Pomeroy to Host Class B Southeast Ohio Elimination
Pomeroy joins Athens New Lexington Portsmouth and Greenfield as class B elimination centers in southeastern Ohio. Contests feature Wilkesville Vinton Bidwell Gallipolis Cheshire Middleport Syracuse Rutland and Pomeroy. Local winners advance to Greenfield finals February 2 to March 1 with state finals in Columbus March 14 to 25.
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Pomeroy
Southeastern Ohio
Athens
New Lexington
Portsmouth
Greenfield
Wilkesville
Vinton
Bidwell
Gallipolis
Cheshire
Middleport
Syracuse
Rutland
Columbus
Quirked Language Notes From A Queen’s English Play
A collection of language games shows Miss Ebersbach and Mrs Wayne Lutz in witty exchanges about dress color diet and fabric work. The piece captures anxious humor as a visitor misreads a table linen task and a teacher’s remark about appearance.
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Ebersbach
Wayne Lutz
New Packet Line Firm Formed on Upper Ohio
A new company forms to operate a packet line on the upper Ohio. It plans to hire veteran river men including Capt. Harry Donally of Wheeling Capt. Walter Eichley of Pittsburg and Capt. Orville Noll of Martinsville. D Grover W W of Gallipolis is named. The Betsy Ann is owned by the firm and more boats may join, possibly the General Wood and General Crowder.
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Upper
Ohio
Harry Donally
Wheeling
Walter Eichley
Pittsburg
Orville Noll
Martinsville
D. Grover WW
Gallipolis
General Wood
General Crowder
High School Basketball Game Moved Up This Evening
Middleport and Mercy high schools moved the game to this evening at the Arm, drawing a large crowd and eager fans. Wellston battles tomorrow. Marine Band member Hugh Mutchler notes progress from Panama. Other notes include Sis A E Lawrence moving to Clarksburg and the Bailey farm oil well producing ten barrels daily after being shot.
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Middleport
Mercy
Sat- Weday
Middleport Native George Springston Dies at 78
George Springston a longtime resident of Middleport died Tuesday afternoon at age 78 He leaves several grown children and was remembered as a fixture of the community.
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George Springston
Middleport
Thunder and storms rattle Bedford area with hospital trip noted
Early Tuesday morning flashes of lightning and thunder were reported amid storm activity. A year ago a severe thunderstorm damaged a barn and livestock belonging to Harley Midkiff in Bedford township. Mrs. Charles Ebersbach was summoned to Parkersburg today by her sister’s illness, while Mrs. Goldie Elberfeld remains listed as being in a hospital.
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Harley
Bedford Town
Charles Ebersbach
Parkersburg
Parkersburg Hospital Stricken by Blood Poison Outbreak
A Parkersburg hospital faces a sudden blood poisoning outbreak affecting patients and staff. Hospital officials report rapid response measures, isolation protocols, and ongoing treatment efforts amid rising concern.
Man Buys His Father in Hopeful Local Tale
John Morton, a respected elder of the local Black community, recounts buying his enslaved father and freeing him. He walked from Pomeroy to Virginia over six days to sight the purchase, then returned with his father in thirteen days. The elder Morton lived about five years after the move.
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John Morton
Lincoln Hill
Morton
Pomeroy
Virginia
John
Henry Seidenable Appointed Fish and Game Warden
Henry Seidenable, long associated with public safety as a cop night watchman and dog catcher has been commissioned as a fish and game warden and begun his duties.
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Henry Seidenable
Cop
Haseen
Middleport Man May Seek Wales Consular Post
Washington dispatches say Captain Tom Jones may be proposed for a consular post in Wales after a White House discussion with Secretary Stump. Jones had been considered for the appointment by President Harding before his death, and he was accompanied by O Rh Johnson of Ironton.
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Tom Jones
Middleport
Washington
Wales
White House
O. Rh. Johnson
Ironton
Stomp
Harding
Jones
Adrienne Frazier Graduates Early From Southwestern High
Miss Adrienne Frazier, once a pupil in Pomeroy and Middleport schools, graduated with a class of 45 from Southwestern High in Detroit on January 3, 1924. She finished the course in three and a half years and will enter Detroit Teachers College next semester to study Latin and French.
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Adrienne Frazier
Pomeroy
Middleport Schoos
Southwestern High
Troit
Michigan
Detroit Teachers’ College Nest Semertor
Masons to Hold Evening at Masonic Hall with Western Stars
A party is planned for February 153 at the Masonic Hall inviting Western Stars and Masons with their wives as guests. Special invites are not issued. a lively program is arranged and a happy evening is anticipated for attendees.
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Masonic Hall
Local Resident Elizabeth St. Clair Improves in Hospital
Word from Columbus says Mrs. Elizabeth St. Clair, formerly of this area, is steadily improving at University Hospital after a fall that caused a fracture of the hip. She is expected to be discharged within a week.
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Columbus
Elizabeth St. Clair
Stowly
University Hospital
Death of James Dugan Former Deputy State Mine Inspector
Word was received from Columbus on Wednesday of the death in a hospital there of James Dugan of Warner Avenue Logan who for years served as deputy state mine inspector for the district. He was taken to Columbus last week for an operation when acute appendicitis developed. Dugan built a new home on Warner Avenue last year and came to Logan to make his home. Funeral arrangements have not been learned.
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Columbus
James Dugan
Warner Avenue
Dugan
Logan
State Hospital
Cletus Moore
Athens State Hospital
Moore
Farmers Attend Columbus for Farmers Week Program
County Agent W H Ferguson and farm bureau leaders W R Griffith and W H Mowery travel to Columbus to participate in the Farmers Week program at the state university. Additional county farmers plan to attend as the week progresses.
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W. H. Ferguson
W. R. Griffith
Farm Bureau
W. H. Mowery
Columbus
the State University
Masquerade Social and Valentine Party Planned
A masquerade social and Valentine party is planned for next Tuesday evening at the 1a o0 FP hall in the village. The committee promises an interesting evening for all as plans unfold and local entertainment is arranged.
Palmer and Scott Tie the Knot in Murray City
Isaac Palmer aged 35 a carpenter and Naomi Scott 27 a housekeeper both of Murray City obtained a marriage license and were married in Murray City.
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Isaac Palmer
Manner
Murray City
Naomi Scott
Hospital transfer of Mrs Charles O Rourke at Lanister
Mrs. Charles O’Rourke of Lanister was brought to the local hospital after an incident. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Charles O'Rourke
Lanister
Four Young Men Burned In Mine Explosion Near Middletown
Four young men were seriously burned in a Perry county mine accident after they entered the mine pursuing a fox and ignited a powder can. The blast singed faces and hands. one injured man is a nephew of John St. Clair of Logan and Frank St. Clair of Webb Summit.
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Middletown
Perry County
John St. Clair
Logan
Frank St. Clair
Webb Summit
Lomax Brothers Grocery Sold to A J CurI in Lomax Street
The Lomax Brothers grocery on North Market Street changed owners this week. A J CurI became the new owner and assumed control Tuesday after the closing invoice. CurI previously managed a mining company store in New Pittsburgh for nine years and is M D Higgins' son in law.
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Lomax
Peter Lomax
McArthur
Valentine Party Planned by Local Eastern Star Chapter
The local order of the Fastern Star is planning a Valentine party with details under discussion. Proceeds will support chapter activities and community charity efforts at the event.
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Valentine
Local
Order of the Fastern Star
Findlay Police Face Wage Cut Threat
Findlay police alerted to possible wage reductions or major cutbacks in their force. In Cleveland, Ohio, W. G. Lee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen praised Woodrow Wilson as a friend of labor to officials and employees.
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Findlay, CO
Findlay
Cleveland
Ohio
Woodrow Wilson
Labor
White House
W. G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Railway
Three armed rebels escape in Cleveland incident
In Cleveland Ohio three armed rebels successfully escaped after an unidentified confrontation. No injuries reported and police continue investigations as authorities seek details on the getaway.
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Cleveland, CO
Looting spree hits Prospect Avenue store jewelry and cash
A overnight looting at a Prospect Avenue furnishing store yielded jewelry valued at 1650 dollars and cash totaling 98.77 dollars. Police investigate the incident and review surveillance for clues and suspects.
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Prospect Avenue
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Bee
NEW Packet Co
Panama
wMr
F. C. Mutchler
Malland
Hugh
United States Marine Band
Gboat
Sis
A. E. Lawrence
Daugh- Majel
Clarksburg
W. Va
C. S. Shumaker
Parkersbur
Bam Pailey
Nease
Bailey Farm
Loth Ace
Pure Oil
Goldie Elberfeld
Parkersburg Hospital
Pomeroy Birl
Lady Macabees
Haydenville
Order of Astern Star of Ohio
William Wetherill
Lois Wilson
Richard DIX
Zane Grey
Arizona
Bobby Vernon
Marshall Neilan
Eternal
Clanton
Christian Science
John C. Lathrop, C. S.B
Board of Lectureship of the Mother Church
Boston
Mass
Ohio University Auditorium
Deltor
D. Zenner Company
Columbia
Ives Ae
Felix
Hospital
Zemo
Dayton
Arun Halter
DUG CO
Athens Council No. 262
Red Men’s Hall
Pew
Doaen
Sateen Pettibockers
Swift
Oridge
Milly
Wen Gullim
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