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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1922

Page

8

Pomeroy Pioneer James A Hazelton Dies After Fall

James A Hazelton 79, a long time Pomeroy resident and Civil War veteran, died Thursday night after a fall at Judge A P Miller’s home following an auto ride with his granddaughter Marcia Miller. He collapsed at the Miller entrance and may have suffered a heart attack. Survived by widow 82 and two children, funeral set for 2 pm at the Miller residence. Also note: wine found at Squire Ransom Fish’s home. Squire Barnes seeks appearance in court. expected to surrender via telephone call.

James A. Hazelton Pomeroy A. P. Miller Marcia Miller Mr. Hazelton James Hazelton Miller Butternut Ave Cherrington Squire Ransom Fish Athens Squire Barnes Squire

Post Office Quarters Sought for Pomeroy Office

Washington posts call for proposals to lease five to ten year quarters for Pomeroy post office starting October 1 1922. Space requirement stated as one thousand square feet. Rumor mentions John Lyons targeting the opera house building for the post office.

Post Office Department Washington Pomeroy John Lyons Opera House

Kiwanis Chester Game Ends 13 to 0

The Chester team dominated the Kiwanis lads on Thursday winning 13 to 0. Receipts totaled about $60, with funds designated for the street repair fund.

Chester

Pomeroy Boy Admits Theft At Barber Shop and Store

Roeland Feiger confesses to stealing from Scharn barber shop and Hetzel furniture store. Judge Barnes fines $5 and sentences ten days in jail, now serving. officials note his inexperience may deter future theft.

Roeland Feiger Pomeroy Scharn Hetzel Justice Barnes Was Green

Pomeroy Merchant In Morning Crash Lessons

G W Kesier a local clothing merchant took his first morning drive in his coupe. Around the Pomeroy National Bank corner he struck a curb and swerved into a brick truck. His car suffered severe damage but he escaped unhurt.

G. W. Kesier Pomeroy Clothing Pomeroy National Bank Keiser

Cora Roush Sues for Divorce from George P Roush

Cora Roush files for divorce alleging years of drunkenness and abuse by George P Roush. They married on February & at Pomeroy and have one child, David Roush born canoneda 5, 1921. She seeks alimony child support and custody.

Cora Roush George P. Roush Pomeroy David Roush Canoneda 5

Fish in Hot Water Report Analyzes Local Catch

A formal analysis of fish in hot water reports examines water quality and safety. The report outlines environmental factors affecting the catch and potential health implications for consumers.

Rutland Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Skunks

Charles Kellar of Rutland pleaded guilty in Justice Barnes' court to harboring three captive skunks. He was fined $25 and ordered to pay costs, totaling $41.60.

Charles Kellar Rutland

Local visitors and guests across the Middleport area

Dr. and Mrs. A Z Junkerman host this week with guests including Mrs Herbert Sherwood of Anderson Indiana Mrs William M Fisher of Columbus and Rev and Mrs Ben Timmons of Athens Also visiting are Mrs E L Ewing of Logan and Mrs Mary Sisson along with sister Mrs Thomas Riley J H Grate and family plan a motor trip to Canton and other Northern Ohio points Miss Elsie Wolf of Akron visits with her uncle O W Jovd and family

Middleport A. Z. Junkerman Herbert Sherwood Anderson Ind William M. Fisher Columbus Ben Timmons Athens E. L. Ewing Logan Mary Sisson Thomas Riley J. H. Grate Canton Ohio Elsie Wolf Akron O. W. Jovd

Sauvage Overcomes Injury To Cultivate Noted Local Garden

Sauvage, a Pomeroy resident on Naylor's Run who lost a leg in an accident last year, has developed one of the town's finest gardens while recovering. He spent his time productively and now enjoys a profitable, admired plot despite his injury.

Car Sauvage Naylor Pomeroy

One Bid Clocked For Minersville Cement Road Project

Only a single bid was received for the mile of cement road at Minersville by the Thursday deadline. Commissioners delayed action on the bid until today to review the proposal.

Minersville

Meigs County Fish and Game Group Elects Officers

At a recent meeting the Meigs County Fish and Game Protective Association reorganized. Elected were R A Miller president Harry B Roush vice president Hart Stanbery treasurer Roy Wilson secretary Ed Huber assistant secretary. Plans include more fish for local streams and a state fish and game display for the Meigs county fair. A site for a state game preserve in the county was discussed and Homer Geoghein was recommended for Meigs county.

Meigs

West given charge of large Hocking Ohio mine

R T West, general superintendent of the starter and Essex mines in this city, has been placed in full charge of the large Hocking mine owned by the Hocking Valley Mining Co. He has expanded several mines in the field, including No 7, now producing 1206 tons daily with capacity to reach 2000, and will divide time between Hocking and Pomeroy.

R. T. West Starter Essex Hocking Ohio Hocking Valley Mining Co West Pomeroy Starter and Essex Coal Co Pomeroy & Hockine Mining Co Stalter & Essex Mining Co

Illness of R. D. Young on Extended Auto Trip

R. D. Young his wife and son Thomas were traveling when illness struck in Columbus. An operation for appendicitis was performed at the Protestant hospital Tuesday. He is said to be recovering and hoped to return home in about two weeks.

R. D. Young Thomas Columbus Mr. Young Mia Protestant Hospital

First M. E. Church Announces Sunday Services

The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at 10 30 Sunday at the First Methodist Church. Dr McGurky will speak on Bread from Heaven. The evening sermon will address the present turmoil in the industrial world. Sunday school starts at 9 00 and Epworth League meets at 6 20.

M. E First Methodist McGurky Epworth League

Fess Clarifies Gubernatorial Preference In Columbus

Columbus July 22 Congressman Simon G. Fess stated he is not aligned with any candidate for governor and that decency forbids declaring a preference. He is seeking the Republican nomination for United States senator.

Fess Columbus Simon JD United States

Logan officials take day off to New Lexington for dinner

Logan Chief of Police Wherst Officer Farbeann and Mayor Koppe visited New Lexington as guests of Copper Farbeann and his parents. Patrolman Sol Ellinger kept order in their absence. The group returned with a fine chicken dinner and trimmings and readiness for any emergency.

Wherst Officer Farbeann Mayor Koppe New Lexington Copper Farbeann J. H. Farbeann Sol Ellinger Logan

Frank Blasius Sings With Mrs Pettit In Guest Event

Frank Blasius sang a group of songs as Mrs Claude Pettit accompanied him. Covers were laid for twenty one guests.

Frank Blasius Claude Pettit

White hosts lively Mound Street party

Mr and Mrs Robert Lee White hosted a spacious Mound Street gathering Wednesday night. All members attended except Mrs William Strentz who was in Mt Clemens Michigan. Mrs Byron Wolfe and Wood Bowen held high scores with Mr and Mrs Fred Ambrose among the guests.

Robert. Lee White Moundstreet William Strentz Mt. Clemens, Mich Byron Wolfe Wood Bowen Fred Ambrose

Free Tickets Offer From Logan Opera House Ad

A notice promises two free tickets to the Logan Opera House picture show on Monday if readers respond. Clinton Webb is the contact for wants ads or to help a friend read the Messenger.

Pear Logan Opera House Clinton Webb

Belva May Parry Born in Lexington Avenue Home

Chauncey A NEW ARRIVAL Mr and Mrs Ray Parry announce the birth of a daughter Belva May at their Lexington avenue home Tuesday Granddaughter to Mr and Mrs B F Ferrel of this city.

Ray Parry Belva May Lexington Avenue B. F. Ferrel

Traveler Reunited After Five Week Absence Arrested in Jackson

Olan Smith was apprehended Thursday at Jackson by Sheriff Davis who notified local police. Deputy Huston followed up for George Terrel who left town with the boy. Terrel faced juvenile court Friday on a charge of contributing to delinquency of a minor and pleaded not guilty with a hearing granted. He is confined in the county jail.

Olan Smith Jackson Davis Larimer George Terrel Huston Wanderer Terrel Friday Terrel Stephenson

Certificates Awarded in Recent Teachers Examination

Returns of the recent teachers examination show graduates receiving certificates. High school recipients include Ralph Arick with three years and Marshall Huston with one year. Elementary certificates go to three year holders Ruth Bachus Geo Briley Vira Davis Anna Diehl Sylvia Dodds Harlan Dup ler Lecca M Hoy Nettie Keeton Ruth Leonard Helena Reynolds Elmer Risch Anna Shaffer Leitha Trimmer and H V Woods. Two years recipients are W W Gordon Jessie Van Sickle. One year awards go to Olive Bay Bernard Ingmire M Mary Koon Golda Lama Irwin McCarley Elizabeth Sudlow and Orpha Wemmer.

Ralph Arick Harshall Huston Ruth Bachus Geo. Briley Vira Davis Anna Diehl Sylvia Dodds Harlan Dupler Lecca M. Hoy Nettie Keeton Ruth Leonard Helena Reynolds Elmer Risch Anna Shaffer John H. Starkey Leitha Trimmer H. V. Woods W. W. Gordon Jessie van Sickle Olive Bay Bernard Ingmire M. Mary Koon Golda Lama Irwin McCarley Elizabeth Sudlow Orpha Wemmer

Picnic Gatherings Highlight Local Clubs In Ida­ho

The water works lawn hosted a Merry Makers Club picnic with members and children enjoying girlhood games followed by a lunch. Out of town members Mrs Jud Shriner and Mrs Adam Mahoney attended. The Idano Club hosted a party at Miss Blanche England’s home on the Logan Haydenville pike with a notable picnic lunch feature.

Water Works Merry Makers Club Jud Shriner Adam Mahoney Idano Club Blanche England Logan-Haydenville Pike

Mc Govern Shoe Co. top Lo gzan Garage in seven inning win

Strong pitching from both sides set a low tone before Mc Govern Shoe Co. defeated Lo gzan Garage 8 to 1 in seven innings. Two costly errors decided the game, while Soliday and Brannigan starred for the victors as neither team issued a walk or hit a batter.

McGovern Shoe Co Logzan Garage Soliday Paw Jim Brannigan

School Board Awards Painting Bid for West End School

At Thursday evening meeting the city school board opened bids for painting and decorating the west end school building. Five painters bid, and Alfred Poling won with the low bid of 944.40. Other bidders included Buell Eby Moorehead and Son Geo Holl and Son and Joe Mount.

West End Alfred Poling Buell Eby Moorehead and Son Geo Holl and Son Joe Mount

Mrs Isabel Smart Dies After Illness at 74

Mrs Isabel Smart, 74, died Thursday afternoon at the home of her son William Smart on May Avenue after several days of illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. She resided here for years and was respected by many friends. Her husband predeceased her. She leaves two sons William and Daniel Smart of this city and a daughter living in another state.

Isabel Smart Inlaw William Smart May Avenue

Pendergrass Guests Visit Middleport Family

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pendergrass with Mr. George Pendergrass Mrs. Roy Pendergrass and children traveled to Middleport and spent several days as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pendergrass and family.

Middleport Peter Pendergrass George Pendergrass Roy Pendergrass Frank Pendergrass

Local residents return from Logan visit and new arrival

Mrs Elma Huffman Mrs Will Fife and Mr and Mrs T B Truitt of Wilmington returned home Friday after a three day visit in Logan with Mr and Mrs L T Huffman of North Walnut Street. Fugenia Mar is the name chosen for the newborn daughter of Mr and Mrs D C Reynolds of South Mulberry Street. County commissioners Henry T Leach and Mary K Davey were business visitors in the city Friday. George Smith and son made a motor trip to Columbus Friday.

Elma Huffman Will Fife T. B. Truitt Wilmington Logan L. T. Huffman North Walnut Street Fugenia Mar D. C. Reynolds South Mulberry Street Henry T. Leach Mary K. Davey Actital City George Smith and Son Columbus

Speed Cop Chases Earhart to City Hall Arraignment

Officer Sol Ellinger pursued J. W. Earhart of Columbus for miles on Friday and finally overtook him. Earhart was ordered to report to Mayor Koppe on Saturday for arraignment.

Sol Ellinger Farbean J. W. Earhart Columbus Earhart Koppe

Hamilton Family Guests in Chauncey Visit Friends

Mrs. Omer Brisment and daughter Mary Susan from Hamilton Colorado are guests of Mrs. William Beckler and Mrs. C. E. Mc Cafferty in Chauncey with Jamaica and other friends visiting in this city.

Omer Brisment Mary Susan Hamilton, CO Chauncey William Beckler C. E. McCafferty Jamaica

Wilson Family Returns From Cincinnati Visit

Mrs. Sarah Wilson and her children Abe Lena and Edith travel home from Cincinnati after a short motor trip. They were joined by Rabbi and Mrs. Felix Mendelsohn and their young son from Chicago, who had stayed with the Wilsons during the visit.

Sarah Wilson Abe Lena Edith Cincinnati Felix Mendelsohn Little Son Chicago Wilson

Christian Endeavor Program Set for Sunday Service

Miss Lucy Law, president of the Christian Endeavor Society, prepares a special program for Sunday evening at the Christian Church. The public is invited to attend for an instructional and entertaining service. Mr and Mrs Henry Staffinger visited last Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Shafer at Beaumont.

C. E Lucy Law Christian Endeavor Society Chrisian Church Henry Staffinger George Shafer Beaumont

S. S. Class Picnic At Methodist Church

The Sunday school class taught by Mrs. Homer Shields enjoyed a party and picnic dinner on Thursday at the Methodist church premises.

S. S The Methodist Church Homer Shields

Social visits span several Ohio areas

Mrs Car Penn and children of Pontiac Michigan visit Chauncey at Ira R Fuller home with sisters Blanch Brown and Clarence Russell Ellis. Miss Ella Grimes recently guest in Zanesville. Mr and Mrs Paul Courtney and daughter Lois of Springfield visit their parents H S A Courtney and other relatives in Chauncey and vicinity.

Mrs. Car! Penn Pontiac, Mich Chauncey Ella Grimes Zanesville Paul Courtney Lois Springfield H. S. A. Courtney Chauncey and Vicinity

Marine recruits offered free three year correspondence course

The United States Marine Corps announces a new program giving every recruit access to a complete correspondence school course in a wide range of subjects at government expense during the three-year enlistment period.

Washington, D. C United States Marine Corps

Ohio Miners to Stand by Union

Columbus July 21 Our men are not going to be driven into the mines at the point of the bayonet George W Savage secretary treasurer of the Ohio United Mine Workers says there will be no disorders among strikers when state troops are called out He notes past strikes troops ended up playing baseball with miners and expects no change this time.

Columbus, CO George W. Savage Ohio United Mine Workers

Brave Brooklyn Policeman Fights Burglars. Wounded

Arthur Loew a 26 year old policeman and ex World War aviator was shot four times while single handedly challenging four burglars in Brooklyn. The trails of blood suggest he wounded at least three of the attackers before they fled.

New York Arthur Loew Brooklyn Loew

Keg of Cream Beer Blinds Man in Akron Suit

Jacob Burger sues Renner Products in Akron court for 40000 alleging a Cream Beer mixture he prepared on advice from the firm exploded. The blast blinded one eye and impaired the other, in a risky alcoholic drink incident.

Akron Renner’ Products Company Jacob Burger

Mrs Rochester Hosts Summer Breakfast Party

Mrs Cyrus Rochester entertained with a 9 o clock breakfast Thursday morning. It stood as one of the prettiest and most delightful parties of the midsummer season.

Notable Civil War Figures Born or Died in 19th Century Ohio

An 1818 charter for the Farmers' Bank of Canton is noted along with brief obituaries and birth details of figures linked to Ohio. Daniel McCook of the Fighting McCooks is cited, as are Ulysses S. Grant Jr and Cydnor Tompkins. The text mentions Tamerlane P. Marsh of Mount Union College and birth details tied to Belmont County and Orland Indiana.

Farmers’ Bank of Canton Daniel McCook McCooks Carrollton Kenesaw Mountain Ulysses §. Grant, Jr Bethel Cydnor B. Tompkins Congress McConnellsville Belmont County Tamerlane P. Marsh Mount Union College Alliance Kiorn Orland Ind

Head on Collision Involving Webb Summit Touring Cars

Ford touring cars driven by Pearl Bowlby and Charles Howdyshell near Webb Summits collided near the Bethany Church on the New Straitsville pike Thursday evening. Both drivers were injured as the fronts were caved in. Bowlby was thrown through the windshield but suffered only minor bruises. Wesley Coakley and Henry Howdyshel suffered bruises in the Howdyshell car.

Ford Pearl Bowlby Charles Howdyshell Webb Bethany Church New Straitsville Pike Bowlby Logan Wesley Coakley Henry Howdyshel Howdyshell

Oldest Marion Township Resident Dead at 95

Mrs Emily Lecrone, widow of Jacob Lecrone, died Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs James McLinn in Marion township. She fractured her hip July 4 and had lived with the McLinns since. Nephews and nieces are her only relatives. Funeral at Laurel Chapel Church Sunday at 10 am, burial in adjacent cemetery by Harden Undertaking Co.

Emily Lecrone Marion Township James McLinn Jacob Lecrone McLinn Laurel Chapel Harden Undertaking Co

Logan Classifieds Offer Promises of Purchases and Jobs

Want ads from Logan urge readers to scan the classified page for possible buys and opportunities. They promise that reviewing listings may reveal items to purchase and potential chances that could benefit the reader personally or financially.

Logan

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