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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1922

Page

8

Buckingham matriarch dies after stroke in Union Furnace

Mrs. Martha FE Buckingham 70, wife of Andrew Buckingham, died at 5 20 Saturday at the family home in Union Furnace after a stroke Tuesday. Survived by daughter Mittie Ingram and son Charles Buckingham, she was sister to Mrs. William Hansel and Charles Courter. sister Mrs. Armstrong of Antwerp is to attend the funeral. Services were at U B church Union Furnace Monday morning, with interment at Millers Chapel by Harden Undertaking Co.

Martha FE. Buckingham Union Furnace Andrew Buckingham Mittie Ingram Charles Buckingham Buckingham William Hansel Charles Courter Armstrong Antwerp U. B Millers Chapel Harden Undertaking Co

Hartman Couple Welcome Son in Washington Township

Mr and Mrs Clarence Hartman celebrate the birth of a son at their Washington township home Thursday. Grandparent Martin Hartman of this city attends as the proud grandfather.

Clarence Hartman Washington Township Martin Hartman

Logan Tennis and Valley Hall Club Court Upgrades

The Logan Tennis and Valley Hall Club works to prepare courts at the rear of Bowen with renovations and surface work to improve play conditions for members.

Logan Tennis and Valley Hall Club Bowen

Club prepares for season as street realigned on Market

Ground rolled and courts now face north and south for upcoming season. The club, with 55 members last year, expects nearly full membership again. A vacancy remains after the death of director George K. Goulding.

Market Street Noone George K. Goulding

Farm Bureau meeting in Washington township forms food and pig clubs

In Washington township a farm bureau meeting at William Mercer’s home approved launching both a food and a pig club. A cream marketing meeting is set for Neshboro on April 6 to reach a final decision. Mrs. W D Mosure with Mrs. Andy Rauber and Mrs. Clarence Griffith demonstrated a fireless cooker, with users reporting satisfactory results.

William Mercer Washington Township Farm Bureau Neshboro W. D. Mosure Andy Rauber Clarence Griffith

Zanesville Club Program Features Sister Republics Address

About sixty members gathered at the Star restaurant Friday evening for a club meeting headlined by Thomas E. McElhiney president of the Zanesville club and Logan district lieutenant governor. McElhiney spoke on United States Canada relations under the subject Sister Republics and noted efforts to strengthen ties. J. P. Mooney led the meeting due to the president’s illness, while Art McGovern provided musical entertainment and a solo. A humorous incident involved Stan Baker, who was playfully teased over a wood alcohol joke, ending with a wrapped bottle corked by a sweet potato.

Star Johnson Green Thomas E. MccElhiney Zanesville Club United States Canada McEilhiney Logan C. W. Pettit J. P. Mooney Art McGovern Stan Baker

Marriage at probate court for Oscar Oliver and Nellie Patton

Rev. J. W. Blair performed the ceremony for Oscar Oliver and Nellie Patton of Haydenville at the probate court on Saturday. Oliver works at National Fireproofing. Nell Patton is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Orin Patton. One other license was issued to Michael Bowers and Nell Gordon of Logan, bringing weekly total to eight.

J. W. Blair Oscar Oliver Nellie Patton Haydenville Oliver National Fireproofing Company Orin Patton Michael Bowers Logan

Mrs Petty Called to Columbus by Niece Illness

Mrs William Petty was summoned to Columbus on Friday due to the illness of her niece Miss Lizzie Meldrim a longtime resident of the city.

William Petty Columbus Lizzie Meldrim

Logan social and business visitors from New Straitsville

Mr and Mrs William Stalters of New Straitsville were Logan social and business callers on Saturday.

William Stalters New Straitsville Logan

Local residents travel for weekend church and visits

Joe and Thomas Collins, Charles Kimble and Henry Lambert, all of this city, were in Nelsonville on Friday night to attend church. George Beagle of Nelsonville went to Logan on Saturday to visit friends.

Joe and Thomas Collins Charles Kimble Henry Lambert Nelsonville George Beagle Logan

More Cases Considered By Veterans Bureau Officials

Dr. W Kitner and Mr Dewitt from the Columbus branch visited Logan Friday and Saturday to review soldiers claims against the government. They investigated eight cases at Red Cross headquarters and issued no report on their recommendations.

W. Kitner Mr. Dewitt Columbus Veterans’ Bureau Logan Red Cross

County Board Grants Bowland Road Alteration in Marion Township

At the county court house on Sunday the final hearing on T S Bow land's petition for a road alteration in Marion township was approved by commissioners. They rejected W H Kanade of Logan's petition after reviewing the proposed route. A payment of 202 50 was approved to W D D Gathers of Winona to fence the right of way along the Logan New Lexington pike.

Court House T. S. Bowland Marion Township W. H. Kanade Logan W. DD. Gathers Winona Logan-New Lexington Pike

Logan boxing fans in Columbus watch Sammy Drake duel

A group of Logan boxing fans traveled to Columbus on Friday evening to see Sammy Drake compete in a tournament with several other seasoned amateurs. Drake knocked down his first opponent and won in strong fashion. In the finals he fought three close rounds with a clever foe. judges requested an extra round but could not reach a verdict and the decision was left to the referee.

Logan Boxing Columbus Sammy Drake Sammy

Sammy Sets Pace in Columbus Bout Preview

The report notes Sammy made a strong showing and hints at a future Columbus match where he will likely appear. it mentions another lad as the recipient of the decisive move.

Sammy Columbus

Mrs Bell Rushed to Antwerp for Ill Mother

Mrs. Charles Bell of Gast Main Street learned Saturday that her mother Mrs. W. W. Hutchinson in Antwerp Ohio was very seriously ill. Mrs Bell and her husband drove that day to her bedside, continuing a months long decline in health.

Charles Bell Gast Main Street Antwerp Ohio W. W. Hutchinson

Fabjerwacks Honor Smith and Wolfe at Card Party

Members of the Fabjerwacks met with Mr. and Mrs. William Strentz for a Friday card evening. Honors for the night went to Mrs. A. K. Smith and Byron Wolfe. A delicious lunch followed the entertainment.

The Fabjerwacks William Strentz A. K. Smith Byron Wolfe

South American Visitor Irene Rowe Guests In Chauncey

Miss Irene Rowe of Buenos Ayres Argentina spent a week in Chauncey as guest of Mr and Mrs G H Nye and D W Law and family. She was a friend of the late Mrs Christine Law Nye wife of Carl Nye of Buenos Ayres. She has visited relatives in the states the past months and came from Marietta to Chauncey. She plans to leave the fifth of next month for her home in South America.

South America Irene Rowe Buenos Ayres Chauncey G. H. Nye D. W. Law Miss Rowe Christine Law Nye Carl Nye States Marietta McArthur Mary Magee Rebecca Jordan Blackstone Rebecca Coultrap Pilcher Betty Ruth Taylor Lydia Eakin Shry Magee Hocking County Blackstone Muskingum County Pilcher Guernsey County Taylor Meigs County Shry Vinton County Mary Marie Lillian Martindill Serenia Jarvis Witt Julia Magnolia Bates Roberta Frances Zinn Netty Jane Snook Harriett Alice Hastings Shively Mary Alta Elliott Mary Ellen Turner Rose Blinda Magee Alice Amanda Carr Nelle Geneve Griffin Delia O'Conner Sarah Alice Hays Franklin Pierce Magee Woodrow Wilson Carr Milton Sharab Cox

Boys Triumph Over Men In Church Class Contest

The young men class taught by Karl Gardner defeated the First Christian Sunday school's men class after the close of the contest. Friday the men treated the boys to a two course luncheon at the church with 135 in attendance. The program featured humorous recitations by Esther Fiske and others, a Charles Bradfield solo, a Ruth Wharton piano number, an original poem by Mrs. Pendergrass, a quartet, and a talk by Lloyd Wharton.

Karl Gardner First Christian Sunday School Esther Fiske Jackson Charles Headley Spayd Paul Fiske Kathleen Ferguson Floride Shafter Charles Bradfield Ruth Wharton

Chauncey Plans April Clean Up Campaign

The city announces a clean up drive in Chauncey from April 1 to 10. Mayor Koons urges residents to clear premises collect old cans and rubbish place items in barrels while the corporation provides trucks to haul waste away. Resident cooperation aims to beautify the town.

Chauncey Koons

Parent Teacher Meeting At High School Auditorium

The Par ent Teacher Association holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 pm in the high school auditorium. A musical program is arranged and County Superintendent Dinsmoor will speak. The public is invited and strong attendance is hoped.

Parent-Teacher Association Dinsmoor

Worden Again Heads Chauncey Telephone Exchange

Farl Worden has again taken charge of the Chauncey telephone exchange with Mrs. Schoonover and her daughters surrendering the office this week.

Farl Worden Chauncey

Queer love tangle in Huntington ends with wedding

Judge George R Heffley resolves a case in which a sixteen year old girl facing incorrigibility was sentenced to an industrial school. One lover in jail and another proposed marriage to suspend the sentence. A minister united them and the sentence was suspended as long as marriage lasts.

Huntington W. Va George R. Heffley

Starr to Open Sporting Goods Store in Huntington

Huntington sports figure Everett M. Starr known as Twink will open Starr Sporting Goods in Huntington. The business, derived from his Ohio university athletics fame, aims to be the tri state region’s largest exclusive sporting goods shop with his father C. E. Starr involved in the venture.

Everett M. Starr Starr Huntington Ohio University C. E. Starr Starr Sporting Goods Company Tri-State Athens

Leary Refuses Further Garbage Duty After Jail Stay

William Leary a Black inmate serving ten years for robbery at Missouri Penitentiary Jefferson City says he never wants to face a garbage can again after a bath and vows to serve his sentence as is. The remark signals a shift in attitude during his confinement.

International News Service Kansas City William Leary Missouri Jefferson City Leary

Escape by garbage wagon ends with capture

Leary devised an escape from the penitentiary by hiding in a garbage wagon and covering himself with refuse. He emerged with garbage dripping from his clothes but managed to jump free before officers, drawn by the stench he left behind, cornered him and captured him.

Leary

Glover Undergoes Delicate Jaw Nerve Operation

John Glover of McArthur, living with his daughter Mrs. T. G. Fitzgerald, underwent a delicate operation at a Columbus hospital after fifteen years of facial nerve pain from an uncovered nerve. He rallied postoperatively and is expected to have no ill effects.

John Glover T. G. Fitzgerald Will House Columbus Glover

Ferris of McArthur Unveils Water Conserving Bucket

G L Ferris of McArthur perfects a new bucket that keeps fresh water flowing and includes a self locking feature to prevent loss if tipped. A patent is applied for and manufacturing has begun with orders from dealers statewide and a St Louis request for two dozen. Production today is five to six dozen weekly with plans to reach two to three hundred dozen weekly soon. The Watch Dog Column on the editorial page promises daily local remarks and tomorrow's McArthur publicity. Messenger subscribers are urged to phone news to Miss Mildred Moore. Nearly one hundred McArthur families receive the Messenger each evening.

G. L. Ferris McArthur Ferris Mr. Ferris St. Louis The Messenger Mildred Moore

Realty transfer in York township narrows to one acre

William H. Wilson states to The Messenger that the York township deal with James McKee covered only one acre, not 14.38 acres as previously indicated. Wilson says he retained the remaining 13.38 acres and sold only the single acre.

York Township Wiliam H. Wilson James McKee Wilson the Messenger Mr. McKee

Time to spray apple trees in Ohio orchards

Ohio State University specialists urge two timely sprays for apples during blossom time. The first, at pink bud before opening, aims to prevent blotch, black rot and scab, following a spring freeze. A third nets fall spray is essential to guard against worms. a spray calendar is available from Wooster experiment station.

Ohio Ohio State University Wooster

Farmers Begin First Open Weather Lime Sulphur Spray

The first open weather allows Ohio farmers to apply lime sulfur as the initial spray, with 1 to 7 the first, or delayed dormant, spray season extending to protect crops.

College Columbus Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clinton Webb Son Kiwanians Kiwanis Club Opera House Bill Bailey Havana Minnie Burke Ane Thos. H. Ince Logan Newslets John M. Stahls Dick Headrick Lewis Stone, Barbara Castleton William Desmond and Twink Starr Miss Mildred Moore Turkey the Messenger Printers Co Zunor Elsie Wallace Ferguson Reid Forever George’ Fitzmaurice Semel Peter Ibbetson Hisioures Paramount Picure Elliott Dexter Montagu Love Dolores Cassinelli George Fawcett Barbara Dean Columbia Thomas H. Ince Associated Producers House Peters Florence Vidtor Edington M Man Stale Ail Oe As Nancy Abbott Blair Cornwall Thomas H.pince
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