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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
12
George Hood about 60 years old and longtime carpenter at Pomeroy boat yards died yesterday afternoon at 1 30 in the salt yards at Minersville. He leaves a wife and grown children. He was a former soldier and skilled carpenter and cabinet maker.
The 17 children received their first communion from Rev. Father Schneider on Sunday. Boys included Rors Albert Burkett William O Donnell Bernard Neutzling Phillip Edward Killinger Bruno Piertti Joseph Zwinnicg and William OBrien. girls Marsha Neutzling Lillian Cleckner Bertha Raub Catherine Raub Mary Helen Fell Ethel Ruschel Henrietta Ruschel Mary Curtis Mary Goetz Ruth Schwarzwalder.
Mrs. Mary Susan Davis aged 65 died at her daughter’s home in Hemlock Grove on Memorial Day after several weeks of illness. Survived by three children: Mrs. Nattie Frost of Texas, Mrs. Stella Cook, and James Davis. Funeral planned for 2:30 this afternoon at the Texas church with Rev. Barnes of Chester officiating depends on relatives arriving.
Osby Martin age 27 and Hattie Nelson age 19 of Pomeroy R D 3. Clinton Douglas age 21 of Albany R D 8 and Alpha Ash age 18 of Carpenter R D 3. Floyd Warner age 23 and Madaline Donahew age 22, both of Letart Falls.
Reports say snakes are unusually plentiful this spring with numerous specimens killed. Among the fatalities are copperheads slain by Webster Hodge on Breezy Heights.
Village authorities moved to enforce sidewalk building, placing the costs on the tax duplicate. Fifteen days earlier the council resolved to require Uncle Oliver Bradbury and Graycliff Chemical to act, but they did not respond. The street crew began Bradbury’s sidewalk this morning with Graycliff to follow.
Mrs George Wehe of Pittsburg is visiting relatives here. They have lived here most of their lives.
Beech Grove cemetery appeared particularly well kept and decorated on Decoration Day this year. The speaker's stand, hunting arches, flag effects, and flowers across the grounds drew praise as individual lot owners vied to honor their loved ones with elaborate grave decorations.
Children of the school prepare a program for next Sunday evening at 7 30 at the Baptist church. The event is led by Mrs L R Wilson Miss Florinel Talbott Mrs Frank Guinther and Mrs R O Grimm in charge.
The Middleport Fishing club left Sunday in their well equipped boat for a point down the river near Cheshire to camp and fish for the season. Dr. D. 8. Hartinger is commander and director of the camp.
Supt. A. W. McKay and his family traveled to Portland on Saturday to visit his sister Miss Lanara McKay and a brother at the family’s old homestead.
August White takes a short vacation from the T. S. Lewis clothing store and travels to Marion to visit Paul Smart. They plan to return to Middleport by week’s end where Paul works in his uncle H. M. Cross’s music store.
Mr and Mrs Harry Probst stayed with relatives last Sunday and plan to return to their Piqua home later this week. They will be joined by Mrs Grif M Lewis and husband and two young daughters for a visit there.
The Hood and Sons mine ceased yesterday after Kerrs Run supplied coal to the Excelsior salt works. The Crawford foundry struggles on part time with orders in sight as power curtailment hits industry. Beginning today extended electric service is expected to begin.
Oliver E. De Ridder, noted shoe designer, argues no woman with normal feet should feel ashamed or conceal them. He advocates a new scientific shoe to fit each individual foot and claims the ideal foot is distortion free.
A grim notice on public health warns that flies spread filth and disease, causing sickness and misery and threatening peace and happiness in many neighborhoods.
Report notes unrest involving non union operatives at the Forest Run power plant. The brief cites labor friction, safety concerns, and management negotiations without detailing parties or outcomes.
Columbus missionary W Kitner reports that the government has repeatedly extended the time for filing claims, with the current limit set for August 0. He says this limit cannot be extended again without an act of Congress, which is unlikely to occur.
Percy L. Peoples has purchased the Mamie Biggs home on Laurel street in Pomeroy via quit claim deeds from Mrs. Charles Bohnert of Charleston and Mrs. G. W. Rappold, the property's sole heirs. He plans to move in soon.
Mrs. Ellia Brooks and her two sons and their wives of Portsmouth and Harry Brooks of Marietta were here to spend Decoration Day.
George and Jacob Meinhart prepare to build a cement block store on Monkey Run sized 35 by 35 feet to offer meat and groceries.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Keynes of this city depart for Columbus to join the Shriners on a pilgrimage to San Francisco. The outward trip includes Chicago Duluth Winnipeg Vancouver Seattle and Portland with Victoria to Portland by ship. San Francisco stopovers lead to Los Angeles and on the return visit Denver the Grand Canyon and Kansas City before arriving back in Columbus June 26.
A large group of candidates were admitted as charter members at the local Moose lodge on Wednesday evening. Following the ceremony, refreshments were served. On June 6 a women s legion will be established in connection with the Logan Lodge of Moose.
Green township oil field activity is expected to rise after two wells completed this week. Chartiers company reportedly struck a fifty barrel well on the Ed Cummins tract while the Green Hocking well is estimated at about 100 barrels. The wells are within half a mile of each other, making the nearby territory look promising.
Logan commandery will take a class of 17 through the Red Cross and Knights of Malta degree on Thursday evening with guests from the Athens commandery. The Athens degree team will assist. A six o'clock supper will be served by the Eastern Star.
A brief notice reports a gathering labeled a reunion of cousins held on Decoration Day. The item notes the event's simple aim and suggests a community spirit behind the observance. No further details are provided in the readable text.
A social event at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Johnson featured several cousins from across the country. Visitors included Mrs. Byron Howard of Dallas Texas Mrs. Delbert Robinson and Mrs. William Sterritt of Charleston West Virginia and Miss Lulu Poston of Athens.
Officer Farbearn spent Tuesday tagging eighteen cars and trucks for overnight parking violations and directed owners to report to Mayor Koppe's office that day for orders.
Ralph Dennis manager of Ted Carrigan says his man is ready for a rematch with Nelsonville boxer Pat Lyons on a winner take all basis. They previously fought with Lyons winning and now many want to see a second meeting.
The article notes a principal encounter will headline the Logan Athletic Club’s next show, planned for some time in June. It emphasizes the upcoming event as the main attraction for the month’s program.
Post Commander Lauer received word of the arrival of Murl Fulk Jr. at Grant hospital in Columbus. The baby is the son of Dr and Mrs M E Fulk of Union Furnace. Dr Fulk is vice commander of the local legion post and a practicing physician at Union Furnace.
Miss Kathryn Koppe entertained several trends with a party on West Hunter street Tuesday evening. A pleasant social evening ended with an excellent luncheon. Guests included Ruth Conaway, Rita Eberst, Mildred Lehman, Breta McVey, Earl Roberts, Melrose Harbaugh, William Keenan, Art McGovern, Virgil Martin and the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Charles Parks of Glouster visited Mr and Mrs Frank Ullom over Decoration Day. Coralies and sons Rudolph and Charles Trigg of Columbus spent days with relatives. Mrs Clinton Webb and son and Mrs Frank Harden returned from Scio. Logan council No 1280 All D of A s asked to attend next Tuesday evening for important business.
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Tipton, Mr. and Mrs. Al Schreck, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Yocum traveled to Indianapolis Sunday to attend the speedway races on Decoration Day and planned to return home Wednesday.
Due to many applications for mothers pensions several are now pending and will be held up for the time being. All funds are appropriated and no new applications can be granted until a current recipient drops from the list by death marriage or removal from the county.
John Rectenwald of West Front Street leaves Wednesday noon for Charleston West Virginia to visit his brother and extend a family visit. A retired Hocking Valley railway employee he served about fifty years and recently retired on pension. He now spends time with family and visiting relatives across the country.
Miss Marie Smith and Mr Chas Struble were united in marriage by Rev J W Blair at the Methodist parsonage Monday evening in the presence of friends Joe Harden and Miss Doris Wolfe. The bride has worked at Case Music Parlors and the couple reside on Pottery Street.
Sea captain Collings shares a personal cure for rupture after doctors urged surgery. He describes years bedridden, trial of doctors and trusses, then a self study leading to a home remedy and a free book and medicine sent by mail upon coupon request. This dated ad promises a safe method anyone can use.
A direct mail promotion offers a free rupture remedy book and coupon from Capt. W. A. Collings of Watertown New York. The card requests name address and states no obligation to receive the free item.
Mr. Wright Penrod received a surprise birthday gathering as neighbors brought baskets of food during the quarterly meeting at Town House. Mrs. Russell Oxley of Bates visited her parents nearby, Silas Hoisington remains ill, and Emil Parker stayed with relatives in Athens. Farmers resume replanting and uncovering corn after heavy rains while wool prices rise to 45 to 48 cents per pound. Mrs. Lucy Wood returns from Pomeroy visit.
The article asserts that the sole effective method to guard against the fly is to keep it out, emphasizing prevention over other control measures. It frames exclusion as the central solution in pest management discussions.
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