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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1921

Page

10

Pomeroy Middleport MRS CHALFIN STRICKEN

Elizabeth Chalfin suffered a paralytic stroke at Zion at the home of Mrs. Tom Musser after formerly living in Birpig township she is wintering with the Musser family. Daniel H Wise dies after coal accident at Harrisonville aged 54 a neighbor helped pull him free and he died four hours later leaving a wife six children and a previous child.

Chalfin Elizabeth Chalfin Tom Musser Zion Birpig Township Musser MR. Wise Daniel H. Wise Harrisonville Matthew Reeves

Judge Miller to Address Athens Chamber Luncheon

Judge A. P. Miller was expected to speak at a noon luncheon of the Athens Chamber of Commerce to discuss the Meigs road building situation and seek local support for the Athens Pomeroy road project for the upcoming season. The effort would then move to Columbus and Washington.

A. P. Miller Athens Chamber of Commerce Athens-Pomeroy Columbus Washiston

Desirable Christmas Gifts Sought for Children Home

The article calls for toys books delis fruit candies and cakes to brighten Christmas for the home’s child inmates. Donations of used toys books or playthings are welcome and should be left at Whaley Dental Rooms Court street Pomeroy for careful listing and transfer before Santa Claus arrives.

Whaley Dental Court Street Pomeroy Santa Claus

Fatal explosion at Lindsey hill mine injures three youths

Distressing accident on Lindsey hill road below Middleport Sunday after a keg of powder ignited inside a locked tool house. Clyde Searls, 19, was burned to death. another boy is critically burned. the third injured youth survived to seek help. Cecil Searls rushed to scene as funeral services followed.

Lindsey Hill Middleport Arthur Searls Paulin Hill Hollis Searls Lindsey Hill Road Clyde Onde Cecil Kgger

Pomeroy High Girls Meet Rutland High In Prelim

Pomeroy High School and Rutland High School girls teams clash in the armory Friday evening. The Pomeroy squad debuts this season as a preliminary, followed by the main event between the two high schools in a keenly anticipated struggle.

Pomeroy Hi Mets Rutland Hi Armory P. H. 8S Rutland High

Burglary Report Flags Looting Suspect in Town

Mrs. C P Wisecarver found a box of new spoons on a Lynn street windowsill owner unavailable. Several hardware items found around town hint at possible looting though no police complaints yet. Monday evening burglars entered Beatty Hardware in New Haven taking about $20 in cash with no merchandise missing.

C. P. Wisecarver Lynn Street Beatty Hardware New Haven

Dexter man tops exams for Findlay post office and Pomeroy route

Don Wood of Dexter, a former soldier, ranked first in civil service tests for both a Findlay Ohio post office clerkship and a rural Pomeroy route. He chose the Pomeroy position and will start after the New Year.

Don Wood Dexter Findlay Ohio Pomeroy

Clemency Plea Circulated In Bland's Favor

A circulated plea in this vicinity seeks clemency for Bland represented as ailing. The text warns that without future official action the young man may face punishment already deemed undue by some supporters.

Bland

Second Edison Coming to Athens Opera House

Manager D. 8. Allen of the Athens Opera House announces Franchill the Scientist-Magician will perform Friday and Saturday. Known as the Miracle Man, he controls a small automobile and demonstrates diverse talents as magician, juggler, musician, acrobat, singer and inventor. Francis M. Cowgill from Marion, Ohio, is his private name and he has ties to Wilson and the naval board. Allen plans possible school demonstrations and will publish further details if arranged.

D. 8. Allen Opera House Franchill Athens Mr. Francill Mr. Allen Miracle Man Francisl Francill Big City Francis M. Cowgill Cowgill Marion America Mr. Cowgill Wilson Naval Consulting Board Mr. Cowelll Allen

Wireless concert lulls baby to sleep across miles

A baby rests peacefully as a distant wireless concert fills the airwaves, the performance originating far away and carrying a soothing rhythm through the night.

Doonan credits Taniac for new health and weight gain

William Doonan of Chicago, a paving inspector for ten years, says after taking four bottles of Tanlac he gained fifteen pounds and feels as fit as thirty years ago. He describes relief from nervousness headaches dizziness and poor appetite and credits Tanlac with restoring appetite sleep and strength. Cline Pharmacy Co Athens and other druggists sell Tanlac.

William Doonan Broad Street Chicago Doonan Taniac Tanilac Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Governor Davis Refuses to Halt Bland Death Sentence

Gov. Davis declines to interfere with the Bland execution set for January 9 in Columbus. Bland is to die in the electric chair for involvement in the murder of George W. Beege at Dorcas in this county, per the report.

Emancipated Father Uses Wireless to Soothe Crying Baby

New York engineer A. D. Greene fitted a roof wireless receiving rig to calm his infant at night. A small horn bassinet cloth and receiver pick up music from ship owners or other sources, turning on night tremors into soothing sounds.

New York A. D. Greene Greene Baby

Local Social Notes From White Hall And Surrounding Areas

White Hall resident Miss Nelle Lawson visited relatives in Greenfield. The Tribes and two children hosted Kr. A Kenney and wife on Sunday. Hoch family from Nelsonville called on C S Moore and family. William Drake broke his arm last week. Mack Braley hosted his wife's aunt from Wellston. Hooper family plus sons visited D O Chappell and family in Athens. Will McFarland of Jerseyville spent Monday with G E Tribe and family.

Nelle Lawson Greenfield G. BE. Tribe Kr. A F. J. Hooper Orland and Leo D. O. Chappell Athens Harry Kelley Brit Hooper Will McFarland Jerseyville G. E. Tribe

Gude's Pepto Mangan Promises Restored Blood Health

Overexertion drains energy and leads to pale, drained appearances as blood becomes clogged with waste matter. The ad claims Gude's Pepto-Mangan, liquid or tablet, enriches blood, removes poisons, and restores vitality by delivering oxygen to the body. Look for the brand name on the package.

Gude

Thrift bond campaign to start with new denominations

Washington reports a thrift bond drive to begin immediately offering $20, $25 and $100 bonds to the public.

Washington

Mother dies of heart attack viewing son slain in Brooklyn

Mrs Lena Glieckstein 76 mother of Dr Abraham Glickstein who was shot to death in his Brooklyn office on Saturday night collapsed and died of heart disease today while looking at her son's body.

New York Lena Glieckstein Abraham Glickstein Brooklyn

Light pumper struck by Preston Oil on Bethel farm union field

Logan Oil notes a light pumper struck by Preston Oil Company on the Bethel farm in the eastern Union Furnace field. The well was completed Monday. The Rachelmacher estate well on Hemlock Coal Company's tract in Ward township is drilling in lime and expected to finish in about two weeks.

Preston Oil Company Bethel Farm Union Furnace Rachelmacher Hemlock Coal Company Ward Township

Condition Improves After Operation in Columbus

Word comes from Columbus that Mrs. Grover Ankle, who recently underwent a serious operation, is much improved. The operation was performed over a week ago.

Columbus Grover Ankle

Barn Sale Transfers Ownership on Front Street

The large liv ery barn on Front Street owned by J. C. Morgan has been sold to C. I. Goss and son. Morgan held frequent horse sales drawing buyers from cities across the region. Goss, previously a Main Street boarding house operator, sold that business recently.

Front Street J. C. Morgan C. I. Goss and Son Mr. Morgan Mr. Goss Main Street

Mrs Gibbons Visits Logan Friends Amid Career Move

Mrs Margaret Gibbons accompanied by Mrs Lilly and another nurse were guests of Logan friends the first of the week. Gibbons, formerly county nurse here, now supervises a county nursing program in Muskingum and resides in Zanesville. she holds a splendid position.

Margaret Gibbons Lilly Logan Gibbons Muskingum County Zanesville

Local Marriage Licenses Listed for Williamson Willis Moorehead Toerner

Richard L. Williamson aged 23 a miner and Lillie Willis aged 20 both of Jobs are licensed to marry. Byron C. Moorehead aged 24 a painter and Zita M. Toerner aged 21 both of Logan are also issued marriage licenses.

Richard L. Williamson Miner Lillie Willis Jobs Byron C. Moorehead Painter Zita M. Toerner Logan

Boxing Show Set by Logan Athletic Club at Armory Hall

The Logan Athletic Club plans a boxing show Monday evening January 2 at the armory hall. Promoter Ted Carrigan has contracts in place for a strong card headlined by a ten round decision bout Bat Christian of Nelsonville versus Bat Randolph of Springfield. Preliminaries include Red Walk vs Lavie Fling eight rounds 140 pounds Kid Carmichael vs Sammy Drake six rounds 130 pounds Chuck Pierce vs Eddie Doyle four rounds 165 pounds and a five-man color battle royal. Ed Francis is the referee.

Logan Athletic Club Armory Hall Ted Carrigan Bat Christian Nelsonville Bat Randolph Springfield Red Walk Lavie Fling Kid Carmichael Sammy Drake Chuck Pierce Eddie Doyle Ed Francis

Case Goes To Jury In Kuhn Brothers Trial

The jury in the Harvey and Boyd Kuhn case received final instructions and began deliberations late Tuesday afternoon. The brothers faced charges stemming from the dispute described in court proceedings.

Harvey Boyd Kuhn

Jury trial adjourned after burglary case proceeding

Two days were consumed in getting the jury and presenting the evidence. The defendants were tried jointly for burglary with the trial spanning multiple court sessions before a verdict or further action.

Hocking county farmers conclude successful institute

Hocking county farmers closed a well attended institute Tuesday afternoon after sessions at the tabernacle. Dr. George Lasher W. D. Zinn and Mrs. Walter C. Pierce led discussions with F. L. Allen state supervisor of institutes dropping in Monday to join in. The afternoon featured an enthusiastic talk by Pat Sandles on United We Boost Divided We Bust.

Hocking County Tabernacle George Lasher W. D. Zinn Walter C. Pierce F. L. Allen Pat” Sandles

Mars Halts Carrigan For Lightweight Title Tilt

Jimmy Mars of Columbus won by technical knockout over local favorite Ted Carrigan in New Straitsville on Monday night. Mars landed a decisive solar plexus blow at the end of the sixth, forcing Carrigan to fail to answer the bell for the seventh. Earlier Carrigan pressed the action, but Mars had a sharp comeback to seal the victory. The card also featured a notable draw between Davie Fling of Haydenville and Spiers of New Straitsville and light preliminary wins by Lacey over Holcomb. Referee was Charles Malloy.

Jimmy Mars Columbus Ted Carrigan New Straitsville Carrigan Mars Davie Fling Haydenville Spiers Lacey Holcomb Charles Malloy

Local Couple Weds at M E Parsonage in Town Ceremony

Miss Zeta M Toerner and Byron C Moorehead married Monday evening at the M E parsonage by Rev J W Blair. She is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Toerner of South Mulberry street and he is the son of Fred Moorehead of East Hunter street. Both are graduates of the local high school. They left Tuesday morning for a wedding trip and will reside here on their return.

Zeta M. Toerner Byron C. Moorehead M. E. Parsonage J. W. Blair Miss Toerner Anthony Toerner South Mulberry Street Fred Moorehead East Hunter Street

Tipton Bible class chicken supper and officer election

The Tipton Bible class at M. E. church held its annual chicken supper and officer election Monday evening with 120 members present and special guests the Naftzger evangelistic party. Dr Naftzger spoke on Success and the evening's program was organized by Blaine Johnson and G W Darling with Porter Waugh as assistant teacher.

Tipton Bible Class M. E Naftzger Dr. Naftzger Harry Heinken William Wetherill C. J. Juergensmeier Vernon Woodard W. ©. Brashares Porter Waugh Blaine Johnson G. W. Darling

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