Sion Members Honor Guests at Drew Water Post Dinner
Mercy Feb 26 One of the pleasant winter semi social events was the seven o'clock dinner for Drew Water Post American Legion members and wives by the Woman's Auxiliary at the Remington hotel. A forty five cover table, varied program of music games and cards, opening remarks by Mrs A V Howell, auxiliary profit, and a banquet with Old Glory and Legion standards as decorations. Two vocal solos by Miss Mildred Mees with Miss Youlse Ebersbach at the piano, dancing to close. Committee in charge Mrs A V Howell president A F Eiselstein secretary Eva J Webster treasurer.
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MERCY
Drewwater Post American Legion
Woman's Auxiliary
Remington Hotel
A. V. Howell
Auxiliary
Legion
Mildred Mees
Youlse
Slow Courthouse Activity Hints at Local Legal Moves
Pomeroy February 26. Court house draws little new business with only one entry in the county clerk's file a suit by R B Laughead trustee Mutual National Bank against Anna Burden over a $483.31 note. A marriage license issued to Earl Bailey 22 miner of Bailey's Run and Dorothy Buck of Smethport Pa. The groom said in probate court they would marry Wednesday evening by a local minister.
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Pomeroy
Court House
R. B. Laughead
Mutual National Bank
Plains
Anna Burden
Lefendant
E. M. Irah
Mutualional Bank
Citizens’ National Bank of
Citizens’ National Bank of Mideport. A Marriage License Was Issued To Rl Bailey
Miner
Bailey's UN
Dorothy Buck
Williamck
Smethport
Pennsylvania
Ken
Bailey’s Run
Comedy Drama Mixup at Kerr’s School Play
In Pomeroy on February 26 the Parent-Teacher Association corrects the title of the school play to Union Depot In a Union Pot while noting previous misprints in Monday and Tuesday papers. The comedy drama by Kerr’s students is set for Thursday evening at Mineral M. E. church.
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Pomeroy
Minerale M. E. Church
Parenther Association of
He Kerr
N School
Union Depot
Local social notes from Columbus to Point Pleasant
Personal mentions record visits and travel across multiple towns including Columbus Point Pleasant Athens and Midport. Names include Mr and Mrs O Ben Elberfeld Mr and Mrs Jesse Eads Guy Russell and City Engine rs Mrs Steinbach Eleanor Filson Curt Weaver A P Miller Dr G Gribe Arthur Footman and others with references to Auto Show visits and a boxing bout in Athens.
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Ben Elberfeld
Columbus
Jesse Eads
Midport
North Point Pleasant
Guy Russell
Steinbach
Eleanor Filson
Pointasant
Raymond Her
Mulberry Avenue
Athens
Pomeroy Bend
Rtmn
Racine
Richard Campbell
Dent
Miner's Union
One Boy Is Not Guilty Of Theft In Middleport Case
Dale Darst among several Middleport boys was taken before the Probate court on tampering charges with milk bottles. Investigators found he was innocent and the milk bottles he sold were properly accounted for. He promised Mrs. Roberts to reform and was dismissed.
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Middleport
Dale Darst
Mrs Homer Galbroner Hosts Noon Luncheon in Middport
Mrs Homer Galbroner entertained a number of friends Tuesday with a noon luncheon at her home on Upper Second street Middport. Three tables of Five Hundred were used during the remainder of the afternoon.
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Homer Galbroner
Upper Second Street
Middleport
Many to Attend Athens Auto Show in Four Day Run
Pomeroy Bend auto enthusiasts rally to the Athens show opening for a four day session Wednesday. Representatives from nearly all local auto dealers attended the event prime time Wednesday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
Athens
Death of Mrs Clarence Morris at Fort Myers
Word arrived Wednesday of the death of Mrs. Clarence Morris fifty four at Fort Myers Florida where she had resided the past year due to ill health Death occurred early Wednesday morning from dropsy Mr and Mrs Morris were lifelong Meigs County residents Mrs Sarah Jones hosted the Middleport Literary Society gathering Wednesday afternoon
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Clarence Morris
Fort Meyers
Florida
Morris
Meigs County
Sarah Jones
Middleport Literary Society
Died at Gallipolis Henry B. Smith 55
Henry B. Smith age 55 died at Gallipolis hospital. Born at Rock Springs he was son of Isaac and Emma Smith. He leaves brothers Joseph J E of Salem Center Giles of Georgia and Dudley Will of New Brighton Pa. Funeral services were held at Simpson M E Church Thursday at 2 PM.
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Henry B. Smith
Gallipolis Hospital
Rock Springs
Isaac
Emma Smith
Joseph
J. E
Salem
Center
Giles
Georgia
Dudley
Will
New Brighton
Simpson M. E. Church
Changed pleas and fines at Pomeroy jail
In Pomeroy Harry Hatchet Van Metre and Paul Corbit Fisher, inmates of the county jail, had pleaded not guilty to shuffling past boards for a lottery chance of remuneration. They changed their pleas to guilty in Justice Gilmore's court, paid $1 and costs each, and were released.
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Pomeroy
Harry
Hatchet
van Metre
Paul Corbit Fisher
Gilmore
Wilmington Man Assigned to Hear War Chest Dispute
Judge Clevenger of Wilmington was assigned by Chief Justice Marshall to hear the war chest case in Hocking county. Murray post No. 520 of the American Legion brought the case. the fund, invested in government bonds, now nears 25000. The dispute centers on use of the memorial building for World War soldiers and related cross petitions and demurrers. Listed names include Chris Gompf and several ladies.
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Murray Post No. 520
American Legion
War Chest
War Chest Committee
Hunter Street Lutheran Church to Expand With 30 by 40 Addition
Logan Ohio February 26 The Hunter Street Lutheran church congregation voted to rebuild by adding a 30 by 40 foot addition on the east side of the present building. H H Wright will chair a 20 member committee handling remodeling funds and plans. The upgrade will connect by a roller curtain and include a basement under the addition with stuccoing planned. Completion is aimed for next fall to house a growing Sunday school and broaden weekday programs and social activities.
Opinion by Court of Appeals in Ackers partition case
A Court of Appeals opinion prepared by Judge Sayre and concurred in by associates was handed down in Logan on February 26. The case William W. Ackers versus George N. Ackers et al involved an action in partition and was heard when the court convened early last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
George N. Ackers
Bond Issue Passes In Logan Council
Logan Ohio February 26 bond issue for 4250 dollars passed the city council to fund sanitary sewer extensions in needy sections. A lighting ordinance second reading renews the Ohio Power Co. street lighting franchise for ten years. A street cleaning assessment ordinance was also approved with changes increasing work for the city auditor Mrs. Della Bishop to mail assessment cards.
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Logan
Ohio Power Co
Della Bishop
Embroidery Club Dines at Mutchmore Home
The Embroidery club met at Mrs. Bess Mutchmore’s North Springs street home on Monday night. A three course dinner was served and rooms were decorated for the Washington birthday season. Guests wore colonial costumes with white collars and caps and favors featured imitation cherries.
Dr F M Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Clear Complexion
A historical ad claims Dr F M Edwards treated many women for liver and bowel ailments for 17 years. It states Olive Tablets purify the system, improve the tongue and skin, and remove dullness by taking one tablet nightly, priced at 10 or 30 cents.
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F.M. Edwards
Dave's Mentha-Pepsin Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Distress
An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha-Pepsin as fast acting relief for indigestion and gas with a money back guarantee. It also notes a funeral notice and claims large local sales in New Jersey. McKee Drug Co. and Cline Pharmacy Co. sell bottles.
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McKee Drug Company
Dave
Alacidity
Ipperich
Cheshire
New Jersey
Cline Pharmacy Co
Farewell Party Held for Former Editor Oscoe Hansel
A farewell party honored TF Oscoe Hansel, former editor of the Democrat Sentinel, at Miss Margaret Cook’s North Walnut Street home. Paper staff organized games and contests with a two course lunch provided by the hostess.
Hansel Receives Fountain Pen from Staff and Friends
Members of the staff and friends presented Mr. Hansel with a fountain pen. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Hansel and daughter Martha, Mrs. Carrie Smith, Miss Augusta Robison, Miss Velma Litzinger, Herman Lehman, Mon Cook, and William Durant. Hansel leaves Sugar Monday for London Ohio to partner with A. H. Prine in publicity.
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Hansel
Martha
Carrie Smith
Augusta Robison
Velma Litzinger
Herman Lehman
Mon Cook
William Durant
London
Ohio
A. H. Prine
Legion plans post meeting program in Logan Ohio
Logan Ohio February 26 Plans completed at the Logan post American Legion meeting for next Tuesday at the courthouse auditorium. Hugh K Martin former Ohio department adjutant will address members and veterans along with a picture program featuring the sixth national convention. Cats and smokes promised. A Legion Air program is set for March 16 at Elks club rooms. A large delegation is expected at the Southeastern Ohio District caucus in Nelsonville March 8. J R Benjamin scout executive.
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Elks Club
Legion Air Program
Logan Post
Southeastern Ohio
Nelsonville
J. R. Benjamin
Scout leaders training course under way prompts lecture attendance
A report notes that attendees were urged to participate in the lectures of the scout leaders training course now in progress, emphasizing the need for member presence at the sessions.
President Ebert in Serious Condition After Surgery
Berlin reported President Ebert in serious condition after appendectomy. A West End sanatorium bulletin said he had a restless night and an alarming temperature following surgery by Professor Bier, with a precarious state noted today.
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Berlin
Ebert
West End
Bier
Hold Suspect in Boyd's Murder
Ashland Kentucky February 26 Re captured after an escape W W Young 36 of Ashland is held in the city jail suspected of murdering Harrison Boyd a Marion Ohio policeman killed weeks ago in a running battle with bandits Police say Young is known by several aliases and has eluded officers in Ashland Ironton and Portsmouth He denies direct involvement but admits eluding capture
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Ashland
W. W. Young
Harrison Boyd
Marietta
Ohio
Huntington
Young
Boyd
Ironton
Portsmouth
Home Remedy Pinex Cough Syrup Claim Ad
An advertisement promotes a home cough remedy using Pinex with 24% ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle and sugar syrup or alternatives. It claims quick relief within 24 hours and universal use for throat and chest conditions, directing readers to ask their druggist for 2% ounces of Pinex and offering a money back guarantee.
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Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Helpess in Air Washington Sees U S Air Service Lacking
Brigadier General William Mitchell renews charges that the United States has no true air service and is practically helpless in the air. He asserts the air service is unprepared and failing to meet modern demands.
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Washington
William Mitchell
Army Air Service
United States
Fire damages Dickens Shop in Lincoln's Inn London
Lincoln's Inn district reports a fire at the Old Curiosity Shop building once famous from Dickens. The unoccupied structure suffered damage after a recent blaze, with no occupants at the time.
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London
Lincoln’s Inn
Match causes death of invalid Euphemia McKinnie
Mrs Euphemia McKinnie an invalid is killed after striking a match to see the time and her nightdress ignites. The tragedy occurred in Rugby England as the fire rapidly consumes her clothing and she succumbs to injuries.
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Euphemia McKinnie
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S Auxiliary
Thomas Davis
Minersville
Davis
Es Guild
Heath M
Prence Fisher
Point Pleasant
C. O. Fish
Pride
Buffalo
Ww. Y
B. Armstrong
F. McVay
Rose Stace
Charlies Wise
Cedar Grove
Glouster
A. J. Beaver
Jomer Russell
Albert Bolin
Charles Leonard
Toledo
W. J. Galbroner
Charleston
W. Va
Gallipolis
Wilmington
Clevenger
Chris Gompf
Harry Brown
Ralph Stracher
Jennie Hartley
Ida Steinman
Mary Smith
Adam'rieg
Court OF Appeals
Sayre
Logan Council
Mutchmore Home
Dr. Edwards
What
W. S. Ellis
Pomeroy, O
Stewart's
Stedman
F. C. Stedman Co. Packers and Provisioners
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