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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1921

Page

10

Pomeroy Urhere Preaching Suspended Four Sundays

Pomeroy Urhere announces no preaching services at Middleport Presbyterian for four Sundays. Rev Beery takes his annual vacation with family in Wooster and Jackson. Edna Barnes enjoys vacation from Hobson office duties, visiting Glouster and Columbia. Mr and Mrs Arthur Stuart of Charleston are in Middleport to help Edwin Cook and family while train master Glifbroner is ill.

Middleport Presbyterian Rev Beery Tion Wooster and Jackson Edna Barnes Hobson Glouster Columbia Mra Arthur Stuart Charleston Middleport Edwin Cook Mr. Stuart Glifbroner

Pioneer Pomroy Mother Barbara Kloes Passes?

Barbara Kloes longtime Pomroy resident in Pom’s fourth ward is described as a pioneer mother and community figure in the local notice. Family and neighbors recall her contributions and life serving in the early settlement.

Pomeroy Barbara Kloes Fourth Ward Pom

Obituary of Ero y Kloes

Ero y Kloes aged 79 died Monday in old age infirmities. Born in Germany she came to the U S at age thirteen. Survived by husband Henry Kloes 85. six daughters and two sons listed with residences. Funeral Wednesday 2 30 p m from home, Rev Nussman officiating. Burial Beech Grove cemetery.

Eroy Germany Henry Kioes Lizzie Steiner Lorain Ohio Anna Fischer Lena Kloes Greensburg Jacob Zeisler Young

Young Man Breaks Foot at Kasex Mine Tipple

Therian Ohlinger, son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Ohlinger of Laurel Street Pomeroy, suffered a badly broken foot when his foot was caught at the tipple during yesterday's shift at the Kasex mine.

Kasex Therian Ohlinger Stephen Ohlinger Laurel Sttreet Pomeroy

Cupid’s Vacation Delays County Marriage Licenses

The little god of love appears on vacation as no marriage licenses have been issued in the county since August 2. Officials expect September’s fairs and gatherings to prompt new filings.

Dan Cupid Little God of Love

POMEROY BRIEFS Henry Popelin Court street watch

Court street watch doctor reports a new six pass eng er Easex car.

Pomeroy Henry Popelin

Emma Lee Returns Home From Washington Visit

Miss Emma Lee returned Monday from a three week visit with the Huntley family of Washington County, marking a peaceful family reunion and travel home.

Emma Lee Huntley Washington County

Rutland Soldier Returns From Bean Dinner in Vinton

James McGhee, a Rutland soldier, came back Monday after attending the large bean dinner at Vinton. He habitually attends these events to celebrate and recall past days.

James McGhee Rutland Vinton

County Treasures Select Robert Warner for Ben Elberfeld Building

Robert Warner begins housekeeping in the Ben Elberfeld building on Mulberry avenue Pomeroy Arthur Genheimer returns from a motor trip to Marietta

Robert Warner Ben Elberfeld Mulberry Avenue Pomeroy Arthur Genheimer Marietta

Miss Lorena Mowry Returns Home From Visit

Miss Lorena Mowry has returned to her Charleston home after a week with her sister Mrs. John Hite.

Lorena Mowry Charleston John Hite

Weekend Guest Courtesy From Gore Ohio Hosts

Mrs. John Hite entertained weekend guests including Mrs. Ray Ter rell and daughter Beulah Burgess from Gore Ohio, highlighting social hospitality in the community.

John Hite Ray Terrell Beulah Burgess Gore, Ohio

World Wanderer Otho Will Returns After War

Otho Will, once a Rocksprings native, returns home after 27 years as a world traveling sailor and war veteran. He sailed every sea, saw many nations, never drank, and now has grey eyes. He served in the big war, survived two torpedoings, and is bound for the western United States after stopping in Newport News for six months’ pay.

Otho Will Birmingham England United States Rockies New Orleans Guatemala Guatemala City Newport News Great West

Carter Venexins Headed to Pomeroy for Visit

Early Tuesday morning Ewing Carter son of ex postmaster George Carter left Rutland for Pomeroy where he was joined by Miss Sarah Elizabeth Jenkins observers report a social visit between the two.

Carter Rutland Ewing Carter George Carter Pomeroy Sarah Elizabeth Jenkins

Couple Wed In Jackson Then Plan East Coast Honeymoon

The daughter of Ed Jenkins of Pome Roy and her partner traveled from here to Jackson for a marriage at the bride's grandmother's home. They will honeymoon two to three weeks visiting Columbus Cleveland Pittsburgh Niagara Falls New York Washington and other eastern points before returning to Rutland to resume the groom's work at the Carter refreshment and amusement emporium.

Ed Jenkins Pomeroy Jackson Columbus Cleveland Pittsburgh Niagara Falls New York Washington Carter Refreshment Rutland

TAME PRIMARIES IN POMEROY AND MIDDLEPORT

Primaries in Pomeroy and Middleport drew only about one-fifth of normal voters for municipal officer nominations. In Pomeroy Third ward precinct A judges Miss Cady Whaley and Mrs Albert Fell and clerk Mrs Fred Longlota had time to tat while performing duties.

TAME Pomeroy Middleport Cady Whaley Albert Fell Fred Longlota

Schmidt Family Reunion at Old Sugar Run Homestead

The Schmidt family, early Pomeroy settlers, gathers for a multiday reunion at the Sugar Run Street homestead. Present are Rev. Herman Schmidt of Portland Oregon Mrs. C R Hoffman of Seymour Indiana John W Schmidt of Ashland Kentucky Miss Marie Genheimer and nurse Miss Buckstaller of Cincinnati and Mrs Otto Genheimer and son Charles of Marietta. Several other relatives are expected next week.

Schmidt Pomeroy Sugar Run Street Herman Schmidt Portland Ore C. R. Hoffman Seymour Ind John W. Schmidt Ashland Marie Genheimer Buckstaller Cincinnati Otto Genheimer Charles Marietta

Street Car Service Shrinks Amid Auto Boom

Local street car travel remains light as more residents favor automobiles and slack business climates cripple the utility.

Racine Divorce Case Joins Court Records

Upper society divorce case from Racine enters court records on Tuesday. Plaintiff Mrs. Carolyn Curtis sues for divorce from Walter Leo Curtis, alleging gross neglect of duty.

Racine Carolyn Curtis Walter Leo Curtis

No Emergency Certificates For Columbus Teachers

County Superintendent Thomas W. Karr reports that Columbus school authorities require regular certificates for all teachers and will not employ those with only emergency credentials. A surplus of teachers in some areas leads boards to bar married women from teaching. Pupils hopeful for winter positions face disappointment as officials aim to restore prewar school conditions by hiring the best and most experienced teachers.

Thomas W. Karr Columbus Boards of Education

Logan Starts New Residence Near Frasch Property

Workmen began excavating Tuesday for the basement of a new brick residence to be built by W. A. Henderson on the vacant West Main street lot adjacent to the William Frasch property. The five room house will include a sleeping porch and modern conveniences. Henderson is a contractor and mine operator.

W. A. Henderson West Main Street William Frasch Henderson

Geiger Returns as Science Teacher and Athletics Coach

Prof Homer Geiger, former L H B faculty member, will return to Logan for the coming winter. Reemployed for the ensuing year he will teach science and coach athletics. He produced a strong baseball team last season and a solid football showing with many returning athletes. He plans to resume in about three weeks.

Logan Homer Geiger Geiger

Logan-Lancaster road opens to Clear Creek with temporary bridge

Word arrives that the Logan Lancaster road is open to Clear Creek where a temporary bridge allows crossing. From Clear Creek to Lancaster the pike remains closed while crews lay pavement and work to reopen by September 1. The project faces grade difficulties due to the nearby Hocking River. over 200 feet of pavement are laid daily.

Logan Logan-Lancaster Clear Creek Lancaster Hocking River

Lancaster Caller Reclaims Stolen Ford Car in Bowen Street Find

Wilber Weaver of 416 Maple Street Lancaster arrived Monday to claim a Ford found near Oil Well Supply Company on Bowen Street Friday. Police traced the vehicle to Lancaster where the license number was verified by the registrar, proving ownership.

Wilber Weaver Maple Street Lancaster Bowen Street Weaver

Special Invitation for Logan People to Attend Service Week

A special invitation announces a religious gathering with M. Warren of Circleville teaching the large men's class. Music will be provided by John W. Troy of Michigan City and Mrs. Conklin of Delaware. Dr. Carmine has preached there this week and will deliver sermons Sunday. Logan residents plan to attend.

Ple M. ©. Warren Circleville John W. Troy Michigan City Ind Conklin Delaware Carmine Logan

Local Hospital Exits After Appendicitis Operation

Mrs Irvin Ball left the local hospital Monday after several weeks there for an appendicitis operation. She lives on a farm west of Logan. Mr Tubbs of Akron, injured in a fall at Logan Clay Product plant last week, recovered enough to leave the hospital Monday and stay at his rooming hotel. He cannot return to work for a week or two.

Irvin Ball Logan Tubbs Akron Logan Clay Product Company

Joshua Smith 56 Dies at Home After Long Illness

Joshua Smith died at 459 East Bowen Street after years of loco ptor ataxia. A former structural iron worker, he ran a shine stand on Main and Market for years. Funeral from his home Thursday with Rev. J. W. Blair officiating. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery by Harden and Company. Survived by a widow and several children.

Joshua Smith East Bowen Street Tuseday Main Market Streets J. W. Blair M. E. Church Harden and Company Oak Grove Cemetery

Primary Day Quiet in City Election

Voter interest was low with a single contest on the Republican slate for council at large. Candidates Geo Kelsh John Timberlake Edward Hamilton and A Magoon compete for three seats while mayoral candidates A H Brooke and F A Koope were unopposed. Precinct A in the first ward posted 37 votes with no women voting as total city turnout stayed under 156 and primaries cost about 6 dollars per vote.

Geo. Kelsh John Timberlake Edw. Hamilton A. Magoon A. H. Brooke F. A. Koope

Elks Picnic and Home-Coming Set for August 14

Logan Lodge 452 BPOE announces a big picnic and home-coming on Sunday August 14 from 10 a.m. to midnight. The venue remains secret, and the committee promises an event surpassing prior affairs, urging all members to cancel other plans.

Local visitors and travels noted in Rutland area

Rutland QO L Bradford and wife and Miss Edna Bradford of Columbus visit here and in Middleport. Miss Gertrude Williams of Fair Play guest at Van Ley Camp. Harry Williamson spends vacation in Parkersburg. Mrs Hugh Evans and children of Marysville visit Rathburn home. F G Mutchler visiting Day ton Stockdale Stockbourne. Mrs Ollie E Anderson of Grass Run and Miss Bessie Bolen of Dexter visit Bolchow Missouri to see aunt Mrs Louisa C Hartley. Frank Bean and wife plan auto trip to northern part of state for vacation. Mrs Lucy Longstreth returns from Bellville after three weeks. Bert Rutherford and family return with her for Buckhorn school reunion next Saturday. Howard Stansbury and family of Cincinnati visit relatives here. Mrs Will C Merritt entertained.

QO. L. Bradford Edna Bradford Columbus Middleport Gertrude Williams Fair Play Vanley Camp S. Harry Williamson Parkersburg Hugh Evans Marysville Rathburn F. G. Mutchler Dayton Stockdale Stockbourne Ollie E. Anderson Grass Run Bessie Bolen Dexter Bolchow Louisa C. Hartley Frank Bean Lucy Longstreth Bellville Bert Rutherford Buckhorn School Howard Stansbury Cincinnati Will C. Merritt

Hand Injury at McGovern Shoe Factory

John Ingmire an employee at the McGovern Shoe Company suffered a left hand injury Tuesday morning when a machine tipped and crushed his hand. He will need several days off work for recovery.

John Ingmire McGovern Shoe Company

Big Day at Camp Ground Inter County Bible Day

Word from Rev. H. H. Wilber announces next Sunday’s big day at the camp grounds. Inter county day designated with men’s Bible classes drawing participants from Pickaway Perry Fairfield and Hocking counties.

Camp Ground H. H. Wilber Pickaway Perry Fairfield Hocking County

Local Notes On Community Projects And Health

The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church reports progress on building projects with the K. of P. hall addition foundation completed and construction to start. R. E. Forrest lays a Salem Street house foundation. Helen English is critically ill with rheumatism. Pearl Lanning visits Huntington while he recovers from sickness. Committee on organized play met at the auditorium to aid teachers and plan a summer program. B. E. Saxton installs a complete water system in Rutland township. Board of education plans a meeting next Saturday to hire teachers.

M. E. Church K. of P. Hall R. E. Forrest Salem Street Helen English Pearl Lanning Huntington B. E. Saxton Rutland Township Board of Education

Credit Law to Put New Life Into Business

Eugene Meyer head of the War Finance Corporation told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that a federal railroad credits bill could create one million jobs. He said 200000 would work immediately on railroad equipment and demand for fuel and materials would revive idled industries, with rate cuts possible as railroad business recovers.

Washington Congress Administration Eugene Meyer War Finance Corporation Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Meyer

Interstate commerce panel asserts broad power over earnings

The interstate commerce commission was noted as holding full authority to regulate earnings, signaling strong regulatory reach and oversight. The report emphasizes the agency's capacity to set and adjust income-related rules impacting affected industries and firms.

Interstate Ecommerce Commission

Had Enuf Freedom: Connor Escapes From Prison Farm

Columbus reports J. J. Connor a 22 year old prisoner from Jefferson County escaped after less than a day of liberty while a trusty at the London prison farm. Connor walked away and authorities began searches.

Columbus J. J. Connor Jefferson County Londom Connor

Man Appears At State Penitentiary Seeking Warden

An unnamed man arrived at the state penitentiary on Mondy night and requested a meeting with Warden Thomas after leaving the prison farm. The incident occurred during a period of heightened security at the facility.

State Pen Thomas

Coal scanning effort spans nations including Aden and Uruguay

The report notes a broad international move to scan coal from diverse regions such as Aden, Uruguay, Ceylon, Egypt, India, Argentina, Mauritius, and Zanzibar. The goal is to standardize quality and monitor trade patterns amid shifting global energy markets.

United States Marcel Aden Uruguay Ceylon Egypt India Argentina Mauranitius Zanzibar

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