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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1919
Page
10
Judge Miller scolds delinquent attorneys for stalling tactics and orders all at issue cases to be tried as scheduled unless affidavits show good cause for continuances. He warns that delays erode court and counsel credibility and vows to clear the docket within the current term. jurors will be summoned in about two weeks.
Grace Collins was granted a divorce from Johnson Collins in court forenoon yesterday and restored to her maiden name Grace Sellers. The petition cites gross neglect of duty adultery and drunkenness. They wed at Kitz Maryland on December 11 1915 and had no children.
In probate court James Singers a colored youth about 19 was sentenced to the boys Industrial school at Lancaster for burglary and larceny in the Crazy Hardware Store break in at Middleport last year. Robert Johnston involved in the same case received a suspended sentence after restitution and reform efforts. Singers has prior corrections history with parole violations on both prior terms.
M. C. Hobart sues Katherine Hart enbach in Squire Ewing's court claiming excess coal royalty was paid. He alleges royalties were mispaid because the mining adjoins Hart enbach's line and payments covered coal mined before reaching defendant's line. Hearing set for Wednesday October.
Senator Tom W. Jones of Middletonport is now a member of the state senate finance committee. He fills the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Henry W. Davis of Youngstown, a former committee member. It is unusual for a first term senator to be appointed to this important panel.
County Supt. George H. Crow has issued a complete directory of all officers, principals, and teachers in Meigs County public schools. It lists personnel by districts townships and villages and is noted as very complete and well printed.
The county towns brace for a big Halloween night with abundant pumpkins. Residents own masks, and children have stored corn for the festive occasion.
Members of the Shakespeare Club met with the executive committee at the home of Mrs. Ralph Russell. The agenda focused on A Midsummer Night's Dream and delegates reports from the state federation meeting in Cleveland.
Beginning Monday October 27 revival services will be held each night at Forest Run M E Church. Dr M C Morlock of Columbus will preach during the first week. A cordial welcome is extended to all to attend.
The funeral services for 42 year old Harry Grant who died at his home in Middleport Sunday afternoon of tuberculosis were held at the family residence this afternoon at two oclock. Interment followed in Hill cemetery. He is survived by his mother one brother and three sisters Norma Bertha and Mary.
Charles Walburn of the Fourth Ward returns home today from Bechnel Indiana where he was employed. Local residents Mrs Jed C Webster and Miss Julia Work Eva Webster visited S B Work family in West Columbia. Floyd Clark and Jaby spent Sunday with relatives in New Haven. Mayme Johnson McWithers of Chicago visits Pomeroy friends at Mrs Elizabeth Kent home. Dr S A McCullough returns to Columbus after a week end at home. Edward Duffy and Albert Mees depart for Cincinnati on business tomorrow. M C and Sheffield Russell Jr Martins Ferry guests of their parents in Pomeroy. Rev J C Ford of Pomeroy Baptist church leaves for Dayton for Ohio Baptist Association sessions. Mr and Mrs M S Roush leave for Lancaster to make their home. All Pomeroy schools recess Friday for teachers’ Athens sessions.
The Pomeroy village council met to authorize bonds of 20 000 to 25 000 to fund street repairs. The engineer was directed to buy slag for Lincoln Hill road paving. An ordinance to curb gravel spills by wagons was discussed. Payrolls and bills were paid and the clerk was instructed to summon Meigs Water Company manager W W Miller to explain service delays before paying the bill.
John R. Lynn of the federal revenue department speaks to local merchants clarifying excise tax points to prevent penalties from future errors. The session aims to reduce compliance mistakes and promote accurate reporting.
Greasy Neale former world series star attended the O U Heidelberg football game in Cincinnati. He praised Reds pitchers Cicotte Kerr and Ellers money pitcher Hod Eller and said Ray Fisher can be nervous but is a good arm. Neale predicts the Reds will win the pennant for the next two seasons due to youth and determination.
Mrs. W. J. Hawk guests of Mrs. Bell Hamilton and Mrs. Ad Edgar at Athens. A. W. Humphrey and sons with Hazel Geisicke visit Logan relatives. Ball family nutting near Fisher Station. Bob Noble and others motor to Athens. John Stauffer visits mother. Agnes Davis visits home. Noble Collins and others drive to Athens. Will Bowers seen at The Plains for cattle. James McCough dies at Orrville Station after trip to Mount Vernon for physician.
Lieut. Gen. Baron Jacques of the Belgian army, famed for Dixmude, says Germany remains a menace and must be watched by the Allies to prevent a renewal of global conflict. He criticizes German ideas of might over right, lauds American troops, and recalls Belgium’s morale as US forces joined the front.
Mrs. Mary Durst and her children visited her parents Mr and Mrs Mahlon Bradshaw. Julia Wyant shopped in Chauncey and Circle Hill. Milton Santee and family plus Homer Durst group traveled to Albany. Emma Ryan Nettie Wyant visited Circle Hill. Stanley Ryan visited Bar Oak relatives. Julia Wyant and daughter Nettie hosted guests from Greens Run Clendenin and Shrewsbury. Alma Bricker of Columbus visits Bricker and Pidcock families. Lizzie Ryan ill with asthma.
Carle Baer of Little Rock Arkansas will address the chamber of commerce banquet Friday October 24 at 6 30 pm in the Elks club rooms Tickets are on sale at several places but will close Wednesday at noon Baer a Ohio native formerly in the Athens lumber business is a Cincinnati University graduate and helped diversify Arkansas crops in 1914 He organized the Community Development Service and plans the St Louis based production bureau Athens businessmen will hear a career of achievements next Friday.
A wedding shower was held at the home of A. F. Sisson in Albany Ohio on October 16 honoring Mr. and Mrs. George Bean. Guests arrived despite bad weather and gave gifts. the couple received many useful presents and were wished joy and success. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. William Whaley, Mr. and Mrs. Vessie Sisson, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Sisson, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. George Bean, Mrs. Carol of Akron, Miss Edith Stewart, Ceptcln Zigafoose, Marie Dew, Miss Russell, and Mr. Howard Bean.
Editor urges candidates for two open board of education seats to reveal plans for future school expansion. With crowded public schools expected to grow, readers question whether new buildings or a gymnasium will be funded and built by the city before election day.
Major Sam M. Johnson received a box of riperi zona dates from his former adjutants in France. The sender, Robert L. Finch, traveled to Athens with regimental officers who served overseas with Johnson. Canton council votes raises for city water and engineering department employees.
Voters are urged to back T. B. Roush in the Athens mayoral race at the November 4, 1919 election. Roush seeks to lead the city with a platform centered on local reform and civic improvement.
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