Pomeroy Student Returns From Electrical School
Earl Hartley is home from the Coyne Electrical School in Chicago with a diploma in the practical electrical course. He plans to enter Ohio Northern University at Ada next month to pursue an electrical engineering degree. He looks forward to returning to the countryside and will visit camp this week to enjoy the local scenery and Clerk of Courts Theodore Bengel's cooking.
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Earl Hartley
Coyne Electrical School
Chicago
Ohio Northern University
Ada
Ohio
Theodore Bengel
Middleport principal returns from tour of France and England
Mr Howell principal of Middleport High School returns from a trip to France and England including Paris Versailles Fontainbleau Chartres Orleans and Tours He visited London Stratford South Wales and Southampton noting Tours as the most valuable stop He believes the Dawes plan could avert another war and says America is the best land to live in.
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Howell
Middleport
France
England
Paris
Versailles
Fontainbieau
Battlefields
Chartres
Orleans
Chateau
Tours
Opera
Notre- Dame
Victor Hugo
Louvre
Palais de Justice
Marie Antoinette
Robierre
Napoleon
Loire
Channel
London
Stratford
King Lear
Southampton
South Wales
Lewis Gibbs
Dawes
Europe
America
Probably the Last Blue and Gray Reunion in West Virginia
In Jackson County West Virginia a longtime gathering of Civil War veterans will be held September 16 17 and 18. Spanish American soldiers and World War Veterans are invited to participate in what may be the final reunion.
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Jackson County
West Virginia
Rutland Considers Electrical Lighting Franchise
At the August Rutland village council meeting Superintendent Mayes of Mutual Electric Co. outlined an ordinance granting an electrical lighting franchise. Street light rates are 32 for 100 lamps and 60 for 250 lamps annually with 15 cents per kilowatt hour for domestic and commercial service and a $1.50 monthly minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Mayes
Mutual Electric Co
Middleport
Pomeroy
City considers power line tied to mine contracts
Officials discuss building a power line contingent on securing contracts to furn ish power for mines or Hobson shops. Council favors proposal and a public meeting will be held to gather citizen views. The ordinance received its first reading.
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Hobson Shops
Whittington Recovering From Steam Pipe Burn
Whittington, recently moved from Middleport to Columbus to work in the Columbus Street Railway Co engine house, was scalded by a burst steam pipe affecting his face and shoulders. In Mount Carmel hospital, reports say he is recovering slowly and his sight may be saved. He is Ed Mankin's brother in law of A.
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Whittington
Will Whittington
Middleport
Columbus
Columbus Street Railway Co
Mount Carmel
Mr. Whittington
Ed, Mankin
Meigs County Tax Funds Allocation Details
Auditor McCullough explains half a million dollars in county taxes: $200,000 to schools. $139,000 to the county fund covering courts, salaries, and institutions. $90,000 to road and state aid programs. $60,000 to townships for local expenses. $20,000 to bridges. $6,000 to the state veterans bonus.
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McCullough
Meigs County
Board of Health
Letart
Bashan
Betts announce engagement of Grace Magdalene Betts
Mr and Mrs L M Betts of Columbus announce the engagement of their daughter Grace Magdalene to Clifford Hood assistant manager at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Columbus Hood is son of Mr and Mrs Grant Hood of Minersville
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L. M. Betts
Columbus
Grace Magdalene
Clifford Hood
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Hood
Grant Hood
Minersville
Choir Shower Honors Mrs Gordon Before Orrville Departure
The M E Church choir held a Friday evening shower in the church basement for Mrs Harold Gordon nee Myrta Brown a recent bride who will leave Sunday for Orrville Ohio Dainty refreshments were served and Mrs Erminie Smallwood spoke presenting a gift on behalf of the choir to the honored guest. The gathering included Misses Mary Meadows Ruth Sprague Goldie Brown Edith Cherring ton Jessie Cherrington Dorothy Diles Martha Hamilton and others.
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M. E. Church
Harold Gordon
Myrta Brown
Orrville
Erminie Smallwood
Gordon
Mary Meadows
Ruti Sprague
Goldie Brown
Edith Cherrington
Jessie Cherrington
Dorothy Diles
Martha Hamilton
J. P. Smith
Ernie Sprague
George Sprague
L. W.torton
Evening Social Brings Local Families Together
Mrs. Harold Gordon Mrs. Earl Lewellyn of Orville and Mr. Mrs. John Love of Wellston attended a lively social night. A large group enjoyed the event as Herbert Norton returned home Friday from Radcliffe where he spent time with relatives.
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Harold Gordon
Earl Lewellyn
Orville
John Love
Wellston
Local News: Mrs and Mrs Work Travel and Family News
A son arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Arch Herron of North Richland townships on Aug 23. Marion Hill and two daughters drove to Columbus to visit his sister for the weekend. Miss Goldie Hill will return home with them. Mrs Herman Earich of Trimble visited her mother for a few days. Mrs Levi Trainer Mrs Frank Webb and Mr John Hawk were business visitors at Wellston on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Kay Cox were Chillicothe visitors Friday.
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Arch Herron
North Richland
Townships
Marion Hill
Columbus
Goldie Hill
Herman Earich
Trimble
Levi Trainer
Frank Webb
John Hawk
Wellston
Neuritis Pain Relief Promises Fast, Non Habit Forming Cure
An advertisement promotes Eppa Neuritis Tablets claiming rapid relief from sharp neuritis pains in any region without narcotics. Take two tablets in hot water, repeat hourly if needed, and note no harmful ingredients. Sold by McKee Drug Co in Athens and other leading druggists. Boerick & Runyon Co. is the manufacturer in San Francisco.
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Athens
McKee Drug Co
Boerick« & Runyon Co
Mfrs
San Francisco
Cross Burning Sparks Forest Fires in Norwich
Evidence of flaming crosses used by Ku Klux Klan members sparked several brush fires in outlying areas. Forest fire wardens warn of strict enforcement of a State outdoor fire ban until December 1. Penalty potential includes a $200 fine and up to six months in jail.
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Norwich
Conn
Connecticut
Auto endurance record driver denied bed by doctors
Allen Fisher set a world endurance driving record at 144 hours 39.5 minutes but doctors refused a bed for him citing danger of sudden relaxation after fatigue. He was kept in the car on a board, with nurse Grace Hunderfund attending him, before being moved to a hotel for rest. Previously Fisher held the 122 hour Miami record, later surpassed by Harold Lockwood.
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Topeka
Kan
Allen Fisher
Fisher
Eisher
Grace Hunderfund
St. Rencis Hospital
Wisher
Miami
Fla
Harold Lockwood
Reid Hotel
Shoulder Flowers and New Shawl Style Parade on Strand
London society notes the latest fashion fad features small artificial flowers pinned to the shoulder matching hats, with roses the favorite choice. A new scarf styling folds the shawl like a cape then tucks the end under and into the neck for a crisp front finish.
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London
Parisian Women Embrace Marie Antoinette Gown Touch
Fashionable Parisian women adopt a Marie Antoinette inspired style adding ornate bodices and wide skirts. The trend reflects a revival of regal silhouettes in city boutiques and runways.
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Paris
Hastings Council Split Over Smoking Rules
A division in Hastings town council sees councilmen push to permit smoking in sessions while councilwomen oppose it. Resolutions to allow smoking trigger bitter fights and disrupt town business.
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Hastings
England
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Senator
Rathburn
Concord, N. H
Nmiajestic
Holbrook Blinn
Porter Emerson Browne
By Williams
Gray
OR Williams
Herbert Norton
Radcliff
Mrs
Kay Cox
Chillicothe
Southern Railway
Borneo
Columbia
Harold Lloyd
HOT WeAiok Ice CO
Gulzlem
Sybera
Bille
Toouley
Siam
Irene Castle
The
D. Zenner Co
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