Meigs Farm Bureau to Sponsor August Farmer Rally in Pomeroy
Meigs County Meigs Farm Bureau sets August date for a farmer rally in Pomeroy. L B Palmer president of the Ohio Farm Bureau federation and L E Wilson of Chicago will speak. W A Carman and L V Reuter coordinate arrangements. Music and ice cream will follow, admission to be announced. Local residents attended Huntington funeral services for Mrs Flesher. Brakeman Bauers of Leon is hospitalized after a Skull fracture from a collision near Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Pomeroy
L. B. Palmer
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
L .E. Wilson
Chicago
Wilson
Palmer
W. A. Carman
L. V. Reuter
Meigs County Farmureau
Reuter
Columbus
Farm Bureau
Mr. Palmer
Mr. Wilson
Meigs County
Marriage License Issued for Hiebel and White Pair
A marriage license was issued Wednesday to Elder Hiebel, 23, son of William Hiebel of Chester, and Elizabeth White, 23, daughter of Edward White of Chester. They were married by the Rev. Long the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Hiebel
William Hiebel
Chester
Elizabeth White
Edward White
Long
Mrs. Davis Dies at Minersville
POMEROY August 12 Mrs. Tom Davis longtime Minersville resident died Tuesday evening at her home after a diabetes illness. She is survived by four sons Thomas Jr Douglas Elmer and Del bert. daughter Eulola. two brothers Fred Betzing Wendell Betzing. sister Mrs Douglas Merrett. Funeral planned for Friday.
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Pomeroy
Tom Davis
Minersville
Thomas, Jr
Douglas
Elmer
Athens
Delbert
Kerrs Run
Eulola
Fred Betzing
Youngstown
Wendell Betzing
Douglas Merrett
Pittsburgh
Man Dies at Work in West Virginia Drilling Operation
William Hall of Clarksburg West Virginia died instantly Tuesday night while employed as a tool dresser for Dunham and Pag Drilling on the Burdette farm near Laurel Cliffs. He had been in the area since Saturday and the death is attributed to exertion. He leaves a wife and five children. His brother arrived to arrange the body with funeral planned in Clarksburg.
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Pomeroy
William Hall
Clarksburg
W. Va
Dunham and Pag Drilling Company
Burdette
Laurel Cliffs
Hall
Clarkeburg
Winners' Names on Committee Announced
Pomeroy Aug. 12 The following are the winners in the race for central committee across multiple towns. Names listed include Bedford W. L. Wha North Chester D. F. Fick uth Chester Charles Smith J. M. Calloway Dexter Stronz Dyesville A. R. Cur Great River E. M. TS rrisonville M. M. McClure ville Leif Bolin Letart W. rnitz East Letrat Artie Nor Long Bottom W. F. Hawley eraville Ray Mitch Middleport inch S. M. Gilmore Middleport ward J. FE. Harley Middle rt second ward I. A. Shiflett Middleport third ward Henry Swift ddieport fourth ward Ross Pow Middleport fifth ward Harry wier Orange A. C. Smith Page le D. O. Whaley Olivedale Wil Founds Pomeroy precinct Fin Pomeroy first ward Ernest Pomeroy second ward Joe n Pomeroy third ward Leifheit Pomeroy third Fugate Jr Pomeroy Elmer Ashworth
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Pomeroy
Central Committee
Bedford
W. L. Wha
North Chester
D. F. Fickuth
Chester
Charles Smith
J. M. Calloway
Dexter
Stronz
Dyesville
A. R. Cur- Great
Long Bottom
W. F. Hawley
Eraville
Ray Mitch
Middleport Inch
M. Gilmore
Middleport
J. FE. Harley
Middlert
I. A. Shiflett
Iddleport
Henry Swift
Ddieport
Ross Pow
Harry Wier
Orange
A. C. Smith
Pagele
D. O. Whaley
Olive
Local Names List for Pomeroy and Surrounding Wards
A partial OCR list shows ward and precinct names including Lemuel Bletcher Racine John Philson Racine precinct Lon Gibbs Reedsville E L Newell Rock Springs Dana Mitch Rutland John Spires East Rutland F J Hysell West Rutland B H Carson Salem H H Rumfield Syracuse Will Matthew son Syracuse precinct Ward Gilmore Silver Run Mote Yeager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lemuel Bletcher
Racine
John Philson
Lon Gibbs
Reedsville
E. L. Newell
Rock Springs
Dana Mitch
Rutland
John Spires
East Rutland
F. J. Hysell
West Rutland
B. H. Carson
Salem
H. H. Rumfield
Syracuse
Will Mathewson
Ward Gilmore
Silver Run
Mote Yeager
Reed Released on Bond in Chicken Stealing Case
Aug. 12 Alonzo Reed was freed on a $500 bond signed by Henry and George Reed. Reed, Eli and Fred Lemaster, and John Barringer were charged with chicken stealing and appeared before Justice Osborne. They were bound over to the grand jury and released on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Alonzo Reed
Henry
George Reed
Reed
Eli
Fred Lemaster
John Barringer
Justice Osborne
Lemasters
Barringer
Grand Jury
Burt Stewart Fined for Intoxication in Middleport
Burt Stewart was fined $100 and costs by Mayor Giles on Wednesday for intoxication. The fine and costs were suspended.
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Middleport
Burt Stewart
Giles
Nomination Celebration For Tom W. Jones In Middleport
Nearly 200 friends gathered at Tom W. Jones’s Third Street home in Middleport to honor his nomination for state representative in the Republican primary held Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Tom W. Jones
Third Street
Birthday tribute honors Marian Daniels in Middleport
Mrs. Katherine Poindexter hosted relatives Tuesday afternoon in Middleport to honor the eighty six year old Marian Daniels. Daniels plans to move soon to her California home.
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Middleport
Katherine Poindexter
Marian Daniels
Resignation of Grade No 1 Supervisor at Central School
Miss Martha Stewart resigns as teacher and supervisor of grade No 1 at Central school in Middleport. Mary Root will teach the first grade next year. Miss Nell Stewart is seriously ill at Lake Washona Indiana and the sisters will winter with their sister Mrs Carrie Stewart-Besserer in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Martha Stewart
Central School
Mary Root
Nell Stewart
Lake Washona
Ind
Martha
Carrie Stewart-Besserer
Chicago
Resident Dies of Pneumonia in Oklahoma City
Bert Flesher died at her home in Oklahoma City after a short illness from pneumonia. Formerly Bess Flesher of Middleport she had been in failing health for two years. She leaves her husband one adopted son and one sister Mrs Charles Rathburn She was a graduate of Middleport High.
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Middleport
Bert Flesher
Oklahoma City
Bess Flesher
Charles Rathburn
Flesher
Middleport High
Local social notes and visits fill midweek
Allen Radford returns to work after a short visit with friends and relatives. Charles Greenler of Wolfe Pen visits. Judge A. P. Miller travels to Ironton on business. Rev. George L. Ashland and family from Columbus visit relatives. Revival services planned in Hillsborough for two weeks. Funeral held for Mrs. Bess Flesher in Huntington with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Downing and Mrs. Cline. Social events include a 500 club gathering hosted by Mrs. Will Juhling and numerous visits and illnesses among residents, with several Columbus and Gallipolis visitors. Mrs. Fowler’s wife improves at Holzer hospital and is expected home mid next week.
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Allen Radford
Charles Greenler
Wolfe Pen
A. P. Miller
Ironton
George L. Ashland
Columbus
Hillsborough
J. B. Downing
Peter Cline
Bess Flesher l
Huntington
Will Juhling
500 Club
Doris Camp
Gallipolis
Elmer Wysong
Nelsonville
Ernest Agee
Second Street
Wilson Hudson
Dixie Grill
Homer Russell
Griff Lewis
Margaret
Frank Wright
Thomas Leech
Humphrey
Chester Thornton
Lucia Finch
N. L. Roush
Harry Fowler
Holzer Hospital
Former Chauncey Resident Undergoes Appendectomy
Chauncey August report says Mrs Elmer Katzenback, formerly of Chauncey and now living in Dayton, underwent appendicitis surgery this week after acute condition. She is wife of a grandson of Mr and Mrs George Katzenback. Mrs Mintle Stalder of Chauncey is mentioned in support. A separate note reports Mrs Winhart recovering from serious burns after attempting to start a fire with coal oil.
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Chauncey
Elmer Katzenback
Dayton
George Katzenback
Mintle Stalder
Mrs Brookins Hosts Loyal Womans Society Meeting
Chaunicey Aug 13. Mrs Guy Brookins presided at Converse Street home. A business session opened with singing. Devotional leader was Mrs Charles Fiske and program leader Mrs John Brewer. Readings were given by Mrs Fiske and Mrs T R Hamilton, with Miss Thelma Bingman singing a solo. Hostess served a collation with help from her sister Mrs Elmer Bingman and her daughter.
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Chauncey
Guy Brookins
Loyal Womans’ Society
The
First Christian Church
Converse Street
Charles Fiske
John Brewer
Elmer Bingman
Holiness Church Plans All Day Meeting at New Pittsburgh
Chauncey August 12. The Holiness church congregation will hold an all day meeting at New Pittsburgh next Sunday August 15. A basket dinner will be served at noon. Speakers include Rev Isaac Kennedy of Cutler and several local figures. Dyer Mitchell will lead the music and song service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Holiness Church
New Pittsburgh
Isaac Kennedy
Cutler
A. G. Duffy
D. Overly
James Skunkweilder
Chillicothe
A. J. Craig
Harry Smith
Bishopville Rey
Dyer Mitchell
Worden visiting Columbus as mother receives treatment
Earl Worden of Chauncey traveled to Columbus to visit his mother Mrs Vilda Worden who is in poor health and has recently suffered a stroke. She is staying with her daughter Mrs Frank Settle while under care by a specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Earl Worden
Columbus
Vilda Worden
I Classes Join for a Picnic at Chauncey
Loyal Boys and Loyal Girls classes of Millfield Christian Sunday school plan a picnic next Sunday at the infirmary grove in Chauncey after the Bible school session. A tie in a recent contest led to the combined picnic. Mrs Mabel Smith and Dwight Hill teach the girls and boys classes. Chauncey Aug 12 Mrs W J Potter and daughter Margaret Potter of this city visit Murray City with the farmers mother and sister Mrs Margaret McLaughlin and Mrs Everett Post and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Loyal Boys
Loyal Girls
Millfield Christian Sunday School
Infirmary Grove
Mabel [Smith
Dwight Hill
Fire costs per person rise in 1925 losses
U S fires last year cost each person 4.91 dollars with total fire losses reaching 570 million. The national board of fire underwriters disclosed a ten year increase of about 398 million dollars. Council Bluffs Iowa recorded the highest per capita burn cost at 29.60 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Paris Model Stabs Artist In Studio Over Insult
In Paris Berthe Clissone a model stabbed Andre Pallere the artist she posed for claiming he insulted her. Police report the incident occurred in her studio and the motive centered on presumed disrespect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Miile
Berthe Clissone
Andre Pallere
Flyteaway Freckle Remedy Promises Quick Results
Promotes a cream that allegedly melts away freckles in four days. Claims include cleaner, fairer, younger looking skin and rapid disappearance of blemishes. Advertises availability at pharmacies and druggists with the brand Flyte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline I*harmacy Co
McKee Deng Co
Scouts Prepare for Camp at Camp Cape Land
Boy Scout camping in Athens county at Camp Cape Land near Stewart runs August 23 to 30 for Troop One and August 30 to September 6 for Troop Two. Reservations with Scoutmasters Silvus, Dupler, and leaders Porterfield or Rev Bailey are urged. Cots and tents have arrived and been tested. leaders finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Camp
Cope Land
Stewart
Troop One
Silvus
Chauncey
Athens Scouts
Roy L. Dupler
Dupler
New Marshfield
Dr. Porterfield
Rev. Bailey
Camp Cape Land
Prices Held at Higher Levels Reflect Steady Demand in 1926
Washington notes construction in first half 1926 outpacing 1925. Auto producers run at record volumes as trade remains robust. Reserve board cites strong domestic demand and stable prices with exports remaining high. Few commercial firms failed in June, at 1,708, well below May totals.
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Washington
Reserve Board
Miss Emma Fay Jailed For Wearing Employer Trousers
London report states Emma Fay, an employee, was jailed after stealing her employer's trousers and wearing them to a masquerade. The case highlights a bold disguise leading to legal consequences.
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London
Emma Fay
Dr Leonhardt's Hemroid promised relief for piles
A medical pitch explains Dr Leonhardt's Hemroid as a cure by removing the piles cause. Cline's Pharmacy and other druggists offer the treatment with a guarantee of results or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Leonhardt
Internas
Friends Honor Plains Woman on 59th Birthday
Guests gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parker home in The Plains to honor Mrs. R. B. Roberts of Sharpsburg on her 59th birthday. Music, singing, and horseshoe games filled the day under trees. Attendees included R. Roberts, Jesse Bennett, Orlie Roberts, Fritz Dowler and sons, Otlie Brooks and son, William and Robert Hunter, Gladys Hunter, Floyd Stoneking, Earl Parker, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Parker
the Plains
Fritz Dowler
Paul
Otlie Brooks
Bobbie
William Hunter
Robert Hunter
Gladys Hunter
Floyd Stoneking
Earl
Chicago Faces Two Shootings and Car Raid in One Day
Chicago records two shooting affrays in a single day and a carload of heavily armed gunmen nabbed, signaling a violent gang feud. The killings rise to 46 this year as revenge dominates, while tourists glimpse the gunfire on Michigan Boulevard as Vincent Drucei defends himself.
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Chicago
C. P
Vincent
Schemer) Drucei
Dion O'Banion
Michigan Boulevard
Residents travel to Babina for religious conference
A group from Athens and nearby counties will attend the annual Methodist Protestant church conference in Babina next week. A youth school is held there this week led by Rev. C. J. Morton and Rev. George W. Beck of Cincinnati. Nearly every county is represented.
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Athens
Babina
Methodist Protest Church
C. J. Morton
Cincinnati
George W. Beck
Plans For Radio In Winter
Washington reports further experiments in rebroadcasting European radio programs in the United States an exchange of North and South American programs and a week of zone in the radio concerts. RCA continues experiments in foreign signals in its laboratories aiming to offer listeners a much improved brand of foreign entertainment later in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Radio Corporation of America
Fifty Drown as Bridge Rail Breaks at Religious Fete
Fifty people drowned at Noshirminato in Kita prefecture when a bridge railing collapsed during a religious fete. Onlookers who were watching the ceremony were swept into the river by the fall.
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Tokyo
Noshirminato
Kita
Democratic committee weighs ending two thirds rule
The Democratic National Committee weighs a push to abrogate the two thirds rule and switch to a simple majority for presidential nominations at the 1928 convention. A preliminary poll shows strong support among some members, though the committee lacks direct power to change rules until after the convention.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Herring
Town
Treaty Signed Between Spain and Italy Promise Neutrality
Paris Aug. 12. Two major treaties were signed in Europe. A treaty of arbitration and non aggression binds Spain and Italy. Mussolini Chauncey leads for the first period with a model based on the Russo German pact and pledges benevolent neutrality if either is dragged into external issues.
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Paris
C. P
Europe
Spain
Italy
Mussolini Chauncey
Convicts to Work Mines Prompt Strike Threat
Exposition Missouri August 12 convicts from the state penitentiary were sent to work in the Western Coal Mining company mines. Sixty five convicts replaced miners and 134 union miners were displaced as the state leased the south mine and announced convict labor would be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exington
State Penitentiary
Western Coal Mining Company
Farewell for Harrisonville Couple William and Jane Hunter
Mr and Mrs William Hunter were honored with a farewell at their country home east of Harrisonville as they prepare to move to West Virginia. About 125 friends and the Ladies Aid of the Methodist church attended the reception to wish them well. Reverend F F Brown spoke briefly and noted Mrs Hunter's society’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
William Hunter
Methodist Episcopal Church
West Virginia
Colonel Brooks
F. F. Brown
Minhart Sustains Deep Cut From Glass Jar While Canning Beans
Chauncey residents report George Minhart sustained a badly cut right hand when a glass jar broke as he tried to fasten a lid during canning beans. The deep gash resulted from the breaking glow, and details describe the accident and immediate care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
George Minhart
Friday's Five Best Features Radio Listings
Friday's programs list multiple stations and times. Detroit Symphony Orchestra at WCX 617-8 p m EST. Twin City String Quartette at WeCco 417-9 p m CST. WGY offers Tenants at 380-and. WMAK Buffalo 265-8 15 p m EDT. KOA Denver 322-8 p m Mountain. WDAF Kansas City 366-11 45 p m CST Nighthawk frolic.
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WCX
Detroit
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
WeCco
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Twin City String Quartette
WGY
Schenectady
WMAK
Buffalo
KOA
Denver
Mountain Standard
Municipal Band
WDAF
Kansas City
Deaf and Dumb Girls Promoted as Best Wives by Doctors
Washington reports at the fifteenth triennial convention of the National Association of the Deaf, Dr. H. J. Pulver claims Deaf women make the best wives. He says they stay youthful longer due to less nervous strain, quieter behavior, and fewer late nights or gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
National Association of the Deaf
H. J. Pulver
Two Home Letters Endorse Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Two letters from Mrs. Goldie Shoup of May View Illinois and Mrs. J Storms of Paterson New Jersey praise Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. They state improved health after use and recommend it to friends. The letters claim prior weakness affected their families and happiness returns as they regain strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia B. Pinkham
Goldie Shoup
May View
Illinois
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William Moore
Captain Flesher
Hart
Bauers of Leon
New York Central Lines
MacMillian
Charleston
Bauers
Wesley Rp
Trecie Shari
Edith
Andrew
Harold
Mary North
Amesville
Fred North
Ughter
Near Joy
Sarah Rp
Joy
Melvin
Flossie and
Mee North
Vir
Leora
William
Near Bany
Virgie Hamel
Republic Committee
Tom Jones
Pomeroy Bend Briefs
Horace Roush
Will Davis
Bert Fiesher
Ll. M. Entsminger
Nitro
Frank Knopp
John Smith
Entsminger
Eleanor Lansbury
Francis McClure
Fred Hoffman
Buffington’s Island
H. McClure
Sandswitch, NL
Murray
E. Katzenback
Mrs. Brookins
Flo Kennedy
Broadway
Model Stars AR
Cline Pharmacy Co
McKee Drug Co
Flyte
Cope-Land
Cornwell
Athens Jewelers
Coe
Cash Shoe Store
Caklok
Meigs
Isaac Wilson
Ohio
Athens Book & News
Cline
Burnet Staoo ” Ss
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