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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
8
Burglars forced an entrance on Mulberry Street in St Pomeroy yesterday morning and stole auto casings worth near a hundred dollars. Several other items remained, indicating theft for personal use rather than profiteering.
The English prison ship Success, previously sunk at Wheeling and shown at Pomeroy last summer, has now reached Pittsburg amid growing public interest. Two towboats hauled her from Ambridge Pa where she was overhauled after the prior incident.
Workers on the river road project in the upper Mason County area say they are paid 2.50 for a nine hour day. They presented a statement to contractors showing wages are below the prevailing rate for similar work and request 3.00 for an eight hour day.
A memorandum to officials highlights congressional policy that water terminals are essential in harbor cities and navigable waterways. The Secretary of War may withhold funds if no adequate public terminals exist or if local interests fail to provide them, with publicity by district engineers to pursue full exposure of the provision.
A directive from the chief of engineers instructs notifying chambers of commerce and similar bodies in areas under improvement and other interested parties. The command is signé by J C Mehaffrey Colonel of Engineers.
The so called deadly bomb in Racine was a discarded relic found by a family moving out. It was carried by boys for days and ended up in Coal Baron Dave Thomas’s yard near his door. The object proved harmless, allowing Racine to return to quiet life.
Carl Grant arrives unexpectedly at home up the river to the surprise of his parents. He was wounded by a Hun shell in the Argonne Forest, his throat cut, and narrowly survived bleeding to death. After months in a hospital he recovered to full health.
Reports circulate that the street railway struggles under the new arrangement. George Maddox of Lockhart returns home Monday. he lost a leg in France. Karl Denton leaves for Lancaster to visit his father. Beegle Brothers of Pomeroy grant Boy Scouts use of their third story for meetings as the lads ready the space.
The grand jury returned fifteen indictments after four days of work. Nine were public with names including Wesley Spires for larceny and Walden Shoemaker for burglary and larceny. Assorted others like Frank McQuire Benton Fish Roy Fish Henry Seidenable C J Oliver Theo Voss and W H Menninghouse faced assault and battery charges. Hackett and Arthur Wolf, jailed for 50 days over alleged chicken stealing, were not indicted. F W Bailey of Owls in South Bend escaped indictment. Seidenable Voss and Oliver were village officers tied to a beating of Meinninghouse during his arrest, nearly sparking a riot.
Mrs Jack Dolan aged 60 died Tuesday at her home in Success from a stroke of paralysis. She was sister to George and John Frank. The funeral was held Friday in Chester conducted by Rev. W F Wilson.
Residents of Racine debated whether a May Day bomb plot aimed at spreading Bolshevik panic existed. The incident sparked questions about planned bombing, nerve failures, or accidental mishap, reflecting an era of nationwide fears.
A 12 pound bomb with timing device was found in an ash pile at coal operator Dave Thomas’s Premises. The bomb, new and shiny, appears built by experienced workers. Mayor Niles is overseeing the case as Pomery editor E Emory Wolfe reports. Federal officers may take over if no explanation emerges.
Miss Anna Jarvis urged no flowers be used and money redirected to Victory Bonds. Simpson M. H. Sunday School will drop carnation souvenirs next Sunday morning. Attendees are asked to bring available cut flowers which will be given to city shut-ins and the County Infirmary afterward.
John McGlothlin named administrator for Ada McGlothin estate and authorized to settle claims and file a statement in lieu of an account. William Bush appointed administrator of Sherman Bush estate. Kathryn Rees, guardian of William H. Rees, opposes her ward. appraisement approved and bond ordered.
Rev and Mrs Jas Handley and Miss Mabel Race of Pomeroy return from a two week trip to New York City and Washington to attend a church conference and sightseeing. Mrs A H Skidmore and Mrs S A McClure return from Athens after visiting the big circus and friends. Mr and Mrs Fred Marshall buy a farm below Hobson depot and move this week. Will Stieff is home from army service discharged.
Birdie Warner and husband transfer to Maggie Miller for 400 dollars. Henry Dye and wife transfer to Sarah A. Dye for 200 dollars. Jos Hemsley and wife transfer to Farmers Bank and Trust Co for 400 dollars. Easter V Selbe and others transfer to Edgar Ervin for 155 dollars. Thomas Haley and wife transfer to R H Rawlings Sons for 378 dollars. Mary C Betzing and husband transfer to Farmers Bank and Trust Co for 200 dollars.
Panamathia Lodge No. 25 of Athenians was inspected by District Deputy H T Phillips at the Masonic Temple. About one hundred Masons attended despite heavy rains. The inspection served as a Masonry school with Past Masters aiding. The lodge was praised for excellent work and a busy year with several candidates initiated and raised. Lunch followed in the temple banquet hall.
In Ogden Utah on May 10 a commemorative gathering marked fifty years since the gold spike joined the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads at Promontory. Officials displayed patents and recalled the two lines meeting in 1869.
The Ohio University versus Denison University baseball game scheduled for this afternoon was canceled last night by Coach Gullum after a cloudburst. Three days of heavy rain ruined Ohio Field. Osmond says the game could have been played today despite the downpour.
Berlin circles oppose signing the peace treaty in its current form. The Berlin Bourse has closed for three days due to the harsh peace terms as reported by the Berlin Zeitung Ammitage in Copenhagen.
Washington May 9 The War Department reports casualties in the A E F to April 30 total 287000. Killed in action 34065 died of wounds 14215 died of disease 23210 died of other causes 4588 taken prisoner 4765 missing in action 4102 wounded 202645.
Washington reports indicate growing talk of a third party for 1920. Delegations from both parties urge lawmakers to lead a new American party focused on home affairs, railroads and tariffs, while stressing it should not be Bolshevik or socialist propaganda.
Washington May 9 Major General William G Haan was ordered to assume command at Camp Custer Michigan and Major General Grote Hutchinson to take charge at Camp Meade Maryland Brigadier General Clint C Hearn to San Francisco to command the South Pacific coast artillery district and Brigadier General William R Smedberg Jr to Fort Sam Houston for assignment to the Douglas Arizona command
Washington May 10 A large shortage of seashore cottages is predicted for the summer by the Department of Labor. War time building lull and heavy vacation demand after two years of war work leave many resorts near New York and Philadelphia already fully engaged for the season.
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