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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1921

Page

10

Mt OnBac Mont Cut Event Seen By Walter West

Fragmentary OCR item shows sensory noise but mentions a Mont and Walter West. Readers glimpse a local event titled Mt OnBac Mont with references to patches and eleven samples.

Widow Mrs Levina Barton Dies Suddenly in Racine

Mrs Levina Barton widow of Capt Charlies Barton of Racine died Monday night soon after 11 o clock. She suffered head pains and death attributed to apoplexy. She was about 66 years old and left no known relatives. Marriage bans: Anthony Barber of The B F Bigges Co native of Pomeroy to wed Grace Goselmeyer of New York next month at Sacred Heart Church.

Levina Barton Charlies Barton Racine Anthony Barber B. F. Bigces Co Pomeroy Grace Goselmeyer New York Sacred Heart Church

Justice of the Peace Stephen Martin Resigns

Justice of the Peace Stephen Martin resigns effective Oct 1 to return to the printing trade. Potential successors include P. L. Peoples of Thomas Fork, Harry Marnes of Middleport, and Elmer Goodwin of Pomeroy. Salisbury township trustees will fill the vacancy. Other resignations from lesser offices may follow.

Justice of the Peace Stephen Martin Steven Squires P. L. Peoples Thomas Fork Harry Marnes Middleport Elmer Goodwin Pomeroy Salisbury Township

Attending 37th Division Legion Auxiliary Meet Toledo

Mrs. Hary Bennett attends the 37th Division Legion Auxiliary meeting in Toledo. The event gathers members and officials for planning and reports.

Hary Bennett 37Th Division Legion Auxilliary Toledo

Executive committee member noted in weekly update

A weekly report highlights an individual’s role as a member of the executive committee of the organization. The item emphasizes ongoing service and organizational involvement without further context or dates.

Rutland Youth Wins Entrance to Harvard College

Harold Rawlings son of Mr and Mrs Ray Rawlings of Rutland has become the first Rutland township resident admitted to Harvard College. A telegram confirms he passed the entrance exams and has begun college work. He graduated Rutland High School last year and is housed in the same dormitory as Professor Homer Cherrington.

Harold Rawlings Ray Rawlings Rutland Rutland Township Harvard College Rutland High School Homer Cherrington

Retired Columbus steel plant yard boss receives Carnegie pension

Charles Hobbs of Hysell Run Rutland township retires after twenty seven years as yard boss at the Columbus steel plant. He receives a Carnegie pension of 39 dollars 30 cents per month plus 233 dollars 80 cents back pay from March first. He plans a quiet retreat on Hysell Run with a recently bought farm. M H Paulin and Eisie, long familiar to Meigs countians, also retire from the Middleport mill along with Hobbs.

Charles Hobbs Hysell Run Rutland Township Columbus Steel Pythian Park Middleport Carnegie M. H. Paulin Eisie Hobbs

Knox Tire and Rubber stockholders ponder rescue plan

A. W. Jackson returns from a Mt. Vernon stockholders meeting for Knox Tire and Rubber, now in receivership. He reports an effort to raise 60 percent of current holders paying 30 percent more to fund debt payoff and plant operation. A local stockholders meeting will be convened to decide action.

A. W. Jackson Knox Tire and Rubber Company Mt. Vernon Meigs County Allef

Local Marriage Registrations List Dated Entries

A list of names and ages from Middleport Rutland Pomeroy and surrounding towns. Individuals include Harry Dodridge 23 and Ethel Hawkins 28. Arga Bryant 32 and El sie Boyd 32. Jacob Grove Smith 23. Alice Lillian Kibble 21. Howard Hoffman 2. Alice Ervin. Wallace Carsteen 26 and Ruth Lewis 21. Elmer Jeffers 28 and Eunice Midkiff 21. James Franklin Windle 21 and Gertrude Vern Sol'n 19. Clarence Ogdin 30 and Wallie Gotschall 27 with varied locales such as Pomeroy Nelsonville Guysville Flora and Reedsville.

Harry Dodridge Ethel Hawkins Middleport Arga Bryant Rutland Elsie Boyd Pomeroy Jacob Grove Smith East Palestine Alice Lillian Kibble Reedsville Howard Hoffman Plymouth W. Va Alice Ervin Wallace Carsteen Ruth Lewis Pomeroy R. D Elmer Jeffers Guysville Eunice Midkiff

Middleport Fall Festival Parade Opens With Fireworks

The Middleport Fall Festival drew a large crowd for an industrial parade featuring village and county officials, organizations, and decorated vehicles. Officials welcomed attendees, fireworks lit up the festival area, booths opened, and a bustling Farmers Day with farm product showcases followed later.

Middleport Cnliar

Beards couple takes son to Holzer hospital for surgery

Mr and Mrs H C Beards took their son to Holzer hospital yesterday for surgical attention. Pearl Swishers Ford roadster burned at Middleport Monday evening from a match near leaking gasoline. Mrs W R Drury of Glouster visits her mother Mrs Mc Coy for Middle Miss Ima Elberfeld of Pomeroy leaves for Baltimore to attend Goucher College.

H. C. Beards Holzer Hospital Pearl Swished Middleport Ima Elberfeld of Pomeroy Baltimore Md Goucher College

Logan Partnership Dissolved in Local Confectionery

Showalter and Russell James divided their West Hunter Street confectionery partnership. L K Showalter now runs the business solo with Tom Bownes hired. other staff retained. The Main Street store will operate as Showalter and Son under sole ownership.

Showalter-James West Hunter St L. K. Showalter Russell James Showalter Tom Bownes Main Street Showalter and Son

Mt Vernon Cancels Saturday Game Over Funds

Mt Vernon could not guarantee funds to cover expenses so the high school management cancelled the football game with the local high school for next Saturday. The Logan lads wished to travel to test their skill against Coach Newman’s Bremen team, which will now play here Friday in a likely hotly contested match.

Mt. Vernon Logan Newman Bremen

Soldier Harry Wallace to enter Dayton Soldiers Home for treatment

Harry Wallace, World War I veteran, was advised to enter the Dayton Soldiers Home hospital for treatment after an examination in Columbus by Dr W Gould. He was found to have an inward goitre and may avoid surgery. Wallace is married with one child and lives on North Walnut Street. he plans to leave for Dayton late this week.

Harry Wallace Dayton Columbus W. Gould Willege North Walnut Street

Fair receipts rise as gate attendance dips on fifty cent charge

A post fair check shows higher receipts at the gate but lower attendance than 1920. The admission was raised to fifty cents for the first time this year. During the three charged days 8394 tickets were sold comprising 7031 adult, 1306 children and 57 membership tickets.

Lafferty and Welch to Open General Store in Alexandria

James Lafferty and William Welch of Middleport depart this week for Alexandria to open a general store. Mr. and Mrs. Allen, guests of T. T. Williams for six weeks, left yesterday for Parkersburg.

James Lafferty William Welch Middleport Alexandria Mrs. Allen T. T. Williams Parkersburg

Coal Price Report From Middleport and Pomeroy

Clean lump coal delivered in Middleport costs 3.50 per ton with run of mine at 3. In Pomeroy the lump coal price remains at five dollars per ton.

Middleport Pomeroy Yous

Girl Identified After Expensive Gown Found in Hotel Room

In Columbus a dead girl in a hotel room was identified as Harriett Gates 22 of Toledo. Police confirmed the identification Tuesday night and noted the stark attire. The case centers on an upscale fashion ensemble linked to the victim.

Columbus Harriett Gates Toledo

Four Killed in Kingston Trolley Electrocution Tragedy

Four school children died in Kingston Massachusetts when a trolley pole detached from a car carrying them home caused a live feed wire to electrocute them as they jumped from the vehicle. The car caught fire but other youngsters escaped.

Kingston Mass

Attendance Up Friday Despite Weekend Weather Drop

Friday drew higher crowds than the prior year for the same day while Saturday attendance fell below normal due to threatening weather likely keeping many at home.

Logan and New Lexington to clash in third ball game

The third battle in the series between Logan and New Lexington will be played at New Lexington next Sunday per Manager Heffey. Both clubs hold even standings, and a hot contest is expected with loyal supporters planning to travel to the field.

Logan New Lexington Heffey

Gun to be placed in public park with monument facing Main

Workmen under Comrade James Allen dig in the public park for a concrete foundation to hold a naval gun secured for the city by Congressman Edwin Rickets. The gun will be placed in front of the soldiers' monument with four pyramids of cannon balls surrounding it. Contractor Bruny oversees the concrete bases.

James Allen Edwin Rickets Soldiers’ Monument Main Street Bruny

Logan Club Election Adds Two New Members At Meeting

Logan Rotes held a business session at the Logan Club rooms after a six o clock dinner at Mrs. Belle Hyson's. Carl Rochester of Logan Clay Products Company and Edgar Angle of Hocking Valley Brick Company were elected to membership. Mrs. Frank Blasius spoke on the Opera project and season tickets were sold. Adjournment planned for next Monday with Rotarians to report on state club communications.

Logan Rotes Logan Club Belle Hyson Carl Rochester Logan Clay Products Company Edgar Angle Hocking Valley Brick Company Frank Blasius Enterprise Club Logan

District rally adds speakers at A B church event

Rev Spears announces additional speakers for Saturdays district rally at A B church. Newark's Rev Wright Circleville's Rev Cox and Mrs J Hal Smith will address sessions with Mrs Smith noted for Africa mission work. Dr Harris also scheduled for evening assembly.

A. B Spears P. E. Wright Newark A. B. Cox Circleville J. Hal Smith Rev. Spears

Pacific island race drives Washington arms talks

A National Geographic Society survey frames the Pacific question as a contest among the United States Great Britain and Japan for island bases and relay stations. It notes tiny reefs and rock outcrops as strategic assets and highlights roles for Mexico Chile and other Latin American states in the broader Pacific problem.

Washington Sept Pacific Ocean Pacific United States Great Britain Japan China Russia Holland France Mexico Chile Spain Germany

Hawaii Key Pacific Position Highlighted in Article

The piece notes Japan encroaching toward the Philippines from three sides and underscores the strategic value of Hawaii within U S control of Pacific islands as the foremost key outpost.

Lippines United States Pacific Islands Hawaii

Court Notes Five Divorces End in Nelsonville Court

In a Monday session Judge Worstell granted four divorces and dismissed one. Cases include Ida May Draper versus Henry Draper, adultery grounds. Sophia Hanning from Oscar Hanning. Marie Bailey from Augustus Bailey. Also John F. Beckler versus Nelsonville Coal Company appointed receiver C. W. Juniper with a $6000 bond. A custody dispute between Ira Alliance and James Alliance led to renewed orders for child possession timing. An ejectment suit by Martha Hardin against Mary Ray seeks possession of Lot 241 in L. D. Poston addition. Judgment asked for removal of 13 1/2 feet.

Nelsonville Coal Company C. W. Juniper Ira Aliance James Aliance Martha Hardin Mary Ray L. D. Poston Nelsonville

Blue Devil Urges Water Use Alternative

A terse note dated September 26, 2016, argues against using Water Works names and promotes Blue Devil as the alternative water option.

Water Works

In memory of Walter F Bean 1918 WWII? No, WWI killed France

In memory of Walter F Bean who fell in France on September 28, 1918. The note recalls the high cost of victory and that Walter was among the Yankee boys slain, a son remembered by his mother, brother, and sisters.

Walter F. Bean France Walter

Doctor O C Walker Slain in Alliance

Unidentified gunman shot and killed Dr. O C Walker, a former Cleveland resident, early today in Alliance as he unlocked his garage preparing to answer a false sick call. Police seek clues and motive in the fatal shooting.

Also Mentioned on This Page

OnBac Walter West Polly Squire Columbia Monroe Salisbury Henry B. Walthal Rutland Lad Harvard Prunella D. Zenner Rotarians Memoriam Doctor Taft Perfection Back, Timken, Hyatt and New Departure Bearings Richmond The Gage Auto Co Lesg Majestic Reginald Barker Graham Moffat Bunty Scotland America Cullen Landis Raymond Hatton Casson Ferguson Leatrice Joy Monty Banks Majestic Concert Orchestra Jack London Star Rover Glouster Accessory and Battery Store Just South Glouster Livery Co Glouster, Ohio
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