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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1920
Page
8
A letter from Mr. Dunbar of the water company to Pomeroy and Middleport officials warns that current monthly revenue falls short of expenses. He notes bills due, temporary employee arrangements ending October 31, and asks for council action to address a proposed rate increase.
A local note lists electric, fuel, street repair, bond and interest expenses totaling 3008.00 and urges Council action before Sunday midnight October 71st, proposing a repeal of the current rate ordinance and a one year higher rate, with possible future adjustments. The writer, F C Dunbar, says no further operating cash is available. Also reported is a Fourth Roll Call at Simpson M E church led by Mrs J A Miller, praising turnout and Lake Division prospects.
The Messenger reports George R. Beards, via attorneys, has taken his Meigs County Sheriff bid to the Ohio Supreme Court in Columbus. Expect decisive action early this week as he seeks placement of his name on the ballot as the Republican nominee.
Harry Davis Republican candidate for governor spoke from a makeshift platform in front of the court house to a large crowd. Women filled the balcony and many stood on the street, applauding his remarks as the crowd urged him to be the next governor of Ohio.
Meigs County Chapter American Red Cross hosts an opening meeting and luncheon to launch the sequel to the Albert Van Cooney arrest story. In court, Albert Van Cooney faced a breach of peace charge. the case was dismissed on costs. Additional linked cases involved Harry Butcher and Garnet Lewis with minor fines and costs paid.
The Pomeroy High School basketball program starts workouts as coaches plan a deep tryout to assemble one of the strongest boys teams in school history. The girls team forms with equal determination to elevate Pomeroy in Southern Ohio girls basketball.
The woman admitted causing Van Cooney to run and offered to pay his fine for the fun of watching him flee. He allegedly told his wife that Mrs. Lewis threw a stone straighter than any gun could shoot. Mrs. Lewis blamed jealousy, noting Van Cooney’s “green eyed monster” infection and its role in the trouble.
Albn Clark a colored man was arraigned before Justice Martin on unlawfully possessing dynamite in his home and pleaded not guilty. He was placed under a $1000 bond and jailed in default. a box with about 50 pounds of dynamite was found under his bed and further charges are expected.
The Ohio River reaches its lowest stage in a quarter century as local residents report record low water levels and altered river conditions during the current period.
Fragments of the burned passenger packet Tron Queen emerge above the river near Atiquity as floodwater rises. The Pomeroy pool runs deep with green, clear water between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
Allen Clark of Charter Oak Ruin was arrested by Officer W. W. Thompson on a warrant from John Bryant charging unlawful possession of dynamite. A box of about 100 sticks was found under his bed. Clark reportedly kept stock in adjacent rooms and threatened to blow up nearby homes if witnesses testified. Additional items include a lecture event at Simpson M. E. Church and a separate warrant against Albert Van Cooney in Middleport.
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