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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1921
Page
8
A newlywed, William Bolin, died Saturday night from acute indigestion. The funeral occurred today at noon, led by Rev. Graham, at the Collins family home. Also included is a state census summary for Meigs County noting population trends and urban rural splits across 1900 to 1920.
Official figures show Bedford 1 047 Chester 1 247 Columbia 748 Lebanon 1 314 Letart 1 084 Olive 2 460 Orange 820 Rutland 2 271 Salem Salisbury including Middleport and Pomeroy Scipio 975 Sutton including Racine 3 168.
The body of Charles Mygatt was discovered late Monday in the home of his nephew M. J. Mygatt in Middleport. Neighbors had not seen him since Saturday and Griff Lewis forced an entrance to locate the remains. Death occurred about a day or two earlier. Mygatt was a longtime local janitor and known figure.
Joseph N Hackett aged 81 died April 29 after long illness. Civil War veteran of the 13th West Virginia Infantry. Survived by wife, son, and daughter. Funeral at his home and burial in Letart cemetery on Sunday morning.
Albert Smith, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Smith of Nebraska street Pomeroy, was rushed to Grant hospital Columbus yesterday for a mastoid operation. His condition is described as alarming.
At Simpson M E Church in Pomeroy the Meigs County ministers held their monthly meeting. Most Bend ministers attended by invitation for a profitable session centered on the topic Luther with Rev Berry delivering a masterful address and others joining in the discussion. District Supt F M Evans of Athens attended.
The Pomeroy board of education received $5000 in state aid Friday evening and on Saturday teachers were paid about two months back wages held up for funds. Relief arrived just in time after Professor Coates and Senator Tom Jones lobbied Columbus authorities to recognize the local need.
Nora Devinney files for divorce from Roy Devinney citing illicit relations with two Meigs County women and others in Oklahoma. The couple wed October 28 1919 and Roy’s last known residence is Des Moines Iowa.
The May term grand jury convened Monday to probe crimes since the last session. Fifteen jurors were named with J. M. Spencer as foreman after a brief foreman swap. It takes twelve to indict and work is expected to occupy two or three days.
Attorneys in Eliza J. Epple versus John S. Epple could not agree on how to divide their property and asked the court to take charge. The judge ordered a list of properties and said he would render the division after hearing the evidence.
Salisbury township trustees pressed county commissioners for funds to finish the Thomas Fork road from the fairgrounds to Harrisonville concrete road. A 1.75 mile section is done. work halted after the court dissolved the new appraisement and cannot continue until the August settlement unless funds are found beforehand.
Construction begins on an arena linked to the Dempsey Carpentier boat project. Report notes the site’s closeness to electric and steam railroad lines and its strategic promiscuity for transport and access.
Letart high school outlines the commencement week for May 8 to May 13 with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. W F Wilson on Sunday May 8 at the Letart M E church and the regular exercises on Friday May 13. Graduates named include Virginia Higginbottom Clarence Norris Mary Perry Adele Roush and Clarence Shields. Mrs Nutter of South Murray attends a U B district meeting in Logan and Ferol Strickland of Athens headlines a Friday program at the opera house with a dining room repast following. Mothers Day at the M E church on May 8 urged. Ferol Strickland guest of Miss Gyneth Brayan Friday night.
A Middleport boy named Foley visiting uncle R. J. Hupp at Longbottom fell Friday while swinging on a grape vine at the school grounds. He broke both bones in his arm near the wrist. Dr. Judy of Belleville was called and the boy is recovering.
A drugstore remedy called Freezone promises instant relief for any corn whether hard soft or between the toes. The tiny bottle costs a few cents and claims to remove the corn and calluses without pain, letting users lift the affected skin with fingers.
Harrisonville residents Charley Jones and family joined Riley Lathey and wife for Sunday. The Friday school picnic occurred on Walter French’s farm with a noon meal from well filled baskets. Riley Lathey purchased George Turner’s farm. E L Jewell and son and George Turner and wife visited Pomeroy on Thursday. Rev Taylor preached at the C P church Sunday. George Clark family Dana Turner Etta Carsey Dale William and Jane Shriver went to Hebbardsville church Sunday night. Sol Shriver bought George Turner’s town property and moved in. George Turner moved into Mrs. George Clark’s home. John Temple and wife, recently home from Chillicothe, came home Saturday. Will Graves wife and Guy Bolin visited Dell Dye Sunday. Mrs Ola Dye is sick.
Murray City resident Mr M Cray moved his family to Athens last week to establish a new home. Mrs Hogan and Mr Hogan spent Sunday in Columbus. Alex Bye vacationed in Nelsonville last week. Edna and Edith Mahoney visited Nelsonville on Wednesday. Will Jones and wife attended the funeral of Mrs Jones's nephew at Logan Christian Church. Ben Bess shows improvement and can walk downtown. Lon Cohen and wife returned from a week in West Virginia visiting his brother’s family. Morris Shelton was a business...
Irvid Gordon aged 40 died at a Columbus hospital after a week with a gunshot wound inflicted by William Nunemaker. Nunemaker, previously free on bond, was rearrested on a first degree murder charge as officials prepared to take Gordon’s statement. Gordon’s body returned to Logan for burial after the 2:30 train arrival.
Judge E O Pettit heard the divorce petition of Naomi Hinkle against Carl Hinkle alleging gross neglect of duty. Witnesses from Murray City, where the plaintiff resides, testified. Mary K Davey represented the plaintiff and Co V Wright the defendant.
Murray City defeated the local independent nine 8 to 0 in the season opener. Peterson pitched a masterful game for the visitors while Thompson supplied the key fielding plays for Murray. A crowd of about 250 braved poor weather to watch as Rutherford and Rosser backed up Murray’s win with strong batteries and umpire Burnett presiding.
Mrs. Laura Goodman wife of Lafe Goodman died at home in Enterprise Sunday after a long illness from cancer. Funeral services set for Wednesday afternoon at Enterprise N. B. church with Rev. H. O. Davis officiating.
The Wallace Midway Attraction arrived Monday to Logan for a week long street fair on Market Street under Logan Post No. 78 American Legion auspices. It features more than thirty concessions and shows including an athletic wrestling show with challenges issued to local grapplers.
Superintendent O. A. Butcher reports two hundred eighth grade graduates in District No. 1. Over seventy five percent plan to enter high schools this fall. All district schools closed except Murray City and Monday.
E. Be Barnes representing Near East Relief reports Sunday collections totaling 800 dollars gathered in several local churches. He will extend the campaign through another week in the county.
John Wesley Miskell aged 60 died at his Columbus home and was buried in Nelsonville with the New Straitsville Masonic Lodge in charge. He formerly engineered at Greendale brick plant and led No. 5 mine Murray City for eight years, later serving as foreman at Buckeye Malleable Co Columbus. Survived by eight children the youngest 13. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Soliday and H. O. Tom of Logan.
Sixty youths participate in county organized boys and girls clubs led by M. V. Bailey. The pig club is directed by John Blum James Brown Fred Graham Walter Griffith and Paul Potts while the food club is overseen by Mrs. Irvin Risch with Prof. W. C. Barshares and Bailey assisting. All clubs will exhibit at the county fair this fall to select winners.
The article notes officials focusing on safeguarding calf club interests and supporting participating youths in forthcoming shows and related activities.
Mrs Mary Ann Bowers 42 died at her home in Ewing Sunday night after a yearlong cancer illness. Born in Piqua Ohio she was the wife of Michael Bowers. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Former members of the 37th division receive letters urging join. Headquarters are in Columbus with B. P. Lawlor as secretary. The fall reunion is set for Toledo on September 25.
Mrs. Frank Gallagher hosted the Saturday Club on West Front Street with readings by Mrs. Robert Longstreth and Miss Minnie Moore. Mr. E. B Barnes spoke, and Mrs. Sheffield attended as a guest. Refreshments followed.
In Columbus on May 3 legislative investigations and committee meetings recessed until next week. The joint conference on taxation and the general appropriations committee will resume after May 10, while the mail probe tied to the Emery fishing license bill pauses until May 12. The United States produced 35 280 short tons of borax last year.
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