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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1923

Page

10

Old Riverman Capt. Batterson Dies at 86 in Mason City

Capt Joseph Batterson longtime river engineer dies Sunday at age 86 in Mason City. He leaves a wife Amelia Long Pomeroy and four surviving children Elmer Batterson Mrs P H Parker Joseph Gress and Frances. Funeral and burial in Beech Grove Cemetery Thursday details pending. Read on Langsville Rutland Danville and Hromrock Grove community notes. county churches and officers listed for coming year.

Joseph Batterson Mason City I. R. Batterson Elmer Mason Amelia Long Pomeroy P.H. Parker Huntington Joseph Gress Frances Beech Grore Cemetery Mittee E. W. Peoples Pomeroy Harry Thomas Dexter O. W. Boyd Middleport Join Gable Bradbury CC. E Peoples Curd M. Russell Russell Rbarl King Rutland Fin Anderson Harry Smith Midway Hromrock Grove

Knights to travel to Columbus grand clave

Ohio Valley Commandery No 24 Knights Templars of Pomeroy voted to attend the grand clave at Columbus October 10 to 13 in a body. They will leave Pomeroy the morning of October 10 via the K V railroad.

Ohio Valley Commandery Knights Templars Pomeroy Wwe Grand Clave Columbus

Died Without Warning In Sudden Death at Home

Emanuel Parsons age 78 died suddenly last Thursday evening at the home of Fred Lye on Tanners on He had been living in Brilliant Ohio but came to Great Bend for business matters He ate no hearty supper and fell to the floor and died before help arrived Funeral was held Sunday at the residence and burial followed at Smith cemetery in Great Bend.

Emanuel Parsons Fred Lye Tannerson Brilliant Igs Smith Cemetery Great Bend

Mrs Gaston Winters Dies at 77 of Liver Cancer

Mrs Gaston Winters aged 77 died Thursday at her home in Rolandres from liver cancer. She leaves her husband and two sons. Funeral and burial are planned Saturday morning at Great Bend New Orleans with Rev Wilson officiating.

Gaston Winters Rolandres Great Bend New Wilson

Local couple take writer and spouse on weekend drive

Professor and Mrs Wayne Lutz hosted the writer and his wife aboard their prancing Puick for a Sunday afternoon drive through Salem township, a leisurely jaunt that highlighted regional scenery.

Wayne Lutz Salem Township

Christian Church Rally Draws Large Meigs County Crowd

At Dexter the annual meeting of Meigs county Christian churches filled Old Dexter church with autos and standing room. Rev. Murch of Athens preached both sessions and Miss Helen Bowles sang during the day. An afternoon business session featured a nomination report.

Dexter Christian Churches Meigs County Old Dexter Church Murch Athens Helen Bowles

Sabbath Law Breaker Charged In Three Affidavits

Uncle Mose Qualls faces three affidavits in Justice Barnes court charging Sabbath fracture drunkenness attempted breach of peace and forceful entry to use a telephone. Dovie Arms seeks arrest of Jessie Stillwagner for name calling, while Cora Craig faces conduct charges tied to a separate matter. A raid at a Rutland township farm yielded three barrels mash a tub bottles and other equipment. Guy and Lester Wilson were arrested for hearings. Floyd Stanley and spouse near Avenue lost their one year old child Sunday night.

Mose Qualls Barnes Lewis Ohlinger Ohliinger Mr. Qualls Dovie Arms Jessie Stillwagner Dovie Sarah Hall Hol Hall Cora Craig Cora Bradford Midleport Rutland Township Howard Wilson Zanesville Guy Lester Wilson Pomeroy

Funeral draws record crowd in Nease Settlement

The funeral for the late Norman Hobstetter in the Nease Settlement Sunday drew what was described as the largest crowd ever seen in the locality. Ward Hartley began duties as acting postmaster of the Pomeroy post office yesterday.

Norman Hobstetter Nease Ward Hartley Pomeroy

Charles Nesselroad Returns Home From Hospital

Charles Nesselroad, badly wounded two weeks ago while hunting, was brought home from Holzer Hospital Saturday and is progressing as well as can be expected. It will be several weeks before he can go out.

Charles Nesselroad Holzer Hospital

Logan and Clinton Names in Warrants and Permits Report

A list of individuals with ages and occupations including W. H. Cockney 29 miner Pos ton Luke Gaskin 24 house keeper Alva N Hankison 23 farmer Logan Eunice I Nihiser 21 at home Orland R B D reflects a local records snippet detailing residents and their roles.

W. H. Cockney Poston Luke Gaskin Alva N. Hankison Farmer Logan Eunice I. Nihiser Orland

Ku Klux Klan Grand Parade and Rally at Murray City

A Ku Klux Klan rally in Murray City featured a robed parade through the village, a mass形成 march on the ball diamond, and a kiavera circle where a young couple wed on the platform. A district lecturer spoke as many attendees expressed interest in joining, with two large blazing crosses illuminating the scene.

Murray City Ku Klux Klan Klan Order

Birthday celebrated for Bernhard Stracke at 848 West Hunter

Bernhard Stracke marked his 101st birthday with a Sunday gathering of 29 family members. The German immigrant, Civil War veteran, still cooks, cleans, gardens, and enjoys an attic trip to New Straitsville, with four generations in attendance.

Bernhard Stracke West Hunter Street Mr. Stracke Stracke New Straitsville Mr Stracke America Germany Sugar Grove Yfairfield County Co. H B8th O Barney Eastman William Ea Ndware Gray Nose Cleveland Maurice Willie Fluke Henry Eastman Columbus Oliver Brooker Murray Columbis N. EF. Dowler Nelsonville Adam Mahon Detroit

Grand jury in session during October term

A grand jury sits for the October term hearing presentments and identifying a slate of indictable matters. Citizens await criminal cases and procedural updates as the panel proceeds with its duties.

Grand

Term Convened in Logan for Jury Duty Under Judge Pettit

A Logan term opened at 6n o'clock Monday morning with Judge Pettit instructing jurors. Many witnesses were summoned and numerous cases will be heard. no grave charges expected. By noon Monday 17 witnesses had been examined and if pace holds work should finish by Tuesday evening.

Logan Pettit

Speeding Fined in Logan-Lane County Pike Case

R. W. Barrick was picked up Sunday afternoon by Officer Farbearn on the Logan-Lanecaster pike traveling at 46 mph. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Koppe and was fined $15 plus costs.

R. WH Barrick Farbearn Logan-Lanecaster Tatrfiield County Koppe

Girls Present Missionary Program at Otterbein Guild

The Otterbein Guild of the United Brethren church held an evening missionary program on Sunday featuring the History of the Woman's Missionary Association in story and song. Cast included Irene Sater, Hattie Sater, Edith Sater, Zola Kelch, Lola Ballard, Barbara Godfrey, Merle Whitcraft, Velma Rainer, and Mrs. Ferne Shaw Cruise with Rev. Spears delivering the address. The Sunday school orchestra performed, and the meeting was well attended.

Otterbein Guild The United Brethren Church Woman's Missionary Association Irene Hattie Wdith Sater Zola Kelch Lola Ballard Barbara Godfrey Merle Whitcraft Velma Rainer Ferne Shaw Cruise Spears

Newman announces birth of a son at home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Theodore Newman announce the arrival of a son at their home Sunday. Rev T L Magee of Long Beach Cal and Mrs Magee visiting spoke at the Methodist church services Sunday. Knights Templar plan a special train to Columbus on Oct 10 for the order’s conclave with the American Seigen band from this city to accompany.

Theodore Newman Naer T. L. Magee Long Beach Cal

McArthur Ball Club Defeated by Score in Jacksonville

The McArthur Ball Club played at Jacksonville Sunday afternoon and were defeated by a score of to . The terse recap notes the loss and venue without detailing the final tally.

McArthur Ball Club Jacksonville

Death of John Cozad Sr. in family home

John Cozad Sr. died Saturday night at 10:30 after a lingering illness at the home of his daughter and son in law Mrs. and Mr. Charles Brown. He is survived by a brother five M. Cozad Columbus two sisters Mrs. Philip Arganbright and Mrs. Elsie Sperry a daughter Mrs. Charles Brown and a son John Cozad plus several grandchildren. Funeral at 1:30 Monday at the house with Rev. O J Howwirth. interment Elk cemetery. Funeral director W W Tinker.

John Cozad Charlies Brown 5. M. Cozad Columbus Philip Arganbright Hear Gillespleville Elsie Sperry Allensville Charles Brown John Co

Preacher Fined Five Dollars for Parking in Safety Zone

The Rev. A. W. Lindbeck, pastor of the First Congregational Church in Lima, Ohio, was fined $5 in police court for parking his car in a safety zone.

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Qy Olaver Hartley New Fruit Organization Dr. Lasher New Baptist Langsville Ries Longstreth Lutz Danville Isaphine Underwood Christian Church Rally Norma Talmadge Pathe News Bessie Love Charles Chaplin Pilgrim Columbia the Village Blacksmith Wiliam Fox Eo S Justice Court Floyd Stanley Avenue Bride Nesselroad Clinton Klan AT Hulls O. BR. Huls Sue Fuls Rockbridge GUID Athens and Vicinity Selec Tion Logan Brerks A. A. Turner Bowman Nancy Larrick John Bk. Blake Margaret Calvert J. BR. Lewis Luella Elizabeth Frances Asbury Logan Fair Martin Murphy Ralph Henry J. M. Murphy Malinda Graves Chillicothe L. S. Cox George Pyles Charles Collins Long Bottom John Zellar J. T. Foreman Ladies Aid of M. E. Church H. S. Hamilton Ruth Henry Ida Clark Clarence Ltved Locust Grove Carl Ward Ray Cox T. Davis Wellston Fred Sisson Ella Sisson Lena Sprague Puberties FE. E. Robbins C. M. Thompson Warry Whippe Westerville This County H. &. James McKinley Hospital Harold Warner Near Dundas Bolivia Normandy Stevens Sually Zenner’s D. Zenner Company
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