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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1922
Page
12
The Roy C Cooper Lumber Company asked yesterday for a receiver. The business formed during boom times failed to weather the downturn, despite promises of high success.
Albert Wilson of New Lexington suffered a stroke Saturday and is reported in serious condition. Rev. W F Wilson visited him. Ella, a cashier at Red Anchor, is in critical condition and urged to return home. Miss Fisher fell ill at work last Wednesday and by Sunday her illness worsened. she was hospitalized Monday with a high fever and diagnosed typhoid at Holzer Hospital.
Alberta 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Rummel of Middleport has been in McKinley hospital in Columbus for a week with an eye tumor. One eye is saved and in fine shape the other is partially recovered. The child was brought home this Wednesday and neighbors celebrate the relief.
The Rutland township board of education plans to issue bonds totaling about 34500 to meet a current deficit after voters defeated a three mill levy last fall.
The Alex Fisher family near Sugar Run School House suffers a series of afflictions as Joseph Fisher, father of the family and a former resident of Pomeroy, is reported dangerously ill in Columbus.
Dr W J Scott plans another relocation from the Last building to the Skinner building recently vacated by Dr McCullough and expects to occupy the new rooms by March 15.
Only three marriage licenses issued in Meigs County since February 4. The latest licenses were Charles W. Boyer 27 of Athens and Ruth Cooper 25 of Middleport, and Ralph E. Parker 26 of Long Bottom and Mary Philson Smith 23 of Sumner.
The missionary society of the Presbyterian church plans Thursday evening meeting at the church. Miss Vivian Middleton will present the program, with Mrs. James Stevens serving as social chairman for the occasion.
The relief committee in the mayor’s office invites anyone in need to apply for help. On March 10 the Athens Concert Company will perform at the Presbyterian Church with four talented young musicians presenting a musical program in the evening.
The Past Chief association was delightfully entertained at Mrs Hez Roots home with Mrs Root and Mrs Sullivan as hostesses. The evening featured social time interspersed with music and dainty refreshments served.
The Mandolin club traveled from Pomeroy for a Sunday school hour performance at the Baptist church last Sunday morning and impressed local church friends with sweet music.
Mr and Mrs Harry Wells of Cleveland visit town following the death of his brother Jim W Wells of Cincinnati whose death was reported in yesterday's paper.
Mayor Sauvage issues call for a special Pome roy council meeting tomorrow at 7 o clock to attend to matters of public interest. Public invitation extended to attend to improve understanding of village affairs.
Stella Hoffman files for divorce from Joseph H. Hoffman alleging wilful absence. Married in 1898, the couple has no children.
Word spreads that Nathan Chester Hysell son of Mr and Mrs Miles Hysell of Cooks Gap married Miss Helen Marquet of Akron in Akron. The newlyweds are visiting local relatives.
Cr. W. Kitner of the United States Veterans Bureau will be at the Red Cross headquarters tomorrow to answer questions on compensation vocational training or insurance for ex service men. Those with unsettled claims will find this a good opportunity to get help.
Incorporation papers granted to Cooper Auto Sales of Middleport with capital stock of 50000. Officers and stockholders include Raymond V. Ebersbach Fred Ebersbach H F Cooper Mrs Mildred Ebersbach and Mrs Edna B Cooper.
L F Hammond of Case's music parlors returned to Logan Tuesday after two days in Cincinnati meeting with Edson machines representatives. Reports indicate a good outlook for a prosperous summer business in this line.
A Tuesday evening spread at the home of Mrs. Clinton Webb was enjoyed by several of her friends. Attendees included Mrs. Robert D. Green of Ashland Kentucky Mrs Buellaby Mrs Carl Engle Mrs Willard Sprankle Mrs Frank Harden Miss Laura Lytle Miss Florence Bort and Miss Ruth Heft along with the hostess.
Reports indicate a high incidence of whooping cough near Starr with the local school nearly depopulated. The illness is described as prevalent with other regions also reporting its visit.
Farmers and Merchants bank reaches agreement with Cannon Ball Alarm company to install burglar alarm. The system will be put in within thirty days and features an outside bell activated by bank controls from inside.
Under Rev. W. A. Cooper the Haydenville Methodist revival moves into its third week with strong interest and many converts. After this meeting ends another series will open at Centenary Church on the same charge, marking the last winter session for the area.
Ira Green of Dicken Addition tried to start a Max well car when the crank slipped. His wrists struck a machine part severing an artery.
Mr and Mrs L Yerges will travel to Nashville for the national convention of supervisors of music in public schools. The event runs March 19 in Nashville. Mrs Yerges directs music at the local high school and has held the post for several years.
Commissioners of Vinton and Hocking counties met at the courthouse Tuesday night to hear requests to alter the proposed road route to the Vinton county line via Mt Pleasant. Several residents urged routing through Orland via Honey Fork valley, but the decision was to keep the original route.
The welfare council met March 3 with Brown Hall Nevius Brooker and Mrs Allen absent. They discussed staff shortages during peak mail times, the need to educate patrons about workload, and the call for a fourth carrier to improve service in Logan.
Residents praised Chief Walter Nixon and the fire brigade for their prompt action at the L. Schneider store blaze on Tuesday evening. Firefighters tackled a hard to reach fire as water pressure from the waterworks hit 120 pounds, the strongest reading yet observed locally.
The Faberwacks club gathered Tuesday at Dr and Mrs A K Smith to celebrate their twenty first wedding anniversary and William Strentz birth anniversary. Flowers arrived from the club and gifts were exchanged. Bridge dominated the evening with Mrs William Strentz and Wood Bowen winning prizes. Strentz cut the birthday cake at luncheon.
Announcement states Arthur T. Arnold, general secretary of the state Sunday School association, will preach next Sunday morning at the Methodist Sunday school and address the school. Officials aim for at least 700 attendees and will hold an afternoon meeting on Sabbath school work.
The Smith property on North Orchard street sold at administrator's sale to J. W. Gabriel was purchased by Edward Thompson of the same street.
During a severe storm earlier this week Mabel Sigler, a pupil at Iles school in this county, was standing in a door when it blew shut catching and mashing the end of one finger.
Mrs M V Bailey and Mrs H R Tipton hosted about 30 guests at Mrs Tipton’s North High street home with a 6 o'clock dinner. Afterward rock and five hundred were played into the night. Mrs Homer Geiger led the U B Sunday school class with plans for Easter offerings and a story and flower contest. The Hopeful Band, taught by Mrs Roscoe Hansel, enjoyed an evening at the WV B church on Tuesday.
Edna F. Eaton sues Carl Eaton for divorce citing extreme cruelty and unseemly language. She stopped cohabiting on October 15 1921 and left him in November 1921. She seeks temporary and permanent alimony and restoration of her former name Edna F. Smith. The couple married in Logan on July 19 1920 and have no children.
The article notes that societies aimed at preventing war were first established in England in 1816, marking the early beginnings of organized peace efforts.
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