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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1922

Page

10

Farm Bureau Doings in Columbus Township Pro Committee

County Agent Woodward returns from Carpenter and outlines annual aims. Poultry work led by T Trainer to recruit three new purebred flocks and four to cull flocks. feed balanced ration and improve housing. John Carpenter leads beef calf club formation and pasture demonstration. G C Sevearingen to head homemade dress reform demonstrations with ten outfits. Mrs Emmet Starkey to form a girls food club of eight members.

Woodward Carpenter Columbus Township T. Trainer John Carpenter G. C. Sevearingen Emmet Starkey

Local residents listed in partial roster

Frank H. Wood 21 rubber worker Harrisonville and Wdna Hull 23 Pomeroy R. D. 2 Co A Swick 48 painter and Daisy German 40 both of Rutland Downing Roush 28 bookkeeper Cheshire and Lettie C. Swisher 27 Middleport

Frank H. Wood Harrisonville Wdna Hull Pomeroy R. D A. Swick Daisy German Rutland Downing Roush Cheshire Lettie C. Swisher Middleport

Miller couple depart for southern tour and lumber trade

Mr and Mrs R A Miller left Monday for a six or eight weeks trip through the south with stops in Cincinnati for the lumbermen's convention. They plan to visit Jacksonville St Augustine Miami and Havana. Mr Otto Schmoll will manage the Miller lumber business while they are away for pleasure.

R. A. Miller South Cincinnati Jacksonville St. Augustine Miami Havana Otto Schmoll

Tenants in Justice Barnes court on trespassing charge

Jacob Weber Henry Weber Oscar Weber Philip Weber Frederick Zehm Howard Zehm Samuel Kimes Ray Adams and John Gorrell faced Judge Barnes on trespass charges filed by H. W. Ritchie. The old Baker farm road near Keno had been declared vacant months earlier by county commissioners amid local tension. All defendants waived examination except Ray Adams, who is to be tried next Monday at 10 o'clock.

Jacob Weber Henry Weber Oscar Weber Philip Weber Frederick Zehm Howard Zehm Samuel Kimes Ray Adams John Gorrell Barnes H. W. Ritchie Baker Farm Keno Old Road Ritchie

Pittsburg Man Returns From Peru Copper Work

Homer P. Dillinger of Pittsburg visited his brother Ralph Dillinger in this city and his uncle Homer D. Ashworth in Rock Springs after returning from a year with Cerro de Pasco Copper Co. in the Andes at 14 000 feet. He made three trips to distant continents and suffered no altitude issues.

Homer P. Dillinger Pittsburg Ralph Dillinger Homer D. Ashworth Rock Springs Mr. Dillinger Peru South America Cerro de Pasco Copper Co Pittsburg Capital Andes Mountains Dillinger

Admission Suspended at Girls Industrial School

A telegram from Margaret S. McNamara chief matron of the Girls Industrial School at Delaware states that no girls can be received at present due to a smallpox case in the receiving cottage at the juvenile court facility.

Margaret S. McNamara Girls Industrial School Delaware

Red Pepper Rub Promises Fast Cold Relief

An old advertisement touts Rowles Red Pepper Rub for quick chest relief from colds, congestion, and body aches. It claims heating peppers penetrate deeply, easing tightness within minutes and offering safe, fast comfort for rheumatism and sore muscles.

Rowles

Logan City Council Authorizes Prisoner Care Contract

Logan city council approved a contract with Dayton work farm for prisoner care, sending all city prisoners there. Council named standing committees: Street H. O. Tom Ed Hamilton John Canty. Finance Geo Holl Paul Fox Wm Roby. Public Property Safety and Health Samuel Mundy Geo Hall John Canty. Mayor Koppe hosted a post meeting oyster supper at Montgomery and Gabriel restaurant.

Dayton Barton Holl H. O. Tom Ed Hamilton John Canty Geo. Holl Paul Fox Wm. Roby Samuel Mundy Geo, Hall Koppe Montgomery and Gabriel

Judges Hear Motions in Hocking County Cases

Judge Pettit and Judge Coultrap of McArthur heard multiple motions Wednesday in cases including Hocking Valley Products Co vs Isaac Vancuren John L. Smith and A J Ulrich with leave granted for James Petrie to file an answer. Ed Guess et al v BE B Francis overruled motion to quash service and defendant given ten days to plead. Grover Ringhiser v board of trustees Falls township appeal: motion for a new trial overruled. judgment for defendants for costs.

Coultrap Grover Ringhiserva Board of Trustees of Falls Township

Meeting at Presbyterian Church to decide pastor election

Notices sent to local Presbyterian church members call for a Sunday 10 30 meeting to decide whether to proceed with pastor election. If approved the ballot will name Rev Curtis R Douglas of Enfield Illinois for pastor. Rev Douglas preached here last Sunday to large congregations. Rev Leon Arpee of Nelsonville will moderate. H R Harrington clerk of the session issued the call.

Curtis R. Douglas Enfield, Ill Douglas Leon Arpee Nelsonville H. R. Harrington

Motorcycle spill sidelines officers near Riley Glass farm

Chief John Keller and Garnet Six rode with Garbeann when a clamp on the sidecar loosened near the Riley Glass farm west of town. The machine toppled but no injuries were reported. A D Farrow of Nelsonville will have the officer’s motorcycle ready for duty again Friday.

Garbeann John Keller Garnet Riley Glass Farm Altho A .D. Farrow Nelsonville

Host L. C. Yo Cum Arrives Home After Appendicitis

Friends learn L. C. Yo Cum has returned home after an appendicitis operation at a Grand Rapids hospital. He halted in Fostoria for a brief visit with friends before resuming his business affairs.

L. C. Yocum Grand Rapids Fostoria Mr. Yocum

Will of Henry Gompf Filed in Probate Court

The will of the late Henry Gompf was filed in probate court Thursday morning. It will be read after proper notices have been made.

Henry Gompf

Divorce petition dismissed amid separation ruling

Judge Pettit dismissed Mary Welch's divorce and alimony petition against Clay Welch and granted a separation for gross neglect of duty. Januey testified, case continued for additional evidence, Rowland and Rowland of Marion township gain custody until further order, and Clay Welch must pay 16 dollars monthly for child support with 8 dollars due February 1 and 8 dollars on the 1st and 15th of each month.

Rockbridge Logan

Columbus couple investigates case with children welfare

Mr and Mrs H A Darby of Columbus visited Thursday to study a case under the children welfare department. Mrs Darby is matron at the children's home society of Ohio and her husband is connected with the society. They are interested in taking and placing orphan children.

H. A. Darby Columbus Children's Welfare Department

Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers at Regular Meeting

At the American Legion Auxiliary regular meeting the following officers were installed for the year chair Ruth Armstrong president Irma Hall vice president Marie Sprankle secretary Blanche Thomas treasurer A year plan aims to tailor each meeting to include special events A membership drive led by Irma Hall and Margaret Webb targets twelve member teams Winners will be feted at the losers expense The February meeting will end the contest

American Legion Auxiliary Mss Ruth Armstrong Irma Hall Marie Sprankle Blanche Thomas Ruany Margaret ‘Webb

Dr King's New Discovery Cures Kiddies Colds Quickly

An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a fast relief for children’s colds and coughs. It promises to loosen phlegm, clear the cough, and ease congestion without harmful drugs, with a 60 cent price.

Dr. King

Retiring President Marty Chase Praised for Leadership

A vote of thanks was extended to retiring president Marty Chase for faithful leadership during the past year.

Marty -Chase

W M A Southeastern Ohio members attend Columbus meeting

Mrs Charles Miller and Miss Firme Anthony executive committee members of the Southeastern Ohio branch of the W M A of the United Brethren church were in Columbus Wednesday for a council meeting. Plans were laid for the branch convention to be held in Welston in April.

Charles Miller Firme Anthony Southeastern Ohio United Brethren Church Columbus Welston

International Trio to Headline Logan Christmas Concert

The Knights of Columbus host a Tuesday January 1 program in Logan featuring Mary Lenander Danish contralto Mable Day English soprano and Helen Keller pianist. The group trained in Paris London and Dresden and Mrs Mary Taggart Blasius helped arrange the event inviting Logan's warm reception.

Logan Knights of Columbus Mary Lenander Mable Day Helen Keller Paris London Dresden Mary Taggart Blasius Miss Lenander Miss Keller

Ohio Pastors convention votes for freeing conscientious objectors

WANT EM FREED COLUMBUS Jan 27 A resolution favoring release of federal prisoners whose only offense was conscientious objection to war was adopted at the closing session of the Ohio Pastors convention here.

Columbus Ohio Pastors

Resolution Endorses Relief Work by Americans Worldwide

A brief note states another resolution endorses relief efforts by Americans in the Near East and other locations since the recent world war.

Near East

Local Notes on Illness and Visits Across Town

McArthur A. F. Asbury traveled to Columbus to visit Mrs. Asbury in a city hospital. Dr Massie from Chillicothe treated Mrs Emaline Sowers in Allentown for serious pneumonia. Dr Sylvester of Wellston met Mont Herwick in Creole who is ill with the flu. Leona Shields missed work Thursday due to illness. Lenora Warner, former Summers Son s employee, dined with Miss Elizabeth Pierce. Mrs Harry Westerman and her infant visited relatives in town. Mrs William H Carson remains seriously ill at home. L W Sprague, injured in a recent fall, is improving.

A. F. Asbury Columbus Asbury Massie Chillicothe Allentown Emaline Sowers Sylvester Wellston Creole Mont Herwick Leona Shields Lenora Warner Summers & Sons, Music Store Elizabeth Pierce Harry Westerman Baby of

Ah Epsom Salts Now Like Lemonade

A quirky item notes that epsom salts resemble lemonade in taste or appearance, naming the fruit derivative salts as a related comparison. The brief appears in a miscellaneous column reflecting playful observations.

Epsonade Salts Promises Pleasant Epsom Experience

A promotional note touts Epsonade Salts as a pleasant tasteless way to enjoy Epsom salts. It claims the product is safe for children and endorsed by the American Epsom Association, urging druggists to stock handy packages.

American Epsom Association

Lyons named administratrix of Lyons estate

Margaret A. Lyons is appointed administratrix of the estate of William B. Lyons, deceased. Seated proposals due February 10, 1922 at the Director of Highways and Public Works office in Columbus for McArthur Jackson road improvements including repaving bridge reshaping road and bituminous macadam paving. Commissioners expected to meet next week to vote on the resolution. Tom Felton sold his Southwest McArthur property to Kentucky resident Lewis Yeager and has not decided his next steps.

Margaret A. Lyons William B. Lyons Columbus McArthur Jackson Road McArthur Tom Felton Lewis Yeager Kentucky Mr. Felton

Great Hero Samuel Woodfills Visited Lexington

Sergeant Samuel Woodfills of Fort Thomas, billed as the greatest World War hero by General Pershing, visits Lexington. He spoke at the University of Kentucky, met Rotary Club members, toured Blue Grass sites, and will speak to the American Legion before addressing the general assembly in Frankfort.

Lexington Samuel Woodfills Fort Thomas Pershing University of Kentucky Rotary Club American Legion Woodfills General Assembly Frankfort

Local Social News and Obituaries from Sand Rock

Sand Rock notices show calls between residents, weekend visits, and a family death. Denzel Fleming, age three, died after diphtheria and membranous croup. Rebecca Linsecott, a Civil War era resident, died in Canaanville. services held. Ladies met at Vinnie Van Dyke’s home to quilt with several attendees.

Charley Stable Ethel Colvin A. B. Christman Will Marquis Sadie Copeland C. F. Brawley Carl Grandstaff Mary Brown Genie Colvin Vinnie van Dycke Margaret Ogg George Brown N. H. Colvin Denzel Will Fleming Glen Robinson Jack Jess King John Parminter Jr Athens John Parminter Rebecca Linsecott Hattie Price Canaanville Vinnie van Dyke Eva Marquis May Parminter Blanch Boudinot Minnie Colvin Sarah Stahle Jennie Grandstaff Mae Townsend Lydia Moore Connie Ali

Community Notes From Farm Meeting In Athens Area

Frost Kinney on sick list. Zene Frost and Theodore Rowell attended a farm bureau meeting at Athens last week. Telephone meeting here was well attended last Saturday. Merle Johnson Cliff Hatch Cecil Richardson and Willard Kinney delivered cattle to Guysville last week. Mrs Byron Frost returned from Athens Saturday. Frank Frost and wife visited L A Little and wife Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Mitchell called on Frank Kinney Sunday afternoon. O Richardson butchered two fine beef cattle for Frank Frost Monday.

Frank Kinney Zene Frost Theodore Rowell Farm Bureau Athens Merle Johnson Cliff Hatch Cecil Richardson Willard Kinney Guysville Byron Frost Frank Frost L. A. Little George Mitchell Cr. O. Richardson

Sunday church schedule across towns with services listed

New England Sunday school at 9 30. Preaching at 10 45. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 30. Carthage Sunday school at 1 30 Preaching at 2 30. Hebbardsville Sunday school at 10 o clock. Prayer service following led by Mr Ervin. Albany Rev John Cowan of Columbus will assist evangelistic meetings to begin March 16. Guysville and Wingett Chapel no meetings.

New England Christian Endeavor Carthage Hebbardsville Ervin Albany John Cowan Columbus Guysville Wingett Chapel

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