Three Suits Filed In Meigs Courts Pomeroy
In Meigs County court at Pomeroy three suits were filed within half an hour. Pearl Ashley by Ralph Ashley sues A B Alexander for 2000 dollars damages and 400 dollars for a hospital bill after a 35 mph collision injuring the child. Kathleen Russell administratrix seeks 2000 dollars from Prudent Site and Accident Insurance Co. for death by accident of Samuel H Malone while he was employed at Hobson shops. A third case requests a receiver for Beech Grove Poultry Farm to conserve assets amid debts, with Atkins Chick Hatcheries and others asserting claims and a bond set at 7000 dollars.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Pearl Ashley
Ralph D. Ashley
A. B. Alexander
Tetort
Paris
Ashley
Alexander
Kathleen Russell
Samule H. Malone
Prudent Site and Accident Insurance Company
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Maton
McMillan Hospital
Charleston
Malone
Hobson Shops
Middleport
Beech Grove
W. W. Large
Mattie
Atkins Chick Hatcheries
Pomeroy National Bank
Matfie Large
Meirs County Savings and Loan Company
Shenandoah Company
F. W. Crow
W. ©. Atkins
Harvey Wastman
Chidren
Harvey French
J. H. Morris
Former Meigs resident held for embezzlement and theft
Claud Angier once tied to Meigs County and the Singer Sewing Machine Co was brought from St. Clairsville to the Pomeroy jail on embezzlement charges totaling $500 from Bradbury employers. He allegedly fled by Kanawha Valley machine with a dog bodyguard and claims to send $3 daily to family while living as a repairman for sewing machines.
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Pomeroy
Claud Angier
Meigs County
Singer Sewing Machine Company
St. Clairsville
Bradbury
Middleport
Angler
West Virginia
Musese Bottom
Pt. Pleasant
Huntington
Angier
Kanawha Valley
Willock
Welker
Belled Middleport couple wed in August ceremony
Aug 7 marriage of Henry Fultz and bride announced to families Mr and Mrs Fred Fultz and Mr and Mrs Perry Graves. They will establish a home in Middleport and live with their parents for now.
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Middleport
Henry Fultz
Fred Fultz
Perry Graves
Minnie Graham Sued for 7500 Over Motorcycle Crash
Minnie C. Graham of 152 East Maynard Avenue faces a $7500 lawsuit by William D. Jeffers of Pratts Fork Ohio. Jeffers alleges a December 31 motorcycle crash at Patterson Avenue and High Street caused a fractured right leg.
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Columbus
Minnie C. Graham
East Maynard Avenue
William D. Jeffers
Pratts Fork
Ohio
Patterson Avenue
High Street
Pomeroy Bend Sends Big Contingent to State Fair
A large group from Pomeroy Bend departed by bus and special train for the State Fair this morning. Meigs County will be well represented throughout the week at the grand show.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
Meigs County
Rathburn Interests Spur Rutland and Middleport Stores
Mrs. Co. F. Rathburn and W. H. Juhling with F. A. Bean are traveling this week to Columbus and Cincinnati to promote the Rutland and Middleport Rathburn stores.
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Middleport
Co. F. Rathburn
W. H. Juhling
F. A. Bean
Columbus
Cincinnati
Rutland
Rathburn
Corn Is Ripe in Pomeroy as Rain Favors Harvest
The town enjoys abundant roasting ears from riverfront gardens aided by late rains. Moisture along the low shores kept corn thriving through dry weather and the recent showers produced rich juicy corn, welcomed by corn lovers.
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Pomeroy
Aus
Wedding at Sacred Heart Church in Chester Township
A church ceremony at Sacred Heart Catholic Church united Joseph Wippel, a Wire Points farmer, and Miss Mary Andrews of Long Bottom. Rev. Eugene A. Dunn officiated after publication of bans. The couple, accompanied by their siblings, will reside on the old Wippel farm at Five Points.
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Pomeroy
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Joseph Wippel
Wire Points
Chester Township
Mary Andrews
Long Bottom
Eugene A. Dunn
Victor Wippel
Elizabeth Andrews
Meigs County News Briefs: Burned Truck, Injuries, Deaths
Jennings Hall of Antiquity sustained a badly burned hand when the truck he drove burned at Rutland. Abbie Warner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Warner, fractured her collar bone at their Butternut Avenue home. Meigs County Pioneer Society meets September 4 at Simpson M F Church in Pomeroy, announced by president R M Carson. James A Kent, former Ryger resident, is dead in Denver. Cole Frank Pickens and Charles Cochran of Long Bottom jailed for unpaid fines. Mrs Amos Walker, 68, died at Cheshire after a brief illness. Helen and Ted Martin moved from Meigs County Home to homes of Mrs Carl Miller and Mrs Rose Ault in Baltimore Ohio. Fred Dempsky, nephew of Curtis Hamilton of Pomeroy, visiting Chicago. E W Siddall, E H Elberfeld, and A M Elberfeld visiting New York markets for their stores.
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Jennings Hall
Rutland
Abbie
Robert Warner
Butternut Avenue
Meigs County Pioneer Society
Simpson M. F. Church
Pomeroy
R. M. Carson
James A. Kent
Ryger
Denver
Cole Frank Pickens
Charles Cochran
Long Bottom
Amos Walker
Cheshire
Helen
Ted Martin
Meigs County
Carl Miller
Rose Ault
Baltimore
Ohio
Fred Démpsky
Curtis Hamilton
Chicago
E. W. Siddall
E. H. Elberfeld
A. M. Elberfeld
New York City
Rupe Family Moves to Akron for School Posts
Move to Akron notes Mrs. Gerald Rupe and her husband relocating their household goods Monday. Both will teach in Akron schools this year indicating new assignments for the couple.
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Akron Middleport
Gerald Rupe
Akron
Rupe
No Civil War Vets Attend Pomeroy Reunion
Aug. 27. In Meigs County no Civil War veteran managed the trip to Cincinnati for the Grand Army reunion. Only two county women, Mrs. Lucy Longiotz of Pomeroy and Mrs. Harry Bennett of Middleport, attended representing local women.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Cincinnati
Lucy Longiotz
Harry Bennett
Middleport
Child Lucy May Erwin Dies in Middleport Burn Incident
Lucy May Erwin aged one, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Erwin, died Monday evening in Middleport. Funeral from home at 2 PM with burial in Hill Cemetery.
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Middleport
Lucy May Erwin
Sidney Erwin
Hill Cemetery
River traffic aided by dams on Ohio River season debut
River men report the Ohio River allows heavy tonnage to pass from Pittsburgh to the lower river with minimal delay due to low water and canalization. No freshet occurred this year, aiding coal and commodity movement, while several local residents travel between Columbus and Portage area for family visits and State Fair attendance amid ongoing river improvements.
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Pomeroy
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Baptist Church Bake Sale Slated in Middleport
The Baptist Church plans a bake sale next Saturday at the H. M. Cross store in Middleport. The event, announced on August 27, aims to raise funds for church activities and community outreach.
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Middleport
The
Baptist Church
H. M. Cross
Dorcas Society Meets at First Baptist Church
Dorcas Society of the First Baptist Church held Monday evening gathering with Mrs Raymond Saxton on Locust Street as hostess. Mrs Izora Guinther assisted. An interesting program drew a large attendance.
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Dorcas Society
Middleport
Dorcas Society of the First Baptist Church
Raymond Saxton
Locust Street
Izora Guinther
Local residents report visits and social gatherings
Shade Mrs. Vienna Kelley returned from a visit with Mrs. Becky Morris near Holliday. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Swartz traveled to Lancaster to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Burson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Friesse on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Jacob King and Mrs. Holly were mentioned in the same social note.
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Vienna Kelley
Becky Morris
Near Holliday
Kermit Swartz
Lancaster
Bert Burson
Clarence Friesse
Jacob King
Holly
Social Roundup of Local Guests and Visits
King and Robert Lee of Pratts Fork visited Mrs. Libbie Burson on Wednesday. Several families from McConnelsville Reynoldsburg Athens and Columbus hosted or joined gatherings over the week. Visits to hospitals and picnics, extended family stays, and social events filled the weekend across the area.
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King and Little Son
Robert Lee
Pratts Fork
Libbie Burson
S. P. Forman
Charles Stewart
Emery Stewart
William Stewart
McConnelsville
Anna Swartz
Athens
Joe Hawk
John Orr
Reynoldsburg
Frank Sargent
Walter Smith
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
J. Smith
Gladys
Rex Burson
Pearl Smith
Juanita Jeane
Charlie Flanders
Harold Flanders
Evelyn Lewellin
Flanders
Mazie Meeks
Ruth
Dawson Meeks
Vienna Kelley
Clyde Scott
Kingsbury
Herbert Buck
Christian Church Evangelist Club to Meet in Long Bottom
The Meigs County Christian Church Evangelist Club holds its next monthly meeting at the Christian Church in Long Bottom on Friday evening August 29.
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Pomeroy
Christian Church Evangelist Club of
Meigs County
Christian Church
Long Bottom
Dillard Family Departures for Columbus Home
Mrs. Ora Dillard and her daughters Rosemond and Kathryn left Tuesday for their Columbus home. The mother will likely accompany them there for the winter.
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Ora Dillard
Rosemond
Kathryn
Columbus
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Louis G. Johnson
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N. Court St
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