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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1921
Page
8
Edward Moldn vs. R. E. Roush involves a petition for divorce on drunkenness and gross neglect. Justice Roy McCloud presides over case against Samuel R. Mc Cloud. Lonzo Walters sues Jessie G. Walters for divorce citing gross neglect and extreme cruelty.
Rollin P. Skinner and wife transfer to W. G. Hopkins for 250 dollars. Joe R. Turner and wife transfer to George H. Crow for 800 dollars. Wm. F. Barteis and wife transfer to Mineral Lodge I C O F for 1200 dollars. Brady O. Gilfilen and wife transfer to M Hobart for 200 dollars. W. E. Matlock and wife transfer to Chas Massar for 600 dollars.
A lightning strike hit a shed on the George Heilman farm several miles back of Pomeroy Friday setting the structure on fire. The blaze killed several sheep sheltered inside.
Pomeroy Bend residents welcomed Benny Kauff’s acquittal on auto theft charges in New York City. Fans cheer that he can return to baseball with the New York Giants, and follow the only major leaguer from their area in box scores.
President Harding modifies civil service rules for first and second class postmasters in Pomeroy Middleport and Rutland Ohio The fourth class postmasters in the county retain the old interpretation of the law affecting all others in Meigs county
The remains of John Bennett, a Co. C. soldier killed in Belgium, have arrived in the United States and are expected to be taken to Middleport by the Bennett-Fenney Legion Post. Burial is planned for Pt. Pleasant.
Rev. C. W. Graham of Health M. E. Church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for the Middleport High School graduating class. The service takes place Sunday evening May 22 at the Church of Christ.
Carl Autherson residing near the Avenue bridge on Thomas Fork sustained serious back injuries from a stone fall at Essex mine No. 10 early Saturday. He was rushed by Wald’s ambulance to Holzier hospital in Gallipolis after initial care.
The Meigs County Draft Board has revised its list of slackers sent by the War Department. The corrected list, prepared in secret, has been returned by the Board. It is generally understood the Meigs County list is not long.
On May 17, starting 4 P M at Pomeroy Lodge F and A M inspection by Mr. Stewart of Ironton. Dinner at six precedes third degree work for one candidate. Pomeroy Chapter No. 80 AA M inspection of R and SM degrees begins 1 P M Monday May 23 with Companion Ives of Portsmouth as inspector. Dinner at six precedes conferral of Super Excellent Master’s degree on several candidates.
A brief note describes applying a few drops of Outgo to the skin around an ingrown toenail to reduce inflammation and pain. It claims the skin toughens and the nail turns outward overnight. Outgo is a harmless antiseptic for chiropodists. however, lay buyers can obtain it from drugstores with directions.
A motorcycle featuring a sidecar designed for two occupants is described as a novelty motor vehicle. The item emphasizes unique design and seating capacity, signaling its use as a playful or attention grabbing transport rather than a standard bike and rider setup.
At a New York meeting wealthy women presented a plan to unite women’s associations into one national body with open admission to any virtuous woman. The project centers on a Washington headquarters called the Glorified Clubhouse and a $3,000,000 prospectus led by Mrs. Clarence Crit tenden Calhoun. Other supporters include Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Vanderbilt, Mrs. Hershman, and Mrs. Astor hosting the next gathering.
Mrs. Walter Pomerene hosted the Logan Saturday Club at East Honter Street with two papers by Mrs. William Bora on New Trade Trails in the Near East and Mrs. Frank Gallagher on Guam our tropical real estate. Guests included Mrs. Mack Cooley and Mrs. Hale visiting Mrs. Hutchison at the Ambrose hotel.
Mrs. Thomas Pf Buckley of Columbus was called to Logan by the illness of her mother Mrs Emily Petty of West Second Street. Mr and Mrs C W Edgell of Nelsonville were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Edgell of West Hunter Street. Mr and Mrs Raymond Higgins returned to Columbus Sunday evening after a two weeks vacation with their parents Mr and Mrs C C Higgins and Mr and (incomplete)
Word came from Logan Saturday evening about the serious illness of E L Barton who has been under treatment in a Columbus hospital for several days An operation was performed Saturday and a cancerous condition was found Mrs Barton is at his bedside
Hon Lewis B Houck of Mt Vernon will deliver the I O F memorial address this Sunday June 5. He serves on the appellate court of the fifth district and is well known in the region. All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are urged to attend in a body.
L. C. Laube and O. T. Higgy of the city were among many Shriners who crossed the desert at Aladdin Shrine in Columbus Friday evening. Attending locals included George Shaffer C. Bowen N. A. Chute Otto Neptune C. H. Keynes Ed L. Ewing A. J. Ulrich Walter Nixon and Carey M. Rider.
Rev C F Lauer commander of the local American Legion Post received two invitations to speak on Memorial Day. One from McArthur for a joint G A R and American Legion service, another from Woodsfield. He declined due to his work in the local program and his prior service as World War I captain on the general staff and later a captain in the Military Intelligence Reserve Corps.
AVID WARK GRIFFITH draws on California history for Scarlet Days at the Opera House, next Wednesday for two days. Richard Barthelmess stars as Joaquin Murrieta, a Robin Hood figure who robbed the rich to aid the poor and faced sheriffs in a tale of romance and frontier danger.
Friday notes that he has long been active in military affairs and previously held a commission in the Illinois National Guard before the war.
Logan Post of the American Legion and the Junior Order trustees have closed a deal to use the armory hall for weekly Wednesday meetings. Growth of both organizations necessitates larger quarters while the current Rochester building offices and club rooms are kept temporarily.
Logan attorney Harley M. Whitcraft attended the United Brethren church general conference in Indianapolis last week. The four year gathering elects bishops and sets vital church matters with delegates from worldwide U B church regions in attendance. The southeastern Ohio district, including Logan, is represented by four ministers and four lay members.
The American Legion staged a successful minstrel revue at the New Theatre on Thursday and Friday, directed by Francis W. Steele and James W. McIver. The John R. Rogers Company produced with sixty four local cast members, eight episodes provoked abundant laughter and applause. After expenses, the legion expects about 150 dollars to add to its memorial fund.
W. W. Beaver spoke at the Columbia theatre on Sunday about the possibility of communicating with the dead. He traced human history from Eden, noting humanity as actors in a divine drama and discussing Lucifer’s rebellion and its effects on humankind.
The Athens County Health Nurse Miss Anne C Munn reports April exams cover 1748 pupils with 4272 defects found. Boys and girls show high rates of defective teeth, enlarged tonsils, mouth breathing and other issues. nails, vision, hearing and weight also flagged.
An advertisement urges readers to take only genuine Bayer Aspirin tablets, highlighting the Bayer cross on tablets as a mark of authenticity and safety. It claims physicians endorse the dosage, promotes availability in small tin boxes and larger packages, and lists common uses such as colds headaches and toothache.
Cincinnati dentist Dr Edna Ward known in Athens as Miss Edna Thompson earned praise for her work among peasants in devastated France. Maria Sermolino of the American committee commended her in Paris, noting children in France bring flowers and eggs to honor her care.
Higley class of men at First Christian church reported 110 in attendance and a collection of 8.58 dollars. Dave Johnson, class president, was absent for the first time in a year as he travels on business in Chicago.
A drugstore advertises Eitro-Phosphate as a guaranteed nerve enhancer to restore nerve force and energy for tired people. The piece also notes new automobile tire chains with metal wings designed to provide extra traction in mud or deep snow.
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