Meigs County Jury Awards $620.85 to Widow in Note Case
In Pomeroy a Meigs County jury of 11 men and one woman found for Cora A. Morris against Lief Bolin W D Bolin and Lulu Bolin. The verdict totals 620.85 on a $500 promissory note disputed as part of a larger settlement involving notes totaling 2100. Mrs Morris widow of a railroad worker testified the note remained unpaid and not included in the settlement. The Bolins claimed payment had occurred through other notes. The widow lives near the Bolins and the case highlights local finances and family ties in Meigs County.
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Pomeroy
Meigs ‘County
Cora ‘A. Morris
Lief Bolin
W. D. Bolin
Lulu Bolin
Bolin
Morris
Leading Creek
Bolins
Court Adapts Forest Run Levy Fallout In Ohio County
In Pomeroy Ohio the Forest Run Special School District levy case moves through court after a problematic election. Recount showed no ballots for the three mill levy though 36 electors voted and 26 signed affirmations. Twenty six voters believed they supported the tax but had not received ballots. A petition from Dana Baer and others contests the result alleging no opportunity to vote. A remonstrance from ten others seeks further court action.
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Pomeroy
Forest Run
Bedford Township
Long Bottom
Dana Baer
Peter Betzing
Joseph Bear
Evelyn Yost
John F. Baily
Ann Baily
Jennie Walker
Frank G. Roush
Kathleen Baily
Ann C. Baily
Amanda Baer
Clarence Smith
Horace W
Local Notes From Pomeroy and Surroundings
Illness relief for Mrs Fannie Stevens in Pomeroy after Thanksgiving Day visit. Mrs William Huggins returns from Columbus after several days with kin. Quilting gathering at Mrs Sid Williams home. Mr and Mrs D S Farmer and others visit Athens to see Bradley Kincaid perform at the Majestic Theater. Stouts report back from Middletown where the Corrugated Culvert Company held a salesmen convention. Max Russells Bradbury residence fire led to roof removal for inspection but minor damage. Dorcas Society plans Christmas bazaar and market at Cross Music Store. Charles Asa, son of Mr and Mrs Bradbury, ill for several days.
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Fannie Stevens
South Sixth Avenue
Clarence Clifford
Pomeroy
William Huggins
Columbus
Sid Williams
D. S. Farmer
H. Fadely
J. F. Dillard
James Souders
Athens
Majestic Theater
Bradley Kincaid
Bradley
O. B. Stout
Middletown
Max Russell
Bradbury
Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church
the Cross Music Store
Charles Asa
P. Bradbury
South Third Avenue
Revival Meetings Set in Bradbury Church of Christ
Rev. Pearce from Hiram Ohio will begin a series of meetings at Bradbury Church of Christ in Middleport starting Sunday through December 13. He will be assisted by local pastors Rev. Gardner and Rev. Williams from Middleport.
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Middleport
Gardner
Bradbury Church
Mrs Enid Bell Rich to be moved to Greenwood Mausoleum
The body of Mrs Enid Bell Rich held in an Athens mausoleum since her death in New York last spring will be moved to the new Greenwood Cemetery mausoleum in Racine on Saturday. Weather lore says December’s first three days will be cool and snappy but not wet. By Thursday noon only 11 automobile licenses had been sold at the Pomeroy office.
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Tom Hennessey
Pomeroys Railroader
Columbus
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Meigs County
Culberts
J. J. Kuhner
Jackson
Ohio
Paul McClure
Middleport
H. 8. McClure
Paul Howard
Edith Sisson
Pomeroy
Lena Barckhoff
Pomeroy Banks
George B. Nye
Enid Bell Rich
Athens
New York
Greenwood Cemetery
Racine
Install Officers Eastern Stars Enjoy Potluck Supper
Evangeline Chapter No. 172 East ern Star held a potluck at the Masonic Temple in Middleport. After dinner the chapter met and installed new officers for the year with Star Points Ada Evelyn Lewis Ruth Ethel Milter Electa Syleria Burford Martha Nan Moore Electa Beulah Burchett chaplain Mrs Jennie Smith pianist Addie Headley marshal Mrs H E Bush warder Mrs Charles Howard sentinel C H H Church.
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Middleport
Evangeline
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Ada
Evelyn Lewis
Ruth
Ethel Milter
Electa
Syleria Burford
Martha
Nan Moore
Beulah Burchett
Jennie Smith
Addie Headley
H. E. Bush
Charles Howard
C. H H. Church
Two Held Here Father and Son Charged in Bad Checks
Nelsonville police chief B Silberberg and his son A C Silberberg shoe salesmen from Pittsburgh were held by Sheriff Tracy on a bad checks charge. They faced prosecution in Athens County. The elder Silberberg had recently been jailed here over an unpaid Parkersburg board bill, with his shoes held as security.
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Pomeroy
Nelsonville
B. Silberberg
A. C. Silberberg
Pittsburgh
Tracy
Athens County
Silberberg
Parkersburg
Wass
Fearful of Rabbits No Game of This Kind Has Been Offered
Pomeroy reports no rabbits sold at the local market since hunting season opened. The fear of rabies spreading through Meigs County last year has kept buyers away. Some hunters hunt rabbits for sport then discard the game, and a few bring rubber gloves to handle any that are killed.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Stogie Factory to Open in Racine Employing Local Girls
A. Haggerty of Ripley Ohio will open a stogie factory in Racine next Monday. The plant will hire six to eight girls initially, with possible expansion. The Knights of Pythias Building at Second and Rutland Streets will house the shop. licensing work was done in Columbus.
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Middleport
Haggerty
Ripley
Ohio
Knights of Pythias
Second and
Rutland Streets
Columbus
Pomeroy Fire Company Masque Ball Planned at Hall
Preparations are under way for the Pomeroy Fire Company masque ball to be held at the Knights of Pythias Hall Thursday evening December 31. A large number of prizes will be awarded.
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Pomeroy
The
Pomeroy Fire Company
Knights of Pythias
Whatsoev er Class to Meet at Presbyterian Bible School
Middleport notes the What soever Class of the Presbyterian Bible School meets this evening in the church assembly room. President Mrs J M Buchanan will lead the program with Mrs Earl Lama as social chairman. Refreshments will follow the program.
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Middleport
The
Presbyterian Bible School
J. M. Buchanan
Earl Lama
Broadcast of Agriculture Report Highlights Hoover Era Facts
The national radio audience will hear a summary of the annual report of the Secretary of Agriculture to President Hoover during the National Farm and Home Hour. On Dec. 7 W G Campbell will analyze 25 years of pure food and drug law enforcement. Dr B E Brown will discuss soils and fertilizers for indoor plants on Dec. 10.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Hoover
Department of Agriculture
National Farm and Home Hour
W. G. Campbell
Department
B. E. Brown
Bureau of Chemistry and Soils
W. R. Beattie
Clara Bow Defends Gambling Debt Suit in Nevada
Las Vegas reports Clara Bow and actor Rex Bell as defendants in a suit by The Meadows Holding Co to recover $1100 from an I O U claiming repayment on demand after a gambling session. The case hinges on Nevada law recognizing gambling debts as legal.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Pclara Bow
Rex Bell
the Meadows Holding Company
Bell
Nevada
Revolt Overthrows Salvador Civil Government
Salvador established a provisional military government after an 18 hour revolution. Street fighting and palace bombardment left unknown casualties, with Secretary of the Treasury Isspinosa killed. President Arturo Araujo fled to Guatemala. Vice President General Maxmiliano H. Martinez leads the new regime.
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San Salvador
Salvador
Arturo Araujo
Isspinosa
Araujo
Guatemala
Maxmiliano H. Martinez
Pastor's Son Loses Hand in Hunting Accident
Rev. J. A. Goddard of the Christian Church reports his son Robert 20 suffered the loss of his right hand in a hunting accident near Greenville Ohio. The shotgun discharged accidentally requiring amputation.
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Washington, C. H
J. A. Goddard
The
Christian Church
Robert
Greenville
Rum Runners Shot By Coast Guard Off Toledo
A Coast Guard cutter fired on two smugglers aboard a 40 foot cruiser near Maumee Bay, wounding Edward Zess of Port Clinton and Gans Welch of Detroit. A $10 000 cargo of liquor and beer was seized and both victims were hospitalized in serious condition.
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Toledo
U.P
Coast Guard
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Edward Zess
Port Clinton
Gans Welch
Detroit
Maumee Bay
Haggelove
State-wide radio-telegraph plan approved by Ohio sheriffs
The Buckeye State Sheriffs Association endorsed a state-wide radio-telephone-telegram system linking county officers across Ohio. An amendment to extend sheriff terms to four years was proposed. Opha Moore was authorized to seek FCC approval to install five 500% radio stations in Columbus Daton Canton Findlay and Mariett. offices would be linked by telegraphic printer and telephone.
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Ohio
Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association
Opha Moore
Federal Radio Commission
Columbus
Datton
Canton
Findlay
Mariett County
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A. Hartley
Messenger
John Sauvage
Forest Hun
Genheimer
Ernest Glass
Florence Karr
West State St
Haarlem
Oki
Marietta Paint & Color CO
W. State
Biedel - Mead
Kelly Tires
Exide Batteries
Prestone
TOT Bikes
Fered
P. O
Kay Cleaver Strahan
Athens Messenger
Mickle Tire and Accessory Co
Home Brew
By Cowan
MR. Affel
C. D. Shafer CO
Clara
Girl
U. S. Tires
Story
Gilkey
E. State St
Athens, Ohio
Oliday Help
Hoover Cleaners
Southern Ohio Electric Co
Helw Hoovers
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