Meigs Claims Two Judges for Huntington
Aug 23 Pomeroy Meigs County section notes two able judges linked to Huntington W Va One is Judge David Matthews born and educated in Syracuse Carleton College and studied with Charles T Coates The other is Judge Worth of Cabell County who has ordered a grand jury investigation He hails from Willow Grove and is remembered as a barefoot boy who drove cows home and hunted in Washington's woods The article cites supportive figures like Judge F W Crow from Great Bend.
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Pomeroy
Huntington
W. Va
David Matthews
Syracuse
Carleton College
Charles T. Coates
Matthews
Huntington Courts
Worth
Cabell County
Willow Grove
F. W. Crow
Great Bend
Worth Boy
Final river excursion ends orderly from Pomeroy to Gallipolis
The Washington steamship conducted the season’s last river trip from Pomeroy to Gallipolis with a full crowd. Officers searched departing passengers for liquor and firearms. one pint of liquor was discarded, and no intoxicated person was allowed to ride, making this the finest excursion of the season under Colonel Kaufman’s vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Washington
Gallipolis
Kauffman
Sheriff Willock
Deputy Welker
Middleport
Davy Jones
Locker
Colonel Kaufman
Konjola Dramatically Improves Health, Reader Reports Victory
A Columbus resident credits Konjola with reversing long illness and neuritis after stomach and kidney problems. He reports rapid relief and full restoration of health, saying he feels like a different man and recommends the remedy. Konjola is sold in Athens at McGee Store and in smaller towns.
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Konjola
Edward D. Munnen
North High Street
Co‘lumbus
Coolidge Linked to Pomeroy Family in Ancient Will
Aug 23 Pomeroy notes reveal ex president Calvin Coolidge as a relation through Samuel Wyllys Pomeroy Sr. The will lists heirlooms and artworks for Clara A Pomeroy and her brothers, with gifts including a silver lemonade strainer, portraits, and items from the Pomeroy homestead and associated houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Athens Messenger
Calvin Coolidge
O. H. Stewart
Samuel Wyllys Pomeroy
Walter FE. Hysell
John McClure
R. H. Brewster
Charles Pomeroy
Joseph Coolidge
Samuel Wyllys Pomeroy Sr
B. J. Haight
New York
Charles
Jas. H. Beard
Pomeroy Homestead
London Illustrated News
Saml
Wyllys Pomeroy
Faval
George
Bolivia
Holland Field Glass
Board Arrow
Marion
Massachusetts
China
Henry
Juvenile Court Handles Delinquency Cases in Meigs County
In Pomroy Aug 23 the Meigs County Juvenile Court placed 14 year old Ernest Elmer Phillips with the Department of Welfare for care and education. Ruby 12 and Henry 16, children of James Anderson of Success, were ordered to the Children’s Home. Two Wheeler sisters Evalyn 15 and Virginia 14 faced delinquency charges as their parents live in east Pomroy.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ernest Elmer Phillips
Dexter
Department of Welfare
Ruby
Henry
James Anderson
Anderson
Evalyn Wheeler
Virginia Wheeler
East Pomeroy
Pomeroy Sees Possible First Two-Cent Edison Stamp
Harry Roush of Main Street reports a two-cent stamp bearing Edison First Lamp Electric Light Golden Jubilee destined for Pomeroy. The stamped letter dated August 20, 7 p.m., Medford Massachusetts, arrived Aug. 23.
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Pomeroy
Harry & Roush
Main Street
Edison
Grant Hood & Sons seeks river coal tipple at Pom ery
Major Audrey reports Grant Hood & Sons Coal Company has applied to the government for permission to build a coal tipple on the river bank at the extreme upper end of Pomeroy. The firm now ferries coal to steam boats from flats at this point and uses a chute. trucks haul coal from a distant mine. If approved, output will rise and it would be the only river tipple in the Pomeroy Bend in active operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
E. ID. Audrey
Huntington River District
Grant Hood & Sons’ Coal Company
Pomeroy Bend
Pomeroy Delegates Attend Ohio D A Convention
At Cedar Point this week the Ohio Daughters of America annual convention drew many delegates from Pomeroy and Middleport. Elizabeth Durst of Pomeroy was elected outside sentinel as a state officer for next year and all officers were installed after the vote. Next year’s gathering will be in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ohio Council, Daughters of America
Cedar Point
Middleport
Elizabeth Durst
Sentinel
Toledo
Visitors and relocations noted in Columbus area
Mrs. Margaret Collins visits Columbus for two weeks with relatives and friends. L A Fulcher leaves for Charlottesville for a month with sister Mrs. Smith. Lyston Fultz and family visit Columbus prior to Bexley school opening. T N Witton and wife travel to Corning then Columbus for two days before the State Fair. Ida Vrooman and daughter visit two weeks with Frank Vrooman and wife. Don Bromberg family join. Charleston visitors plan aunt visit with Mrs. Paul Jones. Pittsburgh visitors stay with Handley relatives. Nancy Snavely and Joe Hecox in town with Ray Hecox family. Kellners and J D Bryan depart for Kansas City and Chicago. Harry Harrison moves back to West Columbia. Basil Story and Porter Midkiff visit relatives. Story remains due to ill health. Hamiltons return home after visiting I M Sisson in Charleston and touring the Blue and Gray Trail.
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Margaret Collins
Columbus
Collins
L. A. Fulcher
Charlottsville
Smith
Bexley School
Mr. Fultz
T. N. Witton
Corning
Ida Vrooman
McCoy
Frank Vrooman
Don Bromberg
Charleston
J. E. Harley
Harry Kellner
J. D. Bryan
Paul Jones
Kansasity
Mr. Bryan
Chicago
harry*Harrison
John Gilliland
West Columbia
Basil Story
Porter Midkiff
Hemlock Grove
Eli Hartinger
Chicken thieves plunder Quince Cole’s flock in Tuppers Plains
In Tuppers Plains on August 23 Quince Cole reports a raid by Athens County thieves stealing 50 of his 65 chickens. Sheriff Willock and Deputy Welker pursued leads overnight but did not capture the culprits.
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Tuppers Plains
Quince Cole
Athens County
Willock
Welker
Mr. Cole
Washington
Large mid day jail population reported in Metgos County
Twenty one prisoners were confined for the mid day meal Thursday the largest number in years. J O Shinn 55 of Cot Stageville West Virginia and Nora Hysell 42 born Bluefield West Virginia now Pomeroy resident married by Magistrate R G Webster. plus local move updates on Boatman family Rutland and Gallipolis. Fire department upgrades and fatalities noted along with a Pittsburgh funeral attendance.
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J. O. Shinn
Cot Stageville
W. Va
Nora Hysell
Bluefield
Pomeroy
R. G. Webster
High aim in German glider art soars above clouds
Edgar Dittman showcases a refined form of aviation art by decorating his glider with airy touches as he seeks a new altitude record. The flashy ridged rudder painting suggests grandiose aims, though the dream may be more poetic than practical.
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Germany
Edgar Dittman
Youths Start Jail Terms In Peculiar Case
Three Hysell youths Daniel Elmer and Charles from nearby families faced burglary and larceny charges after entering Fred Pinckton's hen coop on May 29 and stealing 31 chickens. Pinckton paid $120 to cover losses and was charged with compounding a felony. The youths pleaded guilty while Pinckton faced a separate plea.
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Pomeroy
Daniel
Elmer
Charles Hysell
Charles
Fred Pinckton
Pinckton
Peoples
Pinchton
Express office heads on trip as Rudisill leaves town
Mr and Mrs Lee Rudisill of the U S Express at Middleport depart Friday for Cedar Point and northern trips until September 3 C E Rice of Gallipolis takes charge during the absence with Miss Sarah Dobbs assisting in place of Mrs Rudisill
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Middleport
Lee Rudisill
U. S. Express
Cedar Point
C. E. Rice
Gallipolis
Rudisill
Sarah Dobbs
Lena McNaughton Leaves Midpleport for Los Angeles
Miss Lena McNaughton departing Midpleport with sister Mrs H S Ward and husband after a stay since late June. Ward drove to Athens to catch a sleeper train, taking Lena to her home in Los Angeles California.
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Midpleport
Lena McNaughton
H. SL. Ward
Los Angeles
Calif
Mrs Daniels and Daughter Visit Washington D C
Mr and Mrs D H Daniels and their daughter Frances departed for Washington D C to visit friends for a week and enjoy the sights and attractions of the national capital.
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Middleport
D. H. Daniels
Frances
Washington D. C
National Capital
Hysell boys plead guilty to petty larceny and jail time
Yesterday the Hysells accepted guilty pleas to petty larceny after prosecutors indicated satisfaction with the plea. Each was fined 200 dollars and ordered to 30 days in county jail with the fine suspended on good behavior. Pinckton remains in question as a felonious charge was dropped against the Hysells.
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Hysells
Pinckton
Tom Gattney
George Maguire
Hysell
Harrah Hosts Five Hundred Club Recreation in Middleport
Mrs. M. Harrah entertained the Five Hundred Club at her home at Lincoln and Ash Streets. Three tables played with Evelyn Jones winning high score and Pat Gallagher taking second. Lewis Triplett and family relocated from the Bennett house to the Shiflet property on Vine Street.
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Middleport
M. Harrah
Lincoln and
Ash Streets
Evelyn Jones
Pat Gallagher
Lewis Triplett
H. H. Bennett
F. A. Shiflet
Vine Street
Fireworks Violation Leads to Seizure in Cleveland
Miss Helen Filbin, 22, a Cleveland businesswoman, was caught selling fireworks illegally on Ridge Road within the city limits. Police seized $300 worth of fireworks after she traveled the east side to her stand on the west side.
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Cleveland
Helen Filbin
Ridge Road
Hangs Her Clothes On Hickory Limb Then Fun Starts
Huntington dispatch reports a 20 year old Margaret Johnson caused a river pursuit after diving into the Ohio stream to escape officers. She evaded capture multiple times, later ending in police custody charged with drunkenness rather than improper swimming.
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Margaret Johnson
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Edward D. Munyon
Coolidge
Clara A
Clara A. Dpomeroy
Kelly
Harry Roush
Tipple
G. J. Hamilton
I. M. Sisson
Kanawha
Pt. Pleasant
Metgs County
A. E. Boatman
Somerset
Louis Stevens
Stevens
Rutland
Oscar Fugate
Bernice Logan
Harvey Johnson
Wesley Roush
Broad Run
New Haven
Wright McCroria
Ralston
Russell
Ernest Dwerr
O. A. Tracy
Wilhelm Genheimer
Albert Wippel
Frank Pugate
John Gloeckner
Pittsburgh
Margaret Danhart
Frank Fugate
ICE Cream Company
E. State St
W. State St
C. C. van Dyke, C. J. Robinson
Ostend
Belgium
the Swanson Furniture Co
Athens
Entertains Club
United Press
Ohio
Lome
America
J. J. Berner
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