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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1922

Page

12

Death of Florentine Forrrest at Rutland

Early yesterday morning the long illness of Florentine Forrrest in Rutland ended in death.

Rutland Florentine Forrrest

31 Years Reunion With Aunt in Olive Township

Rev. W. F. Wilson spent Wednesday at Joppa in Olive township visiting his aunt, Mrs. Charlotte Benedom of Salem, West Virginia, whom he had not seen in 31 years. Her son Meigs Benedom recently bought a farm in Meigs County, and she is visiting.

W. F. Wilson Joppa Olive Township Charlotte Benedom Salem W. Va Meigs Benedom Meigs County

Kiwanis Tag Day Folds Big Local Benefit

Kiwanis groups led by Girls Friendship Society and Boy Scouts distributed tags around town. A Syracuse park baseball game pitting Point Pleasant against Pomeroy Middleport Kiwanis clubs drew crowds as Pt. Pleasant delegates arrived by auto and were greeted by a reception committee and the Big & Reel Foundry band. Most local businesses closed for the event, and proceeds will fund Main Street resurfacing.

Kiwanis Friedship Society Syracuse Park Point Pleasant Pomeroy-Middleport Pt. Pleasant Middleport Big & Reel Foundry Syracuse Pomeroy Main Street

Rutland Chautauqua July 6 to 10 advertised as rainproof

The notice urges attendance at the Rutland Chautauqua from July 6 through 10 and assures that the tent will be rainproof despite weather concerns. It contrasts with ongoing electricity curtailments and impaired streetcar service threatening operations.

Rutland Chautauqua

Pittsburg Man Enters Carnegie Tech Summer School

Dewey A. Miller of Pittsburg Pennsylvania and a John Hancock High School graduate has enrolled in Carnegie Institute of Technology summer school Pittsburg. He will study in the College of Industries.

Dewey A. Miller Pittsburg Pennsylvania John Hancock High School Carnegie Institute of Technology Miller College of Industries

KNIGHT TEMPLARS ELECT AT OHIO CONCLAVE

At the annual conclave of Ohio Commandery No. 24 K T officers were elected for the coming Masonic year. James N Wagner was named Eminent Commander with C Fish as Generalissimo and G Plantz as Captain General. George Howell became Senior Warden and George W Reuter Junior Warden. Raymond Parker is Prelate with George H Parker as Treasurer and J E Carleton Recorder. W F Schoenleen serves as Standard Bearer and CC D Shoemaker Sword Bearer. Walter E Wolf is Warden.

Knight Templars Ohio Tey K. T W.i Iames N. Wagner If. C. Fish Genialissimo G. Plantz George Howell George W. Reuter Raymond Parker George H. Parker J. E. Carleton W. F. Schoenleen Standard

Rutland Chautauqua Prep With Tickets At Interest

Rutland gears up for its second Chautauqua July 7 8 and 10 with 64 ushers selling tickets. Captains H P Skinner and Scott Canady lead aides Will Jackson and Harry Williamson in a friendly contest where the loser must saw a log on stage during a session.

Will Jackson Canady Harry Williamson Williamson Skinner

Adjudged Insane Man Committed to Athens Hospital

George Powell of Dewitts Run was adjudged insane in probate court and ordered committed to Athens hospital. He has a brother already at the institution, and his mother, now deceased, was formerly an inmate.

George Powell

SELECTED AS MEETING PLACE FOR 1923 D A R CONVENTION

At the Daughters of America convention in Portsmouth Pomeroy was picked as the meeting site for 1923.

Convention of the Daughters of America Portsmouth Pomeroy

Will of Harriet M Musser probate in Rutland township

The will of Harriet M Musser, late of Rutland township, was admitted to probate on June 24. She bequeaths 40 acres of land in Salisbury township and all interest in the lot and store to her daughter Rozella Russell and Hettie James.

Harriet M. Musser Rutland Township Rozella Russell Hettie James Salisbury Township

Will of Rutland area resident leaves lands to children

The will dated November 7 1908 leaves about 16 acres in Salisbury and 45 acres in Rutland to son John Musser and wife with the rest to their children William S Hettie Nora and Russell after the parents death. Personal property goes to John Musser Rozella Russell Hettie James and granddaughter Sylvia Musser. Witnesses were John and W H Gorsuch.

Rutland John Musser Salisbury Township Rutland Township William S Hettie Nora Russell Rozella Russell Hettie James Sylvia Musser John W. H. Gorsuch

Rutland Girl Held in Jailing Over Alleged Violation

Margaret Molden once placed in the care of Mr and Mrs C L Oliver of Naylors Run is jailed on alleged parole violation and awaits court action.

Margaret Molden Rutland C. L. Oliver Naylors Run

Local families visit relatives and head to Akron convention

Mrs E T Hulbert and daughter Miss Helen along with Mrs Lelia Brunker of Columbus visit with Harry Brunker and wife on Grant street. Mr and Mrs C A Dawson and others welcome the group. Mrs Ray Smith and children travel to Columbus to visit home folks. Miss Elizabeth Harden, Miss Oneita Gaskill, and Ben Fultz Jr. are delegates chosen to represent their Endeavor Society at the State Christian Endeavor Convention in Akron this week. The group departed for Akron Monday.

Middleport E. T. Hulbert Helen Lelia Brunker Columbus Harry Brunker Grant Street C. A. Dawson Ray Smith Elizabeth Harden Oneita Gaskill Ben Fultz, Jr Endeavor Society Christian Endeavor Akron

Logan Fine Class Initiated by Knight Templar Degree

Sixty members of the New Lexington commandery assisted the Logan commandery in conferring the Knight Templar degree on a large class. Eminent Commander Hammond led the visiting team, aided by Bert Davies prelate. Ceremonies began at four, followed by a supper served by the Eastern Star ladies. The next conclave is expected next week with date to be announced.

New Lexington Commandery Logan Logan Commandery Hammond New Lexington Bert Davies Eastern Star Order

Burial to Be Made Here for George W Madden

The body of George W Madden who died in Columbus was brought to Logan Friday for burial. The Harden Undertaking Co. had charge of arrangements. The deceased, well known in this city, is survived by a widow and one daughter.

George W. Madden Columbus Logan Harden Undertaking Co

Good Game Scheduled as Crooksville Seeks Payback

Sunday baseball at local grounds features Crooksville facing a tough visitor lineup. Last year Crooksville won 3 to 2 in a close contest and this season the teams have not met yet. Brown Drinkwater from New Lexington and Shelton of London Ontario are listed, with Hutchinson of Nelsonville also on the roster.

Crooksville Brown and Drinkwater New Lexington Shelton London Ontario Lutchinson Nelsonville Logan

Keyses Travel With Shrine Party To San Francisco

Mr and Mrs C H Keynes of Columbus joined the Shrine party traveling to San Francisco. They were hosted in Winnipeg Calgary Portland Victoria Seattle Tacoma and other stops with Shriner hosts. The San Francisco parade drew about thirty thousand Shriners before the return via Denver Grand Canyon and Colorado Springs. Temperatures reached 120 in New Mexico while Canadian towns showed several inches of snow. Mrs Keynes visited three sisters in Los Angeles.

C. H. Keynes Columbus San Francisco Land of Golden Sunshine Tharely Winnipeg Calgary Portland Victoria Seattle Tacoma Denver Grand Canyon Colorado Springs New Mexico Canada

Car Collision Near Green Two Involves Ford And Dodge

A Ford and a Dodge collided near Green Two on Smiths Chapel road Wednesday evening. Drivers' names were not learned. The Dodge turned off the road and was struck amidships by the Ford, pushing it off the roadway. Both cars damaged and no injuries reported.

Ford Smiths Chapel

Logan prepared for parade and fireworks display

Captain C F Lauer will be grand marshal with a aides Zeath Hammond Pr D A Ran wells Dr M E Falk and John Bownes. The Logan Police force will lead the parade followed by a forty piece American Legion band directed by Prof Charles Proxmire of Lancaster. Cash prizes for best decorated machine best float and most comic entry.

C. F. Lauer Aids Zeath Hammond D. A. Ran‘wells M. E. Falk John Bownes Logan American Legion Charles Proxmire Lancaster M. H. Cherrington J. G. Spears Curtis R. Douglas Hunter Street Main Street Depot Street Hunter Fair Grounds Industrial League United States

Faster Car Race Ends with 88 MPH Copper Victory

Officer Farbearn and R L Butcher of Columbus raced south of the city on the Nelsonville pike. The copper won with a speedometer reading of 88 miles an hour. Mayor Koppe served as judge and awarded a five dollar prize plus costs to the winner.

Farbearn R. L. Butcher Columbus Nelsonville Pike Koppe

Wolfe entertained Faberwacks with guests at dinner

Mr and Mrs Byron A Wolfe hosted the Faberwacks on a Tuesday evening. In attendance were Edith Truesdale, guest of Mr and Mrs William Strentz, and Virgil Martin. Sewing circle members are staying two days at Summerland Beach as guests of Mrs Chis Lytle.

Byron A. Wolfe Faberwacks Edith Truesdale William Strentz Virgil Martin Sewing Circle Summerland Beach Chis Lytle

Logan school age census shows equal 757 boys and girls

The Logan enumeration for the city school board reports 757 each of boys and girls aged 5 to 17. Class counts by age are listed with totals, and eleven children were found with infirmities preventing attendance.

James’ Rochester Alfred Campbell City School Board Logan

Fishing Party Innovates Meal on Eagle Mills Trip

Big Huls, a city mail carrier on his yearly vacation, with Loyd Mount and Jack Rizer fished near Eagle Mills. They failed to catch fish but Huls improvised a soup from the catchless expedition, serving a great feast.

Big Huls Loyd Mount Jack Rizer Eagle Mills Huls

Ohio special session could start July 8

Governor Davis said the general assembly may move up the session to July 8 to act on issuing additional bonds for adjusted compensation to Ohio World War veterans. The session was initially slated to begin later in July, but timing may shift to address veterans' needs promptly.

Cleveland General Assembly Ohio

Grand Outing for U B Sunday School at Buckeye Lake

The Young Men's Class of the U B Sunday school taught by Judge J C Stoughton enjoyed a day trip to Buckeye Lake on Wednesday. The group traveled by machine to reach the destination.

U. B J. C. Stoughton Buckeye Lake

Fourth of July Parade Plans Stir Local Business Groups

The Fourth of July industrial parade aims for a 9:00 AM start with plans under way from numerous business houses factories and fraternal organizations to participate.

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