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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1921
Page
10
Yesterday the Pomeroy fire department wagon and harness were traded to Clarence Price of Rutland for his chestnut team wagon and harness. Price received $550. Councilmen Gilmore and McNamee and Street Commissioner Heckar arranged the deal. The new team is fine, while the old one had grown aged and slow to respond to alarms.
Pome roy Volunteer Firemen elected Elmer G. Hamm George V. Reuter John Sauvage Dana Roush and Charles Grueser as trustees of the Firemen Indemnity fund under a new law providing indemnity for injuries in duty. The law took effect August 25.
Announcement from a Louisville corporation states a four passenger hydroplane airline will operate between Pittsburgh and New Orleans. Flights are expected to begin in May 1922 carrying mail and express plus passengers, on the Ohio and Mississippi river route.
NEW OIL INSPECTOR J B Lambert of Ironton has been appointed oil inspector for the district comprising Scioto Gallia Jackson Meigs Vinton Athens and Lawrence counties. Several local men sought the post but the Ironton man secured the job. The duties mirror those performed by J Hess of Pomeroy for several years.
The remains of Jacob Mees, member of the Mason boat building firm Mees Bros., arrived in Mason this morning. He died at a daughter’s home in Huntington Thursday. Funeral held today at 2:30 P.M. at Henry F. Diehl’s home, conducted by Rev. Hunziker, Beech Grove cemetery interment.
Former Racineville resident and Civil War veteran Timothy J. Spence aged 75 married Nancy Smith aged 68 in the probate court office. The ceremony was performed by the mayor of Groveport, with both spouses residing in Columbus.
In Gallipolis the tale follows Capt. Tom Jones of Middleport who admired prize chickens owned by Wm. Belcher, John McNealey, Paul Stephens and others. The plan was to display birds at the Rock Springs fair in his name, a joke he later shared.
Friends visited the poultry house at Gallipolis fairgrounds to see Tom's fine chickens but the Galli polis fanciers failed to ship their birds. What remained were a few birds looking broken and wintered, prompting Captain Jones to demand explanations when he visits town.
Wade Hampton of Salem township sues Pearl Hampton alleging marriage on May 24, 1921 and separation on Sept 2, 1921 with accusations of cruelty and an attempted butcher knife attack and a jail incident in Pomeroy. Juniata J. Stitt of Middleport sues Jess RK Stitt alleging marriage on Nov 9, 1214 and one child, five year old Margaret, with accusations of infidelity.
Ex-Sheriff Ed Blenner of Mason won the light six Studebaker valued at 1440 on ticket No. 3311 in a Sacred Heart church raffle at Pomeroy on Wednesday evening. He owned two tickets and gave one to his grandson then claimed the car Thursday afternoon.
Report from Waverly Ohio describes a grave marker for a scissor grinder who lived there years ago. The stone shows a hand cart a bow and bell a grindstone and a dog on a box with a dated verse about dull razors and a last chance to pay a dime.
Henry Spencer of Chester township was moving a tractor to Joe Frederick’s farm to cut corn fodder when the private bridge collapsed. The tractor toppled and pinned him, injuring his side with a lever. He was rushed to Holzer hospital and remained conscious with a grim but hopeful prognosis.
J M Spencer Racine livery man was found dead in his barn yard last evening likely from heart failure. He was a former Ohio state representative from Meigs county and longtime county commissioner. At death he led the Meigs county agricultural society and headed the grand jury that returned the Beagle murder indictments. He was past middle age and head of a large family, admired across Meigs county for his wide business activity.
St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran church invites all to the annual Mission Festival on Sunday September 18. Rev L L Loehr of Ironton will preach in the morning and evening. Sunday school starts at 9:00 with services at 10:00 and 6:45 p.m. Pastor Hunziker leads the congregation.
An old advertisement from December 9 1946 promotes a product named Blue Devil claiming to moisturize and soften wrinkled hands. The snippet presents a consumer pitch typical of mid century marketing.
Louis Shaber, a local farmer near Ridgeville, Colorado, notices a cow being milked and discovers the cow has adopted a pig. The odd domestic pairing puzzles the farmer as he observes the scene.
In Scotland, a belief persists that a door that bangs when opened in the morning or before it is closed naturally brings ill luck. The superstition reflects folk traditions tied to daily routines and protective practices.
Emma J. Bean born May 25 1865 in MacConnellville Morgan County Ohio died August 25 1921 age 56 years 3 months. Daughter of Smith and Charity Townsend she lived most of life in Guysville. Survived by four of eight siblings Amos Townsend Harriet Durant Charles Townsend Mary Harris and four Bean children Ray Harrison Vern Ira with Mina and Ira preceded by Charles Bean. Member of M E Church and poetically described as homesick for Heaven alongside hymn verses.
Sunday school at 9 15 A M with classes for every age. Morning worship at 10 15 A M. Young Peoples meeting at 6 30 P M. Pastor C A Homer Smith extends a welcome to college students.
Abbott Y. Wilcox minister will preach Sunday morning on Education and Character Building and at seven in the evening on Religion in Rural Places. Miss Taylor leads a youth meeting at six. Students from the University are urged to attend, especially in the morning.
Lloyd Strecker, pastor, invites University students to boost attendance as Sunday school resumes. Morning worship at 10 30 includes communion meditation The Glory of Loving Kindness Epworth League at 6 PM on Epworth League Accomplishments and Possibilities Evening worship at 7 PM with The Power of a Consecrated Life Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 All are welcome.
Rev. Arthur Mitchell rector leads services Sunday at 10 30 AM at the Church of the Good Shepherd corner State and Carpenter streets.
City crews laid two new water lines at the fair grounds. One line runs to the art hall for drinking water, the other to the livestock barns. The improved supply ends past criticism from stock exhibitors and meets expected increases in exhibitors.
County teachers may close schools on the Friday of next week to let pupils attend the fair. Supt M C Broshares announced the plan. In prior years the school exhibit has been a highlight with free admission for children of school age and large crowds expected.
Sheriff Larimer led a raid east of Cawthorne where Robert R. Rush was arrested and a still and equipment seized. Agents found four coils, three five gallon cans, mash and finished whiskey, corn, sugar, and yeast. Rush pleaded guilty to possessing articles for illegal manufacture and was fined $1,000 plus costs or a Columbus workhouse term. He did not name his partner.
The Children express gratitude to all who offered kindness and sympathy at the time of our mother's death.
Sermon details note abstinence for the sake of others with 1 Corinthians verses guiding the lesson. Golden text urges doing all to the glory of God. Christian Endeavor topic centers on sins of the tongue from James.
Sunday service at 10 45 A M with subject Matter and a golden text from Job 31 24 28. Sunday school at 9 30 A M. Wednesday meeting at 7 30 P M. all are invited to attend.
The First Christian Church announces Bible school led by J H Burt and morning worship at 9 or 10 15 with a sermon by the pastor. Evening worship follows at 7 with another sermon by the pastor. Junior and Senior Endeavor meet at 6 each in the evening.
Evidence in the Charles Williams will case has been completed and counsel prepared closing arguments. Judge Hornbeck is expected to charge the jury soon, with deliberations to follow Friday night. Neighbors from Gore attended every session, keeping local interest high.
Pastor B F Timmons leads Sunday school at 9:00 A M and morning service at 10:00 A M A long service follows at 7:00 P M with a sermon by the pastor at 7:30 P M A prayer meeting is set for Thursday evening at 7:00 P M Welcome included.
Thirty three foreign nationals residing in Murray and vicinity appeared before Examiner H. J. Groff of Cincinnati for citizenship papers on Thursday. Seven applicants were not approved and sent for further instruction, while the others were granted papers.
Mike Krivda Geo Fearns Alex Szoborn James Mesczaros Mike Lesko John Debrosky and Harry Beardsell were all former subjects of Austria except the last, a Britisher. Their admission to citizenship automatically makes all members of their family American citizens.
An interview with a Kehota Mining Co. employee in Oroville reports the large coal mine operating only one day a week due to lack of orders. The shovel remains active removing overburden, with readiness for a labor resumption if demand returns.
The report states that on average 20 to 25 cars are loaded weekly, well below the mine’s usual daily output, signaling a significant drop in production.
Dr. W. R. Lum departs Monday for Nevada Missouri to take a two week lecture course in suggestive therapy. He is joined by Gene Sloan who will enroll for an extended program starting early October to pursue study in the field.
Fire proofing plant in Diamond reportedly closed Thursday after workers refused wage cuts. Logan received word that company officials shut the plant following the wage dispute with firemen who declined the reduction.
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