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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1922

Page

10

Wanderlust Victim Returns to Meigs County Home

A. Jerrolman, 63, unmarried, has again moved from Meigs to California and back for the seventh time. He now plans to settle in Meigs, buying part of the old Wells farm near Chester to build a home and stay. County board of education discussed re hiring Superintendent T W Karr with a contested action and set bi monthly meeting dates. Wells farm purchase and potential succession by C N Wagner were noted as possibilities for the superintendent post.

A. Jerrolman Meigs County California Meigs Old Wells Farm Chester County School Board County Board of Education T. W. Karr Hill Rathburn Hilt C. N. Wagner T. W

Singleton signs with Philadelphia NL for pitching duties

Fast Company reports John Singleton, a locally popular baseball player, has signed a contract to pitch for the Philadelphia National League team.

John Singleton

Senator Cordill Ties Up for Coal at Butternut Foot

The river’s high stage drew many onlookers as the steamboat Senator Cordill tied up at the foot of Butternut avenue and coaled from Main street. She headed for Pittsburg with a large cargo.

Senator Cordill Butternut Avenue Main Street Pittsburg

Kiwanis Club Sets Weekly Meetings and 75 Member limit

The Pomeroy Middleport Kiwanis board fixed regular Tuesday 6 PM meetings and set membership at 75. Committees named include Membership with H H Bennett P L Clifton A D Russell W J O'Brien Ebner Reed. House with Louis Horwitz Jed Hartinger H R Lewis A V Wadsworth Homer Shank. Program with K A Woodward Foster Evans R W Schwegman H R Lewis Frank Will.

Kiwanis Club Pomeroy-Middleport H. H. Bennett P. L. Clifton A. D. Russell W. J. O’brien Ebner Reed Louis Horwitz Jed Hartinger H. R. Lewis A. V. Wadsworth Homer Shank K. A. Woodward Foster Evans R. W. Schwegman Frank Will

Oldsmobile Model 43 A Touring Car With California Top

Olds Motor Works announces production of Model 43 A touring cars with built on California tops. Exterior top in black long grained Fabrikoid interior in mixed gray Fabrikoid. Rear and most window glass stationary front doors have divided ventilation glass. Includes summer curtains in a front curtain compartment. Price $1425 with contract discount. top converts from closed to open car for summer driving.

California Oldsmobile

Beatrice Ackers Dies at 20 From Pneumonia Near Vulcan Mines

Beatrice Ackers 20 died at home near the Vulcan mines on Thomas Fork on March 15 from pneumonia. She had married nine months earlier after coming from Kanawha River. remains sent to Leart Falls for burial Friday. Father William Chapman mother Emma Shields.

Beatrice Ackers Beatrice Chapman Vulcan Mines Thomas Fork Kanawha River Letart Falls William Chapman Emma Shields

Mason City Man Dies at Home After Stroke

James Curtis aged 53 died at his Mason City home last Thursday from a paralytic stroke. He lived with a brother in the same residence, both men alone in their dwelling at the upper end of town.

James Curtis Mason City

Rutland Man Fined Then Arrested for Game Law Violation

Jacob Bush of Rutland was fined 25 dollars in a local justice court for game law violation and released on recognizance. He was arrested yesterday by Deputy Warden Henry Seidenable and jailed for nonpayment.

Jacob Bush Rutland Henry Seidenable

Rutland CT Club Holds Annual Meeting At Town House

The Rutland division of the Citizens Telephone company meets this afternoon at the town house. Dues paying and election of officers are the main items on the agenda.

Rutland Citizens Telephone Company

Rutland Moves Toward Union of Baptist and Church of Christ

Rutland residents discuss uniting the Baptist and Church of Christ congregations in a move to form a larger resourceful church. A joint meeting circulated positive sentiment and reduced overhead, with Rev Thompson of Granville expected to advise on consolidation.

Rutland Baptist Church of Christ Thompson Granville

Annie Hughes, infirmary resident, dies after 34 years

Annie Hughes, a long term inmate of the county infirmary for 34 years, died there recently. Her body was taken to Cheshire for burial in a family burial place among her relatives.

Annie Hughes Cheshire

Sheriff Reeves and Foley Return From Connecticut Theft Case

Sheriff Reeves and Frank Foley return from Connecticut in the stolen West home car with two men charged in the theft.

Sheriff Reeves Frank Foley Connecticut West

Local notes on visits and long service event

Mrs H H Geiger left for a two week visit with her Bluffton parents and will be joined later by her husband Prof Geiger of the Logan High School faculty. Dr and Mrs M H Cherrington spend weekend in Cincinnati. William Keller of Columbus visited Logan for a short business trip. Prudential Old Guards luncheon at Masonic Temple Chillicothe honored Dist Supt W V Swartzbaugh for twenty five years with the Prudential Company. F M Collins local agent attended.

Logan H. H. Geiger W. &. Gottshall Bluffton Prof Geiger M. H. Cherrington Lare Cincinnati Wm. Keller Columbus Prudential Old Guards Masonic Temps Chillicothe W. V. Swartzbaugh Pruden “al Company F. M. Collins

Logan high school baseball practice opens under Geiger

Coach Geiger calls out Logan high school candidates for practice and a large turnout forms a nucleus for a fast team. Prospects look good and five games are set including McConnellsville and John Hancock with Athens Wellston and Murray City on the schedule. Efforts aim to add Nelsonville Canal Winchester Marietta and a Columbus high team.

Geiger Logan High School McConnellsville John Hancock Athens Wellston Murray City Nelsonsville Canal Winchester Marietta Columbus

Mrs Ray Castell Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Ray Castell arrived in Logan Thursday afternoon and was taken to her sister Mrs Elmer Shepherds home on West Second Street by L C Yocums ambulance. She recently underwent an operation at a Columbus hospital.

Ray Castell Logan Elmer Shepherd West Second Street L. C. Yocum Columbus

St Patrick Day Dinner Hostesses Entertain Guests

Mrs Frank Harden and Miss Mary Bond hosted Gli Amica with a Thursday dinner at Mrs Amy Easterling home. A three course meal was served with St Patrick day place cards and favors. Guests later visited Mrs Harden at North Culver Street for a delightful social session.

Frank Harden Mary Bond Gli Amica Amy Easterling Easterling Harden North Culver St

Mrs Tipton Leaves for Ill Brother in Wellsville

Mrs H R Tipton of North High Street left Friday for her parents home in Wellsville to be with her brother Dr J M King who has been brought from Latonia and is seriously ill with pneumonia at the family residence.

H. R. Tipton North High St C. H. King Wellsville J. M. King Latonia

Minor Operations Reported Successful At Local Hospital

J. D. Johnson of Longstrethh underwent a minor operation at the local hospital Thursday. The procedure was reported successful. Samuel Kreibel of Union Furnace was discharged this week after an operation several weeks prior and is an agent for Hocking Valley at Union Furnace.

J. D. Johnson Longstrethh Samuel Kreibel Union Furnace Hocking Valley

Logand Nelsonville Elks Dance Receives Notable Attendance

About ten couples from Logan attended the Elks lodge dance in Nelsonville Thursday evening. A splendid time was reported. Nelsonville lodge has been invited to a similar affair in Logan later.

Logan Nelsonville Elks Lodge

Justamere Club Enjoys Social and Picnic Luncheon

The Justamere club gathered at Mrs. Bert Bell’s home on Thursday with members reading prepared histories for an engaging social. A five dollar library fund subscription was noted from a prior meeting at Mrs. Huffman’s home, aligning with city club trends.

Justamere Club Bert Bell Ju. T. Huffman

Orchard Work Set by Tipton Barber and Mount

A. C. Tipton George Barber and Lloyd Mount depart Monday for Carpenter to supervise planting of several hundred trees and spray a 42 acre orchard. The eleven year old trees yielded 1206 bushels last year and with a good season this crop should greatly exceed that figure.

A. C. Tipton George Barberr Lloyd Mount Carpenter

Annual Easter Program by U B Church Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid of the U. B. Church presented their annual Easter program Thursday evening before a large audience. Music dominated the entertainment and refreshments were served by the ladies. An offering of fifty dollars was collected for the regular Easter fund.

Ladies Aid of U. B. Church

Gibbs Couple Wed In Gallipolis Ceremony

Lewis Gibbs, owner of the Pomeroy Rut land taxi, and Miss Sybil Gibbs were married in Gallipolis on Thursday, as reported by the local Gallipolis newspaper.

Lewis Gibbs Pomeroy-Rutland Sybil Gibbs Gallipolis

Evangelist Cowan Lists Remaining Meeting Topics

Evangelist Cowan announced the subjects for the remaining Albany meetings. The schedule includes Samson, The Biggest Job, The Forgiveness of Sins, Love in Four Dimensions, A Bath in Muddy Water, How Many Godats Will the Devil Get from Albany, Where Is Hell, Cure for Snake Bites, Inseparable Love, Who Would Be a Judas, and Jumping the Fences into Hell with sessions nightly through Sunday and a closing night finale.

Albany Cowan Samson Hell

Peacock feather marks rank in ancient China

For untold centuries the peacock feather served as a symbol of status in China, indicating rank and prestige within historical society.

China

Fabierwacks Club Meeting Honors Guests

The Fabierwacks club was entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee White. The gathering moved up a day so members could attend other meetings Friday. Honors went to Mrs. A. K. Smith and Mr. Wood Bowen. Mrs. Everett Burch field attended as a guest. An excellent luncheon was enjoyed.

Fabierwacks Club Robert Lee White A. K. Smith Wood Bowen Everett Burchfield

First U B Church Sunday Schedule and Meetings

The First U B Church announces Sunday School at 9 A M and Worship at 10 15 A M. Evening programs include EB Societies at 6 P M Worship at 7 P M Wednesday prayer service at 7 P M and Bible Study at 7 30 P M All new members are urged to attend 6 45 P M Friday teachers meeting Public is invited to all services.

FIRST U. B

Harden Undertaking Co. members share southern visit report

F A Gutliph at Magnolia Springs Alabama sent a card to the Harden Funeral Co. party noting a southern sojourn. He and family enjoy fishing and mention catching six fine trout before breakfast. Return date unsure but likely by early April when more Logan colony members are expected home.

Harden Undertaking Co F. A. Gutliph Magnolia Springs Alabama Southland Logan Colony

Honor district superintendent appointment noted

Officials report the Chillicothe district is naming a new superintendent in a formal ceremony. The action reflects ongoing administrative changes across the district leadership and sets the stage for upcoming policy shifts.

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