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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1922

Page

10

Obituary of a Matron in Alfred Ohio Bertha M. Date

Born six children three sons and three daughters with three sons and a daughter predeceasing her. Survived by husband Bessie L. Bertha J. and four grandchildren. Joined M. E. church at Alfred in youth and led a faithful life. Funeral at residence Tuesday 3 PM led by Rev. L. L. Cherrington with burial Wednesday in Bentz Cemetery Alfred Ohio.

Mattie Elbert Orlie Fred Ross W Elbert G Bessie L Bertha J Clair Everett Wilbur Dale Walter N Juanita Mae M. E Alfred Ohio L. L. Cherrington Simpson M. E. Church Bentz

Obituary Notice for Joe Foreman of Elk Fork

Logan relatives were informed Monday of Joe Foreman’s death at his Elk Fork home after an extended illness. Known as Pap to many in town, he was 83 and father to Mrs. Pearl Robb and Jacob Foreman of Logan, and another daughter Mrs. Frank Andrews at home. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the residence.

Logan Joe Foreman Elk Fork Foreman Pearl Robb Jacob Foreman Frank Andrews

Frank Grant Granted One More Chance by Court

Frank Peck Grant appeared before Judge Pettit on Monday after an early Logan arrest by Sheriff Larimer. Grant said he came to find work with contractor Petrie on road improvement, and the court gave him another chance to support his family with a warning of possible Day­ton work house detention if he fails to comply.

Frank “Peck” Grant Pettit Larimer Logan Petrie Dayton

More Eggs for Distribution to County Pheasants

Game Protector C. C. Higgins received a letter from Chief C. A. Baxter stating a shipment of 50 pheasant eggs will be sent to the county for distribution within two weeks. Clerk Robert C. Work oversaw last year's distribution of 700 eggs and reports from across the county indicate many birds were raised from them.

C. C. Higgins C. A. Baxter Robert C. Work

Game protector advances bird egg propagation effort

The game protector intends to continue increasing bird propagation this year and has already received several requests for eggs. He aims to satisfy eager supporters and sustain species through controlled distribution.

Sunday school attendance at Methodist and United Brethren

The Methodist church Sunday school drew 553 attendees with $9 in the men's class. At United Brethren the Sunday school had 49 attendees with broad class participation across all groups.

Methodist United Brethren

Italians Give Bond in Essex Car Theft Case

Two Italians from Greenwich Connecticut charged with stealing Frank Foley Essex car last summer appeared in Justice Barnes court and posted bonds of one thousand dollars each for the next term. The two thousand dollars bonded through Columbo Perrett steeple jack the fruit man who stood as bondsman. The accused went free Saturday morning.

Bond Greenwich Conn Frank Foley Justice Barnes New York Columbo Perrett Steeple Jack

Daily News finance chief resigns to return to show business

Foster Eggner, who has served as the Daily News financial chief for about a year, resigns to pursue show business. Charles Davis, son of W. G. Davis of Middleport and brother of JL Crarg Davis, county prosecuting attorney, succeeds him. Eggner is reportedly headed to Chicago to join a tented show.

Foster Eggner Daily News Charles Davis W. G. Davis Middleport Crarg Davis Mr. Eggner Chicago

Thrd Couple Obtains License in Probate Court

Wendell Hoper 21 of Albany R D 2 and Lena Cuckler 20 of Harrisonville R D 2 appeared in probate court and received a license to marry. Justice Fisher, the third to wear the robes of a judge, performed the ceremony.

Wendell Hoper Albany R. D Lena Cuckler Harrisonville R. D Justice Fisher

Sunday School Contest Tightens At Simpson ME Church

Attendance at Simpson M FE church Sunday school rises with three Sundays left in the contest. Last Sunday the men's class 74, women 74, boys 54, girls 53, total 432 attendance and 29.86 in collections with women leading by 26 points and the young men 30 ahead of their opponents. Two Meigs countians seek parole release. Walter Romine and Andrew Barnetti. William Arbaugh fined $300 and costs for illicit liquor in Justice Barnes' court.

Simpson M. FE William Arbaugh

Kiwanis Club Meet Hosts Parkersburg Speaker

The Kiwanis club will hold its regular meeting at Legion hall in Middleport this evening. Paul Lehmann the Parkersburg Kiwanis secretary will be the principal speaker.

Kiwanis Club Legion Hall Middleport Paul Lehmann Kiwanis Club of Parkersburg

Death of Mrs Blagg Wife of Rev Blagg

Friends report the death of Mrs Emily M Blagg in Philadelphia last Friday at age 83. Her maid en name was Emily Armstrong. The Blaggs were long known in Mason where Rev Blagg served as deputy sheriff. Survived by husband two sons Dr Emmett Blagg of Philadelphia and John J Blagg of Columbus and daughter Mrs George Petroff of Philadelphia.

Emmett Blagg Philadelphia John J1. Blagg Columbus Ohio George Petroff

Death in Minersville Actor Charles Stillwagner Dies of Typhoid

John Charles Stillwagner aged 25 died at his Minersville home after a three week illness from typhoid fever. He worked in the Bellaire mines and previously drove rails. Survived by wife Miss Collins of Clifton and one child. Burial in Beech Grove Cemetery Pomeroy.

Minersville John Charles Stillwagner Bellaire Miss Collins Clifton Beech Grove Pomeroy

McHaffie Divorce Case Sees Support Increase Granted

In a common pleas court last week, Mrs. McHaffie asked for higher child support and a change to visit arrangements for her 4 year old. The court raised the monthly payment to 20 dollars starting April 1 but kept the existing visitation schedule of three visits per year at the mother's expense.

McHaffie Clarence McHaffie Common Pleas

Tragic Death of Harry L Wallace in Fresno Train Collision

Harry L Wallace 17 son of the late Sam Wallace of Pomeroy and nephew of Miss Emma D Lee died when his car was struck by a train at a crossing his wife a Hazelton of this city was instantly killed Wallace an orchardist near home at the time of the crash survived by wife and three sons Wm J George and Dan.

Fresno California Harry L. Wallace Sam Wallace Pomeroy Emma D. Lee Albert Hazelton Wm. J George Dan

Osby Martins Troubles Before Judge Over Charge

Osby Martin stood before Judge Miller facing a charge of toting. The brief report notes the appearance and the ongoing case proceedings without further detail.

Osby Martin Miller

Plea Earns Fine and Jail Time in Shooting Case

The defendant pled guilty to a shooting offense as the prosecutor sought clemency. A $10 fine and 50 days in jail were imposed, with a 10 day deadline to pay the costs or face workhouse commitment.

Grueser Estate Division Bequeaths Land to Son

John Grueser of Rock Springs leaves 86 110 acres to his son George if debts and funeral expenses are paid. The widow and George receive all household furniture. The $700 bank fund is divided with Jacob Charlie and Joseph getting $150 each and the five daughters $50 each.

Grueser John Grueser Rock Springs George Jacob Charlies Joseph

Died in Cincinnati Chas. W. Elberfeld Dies at 57

Chas. W. Elberfeld, aged 57, dies in Cincinnati. He was an uncle of merchant Jacob B. Elberfeld of Pomeroy and once partnered in business here with the late George Hiselstein.

Cincinnati Chas. W. Elberfeld Jacob B. Elberfeld Pomeroy George Hiselstein

Funeral for Mrs. Martha Buckingham Attended by Hansel Family

Mr and Mrs William Hansel and family of Brook Street and Mr and Mrs John Cruise and son Paul of Front Street attended the funeral of Mrs Martha E Buckingham at Union Furnace on Monday.

William Hansel Brook Street John Cruise Paul Front Street Union Furnace Martha E. Buckingham Hansel

Malady Strikes Family as Parents Also Hospitalized

The malady afflicted a family with both parents ordered to bed by the attending physician on Monday. An effort is underway to locate a nurse to care for the stricken household.

Kroger Grocery Coming to Logan on West Main

Logan will gain a Kroger grocery under contract work by George Hall and Son to decorate the Buckeye Supply space on West Main. Buckeye will relocate to the Logan Foundry and Machine shop on Front Street within the month as the new store opens.

Kroger Grocery Logan Kroger Buckeye Supply Company West Main Street George Hall and Son Buckeye Logan Foundry and Machine Shop Front Street

Marriage License Issued for Floyd Carpenter and Eva Huston

A marriage license was issued Monday morning to Floyd Carpenter a 27 year old farmer of Pataskala and Eva Huston 21 a housekeeper of Logan R D C. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Huston. Rev H O Davis of Enterprise will solemnize the wedding.

Floyd Carpenter Pataskala Eva Huston Logan R. D William Huston H. O. Davis Enterprise

Infant Mahley Died in East Bowen Neighborhood

Joseph E. Mahley nine months old son of Esther Bartholomew of East Bowen street died at seven o'clock Sunday evening. Funeral from the home Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock and interment in Oak Grove cemetery by L. C. Yocum, funeral director.

Joseph E. Mahley Esther Bartholomew East Bowen Street Oak Grove Cemetery L. C. Yocum

Rotary convention report highlights by delegates at Dayton

At a Monday Rotary meeting a district convention report was given by L. C. Loube F. A. Koppe Lem Showalter and Chas Breene. Their wives attended and enjoyed the event. Atty Redfern of Adelphi spoke praising Rotarians. Hostess Belle Hyson steps down. Amy Easterling to take luncheons and expand her East Second street dining room for guests.

Dayton L. C. Loube F. A. Koppe Lem Showalter Chas. Breene Atty. Redfern Adelphi Ife Cluir Belle Hyson Amy Easterling

Widow seeks mother's pension for two children

Mrs. Alice Chilcote appeared before Judge Stephens to apply for a mother's pension. She states she is mother to a 14 year old boy and an 11 year old girl. Probation Officer Pettit will investigate the case. if granted, payment may be made without further fund adjustment, though funds are near capacity.

Alice Chilcote Ben Chilcote Stephens Pettit

Collapses At Church Prompt Hospital Visit

John W. McBroom Sr. suffered a breakdown during Sunday services at the Methodist church and was taken to the local hospital by W. C. Brashare. Doctors assess a general breakdown with a possible flu and note poor health for several months.

John W. McBroom Sr W. C. Brashare

Local surgeries report routine but improving

Art Robson underwent hernia operation at Cherrington hospital on Saturday and is progressing nicely. Mrs. C. D. Anthony also had surgery for a disease complication and is reported improving. Atty. C. V. Wright, after a breakdown, has recovered enough to go out. Monabelle Clark recovered from an operation and left Logan hospital for home in the west end.

Art Robson Cherrington Hospital C. D. Anthony Atty. C. V. Wright Monabelle Clark West End Logan

Local Weekend Guests Visit McArthur Center

Miss Lois Pilcher teaching in Giouster spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Or F Pilcher. Mr and Mrs Wilson Carr of Athens were weekend guests of D Steele. Joe Blick of Logan spent over Sunday with friends here. Mr and Mrs Arthur Harry and daughter Patricia of Wellston were Sunday guests of D Steele.

Lois Pilcher Giouster Or. F. Pilcher Mrs. Wilson Carr Athens D. Steele Joe Blick Logan Arthur Harry Patricia Wellston

Professor Brashares Visits Cleveland School Scene

Prof. W. Brashares former county superintendent of schools visits with his family and currently teaches in the English department at Lincoln High School in Cleveland. He enjoys the new role and continues his school work while his Union Bible class friends welcome him and he taught the Sunday lesson.

W. ©. Brashares Lincoln High School Cleveland Brashares Union Bible Methodist Sunday School

Miss Dorothy Benner Returns to Washington D H Teaching

Miss Dorothy Benner completes a week with her parents at Dundas and resumes her teaching duties in the Washington D. C. district schools.

Dorothy Benner Dundas Washington D. H

Funeral attendance for Keenan in New Lexington

Mrs. Tide Huston Mrs. Edward Wellman and Mrs. Bert Engle left Monday morning for New Lexington to attend the funeral of John Keenan who died last week.

Tide Huston Edward Wellman Bert Engle New Lexington John Keenan

Smallpox Case Reported Near City

Smallpox develops in the family of Mr. Shaw near the city. a Logan high school student, a young son, is suffering.

Shaw Logan High School

Entertains at Dinner With Several Guests

Miss Lanora Warner hosted Sunday dinner with guests Misses Margaret Murdock Nina Thompson and Goldie Thompson at her home.

Lanora Warner Margaret Murdock Nina Thompson Goldie Thompson

Talor Delivers Inspiring Talk to Dundas Men’s Bible Class

Pr. C. B. Talor gave a splendid and inspiring talk on the Sunday school lesson to the Men's Bible Class at Dundas. A good crowd attended and the male chorus provided appreciated music.

Pr. C. B. Talor Dundas

Dundas Class Visits McArthur Church Group

Mr Henry Swartz led the Dundas Young People’s Class to visit the McArthur Young People’s Class on Sunday morning. Sam Beckley teaches the McArthur class. Attendance reached 88 across both classes.

Henry Swartz Dundas McArthur M.x Church Sam Beckley

Tax Returns Set to Mail in Early April

County Auditor E. T. Ansel and Deputy Chas. Brown state personal tax returns will be mailed about the sixth or seventh of April.

E. T. Ansel Chas. Brown

Revival Closes After Three-Week McArthur Meeting

The revival at the McArthur Methodist Church ended Sunday night with a strong sermon by Rev. Patterson of Hamden. The three week event drew local worshippers and concluded with a noted address emphasizing spiritual renewal.

McArthur Patterson Hamden

Land transfers in Richland Township filings

Henry Locker sheriff transfers 59 percent of Richland Township acreage to Charles E Tripp for 4350 dollars. Vance Morrow conveys McArthur lot to L S Cox for 390 dollars. Charles E Tripp conveys 59 percent of Richland Township acreage to Sarah E Rathburn for 1 dollar. Chas E Tripp conveys 59 percent of Richland Township acreage to Jos O Tripp for 1 dollar.

Henry Locker Charles E. Tripp Richland Township Vance Morrow L. S. Cox McArthur Charles E.tripp Sarah E. Rathburn Chas. E. Tripp Jos. O. Tripp

Property transfer in Zaleski for Mrs Hulbert to Mrs DeVaughn

A brief record notes a deed from Mrs Mattie Hulbert to Mrs Salome DeVaughn involving lots 1 2 and 3 in Zaleski with a nominal consideration of 1.00 dollars.

Mattie Hulbert Salome DeVaughn Zaleski

Joe Foreman Dead at 83 in Elk Fork Home

Joe Foreman aged about 83 died at his Elk Fork home Monday about noon from old age. Survived by son Jacob in Logan, daughters Minta Robb and Emma Andrews, and brother John T. Foreman of McArthur. Funeral from his home Wednesday at 2 p.m. Eli Cemetery burial.

Joe Foreman Elk Fork Jacob Logan Minta Robb, Logan Emma Andrews John T. Foreman McArthur Eli Cemetery

Moonshine mystery bogs Rutland as officials seek clues

Rutland residents including Miss Myrtle Saxton and Scott Canaday report illnesses and improvements in Side Hill while Forrest, Wood, and G. E. Carter upgrade their homes on Salem street. Mayor Grimes has chased moonshine leads for over a month as state officials promised aid.

Myrtle Saxton Side Hill Scott Canaday Mr. Forrest Mr. Wood G. E. Carter Salem Street M. FE. Rathburn Grimes

Raid on South Rutland Nets Four Arrests and Seizures

County authorities backed by law enforcement carried out a raid on South Rutland Friday. Four arrests were made, six barrels of mash dumped, and three stills confiscated. The text notes more to come and mentions Mayor Grimes urging support. Also mentions the new Barton drug building foundation and illness notices for Maude Bennington and Lyons family.

South Rutland Grimes New Barton Maude Bennington Canada

College youth not a Clizart

Richard Welling ton Husband Dartmouth College dean of the personnel department says most college men work in summer, not idle in leisure. He rejects the notion that freshmen chase easy courses or that fathers fund four years for pleasure, noting 60 percent know their desired vocations and colleges push broad, practical study.

International News Service Chicago Richard Wellington Husband Dartmouth College Husband National Association of the Deans of Women Dean Husband

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