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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1922
Page
12
Relatives of the late George Wall of Bedford township say a wart on his hand led to cancer after he repeatedly picked at it and rubbed it with sandstone. The cancer developed and caused extensive damage to his arm and shoulder area before his death.
Dr. L G Gribble of Pomeroy sues in common pleas for dissolution of the Middleport Milling Company partnership with Can W Moore. He seeks a receiver and accounting, alleging $6000 in accounts and stock and $1400 at First City Bank. Defendants include George and Emma Moore John B Lindsey and Herbert L Hoysell with a 35000 mortgage.
Citizens are urged to donate cast off clothing and shoes for the needy. C W Jones of Pomeroy will call for contributions on behalf of the Associated Charities.
James W. Wells 33 son of the late R F Wells and wife of Middleport died suddenly at 12 30 Tuesday morning in Cincinnati while employed at May and Sterne store. He had moved to Cincinnati recently from Middleport with his wife. Previously long employed by R F Wells & Sons furniture, he is survived by his wife, a brother Harry in Cleveland, and sister Mrs Mabel Dickerson in Middleport. Body to reach Middleport Wednesday evening. viewing 7 30 to 10 06 P M at Wells home. burial expected Cheshire Thursday.
Jas. McGhee of Rutland died yesterday after a period of critical illness. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Mr and Mrs J E Hayman of Racine announce the engagement of their daughter Kathleen to Earl P Bigleman of Pittsburg Pa. The wedding is planned for some time in the fall.
At the Pomeroy Kiwanis club charter, held Monday evening at the Remington hotel, 60 leading businessmen attended. Elected were President Dr. M. D. Hartinger, Vice President H. S. Roush, Treasurer W. F. Reed, Trustee Homer Shank, Secretary Ward Bartley, Directors H. R. Lewis P. L. Clifton Carl Wood.
A club gathering in Masonic club rooms is set for tomorrow evening with several prominent Haiwanian outsiders expected to attend. Mrs. William Tome of Kerrs Run was hospitalized at Mt. Carmel in Columbus yesterday.
Joseph Litsinger discovered a man dead on his front porch upon returning from work. The deceased, 64 years old, had heart trouble and likely died from an earlier attack. John Wiseman resided with the Litsingers. burial planned for Miles Cemetery after initial Columbus consideration.
Six divorce cases were heard in court Monday. Five were taken under advisement and one was refused in open court. The McCloud case was denied, and a related matter involving Grace Kessel was heard in Charleston. Jamee Kessel learned his wife was granted a divorce Monday afternoon.
A March 17 program at the Middleport Presbyterian Church begins at 7:30 pm. The Whatsoever class of the Sunday school presents the playlet How the Story Grew, featuring Mrs Green, Mrs Brown, Mrs Bean, Mrs Rice, Mrs Doolittle, Mrs Taylor, Mrs White, and Mrs Snow. A musical program precedes the playlet, with Mrs L J Heiner presiding and a silver offering collected at the door by a St Patrick maid.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mayes receive congratulations on the arrival of a little girl at their home Sunday March 5. The infant is the granddaughter of Conductor Joe Kirby and wife of Grant Street.
Rev L R Wilson of the Baptist church, under eye ear nose and throat specialist Dr Copeland's care in Athens, entered Copeland private hospital for tonsil removal. He was accompanied by B H Sanborn who returned home the same day as Wilson expected to stay until Tuesday evening. A son was born Monday March 6 to Mr and Mrs Lee Roush of Beech Street.
Mrs H H Williamson, Mrs Stevens, and Mrs Elmer Dent attended the funeral of Mrs Myrta B Powell in Langsville last Tuesday. The women were relatives of the deceased, with Mrs Williamson noted as her niece.
Mr and Mrs C B Hobart of Akron visited after traveling to attend the funeral of their uncle W H Woodward on Tuesday afternoon. They also stayed with her father A Calderwood and daughter Miss Nella to be with Mrs Woodward for a few days.
Dan Rizer of Syracuse, son in law of James Ables, was badly crushed in the Essex mine Monday evening with injuries to the hips and stomach. He was rushed to Holzer hospital by ambulance.
The Logan Ladies of the Foreign Missionary society at the local M E church held a Monday evening meeting with a colonial theme. Attendees wore colonial costumes and enjoyed solos by Mrs Walter Scott and J Medalia, piano by Miss Nelle Allen, a trombone solo by Ambrose Brashares, a recitation by Mrs M H Cherrington, and a two act play by the Standard Bearers followed by light refreshments.
Ted Carrigan trains heavily for the rematch with Kimms of Columbus to be staged March 17. He runs four miles daily and then spars six to twelve rounds to prove the first encounter was misjudged by his condition.
L C Strausbaugh of West Main Street recently brought a family Bible dictionary to Logan. The item has belonged to his family for about a century and came from the old family homestead at Wilkesville.
The owner shows four 1864 era tickets from the Union Republican party and a Democratic ticket. Names include Lincoln Johnston Sherwood Humphreys Connel andvan Buren. A fragmentary verse about the hickory tree accompanies the relics prized by the owner.
The Harrington class of the Presbyterian Sunday school held a business meeting with 22 members present. They voted to host a candy sale with the bake sale on March 18 and to have clothing sewn for needy miners' families. Mrs. Frank Gibson sang two solos and Mrs. Robert Johnston won both contests. The class will meet on the first Monday of each month.
Health Officer John H. Elias lists four Logan families with scarlet fever. The latest case involves Mr. Schwall’s family, quarantined Tuesday. Officials say none of the cases are very serious.
The article estimates that building Solomon's temple would cost five billion dollars at current prices, reflecting the vast scale and resources required for the ancient project.
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