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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1922

Page

10

Pomeroy-Middleport Names to Be Dropped From Ballots

Walter French and H B Pickett for commissioner and W W Brown for representative asked to be removed from the primary ticket. Democratic board members questioned the board’s right. Prosecutor Davis referred to the secretary of state, who said removal is permissible up to ballot printing. The three names will not appear on ballots. Wick near Ironton will move soon to Pt Pleasant to reside.

Walter French H. B. Pickett W. W. Brown Board of Elections Davis Secretary of State

Farm Station at Maggie West Virginia Thrives

The Mason County sub-station near Maggie West Virginia started in 1921 and now runs 146 acres with 150 plots of soybeans 40 of tobacco 180 of wheat 50 of oats and 150 of corn. It aims to inform West Virginia University and the state with farming data and plant varieties. It is directed by T C McKvaine of WVU.

Mason County Mason Maggie W. Va West Virginia University State At T. C. McKvaine

Will Move to Point After Career at Syracuse and Cheshire

Rev. George S. Lightner, a former Methodist preacher at Syracuse and Cheshire, is now located at Sedg and plans to relocate to Point.

Point George S. Lightner Syracuse Cheshire Sedg

Prof Bing III In Critical Condition In Chicago Hospital

Friends and relatives report President S H Bing is critically ill in a Chicago hospital with blood poisoning in his foot. The news causes concern among his followers and community.

Prof. Bing III S H. Bing Chicago

Minersville Beats Kiwanis in Twilight Game 11 to 6

Minersville defeats Kiwanis 11 to 6 on Minersville grounds Wednesday afternoon. Earl Funk manages Minersville and A. V. Howell moved the bit board to improve the park at the old salt lot.

Minersville Kiwanis Earl Funk A. V. Howell

Middleport Family Plans Summer Cedar Point Outing

Mr and Mrs Elmer Reed and daughter Nancy join Mrs O A Rowley and Miss Ruth for a Cedar Point week long summer stay on Lake Eries premier resort. Dr and Mrs A A Hugg and Dr and Mrs H L Ward travel to Cincinnati by boat for a quiet rest trip. Mrs Theodore Reed and Agnes Christine visit Akron relatives and attend a gathering at Mrs Agnes Woodwards home. Mr Calderwood and daughter Nelle accompany the group.

Middleport Elmer Reed Nancy O. A. Rowley Ruth Cedar Point Lake Erie A. A. Hugg H. L. Ward Cincinnati Theodore Reed Agnes Christine Akron Pomeroy Agnes Woodward Mr. Calderwood Miss Nelle

Noel Skinner Dies at 21 From Tuberculosis of Bone

Noel Skinner aged 21 died yesterday at his home on Lasley Street from tuberculosis of the bone after an unsuccessful surgical operation at Columbus Hospital. He is survived by his mother and other relatives in the area.

Noel Skinner Lasley Street Jong Columbus

McQuiggs Return to Los Angeles After Summer Visit

Mr and Mrs Will McQuigg, who spent the summer with Mr and Mrs John McQuigg, left yesterday to return to their home in Los Angeles California.

Will McQuigg Mr. MccQuigg John McQuigg Los Angeles Calif

Local Youth Arrested on Theft Charge

Roland Feiger an 18 year old from Racine but living with his sister in Pomeroy was arrested yesterday on theft charges. He is alleged to have stolen a Razor and merchandise from the Shari barber shop.

Roland Feiger Henry Feiger Racine Pomeroy

Local men join Gallipolis Golf Club

A. V. Wadsworth Curtis Reed and Rollin Schwegman are among new members of the Gallipolis Golf Club. They keep business away from golf and are eager about the sport, though all are new to scoring.

Gallipolis Golf Club A. V. Wadsworth Curtis Reed Rollin Schwegman

Letter to Theodore Roosevelt praised in local clip

A Watch Dog's department clipping titled Letter to Ted dy Roosevelt hangs in a Pomeroy business place. It is hailed as the best thing appearing in print in any periodical in a decade and drew the most favorable comment all about town.

Teddy Roosevelt Watch Dog's Department Pomeroy

Logan One in Jail

The county jail has been nearly depopulated with Daniel Crane the only prisoner. Indicted for first degree murder, Crane remains confined as the facility sees fewer inmates this past month than in the prior year.

Daniel Crane

Still Missing Boy From City After Five Weeks Absence

STILL WO Olan Smith, fourteen, son of Mr and Mrs Sam Smith, remains missing after five weeks away from Logan. He left with horse trader George Terrel and was reportedly accompanied by two women. Sheriff Larimer issues identification cards to locate the boy.

Olan Smith Sam Smith Logan George Terrel Rover Larimer

Logan to Face Off as Grove City Game Is Canceled

Logan ball team cancels Sunday match with Grove City. Manager E Francis says no replacement can be scheduled at short notice, leaving Sunday an off day. Adams and Thomas, ex New Lexington stars, are signed to play for Logan in the future. New Lexington reportedly disbanded this season due to low attendance in a weak economy. Chauncey will visit next Sunday for the second game of a five game series. the opener at Chauncey ended in a Logan loss two weeks ago.

Grove City Logan E. Francis Adams Thomas Chauncey

Mite Box Opening Event at Methodist Church

The assembly room event featured a mite box opening with Mrs A A Turner and others delivering demonstrations. Little Iola Courter told a story and Mrs Carl Littlejohn sang with Mrs Belt on piano as Violet Brehman performed, followed by refreshments and social time.

Methodist Church Mesdames A. A. Turner G. S. Hengst Roy Crawford Warren Lanning Eugene Wright J. W. Wood ‘Ard D. M. Soliday Smith Charles Adcock Charles Armstrong Drew Hyatt Cook L. G Smith Ruth Armstron Iola Courter Carl Littlejohn Belt Violet Brehman Johnston

Judge Pettit Hears County Commissioners Versus Evans Case

Judge Pettit heard an error from probate court involving dam or damages for a road right of way through Evans farm. A jury awarded Evans 60 dollars in probate court, but commissioners appealed as too high and carried the case to the other court. The judge took the matter under advisement. Counsel for the defendant was given time to file a brief.

Local visitors frequent Columbus during recess

Logan briefs note Mr and Mrs William Currens of Murray City and Mr and Mrs John Love of Columbus visiting Col umbus residents Thursday. Love supervised conduit system savings for the Home Telephone Company. Congressman Edwin D Ricketts, on recess, was a business visitor in Columbus Wednesday.

First marriage license issued in over a week to two Logans

Irwin Rutter a 29 year old laborer and Florence Fox an 18 year old from Logan received the week’s first marriage license on Thursday. Rev. George Schutes of the Mulberry Lutheran church was named the officiating minister.

Irwin Rutter Logan Florence Fox George Schutes Mulberry Lutheran Church

Fetherolf Victorious In Gallipolis Horseshoe Series

George Fetherolf of Logan defeated Ray Danner in a nine game set at Gallipolis winning six contests amid a close battle. Danner threw 230 ringers with 31 doubles as a larger crowd watched the series. The two players are expected to meet again soon.

Fetherolf George Fetherolf Logan Gallipolis Ray Danner Fettle Altho Danner Fetheroll

Charming Frock Pattern For Child Sizes Four To Ten

A fashionable front closing frock pattern described as practical with sleeve options wrist or elbow length. English prints crepe or gingham suggested and four child sizes four six eight ten years. A six year size needs 3 1/2 yards of 27 inch material. pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.

Major League Home Run Totals From Yesterday

Fragmented tally lists yesterday’s MLB home runs with players such as Grimes and Frink in Saint Louis and Ward and Jamieson in New York and Cleveland. The piece also mentions a Chicago chewing gum maker with a startup capital of £52 and annual turnover over $20000000.

St. Louie Cleae Grimes Chicago Frinck Tota Ward New York Sheeley Jamieson Cleveland

Fishing trip ends with shoal of memories

Thomas Wakely, Walter Gathers, Clete Scholl and Lew Pursell returned home after a several day fishing excursion that took them as far north as Spring Ville Michigan. They visited several lake cities and, though fish were not plentiful, they enjoyed a splendid outing and deemed the trip worthwhile.

Thomas Wakely Walter Gathers Clete Scholl Lew Pursell Springville Michigan

Missionary Society Meeting Noted for Women’s Foreign Outreach

The regular meeting of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society was announced, outlining plans for outreach, fundraising, and prayer emphasis among members. Attendees discussed upcoming visits and support for missions abroad.

Tri County Picnic to be Held at Ash Cave

Announcement for a picnic at Ash Cave on Sunday July 30 invites Fairfield Vinton and Hocking counties to send large delegations. A suitable program is being arranged for the day.

Ash Cave Fairfield Vinton Hocking

Daugherty Gets Chance With Hen Daugherty Pitching Hope

Hen Daugherty, active in semi professional baseball in the Hocking Valley, earns a chance at a higher level. The report notes his pitching prowess and potential to move into more competitive leagues.

Daugherty Chance Hocking Valley

Charge Withdrawn in Keenan Auto Lights Case

Athens attorney Emmett Keenan had a charge in Justice Helwiz's court for parli ng his auto without lights withdrawn at the request of the prosecuting attorney on Thursday.

Emmett Keenan Athens Helwiz

Albany Grange Meets Saturday for Important Business

Albany N Y July 21 The Albany grange will meet Saturday afternoon at one o clock. Important business on the agenda.

Albany Albany Grange

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