Mystery Fire Destroys Barn and House in Middleport
A large frame barn owned by Mayor J H Williams and the residence of Sam Gross in Middleport were destroyed by a midnight blaze likely incendiary. The fire forced occupants to flee in nightwear while assistors saved some belongings. a horse perished and insurance status is unclear. Assistant State Fire Marshal Thornton will investigate origin.
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Middleport
J. H. Williams
Sam Gross
Wyatt Plantz
Pomeroy
Max Farber
Miss Farber
Water dispute meeting fails amid sparse attendance
A joint Pomeroy and Middleport council meeting planned in Pomeroy last night did not occur due to low turnout. Mr. Miller of the local water system prospecting company is expected Thursday to seek a firm decision on his ordinance. Local residents weigh better service against a dilapidated plant and potential water supply changes.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Miller
Frank
Agent Ray Tracy Sells Three Cars on Saturday
Ray Tracy of Dodge sold three cars Saturday delivering two units. Curtis Gilmore and Dr. Byron Bing of Pomeroy purchased one car while Mrs. W. H. Beeson of Middleport bought another. Delivery is scheduled for next week.
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Ray Tracy
Dodge Machines
Curtis Gilmore
Byron Bing
Pomeroy
W. H. Beeson
Middleport
Nerv-Worth touted as safe relief for headaches
Mrs Greenlee reports years of headache pain eased by Nerv-Worth from C D Kerr Drug Co. Demonstrator Derwaeter at McKee's Drug Store offers samples. bottle comes with a dollar back guarantee if not benefited.
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Gallipolis
A. Greenlee
C. D. Kerr Drug Co
Derwaeter
McKee’s
Columbus saloonist Nugent found dead at home
Charles K. Nugent 39 a saloonist and reportedly the largest man in Columbus was found dead in bed by his wife. Death attributed to heart trouble. Nugent arrived in Columbus from Marietta ten years ago and weighed 585 pounds. Burial planned for Marietta. Also noted is Mme Hone Susuki described as Japan’s richest woman heading a shipping company with postwar earnings exceeding 100 million dollars.
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United Preas
Columbus
Charles K. Nugent
Nugent
Marietta
Japan
Mme
Hone Susuki
Rural school consolidation debated after community meeting
A large turnout at Jackville school in Athens township featured songs and recitations. Supt. Turner introduced Prof. S K Mardis who urged rural school reform and consolidation to meet modern needs, citing model Ohio University programs as inadequate. Receipts from a domestic science fundraiser totaled 16.75 dollars. Swedish rail officials find peat powder a practical locomotive fuel with about two thirds coal value.
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Jackville
Athens Township
J. T. Turner
S. K. Mardis
Ohio University
Union
Froggie
Board of Education
de Lashmutt
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Henry Story
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Frank L. Packard
Goldwyn
Norma Talmadge
Madam Nalia
Lesienko
Furn. Co
Meritol
the Cline Pharmacy CO
HIPP
Parkersburg
Jack Grant
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Lydia BE. Pinkham
Grand Theater
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Arthur Probst
Cincinnati
Charles McMasters
John Sauvage
Charter Oak
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Glen Chase
John Chase
Edgar Ebersbach
Will Ebersbach
Ebersbach
Chase
Liberty Bond Committee
Woman’s Committee
Council of National Defense
Peace Evangelical Church
Uncle Sam
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C. W. Jones
F. P. Wisecarver
Fred Langlots
Max Wildermuth
Queen City
William Lust
Mell Hartinger
Carl Y. Bridgman
Syracuse
Bert Bowman
Dayton
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Miss Lucille
Lisle Diles
Chris Gleasenkamp
Christian
Charleston
Clifford Fick
Zanesville
George Fick
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Lostro Auto Sales CO
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