Raid Nets Liquor Across Village Led by Sheriff Officers
Sheriff J A Willock with Special Deputy Morris and Deputy Ben Mor led raids in the village of Middleport arresting several men and seizing liquor and mash. At Mrs Roberts home in Middleport a quantity of liquor was found and Mrs Roberts arrested. George Swisher and others were taken to jail while Hartinger was released. In Front of the Home restaurant a man named Miler was found with liquor. Raids extended to The Little City of Sin where more liquor was confiscated. Two stills were found in a cave with mash and about sixty four pints of liquor. Freaser, arrested for manufacturing, remained jailed as additional liquor and mash were seized. Officers reported extensive seizures and ongoing pursuit over the week.
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Fuite
Sin
Little
Avittock
Edgard
Morris
al Frazier
Freaser
Parastana
Manufacturaie Aescemans
Clarence Steptoe Dies in Autos Dive
Clarence Steptoe died in a car dive on Sunday. Death was due to pneumonia. The body was taken to Parksburg today for burial.
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Clarence Steptoe
Dive
allCars
Cars Run Unday
Pneu Foonia
Larksburg
Curtis Pomeroy services held for Letart man
James Curtis 70, longtime Letart mill worker, died after the old flour mill fire. Services were at Letart Methodist Church with burial in Letart cemetery. He lived near the post office and left one daughter after his second wife’s death, largely living alone.
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Pomeroy
James Curtis
Letart Methodist
Letarit
Curtis
Letart
Latart
Bible Purchase Fund Raised at Local Conference
Dr W Martin spoke on The Greatest Text in Life as funds were raised to purchase a Schofield Bible outfit for Rev Charles Fowler of the Christian church. The gift, a sealskin Bible in Morocco, was presented after the service. Dr Martin prepares final address on The Four Judgments and a pageant was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meiddleport
W. &. Martin
Martin
Charles A. Fowler
The
Christian Church
Schofield
Morocco
Farmer
C. E
Berry visits relatives at end of stay
Fragmentary text notes Berry spending the end of a period with relatives and mentions Meier Qad, Meier and Jean, and Mrs Scott among others in Athens and nearby places. The passage is garbled with unclear dates and actions.
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Pombboy
Berry
Harienbach
Seta
Meier
Nile
Mees
Jean
Scott
Mapa
Athens
Dinner honors Dr. W. H. Martin and Charles A. Fowler
Mrs. Tom Longstaff of Middleport entertained at a home dinner on Fifth street Sunday in honor of Dr. W. H. Martin and Charles A. Fowler.
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Tom Longstaff
Middleport
Fifth Street
W. 8. Martin
iCharles A. Fowler
Mrs C O Fisher Hosts Dinner in Middleport
Mrs C O Fisher of Middleport entertained at a dinner at her Fifth street home on Sunday.
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C. O. Fisher
Middleport
Fifth Street
Christmas Social Hour and Visits Reported
A social hour featured a Christmas program as relatives and friends, including John Miller and Delbert, gathered for visits. Several locals such as Wayne Asbury, Marshall Pe Galigglis, Adele, Sarah Dobbs, and Henry Bullard are noted in attendance or travel to Columbus and Gallipolia to visit relatives.
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John Miller
Delbert
Emekarenes
Leland Saxton M
Moiten
Adele
Bath
Wayne
Asbury
Marshall
Galigglis
M Kelly Gaogan
Point Junen
Hawks
Sarah Dobbs
Columbus
Stauenat
Maso Cily
Lund
Cince. Fisher
Jiff Lewis
Pete Fenney
Akron
C. B. Smith
Eng
Gallipolia
Rry Brinker
Mra
Rae Russell
Local social notes from a Sunday visit diary
Wee spent Sunday with relatives Ves ee and Mrs Reed. Reed remained for a longer visit. Charles Winegar at his home. George Osborne spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs W S Reed. Mrs George Gilmore improved after illness from blood poisoning. Mr and Mrs Ervin Karr returned Saturday from Zanesville where Mr Karr is employed.
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Wee
Rela Ves
Reed Moior
S. Reed
Charles Winegar
George Osborne
Reed
George Gilmore
Ervin
Karr
Zanesville
Fairbanks Shiels Marriage Performed at Probate Court
A marriage ceremony was performed at the Probate courtrooms Saturday by Justice M. L. Frencie Fairbanks. The groom, 28, is son of Chase Fairbanks of Belpre. the bride, 30, is daughter of Ide a Nene Plains eo Aggie.
County schools superintendent lists exam questions
Pomeroy, the county schools superintendent, has prepared a list of examination questions for rural county schools. Mid year exams are set for Wednesday December 22 and 23 with Christmas programs at most schools Friday December 24.
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Pomeroy
de MG NM
Couple Arrested in Mine Property Trespass Incident
Andrew Joyvin and Pearl Mays were arrested by Officer John Lewis of Millport for trespassing on Mine No. 7 property. Mays allegedly cut a man with a razor and a second person with an ax. Mays paid a fine of one dollar plus costs and was released.
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Pomeroy
Andrew Joyvin
Pearl Mays
John Lewis
Middleport
Delphian Society Meets in Midport on Elizabethan Topic
Members of the Delphian Society in Midport gathered at the Hotel Alien Monday evening to discuss The Elizabethan Age. The program featured a talk on historical developments and cultural highlights of the era.
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Delphian Society
Midieport
Alien
Guild of the Af. E. church meeting in Middleport home
Members of the Guild of the African Episcopal church in Middleport convened Monday evening at the home of Mrs G. White for a local gathering.
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Guild of the
Af. E. Church
Middleport
MreseMe G. White
500 Club at Mrs Burford's Second Street Home
Mrs Sylivia Burford entertained members of her 500 club at her home on Second street Monday evening. Attendees included Mrs Otto Larrick, Mrs R B Laughead, Mrs Ford Hawkins, Helen Elberfeld, Lelia Hiwkine, Mrs Ben Falke, Mrs Owen Rust, Mrs Sullivan Sayre, Mrs Rec Windsor, Mrs Kula Mason, and Emma Welch.
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Sylivia
Burford
Second Street
Otto Larrick
R. B. Laughead
Mrax Ford Hawkins
Helen Elberfeld
Lelia Hiwkine
Dinner at Mrs Windsor's on Mill Street
Mrs. R. C. Windsor hosted a dinner at her Mill Street home Sunday with guests including Mrs. D. F. Smith and family and Ethel Sedgewick.
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R. C. Windsor
Mill Street
D. F. Smith
Ethel Sedgewick
Philathian Women to Meet at Mrs Peoples Home
Philathian Women of the Church of Christ Middleport plan a Friday evening gathering at the home of Mrs. E Peoples of Pomeroy. The meeting details follow in church notices.
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Philathan
Philathian Women of
The
Church of Christ Middleport
E. Peoples
Pomeroy
Christian Endeavor Meeting in Middleport at Roush Home
Members of the Christian Endeavor in Middleport plan a Thursday evening meeting at Frances Roush's home. The event gathers local youths for fellowship and discussion.
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Christian Endeavor
Middleport
Frances Roush
Christmas remembrance for Mrs Justice and Mrs Miller
The Woman's Missionary Society of Middleport remembers Mrs Justice and Mrs Miller at their Florida home during Christmas. Any articles for them will be left at the Alien Hotel.
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The
Woman's Missionary Society of
Middleport
Justice
Chauncey Girl Struck by Auto Near Santa Claus Party
Juanita Pendergrass an 11 year old Chauncey resident was knocked unconscious by an automobile on East Casey Street as heavy traffic swelled near a Santa Claus procession. She was taken to Dr. Sprague for head injuries and bruises but her condition is improving. Reports from Johnstown say severe winter weather and deep snowdrifts impede travel.
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Chauncey
Juanita ‘Pendergrass
Dau& Ter
Rey B. Pende
East Ca
Figgins
Luckoff
Wayne Smith
Warren V. Sprague
Hundreds greet Santa in Chauncey visit
Several hundred people from Chauncey and surrounding areas gathered on the street to greet Santa Claus and his reindeer last evening. Children were helped up to sit in Santa's sleigh as the party traveled by truck from Chauncey toward Athens, with families awaiting the return.
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Chauncey
Santa Claus
Santa
Imas
Athens
Heavy Snow Change Feared After Mountain Accord
Word from Mr and Mrs George Williamson and Gladys Bradfield of this city reports heavy snow in the mountains and changes in travel conditions as of December 14.
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George Williamson
Gladys Bradfield
Mother-in-law ordered out of son's home after arrest
Chicago authorities report Mrs. Mary Regan was ordered by a court to leave her son-in-law's residence following an arrest for disorderly conduct, detailing the legal action and resulting eviction.
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Chicago
Mary Regan
Lura Buchanon Dies Sunday in Ohio Hospital
Mrs. Lura Buchanon, 73, longtime Murray City resident, died Sunday after an appendectomy at a Columbus hospital. Her body was taken to Murray City for funeral services at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with burial likely in Green Lawn Cemetery. She leaves her husband four sons and two daughters. except for Chauncey, the other children reside in Murray City.
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Chauncey
Lura Buchanon
Charles Baker
Big City
Columbus
Buchanan
Murray City
Greenlawn
Ciilren
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Letart Mill
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