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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1920
Page
6
In Dyesville the town votes unanimously for the Republican slate today. A Democratic local report notes no one plans to cast a vote in the village head of the Democratic party contest. A Democratic woman vows to support Harding even if she must walk to the polls in rain or shine.
Mrs. J. D. Fowler of Middleport arrived at Clifton station on the B & O with a traveling bag and a baby. The bag contained valuables and its loss and recovery have stirred police interest as details of the returning trip from Point Pleasant emerge.
Mrs Fowler’s bag containing cash war savings certificates and jewelry vanished after a river crossing. A bystander carried it to town then disappeared. Officer Thompson found the bag undisturbed at a fruit store hours later. The incident prompts questions on intent.
Reports from precincts in Meigs County indicate a heavy vote with sheriff and county commissioners races drawing the main interest. Pomeroy shows a local streetcar franchise referendum, while overall opposition appears light and the outcome seems favorable to supporters.
Meigs county chapter of the American Red Cross met at the courthouse with a representative audience. Dr George Lasher presided in his absence. Officers reported a $9000 balance, active home service, and aid for ex service men. Public health nurse Anne Carleton outlined extensive child health work and guidance for parents and teachers. An executive committee was elected and roll call plans for November 11 to 25 were discussed, including a 200 member cast for a play at several venues.
The Messenger will provide complete early election returns next Tuesday night via leased wire and a stereopticon screen across from its building. The service is free to the public, with continuous bulletins as results come in from United Press Association. A telephone operator and three trunk lines will offer updates to southeastern Ohio callers.
C A Root son of Mr and Mrs William H Root of Middleport and Frances M Patten daughter of Mr and Mrs George Patten of Pomeroy were quietly married by Rev John Ford at the Pomeroy Baptist church parsonage late Saturday afternoon. The couple left Sunday for Columbus where Mrs Root has been attending a business college. They receive hearty congratulations from friends in Pomeroy and Middleport.
Miss Cady Whaley state historian of The Daughters of the American Revolution returned Saturday evening from the state officers meeting in Lancaster. A conference of regents and vice regents was held with Mrs. Thos Turnbull regent of the Pomeroy chapter attending. Mrs. Turnbull visited Columbus to see her sons Reed and Edward in college. Mrs. Wilson state regent of Xenia presided at all meetings. Efforts focus on Americanization with projects like Girl Home Makers and marking Revolutionary graves. A dormitory for Oxford College memorializing Caroline Scott Harrison is the main current project. Social events included a reception at a colonial Lancaster home and an auto drive and luncheon at the Country Club.
Clat Jones sues First National Bank of Racine for $100 plus 6 percent interest from December 1 1918. The Pomeroy Chemical Company sues The Pomeroy Machine Company for ejectment and $1,000 plus interest from October 24 1918.
Local banks closed at noon today marking a half holiday in observance of a local event.
Wednesday edition of the Ath ens Messenger will street-distribute in Pomeroy and Middleport before two o'clock. It promises the latest and best results of today's election for readers on the Bend.
Thomas Fork baseball team traveled to Point Pleasant for their last game of the season. They played well and held Point Pleasant to a 5 2 defeat.
Mrs. J. L. Hayes returns home to Gallipolis after a visit with daughter Mrs. J. C. Carnes. Mrs. James Sheppard leaves for Xenia following a visit with sister Mrs. R. W. Vaughan. Mrs. John Spires of Rutland visits Gallipolis. Mr. and Mrs. George Oeffler attend Theodore Fisher funeral then return to Columbus. Beatrice Roberts, Athens student, visits her mother Mrs. Will Roberts. Will Ewing visits from West Virginia. Mrs. Millard Hughes of Texas City leaves for Columbus after hosting Mrs. Albert Borham. Mr. and Mrs. William Voss return from a Glasgow relatives visit. Mrs. George W. Plants returns from two weeks in Chattanooga.
Mrs Herbert Locke Mrs Tom Christian and Jennie McManaway attended the ladies aid last Thursday to quilt. Mr Jas Branigan Mrs Ida Harold and daughter and Mr Isaac Williams motored to Logan Saturday for shopping. Paul Dixon of Monday has a new Ford. Wilbur Hillyer injured hand in New York 39 mine. Mr and Mrs George Galentin and Janet visited her parents Sunday. Mr Luke Debow and Mrs Clara Gears drove to Mr Charles Spitnagle's near Mineral Sunday. Try a Messenger Want Ad.
In Lucerne Prince Paul signals his father and elder brother George have not relinquished their rights though British press expects him to accept the Grecian throne. A suitcase patent features a reversible side with two addresses for sending clothing between owner and laundry.
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