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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1923

Page

7

Pomeroy Middleport Club Plans and Free Dental Clinic

A golf expert from Columbus evaluated Meigs County Club at Rutland and found it unsuitable. A Cheshire farm and the old Foster farm on the Chester road were viewed with mixed verdicts. The owner’s price for the 100 acre Foster farm is 10000 dollars. Efforts continue to save the project beloved by Pomeroy Middleport and Rutland. A county free dental clinic offers teeth exams and cleanings for children with local dentists participating. Schedule lists Dr Tom Crow July 9 and July 10 through July 17 with other doctors planned in sequence.

Country Club Columbus Meigs Country Club Rutland Cheshire Foster Chester O. K Pomeroy Middleport County Health Machinery Nelle Bing Tom Crow M. D. Hartinger G. H. Caldwell Lamb Shumaker Poindexter Middlecport Hodge

Sheriff Sale Of Henderson W Sayre Farm At Letart Township

The 440 acre Henderson W Sayre farm in Letart township was sold by the sheriff in front of the courthouse yesterday for 7525 dollars. Jas E Johnson of Pittsburg, son of L W Johnson of Plants, bid in the property and plans to move there to farm it. The sale arose from a partition suit.

Henderson W. Sayre Letart Township Jas. E. Johnson Pittsburg L. W. Johnson Plants

ThreeYouth Disturbers Arrested in Silver Run Area

Three youths Lester Smith 16 James Smith 17 Edmund Wells 14 were arrested on juvenile court complaint in Silver Run for throwing rocks at Wesley Little’s home repeatedly last month, using profane language and roaming at night. James Smith is also accused of firing a revolver into Silver Run School on June 12.

Silver Run Harvey Butcher Lester Smith James Smith Edmund Wells Wesley Little

Minersville Pair Set Out for Yellowstone Camping Trip

Paul Fisher and Otis Parker left yesterday by auto from Minersville for Yellowstone National Park. They carried camping gear and plan to gypsy through the region, taking a relaxed, exploratory trip.

Paul Fisher Otis Parker Minersville Yellowstone National Park Will

Stansbury Cleland Couple Wed In Probate Court

Dale Stansbury of Dyesville and Miss Golden Cleland of Dexter were married Tuesday morning in the probate court room by Justice Barnes. The couple is described as the son and daughter of local residents Mr and Mrs Thelmore Stansbury and Mr and Mrs Dan Cleland.

Dale Stansbury Dyesville Thelmore Stansbury Golden Cleland Dan Cleland Dexter Justice Barnes

LATE LICENSES TO WED IN OHIO TOWNSHIPS

A list of couples from Gallipolis Middleport Pratts Fork Albany Dexter and nearby areas records late licenses to wed. Names include John Freter 22 and Osa Cham per 18 of Gallipolis and Pomeroy, John Morris 21 2 and Hazel Kessinger 17 of Middleport, Clyde Hines 26 and Theresa Blackwood 24 of Albany R D 2, Luther Pinney 21 and Virginia Hagerman 19 of Middleport, Dale Stansbury 21 and Golden Cleland 18 of Dyesville Dexter.

John Freter Gallipolis Osa Champer Pomeroy John Morris Miner Hazel Kessinger Middleport Clyde FE. Hines Pratts Fork R. D Theresa Amelia Blackwood Albany Luther Pinney Virginia Hagerman Dale Stansbury Dyesville Golden Cleland Dexter

Ohio Fuel Supply Co Files 197 Leases for County Lands

The Ohio Fuel Supply Co filed 197 leases at the recorder's office for incorporation into county records. They cover 16,259 acres in the west end, with development expected to begin soon by the company.

The Ohio Fuel Supply Co Recorder's Office

Buckeye Salt Plant Sold for 164000 at Sheriff Sale

The Buckeye Salt plant of the bankrupt Pomeroy Chemical Co. sold at auction for 164 009. The buyer was The Brocalasa Chemical Co. of Syracuse. The deal consolidates plants in Pomeroy Bend and signals immediate operation and further expansion. Attorney L Crarg Davis managed the receivership to protect creditors.

Buckeye Pomeroy Chemical Co Brocalasa Chemical Co Syracuse Bend Pomeroy Bend McQuigg L. Crarg Davis

Logan Logs Celebrate Fourth Independence Day in Logan

Independence Day festivities unfolded at the fairgrounds with events directed by C R Moorhead. Horse racing baseball and track events filled the afternoon followed by a fireworks display at night. The Grotto country club opening south of Logan drew many visitors and the school band from Coalton performed for the crowd.

Logan Fairgrounds Grotto Country Club Fair Grounds Cc. R. Moorhead Grotto Coalton

American Legion Band Delights Corning Audience

The American Legion band of this city played in Corning after weeks of planning. Their performance drew generous applause and was warmly appreciated by the audience and local community.

American Legion Niay Corning

Akron woman visits Logan extended. Laube family host

Mrs. M. A. Laube of Akron arrived in Logan Thursday for an extended visit with her son L. C. Laube and family. Mrs. Lottie McGill of Columbus is here for an indefinite visit with Mr. and Mrs. Lew McGill of Gallagher Ave. Dr. and Mrs. O. Allen and daughter Nellie spent the Fourth with Malta relatives. Returning, they were joined by Dr. H. C. Allen of Circleville, brother of the local physician.

M. A. Laube Akron Logan L. C. Laube Lottie McGill Columbus Lew McGill Gallagher Ave O. Allen Nellie Allen Malta H. C. Allen Circleville

Robey Couple Celebrate 34th Wedding Anniversary

Recorder and Mrs Henry Robey marked their thirty fourth anniversary on July Fourth with a family reunion and dinner at home. The day was described as delightfully spent.

Henry Robey

Arnold Family Visits Logan From Salt Lake City

Mr and Mrs Fred Arnold and their children from Salt Lake City arrived in Logan to visit the Martins in Glen View Heidi's Judge and Mrs I F P Martin. Mr Arnold a civil engineer returned home for important work under his supervision while Mrs Arnold will stay for an extended visit.

Fred Arnold Salt Lake City Utah Logan IF. P. Martin Glen View Heidi's Arnold

Invincible Tennis Team Triumphs at Grotto Grounds

The Invincible team led by Wood Bowen and Virsi Martin won a midweek tennis match at the Grotto grounds. They defeated notable players from Toman and Nelsonville, including Wolfe and Chick Bowen, marking a strong showing for the composed duo.

Wood Bowen Virsi Martin Grotto Grounds Toman Nelsonville Wolfe Chick Bowen

Death of Mrs Anna Bowers 61 at Local Hospital

Heart failure and asthma listed as causes of death for Mrs Anna Bowers 61 who died Tuesday night at 8 30 at the local hospital. She was the widow of John Bowers and lived on West Hunter Street with her son. Funeral arrangements set for next Monday at 2 PM at the Methodist church. A California sister is expected to attend. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery with L C Yocum and Company in charge.

Anna Bowers Oak Grove Cemetery L. C. Yocum Goa

Fabierwacks Club Hosts Mr and Mrs Strentz Social

Fabierwacks met at the Strenzs home on Tuesday evening with bridge as the main activity. High scores went to Miss Emma Becker and Wood Bowen as guests Miss Bird White and Mrs Florence Foster of Waverly joined the gathering decorated in patriotic colors.

William Strentz Fabierwacks Club Bridge Emma Becker Wood Bowen Miss Bird White Florence Foster Waverly

Westward sightseeing party reaches Yellowstone Park

Mrs. Robert Work reports that her daughter Miss Nancy Work along with Miss Dorothy Smith and Charles Work have arrived at Yellowstone National Park for a several day sightseeing tour through the West. The party described a fine trip with many interesting sights en route.

Robert Work Nancy Work Yellowstone National Park Miss Work Dorothy Smith Charles Work

Mrs Randolph Miller Undergoes Operation at Cherrington

Mrs Randolph Miller of Shaw underwent an operation at Cherrington hospital Thursday morning. She withstood the procedure well and her condition is reported to be favorable.

Randolph Miller Shawnee Cherrington — Hospital

Yocum Returns From Furniture Markets in Grand Rapids and Chicago

L. C. Yocum arrived home after visiting the Grand Rapids furniture market where he found the display the finest in years. He also toured a Chicago market and began his return after attending the Cedar Point undertakers convention with Logan saved.

L. C. Yocum Grand Rapids Chicago Logan Cedar Point

McArthur Defeats B. & O. Club 5 to 4 in Big Crowd

A large crowd saw McArthur beat the B. & O. club of Chillicothe 5 to 4 on Wednesday afternoon. The Chau tauquano game will be played here Sunday July 8, while McArthur heads to Logan for a game. Gypsies robbed Pearl Bray’s home near Creola. Sheriff Collins arrested them near Elk Fort and they were ordered to pay Bray $20, a $10 fine and court costs, then leave town.

Chillicothe McArthur Logan Pearl Bray Creola Fletcher Collins Elk Fort Mr. Bray

Allen and Meadows Families Picnic at Bethel Grove

Mr and Mrs Marion Allen and Mr and Mrs Henry Meadows with family enjoyed a picnic at Bethel Grove on Wednesday. Miss Elizabeth Dunkle of Chillicothe is visiting relatives here this week.

Marion Allen Henry Meadows Bethel Grove Elizabeth Dunkle Chillicothe

Hart Found Guilty Of Possessing Liquor In Hart Home

Judge Pettit found Rufus Hart guilty of unlawfully possessing intoxicating liquor after deputies searched the Hart home near Haynes and seized white whiskey. Hart denied ownership. testimony by his wife was offset by state evidence. A $500 fine and costs were imposed and he was ordered jailed until payment.

Pettit Rufus Hart Shaw Brandt Farbearn Kanade Hart Haynes Hocking

Mrs Vansky Hosts Guests From California in Home Visit

Mrs Martha Vansky received Mrs Carrie Wildermuth of Fullerton and Mrs Lou Marshburn of Yorbalinda as guests in a social visit.

Martha Vansky Carrie Wildermuth Fullerton, Cal Lou Marshburn Yorbalinda Cal

Mrs Vivin Lowe Visits Her Mother in Haydenville

Mrs Vivin Lowe also known as Ida Yates and her three children are visiting Alice Yates in Haydenville, staying with her mother as listed in the local society notes.

Vivin Lowe Ida Yates Haydenville Mra Alice Yates

Logan man visiting relatives here Wednesday

Pete Lomax of Logan was visiting relatives in the area on Wednesday.

Pete Lomax Logan

Local residents noted for home painting and visits

John McVey of Creola painted the residence of D. C. Gill. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Horak and Mrs. Marshall Snyder spent the Fourth with Mr. and Mrs. George Horak at Zanesville.

John McVey Creola D. C. Gill Charles Horak Marshall Snyder George Horak Zanesville

Death of Ann Littlejohn Reported After Illness

News arrives of the death of Ann Littlejohn wife of Carl Littlejohn after months of diabetes illness. Further details will be provided as available.

Ann Littlejohn Carl Littlejohn

Mrs Lomax Visits Daughter in St Louis

Mrs Elizabeth Lomax travels to St Louis Missouri for a visit with her daughter Miss Charlotte Lomax.

Elizabeth Lomax St. Louis, Mo Miss Charlotte Lomax

Local Visitors Return Home and Family Guests

Miss Della OConnor returns home after visiting Toledo and Springfield. Mr and Mrs E E Reynolds and daughter from Michigan visit B F Reynolds and Mrs Clara Smith. Miss Agnes Rose of Albany visits her aunt Mrs Walter Lee.

Della O'Connor Toledo Springfield E. E. Reynolds Tint Michigan B. F. Reynolds Clara Smith Agnes Rose Albany Mrs Walter Lee

Weekend Visitors and Local Travels Highlight Hamden Area

Hamden reports weekend visitors among residents including Mr and Mrs TI FE Calvin in Columbus and Mr and Mrs George Howell with daughter from McArthur. Wilmer Wright of Toledo visits his mother Ollie Wente, while J Anthony and daughter Esta visit Athens. Nurses Vida and Bernice Rice return from Ashland Kentucky for vacation with the Charley Rice family. The Kerniser family returns to Cincinnati and the Campbells host relatives in Wellston and Cleveland visits are noted.

TI. FE. Calvin Columbus George Howell McArthur Wilmer Wright Toledo Ollfle Weteht J. Anthony Esta Athens I'etday Vida Bernice Rice Kins Daughters Hospital Ashland Charley Rice Palma Keriueer Edna Jolly Cincinnati C W. Campbell C. W. Campbell J. A Jolly Kathleen Charley Campbell Wellston William Thomson Dundas John Thompson

P. D. Q. Pesticide Promises Quick Bed Bug Kill

The ad touts P. D. Q. that claims a 3Sc box makes a quart enough to kill bedbugs and eggs, reaches moths, and leaves clothing unharmed. It highlights liquid form, double strength, patent spout in every package, and availability in sealed bottles.

Miss Jessie Yates Hosts Arta May and Shirley Wright Guests

Miss Jessie Yates entertained Arta May and Shirley Wright of Radcliff as Wednesday visitors in a small social gathering.

Jessie Yates Arta May Shirley Wright Radcliff

Burt Family Visiting Westfalls in Millfield

Mr and Mrs John Burt and their children from Millfield are visiting Mrs Burt's parents Mr and Mrs Martin Westfall.

John Burt Millfield Martin Westfall

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Bt Oliver Hartley Sayre Farm Ott Ctore Anyey Jacobs Stansbury Cleland West Meigs Clinton Fabierwacks Trai Lame Hamden P.D.Q Peter B Kyne Cosmopolitan Featuring Roy Stewart Richard Talmadge the Cub Reporter Majestic Clara Kimball Young Isilda Varesi Dolly Byrne Harry Garson Fables Buck Jones al St. John D. Zenner Company
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