Pomeroy Bend ER Action Threatened Over Franchise
A. W. Lee, a Pomeroy citizen, served written notice on C. Fish, village solicitor, demanding enforcement of obligations under the O R P Co franchise granted June 6, 1899. Lee warns he and associates will act if no council response at tonight’s meeting. advisers include CC Peoples, O H Stewart, and O L Bradbury. Troy, yesterday, reports death in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Lee
C. Fish
Pomeroy Village
Lee
CC. E. Peoples
O. H. Stewart
O. L. Bradbury
Deaths Taps Francis M Bose at 86 in Mason
Death notices mention Francis M Bose, veteran of Mason, aged 86, and infant Harold Raymond, son of Charles O Rourke and spouse of Rutland, who died of pneumonia aged 2. Remains sent to Starr, Ohio for burial today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M Bose
Mason
Harold Raymond
Charles O’rouke
Rutland
Starr
Ohio
Soldier letter from Chati Algeria notes lessons and prices
Corporal George Race writes home from Chati Algeria describing English lessons to a judge's wife for 3.25 a hour and a doctor’s request. He estimates earning 600 roubles weekly with books and time. He also mentions local prices: sugar 90 a pound, bread 20c per 12 ounce loaf, chocolate bars about 6.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Race
Chati
8Iberta
America
Ellia Clothing Manager Curt Weaver Plans Retirement
Curt Weaver longtime manager of Ellia Clothing and father of the popular pumpkin s is retiring from the clothing trade. He will start an automobile accessories business on Court Street in the Windsor Variety space, outlining a shift from apparel to auto parts in the local business scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt ‘Weaver
Ellia
Court Street
Windsor
Far-Flung Flood Tale Describes Distant Destruction
Vague OCR fragment recounts a flood event near Nitro West Virginia, across from Mason, noting damage to buildings and a large house deserted after a Mafia related desolation. No clear dates or names clearly identifiable in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bomarey Bend
Nitro
W. Va
Mason
Peking
Vento
Arkansaw
Divorce Sought After Tapered Conflict at Moretons
A man from Moretons County is in bed while his wife obtains a divorce in Cincinnati on a pending case. He faces punishment in Indiana State Reformatory for misdeeds as he remains at large.
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Moretons
Aim
Cincinnati
Con
Indiana
POMEROY PERSONAL NOTICE SUMMARY
Pomeroy personal items note Mrs Fr Pela tn cree ane Tennessee. Victor Neutsling visited Columbus to see his child. W A Race returned from Columbus after a visit. McNallyn returned to Brooklyn. Mrs. G guests seen. Mrs Albert Kunts left for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pela Tn Cree
Tennessee
Victor Neutsling
Columbus Bosteday
W. A. Race
Columbus
Muinute McNallyn
Brooklyn
G Tenooen
Albert Kunts
A GOOD WOMAN GONE
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret E. Mc Elory was held at Racine this afternoon with many locals in attendance. At about 87 she left a strong character on the village and was noted for high esteem in life and memory in death. She was the sister of Dr. J. Rush Philson and long served as guardian of Mrs. Silbley, wife of editor W. G. Silbley of Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret E. McElory
Racine
J. Rush Philson
Silbley
W. G. Silbley
Gallipolis
Notorious Owls Picnic At Fairgrounds Sparks Indictment
Syracuse officer releases findings after a lengthy inquiry into a summer picnic called the Owls at the fairgrounds. Objectionable features were conducted by individuals against organized wishes. the organizer faces grand jury indictment for his role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairgrounds
Syracuse
California Fig Syrup Ad Promotes Gentle Laxative Remedy
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to relieve a constipated child’s symptoms such as crossness fever and stomach upset. It claims the fruit laxative cleanses the liver and bowels within hours without griping, with directions on every bottle and warnings about counterfeit syrups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Thirteen and Liberty in Wilson Era History
Thirteen and Liberty WM J WARRENER notes the number thirteen as a symbol of liberty in U S history. It links thirteen states to the flag’s stripes, the thirteenth amendment abolishing slavery, and Wilson’s thirteen letters in his name. It cites Wilson’s 1918 France arrival and a 1919 league of nations constitution with twenty six articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. J. Warrener
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Great Britain
France
League of Nations
Local Social News Notes From Lookout Area
Mrs Katehove returns home after visiting sister Mrs Collins Rush. Mr and Mrs Ray Elliott and son Richard, and Mr and Mrs Fred Elliott spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lee Elliott. George Scott Jr and Sam took dressed hogs to Athens Tuesday. Mrs Fred Elliott visited her parents Silas Scott and family. Noble Collins and daughter visited The Plains. George Scott Jr hosted Loren Jones and Silas Scott. Mrs Oscar Knowlton Roy G ilham and Silas Scott helped with butchering. Will Bell visited Columbus. Mrs Edward Bailes visited daughter George Scott er. Harvey sawmill moved to Perry Coe’s farm. may be made into toothpicks. Walter and Lucile Jones visited grandmother Alice Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katehove
Collins Rush
Ray Elliott
Richard
Fred Elliott
Lee Elliott
George Scott Jr
Sam
Athens
Fred Eliott
Silas Scott
Noble Collins
Harry Hawk
Hazael McGranor
the Plains
Loren Jones
Oscar Knowlton
Roy Gilham
Sam Scott
Will Bell
Columbus
Edward Bailes
George Scotter
Harvey
Perry Coe
Walter
Lucile Jones
Alice Jones
When the Big Four Signed United Artists Formed
Four top film stars Chaplin Pickford Fairbanks and Griffith join to form United Artists Corporation to distribute their own pictures. William G McAdoo acts as general counsel with main office in New York under his direction. Bill Hart declines due to retirement or flat salary option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaplin
Pickford
Fairbanks
Griffith
William G. McAdoo
Bill Hart
The
Stars
New York
McAdoo
Dexterites Visit Kin and Attend Dance in Town
George Amos of New Castle pa visited his brother W R Amos last night. Ed McLaughlin hosted another dance. Lee Brown and wife were in Athens on business yesterday. Okey Nelson and wife are visiting her mother. John Snider has moved back to Dex
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Amos
New Castle
W. R. Amos
Ed McLaughlin
Lee Brown
Athens
Okey Nelson
John Snider
Dexer
Mrs. Bessie Rowan Dies After Influenza Pneumonia
Obituary notes Mrs. Bessie Rowan wife of Francis A. Rowan died February 10 1919 at Mill Street home after a week sickness influenza followed by pneumonia. Funeral at St Pauls church with Rev Berry officiating. Burial in Marietta. Survived by husband and four month old daughter Kathryn father P H Barrett and other relatives. Former Vincent Ohio resident and Vincent High School graduate 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Rowan
Francis A. Rowan
Mill Street
St. Paul's Church
Berry
Marietta
Kathryn
P. H. Barrett
Card of Thanks and Notable Inventions
In our sad bereavement in the loss of our wife and daughter we express heartfelt thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for their kindness during illness and death. Harness to suspend a basket from a fruit packer's shoulders and leave both hands free has been invented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A
Rowan P, H, Barrett
Letters From Belgium Describe No Man's Land Horrors
Lieut. James L. Fri of the 145th machine gun company writes from Belgium to his father in Vinton County recounting a 28 mile march through desolated country near Ypres, seeing shelled graves and skulls as souvenirs, and describes Belgian farm life and a kind old Flemish-speaking hostess while hoping to return home to graduate this spring.
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James L. Fri
D. E. Fri
Vinton County
Belgium
Fri
Ohio University
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Athens
Go. L
Camp Sheridan
Ala
Camp Stanley
Texas
France
Dunkirk
English Channel
No Man’s Land
Yrpes
la Mons
New Boiler Cuts Waste Heat From Residence Steam
A heating plant collects heat generated after steam production in a residence and channels it into a new boiler to supply additional warmth. This system improves energy use by recovering otherwise wasted heat.
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
Coughing and throat pain described as parched and painful. urges relief before worsening with Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy touted for colds and bronchial attacks as a long used family medicine cabinet staple. Available by druggists since 1869, priced 60¢ and $1.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dr King’s Life Pills Promised To Ease Constipation
Ad claims constipation relief and liver stimulation from Dr King’s Life Pills. It asserts improved skin and overall health, presenting a positive tone about the product’s effects.
DRESSMAKER SAVED FROM OPERATION
Ithaca New York woman reports severe right side pains and near operation before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After six bottles she recovered, returned to work, and credited the remedy as a Godsend for female troubles. The letter promotes the product and urges others with similar ailments to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N. Y
Lydia E. Mage
Perm Ussizer
E. Fall St
N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Balkans Eager to Escape World Politics
Bulgarian minister Stephen Panaretoff told United Press the League of Nations must remove the Balkans from European power politics. He said the Balkans have long been pawns and tools of empires and should gain independence to end the great war’s lingering causes. Bulgaria seeks admission to the league after its wartime status as an associate of the Central powers is reconsidered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
League of Nations
Balkans
Stephen Panaretoff
League
United Press
Bulgaria
Telegraphic Tabloids Has New Address Chicago
Patrick Ryan a boarder in a city jail threatened diners with an axe. He announced the gift and began striking before being restrained. The incident occurred in cell 3 tier 4 at the new address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Patrick Ryan
Four would-be thieves caught in early Chicago
Tom Dick Harry and Joe, aged 10 to 14, are ready to quit crime after being nabbed while trying to crack a five and ten emporium. They say they see no hope of getting by with a bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tom
Harry
Joe
Won Too Much Detroit Man Shot After Craps Game
Elias Micheal won fifty cents from two men at a craps game in Detroit and they shot him for his temerity. he is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Elias Micheal
Enjoyable Affair in Monroe Includes Whiskey
An enjoyable affair in Monroe Michigan drew a large crowd with revelry noted as participants shared stories and food. Three cases of whiskey were reportedly present, reflecting the festive mood of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Mich
Whiskey Smuggler's Truck Spill Sparks Cleanup
A booze smuggler’s truck spilled whiskey en route to an unknown site. Fire crews and police cordoned the area while investigators checked road conditions and stored the remaining cargo. No injuries reported.
Fremont school board limits dances with high school boys as escorts
The Fremont Colorado school board restricts attendance of dances by Lancers with high school boys as escorts as part of readjustment concerns. Dick Dunn entered the high school and pupils marched out. Principal Blue told him to call them back and stop leaning on the fire alarm button.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont, CO
Dick Dunn
Blue
Fire marshal clashes with undertaker over goat theft claim
In Earlineville and Taylorville Illinois a fire marshal and an undertaker dispute a case involving a valuable mounted goat head. The undertaker warns business may pick up suddenly amid these odd accusations and threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorville
Ill
Early Pitt
Liniments Fail to Cure Rheumatism Says Ad
An advertisement argues liniments and local applications cannot cure rheumatism and urges cleansing the blood to remove germs. It touts S. S. S. as a superior blood purifier and claims many sufferers found relief, urging readers to obtain a bottle at their drug store.
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Pomeroy Bend
Troy
A. H. Bradbury
Middleport
Clinton
Opera House
Presents
United Artists
Charlie Chaplin
W. G. McAdoo
Mary Pickford
D. W. Griffith
Douglas Fairbanks
Wn. Dexter
Seavige Letters
Telegraphic
Irving Berlin
England
McKee’s
Motion Pictures
Japan Sea
Columbia
Antonio Moreno
Carol Holloway
Mack Sennett
Lloyd
Harry Carey
Jack Ford
Germany
Uncle Sam
Majestic
Earlinville, Ill
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