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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1922

Page

22

John Walters Faces Third Non-support Charge in Logan

John Walters appeared before Judge Pettit on a capias for non-support the third time in Logan. He was admonished in March 1921 to work for his children, claiming a fifteen day work record in fifteen months. Prosecutor Miss Davey said Walters lived in a shack and was arrested drunk in New Straitsville while allegedly carrying a coil for a still. He was given until next Tuesday to pay maintenance or face placement where work is provided in dull times.

John Walters Pettit Friday Perry County Miss Davey Walters New Straitsville Pettit

Bible study class sparks friendly contest at Methodist church

A Bible study course for the church youth under Mr. E N Turner drew strong interest. To boost participation a friendly boys versus girls contest was started, raising enrollment to about forty in this mid week class.

Methodist Church E. N. Turner

Annual Elks election to be held next Monday evening

The annual election of the local Elks lodge will be held next Monday evening. Contests for most offices are under way with candidates listed including W. J. Lytle and Edw. Collins for exalted ruler, Giff Hull for leading knight, W. C. Adair for loyal knight, M. C. Martin and Geo. Larimer for lecturing knight, Sam Buchanan for secretary, Charles Larimer and Blaine Johnson for treasurer, and George Smith and Frank Judy for trustee.

Order of Elks W. J. Lytle Edw. Collins Giff Hull W. C. Adair M. C. Martin Geo. Larimer Sam Buchanan Charles Larimer Blaine Johnson George Smith Frank Judy

Martzolff Couple Celebrates 66th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Jacob Martzolff marked their sixty sixth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their home Thursday evening. Born in Monday Creek township Perry county both came from Alsace Lorrain stock and are longtime schoolmates. Professor and Mrs C L Martzolff of Athens attended as guests.

Jacob Martzolff Monday Creek Township Perry County Martzolff George Frederick Martzolff Frederick Kochensparger Alsace Lorrain C. L. Martzolff Athens

Local Notables Improve After Illness

Two prominent Logan citizens recover from extended illness. Attorney C. V. Wright shows marked improvement after several weeks in hospital with a general breakdown. Meat man Augustus Heinie also progresses well after a recent serious operation.

Logan C. V. Wright Augustus Heinie

Death of Mrs Mary Wilheme McLain at North Walnut Street

Senility caused the death of Mrs Mary Wilheme McLain at her home on North Walnut Street Thursday evening at 5 o'clock. Born in Germany 75 years ago she was the widow of Charlies McLain once in the monumental business. Survived by daughter Miss Emma McLain a constant companion. sister Mrs Ella L Hiett of Second Street. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm by Rev J W Blair at the Methodist church. interment Oak Grove Cemetery by Harden Undertaking Co.

Mary Wilheme McLain North Walnut Street Germany Charlies McLain Emma McLain Ella L. Hiett Second Street J. W. Blair Methodist Church Oak Grove Harden Undertaking Company

Mrs C F Lauer Plans Marion Visit For Brother's Wedding

Mrs C F Lauer and her children travel to Marion for a brief visit and to attend the wedding of her brother Rey W Gotthal scheduled for Monday. Rev Lauer and another son will join the family on Monday as well.

C. F. Lauer Marion Rey W. Gotthal Rev. Lauer

Death crosses Heft family with Nevada funeral return

Melvin Heft of this city was summoned to Nevada Wyandotte county Friday by the death of his cousin Aaron Heft aged 55. Aaron was a son of John Heft who formerly lived in Marion township. Funeral services will be held Sunday.

Melvin Heft Nevada Wyandotte County Aaron Heft John Heft Marion Township

Heinie Brothers Slaughter House Adds Modern Power Boiler

Charles Kleinschmidt completes a large power boiler installation at the Heinie Brothers Packing Company slaughter house south of the city. The plant is being modernized to increase capacity to meet rising trade demand.

Charles Kleinschmidt Heinie Brothers Packing Company

Mrs Floyd Duffey Hosts Gli Amica Girls

Mrs Floyd Duffey assisted by Miss Ruth Conway entertained the Gli Amica girls at Cherry avenue on Thursday evening with sewing contests and diversions, followed by a delicious luncheon. Miss Mona Duffey attended as a club guest and Miss Robison also appeared among the guests.

Floyd Duffey Ruth Conway Gli Amica Cherry Avenue Mona Duffey Merry Makers Clarence Heinie Chas. Heinie Miss Robison Zelda Stoughton Frank Harden

Athens Couple Weds Here In Colorful Ceremony

Charles A. Boyer 27 of Athens and Ruth Cooper 25 of Middleport obtained a marriage license and were married by Justice Barnes. The couple, described as colored, made a good appearance. W. A. Harpold underwent appendicitis surgery in Gallipolis. his wife donated blood to aid a transfusion and he began recovering. Burial at Bulaville Gallia County occurred in Dyesville.

Athens Charles A. Boyer Ruth Cooper Middleport Justice Barnes W. A. Harpold Gallipolis Hospital

Bartels Moves to Huntington Bank Role

Ernest Bartels son of W F Bartels of Syracuse leaves the First National Bank of Ravenswood to take an assistant cashier position at Huntington Bank and Trust Company in Huntington West Virginia. Ravenswood directors present him a gold watch and chain in appreciation of his service.

Bartels Ernest Bartels W. F. Bartels Syracuse First National Bank of Ravenswood Huntington W. Va Huntington Bank and Trust Company Ravenswood Bank

Sauer Downing verdict ends drawn out suit

The long trial between Emil Sauer and John B. Downing concluded last Thursday evening with Sauer awarded 2296.36 plus interest and Downing awarded 1189.23 plus interest. Ten of twelve jurors agreed, two dissented. Named jurors listed.

Sauer-Downing Emil Sauer John B. Downing Sauer Downing H. S. Roush Charles Schorn Theodore H. Jacobs H. A. Hoskins Frank B. Will J. R. Stark W. L. Rice G. E. Roush Charlies F. Fossaca R. A. Zeiher

Death of Reuben W. Boring at 69 in Middleport

Reuben W. Boring died at his home behind Antiquity Thursday from heart trouble. At about age 69 years seven months and 24 days he had moved from Middleport to a small farm above Racine. The remains lay at a Fourth Street Middleport home before burial Saturday at 10 in Hill Cemetery.

Reuben W. Boring Middleport Mile Hill Racine Fourth Street the Hill Cemetery

Pomeroy Man Bound Over in Cattle Cruelty Case

Edward Smith of Pomeroy faced Justice Watson in Rutland on cruelty to animals charges after seven cattle on his Rutland area farm were allegedly neglected. Molden, a resident living rent free to care for the cattle, says he was told to vacate March 1 and ceased feeding the animals. Smith says Molden’s move interrupted feeding, while Molden claims the eviction dictated stopping feed.

Edward Smith Pomeroy Justice Watson Rutland Smith Molden

Soldier on Three Day Furlough Visits Logan Parents

Private Bernard Liff of the 11th Infantry stationed at Columbus barracks arrived in Logan on Thursday for a three day furlough to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Liff.

Bernard Liff 11Th Infantry Columbus Barracks Logan Elmer Liff

First J G Shaw guardianship account filed for Pearl Shaw

The initial account of J G Shaw acting as guardian for Pearl J Shaw was filed with Probate Judge Stephens on Friday. It shows the ward is owed 5102.86 dollars.

J. G. Shaw Pearl J. Shaw Stephenson

Murray City Health Nurse Seeks Clothing Donations

Murray City public health nurse Anna Wilson reports fitting 27 people with clothes and shoes and still has items for the needy. Community stores and Mr Roberts donate funds and gear while she runs Friday baby clinics from 1 to 4 pm and maintains office hours mornings and afternoons. Families urged to call or visit for clothing and help.

Anna Wilson Roberts Sidhenfeld Star Herman Spice & Atlas Howard Lowery Florence Nelsonville Murray Robert Tipton Wilson

Mosaic pavement origins at Westminster Abbey traced to Rome

The Westminster Abbey mosaic pavement is dated to the thirteenth century and believed to be originally brought from Rome. The discovery highlights historic trade routes and medieval art exchanges involving Rome.

Westminister Abbey Rome

Local attorney returns to office amid illness. residents noted

Attorney D Curtis Reed returns to his office after illness while jeweler Hart shows improvement. The upcoming court term reports indicate petit jurors have been excused indefinitely. Mr and Mrs R E Finsterwald relocate from the loughead flat on Main street in the Brad bury building on Mulberry street, previously home to the Tribune Telegraph.

D. Curtis Reed Hart R. E. Finsterwald Loughead Main Street Bradbury Building Mulberry Street Tribune- Telegraph

Body dispute clouds Bland matter in Ohio case

In Columbus yesterday Mrs. Bland of East Liverpool and Mrs. Bland of Middleport contested custody of a body after years apart. Rumors of arrival in Middleport were denied. A separate item notes state official Leon C. Herrick writes to Meigs county that funds will be certified for I C H No 159, with construction planned this year once funds are available.

Harry Bland Columbus Leon C. Herrick Meigs County Board of Commissioners Athens- Pomeroy Board of Commissioners Meigs County Pomeroy Ohio

County line improvement funding certified later

A note from Leon C. Herrick, Director of Highways and Public Works, explains that current funds do not cover the full upgrade from Pomeroy to the Athens county line. A subsequent certification will finance the remaining work to connect with the ongoing contract toward Columbus this year.

Athens County Pomeroy Columbus Leon C. Herrick

The Cough That Keeps You Awake

An old advertisement urges readers to use Father John’s Medicine for nighttime coughing that drains strength. It claims the product soothes irritated breathing passages and fights germs, noting the remedy’s 65 years of trusted use and alcohol free, safe for the family.

Father John

Bank Robbery Shocks Grand Rapids Branch

Two armed men assaulted the manager and cashier of the Grand Rapids Savings Bank branch on Burner Avenue and escaped with 3000 dollars. Police searched for the bandits in Grand Rapids Michigan with the incident dated Friday.

Michigan Bank Grand Rapids, Mich Burner Avenue Grand Rapids Savings Bank

British Show How to Uphold Dignity of Law at Beverley

The East Riding Quarter Sessions in Beverley gathered with sixty summoned jurors, forty-five magistrates, six barristers, reporters, police, and court staff. Only two boys, sent to a reformatory, faced the court for stealing chocolates.

International News Service London England Beverley East Riding

Grace Hunt Sues for Divorce Over Death Ride Claim

Mrs Grace Hunt files for divorce alleging her husband Edward Hunt invited her on a "death ride" in an automobile during a Miami visit. The suit was filed today in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Grace Hunt Edward Hunt Miami Fla

Death at Dyesville William George dies at 77

William George of Dyesville died early Wednesday from heart trouble at age 77. He leaves a wife two sons Oley E and Eddie and three brothers and a sister. Funeral arrangements were announced but not completed in the report.

Dyesville William George Oley E Eddie

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