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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
10
Special Truant Officer Thompson spent two days visiting the Success No. 9 Joppa and Reedsville districts to boost attendance. He encountered amusing incidents including truants with parental consent and a child pulled from a creek during the search. He noted most absences stemmed from parents rather than the students.
The Harold Proctor Co with musical artists is set for the first number at Simpson M. E. church Friday evening October 22. The five part series aims to attract and entertain while delivering instruction throughout the season.
Albert Juhler of Trento Canada arrives for a visit. He is the eldest son of J J Juhler a former resident and early bromine producer at White Rock Salt works. Juhler reports other children scattered with Victor in Florida and Ogla in Denmark.
Readable text describes a miracle product called Eatonic claiming to cure indigestion and acidity. The fragment mentions a testimonial by Herris and a guarantee from pharmacists, but the garbled OCR makes specifics unclear.
The Meigs County Chapter ARC will hold its annual meeting at the Court House in Pomeroy Ohio at 2 p m on Wednesday October 27 1920. Elections of officers for the ensuing year and old business will be transacted. Ruth McCroria is secretary.
Miss Anna McCully addressed a crowded Courthouse Wednesday evening on current political issues from a Woman Republican view. The room was full and the audience remained enthusiastic throughout the gathering.
Clark Van Coover files in common pleas court asking a divorce from Rose Van Coover on grounds of adultery with Pearlery and Duck Wines. The couple married November 21, 1914 and reside in Middleport.
Ingram of Dark Hollow faced charges in Justice Court over a failed kidnapping plot against his 10 month old son. The mother, 20, reported the plan after discovering the suitcase packed and the baby missing, but reconciliation followed as the case unfolded. An unusual ending emerged as the couple resolved the matter.
A distraught mother sought help after her child was taken by Ingram. Justice Martin issued a warrant for provoking breach of peace. Officer Thompson found Ingram at Hobson station with the baby. The child was fed crackers and restored to the mother. The couple, after jail, agreed to reconcile and return home with their son.
Clarence R. McHaffie filed suit against wife Mary P. McHaffie for custody of their 28 month old son Douglas H. McHaffie. They married August 21, 1917 and have lived apart since January 28, 1919. He alleges Mary threatens to move out of jurisdiction, seeks custody, or failing that, visitation rights at his Middleport home.
Charles Ebersbach chair man and Curtis Gilmore of the Pom eroy village council missed a scheduled meeting with Mr. Dunbar of the Meigs Water Company from Columbus. The visit aimed to review the water situation and seek agreement per prior council action.
Sunday gatherings across Crescent Ridge featured visits to Mrs. Wilson Wemer and Ed Sayers households. Attendees included the Welling family, the Meseher and Sayers groups, and numerous Patton Boudinot and Werner relatives with extended families attending Lancater fair events and a party hosted by Leslie Kittle.
Prof. Charles Fabens Kelley of Ohio State University tells the Ohio Federation of Woman's clubs at the second session that women should demand action in their towns. He urged members to examine every proposed structure to determine if it serves as a city improvement.
An old style list shows wool rugs 9x12 at 13.98 and monochrome 27x54 and 27x64 inch tapestry pieces priced low. Blankets and comforts offered from 1.98 to 4.39, men’s wool socks priced up to 2.39.
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