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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
12
The Meigs County Fish and Game Protective Association held a meeting at the courthouse, transacting routine business. The next gathering is set for Tuesday evening October 18 to arrange a rabbit banquet after November 15 with donations in support of West Virginia miners.
Cassa Rose of Welchtown in Pomeroy first ward is at death's door after a stroke yesterday about 7 pm. The report notes the sudden medical event and the場所 details.
It is reported that the Dark Hollow mine closed down Tuesday and that the Forest Run mine, the only one of the Great Lakes mines in operation, is expected to close before the end of the week. There is some trouble about a check off on a $500.
The state fish and game department names Edson Clark of Bedford township as game protector for Meigs County for three months starting September 20. He must devote full time to duties across the county.
The Letart M E Church congregation learned yesterday that Rev Wilson has been assigned to the pastorate there for another year in response to a petition by members requesting his return.
Yesterday a clash erupted between Prosecutor Davis and the promoters of the Pomeroy Fallies. The confrontation highlighted ongoing tensions over event organization and legal oversight. Authorities cautioned parties to seek resolution through official channels.
Prosecutor bans gambling devices sparking threats of pulling out by distant investors. Local influence backs the ban but orders are modified, allowing events to proceed. Big crowds expected, rain permitting, the town nears a jammed finish with schedules intact.
The American Legion Auxiliary will run a baby show in the Sunday school room of Simpson M. & Church Friday at 1 20 P M Babies under 18 months may enter The event also marks Farmers Day with farm products entered in competition and Pomeroy merchants donating over 500 dollars in prizes.
Mrs J A Reed hosted a Wednesday afternoon social for the Christian church ladies with light refreshments. Rev W D Beery of Mid dleport will attend Athens Presbytery in Deerfield Monday and Tuesday next week. He will speak on Contend ing With God in the morning and Influence of Christ in the evening. Dr Stark welcomed a grandson born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Cecil Root, son of Miss Patten of Pomersey. Mrs B O Gillilan recovering after tumor removal at McMillan Hospital, remaining several weeks. Funeral plans accompany the passing of John Eads, a member of Miss Florinel Talbott's Baptist class.
Contractors expect Gal lipolis road below Middleport ready for travel by October 15 with grading into Hobson and first slag coat past Redbird mine. Rutland Pomeroy pike widens with lime stone berms, coarse base crowned with fine stone. Scipio near Bradfield crowned, ditch closed causing pond and washout. Lower Harrisonville bridge near Berne Saxton’s previously dangerous. Wise travelers bypass via Sidehill and Carpenter to Athens. Columbia township leads in good roads, Salem a close second.
Out of town kin attended the funeral of J M Spencer including Mrs George Dye and son Willie of Parkersburg Mrs Carrie Rounds and son Leonard W J Jones and family and Miss Sadie Spencer of Columbus Mrs Hester Boggess of Ripley W Va Mrs Walter Clark of Chicago Mrs Ed Stradley of Cleveland and George and Charley Spencer of Akron The friends included Ben Bergschicker of East Liverpool Robert Hughes Mrs William Brooks and Bennie Buck of Athens.
The Wooster experiment station advises on moving healthy black raspberry plants by burying elongated shoot tips in soil this season. When new shoots lengthen and show light color with few leaves they are tipped, then the canes form roots. In spring the cane is cut near the tip and transplanted to a new site.
Seven regiments from the Civil War reunite in Dover Ohio as officials call a joint reunion to honor dwindling member numbers and bring veterans together after many years.
Avenue Grocery in Logan was sold to W. H. Disbennet who purchased the interests of partners J. B. Dupler and Sol Ellinger on Monday. No future plans were announced for Dupler and Ellinger.
Harry Newman writes to his father Williard Newman from Mt Vernon city about taking the athletic director post at Mt Vernon High School. He notes 65 candidates for eleven positions and the need to weed out the best. The fall schedule opens next Saturday and Newman aims for a strong start and a good season with his teams.
Word reaches Logan that Mrs Walter Blosser, operated on in Columbus hospital last Thursday, is improving steadily. She faced a complication of diseases requiring the operation, and her husband returned to Logan after staying with her.
Lionel Dicken and John Mc Laughlin pleaded guilty to drunkenness in mayor's court Tuesday evening. Mayor Miller assessed fines and costs of 31.24 each. Clay Snyder, present with them, faces a later fine.
Three candidates were introduced into the mysteries of the third degree of Odd Fellowship at a local lodge meeting Tuesday evening. After the degree work was completed all in attendance enjoyed a substantial meal. The organization anticipates a busy fall.
Residents show broad contentment with current leadership as no candidates filed for office in Washington Township, sparking questions about future political engagement. The report notes quiet local sentiment and ongoing stability in municipal governance.
County election board canvassed petitions and found most townships filed well, except Good Hope where school board candidates did not secure enough signatures to qualify.
John G. Collins, manager of the local telephone company, learned Wednesday of his cousin David Kidwell’s death in Columbus Tuesday at 12:30. Collins plans to attend the funeral Thursday afternoon.
Twenty five members of the Christian Culture class of the local A B Sunday school held a shower Tuesday evening for Mrs Hugh Kelly need Florence Noll of Nelson ville whose home was recently destroyed by fire. The event took place at Miss Firme Anthonys on North Walnut with guests bringing gifts and Miss Ruth Conaway and Miss Mary Wolfe serving refreshments.
The board reemployed A M Ellinger as clerk until April 1 1922 at 125 dollars monthly, a 15 dollar reduction from prior pay. He has held the position for several years.
Post Commander C F Lauer Barton Hall and Frank Judy Jr plan to depart late this week to attend the state convention in Toledo September 26 27 with 778 delegates expected. Other World War II veterans will join the 37th Division reunion on the day before the convention. Lauer also serves on multiple committees.
The Ohio Experiment Station Wooster reports apples mature ten days to two weeks sooner than usual. Growers should harvest promptly to ensure better shipping and storage. avoid delaying picking as apples left beneath trees spoil quality.
The text notes that under specific conditions apples ripen earlier than normal. It emphasizes environmental or handling factors influencing maturation timing and hints at storage effects on fruit quality. The fragment references ripe fruit as a result of these conditions.
In 1863 Reverend James Hoge who helped establish early Presbyterian churches in Ohio died in Columbus. He was born in Virginia in 1784. In 1881 President Garfield’s remains lay in state in Washington. In 1906 Judge Jacob A. Ambler, former congressman, died in Canton. he was born in Pittsburgh on February 18, 1829.
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