Court of Appeals upholds Ebersbach suit in demurrage case
In Pomeroy April 25 the Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court finding against the Ebersbach Construction Company for 787 dollars with interest from July 10, 1926. The dispute centered on demurrage charges by the Federal Valley Railroad Company as cars supposedly stood too long before unloading road building material in Washington County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Court of Appeals
Ebersbach Construction Company
Federal Valley Railroad Company
Ebersbachs
Federal Valley
Washington County
Mr and Mrs Hudson Return From Daytona Beach Winter
Logan Logan April 25. Mr and Mrs John Hudson returned to their home after six months in Daytona Beach Florida where they spent winters for years. He enjoyed the winter the best yet with good fishing sea bass in large numbers and many tourist visitors. He sent a sea bass specimen to Charles Heine and noted auto racing on the beach near Daytona including Kay Don attempting to beat last year's speed record by Major Seagraves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
John Hudson
Daytona Beach
Fla
Charles Heine
Hudson
Kay Don
Major Seagraves
Local meeting set for May 6 at Adrian Febus home
Attendees Merlin Ruble Ralph Miller Adrian Febus and Harvey Conrad joined by Harold Chambers extension agent and Mrs Hysell. Next meeting scheduled for 7 o clock May 6 at Adrian Febus home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Ruble
Ralph Miller
Adrian Febus
Harvey Conrad
Harold Chambers
Hysell
Masons Hold Columbus Meeting Attended by Local Leaders
President Mrs Jeannie Preston and vice president Boyd Wright joined Ross Wagstaff and Clarence Allen in Columbus for a two day meeting of the Scioto Consistory of Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannie Preston
Boyd Wright
Ross Wagstaff
Clarence Allen
Columbus
Scioto Consistory of Masons
Safe? County facilities under fire risk at Pomeroy
Meigs County wards face danger as overcrowding and flimsy structures plague the County Infirmary and County Children's Home near Pomeroy. Fire escapes exist but distance from town services and slow response raise fear of disaster. officials acknowledge condemnation and lack of funds for safer replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
State Penitentiary
Meigs County
Harvey Eastman
County Infirmary
Rutland
Milo Stewart
Local residents travel for events and notices
A flurry of trips and social happenings as residents visit colleagues in Columbus Zanesville Athens and Columbus again for conventions concerts and family gatherings. An Ohio University music graduate Marceline Woodrum is noted alongside scarlet fever updates and a funeral for Evan Owens in Cuyahoga Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Kreager
Columbus
First Baptist Church
J. A. Beverage
Graham Waddell
Sue Saunders
Clinton Fisher
Zanesville
Burnett
Gallipolis
Pearl Graves
G. H. Smith
Tom W. Jones
C. M. Hennessy
W. R. Drury
McCoy
Athens
Marceline Woodrum
Clifton
Ohio University
D. S. Farmer
George Swallow
Mary W
Ohio State University
Logan
Gravel Hill
W. R. Davis
CC. M. Hennessy
Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs
Memorial Hall
Evangeline Chapter No
Order of Eastern Ster
Pomeroy
Evan Owens
Cuyahoga Falls
Owens
W. H. Owens
Middleport
Tom David
Walter Owens
Joseph Shook
Hanna Owens
George Owens
Fort Wayne
Ind
Pontiac
Mich
Rutland Man Earns National Radio Institute Diploma
Leo H. Johnson of Rutland has completed a radio theory and practice course and received a diploma from the National Radio Institute in Washington, D. C. He has long studied radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Leo H. Johnson
National Radio Institute of Washington
D. C
Public calls to improve Meigs County Courthouse
In Pomeroy on April 25 public sentiment favored renovating the Meigs County Courthouse. Residents have painted homes and businesses and bankers discussed stuccoing the front and painting the rest if funds are raised by public subscription, mirroring Middleton’s private fire equipment funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Middleport
Money Problem in Financing Reedsville-Tuppers Plains Road
April 25 at Pomeroy a county commission meeting with Olive Township trustees and locals found financing possible only by a county bond issue, which is illegal due to bonding limits. The alternative is for the township to bond itself, which would consume nearly all road funds for several years. trustees left the courthouse undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Olive Township
Reedsville- Tuppers Plains
Qjive
Veteran Guy Walters Returns Home From Hospital
Middleport reports World War veteran Guy Walters moved from Dawson Springs National Military Hospital in Outwood Kentucky after a month. His condition remains serious as he awaits orders for transfer to another government hospital for further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Guy Walters
Dawson Springs National Military Hospital
Outwood
Loyal Daughters Class Hosts Banquet at Christian Church
The Loyal Daughters Class of the Christian Church Bible School in Middleport gave a banquet Thursday evening at the church followed by a social hour. The class has a large membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Loyal Daughters
Christian Church Bible School
Mrs Yardner Reynolds Hosts 500 Club at Elmhurst Tavern
In Middleport on April 25 Mrs Yardner Reynolds entertained the 500 club at the Elmhurst Tavern in Pomeroy. Two tables played and Mrs Boyd Digard won the high score trophy. The club includes three women from Middleport and five from Pomeroy with biweekly meetings at Elmhurst featuring dinner before play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Yardner Reynolds
South Third Avenue
Elmhurst
Pomeroy
Boyd Dilgard
FAIR PLANNING MEETING FOR MEIGS COUNTY FAIR
Pomeroy Meigs County Fair Association directors meet at City Hall to plan the Rocksprings fair scheduled for August 5 6 and 7. Officials expect final arrangements for the 1930 fair including concessions and building repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Moore dies. former Mason City resident in West Virginia
William Alva Moore, 59, a former Mason City resident, died in Highland West Virginia. His body was brought to Mason City by Ewing ambulance and prepared at Ewing Funeral Home. He leaves a widow and several children. Burial is planned at Longdale West Virginia near Graham Station on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William Alva Moore
Mason City
Highland
Ritchie County
W. Va
Ewing
Ewing Funeral
Martin
Longdale
Graham Station
Two Marriages Performed at Courthouse in Pomeroy
At the Pomeroy Courthouse Justice R G Webster united Charles Mulligan 21 a laborer of Albany with Beatrice Welch 21 of Harrisonville and Floyd Jr 21 a Pomeroy miner with Grace Eichinger 19 of Minersville RD. Mrs Ida Eichinger mother of the bride gave consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
R. G. Webster
Charles Mulligan
Albany
Beatrice Welch
Harrisonville
Mr. Floyd Jr
Grace Eichinger
Minersville
R. D
Ida Eichinger
Baby Dies in Suspected Smothering in Middleport
Four month old Jane Manley, daughter of Lewis and Garnet Manley Hobson, was found dead in her crib this morning when parents woke. Police believe the infant was smothered to death in Middleport on April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bettie Jane
Lewis and Garnet Manley
Hobson
Freezes ruin 1930 fruit prospects in Pomeroy area
Orchardists report two recent freezes have likely destroyed the fruit harvest prospects for 1930 in the Pomeroy region. Rome Beauty apples may survive, early strawberries are killed, and grapes are affected though later blossoms may still appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rome
Bankers at Pomeroy Bid for County Depositories
A group of Pomeroy Bend bankers appeared before President Karr and Meigs County Commissioner W. A. Compton regarding the rejection of their bids to hold county funds. The bids showed an identical rate of 1.44 percent for active funds and 2 percent for inactive funds, far below last year's 4 and 5 percent. Bankers said they cannot offer higher without losses, and the meeting yielded no agreement, with commissioners planning to re advertise for bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
Karr
W. A. Compton
Meigs County
Rabid dog bites several animals across townships
A rabid bulldog, owned by Mina Smith, attacked livestock in Bedford Sutton and Letart townships, injuring a cow and four dogs before moving to Racine. The dog was killed in Letart after days at large. All affected animals are under treatment and a 60 day quarantine begins April 24 per Meigs County health commissioner Dr Jane Nye Gilliford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Bedford
Letart
Sutton
Bedford Township
Mina Smith
Raymond Smith
Smith
William Smith
Biggs
Racine
Clark Jiiden
Smith Dog
Jane Nye Gilliford
Meigs County
Engagement announcement for Ella Hall and Stanley Folden
April 25 in Gallipolis announces the engagement of Ella Gail Hall a McArthur High School teacher to Stanley Boyce Folden son of Mr and Mrs Walker of Hemlock. Folden works for the Refiners il Company in Middleport. The marriage is planned for June 8 at Hemlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
J. F. McDaniel
Gallipolis
Ella Gail Hall
McArthur High School
Stanley Boyce Folden
P. Walker
Hemlock
Molden
Refinersil Company
Divorce Suit Filed by Justine Leahy in Pomeroy
Justine Leahy sues for divorce from Clarence Leahy in Pomeroy court. She alleges they wed May 31, 1918, have two daughters, and cites failure to provide and desertion. She seeks divorce and custody of the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
A. P. Miller
Justine Leahy
Clarence Leahy
Ohio University Library bids sought for campus building
The Ohio Department of Public Works will accept bids on May 27 for the proposed new Ohio University Library and its equipment. The estimated cost is about 350000 dollars, to be placed at the northwest corner of the campus aligned with the Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Cleveland firm Howell & Thomas prepared plans, with work expected to begin early this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Library
Ohio Department of Public Works
Columbus
Ohio University
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
McGuffey Elms
Cleveland
Howell & Thomas
University
Alumni Memorial
Rioters Clash With Police During Nationalist Demonstration in Neela
In Calcutta a crowd of about 4000 nationalist demonstrators gathered at Neela near Diamond Harbour and renewed protests, clashing with a sizable police detachments in a tense confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
India
Neela
Diamond Harbor
Lineup boosts efficiency in spring cleaning routine
The idea suggests grouping furniture requiring the same treatment and tackling all pieces in one go to save time and effort during spring cleaning.
Pierce Dies at 71 in Sutton Township Home
L. M. Pierce, 71, died suddenly at his Morning Star residence in Sutton Township on Thursday night after long heart trouble and dropsy. He is survived by his wife and several children living elsewhere. funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Local figures tied to Columbus trip and visits
James Mast of Logan traveled to Columbus Tuesday and reportedly underwent a surgical operation on Thursday. J B Collison, a former resident, visited the city Thursday afternoon while en route to Pomeroy on business. Josephine and Thelma Pay of Starr were in town shopping Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
James Mast
Columbus
J. B. Collison
Pomeroy
Josephine
Thelma Pay
Starr
Orange Brand Tonic Claims Cure for Rheumatism and Neuritis
Patient recounts severe rheumatism and neuritis pain in the shoulders and arms. He credits Orange Brand Tonic and Nuggets, bought from Lash’s Drug Store, with reducing pain after two bottles and six bottles total, promising lasting relief for others who continue treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Richardson
Fireco
Beckley
W. Va
Orange Brain
Lash
Ady
Downing couple return home after business trip
J. B. Downing and his wife return home following a business trip to Columbus and Cleveland, according to a brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Downing
Columbus
Cleveland
Park Street Parent-Teacher Play Postponed Over Scarlet Fever
In Middleport on April 25, county health officer Dr. James Nye Gilliford ordered an indefinite postponement of the Park Street Parent-Teacher play at the Masonic Temple due to scarlet fever. No other public meetings were canceled and Racine faces potential quarantine with no fatalities reported in either town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Nye Gilliford
Park Street
Masonic Temple
Racine
Tells Dyspeptics What to Eat and Do About Digestion
An article advises that strict diets are often unnecessary for stomach trouble. It promotes Bisulated Magnesia powder or tablets as an alkaline to neutralize excess acid after meals, ease gas and indigestion, and allow familiar foods to be digested easily. Sold by reliable druggists with a money back guarantee.
Plan to Drill a New Shale Well in Syracuse
Pomeroy April 25 a new shale gas well will be drilled half a mile west of the current Syracuse well on the Brocalsa property by new owners. The nearby well sunk to about 8500 feet shows encouraging results and a second well is planned soon. Ohio Fuel Supp Company is drilling a deep well at Bowmans Run. Two deep wells exist in the county, one at Syracuse and the Tyree Well on Lucius Holter farm, Sutton Township Morning Star section. Two more wells under contract will test the southeastern county oil prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Syracuse
Brocalsa
Ohio Fuel Supp Company
Bowmans Run
Tyree
Lucius Holter
Sutton Township
Morning Star
Wedding Ring Dreams Spark Health Woes And Remedies
A historical ad touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women facing wedding plans and related stress. Mrs. Frank Ehret of Canton Ohio testifies that after using the medicines she regained appetite and strength, able to enjoy family life again. References to Dr. Pierce's Clinic in Buffalo New York invite readers to seek medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Cecil Durban
Folkstone
Canada
Vivienne Maude Huntington
Charles Pratt Huntington
New York
Durban
Toronto
Dr. Pierce
Logan Women Attend Ohio Federated Clubs Convention
Logan residents traveled to Columbus for a weeklong convention of the Federated Clubs of Ohio. Attendees included Mrs. C. O. Allen and others such as Mrs. D. A. Rannells Mrs. Walter E. Brehm Mrs. Robert C. Work Mrs. J. W. Woodard Mrs. T. R. Walburn Mrs. C. F. Ridgley and Mrs. George C. Hengst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Columbus
Federated Clubs of
Ohio
C. O. Allen
D. A. Rannells
Walter E. Brehm
Robert C. Work
J. W. Woodard
T. R. Walburn
C. F. Ridgley
George C. Hengst
Sunshine 4-H Club Reorganizes for Summer
Logan April 25 members of the Sunshine 4 H Club met at the county extension service to reorganize for summer work James Adcock was re elected president Joe Adcock vice president Roger Davis secretary Clinton Keplar recreation leader Clifford Mason news reporter Oakley Hysell leader other members include Benjamin Hansley Mont Goss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine 4-H
Logan
Sunshine 4-H Club
County Extension Service
James Adcock
Joe Adcock
Roger Davis
Clinton Keplar
Clifford Mason
Oakley Hysell
Benjamin Hansley
Mont Goss
Early Chick Hatchery Offer Encourages January February Orders
Athens Chick Hatchery owner Harry Atkins announces a special baby chick offer valid for orders placed in January or February. Several combinations include brooding arrangements and early stock planning to ensure high quality Athenean Chicks. Full details available by writing or calling Athens Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Atkins
Athens
Ohio
Ohio Fisherman Captures Big Catfish in Scotts Creek
Logan report notes Dr. Claude Lyons of this city holding a 10% pound catfish from Scotts Creek and a musky from the Muskingum River near Zanesville. The Outdoors Ohio feature argues Ohio streams yield fine catches when anglers know where to fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Outdoors
Ohio
Department of Agriculture
Claude Lyons
Scotts Creek
Muskingum River
Zanesville
Euterpean Club Meets At North Street Home
Euterpean Club members met Tuesday evening at Mrs. H. D. Atha’s North Street home with hostesses Mrs. Fr M. McKay Mrs. Raymond Lan ning and Miss Violet Brehm assisting. Mrs. Lanning presented Harmonic Basis In Music with piano solos by Mrs. Lanning and Mrs. Bell a vocal duet by Mrs. Lanning and Mrs. Clark and piano selections by several Bowen family members. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euterpean Club
H. D. Atha
North Street
Fr. M. McKay
Raymond Lanning
Violet Brehm
S. C. Clark
H. V. Adams
Mayme Bowen
Lucy E. Bowen
Mary Louise Bowen
Thimble and Art Club elects officers at luncheon
Mrs. C. A. Riechey hosted the Thimble and Art Club at her South High Street home for a one o clock luncheon on Wednesday. After roll call and miscellaneous articles, officers were elected with Mrs. John White chosen as a new officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Riechey
Thimble and Art Club
South High Street
John White
Safe Radox Foot Bath Promises Corn Removal in Days
An ad touts a 15 minute nightly Radox foot bath to remove corns root and all in three to five nights without plasters cutting or acids. It claims improved foot health and invites readers to ask McWhee Drug Co. or any druggist for a package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McWhee Drug Co
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Koester
Phone
Lower Court
Florida
Entertains Club
WM. Moore
State Department
Pierce
Orange Brand
Gilliford
Myrna Loy
Iide
Buckeye
Buckeyes
Building and Loan Association
The
Buckeye State Building and‘Loan
Beata EA Ast Ae
Bamby Bread
Ranchs
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