Pomeroy Council Holds Special Session Actions
Pomeroy officials met in a special session to hear a new franchise request for the local electric car line and referred it to the ordinance committee. Mayor Diehl announced appointments of Charles Foss as assistant fire chief and Dr. H Moore as traffic officer, confirmed by council. A committee was named to protest telephone rate hikes before the state utilities commission in Columbus. The council referred street matters to the street committee and tabled land sale talks from the Cement Block Co. for street use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Diehl
Charles Foss
H. Moore
Chas. Ebersbach
John Durst
Curtis Gilmore
Columbus
Pp. & M. Telephone Co
State Public Utilities Commission
Walter Miller
Third Street
Mechanic Street
Butternut Avenue
Pomeroy Cement Block Co
McNamee
First Ward
California Syrup of Figs Advice for Parents
A dated consumer warning urges parents to look for the word California on the bottle label to ensure the laxative is safe for children. It notes the fruity taste appeals to kids and cautions to read directions on every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Suit for Partition Involving Pooler Heirs in Meigs County
John Pooler sues Ira Wolf and minor heirs Willie Will Zelda Will in Common Pleas to partition 95 acres along Shade River Meigs County. Plaintiff claims fee simple title as son and heir at law of Henry Pooler deceased to an undivided one eighth and thirty five forty-eights by purchase from other heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pooler
Ira Wolf
Willie Will
Zelda Will
Common Pleas Court
Henry Pooler
Shade River
Meigs County
Akron man and Langsville woman wed at probate court
Orvel A. Davis aged 22 of Akron and Macie Whitmer 19 daughter of Robt Whitmer of Langsville were married Thursday in probate court rooms by Rev. L. L. Cherrington pastor of Simpson M. E. church.
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Orvel A. Davis
Akron
Macie
Whitmer
Robt
Langesville
L. L. Cherrington
Simpson M. EF. Church
Traffic officer Buck Moore appointed in Pomeroy
Reckless driving and other violations prompted Pom eroy to appoint a special traffic officer. Buck Moore was named to enforce speed limits, proper parking, and traffic laws, signaling a stern warning to drivers to comply or face enforcement.
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Pomeroy
Buck) Moore
Buck
Heck
Mayor's Court Hears Call to Research Laws
Citizens urged to study laws before facing the mayor as ignorance is no excuse in court. Officials emphasize preparation to avoid penalties and ensure informed decisions during local hearings.
Midport and Pomeroy Officials Protest P M Telephone Rates
Colum bus visit by Pomeroy councilmen and Middleport leaders to oppose a proposed rate increase by the P and M Telephone Co. City officials Charles Ebersbach Curtis Gilmore John Durst and City Solicitor Fish with Mayor J H Williamen joined the delegation. Also in Columbus were councilmen J B Lindsay M C Hobart L O Moses and L M Fisk to present the case before the state utilities commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Charles Ebersbach
Curtis Gilmore
John Durst
Pomeroy
Fish
J. H. Williamen
J. B. Lindsay
M. C. Hobart
L. M. Fisk
Middleport
State Utilities Commission
P. & M. Telephone Co
Mrs Mary Love Adjudged Insane and Committed
Mrs Mary Love was adjudged insane in Probate Court and sent to Athens Hospital the same day by Sheriff Hartenbach. She is about 28 and had prior involuntary commitments, one about thirteen years ago and another in 1917. John Hamm faced a wrong parking charge, was cited by Marshal Shaaf on Mechanic Street, and paid $1.85 total.
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Mary Love
Athens Hospital
Probate
Hartenbach
John Hamm
Mechanic Street
Marshal Shaaf
Costa
Twin Daughters News and Local Moves in Pomeroy
One of the Vaughan twins died, while Nettie Osborn in Los Angeles remains seriously ill from valvular heart disease. W H Osborn visits Nettie. Laff Jacobs attends the Ohio Millers state convention in Columbus. Louis Stevens moves, and a church event is postponed due to illness. Mrs Strenz and Mrs Small visit George Work in Main street. Joe Harbrecht visits his mother in Gallipolis as Wm Rizer spends a few days there. The Condes’ son is ill with possible pneumonia. Homer McKnight returns to Cincinnati after a stay.
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Walter Vaughan
W. H. Osborn
Pomeroy
Los Angeles
Cal
Nettie Osborn
Laff Jacobs
Columbus
Louis Stevens
Elberfield
J. H. Ewine
Pomeroy Presbyterian Church
William Strenz
Dr. Small
Logan
George Work
Main Street
Joe Harbrecht
Gallipolis
Hotzier Hospital
Wm. Rizer
George Conde
Jill
Homer McKnight
Cincinnati
Local Family News Highlights Moves and New Arrival
A brief note reports a new daughter born at the home of Mr and Mrs Glenroy Ewing. The stork also visited Mr and Mrs W A Compton with the arrival of a daughter. C A Peregoy and family plan to move to Parkersburg where Mr Peregoy will serve as district superintendent for Metropolitan Insurance Co.
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Eral Day
Glenroy Ewing
Stork
W. A. Compton
C. A. Peregoy
Parkersburg
Mr. Peregoy
The
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Rome Township High School Holds 11th Commencement
The Rome Township High School graduation occurred Wednesday at Stewart M E Church with eleven graduates Blanche Starkey Nelle Starkey Ordie Chalfant Lillian Featherstone Luella Copeland Thelma Hayes Merle Norris Ernest Seamen Hall Chapman Quinter Chalfant A banquet followed for about 75 including parents alumni and guests.
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Rome Township High School
Stewart M. E. Church
Blanche Starkey
Nelle Starkey
Ordie Chalfant
Lillian Featherstone
Luella Copeland
Thelma Hayes
Merle Norris
Ernest Seamen
Hall Chapman
Quinter Chalfant
M. L. Woodard
Quinten Chalfant
Rae Lillian Featherstone
Thema Hayes
W. H. Cooper
W. D. Reeves
Retirement sale of Durham and Jersey cattle at residence
Public auction to retire from the stock and dairy business offers 4 head Durham cows with calves, 1 milking Durham cow, 1 Jersey cow with calf, 6 two year old Durham steers, 1 two year old Durham bull, 1 eight month old Durham bull, 3 yearling Durham steers, 1 one year old Durham heifer, 5 fall and winter Durham calves, 13 high testing Jersey cows milking now, ages two to eighty. 5 cows registered, 2 eligible to register, 6 high grade, bred to thoroughbred Jersey bull. Sale starts at 10 o'clock.
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Durham
Jersey
Memorial for Illinois resident held at Melchi home
The death occurred at a home in Illinois and the funeral was held Friday morning April 30 at 10 o clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Melchi. Interment followed in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Murray Melchi
Edna Dunfee
Frank Robinson
Glouster
Elijah Cottrill
West Virginia
Robert Seamen
Orland Duke
Ernest Seamen
John Lightfoot
Little Son
Athens
Charles Norris
Martha Petty
Glenora Wright
Bethany
Clarys Smith
Clark's Mills C. E. Knight Guests at Ath ens Home
C. E. Knight and family from Clark's Mills were Sunday visitors to Ath ens, staying as house guests and enjoying fellowship with local residents.
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C. E. Knight and Family of
Athens
Local Farm Movements and Church Sermon Noted
Charles Day and family. Isaac McElheney sold his farm to Edgar Burton. Frank Nelson moved his saw mill to the Edwin Chase farm. Rev. C. E. Knight preached at Lottridge A. B. church and Rev. Cole will preach at Lott ridge on May 2. Clarks run their saw mill this week for local farmers. J. A. Pinell and family at Marietta for an indefinite stay. Tax lists engage property owners. Wet weather delays farm work and late planting.
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Charles Day
Isaac McElheney
Edgar Burton
Frank Nelson
Edwin Chase
C. E. Knight
Lottridge A. B
Rev. Cole
Lottridge
Clarks
J. A. Pinell
Marietta
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Pike
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Omeroy Bead News
Alice Joyce
Rex Beache
Durand
Arnold Gregg
Pomeroy Bend Briefs
Time and Labor Saver
W. Union
Delco.light Company
Dayton, Ohio
Jmart Murray
George Fitzmaurice
Paramount-Artcraft
Stewart
Rome Township
Edna Wharff
Athens State Hospital
Archie McCune
Little Hocking
M. E. Church
Blanche Wharff
Harding
Frank Murphy
Chillicothe
George Hawk
Maud Wharft
Frank Melchi
Darwin
Bedford Township
Ohio
Edison Hart
Herbert Riggs
Chas. McNamee
Racine
Dexter
Wilkesville
Tues
Coolville
Amesville
Warren Bros
J. W. Baker
Clark’s Mills
Hocking Valley Mine Supply CO
E. State
Nazimova
Maud Fulton
New York
Majestic
Peggy Hyland
Cash Shoe
Churngold Corporation
Geo. W. Goethals & Co., Inc
Charngold Corporation
H. G. Bartlett
Investment Securities
Channer & Sawyer
Cincinnati Stock Exchange
Union Trust Building
Cincinnat
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