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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1924

Page

10

Pomeroy Church of Christ Pre Easter Drive Under Way

Under the leadership of pastor Kenneth J. Reed the Pre Easter drive for the Pomeroy Church of Christ advances with three new members added Sunday. The Loyal Women’s class hosts a Valentine social next Thursday at the church. Christian Endeavor with its orchestra attends a county meeting next Friday at the Middleport Church of Christ where a state worker will speak. The drive is part of a national effort aiming for 100000 members.

Kenneth J. Reed Pomeroy Churches of Christ

Suit Seeks Transfer of Chester Township Property to Plaintiff

G O Will sues to force transfer of real estate to himself claiming a verbal agreement with Freda Will and David Will to convey upon his moving in. He says he moved in and spent about 3000 on improvements, but David and Electa Will failed to deed before death. Executor P L Peoples and heirs David RR Will Mabel Beahrs and Mary Bolin defend. The property was appraised as part of the estate.

P. L. Peoples David RR. Will Mabel Beahrs Mary Bolin Freda Will G. O. Will David Will Chester Township David Electa

January Health Office Report by County Officer Gilliford

Dr. Jane Noe Gilliford, county health officer, reports January totals: 30 births, 21 deaths, one tuberculosis case, two pneumonia, four scarlet fever.

Jane Noe Gilliford

Marriage Licenses Issued for Beery and Earle in Syracuse Parkersburg

A marriage license was issued yesterday to Harold Edwin Beery age 26 of Parkersburg and Hazel Marie Earle age 29 of Syracuse. They formalized plans to wed following the license grant.

Harold Edwin Beery Parkersburg Hazel Marie Earle Syracuse

Cleveland Man Ralph Hovey Dies at 32

Ralph F Hovey age 32 husband of Margaret Keefer of Mason W Va and son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Joseph Keefer of Mason died at his home 2757 Lancashire Rd Cleveland January ith Funeral services were held at his home Monday January 7 2300 P M Interment Chardon Hovey served as special assistant to Dr Dayton Cy Miller Dept of Physics Case School of Applied Science for 10 years His sudden death is mourned by relatives and many friends.

Ralph F. Hovey Margaret Nee Keefer Joseph H. Keefer Mason W. Va Lancashire Road Cleveland M. Funer Chardon Hovey Dayton Cy, Miller Dept. of Physics Case School of Applied Science

Dairyman Hoffner Wrecks Wagon In Icy Descent

H. E. Hoffner of Lincoln Hill lost control on an icy slope Monday morning. His wagon overturned near Harry Ohlinger's while carrying bottled milk, breaking 14 gallons. No one was injured, including the horse.

Herman H. E. Hoffner Lincoln Hill Harry Ohlinger

Abigail Merritt 83 Arab Miss Abigail Merritt obituary

Abigail Merritt 83 of Franklin County Home died yesterday from infirmities of age. The body will likely be sent to Middleport her former home for funeral and burial.

Ohio, State Journal Abigail Merritt Franklin County Middleport

Oil and gas wells line Meigs County field near Syracuse

Twenty six producing wells advance in the Meigs County field with two dusters nearby, all active and lined up northeast from Syracuse.

Meigs County Syracuse

Neighbors Build New Barn After Fire

Orton Merrelis writes that by noon on the day of the January 28 fire neighbors and friends cleared debris and began a new barn. They hauled timber from the woods, milled it, and raised the structure, costing only nails roofing and small items. He praises the community’s generosity and vows lasting gratitude.

Orton Merrelis

Pioneer dies in Iowa

Mrs. P. P. Strohmeyer of Flagler Colorado reports the death of her father Philip Schlaegal at South Bethel Iowa. Born in Germany in 1846 he was past 83 at death and long known as a prominent Meigs County man. His parents brought him to Pompey as an infant and he lived there until moving to town years ago.

Iowa P. P. Strohmeyer Flagler Colo Philip Schlaegal South Bethel Schlaegel Meigs County Germany Pomeroy

Death notice for longtime couple with children

He was married to Anna Mary Catherine Priode on November 22, 1863. His wife died years ago and he leaves a number of grown children.

Anna Mary Catherine Priode

Colum bus relatives called by death and hospital notes

James Anderson and Mr and Mrs Wayne McElhinny were called to Columbus by the death of relative H P Stewart who had been in Grant Hospital. He has recovered enough to go home Friday if all goes well. Lewis Sauer is home from McMillan hospital at Charleston and is reported to be getting along fine.

James Anderson Wayne McElhinny Columbus H. P. Stewart Grant Hospital Lewis Sauer McMillan Hospital Charleston

Death of Miss Morarity in Middleport

Miss Mary Morarity died Thursday at her Middleport home after a long illness from a complication of diseases. Aged 58, she leaves two sisters Mrs. Waddell and Miss Josephine and three brothers Mike Frank and Charlie. Funeral was held Saturday at Sacred Heart church with burial in the church cemetery.

Morarity Mary Morarity Middleport Waddell Josephine Columbus Mike Frank Charlies Gravel Hill Sacred Heart Church Church Cemetery

Mrs Bertha Day Atkins Dies at 45 in Harrisonville Nearby

Mrs Bertha Day Atkins sister of Mrs Thomas Matheney of Middleton and mother of Mrs Opal Grueser died suddenly at home near Harrisonville last Saturday morning from dropsy at age 45.

Bertha Day Atkins Thomas Matheney Middleport Opal Grueser Harrisonville

Brocalsa Sues Over Drilling On Roush Farm

Brocalsa Chemical Company sues W. D. Roush and partners Dora Engier C. W. Engier CL. W. Mendenhall and J. I. Clark seeking a temporary restraining order to halt drilling on the W. D. Roush farm above Syracuse. Plaintiffs claim a prior binding lease and filed $244.80 as oil lease rental with the clerk.

Brocalsa Chemical Company W. D. Roush Syracuse Dora K. Engier C. W. Engier CL. W. Mendenhall J. I. Clark Roush Brocalsa

Local Man George Grindley Returns Home After Illness

George Grindley, long in Gallipolis hospital four weeks, returned to his Middleport home in improved health. Doctors attributed stomach illness to dental problems and extracted all teeth.

George Grindley Gallipolis Middleport

Logan Marriage Permits Reported

Pascal Tigner 19 laborer and Loretta Wilson 16 of Logan receive marriage permit. Charles Wine 22 farmer and Grace Vandergriff 16 of South Bloomingville receive permit.

Pascal Tigner Loretta Wilson Logan Charles Wine

Death of Theo G Tritsch 75 in West Front Street home

After over a year of illness Theo G Tritsch 75 died Sunday at 6 20 PM at his West Front Street home from heart trouble. He came to the city in 1861 and worked in his father Jacob Tritschs manufacturing business and with the old woolen mill later housed by Lumber and Supply. Survived by life partner and two children daughter Mrs Ralph Stracher of this city and son George of Columbus. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at home with Rev G C R Douglass officiating. Oak Grove Cemetery burial.

Theo. G. Tritsch West Front Street Mr. Tritsch Jacob Tritsch Lumber and Supply Company Tritsch Wheedysville Ralph Stracher George Columbus GC. RR Douglass Oak Grove

Loretta Wilson and Pashal Tigner Wedding

Miss Loretta Wilson and Mr Pashal Tigner were married at the bride’s parents home on East Brown street Saturday at 6 p m by Rev J G Spears. Immediate families witnessed the ceremony. They will live with Mr and Mrs Thomas Tigner on North Orchard street. Friends extend congratulations.

Loretta Wilson Pashal Tigner Frank Wilson East Brown Street J. G. Spears Mr. Tigner Thomas Tigner North Orchard Street

Widow Engle Named Sole Beneficiary in 1922 Will

Probate court on Saturday read Carl Arthur Engle s will dated March 20 1922 naming his widow Mrs Winifred Engle as sole beneficiary. The document was witnessed by Rolland Bright and D E Harsh.

Winifred Engle Carl Arthur Engle Rolland Bright D. E. Harsh

Divorce Evil lamented in incompatibility case

A court action cites incompatibility and religious inferences as factors in the divorce dispute. The filing notes marital strain and emotional distress as grounds for the dissolution of marriage.

Holy Matrimony or the Kind of Wedding Glue That Sticks

A sermon by Rev. J. W. Blair discusses rising divorces with New York leading the nation. He cites one divorce per five marriages nationally and sharp middle class hardship from the crash, noting hunger among children and ruined mortgages as values collapse.

J. W. Blair New York Ohio Hockling County

Lutheran Church and Germany's Distress Explored

Dr. C. C. Hein, visiting from Columbus, discussed Germany’s distress and church state separation after 1918 at Hunter Street Lutheran Church. He noted 70,000 self supported free church members, state funded churches in the majority, and the decline of Christian schooling with many teachers listed as communists.

Germany Hunter Street Lutheran Church C. C. Heir Hein Columbus Russia Free Churches

Pine Cough Syrup at Home Using Pinex Remedy

A home pine cough remedy blends Pinex with sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses honey or corn syrup. The guide touts fast relief within 24 hours for dry or loose coughs and warns to use 214 ounces of Pinex per pint with guaranteed results.

The Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Lutheran church fund aims to raise 1.5 million in U S

The speaker described plans to purchase and offer marks in payment for goods, noting what the national council of the Lutheran church had achieved in the country and outlining the purpose of the fundraising drive to raise 1,500,000 dollars in the United States.

National Council of the Lutheran Church United States

Newark Visitors Bring News of Recuperation

Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Gutliph and their son Errol from Newark spent Sunday and Monday visiting Logan friends including Mr. and Mrs. Huffman and Mr. and Mrs. Short. Mrs. Gutliph and Errol, who had been ill, are now recuperating rapidly.

E. A. Gutliph Errol Newark L. T. Huffman Ernest Short Stephen Hartley Logan

Don Williams Pleads Guilty in Drunkenness Case

Don Williams was arrested Saturday night by Officer Nash and deputies for intoxication and arraigned Sunday before Magistrate Miller. He pled guilty and was fined $100 plus costs. This is Williams' record.

Don Williams Nash Miler Williams

Third arrest in just over a month reported

A report notes a third arrest within slightly more than four weeks, indicating a pattern of enforcement or investigation activity. The article highlights continuing police actions and potential implications for local crime trends and community safety.

Logan Strickened by Radicitis Grips City

Logan residents face a rapid spread of radicitis with many downtown men now glued to the radio. The Messenger notes nationwide stations are being tuned in and rival operators seek the farthest signals as a daily radio feature is hoped.

Logan United States the Messenger

Prince of Wales Attired for Toc H Lamp Ceremony

In London at the Toc H lamp lighting in the city guild hall, the Prince of Wales wore a blazer soft collar and gray flannel trousers. He is regarded as England's best dressed man.

London City of London Guild Hall Prince of Wales Encland

When You See a Man Laugh Could Be a Coal Dealer

A curious line hints that a man’s hearty laugh might mask his occupation as a coal dealer, tying humor to a seasonal calendar. The remark suggests stagecraft or local color rather than a direct event.

Notable Cure All Ad Boosts Family Health

A fragment describes a medicine promoted by Deltaie firm for stomach and bilious issues with claims of burns and other affections. It mentions a product line and naming of the Cham bers and heart related remedies.

Bret

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