Rutland Rebuilds After Meigs County Fire
Rutland begins construction on a new gymnasium and community hall after a devastating May fire that destroyed Rathburn department store Rathburn bank Pratt theatre and Snowden store The Pomeroy Cement Block company supervised repairs reopening the Rathburn buildings and completing Pratt theatre and Snowden store with tile and brick structures The gym and hall funded by a bond issue of 15 5 will start April 1 and are part of extensive rebuilding in Rutland Meigs County Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Foulk Thompson
Omeroy
Meigs County
Rutland
Pomeroy Cement Block Company
Rathburn Department
Rathburn Bank
Prail
Snowden
Pratt Theatre
Pruning Lessons and Local Construction Projects Update
The piece warns against hasty pruning of early blooming shrubs to avoid losing flowers, advising post bloom trimming. It also details multiple local construction efforts including Parkersburg plants upgrades by John Eichley Jr. Construction and Snyder Construction, new skylights, extended crane runways, and courthouse improvements in Pomeroy with additions and new rooms. bridge plans across the Ohio River and school improvements in Middleport are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elchrey Jr
Snyder Construction Company
Parkersburg
Snyder Company
A. Fisher
John Eichley
McHenry Electric Company
Cement Block Company of
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Cement Block Company
Pomeroy-Mason
City
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Middleport Schoos
Bligh
University Plant Supplies Heat in President's Home
The article describes a piping heating installation in President E. B. Bryan's Obie University residence. It notes the design by an architect, the involvement of the D. Heck company, and an estimated cost around 2000 dollars. It highlights a blend of old and modern chair styles using rush seats and wood, tracing chair history from the 17th to 19th centuries and the revival of traditional designs for contemporary use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Bryan
Obie University
Aupplied Miture
Mota
Wottle
Haitmaker
Rufus Putnam
East Union
D. Heck
Chaics
America
Better Construction Outlook Promises Growth in Cities
The article notes a brighter construction outlook with widespread growth across cities. Plans for widening major thoroughfares imply demolitions and new commercial and office buildings, while residential construction shows unusual promise in larger cities.
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Meigs
Axminster
Velveta
Rainbow’s End
R. A. Miller
Middleport, Ohio
Iger
Sommers Store
Puritan
Ial
Aize
Lucky
Berkey & Gay
the Swanson Furniture Company
Glousteriddleport
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