Trial Over Alleged Misdeeds With Wilson Defendants
In a lengthy court case a defendant named Wilson faced daily news allegations in a eleven day trial. Attorneys Meenan Peoples Crow and others presented opening pleas while witness testimonies and character witnesses were heard. Jury retired after a long session and stayed overnight at a hotel before continuing deliberations.
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W. Fe Witeon
Daily News
Wilson
A. D. Fomen
Ralston Rhus- Pred Crow
Dana H. Poo—_ Pomeroy
Rusor
Cur
Witar Aave
Meenan, Newon
P Ya Emmette Peoples
Crow
Dana H
Judge . Peoples
Clarence Curtain
Circlevite
Revival Continues as Plains M E Church Sees Conversions
At The Plains M E church Rev I P Day leads a revival with ten more members joining the church. The total conversions reach forty six, with forty three uniting to The Plains M E Church and thirty indicating a desire to join. Thirteen others united with nearby churches.
No Trace Found of J. W. Wooley
NO TRACE FOUND OF J W WOOLEY MIDDLEPORT Dec 16 J W Wooley 5 Clifton W Va who disappeared from his home about two weeks ago has not been local. Search for him is in vain, but relatives have not given up hope. A reward of 100 dollars is being offered. His relatives hired an experienced man from Point Pleasant to drag the river Thursday. Word was received from Huntington Wednesday that a man answering the description of Wooley was seen there. Gertrude Lordahl and Mrs Woodrum left immediately for Huntington, but word from them has not been received.
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Middleport
J. W. Wooley
Clifton
W. Va
Point Pleasant
Huntington
Wooley
Gertrude Lordahl
Woodrum
Ladies Aid Meeting At Middleport M E Church
Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the M E church in Middleport held a meeting at the home of Mrs Owen Rust Thursday afternoon.
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Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Middleport
Mryr
Owen Rust
Pomeroy Bend Briefs Bring Local Visitors
Jerry Wolfe of Parkersburg visited here Wednesday. Iga Ebersbach and Hazel Bartels called in Parkersburg Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. Snyder of Parkersburg was here Thursday. William Jobes, recently stroke, is listed as slightly improved. William Atkins returned yesterday.
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Pomeroy Bend
Jerry Wolfe
Parkersburg
Iga Ebersbach
Hazel Bartels
Mr. Snyder
William Jobes
William Atkins
Local residents reach out as visitors travel in town
Several people are noted as visiting or traveling through the area on Thursday. Richard Fink is ill with chicken pox in Middleport while others, including Wendell Hooper of Columbus and Oscar Williams of Charleston, were seen visiting local residents or leaving for Columbus and various cities.
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Bradan
Guy Russell
Brownell Street
Richard Fink
Middleport
Wendell Hooper
Columbus
Harry Kent
R. B. Skagege
W. G. Davis
L. C. Davis
D. C. Dawson
Cc. E. Murphy
Neil Benedict
Cc. H. Bryson
Athens
Bs McDermott
Owen French
George Austin
Jackson
J.B. Downing
Mason
Tsburg
Oscar Williams
Charleston
J. B. Downing
W. Va
C. A. Crummel
Moundasville
Chicago
G. E. Martin
Grant Street
W. G. O'Brian
Vinco Gentle Laxative Promises Gentle Regulation
An advertisement touts Vinco chocolate coated tablets made from herbs and roots as a harmless bowel regulator and stomach tonic. It asserts no griping, offers a money back promise after one 23 cent box, and urges readers to switch from harsh laxatives and calomel to Vinco.
Middleport Worker Hurt in Car Collision
George Anderson of Middleport was injured Tuesday when he fell between two cars at Armitage while working for the railroad. He sustained painful but not serious injuries.
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Middleport
George Anderson
Armitage
Anderson
Funeral attendance for L. A. Crary in Middleport
Notables from Portsmouth Huntington Cincinnati Gallipolis and Gallia attended the Middleport funeral of L A Crary as family and friends gathered Wednesday to pay their respects.
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Middleport
Ljané
Henry Kelso
Portsmouth
Mary Boggess
Robert Armstrong
Huntington
Frank Boggess
Cincinnati
Charlies Crary
Mary Garlington
Gallipolis
Jané Womeldorf
L. A. Crary
Henderson Tire and Rubber sues over promissory note
Henderson Tire and Rubber company files in the Common Pleas court against Ernest M. Bur ton and F. D. Collins owners of the Burton garage Pomeroy seeking a judgment for 363.26 alleged due on a promissory note.
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Pomeroy
Dee
Henderson Tire and Rubber Company
Common Pleas Court
Ernest M. Burton
F. D. Collins
Burton
Henderson Company
Davis Appointed Guardian for Son in Middleport
Ralph A. Davis of Middleport has been named guardian of his 13 year old son Don. Davis received 65 from the New York Central railway for expenses after Don was injured August 27, 1924 at Millfield. No suit was filed against the railway.
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Pomeroy
Ralph A. Davis
Middleport
Don
Mr. Davis
New York Central Railway
Millfield
Driver Killed at Chauncey Mine
George Rea Standall aged 36, a Chauncey Coal company mine No. 72 driver on Bailey Run, was fatally injured when a coal car jumped the track and passed over him. He died after being taken to Athens hospital. Standall, of Nelsonville, was married with two children.
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Chauncey
George “Rea” Standall
Chauncey Coal Company
Bailey Run
Standall
L. D. Nelson
Athens
Nelsonville
William Matson Undergoes Tonsil Operation
December 10 report from Ellis Avenue William Matson of this city underwent a tonsil removal operation at Dr. Warren V. Sprague’s office Thursday morning. The procedure was performed by Dr. Sprague.
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Chauncey
Wiliam Matson
Ellis Avenue
Warren V. Sprague
Sprague
Seventeen Unite With Plains Methodist Church
During revival services at the Methodist Episcopal church at The Plains seventeen persons have united with the church. Rev. I. P. Day leads the meetings which have drawn good crowds, with district superintendent Rev. H. S. Holcombe delivering the Sunday sermon.
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Chauncey
Methodist Episcopal
Infant Mary Lou James Funeral Held at Millfield
Short services were held at the residence in Millfield for Mary Lou, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James. The article notes the family and location, reflecting a local obituary notice from Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Millfield
Mary Lou
James
Crosser Family Reaches Cleveland for Relative's Death
Mrs Lafe Crosser and son Ray Crosser of Chauncey drove to Cleveland yesterday after being called there due to the death of Mrs Crosser's brother in law. Funeral services and burial will be held in Cleveland.
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Chauncey
Lafe Crosser
Ray Crosser
Cleveland
Preaching Tonight at First Christian Church Chauncey
Evening services begin at seven at the First Christian church with Rev. F. E. Roberts of Glouster delivering the sermon. The event invites local residents to attend the evening worship.
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Chauncey
First Christian Church
F. E. Roberts
Glouster
Rebekaus To Meet Chauncey Lodge Tonight
Forest Rose Rebekah lodge members are urged to attend an important meeting this evening. A pot luck supper will follow the session.
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Rebekaus
Chauncey
Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge
Groups Formed to Discuss Current Social Problems at Ohio University
Twenty four student and faculty members at Ohio University organized Round Table to discuss social problems. Douglass Kerr elected president and Mrs Blanche Goodwin secretary treasurer. Rev James Meyers of the Federal Council of Churches will speak next Tuesday. Kenneth Lindsay England will speak in January. Faculty committee includes Dr I F E Ashe Dr J P Porter and Rev W W Ludwig.
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Ohio University
Fine Arts
Round Table
Douglass Kerr
Blanche Goodwin
James Meyers
Federal Council of Churches
Kenneth Lindsay
England
I. F E. Ashe
J. P. Porter
W. Ww. Ludwig
Dr Thompson to Speak to Athens Presbyterians
Dr William Oxley Thompson president emeritus of Ohio State University and moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church North will speak to the Men of the Brotherhood of the Athens Presbyterian Church next Thursday night.
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Thompson
Brotherhood of the
Athens Presbyterian Church
William Oxley. Thompson
Ohio State University
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church North
Basketball Games Booked for Tonight in Chauncey
Two Chauncey high school games are scheduled for this evening at 7 30. Chauncey high boys face Athens high boys second team, while Chauncey high girls meet Trimble high girls.
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Chauncey
Chauncey High School
Chauncey High Boys
Athens High
Chauncey High Girls
Trimble High
Chauncey Personal News Includes Visits and Moves
Chauncey residents share social visits with Athens hosts Mr and Mrs Harry B Noble and family. Woodrow Ferrer leaves Chauncey for Toledo after weeks with parents B F Ferrer. Donald Figgins and sister Mrs Roy B Pendergrass visit Columbus Friday.
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Chauncey
Dane Osborne
Richard
Florence Ann
Thomas Fennell
Athens
Harry B. Noble
Woodrow Ferrer
B. F. Ferrer
Toledo
Donald Figgins
Roy BB. Pendergrass
Columbus
Leeds man dies from burns after beer vat overturns
James Carson died from burns after a vat of boiling beer overturned at a Leeds facility. The accident occurred as workers handled hot contents, leading to his fatal injuries and prompting an investigation into safety practices.
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Leeds
Eng
James Carson
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John Kelso
Joseph Lt. Meenlan
New Lexington
Starr Piano Co
Parker Bros
Bank of Athens
Chauncey Mine
George “Standall
Berkey & Gay
the Swanson Furniture Co
New York
Athens Armature & Machine Works
Fern St
Santa Claus
Court Street
Southern Ohio Electric Company
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