Middleport reminiscence on origins and growth through history
A nostalgic essay traces Middleport’s birth and evolution from 1797 views of the Ohio River to 1837 town planning by Van Duyn and Smith. It notes early settlers, the rise of a brick school, new high school, railroad shops, and the market town’s shift from wilderness to civilization and commerce.
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Middleport
Maggie
Uncle Sam
Athens
Pomeroy
Nelsonville
Middle Port
Yonder
Ohio
Leading Creek Hollow
Destiny
Benjamin Smith
Flodt
J. B. Lindsey
M. 8. Webster
Ley
Convicon
Pioneer Smith
W. B. van Duyn
Vinton
Sheffield
Mill Street
Philip Jones
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Early history notes on Meigs County Middleport facts
The passage lists the first child born in Middleport in 1797 named John Smith, the first store Van Duyn & Smith, the first school in 1837 with Henry Barton as teacher, Elias Cole as postmaster, Dr. W B Van Duyn as first physician, and ties to Benjamin Smith. It notes early Christian and Methodist societies and shifts of business from Rutland to Second Street. It forecasts growth via coal mining and potential merger of Pomeroy and Middleport.
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Meigs
Gallia
Meigs County
Middleport
Smith
John Smith
W. B. van Duyn
Benjamin Smith
van Duyn
Rutland
Second Street
Mill
Pomeroy
Gude’s Pepto Mangan Boosts Red Blood
The ad touts Gude’s Pepto Mangan as The Red Blood Builder for fatigue and low energy. It claims it increases rich blood supply, helping men women and children feel healthier and stronger when not ill. Available in liquid and tablet forms, with emphasis on seeking the Gude’s label at the drugstore.
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Gude
Caruso Ill With Pleurisy Confined at Home
Enrico Caruso was confined to his New York home today with pleurisy. Physicians said he would need rest for some time. The illness follows a month of accidents and ailments that have disrupted his opera schedule.
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Caruso Iil
New York
Enrico Caruso
Patent Granted for Cord Driven Hand Fan Resembling Electric Model
A patent has been issued for a hand held fan that imitates the look of an electric fan but operates by pulling a cord wound around a shaft. The device promises a manual rotary action to produce airflow without electrical power.
Aspirin Alerts Warn Against Substitutes
Public health notice emphasizes buying Bayer labeled aspirin to ensure authenticity. It notes Bayer tablets have been prescribed for twenty one years and proven safe by millions. The message lists common uses from colds to rheumatism and mentions small tin boxes and larger priced bottles sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Laboring man supported by Republican tariff policy says party is friend
The Republican publicity association led by Jonathan Bourne Jr asserts Republicans have long aided wage earners. It argues tariff protection boosts home production and jobs, contrasts Democratic tariff ideas, and cites 1913 14 Wilson Underwood tariff effects on trade balance and wages.
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Washington
Republican Party
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Wilson
United States
Emerson Hough in Critical Condition in Chicago
Novelist Emerson Hough is reported in critical condition at St Josephs Hospital after a recent operation for a minor ailment. He developed double pneumonia complicating his recovery.
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Chicago
Emerson Hough
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hough
Prague monoplane with wings attached to lower fuselage
A new monoplane design from Prague attaches the wings to the lower portion of the fuselage to increase the overall flying surface. The configuration aims to improve lift and stability in flight.
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Prague
Billy Whiskers Seeks Shelter In Rain Brea kneck
Billy the goat observes a crowd scattering from a rainstorm and mocks an elderly Dutch woman. He overhears a ticket seller and slips past the door as the German woman bargains for admission, revealing a lighthearted but noisy scene at a cinema.
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Billy
Hans
Harry
von Neckle
Return of John Neale Sparks Dancer Gwenda's Career Talk
John Neale returns to America with an old chief's offer to edit a major New York paper. He recalls his past as a writer and explains his new focus while sharing views on Gwenda's dancing career. Fern wonders about their shared history as Neale remains calm and enigmatic.
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John Neale
Gwenda
John
Fern
America
Tokio
New York
News
Divorce cases dominate Athens county common pleas court
Clerk of Courts Morgan reported that 53 divorce and related family disputes were on the November term docket in Athens county. Of these, 16 were filed during term, 7 dismissed, 3 dismissed after testimony, and 17 granted, leaving 26 pending with about two weeks before January term opening on January 10. The court spends much time on family matters. The Sharp murder trial grand jury indictment was cleared and the new term begins January 10.
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Athens County
Common Pleas Court
Morgan
Sharp
Dear Mrs Thompson Advice Column Clues For Love And Work
A reader asks if writing for a date is proper for a town girl and another seeks guidance on keeping house for a man while facing poverty and health limits. The responses advise introductions, maintaining honor, and evaluating available work through caregiving or homemaking.
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Mrs. Thompson
Reader
Cigarette Stub Triggers Fire at Burnet House Hotel
A cigarette stub in an air vent sparked a blaze at the Burnet House in Cincinnati injuring one fireman slightly. The headquarters of the American Legion suffered damage with losses estimated at 25,000 dollars as more than 200 guests evacuated the hotel last night.
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Cincinnati
The
American Legion
Burnet House
Surprising Tanlac Recovery Highlighted by Los Angeles Woman
Mrs. Nancy Sharp of 921 Camulus Street Los Angeles credits Tanlac with a dramatic health turnaround after twelve years of indigestion and stomach trouble. She reports renewed appetite deep sleep and much greater energy after six bottles. Tanlac is sold in several Ohio towns by local shops.
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Nancy Sharp
Los Angeles
Taniac
Tanlac
Calif
Camulus Street
The
Merchants’ Express Co
Athens
Cline’s
Coolville
Taylor & Son
Nelsonville
Gem Pharmacy
Amesville
W. Gibson
Buchtel
Allison K. Walker
Federal
J. W. Wilson
Advice On Home Craft Shops For Tatting And Crochet
The speaker suggests practical steps for a craft seller. Consider taking tatting and crochet to town to find a buyer, or open a small home gift shop. Display crochet work, add marmalades and biscuits, and offer afternoon tea. Consider dressmaking or a tea and novelty shop if sewing skills are strong.
Girl in Cleveland Held for Murder in Shocking Slaying
Miss Australia Crape, 24, was arrested in Cleveland on a murder charge tied to the shooting death of Christ Wilson, 35. Police say she confessed and claimed she acted to protect her mother from an alleged attack in their home.
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Cleveland
Crape
Christ Wilson
Miss Crape
Wilson
Churches Form Union County Federation
Marysville December 27 The third county church federation in the United States is being organized in Union county A temporary organization has been formed with ten churches needed to become permanent Currently five churches participate in a joint program in their communities The federation aims to extend church influence to surrounding rural areas
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Marysville
United States
Union County
Lorain County
Indiana
Building Program Must Be Started To Provide Work
Cleveland officials bankers and contractors discuss starting 104 million dollars in public and private building. Strikes transport shortages high prices and weather have delayed projects. Officials aim to begin work on schools and public buildings to create jobs and ready facilities for occupancy next year. The first unit of the 3.5 million city hospital group should start in January with several skyscrapers and many smaller buildings planned next year.
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Cleveland
City Hospital Group
Romania Oil Fields Under Limited Working Areas
The report notes Romania has about 60 000 acres recognized as oil bearing, but fewer than 6 200 acres are currently being worked.
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Romania
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