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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1923

Page

8

Marriage Licenses and Lodge News From Pomeroy and Toledo

Pomeroy and Middleport report a marriage license issued to Elden Reeves and Ethel Jordan both of Carpenter and union performed by Justice Harry K.R. Barnes. Ohio grand lodge delegates return from Toledo after a profitable session. Hunker retires as grand chancellor, successor from upstate.

Elden Reeves Ethel Jordan Carpenter Harry KR. Barnes P_ grand lodge Toledo Berd Hunker Ohio W. BE. Matlock Tuppers Plains Chester Lodge Winnie Skidmore Middlport

Record set on EC 149 road work with long footing laid

On Friday 1158 running feet of roadway were completed marking a new record on EC 149 construction. If weather stays favorable, the project will near completion and the contractors plan to start the last section near the Athens county line. The Ebershof company reportedly secured a $100000 road contract down to Kentucky.

Athens County Ebershoc Company Iventucky

Funeral services for Norman Polstetter in Nease Settlement

Funeral services for Norman Polstetter were held yesterday afternoon at the old home in Nease Settlement. The obituary notes a private ceremony and local residents paying respects. The article provides minimal details on surviving relatives or funeral attendees.

Norman Polstetter Nease Settlement

Pomeroy Shakespeare Club Opens Year At Nye Home

Tomorrow afternoon the Pomeroy Shakespeare Club begins its year with opening ceremonies at the home of Mrs Geogee B Nye. The first meeting features addresses by the retiring and incoming presidents and a social time.

Pomeroy Shakespeare Club Geogee B. Nye

Rutland area to host Pittsburgh chemical plant project

A Pittsburgh organization closes a lease near Rutland depot for a multi year term to build a 35009 dollar chemical plant leveraging galt water tap. The plant aims to produce an insecticide for cotton and other related chemicals while employing a mix of skilled and unskilled workers.

Rutland Pittsburgh Rutland Depot Meigs County

Hospital Brief for Mrs Ebersbach in Columbus

Mrs. Charles Ebersbach has spent the past week in a Columbus hospital undergoing diagnosis and treatment for minor but annoying ailments. Her husband is listed as Charles Ebersbach. The notice notes medical attention and upcoming discharge plans.

Charles Ebersbach Columbus

Meigs county orchard field meeting set for Tuesday

Meigs county hosts a field meeting at a renowned 1060 tree demonstration orchard. N H Beach of Ohio State University will explain orchard management practices that have made it one of the finest in the state. Experts will answer questions on fruit growing as visitors inspect the Rome Beauty trees bearing their first crop.

Meigs County N. H. Beach Ohio State University Rome

County bids awarded for home painting and ballots contract

Local bids for painting at the Children's Home ranged from 312.25 to 587.50 with Albert Righthouse winning the contract. The November election ballot invitation drew one bid from Tribune Telegraph at 42 pounds, accepted. The workload across 41 precincts creates a heavy schedule and many ballots.

H. W. Hamm Pomeroy Cement Block Co Albert Righthouse Otho Sohn T. W Tribune-Telegraph

Promotion Day at Simpson M E Sunday School

Yesterday at Simpson M E Sunday School more than a hundred pupils were promoted to higher classes after a year of work. Beautiful certificates and diplomas were presented in special exercises. Next Sunday morning will be Rally Day in the school.

Simpson M. EF Hich

Hamden Routs McArthur In Friday Baseball Clash

VicARTHUR notes Hamden High School lost to McArthur High School 14 to 7 Friday afternoon. The item blends local social notes including visits, a hotel robbery, a piano contest winner Vivian Willis, and other small-town movements with a stray line on a California baseball college.

Hamden High School McArthur High School Jackson Vivian Willis FE. H. Willis Wellston

Stop eczema with Zemo and skin remedies advertisement

An advertisement touts Zemo as the quick cure for eczema and various skin troubles with antiseptic liquid, soap, and ointment options. It includes prices and claims of rapid clearing and renewed skin health, plus related historical notes on Chillicothe statues and a copper headpiece.

Giant Moundbuilder Stone Image Found At Shiloh Battlefield

A stone sculpture portraying a Moundbuilder was found with large skeletons at Shiloh Tennessee. The image, carved from stone, measures ten and a half inches by nine inches and weighs eight pounds. It was unearthed by Prof. Harry T. Shetrone during mound excavations.

Batlefield Shiloh Tenn Harry T. Shetrone

The Moundbuilder Figure Says Scientists Confirm Existence

Scientists assert the Moundbuilder as a real flesh and blood person, leaving little doubt about his existence. The claim emphasizes tangible evidence and challenges any doubt about the historical figure.

Mr. Moundbuilder

Lighting Drives August Fire Losses in Illinois

Illinois state fire data show lightning as the leading factor in August blazes. Fire Chief John G. Gamber reports 167 fires caused by lightning resulting in losses totaling 224,503 dollars.

Springfield Wil Illinois John G. Gamber

Flaming Circle story sows headline confusion

A Messenger Sunday mix up in the Flaming Circle county meeting story led readers to misread the headline. The error stemmed from faulty assembling of headline matter and caused uncertainty about the intended message.

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