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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1929
Page
2
Mary Eiselstein aged 69, longtime Pomeroy resident, died late Tuesday at her Second Street home. She leaves two children Minnie and George and a large local family network including ties to the Steinbauer families.
Judges and lawyers from ten Southeastern Ohio counties gather in Marietta on Saturday September 21 to discuss reforms in probate and jury laws. Topics include abolishing dower, speeding estate settlements, spousal signature on deeds, universal compulsory jury service, and two week jury terms. Judges I W Crow and C F Peoples of Meigs County will attend along with others.
A delayed report from Dexter notes the September 1 birthday of Mrs. Eli Rife in Albany, marked by five generations of Holliday descendants and old Civil War era connections. The gathering recalls John Holliday, a former Meigs County official, and ties to Charles Rawlings, founder of the Rawlings harness business.
The Pom eroy Church of Christ joined the annual county convention at the Christian Church in Tuppers Plains. State Evangelist C A Pierce praised the gathering. local minister David Viera spoke on Religious Education. The group anticipates a new church building in Pomeroy next October and elected George Patton president of the county organization.
J Van Zant of 819 East Sixth Street Cleveland sues former Rutland resident Minnie Barton Van Zant for divorce on grounds of wilful absence lasting over three years. The defendant previously used the maiden name Minnie Barton.
Sept. 18 report notes resolved issues between Citizens and Home Telephone Companies. A trunk line from Downington to Albany is expected immediately, another from Carpenter to Albany, bringing wire service across Meigs and Athens Counties.
Meigs County residents may hear tax consultant S. E. Forney explain the proposed Ohio taxation amendment on September 24 in two meetings. The Kiwanis Club gathering precedes a 7:30 p.m. session in the Pomeroy Court Room open to all taxpayers. Forney will compare outcomes in other states and discuss potential Ohio effects.
Sept 18 report lists relatives traveling from Zanesville Columbus Rutland Zion Harrisonville Wilkesville and other areas to attend the funeral of Mrs. C H Church. Names include W E E Chaffin Joseph Strauss Eugene Embry Agnes Pearod Margaret Lester Webber Ebert Chaffin Reed Russell George E Russell Loren Russell Charles Smith B M Taylor Sarah Church Grace White J Greenler C M Vining Augusta Gillmore N R Hysell H S White Homer Davis D P Davis and others.
J. K. Smith and Tom Mills attended the Columbus funeral of H. E. Rittenhouse former Hobson train master. Various relatives and visitors from Newark Racine Akron Cleveland Athens and Marietta visited or moved between Columbus Cincinnati and Athens this week.
Chesterhill residents host visitors including Mrs. Marry Armstrong of Zanesville staying with her mother Mrs. Callie Randall. The Rev Derrick arrives as new M E Church pastor while Rev Dean departs for Haydenville. Families travel for weddings in Plainfield Indiana and relocation to Chicago. Beatrice Nebraska visitors George Richardson and mother Mrs. Lida Richardson visit Marion Township. Shields School in Marion Township is reinstated after a three year absence.
Mrs. Cecil Root hosted a Monday afternoon birthday party in Middleport for her children Billy aged 8 and Helen Jane aged 6. About 45 children attended after school, enjoyed lawn games and pony rides, and presented gifts to the siblings. Mrs. Moot served refreshments.
A four-year-old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Anderson of Rutland, died at Holzer Hospital from a burst appendix suffered before arrival. The child passed away at 6 oclock Tuesday morning and was brought home to the Parents yesterday in the Finsterwald ambulance.
Ralph Spencer of Applause Case county charged W C Nichols machine collided on Jenkins Hill Athens Road causing $118.69 damage. Justice RF CG Webster ruled for the defendant. Spencer appealed to the Common Pleas Court.
On vacation in Buffaloes for two weeks Mr. and Mrs. Fred Powers and daughter visit while Mr. Powers enjoys vacation from Hobson Shops as road foreman of engines J K Smith traveling fireman covers Powers work during absence
Pt Pleasant excursion boat owner Captain Homer Smith wins a divorce from Gertrude A. H. Smith of Pittsburgh in Mason County courts. The ruling formalizes the end of their marriage and marks a notable local legal decision.
Month and Kenneth Tayior of Mc Connellaville were employed as the teacher. Mrs. Alice Evans of Bedford New Jersey visited Gladys John and her son Clayton last week. Emery Spurrier of Marysville and his wife spent several days with Mrs. Spurrier’s mother, Ella Funk. Harold Hock and family moved from Chester Hill to Glouster where Hock is now supervisor of mystic in Hollister Trimble and Jacksonville schools. Mrs. Hock, praised for teaching, is now in charge. Nellie Grigsby and daughter Lucille visited Mrs. Grigsby’s sister, Mrs. Fletcher Davis, in Big Woods over the weekend.
Richland Avenue hosts the Kenney reunion at Pratts Grove with attendees from Columbus New Lexington and Athens among others. Visitors include Mr and Mrs George Shafer and Mrs John Ator who traveled to Akron, with Mrs Ator’s mother Mrs Martha Wilson accompanying them home. The Mechanicsburg youth plan a Jerseyville High School Auditorium event September 19 at 8 PM.
Chase Sunday School entertained at the Wood home Saturday evening. Athens residents Mrs. Townsend and the Carbaughs visited Parkersburg on Saturday. Winnie Martin and others spent time in Athens and Chillicothe. Multiple visitors and relatives gathered across local towns, with a birthday at Chase School for Almont Robinson and a wedding shower for Tracy Whaley attendees.
In San Francisco on September 17, five thousand Northern California society women resolved through the Women's Committee of 5,000 to ignore invitations to events where prohibition laws may be broken. If liquor is served, they will refuse to drink but will stay.
The Rev and Mrs C H Eichinger traveled to Letart Walls for the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs A B Alexander. A large group of relatives and friends gathered at their north Letart home where they have spent their entire married life. The day was fine and the celebration was happy.
A large crowd attended the funeral Monday afternoon at the Christian Church for Mrs. C. H. Church. Sarah Scott played the organ while pallbearers, all prominent church leaders, included W. E. Russell H. J. Hysell Thomas Autherson R. B. Laughead M. Vining and Judge C. E. Peoples.
Mrs. R. T. Hughes resigns as cashier at Rathburn Department Store effective next Saturday. She has filled the role since spring 1926. Mrs. Clyde Battin, an experienced bookkeeper and cashier, will assume duties next Monday.
Carl Dennison and Ray Church return to Rutland homes from Holser Hospital. Nuth Thomas enters National Canning Contest in Chicago to spark interest in home preserved foods. Cannon Rail Bus Line swap to Blue and Gray Bus Lines adds 890 route miles and about 13 590 daily miles. Rev A P Cassady new minister visits Minersville. Sheriff Willock and Deputy Welker detain Frank Allen on non-support. Clifford Withee on parole from Lancaster Boys' Industrial School jailed for violation and to return. Oliver Hartley family visit Pomeroy with Ted Thompson driving 200 miles for a day’s squirrel hunt. Mrs Alfred Ebberfeld taken to Holzer Hospital for treatment.
Placted Middleport Sept 18 at a board meeting of the Bible School of Heath M E Church officers for the coming year were chosen. Superintendent Elmer Miller. assistants J W Schreiner and D F E Finsterwald. secretary Miss Freda Faechnie. treasurer Miss Mary Root.
The narrative lists visits by the McCollins family from Huntington and Lancaster to Wellington, with Pearl McCollins and Ray McCollings guests. Miss Pearl McCollins and relatives join Mr and Mrs George McCollins. other locals attend the Kenney reunion and Sunday races at Rock Springs Fair Grounds.
Sharpsburg residents Mrs. Leota Strode and son Burhl with Miss Vera attended the Mc Connelsville fair last week. The Rev Gregory and family visited Mrs Kitchen in Lancaster. Gus Mellmeier of Kansas and sister Ida Gott visited relatives in Lancaster. Hiram Thompson spent Sunday with the Kerns Heweston and J C Black families in Lancaster en route to Marietta. Floyd Grimes of Canton and Mrs Bardin visited Howard Harris and others.
Chase F Cc and J L Oberholzer were guests in Athens Tuesday. Mrs Mildred Haning and baby spent Sunday at her parents home Mr and Mrs Charles Chase. The Young People's Class of the era continues activities.
Mrs. Nancy Spaulding visits Athens then North Lewisburg home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson and Alice dine with Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall near Guysville. The Dillingers greet twins born Saturday. Mulligan and family visit Potter kin near Amesville. Snow siblings visit Spaulding, Hanning home in Cannaville. Rain postpones ice cream sociable to Wednesday. Greenawalt family stays with J. A. Bell.
The State Board of Control released 56000 dollars today to enlarge the furniture factory at the State Reformatory in Mansfield. The funds aim to boost production and employment at the facility.
The Athens City Council met two hours Tuesday night at the City Building with all officials present. Arthur Boyles agreed to haul and lay 15,000 old bricks on Second Street, while discussions on the McBee Binder ditch continued without a solution. The council also moved to pursue sidewalk orders on state streets, funding via street assessments, and authorized M. D. Hughes to aid in the Logan Gas Company rate case in the Ohio Supreme Court. Graded Jacobs Drive and meters for water service were approved, with W. B. Golden resigning from the Sinking Fund Trustees and J. L. Beckley succeeding him.
The fourth annual Linsecott family reunion occurred September 8 at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Rain cooled turnout but attendees enjoyed a noon dinner and socializing. Guests from Columbus Dayton Marietta South Zanesville and more joined relatives for a day of visiting and reconnecting.
The council action to request police help in weed cutting across the city yielded some good results. The city has spent about $2000 this year on weed cutting of public property.
Bernice Seeney, 25, who learned after five years of marriage that her husband was a negro, was granted a divorce by Circuit Judge Blaine W. Hatch in Battle Creek. She asked custody be given to Orval Seeney, the husband, and said she was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, with no knowledge of his race.
An Athens area social group names officers for the year including President A P Linscott and secretary treasurer Mrs G W Linscott. Four longtime members have died since the last meeting. The oldest member present was Mrs Nancy Linscott South and the youngest Norma Jean Gabriel. The group plans to meet again the day before Labor Day next year with the Kasler family.
CHILLICOTHE September 18. Mabel I F Lewis daughter of Fire Chief John Lewis charged with forging payroll checks of the State Highway Department. Bond set at 7000 pending hearing. Auditor G D Brown says Lewis, a longtime clerk in the division office, signed the name of M Levin an department employee to a check and signed other checks. total alleged loss about 3500.
Dayton reports Karl C. Wellbaum, county treasurer, announced steps to collect 590000 in delinquent taxes. The overall county tax delinquency stands near 2 million dollars.
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