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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
10
Mullen a Democrat from Pom eroy has been named to the Meigs county board of deputy state supervisors of election to replace Jay Meyers and Republican Houdashelt from Omeroy and Democrat Bailey. A meeting is set for next Monday to organize the board and elect a clerk for the year.
Port merchants will close their places of business Wednesday afternoons in June July and August. The move aims to fit the times and keep workers productive for the rest of the week based on the old idea that work plus play makes Jack dull.
Two Paslar pastors from Pomeroy were arrested by Police Judge Ran som Fish for leaving cars parked on the curbside. Rev Jos Lama of Bethany M E church paid $5.30 in fines after the incident at Eiselstein's store. Rev Sweazy of the A B church followed shortly after, with a similar court appearance on Court Street.
Sheriff Reeves went to a Naylors Raw dance scene and arrested Victor Leifheit a young man from the area. He faces indictment by the late grand jury for abandoning a legitimate child and was arraigned.
A man appeared before Judge Miller yesterday morning and was released on a $600 bond.
Charles Horner of Portland and Ella Davis of Rolandus Meier 50 and Mrs Vadish 40 of Pomeroy, pursued licenses. George Neighborall 32 and Emma atta 21 from Rutland also applied. Dotson 31 of Glenwood West Virginia and Emma Pearle Young 31 of Pomeroy listed among applicants.
Frank Meier of Naylors Run and Mary Vadish were married by Rev. Father Schneider at Sacred Heart parsonage Tuesday evening. The couple, both well, receive many friends’ congratulations.
Andrew Barnett of Pomeroy pleaded guilty as an accomplice to John Burns in the Williams robbery. Judge Miller gave an indeterminate sentence from one to fifteen years with a recommended minimum of one year. Walter Romine also pleaded guilty under indictment for incend, and drew one to ten years with the judge recommending the maximum.
Wednesday afternoon Rev. Cher rington officiated at a wedding at the parsonage. The couple are Golden Dotson of Greenwood West Virginia and Emma Pearle Young a nurse claiming residence in Pomeroy. They presented a fine looking pair.
Peoples and Peoples, Pomeroy at torneys file suit against John M. Lyons, Middleport capitalist, to recover 3184 for professional services in multiple cases. Lyons had verdicts against him in several matters, and the petition notes he verbally agreed to cover those attorney fees.
The report mentions fees in telephone cases totaling 600 dollars with none paid, the pire case showing 1484 dollars still due, and the Peacock Coal Company case seeking 1200 dollars.
Racine officials deter sidewalk cycling in the village. Mitt Sayre and Frank Buck of Antiquity appeared before Mayor Miles and each was fined 2 dollars plus costs for the offense.
Mrs J C Ford and Mrs Merle Rice of Pomeroy left for Cleveland to attend the Golden Jubilee of the Woman's American Baptist Mission Society as local representatives. Three to four hundred women will be present with many missionaries in the program.
Epsonade Salts offer real Epsom salts blended with fruit derivative salts to taste like sparkling lemonade. A tablespoon in cold water is suggested for biliousness headaches or constipation as touted by the American Epsom Association.
Golden Callicoat, 35, a Mason County West Virginia preacher, bound over to the grand jury at Point Pleasant on a first degree murder charge for allegedly killing 18 year old Clayton Krepps.
The Presbyterian congregation met to decide on a new manse. Four proposals were considered and the approved plan is to sell the rear Lots on North Market Street to fund removing the old building and erecting a new manse on the same site. A building committee will be elected and construction will start soon.
Mrs. Thomas Walburn entertained the Social Circle at Mrs. Chas Lutz's South Market street home Wednesday afternoon. Three contests awarded prizes to Mrs. C F Ridgely Mrs. Walter Becker and Mrs. Edward Tritsch. A two course dinner followed. Guests included Mrs Ed Tritsch Mrs G W Darling Mrs Paul Sanderson Mrs Leslie Wright Mrs George Gladman Mrs Alfred Campbell and Mrs Walter Becker.
John Henry Bright aged 67 died at his East Hunter street residence on Wednesday night after a period of Bright s disease. He worked as a gunsmith and left a wife and three daughters including Mrs Emmanuel Wolfe of Gallagher avenue. two daughters reside in Springfield Ohio. Funeral services will be held at the M E church Saturday at 1 pm with Rev J W Blair officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery.
The St Mary's school team of Lancaster visits Logan Friday to play the local high school. Saturday Logan boys travel to Jackson to meet the high school nine. Logan High has played three games this season with two wins and one loss under Coach Geiger who is drilling the team each evening weather permitting.
Damon Oil Company drilled on the Achauer farm near Gore and struck eight feet of pink sand with good oil traces. The 30 or 35 barrel producer is expected after cleaning out the well which will be shot next week. L. P. Mooney, president, and Edward W. Davis, secretary and treasurer, reside in Logan and were formerly residents of Murray City.
The entertainment committee of the local Elks gave an invitation dance at their hall on Wednesday evening. About forty couples attended and danced into the late hours with Wilson's Orchestra of Lancaster providing the music.
The store on South Mulberry street spans 60 feet and is built of galvanized steel. Roy Crawford manages the company and directed the building’s construction.
New Straitsville High School Glee Club presents a three act romantic musical comedy The Gypsy Rover on Wednesday evening May 11 in the high school auditorium. About fifty players form the cast with school orchestra providing music. Myrial Renner directs assisted by Gail Wilson and W O Renner.
The Episcopal Guild entertained the executive committee and church members at Mrs. Amy Easterling’s home on East Second Street Wednesday evening. After a brief business session the group enjoyed a two course chicken dinner. Rev. Mr. Williamson of Lancaster attended as the sole out of town guest.
Rain disrupts Wallace midway, halting performances for three consecutive days. The carnival began its season in London where rain hit three of six days, and current conditions extend the unlucky spell.
A small bottle of Freezone promises relief for corns and calluses without soreness. Apply a few drops on the corn and it stops hurting, enabling removal with the fingers. Available from druggists for a few cents.
The Plains community lists residents and visitors including Margaret Noble Herman Humphrey Harry Tipton D M Bryson and family. Shown are church notes travel to Nelsonville and Athens shoppers and inquiries about road repairs and a Sunday school invitation.
The Red Top Oil company reports a fishing job at their well on the Clute farm near Greendale after the drill penetrated six feet of sand and a bit was lost. A light pumper was struck on the Perryville Oil and Gas Co. Victoy lease near Union Furnace. Continental Supply Company completed a new warehouse at their rear.
Chicago on May 5 B M Jewell urged the U S railroad labor board not to order wage cuts for common labor until new working agreements are drafted between railroad employees and employers.
The news notes the sudden death of Mrs. A P Reeder of Athens, a former resident, grieves local residents. Mentions Primrose and Albert Hawk visiting family, Hasting Chappel breaking an arm in an accident, Russell Hawk returning to Goodyear in Akron, and Edson Hawk selling a horse to Calvin Bean of Amesville, with other brief local items.
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