Katherine Laughead Dies After Illness in Indiana
Katherine Laughead daughter of the late C B Laughead and a former Midport resident died April 1 at her sister Mrs Jones home in Indiana after three weeks of uremic poisoning She was a Buchhei College graduate and longtime Indiana school administrator including ten years as superintendent of centralleed schools in her district Rev Edwin Cunningham officiated Services and the local Order of Eastern Star held ritualistic rites. Her survivors include three brothers and four sisters.
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Katherine Laughead
C. B. Laughead
Middleport
Mrs. Jones
Indiana
Miss Head
Report High School
Ted
Buchiei College
Indiana_ schools
Centralleed
Edwin Cunningham
Indianapolis
Paullin Retires After Long Middleport Career
A card from M H Paulin notes the retirement of a former prominent Middleport man, marking the end of a notable local career. The message reflects community respect and reflects on his service and ties to the town.
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Paulin
M.H. Paulin
Middleport
Mortgage transfers list of multiple property liens and amounts
Albert E. R. Moore transfers to R. T. Saul for 200 dollars. Frank Whaley and wife transfer to J. N. Rathburns Sons for 1 000 dollars. Joseph A. Grutser transfers to Winna H. Hooper for 2 850 dollars. Henry JF Feiger transfers to Farmers Bank for 500 dollars. Cora L. Winkler transfers to Crazy Hardware Co for 2 181 dollars.
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Albert E. R. Moore
R. T. Saul
Frank Whaley
J. N. Rathburn
Joseph A. Grutser
Winna H. Hooper
Henry JF. Feiger
Farmers Bank
Cora L. Winkler
Crazy Hardware Co
Funeral of Lewis Daniels Conducted Under Legion Escort
The remains of Lewis Daniels arrived in Middleport from overseas on Wednesday and were taken in charge by Undertaker DeMaine with an American Legion escort. He was removed to the Dr Poindexter home and the funeral was held yesterday afternoon under legion auspices. The Pomeroy area was noted in the report.
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Lewis Daniels
Middleport
DeMaine
American Legion
Dr. Poindexter
Legion
Pomeroy
Legion boys honor fallen comrade at Beach Grove burial
The cortege along Butternut street Pomeroy proceeded to Beach Grove cemetery where interment occurred. A firing squad gave a military salute over the grave. Local businesses closed and bells tolled during the funeral procession. Patriot Daniela perished in Belgium from a bursting shell.
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Legion
Butternut Street
Pomeroy
Beach Grove Cemetery
Daniela
Belgium
Will of Mrs Emma Smith probate in Pomeroy and Salem Center
The will of Mrs Emma Smith who lived in Pomeroy and farmed in Salem township has been probated. Her Pomeroy property is left to her children in equal shares while her son Joseph Smith receives the Salem Center property for life for his use, thereafter to be divided among the heirs. Executors named are Theo E and Giles G Smith without bond.
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Emma Smith
Pomeroy
Jtate
Salem Township
Joseph Smith
Salem Center
Theo
Giles G. Smith
Mariam Irene Bowers
Kerrs Run
Elizabeth Hysell
Hysell
Sarah Lawrence
Portland
J. 3 B. Lindsey
Pomeroy-Middleport
H. W. Railroad
Edward
Edward Reinhart
Covington
Kanawha
Ohio River
Beegle Brothers
Butternut Avenue
Minnie D. Stainebauer
Armory
Budapest
Dlag
Danube
Horthy
Hungary
National Agricultural Federation of Hungary
Buda
St. Stephen’s
Pesth
County records report sheep killing dogs still abroad
The last county commissioners meeting notes ongoing sheep killing by stray dogs in Rutland township. The averaged sheep value appears near ten dollars each. Claims approved include J. A. Scott ten sheep nine injured totaling 140 dollars John Musser five killed totaling 50 dollars and B B Carl one killed and one injured totaling 11 dollars.
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J. A. Scott
Rutland Township
John Musser
Rutland
B. BE. Carl
Girls Entertainers Host Class Social At Simpson M. E. Church
Miss Edith Ebersbach's class of girls hosted Mr. Benton Penn's young men's class in the Simpson M. E. Church banquet hall last evening. The hall was well arranged and the event featured a lavish spread and an evening of social enjoyment.
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Edith Ebersbach
Simpson M. KE
Church
Benton Penn
Ex Soldier Attemps Death by Self Harm
Charles Manley a colored veteran of both the World War and the Spanish American War attempted suicide by slashing his wrist with a razor. His wife stopped him from cutting his throat and he remains in critical condition as doctors work to staunch blood loss. He held the rank of First Lieutenant in the army.
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Charles Manley
Manley
Edith Hawkins and Gilbert Winegar Wed in M E Church Parsonage
Miss Edith Hawkins and Gilbert Winegar of Middleport were quietly married at the M E church parsonage in Gallipolis on Wednesday.
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Edith Hawkins
Gilbert Winegar
Middleport
M. E. Church
Gallipolis
Freezone Promises Quick Corn Relief with Simple Use
Advertisement claims Freezone instantly stops corn pain and lets you lift the corn off with your fingers. It says a small bottle sold by druggists costs only a few cents and removes hard or soft corn and calluses between the toes without soreness or irritation.
Hungary Divided Between Monarchy Adherents and Peasantry
National Geographic observer Maynard Owen Williams reports two strong Hungarian factions shaping postwar politics. Peasants favor liberal governance while Budapest’s military bureaucracy pushes monarchy or dynastic linkages amid scarce manufactured goods.
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Hungary
Budapest
Charles
Hunary
Many Courts Today Like Barrooms Says Judge Foran
Cleveland judge Martin A. Foran laments courtrooms resembling barrooms and calls for formality with cap and gown. He notes attorneys smoke, spectators read papers, and whispers prevail, urging professional decorum and respect in judicial settings. A former bartender concurs, recalling barrooms once hosted speeches without substance.
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Cleveland
Common Pleas
Martin A. Foran
Judge Foran
Seven-Dollar Continental Bill Described In Canton Note
H W Cowgill of Canton displays a seven bill that originated with the Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1778. The note bears a seal and states the bearer may receive seven Spanish milled dollars or equivalent in gold or silver.
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Canton
Bird of Paradise staging at Opera House with Florence Rockwell
Florence Rockwell returns as Luana in Richard Walton Tullys Bird of Paradise at the Opera House on Wednesday April 9. This marks her third year in the title role following Laurette Taylor and others who preceded her in the part.
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Athens Opera House
McKee’s
America
Florence Rockwell
Luana
Richard Walton Tully
Miss Rockwell
Laurette Taylor
Dessie Barriscale
Lenore Ulric
Carloota Monterey
May Buckley
Athens
Motor driven tool for smoothing new concrete surface
A motor driven device has been designed to smooth fresh concrete. It features a chuck carrying four carborundum bricks to grind and polish the surface as it operates. The compact unit aims to improve finishing efficiency for construction crews.
Foster Seeks German Cannon Memorial for Athens County
Congressman I M Foster introduced a bill to authorize the secretary of war to donate a German cannon or fieldpiece captured in the war to the city of Athens as a memorial to local soldiers. Similar memorial bills for Nelsonville Glouster and Carbon dale honor Captain K T Crossen, with action anticipated this session.
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I. M. Foster
Congress
Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Carbondale
K. T. Crossen
Foster
Cleveland to Celebrate 125th Anniversary Founding
Cleveland plans a citywide celebration for the 125th anniversary of its founding. The event runs from July 22 to July 30 with a series of planned activities and festivities across the city.
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Cleveland
Cleveland, CO
Mail Carrier Delivers Patriotic Route in North Baltimore
Frank English serves a route to a Redd a White and a Blue and hails Old Glory with each delivery. The scene shows postal workers sharing pride while performing duties in North Baltimore on April 15.
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Baltimore
Frank English
English
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