SIBLY WRITES OF OLD RIVER BOATS IN OHIO VALLEY MEMORIES
W G Sibley of Gallipolis recalls steamboat era on the Ohio River. He uncovers photos of boats such as the sidewheeler andy others like the Wild Raven, Rattydid, Andes, Wheeling and Cincinnati. The piece lists captains and routes between Marietta Gallipolis Racine and notes old village life and river customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ohio River
Ohio Valley
W. G. Sibley
Gallipolis
Upper
Ohio
Witch
General Barrison
Pipmeriner
Tyler
Marietta
Ulipelis
Andes
Cincinnati
Old Village
Maric
Papatar
Maddy
Gramdsean
Gillie I Polis
Benaddtal
Shambouis
Migor Anderson
Grandpa Nis
Racine
Rowen Groahan
Mattle Roberts
Vide Pureh
Charmer
Bf Ta
Unclear text fragment from local notice and report
Fragmentary OCR text references a court or property matter involving multiple families, a grave site, and a search or inquiry. Mentions Til orn grave, a store, a wife, and Mr Ras Wi, with scattered place names and dates. The passage is heavily garbled and lacks coherent facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pel
Cemek
Avi Clee
vRas
Sten
al Verde
Fragmented OCR Notice With Jumbled Place Names
Scrambled text fragment mentions various names and places with garbled terms. The readable parts reference a location in the west and a mandate or authority, but concrete actions, dates, or clear entities are not discernible. The item resembles a damaged public notice without a definite action.
Mrs Searles Dies at Home After Long Illness
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Searles at her Ware home after a prolonged illness. She was the wife of Archie Searles and mother to several children including Jane and a son, with extended family in Columbus. Relatives and friends will gather as services are planned, with many family members traveling from Ohio institutions.
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Hiern Haynse
Ton Hamilton
Jagiee
Davitier
Dean
Berry
Hagniitean Ter
Dheir Liage
Trpa
Tamibage
Hevutih
Ashe
McCraeien
Gaberh Harsvin Meyru Seer
Akrom
Marmion Tercat
Nero ‘Phurediy
Alvine
Mere
Stanalary
Jane
Columbus
Hie St
Old operator of Pomeroy faitheul middlemort Ian
Fragmentary OCR record recounts a Western Willow telegraph operator at Mite Meport and a long service tale tied to Padson, Branch, and the Western Union, mentioning pay, duties, and disputes. It references Montgomery inquiries and later events, with garbled names and scattered dates.
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Middlemort
Ian
Walter Braash
Western Wilow Company
Mite Meport
Flyer
Conak
Heuedyeneters Wien
Lories
Ali Saria
Mere Dirameh
Er Jing
Padson
Reich
Dines
Western Union
Wille
Todsan
Usu
Olas
Stepan
Tadson
Montgomery
Sally
Meigs County Sheriff Retires Amid Gratitude and Farewell
The Meigs sheriff announces retirement after years of service, thanking county officials and deputies for support. He expresses pride in his tenure, credits colleagues and citizens, and pledges continued devotion to duty as he leaves office on January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conins
Tom
Mim Tiremant
Wine Coiled Export Urged After Sewer Spill Incident
A Salem report details a sewer spill with wine containers found leaking a pale liquid. Investigators test samples showing about 11 percent alcohol as the sheriff awaits action on the park incident.
Greaser Barn Destroyed Friday Amid Fire Calamity
In OC a blaze wiped out the Greaser Barn on Friday causing a major scare. Residents watched as flames engulfed the structure while emergency crews battled the inferno. Authorities reported efforts to control the fire, with investigations pending into the cause and potential impacts on nearby cattle operations.
School Fight Carried to Court in Syracuse Consolidation Case
Syracuse and Willian Special School District clash over consolidation begun in fall. Dispute centers on transfer of Williams District pupils and custody of school records as actions move toward the Common Pleas court in Pomeroy after a replevin filing and bond posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Willian
Arrivel
Las
Court Station
Wiliams
Minersville
Jarads
Wittitnis
Yhopurs Edwards
Tievil
Edavords
Frank Stews
Dione
Stover
Tostaiards
Phas
Pomeroy
Greek Officials Honor Dr Jones With Gold Cross Medal
Farce Dremeray Man Receives Gad Gross os Apprecialion For Service. MEDDLIEDOITE, Jan, 3-Dr. Jessy Jones praised by government for citizenship and service. The Gold Cross of the Order of the Savior bestowed by the President for dedication to public welfare and healing the community. Letter from the Minister General B. Gonaly expresses deep esteem and congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dremeray
Jessy Jones
Powieres
T. Hend
Hiberty Avenue
Bemeray
Beth
Jtar
Jones
Pitt of Hat
Neve
Order of the Savior
Mascedon
B. Gonaly
Sones
Carrie Schlach
Pomeroy
Held for Court in Ambiguous Local Case
A terse OCR fragment notes a man or father connected to a case who is held for court. Details are garbled with names and dates unclear, but the entry references a legal action, a grand jury, and a connection to a woman in the proceedings. Further readable specifics are not available in the fragment.
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Mrs. Searles
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Atelgek
Sue Tollewine
Dinin Vinegtr
Mor Sani
Meng
Greaser
Chenyer
Smans
Tamtiat
Rass Tephic
Banks Ice Cream Co
Fin Pomeroy
Swansons
North Court St, Athens
Dr, Jones
Ata Isywan
Sais
Ty Tenoks
South Sid Avenue
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Ia Mailian
Davehler
Tatty
Uber Sons
Wham
Robert
Pana
Long Botieny
Grooks
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Mittseh
Nelsonvillge
Midaleport
Vnto
Marrigd
Beart Bolin
Itun
Hollis Watters
Meigy Gomuty Daeceabert
Gilwores
Thomas Air
Ciyas Wei
Minorsville
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Heige
Crow Beard
Common Pleas Court
San
Maureen
Janae
Owith
Theo
Mehleis
Aml Tipsell
Kites
Pomeroy Beal
Middlepasseat
Poraniem
Harry
Amy L. Whaley
Becade
Mérinds
Glouster
Roushter
Jamskkee
Cilmere
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Msk Vinke
Parker
Bank of Athens
DRY Cleaners
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F. J. Beasley
C. H. Beasley
R. C. Hess
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