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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1923

Page

12

Day by Day Department and Local News Totals

Pomeroy Middleport page features a staged fire scene mock duel with masked figures and a romantic escape ending with marriage. Obituary notes Jos J Fultz, 79, Mt Vernon native, funeral held. Helen Beeson of Middleport chosen as PE teacher at Latin High School Cambridge Mass.

J. ¥. Fults Jos Middleport Mt. Vernon Ben Fultz Helen Beeson Sargent School For Girls Boston

Local Pairings in Area Residents

The fragment lists several young residents by name and age: Harry H Knupke 25 carpenter and Osee Caster 26 from the same place. Bert Glover 44 Fzureka Ohio and va Jioush 48 Middleport. William Singleton 23 Cincinnati and Geraldine Staats 19 Middleport. Howard S Eb ers bach 19 and Ruth S Williams 19 both of Pomeroy.

Harry H. Knupke Carpenter Osee Caster Bert Glover Fzureka Ohio Va Jioush Middleport William Singleton Cincinnati Geraldine Staats Howard S&s. Ebersbach Ruth S. Williams Pomeroy

Brocalsa’s Irish Hollow well leads in northeast field surge

The Brocalsa Chemical Company reports a new well at Irish Hollow near Syracuse flowing 7,000 cubic feet of gas and about twenty barrels of oil per day. It is the northeasternmost of eight wells in a one mile square area, all currently producers, with this new test showing the strongest gas: a possible big gas pocket northeast of existing wells. The well was shot Saturday afternoon with sixty quarts of nitroglycerine. gas will be piped to the salt furnace. A further test awaits the Charley Holter farm well one and a half miles northeast.

Brocalsa Chemical Company Syracuse Irish Hollow Charley Holter

Joint drilling venture eyed for Syracuse field

The Brocalsa people and the Pure Oil Company share all costs and income equally in a new well project. The Syracuse field is regarded as the most promising target of exploration and development.

Brocalsa Pure Oil Company Syracuse

Rutland Woman Learns Grandson Undergoes A Hospital Appendicitis Operation

Mrs. Lucy Giles of Rutland, wintering with Lt. W. Holt in Memphis, learned her grandson Wilbur Thompson Jr. in Colorado has been operated on for appendicitis in a hospital.

Sensational divorce case filed by Mrs Izetta Oliver

Mrs Izetta Oliver sues for alimony from Charles I Oliver after a 39 year marriage ending with the January 23 1923 separation. She alleges extreme ill treatment and describes a Mason City to Pomeroy move with a Naylors Run property valued at 2600 and substantial assets. She cites his Liberty bonds stock and cash, estimates his earning capacity as a stone mason, and seeks alimony based on his means. The court restrains him from disposing of property pending settlement.

Izetta Oliver Sait Charles I. Oliver Harry Oliver Maud Haynes Olivers Mason City Naylors Run Pomeroy Union Avenue Oliver Maud Charles Haynes Naylor Run Liberty Bonds Ohio Valley Co-Operative Farmer’s Bank and Savings Company

Rutland Man Cited for Liquor Possession and Intoxication

William Peyton of Rutland told officers he found liquor in his pig pen after arrest by Middleport police. He pleaded guilty to possessing liquor and intoxication, fined 200 dollars for liquor 5 for intoxication and costs totaling 286.95 dollars, paid all but 100, and was allowed to go free.

William Peyton Rutland Middleport Justice Barnes

Night Watchman Seeks Owners for Stray Mule and Bicycle

Night Watchman Moore picked up a stray brown mule with a brand and placed it in Myer's stable for safekeeping. He also found a bicycle left at large, leaning against Burson's store, and secured it in a safe place.

Moore Myer Burson

Columbus Visitors and Moves Highlight Local Notes

Mrs. Jessie Outerbridge has purchased property in Columbus and plans to move soon. Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Hecox are visiting Columbus. Mrs. I. W. Harris returns home after a two week visit in Asheville North Carolina. William Buxton, longtime Hobson employee, has moved to Columbus to take a job at a state hospital.

Jessie Outerbridge Columbus A. K. Hecox I. W. Harris Asheville N. C William Buxton Hobson

Fatty Arbuckle Renounces Return to Silent Screen

Roscoe Arbuckle once famed as Fatty will not return to acting after disapproval of his comeback. He will instead direct, abandoning plans to resume screen work as the public reaction shifts his career.

Los Angeles Calif Roscoe “Fatty Arbuckle

Sister Susies Club Party Featured and Won by Mrs Heine

Logan society notes describe Mrs. Harry Bell hosting a Sister Susies gathering Tuesday evening with sewing, social chatter, a bluey contest won by Mrs. Clarence Heine, and guests Mrs. Frank Harden Miss Otto Harbaugh and Miss Fanny Bort. Dainty refreshments followed.

Sister Susies Club Harry Bell Clarence Heine Frank Harden Otto Harbaugh Fanny Bort

Masury Native Edward Marquette Visits Logan Family

Edward Marquette of Masury visits Logan with his family. Masury lies near the Pennsylvania line about two miles from Sharon and hosts the Standard Tank Car company works where Mr Marquette is employed at this plant as.

Edward Marquette Masury Logan Pennsylvania Line Sharon Standard Tank Car Company Mr. Marquette

Logan plant contracts promise steady work for 200 and 325 cars

About 30 former Logan car shop men are noted. Mr. Marquette says the plant will have work for some time, with a contract with A. C. Is road for 200 cars and another contract with the Erie for 325 cars.

Logan Car Shop Marquette A. C Erie

Death of Seven Month Old William Gale Greiner

William Gale Greiner seven months old died at Mrs Nash on Front street after a brief illness. Short services will be held at the home Friday afternoon and the infant will be buried in Smith Chapel cemetery by Harden Undertaking Company.

William Gale William Greiner George Nash Front Street

Lodge members host talks and luncheon after installation

For the first time this year the installation officer and several gentlemen gave talks for the good of the order. Attendees received the remarks kindly and a fine luncheon followed the lodge proceedings.

Worker Hurt at Logan Manufacturing Plant

Peter Schrader of South Culver street, an employee at Logan Manufacturing, was injured early Wednesday when an emery wheel burst while he sharpened bits. A fragment hit his forehead. he was sent home and Dr. A K Smith treated him.

Peter Schrader South Culver Street Logan Manufacturing Company Mr. Schrader A. K. Smith

Presbyterian church birthday party draws large attendance

The monthly birthday party of the ladies in January was held Tuesday afternoon with many in attendance. Mrs. T. H. Walburn chaired the entertainment committee and was helped by other January birthdays of the congregation. A fine social hour followed by an excellent supper.

the Presbyterian Church T. H. Walburn

Bus Fire Damages Nelsonville Vehicle in Front of Square Deal

A large Charabanc owned by Nelsonville Transportation Co. was partly destroyed by fire on Gallagher Avenue as driver Victor Hale prepared for a Lancaster trip at a Square Deal filling station. Hale escaped with burned hands, guiding the bus away before it spread. Damages were about 360 dollars. the bus was insured.

Charabanc Nelsonville Transportation Co Victor Hale Square Deal Gallagher Avenue Lancaster Hale Nelsonville Co

Mrs Byron Morehead Heads to Wellston to Reunite with Husband

Mrs. Byron Morehead leaves for Wellston on Wednesday to stay with her husband until his return. He works as a brakeman on the River Division and was called Monday to cover for a yard crew member for a few days at Wellston.

Byron Morehead Wellston

Installation of Officers at Hocking Valley Lodge No 21 O O F

Hocking Valley Lodge No 21 O O F installed new officers led by Cyrus Schultz noble grand and Wm T Poling as vice grand. District Deputy Grand Master Charles Fenneke supervised with aides from Sugar Creek and local members. Charley Frazure became trustee and long time member Mr Barnett noted for forty years of service.

Hocking Valley Lodge Charles Fenneke Sugar Creek Joe Kemper John Buchanan Cyrus Schultz Noble Grand Wm. T. Poling C. B. Hull E. P. Starcher Rolland Bright Charley Frazure Frank St. Clair Alonzo Helzaschuh Edward Ballard WN. G Lawrence Braddock R. S&s Wm. Poling L. S Roy Comly Jacob Foreman Wm Fl.linger Inside Guardian Clifford Redd Outside Guardian George Helber Barnett Corning Cotterman Grand Lodge of Ohio

Prisoner Held After Drinking On Way To Tulsa

W. L. Grimm traveled from Pomeroy to Logan on a River Division train and, with a ticket for Tulsa, Oklahoma, was stopped in Logan Tuesday evening. He had a bottle of white mule in his luggage and had sampled it during the trip.

Tulsa Oklahoma Pomeroy W. L. Grimm Logan River Division

Promises Relief for Expectant Mothers with Mother's Friend

An eminent Nashville physician endorses Mother's Friend, claiming it reduces dread and suffering during expectancy. The ad explains application to the abdomen back and hips to ease nerves and ligaments, making childbirth less painful. Readers are invited to request a free book from Bradfield Regulator Co. and buy the product from druggists nationwide.

Washington Louisa Ave Nashville Tenn Bradfield Regulator Co BA-47 Atlanta

City official fines man after rescue aid and detention

The narrative describes Chief Eberst and Officer Ellinger teaming with an express truck to transport a man to the city jail. After a night in custody, the individual met Mayor Koppe who imposed a ten dollar fine plus costs, paid before he could resume his journey.

Eberst Ellinger Koppe

Engineer Seth Sloan Sidelined by Laryngitis at Home

Freight engineer Seth Sloan of the River division is confined to his Hill street home with a severe laryngitis attack. He will be off duty for several days. Sloan has endured sickness in his family this winter while rail traffic has picked up and he has been running a freight engine when able.

Seth Sloan River Division Hill Street Mr. Sloan

Illness Claims Logan War Veteran Robert Whitcraft

Robert Whitcraft aged 86, Civil War veteran, died at his Dicken addition home Wednesday morning at 7 30. Survived by daughter Mrs Conkle who suffers rheumatism. He had lived in Logan five years. Funeral plans incomplete. The body was not yet released.

Robert Whitcraft Dicken Addition Conkle Logan

Burial Preparations by Harden Undertaking Co

A notice indicates arrangements are prepared for burial by the Harden Undertaking Company, detailing services and contact points for funeral arrangements.

The Harden Undertaking Co

Rotary resolves thanks for hall use by Elks and Payne lecture

Logan Rotary club unanimously passes a resolution thanking for use of the hall on Saturday evening for Chas e A Payne’s travel lecture and commends the Elks for public spirit in opening their rooms for gatherings of this nature.

Logan Rotary Club Chas.e A. Payne The Elks

Holy Name Society to Host Pig Roast at K of C Hall

The Holy Name Society will entertain with a pig roast at the K of C hall Thursday evening. Invitations were sent by the committee Edw Eberst Fred Acker Joe Krischbaum and Wm Hutchinson. Two hundred people were entertained Tuesday night by members of the order with dancing cards and a banquet.

Holy Name Society K. of C. Hall Commit Edw. Eberst Fred Acker Joe Krischbaum Wm. Hutchinson

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