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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
12
Salem officials and members including A. D. Russell, Salisbury, William Day, Scipio, and J. M. Spencer of Sutton township ordered payment of all outstanding bills and one Workes note for 1000 dollars with interest. The gathering was harmonious and progress reported.
Owing to court sessions in Pomeroy Tuesday the Pomeroy Bend Messenger representative was prevented from attending the good roads meet. Local officials and residents awaited reports on road improvements and funding prospects amid stormy weather and schedule disruptions.
The county gathering on good roads in Harrisonville drew enthusiasm despite a downpour. Col E P Brooks welcomed attendees while Mr Rudisell of the State Highway Department gave a lengthy address. A community dinner highlighted the event as locals pledged forward efforts for better roads.
David V. Cummings a 29 and Ardis A. Galloway a 20 both of Carpenter filed a marriage license at the Probate court yesterday. They planned to have the ceremony performed by a Rutland minister after leaving the courtroom.
The court opens with Anthony Salser vs Martin Ebersbach Co to hear price disputes over surface lands bought earlier. Haskins vs Croy timber-claim case occupies remainder of day as witnesses testify and hearing continues.
Attorney O H Stewart files a common pleas court suit for Bert Carter Grace Carter and Thelma Carter infant next friend against Peacock Coal Co seeking 1000 dollars damages for Orville Hubert Carters death after a mining accident August 29 1918. They allege negligent locking gear caused coal car to roll trapping him. he was fifteen at injury and under mining laws. Partial damages of 275 already paid.
The case of Mrs Thelma Mulford charged by Mrs Glenn Little with malicious and criminal libel was dismissed in Squire Ewing's court. The origin involved over the fence backyard conflicts and mutual accusations. After a lecture and advice the court told the defendant to go and sin no more.
Earl Hanning aged 28 a carpenter and Sylvia Steinmetz aged 29 who listed Athens R D as her address were married yesterday afternoon in Probate Judge Carlton s reception room by Squire Ewing.
Deputy U S Revenue Collector John R. Lynn remains in the grand jury room this week as he handles tax questions and excise tax matters. A continual waiting list forms in the anti chamber awaiting entry, with no decision yet seen on future outcomes.
The statement urges readers who misunderstand excise tax obligations to clarify expectations now. It emphasizes timely understanding and compliance with tax laws for accurate reporting and payment.
Probate Judge Emery J. Carleton commends Foulk for his versatile work on The Messenger and aims to boost his bid for village council. The article notes Foulk’s background at The Daily News and his dedication to town improvement, predicting he would serve well on the council alongside other strong candidates.
A 1919 joint commission brief from first class postmasters in Washington argues for salary increases. They claim duties have expanded since 1883, requiring eight hours daily, greater responsibility for buildings and contracts, and extensive clerical work without extra pay under the current volume-based pay system.
A report details postmasters pay changes tied to business volume and new duties. It shows the scale from $3,600 at $45,000 receipts to $100 extra at $200,000, noting added functions like parcel post, rural delivery, and central accounting. The 1917 receipts rose by $27,850,144, while postmasters pay fell by $108,500.09 after readjustment, with comparisons to less-busied managers but no mention of legislative relief.
Twenty two one week extension schools in agriculture and home economics have been granted this year by the Ohio State University. Each school is under the general direction of the farm bureaus in the county where it is held.
A clever miniature sand glass timers eggs as they boil and rings a bell when all the sand shifts to the lower chamber, signaling completion. The device combines simple timing with audible alert for precise egg readiness.
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