Pomeroy-Middleport Post to Hold Special Meeting Friday
Drew Webster Post No 39 calls a special meeting Friday evening January 6 with Commander Charles Foss urging all members to attend. Mrs George Stewart of Middleport died Wednesday evening from double pneumonia leaving a husband and six children. Mrs Helen Bibbee, longtime resident of east Meigs, died last evening at Apple Grove. she was daughter of Ephraim I Sayre and sister of Mrs David Geyer. Funeral plans pending.
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Drew Webster
Charles Foss
George Stewart
Middleport
Bibbee
Helen Bibbee
Apple Grove
Ephraim I. Sayre
East Meigs
David Geyer
Pomeroy
Wage Cut Sparks Street Car Strike Standstill
The street railway wage reduction notice has been given by Receiver Harvey Hartwell with no further action by the employees. The workers are united in rejecting any cut as traffic and revenue fall due to mining industry dull times, signaling a desperate crisis for the O. R. E. R. and P. Co.
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Harvey Hartwell
Charity Ball Raises Funds For Red Cross Help
The Athletic Club with Girls' Friendly Society staged a charity ball on Wednesday evening in fine style. A neat sum was raised for Red Cross charity work. The hall boasted flags and bunting. favors were patriotic. Attendance was large, music excellent, and guests were delighted.
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Girls’ Friendly Society
Red Cross
Syracuse Pair Wed in Washington Ceremony
Carl Duckworth and Bertha Frederick have reportedly married in Washington D C. The couple hails from Syracuse and Bashan and were described as now man and wife.
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Carl Duckworth
Dora Duckworth
Syracuse
Bertha Frederick
Bashan
Washington, D. C
Noted Lecturer Coming to Simpson M E Church
Frank P. Johnson, to speak on the lyceum course at Simpson M E Church in Pomeroy on January 12 1922. He funded his Midwest college education by reporting for a daily newspaper and was a standout debater and orator. Frank Dixon lauds his genuine constructive program and compelling message that leaves communities discussing the ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Johnson
Old Resident Leonard Winkler Dies in Rapid City
Leonard Winkler who lived near Thomas Fork and dined at his Rapid City home died November 29 according to a letter to a former neighbor. He married Elizabeth Thomas of Bedford in 1882 and she survives him. He was a brother of Pete Winkler of Middleport.
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Leonard Winkler
Thomas Fork
Rapid City
South Dakota
Elizabeth Thomas
Bedford
Pete Winkler
Middleport
Bland death sentence sought to be commuted to life
Concerted action is evident as lawyers seek a commutation for Harry Bland. Ex attorney general Timothy Hogan is reportedly involved at Columbus. The January 9 execution is scheduled for early morning with Sheriff Reeves and Deputy Elmer Ashworth expected to witness the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland
Harry Bland
Timothy Hogan
Columbus
Blands
Reeves
Elmer Ashworth
Wife Beater Arrested After Midport Arrest
Marshal Henry Ohlinger arrested Bill Estep yesterday afternoon below Middleport on a charge of beating his wife. Estep is jailed and will face a hearing before Justice Barnes on Monday afternoon.
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Henry Ohlinger
Middleport
Bill Estep
Justice Barnes
Meigs County Society reelects and fixes 1922 fair dates
The Meigs County Agricultural Society met at the court house and reelects W L Johnson of Le Tart Henry Warren of Olive and others as directors. The 1922 fair is set for September 5 6 and the following week after the state fair. The grand jury finished a three day session with 21 true bills and 103 witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County Agricultural Society
Court House
W. L. Johnson
iLetart
Henry Warren
Olive
M. J. Hopkins
Orange
John D. Welch
Rutland
J. H. Jiwiden
Sutton
W. H. Townsend
J. W. Lyman
A. D. Russel
John
William Wesley ‘ Cooper
Cherrington
Davis
Property Transfer from James T. Pickering to Harley Burton
James T. Pickering transfers lot 1081 to Harley Burton for a consideration of 1000 dollars, recording the deed as a private real estate transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Pickering
Harley Burton
Logan A J Fee Remains Hospitalized After Embankment Accident
Logan A J Fee was taken to a Columbus hospital from his home Wednesday after his machine toppled over an embankment in the city. He suffered a pelvic injury several weeks ago and his condition is described as serious as he receives treatment.
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A. J. Fee
Columbus
Legion Holds Session on Adjusted Compensation Payment
The local legion post met on Wednesday evening to discuss adjusted compensation payments. Commander Lauer explained filling out blanks using facsimile copies and noted forms have not arrived yet. Committees reported progress on membership drives and projected a larger enrollment than last year. Lauer thanked the post for a rocker presented at Christmas as thanks for his efforts.
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Legion
Lauer
Rocker
Local U B Church class visits Nelsonville in social outing
Members of the Christian Culture Class of the local U B church Sunday School, sixteen with teacher Mrs. Frank Anthony, traveled to Nelsonville Wednesday afternoon to visit former member Mrs. Hugh Kelly. They enjoyed games and conversation, rode home by Hocking Valley Motor Bus, and hosted a miscellaneous shower for bride-elect Ada Wrightsel. Participants included Misses Bea Roby Firme Anthony Mary Wolffe Ada Wrightsel Sadie Bingham Nelva Hutchinson Zola Kelsh Lelia Roby Nell Weaver Hattie Irene and Edith Sater and Mesdames Chas Myers Homer Geiger M W Bailey Chas Miller and Frank Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Frank Anthony
Nelsonville
Hugh Kelly
Hocking Valley
Ada Wrightsel
Bea Roby
Firme Anthony
Mary Wolffe
Sadie Bingham
Nelva Hutchinson
Zola Kelsh
Lelia Roby
Nell Weaver
Hattie
Irene
Edith Sater
Mesdames Chas. Myers
Homer Geiger
M. W. Bailey
Chas. Miller
Hocking Valley Railway Numbers Buildings On Line
The railway will number all buildings along its line to simplify reporting. The matter was addressed in Logan and vicinity on Thursday to enable standardized building reports and tracking along the route.
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Hocking Valley Railway
Logan
Cascarets Laxative Claim Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a gentle laxative that cleanses the liver and bowels while you sleep. It claims quick, trouble free action with no stomach upset, compares favorably to salts and calomel, and notes the price of ten cents per box.
Third Bus Added To Hocking Valley Line
A third bus with capacity for 22 passengers joined Hocking Valley Motor Bus Company operations. It began Thursday morning on a Wildcat schedule and will later be integrated into the regular timetable to shorten travel between route points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley Motor Bus Company
Welfare directorship offer to Harry Ilgen declined
The committee in charge offered the welfare directorship of the M. E. church recreational activities to Harry Ilgen of Columbus. He declined as he had just accepted similar work in the capital city, leaving the post open to a suitable applicant. The annual salary is $1800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Harry Ilgen
Columbus
Dunn Divorce Suit Filed Over Cruelty and Neglect
Through attorney H M Whitcraft Adrian Dunn seeks divorce from George Dunn alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. They married January 16 1921 and have a son. Plaintiff claims husband failed to provide necessities and vowed not to provide a home, and accuses him of associating with other women. Alimony and child custody are sought.
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H. M. Whitcraft
Adrian Dunn
George Dunn
Local Sister Susies Club meeting at Mrs Harden home
Mrs Frank Harden hosted the Sister Susies Club at her North Culver street home on Thursday evening. The group discussed the library proposition to be presented to the public once finalized. Guests included Mrs Buellaby Clinton Webb and Florence Bort as social chatter concluded with "cats."
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Frank Harden
Sister Susies Club
North Culver Street
Buellaby
Clinton Webb
Florence Bort
Birthday Surprise For Longtime Oil Man H Barber
Twenty four oil men in the city organized a birthday tribute for H Barber on his 71st birthday. A well known figure with forty years at Oil Well Supply Co the gathering presented a full smoking outfit crafted by Judge Pettit. Barber remarked he felt he would live 25 more years after the celebration.
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H. Barber
Mr. Barber
Oil Well Supply Co
Judge Pettit
Barber
Nine attend funeral of IOOF member Joshua Poling
Nine members of Hocking Valley Lodge No. 262 I C C F traveled to Nelsonville Wednesday morning to attend the funeral of Joshua Poling, a brother Odd Fellow who resided near Murray City.
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Hocking Valley
Local Fraternity Party Details Unearthed
A fragmentary note lists attendees at a local fraternity party including John Wolfe John Buchanan William Elinger Charlies Young Guy Schultz Cy Schultz William Waugh and Lloyd A Mount, indicating a social gathering among members.
City Debuts Wide Layoff to Trim Street Dept Payroll
TOLEDO January 6 Nearly four hundred employees of the city street department were released on Thursday by Service Director Jackson as the first step in his plan to streamline the department. Other divisions of the service department will undergo similar cuts, Jackson said.
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Toledo
City Street Department
Jackson
Service Department
Local residents host gatherings and visitations across town
Lottridge and family and friends from Athens visit Karl Kineades while Ferm Metz Aubrey and Goldie Morris stay with Grace and John offers. C L Davis hosts New Year guests. Kinner and Matthew motor to Athens. Arlie Kerms visits O S Davis. Leroy Boggs hosts at Kinner with Rexal Boggs and West Virginia kin. Daniel Ackley visits son Aylmer in Rock Rift. Watkins of Fairmont WV visits farm interests. School reopens after holidays. Clarence Swartz resumes at Athens. Rosa Bowers visits Nora Kincade. Rev McCandleish preaches at Lawrence Capel. Sunday school organized with officers named. Ladies Aid meets January 12 with Lillie Davis hostess.
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Will Graham
Litle
Billy
O. S. Davis
Leroy Boggs
Kinner
Rexal Boggs
Clarence Swartz
Athens
Rosa Bowers
Pomeroy
Nora Kincade
McCandleish
Lawrence Capel
Bertha Allen
L. T. Runnion
Dorothy Runnion
Erma Ackley
Lillie Davis
Mildred Runnion
Ladies Aid Society
Community Notes from Flora and Nearby Areas
Ona Shumway of Flora hosts a 25 guest evening with games and music. A protracted meeting at Flora ended Wednesday under Rev. Barnes of Chester. Mrs. Ella Hardesty improves after illness. Dana Swartz and wife welcome their pneumonia-stricken infant son. Raymond Folirod returns from Columbus and Circleville visit. Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Worthen visit relatives. Herman Findling and Albert Morris visit Pomeroy. Pearl Atherton returns to Athens work from vacation. Abe Swartz remains ill. Mrs. Janie Spencer and daughter visit William Bentz family. A. B. Worthen and wife stay with their Clendenin daughter in W Va.
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Ona Shumway
Flora
Barnes
Chester
Ella Hardesty
Dana Swartz
Raymond Folirod
Columbus
Circleville
Garrett Worthen
Charles Hardesty
Herman Findling
Albert Morris
Pomeroy
Pearl Atherton
Athens
Abe Swartz
Janie Spencer
West Shade
William Bentz
A. B. Worthen
Clendenin
W. Va
Presbyterian Rural Parish Notes and Services
Albany church service at 10.59 with good attendance hoped. Hebbardsville Sunday school at 1 and preaching at 2. Guysville preaching at 7. Icar thage meetings this week. New England Sunday school at 9.30 and Christian Endeavor at 6.30.
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Jammus A. Miller
Albany
Hebbardsville
Guysville
Icarthage
New England
Christian Endeavor
Boy Robbed On Bridge Near Broadway Crossing
Eight year old Charles Smith was held up by a masked bandit on a bridge at the Broadway crossing of the New York Central railroad. The thief rifled the boy's pockets and escaped with 25 cents after threatening him with a stone. The boy saved a dime by placing it in his mouth during the hold up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Charles Smith
Broadway
New York Central Railroad
Senators Demand Newberry Questioning in Senate Showdown
Newberry Washington Jan 6 Democratic and Republican senators urged the open senate to have Senator Newberry submit to questioning by colleagues when he appears in his own defense. Spencer Newberry defense manager refused their request for unlimited time to present defense and cross examine.
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Newberry
Washington
Senate
Spencer
Bakers Accept Ten Percent Wage Cut In Columbus
Bakers union members announced a voluntary ten percent wage reduction in Columbus Ohio. The cut supplements an agreement that runs until May 1 and some master bakers plan to begin the reduction only after the present contract expires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakers
Columbus, CO
Bakers Union
New Year’s Eve Gathering at Hardesty Home Honors Miss Le
A pleasant New Year’s Eve gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Hardesty celebrated Miss Le with guests relaxing at their home. The event featured cordial conversations and festive warmth marking the season.
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Mrs. Charles Hardesty
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