Pomeroy Middleport Buried in Native Soil
Sergeant Grant R. Tucker of Co K 146th Infantry 7th Division was killed in action October 18 1918. Funeral services were held at the M E church in g0h with Drew Web Post in charge. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs W M Tucker of East Liverpool a sister Mrs Capehart and two brothers A Tucker of New Haven and H B Tucker now at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant R. Tucker
M. KE
Odd Felp
W. M. Tucker
East Liverpool
C. Capehart
Fisher Family Visits Ill Father in Columbus
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Fisher and son Herman traveled to Columbus on Saturday to stay over Sunday and visit Mr. Fisher’s father J. D. Fisher who is in very poor health and has become blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Fisher
Herman
Columbus
Fisher
J. D. Fisher
Clarence Colmer
Mat Shuler
Lucille
Lawrence Niggermeyer
Anthony Weisen
Jack
George
Athens
Edith Brown
Annie Weisenback
O. B. Chapman
J. E. Weisenback
Senator Jones as a Burglar
A fragment reports on Senator Tom Jones in a sensational, ambiguous incident described as a burglary. Details, including location, date, and outcomes, are unclear in the readable portion. The note reads like a clipped crime column with limited facts available.
Senator Tries Home Break In Asks Burglar Question
A desperate intruder, later revealed to be a senator, attempts to enter his own house late at night. He climbs a ladder to reach an upper floor, spots a man behind a tree, and shouts he is not a burglar. The scene ends with Mrs. Jones returning home from an entertainment downtown.
Receiver Attends Pomeroy Chemical Stockholders Meeting
Attorney L Crary Davis, receiver for Pomeroy Chemical, travels to Columbus for a stockholders meeting held today. There is hope the affairs can be arranged to resume operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Crary Davis
Pomeroy Chemical Company
Columbus
Young Larkin Escapes Jail Again Near Lancaster
Sheriff Reeves and deputies pursued Leonard Larkin and two others in an early morning escape from Lancaster jail. Larkin, about 15, slipped into hillside undergrowth during hot pursuit, marking his second breakout after a prior escape with seven others. A later report placed him near Dorcas as Reeves continued the chase toward Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Reeves
Leonard Larkin
Lancaster
Chester prepares for annual commencement exercises
The faculty students and people of Chester have prepared for the annual commencement exercises this week. Senior class night is tomorrow evening. The commencement proper will be Thursday evening. Dr F Pearson will be the principal speaker Supt Barr will speak and Supt A A Barr will present the diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Dr. F. Pearson
Supt. Barr
A. A. Barr
Helmet returns to U.S. WWI airman in West Virginia
Frank Snyder, formerly of Middleport now living in West Summit West Virginia and serving in aviation during World War I, was injured in a 1918 crash at San Guango Italy. A fellow lieutenant was killed. Ray Boernhart of Parkersburg retrieved Snyder’s bloodstained helmet and later returned it, making Snyder pleased to reclaim the keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Snyder
Middleport
West Summit
W. Va
San Guanco
Italy
Snyder
America
Ray Boernhart
Parkersburg
Hocking Valley Yard Crew Cut to Four Days a Week
The Pomeroy yards operate with reduced coal traffic as the Hocking Valley yard crew is cut to four days weekly. Lay-offs will occur on Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Hocking Valley
Pomeroy
Akron Chief Puts Man Under Arrest On Mortgage Charge
Akron police arrested Michael Prayich a former shoe repairman from Pomeroy on the charge of removing property under chattel mortgage. Prayich, who had sold his shop here, was allegedly to collect a forty eight thousand dollar inheritance from Russia and was located in a restaurant after being traced by officers. He was taken to Akron Saturday evening for trial.
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Akron
Ohlinger
Michael Prayich
Pomeroy
Prayich
Russia
Logan Old Courthouse Doomed and New Plans Revealed
A 1922 inspection declared Logan Ohio courthouse dangerous and unsanitary. The county must relocate within 90 days and plans for a new modern building with reviewed heating and lighting are to be submitted. The letter also orders removing the bell from the tower. In local sports, Adams of Lancaster White Sox joins a spring squad featuring McQuaid Hartley Peterson and Haynes as the team prepares for a 192? season opener versus Lansing in late April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ulrich
Board of County Commissioners
E. A. Whitacre
Hocking Com
Hocking County
Main &I
Logan
Ohio
Eberbach
Board of Commissioners
Adams
Lancaster White Sox
Smith
McQuaid
Hartley
Peterson
Haynes
Lancaster
Red Bresnen
Mowery
McCleary
Carlon Hill
Gore
Proctor
Lansing
Fred Hunter
Reckless Driving Case Heard for William Lee
William Lee was brought to court on a reckless driving charge Thursday evening. After a hearing, Mayor osppe found him guilty and ordered a fine plus costs totaling 22.90 dollars. The incident occurred on the pike north of Logan near the Riley Glass farm. Lee allegedly insisted on taking half the road, hoping it would come from the middle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lee
Osppe
Lee
Pike
Logan
Riley Glass Farm
Bus Line Reopens After Fire Near Buckeye Lake
Ed Batard proprietor of the Peoples Bus Line from Lancaster to Buckeye Lake says the service is operating again in Logan after a fire damaged a bus weeks ago. Four round trips daily are run and a second bus will be added soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Batard
Peoples Bus
Lancaster
Buckeye Lake
Logan
Blake v Charter Oil case delays jury charge
Recess taken in the Andrew and Sarah Blake versus Charter Oil case until Monday morning after evidence closed. Arguments and jury charge await court reconvening. The lengthy trial involved technical points and several close legal issues to be decided.
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Andrew
Sarah Blake
Charter Oil Company
What kind of a ball team Logan will have this summer
Ed Francis the team business manager spoke to the Messenger and suggested listing the players secured. Opening day lineup shows Brooker at second base and Dupler at third with possible changes ahead of the season.
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Logan
Ed Francis
the Messenger
Brooker
Dupler
Logan Versus Valley Floods See Heavy Damage and Detours
Logans suffered lighter flood damage than nearby towns as the Hocking River rose Friday into Saturday. Water flooded Rochester Avenue foot-deep, trapped workers at the Heine slaughter house, and boxed in Phillips residence. Railroad tracks, schedules, and river division lines were disrupted with detours and washed-out rails. Power and telephone services reported damage amid widespread county flooding.
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Logan
Hocking
Round House
Rochester Ave
Heine
Jis
Fred
Clarence Heine
Clarencé Phillips
Mulberry Street
Scotts Creek
Hocking Valley
Old Town
River Division
Union Furnace
Rockbridge
Ohio Power Company
Telephone Company
Gas Tank Burst Causes Major Loss on Mineral Avenue
Heavy rain caused water to pool over an Oklahoma Gas Company gasoline tank buried on Mineral avenue. Water flow under the tank raised it, breaking pipe connections and allowing all three thousand gallons of gasoline to escape. The company suffered substantial losses.
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Mineral Avenue
Oklahoma Gas Company
Clerks Change Places At Hammon Grocery
Herman Studer who has served as clerk at the Hammon grocery for two years severed his connection with the firm Saturday. Floyd Duffy will fill the vacancy left by Studer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Studer
Hammon Grocery
Floyd Duffy
Ross Seibold Company Takes Over City Groceries
The Ross Seibold group has acquired three city groceries. Store No. 13 manager Mr Duffy resigned Friday. Clerk C E Keller from Cash Grocery, now owned by Ross Seibold, moves to Store No. 15 to replace Duffy. Mr Studor’s plans are not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Seibold
Duffy
C. E. Keller
Cash
Ross Seibold Company
Studor
Early Term Closures Hit Marion Township Schools
The first county schools to finish term are in Marion township with Friday and Saturday closings. Some did not miss a day, including Rock School No. 2 near Rush Creek where flood conditions forced James Brown the teacher and pupils to leave Friday morning delaying the big Saturday event until next week.
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Marion Township
the Rock School
Rush Creek
James Brown
Musterole Relieves Sore Throat Quickly
Musterole ointment uses oil of mustard to soothe sore throat without the burning of traditional mustard plasters. Apply by finger to penetrate and draw out pain. Available in 35 and 65 cent jars and tubes plus hospital size at $3. Better than mustard plaster.
Federal land banks proposed in each state capital
Representative Upshaw of Georgia introduced a house bill to establish a federal land bank in each state capital. The measure aims to promote agricultural credit and support farmers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Land Bank
Representative Upshaw
Georgia
Washington Women Eke Livelihood in Fisheries
A notable portion of Washington state women earn money through fishing and oyster gathering. The article highlights their roles in coastal communities and the evolving labor landscape.
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State of
Washington
Robbery Attempt At Lexington Grocery Ends With Glass Barrage
In Lexington on April 17 D. D. Banahan faced two armed bandits in his East Third Street shop. One thief demanded surrender but Banahan struck with glass from crates. Two pistol shots failed to hit. James Smith of Alabama was later arrested nearby and identified as one suspect.
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Lexington
D. D. Banahan
East Third Street
Banahan
James Smith
Alabama
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Tom Jones
Tarzan
Elmo Lincoln
Gold
James Oliver Curwood
Priscilla Dean
Stewart Patton
Columbia
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Priscilla
Diwg
Herbert
Rawlinson
Stuart Paton
Prom
Uae
Carl Laemmle
North Woods
Triscilla Dean
Hocking Yard
Clinton Wee
Blake Case
NFERN
Kentucky
Messenger Printers Co
Lawhead
Someling
Tink
Majestic
Roe
Charles Ray
Richard Andre
Bates Seersucker
Toile du Nord
Bates Zephyr
Amoskeag
Kalbourne Zephyrs
Renfrew Zephyr
Madras
Dresden
Zephyrs
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