Antiquity road project approved for forced-account work
Auditor Hart states Commissioners Lasher and Besserer approve building the road with no bidding, saving costs. Commissioner Wilson affirms authority. Surghd Hysell instructed. Work already begun using $13,000 state aid funds for Middleport hill paving and a concrete bridge at Thomas Fork end of Union Avenue replacing a condemned wooden covered bridge.
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Wilson
Hart
Lasher
Besserer
Middleport Hill
Thomas Fork
Union Avenue
Another Marriage License Granted in Ohio Township
Buell Clark aged 21 of Gallipolis and Trixie Neal aged 18 of Pomeroy obtained a marriage license, and will wed soon. The couple’s filing was recorded in the county clerk’s office amid standard formalities.
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Buell Clark
Gallipolis
Trixie Neal
Pomeroy
Clark Divorce Case Stella Clark v William Clark
Stella Clark sues for divorce from William R Clark alleging cruelty and abuse. They married in Gallipolis on October 16 1918 and have one child Martha born October 19 1919. She seeks alimony custody and a restraining order in court.
Middleport Commencement at Presbyterian Church
Middleport high school will hold its commencement exercises at the Presbyterian church Thursday evening May 26. Prof. C. L. Martzolff of Ohio University will deliver the class address. Diploma recipients include Grace Browne Virginia Dillard Mildred Feeney Ida Lee Hill Mary Elizabeth Hartinger Gertrude Hancher Gretta Horden Edith Lambert Louise Powell Virginia Robinson Faye Root Sarah Reynolds Malinda Simms Marcell a Woodrum James Collins Chas Davis Gilbert Ervin Gardner Reynolds Harold Thomson.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Presbyterian Church
C. L. Martzolff
O. U
Grace Browne
Virginia Dillard
Mildred Feeney
Ida Lee Hill
Mary Elizabeth Hartinger
Gertrude Hancher
Gretta Horden
Edith Lambert
Louise Powell
Virginia Robinson
Faye Root
Sarah Reynolds
Malinda Simms
Marcella Woodrum
James Collins
Chas Davis
Gilbert Ervin
Gardner Reynolds
Harold Thomson
Babe's Death Reported From Dropsical Trouble
The seven year old son of Lafe Umaker and his wife of Pomeroy first ward died yesterday morning from dropsical trouble.
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Babe
Cigar
Lafe Umaker
Pomeroy
First Ward
Funeral for Mrs Theo Ebersbach Held at Grace Episcopal
The funeral of Mrs. Theo Ebersbach was held this afternoon from Grace Episcopal church with the rector officiating. Burial followed at Beech Grove cemetery.
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Theo. Ebersbach
Grace Episcopal Church
Beech Grove Cemetery
Salt Plant At Ohio River Resumes Operations
The Ohio River Salt Company’s large salt plant, idle during extensive repairs, has restarted production and employed a good number of workers again.
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Ohio River Salt Company
Hartford Based Duval Bros Begin Major Road Works
Duval Bros road contractors have established Hartford as their headquarters and started extensive road projects along the river. Large tractors and gravel cars operate from the Mason supply base as work progresses.
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Duval Bros
Hartford
Mason
Middleport High to Present All Aboard at Opera House
Middleport High School will stage the musical comedy All Aboard at Lewis Opera House in May 1920. John B. Rogers Producing Company has contracted for the production and the professional director arrives next Monday to begin rehearsals.
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Middleport High School
John B. Rogers
Lewis’ Opera House
Middleport
Family Dispute Sparks Legal Action in Middleport
A Boring family feud in Middleport led to arrests for trespassing against Reuben Boring and Will R Clark. Clark jailed Boring for assault and battery, the charge dismissed, and Boring fined 7.60 for whipping Clark. Clark obtained a restraining warrant for Boring on cutting with intent to wound, pled bond 500 and was released. Mrs Clark later filed for divorce.
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Boring
Middleport
Reuben Boring
Will R. Clark
Clark
Mt Vernon hospital patient near return home
Mrs. Walter Allen, after ten months in a Mt. Vernon hospital, is expected home soon in greatly improved health. Mrs. Glen Smith and Mrs. C. W. Hennessy visit Charleston to hear Anna Case. Mrs. Lawrence Heiner attends her niece Virginia Heiner’s wedding in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Will Grogan return to Carnegie, Pa., after four weeks with sister Mrs. S. E. Williams.
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Middleport
Walter Allen
Mt. Vernon
Glen Smith
C. W. Hennessy
Charleston
Arthur Stewart
Anna Case
Lawrence Heiner
Columbus
Virginia Heiner
Will Grogan
Carnegie, Pa
S. E. Williams
Three Linkers Celebrate 102nd Anniversary of Odd Fellows Hall
Odd Fellows Hall in Pomeroy hosted a taxed crowd for the 102nd anniversary of the order. The program included about a dozen numbers with music, oratory and recitations. A social period followed with light refreshments served.
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Linkers
Odd Fellows Hall
Pomeroy
Order
Minersville Man Injured in Forest Run Mine Fall
Curt Roush a 35 year old miner from Minersville was injured in a fall at the Forest Run mine yesterday around noon He was taken home by a local ambulance where doctors said his injuries though painful are not serious
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Curt Roush
Minersville
Forest Run
Ferry Boat Champion Returns to Service at Middleport
The Champion ferry boat resumes operations between Pomeroy and Mason on the Ohio river. Renowned for its appearance and performance, it stands among a long line of Champions noted for reliability and efficiency.
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Middleport
Pomeroy
Mason
Ohio River
New Marshfield Cooking Class Hosts Dinner at Berry Hotel
Miss Edna Wharton led a New Marshfield high school cooking class dinner at the Berry Hotel on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred McLeod and Mr. and Mrs. J B Withers attended church services at Hebbards.
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Edna Wharton
New Marshfield High School
Berry Hotel
Fred McLeod
Withers
Hebbards
Sunday Social Notes From Glouster And Area Church
Mrs L R Andrews of Glouster attended the burial of her sister Mrs W S Phillips. The Methodist Protestant Sunday class at Elza Nichols home held a meeting with Rev Moore speaking. A daftar of names enjoyed refreshments. May 3 class meeting planned with Herron Collins Sherman Hoodlet attendees. Several local residents traveled to Athena and Groveport for visits. Revival services at the M B church closed Monday with about 31 conversions.
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Clifford Herron
Leslie Collins
Edna Sherman
F. G. Hoodlet
Athena
Fred Burt
Charles
Athens
Harold Stright
Groveport
R. D. Powell
W. M. Dixon and Son
W. H. Townsend
Albany
M. BE
Clark's Chapel Neighborhood Spring Cleaning Notes
The community reports usual spring house cleaning and garden work. Vacant houses are being filled and changes made. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Elizabeth Snow's home on Wednesday April 27. Harold Custer and family visited relatives before heading back to Akron. Homer Howell welcomed a daughter born Friday April 15. E H Young also noted a family update.
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Ladies Aid
Elizabeth Snow
Harold Custer
Mildred Fay
E. H. Young
Wilbur Young
Melvin Howell
Gail Phillips
Robert Dunlap
Fiza Graham
Joseph Robinson
Henry Phillips
Richard Philips
James Bayles
Athens
Lonas
Tick Ridge
Victor Carpenter
Edward Cyples
Jennie
Helen Dilinger
Sunday Services Invite for Community Improvement
Encourage participation in church Sunday services to strengthen civic spirit and community involvement. Join gatherings to learn, reflect, and contribute to local initiatives. All are welcome to attend and participate in service events that support neighborhood growth.
Local Visits and Social Roundup in Murray Area
Murray City residents traveled to Montgomery West Virginia to visit Lou Colburn’s brother. Miss Katie Lock and her parents returned from Ashville Kentucky. Andy Curl and M D Higgins family joined a Tuesday outing in Zanesville. John Walters renovates his home interior and exterior. Local turnout at Buchtel Friday night heard Dr C E Putman of Chicago speak on Bible lectures. Bee Trimmer visited Murray Sunday with her parents Herb and Mrs. Trimmer.
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Lou Colburn
Bee Trimmer
Murray
Herb Trimmer
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Aresee
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NAVY
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The.d
Zenner
D. Zenner Co
Charles Chaplin
the Kid
New Marshfield
Clark’s Chapel
Columbia
Eva Novats i
Novak
Yorke
The
Murray City
Ethel
Clayton
Jack Holt
Chaplin
Douglas
Doris
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Swanson Furniture CO
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