Miner Seriously Injured as Car Flips in Middleport
In Middleport on January 1 Joe Gardner aged 8 struck by a car as it turned over him on the steep Hill. He suffered a fractured right arm and serious injuries. The accident involved Ray Roush of Cheshire driving a four and King Woodard of Langeville aiding in the scene. Gardner was pinned under the wreck and taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
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Middleport
Joe Gardner
King Woodard
Langeville
Raymrond Roush
Cheshire
Gardner
Bea
Gallipolian
Welther
Bosworths Long Ago Forgotten by Youth in Meigs County
Pioneer Meigs County notes recount the Bosworth family once prominent in Pomeroy and Middleport churches, courts, and Freemasonry. Now only Rev. William Bosworth and his sister Sarah remain in Kansas near Wichita. their story highlighted by banker W F Reed.
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Kansas
Fomoroy
Jan
W. F. ‘Reed
Pomeroy
Bosworth
Ken
William Bosworth
Sarah
Old Mexico
Reed
Bosworths
Chester
Bosworth Council
Bosworthy Nowadiys
Pomery Grand Jury Woes. No Members Drawn
Jan 1 report notes Pomery fails to draw a grand juror for the term starting Jan 14 while Middleport lists one. The petit jury pool includes names such as Clem Lo Arnold Syracuse and Mrs W R Amos Langsville. three women named among the approximate fourteen. No major cases await grand jury action, though several felonies and ordinary matters will be reviewed.
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Pomery
Grand Jury
Middleport
Pomaroy
Clem Lo Arnold
Syracuse
H Betley
Pomeroy
Rural
C J Chase
Altany
W. R Amos
Langsville
Prang
Pioneer John Ervin’s Trail Through Pomeroy and Bedford
John Ervin arrived at Pomeroy aboard a boat and became an early settler in Bedford Township. He later reclaimed land, established a cabin along Kerry Run, and is buried nearby. Ervin Creek in Bedford Township is named in his memory.
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John Ervin
Pomeroy
Bomeroy
Bedford
John Yamong
Eary Nyesville
Ervin
Arvin
Bedford Township
Snowside
Kerry Run
Alleged Liquor Dealer Questioned by Judge in Rain
In Pomeroy on January 1, Judge C. Poopla, leaving the Courthouse, was accosted in a heavy downpour by a man who asked if the judge was the liquor dealer seeking a sale. The encounter occurred near the street corner as rain battered the town.
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Pomeroy
C. &. Poopla
Pomeroy Na
Saude
Family Pets Are Given Own Tree
TUPPERS PLAINS Jan 1 Harley Koenig operates four Gilling stations between here and Coolville and he starts the year with a pet focused act. The family has two Spitz dogs and several cats and set up a holiday tree trimmed with fruit. The animals burst into a scramble, pulling down the branches as a playful feast ensued. The tree finally survived the fracas though it barely stood through the uproar.
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Tuppers Plains
Harley Koenig
Here
Coolville
Meigs Old Timers Reminisce Changes in County Politics
Meigs County political mood has shifted from sharp party battles to neighborly debate. Old timers note Democrats and Republicans now discuss issues calmly, with balance of power guiding outcomes, contrasting with days of fierce campaigning and partisan fervor.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
John Sherman
Wiliam McKinley
Charley Grosvenor
Bradbury
Billy Merrick
Marge County
Ykely
Meigs
Mets
Harnens
Monkey Run
New Year Observed With Banks Closed And Ball At Knights Hall
Pomeroy marked New Year with bank closures and store pauses as residents rested. Firemen’s ball at the Knights of Pythias hall drew attendees who danced through the night, with celebrations drawing people from across the Bend to join in.
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Pomeroy
Jan
Courthar
Knights of Pythias Hall
Pomeroy Bend
Protest Board Bills Officers Have Grievances
Officers claim railroad detectives cause riders to be jailed in Meigs County and fines are paid by taxpayers. They urge railroads to cover the board bills themselves.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Confiscate Guns Hit Sussex Hunters in Ohio
County hunters are warned they will lose guns and licenses for violations of state game laws. The department confiscated over 100 rifles shotguns and other firearms during the year and will sell them to the highest bidder in late January. Several Meige County fines are included in the lot.
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Tegal
Sussex
Ohio
Melga County
Meige County
River Excursion Steamers Face Shortage After Losses
In Ohio River excursion region, several boats were destroyed by fire this season. The Washington replaced the Greater Pittsburgh, and the Julia Beile remains missing as a viable excursion craft. Sellers plan to rebuild two packet boats into excursion steamers while inspectors review older vessels. Captain Edward Moker buys John W. Hubbard to convert it, and Captain Ralph Emerson may dismantle the Kentucky to reuse machinery on a steel hull.
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Ohio River
Alice
Washington
Pittsburgh
Wes
Julia Beile
John W. Hubbard
Cincinnati
Loulaville
Edward Moker
St. Louis
Ralph Emerson
Minniesippi
Olntucky
Edith Winegar sues for divorce in Pomeroy court
Edith Winegar of Middleport filed for divorce from Gilbert Winegar, whom she married April 13, 1921 at Gallipolis. She alleges his absence since June 26, 1926 and failure to provide support.
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Edith Winegar
Pomeroy
Edith Wineger
Middleport
Gilbert Winegar
Pomeroy Courts
Gallipoiis
Fewer Marriage Licenses Reported in Beles County
POMEROY January 1 The year ended with 164 marriage licenses issued at the Beles County courthouse. The number was fewer than 1836 and 1928 figures, with 183 and 180 recorded in those years respectively. The report also recalls a Meigs County circus tale and local notices from Gallipolis and Middleport about health, marriages, and residents.
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Beles County
Pomeroy
Death of 87 year old Dungen noted in state affairs
Friends report the death of Mr. Dungen at his daughter’s home in Jackson on Monday. He was 87 and influential in state affairs. father of Rev. Irving L. Dungan of Troy, long pastor at Middle port Presbyterian Church.
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Marie Hysell
E. J Hysell
South Third Avenue
Tucson
Arizona
Spiller
Charleston
Carl Nichola
Pitel
Millie
Carmella Bush
H. E. Bush
Dungen
Jackson
Irving L. Dungan
Troy
Middleport Presbyterian Church
Lyston Fults
Fred Fults
Columbus
Fern Hinton
Kingston
Merjorie Harris
W. BR. Harris
William Hatteselmer
Mary
Caro Louisa Erwin
Hunt
End of Year Rush at Tag Offices for 1941 Plates
Late comers crowded the automotive tag and transfer offices at the clerk of courts as 1941 license plates went on sale. Many cars lined the streets at sunset, reflecting a bustling end to the year at EVSHKOM.
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Evshkom
Pomeroy, Jan. L
Jail counts mark year end in Pomeroy as 19 jailed
In Pomeroy on January 1 the county jail logged 19 inmates as the old year closed. The latest entrant was Harlag Butcher from Middleport, charged with fighting. The 19 listed remain in custody at year start.
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Pomeroy
Yeexl
Harlag
Middleport
Akron to Host McGuffey Spelling Bee on April First
Akron will host a national McGuffey spelling bee on April 1 1982 inviting McGuffey societies nationwide to enter their best spellers. The event will follow classic spelling contest rules with words drawn from McGuffey Spellers and additional selections from approved lists.
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Akron
McGuffey
Mmcguffey
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