Pomeroy Briefs Note Local and Regional Visits
Mrs. Washburn of Columbus visits J. C. Fisher in town. Griff Lewis and daughters tour Piqua to see sister Mrs. Harry Probst. Elmer Reed party tours northern Ohio. O. G. Suter family vacationing in New Martinsville West Virginia. T. W. Witton and wife host visitors Herald Spafford and Claude Parish from Pittsburg. Parrish relation recalls 25 year absence and California residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Washburn
Columbus
J. C. Fisher
Griff Lewis
Piqua
Harry Probst
Elmer Reed
O. G. Suter
New Martinsville
W. Va
Mrs Alley’s husband injured in head on collision in fog
Mrs James J Alley of Indianapolis was notified by telegram that her husband had serious injuries from a head on crash while en route to Cincinnati. The driver John Ryan and his wife were in the other car. Mrs Ryan was knocked unconscious. all other occupants escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Alley
Indianapolis
Incd
Nora Curtis
John Ryan
Racine
Alley
Bell Spencer
Cincinnati
Ryan
Back After Long Trip Capt. and Mrs H C Pownall Return
Capt and Mrs H C Pownall arrive home today after a long sea voyage. The couple had been abroad on a business and social trip, returning to their downtown residence amid greetings from neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Pownall
Pacific Coast and Texas Trip Mentioned
A fragment notes a month long journey along the Pacific coast extending into Texas. The brief references travel by sea and land indicate a broad southwestern and coastal itinerary without specific dates or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Texas
County Infirmary to Install New Lighting System
In response to state inspector demands the County Commissioners begin bidding for a complete lighting system at the county infirmary to improve comfort and safety.
Ford family to move, visits in Cleveland beforehand
Mrs. J. Ford and daughter Florence left yesterday for Cleveland to visit friends then Rev. Ford will ship their household goods to Wellington Ohio where he has accepted a Baptist pulpit. Wellington is a small Lorain county town of about 2000 people nine miles south of Oberlin.
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Wellington
Fatal Crossing Collision At Langsville Railroad Crossing
A collision Wednesday evening between a K. M. section gasoline car carrying four men and an auto driven by Frank Graham of Rutland at Langsville crossing injured four in the gas car. Nathan Wise died at Charleston hospital that night. Frank Graham was uninjured. The other two occupants remained in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fank Graham
Rutland
Langsville
Lew Mintsminger
Nathan Wise
Curtis Wilson
Dexter
Marion Wood
Miles Crossing
T. P. Eiselstein
Mr. Wood
Charleston
Frank Graham
Daughter of Wash Meeker killed in Cleveland auto crash
A Mason City woman, daughter of Wash Meeker now living in Pittsburg, died instantly in an auto accident in Cleveland yesterday while traveling with her husband. The report provides no further details about her married name.
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Wash Meeker
Mason City
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Will Probated for Louis Rump in Columbus
Application filed yesterday to probate the last will and testament of Louis Rump. The instrument was made by the decedent the day before his death in Columbus. Proceedings delayed until witnesses in Columbus can prove their signatures.
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Louis Rump
Columbus
Summer Homecoming Draws Old Pakerstown Teachers Back
The Messenger reports the summer homecoming drew many from distant places and old grads, despite a rain shower that dampened part of the program. Prof Ed gar Heermans of Pakersburg, aged 76, attended as a famed former teacher. The event aims to become an annual tradition.
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Edgar Heermans
Pakersburg
Ohio
Heermans
Ervins to Move to Columbus Home
Mr and Mrs Edgar Ervin of Middletport have bought property in Columbus and expect to move by September 1. Mr Ervin begins service as a state examiner of trust companies, a position he is well qualified to fill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervins
Edgar Ervin
Middleport
Columbus
Ervin
Missionary Society Meeting Opens Mite Boxes at Heath FE Church
The foreign missionary society of the Heath Memorial Free Evangelical church meets tonight in the church assembly room. A special program marks the annual mite box opening followed by business discussions. Light refreshments will follow the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Foreign Missionary Society of the
Heath M. FE
Roushes to Teach in Wilmington Schools
Prof and Mrs Howard Roush will leave Sunday for Wilmington Delaware to teach in the city's schools starting September 6. Mr Roush will teach penmanship and has prior vaudeville experience with a handwriting and drawing act that enjoyed notable success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Howard Roush
Wilmington
Free Delivery Planned as Middleport Adds Mail Service
Street name plates go up in Middleport and houses are numbered as pre delivery work proceeds. Officials announce the area is ready for the introduction of free mail delivery earned by the Middleport post office.
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Middleport
Cleveland Visitors Include Keehnee Family and Miss Engenauer
Mrs. C. H. Keehnee and her two daughters visit Cleveland along with Miss Carrie Engenauer, enjoying a local stay and social engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Keehnee
Carrie Engenauer
Cleveland
Vacation Trip Plans by Will and Chase
Frank Will and Glenn Chase will depart early next week for a vacation across the Great Lakes region visiting Akron Cedar Point Detroit and other points of interest. Miss Helen McNaughton travels to West Carrollton Ohio to teachschool for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Will
Glenn Chase
Akron
Cedar Point
Detroit
Great Lakes
Helen McNaughton
West Carrollton
Mrs. H. B. Ruffner Heads Omaha Fingerprint Bureau
Mrs. H. B. Ruffner serves as chief of the fingerprint bureau for the Omaha police department, directing the unit responsible for identifications and records in criminal investigations.
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H. B. Ruffner
Omaha
Logan Marriage Licenses
Logan area couples obtained marriage licenses with parties including Charles Wade 25 student of Lafayette Indiana and Sylvia McKnight 21 clerk of Logan. Earl Appleman 18 laborer of Allensville and Zelma Van Bibber 19 at Haydenville. Harry Crane 20 laborer Haydenville and Florence Matheny 18 at Haydenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Wade
LaFayette
Ind
Sylvia McKnight
Logan
Mr. McLaughlin
Earl Appleman
Allensville
Zelma van Bibber
Haydenville
A. H. Brooke
J. P. Harry Crane
Florence Matheny
D. H. Lappen
Jie
Sheriff Holds Levi Rife for Gallia County Arrest
Sheriff CBE Larimer bound Levi Rife at request of Gallia County authorities. Rife had been in Logan since July 28. No reason given for the arrest. it is presumed another party will be sent for him Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE. Larimer
Gallia County
Levi
Legion post committee to present at Armory Wednesday
A Le gion post committee will present a program at the Armory hall on Wednesday evening August 31. Attendance limited to post members and the auxiliary. Good music is being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post
Armory Hall
Logan man committed to county infirmary after found in gravel pit
Fred Wilson 74 was committed by Falls Township trustees after being found ill in a gravel pit south of Front Street. He said he came from Columbus to Logan on Wednesday and has been bumming for some time. Prosecutor Mary Davey and Deputy Tide Huston investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wilson
Falls Township
Front Street
Logan
Columbus
England
Mary Davey
Tide Huston
Ambrose Family Heads to Palestine After Logan Visit
Roy Ambrose and his Pittsburg family visited Logan to see sister Mrs. W. C. Brashares. They then traveled by car with Brashares and her daughter Martha to visit sister Mrs. Robert Fife in Palestine Illinois. The trip is expected to take about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ambrose
Pittsburg
Logan
W. C. Brashares
Robert Fife
Palestine
Ill
Ambrose
County Jail Refills Fast After Sudden Prisoner Turnover
The county jail, usually a steady hive of occupancy, emptied for the first time in months on Wednesday and Thursday. As soon as departing inmates left, new boarders moved in, with Sheriff Larimer noting the rapid turnover resumed.
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Logan
iLarimer
Farmers Picnic Saturday Sparks County Clubs Event
County farmers especially Grange and Farm Bureau members anticipate Saturday’s picnic at the county fair grounds. Speakers Ramsomer and Caton will address the crowd along with various youth athletic events. The day centers on activities for boys and girls in local clubs and a picnic dinner.
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The
Grange
Farm Bureau
Messrs Ramsomer
Caton
County Schools Set to Open in September
W C Brashares announces county public schools will open Monday September 12, after local Labor Day events. Some Ward Two vacancies to be filled Saturday as teacher applications exceed needs. Friday brings examination day with many prospective teachers test takers from Hocking County.
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W. C. Brashares
Hocking County
Athens
Bra
Automobile Wreck Near Haydenville Ends With Minor Injuries
An evening crash on the new brick road near Haydenville involved William Showalter and Wayne Wright, Logan youths. Showalter swerved to avoid a barrier, hitting a pole after crossing a ditch. he suffered a hand cut requiring care. Wright escaped uninjured as the battered car was towed away. The report also covers farm size statistics from 1920, detailing acres, counts, and state rankings across the U.S. data.
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New Brick Road
Haydenville
William Showalter
Wayne Wright
Logan
Showalter
Wright
Families Meet for Pleasant Evening at Michel Home
The Kleinschmidt and Michel families gathered at Lewis Michel’s West Hunter Street residence on a Wednesday. Out of town guests Geo Michel Jr and family of Plymouth Indiana August Michel and family of Springfield and Miss Ruth Cook of Nelsonville joined for an enjoyable picnic supper on the lawn.
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Kleinschmidt
Michel
Lewis Michel
West Hunter Street
Geo, Michel, Jr
Plymouth
Ind
August Michel
Springfield
Ruth Cook
Nelsonville
Royal Entertainers at Opera House Saturday Night
The Royal Entertainers Bert Marshall and Gene Alexander bring a vaudeville minstrel revue of 1921 plus World War Pictures. Marshall a headliner on major circuits and Alexander a noted singer who danced with Ziegfeld for three seasons. They promise an entertaining program at the Opera House Saturday night August 27.
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Royal Entertainers
Marshall and Alexander
World’s War Pictures
Bert Marshall
Gene Alexander
Ziegfield
Census Shows U S Farms by Size Groups in 1920
The census bureau reports 6,448,366 farms on January 1, 1920, with detailed size classifications. Compare 1920 to 1910 figures, noting shifts in farm counts across under 20 acres, 20 to 49, 50 to 99, 100 to 174, 175 to 499, 500 to 999, and 1,000 acres and over.
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Mississippi
Kentucky
North Carolina
Tennessee
South Carolina
Virginia
Georgia
Alabama
Texas
Arkansas
United States
North Dakota
Montana
South Dakota
Kansas
Washington, D. C
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce
Bayer Aspirin Consumer Guidance Warns Trust in Bayer Brand
An old advertisement explains to take only genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross. It endorses the product for colds, headaches, toothaches, and lumbago, noting 12 tablet tins cost a few cents and larger packs are sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Belpre Social Notes Highlight Travel and Local Moves
Belpre community members greet old friends on their way to Albany home. Ruth Smith of Sommerset visits grandmother Mrs. Emma McCune. Sarah Keirns sells Trimble road farm to move to Athens with son Pearly. Arta Easler buys property, Sarah Durfee relocates to Brawley Ridge. Hatfields start life anew in former residence. Marietta visitor F M Selby. Nelsonville guests A C Painter family. Carol Strecker of Marietta to give travel talk at M E church. Richard Hallowell visits Chesterhill aunt Flo Porter.
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Belpre
Albany
Ruth Smith
Sommerset
Emma McCune
Sarah Keirns
Trimble Road
Pearly
Athens
Arta Easler
Sarah Durfee
Mills Reopen After Shutdown At Guernsey Plant
Five hot mills of the Guernsey Plant of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Co. have resumed operations after a shutdown since April 1 in Cambridge, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge, CO
Guernsey
American Sheet and Tin Plate Co
Sunday social notes from New England area
New England residents hosted and visited friends this week. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Phetteplace hosting Arthur Frash near Amesville. Benjamin Stanton and children visiting Bert Davis family. Fred Starlin visiting in Athens. Lela Brandeberry from Frost with Mrs Herman yatt. Olive Cunningham visiting relatives. James Wilson family from Fenneral calling on locals. Mrs Herman Wyatt and Olive Cunningham drove to Coolville. Leonard McDonald, former merchant, moved to Athens. a granddaughter June Meredith born to Mr and Mrs James Burchfield of Canaanville. and locals attended the Amesville ball game Sunday.
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James Phetteplace
Arthur Frash
Amesville
Benjamin Stanton
Guysville
Bert Davis
Fred Starlin
Athens
Lela Brandeberry
Hermanyatt
Olive Cunningham
Harvey Cunningham
James Wilson
Esther
Feneral
Herman Wyatt
Coolville
Leonard McDonald
J. Davis
James Burchfield
Canaanville
June Meredith
American swimmer halts fifth English Channel bid
Henry Sullivan, American long distance swimmer, quit his fifth attempt to swim the English Channel after ten hours in the water. He abandoned the effort while in mid-channel today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Henry Sullivan
English Channel
Amesville Residents Visit Nelsonville and Wilkesville
Amesville residents visit Nelsonville hosted by the Henrys while Rev. Miller relocates to Wilkesville to teach for the coming school year. Errol Evans of Gardner store travels to Marietta for hospital surgery. town coal men pursue 4000 acres near Sharpsburg with hopeful promoters amid caveats from Dr. S. G. Adair and Will Coe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selby Glazier
Dorothy
Nelsonville
Ralph Henry
Miller
M. E. Church
Wilkesville
Pittsburg
Sharpsburg
S. G. Adair
Beverly
Will Coe
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Berlin
Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co
Sam M. Johnson
Keg
General Beverage & Products Co
Lancaster, Ohio
Oliver Hartley
Parker Bros
World War Pictures
Devil Dog Dawson
Great West
Larry Lemon
McKee Drug Store
Gibson Drug Store
Philip M. Lydig
Percy Stickney Grant
William T. Manning
Ascension Church
New York
Episcopal
Illiam T. Manning
Clinton Webb
DANCE
Opera House
More Farmo
New England
Cash Shoe
Olive
Elkay
Prescription
Athens, Ohio
Reginald Barker
Ben Ames Williams
Story
Selznick News
Shirley Mason
Slogain
W. Union St
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