Meigs County Sees Severe Crop Loss From Drought
County Agent George W. Kreitler estimates drastic cuts in Meigs crops due to drought with corn down 90 percent and cabbage 95 percent, potatoes 60 percent, tomatoes 80 percent, oats 60 percent, hay 80 percent, fruits 90 percent while wheat stays normal. Livestock losses and rising feed costs threaten next year’s plantings and home gardens collapse. An enduring negative outlook shadows farm economy and consumer supplies.
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Pomeroy
George W. Kreitler
Meigs County
Mr. Kreitler
Travelers Warned of Water Danger on Vacations
State and local health authorities warn travelers along highways to avoid drinking from wells and springs due to a spike in typhoid fever, termed vacation typhoid. Most cases come from rural counties. Cuyahoga County reports eight new cases. Dry weather has compromised water supplies, urging travelers to bring ample water on short trips.
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Pomeroy
Cuyahoga County
State Health Board
Umbrella Harvest Brings Florals to Lincoln Hill
Miss Miriam Blackmore reaped an unusual patch of flowers after sheltering her garden with umbrellas during a hot dry spell. With rain returning she removes the umbrellas and lets nature nurture her prized blooms at the Blackmore home on Lincoln Hill.
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Pomeroy
Aug
Miriam Blackmore
Miss Blackmore
Blackmore
Lincoln Hill
Town residents close shops to attend county fair
Pomeroy on August 7 reports a town shutdown as banks, courthouses, stores and most offices close for the Meigs County Fair. Only the Western Union office, telephone exchange and county jail remain open, with the jail operating day and night including Sundays and holidays.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Western Union Telegraph Office
Syracuse to Have a Bucket Brigade
Syracuse Council meeting chaired by Mayor William Matthewson approved forming a bucket brigade due to the town lacking fire equipment. The plan calls for 100 buckets, several tubs, and barrels of salt to combat fires using salt water.
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Syracuse
William Matthewson
Matthewson
Whiterock
Minersville
Couple Married En Route to Fair at Courthouse
POMEROY Aug 7 A carpenter S V Dyke 42 of Vinton Ohio and Alta Hewett 38 of Langsville stop at the Courthouse to obtain a marriage license on their way to the fair. Justice F W Gilmore performs the ceremony. both had previous marriages ended by death.
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Pomeroy
S. V. Dyke
Vinton
Alta Hewett
Langsville
F. W. Gilmore
Forecaster Pomeroy predicts dry August despite rain seen
Meigs County reports heavy on and off showers on Tuesday yet the forecaster says no rain or relief from heat wave is expected this August. The radio bulletin emphasizes persistent dry conditions despite local rain.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Too Big to Walk at Pomeroy Cattle Exhibit
A Fre mont herd head weighing 2500 pounds was unloaded from a train and hauled by truck to the Fairgrounds after being unable to walk the three to four miles. The enormous bull resembled an elephant in size as its legs strained with each step.
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Pomeroy
Fremont
Fairgrounds
Lodges Merge In Meigs County Union Event
Sixty five members from Pomeroy Syracuse Racine Dexter Dyesville and other Meigs County communities witnessed the merger of the Syracuse Lodge with the Pomeroy Lodge. A banquet followed with chicken and roasted ground hog as the main course. William T. Watson Ohio grand master presided with Charles T. Cross grand secretary present. Dan McNaughton led the consolidated lodges. Byers string trio from Middleport supplied music.
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Pomeroy
Odd Fellows Lodge
Syracuse
Racine
Dexter
Dyesville
Meigs County
Syracuse Lodge
Ralph Gilmore
Clyde Andrews
Virgil Coleman
Lester Hart
Chester Andrews
William T. Watson
Ohio
Charles T. Cross
Dan McNaughton
Byers String Trio
Middleport
Family on Hire Walks from Marietta to Pt. Pleasant
A man, wife and ten children walked from Marietta to Pt. Pleasant passing through Middleport. They sought food to sustain them and promised to assist relatives if they reached Pt. Pleasant. The 12 travelers endured a hot dusty day, forming a pitiful scene.
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Middleport
Marietta
Pt. Pleasant
Gaskill Siblings Plan Motor Trip to Niagara Falls
Harvey Gaskill and sister Miss Etta left for Columbus where they joined sister Miss Margaret Gaskill of Springfield for a motor trip to Niagara Falls and into Canada. They will then visit Washington for a few days. Mrs. Fred Lemley of Zanesville will run the Gaskill store on Vine Street during the absence for ten days or two weeks.
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Middleport
Harvey Gaskill
Etta
Columbus
Margaret Gaskill
Springfield
Niagara Falls
Canada
Washington
Fred Lemley
Zanesville
Gaskill
Vine Street
Two Suits Filed in Local Court In Pomeroy
In Pomeroy multiple suits were filed in Common Pleas Court. One action is an appeal by Bertie Doddridge against the Industrial Commission of Ohio over a coal company injury claim. The other suit, by Jones Jones and Erskine of Athens, concerns Mary B. Scott as executrix of Albert C. Davis's will, with a cross petition and a land sale to satisfy a $400 debt secured by a farm deed from 1903 to 1904 at 7 percent interest.
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Pomeroy
Common Pleas Court
Bertie Doddridge
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Maynard Coal Company
Jones, Jones and Erskine
Athens
Mary B. Scott
Albert ©. Davis
Tuppers Plains
Mrs. Stout
H. B. Griffith
Elmer E. Newland
Minnie L. Newland
Mary E. Baker
Verl Tuttle
E. M. Swindler
Mary B. Stout
Albert C. Davis
Plant Late Crops Pomeroy Aug 7
Farmers bought all available seed beans turnip seed radishes and other food seed. Many acres of turnips will be sown to feed stock and people. Some late beans may still be planted though corn is likely too late for roasting ears. Fodder crops for stock feed can still be grown.
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Pomeroy
Rainfall Widespread Across County Drenches Pomeroy
Wednesday brought additional soaking rains across the county with nearly every section getting a downpour. Small streams rose to near-bank full and unsevered streams in Pomeroy were flushed out.
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Pomeroy
Local Banker Wyatt Plantz and Cousin Plan Northern Michigan Trip
Pomeroy reports banker Wyatt G. Plantz and his cousin Mias Cottingham preparing for a six week trip to Northern Michigan. Plantz, who suffers hay fever, has long visited that region each year to reach the shorter summer season.
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Pomeroy
Wyatt G. Plantz
Mias Cottingham
Michigan
Mr. Plantz
Meigs County Sheriff Candidate Responds to Rumors
A political advertisement quotes J. A. Willock addressing voters in Meigs County. He states he will not serve as deputy if D. W. Welker is nominated and elected sheriff, denying rumors about potential candidacy.
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D. W. Welker
Meigs County
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