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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1919
Page
8
Mrs. Kate Gorsuch, widow of John Gorsuch, died last Thursday at age 79 in Middleport. Funeral arrangements were to be announced locally.
The long running road slip between here and Rutland at Cook's Gap worsens as land slips again affecting four acres. County costs top seven thousand dollars historically with prior planking and bricking and a current plan for a steam shovel crew to clear the latest slide. Local lore cites a curse on the project, though its truth remains uncertain.
Ben James, a 65 year old inmate, died at the County Infirmary Saturday after a long illness. He came from Kerrs Run with his wife last January. The funeral and burial were held at the infirmary on Sunday.
Saturday evening at eight in Middleport the wedding of Eva Ann Witton and Maurice I. Hildebrick was performed by Rev. George Tifft. Only witness present besides the parents was Mrs. J M Harris. Hildebrick, from Littleton Pa, a former high school language teacher, now works at General Hospital Hoboken N J and has served twenty one months with expected early release.
Planta reports the Pickens parents were arrested January 28 for a robbery charge. They were jailed then released on bond after a grand jury declined to indict. Three infant sons reportedly died after birth on May 14 with fingers fused, attributed to the fright from handcuffs. The mother, a Beaver descendant, is said to be in feeble health.
The Valley City precinct in Hartford reported about a three to one vote in favor of road bonds at Saturdays election. The Graham district voted yesterday with a very close result. Outlook favors good roads over the river but remains uncertain.
James Booth age 12 son of Mr and Mrs Frank Booth of Gravel Hill Middleport was accidentally shot in the leg Sunday afternoon while with playmates near the Ibson depot. He was taken to Mo m hospital that evening for treatment and is expected to recover.
Uncle Eli Rife of Salem resigns from the Meigs County Soldiers Relief Commission during a Monday meeting in Pomeroy. The article notes his reason for stepping down.
An ad note from Toledo based Woolson Spice Co highlights premium coffee blends free of chaff and dust, contrasting with lower quality brands pushed by peddlers. The Sun emphasizes carefully selected, skillfully blended coffee for full value.
The official has sold his farms in Salem township and bought a home in Albany near the Athens county line, planning to move soon. Appointed last spring by Judge Miller, he resigns. remaining commissioners are Nathan Vale of Pomeroy and Chas Wink of Pomeroy. W J Packard of Reedsville may be named to fill the vacancy.
W A Haynes deputy supreme president of the National Order of Owls left Pomeroy for South Bend after learning of the serious condition of his chief John W Talbott. Haynes planned to take his place in the Supreme Nest if Talbott dies.
The Pomeroy & Mason Ferry Company is highlighted as a well run, fair and accommodating business. The writer notes utilities like car lines, waterworks, and gas have struggled, suggesting Captain Charles Jiden could improve them within three years if placed in charge.
Premier Lloyd George will travel to the United States during the first League of Nations gathering. A semi official statement says the American delegation invited him and he signaled probable acceptance for the trip.
Washington May 27 United Press reports Captain Sir Mark Golein from New Jersey has announced as the first candidate for 1920. His New Party favors free beer and liquor sales and two allowable souses annually. His platform calls for tax cuts, worker protection, and immigration limits.
Washington May 26 Trans port sailings announced today include Transport Dirigio La Pallice Roch elle to New York due June 8 with casual company 629 New York and six casual officers Transport Pannonia Marseilles to New York due June 4 with field signal battalion headquarters supply and medical detachment and multiple companies and casual units Transport Frederick Brest to New York due June 8 with eight army corps headquarters detachment troops 83rd engineers medical detachment and several hospital units plus casual companies and officers Transport Uncon Brest to Newport News due June 4 with Pioneer infantry officers detachment ballon company one and a number of casual units and discharges.
Seer Mr Roland Mulpus returned to Camp Sherman after overseas service and expects discharge soon. Clifford Olbers, employed at Haydenville, spent Sunday with his parents. Mr and Mrs James Mates and Bertha from Trimble visited the Davises, while August Lemoine and family visited Jacksonville relatives. Lydia Spencer and Hazel and Alice Calt of Jacksonville were guests of the Lemoines. A M Taylor and Flenn Fricbaugh group visited Palos yesterday.
Four individuals from Greens Run attended a birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leek. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Eddy, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Mulpas of Glouster, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swartz of Jacksonville, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mulpas of McDougal. Various relatives and neighbors were also mentioned visiting or calling in the area.
At a meeting the Board of Education of Athens Township employed several teachers for various schools. Names include Anastasia Collins Peach Ridge Fernyx Mary L. Phillips Elsie Braley Mack Braley Reggie Edna Moore Lois Glaney Ray Moore Ruby Gabriel Bertha Syx and Mary Fulton for the Plains High School. Vacancies remain in seventh and eighth grades Plains high school and at the Children's Home. White Hall no longer a model one room school. Mechanicsburg remains under university observation.
Prof Walshs talk on The Value of the Kindergarten from the Superintendent s Point of View prompts a discussion from the Kindergartener s and Mothers standpoints. A meeting of the Kindergarten Mothers Association of Ohio University will be held May 28 at 3 30 in Fills Hall with Miss McLeod speaking on The aspect of the kindergartener and a Mothers view discussion.
E R Stafford of Delaware outlines a Centenary program in graphic terms. He notes the Methodist Episcopal Church laid 100 tons of gold and 1 640 tons of silver dollars in the past century. In the next five years the goal is 160 tons more gold, 60 percent above the prior century, equating to over 3 000 tons of silver dollars and a train two thirds of a mile long.
Rutland and surrounding area feature visits from Fullerton Kentucky teacher J. Bradbury, Mrs Marie Glover visiting Mrs Guy Larkin, and Rev W D Beery preaching Memorial sermon. Deco ration Day speaker Prof T N Hover of Athens. Miss Tracy Hysell and Roy Wilson wed at bride's home. Mrs Stephen Gilmore died after cancer. funeral at Baptist church. Ed Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Gilmore and Dr W E Stansbury of Middleport noted. Mrs Hugh Evans visiting Hon M E Rathburn. Mrs Mel Price ill. Evelyn Wright hosted by Dorothea Parmalee. Dwight Kennedy family moving into new home. Memorial address by Rev W F Parmelee in Chester. Will C Merritt at state World Peace convention. Wm H Taft to speak. Nella Clark visiting parents from Athens. Ray H Rawlings entertains relatives including Hollis Townsend from Cleveland. Mrs Stoncypher of Athens attended commencement. Dollie Hooper Bean guest. Eli Chase of Dexter buried. age about sixty. Hawkins brothers return from overseas. family reunion held.
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