Capture Eleven Moonshine Stills and Much Liquor
Pomeroy April 6 officers raided Gallia adjoining areas ending in one week of operations. About fifty gallons of mash and several barrels of liquor were seized with eighteen convictions and fines totaling substantial amounts. Stills were exposed and outfits destroyed. Notable defendants include Johnson of Little Chica and others from Addison P and Springfield town ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Gallia
Prohibition
C. A
Georgetown
C. C. Stroup
Johnson
Little Chica
As Johnson, Jr
Addison P
Charlie Rose
Cecil Davis
Charles Ly
Stroup
George Johns
Addison
Johns
Walter Tife
Hd Cragg
Nate Firbaugh
Green
Springfield Townip
W. M
Morris Burnett
Ebbin
Mertin
Thurman Daunders
Clean week brightens Daddy Pomeroy's town
April 6 in Pomeroy sees scrub crews and housewives remove dirt and debris. Volunteers rally to beautify yards and vacant lots, aiming to present a neat town for visitors and summer guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Daddy Pomeroy
A Thousand Take Sunday River Trip On Homer Smith
Pomeroy April 6 More than a thousand people from ages including a baby to an octogenarian enjoyed the first all day river excursion of the season aboard the steamer Homer Smith. About 300 boarded at Pomeroy and Middleport 250 more joined from nearby towns, with 300 plus from Gallipolis and a smaller group from Huntington on the return trip. The voyage included a layover at Huntington and a return to Pomeroy by Monday morning, with dancing on deck and in the cabin as the main amusement. One minor incident occurred aboard but was not described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Homer Smith
Athens
Middleport
Nelasonville
Chauncey
Glouster
Gallipolis
Point Pleasent
Huntington
Hig Ting
Woodg Back Tom South
Fragmentary item notes a county prosecutor's son and a move to Athens after an event. Reading is limited but suggests a local notice or brief about a person connected to Woodg and a transition to Athens. Details on date or full names unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodgerd
Secreda
Athens
Miller Home Fire Damages Judge Miller Residence
Fire at Judge A. P. Miller’s home on Butternut Avenue caused about 300 dollars in damage. The blaze started in the roof, likely from chimney soot. Firemen Matt Crary and City Teamater John Cook quickly responded from the engine house, preventing further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
A. P. Miller
Butternut Avenue
Matt Crary
John Cook
Mission Society plans two day jubilee meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Athens Presbytery marks fifty years with a two day golden jubilee at the Presbyterian church in Middleport on April 14 and 15. Activities include greetings, officer elections, a pageant, and multiple addresses under presiding officer Mrs. C H Bartlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Athens
Presbyterian Church
C. H. Bartlett
Nelsonville
Frank Chalfant
W. T. Cook
J. W. Fraser
Lloyd Evans
L. J. Heiner
Howard May
Bartlett
A. Willcox
Frank Gifford
J. M. Hyde
Viola Fouts
Minnie Remsey
Helen Turnbull
Sarah J. Cater
Marietta
C. A. Poindexter
R. G. Armstrong
Beverly
Freemen
Isabel Borman
McConnelsville
Mra
F. H. Eccles
Albany
Bess Muchmore
Logan
T. R. Walburn
Blanch Longstreth
Union Furnace
Middleport Literary Club Plans Adventure Themed Program
Middleport April 6 The Middleport Literary club announces an upcoming meeting on Wednesday with an adventure stories theme. The program includes Responses Twentieth Century Adventures Double Trio The Crimson Gardenia Rex Beach Mrs M E Rathburn Cappy Ricks Stories Peter B Kyne Mrs H R Lewis Vocal Duet An Original Story Mrs A A Hugg and hostess Mrs D B Martinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Literary Club
Crimson Gardenia
Rex Beach
M. E. Rathburn
Cappy Ricks
Peter B. Kyne
H. R. Lewis
A. A. Hugg
Lida Powell
D. B. Martinger
Belle Center praises Athens girl music director
The Belle Center papers laud Miss Celia M. Collins daughter of Michael Collins as she directs a school children’s musical program. A writer commends her careful and efficient instruction and the notable results achieved in Belle Center schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Center
Logan County
Ohio
Cecelia M. Collins
Michael Collins
North High Street
Athens
Miss Collins
Ohio University
Bryn Mawr announces top European fellowships to three students
Winners these young ladies won the three highest awards at Bryn Mawr College. From top to bottom they are Mary Albertson of Magnos New Jersey winner of the Mary Elizabeth Garrett European Fellowship awarded to a graduate student after two years of graduate work Emily Pepper Watts of Washington District of Columbia winner of the highest award the European Fellowship for 1925 1926 and Nosa mund Tuve of Minnesota Minn winner of the President M Carey Thomas European Fellowship awarded to a graduate student after one year of graduate work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryn Mawr College
Mary Albertson
Magnos
N. J
Mary Elizabeth Garrett
Emily Pepper Watts
Washington, D. C
Nosamund Tuve
Minnsapp.s. Minn
M. Carey Thomas
Wolfe Benefit Carnval Tickets Go On Sale
Ticket sales for the Josephine Wolfe benefit carnival sponsored by the Odd Fellows opened this morning with a quick response from canvassers. Miss Wolfe was accidentally shot a year ago in the spine near Lathrop and almost entirely paralyzed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Wolfe
The
Odd Fellows
Miss Wolfe
Lathrop
Road hogs protected during hog killing time draw ire
Critics question protection of road hogs during hunting season, arguing it delays hog control efforts and endangers drivers. Officials say protections exist to prevent cruelty and ensure humane practices.
Court Arraigns Fire On Liquor Charges Today
A Monday morning docket of liquor offenders was arraigned in Magistrate P. M. He wig s court. Five defendants faced charges with three pleading guilty. Fines and costs totaled about 350 dollars. Tom Jones of Middleport, arrested Saturday, faced intoxication and possession charges, with fines of 15 and 100 dollars plus costs. Clyde Sapp of Athens was fined 190 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to possessing a pint of whiskey. William Stolze residence at Stolze farm led to arrests of Mathew Heck Henry Hollis and Francis Stolze on intoxication charges. Heck pleaded guilty and paid 15 dollars and costs. Hollis and Stolze posted 200 dollars bonds each for Wednesday trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Hewig
Tom Jones
Baker
Middleport
C. Mariner
Court House
Jones
Harry Malon
Clyde Sapp
Athens
Sapp
Mariner and
Leiber
William Stolze
Jacksonville
Mathew Heck
Henry Hollis
Redtown
Francis Stolze
Heck
Hollis
Stolze
Hamden Students, Visitors Send Snowy Weekend Notes
Hamden area residents and visitors from Chillicothe Columbus Wellston and Phoenix were noted in a weekend roundup. Highlights include Principal R. Davies hosting relatives in Athens and Mrs. Neil Paine’s death reported in Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davies
Hamden Hich School
Athens
H. E. Calvin
Barbara Jean
Chillicothe
Harry Price
Freda Womeldorf
Wellston
Sam Womeldorf
Walter Ewing
E.S. Ray
Celia Scott
McArthur
Louise Terry
Columbus
Grace Morehead
J. A. Jolly
Clifford Pierce
Puritan
Neil Payne
Neil Pai
Phoenix
Arizona
Paine
James Paine
West
Alice Paine
If Mothers Only Knew About These Gentle Powders
During these days many children suffer headaches fevers stomach upset and bowel irregularities. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders are easy to take and highly effective, and mothers who use them tell others about them. Sold by druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Traveling Men Attend Services at First Church
About thirty members of the United Commercial Travelers attended the annual memorial service at the First Methodist church. Dr. Daniel McGurk led the sermon and urged loyalty to God despite fraternal injuries. Evening evangelistic services examined loyalty to church and God with a sermon on sin forgiveness and love. Tonight’s meeting begins at 7 30 with the same preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commercial Travelers
First Methodist Church
Daniel McGurk
God
President Zogu Ill in Belgrade, Tirana Reports
President Zogu of Albania is seriously ill according to word from Tirana. The report places him in Belgrade as of April 6, with no additional condition details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Zogu
Tirana
Athens Rotary Hear Report On Clinic Cases
Miss Ruth Cross of Athens succeeds Mrs Clyde Peugh as secretary to County Health Officer J M Higgins. Cross started Monday. Peugh moves to Chillicothe with husband a Baltimore and Ohio railroad employee. Amy Cunningham Sheppard Towner nurse returns to work after vacation, leading maternity welfare demonstrations. Miss Dorsey of the state welfare department aids nurses in deciding disposition of crippled children cases at the clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Cross
Athens
Clyde Peugh
Patterson
N. J
Cunningham
Miss Dorsey
State Welfare Department
Rotary Club December Event Promises Concrete Benefits
Dr Higgins states that concrete benefits are on the way in many cases as the Rotary Club activity proceeds in December. Several parents have decided to send their children to or-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Higgins
Tanlac promotes rapid recovery after grippe or flu
After a bout of grippe or flu, Tanlac is advertised to restore health quickly. The copy claims Tanlac cleans the blood, revives digestion, restores appetite, and returns vitality, using a formula from roots and herbs. It urges immediate purchase and adds Tanlac Vegetable Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taniac
Tanlac
Athens Rotary to receive detailed medical operations report
The report outlines orthopedic instations while arrangements are being made for operations and treatments in other cases. A detailed report will be presented at the Athens Rotary club meeting tomorrow noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Rotary Club
Affidavit filed charges against Jones for child support
An affidavit charging Harry W. Jones of Parkersburg with non support of his 14 year old son Leonard Jones, who lives in Athens, was filed in Probate court this morning by Assistant Prosecutor A. B. Wells. William E. Nelson of Lancaster, a bus driver, is charged with non support of his two daughters Frances Ellen 12 and Gladys Ellen 9 and will be tried in Probate court April 13. A petition in replevin with a $600 bond was filed in Common Pleas by Ohio Finance Corp of Columbus against Jesse Stires, claiming ownership of a Ford touring car held by Stires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Jones
Parkersburg
W. Va
Leonard Jones
Athens
A. B. Wells
William E. Nelson
Lancaster
Frances Ellen
Gladys Ellen
Common Pleas Court
Ohio Finance Corporation
Columbus
Jesse Stires
Stires
Weeks Improves After Stroke At Home
Secretary of War Weeks who suffered a stroke on April 1 is reported considerably improved at his home. He had a restful night and was cheerful, marking a positive turn in his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weeks
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Gallia County
Pomeroy, Nelsonville
Ports
Miller
Mission Society
East Main Street
Wolfe
Seaden
Yin
Hamden
Edward
Invincible Cigar
F. J. Beasley Millinc and Grocery Co
Dewey
Admiral Dey
Arlington Nations
National Cathedral
Woodrow Wilson
Fort Meyer
Washington Monument
Capitol
First Church
Athens Rotary
Fred J. Moorman
F.J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Co
Anos
Edgemont Crackers
F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Co
Wrigley’s
Amy
Darling
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