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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1921
Page
14
Wade Cross, a former Racine boy and son of Eber Cross, heads the Columbus company with controlling interest. He established a well equipped bus line between Columbus and Delaware that grew rapidly, justifying the new company. It will operate several interior lines.
Roy Z Brickles 19 of Pomeroy and Mabel E Carl 18 of Pomeroy appear on the marriage license roster. Samuel Smith 25 of Rutland and Lillie Nelson 17 of Rutland also listed. Rex Greyham 23 of Langsville and Anna Romaine 16 of Rutland appear in the period’s marriage notices.
Earl Jenkins of Racine, who had a prior light stroke, has suffered another stroke and is now in critical condition unable to converse or walk.
Announcement says Bend business men have arranged a special Pomeroy to Gallipolis train this evening for the Kistedfod. Departure from Pomeroy at 5 45 and from Middleport at 6 00. Round trip fare one dollar twenty seven cents.
Jacob Elberfeld Jr of Pomeroy and Miss Phyllis Strahl of Columbus wed in Columbus last Thursday. They traveled by auto to a brief stay, then head east for a long honeymoon before taking a flat above Loughead Grocery for their future home.
The Guarantors of the Meigs county chautauqua met in Middleport on Monday electing Harry H Bennett as president and general manager. Rev W D Beary named platform manager and Miss Cady Whaley elected vice president. J M Tumphrey named second vice president with W K E Russell as secretary and F Rathburn as treasurer. A future meeting will select talent for next year.
County inspectors and commissioners agree on limited repairs this fall at the infirmary. The floors and stairs are already repaired and safe. Lighting will be repaired to endure until a new building is erected next year.
Household of Hartford Marshal John Gillen faced a fright when five year old Blaine Gillen grabbed a revolver from a dresser drawer and, pointing it at his three year old sister Maisie, pulled the trigger. The high calibre bullet grazed Maisie’s shoulder and caused only a slight flesh wound after Dr. Petty arrived.
Calvin McHaffle, farmer near Middleport, was arrested for removing an obstruction and driving over a new road under construction between Middleport and the hill. His hearing is set in Justice Martin's court Thursday afternoon. The fine ranges from six to fifty dollars.
Curtis, living with his sister Mrs. A V Howell and family on Union Avenue in Pomeroy, tripped and fell, injuring himself.
A well known local man fell down stairs yesterday and sustained serious injuries leaving him bedridden for an extended period. He had previously been bedfast for years due to a spine injury but recovered miraculously and walked again. friends fear the fall may worsen that old trouble.
Mrs. Margaret P. McQuigg seeks nine-figure judgment in Meigs county common pleas against Aetna Life and Accident Insurance Co. for death of Charles McQuigg. She claims an accident policy covered a March 14 1921 skin abrasion that led to blood poisoning and death on April 18 1921 and says proof of death was supplied with no settlement made.
Miss Cady Whaley of Pomeroy is named county chairman to promote the Victory Memorial campaign in Meigs county. The drive aims to raise 16 million dollars for a national memorial in Washington honoring local service members, with a Meigs quota of 100 dollars per gold star and 5 dollars per blue star. Ohio joins the October memorial building movement under a governor’s service flag proclamation.
The Logan fair board met at Secretary G W Christmans office to close the recent fair. Disputes over premiums were resolved and bills approved. Receipts likely exceed last year. A caretaker will be hired to guard grounds year round and a committee will select a suitable person. Private use of grounds may cost stall owners $1 monthly. A local merchants display building proposal gained support for action before the next fair.
Hocking Valley car shops resumed operations on a four day a week basis with nearly the full staff reporting for duty. The facilities had been idle since early September and now return to service.
About 75 friends gathered Monday evening at the home of Charles Fickle three miles east of Logan to toast Mr and Mrs Harry Fickle starting life together. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Rufus Westbrook who have been married.
A brief social note reports the Jolli Fiers performing a double serenade to conclude a wedding evening. The couple presented a handsome cash gift and a committee was chosen to visit Logan for the promised treat.
Weeks after a raid near Cawthorne in Ward township Sheriff Lari mer and deputies seized a functioning still and Robert R. Rush among the operators. Later Hir am West and his son Clifford were arrested and brought before Judge Pettit on liquor manufacture charges. They pleaded not guilty but changed to guilty. Pettit fined the father $250 and costs, the son $200 and costs. Mrs. Rush aided by meeting fines, securing release for West, his son, and Robert Rush, who had been jailed recently.
The local Junior Red Cross staged a first aid demonstration for a Columbus National Red Cross Convention delegation. Miss Jessie McManigal and Miss Esther O'Neal led a pageant with one thousand children showing first aid scenes. Logan public schools and the Hocking county Red Cross praise the effort, as county classes reach about 200 in home hygiene and care of the sick.
The Hocking county chapter discusses vital community issues in a practical meeting aimed at organizing relief efforts and addressing local needs through coordinated aid and service programs.
Rev. C. F. Lauer Mrs. C. F. Lauer and Miss Barbara Wise traveled to Columbus to attend the funeral of Anna Trauger Brecht held at Grace Lutheran Church. Brecht had long been a close friend of Mrs. Lauer.
After a noon luncheon Miss M N Parsons urged funds to buy premiums to spur interest in Elmira anti rat efforts. The club voted $25 for the appeal. Rotarian Fred Koppe reported on Elmira Rotary Club activities and notes from that club were requested for next week’s meeting.
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Tewksburry to honor Mrs Mary Cline on her ninetieth birthday. A noon dinner was served and guests enjoyed the celebration. Attending were Mr and Mrs John Cline of Athens R D 9 Mr and Mrs Thelmer Stansburry of Dyesville Mrs Amanda Rolston of Langsville and Mrs Belle Kayser of Athens State Hos.
The text lists surviving relatives for a deceased individual, naming Mrs. Mattie Cecil of North West Columbia and Mr. Marion Cline of Vales Mills, plus numerous grandchildren and their spouses and children across multiple towns including Pomeroy Middleport Athens Albans and families such as Alvins Vale Bern Daily Frank Kayser Clarence Cooley Orville Cline and Clara Belle Bessie Florence and Clark.
Cline of Athens RD 9 and Mr and Mrs Earl Tewksburry along with Mrs Eliza Traine Mr and Mrs Harry Trainer and daughter Ada Belle were listed among relatives and the honored guest in the society notes.
Indianaplis report says Delegate Hurst from Lisbon Ohio died at an Indianapolis hospital on Tuesday due to paralysis after attending the miners convention.
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