Mrs Flossie G Howard Sues for Alimony in Syracuse
Mrs. Flossie G. Howard of Syracuse files alimony suit against husband John E. Howard alleging unfaithfulness and failure to provide. She cites marriage July 12, 1920, no children, a Roush family background, and claims he left eight weeks ago to live with another woman in upper Pomeroy. Radio removed from home, injunction granted to preserve property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Flossie G. Howard
Syracuse
John E. Howard
Flossie Roush
William D. Roush
Roush
Howard
Upper Pomeroy
Middleport Notes On Local Health And Church Activities
Steady improvement is reported for bank cashier W. E. Russell while Charles Gregg recovers slowly after surgery at Holzer Hospital. Mrs. Warren Carrier and Mrs. Effie Wise show improvement in health. Philathea Society and Dorcas Society plan church events, and a Christmas bazaar is set for December 7 at H. M. Cross store. Clarence Dunlop reports a return trip via Marion and a Harding tomb visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
W. E. Russell
Charles Gregg
Holzer Hospital
Warren Carrier
Philathea Society of the
Church of Christ
Bucyrus
Lumbago
Gene Wyatt
Columbus
Ben Fultz
C. H. Snyder
Pt. Pleasant
Charles
Theron Russell
Western Union Telegraph Office
J. A. Spies
Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church
H. M. Cross
Lucy Downing
Clarence Dunlop
Detroit
Marion
Warren G. Harding
County officials attend good roads meeting in Columbus
County Commissioners Irving Karr and W A Compton and County Engineer J E D Hartinger traveled to Columbus on Thursday for a governor called good roads meeting to seek federal aid for Ohio highways. Local residents incur illnesses and family milestones are noted including Hyles and Hysels in Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Karr
W. A. Compton
J. E. D. Hartinger
Columbus
Cooper
Ohio
Homer Hysets
Breezy Heights
Pomeroy
Hysel
Patients Improve at Holset Hospital Middleport
Dec 6 report from Middleport notes Mrs. Mattie Bennett Mrs C F Rathburn and Burns Barker improved at Holset Hospital Affected companion Harry Laudermilk from the wreck with Mr Barker also improving and expected to return home to Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mattie Bennett
C. F. Rathburn
Burns Barker
Holset Hospital
Harry Laudermilk
Barker
Pomeroy
Nelson Arrested on a Charge of Bigamy
Marion Nelson former Pomeroy resident was arrested in Glouster on a bigamy count after being indicted by the May Grand Jury. The indictment cites July 24 1920 marriage to Celia Chastine in Pomeroy and September 10 1928 marriage to Cora Atkins in Pt Pleasant amid prior divorce action by the first wife. He evaded arrest until Athens County officers located him Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Glouster
Marion Nelson
May Grand Jury
Celia Chastine
Nelson
Cora Atkins
Middleport
Pt. Pleasant
Athens County
Day Law Aids the Negro Johnson Day Law Aids the Negro
In Pomeroy Ohio on December 6 Rev. M. H. Johnston of the A M E Church spoke to Meigs County ministers on whether Prohibition aided African Americans. He cited fundraising gains for Wilberforce University rising from 16 000 to 68 000 after the prohibition amendment. He noted seven tenths of colored Christians own homes and 11 hawke owned and operated by colored people. The gathering at Middleport Presbyterian Church included host Doctor Skinner and plans for midweek services, with Racine slated as next meeting site at Rev and Mrs Cochrane's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Colored Christian People of America
Presbyterian Church of
Middleport
Doctor Skinner
Harry Dye
Racine
Cochrane
Probe May End Today in Eiselstein Case
In Pomeroy Iowa the State investigation into the A. F. Eiselstein case is expected to finish today after examining 56 witnesses. Pending findings will determine subsequent actions by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
A. F. Eiselstein
Cleveland Man Finds Relief in New Medicine
A Cleveland resident reports discovering relief from chronic symptoms after trying a new medicine. He says the treatment provided noticeable improvement and credits it with restoring daily comfort and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Local Cleveland Man Praises Konjola Relief
Axenti Chirca of 1311 West Sixty-First Street Cleveland reports four years of rheumatism and persistent constipation. After a month on Konjola he claims significant rheumatism improvement and complete constipation relief. He notes endorsements from locals and mentions Me Kee Drug Store in Athens selling Konjola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konjola
Axenti Chirca
West Sixty- First Street
Cleveland
Ohio
Athens
Bride Shower Honors Mrs Carl Mossman in Middleport
Mrs Oscar Mossman hosted a miscellaneous shower at her South Pearl Street home honoring Mrs Carl Mossman a bride of a few weeks. Twenty five relatives and friends attended and the guest of honor received many gifts for her new home as the evening concluded with social time and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Oscar Mossman
South Pearl Street
Carl Mossman
Matthews Child Fractures Arm At Home
Six year old Minerva Matthews, daughter of Mr and Mrs F E Matthews of Middleport, fell Sunday evening at home and fractured her left arm. She was taken to McMillan Hospital in Charleston where X rays confirmed the break and the arm was set. Her mother is a registered nurse and the child is receiving good care.
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Middleport
Minerva
F. EF. Matthews
McMillan
Charleston
Coal Is Better Schlaegel Says Ton of Coal Is Worth Many
POMEROY Ohio December 6 John W Schlaegel a local chemical expert compares natural gas derived from gasolene extraction to skimmed milk in heating value He says a ton of coal yields many thousands of feet of gas for penetrating and lasting heat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlaegel
Pomeroy
John W. Schlaegel
Pomeroy Chemical
Pomeroy High School Yearbook Print Set at Greenfield
Dec 6 report says the Pomeroy High School manual will be printed in Greenfield for 370 dollars by the prior year’s firm at 4590 dollars. Bids determined the contract with the Pomeroy Democrat as the sole local bidder. High school to supply the cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Greenfield
Pomeroy Democrat
Brown Dies at 77 in Rocksprings
Joseph Brown 77 a former Athens County resident died at his home on the Pomeroy Athens Road near Rocksprings Wednesday night He survived by his wife and leaves several brothers in Athens and vicinity He had lived in the area for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Brown
Athens County
Athens
Pomeroy
Athens Road
Revolver Thief Captured After Cross-County Chase
Deputy Welker retrieved William G. Garlow from Van Wert after a midweek arrest tied to robbery at Bert Martin harness store in Middleton Port. Garlow confessed to stealing two revolvers and money, leading officers to recover a revolver in Pity-Me and a second in Gallipoli. He claimed residence as “Everywhere” and expressed desire to return to Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Delbert Welker
van Wert
William G. Garlow
Bert Martin
Middleport
Garlow
Neighborhood Accident Leaves Woman Injured at Hamm Home
Joe Wilson was under a physician's care for several days after a trap door fell on her head crushing her left hand at the home of neighbor Victor Hamm.
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Middleport
Joe Wilson
Victor Hamm
W C T U Meeting Set At Mrs Murphy Home
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union's monthly meeting will be held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. B. Murphy with Mrs. Homer Rice presiding as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. Co. T. U
Middleport
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
F. B. Murphy
Homer Rice
Christmas trees arrive in Pomeroy near county jail
In Pomeroy on December 5 large numbers of Christmas trees were placed and secured against the wall in front of the county jail. Paul Behrs of Raewhe appeared before Justice F. W. Gilmore on a home brew charge, was fined 100 dollars and costs, and paid to be freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Paul
Raewhe
F. W. Gilmore
Mrs Karr Honored in Middleport Social Evening
Mrs Charles McMaster and Miss Delia Pauley entertained Wednesday at the McMaster home honoring Mrs Irving Karr Jr. The event featured a social evening followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karr
Middleport
Charles McMaster
Delia Pauley
Irving Karr, Jr
Middleport Council Holds Adjourned Meeting
City council met in adjourned session with Mayor J F Harley presiding. Attending were C L Brooks Oscar Mossman A A Dillard and B F Fultz. J H Williams and Plummer Beeson were absent. Fultz’s father acted as clerk. Bills were read and paid. The session adjourned to meet at the mayor’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
J. F. Harley
C. L. Brooks
Oscar Mossman
A. A. Dillard
B. F. Fultz
J. H. Williams
Plummer Beeson
B. F F. Fultz
Protest Over $38,000 Corning Ditch Assessment
Corning citizens protested a $38,000 ditch improvement assessment in county meetings. They claim heavy rains flood State Highway No. 13 through Corning, damaging homes and stores, and urge the State Highway Department to share dredging costs. Final action was postponed for a joint meeting with Highway Director R. N. Waid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Corning
Sunday Creek
State Highway Department
R. N. Waid
Sheriff Serves Warrant in Pheasant Killing Case
Sheriff Clifford Wilson served a warrant on Alfred Matthews in New Straitsville for Fairfield County officials who accuse him of killing a male pheasant out of season. He was transported to Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Clifford Wilson
Alfred Matthews
New Straitsville
Fairfield County
Lancaster
Religion Now Has Paganism Says Wallace Sermon
Dr Virgil Wallace warned at First Christian Church that much modern religion is paganism a sense based faith driven by appetites and passions. He argued rationalism and sensualism fail to provide true faith and noted a children’s demonstration and a cottage prayer meeting attended by 103 people. He scheduled tonight’s talk Life s Call to Preparedness.
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Virgil Wilfred Wallace
First Christian Church
Dr. Wallace
Bacchus
Molach
Mars
Wallace
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a simple tablet that kills a cold quickly. It claims anyone can use it, costs 35 cents a package, and helps with aches feverishness congestion so you stay comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Innocent, He Says: Gets a Long Term
James Fernando, awaiting appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court for a new trial, remains in Marquette State Prison after a judge imposed a 39 to 60 year sentence for kidnapping five year old Jackie Thompson and holding him for ransom. He argues his innocence to the prosecution and his attorneys prepare the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
U.P
James Fernando
Marquette
State Supreme Court
Fernando
Lato
Charles J. Bartlett
Jackie Thompson
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Flossie Howard
Meigs County
Phil Edwards
Wilsie
Kansas
Butler E. Pickens
Eva Elizabeth Reed
Raine
Memphis
Tenn
Mr. Pickens
Chub
Canton
Alma
Pittsburgh
Charles Karr
Lansing
Mich
David W. Hennessey
Philadelphia
Fred Jackson
Arated
Ironton
Johnson
Sge
MR. Axenti Chirca
Greenfield Company
Brown
The
Swanson Furniture Company
Swanson Furniture Co
N. Court
Welker
William Garlow
Door Falls
Toy Department
Coats
Elberfelds
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