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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1921
Page
8
In a Riverside Saturday night pursuit, Gloeckner fired on deputies at a house and then fled down Main Street. The sheriff chased him, but Gloeckner dodged between buildings and hid, leaving Reeves unarmed as he shouted encouragement.
John M. Lyons causes a sepulchre to be hewn into a solid cliff on his Fox Addition property in Middleport. It will be the resting place for his brother who died in the west and other Lyons family members, a novelty yet a lasting burial site as enduring as the hills.
The funeral for Edward Giles, who died February 10 in Honolulu, was conducted yesterday afternoon at his parents’ home in Middleport by Rev. Graham. The Loyal Legion attended and gave military honors. Burial followed in Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Thos Evans of Welchtown appeared before Judge Carleton on a lunacy charge and was ordered committed to Athens hospital. She was taken there that afternoon. This marks her fifth involuntary admission to the institution after years of apparent stability.
Rutland contracts a three day chautauqua in July with a $650 price tag, guaranteed by many residents. The Radcliffe Bureau will supply talent and the program emphasizes broad community betterment.
The common pleas court begins tomorrow with seven prisoners in jail awaiting trial and others out on bond. A subscription drive by Belle Toney supporters funds her legal defense as attorney H. B. Fish is appointed to represent her.
Sunday School supt Oliver Hartley received a bouquet of carnations marking years of service. Mrs Fred Leifheit organized the presentation for the Ladies class amid surprise and appreciation. E Don Bancroft from Urbana Ohio gave a highly praised address during evening services.
Mrs William McLain died Thursday morning at her home in Naylor's Run Pomeroy at age 85 from dropsical trouble and old age. Survived by her husband and daughter Mrs Eli Meier. Funeral Monday at home. burial in Flatwoods Cemetery. Distanced mourners included Mrs Cora Joyce Parkersburg Mrs Peter Adams Kananga Mrs Lottie Bartels Cleveland and Mrs Dr C V Busch Akron.
The hearing before the WA. 8. Court in Columbus centers on the operation of the street railway under a repealed franchise and a new passenger and freight rate tariff. Village officials contend the franchise never took effect, and pending wage talks could trigger a strike if higher rates win.
The Presbyterian and Methodist churches plan a series of union evangelistic meetings starting Wednesday at 7 PM in the Methodist church. After about a week the meetings will move to the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. H. B. Warner of Albany and Rev. James A. Miller of Athens. The effort aims to benefit the entire community.
Judge refrains from sentencing Mrs. Martha Kunkle of Toledo after she admitted forging two checks to buy clothing for her three month old baby. The case centers on a low level forgery tied to parental needs and financial strain.
Home remedy touts 2% ounces Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar syrup or alternatives for fast cough relief. Claims target bronchitis and hoarseness, praising pine extract as healing and promising satisfaction or money back.
City council ordered the engineer to draft a rough map and cost estimate for a proposed East Side storm sewer district. Data due March 21 will guide actions as residents and officials weigh the project. Estimates suggest a five foot concrete sewer with excavation could cost about 100000, with street paving costs also discussed.
Mrs Gall Hays, 19, received one to ten years for stealing 1208 dollars from Child's restaurant in Cleveland.
Producers and distributors of motion pictures, members of the National Association of the Motion Picture Industry, agreed on a plan to prevent production of questionable films and curb offensive exploitation. Key executives representing about 90 percent of U S production attended the talks in New York.
The article notes a rise in American singers at the Metropolitan Opera this season. It highlights Carolina Lazzari and Cora Chase as popular coloratura soprano performers, with Chase praised for acclaim at Madrid's Real Opera.
Froggie and O O Baker rejoice at the birth of a daughter on Sunday March 6. Madge Newton Baker rests at her parents home near Jackville after the arrival. Several local residents travel visits and recovery updates appear as rural life continues amid spring weather and moving farms.
Don Bancroft of Columbus will speak Thursday night at the Centenary movement at the M E Church. Bancroft has long been a notable railway Y worker and his talk is expected to benefit listeners. Will Schroth of Tiffin is visiting his sister Mrs Will C Merritt and has served two enlistments in the military.
World War and recent military service mention. Rev Morrell of Gallipolis visits friends. Rutland varsity ends season with Wilkesville Hi 12 to 15 at Pomeroy Armory. Mrs Rathburn and Miss Bennington travel to Washington and New York for inauguration, millinery, and to visit Miss Helen Rathburn at a Maryland seminary. Lyceum set for March 14. Rutland to host a three day Chautauqua in July. Miss Sadie Ulrich of Middletown guests at Alex Mit’s home.
Carpenter P C Jewell remains in poor health. Trustees met at the town house. Henry Stimetz visited Albany. Abe Jewell and daughter Mrs Reeves visited P C Jewell in part of last week. Flora Cline and Warney Nelson wed at Athens last Tuesday. Boring of Downington visiting Mrs E C AX. Walker sale near Albany drew several locals. Mrs Guy C Gorby visited Mt Union relatives. I M Swett hosted W J Swett family. Geo Collins delivered mail on route 2 Saturday. Searls of Albany managed farm interests locally. W C Cottrill moved hogs to Athens packing house.
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