Batey Bound Over to Grand Jury in Fatal Crash
James Batey bound over to the grand jury on a charge of unlawful killing after his car struck six year old Walter Smith on Condor Street. The death occurred about an hour later. Bail set at 750 dollars. Prosecutor Peoples filed the warrant. Marshal Schaaf swore it out. bond signed by Fred Ebersbach. Batey, 24, worked at Ebersbach barns in Sugar Run. his mother was in the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batey
James Batey
Condor St
Walter Smith
Dan Diehl
Geo. Schaaf
Peoples
Fred Ebersbach
Peacock Coal Company
Ebersbach
Sugar Run
Mrs Anna Stewart Arrested After Domicile Dispute
Mrs Anna Stewart was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Officer Schaaf on a warrant sworn by Mildred Hays charging assault and battery. Hays said Stewart attacked during a household goods move at Back street, second ward, striking her husband and injuring his head before retreating. Dr. McCullough treated the injured man prior to the warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Stewart
Schaaf
Diehl
Mildred Hays
Young Hays
Stewart
Back Street
Second Ward
Hays
Cadetship Prep Move Sends Miller to Marion Institute
Albert Miller who has passed the mental and physical tests for West Point is sent to Marion Institute in Marion Indiana for a two month preparatory course before entering military training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Miller
West Point
Marion Institute
Marion
Indiana
Wildermuth Case Draws Messenger Interest
Interest swelled around Judge A. P. Miller's Wildermuth case as observers awaited the Messenger’s report on the proceedings and outcome.
Judge notes briefs not yet filed by attorneys in case
The representative asked when a decision might come. The judge says neither side has filed briefs yet. The court set March 1 for briefs, so the delay appears to be with the attorneys rather than the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Miller
Grandmother's Old Photograph Album at Pomeroy Church
Pomeroy Baptist Church hosts an evening program titled Grandmother's Old Photograph Album Brought Up to date featuring living pictures with dialogue music and songs. Cast includes Oliver Mitch PIASOUIS Grandfather union soldier Stineeho Sinwan Williams Mary Elizabeth Daniels Albien Miller Maroline Bentz Ellen Watson Bernice Strickland Dayton Strickland Harold Roush Roy Strickland Frances Patten Florence Ford and others with Red Cross Nurses and a male vocal quartet as exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Baptist
Oliver Mitch Piasouis
Clara Stace
Stineeho Sinwan
FL Williams
Mary Elizabeth Daniels
Albien Miller
Maroline Bentz
Fotn McNam
Cook
Philip Stace Sis Hocking
Ellen Watson
J. Q. Rice
Nellie
Bernice Strickland
Ernest
Stanley
Hanna Child
Louise Hettesheimer
Bob
Arthur Mitch Porter
Dayton Strickland
Sam
Harold Roush Wang
Roy Strickland Liberty
Helen Skinner
Frances Patten
Red Cross Nurses Music
Florence Ford
Near East Drive Pushes Relief Drive In Pomeroy
Rev Ertel and W E Wagner led early donations for Near East relief with 950.00 and 100.00 respectively. Paul Davis, machine gun corps veteran and lecturer, will appear next Sunday to assist as organizer for southern Ohio. Middleport has surpassed its goal. Pomeroy is urged to follow and raise a larger quota.
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Ertel
W. EE. Wagner
Pomeroy
Paul Davis
Ohio
Middleport
Tow Boat Winifred Sold to Government for 112000
The tow boat Winifred and barges were taken to Pittsburg on Tuesday and sold to the government during the war by J. E. Lyons. The price was reported as 112000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred
Pittsburg
J. E. Lyons
Government sells plant at Nitro to National Transportation Co
The government sold the outfit at Nitro on the Kanawha River to the National Transportation Co of Pittsburg. The boat, long known locally, will be used to tow coal barges in the Pittsburg pools.
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Ing
Nitro
Kanawha River
The
National Transportation Co
Pittsburg
Funeral services for G. W. Van Matre in Letart West Virginia
Funeral services for G. W. Van Matre 79 were held today in Letart West Virginia following his death Monday. Survived by children Mrs. R. A. Blessing Point Pleasant Mrs. Fred Roush Mrs. Fred Van Matre Mrs. Hiverett Roush and George Van Matre of Letart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. van Matre
Letart
W. Va
R. A. Blessing
Point Pleasant
Fred Roush
Fred van Matre
Hiverett Roush
George van Matre
Oil Drilling Outfit Moves to Mason County Area
The drilling rig used at the Mont Stevens place in Rutland was moved across the river to the McCullough farm near Mason City, about two and a half miles away, where it is expected to drill for oil or gas. The Stevens well reached 800 feet with only a small gas flow obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County
Mont Stevens
Rutland
McCullough
Mason City
Stevens
Local Residents Notice Travel and Visits Across States
Newton Mansfield and Carries Beach travel for business and family visits in Syracuse Akron and Middleport. Bertha Rife leaves for Colorado for health. Community services planned at Simpson M E Church during Passion week with daily evening services except Saturday. Other locals visit Gallipolis Marion Columbus Los Angeles and Pomroy.
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Newton Mansfield
Indianapolis
Brocalsi Chemical Co
Syracuse
Carrie Beach
Akron
Charles Beach
Middleport
Bertha Rife
Colorado
Simpson M. E. Chuirch
J. J. Ables
Clara
Gallipolis
Phil Wolf
Martin McKnight
York M. C
James L. Wetzel
Marion
D. W. Wetzel
Webster
Holzer Hospital
Harry Moore
Sam Moore
I Columbus
D. W. Hennessy
Angola
Ind
Columbus
Henne
C. Rv Faris
Cincinnati
Dayton
Charles and
Will McQuigg
Los Angeles
Cal
Pomeroy
Local residents and visitors noted in Middleport area
Numerous short visits and travel updates are recorded. James A. Rife returns home to Newark from Middleport after visiting his mother Martha Rife. W C Weaver of Meigs County Buick travels to Flint Michigan with Chester Morris and another driver Frances Schultz. Frances Schultz of Clifton goes to Columbus for employment. Others visit family in Gallipolis Middleport Dexter Kananga and Cleveland. James Fridley travels from Deep Water West Virginia to Columbus. James Theamster recovering from surgery at McMillan Hospital Charleston West Virginia plans to return home next week.
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John McQuigg
James A. Rife
Martha Rife
Middleport
Newark
W. C. Weaver
Meigs County Buick Company
Flint
Mich
Buick
Chester Morris
Frances Schultz
Clifton
Columbus
Rose
Gallipolis
A. N. Hamilton
Ray Archer
Bradbury
John Helms
Athens
James Fridley
Deep Water
W. Va
James Theamster
McMillan Hospital
Charleston
T. D. Harnetly
W. C. Harainger
Barbara Covert
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Ares
Omeroy Bead News
Racine
Ulysses Beegue
Hoboken
Ecome
George Reynolds
Walton Avenue
J. J. Liansen
Plattsville
J. O. Patrick
Niland
Albany
F. G. Drew
Korea
Fang Bury
Korem
New York
Jack Pickford
FOX News
Corinne Giffith
Empire Phonograph
Letart, W. VA
Pomeroy Bend Briefs
Press Sentia R
Foncini
Gladys Brockwell
Devil’s Riddle
Athens Opera House
Norman Hackett
Selwynes Lore
New Yorkes
Chiccens
Ayn
Tara
Kol
Megrue
Maxine Elliottss
Lasalle Theatre
Chicago
Gline Pharmacy Co
Dad
PD. Zenner CO
D. Zenner Co
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