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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1921
Page
8
Jay Myers of Gallipolis underwent an operation described as a significant event within the year. The note references elections and local proceedings, noting Bam and general civic matters without detailed outcomes.
The Shakespeare Club spread to honor the Pomeroy Loyal Legion boys was postponed at the last moment as guests urged delaying until their quarters are ready, hoping for greater pleasure.
Contractor R A Miller breaks ground for a fine residence for M L Fisk on a fee purchased lot at Grant and Pearl streets in Middleport. Two additional residences will be built later in the same neighborhood by Miller.
The Middleport public library distributed about 20 000 volumes last year as the community shows support. Meigs Water Company announced free water service for the library and the Family Theatre gave receipts from one evening, benefiting the building painting fund.
Carl Vollborn sues Gallia county courts seeking 26000 in damages for injuries from a Valley passenger train derailment on June 6 last year between Bid well and Gallipolis. He alleges lasting disability from the accident.
Frank M. Hinkle, longtime Pomeroy journalist now with Charleston papers, has taken an editorial berth on a Williamson West Virginia daily. Ms Helen Weed and her baby visited her parents Mr and Mrs A D Weed before moving to their new home at Gamson.
Relatives of Meigs County residents join a larger group of about 3000 unemployed at East Liver and surrounding areas as officials pledge relief efforts and assistance programs. Local families await details on aid distribution and job initiatives.
Lieut. Shrewsbury of New York and 0 others were decorated at Washington by Prince Casimir Lubomirski with Poland’s Virtuti Militari for valor in the Polish aviation service. Ignace Paderewski and General Petehine witnessed the presentation in a formal ceremony.
The National Brotherhood of Operative Potters plans relief for its members amid widespread concern in Meigs County as Easterpool draws attention to the organization and its welfare efforts.
A. A. Humphrey, 73, a prominent Rutland resident, Knight of Pythias member and Civil War veteran, died Saturday at home after years of dropsy and heart disease. Funeral was held Monday.
Charles McQuigg, former Buckeye salt works owner and brother of Pomeroy National Bank president John McQuigg, lies critically ill at his Main Street home after a barber removed a cheek hair that caused a wound leading to blood poisoning. His son Scott travels from Columbus to his bedside. The McQuiggs rose during the wartime salt boom in the Pomeroy bend.
Edward P. Cartwright a former soldier and lodge member of Middleport died from a paralytic stroke at the Sandusky Soldiers Home. He was about 75, a widower with a daughter Mrs Brothers in Columbus. He worked as a paper hanging and painting contractor. His remains were brought to Middleport for burial in Hill cemetery after 4 P M service at the Presbyterian church.
The Ath ens Commandery Knights Templars will hold an Easter service at the Christian church at the corner of State and Congress streets. The public is invited. Nonmembers of the church are asked to use the Bible school room and balcony to leave seating for the order and their wives.
A well dressed young man wanted for forgeries nationwide attempted suicide by hanging in a Cleveland police headquarters cell soon after his arrest. Officers found him hanging and life was reported to be in peril as he received medical aid.
Columbus reports no alarm for taxpayers as state funding rises due to $18,266,240 highway fund accumulation and a $36,600,000 1.8 mill school levy. Board of administration spending climbs to $12,726,834 while total appropriations fall $16,000,000 short of Governor Cox’s proposal.
Ohio will preserve battle flags from World War I beside flags from the Mexican War Civil War and the Spanish American War in the state house rotunda. Flags now stay in the state armory and risk exposure or loss. the new plan seals them in cases. Senator Tom W. Jones of Meigs County introduced the bill. The Robins bill allowing tax payers to be summoned for tax return certification passed the House 115 to 2. Opposition to uniform rule supporters joined in passing Robison measure, with Representative Taft aiding the effort.
If the senate concurs Ohio would require all youth to attend school or work until age 16. Part time employment for those over 14 allowed if not hindering schooling. Students could earn on Saturdays or during vacations. The bill also permits light irregular work up to four hours daily such as selling newspapers.
Opponents and supporters of the uniform rule face off in the House over taxation measures. The Fouts bill to define credits in taxation fails or stalls, while a second measure advances after recommittal. Senators Norwood seeks to limit trial judge discretion on sentences, potentially sidelining the indeterminate law pending governor approval.
A Warsaw reader describes five years of nerve weakness and a breakdown, claiming Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound improved her condition. The letter endorses the product to other women and notes its narcotic free formula.
New York marked the first day of spring with blossoms and butterflies as 100,000 people filled Coney Island on a record 76 degree day. Batheing beachgoers, kids playing ball and lawnmowers filled vacant lots amid festive scenes across the city.
The new comedy Clarence by Booth Tarkington, produced by George C. Tyler, arrives in Athens with strong New York and Chicago approvals. Cast includes Robert Adams Edward Donnelly Thomas Kelly Ruth Mero Beth Franklin Florence Fair Eleanor Montell Joe Wallace Guy D Ennery and James T Ford. Performances begin Wednesday March 23 with matinee and night shows after touring from the Grand Theatre Cincinnati.
The New York and Chicago hit Clarence returns with its original Hartman theatre cast from Columbus. Produced by Geo. I. Tyler, famed for touring successes, the Booth Tarkington adaptation drew Saturday audiences and promises strong appeal for patrons.
A Rome township Grange meeting in Stewart featured home cooked meals and highlighted new members joining the organization. Preparations ramp up to resume work on the Rome township high school. Work also begins today at the county limestone quarry near Federal Creek under Charley Norris of Stewart. The piece notes Italy's long standing state monopolies on key goods including coffee.
Higley Bible Class drew 98 attendees on Sunday and raised 19.10 in collections. A poster slogan for Paster is 1200, and the class plans a group photo to mark the day.
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