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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1922

Page

10

Former Syracuse trader to sell farm assets at public auction

August G Bartels once a Syracuse trader now near Cincinnati sells his farm and moves from farming. He lists personal property at 102454.47 and real estate at 143474.32 plus 1063.10 receivables totaling 246990.89 with debt of 165000 leaving about 82000 for stockholders holding over a million in stock if sold at appraised value.

August G. Bartels Syrause W. F Henry Bartels Syralee Cincinnati

Appraisement Completed for Pomeroy Chemical Property

Appraisers James A. Bailey Charlie s M. Karr and George Howell have finished their inspection and filed their report on the Pomeroy Chemical Company property.

Pomeroy Chemical Company James A. Bailey Charlies M. Karr George Howell

Farm Bureau official allocates clover seed and fertilizer order

Ward Gilmore purchasing agent for the Farm Bureau distributed about 225 bushels of clover seed among members and plans to issue an order for 200 tons of fertilizer.

Ward Gilmore The Farm Bureau

R. A. Miller Lumber Co Responds to Property Sale Reports

The miller lumber firm denies selling more than two vacant buildings and affirms operations remain unchanged. The local press had circulated notices of a sale, but the company insists only the two unused properties were sold and that the business continues as before.

R. A. Miller Lumber Co

No Institute This Year Amid County Education Cut

By vote of the county board of education the teachers' institute is not held this year saving about $2000. One member remarked that no institute was held last year and he did not think anybody missed it.

Infirmary Inmate John Pratt Dies at 62

John Pratt, inmate at the county infirmary, died Monday at age 62. A helpless cripple from rheumatism, he had lived at the institution for 12 years and was buried Tuesday in the infirmary cemetery.

John Pratt

Marriage License for Holden and Johnson in Hartford

James P. Holden aged 22 of Pomeroy and Alice Johnson aged 19 of Hartford obtained a marriage license.

James P. Holden Pomeroy Alice Johnson Hartford

Moving of Pomeroy professional offices follows shift

The Pomeroy area sees continued relocation of professionals. H. C. Fish moves from the courthouse basement to rooms above Smith drug store on Court street. A. D. Russell rents the space over Pomeroy National Bank, formerly Dr Hanlin, to establish his law office. Dr. Caldwell will relocate his dental practice to rooms above Zwei fel barber shop opposite the soldiers’ monument.

Pomeroy H. C. Fish Smith Drug Store Court Street A. D. Russell Pomeroy National Bank Dr. Hanlin Dr. Caldwell Soldiers’ Monument Zweifel

Old Soldier Oscar Graves Dies After Long Civic Life

Oscar Graves a Civil War veteran and longtime Scipio township resident died Sunday night at his son William Graves home near Downington at a ripe old age. He leaves another son Fred in Athens. Mrs Graves had been dead for years.

Oscar Graves Scipio Township William Graves Downington Fred Athens

Colonial Tea by D A R in Armory for Memorial Project

The D A R chapter hosts a colonial tea in the armory on February 22 to celebrate Washington's Birthday and raise funds for the National Victory Memorial Building in Washington DC. A 5 p.m. supper, colonial costumes, an old fashioned musicale, and possibly ye olde tyme dances are planned with Miss Cady Whaley heading the general arrangements.

Armory Washington National Victory Memorial Washington, D. C

Tanlac Restores Health Says Columbus Woman

Mrs. J. A. McDaniel of Columbus Ohio reports dramatic improvement after taking Tanlac. She attributes better health, restored appetite, improved digestion, and steadier nerves to the medicine. Tanlac is sold in Athens by Cline Pharmacy Co. and by leading druggists nationwide.

Tanlac J. A. McDaniel South High St Columbus Ohio Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Community event aims for informal happy gathering

Mrs. W. G. Davis, Mrs. J. A. Miler, Mrs D. Curtis Reed, Mrs. Wright McCroria, Mrs. R. C. Lord, Mrs. George Lasher, Mrs. Ben Powell are listed as organizers. It is intended to make it an informal, happy community event.

W. G. Davis J. A. Miler D. Curtis Reed Wright McCroria R. C. Lord George Lasher Ben Powell

Alimony Case Settled Between Hess Spouses

The alimony dispute between Mrs. L. J. Hess and Syracuse merchant L. J. Hess has been settled out of court and the couple have resumed living together.

L. J. Hess Syracuse

Lightning destroys barn and stock near Bedford

Report from Bedford says a lightning strike damaged Harley Midkiff’s barn killing five head of cattle and four horses. The blaze destroyed the barn along with grain and farming implements. No colts were present.

Bedford Harley Midkiff

St Valentine Party At Mayer Home Delights Guests

The St Valentine party was hosted Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mayer. Their daughter Lucile Meyer assisted by Louise Sargeant Daisy Lee Stansbury and Ruth Humvarey served twenty young girls with music and dancing. Refreshments included ice cream cake and a variety of candies before departure by car.

John Mayer Lucile Louise Sargeant Daisy J.ee Stansbury Ruth Hum Varey Mayer

Banker Father and Sons Sentenced in Beaver Bank Case

W A Russell and his two sons John P and Waldo pleaded guilty to misapplying funds and making false entries at Beaver Bank. Judge L G Dill sentenced the 68 year old father to a suspended term in Ohio penitentiary while the sons received indeterminate terms.

Waverly, O W. A. Russell John P Waldo Beaver Bank Beaver County L. G. Dill Ohio Penitentiary

Logan Letter From Leo Erwin in Texas Oil Field

A message to a Logan resident reports Leo Erwin now works in Breckenridge Texas. He states conditions are fine but work is scarce. Erwin, a former Logan boy, previously stayed in West Virginia before leaving in July of last year.

South Leo Erwin Breckenridge Texas Mr. Erwin Logan West Virginia

Oberle Attends Moose Convention as Local Delegate

Carl Oberle spent Sunday in Dayton attending the Moose convention. He went as a delegate of the local chapter and described the event as a very successful affair.

Carl Oberle Dayton

Valentines Serve as Reminder in County Jail Case

Two prisoners held at the county hotel under Sheriff Larimer were arraigned before Judge Pettit on Valentine’s Day. George Schulla of Haydenville admitted possessing mash and finished product, paid a fine of 806 dollars plus costs with Columbus workhouse looming if unpaid. Charles Edwards faced inspectors at Murray for possessing about a pint of hooch, pleaded guilty, and was fined 200 dollars plus expenses.

Larimer Pettit George Schulla Haydenville Columbus Charles Hdwards Murray

American Legion auxiliary seeks new members near Washingtons Birthday

One hundred twenty four members belonged to the local American Legion auxiliary last year and a drive is on to exceed that number this year. The new member contest ends February 22, the auxiliary reg meeting night. The Elks will host at the armory that evening and the auxiliary will meet in the Elks hall. Eligible individuals are urged to join now to build a strong year long program. After the regular business session next Wednesday, a Washingtons birthday program led by Mrs. Lewis Mock will be presented.

American Legion Auxiliary The Elks Armory Hall Auxiliary Washington Lewis Mock

Initiatory Ball Held by Bik Fraternity Aftermath and Sparring Contests

The Bik Fraternity held an initiatory and feast on Monday evening with strong attendance. One candidate was given the work and a hearty feed followed. Program organizers M. C. Wartin, Ed Eberst and Nixon featured two sparring exhibitions between Mike Roberts and Kid Lead wetter and Shine Uncle and Sammy Drake, providing plenty of action, especially the latter. Further Elks events are planned soon.

Bik Faternity M. C. Wartin Ed Eberst Nixon Mike Roberts Kid Leadwetter Shine Uncle Sammy Drake Elks

Hildebrandt family welcomes a fine baby boy

A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Hildebrandt on Tuesday at their West Second Street home. Congratulations pour in from relatives as the couple becomes new parents. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Hildebrandt and Mrs Emma Voris.

Charles Hildebrandt West Second Street Fred Hildebrandt Emma Voris

Boxing Card At Moose Hall Sees Lancaster Contingent

Reservations are made for two Lancaster busloads to attend the Friday boxing show at Moose Hall. Clark of Lancaster fights Billy Kimms of Columbus in the final bout. Promoter Carrigan says Kimms is not a colored boxer. William Sayres will referee the preliminaries.

Moose Hall Hocking Valley Bus Company Lancaster Clark Billy Kimms Columbus Kimms Carrigan William Sayres

Team Run Off After Sum Mel Siblings Cause Wagon Flight

James and Charles Sum mel of Maxville left their team on East Front street Tuesday to enter an office. The frightened horses ran west on Front street toward Lancaster road and Enterprise, were caught near the village. One horse was slightly hurt and the wagon damaged. no injuries reported.

James Charles Summel Maxville East Front Street Front Street Lancaster Road Enterprise

Attorney C. V. Wright Reported Slightly Improved

Reports from the local hospital indicate that Attorney C. V. Wright is slightly improved. Friends remain hopeful his illness will not be long, and note he was admitted to the hospital last week.

C. V. Wright

Beck New Secretary of Logan Savings Association

Edward Beck was named secretary of the Logan Home and Savings association and started his duties Monday morning. He previously ran a clothing business with W. J. Lytle and worked with Union Clothing Company before selling to John Allen and Claude Hammon. Beck and his partner then opened an office with Brooke Printing.

Edward Beck Logan Home and Savings Association Mr. Beck W. J. Lytle Union Clothing Company John Allen Claude Hammon Ir. Beck Brooke Printing Company Beck

Man Held on Support Warrants in Washington County

Washington county officials asked local authorities to apprehend Hudson B. Root on a failure to support two minor children of a former marriage. Lulu A. Root filed the affidavit. Magistrate C. T. O Neill issued the warrant. Officers Jarbeann and Kellar found Root at his home and jailed him awaiting transfer to Washington county officials.

Washington County Hudson B. Root Lulu A. Root C. T. O'Neill Jarbeann and Kellar Root

Lynn Board Bans Mary Miles Minter Film in Action

The Lynn board of theatrical censors ordered the showing of a Mary Miles Minter film to stop and announced plans to bar future screenings of any actress linked to reports about the Taylor murder in newspaper accounts.

Lynn Mass Lynn Board of Theatrical Censors Mary Miles Minter Ecensors Taylor

Kidney Pills Sell With Firefighter’s Testimonial

A Hudson New York volunteer firefighter D McMillen describes Foley Kidney Pills as water to a fire, claiming the pills hit the spot and drown pain. The ad touts relief from rheumatic pains backache sore muscles and other kidney and bladder trouble symptoms.

D. McMillen Hudson N. Y Foley

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