Examinations Planned by State Civil Service Commission
Meigs County applicants await state highway job exams set from January 15 to 25. Posts include highway superintendent laborers in charge operators truck drivers assistant engineers and highway inspectors. Dates span January 15 16 17 18 22 23 and 25 across Columbus Youngstown Cincinnati Toledo Lima Portsmouth Cant on Marietta Gallipolis Steubenville Zanesville Mt. Vernon Chillicothe Dayton Cleveland Bucyrus. A special bulletin with full details and qualifications is available from the commission.
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Columbus
Youngstown
Cincinnati
Toledo
Dima
Dayton
Cleveland
Bucyrus
Portsmouth
Canton
Marietta
Gallipolis
Steubenville
Mt. Vernon
Zanesville
Chillicothe
Mrs. Cc F Besserer Breaks Leg in Bed Incident
An elderly woman, Mrs. Cc F Besserer, 70, broke her leg between the knee and hip while aides moved her in bed at noon yesterday in Middleport. She had been ill two months with a swollen leg and varicose veins. Dr. C E Holzer from Gallipolis treated her and she was taken to hospital in serious condition.
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Middleport
Cc. F. Besserer
C. E. Holzer
Gallipolis
Besserer
Crow names Sybil Ebersbach court stenographer
Judge F. W. Crow announces Miss Sybil Ebersbach as court stenographer for a three year term. She previously worked in his law office and as a county clerk deputy. Miss Lenore Giles retires as court reporter after long service across several administrations. Engineer L. Fulcher, now at Charteville Virginia, with his sister’s help, is reportedly improving.
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F. W. Crow
Sybil Ebersbach
A Cebury
Crow
L. Fulcher
Charteville
River Packet Trade Slumps as Winter Arrives on Ohio River
River packet business on the upper Ohio has slumped after the holidays and cold weather. Betsy Ann and General Wood lie idle in Pittsburgh with trips paused until March 1. Senator Cordill continues to operate through winter, while City of Pittsburgh remains tied up after the death of Chief Engineer Thomas Smith's wife and daughter.
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Pomeroy
Upper
Ohio River
Betsy Ann
General Wood
Pittsburgh
Senator Cordill
Cincinnati
Thomas Smith
Civil War Veteran Sylvester Walters Dies at 106
Sylvester W. Walters, 106, said to be Hancock County’s oldest man and Civil War veteran, died Monday at Findlay. Born February 23, 1823 in Columbiana County, he enlisted from Chester Meigs County and helped build the Chester Courthouse. He later moved to Michigan and returned to Ohio in 1921.
Knopp Hosts Afternoon Party for Guest Jean Lee Duffy
Mrs. Frank Knopp hosted a Wednesday afternoon children's party from 2 to 4 oclock in Middleport honoring house guest Jean Lee Duffy of Logan. Neighborhood children attended and participated in games while refreshments were served.
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Middleport
Frank Knopp
Jean Lee Duffy
Logan
Knopp
Jurors Named for Pomeroy Grand Jury Service
The Jury Commission selected a list of prospective grand jurors for next Monday’s session. Names include William Seyfried Richard Thomas Cora Bennett Helen A Russell Alta Nelson Dana Hamm Richard Duckworth Albert Paynter and others from Pomeroy, Letart Falls, Middleport, Rutland, Minersville, Syracuse, Hemlock Grove, Harrisonville, and Dexter.
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Pomeroy
William Seyfried
R. R
Richard Thomas
Ernest W. Brown
Letart Falls
Ollie Anderson
Rutland
H. E. Shenefield
Dexter
Cora Bennett
Middleport
Helen A. Russell
Alta Nelson
Hemlock Grove
Lafe Williamson
A. & Nease
Minersville
Dana Hamm
Richard Duckworth
Syracuse
Albert Paynter
Portland
Herb Riggs
Pomeroy R. D
F. R. Alkire
Harrisonville
Irving Jeffe sets pace for national skating titles
Over Lake Placid ice American Olympic star Irving Jeffe trains for the national championship races in New York. The article highlights Jeffe’s speed and precision in every stroke as he prepares for the event.
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Lake Placid
Irving Jeffe
Newburgh
N. Y
Jeffe
Minister James Attends Northern Baptist Retreat in Granville
The Rev. W. G. James of First Baptist Church Middleport left by auto for Granville to attend the Ministers Retreat of the Northern Baptist Association. The event runs from this evening to Friday noon. Accompanying Rev. James was to be Rev. Stark of Pomeroy, but he cannot go due to a recent accident.
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W. G. James
First Baptist Church
Granville
Northern Baptist Association
Mr. James
Stark
Pomeroy Church
Cold Cure Advertised for Fast Cold Relief
A brisk promotional note touts a white tablet that instantly halts a coming cold or a stubborn cold with a single dose. It claims even flu yields to Paper's Cold Compound sold for thirty five cents, promising quick, reliable relief and urging readers to try this remedy.
Divorces Granted in Common Pleas Court Docket
Judge F W Crow issues absolute divorce to Caroline Lisle from Fred Lisle with name restoration to Caroline Pickens. Mildred Waters granted divorce. custody to mother. visitation and two weeks yearly for father. $25 alimony and $15 monthly child support. Roxie Jaynes divorced from William C Jaynes. custody to mother. $15 monthly support until child 16. Erma McKay granted divorce from James C McKay on grounds of extreme cruelty. custody to Thomas 14. father to pay $15 monthly support.
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Pomeroy
Common Pleas Court
F. W. Crow
Caroline Lisle
Fred Lisle
Caroline Pickens
Waters
Mildred Waters
Joan
Roxie Jaynes
William C. Jaynes
Mabel Louise Jaynes
Jaynes
Erma McKay
James C. McKay
Thomas
Body Arrives for J H Stewart in Kanauga
The body of J H Stewart, brother of Milo Stewart Meigs County Farm superintendent, arrived from Pasadena California. He died there a week ago. Funeral at Kanauga Church today at 10 o clock conducted by Rev J P Day of Athens, burial at Portland.
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Pomeroy
J. H. Stewart
Milo Stewart
Meigs County
Kanauga
Pasadena
California
Stewart
Kanauga Church
J. P. Day
Athens
Portland
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Pomeroy Benda
Messenger
Pomeroy Bend
State Civil Service Commission
C. F. Besserer
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Sie Choice
Java
Saarete
Gea
Aoe
Comfort Charlies
Cretonne
Real Bargins
Childrens School
Childrens
Mountain Mist
Baronet
Carmen
Sylvester W. Walters
Children’s Party
Jury Commission
Grand Jury
Ice
JNEA
The
Swanson Furniture Co
Pettis
Fox
Jack Pertis
Warring
Nat Swilkret
Victor Orchestra
Sonny Boy
Warner Bros
Jeannine, I
First National
Joan McCormack
National Cavaliers
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