Pomeroy Bend residents challenge road tax payment
County commissioners face objections to Marietta road assessments from Pomeroy to Marietta via Chester and Tupper Plains. State law since 1914 requires 10 percent local cost on state improved roads, prompting dispute over who pays. Pittsburgh Coal Co seeks immunity after two thirds of owners avoided charges. hearing adjourned for two weeks. An additional bridge work contract and Racine Basham road project are approved, with $3,000 extra deputies funded for miner disturbances.
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Pomeroy
Marietta
Chester
Tuppers Plains
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Dorse! Smith
Throckmorton’s
Columbia Township
Racine-Basham
Sutton Township
Basham
Death of Marion Hysell at Athens hospital
Marion Hysell an inmate of the Athens hospital for the insane died Monday after one month there. He was adjudged sane and committed July 3. A Coalport resident for most of his life he leaves a widow and seven children. The body was brought to Pomeroy and funeral services were held at the family home this afternoon.
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Pomeroy
Marion Hysell
Athens Hospital For the
Coalport
Car worker burned by steam in peculiar mishap
Paul Moore of Fisher Transfer company in Middleport was badly burned on the head and hands when a motor meter cover came loose as he wiped away dust after driving to Syracuse. He had stepped from the car to inspect the meter beyond the danger line.
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Middleport
Paul Moore
Fisher Transfer Company
Moore
Syracuse
G C Bensing in Critical Condition After Bowel Operation
Condition grave reported from Holzier hospital Gallipolis for G C Bensing of Chester who was taken there ten days ago for cancer removal surgery. He is over sixty and already in poor health, with recovery feared unlikely.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Gossip Highlights Visits and Relatives
Local residents record a flurry of visits and travels with relatives from Columbus Cincinnati Akron and Washington. Ernest Seifried and family are staying with relatives in Akron while Ruth Slagel heads to Washington to visit at home with her parents. Several Columbus visitors and Florida returnees are noted among Pomeroy families and friends.
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Pomeroy
Herman Kuntz
Gome
Cinatinnati
Jeremie McKnight
Smithseers
Eric
Ernest Seifried
Akron
Homer Shank
F. F. ‘Shank
H. O. But- Pier
Columbus
Ruth Slagel
Washington, D. C
Percy Peoples
Albert Russell
M. D. Hartinger
Edward Ohlinger
Martin
Herman Ohlinger
R. “W. Ryan
Edward ‘Ohlinger
A. W. Pullins
Kathleen
Kananga
W. J. Grand
Monmouth
Stranton Stark
Thy
Charleston
A. O
Harley Thomas
Florida
Dayton Omas
Ira Alph
Old resident Mile 8 Mitchell dies in Akron operation
Mile 8 Mitchell, a former Pomeroy resident, died Monday evening in Akron at age 75 after traveling from Pittsburgh for cancer removal surgery. The report states he died during the operation.
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Pomeroy
Mitchell
Akron
Pittsburgh
Coroner Probes Death Near Dyesville
Coroner B H Ewing and Prosecutor D Curtis Reed opened the inquiry into C L Caster’s death found in a ravine near Dyesville. Witnesses Frank Vale and wife said a jar with a liquid possibly moonshine was nearby. Officials note no struggle and consider the body moved to the ravine after death.
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Frank Vale
Vale Barn
Caster
Minor Eye Injury at Charter Oak Mine
Ernest Bartels injured in Charter Oak mine electrical shop when a small piece of copper wire struck his eye. Injury described as slight. he expects to return to work by week’s end.
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Pomeroy
Charter Oak Mine
Ernest Bartels
Mrs Ella Cobb Dies After Long Illness at Pomeroy
After a prolonged illness Mrs Ella Cobb wife of James Cobb of Syracuse died at her home in Pomeroy shortly after midnight Monday following a bout with summer flu. She had been frail for years and leaves five children Dora Lyman Dewey Mrs Lawrence Shade of Huntington and Robert of Louisville besides her husband. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon.
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Pomeroy
Ella Cobb
James Cobb
Syracuse
Wrecked autos found near Pomeroy linked to Athens owners
Police recovered two abandoned automobiles near Pomeroy after reports of thefts from Athens. A Ford sedan with taxi license 21814 tied to G. E. Stephenson was found overturned near the Jiiden place, and a Ford coupe near Spiller belonged to E. O. O'Daffer. A bottle with ether was found in the coupe.
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Pomeroy
Athens
Jiiden Place
G. E. Stephenson
Spiller
E. O. O'Daffer
Thens
School Board Delays Action at Pomeroy Meeting
POMEROY Aug 5 The regular meeting of the Pomeroy board of education was postponed due to the absence of member John Blaetmar. A. A. Massar, the clerk, said teachers will be elected at the next meeting and all members should be present. Doctor C B Shumaker denied any move to discharge local teachers opposing the board’s mandate. The meeting will be called when Blaetmar returns and plans are expected to satisfy all.
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Pomeroy
John Blaetmar
Doctor Shumaker
Blaetmar
Wilson divorce case set for Friday in Pomeroy
Gertrude Wilson v W F Wilson heads to hearing before Judge A P Miller at 9 am Friday. More than fifty witnesses will testify about adultery slander and abandonment. Plaintiff seeks divorce custody of Opal and Arthur Wilson and permanent alimony citing assets and home in Letart township.
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Pomeroy
Wilson
A. P. Miller
Gertrude Wilson
W. F. Wilson
Fred Crow
Albert Russell
Dana Peoples
Peoples & Peoples
Underwood
New’ Lexington
Letart Township
Ethel Hill
Hill
Arthur Wilson
Residents Journey and Visits Across Multiple States
Miss Mary Eberts of Orton visits a sister in Middleport for a week while Bessie Farley of Racine stays with her sister in the area. Numerous residents travel to Detroit Columbus Washington D C and Huntington for visits business or vacations including the James and Tewksberry families and others with extended trips and local picnics noted.
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Middleport
Mary Eberts
Orton
C. O. French
Bessie Farley
Racine
H. H. Hood
Ernest Burson
Detroit
G. L. Tewksbery
George
Tewksbery
Thomas Horn
Columbus
Gamp Bay
Ethel
Sydney
Lee Archer
M. L. Hilderbrick
New London
Wis
Thomas Wilton
Thomas O'Leary
Cedar Creek
Fred Morehead
Syracuse
Roscoe Wilay
Washington C
Car Driver Hurt Side Collision Near Essex Mine
Georgie Whitlock of Thomas Fork was injured after losing control of her car and hitting a ditch near Essex No. 1 mine Monday night. The impact blew her through the windshield, cutting her face and neck. she was treated at home and is reported much improved.
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Pomeroy
Georgie Whitlock
Thomas Fork
Essex No. 1
Darrow Not Punished for Contempt in Dayton Trial
Judge Raulston revealed that William Jennings Bryan urged mercy for Clarence Darrow after Darrow faced contempt citations in the Dayton evolution trial. Bryan told the judge to have mercy, and the judge complied, noting mercy was granted.
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Dayton
Tenn
Clarence Darrow
William Jennings Bryan
John T. Raulston
Bryan
Raulston
Evolution theory blamed on giraffe not a monkey
Opinion excerpt mocks evolution by suggesting neck stretching by males to ogle ankles on street corners. The speaker argues a giraffe is responsible, not a monkey, for the idea.
Dodgers Over Cubs 6 To 2 Behind Osborne and Alexander
The Dodgers beat the Cubs 6 to 2 with Osborne stellar on the mound and Alexander aiding the effort on the mound pitching.
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Dodgers
Osborne
Cubs
Alexander
Gray Strikes Eleventh Win as Athletics Edge White Sox 9 8
Gray earned his eleventh victory of the season pitching for the Athletics in a 9 to 8 win over the White Sox. The game featured plated runs and key innings that swung the lead before the final outs.
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Gray
Athletics
White Sox
Knights of Pythias defeat Hewitt Boden in Twilight league thriller
The Knights of Pythias edged Hewitt Boden Floormakers in a high scoring Twilight league game. Pete McKinley spun strong early innings for the Eagles while Red Bresnen closed tight in relief as Koon delivered the decisive run in the seventh.
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Knights of Pythias
Hewitt- Boden
Pete McKinley
Knights
Pete
McKinley
Harry Russell
Buck Darnell
Quinn
Simmy Simpson
Ted Russell
Simpson
Bresnen
Koon
Drake
Kolister
Wise
Schoonover
Sam Mester
Red Bresnen
Ohaffer
Tolliver
Banks
Seipel
Wilson
Redfern
Ohio University
Eagles
Oldfield
Knight
Studebakers
Hewitt-Boden
Steve Molnar
Glouster
Molnar
Swyers
Athens
Glouster Legion Fans Plan Big Ride to Zanesville
A large Glouster American Legion baseball following will travel by about fifty cars to Zanesville Thursday afternoon to root for Glouster against the Greys in a crucial up state clash. The earlier season defeat of Greys by Glouster is noted and revenge is sought. Fans will leave from in front of the Atlas store around 12 30 p m.
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Glouster
Glouster American Legion Club
Zanesville
Greys
Legionnaires
Charlie Ketchum
Fred Carmicheal
Atlas
Boxing Card Ends In Draw And KOs In Chicago and Cleveland
Last night in Cleveland Peta Sarmennto faced Eddie Anderson to a ten round draw. Tommy Freeman of Hot Springs stopped Dave Lorbes in four. Eddie Weygandt stopped Johnny Martin in the fifth of six rounds in Chicago.
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Cleveland
Peta Sarmennto
Philippines
Eddie Anderson
Chicago
Tommy Freeman
Hot Springs
Ark
Dave Lorbes
Eddie Weygandt
New Castle
Johnny Martin
Dick Kerr Reinstated to Organized Baseball by Landis
Chicago August 3 Dickie Kerr former White Sox stalwart was reinstated in organized baseball by Commissioner Landis. Kerr had left the Sox after the Black Sox scandal over salary disputes and had played semi pro ball since.
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Chicago
Dickie” Kerr
Chicago White Sox
Landis
Kerr
White Sox
Black Sox
Struck out McKinley and Schoonover in mound duel
Hits off Schoonover 7 with 5 runs in 3 innings. Struck out McKinley 5 and Schoonover 3 percent. Hewitt Boden left on bases 9. K. of P. 7. Umpires Beveridge and Hanley.
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Knights OF
Pythias i Po
Quinn
Simson
Bresnen
Kolister
Wise
Koon
Redfern
Seipel
Hewitt-Boden
Russell Sell
R. Darnell
H. Rushits
Wright
Pauley
Koon Maurer
McKinley
Schoonover
Old Timers Ready to Go After Logan
Dr Walkers Old Timers claim perfect condition after a recent win over Logan semi pros at Chauncey. They forecast Logan must play better baseball than the Old Timers to win. A large crowd is expected Thursday at Chauncey ball park for a 3 o clock game setup by public interest across several counties.
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Logan
Chauncey
Athens
Glouster
Chauncey Ball Park
Home Run Leaders and League Totals Summary
Baseball roundup showing league leaders in home runs with names and teams. Key figures include Hornsby and Williams tied for high marks, Meusel and Simmons among top sluggers, plus league totals for the American and National Leagues. The data lists individual leaders by player and team across teams like the Cardinals Browns Cubs Yankees and Dodgers.
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Simmons
Aths
Jacobson
Browns
Leange EK Ees Moressack Nes
National
Can
Hornsby
Cardinals
Williams
Hartnett
Cubs
Meusel
Yanks
Bottomley
Athletics
Fournier
Bell lifts Giants as Cardinals win 4 2 to take series
Bell hit a decisive homer with one on in the eighth as the Cardinals beat the Giants 4 2 to claim the series. Zachary allowed four hits with seven strikeouts and a triple, but the Senators routed the Tigers 6 2. Mitchell delays again as the Phillies knock Morrison in the first.
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Bell
Giants
Dean
Cardinals
Zachary
Senators
Tigers
Mitchell
Twenty two picked to face Glouster Legionnaires
The Athens Twilight league advisory board selected 22 players to travel to Glouster on Sunday for a benefit game benefiting the American Legion endowment fund. Players must attend a Thursday meeting at 8 pm in the police office or notify Secretary Sam Mester if they will go.
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Athens Twilight League
Glouster
Mester
Veteran pugilist Kilrain on modern boxing and legends
Kilrain compares 19th century and contemporary fighters calling Dempsey overrated and Johnson formidable while praising Jefferies Ketchel and Corbett. He notes less fighting today, more footwork, hugs, and money concerns and laments lack of chasing titles and sustained purses.
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Jack Johnson
Stanley Ketchel
Meeting Miss Helen Wills Strong National Champion in Teasing Rise
The article profiles Helen Wills a national singles queen who won the 1923 title and repeated last season. It highlights her rise from a schoolgirl in California to Olympic laurels, nicknamed Little Poker Face, famed backhand, poise, and discipline, with hopes of meeting Suzanne Lenglen and talents beyond tennis including golf and horseback riding.
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Molla Mallory
Suzanne Lenglen
High Ranking Student Goes to College from Berkeley
A 19 year old student from Berkeley California enters college with high academic standing. The individual hails from the far west and moves to campus to pursue studies.
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Far West
Berkeley
Calif
Yesterday's Results in American Association and National League
Recap of last day’s scores across leagues: American Association games included St Paul 9 over Columbus 4 Indianapolis 10 over Kansas City 6 Toledo 5 over Minneapolis 1 Louisville 7 over Milwaukee 1. National League results show St Louis 7 New York 2 Philadelphia 9 Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 5 Brooklyn 2. Additional games listed New York 4 Cleveland 1 St Louis 10 Boston 7 Washington 5 Detroit 2 Philadelphia 0 Chicago 3.
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New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
P.C. Philadelphia
Washington
Wwe
Louis Cote
Detroit
Cleveland
American
Louisville
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Toledo
Columbus
St. Louis
American Association St
GAMES TODAY MATCHUPS Across Major Cities
The schedule lists St. Paul at Columbus Minneapolis at Toledo Kansas City at Indianapolis Milwaukee at Louisville New York at Cincinnati Boston at St. Louis Philadelphia at Chicago Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at New York St. Louis at Washington Chicago at Boston.
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C. L. Caster
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Margaret Healy
F. G. Joachim
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Bert Grafton
Jack Morgan
Gaylord James
Doctor Jones
Willis Russell
Nell Young
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Richard Grogan
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Elmer Wysong
Henry Crowders
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