Red tablecloth blamed for family picnic disaster
Pomeroy August 6 Harvey French and 17 French relatives held a birthday picnic in Wales Mills Vinton County. A red tablecloth lured a bull that charged the feast. Women fled to cars and some men climbed trees as the animal tugged at the cloth and retreated.
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Pomeroy
Harvey French
French
Wales Mills
Vinton County
Warner
Meigs County
Harrisonville
Meigs County Fair Endures Heavy Rainfall Storm
Meigs County reports a soaking rain from the northeast on Aug 6 as the Meigs County Fairgrounds stay drenched. Bus service faced delays from high water near Mora farm, with 10 inch ponding and stalled engines. Rain extends west to Cheshire bottoms and north to Nelsonville, aiding pastures and upcoming wheat preparations.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Parkersburg
Huntington
Chester
Mora Farm
Cheshire
Columbus-Pomeroy
Nelsonville
Athens-Meigs
Kingsbury Creek
Meigs County Fairgrounds
Three Cars Crash Near Pomeroy No Injuries Reported
Sheriff J A Willock investigated a three car wreck at the Red Bird coal tipple area involving a West Virginia car a Detroit car and a Gallia County car owned by Dale Willis. All vehicles were damaged but no one was hurt. Willis was initially blamed by another officer.
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Pomeroy
J. A. Willock
West Virginia
Detroit
Gallia County
Dale Willis
Red Bird
Willis
Pomeroy Florist Fontana Tells Arctic Pole Tales
Ernest Fontana of Fontana & Goodwin, Pomeroy florists, recaps Arctic expeditions with Captain Cagni and Admiral Peary. He describes the hardships, cork-lined ships, and dog losses during 1890 to 1909 ascents toward the pole, noting royal connections and later return to fruit business.
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Pomeroy
North Pole
Ernest Fontana
Fontana & Goodwin, Florists
Fontana
Cagni
Duke
Abruzzi
Franz Joseph’s Land
Robert IE. Peary
Admiral Peary
Italy
Mr. Fontana
Elmer Goodwin
Dog Bite Sends Family to Columbus for Care
Aug. 6. Mr. and Mrs. William Brickles of Hoysell Street rushed to Columbus after their daughter Mrs. D. Warner was bitten by a dog while en route to factory work. Warner, widow of ward Warner killed six years ago on Jerseyville Road in a motor accident with John Prather also dying. Parents stay in Columbus until daughter recovers.
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Middleport
William Brickles
Hoysell Street
Columbus
D. Warner
John Prather
Beverage Family Returns to Columbus After Visit
Mr and Mrs J A Beverage motored to Columbus Sunday with their daughter Mrs Graham Waddell and her daughter Colleen after a two month visit here.
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J. A. Beverage
Columbus
Graham Waddell
Colleen
Meigs County Fair Returns Veteran Attendee in 51st Year
Aug. 6 in Pomeroy W. Jones, 82, longtime Thomas Fork resident, plans to attend the Meigs County Fair for the 51st consecutive year. He and his wife attended together for fifty years. she died recently, so he will go alone this year.
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W. F. Jones
Pomeroy
W. ¥. Jones
Thomas Fork
Meigs County
Woman's Missionary Society Plans August Meeting
PROGRAM PLANNED MIDDLEPORT Aug 6 The monthly Woman's Missionary Society session will be at the Presbyterian Church assembly room Tuesday evening. President leads, Mrs J N Humphrey directs devotional and program on China and Orientals in America with five minute talks by five members. Five girls will present a sketch on Mothers and Missions. Each member to bring a guest. Miss Virgie Corbin social chairman.
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Middleport
Woman's Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church
J. N. Humphrey
China
America
R. A. Sherman
J. E. Harley
L. J. Heiner
United States
Dorothy Nelle Stewart
Jane Stansbury
Margaret McBride
Margaret Isabel Stewart
Alice Louise Lama
Virgie Corbin
Flu Claims Life of FourYearOld Jimmie Duckworth
Jimmie Duckworth four-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Carl Duckworth of Syracuse died in Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Tuesday morning from influenza after about a week there He leaves his parents and an older sister.
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Pomeroy
Jimmie Duckworth
Carl Duckworth
Syracuse
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Community Notes Show Local Movements and Visits
Cedar Creek Circle met Tuesday afternoon. Jap Russell and BBtty Bachman returned to Columbus with Jean Faulkner who will visit several days. Mr. and Mrs. James Cowis left for Pittsburgh after visiting cousins. F E Stegner home after Marietta reunion. Bert Flesher of Tulsa visiting Rathburns. Mrs Kreager and Frances returned to Columbus. Born Monday a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Riggs. Mrs. Hysell visiting from Pomeroy while her son and daughter work at Rocksprings Fair. Fisher, Roscoe Fowler and Tee Lewis in Columbus. Clarence Fisher pitched for Columbus. J M Buchanan on business. Mrs. Lee Boyd and son Lee of Detroit visit Huddleston family. Prof. Longstaff home for summer vacation with parents. sister Bertha Hamilton accompanying him. Jean McKay at Buckeye Lake with aunt. Three Lyons children ill with measles. Rev Fichinger on two weeks vacation from Heath M E Church. Presbyterian pulpit vacant. Kreager to preach in Middleport. Kreager to take last two weeks of August as vacation in Columbus.
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Jap Russell
Bbtty Bachman
Columbus
Jean Faulkner
James Cowis
H. P. Stewart
Pittsburgh
F. E. Stegner
Marietta
Stegner
Bert Flesher
Tulsa
Okla
C. R. Rathburn
Rathburn
F. C. Kreager
Frances
Howard Longstaff
University of Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minn
Thomas Longstaff
South Sixth Avenue
Bertha Hamilton
Jean McKay
Buckeye Lake
R. A. Miller
Leroy Lyons
Fichinger
Heath M. E. Church
Gardner
Eichinger
Middleport
Kreager
Obituary and local notices from Meigs County area
Nine month old Leo Blake son of Mrs W E Blake died at Essex Mining Camp No 7 Monday night burial held at Howell Cemetery Tuesday. Lawrence Reuter family returned to Pontiac after visiting Pomeroy relatives. Mrs B Ewing and Frances left Pomeroy for Fairbault Minn with Mr and Mrs Johnson visiting Mrs Johnsons parents. Herman Hoffner moved his family from Pomeroy to near Harrisonville and leased Lincoln Hill dairy. Edgar Gilmore son Curtis Gilmore married Ber nice Robb in Columbus and will live there where Gilmore works. Florence Bing daughter of Mrs Dana Epple and Albert Baer son of George Baer were married July 26 at Chesapeake Ohio.
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Meigs County
Leo Blake
W. E. Blake
Essex
Howell Cemetery
Lawrence Reuter
Pontiac
Mich
Pomeroy
B. &. Ewing
Frances
Johnson
City Threatened by Water Famine in Glouster
Glouster faces a severe drought with Walnut Hill residents running dry. Many haul water from mines in barrels while cisterns run empty. Street crews dig pools in Sunday Creek to stock for fire protection as rains are needed to ease the crisis.
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Glouster
Walnut Hill
Ben Searls
Sunday Creek
Glouster Kiwanians Meet at McConnelsville Cottage
Glouster Kiwanians and guests, about 35 in number, gathered at the summer cottage of Mr and Mrs E H Taylor in McConnelsville for the weekly club meeting A reception was held and Mrs Tavavor served refreshments Club singing led by M M LeFavor with Harold Rose receiving the attendance prize The group returned to Glouster around 1680 o'clock
Funeral for John M. Gordon in Glouster
Funeral services for John M. Gordon who died Tuesday morning at 5 oclock will be held Thursday at 9 am at Holy Cross Church. The Rev Father Clark will conduct the services and burial will follow in the New Lexington cemetery.
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John M. Gordon
Holy Cross Church
Cows Tested for Tubercular Signs in Trimble Township
State Veterinary Williman continues tuberculin tests across Trimble Township after testing Congress Run Maplewood Fierce Ridge districts. The vet will test every cow as required by law with mornings at D M Sawyer residence near Jacksonville for access and inquiries.
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Glouster
Williman
Trimble Township
Congress Run
Maplewood
Fierce Ridge
Trimble
Glouster Lodge to Convene at Masonic Hall Tonight
Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M will hold a stated communication at the Masonic Hall tonight. A large attendance of the membership is desired.
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Glouster
Glouster Lodge
Masonic Hall
Kemper Returns to Gloucester M E Church Minister
After four months off due to illness Rev. Paul E. Kemper returns to the Gloucester M E Church. He will lead the weekly prayer service tonight at 7 30 o clock.
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Glouster
Paul E. Kemper
Glouster M. E
Kemper
Nurse Clara Penrod Moves to Athens Home Care
Mrs. Clara Penrod of Trimble has moved to Athens to serve as a nurse in the household of Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Kasler.
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Athens
Glouster
Clara Penrod
Trimble
Vaughn Kasler
Toe nails reveal health and traits, chiropodist explains
Detroit report notes nails reflect age disposition preferences and health while warning most signs require a chiropodist to read.
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Detroit
U.R
Experts Explain Secrets Of Toenail Etiquette At Convention
Speakers at the nineteenth annual convention of the National Association of Chiropodists describe nail clues to age and character. A short stubby nail supposedly marks selfishness, while a long narrow oval nail is said to indicate mental alertness and a pleasant personality.
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The
National Association of Chiropodists
Local Patients Show Improvement Amid Illness
Mrs. Max Roller, who became sick Monday, is now improving. Mrs. R. N. Barney is also better.
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Max Roller
R. N. Barney
Middleport School Board Accepts Teacher Resignation
At a Monday meeting in Middleport the board read and accepted Miss Estie Anthony’s resignation. They set September 8 as the opening date for Middleport schools and said the teaching vacancy would be filled in a few days.
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Middleport
Estie Anthony
Miss Anthony
Missionary Society Study Session Highlights South China
The B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society of the Baptist Church met at Mrs. James Murray's Grant Street home. President Electa Hysell led the program on South China with several participants and good attendance. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Murray.
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Middleport
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
James Murray
Grant Street
Electa Hysell
South China
Murray
Mrs Stace Hosts Birthday Night With Cards and Prizes
Mrs. Peter Stace entertained with three tables of five hundred Saturday night in observing Mrs Stace s birthday. The high score for women was awarded to Mrs. Lee Rudisel, while the high score trophy for men went to John Stace, and the consolation prize went to Mrs. John Stace. The hostess served refreshments.
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Middleport
Peter Stace
Four divorce suits heard under new court procedure
Questions were asked in divorce cases at Pomeroy with three of the four suits awaiting answer. Plaintiffs named include Bessie White versus Fred White, Dale L. Wright versus Hazel Wright, and Annie L. Giles versus Clair W. Giles.
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Pomeroy
Bessie White
Fred White
Dale L. Wright
Hazel Wright
Annie L. Giles
Clair W. Giles
Suits Filed in Common Pleas Court
Goldie Goodes Melvin Smith and Lawrence Grogan filed suits against the Utilities Commission of Ohio in Common Pleas Court. Grogan, a former Maynard Coal employee, seeks a modification of an award the commission had refused. The cases involve attorney RE N Larrimer of Columbus.
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Pomeroy
Common Pleas Court
Goldie Goodes
Melvin Smith
Court of Justice
F. W. Gilmore
Lawrence Grogan
Utilities Commission of Ohio
RE. N. Larrimer
Columbus
Grogan
Maynard Coal Company
Hobart Scott to Speak on Old Age Pension in Athens
Hobart C. Scott of Cincinnati will discuss Old Age Pension at 8 PM Saturday at Athens City Hall. The event, organized by the Athens Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, includes a preceding parade and is open to the public.
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Hobart C. Scott
Cincinnati
Athens
Athens Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles
Whitlock Ends 18 Year Pastorate at Harmar Congregation
Marietta report notes Rev. Frank M. Whitlock resigns after eighteen years as pastor of the Harmar Congregational Church. The community reflects on his long service and plans for future leadership.
Retiring Congregational Minister Noted for Scout Work
The minister has resigned and will retire after many years of service. He has been active in Boy Scout work in Southeastern Ohio and is widely known for his contributions to the community.
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Gregational Church
Ohio
Delegates to Methodist Conference Planned by Athens Fairfield
Athens and Fairfield Counties will send delegates and visitors to the annual Methodist Protestant Church conference to be held at Sabina camp grounds in August 1925. Rev. C. S. Johnson of Pittsburgh will preach the sermon and serve as editor of Sunday School literature.
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Athens
Fairfield Counties
Methodist Protestant Church
Sabina
C. S. Johnson
D. D
Pittsburgh
J. L. Cartwright
New Marshfield
F. W. Obee
Pleasantville
John Ator
H. D. Smith
Frank Lawrence Brown
Columbus
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Sunday Creek Valley
Woman's Mission Society
Jimmy Duckworth
Cedar Creek Circle
McConnelsville
State Veterinary
Masons
M. E. Church
Gibsons
Prescription Store
Athens County
C. A. Daugherty
Bank of Athens
Prooue
Lena
Jemier Malt Sales Co
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Stedman Co
Mi31
Rexall
Qoth
Magnesia
Lord Baltimore
Gauzets
the Cline Pharmacy Co
Shantung
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