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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1921

Page

10

Birthday Party for Carl Moore and Local News at Huntington

Little Carl Moore celebrated his tenth birthday with about thirty five friends enjoying ice cream and games. D L Cobb visited Huntington. Omeroy Middleport residents, and Belmont Ohio men Lane and Ira Myers, joined a drill on barrels well. The segment notes a three month old boy named after his father with multiple haircuts.

Huntington Ge Lane Ira Myers Belmont Carl Moore D. L. Cobb

Spirit of Mia G W H Smith Dies at Home

At 4 o clock Thursday afternoon the spirit of Mia G W H Smith left this life. She lived on the Pomeroy Harrisonville road near Zion church and was past middle age. She leaves a husband and two sons Dale and Homer. She was sister of Elza Sterr and Starr. Funeral from Zion church at 1 o'clock today Rev Ashton officiating. Burial in Miles Cemetery at Rutland. George C Ohlinger and Henry Ohlinger attend the funeral of Mrs David Lauser in Pittsburgh today.

Mia G. W. H. Smith Earth Pomeroy Harrisonville Zion Church Dale Homer Elza Sterr Rutland Township Starr Athens County Ashton Miles Cemetery Rutland

Missing man near Portland after night watch at Dam 21

Charles Ours, a former Spiller resident, worked at Dam 21 near Portland. At 11 o clock he checked the gauge and vanished. He is presumed drowned, about forty years old, leaving a wife and several children.

Charles Ours Spiller Dam 21 Portland

Emma D Lee Reports New Son in Feilds Family

Miss Emma D Lee returns from Marietta with the Huntley family and notes a new son in the Feilds family of Newcastle Wye. The mother is formerly Miss Martha Huntley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W H.

Emma D. Lee Marietta Huntley James Harrington Feilds Newcastle, Wye Martha Huntley W. H

Water in Lincoln Hill Reservoir Signals Unusual Fill

The Lincoln Hill reservoir has contained water for several days, the first occurrence in years. Officials state water service remains continuous on the hill.

Lincoln Hill

Pomeroy Council Reaches Water Franchise Understanding

At a semi monthly meeting the Pomeroy Council and President J B Downing reached an understanding on Meigs Water Company rates. The council urged adherence to contracts and law, pledging refunds for overpaid amounts once the company reverts to original franchise rates or notifies intent to seek a new franchise. A motion was adopted to charge all organizations $1 per evening for ward house use, except firemen. Wire Chief Schoenlien spoke on the matter.

Pomeroy Council Council J. B. Downing Meigs Water ,Co Downing Schoenlien

Local Court Docket Report From December Sessions

Pearl Klein faces non support charges for illegitimate children. George Locke and David Christian pled guilty to assault and battery and fined 15 dollars plus costs. Chas Keck jailed for failure to post 500 dollar bond on non support. Sam Woltz fined 15 dollars and costs and given a 10 day workhouse term suspended for disturbing a lawful assembly. Chas Robinson released on 100 dollar bond for indecent exposure. Ray Camp remains jailed for automobile stealing. Judge Pettit says trial will be set as soon after December 5 as arrangements allow.

Pearl Klein George Locke David Christian Chas. Keck Sam Woltz Chas. Robinson Ray Camp Pettit

Marriage Licenses and Guardian Appointment

Marriage licenses issued for Hiram Hinzey and Lena Stinebrooke, William Linning and Mae Horn, Ernest Snider and Ida Pumfrew. Daniel Roberts appointed guardian of Thelma Jaynes, daughter of Rachel Jaynes, deceased, by Judge Stephenson. Roberts qualified with bonds from C. W. Smith and O. W. Huls.

Hiram Hinzey New Pittsburg Lena Stinebrooke Carbon Hill William Linning Mae Horn Ernest Snider Ida Pumfrew Logan Daniel Roberts Thelma Jaynes Rachel, Jaynes Perry County Stephenson Roberts C. W. Smith O. W. Huls

Indictments Began in Court Friday Morning

A large contingent faced Judge Pettit as the recent grand jury returns were discussed. Several defendants pleaded not guilty to burglary and larceny charges with bonds ranging from 200 to 800 dollars. One man received 30 days in the work house for larceny, others await bond and trial dates. Community notes include mine records at Luhrig, local social visits, and miscellaneous local occurrences.

Pettit Boyd Kuhn Harvey Kuhn Fred Alvis Howard Fields Earl Riley Willis Harden Willard Shaw John Ford Zeigler Ernest Evans Carl Stahr

Village bid offers and bond sale clash over costs

Tears surfaced as the clerk was ordered to advertise for bids on a thousand feet of fire hose. A Toledo bond salesman offered to purchase the unsold portion of the last village bond issue at par and accrued interest but demanded high attorneys fees to prove bond legality, which was rejected.

Toledo

Died at Clifton Mrs Clare Riddle Passes After Pneumonia

Mrs Clare Riddle wife of the B and O ticket agent at Clifton died after pneumonia lasting three days Al Sunday accompanied her remains home to Maryland for burial after death.

Clifton Clare Riddle B. and O Maryland

Pennsylvania visitor charged with theft of $42 from grandfather

Herbert Rasp of Pennsylvania visited Breezy Heights relatives including grandfather George Rasp. Forty two dollars vanished from the grandfather’s home after funds sent to Indiana were locked in a drawer. The visitor allegedly found the key, took the money, and spent it. He was bound over to the next grand jury in 300 dollars but failed bond and remains jailed.

Herbert Rasp Pennsylvania George Rasp

Steve Berrian in Vogel's Black and White Revue at Athens

Steve Berrian, once director of the Elks Minstrel in Athens, will be a Premier End Man in Vogel's Black and White Revue at the Athens Opera House Tuesday night November 8. He will sing Watermelon on the Rine and still dances with a sharp foot. The note mentions weaving history and the 1738 invention of the fly shuttle.

Steve Berrian Elks Athens Vogel Athens Opera House

Athens Advocates Park Commission Plan

A nostalgic appeal urges voters to create a city Park Commission to enable picnic grounds and greenspace. The message promotes civic action, notes commissioners are mayor appointees serving without pay, and credits Kiwanis for funding the ad.

Lizzie Park Commission Athens Kiwanis

Logan New Club Rooms

Thirteen boys of the local high school secured a room in the Dollison block on Court park and are equipping it as a club room. Gymnastic equipment and reading room materials are being secured.

Dollison Court Park

Removal Case In Estate Sees Board Ex executor Challenged

Caleb L. McKee and Charles B. Donahue sought to remove Miss Minnerine Burke from the board of executors for the late N. C. L. Rachelmacher. The decision arose in Judge Stephen son’s court after nearly three days of testimony. Seven of 24 witnesses were used as Attorneys C. C. Williams and J. C. Pettit appeared for the petitioners, with H. M. Whitcraft and C. V. Wright defending. Judge Stephenson took the case under advisement.

Caleb L. McKee Charles B. Donahue Minnerine Burke N. C. L. Rachelmacher H. M. Whitcraft C. V. Wright Stephenson

Banquet Supports Methodist Young People Plan

Forty two men attended a banquet at the Methodist church hosted by an eight member committee. The meeting raised 1080 dollars toward hiring a full time director for Methodist young people, to lead social athletic and spiritual activities. Organizers hope for additional supporters to fund the remainder.

Too Much Speed Leads to Court Fine on Thursday

Charles Kleinschmidt of North street filed an affidavit against Hollis Bowen for reckless driving on North street Thursday. Bowen appeared in court Friday, pleaded guilty, and was fined $5 plus costs.

Charles Kleinschmidt North Street Hollis Bowen Bowen

Rigging Up Operations On Red Top No 4 Well Near Greendale

Rigging work progresses on Red Top Oil Company s No 4 well in the Chutes estate near Greendale with drilling to begin toward the oil producing sand. Schull Bros of this city are contractors.

Red Top Oil Company Chute Greendale Schull. Bros

Three Producing Wells Sunk on Lease as Company Hopes for More

Three producing wells have been sunk on this lease and the company is anticipating another good one.

Ford roadster recovered near Pattonville school house

Motor Cop Farbean recovered a Ford roadster near the Pattonville school house Thursday. Investigation proved the vehicle was owned by William McMann of Nelsonville. The machine had been stolen Monday night likely as a Halloween prank.

Farbean Pattonville William McMann Nelsonville Hallowe’en

Brashares to Chicago for Treatment and Weekend Football

Joseph Brashares, a merchant from Enterprise, left on the noon train Friday for Chicago to seek treatment for his troubled feet. He plans to mix business with pleasure by attending the Chicago Ohio State football game on Saturday.

Joseph Brashares Merchant of Enterprise Chicago

Illness Report Named Local Township Clerk

A report reaches the city that Wilbur Turner is dangerously ill with diphtheria at his Benton township home. He serves as township clerk and is well known in this city.

Wilbur Turner Benton Township

Wingett youth seen in neighborhood and season note

Athr Drake of Wingett was seen in this neighborhood Monday. Such girls usually go south in the fall. A. L. Stewart is building a cis-

Ath R Drake Wingett A. L. Stewart

Turnip Harvest Report for A L Snedden Ends In Brief

A sparse note reports A L Snedden’s turnip harvest nearing completion with a single lin order including hawns and buckeyes, totaling four items. The fragmentary item hints at small farm output and local market preparation.

A. L. Snedden

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