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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1921

Page

12

Pomeroy Middleport Auditor's Yearly Receipts and Expenditures

The auditor's annual statement for the year ending August 31, 1921 shows receipts of $1,164,017.27 and expenditures of $1,091,329.20, leaving a balance of $310,494.88. Major items include general $46,027.24, repair $40,325.52, county board of education $10,255.26, special road repair $27,520.71, mothers pensions $1,237.00, blind pensions $2,621.28, state aid roads $39,804.07, and county board of health $4,481.19.

Mets Wty Pildren Teeta County Board of Edu County Bd. of Health

Pomeroy Briefs Travel Notices

Paul Huffman is away on a business trip to Tulsa in the interests of the Crawford foundry. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Price and children visit Cincinnati to see Mrs. Price's mother through the Christmas period.

Pomeroy Paul Huffman Tulsa Oklo Crawford Foundry Floyd Price Cincinnati Mrs. Price

Local Residents Report Visits and Civic Notices

Miss Gaynelle Young returned home after a ten day visit with relatives in Nelsonville. A J Mayer of Monkey Run shows off a fine registered Spitz dog recently received from Clay Center Nebraska. Petit jurors have been notified to appear for court duty next Monday.

Gaynelle Young Nelsonville A. J. Mayer Monkey Run Clay Center Neb

Mortgages Released By Local Churches and Individuals

Mortgage transfers recorded include First Presbyterian Church of Middleport to the board of church erection fund for 500 dollars. Branch Woodard and others to F C Oberholzer for 1000 dollars. Clyde Haning and wife to Gath Townsend for 953 dollars. Elmer E Brown and others to Buckeye Savings and Loan for 900 dollars. Nathan J Wise and wife to J R Ogden for 500 dollars.

First Presbyterian Church of Middleport Board of Church Erection Fund Branch Woodard F. C. Oberholzer Clyde Haning Gath Townsend Elmer E. Brown Buckeye Saings and Loan Nathan J. Wise J. R. Ogden

Church Bishop William F. Anderson to Visit Rutland

Bishop William F. Anderson of the Cincinnati district of the Methodist Episcopal church will visit Rutland on December 20 and deliver an address. He has seen much of Europe and wartime conditions and is described as a very engaging speaker likely to provide a rare treat.

William F. Anderson Cincinnati Methodist Episcopal Church Rutland Anderson Europe

Pythian Sisters Hold Notable Lodge Session

Last night the Pythian Sisters lodge convened a red letter session with an inspector giving a gratifying report. The program included installing officers for the coming year followed by a banquet. The organization is described as lively and successful in carrying out its purposes admirably.

Pythian Sisters Pythian Sisters Lodge

Rural route carrier Smith ends farewell tour at Bradford bridge

A. Smith, rural route carrier from Pomeroy, retires after a farewell trip halted by high water. At Pomeroy post office he claimed to have lost a wallet with 86 dollars including 25 own funds and patrons’ money orders. He searched the route and later located it near Jim Wills’ property, then headed toward summer with a defiant remark about rural routes.

A. €. Smith Pomeroy Bradford Bridge W. A. Morgan Smith Pomeroy Po Asbury Jim Wills

Public installation of officers at Pomeroy Lodge

Did It Up Brown Pomeroy Lodge No 164 F and A M held a public installation of officers at their hall last evening. Nearly 200 members and guests attended a banquet at the armory followed by dancing and sociability. The event was well conceived and carried out.

Brown Pomeroy Lodge No. 164

Public anger over Athens inter-county road plans in Ohio

Indignation sweeps the region as Columbus commissioners back a road program seen as abandoning the Athens inter-county route. Local business leaders meet to press for alternatives and a mass meeting may be convened to rally support. Critics warn delaying the surface of the road harms Pomeroy Bend and Athens county financing prospects.

Columbus Pomeroy Athens Inter-County Charleston, Pomeroy Athens Ner Athens County Pomeroy Bend

OSU Soil Experts Harvest Hocking County Sod

Ohio State University staff R. M. Salter and E. F. Barnes collected 70 square feet of Hocking County soil for display at Farmers Week. The sod was taken from Vincent Kessler’s farm and kept at the university for exhibition during January 30 to February 3.

Hocking Hocking County Tho Se Tside Ohio State University R. M. Salter E. F E. Barnes Vincent Kessler

SUSTO Tonic Food touted as balanced medical tonic

An advertorial announces SUSTO a balanced tonic food offered in tablet form. It claims to combine Milk Yeast Rice Eyes Beef and Iron with Nuclein and Beef Protein to aid malnutrition anaemia debility and under development. Dr. Hawk supervised tests showing weight gain strength and improved health with a 10c daily plan and money-back guarantee.

Athens SUSTO Philip B. Hawk Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia McKee Drug Co

Logan Store Sold Changes in Miller Hardware leadership

J. P. Miller sold his interest in Miller Hardware Co to partner J. A. Campbell who will direct policies. The deal closed Thursday morning with immediate effect. Miller retains agency for the International Motor Company and plans to devote full time to selling its products.

J. P. Miller Miller Hardware Co J. A. Campbell Miller International Motor Company

Wolfe on the Loose From Miss Hansel's Pet

A gray timber wolf, once the pet of Miss Catherine Hansel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Cay Hansel, escaped Thursday morning. The wolf, about eight months old, was secured by Miss Hansel during a west visit and brought to Logan when two weeks old. Since then no trace has been found.

Catherine Hansel Cay Hansel Miss Hansel West Logan

Marked soil contrast in Marion township fields

Two parts of a Marion township farm show a clear contrast between a section where lime and phosphate were used and another where no fertilizer was used at all. The difference is pronounced, highlighting fertilizer impact on soil condition.

Marion Township

Congressman Ricketts Tours Columbus and Birth Report

Congressman Ricketts visits Columbus for a brief stay with family. Logan relatives announce the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs David Samuels of Columbus, former Logan residents. Geo Belcher joins Harden Undertaking Co staff and starts duties Friday. Rapid progress noted on the arcade building beside the Remple Bank, soon to be under roof.

Ricketts Columbus Logan David Samuels Samuels Geo. Belcher Harden Undertaking Co Remple Bank

Club Holds Social Session At Mrs Bell Home

Mrs Harry Bell entertained Gli Athica girls Wednesday evening with twenty present. Guests included Kathryn Bort and Thelme Phillips though not club members. Mrs Claude Hammon won the contest and received a candy basket. Breta McVey assisted as refreshments were served.

Harry Bell Gli Athica Kathryn Bort Thelme Phillips Claude Hammon Breta McVey

Pat Sandles to Speak at County Farmers Institute

Officials of the docking county farmers institute secured Pat Sandles for an address on Monday December 12 arranged by County Agent Baily. Sandles, former Secretary of Agriculture, will discuss United We Boost Divided We Bust and farmers anticipate the meeting with delight.

Sandles Docking County Farmers Institute Pat Sandles Baily

Judgment by conference in Warner vs Karshner case

Attorneys agreed Thursday on a judgment in the case of Charles Warner versus Charles Karshner and Lena Karshner. The judgment amount is $503.97 with interest from this date and costs.

Atttorneys Charles Warner Charles Karshner Lena Karshner

Boxing Show Likely to Fill Armory Hall Monday

Keen interest surrounds the Armory Hall boxing card on Monday with tickets selling fast to a crowd likely to fill the hall. Main bout features Ted Carrigan of the city versus Pat Lyons of Nelsonville, with Ed Francis refereeing the evening’s three preliminaries opening at 7 30.

Armory Hall Ted Carrigan Pat Lyons Nelsonville Ed. Francis

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Boosts Appetite and Health

A man recalls four months of urging his wife to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after a friend benefited from it. The first dose supposedly cleared her complexion and restored her appetite, allowing her to eat foods she had avoided for years. The product claims to remove intestinal mucus and inflammation, with a money back guarantee. McKees Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere sell it.

Mayr McKees Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Harden Undertaking Company Builds Fireproof Garage

The Harden Undertaking Company completed a new 21 by 66 foot rear garage to house all equipment, both horse drawn and motor, with construction using fireproof materials.

Harden Undertaking Company

Go to Church drive strengthens town and gown ties

The article urges Ohio University students to be valued beyond money as churches lead a Go to Church drive to welcome students. With seven churches ready to host, the plan aims to deepen student life with the city through expanded programs and a cordial reception next Sunday. Cc. L. Martzolff.

Ohio University Athens Cc. L. Martzolff

Lenin Admits Soviet Dream Has Ended

Parley Christensen, candidate for president on the Farmer Labor ticket, obtained the most comprehensive interview with Premier Nikolai Lenin in Moscow. The interview, cabled to New York via Riga, presents a frank account of Lenin’s views and the Soviet situation.

Parley Christensen Farmer- Labor United Press Nikolai Lenin Russia Christensen Moscow New York Riga

Lenin appeal to American farmers sparks talk of grain aid

Parley Christensen reports Lenin in Moscow urging U S farmers to send grain to famine victims in exchange for Russian raw materials and minerals. He recalls a two hour Kremlin interview during which Lenin predicts war with Japan and admits the soviet program’s decline. Christensen notes potential business ties but questions Lenin’s assurances.

Parley Christensen United Press Riga Lenin Russia United States Japan Moscow Russian Trade Relations Commission People’s Commissaries Christensen Kremlin America

Modern Daughter Reluctant to Invite Young Man Home

A modern daughter hesitates to invite a young man to her home for fear her modern mother will seduce him away. The concern reflects tensions between generations and social expectations.

Preventive Tablets Promote Laxatiy BromO Quinine

For colds grip or influenza and as a preventive take Laxatiy Bromo Quinine tablets. The genuine bears the signature of W Grove. (Be sure you go bromO.) 30c.

W. Grove

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