The Messenger News Letter and Orchard Prospects
The Messenger reports a rare mail absence but confirms daily publication efforts across six or seven counties. Board officers elected include Arthur Gold as president and Dr J T Ferrell as vice president, with a note on over 10 000 fruit trees and regional plans to expand commercial orcharding in the Ohio valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orne
Ews
NobRe
Messenger
Stewart
Parkersburg
J. T. Ferrell
New Haven
Arthur Gold
George B. Lerner
J. L. Stewart
Ohio Valley
Jease Heals Aches and Sprains with Applied Rub
A short notice describes a rubbing remedy for aches sprains and sciatic pain. It mentions relief after use and hints at community sharing among neighbors. No clear date or location is provided.
Piadio Apparatus Hard To Get
Glenn Chase and Rex Peters in the business of assembling telephones for local cars report difficulty obtaining required materials due to enormous demand. A trip to Copus yielded the same shortages, with orders filling up fast and supplies likely to run out.
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Piadio
Glenn Chase
Rex Peters
Hey
Copus
West Virginia Cord Developing Co. Stockholders Meet
The annual meeting of the West Virginia Cord Developing Co. was held late last week in the office of Dr J T Irell vice president of the company. Attending were Arthur Gold George B Lerner Hart W L Lawson Nitro J I.
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West Virginia
Crrd Developing Co
J. T. Irell
The
Couny
Arthur Gold
George B. Lerner
Hart
W. L. Lawson
Nitro
Grandpa Takes In Three Partlow Children From Pomeroy
The three Partlow children were removed from a county home after concerns about their living conditions. They were taken Friday by their grandfather Thomas Lee of Hartford to his home where he will care for them.
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Partlow
Pomeroy
Thomas Lee
Hartford
Needful Relief Workers Begin Sandstone Pikes Project
Work started this Monday on Thomas Fork and Leading Creek pikes to quarry sandstone for foundations. About 20 men, selected for urgent family needs, are employed at 25 cents an hour with plans to expand. More applicants than jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fork
Leading Creek
Peter Stark Dies After Long Illness in Pomeroy
Peter Stark, 58, a lifelong Pomeroy resident who once ran a saloon in the Second ward and later downtown, died Saturday at Holzer hospital after a prolonged illness. A member of Peace Church, he was a Democratic mayoral contender last fall. Survived by wife, one daughter Mrs Bowen, and two sons George and Peter Jr.
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Peter Stark
Holzer Hospital
Pomeroy
Pittsburgh
Peace Church
Board Admits New Members Pending Court Decision
The county board of education debated admitting Hilt and Gotchall who were alleged to have missed time limits. After discussions Rathburn and Ellis voted to admit them pending court ruling, with a plan to resign if the decision opposed them. Ogdin to stay on until Dr Guthrie returns from the Philippines.
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Hilt
Gotchall
County Board of Education
Hill
Ogdin
Rathburn
Ellis
Ail
Dr. Guthrie
Philippines
Struck by a jack handle at Hobson shops
Austin T. Armstrong of Middleport was struck in the right cheek when a car jack slipped at Hobson shops last Friday. The blow allegedly caved the cheek bone, but Dr. Poindexter stated the bone was not broken after dressing the wound.
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Hobson Shops
Austin T. Armstrong
Middleport
Starved Wells: Walter Cooper Near Death in Thomas Fork Area
A report from Thomas Fork states Walter Cooper faced extreme malnourishment about a month ago, with local authorities and medical workers monitoring his condition as he fights for recovery. The incident highlights ongoing hunger concerns in the region.
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Walter Cooper
Thomas Fork
Death's Door
Man Fast Tries Denver Diet Trial For Health
A patient under Dr. care fasted fourteen days at home rather than Denver. He faced kitchen odors and weak moments but finished with improved heart action and blood pressure. He traveled to his doctor by auto, then resumed a light diet as strength returned and plans to repeat the experiment if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Kk. Rathburn
Tilden Health School
Denver
Cooper
Gallipolis
John McCoy Sentenced Over Coal Theft Case
John McCoy faced Justice Barnes on Thursday evening for petit larceny after stealing ten dollars worth of coal from Vulcan Coal Company. He was fined five dollars plus costs and given a 30 day workhouse sentence, which was suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCoy
Vulcan Coal Company
Justice Barnes
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color
An old newspaper ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to darken gray hair naturally. It claims easy application with a sponge or brush, showing immediate graying coverage and a few uses to achieve a glossy youthful look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Wryeth
Social Service Council Urges Women Judges for Trial of Women Offenders
The Social Service Council of Canada calls for the appointment of women judges to preside over trials involving women offenders, arguing that female jurists will better address the needs and circumstances of female defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Service Council of Canada
Large turnout at Logan monthly teachers meeting
The high school auditorium hosted sixty teachers for the monthly meeting. Miss Florence Larimer presented a spelling paper that drew a lively discussion. The session fostered cooperation among teachers in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Larimer
Local church to welcome Rev. Curtiss R. Douglass
Rev. Curtiss R. Douglass of Enfield Newfoundland visited the Presbyterian church here two Sundays ago. A congregational meeting voted unanimously to call him as pastor. His resignation was accepted, release granted by his presbytery on February 21, and he is expected to begin duties the first Sunday in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtiss R. Douglass
Enfield
Douglass
Farm Bureau erecting lime bin near Gompf greenhouse
Work advances on a lime bin by local farm bureau members on the lot by the Gompf greenhouse. An elevator for unloading cars has arrived and will be installed soon. Efforts aim to have the lime bin ready for early spring planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Gompf
Speeding Columbus Man Fined in City Court
H. F. Stone of Columbus was spotted by Officer Farbeam driving at high speed on Saturday. His car speedometer showed thirty eight miles over limit and he appeared in Mayor Koppe's court paying a fine of 13.70 to settle the matter before continuing his journey.
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H. F. Stone
Columbus
Farbeam
Koppe
Mrs Lytle Hosts Valentine Party For Social Club
Mrs. Theodore Lytle entertained the South Mulberry street Social club Friday afternoon with a Valentine themed event. A three course dinner was served in a heart decorated dining room with helpers Mrs. William White and Miss Lura Lytle. Prizes went to Frank Eber for best heart and for original valentine, and Mrs. Charles Yontz won a bouquet for an original poem. Other attendees included Mrs. Paul Sanderson, Mrs. Lucy Warner, Mrs. Kate Remple, Mrs. Lelia Wright, and Mrs. D A Rennels.
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Lytle
Theodore Lytle
South Mulberry Street
William White
Lura Lytle
Frank Eber
One Marriage License Issued by Judge Stephenson
Judge Stephenson issued a marriage license on Saturday to Lester Jones 18 a miner of Wellston and Edna Farley 16 at home Haydenville.
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Stephenson
Lester Jones
Miner
Wellston
Edna Farley
Haydenville
Key historical milestones from 1808 to 1895 in Ohio
The notes list Stark County founded in 1808 named after General John Stark, Congress awarding Col Croghan a gold medal in 1835 for Fort Stephenson defense, Ohio River overflow driving thousands from Cincinnati in 1883, and the 1495 convention of the United Mine Workers of America meeting in Columbus.
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Stark County
John Stark
Congress
Col. Croghan
Fort Stephenson
Cincinnati
Ohio
the United Mine Workers of America
Columbus
Lan ning Realty House Warming For New North Market Home
Mrs Ida Allen entertained over three hundred guests at a Friday house warming in the new Lan ning Realty Company residence on North Market street. The modern home, furnished by L C Yocum Co, featured complete interior decor and was open for viewing.
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Lanning Realty Company
North Market Street
L. C. Yocum
Ida Allen
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Liver Bowels Health
A vintage ad claims youth comes from a healthy liver and bowels and promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel. The tablet is advertised as olive colored and available in 15¢ and 30¢ sizes, promising to clear the system of impurities and restore natural buoyancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Ohio
Local Agent Samuel Kieble Undergoes Emergency Operation
Samuel Kieble, 59, Hocking Valley Agent at Union Furnace, was brought to the local hospital Friday evening in the L. Co. Yocum ambulance after a complication reached a stage requiring immediate surgery. He stood the operation well and is expected to recover barring further complications.
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Samuel Krieble
L. Co. Yocum
Kieble
Hocking Valley
Union Furnace
Birthday party for Frank Allum at 480 Rochester Avenue
Frank Allum celebrated his thirty third birthday with a evening party at his home 480 Rochester Avenue. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jacob Foreman Mr and Mrs Loyd Mount and Mrs John Tom along with Allums and their families.
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Frank Allum
Rochester Avenue
Jacob Foreman
Loyd Mount
John Tom
Sentence Passed On Frank Sheren For Unlawful Intoxicants
Judge Pettit decided Frank Sheren's case for unlawfully possessing intoxicants after inspectors found liquor in his Sand Run residence. Sheren admitted long drinking history and prior guilty finding in May. The court fined him three hundred dollars plus costs, calling it the minimum for a second offense.
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Pettit
Frank Sheren
Sheren
Sand Run
Mayor Koppe Demonstrates Rapid Officer Contact via Red Light Test
Mayor F A Koppe flashed the red lights from the Main street telephone office Friday night to summon an officer. In three minutes the officer arrived and within ten minutes two more officers joined the chief executive. The test caught the force by surprise with no advance notice.
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F. A. Koppe
Main Street
Wooster Board of Trade Reports 555 Members and $20,000 Assets
Reports at the Wooster board of trade annual meeting show 555 members with dues paid in. Net cash assets total $20,000, reflecting a healthy financial position for the organization.
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Wooster, O
Wooster Board of Trade
McArthur Hosts Valentine Party After Girls Hoop Game
Clyde McClain of Columbus visited his mother Mrs McClain and sister Mrs Chapman on Thursday. McArthur girls held a Valentine party for Pomeroy girls at the school after Friday night game. Pomeroy won 12 to 0. McArthur boys beat Wilkesville 48 to 14 in Wilkesville Friday night.
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Clyde McClain
Columbus
McClain
C. C. Chapman
McArthur
Pomeroy Girls
McArthur High
Wilkesville
Marriage License for Ora Teeters and Wilma Clark
Ora Teeters aged 22 of Eagle township and Wilma Clark aged 17 of Harrison township were married by Rev. A A Turner on Saturday afternoon.
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Ora Teeters
Eagle Township
Wilma Clark
Harrison Township
A. A. Turner
Payne Divorce Suit Filed for Cruelty
Sylvia M. Payne sues Paul E. Payne in divorce alleging extreme cruelty. O. E. Vollenweider represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia M. Payne
Paul E. Payne
O. E. Vollenweider
Bonus tax debate challenges veterans’ gratitude and funding
Washington reports quote from the Republican Publicity Association through Jonathan Bourne Jr outlines veterans relief progress since 1921, notes past failures in care after WWI, argues bonuses require funding via taxation, warns taxes may harm production and soldiers’ salaries, and stresses lawmakers must balance patriotism with practical revenue needs.
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Washington
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne Jr
Republican Party
Congress
Danderine Tonic Promises Hair Strength and Shine
An advertising claim states Danderine costs 85 cents a bottle and can remove dandruff after one application while restoring life and color to each hair, making hair look fuller and more vibrant.
Plead Not Guilty in Akron Diamond Theft Case
Charles Barnes and his wife Virginia of Wheeling pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing diamonds during an Akron arraignment. They were remanded to jail to await trial with date not yet fixed.
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Akron. O
Charles Barnes
Virginia
Wheeling
Musterole Promises Fast Pain Relief and Comfort
A vintage advertisement promotes Musterole a clean white mustard oil ointment that soothes pain without blistering like mustard plasters. It urges readers to buy at drug stores in jars or tubes including hospital size and 3.00 dollar option.
Papal Conclave Reform Promises Global Involvement
Cardinal O Connell reports Pope Pius XI will change conclave rules to include American cardinals in electing the next pope. He says the pope repeated a prior talk with Cardinal Dougherty and will act promptly to amend regulations following the coronation.
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International News Service
Rome
Pope Pius XI
Cardinal O'Connell
Boston
International
Cardinal Dougherty
Philadelphia
Duncan slain in Plainview cafe by ex partner
Oscar L. Duncan aged 20 was shot five times in the chest and killed by his former business partner W D Jordan in a Plainview cafe. Jordan surrendered to authorities after the shooting.
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Plainview
Tex
Oscar L. Duncan
W. D. Jordan
Duncan
Jordan
Plane rebuilt by Bud Sanford makes Ashland Wooster hop
Bud Sanford of Brunswick bought a broken down airplane, rebuilt it, and flew from Ashland to Wooster in 14 minutes at a 90 mile an hour pace, a feat reported from Medina on February 18.
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Medina
Bud Sanford
Brunswick
Ashland
Wooster
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