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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1919

Page

10

Doyle signs two teens after Syracuse showcase

Larry Doyle of the Detroit American League club scouted local players Ralph Grimm and Robert Cook at Syracuse ball park Sunday. Grimm, a former New Haven third baseman, is praised for hitting and fielding while Cook, a shortstop, has been a key factor for New Haven this season. Both are nineteen, noted for clean habits.

Larry Doyle Detroit Syracuse Ball Park Ralph Grimm Robert Cook New Haven Cook Pomeroy Sunday N. F. Marshall Cook Parkersburg

Doyle's Keen Eye Picks Grimm and Cook for Rise

Doyle, who once plucked Bumgardner from Huntington in the Mountain State League, now spots two new talents Ralph Grimm and Bob Cook. His track record and quick rises in major teams underline his sharp judgement and confidence in their rapid advancement when given a chance.

Doyle Bumgardner Huntington St. Louis Ed Walsh Larry

Col Brooks to Celebrate 85th Birthday With Last Sermon

Col E P Brooks renowned locally will mark his 85th birthday on Sunday October 5 with what may be his final set sermon after 51 years of preaching. Services at Harrisonville M F E church start 2 30 PM with Rev L L Cherrington and Rev Wilson participating.

E. P. Brooks Harrisonville M. FE L. L. Cherrington Wilson

Rev William M Hyde Jr Named Pastor At Pomeroy Church

Rev William M Hyde Jr of Sunbury Ohio is called to the Pomeroy First Presbyterian church pastorate. He will deliver his first sermon on Sunday October 26 and move his family to occupy the Presbyterian parsonage before that date.

William M. Hyde, Jr Sunbury Ohio Pomeroy First Presbyterian Church

Funeral of Mrs Tracy Held at Laurel Cliff Church

The funeral of Mrs. T. T. Tracy was held this afternoon at Laurel Cliff church. Local officials and family attended the service, with friends noting her longtime involvement in community affairs.

Mrs. Tracy

Local social notes and court reports from Nelsonville area

Clarence Schlaegel of Dayton visits his parents Mr and Mrs George Schlaegel. Edgar Clifton of Cabin Creek WV visits Mr and Mrs A R Clifton on Butternut St. Cap C E Stowe will attend a World Series game in Cincinnati. Bartels Grove Syracuse hosts crowd for returning soldiers. Dale Terrel sentenced to 60 days at Columbus work house for motor vehicle without permit. James Singer of Rendville arraigned for burglary and larceny with $500 bond. fugitive from justice for over a year. Dr and Mrs D B Hartinger visit Athens relatives. C E Smith engineer of Hocking Valley P R returns from Logan. Sid Stobart visiting Detroit. Mr and Mrs James W Wells drive to Cincinnati to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Fred Shumway plan a move to Akron soon. Mrs Mary Sisson leaves for Logan to visit daughter Mrs L Ewing. Mr and Mrs Joe Sommer and Jacob Sommer of Columbus visit Mr and Mrs Philip Sommer. Mrs Stanley Jones of Columbus visiting Bend relatives. Mr and Mrs Edward Voss visit Cincinnati home. Davis Middleton leaves for Philadelphia to enter medical studies. Mrs Chas Tedrow hosts Mr and Mrs Wm Coe of Athens and Mr and Mrs John Coe of Albany. L Z Davis of Middleport returns after a week at Nelsonville. Street car service provided for Soldiers' Home Coming at Bartels Grove. Surprise party for Mrs Charles Foss on 47th birthday. gifts and remembrances received.

Clarence Schlaegel Dayton George Schlaegel Edgar Clifton Cabin Creek W. Va A. R. Clifton Butternut St Cap C. E. Stowe Cincinnati Bartels Grove Syracuse Dale Terrel Columbus James Singer Rendville Jake Hartenbach Singer D. B. Hartinger Athens Hocking Valley C. E. Smith Logan Sid Stobart Detroit James W. Wells Fred Shumway Akron Mary Sisson L. Ewing Joe Sommer Jacob Sommer Philip Sommer Mulberry St Stanley Jones Bend Edward Voss Jacob Huber Davis Middleton Philadelphia Chas. Tedrow Wm. Coe John Coe Albany L. Z. Davis Middleport Nelsonville Street Bartels’ Grove Charles Foss

Byrne Reappointed County Surveyor for Meigs County

Leo Byrne was named resident engineer for Meigs County under the State Highway Department. He takes over from Max Gore who had filled the interim post. The appointment comes unsolicited and is seen as a compliment to Byrne’s worth and ability.

Leo Byrne Meigs County State Highway Department Max Gorsuch Mr. Byrne Byrne

Two Homes Made From One Housing Unit Revealed

An unusual notice notes two houses offered for rent under old housing conditions. An investigation found the plan created two dwellings from a single structure, with rent for each unit and questions about the building’s previous rental value.

Corn Fix Foot Bath Tablets and Remedy

An advertisement touts Corn Fix as a quick remedy for corns and calluses. It claims relief in minutes without harsh chemicals, promising no soaking and offering mail order purchase with a money back guarantee.

Corn Fix Co., Inc Newark

Progress of Old Hi Cost Continues Steadily

The report notes ongoing advancement despite challenges, describing steady progress in the long effort. Details remain sparse, but the tone emphasizes persistent development and forward momentum.

Pomeroy Athens Road Contracts To Be Let Next Month

State Highway Department in Columbus announces six miles of the Pomeroy Athens macadam road from the end of the brick road out of Pomeroy would be let some time in November.

Pomeroy Athens Road State Highway Department Columbus Pomeroy

Calendar Meeting Tonight at Pomeroy Baptist Church

The regular monthly meeting of the Calendar of the Pomeroy Baptist church will be held at the church this evening at 7 30 o clock. The program includes Quartette by Lewis Wells, solos by Mr Dayton Strickland and Mrs R E B Raynolds, and a pantomime The Lamp Went Out performed by Mr Louis Gibbs.

Pomeroy Baptist Church Quartette Lewis Wells Dayton Strickland R. EB. Raynolds Lond Steers Louis Gibbs

Court Disposes Of Multiple Pending Cases With Trials And Divorces

The Messenger notes numerous court actions including damages injunctions and money claims. Several divorces were granted while trials and et al set dates October 10 through October 14. Everett Childers pled guilty to burglary and larceny with sentence pending.

William E. Peoples Austin W. Vorkes Columbia Downing Et al The Sherman Coal Co William Bentz Ohio Electric Railway & Power Co Oliver L. Bradbury William D. Roush Gottlieb Wildermuth Brewing Co Charles F. Wildermuth Et al Martin Ohlinger C. E. Hart Nora A. Rodebaugh E. M. Rodebaugh John EF. Lyons Standard Oil Co Sheff Allensworth John Russell Henry C

Local Residents Visiting and Moving Near Winger Chapel

Mr and Mrs Floyd Nye and children of Chauncey were Sunday guests of Cyrus Higgins and wife. Ira Martin of Chicago visited at the home of S Moore and family last week. Charles Tewksbury and family moved near Winger Chapel. Miss Lizzie Blackburn of Columbus spent Sunday with her brother D E.

Floyd Nye Chauncey Cyrus Higgins Ira Martin Chicago S. Moore Charles Tewksbury Winger Chapel Lizzie Blackburn Columbus D. E

Blackburn and family visit distant kin

A. A. Niggemeyer and family spent one day with relatives at Lodi. Mrs Stella Carbaugh and daughter Edith of Columbus were guests of F. J. Hooper and family one day last week. Ada Parker and sons near Medbardsville were Sunday guests of Charles Moore and family. Mr and Mrs G E Tribe and two children visited at William Rogers and family of Angel Ridge Sunday. Nellie Graves of Athens and Mrs H M Tribe visited Homer Graves last Friday. Dorothy Dent of Athens spent Sunday with Herbert Moore and wife.

Social visits span Latrobe and nearby towns

Latrobe residents and relatives, including E D Morrison and Grace, spent Sunday with T E Fitch. Visitors from Portsmouth, Glouster, Frost, Columbus, and Coolville dropped by for calls and hospitality. The Eastern Star Lodge in Coolville plans a Friday meeting, and Mildred Shanks attends high school in Coolville.

E. D. Morrison Grace T. E. Fitch Ed. Wharff Portsmouth Dean Evers Ted McGrew Glouster Clifford Bean Vern Bails Mildred Fitch Sist Audrey Grace Morrison South Canaan Harry Carlton Harry Barnett Arthur Watson Torch T. FE. Fitch Leigh Little Frost Parkersburg John Carlton Columbus Ed. Carlton Coolville Wilma Dr. Carlton Phoebe Carlton Eastern Star Lodge Mildred Shanks Smith Hotel

Carthage News Roundup Includes Social at Mills School

The Carthage column notes a win by the Carthage boys over Guysville, new car purchases by Raymond Dixon, and family visits from the Bolin and Jeffers households. A pie and ice cream social is planned at Mills school house on Saturday evening October 4 at 7:30 with all welcome.

W. C. Burton Dwight, Rose Lena Myrtle Calvert Chester Albert Bolin Athens George Jeffers Raleigh Robinson Amos Townsend Golda Clarys Burton Gladys Bean Raymond Dixon Ad Reeder Albany Carthage Boys Guysville Mills School

Boyd Reported on Road to Recovery

Dr. Sprague accompanied Leroy Boyd to a Columbus hospital yesterday and returned to report he rests easy. physicians do not believe he is seriously injured and he will be observed several days before returning to college. The Ohio halfback was hurt in a scrimmage at Ohio Field and may be out for several weeks. In Columbus a separate note lists John Angel fined $50 for cutting off a puppy's ears.

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Alice Brady Pathe Charles Ray Athens Opera House Uncle Tom’s Cabin CO Lem B.parker McKee’s Col. Brooks NEW Presbyterian Pomeroy Bend Briefs Court House News Homer G. Webster Harry Pickens G. W. Ash L. S. McLaughlin Ottie Gilliland Amy IL. Whaley Money William Fulton John Pickens Lewis Cohen Katherine Hartenbach Max Wildermuth Pomeroy Machine Co Peter Fisher Kattie B. Pullins Andrew Pullins Adam Forrest Amanda J. Forrest Max Farber Charles E. Peoples W. J. Lanning the Home Telephone Co Lucy J. Bradshaw Elish Bradshaw Sidney Hannahs James Hannahs Cash Shoe Columbia Bessie Barriscale London Hearst News Slumber Mountain Own Latrobe Wwe vPn Carthage Boyd John Angel D. Zenner D. Zenner Co Sd.zenner CO
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