Route 7 Easement Dispute Settled and State Pays $1800
A settlement on Route 7 easement disputes was reached with the highway department paying 1800 dollars for land taken and damages. Funds distribute to attorneys and to repair the Wells lease property, with damages future decided by jury and buildings retained by owners if removed by May 15. A second note mentions baseball player Ralston Hemsley purchasing a large farm near St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James W. Wells
Highway Department
Martha Wells
Fred W. Crow
Albert D. Russell
Tipple
M. C
Adin Tablets Claim Rapid Relief For Stomach Ailments
A customer testimonial from Quick's Cut Rate Store reports stomach pains vanishing after taking Dr Emil Adin Tablets. The ad promises a money back guarantee and urges readers to try the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Gross
Emil’ Adin
Adin
Quick's Cut Rate Store
Misfortunes Strike Pendergrass Family in Kentucky
Herbert Pendergrass of McRoberts Kentucky recovers from pneumonia as his wife also falls ill. Their two young children suffer from whooping cough. Mrs. Margaret Smith Osborn Street visits McRoberts to help care for the Pendergrasses, formerly residents of Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Herbert Pendergrass
McRoberts
Margaret Smith Osborn Street
Pendergrass
Club Takes Hike Reedsville Boys Have Outing at Wild Man's Cave
In Reedsville the Willing Workers Club youth group enjoyed an outing to Wild Man's Cave last week. Nearby visitors included George Sanborn and friends from Corning, Mrs. Mattie Parker and son from Parkersburg with Mrs. Mable Barnett and Mrs. A. R. Parker, and the William Whitehead family from Parkersburg with Mrs. Whitehead’s great grandmother Mrs. Ellen Fields. Enlistees for ECC work are John Caplinger, Roy Chevalier, and Millara Wilson at Camp Knox. Mrs. Lucy Burden returned to Akron after a visit here. The E. A. Raiguel family moved from the Charles William property now vacated by the Claud Smith family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Willing Workers Club
Wild Man's Cave
George Sanborn
Corning
Mattie Parker
Parkersburg
Mable Barnett
A. R. Parker
William Whitehead
Whitehead
Ellen Fields
John Caplinger
Roy Chevalier
Millara Wilson
Camp Knox
Lucy Burden
Akron
E. A. Raiguel
Charles Williama
Claud Smith
Dr Jane Nye Gilliford Dies Former County Health Officer
Dr Jane Nye Gilliford died after a long illness at her Mulberry Avenue home in Pomeroy. Born April 24 1867 she trained in New Haven and Topeka before practicing medicine in Portsmouth and Pittsburgh. She served six years as Meigs County health officer resigning in 1931 due to ill health and was active in several organizations. Funeral services are Wednesday with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Nye Gilliford
Pomeroy
Mulberry Avenue
Medical College of Kansas
Pulte School
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Robert A. Gilliford
The
Kansas
Gilliford
Pittsburgh
Meigs County
American Medical Association
Daughters of the American Revolution
Order of Eastern Star
Episcopal Church
Henry E. Nye
Carrie Nye
Beech Grove Cemetery
Novelty Minstrel To Be Given in Pomeroy
Mirandy's Minstrel a women led blackface show to be staged Wednesday and Thursday at the Junior High Auditorium under the Second Ward Fire Department. Interlocutress Maxine Campbell and a large local cast perform with lighting by Warren Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Bobo
Siby! Ebersbach
Beey Gibby
Marjorie Swatzel
Thelma Young
Cora May Joachim
Betty Gibbs
Mildred Stanley
Marcella Hodge
Helen Zether
Jean Williams
Mary Williamson
Maxine Ebersbach
Mildred Fisher
Laula Stanley
Richard Hepp
Hank Young
Franklin Hepp
Dayton Strickland
Ernest Simaon
Derrick Young
Betty Tigner
Edgar Wright
Buddy
Jean
Claudia Williams
Maxine Campbell
Dick Wiley
Fern Bradbury
Jim Lewis
Warren Davis
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Miss Margaret Gaskill of Gallipolis visiting sister and brother Etta and Harry Gaskill. Ohio State University students Orville Chambers and Carl Haag joined the family of Herb Chambers. Cols include visits from Columbus relatives, Monongahela guests, and Cheshire travelers. Presbyterian church to serve dinner Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Gaskill
Gallipolis
Etta
Harry Gaskill
Orville Chambers
Carl Haag
Ohio State University
Herb Chambers
South Fourth Ave
Local couples obtain marriage licenses in probate court
Andrew Duncan Pomeroy and Irene Roush both of Pomeroy secured a license in probate court Monday. Two licenses issued Saturday include James Jarvis of Columbus and Evaline Poetker of Rutland. Rev A R Stark united James Littin of Charleston and Abbie Hill of Middleport in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Andrew Duncan
Pt. Pleasant
Irene Roush
George Roush
James Jarvis
Columbus
Evaline Poetker
Rutland
A. R. Stark
Charles E. Littin
Charleston
Abbie Hill
Middleport
Unemployed Meet April Pomeroy Conference Here
The Meigs County Unemployed League plans a Sunday April 29 meeting at the Pomeroy Court House. Pearl Bolin says speakers from a distance will discuss FERA and related relief issues. The notice also reports the Flora funeral for Rev David Flora set for Monday in Pomeroy with burial in Flora Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Unemployed League
Pomeroy Court House
League
Pearl Bolin
FERA
Bolin
Chester Beats Gallipolis 4 3 in Second Series Game
Chester defeats Gallipolis 4 to 3 in the second game of a two game series with Silver Bridge. Silver Bridge won the first game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Silver Bridge
Gallipolis
Satterfield and Butcher to Wed in Pomeroy
Marriage announced of Jack Satterfield of Gravel Hill son of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Satterfield and Miss Helen Butcher of near Hobson The wedding took place last Thursday in Pomeroy with Justice of Peace E R Titus officiating They will reside with the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Butcher for now
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jack Satterfield
Gravel Hill
Roscoe Satterfield
Helen Butcher
Near Hobson
Pomeroy
Justice of Peace
E. R. Titus
Harvey Butcher
Alumni Banquet Set by Harrisonville Society
Harrisonville Alumni Society plans a banquet at the high school auditorium on Saturday evening May 5 with music by a Middleport orchestra. Junior High students enjoyed a recent wiener roast on the Gilkey farm, chaperoned by Mr. Chapman. John Jewell of Columbus visits his father A. D. Jewell. Dana Turner recovers after a serious operation at Hober Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Murl Douglas hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Dale Barnhart and son of Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hoffman of Chester, and Mrs. Ella Douglas of Darwin. Mrs. Harley Derry returned from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Leo Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Middleport
Gilkey Farm
Chapman
John Jewell
Columbus
A. D. Jewell
Dana Turner
Hober Hospital
Murl Douglas
Dale Barnhart
Pomeroy
Walter Hoffman
Chester
Ella Douglas
Darwin
Harley Derry
Leo Welch
Funeral for Mildred Perry in Dexter
Community members attended the funeral of Mrs Mildred Perry in Dexter on Tuesday. Local families hosted and visited, with several residents visiting relatives and attending a school play in Rutland last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Perry
Dexter
Dale Stansbury
Dyesville
Marion McClure
Carl
Orville Bratton
Rutland
G. O. Will
William Nicholson
Seth Nicholson
Mildred Braley
Dale Bachner
Dale Musser
John Holt
New Lima
Paul Winn
Vernon Mills
Lee Brown
Perry Brown
Huntington Couple Wed In Huntington Home Ceremony
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Virginia Evick of Huntington to Mr. Dwight Kim of Middleport. The ceremony occurred at 2 30 Sunday at the bride’s parents home with Rev Burdete officiating. They will reside in Middleport after May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Virginia Evick
Dwight Kim
Middleport
Virginia Evick
Huntington
Marion Evick
Third Avenue
Burdette
United Brethren Church
Kim
McMaster
Miss Fannie Fugate Dies After Illness in Pomeroy
Miss Fannie Fugate three died about 10 o'clock Monday night after a bout with pneumonia. She had worked at the county jail prior to illness and became ill last Wednesday night. She was taken home Thursday and is survived by one brother Sam Fugate. Funeral arrangements not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Fugate
Dall
Pomeroy
Miss Fugate
Sam Fugate
Local residents relocate and visit in Meigs Creek area
H M Sumner Murrey and Marie Hopkins moved to Harley Wood property on Meigs Creek. Birdie McNeel visited friends at Tuppers Plains. Robert Van Meter joined CCC camp at Camp Knox. Clair Dorst works on Del White farm. Mary Cole moved to Marietta for work. Emma Findling and Raymond Folroad visited Nelia Parr at Tuppers Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P H Goodparentsii
H.M Sumner
Murrey
Marie Hopkins
Harley Woode
Meigs Creek
Tuppers Plains
Birdie McNeel
Robert van Meter
Camp Knox
CCC
Clair Dorst
del White
Mary Cole
Marietta
Emma Findling
Raymond Folroad
Nelia Parr
W C T U Meets Sunday in Middleport
The Women's Christian Temperance Union will hold a meeting Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Mary Cook on North Third Avenue in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Mary Cook
North Third Avenue
Syracuse Schools Close Friday Principal Heads to Pennsylvania
Syracuse schools will close Friday while Carl Weese, the principal, travels to Pennsylvania to join his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Carl Weese
Pennsylvania
Wyatt Announces Mildred Wyatt Marriage
Middleport announces the marriage of Mildred Wyatt to Paul Johnson. The ceremony took place Sunday April 22 in Pt Pleasant West Virginia with Rev. Roberts officiating. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs L B Johnson of Williams Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harry Wyatt
Mildred Wyatt
Paul Johnson
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Mr. Roberts
L. B. Johnson
Williams Street
River Notes: Ohio River Fall Affects Steamers and Tow Traffic
The Ohio River drops with all dams down to Dam 2. Steamer Otto Marmet and D T Lane moved up from Cincinnati for the Kanawha with empty coal barge tows. Cement barges from Ironton for Marmet Dam towed by Tuendie. J C Rawn carried eight sand barges for Dam 2 percent, Creighton sailed to Cincinnati with Kanawha coal. Capt William Curry of Otto Marmet and crew visited Gallipolis en route to Pt Pleasant. Curry heads transportation for Marmet Halim Coal Co of Raymond City WV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Marmet
D. T. Lane
Cincinnati
Kanawha River
Ironton
Marmet
Tuendie
J. C. Rawn
Creighton
William Curry
Gallipolis
Pt. Pleasant
Capt. Curry
Marmet- Halim Coal Company
Raymond City
W. Va
Cheshire Briefs Report Alumni Banquet and Local Visits
Cheshire notes include the Ladies Aid Society hosting an alumni banquet on Saturday evening April 2. Updates mention Charldene Autherson Bradbury visiting with Kathryn Watson, and several residents traveling to Dunbar West Virginia, Marietta, Vinton, and Toledo for visits and the funeral of James Rothgeb. Residents named include Mr. and Mrs. T S Gordon and Mrs. Harry Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Ladies Aid Society
Charldene Autherson
Bradbury
Kathryn Wat
Gallia County Teachers Paid Through Year Start
H. B. Bradbury, Gallia County superintendent, says most teachers have been paid to the start of the year. Full payment is due by July 1, with funds likely borrowed from the State Educational Equalization Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
H. B. Bradbury
Gallia County
Real estate transfers in Gallipolis townships recorded
John Reese transfers 80 acres in Green township to D I Adkins. Albertine Jolley conveys 46 acres in Morgan township to Edith Swick. Oscar Clonch et al. convey three Maple Shade lots to Samuel Clonch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Reese
D. I. Adkins
Green Township
Albertine Jolley
Edith Swick
Morgan Township
Oscar Clonch Et Ax
Samuel Clonch
Bradbury News Notes Visit Highlights and Illness
Mr and Mrs Brad Russell Letart visited relatives Saturday. The Jesse Scott family and Shirley Lemaise family visited Jack Manning and Morgan Carsey recently. Basil Durst has been ill of car trouble. Marvin Russell Treesa Gibbs Charles Pierce and Artie Fry were in Gallipolis Sunday evening. Minna Anderson spent Sunday with the Harry Long family at Pt Pleasant. Bruno Casci returned Monday evening to his home after visiting Millsburg. Mr and Mrs Max Meinhert and family Mrs Ed Hite and Frank Lowe spent Sunday in Columbus with Homer Jacobs and family. Mrs Katie Davis and daughters Velma and Thelma of Columbus were week end guests with Mrs Clara Ohlinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Hogue
Cart Hegwood
N. C. Welch
Columbus
R. C. Clutter
Monongahela
M. A. Hamilton
Gravel Hill
J. L. Curtin
Billa Lasley
Randell
Cheshire
C. F. Bessemer
South Third Avenue
Herman Haddox
Jones
South Sixth Avenue
Lincoln Street
John Gloeckner
North Fourth Avenue
Race Street
W. B. Thomas
Elizabeth Hartinger
the Presbyterian Church
Bradbury
Brad Russell
Letart
Jesse Scott
Shirley Lemaise
Jack Manning
Morgan Carsey
Basil Durst
Marvin Russell
Treesa Gibbs
Charles Pierce
Artie Fry
Gallipolis
Minna Anderson
Harry Long
Pt. Pleasant
Bruno Casci
Millsburg
Max Meinhert
Ed Hite
Frank Lowe
Homer Jacobs
Katie Davis
Velma
Thelma
Clara Ohlinger
Kanauga Briefs Update From Cheshire And Town
Miss Sylvia Sigman of Cheshire visits Kanauga with her ill sister Mrs Victor Swain. A new service station by Charles Ned Dewitt nears completion. Wayne Deem, son of Mr and Mrs John Deem, fractures an arm. Mrs Elia Russell visits Middleport relatives. The Stawarts visit Milo Stawart near Pomeroy. Mrs Andrew White and Mrs Swain ill. Georges Creek Grange met with initiations. J C Johnson resumes work on the Steamer Samuel May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Victor Swain
Charles
Ned) Dewitt
Wayne Deem
John Deem
Wellston
W. F. Deem
Elia Russell
Middleport
A. Stawart
O. Weebie
Milo Stawart
Pomeroy
Andrew White
Mrs
Swain
Georges Creek Grange
J. C. Johnson
Samuel
Kanauga News Notes Highlights Local People
James Strickland son of Mr and Mrs I Strickland suffered appendicitis at the Carney place and is recovering at Holzer Hospital. Harry Vickers, crewman on the Steamer Julius Fleishman, married Miss Freda Van Meter recently. Mrs Ernest Thorne with King Thorne and Ruth Thorne of Rio Grande visited husband Ernest Thorne in Huntington Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Thorne
King Thorne
Ruth
Rio Grande
Huntington
Cheshire Junior-Senior Banquet Held at Gal lipolis
The Junior-Senior banquet was held April 18 at Gal lipolis. Mrs Nellie McCarty has helped care for Mrs Albert Gordon who recently underwent a surgical operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Gallipolis
Nellie McCarty
Middleport
Albert Gordon
Surprise shower for Mrs. Orville Davis is held
Mrs. Elmer Carley hosted a surprise shower for her sister in law Mrs. Orville Davis at her home near here. Guests brought numerous gifts and the evening was spent socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Elmer Carley
Orville Davis
Here
Heirs to share proceeds of late John N. Scott property sale
Judge W. R. White orders sale of the real property of the late John N. Scott in the case Ina Scott Rife versus Arthur Scott et al with the sale proceeds to be divided among the heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ina Scott Rife
Arthur Scott
W. R. White
John N. Scott
Fire destroys Rio Grande area home of Mr and Mrs Lowks
A Wednesday afternoon blaze in Rio Grande destroyed the modern country home of Mr and Mrs Lowks and all furnishings. The couple have since set up residence on another farm they own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Mr. Lowks
Lowks
Local Officials and Visitors Spotted Along Coastline
Dr G G Kineon superintendent of the OHE fishes with his brother James P Kineon of Long Island along the South Carolina coast. Lieut Paul Wetherholt and son Robert of Ft Hayes Columbus spent the weekend with Mrs George Wetherholt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Kineon
O.H.E
South Carolina
James P. Kineon
Long Island
Paul Wetherholt
Robert
Ft. Hayes
Columbus
George Wetherholt
Nelle Proctor Takes Position in Pomeroy Store
Miss Nelle Proctor has taken a position as a safe woman in the Red Anchor Store in Pomeroy. Her duties include security and customer assistance at the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Syracuse
Syracuse Star Class Meeting at Asbury M E Church
Syracuse Star Class of Asbury M E Sunday School will meet Wednesday at the church. Mrs Avery Roberts will have charge of the devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Syracuse—Star
Asbury M. E
Neatley
Avery Roberts
Youth Is Critically In Car Crash at Gallipolis
William Drake 21 of Jackson is in Holzer Hospital with a base skull fracture after a Sunday crash on Mabess Pike near Jackson. Miss Katherine Tipton also of Jackson suffers a wrenched back and facial bruises. Drake spoke his name before regaining consciousness Monday. his mother Etta Drake and brother Stanley were at the hospital. Two other occupants were uninjured. John G. Guyan, a county committeeman, announced candidacy on the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William Drake
Jackson
Holzer Hospital
Katherine Tipton
Drake
Etta Drake
Stanley
Mabess Pike
Father Swears Out Warrant for His Son
A Crown City man Gary Sheets swore out a warrant Monday for his son Webster on assault and battery after a truck ownership dispute. Webster pleaded not guilty in a hearing before Justice Fred Milliser and was released on bond. The town saw disorder Sunday with Constable Cecil Phillips disarmed and Sheriff Hatfield and Chief Fraley arresting Lawrence Pinkerman while warrants were issued for Jesse Moore and Chester Fellure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Sheets
Crown City
Webster
Fred Milliser
Justice of the Peace
Cecil Phillips
Ohio
E. E. Hatfield
John Fraley
Lawrence Pinkerman
Jesse Moore
Chester Fellure
Hospital Notes Gal l ippolis Third line
New admissions to Holzer Hospital include D Cain Reedy West Virginia Frances Kemper Katherine Tipton William Drake Mrs T V Halloran and Mrs C E Davis Also Burr Waters Lancaster and hospital head recovered at home after skull fracture from automobile wreck Mrs Wood Duff returned home Monday Mrs Earl Rambaugh and child left the hospital for home near Gallipolis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
D. Cain
Reedy
W. Va
Frances Kemper
Vinton
Katherine Tipton
William Drake
Jackson
T. V. Halloran
Pt. Pleasant
Wva
C. E. Davis
Burr Waters
Lancaster
Ohio Power Company
Wood Duff
Duff
Earl Rambaugh
Child
Rio Grande Field meet showcases Cadmus wins
The Rio Grande County field meet took place Friday with P R Lyne coaching. Cadmus boys and Cadmus girls won first place while Rio Grande teams finished a close second. Kanauga school events also noted. Master Billy Deem suffered serious burns from a trash fire, and his sister Jane Ann is ill with measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Rio Grande Field
P. R. Lyne
Vinton
Bidwell
Cheshire
Centerville
Cadmus
Kanauga
Billy Deem
Leslie Deem
Jane Ann
Methodist Church Cafeteria Supper Set for Wednesday
Gallipolis reports the Ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church will hold a cafeteria supper at the church from 4 to 7 o'clock Wednesday evening. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
the Methodist Episcopal Church
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Syracube
Ralston Hemsley
St. Louis
Virgie Major
Pearl Street
Floyd Barcus
Miss Major
Carpenter
Clase
Columbia High School
Charlie
Carmen Green
John Marvey
Westina Gallogly
Ralph Turner
Alin Verigan
Mary Alice Worley
Elwood Swearingen
Marguerite Crabtree
Ada Belle Trainer
Harold Robinson
Thien S.oho
Isaac Wilson
Chauncey
Coty
L’aimant
Paris
L’origan
Emeraude
Apex
Second Ward Fire Department
Nue
Wed
Harrisonville School Grads
Sumner News
Puerto Rico
Clemente Pereda
Puerto Rico University
Columbia University
Pereda
San Juan
Plaza
Cadetes de la Republica
D. T
Lane Pass City
Ohio River
Cheshire Briefs
James Scott
Dunbar, W. Va
Scott
Edward Preston
Gordon
Harry Clark
Eva Wright
E. ©. Yeanger
Evelyyn
Lydia Denny
Little Rgger
N. R. Rothgeb
Dale Allensworth
Toledo
James Rothgeb
Pomeroy Personals
Kanauga Briefs
Sylvia Sigman
Kanauga News
Orders Property Sold
BLENI
Athens
Coca Cola Bottling Works
Altizer
Winifrey Betzbaugh
Evelyn Doart
Anna Put
Rory Marguerite Frederic Frank Chplers
Myers
Allen Childeryards
George Brooking Thorne Forrest L. Talmage Cottrey
G. E. Empry
Johnson
Cam Gallipolis
Greyhound
Hound
Rut United
Red Star
W. Union
Tay, Rt
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