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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1921
Page
10
Reports indicate improvement as Dark Hollow and Forest Run mines resume, Thomas Fork mines operate part time, and Hobson car shops add workers. Details note a late residence event at 1:80 o'clock in the afternoon.
Elizabeth Gloeckner of Pomeroy and her sister Mrs T J Gardner of Middleport left Friday for an Ohio trip to visit sisters Mrs Allensworth in Hamilton and other points in the state.
John Carsey aged 67 died yesterday at his home in Bedford township. He spent many useful and fruitful years and leaves a large family of grown children.
The funeral for Edward Baer who died Thursday at age 65 will be held Sunday.
The funeral for Efemwyp bekaj Dewey Cobb has arrived in Syracuse after a stay in Amarillo Texas. He endured six weeks in a hospital during a siege of typhoid fever in Texas.
An incident in Racine on the same afternoon as a deadly crash in Pomeroy left Roy Sayre struck by a moving auto and feared dead though later reports saved his life. A nearby girl also suffered a run down but escaped serious injury.
Mrs Louise Nash of Middleport seeks a divorce from Henry Nash charging extreme cruelty. She states her maiden name was Thompson and that she has support for her claim.
An airman describes the Polo Grounds as the giant horseshoe shaped shed housing the Giants and Yankees during the World Series. The grand stand is an all around circular two deck structure with the main entrance at the lower right corner of the photo.
In Middleport a wife accuses her husband of extreme cruelty on October 4 at their home. She seeks injunction to halt disposal of assets, asks for divorce, alimony, and restoration of her maiden name. The case notes his ownership of 80 acres in Lawrence County and a Columbus lot, plus funds in Mutual National Bank.
Justice Martin bound over several defendants to the grand jury on charges of driving over a new road near Hobson before public travel. Cal McHafle, Everett Jones, Clarence Mg Haffle, Will Wise, Lewis Manley each ordered bound over with $200 bonds.
The Gal lipolis Eisteddfod crowned Ruth Williams and Reva Ralph as piano duet winners from Pomeroy. Virginia Egner of Middleport took soprano solo, with H R Lewis and Jack Morrell of Middleport winning tenor and bass duet. Middleport swept several categories including mixed quartet and the male quartet. Final entries came from Weston Jackson Pomeroy Middleport Cheshire and Point Pleasant. The all day and evening event was a success and likely to become annual.
The resignation of Rev J W, pastor of the Christian chapel at Middleport, will take effect the second Sunday in October. Rev Johelm will preach the farewell sermon next Sunday evening. The family is packing and preparing to move to Russellville near Columbus.
Mrs Ada CC Bing of Middleport and eleven Middleport ladies joined the Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors in Columbus during initiation ceremonies held Thursday night. The new members include Mrs J Leonard Mrs George Hayes Mrs Charles Bur dette Mrs H S McClure Mrs C H Snider Mrs W W Brown Mrs Ottie Stanley Mrs HB L Grimes Mrs George Sander Mrs Will Wise and Mrs Walter Howell. The party expects a delightful trip.
The Athens Messenger reprints from an old paper a version of Mother Shipton prophecy, later revealed as a Hindley forgery. Charles Hindley admitted authoring the lines and other forgeries in 1873, including the 1801 end of the world claim, yet the confession did not widely circulate.
Logan names 15 members for the October term grand jury convening October 24. The panel includes George Miller and 14 others from Good Hope Coal Gate Union Furnace Sand G H Logan Laurel Logan Orbiston Starrs Carban Hill and Carban Hill. Many cases are expected to be considered.
At Grove City Mr and Mrs Bunker Brandt and Mr and Mrs Ben Geslin attended the fall races. S Ruble, a local horseman, campaigned his stable there and scored two seconds with Nutwood Reed in two starts. Friday entered Russy V in the 2:19 pace and won a recent race at the fair in handy fashion.
Local baseball management wavers over Sunday plans as a home game against Lancaster White Sox is offset by a prior schedule. Talks with McArthur and New Straitsville potential opponents, one may be secured.
In Logan Geo B. Hughes wills all property to his widow Mrs Caroline Hughes for life with real estate to be sold if needed for her support. The estate’s due at the widow’s death goes to their son Homer L Hughes. Judge Stephenson appointed Caroline Hughes and Maud Evans as executors. the will was probated this week.
Nelsonville has accepted a challenge from the local volleyball club. A series of games is to be staged there on Monday evening according to an official announcement.
County Superintendent W. C. Brashares and Attendance Officer Frank Adcock inspected schools in the western section, standardizing work there. Reports indicate steady progress with little truancy, though a few cases require attention.
An auto party of local Elks traveled to Columbus for a clam bake hosted by the fraternity. About one thousand attended, including Carl Judy Walter Nixon Ray Brandt Bell Miller Harry Watson and Ed Eberst from here. They report a good time and expect many attendees to Logan for the next outing.
Arrangements are made for a Laurvelville meeting Tuesday evening to open the ex service men adjusted compensation campaign in that part of the county. The Laurvelville American Legion post will conduct the drive and a local post delegation will attend to get the campaign started vigorously.
Laurelle citizens formed an improvement club to boost the town. A Thursday meeting discussed consolidating local public schools into a single central campus, placing route signs for Rock House Old Man's Cave and nearby attractions, and converting a building into a winter gymnasium. Paul Potts, school principal, serves as president.
Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Dave Terrell visited friends in Chauncey and Athens. Miss Lizzie Krivisti and Ambrose Terrell joined others at a Saturday night dance in Athens. Several families from Athens, Millfield, Columbus, and Carbon Hill were seen shopping, visiting, or motor trips to Nelsonville and Athens amid weekend social calls.
Sunday school lesson focuses on planting the Gospel in a pagan center from Acts 19 8 11 17 20 with the golden text Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God and him only shalt thou serve. Epworth League topic covers improving chapter meetings Matthew 18 19 20 Romans 10 10.
The First Christian Church at W State and Congress Streets lists 9:00 Bible school with a new college girls class, 10:15 sermon The Helpfulness of the Cross, 6:00 Christian Endeavor, and 7:00 sermon The Ideal Young Woman. A college student welcome reception for city churches is planned Monday evening Oct 17.
The Church of Gog on Hocking Street with Pastor B F Timmons lists Sunday School at 9 AM and morning service at 10 AM. Evening service follows at 7 PM with the pastor speaking on The Work of Grace.
The Episcopal Church on Corner State and Carpenter Streets offers Sunday school at 9 30 in the morning and a Sunday service at 10 30. Rev Arthur H Marshall serves as rector and extends a cordial welcome to all.
Pastor C Lloyd Strecker outlines a busy Sunday with 9 oclock Sunday school 1030 morning worship theme The Man Who Makes the Best of Himself Epworth League at 6 P M topic How to Improve the Work of Our Chapter Evening service at 7 oclock Pastor theme The Joy of Conquest Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 The church plans a reception for Methodist students Monday evening October 17 conducted with other city churches. Students are asked to reserve this eve.
Abbott Y. Wilcox, minister, announces a day of unusual interest at the Presbyterian church. At 10 45 a baptism of children and reception of members will take place. Dr Moore will preach Christi Optimism in the morning and The Winning Course in the evening. Clark Williams plans a novel six o clock program for the young people.
Sunday worship at 7 45 PM and 10 45 AM reflects on Are sin disease and death real The Golden Text is Revelation 3 16 The Wednesday meeting at 7 PM invites attendance at the Masonic Temple location
Sunday school begins at 9 15 A M with morning worship at 10 15 A M A evening meeting is not listed Pastor A Homer C Smith leads the church and music hall program at First Baptist Church is noted for the service times and meeting.
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