Alienation of Affections Suit Heard in Pomeroy Today
In Pomeroy the first alienation of affections case in years is heard before Judge C. E. Pepples and a jury. Benjamin Pickens sues Cleveland Wolfe for 10109 damages claiming Wolfe pursued Pickens’ wife Bertie Stover Pickens. Trial began Wednesday and adjourned to today with 22 witnesses and a full jury panel drawn from Antiquity Racine and Middleport.
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Pomeroy
C. E. Pepples
Benjamin Pickens
Cleveland Wolfe
Pickens
Bertie Stover
Great Lakes
Wolfe
Ohio
Middleport
Copeland
Dana Braw
Folrod
F. M. Coates
R. Shields
Homer Radford
W. J. Henderson
W. S. Rice
Peter Reinhart
Horace W. Karr
Seyfried
Lemuel Butcher
B. E. Will
Racine
D. H. Peoples
Ralston Russell
C. W. Chirk
A. D. Russell
Old Grindstone Exposed at Pomeroy Shipyard Yard
In Pomeroy the ancient grindstone near the old boatyards sits on a strong platform once used by the Pomeroy Coal Company era led by Valentine Horton. A ton weight stone five feet across the face was used to sharpen tools and knives for local work and butchers. Weathered now, its fate remains undetermined as the heavy sandstone foundations and steps are revealed.
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Diamant Pomeroy
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Coal Company
Valentine Horton
Funeral of Rose Wl held at Sliven church
The funeral of Rose Wl was held from the church at Sliven at 2 o clock Friday afternoon. A traveling man from Tren ton saw children playing in the highway without hats coats or shoes and adults in swings shirt sleeves. Mrs Pomeroy and Robert B Carson are mentioned in Meigs County notes. Continued on Page 10.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Leo Byrne
Fromm Jalen Democratic & Tral
E. R. Jus
Rose
Sliven
Grove
Pomeroy
Trenton
C. Pomeroy
Gallipolils Hospital
Robert B. Carson
Meigs County
Spelling Bees Remembered From Pomeroy 1886 Event
In Pomeroy on February 11 a recount recalls an 1886 spelling bee that drew doctors lawyers and preachers together with grade school pupils. The tale notes John A. Myers a talented attorney who misspelled Sig- Shox and corrected it with Six as a classroom slip. Judge R B Stewart hosted the episode in a remembered spelling contest.
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Pomeroy
Atorneys
John A. Myers
Iontest
Swarming Bees Reported Near Long Bottom February
POMEROY Feb 11 Bees swarmed near Long Bottom on Feb 1 a rare early season event. Avery Roberts a local businessman observed bees moving from Will Chamber’s home and clustering on two cedar trees at LC Matieelk’s produce stand. Farmers note early swarming shortens work season and may affect food stores for winter. Harvey Church traveled from Pomeroy to Miami Fla and back with fruit but faced quarantine restrictions en route.
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Jung
Los
Pomeroy
Harvey
Mire
Mary Esplund
St Miami
Fla
Church
Youth Lost Both Legs in Train Yard Accident
Howard Stitty ten, of Lower Middleport, was crushed by a freight train in the Hobson yards after dark Wednesday, severing both legs. He was taken to Gallipoli hospital and is reported in critical condition. Stitty, once involved in eviction protests, had been jailed for about three months. He is survived by a wife and several children.
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Middleport
Howard Stitty
Rozata
Hobson Yards
Stitts
Gallipolli
Pinex Home Remedy for Cough Promises Quick Relief
An old home remedy touts Pinex as a fast acting cough solution made by mixing 216 ounces of Pinex with sugar syrup or honey to fill a pint. It claims rapid throat relief, germ elimination, and soothing action on bronchial membranes, with guaranteed prompt relief or money back.
Short Change Artist Flees From Pomeroy Store
Two strangers visited the New York Clothing House in Pomeroy on a Wednesday night. One bought socks for 19 cents and a pair of to cents. A $20 bill was handed over. the clerk Miss Eisle Hurt gave 19.25 in change plus the socks. The men allegedly altered the transaction by diverting the bill and escaped toward Middleport as pursuers chased them.
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Pomeroy
New York
Vermont
Eisle Hurt
Middleport
Afficura
Columbia Grange Plans Friday Meeting and Valentine Program
Corinthia Grange No. W435 will hold a Friday night meeting featuring a Lincoln tribute, readings about Lincoln Today, and holiday numbers. Special music by Columbia Orchestra. A Valentine box and dessert will close the program with candy hearts for dinner partners. Neighboring Granges invited.
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Carpenter
Corinthia
Grange
Former Pomeroy Girl Married in Columbus
In Columbus, Monday, Miss Vadish, daughter of Mrs. Mary Meyer, married Wil lant Geiger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Br. Kelley, at Grandview Catholic Church. The bride wore light blue peau de soie lace and long white gloves, with yellow buds in her bouquet. Attendants included Miss Mary Katherine Will a maid of honor and Mr. Robert Ewin as best man. A breakfast for about 20 relatives followed at the bridegroom’s parents’ home, after which the couple went to a new apartment at 1525 North Fifth Avenue.
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Middleport
Columbus
Pomeroy
Vadish
Mary Meyer
Willant Geiger
Kelley
Jackson
Grandview Catholic Church
Sonita Kid
Mary Katherine Will
Robert Ewin
Geiger
Eugine
Fifth Avene
Miners of Bend District to Meet
POMEROY Feb 01 There will be a meeting of all miners of the Pomeroy Bend district Sunday Feb 1 at 2 pm at the Armory or K of P. Lee Halli and district officials will be present. Delegates to the recent international convention will be heard.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
PY Lin
Lee Hali
International Canyon Tien
Union
Arthur Daniels Dies of Cerebral Hemorrhage in Middleport
Arthur Daniels, a 50 year old single man, died at his sister-in-law Mrs. J M Daniels residence in Middleport Wednesday morning from a cerebral hemorrhage. He is survived by his sister Miss Helen Daniels and brother Fran Daniels and other relatives. Burial will be from the residence Friday with interment in Cheshire Cemetery.
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Middleport
Arthur Daniels
J. M. Daniels
Daniels
Helen Daniels
Fran Daniels
Cheshire
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a fat loss aid. It claims daily half teaspoonfuls in hot water reduce body fat in eight weeks, boosting energy and skin clarity, with a money back guarantee. It lists McKee Drug Co and Cline Drug Co as sellers nationwide.
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McKee Drug Co
Cline Drug Co
America
Adv
Rolling Mill Hires 189 in Ashland
Ashland Kentucky firms add 189 workers to American Rolling Mill Co and 189 to Ashland Byproducts Coke Co on Wednesday boosting local employment and production capacity.
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Ashland
American Rolling Mill Co
Ashland Ebyproducts Coke Co
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