Meigs Water Co. Bought by John B Downing
John B. Downing of Middleport has purchased all 700 shares of The Meigs Water Co. operating in Pomeroy and Middleport. He becomes president with C. M. Hennessey as vice president and Rodney Downing as secretary treasurer. Offices will be in Pomeroy and Middleport. The intake from the river will extend to Kerrs Run West Virginia side. New machinery and fuller reservoirs are planned. The old company carried about 11000 dollars in debt. Downing resigns from the Middleport Council tonight.
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John B. Downing
Middleport
Meigs Water Co
Pomeroy
Downing
C. M. Hennessey
Rodney Downing
West Virginia
Kerr's Run
Middleport Council
Fire destroys Shuler barn on Storys Run farm
Early yesterday fire destroyed the barn and its contents on Mrs. Joseph Shuler’s Story’s Run farm. Tramps were suspected after men were heard in the building at night. Two horses, two cows, hogs, hay, feed and corn were lost. no insurance. Mrs Shuler is Jos Shuler’s widow, killed at Rutland about a year ago.
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Joseph Shuler
Story
Shuler
Jos. Shuler
Rutland
Pomeroy Knights of Pythias Celebrate 57th Anniversary
The Pomeroy K of P Lodge marks 57 years with a double header program of speaking and entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall starting 6 30 PM. A big banquet follows at the K of P hall and all Knights, local or visiting, are welcome.
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K. OF P
Pomeroy K. of P. Lodge
Order
Odd Fellows Hall
UNDER STATE WING State boards aids Burris child
On request of County Health Officer Dr McCullough Elma Louise Burris 12 of Mechanic Street Pomeroy has been committed to the State Board of Charities by Probate Judge Carleton. The child is crippled and in need of medical and surgical treatment to be provided by the State Board. Miss McCoy Red Cross secretary is helping.
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McCullough
Elma Louise
Theodore Burris
Mechanic St
Pomeroy
State Board of Charities
Carleton
Birch Weilders
Man Held Over for Drunkenness and Damage in Middleport
George Siders of Middleport was arrested after a prior wife beating case. He faced charges for drunkenness and firearm damage to his lodging, with $500 damages cited. Judge Martin ordered 90 days suspended sentence and send to the work house, to resume the present case afterward.
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George Siders
Middleport
Martin
Elusive mail order thief lured by dummy letter jailed
Harold Frye, 24, of New Haven, posed as Frank A. Hart to raid mail order houses via Pomeroy box 1010. Sheriff Reeves trapped him with a dummy registered letter, revealing a scheme that yielded rings, a typewriter, a vietrola, clothes, books, and four guns bought on a bad check for 181.50. Frye implicates accomplice Ihle. he is jailed in Point Pleasant for trial.
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Frank A. Hart
Pomeroy
Hart
Harold Frye
New Haven
Frye
Krye
Point Pleasant
Public Forum on Athens County Schools Critique
A reader notes an old article by a thirty year veteran teacher comparing past and present school quality in Athens County. The writer argues against criticising earlier educators and suggests today’s students may not measure up to those of his era.
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Messenger
Athens County
Ground Hog
Times
Toledo Blade
Christ
California Syrup Figs Ad Recommends Brand Name
The ad urges parents to look for the name California on syrup figs bottles to ensure a safe laxative for children. It highlights the fruit flavor and full dosing directions on each bottle.
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California
Opposed to district supervision say old time teachers
A letter writer from a rural district attacks district supervision and advocates three district directors old time methods. He argues the new school code retires many teachers and questions the value of modern oversight while recalling local traditions and political issues.
Hartford suffragist to live in log cabin with family
Mrs. M. Toscan Bennett a Hartford suffragist and former Farmer-Labor senator candidate pledges to forsake wealth and relocate with her husband and two children. She plans to sell property including a city residence and a country manor as part of joining a new social order.
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Brookwood School
Katonah
N. Y
Brookwood
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Jesus
William Finche
Yale
Finche
Spencer Miller
Columbia University
Sarah Cleghorn
Hartford
Conn
M. Toscan Bennett
United State
Farmer-Labor Party
Farmington
Bennett
Woman's Party to disband and reorganize after convention
The national Woman's Party will disband and immediately reorganize following recommendations from its executive committee presented at the convention on Thursday. Dozens of reports urging this came from state and national units.
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Washington
National Woman’s Party
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