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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1922
Page
12
Officers search the Bend for two men who held up Art Hess at the Drive-in Station Saturday evening. Hess lost 61 dollars, was 7 years old, and survived to leave a wife and two daughters.
A court case before Justice Barnes W. W. Leonard concluded with a bond signing. The Excelsior Salt works resumed operations, promising work for fifty men. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Myers and Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Ashworth were called to Pickerington Ohio by a death in the family. Miss Cady Whaley, Akron, attends the Ohio DAR convention as historian of the state group. Bishie and Zelda Wolfe of Racine visited Pomeroy and traveled to Charleston to hear Evangelist Billy Sunday.
The Saturday club enjoyed a delightful gathering at Mrs. Albert Schrecks home. Miss Nancc Bride presented an instructive paper on Japan. Miss Dorothy Peterman joined the club. Guests included Miss Lippincott of Pomeroy and Mrs. Hutchison with Mrs. Charles Lytle. A four oclock dinner was served. The next meeting will be at Miss Nelle Allens home in two weeks with a musical program.
Frank McMillen’s case was deferred after he posted bond under court order. Earlier the week he pleaded guilty to abandoning a legitimate child and was ordered to pay three dollars weekly for the child’s support.
William Champlin appeared before Justice Barnes in Pomeroy after a Rutland shooting. He was fined $50 for drunkenness and bound over to the next grand jury in the amount of $1,000 on a charge of shooting without malice. He failed to pay the fine or post bond and remains in jail.
Edward Hennessey the coal man has purchased the fine home on Butternut avenue from Mrs George Schlaeger. Hennessey and family will move in there, while Charles Graber and family will occupy the present Hennessey home.
G wash Wolf longtime Racine and Middleport tombstone dealer died March 7 at his Harrison Ohio home after a long illness. He was known for years in the local monument trade.
Ralph E Parker 36 of Long Bottom and Mary Philson Smith 23 of Sumner obtained a license. Everett Howett 18 and Helen King 18 entered marriage, both of Pomeroy R D. Gilbert A Sinclair 22 and Veda Martin 19, both of Pomeroy, also to wed.
The county children's home now houses 22 children the largest count in years. Two new arrivals yesterday are Robert Chapman aged 12 and Evaline Chapman, children of Owen Chapman and his wife who reside near the Vulcan mines.
District President Lee Hall and Sub-District President George Cecil met miners and mine representatives Monday at noon to discuss ongoing difficulties between miners and operators. They held several secret sessions with miners.
Fire destroyed the Charles Lysle store at Spiller on Wednesday with flames sweeping through the building. Local fire crews battled the blaze for hours, preventing spread to adjacent shops as residents watched. The cause remains under investigation and no injuries are reported.
A fire damaged Lysle's store with no building insurance but goods insured for about half the value. The community offers help to reopen in a new location, as residents regret the loss and assist Lysle in resuming business.
Phillip Meier, owner of a meat market in the opera house building, laments 18 months of losses. He cites shipping two car loads of hides and tallow to the city market for 15000 dollars, realizing only 2560 dollars and a net loss of 12500 dollars. He notes costs for barrels and deductions at market, plus a drop in calf skin hide prices from 99 cents to 5 cents. He says he bought at war prices and sold in a slump.
Fair Ward, about 19, of Middleport, bound over to the next grand jury in the sum of 300 pounds on a paternity charge.
Cradle of Liberty association C A R will meet Saturday March 18 with Agnes MccQuigg at Lincoln Hill. A full attendance is expected. A Washington convention of the organization is planned in April with Miss Agnes attending as a delegate.
Appraisers start work at the Middleport Milling plant beginning last Monday. March 13 marks the eighty seventh milestone in the life of William Swisher of Middleport.
Mr Swisher enjoyed a hearty birthday gathering marking his years with a big noon dinner. Surrounded by his wife and many children the guest of honor's celebration was described as a day to remember.
Loyd Hysell erects a new house on Grant street with several others preparing to start builds as weather and spring allow.
Late Monday evening Mrs. John son F. Winegar 55 died at her Middleport home. She leaves her husband five sons a sister Mrs Frank Winegar of Cheshire and a brother Art Roush of Middleport. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 pm from Cheshire Baptist church.
Logan attendance officer Frank Adcock reports county schools averaged 92 percent attendance for January and February. He notes some local difficulty in maintaining higher attendance but overall rate remains strong.
Carl Engle, undergoing treatment at the National Military Hospital in Dayton, is home for a week with his family in this city. He has been away for several weeks and appears much improved, receiving a royal welcome from local comrades.
Cr E Swayze was principal speaker at the Rotary club meeting and spoke on Americanism. He represented the Legionnaire publication by the Cuyahoga county council of the Legion. Edgar Angie was admitted as a member. Arthur T. Arnold and Rev Curtiss Douglas attended.
Miss Ruth Heft entertained for her sister Mrs. Robert D. Green of Ashland Ky. with a 6 o'clock dinner. Covers were laid for Mesdames Carl Engle Clinton Webb and Misses Lara Lytle Florence Bort and the guest of honor. The evening featured music and social diversions.
The community notes that Mrs. Mariah Stoneburner, among the area’s oldest residents, celebrated her 92nd birthday with a family dinner at the home of her daughter Mrs. William Bort on North Culver street. She has lived there 31 years. Present were daughter Mrs. Bort and another daughter Mrs. William McCormick with her granddaughter Margaret of Columbus. Despite advanced age she remains active and enjoys reading.
Mrs. C W Scheide and her son Clayton and Miss Ruth Heft motored to Nelsonville Monday evening where they were guests at a six o clock dinner given by Mrs Walter Meechei.
An important legion post meeting is set for Wednesday evening to discuss raising funds to complete the memorial building before summer ends. A Laurelville post delegation will attend and organizers expect a large turnout from ex service members noted for their readiness at the mess line.
George Gaus, operator of a East Main street confectionery and soda parlor, was fined five hundred dollars and costs by Judge Pettit Tuesday morning after appearing to answer an affidavit alleging illegal possession. He was arrested Monday evening by Officers Baynham and Nash when they found a pint bottle part-
A concise reflection notes that laws alone cannot ensure virtue. instead, the threat of enforcement and fear can deter wrongdoing more effectively than legislation. The author implies a moralistic view on governance and human behavior.
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