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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1923
Page
10
Disturbance over a boy allegedly abducted by dry detectives seeks political traction in Middleport as details emerge. Father finds son wounded. parties to the incident have not spoken, and campaign talk intensifies ahead of the village election. Gas prices drop to 19 cents a gallon. Grandma Bradford dies at 87 after hip injury.
Dr. S A McCullough, former Pomeroy resident and two year Columbiana County Health Commissioner, will move back to Pomeroy in two or three weeks to resume practice once his current position is filled.
Elza Phillips of Thomas Fork loses control of his auto near the Thomas Fork Cash store. His eleven year old daughter falls from the vehicle and is dragged along brick pavement for several feet, with severe splintering of the leg bones.
The society met at the courthouse on Monday to settle the late fair bills and tally accounts. After payments there will be little money left in the treasury.
Minerva Aultz a daughter of Reuben Douglas and mother of Mrs Wade Bibbee died after passing out at her daughter’s home in Apple Grove Sunday night. She was well up in her seventies.
John Blaettnar of the second ward in Pomeroy is ill with typhoid fever. A trained nurse from Columbus has been brought to tend him at home. Mr Blaettnar is a well known auto.
The Syracuse Oil & Gas Company has been placed under the control of receiver Edgar H. Morris, signaling court involvement in its assets and operations.
The Kanawha Valley Bank of Charleston Washington state sues Syracuse Oil and Gas Company a partnership and listed individuals for five thousand dollars claiming a 1923 loan evidenced by a 90 day note secured by an assignment of leases in Syracuse. The funds were used to drill for oil and gas in the Syracuse field and the bank seeks a receiver and sale of the leases.
Delegates from the Pomeroy Pythian lodge to the state grand lodge in Toledo are Harry Keiser and Thomas Thomas. Pom eroy Loyal Pythian Sister Temple sends Mrs. Guy Thomson of Middleport, who traveled with Mr. and Mrs. J Leitweiler and Mrs. R D Young in their auto.
County commissioners publish notice that at the coming election electors will decide on exempting two mills of the county road repair levy from tax limitations for five years. One and one half mills would fund road construction and improvement, and one half mill would maintain and repair roads. The current exemption has one year left but a vote is needed to set the next period.
The county warns that a vote against the levy will leave no funds for road projects next year and year after. It stresses the 15 mills cap limits options and that the levy is the only feasible source for Letart Leading Creek and Thomas Fork pike work and general road repairs.
Logan is invaded by a group of cowboys from the Texas Ranger act arriving for a free week of performances at the county fair. Their sombreros and flowing neckerchiefs draw attention from children and adults alike as they stay throughout the week.
Officials announce a Saturday Klan event with robed parade and speeches by noted lecturers. Music from Klan bands, involvement of The Ladies of the Ku Klux Klan, and a public initiation on the ball ground are planned with Klan members from four counties expected to attend.
Mr and Mrs N A Chute of Logan entertained a large group Sunday taking them to Ash Cave for a day of picnicking. Invited were Mr and Mrs Ira Dawley and family Mr and Mrs Howard Dawley and family Mr and Mrs Ivor Dawley and family Mr and Mrs Flave Clark and family of Sand Run and Mr and Mrs Roy Dawley and family of Jacksonville.
Mrs Emma Hanson from Chicago, who had been visiting Mr and Mrs J P Rochester, departed for the east to visit relatives after a short stay.
Mr and Mrs William Drake and their two children return to Greendale after a three months visit in Scotland. They left in June and stayed with Mr Drakes parents in Armadale before sailing home on a ship carrying American citizens only. Sons Sammy and William Jr greet them with a royal welcome on arrival.
Sheriff William Shaw returns to Logan Saturday night after a three weeks vacation spent with his sons Earl and Hugo Shaw.
The account notes the visitor staying with Earl Shaw in Flint Michigan where Shaw has since married Logan. The two sons are healthy and thriving in their jobs. Deputy Rudolph Brandt efficiently covered sheriff duties during the sheriff's absence.
All children in the first year of high school and those in the lower grades are being given group intelligence tests this week under Superintendent C F Ridgley. The tests aim to diagnose pupil difficulties and guide remedial steps. a similar test will occur later to measure progress. Reading writing spelling language grammar and arithmetic are also being tested this term.
Hocking county has lacked Motor Cop Farbean for three weeks as he tours Arkansas with his parents J H Farbean and Mrs Marie Wolfe of Logan. They visited Batesville and Mammoth Springs, traveling via St Louis along the national and Pershing trails. Farbean notes rough Missouri roads and mule travel as progress remains slow.
J W Ley takes over as organizer of the Logan high school orchestra and serves as a member of the faculty. He will conduct the group and also teach commercial work and general science. Ley is an Ohio State graduate who played cornet and saxophone in the university band.
Regina Warner and Joseph Warner were divorced by Judge Pettit on Monday after pleadings and evidence. The decree cites extreme cruelty and Regina was restored to her maiden name Regina Wells.
Lancaster men David Graf and William Hooker were arrested by Game Protector D H Nash near Rockbridge after failing to show hunting licenses. They pled guilty before Magister Miller of Logan, each fined 25 dollars and costs. The hunters claim they had obtained licenses but forgot to carry them, an assertion under investigation.
Dr and Mrs W E Brehm arrived in Logan following a brief honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls. The couple plans to reside locally and resume social engagements after their travels.
The Jacksonville ball team defeated McArthur 4 to 3 Sunday afternoon. Next Sunday McArthur travels to Jacksonville for another game. The Lantz reunion gathered at Wilson's Grove near Creola on September 23 with many Lantz family members present.
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Gibbs visited Chillicothe on Saturday. Mrs. Gary Clark returned from an extended Cambridge visit the latter part of the week. Misses Evelyn Cotner and Dora George, teaching in Zaleski schools, spent the weekend with home folks.
Mr. and Mrs. C Gill and children of Athens were visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs J C Gill Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Dave Gorsuch and children of Nelsonville visited Mrs Frances Weisenbarger on Sunday. Miss Flora Salts, Logan teacher, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Salts. Mr and Mrs Henry Meadows and daughters Mary and Martha visited friends at Wellston Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Charlies Collins welcomed Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Alya Pyles of Pomeroy and Mr and Mrs Dan Miller and their son Gifford of Haydenville.
Mr and Mrs Emmet Eberts of Oreton visited sister Daryl Peoples family on Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Kwatkosky and son drove to Athens to see friends. Robert Frazee of Nelsonville visited his mother Ruth Iraz ee.
Mrs Grace English of Columbus, visiting her mother Mrs Jane Peacock, traveled to Locust Grove Saturday for a visit with her sister Mrs Homer Shively.
Among the out of town visitors on Sunday were Mr and Mrs T R Magee, Mr and Mrs Ralph Meartin dill, Eric McNutt and Charles King of Wellston.
Dono' Tippet of Athens spent the weekend with his parents here, visiting relatives and enjoying time at home.
Mr and Mrs John Harper and their son Lee visited I E Harper and family in Adelphi on Saturday showing a family gathering arrangement and social call.
A hot toaster yields better results. preheat thoroughly before toasting to ensure even browning and a quick, clean finish.
Mrs Joseph R Brownwell formerly Miss Ethel Ervin of Dundas was shot by her husband at their Massillon Ohio apartments and he then killed himself after a quarrel. Her Dundas mother asks for further information as details emerge.
Remains of her daughter are prepared for shipment to a designated location as part of a larger proceeding. The fragmentary text indicates family involvement and a final disposition at a specified destination.
B. and O. baggage master Tom Lewis of Chillicothe spent Sunday with his family in town, enjoying a quiet day together.
Mr and Mrs I N Bay, Mr and Mrs John Lewis and son Paul Bayard traveled to Columbus on Sunday to visit relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs L W Calcin and son Bryan motored to South Webster Sunday to visit the Huffman and Wise man families, former Vinton county residents, who live on a large farm near South Webster.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Powell and daughter and Miss Blanche Kennedy of Jackson were Hamden visitors Sunday.
Mesdames Ide Johnson and Syd McClung of Wellston were guests of Hamden relatives on Sunday.
Miss Margaret Calvin a Zaleski school teacher spent the week end at her parents home here noting a brief family reunion and rest during her time away from teaching duties.
Mrs Joe McKinniss departed Monday for Chillicothe to spend a few days with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Leon Snyder.
Mrs. P. T. Harkins, recently taken to a Columbus hospital for treatment, died suddenly of heart trouble on Monday. The death comes as a severe shock to relatives and friends who had heard that her condition was improving that day.
Grated cheese is praised as an excellent addition to table soup, enhancing flavor and texture in a simple, versatile way. The note suggests cheese completes the dish with a rich, creamy finish and invites cooks to try it in vere table soups.
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