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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1921
Page
8
J Z Terrell of the penitentiary forms a state prison camp across the river a few miles below Mason City. Convict labor will be used to construct a large institution with work starting April 1. The project likely sits on the Lon farm spanning several hundred acres.
Thomas Scott a well known county farmer died at his Harrisonville road home Thursday. The funeral was held at the residence this morning.
Hobart and Powell, the lowest bidders on the three mile road improvement project below Middleport, have received their deposit check from the high bidder.
County commissioners are set to meet next Wednesday with high officials to speed the county building program. Engineers finished work and all four roads are ready to launch, with readvertisement expected for the project.
A Middleport K of P banquet hall event featured the Loyal Legion hosting outside boys who assisted with the Hoop La Minstrels. Attendees reported the program and banquet as fast paced, lively, and satisfying.
Jas. McIntosh and wife nee Miss Mabel Scott of Columbus brought the remains of their little daughter here for burial. Her death was
The passage recalls a family’s recent chain of calamities including a boy who lost a leg to car wheels in Middleport and a third child suffering a severe diphtheria attack, all amid a carpet fever mentioned in the report.
The court of appeals remanded the case of Frank G. Gloeckner for retrial after finding an erroneous charge in the common pleas court. The appeal was heard February 9, and the conviction for threatening a grand jury witness stands to be reconsidered by a new jury.
The state civil service commission will hold an exam at the Pomeroy courthouse on March 11 1921 for permanent appointment as superintendent of the Meigs county children’s home. A commission representative will oversee the exam. Full details are available from the Columbus commissioners office by mail.
Curtis Weaver head of the Meigs County Buick Co. closed a deal with the Whaley interests for the vacant lot between his new modern garage and The B. F. Biggs store. He plans to erect another building to house an auto supply store formerly on Court Street.
Mr and Mrs H H Roush attend a Cincinnati convention this week. Mrs B E Talbott hosted a WCTU meeting yesterday afternoon. Mrs G R Clark and Kathryn Skinner visited relatives in Pomeroy and Middleport and returned to Davenport Iowa and Chicago. Mr and Mrs Lewis Fulcher of Meechem River near Charlottesville Virginia visit L A Fulcher and family. Margaret Sauer went to Hotzer hospital likely for an operation.
Edith Sargent Zerckel, a real daughter of the American Revolution, dies at her daughter’s home in Gravel Hill Middleport from facial neuralgia and age. Funeral at the Washington home Monday with burial near New Haven West Virginia. Her father Jeremiah Sargent, Revolutionary soldier, is buried in Round Bottom Cemetery Wirt County WV.
Amesville residents Clayton Linscott Beverly and Frank Linscott return with brother Arza from Ravenswood West Virginia after a several days visit. Roy Parsons the Balderson shop blacksmith departed this week and Homer Eckard has taken over the anvil work. H H Henry left for Farm Bureau duties in the county. The Masonic lodge was inspected by Fred Mee Kay from Athens lodge with M M degree work followed by a banquet and speeches. Continuous rain hindered planned activities.
A testimonial letter from Elizabetha Corney of Edmund, South Carolina praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health and ability to work after months of nervousness and female troubles. The piece asserts widespread letters from women support the medicine's efficacy and urges printing the letter.
Those who braved the elements included Mr. Mc Mckay W P Porter P G Drake and B F Dutton of Athens and Parker Johnson of Berea Ky.
Pittsburg and Akron promoters examined coal lands under option near Sharpsburg. They discussed a potential sale of a major field in the county with 6000 acres of No. 8 coal and extensive holdings from Utley to Broadwell and Kilvert. If parties agree, a new valley industry and rail link to Stewart are possible.
Annie R. Thomas born Llanelly Wales September 9 1835 sailed to the United States 1854 marrying David R. Thomas at Pomeroy Ohio. They raised a large family and endured frontier travel including California gold fields. She died January 27 1921 in Murray City Ohio leaving four sons three daughters twenty four grandchildren and many relatives. She joined the M E church as a charter member and lived a life of faith and devotion inspiring all who knew her.
Dublin report says Dail Eireann aims to replace British officials in collecting taxes and governing local bodies in southern Ireland with direct Sinn Fein administration. It plans to begin April 1, using new powers to veto county councils and press for a no taxes campaign if Britain withdraws funding.
Millfield Mr and Mrs Earl Downey entertained a group of boys from 6 30 to 9 30 Thursday evening for son Dale s ninth birthday. A Washington s birthday color scheme and tiny hatchet favors framed an evening of games ice cream and cake assisted by Mrs John Brewer and daughter Alice with guests Donald Totman Forest Totman Orris Boudinot Clifford Omen Dwight Hill Roland Robinett John Grabbert Dennis and Gerald MacDaniel Audrian Simpkins Harold and Virgil Ogg Norman Fulton Hyatt Pettit Courtney Pettit and Stanley Howard.
The following intermediate grade pupils were neither absent nor tardy this term: Steve Thomas Ernest Howard Elsie North Mabel Clay Charles Simpson. For January and February the non absent or tardy list includes Ernest Howard Orris Boudinot Charles Simpson Leslie Pyle Steve Thomas William Hartley Thomas Pyatt Helen Patton Elsie North Eleanor Snurr Mildred Snurr Mabel Clay Mary Guerra Catherine Gillispie Bertha Chargo and Ruth Leoffler.
Mrs. V. B Fulton and her son plan a trip to Denver for an indefinite stay. The Queen Esther class of the Church of Christ will hold a box supper at the West Side schoolhouse Friday evening March 11. Everyone is invited.
Dale Downey, injured Monday evening when struck by R. H. Wade's truck while returning from school, is now recovering on crutches and has left the hospital.
Prominent in early spring social functions, the Ladies' Aid Society of the Church of Christ hosted an indoor picnic dinner at the Totman home with husbands as honor guests. The event stood as one of the society’s most notable gatherings, praised for its excellent dining and congenial guests.
A pink and white hei cake formed an attractive centerpiece. It netted $7.50. After the spread, a monthly business session was held with the president presiding. Scripture and roll call noted. Total receipts were $19.03. A short program followed with recitation by Mrs. Wm. Hartley, paper by Golda Boudinot, reading by Mrs. F. E. Boudinot. Seventy-eight members and guests attended. Next meeting set for Thursday evening April 7 at the home of Mrs. Charles Robinett with Mrs. Wm. Sisson assisting hostess.
Mr and Mrs Jno Brewer visited Athens on Saturday, joining local sights and activities during their stay.
Nearly 250 students were sent home after several smallpox cases were found in Akron Ohio central and West high schools. Health officials ordered isolation and enhanced monitoring as the outbreak prompted school closures and further inspections.
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