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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1920
Page
8
The Lend a Hand Society held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Leonard Fisher’s Lincoln Hill home Tuesday evening. Mrs. Fred Ebersbach and Mrs. T. W. Bengle served as hostesses. Officers for the upcoming year were elected, with Charles Ebers- named among them.
A social session featured a large birthday cake for retiring president Mrs Oliver Hartley and seventeen others with recent birthdays. Officers Vice Pre Mrs J C Chase Sec Mrs A O Tracy Treas Mrs H V Carl Cor Sec Mrs T W Beagle attended the event with members enjoying the gathering.
Lafayette Dennis, about 30, single, lived on Bailey Run, died at noon the day of his injury in the Vulcan mine. An overseas soldier with many escapes, he leaves parents, three sisters, and one brother.
Justice Martin's court records show four Middleport violators paying fines for dog tag infractions. B. O. Gibsen used a dead dog's tag, fined $15 and costs. Eber Bass wore a fictitious tag, fined $25 and costs. Phillip Joachim refused to pay the $1 registration, paid $10 and costs. Leo Pratt paid $10 and costs. After payment they bought proper tags and are free from warrants until January first.
Drew Webster Post American Legion members will travel to Cleveland by regular passenger train after railroad officials said a special car cannot be furnished. They depart Hobson on the K. M. line around noon Sunday and plan to meet a larger Legion crowd in Columbus. About twenty five thousand Legion members are expected in Cleveland for the convention opening September 26 for a three day session.
Patrick Maloney about 21 drowned Thursday afternoon in the Ohio River at the foot of Plum Street nearly opposite Blaethnar Carriage Works. He and a companion had arrived from Nitro seeking work and planned to start Friday. Maloney went beyond his depth. his body had not been recovered as searches continued.
A telegram from Villa Grove reports Sylvester Arnold’s death, he is brother to C C Arnold Mark and Nelson Arnold of Pomeroy. Local family members left Monday to be with him on news of his critical illness. Emma Yost’s funeral is Friday at Minnersville Evangelical Church with Rev George Nussman officiating and burial at Hill Cemetery. Catherine Anne Smith, six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Smith of New Straitsville, died with interment planned there. her mother is Gretta Hannas formerly of Pomeroy.
Roxie Palmer appeared before Squire Stephen Martin on a charge of menacing threats to injure. Her son Harry Palmer also faced a charge of unlawfully starting a motor vehicle. They waived hearings and posted bonds of 100 dollars each to await the next grand jury.
Frank Booth prevented a runaway horse driven by a Cheshire woman on lower 8rd street Middleport. The horse bolted after a passing auto near Hamilton's store causing Booth’s clothes to tear and his arm to be badly lacerated. No others were hurt.
Eight year old Catherine Vadish daughter of Mrs Mary Vadish is recovering after a copperhead snake bit her on the foot as she stepped from the house onto the porch Tuesday last. Her mother's quick assistance aided by neighbors helped stabilize the situation.
Mrs. William Graham of Athens and Mrs. D. W. Wetzel spent Wednesday at Cheshire. Mark Roller of Laurel Street returns to Cincinnati for studies. Edward Day visited Columbus. Sherman Casto travels to Cleland for Philadelphia Cleveland Coal Company business. Mr. and Mrs. Reed Bigley return to Charleston after visiting Harry Ohlinger. Mrs. Naomi Stevens and Mrs. Rachel Clark visit relatives in Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. George Baker return to Columbus after visiting Syracuse. Mrs. George Schultz leaves for Chicago via Columbus after visiting her parents. Lena Schultz accompanies her. Mrs. Loran Bowles returns to Glenroy after visiting Kerrs Run. Dana Lloyd reports his mother’s recovery after surgery in Montgomery. Wyatt G Plantz returns home after six weeks in Michigan. Dane Williams of Bay City visits Syracuse. Mrs. Elizabeth Hilwick on a week’s visit in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Lippincott home from eastern trip. George Cecil of Wellston was in town.
Ora Kelley civil engineer from Columbus is inspecting Ebersbach and Stalder-Essex mine improvements. Downie Moore and friend Babbit from Columbus visit relatives. Judge Worstell and J. H. Martin of Athens and C. J. Martin of Columbus came Thursday to view mining properties.
P. D. Q. is advertised as a quick safe and economical insect killer for bed bugs fleas ants and cooties. It claims to kill eggs and live insects without injuring clothing and comes in an 85c package that makes a quart. Hospital size $2.50 yields five gallons and includes three spouts. Sold by Owl Chemical Co Terre Haute Ind and by Cline's Pharmacy and others.
Charles Tedrow, manager for New York Coal Company agricultural operations, said they will begin apple picking at the Salem orchard next week and expect to harvest about two thousand bushels of first class apples for cold storage at Nelsonville. The orchard also contains some western Delicious apples, a first Ohio season, whose ripening and flavor are eagerly anticipated.
Three men were jailed in Steubenville after a gun duel between police and suspects in Mingo Junction. The hold up seekers were captured in railroad yards. no injuries were reported.
Governor Cox proclaims October 9 as Fire Prevention Day in Ohio. The proclamation urges cooperation of state and civic bodies and organizations to promote fire safety throughout the year.
Charles Sparks lies in serious condition at city hospital with two bullet wounds. His brother-in-law W F Speaks is held in city prison charged with the shooting. Police say Sparks entered Speaks's home and beat his sister, awakening the couple who then fired.
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