Local Notices and Social Weddings of Pomeroy Area
Public installation planned by Lodge No. 96 K of P in Pomeroy with Grand Chancellor Truby invited to attend. Dr W. L. Dean departs to finish state examinations, returning to Xenia after duties. Dentist Q. B. Carter juries, a new practice in Pomeroy, weds Miss Neirion of Gallipolis in a Gallia County ceremony. ALKIRE TURNER wedding wed near Harrisonville. bride Lena Turner, a Welch school teacher. They plan to reside on Mr Alkire’s farm, with retirement anticipated from state service.
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P. Ced
Xenia
Gallipolis
Neirion
Deardorff
Galli
Aed
Anithemn Alkire-Turner
Oline R. Alkire
Harrisonville
Lena “Turner
Stidon
Peter
Parnes
Gument
Welch School
Alsinifre
Mortgage transfers listed in local notices
Public record item shows several property transactions with names and amounts including le Sayre and husband to Mrs Chapman for 350 dollars and Stansbury and wife to Ley Kennedy for 115 dollars. Additional transfers mention Rose and wife to Amey Ours for 300 dollars and Parr and wife to Effie Fa60.31.
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le Sayre
Chapman
Stansbury
Ley Kennedy
Alius Rose
An- Mey Ours
Oren Davis
L M. Ies
Parr
Effie
Pomeroy Pair Heads Home After Visit
Jr. Pomeroy Pointer and Mrs. Clifford Ohlinger plan to return to their Pitts area home tomorrow following a visit with mother Mrs. Mary Ohlinger.
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Pomeroy Pointers Jr
Clifford Ohlinger
Pitts
Pie
Mary Ohlinger
Akron couple guests at home of friends
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Will and of Akron are guests of home.
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Fred Will
Akron
Home
Race Leaves Evansville Visit After Family Stay
H. F. Race departed today for his home in Evansville Indiana following a short visit with his father W. A. Race and other relatives.
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H. F. Race
Evansville
Ind
W. A. Race
Grand Jury Assembly Notice for January Term
A grand jury assembly notice goes out for the January term of court scheduled next Monday.
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Grand Jury
New Health Officer Appointed for County District
The county board selected Dr J A Miller as district health officer to succeed Dr McCullough. The appointment starts January 1 with Miss Bing continuing as public nurse and Miss Dorothy Chase as assistant. The officer will serve part time with a $1000 annual salary reduction.
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J. A. Miller
McCullough
Miss Bing
Dorothy Chase
Patching Up the Street on Busy County Road
Work under the county surveyor and county commissioners repairs a quagmire stretch on the road between Pomeroy and Middleport above the round house. The heavily traveled route was becoming impassable, making this public service timely.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Round House
Local Names Listed in Mixed Ages and Towns
A lengthy roster lists multiple individuals with ages and hometowns including Tarlton Rutland Middleport Pomeroy and Cheshire. The fragmentary item appears to catalog residents and addresses without additional context or events.
Cascarets Gentle Laxative Promises Quick Morning Relief
The ad touts Cascarets as a mild laxative for liver, head cold symptoms, indigestion and biliousness. One or two tabs overnight clear the bowels by morning with no stirring side effects, at ten cents per box. children like Cascarets.
Bolton and Morris Married in Probate Office
Tuesday afternoon Lawrence Bolton of Carpenter and Miss Neva Morris of Pomeroy R F D 3 wed in the probate office of Justice Barnes. The bride and groom are connected to county families and meet under formal nuptial rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Foust
Tarlton
Ertha Rathburn
Rutland
J. O. Smith
Nanna Hysell
Middleport
Ben Jacks
Lawrence Bolton
Carpenter
J. M. Bolton
The
County Infirmary
Neva Morris
Pomeroy R. PD
Justice Barnes
Woman and preacher charged with unlawful living in Pomeroy
Mrs. Jane Westbrook of Gallipolis, a colored woman, appeared in Justice Fish's court yesterday afternoon charged with living unlawfully with Rev. Charles Scott, a local colored preacher. They were alleged to have been living in a shack behind the First Baptist church in Pomeroy.
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Jane Westbrook
Gallipolis
Alwin E Bulau Marries in Columbus
Mrs Carrie Larimer announces the marriage of her daughter Al win E Bulau in Columbus on Thursday December 22. The bride formerly lived at Mason and the event is noted for local interest.
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Columbus
Mason
Carrie Larimer
Alwin E. Bulau
Dance Honors Miss Frances Sortman in Hamilton Home
A reception for Miss Frances Sortman of Hamilton Ohio hosted by Mr and Mrs W F Reed last evening drew about fifty young guests. Miss Sortman, a Western College classmate of Miss Reed at Oxford, was honored as the house guest.
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Frances Sortman
Hamilton
Ohio
W. F. Reed
Miss Sorttman
Miss Reed
Western College
Oxford
Rutland School Aid Applications Move Forward
H P Skinner notes 22 of 32 county districts qualify for State aid after passing the 3 mill levy at the November election. Applications have been sent to the State Department of Education and Superintendent Karr will travel to Columbus Friday to consult with Superintendent Riegel.
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H. P. Skinner
Rutland
State Department of Education
Karr
Columbus
Riegel
Maccabee Lodge Elevates Officers After Banquet
Pomeroy Maccabee lodge elevates Ray White as Past Commander and S A Smith as Commander with George Pullins as Tent Commander George Phillips as R E Harry Beahra as Chaplain Frank Amberger as sergeant John A Smith as M of A William B Ginther as picket J E Daily as seninal S A Kindrew and John Blaettar as guards A banquet followed the election.
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Pomeroy Maccabe Lodge
Ray White
S.A. Smith
George Pullins
George Phillips
Harry Beahra
Frank Amberger
John A. Smith
Wm. B. Ginther
J. E. Daily
S. A. Kindrew
John Blaettar
Redouble Search for Autoist Who Ran Down Pair
Dayton police intensified efforts to locate the driver who struck 64 year old James McCoy and 70 year old Mrs Martha Dull, near Dayton. McCoy died at noon from injuries suffered in the same incident as investigators seek the fleeing motorist. The Dayton Automobile Club offers a $50 reward for the arrest of the driver.
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Dayton
James McCoy
Martha Dull
McCoy
Dayton Automobile Club
Humorous Takeouts Stir Groups Amid Debate
A lighthearted remark unsettles several attendees as the discussion turns from formal reasoning to laughter. The exchange suggests humor can sway opinions more than serious facts in the gathering.
Memorial service planned for Rev H F Kerr
Logan to hold a short memorial at the local Presbyterian church Sunday morning at 10 30. The session that worked with Rev Kerr will conduct the service. Rev G Fohner of Sharpsville Pa will preach at the same church Sunday January 8th at the committee invitation to fill the vacancy.
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H. Franklin Kerr
Kerr
G. ©. Fohner
Sharpsville
River sewer dumps liquor seized in raids
On Wednesday afternoon the Logan sewer received vast quantities of alcohol from past raids. Twenty two cases of Lash's Bitters and forty quarts of whiskey were emptied from bonded brands into the sewer.
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Hocking
Logan
Lash
Council Holds Brief Last Meeting of Present Term
The city council met at city hall Tuesday evening in a short session with most members present. Mayor elect F A Koppe had his bond approved for 750 dollars. Fire Chief George Schorr submitted an accepted report and the drua g list of bills was processed. retiring members Voris Timberlake Strake and Klech were noted while Fox and Roby were reelected for another term.
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Council of
F. A. Koppe
George Schorr
Voris
Timberlake
Strake
Klech
Fox
Roby
Logan Club hosts turkey banquet before Christmas ball
Members and their ladies enjoyed a turkey banquet at the Logan Club Wednesday evening ahead of the annual Christmas ball at the club rooms. The Wright Orchestra of Columbus provided music for dancing until midnight followed by a luncheon for invited guests. It was one of the year’s most successful social events.
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Logan Club
Wright Orchestra of Columbus
Burial of Martin Bruly in Rockbridge area
The fifteen year old Logan boy Martin Bruly who was accidentally shot by his brother while hunting Monday was buried Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the A. B. church and the body laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery near Rockbridge, with L. C. Yocum directing interment.
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Martin Bruly
Logan Lad
A. B. Church
Fairview
Rockbridge
L. C. Yocum
Promoter Carrigan Cards Boxing Card with Battle Royal
Boxing fans show keen interest in promoter Ted Carrigan s lineup for next Monday. The card features thirty two rounds plus a battle royal among five colored gentlemen. The main bout pairs Bat Randolph of Springfield against Bat Christian of Nelsonville.
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Ted Carrigan
Bat Randolph
Springfield
Bat iChristian
Nelsonville
Boxing program includes speeches by ex Mayor and mayor
A boxing event at Armory Hall features speeches by ex Mayor Miller and Mayor Koppe. Ed Francis serves as referee for the bouts.
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Miller
Fred Koppe
Armory Hall
Ed. Francis
New Officials Named for Koppe Administration
Mayor elect F. A. Koppe released a list of appointive officers to assume duties at year’s start as the city shifts to a new form of government. Appointments include John Keller as Chief of Police, Walter Nixon as Chief of Fire, Schlinger as 1st Patrolman, Chas Note stone as 2nd Patrolman, A. Wharton as Service Director, Krieg Johnson and Harbaugh on Civil Service, Beck Martin Gabriel and Smith as Sinking Fund Trustees, with Barton Holl as President of Council. Keller Ellinger and Holl are Legion members. Note stone currently Merchants Police. Further minor appointments to follow.
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F. A. Koppe
A. Wharton
Fire Department
Walter Nixon
John Keller
Sch
Llinger
Chas. Notestone
Civil Service
John&. Krieg
Theo. C. Johnson
M. G. Harbaugh
Sinking Fund
Joint Knights and Ladies Auxiliary Install Leaders
A joint installation of Knights of St. John and Ladies Auxiliary was held at their hall Tuesday evening with Past President Ed Eberst as installing officer and Rev Fr Nevin as Chaplain. Officers named include Frank Judy as president and Margaret Flum as Auxiliary president, with numerous vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers and trustees. Afterward members socialized with dancing and cards as Rolland Lauer left for Marion and other locals made short visits or travels.
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Knights of St. John and
Ladies Auxiliary
Ed Eberst
Fr. Nevin
Knights
Frank Judy
Pete Schrader
Edward Beck
Fred Ucker
John B. Canty
Paul Fox Sr
Lawrence Fox
A. J. Judy
Joe N. Ucker
Margaret
Watch Dog in Town
The Messenger reports a dog seen on Logan’s main street with eyes wide open seeking a supposed chief of police. The town has no such animal, but Roy Dupler a Messenger employee is spending a day or so in Logan.
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Logan
Jack Marshall
Roy Dupler
Illiteracy Drops in Ohio Driven by Education Efforts
U S Census data show native born whites in Ohio cut illiteracy by 12.5 percent over the decade as population rose 20.8 percent. In 1910 illiteracy among those 19 and older stood at 124 774. in 1920 it was 131 066. Athens Hocking and Vinton counties led declines, reflecting improved schools and public support for modern educational standards.
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Ohio
U.S. Census Bureau
Alleged Murder Trial Opens in East Ohio
In Clairsville today, December 29, testimony began in the case of Andrew Sarg ent charged with the ax murder of Mrs. Augusta Burkhead and her daughter Lillian on April 17, 1920. He is alleged to have stolen Liberty Bonds later sold in Indiana.
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Clairsville
Andrew Sargent
Augusta Burkhead
Lillian
Sargent
Indiana
Pacific treaty may not guarantee Japanese land
Washington reports indicate the four power Pacific treaty will not cover Japan mainland with a guarantee against invasion. Public opinion in both the United States and Japan questions such an interpretation, and officials expect a joint interpretation before ratification to clarify limits of the pact. Shidehara has discussed with Secretary Hughes methods to clarify the treaty’s terms.
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Washington
Japan
United States
Shideharra
Hughes
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