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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1921
Page
10
Health official budget cut halves county health funding
The county budget committee reduced the board of health's 80 000 annual appropriation by 50 percent, cutting health commissioner salary from 3500 to 1000 and trimming several line items. Public health nurse and clerk salaries stay, office equipment and auto upkeep rise trimmed, and telephones and contingencies adjusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Hart
County Board of Health
Mil dred Branch to wed Dr Hobart F Heston in Cincinnati
Mrs Walter Branch of Middle It announces the marriage of her daughter Mil dred to Dr Hobart F Heston in Cincinnati on Friday September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Branch
Mildred
Hobart F. Heston
Cincinnati
Local Notices Mention Several Residents and Death
George Mumford 29 of South Charleston and Elsie Waneda Hundley 18 of Middleport appear in a brief notice. Harry Dodridge 23 and Ethel Hawkins 23, both of Middleport, are listed. Mrs Eliza Hess of Syracuse died aged 88 and leaves sons Robert of Pittsburg and L J Hess of Syracuse and three daughters Leah Teela and Sarah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ©. Mumford
South Charleston
W. Va
Elsie Waneda Hundley
Middleport
Harry Dodridge
Ethel Hawkins
Eliza Hess
Syracuse
Robert
Pittsburg
L. J. Hess
Gilso
Leah
Teela
Sarah
Hess
Pomeroy School Announces No New Nonresident Students
Crowded conditions force a halt on accepting nonresident pupils in the high school and grade schools for the term. Current students may remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Uncle John Lyons in Lexington Searchs for Legal Remedy
A report notes Uncle John Lyons visiting Lexington Kentucky to devise means to compel a remedy or enforce a pursuit. The fragment hints at legal action or pressure but provides no final outcome or specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lyons
Lexington
Kentucky
Government to pay $2400 for burned whiskey in warehouse
Report states the government will compensate a man $2400 for ten barrels of whiskey valued at $4 a gallon after they burned in a bonded warehouse. The owner had stored sixty gallon barrels as a speculator and cannot retrieve them, hence seeks payment.
Rutland Store Clerk Marries Lucile Jackson at Pt Pleas ant
Glen Snider of Rathburn store at Rutland and Lucile Jackson wed in Pt Pleas ant on Saturday and begin to receive congratulations from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Snider
Rathburn
Rutland
Lucile Jackson
Logan Motor Cop Seeks Reports On Fast Driving
J W Farbeau began operations Monday and ordered three to report at the mayor’s office to answer fast driving charges. Jr R Coakley of Lancaster paid a fine and costs of 13.70. William Worden of Logan and Isaac Bogruff of Lancaster will be cited for the same offense. Bogruff runs a fruit truck and Worden a touring car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Farbeau
Jr. R. Coakley
Lancaster
William Worden
Logan
Isaac Bogruff
Bogruff
Worden
War era funding share dominates 1920 appropriations chart
The Congressional Record chart shows that about 93 percent of the 1920 government appropriations funded past wars or future war prep, while roughly 7 percent covered other purposes. It highlights how defense and war related costs eclipsed all other government expenses in that year.
Funeral Held at Trinity Lutheran Church
The funeral will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Thursday afternoon at 1 30 conducted by Rev George F Schutes pastor of the church. Interment will follow at Oak Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
George F. Schutes
Oak Grove Cemetery
Fair visitors urged to support youths’ good work
The notice calls on all who visit the fair to pay and contribute, supporting the efforts and achievements of the boys and girls showcased in the event.
Connor and Geiger Wed in St Johns Catholic Church
John B. Connor and Agnes Cecelia Geiger were married Tuesday morning at St Johns Catholic Church by Rev Fr Nevin in a large gathering. Geiger is Logan born daughter and McGovern Shoe Company stenographer. Connor works in the local oil field. They plan to reside in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Connor
Agnes Cecelia Geiger
St. Johns Catholic Church
Fr. Nevin
Miss Geiger
John A. Geiger
Logan
McGovern Shoe Company
John ©. Connors
Raid near Buch tel uncovers operating still
Sheriff Larimer’s raid near Buch tel netted a functioning still. Operator Robert A. Rush was captured, partner escaped. Sydney Nails later arrested in Buchtel, arraigned Monday for manufacturing intoxicating liquor. Nails pleaded guilty, fined 250 plus costs, to be jailed in Columbus workhouse until paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larimer
Buchtel
Robert A. Rush
Sydney Nails
Pettit
Columbus
Dismissal of Gilmore Brothers vs Leach and Shaw
Judge Pettit dismissed both petitions filed by William Gillmore Alford Gilmore and David Gilmore trading as Gilmore Brothers against Henry T. Leach auditor and Eph Shaw county surveyor of Hocking County. Costs taxed to realtors. Appeal bond set at $250. Actions stemmed from alleged clerical error in Rush Creek improvement estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettit
Ohio
William Gillmore
Alford, Gilmore
David Gilmore
Gilmore Brothers
Henry T. Leach
Hocking County
Eph Shaw
Rush Creek
Death Angel Calls Logan Woman at 161 West Hunter Street
Elizabeth Katherine Bisz aged 78 died at her home on West Hunter Street after weeks of failing health. She was the wife of George Bisz and passed away Monday evening at 6 15. Arrangements have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Elizabeth Katherine Bisz
West Hunter Street
George Bisz
Three men ordered to appear before mayor on drunkenness charge
Lionel Dicken John McLaughlin and Clay Snyder were told to appear before Mayor Miller Thursday evening on drunkenness charges. Sheriff Larimer was summoned Sunday morning by a Logan Bremen road farmer reporting intoxicated men near his home. he arrested them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel Dicken
John McLaughlin
Clay Snyder
Miller
Larimer
Logan-Bremen Road
New Doctor for Logan Joins Campbell Medical Practice
D. B. E. Campbell announces Dr. R. J. McGinnis has joined his Logan practice. McGinnis is a Pennsylvania and Jefferson Medical College graduate who completed an internship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. During Campbell's vacation the new partner cared for the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
D. BE. E. Campbell
R. J. McGinnis
McGinnis
University of Pennsylvania and
Jefferson Medical College
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburg
Campbell
County Fair Prep Underway By Farm Bureau Organizers
County Agent M. W. Bailey leads a busy week arranging farm bureau participation at the county fair. Clubs will manage exhibits with a goal of 85 hogs and 12 to 14 head of cattle. Girls clubs plan a canning demonstration in a dedicated tent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Bailey
Farm Bureau
Premises Partition Ordered in Kuhn Case
The premises were ordered partitioned free of dower in the Pearl Kuhn versus Lewis Kuhn et al case heard by Judge Pettit on Monday. William Anderson, Joel Vorhes and Grant Moore were appointed commissioners for that purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Kuhn
Lewis Kuhn
Pettit
William Anderson
Joel Vorhes
Grant Moore
Local Homes Under Construction and Will Case Update
Floyd Preston begins a new residence on South Culver street. J W Gabriel completes a dwelling east of East Ind school with a foundation for another on the same lot. The U B parsonage foundation is under way opposite the present parsonage. Attorneys for Margaret Webb Williams file a common pleas appeal after a jury verdict set aside her husband’s will in London before Judge Hornbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Preston
South Culver Street
J. W. Gabriel
East Ind
U. B
Common Pleas Court
Margaret Webb Williams
Hornbeck
London
Fire at Reeves residence injures Carl Russell
A small Tuesday morning fire at the Reeves residence, caused by a faulty gas connection, filled a room with gas and left Carl Russell badly burned. Excitement spread briefly as a family member ignited the gas. M E Rathburn and Helen Rathburn traveled to Columbus for O S A. An apron party at the M E church is planned for Tuesday evening with expected large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield Russell
Pearl Reeves
Carl
M. E. Church
Barber's Life Not a Bed of Roses
Clyde Ohio September 21 local barber John W Ramsey says hair cutting rivals doctoring in variety He has 35 years in the trade and counts both citizens aged 103 and a newborn three weeks old among his clients Ramsey notes women favor him and recalls bobbing the hair of several society women amid humorous controversy with husbands surprised by the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde, O
John W. Ramsey
Ramegey
Ramsey
Clyde
President Harding to Issue Silent Prayer Call on Armistice Day
President Harding plans a proclamation for Armistice Day November 11 calling for silent prayer and commemorations tied to the opening of the Conference on Limitation of Armament and burial in Arlington of unknown American soldier dead, per White House briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Arlington
White House
Free Trial Offer for Asthma and Hay Fever Relief
A wide promise invites asthma and hay fever sufferers to request a free trial of a method claimed to control breathing difficulties. The ad guarantees no cost, no postage, and no money required, urging immediate mail-in action regardless of age, occupation, or climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Asthma Co
Room 360
Niagara and
Hudson Streets
Buffalo, N. Y
Local Social Notes From The Plains Area
Mrs. Julia Dupler, Monday, spent the past week with her daughter Mrs. Pete Erb. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Davies and baby visited their sister Miss Jennie Finney of Athens. Robert Hoch and son Bob of Bellaire were guests of Newton Hoch and wife with John James of Nelsonville. Edia Bumgardner shopped in Athens Monday. Clifford Gabriel and Floyd Linscott visit Arza Linscott's family at Hooper Ridge. Naomi Brooks and Flem Locke of Monday with Eugene Backus and Chas Dupler of Nelsonville were guests of Pete Erb. Mrs. Harvey of Nelsonville was the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Hardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Dupler
Pete Erb
Harrison Davies
Jennie Finney
Athens
Robert Hoch
Bob
Bellaire
Newton Hoch
John James
Nelsonville
Edia Bumgardner
Judge Pettit Takes Short Vacation to Washington
Judge Pettit travels to Washington on Monday with Congressman Ricketts and plans a week to ten days away from duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Pettit
Washington
Congressman Ricketts
Two Railroad Workers Die in Trestle Collapse Near Hobson
In Rutland area Tuesday morning Ed ward Morris of Langsville and Estep of Middleport were killed when a trestle fell during railroad construction above Hobson. Morris, twin brother of Edgar Morris of Pomeroy courthouse staff, leaves a wife and several children. Glenn Snider and Lucile Jackson married in Point Pleasant Saturday, the groom working at Rathburn stores and the bride a high school junior, with friends serenading them Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Langsville
Edward Eads
Jesse Eads
Middleport
Edwin Morris
Edgar Morris
Court House
Edward Morris
Estep
Hobson
Morris
Pomeroy
Glenn Snider
Lucile Jackson
Point Pleasant
Rathburn
Local social visitors and family gatherings noted
James Lane and Anthony Ver maton of Glouster spent Monday with Lane's sister Mrs. Harry Lyons. Mrs. Pauline Hoch was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dana at Athens Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pickett of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dahl of Cincinnati are visiting their aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Charles McMillin. Mrs. Mary Williams and her son Ralph of Columbus are visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lane
Anthony Vermaton
Glouster
Harry Lyons
Pauline Hoch
John Dana
Athens
J. W. Pickett
Columbus
Harry Dahl
Cincinnati
Charles McMillin
Mary Williams
Ralph
Elder West Relatives Noted in Brief Mention
Fragmentary notice mentions Elder West and relatives including grandparents Mr and Mrs. in a genealogical item with sparse details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder West
Mr. and Wa
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Robin Hood
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Eugene O’brian
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Saturday Evening Post
Majestic Concert Orchestra
Bebe Daniels
Presbyterian Church
Swanson Furniture Company
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Wm. H. Cartwright
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