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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1921
Page
10
A fragmented OCR text describes a character named Billy and his departure, with unclear sequence of events. The narrative hints at farewells, travel, and a missing friend, but details are muddled and difficult to fully parse.
Pomeroy Middleport festival nights attract many visitors from nearby townships. The dog show auto show and fraternal parade draw keen rivalry with prizes for lodge participation. A fox chase and daylight auto parade plus a baby show cap the weekend program on Rathburn porch.
Ferry Farley of Salem township, 15, son of Henry Farley, was sent to the boys industrial school after an unsuccessful assault on Mabel Tlez, 21, on July 30.
Arthur W. Hendricks of Minersville and Flora Hysell of Bradbury were married Wednesday at Rutland by Rev. Parmalee at the Baptist parsonage.
Deputies planned to move Bland Norris and Hawthorn, convicted murderers, to the penitentiary at Columbus today. The exact departure time and route were not publicly disclosed, though authorities indicated the transfer would occur.
An unusual poisoning case reported from Syracuse involves Dorothy Wolfe, the young daughter of Mr and Mrs Grover Wolfe, who fell violently ill after exposure to a toy balloon. Authorities investigate the mysterious incident and warn guardians about toy safety.
A girl became ill after chewing a colored toy balloon. The attending physician judged the poisoning caused by balloon material and the patient is now reported out of danger.
Superintendent J P Goff of the county children’s home is reported desperately ill with a stubborn attack of pneumonia.
John Schmittauer of Lincoln Hill celebrated the birth of his son yesterday morning at his home. The portly genial barber, known for his razors and scissors at the Pomeroy barbershop, received congratulations from friends.
The will from Catherine Fell of Pomeroy provides $325 to James Fell, $10 to Frances Catherine Young, and $25 to Father Schneider for masses. Forty dollars funds two grave crosses for Catherine and her late husband Henry Fell in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The remaining estate is divided equally among the four children, with James Fell named executor without bond.
A 7000 pound seaplane named Old Kaintuck landed on the river in front of Pomeroy for about an hour. The Louisville owned craft from Louisville Kentucky is part of a plan to establish a New Orleans to Pittsburgh air line next spring. The crew of three announced future passenger flights and the machine is expected back in Pomeroy early next week.
Lee Chastine's auto figured in a wreck along the Rutland pike and was left there overnight. Thieves promptly removed the tires and other loose parts from the car.
Mrs. William McGee Wilson state regent of the D A R attended a Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter meeting at Mrs. C F Rathburn's home in Xenia. She then traveled to Marietta to place a tablet at Campus Martins for the state G A R, accompanied by five ladies from Pomeroy.
Mrs A R Hicox and Mrs H R Lewis hosted a Tuesday six o'clock dinner for four in Middleport with Miss Mildred Lewis as guest of honor. An ice cream heart carried verses announced Miss Lewis and Mr Jim Kerr of Gallipolis will marry October 14. Guests later sewed and exchanged tea towels.
The first meeting of the club year will be held on October 4 in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Horace Smith in Hartford West Virginia. Hostesses include Mrs. Horace Smith Mrs. C B E W Downie Mrs. Maynard Davis Mrs R Faris Mrs A N Bengell Miss Rose Clifton Mr D Lloyd Mrs Oliver Hartley Mrs A E Lawrence Mrs George Nye and Mrs Charles Petty.
The obituary notes out of town relatives who attended the funeral of Mrs. Elsie C Hess. Names include R. O. Hess Mrs Laura Blackburn J Roush and son Robert of Pittsburg Miss T E Hess of Xenia Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson of Detroit Mich Mrs Ray Spencer of Racine Mr and Mrs Fred Hess of Point Pleasant W Va Mr and Mrs Frank Hess of Jackson Mr Charles Hess son and daughter and Mr and Mrs Henry Hess of Pomeroy.
Chicago police report river pirates smuggle liquor by night using boats on the Chicago river. Ten men are under arrest and four trucks are held as officers describe a frantic signal to a liquor launch that fled upstream.
A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a remedy for facial neck arm and body eruptions and rashes. It allegedly shows improvement the next day and dries eczema, with germ destroying properties. A small jar from any druggist is recommended.
A Dodge touring car driven by Raw Thompson turned turtle after hitting a telephone pole on Zanesville avenue near Hunter street. Edw Thompson, Mrs. Edw Thompson, and Mrs. Maria Hunter were injured. Mrs. Thompson in serious condition. Spectators freed the occupants and L. C. Yocum’s ambulance rushed them to hospital.
Ornery Bell, a former service man from this city, has returned home from Columbus where he was kept under observation at the Ohio State Tuberculosis Sanitarium for three weeks. His condition was reported good on release. Bell enlisted with Company G of the Old Seventh Ohio, later transferring to the 148th Infantry headquarters company, serving 21 months total with over ten months overseas. He now works as a lineman for the Bell Telephone Company at Nelsonville and resides with his parents in Logan.
Frank Hood appeared before Mayor Miller and pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor. State inspectors raid on Friday found twelve quarts of first class liquor and Hood admitted nonpayment of taxes. sentence deferred to a later date. He had a prior offense during the spring cleanup.
Granville Heffner was charged with unlawfully stealing $100 in War Saving Stamps from Mrs. Jacob Liff. Prosecutor Mary K. Davey filed the charge. Heffner was arrested at his Gallagher avenue home Tuesday evening by Deputy Sheriff Tide Huston.
He and his wife had roomed at the Liff home for weeks when stamps were allegedly taken. He was arraigned before Mayor Miller on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty. His hearing was scheduled for Friday.
Logan volleyball players want matches with teams from other cities. If Athens or Nelsonville clubs desire games they should contact George K Goulding of Logan.
Sheriff Larimer arrested William Reynolds Sr. on a drunkenness charge after a Tuesday incident. Reynolds pled guilty before Mayor Miller and paid a $100 fine plus costs. Deputies Huston and two state inspectors searched two homes without results, finding two barrels of mash on a hillside which were destroyed. no still was located and the supplier identity was not learned.
The Twice Five Club met at Second street Tuesday evening with host and hostess Mr. and Mrs. Bade White. Invited guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul White Mr. and Mrs. Ford Hack Mr. and Mrs. George Hengst Mr. and Mrs. Mac Cooley Mrs. John F. White Miss Minnie Moore Miss Nan McBride and Donald Brown. The discussion centered on The Soldier Bonus Bill with S. C. Bright presenting the negative and H. R. Harrington delivering an excellent affirmative paper before general discussion.
Members participated fully in the session as Mesdames Bade White and Ford Hack served an appetizing lunch. C. W. Pettit will host the next gathering in two weeks.
The Logan Legion post earned recognition as Barton Hall, past commander, was chosen as a state delegate to the national convention in Kansas City. He is among four delegates from this district and one of 438 delegates across the state, selected at the recently concluded Toledo state convention.
Arthur James Ballfour told the League of Nations assembly in Geneva that the United States absence from the Austria rehabilitation project remains the most serious obstacle to a settlement essential for Europe's postwar reconstruction.
Boston September 28 A Piatt Andrew Republican former assistant secretary of the treasury won the Sixth Massachusetts District congressional seat by about 15000 votes over Democratic candidate Charles I Pettingell.
Charles Anderson found cash and bonds totaling 35000 while plowing one mile north of Normal. The bonds are traced to the Farmers Bank of Benson and date from October 8, 1920. The discovery occurred September 28.
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