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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1921
Page
8
Middleport friends praise Helen Beeson for her leading role as Thorwald in the first episode of a four part Pageant of Freedom to be presented February 22 by Sargent School Boston Mass where she studies.
The Pomeroy mixed chorus formed at Odd Fellows Hall naming Lippincott president MecCroba secretary Foss treasurer and Lloyd Hartley as officers with an executive committee. A two member from each church membership committee was named. The group led by Prof. Morgan will present the oratorio Esther at the opera house in six weeks with a 50 voice chorus and ten principal roles.
The Red Top Oil Company led by Judge A P Miller Louis Horwitz H J Blackmore LP Gloeckner Peter Stark and about forty stock holders reports a fifty barrel oil well on their 110 acre lease on the Chute farm. A second well is planned this week as 15 to 20 producers visited the gusher over the weekend.
The Pomeroy Cement Block Co began foundation work for a large three story brick business building on Second Street opposite the jail. Jacob Elberfeld is erecting the structure which will be ready for occupancy by September 1.
William Oppenheimer, formerly living with his parents locally, is in town renewing acquaintances. He is at Portsmouth in a clothing store with his uncle Phil Wolf. Mrs. A W Kasaler of Athens visited friends over Sunday. Christian Sunday school held a boxed supper Monday evening. Curtis Reed of Storys Run came to stay a week with brother J A Reed while recovering from illness.
Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates Washington's Birthday February 22 at Miss Cady Whaley's home starting 7 30 P M Attendees are asked to wear colonial costumes and bring a historical relic or antique if possible The evening features olde tyme customs costumes games music and more.
Captain Melvin M. Brown, a longtime Hartford resident who moved to Pomeroy eight years ago, died at age 82. A riverman who commanded vessels including the Mattie Roberts and Emma Graham, he was beloved as a true gentleman. He is survived by his wife and a brother Miles H. Brown of Cincinnati.
Sister Mrs Mary Bird of Washington DC is reported to have a funeral at 2 PM this afternoon at Ralston Russell home.
The official Letart M. E. Circuit board selects Rev. W. F. Wilson now of Syracuse to fill regular appointments in the circuit starting next Sunday.
Wesley B. Peters of Middleport died leaving a will probated. Real estate goes to his wife as she sees fit and his water chain and Masonic charm go to his nephew William F. Cox. Minor remembrances go to other relatives. Wife named executrix.
Mrs. Peter Gloeckner is reported to be in a serious condition following paralysis. No further details are provided in the message.
A Massillon man Martin W. Gibbs and Miss Elsie Schwartz of Middleport were married in the probate judge’s office by Squire Martin yesterday. The bride had a second stroke of paralysis Monday evening, noted in the report.
The grave Hill child Gertrude Durst daughter of Mr and Mrs Cash Durst died Sunday February 13 following an operation to remove a peanut particle from her lung done around Christmas time. The accident happened a week before Christmas and she had not been well since. Funeral held Tuesday at 1 39 o'clock at Storys Run M E Church conducted by Rev Parmalee.
After a service, the remains were interred in Gravel Hill Cemetery near Cheshire. The fond parents and one little sister are left to mourn.
A gas hot plate ignited surrounding materials in the Hartley and Bennett print shop on the second floor yesterday afternoon. The Third Ward Fire Company extinguished the blaze with chemical extinguishers, causing only minor damage.
Attorney D Curtis Reed and others hoped for a new Pomeroy post office. A letter from Congressman Foster, referencing the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, states no general public buildings bill will be reported this session or considered individually. Pomeroy must wait longer despite its size and importance in the region.
Broadwell Mrs. R. R. Lewis visits Athens and joins friends. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Haybrow and son Max spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Sedwick at Utely. Miss Sarah Ogg, Townhouse school teacher, was at home over the weekend.
Stanley Rathburn of Vinton visits his grandmother Mrs. Jno Rathburn. Mine No. 1’s tipples fell last week after thirty years as a landmark. A G Jennings and son Gould of Jennings Coal Co visited seeking arrangements to start the Utley mine. Albert White works at Columbus. Will White visited Athens Friday. Mrs Mary Bolin and daughter Iva Craig, guests of Mr and Mrs Howard Haybrow, visit Mrs Bolin’s daughter Mrs George Sedwick at Utley.
A meeting of the Athe ns grange is planned at the Jackville seh house Friday evening. Degrees will be conferred and a large attendance is expected.
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