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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1920
Page
8
Leonard Watts and Mrs Barnett were arrested during a raid near Rutland on illegal distillation. Watts posted 500 bail with Lawrence Heiner as bondsman. Barnett escaped capture but remains jailed on shooting with intent to kill charges. Officers pursued other family members who fled into brush.
One marriage license was issued Monday in the probate court room to Herbert Cornelius Tribbett 21 a railway brakeman of Portland R D and Miss Lillian Archer 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Archer of Portland. They were married by Justice Fish and will live in Portland for now amid a large circle of friends.
Thomas McGlothlin of Rutland pled guilty to provoking a breach of the peace before Justice Martin and paid a $1 fine plus costs. Mrs Esther McGlothlin faced a like offense with a hearing set today. Mrs Slager swore out an affidavit against McGlothlin for entering her premises and stealing potatoes, with McGlothlin denying ownership. further hearings are planned for today in several Rat Row cases.
John Gans of Lincoln Hill suffered a heavy casting injury at the Pomeroy plant on Tuesday forenoon. He was treated at Dr. Miller’s office and later sent home to rest. the injury is expected to keep him from work for several weeks.
Mr and Mrs Herman Legar de lightfully hosted a six o clock dinner Sunday at Naylors Run. A list of guests included Mr and Mrs Dayton Strickland and son, Mr and Mrs Best Carter and daughters Fern and Thelma, Mr and Mrs Carl Jacobs and daughter, Mr and Mrs Esta fies and daughter, Mrs Huber Brown and son, Miss Fay times and Julia Work, plus the hosts. Music and games followed, providing rare evening enjoyment for all.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Mankin returned to Springfield after visiting his parents. Nellie Spenagel and daughter Lucile headed to Akron due to her sister’s illness. Madge Ferguson started as a saleslady at Red Anchor. Theodora Nussman left for Oxford University. Mary Miller and Bertha returned from summer in Butte Montana. A J Reuter and baby left for Alliance. Walter Franz and Frederick Reed return to Ohio State University. AJ James and William Bailey left for Notre Dame. Judge A P Miller and wife begin two weeks vacation in Michigan. Mrs B M Taylor visited Gallia yesterday. BP Helm traveled to Louisville Kentucky. Ed and G W Tewksbury and Ed Webb went to Harrisonsville for squirrel hunting camp.
Thor Olson a famed local wrestler and Joe Turner of Washington D C will clash as middleweight champions at the College Auditorium in Athens next Saturday at 8 oclock. Both are in peak condition after a history of hard contests in Pomeroy and fans expect a marquee showdown.
Meigs county American Legion members plan a Pullman parlor car trip to the national convention in Cleveland from September 27 to 29. Local posts expect a strong showing and say the group will be heard from upon return.
Local Knights Templar members depart Tuesday with wives to attend the Grand Commandery conclave in session at Middleport this week. Among those traveling are W. F. Schoenlein, George Reuter, A W Vale, Mr. and Mrs. De Wolf, and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Gilmore. They plan to stay until the week’s end.
There will be a mass meeting of all Ohio University co-eds at 6 30 P M Wednesday evening in Ewing auditorium Miss Irma Voigt Dean of Women will preside and speak to the students about campus matters and plans for the term.
Freshmen and new girls will hear the traditions of old Ohio and receive their first lessons in university spirit as part of orientation.
Hellen Lonas Sharp born December 9, 1864 in Carthage Township Ohio died September 12, 1920 aged 59 years 2 months 27 days. She married Charles Sharp August 14 1880 and had 11 children. Survived by husband and three sons Elias Herbert Johnnie and two daughters Mrs Cordelia Carsey and Mrs Ruth Carsey all of Athens. Funeral wording reflects Christian faith and restful afterlife.
The wrestling match features Jos Turner defending the middleweight title against Thor Dison with tickets at Cline's starting 8 a.m. Thursday. A Brazilian student Romara fights Clay Smith of Glouster in a preliminary, with two student boxing matches preceding the main event at 8 30.
Columbus, Sept. 15. William S. Noble of Owosso Michigan, a furniture salesman, was crushed to death when his automobile skidded and overturned on the highway west of Columbus yesterday. A companion, W B Golden of Rochester New York, also a furniture salesman, is in a hospital.
Report notes injuries are minor after an incident as the Nile Valley experiences virtually no rain and dry conditions persist.
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