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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1921
Page
8
Sheriff Reeves and Deputy Ashworth seized a moonshine still and four jars of mash on Henry Morton’s farm near Point Rock during a Salem township raid. Operators fled, with a transient man reportedly supplying the copper coil and aiding the operation.
A local man is described as making a business of enticing neighborhood youths into the still trade. He travels the circuit doing expert work and collecting profits, likely avoiding Meigs county for the time being.
J. B. Burnell of Pomeroy accepts a position with Pt. Pleasant Machine Works after leaving Charleston West Virginia where he worked with the Ohio Cities Gas Company. He formerly managed the Ohio Machine Co. plant at Middleport.
A marriage license issued in Mason County ties Homer Eugene Dill aged 22 of Pompey to Anna Cunningham aged 19 of Hartford. The couple wed in Hartford with Rev. Eakins officiating.
A report states the contract for the Middleport hill road improvement will be let on May 27. The project is expected to sell and be completed this summer.
Thursday evening the Downie family gathered at Dr. and Mrs. C F E W Downies home on Lincoln Hill for a pot-luck dinner honoring Grandma Susan Downies ninety first birthday. Mrs Downie had just returned from a visit with Charleston and Columbus relatives and appeared hale and happy.
Charles Nesselroad begins building a new two story house on his lot adjoining his current home at Monkey Run. The structure measures 4 by 30 feet, will include six rooms and a bath, and marks a new expansion on his property.
A specialist has been called and an operation will probably be necessary as doctors suspect a blood clot formed on the brain following an incident.
Sheriff Reeves and Prosecuting Attorney Davis say they receive scores of anonymous letters accusing infractions of the law, especially bootlegging. They request signed letters for conferring with informants, with names kept confidential. anonymous tips will be discarded. Officers urge honest cooperation and note anonymous writers do not persuade authorities.
B F Larving of Maggie finds his Ford auto along the river downstream in Mason City after it was stolen days earlier and left abandoned on a Mason City street.
Dyesville Lodge No. 671 Knights of Pythias will hold a memorial service at Dyesville church on Sunday June 5 at 2 p.m. Pythians from nearby lodges are invited to take part.
Lonzo Walters sues Jessie Walters for divorce accusing gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Married June 4 1918 at Nelsonville. no children. Walters says Jessie left for Rutland two years ago and has since received attention from John Donehue, causing humiliation and seeking legal separation.
Georges Brrown, of Minersville, injured in the Forest Hun mine when a prop toppled by a machine struck him on the head. He was knocked unconscious but initially deemed not seriously hurt and is not yet recovered.
The Meigs county petit jury has been summoned for duty on Monday morning, May 23. The divorce case of W. P. Snowden against Lulu Snowden was heard yesterday and taken under advisement by the court.
Mrs. Sophia Curtis could not undertake an intended extended trip to Columbus after contracting mumps delaying her travel plans.
Birth announcements list a son born to William Myer and wife of Monkey Run at the Bramiage home on Lincoln Hill. A daughter is recorded for Mr and Mrs John McClure in Washington DC. Mrs McClure formerly Mildred Probst of this city. Meredith Carran, formerly at the drive in station here, visited from Elwood Indiana. Lyman sisters left to visit Salem township relatives after attending their brother's funeral.
A list of trials scheduled in common pleas court includes Alice Toney against Buford Rayford bastardy on May 27 Ambrose Gibbs versus Clarence McHaffie for damages May 25 State of Ohio against Wm Worrell assault with intent to rape May 28 Emil Sauer versus John Downing money May 23 John E Lyons against The Peacock Coal Co money June 2 Ethel Williamson against Phil Williamson divorce and alimony denied at plaintiff's cost State of Ohio against Dow Falmers shooting with intent to kill nolle prosequi.
The notice announces a Sunday School lesson on Working with Others from 1 Corinthians 12 14 27 and the golden text You are the body of Christ and severally members with an Endeavor topic How to Enjoy One s Work referencing Ecclesiastes 3 1 13 5 18 20, to be held at the Chilliacheies on Sunday May 15.
The couple receives warm congratulations and well wishes from numerous friends at Gardner's garage as they celebrate their union.
Sunday service at 10 45 A M with subject Mortals and Immortals and the golden text II Corinthians 5 4. Congregants urged to attend. Sunday school at 9 30 A M and Wednesday meeting at 7 30 P M.
Sunday services at 10 30 A M conducted by W H Froback at the Episcopal Church located at Corner State and Carpenter streets with announcements preceding and following the service.
Homer C. Smith pastor announces Sunday activities at Music Hall. Morning worship at 10:30 led by Rev R W Faubion. Faubion will preach the Glouster High School baccalaureate at 10:30 and will be absent from the service.
M E Church notes show Millfield Sunday school at 9 30 A M with preaching at 10 30 and Epworth League at 7 P M The Plains holds Sunday school at 9 A M and an evening service A class meeting and a County Home preaching service at 2 P M are listed
C Lloyd Strecker pastor leads Sunday school at 9AM and morning theme Religion and Business at 10 30AM The Epworth League meets at 6 PM with The Epworth League Past Present and Future Evening service at 7 PM Rev A C Macke University pastor will give the sermon Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 All welcome.
E D Murch minister leads Bible school with J H Burt. Morning service at 9 00 followed by sermon Opportunity Responsibility. Evening service at 7 00 with sermon Fruits of Indecision. Adult Christian Endeavor at 6 00 and mid week prayer and Bible study at 7 00. All University students and everyone welcome.
Dallas pastor L Browning leads Sunday school at 9:00 with morning service at 10 15 and a sermon titled Modern Pharisaism Then 2 00 junior league 6 00 Epworth League and 7 00 evening worship with a sermon on Mark 12 44 Special music and an anniversary day program All welcome spring students and the public.
Rev. Wm. A. Genheimer, pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 A M. Prayer meeting at 10 30 A M. Children's church at 2 30 P M. C E and evening service at 7 00 P M.
Church of God on Hocking Street announces Sunday school at 9:00 A M sermon by Pastor B F Timmons at 10:00 A M titled The Sons of God. Evening service at 7:00 P M with Thursday prayer meeting also at 7:00 P M A cordial welcome to all.
A quiet Sunday ceremony at 1:30 pm united Miss Rose Guess and Mr. Roy Graham at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rose with Rev. Leslie Dabritz officiating. A blue taffeta gown and a dinner followed the vows.
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