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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1922

Page

8

Pomeroy Middleport P H S Comes Back

The Pomeroy high school basketball teams revived after Friday games at the armory. The girls beat McArthur 9 to 1 while the boys defeated Racine P High 16 to 15. The school plans its first annual this spring with a July 1 1922 contract completion target for J Paul Long on Section M I C Ti No 159.

Tpomeroy Hi Armory McArthur Maikdens Pomeroy Racine P High J. Paul Long I. C. Ti

Funeral Held for Dr Hanlin in Middleport Home

Funeral services were held at the Middleport home for Dr J Hanlin. Rev Waelchi of the Church of the New Jerusalem led the ceremony. Survived by sister Clara and brother W A Hanlin of Cleveland. Remains interred in Hill Cemetery. Born in Middleport, he studied at Hanneman Medical College Philadelphia and practiced in Pomeroy and Middleport since 1898.

DR. Hanlin J. Hanlin Middleport Aft‘ertioon Waelchi Church of the New Jerusalem Hanlin Pr. Hanlin Clara W. A. Hanlin Cleveland Hill Cemetery

Lyman Joins Soldiers Relief Commission After Vale Death

James M. Lyman is appointed to fill the vacancy on the soldiers relief commission caused by Nathan Vale's death. Remaining members listed are Charles Wink, Pome Roy, Joseph Higginbotham, and Le Tart.

James M. Lyman Soldiers’ Relief Commission Nathan Vale Charles Wink Pomeroy Joseph Higginbotham Letart

Husband Inherits Home For Life Under Roush Will

Charles F. Roush, named in Lydia V. Roush's will, receives the home place for life and use of money and personal property she owned at death. The will dated September 13, 1921, governs the settlement.

Charles F. Roush Lydia V. Roush

County Protests Athens Road Extension

Meigs county commissioners protest extending operations on the Athens road. Auditor Hart was directed to write to the state highway director documenting the county’s objection to the prolongation.

Athens Road Hart Meigs County

Hartley Plans Western Trip For Printing Machinery Purchases

A. W. Hartley of Hartley & Bennett heads west for several weeks. He will shop in Chicago for special printing equipment before visiting relatives in Iowa and Kansas who used to live in the area.

A. W. Hartley Hartley & Bennett Chicago Iowa Kansas

Pomeroy Briefs Highlight Local Movements and Birth

Capt. Pownall returns home from the river with his boat laid up and plans to stay until the April miners and operators settlement. Harry B. Roush travels to Columbus and Detroit on business. Mr and Mrs C E B Mull and the mother in law visit Indianapolis for an indefinite stay. Wyatt G Plantz heads to Florida from the First City bank, as winter grips the north. A baby girl was born to Ezra Eckard and wife of Locust street.

Ezra Eckard Locust Street

Two Mothers Die In Pomeroy Area Obituary Notes

Mrs Lydia Moore 92 widow of F A M Moore pioneer merchant died Saturday in Pomeroy after arriving in 1851 from Belpre. She leaves five children and funeral services are set for Tuesday morning. Mrs J A Myers 75 mother of O H Moore and a longtime local attorney’s family died Sunday after a long illness with funeral plans still pending.

Lydia Moore F. A. M. Moore Pomeroy Moore Belpre J. A. Myers O. H. Moore

Honors for Pastor's Son John H Lama

John H Lama son of Rev Joseph Lama of Bethany M E church Pomeroy is a Baldwin Wallace College Berea Ohio student who won first honors at the college oratorial contest He will represent Baldwin Wallace at the state contest in Wooster in February Lama is helping to fund his education and serves as pastor of a Cleveland mission.

John H. Lama Joseph Lama Bethany M. E Church Pomeroy Baldwin-Wallace College Berea Ohio Baldwin-Wallace Wooster Lama Cleveland

Sugar Run P. T. Club Sustains Group For Another Year

The Sugar Run division of the Pomeroy Parent-Teacher Association retains its organization for another year. One hundred ten parents and teachers enrolled. Authorized purchase of 75 dollars of supplementary reading materials and three basketballs with baskets. Treasurer’s report summarized financials.

Sugar Run P. T Sugar Run Pomeroy Parent-Teacher Association

Yearly Receipts and Balance On Hand

The entry records receipts totaling 468.09 dollars for the year and a remaining balance on hand of 280.69 dollars.

Jenkins family plans New Lexington return after Florida winter

D D Jenkins his wife and son Dan are wintering in St Peters burg Florida. They will return north in spring and locate in New Lexington D where they bought a home before going south. Mrs Jenkins was Miss Elizabeth Dawson daughter of Mrs J A Dawson and sister of Mrs Louis Seyfried of MIdleport

New Lexington C. Jenkins Dan St. Petersburg Fla Jenkins Elizabeth Dawson J. A. Dawson Louis Seyfried Midleport

Middleport Library Benefit Show Planned at Liberty Theater

A benefit event for the Middleport Public Library is set for tomorrow evening at the Liberty theatre. The article also notes Mrs. Frank Williams returning from Charleston with her sister after their mother’s death, L. A. Fulcher’s hospital stay with crutches, and several local moves and funerals involving residents of Middleport and nearby towns.

Middleport Chas. Grant Parkersburg A. W. McKay R. A. Miller A. H. Skidmore Richmond Ind

Water Service Restored After Pomeroy Strike

After the Meigs Water Co sought rate relief, Pomeroy shut down its plant causing empty mains until a strike at the pumping station halted service. The Lincoln Hill reservoir was partly filled but isolated from downtown areas for fire protection. By Monday morning officials and the water company reached an agreement and service resumed.

Pomeroy

McArthur Hi Boys Edge Beaver Hi 15–14 in Tight Local Showdown

McArthur High School boys beat Beaver High 15 to 14 on their home floor in a close Friday night game hailed as the season’s best. McArthur girls fell to Pomeroy 7 to 1 Friday evening, remaining competitive but outmatched.

McArthur Hi Beaver Hi McArthur High School Pomeroy

Hutchinson Sisters Committed to Children’s Home

Edna Marie Hutchinson and Mary Evelyn Hutchinson were committed to the Children's Home on Saturday in a formal guardianship action.

Edna Marie Hutchinson Mary Evelyn Hutchinson

Funeral for Miss Mae Swartz Held at M E Church

The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the M E church for Miss Mae Swartz. Burial followed at Elk Cemetery. Mr A H Moore departed Sunday for Cincinnati on business.

Mae Swartz Elk Cemetery A. H. Moore Cincinnati

Cascarets Promote Quick Liver and Bowel Cleansing

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a pleasant 10 cent remedy for headaches biliousness gases indigestion sour stomach and upset stomach. Claims include a thorough liver and bowel cleanse with no griping and a promise of relief by morning for grownups and children. Taste like candy.

The Rainbow Girl at the Opera House featuring Gleason and Block

Gleason and Block present The Rainbow Girl at the Opera House on Thursday January 26 with a big cast led by William Clifton Kathryne Richmond Roy Cochrane Jane Burley and more. Robert Marks choreographs the dances William O Neil staged the book Joseph Urban designed the scenery Rennold Wolf wrote the book and lyrics Louis A Hirsch composed the music. The show includes a well dressed chorus and an orchestra directed by Fred Solomon.

Gleason William O'Neil Joseph Urban Rennold Wolf Louis A. Hirsch Block Fred Solomon

Logan School Nurse Employed by County Health Board

Miss Sadie H. Green Red Cross Health Nurse who taught home hygiene in Logan is hired by the county board of health as school nurse for the coming year. She served 15 months in wartime 23 overseas and is an American Legion member. Plaintiffs seek 15182.79 in Rush Creek improvement case with 10 days for answer. Delaware Girls Industrial School case notes no admissions due to smallpox.

Sadie H. Green Red Cross Logan The Focking County Board of Health Miss Green Lake Division Rush Creek Judge Stephenson Margaret E. McNamara Girls Industrial School Delaware

Appointed Administrator for Mary E Tucker Estate

Am F Rizer was appointed administrator of the Mary E Tucker estate of Haydenville on Saturday. He pledged a $2090 bond with W A Canan and H M Whitcraft acting as bondsmen to qualify for the appointment.

Am. F. Rizer Mary E. Tucker Haydenville W. A. Canan H. M. Whitcraft

Man Given Fine After Public Drinking Incident

Officers Farbearn and Ellinger found Jas Poling on Market Street heavily intoxicated and arrested him. At a Saturday hearing before Mayor Koppe he admitted possessing liquor found on his person. Poling said he bought two pints from men he believed were from Straitsville and consumed most of it. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and warned to stop drinking or face the workhouse.

Farbearn Ellinger Jas. Poling Market Street Koppe Poing Straitsville

City to Transfer Prisoners to Dayton Workhouse

After council approval of the mayor’s contract, Dayton officials will send city prisoners to the Dayton workhouse. Previously they were confined at Columbus workhouse, now crowded, with seventeen counties sending violators to Dayton Labor hall.

Koppe Dayton Columbus

Auto Dealers Meet in Logan Elect Officers

Twenty members of the Logan Automobile Dealers Association gathered at Mrs. Amy Hasterling's home on Second Street for an elaborate dinner before their annual meeting. They decided there will be no auto show this year. last year the show was very successful. Officers elected: C. F. Lewis president, I. C. Tom treasurer, Frank Harden secretary.

Logan Automobile Dealers Association Amy Hasterling Second Street C. F. Lewis C. Tom Frank Harden

Injured Driver Suffered Hip Injury in Coal Truck Accident

Walter Garthers Jr sustained painful injuries to his hip in an accident near Hydenville Saturday morning. He operates a coal truck and went there to load coal when icy roads caused his truck to skid off the road. He jumped and landed on his hip with force believed to have dislocated it.

Walter Garthers, Jr Hydenville Garthers

Judge Overrules Demurrer in Gilmore Brothers Case

Judge Pettit overruled a demurrer filed in the Gilmore Brothers matter on the Board of County Commissioners and Epi Shaw as county surveyor. The decision was made weeks after the action began, signaling the case’s continued progression.

Pettit Gilmore Brothers Board of County Commissioners Epi Shaw

Ewing Pharmacy Undergoes Remodeling to Expand Display

The Ewing Pharmacy remodel aims to better display merchandise after removing a petition that would lengthen the store and adding a new office room. Rebekah lodge members hosted a Friday banquet for the ladies at the hall. The county adjusted compensation committee reports 525 applications received to date. Miss Mary Connor of Murray City visited Miss Mary Bond in town Saturday. Mrs. H S Webb is visiting Lancaster with relatives.

Ewing Pharmacy Rebakah Lodge Mary Connor Murray City Mary Bond H.S. Webb Lancaster

Ford Plans Air Cooled Engines and Westward Vision

The article notes Ford and GM shifting toward air cooled engines, likely scrapping much machinery. Ben Babson discusses factory life in Lynn and Brockton versus St. Louis shoe making, reading workers’ pride in sturdy shoes. He foresees better 1922 for the South and New England, while the central west stagnates and dairymen face hardship.

Detroit Lynn Brockton Middle West St. Louis New England Ilinois

Musterole Ointment Promises Fast Neuralgia Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Musterole as a quick neuralgia remedy. The clean white ointment uses oil of mustard without burning like traditional plasters and is sold in 35 and 65 cent jars and tubes plus a hospital size $3.00.

Get a Baby Campaign for Population Rise in Ford Essay

The speaker argues prosperity drives demand for corn and milk but population growth lags. He notes immigration limits and the need to boost birth rates while contrasting old roads and Ford cars moving through a city scene as Henry Ford’s era looms.

Boston Henry Ford

Foster, Mellon Back Tax Amendment on Non Taxable Securities

Secretary Mellon testified before the ways and means committee endorsing a constitutional amendment to authorize taxing non taxable securities. The value of these securities rose from six billion to fourteen billion in a few years. President Harding urged the amendment in a message to Congress. Foster has introduced resolutions in prior sessions supporting the change.

Mellon Ways and Means Committee Congress Harding Congressman Foster

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