Injuries and arrests reported in Pomroy area
Pomeroy and nearby towns report injuries from a fall involving R G W and G Webster. W suffered facial injuries but no broken bones and was taken home. Sheriff moves A D Arnott to Ohio penitentiary after a January 1 sentence for shooting intent. Dale Glen Anderson and William Anderson arrested for riding a train. released by Justice French after county detainment. Mr and Mrs Scott depart Pomery by motor for a non stop trip to the North Central Arkansas region to establish a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy
J. Miock
A. D
Ohio
Arnott
Gienard Boring
Pomeroy
Dale Glen William Anderson
Hobson
Murray
Council
Twn
Justice French
Eroy
Id Scott
Arkansas
Mrs. Scott
Pomeroy Boy Cuts Foot On Glass on Laurel Street
Charles I Swatzel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Swatzel of Pomeroy, suffered a bad cut on his foot after jumping a small hurdle on Laurel street. The ankle was cut by broken glass, and he is able to move about on crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles I
Fred Swatzel
Laurel Street
George Hartinger Fined for Possessing Intoxicating Liquor
Pomeroy report George Hartinger found guilty of not being intoxicated and possessing intoxicating liquor by Justice French. He was fined 100 dollars and costs but unable to pay, and was returned to the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
George Hartinger
Daughter Born to Brown Family in Pomeroy
Announcement reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Harley Brown in Pomeroy on January 4. The baby has been named Phyllis Carolyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harley Brown
Phyllis Carolyn
Marriage License Issued In Pomeroy To Stutler And Cox
A marriage license was issued to B. N. Stutler age 65 from West Virginia and Josephine Cox in Pomeroy. The ceremony was performed by Justice M. L. French. In Middleport the Baptist church pastor James will join Reverend E. C. Pottorf in a Marysville meetings series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
B. N. Stutler
E. Stutler
Josephine
Govenner
JD. Cox
M. L. French
Middleport
James
The
Baptist Church of
Marysville
E. C. Pottorf
Pottorf
Baptist Church
Racine
Beastie Waugh and L Howell Tie in Gallipolis Ceremony
Announcement of the marriage of Beastie Waugh age 34 to L Howell age 47 of Middleport. The ceremony was performed last day by Reverend Pierce at Gallipolis. Howell is employed as an engineer by the New York Central lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Middleport
Beastie Waugh
L. Howell
Pierce
Howell
New York Central Lines
Ray Smith Improves After Gallipolis Hospital Return
Ray Smith was brought home to Pomeroy by his daughter Gertrude after a surgical operation at Holzer hospital in Gallipolis. His condition is said to be improved. In a separate item, Nyman Zweifel, owner and manager of the Electric and Majestic theaters, was fined $1 plus costs for posting advertising matter on telephone poles. he paid $9.70 total after claiming the bills were placed by his employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ray Smith
Holzern Hospital
Gallipolis
Gertrude
Nyman
Zweifel
Electric and Majestic Theaters
Meyer C. J. Hess
Charlies H. Mullen
George Bogue
Stanford
Walker
Bogue
Revival Services Begin in Middleport After Jan 9
Revival services will be held at the M E church in Middleport starting January 9 with Jack Morgan directing music each evening. A mother of four dies in Middleport, Mrs Aaron Williams 48, of heart trouble and leaving a husband and four sons Roy Earl Carl and Fred funeral plans not announced. Ray Wickham moved to Chillicothe hospital by Fihsterwald ambulance after Christmas stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
M. E
Jack Morgan
Aaron Williams
Roy
Earl
Carl
Fred
Ray Wickham
Chillicothe
Fihsterwald
Wick‘ham
Z W Dance to Preach at Church of Christ Sunday
Dr Z W Dance of Charleston New Hanp will preach at the Church of Christ on Sunday January 9 in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Z. W. Dance
Charleston
New
Visiting Charleston couple host weekend guests
Mr and Mrs Arthur Stewart of Charleston visit Mr and Mrs Edwin Cook and Charles Wise while Erret Russell and Leonard spend Sunday at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mipdpleport
Arthur Stewart
Charleston
Edwin Cook
Charles Wise
Erret Russell
Leonard
Etek
Residents travel as they visit kin and convalescents
Helen Beegen returns to Columbus Sunday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Beesen. Mrs Delbert Becker stays home with influenza. Esther Chambers returns to Delaware Monday ending a two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Chambers. Willie Aleshire returns to Delaware Monday after visiting Herbert Chambers and family. Dr and Mrs W A Humphrey and Dan Armor return to Columbus after visiting Co F Besserer and the Bennett family. Mr and Mrs E C Stewart leave Monday for Columbus after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs F C Holtz leave Monday for Marion after visiting Mrs R H Horden. Mrs Zella Robinson leaves Monday for Pittsburgh to visit her sister. William Haptonstall is a business visitor in Gallipolis Monday. Mrs Agee Lee improves at home on Second Street. Charles Waters leaves Monday for Columbus ending a two week visit with his parents. Mrs Ben Durst Stories Run visits Alma Rumfield Sunday. Maurice Thompson returns to Columbus Sunday after visiting relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Ralph Anderson of Columbus visit Mr and Mrs Edward Anderson. Mrs William Michl returns Sunday from Columbus where she has been visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Moore. Mr and Mrs Sidney Williams spend New Year’s with relatives at Tuppers Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Beegen
Columbus
William Beesen
Delbert Becker
Fourth Street
Esther Chambers
Delaware
Herbert Chambers
Willie Aleshire
W. A. Humphrey
Dan Armor
Co. F. Besserer
Bennett
E. C. Stewart
F. C. Holtz
Marion
R. H. Horden
Zella Robinson
Pittsburgh
William Haptonstall
Gallipolis
Agee Lee
Second Street
Charles Waters
D. W. Waters
Ben Durst
Alma Rumfield
Maurice Thompson
Ralph Anderson
Edward Anderson
William Michl
Frank Moore
Sidney Williams
Tuppers Plains
Dinner honors New Year at Mrs Childs home Middleport
Mrs. George Childs of Middleport hosted a New Year dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ebersbach and family of Pomeroy and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gilmore and their party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Childs
Middleport
Carl Ebersbach
Pomeroy
Fred Gilmore
Dinner guests at Mrs Faehnie's Middleport home
Mrs Freda Faehnie of Middleport entertained at her Third street residence Sunday. Attendees from Parkersburg included Mary Ann Case, Ethel Kinney, Frank Ruddell, and Clifford Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Faehnie
Middleport
Third Street
Parkersburg
Mary Ann Case
Ethel Kinney
Frank Ruddell
Clifford Tucker
Family Reunion Held at John Blaettner Home
A Sunday family reunion gathered at John Blaettner's home with attendees including Mr and Mrs Lou Saver and family of Middletown, Mr and Mrs George Saver Jr and family, George Saver, Mrs Margaret Hudson, Mrs Emma Buchanan and two sons, and William Hess and daughter Helen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blaettner
Lou Saver
Middleport
George Saver Jr
George Saver
Margaret Hudson
Emma Buchanan
William Hess
Helen
Literary Society Meeting at Mrs Cook’s Home
The Middleport Literary Society will hold a business meeting at Mrs Cook’s home on January 6. The program includes Shakespeare readings, responses, and discussion of current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Society
Middleport
Mrs Harris Hosts Foreign Missionary Society Event
Mrs Robert Harris of Middleport entertained members of the foreign missionary society of the M E church at her Second street home Monday evening The topic for the gathering was Moslem Women
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Robert Harris
Middleport
Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Second Street
Mosiem
Entertains At Dinner In Honor Of Mr and Mrs Stevenson
Margaret Ark of Middleport hosts a New Year’s Day dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs Robert Stevenson. The gathering included neighbors and local friends to mark the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ark
Middleport
Robert Stevenson
Standard Bearers to Meet at Evelyn Eichinger Home
The Standard Bearers of the Middleport M. E. church will hold a meeting at the home of Evelyn Eichinger Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport M. E
Evelyn Eichinger
Middleport residents host watch party and New Year dinner
Helen Hess of Middleport attended a watch party at Mrs. Lenn Sauer's home Friday evening. Attendees included Norma, John, Edna, Leo DiPerio, Caitin Reichman, David Barsotti and Bernice Collins. Mrs Homer Cook of Middleport hosted a New Year’s Day dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stewart of Charleston present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hess
Middleport
Lenn Sauer
Rank
Norma
John
Edna
Leo DiPerio
Caitin Reichman
David Barsotti
Bernice Collins
Cook
Homer Cook
Edwin Cook
Arthur Stewart
Charleston
Mothers of the American Legion Install Officers at Allen Hotel
Mothers of the American Legion plan a Tuesday evening installation at the Allen hotel for the year's officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers of the American Legion
Allen Hotel
Local residents and visitors leave Warren area for travels
Mr and Mrs Clyde Williamson returned to Warren after visiting Mr and Mrs William Griffith. Mr and Mrs Aoy Jones returned from Columbus where they visited Mr and Mrs Harvey Jones. Dora Reuter came back from Miami. Irene Biaettner and Georgiana Flower returned to Athens after visiting relatives. Theo Smith and Fred Biaettner came home from Charleston. Mary Moore from Chicago visited relatives. Pearl Stanley returned to Cincinnati ending a visit with friends. Edna Howell returned to school in Indiana after visiting Mr and Mrs Howell. Mrs Dana Lloyd and daughter traveled from here visiting natives. McIntosh left this morning for Williamstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Williamson
Warren
William Griffith
Aoy Jones
Columbus
Harvey Jones
Dora Reuter
Miami
Fila
Irene Biaettner
Georgiana Flower
Athens
Theo Smith
Fred Biaettner
Charleston
Marry Moore
Chicago
Pearl Stanley
Cincinnati
Edna Howell
Indiana
Iifeen
A. V. L . A. V. Howell
Dana Lloyd
Trome
McIntosh
Williamstown
Rickard called “dumb like a fox” by fighters
Tex Rickard the promoter is accused of planning a strategic prelude to a possible Tunney bout. He met Tunney in Manhattan, then secretly left as Humbert Fugazy publicized his rival’s interview. A St Louis conference may set a September title clash at Yankee Stadium with Delaney considered the leading challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. White
United Press
New York
Tex Rickard
Tex
St. Louis
Gene Tunney
Richard
Manhattan
Tunney
Rickard
Humbert Fugazy
Tunney-Fugazy
Yankees Stadium
Mound City
Billy Gibson
Dudley Field Malone
Jack Delaney
Pete Reilly
Delaney
Reilly
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
O Connell Considers Rehearing After Baseball Ban
San Francisco January 4 Jimmy O Connell former Giants outfielder says he is thinking about filing for a rehearing on the charges that led to his ban from baseball. He is currently employed as a stevedore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San’ Francisco
Jimmy O’connell
New York Giants
O'Connell
Ban Johnson Comments on Risberg Scandal
President Ban Johnson of the American League said he is ready to help clean up the Risberg scandal. He stated he has nothing to say now and that the league will act if necessary after Mr. Landis completes his investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ban Johnson
American League
Risberg
Johnson
Landis
Golfers tied at 139 in Miami Beach Open first 36 holes
Gene Sarazen and Jock Hutchinson were deadlocked at 139 strokes after 36 holes in the Miami Beach Open. Hutchinson carved a new course record with a 67 in the opening round. In Rotterdam, the wife of the skipper of the German steamer Teresa Horn warned against sailing, foretelling disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fra
Gene Sarazen
Jock Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Rotterdam
Canaries
Betting Scandal Rumors Tie To Early 20th Century Sports
A jumble of notes discusses betting slips affecting baseball and college football, mentions Judge Landis and a controversial contract, and notes figures like Teast and Carpentier. It reflects public fear of gambling influencing sports and the era’s legal responses.
Terry Signs 1927 Deal With Giants As McGraw Seeks Wheat
New York Giants first baseman and outfielder Bill Terry signed a 1927 contract. Manager McGraw announced efforts to sign veteran outfielder Zach Wheat, recently released by Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bill Terry
New York Giants
McGraw
Giants
Zach Wheat
Brooklyn
Tut to meet Tiger Flowers in Grand Rapids bout
Tut Jackson of Washington D. C. H. Ohio has been matched to meet Tiger Flowers, former middleweight champion, in Grand Rapids Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Tut Jackson
Washington
D. H
Ohio
Tiger Flowers
Future of horseracing in Florida in doubt
A temporary injunction issued by District Judge Chillingworth halts the sale of profit sharing coupons at the Pam Horse Club. Prosecutors say the coupons mask a pari mutuel betting system, casting uncertainty on Florida horseracing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palm Beach
Fra
Florida
Chillingworth
Pam Horse Club
Filipino bantam champ Dencio arrives for American debut
Filipino bantamweight champion Pancio Dencio landed in New York on January 4 and will soon fight in an American ring. He is described as one of the hardest hitters in the division to emerge in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pancio Dencio
Philippine Islands
Delaney Rosenblum Title Bout Postponed Indefinitely
The January 10 fight between Jimmy Delaney and Maxie Rosenblum in Cincinnati is postponed due to Delaney's left arm infection. The bout remains indefinite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Jimmy Delaney
Maxie Rosenblum
Delaney
U S A Dominates Pittsburgh 48 to 23 in Columbus
Ohio State basketball under coach Olsen defeated Pittsburgh 48 to 23 in Columbus last night. The Buckeyes led 19 to 14 at halftime in a contest noted as their third win against eastern foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Columbus
Olsen
Basketeers
Buckeyes
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Syracuse
Duquesne
Muskingum
Illinois
Minnesota
Notre Dame
Northwestern
Murphy Called Scranton Outfielder for 1917 Sox Hearing
Edile Murphy a Scranton outfielder for the 1917 Chicago White Sox leaves for Chicago to attend Commissioner K M Landis's hearing on allegations that games were thrown to the Sox by Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Edile Murphy
Chicago White Sox
Risberg
Detroit
Chicago
K. M. Landis
Lewis Wins Two Falls Over Munn In Big Wrestling Show
Ed Strangler Lewis defeated Wayne Siz Munn in Chicago in two straight falls. Both falls came by three headlocks with times 57.45 and 12.23. Over 10 500 spectators filled the arena and receipts topped 25 000 with many turned away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ed “Strangler
Lewis
Wayne
Siz
Munn
Former Detroit pitcher denies fix in Sox scandal
The Chattanooga News quotes George Cunningham saying he was offered a $50 bill by Bill James but denies any knowledge of a frame up connected to the Chicago White Sox scandal. Cunningham says he worked in two of four games Risberg claims were fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chattanooga News Today
George Cunningham
Detroit
Charlie A
Risberg
Chicago White Sox
Bill James
Seventeen idols gather to defend their names in Landis hearing
Seventeen players gather in Chicago to defend their names against Swede Risberg's charges of fixing 1917 games. Risberg accuses Detroit players of letting the White Sox win four straight games for pay. Many listed attendees deny the charges, with Chick Gandil reportedly en route and Happy Felsch rumored to testify if paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark B. Kessel
United Press
Chicago
Swede
Risberg
Chicago White Sox
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Cincinnati Reds
Landis
Detroit
White Sox
Ata
Chick Gandil
Gandil
Eddie Collins
George Burns
Owen Bush
John Collins
George Davis
Harry Heilman
Eddie Murphy
Ed. Walsh
Rob Russell
Ray Schalk
Clarence Rowland
Ty Cobb
Dave Danforth
Howard Ehmke
Harry Siebold
Oscar Vitt
Kid Gleason
Happy Felsch
May Back Risberg
Felsch
Felfch
Happy
Snow Haul Aids Palos Park Ski Slide Set for Tourney
Carloads of artificial snow are being hauled to the Palos Park ski slide in Cook county forests to offset poor weather and ensure the LuLa Ski Club national tournament proceeds next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Palos Park
Cook County
Loula Skivclub
Mil ton Snyder Dies From Accidental Gun Wound Near Lexington
Milton K. Snyder a 40 year old farmer and noted thoroughbred breeder died last night at his home near Lexington Kentucky from a bullet wound family members say was accidental. The coroner ordered an investigation today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington, Ky
Milton K. Snyder
Here
1926 Greatest Athletic Feat Debated by Sports Writer
A sports writer names Gertrude Ederle’s English Channel swim and Jesse Sweetser’s British amateur golf victory as top 1926 feats. He notes weather aided Channel crossing, praises Sweetser's courage despite illness, and cites Tunney Dempsey and Bobby Jones as other major highlights of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Ederle
Miss Ederle
Channel
Jesse Sweetser
Sweetser
Asheville
N. C
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Tunney
Bobby Jones
Jones
Bill Tilden
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Daily Tribune
Webster
Blaettner Reunion
Literary Sociarty
Pomeroy Bend
Rickard Jis
Dumb
Fox
O’connell
O'Geoffy
Judge Landis
Tris
Teast
Susie Lenglen
Dan
Brad Street
Georges Carpentier
France
Carpentier
H. BE. Work
Wesleyan
Frank Cevenenga
Harvard
Terry
Tut
Tiger
Uckoff Biggest
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Chauncey - Glouster
Murphy
Lewis Bests
Swanson Furniture Co
Towa State
Billy. Evans
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Dayton
Assentat
Petunia T Pointe
Etersbu Vallea
Florean
Las
Jacksonville
ACL
Revere
Louisville & Nashville
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