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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1919

Page

10

Divorce Case Continued For Further Evidence

The divorce case of Lelia K. Rock and J. Orville Rock before Judge A. P. Miller was continued for further evidence. The couple wed in East Liverpool Ohio on Sept. 20, 1913 and separated in 1914 with no children. Mrs. Rock seeks alimony on grounds of willful neglect of duty and failure to provide. Attorney Edgar Ergin represented Mrs. Rock.

Lelia K. Rock J. Orville Rock A. P. Miller East Liverpool O

Roosevelt Memorial Meetings Planned for October 27

The public school of the county announces Roosevelt memorial meetings to be held Monday afternoon October 27.

Roosevelt

Local Dairy Sold Near Town and Community Notes

N S Croy buys the small town dairy near the village from Hoyt Haning. Rev P C Schneider of Sacred Heart church visits Ironton. Arthur Ebersbach returns from Kent Ohio after a long stay. Clifford Weed of Parkersburg guests with his parents A D and Mrs A Weed. Mrs Thomas Donaldson of Rock Springs is admitted to Holzier hospital.

N.S. Croy Hoyt Haning P. C. Schneider Sacred 1 Schurch Ironton jArthur Ebersbach Kent Ohio Clifford Weed Parkersburg A. D. Weed Thomas Donaldson Rock Springs Holzier Hospital

Gallipolis Community Notes On Travel And Visits

In Gallipolis on Tuesday many residents are traveling or visiting relatives. Nora B. Stace went to Gallipolis to be with her daughter in law Mrs. Clayton Stahl who underwent an operation at Holzer hospital. Bertha Day of Harrisonville visits sister Mrs. Thomas Matheny in Middleport. Ed Berry of Athens visits Mrs. S. Allen at the Allen Hotel in Middleport. Minnie Ball of Middleport seeks medical treatment at Holzer hospital. Dr A. N. Hamilton and wife, visiting their daughter Gladys in Columbus, return to Middleport. Amos Junod and hosts D. W. Hennessy family depart for Angolia Indiana with Hennessy accompanying as far as Sandusky. Olen Chase leaves for Columbus and will be joined by the family to move there. Frank Price leaves Monday for Detroit on business and Becky Price visits Youngstown and Pittsburgh.

Gallipolis Nora B. Stace Mra Clayton Stahl Holzier Hospital Bertha Day Harrisonville Thomas Matheny Middleport Ed. Berry Athens B. Allen Allen Hotel Minnie Ball

Died After Fall in Forrest Run Mine Injury

Elmer Emboden suffered fatal injuries from a state fall at the Forrest Run mine on Tuesday forenoon. He died shortly after the accident, with reports noting the severity of his injuries and the dangerous conditions underground.

Shorty Elmer Emboden Forrest Run

Miner Dies After Mine Collapse Near Pom eroy

Emiboden, a bachelor about fifty, was loading coal at a local mine when a ton and a half fall crushed him. He died an hour and a half later at his brother's home where he was taken. He came from McArthur and lived alone near the mine. Finsterwald Funeral Directors will handle the funeral. time not yet set.

Emiboden Pomeroy McArthur Finsterwald

Circuit Court in Session Opens With Three Judges Present

The circuit court of appeals began their sessions this morning with Judges Walters Sayre and Middleton presiding. The article notes the panel of three judges in session and lists the names present.

Circuit Court Circuit Court of Appeals Walters Sayre Middleton

Websters Buy Vacant Lots At Naylors Run

Ex probate Judge Morton Webster and his son Jed purchased the vacant Spring avenue property at Naylors Run where the Bauer barn once stood. The buyer acquired lots on the opposite side of the street from the former George Bauer estate.

Websters Morton Webster Jed Spring Avenue Naylors Run Bauer George Bauer

Blood Poison Sykes From Minor Injury In Middleport

Charles Cranz Jr twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs Cras Cranz of Middleport suffers serious blood poisoning in the right arm. Doctors attribute it to a slight bruise on the hand received while at play. The lad once circulated the Messenger on a Middleport route.

Charles Jr

Zahm on Ten Day Vacation in Bend

C. G. Zahm of the Ohio Fuel Supply Co. in Columbus is spending ten days visiting relatives and friends in Bend. He was formerly located here with the same company.

C. G. Zahm Ohio Fuel Supply Co Columbus Bend Mr. Zahm

Libel charge filed in Squire Ewing court

A warrant sworn in Squire Ewing's court Tuesday charges Mrs Thelma Mulford with malicious and criminal libel. Both parties reside near the Red Bird mine hollow.

Squire Ewing Glen Little Thelma Mulford Hollowed Red Bird Mine

Women to Aid Girl Scout Membership Drive Citywide

The following ladies will help in the Girl Scout membership drive across the city. A long list of street groups names many volunteers including Mrs. Will Moler Mrs. John Preston Mrs. Charles Pickering Mrs. Earl Dailey Mrs. Lou Jones and others. If anyone misses a solicitor membership may be given to Superintendent Morgan.

E. States St Will Moler Court St John Preston Carpenter and Grovesnor St Charles Pickering Congress St Earl Dailey Lou Jones Elmwood Maplewood Drive H. G. Stalder L. J. Addicott Park Place University Terrace C. L. Jones Morris Ave Jean Thompson Morgan

Democracy Comes High in Germany as Elections Show

Berlin reports rising costs of German political campaigns with government spending over 1 million marks and party expenditures above 6 million. With Reichstag elections looming, both sides race to fund a fierce contest, while dates remain undecided and officials seek to delay ballots to avoid unrest.

Germany Berlin America National Assembly Prussian Land Assembly Europe

Athens visitors and local social notes recap

Mrs Addie Biggins and Dorothy visited Athens over Sunday. Wm Burke and wife of Athens visited relatives here. Mrs Robert Brill and two grandchildren with Mrs Wm Spear, Thomas and Ruth Biddison, Mrs M J Charlton and son Fred were Parkerburg visitors. Residents attended Nettie Spence sale at Guysville. Mrs Jack Sams and two children from Athens stayed with sister Mrs Hart Metcalf. Mrs John Lightfoot and son visited her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Norris. L H Smith family motored to Athens Sunday. Sunday school at the M E church.

Addie Biggins Dorothy Athens Wm. Burke Robert Brill Wm. Spear. Thomas Ruth Biddison M. J. Charlton Fred Parkersburg Nettie Spence Guysville Jack Sams Hart Metcalf John Lightfoot Charles Norris L. H. Smith M. E. Church

Roush Campaign Urges Athens Vote for Mayor

Local notice promotes T. B. Roush as mayoral candidate in Athens with election set for November 4, 1919. The brief calls residents to support Roush in the upcoming contest.

T. B. Roush Athens

Residents News Notes and Visiting Guests

Emory Montgomery of Columbus is visiting his parents here. J. T. Pickering and family called on old friends Friday. Leroy Nickoson of Lottridge builds a porch for Mrs. Cosete Jarvis. Ralph Byron and family from Johnstown Pa. visit relatives here. Mr and Mrs Harrison of Piedmont West Virginia are guests.

Emory Montgomery Columbus J. T. Pickering Helen Margaret Leroy Nickoson Lottridge Cosete Jarvis Ralph Byron Johnstown Mrs. Harrison Piedmont W. Va

Rutland News and Local Happenings Focus on Community Matters

W and Jackson property changes hands with Rutland residents Stephen Gilmore and Mr Jackson preparing moves. A telephone company meeting appointed a committee to improve service and report next Saturday. Local events include a play The Black Heifer on October 30 and a winter lecture series at the high school auditorium.

Stephen Gilmore Evans Morrell Middleport Newt Hawkins Flora Beaver Ashton Cincinnati Disciples of Christ Curt Hysell Harrisonville Hiland Rev. Ashton W. G. Skinner Morgantown W. Va A. F E. Barton H. P. Skinner Hayes Sigler J. O. Eblin Rutland G. H. Lasher Cleveland Red Cross C. E B. Lasher Helen Hagerstown National Good Roads Congress D. J. Folden Russell Salem Center Norma Starr Pleasant Valley Taylor Rutland Lodge E. of P

International conference opens in Atlantic City on European financing

Delegations from France Belgium England and Italy join American officials at the United States Chamber of Commerce sponsored meeting. David A Skinner stresses that American business must fund Europe's postwar recovery to boost hemispheric trade and capitalize the war torn allies.

Atlantic City N. J United States America Europe

Coolville Holds Instruction on Initiative Ballots

Coolville Ohio will host a school of instruction at the local school building on Wednesday evening October 29. The session explains how laws are created by Initiative and Referendum and shows how to prepare ballots for or against proposed measures. Java and hot dogs will be served for attendees from Coolville and nearby areas.

Coolville

Presbyterian Church Forum Tonight Explores Religion

The Presbyterian church hosts an evening discussion on broader questions of religion using the new church hymnal. Attendees are invited to join an hour of devotion and fellowship.

Presbyterian Church New Church

Tractor design for Africa uses rails and rubber tires

A tractor built for African use rests on metal rails while its rubber tired wheels run beside the track.

Africa

Funds Pile Up for Libraries Through Pie Socials

County districts boost school libraries by pie socials. Beaumont’s event earned 47.50 with Misses Winifred Hayes and Verrice Wolfe organizing. New Kryder law lets Beaumont invest 95 toward the library fund as boards must match up to 100 of district donations. Kenney school in Lodi, led by Miss Nelle Evans, also cleared a neat sum for the library.

Beaumont Winifred Hayes Verrice Wolfe Kryder Boards of Education of Ohio Kenney Lodi Nelle Evans

Judge Wood Urged to Remain on Meigs County Bench

Twenty years ago report notes Judge Wood as highly popular in Meigs County and calls for him to continue presiding over the Meigs County court for another year. Also mentions Athens native Private Hart Thompson in Manila and a wedding at St Pauls Catholic church uniting Adam A Niggemeyer and Catharine Walsh with plans to live near Athens.

Wood Meigs County Graham Hart Thompson Athens Co. K 17Th Infantry Manila Camp Alger Virginia Philippines

Scouts of Troop One Hold Special Meeting at Presbyterian Church

A special meeting of the Scouts of Troop One is set for Thursday at 6 30 pm in the Presbyterian church. All former and present members, about in all, are urged to attend. Joe Eddleman will report on a French Boy Scouts meeting and cake and cocoa will be served by Alonzo Ridgeway.

Scouts of Troop One Presbyterian Church Joe Eddleman Alonzo Ridgeway

Turmoil Over Denver Street Railway To Be Decided

Turmoil over Denver street railway policy to be settled in today's special election on two fare plans the elastic fare plan and the service at cost scheme Both require an initial 6 cent fare with free transfers The people's choice will decide the council's future approach to the street railway problem.

Denver Colo

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