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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1921

Page

8

Dr Farrell Sued for 10000 by Miner Over Alleged Affair

George Goodnite, a New Haven miner, sues Dr J T Farrell for $10000 alleging alienation of his wife’s affections. The 45 year old defendant, a wealthy prominent citizen, faces the next court term at Pt Pleasant. Mrs Tom Jones of Middleport becomes Meigs county’s first woman juror as plans for related trials proceed.

DR. Farrell George Goodnite New J. T. Farrell New Haven Tom Jones Middleport Meigs County Jones Cady Whaley Mme

Safe Cracker Thefts Hit Cooper Auto Sales Middleport

Early Thursday burglars blew the safe and rifled the cash register at Cooper Auto Sales in Middleport. They obtained 175 dollars in cash before fleeing.

Cooper Auto Middleport

Beery Pastor Returns. Services Resume at Middleport

Rev. Mr. Beery, pastor of the Middleport Presbyterian church, is back from vacation and all regular services will be resumed at the church next Sunday.

Mr. Beery Middleport Presbyterian Church

County S S Convention to Be Held at Middleport

The annual county Sunday school convention meets in the First Baptist church Middleport on Sept 22 and 23 with T W Karr as county president and Rev L R Wilson as acting secretary. First session starts 1 PM Sept 22 and runs through Friday evening. Delegates from across the county attend. An exceptionally strong program.

S&s First Baptist Church Middleport T. W. Karr L. R. Wilson

Citizens Ticket Announces Middleport Ballot

A citizens ticket formed from local notables lines up to appear on the Middleport municipal ballot. The slate includes Mayor Wm. Bennett Clerk Raymond Grimm Treasurer Elmer Reed and council members George Davis Fred Shifler Carl Hobart H N Swift W W Brown Harry Rice BE L Grimes and others, rising from the water rate dispute.

Citizens Middleport

Fair Attendance and Vehicle Count Reported

The fair drew 7 514 paid admissions on Thursday with 1 445 automobiles. Attendance capacity allowed about five persons per vehicle, and the crowd could be moved with this ratio. A Ford car carrying 12 people was spotted en route to the grounds.

Ford

Flirty romance ends in loss for coal miner at Grand Central

James Prince a coal miner from Middleport Ohio helped a distressed woman in Grand Central Station after she claimed jewels pawned and homelessness. She asked for 300 dollars to reclaim them and disappeared with the money after he paid up claiming she would marry once reunited with the jewels. Prince lamented losing 300 dollars and vowed not to be fooled again.

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune McCorkill James Prince Middleport Ohio Grand Central Station Cupid Prince

Griffiths Trial Set at Point Pleasant Next Tuesday

W H Griffith to be tried for Ira Roush murder in Point Pleasant with strong guard and court security. He is in solitary at Moundsville prison and will be transported early Tuesday. Precautions include夜 heavy officer presence to prevent violence or escape.

Griffith W. H. Griffith Point Pleasant Ira Roush Moundsville Pt. Pleasant

Wrestler Bull Montana tops county fair show

Miss Eva Sayre and Mrs John Jacobs head for St Louis to start work at Lindenwood College for the coming year. Bull Montana upstaged the fair wrestling event by accepting a $50 prize challenge and proving he could last all day, forcing the show out of business. Ed Molden, ex marshal, reports his pocketbook with $83 cash and a $53 pension check stolen at the fair.

ST. Louis Eva Sayre John Jacobs Lindenwood College Montana Mason ED Molden Rutland

Man Leaps From Goat Island Bridge Into Rapids

Two witnesses told Niagara state reservation police a man jumped from the Goat Island bridge into the upper Niagara rapids last night and was carried over the American falls. Cincinnati hosts Dixie Highway convention with Rev Ira Boswell of Georgetown Kentucky delivering the opening speech at the Gibson hotel.

Niagara Falls N. Y Niagara State Reservation Goat Island Cincinnati Gibson Hotel Ira Boswell Georgetown

Prisoners Released by Lennie Team Reach Narva Front

American prisoners freed by Lennie and associates arrive across the Russian border into Narva Estonia. In the background a special car provided by the Bolshevist government is visible as the men step onto Estonian soil. Names include Nankivel & Co New York John M Flick Brooklyn Dr La Mare San Francisco Weston Estes San Jose Capt Emmet Kilpatric Red Cross Union Town Alabama.

Nankivel & Co New York John M., Flick Brooklyn, N. Y Dr. la Mare San Francisco Cal Weston B. Estes San Jose Capt Emmet Kilpatric American Red Cross Union Town Alabama Narva Esthenia Bolshevist

Logan School Enrollment Edges Past Previous Year

Supt Ridgley and staff assess attendance as the new term begins. Logan High has 396 enrolled, up 50 from last year, with country students filling seats. Central 541 West 318 East 201 total 1060, similar to last year. 39 teachers overall with 15 in high school and 24 in grades. Two high school and three grade teachers added.

Supt. C. F. Ridgley Central West East

Work Suspension Hits 300 Hocking Valley Workers

A bulletin from the Hocking Valley shops says work will be suspended until the first of next month, costing more than 300 men their jobs. The order took effect Friday evening after a period of five day weeks, with only a few men kept for routine repairs.

Hocking Valley

Gas well near Mayeville hits Big Injun sand

The Kitchen Run Gas Company struck a gasser estimated at 1,000,000 cubic feet in their Mayeville area well when the drill reached the Big Injun sand. Water broke through, smothering the gas and requiring the tubing to be drawn. Plan now to drill to the Berea sand deeper. The Big Injun lies between 900 and 700 feet.

Kitchen Run Gas Company Mayeville Berea

Garage Looting Reported in Sugar Grove Area

Logan police said the Sugar Grove resident Hugh Conrad reported his garage entered Thursday. Thieves took three tires and tubes, a rug, robe, and several tools. No traces found.

Logan to Host Next Year Methodist Conference

Word reached the city late Thursday that the Methodist conference for next year will be held in Logan. Rev. J W Blair extended the invitation on behalf of Logan Methodists during the Circleville conference this week. It has been ten or twelve years since Logan last entertained the body. The city may host two conferences next year as requests from U S churches are under consideration.

Land Conference Logan J.W. Blair Circleville

Numerous county education board candidates enter race

The fall county education contest draws six petitioners for three open seats. Logan voters are excluded, leaving Murray City Laurelville and rural areas to choose. Candidates include John Dixon Joe Barron R C McClellan Dr A E Pierson Phil Swackhammer and Eli Watts. Dixon seeks reelection.

County For Education Logan Murray City Laurelville John Dixon Joe Barron Rockbridge R. C. McClellan A. E. Pierson Phil Swackhamer Salt Creek Township Eli Watts Orland R

Reckless Driver C W Wheeler Arrested on Pike

C W Wheeler was arrested Thursday evening after driving recklessly on the Logan Nelsonville pike. He passed Sheriff Larimer, forced another car into a ditch, and was taken to Mayor Miller to answer a reckless driving charge. He pled guilty and paid a fine of 13.65 dollars. A threat

C. W. Wheeler Logan-Nelsonville Larimer Miller

Quick confrontation with Sheriff ends unresolved

A tense exchange nearly drew Sheriff Larimer into the fray as a man argued, then cooled and was allowed to depart without further incident.

Drunk Men Fined by Logan Officials

Charles Casey and Orland Boling of Coonville were brought to Logan by Sheriff Larimer on affidavits charging drunkenness. They appeared before Mayor Miller who fined each $15 plus costs. they paid and were released.

Charles Casey Orland Bolinger Coonville Logan Larimer Miller

Weed files affidavit against Yates for quarrel and drunkenness

Simon P. Weed alleges in mayor's court on Thursday that Margaret Yates quarreled and fought with him and drank liquor. The incident arose from an altercation with Mrs. Weed. Both residents involved live on Gallagher avenue.

Mayor’s ‘Court Simon P. Weed Margaret Yates

Obituary of Roy Clinton Ulbrich Child of Ulbrich Family

Roy Clinton Ulbrich born May 16 1907 in Culloden West Virginia died August 19 1921 at age 14 years 3 months 3 days. He moved to Athens Ohio with his parents at age four and is survived by his father C W Ulbrich mother Buria and four brothers Clarence Luther Darrel and Dale. He aspired to high school work and education and was popular and helpful among friends and schoolmates. Deceased left behind a loving family and many relatives as he joined the Angel Band.

Roy Clinton Ulbrich C. W Buria Ulbrich Culloden W. Va Athens Clarence Luther Darrel Dale

Card of Thanks and Berlin Film Industry Strike

Card of Thanks voices gratitude for support during bereavement and honors Rev. Warner Rev. Miller singers flowers and the undertaker Dowler for funeral help. Berlin note reports a motion picture industry strike in Germany by actors and extras demanding higher wages.

Warner Miller Dowler C. W. Ulbrich Berlin Germany

Cambridge Scientist Slams Mars Telescope Plan

In London Maya Sept 9 Prof Solon I Bailey of Harvard Observatory dismissed B McAfee and Prof David Todd plan to photograph Mars using a Chile mine shaft as a telescope barrel as impractical and unlikely to succeed.

Cambridge Maya B. McAfee London David Todd Mars Chile Solon I. Bailey Harvard Observatory

Mothers Meet Cleveland at Service Star Legion Convention

Five hundred mothers of World War I servicemen are expected at the fourth annual Service Star Legion convention in Cleveland starting Tuesday. The note adds that the emerald improves in color when exposed to light.

Cleveland Service Star Legion

Armored Car Supplied to Chinese Governor in M churia

An armored motor car built at cost of 000 dollars by an American firm has been supplied to a Chinese military governor of M churia.

Mchuria

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