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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1921
Page
10
Health Commissioner Dr McCullough reports in the Bashan school that twins and triplets belong to Prof and Mrs Bissell, a family with several other children. The Bissells moved from West Virginia years ago and Mr Bissell teaches at Hazall school. Plans include remodeling the building into a modern lodge home.
Anthony Graber of Pomeroy marries Grace Gossmeyer in New York City on Wednesday. After a wedding journey to eastern points they return to Pomeroy and host friends at the Graber residence on Lincoln Hills.
The Pomeroy K of P lodge aims to recruit 100 members in 100 days. At the last meeting they conferred Page on two candidates. Reaching 100 members would raise about $3,000 to clear the opera house debt.
The Citizens Telephone Company announces service improvements with new safety ratings effective October 1. Wires crossing highways must be at least 14 feet high and double bracketed, and wires along highways and farms must maintain 190 feet clearance. Noncompliance allows officers to perform work and charge owners. divisions failing to comply may be held liable for damages.
Harper Smith a 14 year old youth from Enos Smith’s family in Pomeroy first ward was killed yesterday afternoon when he tried to climb onto a transfer truck driven by Jay Myers. A wheel passed over his neck. no blame is attached to the driver.
John C. Goddard of Akron Ohio lauds Tanlac for curing his wife of severe indigestion and near constant illness after years of medicines. He says the remedy restored her appetite and weight and returned sunshine to their home. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists.
A boy attempting to board a hay wagon near Central School was struck when the wheel passed over him. The driver did not see the lad as he fell from the moving machine, which carried loaded baled hay and lacked mud guards over the wheels.
Edward Baer a well known Pomeroy resident died at his farm home near Minersville after a two year illness from dropsy. He age near 80 and left a wife and grown children. His death coincided with John Zier funeral day. both men longtime I O O F lodge members in Pomeroy. Funeral details pending.
The Middleport Fall Festival announced winners in its baby show. Best baby girl under one year Oliva Keesey Reed and Ulah Ann Lewis shared first prize. Best baby boy under one year Donald Matthews and John Frederick Harley shared first prize. A baby robe prize went to Charles Lathem. Two to three year olds Willard G. and Willis H. Durst of Pomeroy also recognized. Geneva Marie Rink won best baby girl one year and under two, and Charles Lathem again won best baby boy one year and under two.
Middleport contestants dominated the Gallipolis Fistedfad event on Wednesday evening with Jack Morrell posting the highest score. The crowd and organizers called the occasion pleasing and successful from every viewpoint.
A Lady Maccabees lodge reorganized in Pomeroy with a plan for a long successful regime. They will meet Friday evenings in the O F hall with Mrs Hoover as organizer who left for her home yesterday.
Meigs county announces two court of appeals sessions for 1922 on February 7 and October 17. local notes include Chas Roberts leaving Racine for Meadville to study theology, Charles Eliston named dean of Cincinnati Y M C A law school, and Mrs. Reed of Middleport visiting Columbus for daughter Phyllis King's bowel surgery.
Ohio may face a severe chinch bug outbreak next year said entomologist H A Gossard of the Ohio Experiment Station. The pests have caused damage in Western Ohio and are increasing in parts of eastern Ohio.
Local ad promotes McCune Tire Co's Highest Speed Gasoline with emphasis on performance and value. The brief mention notes service and fuel quality aimed at motorists seeking improved engine efficiency.
The third annual American Legion convention opens in Kansas City Missouri October 31. U S Medal of Honor recipients will be honored alongside European heroes General Foch General Diaz General Jacques and Admiral Beatty among others. Delegates and visitors are expected to number from 75000 to 100000.
Logan Sheriff C. E. Larimer and Deputy Tide Huston prepare jurors and subpoenas for witnesses as the grand jury begins October 24. The court of appeals will sit October 12 with cases set for hearing. A local resident has left for Graf ton to visit Miss Rachael McKee for an indefinite period while Miss Crutcher recovers from a serious operation affecting her nursing career.
Attorney C. W. Pettit of Pettit and Pettit traveled to Bowling Green early in the week to try a case in Wood county court. He won the case and returned to Logan on Wednesday evening.
The funeral for Clyde Kennard son of Charles Kennard of Starr township was conducted at Asbury in Starr township on Wednesday. He died while on the way to Cleveland for an operation.
A crew on the Logan Nelsonville pike builds a concrete bridge over Old Town creek. The project reduces a dangerous curve. Contractor E N Turner, who won the paving contract near Jaydenville, supervises the work.
The American Legion Logan Post hosted an open meeting, inviting members and guests to discuss upcoming events and community service plans. Attendees included local veterans and community leaders, with decisions on future activities slated for the next gathering.
Three young criminals attacked Mrs Fields in her Green township home at dusk on Wednesday. Mr Fields intervened. assailants flashed a gun and fled. Sheriff Larimer and deputies arrested three near Smiths Chapel church. Two claimed Fields as names. Harold Ambrose identified separately. No one harmed beyond the assault. weapons and tobacco found.
Edwin Wolfe fourteen year old son of Lafe Wolfe died at his Starr township home on Tuesday from burns suffered about a week earlier when powder exploded in his pocket. He had been throwing powder on an open fire and the flash ignited what he carried. Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion church in Starr township on Thursday.
Preparations are completed for the Elks lodge outdoor event in Remples Grove on Sunday all day. Invitations extend to members from Washington D C Circleville Columbus Lancaster Nelsonville New Lexington and Athens. Committee members include George Smith Ed Eberst L F Hammond Desmond Braddock Ed Collins Mike Ward Tom Eberst and Carl Oberle.
Charles R. Clark 24 a miner of Union Furnace and Emma Bell Reinsheld 20 of Union Furnace. Charles H. Frazier 26 a farmer of Laurelville and Myra V. Shultz 20 of Logan. Lloyd Robey 21 a miner of Carbon Hill and Nellie May Hopkins 19 a student of Murray City. Harry C. Fickel 22 an auto repair man of Logan and Florence Terrell 19 a resident of Logan.
Miss Clara Eva Crutcher of Lancaster has been visiting her aunt Mrs Charlea Schemp at Grafton.
Seventy five ex service men and women attended a Wednesday event as Post Commander Lauer and other delegates reported on a Toledo state convention. The Murray City post will coordinate in Ward township while Laurelville and Perry Salt Creek areas cover their regions. Clinton Webb chairs the campaign with Barton Hall as secretary treasurer and C F Lauer C W Pettit Richard Brown on the speakers committee.
Mrs. Fanny L. Reynolds 51 died at her North Market street home after returning from Columbus where an operation could not be performed. Survived by husband Robert Reynolds and several children. Rev. Spears to preside at Thursday 3 PM funeral at the home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery by Harden Undertaking Co.
Oct 7 Cincinnati reports a fire at the Y M C A canoe club house on the Little Miami river. Two men were seriously injured escaping the blaze, eight others including two children received minor burns to hands and arms.
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