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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1932
Page
4
Fire at the Stalter Essex Mine complex on the Pomeroy Rutland road destroyed the blacksmith shop and storage building. Loss estimated between 10 000 and 15 000 dollars with a 5000 dollar motor also burned. The incident is suspected arson and may be the first mine fire of 1925 after earlier tipple fires.
In Pomeroy Anthony Graber finds an Ulster County Gazette issue dated January 1 1800 that contains readable details of George Washington’s death. The well preserved paper, once circulated by publishers, is valued for its vintage appearance and potential originality.
The West Virginia Review reveals Washington's failed 1774 75 Kanawha venture to settle land for Virginia soldiers. Led by James Cleveland and indentured servants, settlers faced jail, scarce food, and evacuation by Lord Dunmore. Fort Blair burned, records question Cleveland’s later fate.
In Pomeroy on February 20, prices for eggs fell to nine cents per dozen after a week of one cent to twelve cent sales. Origin cited is favorable weather flooding markets and stronger money value, with prices a fraction of production cost. Forebears recalled eggs as low as six cents, butter ten cents, and claim fresh eggs have not been this cheap since before the Civil War.
POMEROY Feb 20. No woman’s name appears among the large field of Meigs County offices. Mrs J E D Hartinger is the only current office holder nearing term end. Deputies stand ready to fill posts, but no woman has declared candidacy yet. First tax return filed by Martin Chase Harrisonville under new law. A silver wedding anniversary observed in Columbus for Mr and Mrs Edgar Ervin. Driftwood blocks Pomeroy steamboat landing forcing dock at old ferry. Liberry replaced on trade route rumored. Local injuries and hospital stays noted for Witney Bewin and Mrs Peter Ebersbach. J G Webster and Scott Bieway traveled to Point Pleasant.
Busy Bee Class met Friday evening at the Baptist Church in Middleport with Mrs. T. A. May presiding. The program focused on Washington with religious responses about the first president and papers on The Life of Washington and Washington the President. Special music and prayers preceded hostesses substitutions. next meeting set for March 18.
In Pomeroy on February 20 the writer notes the rarity of full beards sideburns and neck whiskers among men, a trend unseen in under thirty years. A historic photo from Monument Square shows nearly all hundreds of attendees with full beards while President McKinley spoke on tariff issues.
Mrs. Charles F. Rathburn state director presided at Reno marker unveiling six miles east of Marietta. The event honored George Washington's Ohio River camp during his 1790s journey. Attendees from Middleport included Mrs A A Hugg and several other local residents.
The 18 year old Elmer Koenig died after being taken from his Flatwoods home to Gel-Moolls Hospital following an apparent incident in a nearby barn. His body was returned to Pomeroy for burial. The community mentions other local residents and routine updates on family visits and illnesses in MIDPLEPORT.
Summers display of over 2500 worth gold and silver band and orchestra instruments will be shown at Summers Music Store Court Street Athens on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. The C G Cann Company arranging the factory display and H A Koehlinger will advise customers on suitable instruments free of charge. The event aims to guide beginners in choosing the right instrument to save time and money. A large ad will appear tomorrow.
Will F. Dorst, 63, prominent Pomeroy resident and business owner, died suddenly at his home after a heart attack Friday night. He owned a battery shop on Second Street and was active in St. Paul Lutheran Church. Survived by two daughters Helen and Margaret, and his brother Otto. funeral at St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Floyd Linscott hosted the Past Chiefs Club of the Knights of Pythian Sisters at The Plains on Thursday evening with club president Mrs. F. EB. Boudinot presiding. The program included a Washington Bicentennial segment with songs readings and a playlet led by Mrs A J Smith and Mrs Floyd Linscott. A colonial hat sale provided the evening’s amusement.
Miss Mi carel McGee celebrated her birthday at a March meeting hosted by Mrs A J Smith with Mrs Ray Michael help. Members and guests listed. Jett family sold their East Millfield store and plan to open a grocery in Niles. School close for Washington Bicentennial. programs honor the Father of Our Country. Several local incidents and civic notes follow including road work and farm activity.
Mechanicsburg Girl Scout troops host a Parent-Teacher Association program on Friday February 26 at 7 30 p m at Mechanicsburg Training School The event features the play Torriers Day directed by Miss Davis Scout captain Mechanicsburg scouts study signalling as part of second class tests Also Memoeras of the Corps Cadets a high school girls club sponsored by the Salvation Army will hike Monday per Mrs Bernard Stone leader
Pomona and subordinate Granges met with Walter Kirk the state district at Greise Hall Athens County Fairgrounds to discuss plans for improving farmer and business conditions. Framed were ideas for grange projects and programs plus a rally to attract crowds and strengthen weak groups.
The Sereno Lodge No. 479 announces a February 21 delegates meeting for Odd Fellows lodges from Nelsonville Buchtet Chauncey Jacksonville Glouster Stewart Coolville New Marshfield Carbondale and Albany to discuss advancing the order in Athens County.
Misa Pearl French states she has not resigned from the Red Cross nor withdrawn from any Red Cross work. She left the Governor's Emergency Employment Committee to focus on Red Cross duties, noting the committee work was not a Red Cross function and veterans' claim work will continue as before.
County Commissioner L. H. Blackwood suffered fractures of the right hand Friday while trying to adjust a feed grinder on his farm near Jerseyville. His hand was injured when caught in a belt attached to the grinder during a belt conversion with a gasoline engine.
Children at the county home plan a 2 p.m. Washington birthday program titled The Flag of the Thirteen Colonies. Mrs. W. E. Han ning, teacher, announces the event and a tree planting by the Women's Relief Corps will follow. the public is invited.
At Rome Grange hall Stewart February 20 the third and fourth degree work will be exemplified with songs prayers and flag salute. Ayres Grange may attend with traveling gavel. Girl Scouts Forget-Me-Not patrol Troop 1 inducted a new member Anna Margaret Mo invested as Tenderfoot. Holly Patrol Wo 1 continued handicraft projects.
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