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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1922
Page
10
Mrs. George Prall died at Holzer hospital Gallipolis after being taken there last Friday. Undertaker Rawlings will bring the body home for burial. Bishop Anderson preached two sermons at Heath M E church with large attendance.
The Simpson M E Sunday school reports 882 attendees last Sunday. Women’s class 70, men’s class 44, young men 60, girls 47. A “dry bones” revival is expected next Sunday and the four Sundays after as the contest ends.
Bishop Anderson of the M E Church gave a lecture sermon at Simpson Chapel Sunday afternoon to a large audience, speaking for over an hour with engaging and instructive points. In the evening District Superintendent Evans preached a strong sermon addressing depression in business and hard times.
Harry L. Bland, executed in Columbus last Wednesday morning for the murder of G. W. Beegle, was returned to his Middleport home for burial. The Heath M. E. church funeral was led by Rev. Graham. Family mourners attended and the remains were laid to rest in Hill Cemetery.
George P. Wallace, longtime Bedford township resident and Meigs county's oldest man, died at 101 years 10 months 25 days from hand cancer at his Burlingham home. He moved to Meigs at age 30 and left five daughters and two sons, one son Geo. E. Wallace died recently. Funeral held at Burlingham church with broad township attendance.
Born recently a ten-pound son to Mr and Mrs Fred Foss of Pomeroy. Justice Barnes discharged the parties from up about Reedsville who were arrested for not sending their children to school. Mrs Virgil Roush of the upper end of Pomeroy was recently
Taken to Parkersburg for an operation is back home in fine condition. Mrs. Will Krieselmeier of Willis Hill was taken to Columbus yesterday for an operation at McKinley hospital for gall stones.
W H Woodward, an 80 year old Middleport merchant, died after a weeklong illness from appendicitis. He remained active in business until his final illness and was held in high esteem by townspeople.
George Bowers, critically ill for weeks, was transported to Mt. Carmel hospital in Columbus for treatment and possible surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bennett accompanied him. Mrs. Fred Thomas left for Salt Lake City on a visit to her parents. Mrs. David Mercer of Middleport learns of a seven pound boy born Feb 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Clell Corn of Columbus, making the baby a great grandson to the Mercers. Mrs. Corn is Doris Williamson formerly of Middleport.
Ward H Snook public utilities inspector notes most recommendations followed by the Pomeroy and Middleport firms but Gravel Hill on Ash street lacks attention and requires cable installation to remove hazards. Lyons promises ordering of cable and quick installation when weather allows. Service times remain prompt with an average three seconds for answering and five to six seconds for recall.
A meeting at the Remington hotel gathered local business leaders to kick off organizing a combined Kiwanis club for Pomeroy and Middleport. A long membership list signals strong potential for a prominent regional organization.
Miss Tempe Stewart returns home in Gallipolis Saturday after a week with Mrs. Mary Swepston. Mrs. Emma Clark, who came here due to the death of Dr. G. M. Swepston, goes back to Roxabel Friday. D. D. Dowds of Mt. Vernon, named agricultural agent for Vinton county, arrives Saturday to set up an office this week.
Miss Stella Hartley of Logan spent the weekend in McArthur with her parents Mr and Mrs Grant Hartley.
Harry Bobo of Columbus visited Sunday with his sister Mrs. John Kwatkosky and aunt Mrs. Emma Yoreman, sharing time and conversation during the weekend.
Mr and Mrs John Williams and their son Billy along with Sherman Phillips were reunited Saturday in Columbus after a week visit with Mrs Phillips who is receiving treatment in a city hospital there.
A county relief committee led by Judge FB Pettit Miss Mary K Davey and Miss Margaret Lutz organized sub committees in Carbon Hill Monday Longstreth Sand Run Jobs New Pittsburg Orbiston Coal Gate and Murray City to aid about 125 needy families. Food clothing and medical supplies are prioritized as donations flow from Logan via trucks supervised by E N Turner and distributed through Judge Pettit's office.
In Rev Howarth's absence Chas King of Wellston gave a strong talk at the Christian church Sunday night, delivering a clear message to the congregation.
Ed McFarland of Columbus met Mr. and Mrs. Morgan. Evelyn Huston of Jackson visited sister Mrs. Blanche Ellis. George Morris of Richland visited Burt Moore. Ruth Hawk of New Plymouth staying with Judge Coultrap. Wyatt Nugent visits Columbus this week. Ora Rosser visited her mother in Prattville. Guy Wollam of Wellston with E. B. Lantz. Marion West injured finger while repairing a machine. Kenneth Horak hosted a birthday party Saturday night.
Joe Redd died Monday morning after a yearlong illness from stomach cancer. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ida Crow, who resided with him. Funeral arrangements have not been made at this writing.
The will of William H. Grandstaff was read in probate court. He died a local resident though living in West Virginia when made. Real estate to be sold. one half estate to Arma Carday and sons Wilbur and Harold. rest to Mary Spears Elsie Criss Clara Sellers Alice Freeland and W H H Grandstaff. S. L. Ash named executor but not qualified. another administrator to be named.
Rev J G Spears announces Rev Arthur N Christner of Rockbridge U B church will preach next Sunday morning and again Sunday evening. Christner, a Hindu who came to the U S as a magician and juggler, has embraced Christianity and now dedicates his life to missions and preaching with plans to return to his homeland as a missionary. He is expected to deliver a missionary oriented message at Rockbridge Sunday evening.
Mrs William Wetherill assisted by Mrs C W Scheide Mrs E G Braley and Miss Freda Bowen entertained the Kings Daughters at her East Main street home Friday evening The lesson was taught by Mrs Walter Pomerene while devotional was led by Mrs Meritt Wonn Over fifty were present including Mrs Meechem of Nelsonville Mrs R W Bowen of Columbus and Miss Ruth Ackers of this city.
A brief notice invites readers to place want ads or subscribe to the Messenger. Clinton Webb handles submissions and subscriptions, with a contact phone listed as 2054 for arrangements. The item implies a community newspaper workflow and reader engagement.
Mr and Mrs C W Ferrell and their children Bennie and Mary of Chauncey traveled to Logan Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Mat Kilpatrick of 144 West Main Street.
Mr and Mrs B F Sweazy left for Upper Arlington to visit Thomas Sweazy and family. J M Cooley an engineer for the Hocking Valley tends cows and chickens as he develops farming. Miss Mary Evans and Miss Neva Ferrell visited Logan friends Sunday. William Buckley and Misses Kate Noble Flossie Smart Emma Smart of Chauncey called on Mrs L C Strausbaugh Sunday. Mr and Mrs Tom Huffman and Mr and Mrs William Hines visited in Logan Sunday.
James Collison of Black Jack sold the property at Main Street and Gallagher Avenue to John W. Mc Broom late this week. The deal was arranged by J. W. Gabriel, local real estate man.
Drilling at the Snow Fork Oil company site on the Clegg heirs lease near Murray City progresses. the bit reaches the big lime and completion is expected within three weeks. A large gas presence was recorded upon penetrating the Brea sand.
Dr. M. B. Fulk was named executor of the Charles Franklin Wyskiver estate at Union Furnace. He qualified by giving bond and will not proceed.
The article states that disposal of the property will occur as soon as permitted by law. It notes the legal framework guiding timing and emphasizes adherence to regulatory procedures.
The Faberwacks met Wood Bowen Friday evening while Byron Wolfe and Emma Becker led high scores. Mrs. Harry Watson hosted a luncheon for the club with several guests. The Hook and Hoop club later met Mrs. Everett Burchfield and elected officers, naming Mrs. Paul White president and Mrs. Ray McGovern secretary-treasurer.
Despite heavy rain attendance remained strong for a Laurelville teachers meeting on Saturday led by Superintendent O A Butcher and Frank Adcock. The event featured the usual reading circle session conducted by Mr Butcher.
Barney Stracke, well past ninety, appeared hale and hearty Monday while showing a recent portrait to old comrades. He served in the Civil War with the 58th O. V. I and spent ten months in the navy, with service dating from 1861 to 1865. He is the father of Fred Stracke, longtime Logan council member.
Mrs. Howard Lane of near Orland was brought to the local hospital Saturday with complications of diseases. She is slated for an operation on Wednesday.
Dr John J Constas, Washington surgeon, reports immigration literacy tests fail to admit sturdy European workers. He urges stricter medical screening abroad and joint action with foreign powers to stop passage of mentally or physically defective individuals. The findings may be presented to President Harding. Europe needs labor but some southern nations have surplus workers who could become useful citizens in the United States if admitted.
Bertha Plaut a 14 year old girl had twenty four inches of her hair cut off while at a moving picture theatre. She did not notice the loss until reaching home. Local reports say six similar hair thefts have occurred in six months.
In Tarrytown New York authorities seek a motive for the murder of 17 year old Mary Venza whose mutilated body was found near the Rockefeller estate. Her mother Mrs Marie Messina and Pietro Venza brother of the dead girl's husband positively identified the body yesterday.
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