Pomeroy Masonic Lot Proves Suitable for Rally Grounds
In Pomeroy on August 13 a Republican rally drawn about 2000 people used the Masonic lot between the Court house and K of P Hall as a meeting site for the Women’s Republican Club. Speakers included Clarence J. Brown and Frank Delay with other party figures. The crowd size surpassed expectations and may spark plans for a permanent gathering ground and park on the property.
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Masonic Lodge
Messenger
Women's Club
Clarence J. Brown
Dutch and Chatter 4-H entertain Long Bottom group
Reedsville Ohio Wednesday afternoon the Dutch and Chatter 4-H Club hosted the Long Bottom 4-H Club with a school ground picnic. Club leaders Annabelle and Ruth Coleman oversaw a program of songs prayer rolet reading camp reports and a supper served to members and two guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visite Reeds
Reedsville
Long Bottom
Sarah Ellen Barton
Annabelle
Ruth Coleman
Mae Torrence
Fay
Gladys Pickens
Louise
Jane Kibble
Carl D. Buckley
Marjorie Mason
Parkersburg
Josephine Pickens
State Taxes Arrive Meigs Share of State Charges Is Received by County
Meigs County receives 21 720.22 from the intangible tax on financial institutions and utilities. Distributions go to multiple school districts including Pomeroy 5 872.74, Morningstar 116.50, Reedsville 271.82, Rutland 1 906.64, Salem 516.46, Syracuse 8 04, and others such as Bedford 425.19, Olive-Orange 1 9606, Portland 279.50, Willams 68.25, and Lebanon 724.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Pomeroy
Meige County
Middleport
Bedford
Chester
Columbia
Dexter
Great Bend
Harrisonville-Scipio
Lebanon
Letart
Long Bottom
Minersville
Morningstar
Olive-Orange
Pleasant View
Portland
Racine-Sutton
Reedsville
Rutland
Salem
Salisbury
Willams
Syracuse
Local Social Notes Highlight Weddings Birthdays and Visits
Syracuse report lists 87 guests at Elizabeth Duckworth and Marcia. Anna Leta and Robert at Holter Morning Star. Grueser family moves from Diddle Front Street to Bertels property. Archie Lee and Croois visit Columbus relatives. Potws and Ralston Hemsley attend Cleveland Indians vs Browns game. Mary Elizabeth Dawkins marks seventh birthday with grandparents Van Johnson home. Rutland Lucille Anderson travels to Chicago for World's Fair visiting Dwight Mutchler and Mrs St Clair daughter of Ray Anderson and granddaughter of J C Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Elizabeth Duckworth
Marcia
Anna Leta
Robert
Holter
Morning Star
David Grueser
Diddle
Front Street
Bertels
Archie Lee
Columbus
A. O. Ime
Croois
Harry Potws
Ralston Hemsley
Cleveland
Indians
St. Louis Browns
Mary Elizabeth Dawkins
van Johnson
Rutland
Lucille Anderson
Chicago
Dwight Mutchler
Fred St. Clair
Miss Anderson
Ray Anderson
J. C. Anderson
Funeral held for M. M Hysell at Bradford Church
Funeral services for M M Hysell were conducted Saturday at Bradford Christian Church with many friends and relatives in attendance. Hysell formerly attended the church regularly and was survived by Columbus relatives who returned for the service.
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Middleport
M. M Hysell
Bradford Christian Church
Hysell
Columbus
Local residents visit relatives across states in weekend travel notes
Middleport reports multiple families visiting relatives in Columbus Akron Ravenswood and Bristol Va and returning home. Alice Burton visits New York City then stays with Mrs Stansbury. Other visits include Webb Smith and Phylia of Columbus, Snyder of Ravinewood, Snodgrass of Portland, Bibbee and Snyder families, and several trips to Bristol and Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Burton
New York City
Stansbury
H. W. Snyder
Ravinewood
L. E. Snodgrass
Portland
Snyder
Harold Bibbee
Grant Street
Bibbees
Ravenswood
Thinerva Childers
Guy Reynolds
Grave, Hill
John Bland
Akron
Bristol
Mae Hie Hae
Washington, D. C
Addie Smith
Jessie Lansbury
G. C. Bchaaf
Charleston
Charles Warburn
Columbus
Conrad Scholl
Niagara Falls
Boxers Train for Matches as New Gym Opens in Pomeroy
Four local boxers Guy Maness Charles Sayre Charles Russell and Glenn Lawson will box at Silver Bridge near Gallipolis tonight. John and Charles Leitheit dha Geno Pierotti have opened a gymnasium in the K of P Hall and plan winter boxing shows in Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Guy Maness
Charles Sayre
Charles Russell
Glenn Lawson
Silver Bridge
Gallipolis
John
Charles Leitheit Dha Geno Pierotti
K. of P. Hall
Hawleys and Frecker Plan Lake Houghton Trip
Mr and Mrs James Hawley and their son James of Long Bottom plus Mise Frecker of Middleport depart Sunday for Lake Houghton Michigan. Mrs D B Farmer and son Dan will leave Tuesday for the same trip. Both families are prone to hay fever in late summer and fall in this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Hawley
James
Long Bottom
Hawley
Mise Flossie Frecker
Lake Houghton
Mich
Farmer
Dan
Four Meigs County pensions approved by state division
Until Wednesday of last week only four pensions for Meigs County applicants had been approved by the estate division for the aged. The four persons are John Berger Pomeroy, Nancy Stewart Middleport, Captain Smith Reenie, and J. K. Swindler Tuppers Plains.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Columbus
John Berger
Nancy Stewart
Middleport
Captain Smith
Reenie
J. K. Swindler
Tuppers Plains
Mrs Kathryn Anderson Visits Relatives Across Southwest
OS EXTENDED Visit MIDDLEPORT Mra Kathryn Anderson, on North Third Avenue, is in Cleveland visiting her son Ralph and wife. After completing her visit, she will travel to El Paso Texas then to Albuquerque New Mexico to visit Mrs Emily Entseminger, daughter Elsie, and a brother, former Middleport residents.
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Middleport
Kathryn Anderson
North Third Avenue
Cleveland
Ralph
el Paso
Texas
Albuquerque
N. M
Emily Entseminger
Mies Elsie
Poindexter Class of Presbyterian Bible School Organized
Middleport reports the Poindexter Class of the Presbyterian Bible School organized with officers President Helen Owens Vice President Marie Erle Wine Secretary Thelma Schell and Treasurer Anna Carroll The first social meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening at the home of Mary Grate.
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Middleport
Poindexter
Presbyterian Bible School
Helen Owens
Marie Erlewine
Thelma Schell
Anna Carroll
Mary Grate
North Third Avenue
August Flood Remembered by Old Pomeroy Residents
POMEROY reports the August 1875 Ohio River flood remembered by locals. The freshet swamped lowlands, ruined wheat and corn, washed out bridges, and left mud and stench that sparked fears of epidemics. By season’s end sickness remained normal as recovery began and travel resumed via back roads.
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Pomeroy
Ohio Valley
Ohio River
Court Street
Leading Creek
Shade River
Community Visitors Report From Local Families
Bunker Hill families and relatives from Iowa Illinois and nearby areas attended gatherings and visited relatives in Chicago during the World's Fair weekend. Several households hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Evan Genheimer and son Kenneth Mrs Margaret Swanger and son William Mrs Leia Wingett and children Mr and Mrs Richard Heilman and daughters Miss Georgia Smith Mrs Walter Schreiber and children Mr and Mrs Garth Beal Mrs H H Genheimer and others also attended church services and shared Sunday visits. Families Alfbert Baer and children of Forest Run joined in Sunday evening visits with Dena Eppie and M A Epple.
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Evan Genheimer
Kenneth
Margaret Swanger
William
Chicago
Richard Heilman
Georgia Smith
Garth Beal
Grass Run
H. H. Genheimer
Aljibert Baer
Forest Run
Dena Eppie
M. A. Epple
Camp McCarley hosts two week camp meeting with songfest
Gallipolis reports the Camp McCarley camp meeting began last night and will continue for two weeks. The opening Friday night featured seven quartets and choruses from Lawrence and Gallia Counties in a lively songfest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Camp McCarley
Lawrence
Gallia
Will of Clara Vance Divides Estate Among Heirs in Gallipolis
The will filed in Gallia Probate Court assigns equal shares to Frank Joseph Edwin A Florence Oliver Erma Bashore Nanny Rogat geb Leola Lewis. Dated April 15 1919 the document notes proofs of signatures by deceased witnesses C R Ward and F M Crowley. H W Cherrington named administrator.
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Vance
Frank
Joseph
Edwin A
Florence
Oliver
Erma Bashore
Nanny Rotageb
Leola Lewis
C. R. Ward
F. M Crowley
H. W. Cherrington
Campbell Rites Held in Gallipolis for Pittsburgh Woman
Mrs. Thomas H. Campbell former Gallia County resident died at her home in Pittsburgh India Windom before marriage sister of Mrs. Mel T. Carter who was with her during illness burial at Mound Hill Cemetery beside her husband who died two years ago
Ironton Orchestra Hosts Hunter Speech for Congressman Bid
Gallipolis reports an Ironton orchestra accompanied Dr. George G. Hunter in City Park as he spoke about his Republican bid for Congress.
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Gallipolis
Ironton
George G. Hunter
City Park
River notes from Gallipolis report floods and river traffic
After a cloudburst near Raymond City the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers rose again with Polka River flooding property. One death is reported. Coal deliveries to Raymond City may be delayed up to 40 days. Steamers Otto Marriett, Joe Cook tow coal to Cincinnati. Catherine breaks a wheel crank returning to Pt. Pleasant for repairs. Other vessels. Dredging work continues near Marietta as rivers rise and dam levels may shift.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Kanawha
Raymond City
W. Va
Otto Marriett
Joe Cook
Cincinnati
Raymond City Company
Catherine
Winfield Locks
Pt. Pleasant
Heslop
Frank Wright
Pfaff and Smith Sand and Gravel Company
Charleston
Elk River
Ohio River
Old Town Bar
Steel City
New Orleans
Pittsburgh
Memphis
Cairo
Mississippi
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
Pittsburgh Steel Products
Henry A. Laughlin
Vesta
Upper
Beaver River
Mary B. Greene
Tom Greene
West Virginia
United States
Iroquois
Ohio River Dam
Harris
Marietta
Myers and Wetherholt Reunions Held at Gallia Fairgrounds
About two hundred persons attended the Myers and Wetherholt Reunions at the Gallia County Fairgrounds on Sunday.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Sixteen Arrested in Gallipolis Over Week End
Gallipolis police report a busy weekend with sixteen arrests in the city and five in the county jail. Most charges were intoxication. several cases involved resisting officers and destruction of property. Offenders included Clyde Cornell and Charlies Rose, both lodged in city jail, and Ruth Mattox and Georgia Rathburn facing multiple counts.
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Gallipolis
Clyde Cornell
Ciay Park
J. H. Shato
Chester Leaper
W. B. Cooper
Cornell
Charlies Rose
Cooper
Shato
Rose
Ruth Mattox
Georgia Rathburn
A. J. Stormont
Gallia Title Changes Involves Several Property Transfers
Real estate transfers documented in Gallia include Retha Stewart to J R Flowers et al for 116.82 acres in Guyan Township. Sarah George deceased to Laura George and others for 1.87 acres by affidavit. Margaret and Richard Searberry to C R Simms for 65.8 acres in Guyan Township. C E Haner et al to E H and Allie E Simms for 65 acres in Guyan Township. Vinton A Rankin administrator to Eustace H Simms et al for a lot in Crown City. Don G and Desta E Swick to W R and Anna Louise Sprague and Charles Goething deceased to Nettie Goething for 131.25 acres in Huntington and Raccoon Townships.
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Gallipolis
Retha Stewart
J. R. Flowers
Guyan Township
Sarah George
Laura George
Addison
Margaret
Richard Searberry
C. R. Simms
C. E. Haner
E. H
Allie E. Simms
Vinton A. Rankin
Eustace H. Simms
Crown City
Don G
Desta E. Swick
W. R
Anna Louise Sprague
A. Huntington
Charles Goething
Nettie Goething
Springfield
Raccoon
Bean Dinner Draws 700 in Bidwell Attendance
About seven hundred people attended the Bean Dinner in Bidwell on Saturday. A broad representation of political candidates was on the program and participated in the event.
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Gallipolis
Bidwell
Campaign Launched To Aid Cattlemen In Ohio
Gallia County agent reports Secretary of Agriculture allocates 146000 for three months to start Bangs disease eradication in Ohio. Voluntary program tests herds with no cost to farmers. government pays up to 20 per head for grades and 50 for reactors, with salvage value for reactors. Reed urges immediate applications at county office.
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Gallipolis
Secretary of Agriculture
Ohio
E. H. Reed
Gallia County
A. J. DeFosset
Reed
Gallia County Accidents Result In Injuries
Report from Gallia County describes multiple traffic incidents Sunday morning near Gallipolis with names such as Mrs. Gertrude, Raymond Shato, and F. T. Trovost among drivers and bystanders. Wounds include head and chest injuries. several patients admitted to Holzer Hospital for treatment.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Gertrude Ohio
Henry i
Eeetveg
Hutchinson
F. T. Trovost
Wesy
Raymond Shato
Owen Road
Middie
Sima
Roing Raymond Shato
Houck
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Clyde 8. DeMint
Russell K. McCurdy
Frank Delay
Court of Appeals
Mary E. Bartlett
State Central Committee
Ralph W. Emmons
Syracuse News
Hold Hysell Funeral
Webb Smith
Phylia of
M. C. Hobart
Lincoln Street
Lucile Shumaker
J. W. Longstaff
Dale Werner
John Mayer
Tom Smith
Tecumseh
Okla
R. P. Smith
Harvey Jones
Cari Jones
N. McElhinny
Westerville
Augustus Wilson
J. K. Smith
South Sixth Avenue
Russell, Ky
Frank Knopp
John, Jr
Zanesville
Mr. Knopp
Frank Lewis Knopp
Michigan
Fley
Athens County
Bunker Hill
Leia Wingett
Iowa
George Thomas
J. J. Will
Walter Schreiber
Ball Run
Songfest
Georgia Kilpatrick
George Kilpatrick
Jack Kilpatrick
Lancaster Glass Factory
Agnes Kilpatrick
Jean Kilpatrick
Georgia
Thomas H
Hunter
Louisville
Dam 2
Prosperity
South
United States Steel Corporation
Harold J. Rose
Flatiron
H. L. Steenrod
Pital
Roy Minersville
Roy Shoemaker
Servation
State of
W. T
Billy) Williams
Minner
Mr. Cue
Albany, Ohio
Albany, R. D
Dia
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