are found in the car.

Wagner Roberts Ed Goble Wolf Pen Charles Seidenable Robert Smith Thompson Dayton Dennis Dennis

Three men jailed after crash injures Smith and Dennis menacing case

Dennis man charged with menacing with a revolver and auto offenses. Smith suffers crushed foot after being caught between machine and tree. A team towed to release Smith. Other two charged with plan drunks. All three held in jail.

Dennis Smith

Cummings Divorce Trial Ends in Cruelty Grounding Custody

In Rock Springs yesterday the Cummings divorce case drew a jammed courtroom as Frank Cummings sued Hazel Cummings for adultery and extreme cruelty. Seventeen witnesses for the plaintiff and fourteen for the defense testified. adultery was not proven, but cruelty was. Custody of their child awarded to the mother. alimony unresolved though Cummings earns $200 monthly and has paid $15. The wife seeks a larger allowance.

Cummings

Man jailed on booze manufacture charge

H. J. Justice known as Rations is in jail after officers searched his premises and found six gallons of raisin-jack in process, two quarts ready for use in bottles under his bed, and a half gallon of blackberry wine recently made.

H. J Justice

River toll grows Cincinnati boy among drowned

Cincinnati police report the sixteenth drowning of the season as 14 year old Harry Rotterberger died in the Ohio River after cramps struck him while swimming. A pulmator failed after three hours with no rescue.

Cincinnati Harry Rotterberger Ohio River

Logan 8t John day properly observed

At United Brethren church Sunday morning St Johns Day services drew 130 local Masons and about thirty Eastern Star ladies to honor the two orders. Mrs Carl Little John and Miss Evelyn Bowen led musical offerings while seven Masons formed a chorus. Rev J G Spears delivered an eloquent address reflecting care in preparation. Lodges expressed great satisfaction with the service.

United Brethren Church St. Johns Eastern Star Carl-Little John Evelyn Bowen J. G. Spears

Pretty Wedding At St Pauls Episcopal Church

Miss Mildred Brehm and Mr Robert T Johnstone united in marriage at St Pauls Episcopal Church on Saturday at 3 30 in the afternoon. Rev John Williamson of Lancaster officiated. The bride wore a blue organdie gown and blue hat with a shower bouquet of brides roses. The altar was decorated with palms ferns field daisies. Miss Brehm is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Brehm of this city and a Logan high school graduate class of 1915. The groom is the son of Mrs Lucy Johnstone of Titusville Pa, graduated from high school in 1911 and studied at Lafayette University. Faith James of Columbus attended the bride. Granville Berlin was best man.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church Mildred Brehm Robert T. Johnstone John Williamson Lancaster Miss Brehm Charles EB. Brehm Logan High School Washington D. C Lucy Johnstone Titusville Lafayette University Faith James Columbus Granville Berlin

Bride and groom host reception then dinner at home

An informal church reception preceded a wedding dinner at the bride's home. After their wedding trip the couple will be at 312 Mound Street in this city. Mr Johnstone works as lease foreman for the Carter Oil Company.

Mound Street Johnstone Carter Oil Company

Man Held After Inquiry About Congresswoman Address

A man who gave the name Ed Griffin was detained by Sheriff Larimer and held in the county jail after visiting the prosecuting attorney seeking the address of a United States Congresswoman. He, claiming to be 32 and from Laporte Indiana, appeared unsettled and possibly mentally unbalanced. Officials are verifying his story and trying to contact Indiana relatives while noting prior custody in Baltimore Ohio and possible military service.

Ed Griffin Larimer United States Susannah Griffin Laporte Ind Baltimore Indiana

Logan Triumphs Over Nelsonville White Sox 6-5

Logan's long string of victories continued Sunday with a 6 to 5 win over the White Sox of Nelsonville. It was a close game from the start and decided in the ninth inning when the locals pushed across the deciding run.

Logan White Sox Nelsonville

Logan Triumph Scraps Past Nelsonville With Late Wedge

Logan nicks a 4 3 win as Rutherford clears the bases with a three run double in a seventh inning rally. Nelsonville answers with late eighth and ninth inning scores to knot the game before Logan plates the deciding run in the final frame. Bradfield paces the visitors with two triples while Juergenensmeier and Mowery spark defense. About 500 fans attend. Logan set to host last K of C team of Columbus next Sunday.

Witham Breston Nelsonville Rutherford Logan Bradfield Juergenensmeier Mowery Columbus

Rotarian Noonday Meeting Hosts Out‑of‑Town Guests

At the Rotarian noonday meeting Monday guests included Rev John Williamson and Harold Reeves from Lancaster, George Smith from Logan, invited Cyrus Rochester, and Rotarian M J Cole welcoming the arrangement. The club approved a danger sign for the Scotts Creek safety gate and a float for the American Legion industrial parade. Next week's luncheon moves to Tuesday due to the Fourth of July.

John Williamson Harold Reeves Lancaster George Smith Logan Harry Smith Cyrus Rochester M. J. Cole Scotts Creek American Legion

Picnic at Hardy's Grove features Red Cross event

Monday Creek township Red Cross members sponsored a Saturday picnic at Hardy's Grove near Maxville. Medals for World War veterans failed to arrive, shifting plans. Attorney GO. W. Pettit spoke, and Maxville beat Lost Run 13 to 6 in a local ball game.

Monday Creek Township Red Cross Hardy’s Grove Maxville GO. W. Pettit Legion Haydenville Owens Manufacturing Company McGovern Shoe

Leo Thompson Released On Bond After City Investigation

Leo Thompson posted a $100 cash bond for his appearance after Friday an arrest tied to city investment schemes. He was released to return with his young daughter to Delaware and must report back here by early July.

Leo Thompson Delaware

Imports Rise in Finished Goods From Raw Decline

Import data show crude materials and raw foodstuffs dropping in value in 1921 while finished manufactures and manufactured foods rise. Total manufacturing materials import value for 1921 will be just over 1 billion dollars, far below 1920 and earlier years, with finished goods about 750 million. The shift appears tied to tariff expectations and stockpiling ahead of policy changes.

National City Bank of New York

Trade 1921 imports exceed 1920 in many cotton and textile goods

The report shows 1921 imports rising for cotton, woolen, silk goods, fibers, glassware, and leather manufactures, with notable increases in cotton ($112,000,000 1920) and woolen ($44,000,000 1920) groups, while fibers drop about $10,000,000 and silk falls by over $30,000,000. Sugar climbs $175,000,000 vs 1920, and chemicals rise slightly. crude materials and foodstuffs decline sharply.

Manu

Woman's fire alarm at pier traced to New York scene

In Chicago a woman cried Fire at the municipal pier causing a panic as thousands fled and firefighters responded. It was later learned she described a fire she had seen in New York, drawing a sharp remark from Fireman John Duff who quipped she should have been an actress.

Chicago New York John Duff

Icebergs in Arctic Reach Lofty Beauty Not Size

Icebergs in Arctic regions are not as large or numerous as those in the Antarctic but they are typically taller and more striking in form with spires and domes.

Artic Antarctic

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