Knights of Pythias Invite and Lodge Notice
Pomeroy-Middleport notice invites all Knights of Pythias to Fides Lodge Thursday evening December 28. Rank to be conferred and important matters discussed. By order of the lodge. F M Sisson K R S. 12-26-2. John Palmer sentenced in common pleas court for running down Miss Maria Dodson at Bradbury over a year ago. Six months Dayton workhouse, $299 fine, held until paid.
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Knights of Pythias
Fides Lodge
F. M. Sisson
John Palmer
Common Pleas
Maria Dodson
Bradbury
Miller
Palmer
Dayton
Osby Martin
Postmaster Simmons Resigns in Spencer West Virginia
S A Simmons, longtime Spencer postmaster and former Pomeroy resident, has sent his resignation to Washington to take effect January 31. He plans to enter the automobile selling business, ending a term that would have expired in 1925.
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Spencer
W. Va
S. A. Simmons
Pomeroy
Washington
SET FOR FRIDAY The case of Okey Byers charged
A court schedules arraignment Friday for Okey Byers charged in a case involving alleged offenses. Prosecutors seek a swift adjudication as defense counsel prepares motions and witnesses.
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Okey Byers
Preliminary hearing set in Sutton case of G W Radcliff death
The assault on his brother in law G W Radcliff ends in death by Radcliff's own action near his Sutton township home. The case goes to a preliminary hearing in Squire Barnes' court next Friday at 10 with Prosecutor Davis for the state and I F Crow for the defense. The sensational circumstances surrounding the death draw wide public interest.
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G. W. Radcliff
Sutton Township
Squire Barnes
Davis
IF. W. Crow
Radcliff
Death of Mrs. Bean in Middleport and local notices
Mrs Staunton Dean mother Ed Mankin of Middleport died recently in McMillian hospital Charleston aged just under 20 The funeral was in Middleport with burial in Hill cemetery P A Thomas and wife back from Florida were visiting Middleport A colored man Robert Jackson of Middleport faces another charge in Barnes court involving a 16 year old girl Licenses issued Dale Gilkey 21 of Pomeroy Hazel Bolton 19 of Pomeroy Henry Balser 28 Letart Falls Alice Beaver 19 Antiquity Married by Justice Barnes at the court house Burdell Black 21 Middleport and Helen Hysell 18 Pomeroy married by Justice Barnes Michael Bentz 18 Myrtle Pearson 17 Rutland and Pomeroy Kenneth Gaston 22 Athens and Bridget Donahue 18 Rutland Suit filed by Kanawha & Michigan Railroad against Rutland township trustees and county commissioners over a grade crossing at Elmont Stevens and Henry Denny There is dispute over crossing type Gilkey Bolton Dale C Gilkey son of Charles Gilkey and Hazel Bolton daughter of Jerry Bolton were married December 22 at 3 pm at the Pomeroy Methodist church Rev Weed officiated The groom a Pomeroy High School 1920 graduate works as superintendent of J W Morgan coal docks The bride is described as a fine young lady and they plan to establish a home together.
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Bean
Staunton Dean
Ed Mankin
Middleport
McMillian Hospital
Charleston
Heath M. FE
Hill Cemetery
Dale C. Gilkey
Pomeroy
R. D
Hazel Bolton
Henry Balser
Letart Falls
Alice Beaver
Antiquity
Justice Barnes
Court House
Burdell Black
Helen Hysell
Michael A. Bentz
Myrtle Pearson
Kenneth Gaston
Athens
Bridget Donahue
Rutland
Kanawha & Michigan Railroad
Rutland Township
Elmont Stevens
Henry Denny
Gilkey-Bolton
Meigs County
Charles Gilkey
Hazel B. Bolton
Jerry Bolton
Meigs County Infirmary
Weed
Pomeroy High School
J. W. Morgan
Christmas Trade Boosts Small Towns Across The Region
Great Christmas business hit Pomeroy and Middleport with their busiest holiday period. Local shops credit strong industrial conditions, good roads, and savvy advertising for the surge. Automobiles drew shoppers from West Virginia and nearby counties to the busy marts.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
West Virginia
Christmas Tokens From Local Employers
The Brocassa Co of Syracuse gave every one of its 50 senior employees a turkey, with newer staff receiving a quart of oysters. The Pomeroy Salt Association awarded each employee a $5 gold piece as a Christmas token.
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Nick
Brocassa Co
Syracuse
Pomeroy Salt Association
Mrs Ella I Singers Dies After Christmas Stroke
Mrs Ella I Midkiff Singers, wife of Samuel Singers, died Christmas afternoon at the Singers home near Racine after a stroke. She was about 62, married 40 years ago, with five daughters and two sons surviving. Funeral at Sutton chapel Thursday after.
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Ella I. Singers
Samuel Singers
Singers
Racine
Ella Midkiff
Christmas Day Dinner Gatherings and Local Moves in McArthur
Mr and Mrs William H Arnold and daughter entertained Christmas day with relatives from Wilmington and others. The Reeds moved to Johnson store building to open a clothing and shoe shop. Rosser moves to Mrs Nettie Snook’s residence. Ralph Dickson returns from Columbus for holidays. Business visitors include Bernard Morris Alles Edward Riley Frank Collins Homer Devault George Brown. Ward brothers spent Christmas in Columbus. Tessia and Charles Thomas visited New Marshfield. Gerald Woolweaver left Dundas to join B and O railroad as second track operator at Bloom Junction. COURT NEWS Sarah Timms against James Timms alimony. Vollenweider.
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William H. Arnold
Johnson Store
Edgar Rosser
Rosser
Nettie Snook
Ralph Dickson
Business College
Columbus
Truman Dickson
McArthur
Bernard Morris
Alles
Edward Riley
Frank Collins
Radcliff
Homer Devault
Clarion
George Brown
Logan
Arthur Ward
Tom Camp
Bratton Divorce and Estate Suit Involving Trimmer Family
The case of Mary Matilda Bratton versus Eli Bratton petitions for divorce. The estate of Paul Trimmer, deceased, with William Trimmer appointed administrator, notes Lucinda Trimmer and Eliza A. Arnett declined in his favor. Bond approved. William Trimmer sues Lucinda Trimmer et al to sell real estate. Marriage license issued for Clifton Stewart and Lillie E. Davis of McArthur on December 26. Funeral pallbearers listed for Mrs. Arthur with attendees from Canal Winchester, Columbus, Logan, and New Plymouth.
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Mary Matilda Bratton
Eli Bratton
Blake
Paul Trimmer
William Trimmer
Lucinda Trimmer
Eliza A. Arnett
Clifton Stewart
McArthur
Lillie FE
Davis Oreton
Arthur Monday
Howard Hockman
Canal Winchester
Bundy Hardin
Columbus
Charles
Riley Warthman
Logan
Milford
Justice
Luther Warthman
Minnie Warthman
Bert Stump
New Plymouth
Arthur Worthman
Christmas Dinner Guests at Puritan Home
The article lists a Christmas dinner hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Sharp in Puritan. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Sharp with Dorothy and Frank, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Sharp with Sarah and Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Markham with Mary Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Swaim with Jack and Margaret, O. E. Sharp of McArthur, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles.
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T. D. Sharp
Puritan
A. E. Sharp
Dorothy
Frank
G. E. Sharp
Sarah
Thomas
Edwin Markham
Mary Virginia
H. J. Swaim
Jack
Margaret
O. E. Sharp
McArthur
Charles
Local Names Connected to Columbus and Richwood Figures
Rogers of Columbus. Mrs Ben Pearce and daughter Marjorie of Richwood. Robert Shockey of Grove City are noted in a community lineup.
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Rogers
Columbus
Ben Pearce
Marjorie
Richwood
Robert Shockey
Grove City
Engravers Beat Old Guards 53 to 37 in Holiday Basket Tilt
Terry Engraving company from Columbus brought a fast basketball squad to the local floor and defeated the Old Guards 53 to 37. Referee was Robert Dunkle of Chillicothe. M. C. A. of Nelsonville to meet Old Guards next Friday night December 29 on the home floor.
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Terry Engraving Company
Columbus
Robert Dunkle
Chillicothe
Nelsonville
William S. Vorhes Obituary Notices Albany Area Farmer Dies
William S. Vorhes son of John and Narcissus Stanton Vorhes born September 10 1864 near Albany died December 20 1922 at 58 years 3 months 10 days He married Emma L Masters on May 13 1893 Survived by wife three brothers Samuel Pearl A and Clayton R B and other relatives Known as a diligent farmer and reader he lived a quiet upright life The obituary notes his community spirit and references James Whitcomb Riley poem Not Dead He Is Just Away Card of Thanks follows with thanks to neighbors and friends.
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William S. Vorhes
John and
Narcissus Stanton Vorhes
Albany
Hebbardsville
Jolly District School
Atwood Institute of
Emma L. Masters
Delbert
Ella
Samuel
Altho
James Whitcomb Riley
Will
In Remembrance of W S Vorhes from Emma Vorhes
Notice expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death of husband W. S. Vorhes and for flowers and funeral assistance from undertaker and others. Signed by Mrs. Emma Vorhes.
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Vorhes
Emma Vorhes
United States Plans to Move Gold to Europe
After accumulating more than three fourths of the world’s gold postwar chaos, the United States is preparing to move part of its vast gold supply back to Europe. The information was confirmed at the White House this morning.
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Washington
United States
Europe
White House
New County Officers Take Office Shortly
Ohio Secretary of State Smith says it will be over a week before 72 elected county commissioners can take office next month. Papers served by Common Pleas Judge Rodgers temporarily bar certificate of election to County Commissioner Elect Westlake of Columbus.
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Columbus
Smith
Common Pleas
Rodgers
Westlake
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Mar Oliver Hartley
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Swatzel
Don Blankenship
Annie Swatzel
Zeiher
Ben H. Ewing
Grace Weir
Helzer Hospital
Wm. Hetzel
Majestic
Tony
Marion Davies
Diana
William S.hart In
Redwood Slopes
Williams
Grampas
NEA Service
P. A. Thomas
Florida
Robert Jackson
Barnes
Thomas Fork
Sarah Timms
James Timms
Vollenweider
J. E. Seal
Harry Swepston
Luella Clark
Cincinnati
Mary Swepston
Dan Swepston
Chicago
Chiliscothe
Amanda Moreley
Rebecca Verigan
Margaret Brewer
Madison Township
Henry Verigan
Martha Doss
That City
Alta Timms
Dundas
Cleveland
Timm
Emma Foreman
Hiram Pierce
B. A. Radcliff
Evelyn Conner
Alice Cundiff
George Paffenbarger
Bayard Cherry
State University
Ida Lantz
S. C. Bates
Joe Salts
Bliss Business College
Flora Salts
Charles Salts
Athens Implement Co
John Brown
Osawatomie
Athens County Buick CO
Ohio
Azoa
the Cline Pharmacy Co
The
D. Zenner Company
Sam
Scott
E. Mom
Hyams Bossy
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