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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1921

Page

10

Pomeroy Middleport Township Candidates

Rutland township Trustees listed C F Anderson E L Bingham Homer L Carson George W Davidson J O Eblin G H Pratt S M Russell. Clerk C A Swick. Treasurer F H Bean. No candidates for constable or assessor. Salisbury Trustees William Carmen Walter Cooper Jos G Epple Harvey G Jones Earl C Mason Walter McElhenney Harry Smith. Clerk Elmer Diehl. Treasurer Ed Ohlinger. Constable J P Burnsides Lord J Hysell D H Moore Henry Ohlinger Robin Roush Henry Seidenable Christian Seyfried W W Thompson.

Rutland Township C. F. Anderson E. L. Bingham Homer L. Carson George W. Davidson J. O. Eblin G. H. Pratt S. M. Russell C. A. Swick F. H. Bean Salisbury William Carmen Walter Cooper Jos. G. Epple Harvey G. Jones Earl C. Mason Walter McElhenney Harry Smith Elmer Diehl Ed Ohlinger J. P. Burnsides Lord J. Hysell D. H. Moore Henry Ohlinger Robin Roush Henry Seidenable Christian Seyfried W. W. Thompson

Diphtheria Claims Rutland Child. Another Ill

John Still, son of Frank Still of Rutland, died Monday of diphtheria. Another child is seriously ill with the same disease.

John Still Frank Still Rutland

Marshall Schaaf III Reported Seriously Ill at Home

George Schaaf, marshall of Pom eroy, is seriously ill at his home in the second ward from kidney trouble and complications. He is advanced in years with a young wife and three small children.

Marshall Schaaf III George Schaaf Marshall of

Six Year Old Girl Undergoes Bone Abscess Operation

Laura Gilkey age six living on Lead ing Creek near Jacobs site was taken to a Gallipolis hospital for X ray that revealed a bone abscess in the right leg between knee and ankle. She returned for an operation on Tuesday morning.

Laura Homer Gilkey Leading Creek Jacobs Gallipolis

Intercounty highway opens linking Meigs and Gallia counties

Tuesday morning barricades were removed on the new three mile pike below Middleport enabling public traffic. Surfacing is complete with berms and ditches finishing this week. State takeover expected November 1 marking a record fast build with payroll near five thousand dollars weekly.

Middleport Middleport Council Winegar’s Corner Gallia County Automobile Club

Matrimonial Surprise in Departure from Keer Run

A Columbus-bound man wed a wife he took with him, a move that surprised his Keer Run family and friends. The wife had earlier been married, divorced her husband, and had been living in Columbus.

Columbus Keer

Four Meigs County Girls Honored by Ohio University

Miss Helen Bowles of Dexter Miss Marie Schorn and Miss Bee Roberts of Pomeroy and Miss Frances Hunker of Middleport were honored by students and instructors at Ohio University Athens. Bowles pledged Alpha Delta Pi and elected to the girls glee club Schorn pledged Theta Phi Alpha Hunker and Roberts chosen as members of the Ohio Girls Glee Club.

Meigs County Helen Bowles Dexter Marie Schorn Bee Roberts Pomeroy Frances Hunker Middleport Ohio University Athens Miss Bowles Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Glee Club Miss Schorn Theta Phi Alpha Sorority Miss Hunker Miss Roberts Ohio Girls’ Glee Club

Celebrated Sixtieth Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Barton

Mr and Mrs Andrew G Barton marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary at Rutland on October 15. He is nearly 84 and she 77. Married in Morgan township Gallia county sixty years ago, they moved to Rutland July 17, 1883. Their children include Mrs Minnie McFarland Thomas H Barton Mrs Myrtle Barrett Austin Barton Elza E Barton Burrel Barton and Mrs Howard Pon. Fifty eight guests attended the anniversary dinner at the Methodist church banquet room.

Andrew G. Barton Rutland Barton Marton Morgan Township Gallia County Minnie McFarland Thos. H. Barton Myrtle Barrett Austin Barton Elza E. Barton Burrel Barton Howard Pon

George Ryther Married in Florida Move Report

George Ryther relocated to Florida to establish permanent residence after his recent move. The report notes his marriage during this transitional period and the implications for his residence plans.

George Ryther Florida

Oil boom rocks Syracuse as new well gushes

A real oil boom hits Syracuse after another well on the John Hallam land sprayed oil yesterday. The field reports about 50 barrels per day from the new strike while two more wells will start on the lease. Oil scouts from outside the area are gathering as drillers redouble efforts.

Pomeroy Syracuse Ioll John Hallam

Rutland Triumphs In Extra Session Over Racine Clashes

Rutland and Racine high schools opened the season with a tight basketball game at Racine. An overtime period decided the fracas, Rutland winning 22 to 19. A return game is slated for next Friday afternoon at Rutland.

Rutland Racine

Patriotic Night at Middleport Revival Noted by G A R and Cedar Creek Circle

Evangelist lauds Grand Army of the Republic remnant while Dr Swift preaches on The Detective Who Never Lost a Case and The Worst Prayer in the Bible. Sin and consequences discussed. prayer meetings set for Thursday at five local homes.

Middleport Cedar Creek Grand Army of the Republic Dr. Swift Lyons Gravel Hill E. E. Campbell Upper Mill Street B. H. Sanborn Fifth Street W. J. de Venney Vine Street A. M. Hamilton Lincoln Street

Residents Return from West Virginia Visits and Local Meetings

Stewart and Rita Moore return from West Virginia with Mrs. Stonestreet joining them. Nearby trips include Guy Pierce's family visit to Marietta and the Camel family staying with Mrs. Minnear in Beebe. Rome township Grange met in the IOOF Hall while trustees convened in the town house. Funeral services for Ola Cole were held at the M E Church with interment nearby.

P. G. Metherell Bartlett Guy Alex. Parsons William Leake Amesville Omah Pickett Athens John Winner L. H. Smith Ola Cole Rome Township Sand Rock M. E. Church Charles Nice Columbus Parkersburg Ed. Nice Wad Dean Culler Rome

Logan Elks Initiation Opens Fall Membership Drive

Eikdom lodge hosted six candidates during a Monday evening initiation. New Straitsville sent a sizable delegation for the ceremony and banquet that followed the degree work. The event kicked off the Elks fall campaign to recruit new members.

ELKS New Straitsville

Quiet City Wedding Unites Velma Conkle and D Chauncey Reynolds

Miss Velma Conkle and Mr. D Chauncey Reynolds were quietly married at the U B church parsonage by Rev J G Spears on Monday evening. The couple, unattended, will reside at 334 South Mulberry and begin married life with friends in attendance after the ceremony.

Velma Conkle D. Chauncey Reynolds U. B. Church J. G. Spears E. E. Campbell Helen M. Reynolds Greenwich Ohio Case and Son Legion of Friends South Mulberry Street

SENT TO REFORM SCHOOL FOR BURGLARY CASE

Arthur Field aged 16 was ordered to the B I S at Lancaster after a hearing on his alleged burglary of his father's Green township home. Howard Fields and Earl Riley remain jailed awaiting grand jury action. Field admitted riding freight trains but denied burglary. He will enter reform school in Lancaster to complete his neglected education.

Arthur Field Green Township Stephenson Lancaster Howard Fields Earl Riley Grand Young Fields C. W. Pettit

All Day Rally Planned at Mt Pleasant U B Church

An all day rally is announced for Mt Pleasant U B church in Marion township on Sunday October 30. Rev J G Spears of Logan is slated to speak along with other denomination leaders. If weather allows a basket dinner will be held outdoors.

Mt. Pleasant U. B Marion Township J. G. Spears Logan

Had Appendicitis Hits Union Area Boy

Emmett Shaw aged 12 son of Mr and Mrs Frank Shaw of near Union was taken ill with appendicitis and hospitalized for treatment.

Emmett Shaw Frank Shaw Near Union

Local boy undergoes appendectomy after hospital arrival

A boy was brought to the local hospital Monday by Dr Faulk for acute appendicitis. An immediate operation was performed and the patient withstood the procedure well with no complications expected.

Furnace Faulk

Miss Magdeline Till Attends Lafay ette Wedding

Miss Magdeline Till and her niece Barbara Till traveled to Lafayette Indiana to attend the wedding of Miss Esther Schorr to Mr John Stevens held Tuesday. Both Till women were bridal party members in Logan.

Magdeline Till Barbara Till Lafayette Ind Esther Schorr John Stevens Miss Schorr Logan Miss Till

Return to Logan Hartzell F S Family after six weeks travel

The Hartzell family completed a six weeks motor trip visiting Oil City Pennsylvania to celebrate the fifty fifth wedding anniversary of M W Hartzell aged 85 and Mrs Hartzell aged 78. Pauline Hartzell aged 14 who holds a Nazarene preaching license delivered eight sermons during the journey including in Oil City Uhrichsville and other en route towns. One auditor offered to fund a four year college course for her.

Logan F Church of the Nazarene Oil City Tabernacle Uhrichsville

Still Found at George Anderton Home in Coonville

Sheriff Larimer and Deputy Morris found a still in the Coonville residence of George Anderton on Monday. Anderton admitted starting operation and running one mash batch. His mother fainted at the raid and needed revival time. He pleaded guilty and was fined $100 plus costs by Judge Pettit.

Larimer Morris George Anderton Coonville Anderton

Hospitalized Nelsonville Man Leaves After Appendicitis

George Elliott left the local hospital Monday for his home in Nelsonville. He was operated on for appendicitis 14 weeks ago and has since been convalescing. The appendix became badly infected and considerable poison entered his system, requiring a long recovery.

George Elliott Nelsonville

Weekend Social Notes From Union Community

Union Mr and Mrs Walter Dicken visited relatives in Coonville Sunday. A L Snedden toured with family, enduring auto punctures on the ride. The infant of Cyrus Chesser shows improvement while Israel Chesser plans to move to the Hoover farm next week. Rally Day at Union church is slated for next Sunday with Blyss organizing. The Snedden wireless store remains a lively evening gathering spot with wide-ranging chatter.

Walter Dicken Coonville A. L. Snedden Doc Penrod Marshfield Floyd Bean Athens Israel Chesser Cyrus Chesser Bill Moler Buick Company Charles Howell Prof. Hoover Adam Stuart Billy Gabriel Airdale Richard Jones M. A. Jacoby Charles Ross Vinton County Mr. Ross Anderson Ross Luhrig Matt Sherman Union Church Blyss Sant Ervin

Big Bill Haywood Heads American Mine Syndicate

The Siberian revolutionary committee announced a concession to operate mines in the Kuznets basin to a syndicate of American workers led by "Big Bill" Haywood.

BIG Bill Moscow Siberian Revolutionary Committee Kuznetz Basin Big Bill” Haywood

Clay men seek railroad rate cuts in Ohio

Thirteen Ohio manufacturers of clay products including sewer pipe and chimney flues filed with the Public Utilities Commission a request for a reduction in railroad freight rates within the state.

Columbus Ohio Public Utilities ‘Commission

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