Search for Pair of Bandits Across States
West Virginia State Police and Ohio officers hunted two bandits who robbed taxi driver John Cook near Charleston and fled toward Ohio via Blue and Gray Trail. The car was abandoned in Middleport and detailed searches in Sissonville, Ripley, and Mason City found no trace. Authorities believe the suspects escaped into the hills or northward through Ohio aboard a bus.
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Middleport
West Virginia
Ohio
Straoners
John Cook
Pleanant
W. Va
Charleston
Cook
Sissonville
Ripley
Mason City
Ohio River Bridge
John Hawking
West Virginian
Locks and theft rumors shock Pomeroy area residents
The report claims metals worth $2,000 were stolen from a junk dealer Fomero y Jane Max Far ber s building over months. Scenes describe thieves exploiting a stone foundation, with locals noting varied household and community movements across Meigs County.
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Fomeroy
Jane
Max Farber
Pomeroy
Polics
Auto dealers report Perry County sell 1121 cars in 1920
Perry County records show 1121 automobiles sold in 1920 as per the clerk of court office, a rise of 499 units from 1919. The news notes strong local auto trade and buyer demand reflected in the year’s totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Perry County
Howell wins in oratory contest at Pomeroy
David G. Howell of Jackson won the local oratorical contest at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Pomeroy. Pauline Wemmer and Elizabeth Niday placed second and third. Howell earns a semi final berth with the January 19 rounds ahead in three districts before a final in Columbus.
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David Howell
Pomeroy
Methodist Episcopal Church
David G. Howell
Jackson
Howell
Elizabeth
Gallipolis
Mara
J Chint
Pauline Wemmer
Jacksonville
J. Ithades
Bertha Willson
Pt. Pheasant
W. Va
L. Bethet
Itlo
Atanda College
Ming Wemmer
Mise Niday
Tey
BP. A. Bright
Colum Lats
Funeral for Mrs. T. SN. Witton in Heath M E Church
The funeral of Mrs. T. S. N. Witton was held Saturday morning at Heath Memorial Episcopal Church. Many floral offerings were placed. Relatives Anna Marshall and son Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roff and Thomas Thomas of Corning, and Mrs. Rotner Spafford of Columbus attended. Other relatives and friends from Columbus traveled to New Lexington for the burial, with local friends joining the family en route.
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Middleport
T. SN. Witton
Heath
Anna Marshall
Thomas
Fred Roff
Thomas Thomas
Corning
Rotner Spafford
Columbus
New Lexington
Pressure uneven at Pomeroy oil drifter homebound
Thomas Geoglein a focal oil and gas well drifter has been confined at home since last Wednesday. A past severe blood poisoning from a hand injury caused a peculiar blood pressure condition with 143 on the left side and 12 on the right, prompting alarm among locals and prompting medical attention.
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Pomeroy, Gan
Thomas Geoglein
Focal Oil and Gas
Drifter
Ig Wl
Former Morgan County Resident Daisy Davis Dies at 67
Columbus reports Daisy B. Davis 67 formerly of Morgan County was found dead from heart disease in her sister's home at 2341 N. Bigh St. She had lived there six years with Mrs D E Davis. A niece, Mrs Frank Daugherty of Tillet, survives. Body moved to Potter Learned chapel, then to Metonneville for funeral with burial in Malta Cemetery.
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Columbus
Mies
Daisy BD. Davis
Morgan County
Davis
N. Bigh St
Frank Daugherty
Tillett
Potter & Learned Chapel
High Street
Mctonnelaville
Malta
Middleport
Herbert Powell
Lelart
Lilly Warner
Akron
Powell
A. C
Joan Talbou
del Farmer
Tan
W. Grege
Virginia
Gallipolis
Helen Hess
Bliss College
Harry Knapp
Mee
Amer Willams
Mr. Williams
Daymond Bower
Beard Street
Peart McKnight
Lincoln Street
Wil Nichelson
Kathryn Jehting
Charley Latham
Nilns
Mary Wiltetta
Farmer Teft
Ohio State University
Mra D
Farmer
Magnetic Springs
Croft
Howard Longstaft
Thomas Longstaft
Minneapoli
University At Minneapolis
Mintera RT
Hughes, Albeny
Data Lambert
Sue Saver
Dorothy
Bith Edwards
Duehter
Legion Auxiliary Reconfigures Meeting Night in Middleport
Middleport January 6 The American Legion Auxiliary has moved its meetings to the first and third Mondays after relocating to Rawlings Toon on Second Street near Mill. The inaugural session is tonight at 7:30 PM. Cecelia Wippel referenced.
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Legion Auxiliary
New Toon
Middleport
Auxiary of the American Legion
Rawlings Toon
Second Street
Mill Street
Downing Hostesses Entertain With Seasonal Splendor
Mrs Z B Downing hosted a distinguished winter gathering Friday afternoon at the Downing homestead with Mrs Rodney Downing and Mrs B H Ward assisting. The event featured Mrs Mildred Fowler singing three solos before luncheon at 12:39 PM, with Mrs Oscar Klein on piano. Guests hailed from Charleston, Gabinella, Steubenville, Talat Pleasant, Marklla, DParkersburg, Toul, Columns, Tony, Memphis, Zanesvile, Frémant, Middleport, and von eroy, totaling about 40 from various towns.
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Oll Downing Homestead
Z. B. Downing
Rodney Downing
BH. L. Ward
Mildred Fowler
Oscar Klein
O D. Stout
M Hennessey
Minnie Newtong
Charleston
Gabinella
Steubenville
Talat Pleasant
Marklla
Dparkersburg
Touland
Tony
Memphis
Fom Zanesvile
Frémant
Middleport
Voneroy
Sunday Traffic Parade Crowds Concrete Street Crowding
POMEROY Jan 6 Sunday was a bright day with heavy traffic as virtually every motor vehicle in the district joined a parade along the new concrete street from 12:15 to 1:16 p m. Later more cars added to the congestion as residents and visitors moved about the area. Local residents and travelers were noted in town for holidays and weekend visits, with residents from Akron Columbus Gallipolis and Louisville seen in the parade and surrounding activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Revival Begins at Glouster Methodist Church
The Glouster Methodist Church opened revival services led by Rev. Paul E B Kemper with evangelist Tionald Householder of Bremen. Large crowds attended both morning and evening gatherings as Householder directed congregational singing and offered solo selections. Kemper preached on "The Coming of the Spirit" in the morning and "A Well Creased Christian" in the evening, with further "Consecration" planned tonight.
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Glouster
Glouster Biethodist
Priscopal Church
Paul EB. Kemper
Kemper
Glouster Board to Elect Education President and Clerk
A Glouster Board of Education meeting is called for tonight to elect a president and a clerk. Terms of O A McDonald Carl McLain and Jr B Smith on board expired at year end, replaced by E B H Lantz Lewis Gatenet and Clyde Saylor.
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Glouster
Glouster Boys Edge Lodi-Shade In Tough Game
Glouster High School beat the Lodi-Shade team 34 to 31 Saturday night as coach Bachman used several substitutes. The Glouster girls also defeated Lodi-Shade 21 to 18, with a late rally by locals.
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Glouster
Jan
Schou Boys Basketballeim
Bachman
Grouster Girls
Pris
Date of Strike Will Be Announced Today
Cleveland reports indicate a general strike date will be announced at a union meeting today and likely occur within the next few days. Abraham Katovaky of the Joint Board of workers unions said efforts to avert the strike are exhausted. In Youngstown a pilot and student were hospitalized after a small-plane crash shortly after takeoff.
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Cleveland
Cieselland
Abraham Katovaky
Jora
Taken to Clinic for Diagnosis and Treatment in Cleveland
Marietta resident LeFever and family members traveled from Marietta to Cleveland Clinic for evaluation and care after a fever. Dr. B W LeFever has been ill for two months, accompanied by Mrs LeFever and Dr J Leever. Also visiting are Mrs Fred McClellan and daughters Bonnie Lee and Mary Kathryn, returning from Chittooth to stay with the Duffys.
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Jane
Dprn
utFever
Marietta
LeFevern
Cleveland
LeFever
J. Leever
Marisetta
Netra Cvrom
Fred McClellan
Bonnie Lee
Mary Kath Cyn
Chittoothe
Boyton Duffy
Oberlin returner’s letter sparks police action in Elyria
An Oberlin College returner, Georgenezka, 20, attacked two police officers after a college failed to return his letters. He had correspondence with a grammar school classmate Lenko and the incident followed months of unsigned refusals. The man was held under observation in Elyria as police investigated the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Oberlin College
Georseenka
Lenko
Hawk Elected President of Trimble Township Trustees
Jan 6 report from GLOUSTER states Fred Hawk was elected president of the Trimble Township trustees. The board plans monthly meetings on the first Saturday. Little other business was discussed as the meeting focused on organizational steps and routine approvals.
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Adbegies
Netrnble
Glouster
Trimble
Fred Hawk
Congress Opens With Big Issues Teed Up In Early Session
Washington January session begins with tariff and prohibition on the agenda. House and Senate plans focus on enforcement reforms and anticipated action on anti prohibition measures. Debates loom over budget, war department funds, and lobbying inquiries as lawmakers aim to chart a path before fall elections.
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Washington
Congress
Indore
Senate
House
Campainns
Borah
Idaho
Uno Jualice Department
Senate I
Mora Congression
War Department
Ramuuttes
Woman’s singles title in Metropole Tennis Cup finale
The Metropole Tennis Cup finale saw Is WINSLE UNISNES win the women’s singles title against Matha Piven amid a dispute with umpires. Tense moments arose as officials became involved and the match concluded with a narrow margin.
Nobel Prize Probe Highlighting Dempster Discovery
Prof. Arthur J. Dempster of the University of Chicago, winner of a $1000 prize from the AAAS, is seen as a strong Nobel physics candidate. His work shows hydrogen nuclei vibrating at tremendous speeds, supporting the wave particle duality as a universal form.
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Arthur J. Demp Ister
Aheve
University of Chicago
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Prof
Dempster
Courts Set Hearing on Estate Matters in Athens and Nelsonville
The court confirms appraisers for the Frank L. Moore estate and orders transfer and recording of real estate from Willem Mutts estate. Guardians seek allowances for ward Arthur Wan and Uriah Brooks. A support hearing is set for January 20 at 12:30, with notices required to U.S. Veterans Bureau. Marriage licenses issued for Nelsonville residents, including Dames Seating and Nelson Smith, with ages and places noted.
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Frank L. Moore
Cestui
Athens National Bank
C. M. Gillim
Walker
WL Ro Meher
Beott
Coolville
la Tn
Willem Mutts
Erte
Mingr
U.S
Robert King
Uriah Brooks
Jane Brooks
Urash Brooks
Cleveland Shooter Caught in Detroit
Cleveland police report the arrest of Howard Nears, 26, in Detroit for a series of shootings. He confessed to the crimes blamed for terror in Cleveland, with alleged victims Janet Blood Leslie Gallagher and Mrs. Mary Pachock noted in the dispatch.
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Cleveland
Howard Nears
Detroit
Ralph Snaulding
Beers
Detreit
Eay
Janet Blood
Lestriee Gallagher
Mary Pachock
Three Men Accuse Hospital Assault in Local Fight
Three men allegedly gangsters tried to seize a patient at a local hospital. A nurse was wounded in the struggle during a fierce brawl that left one person seriously injured. The incident is under investigation by authorities.
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Covington, Fy
Jane
Trvd
Daxy
City Council Puts Off Manager Hopkins Move
Public council leaders prepared to initiate proceedings against City Manager William R. Hopkins who refuses to resign amid rising anger. The public controversy slows city leadership as officials weigh next steps today.
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Cleveland, Jan
Adletika Advertised For Digestion Relief Across Counties
A vintage ad claims Adletika aids digestion and relieves gas in both upper and lower bowels. It promotes quick comfort by removing old waste matter, featuring scattered mentions of pharmacies and drugstores in Athens and nearby towns.
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WEA
Gibson
Athens
Jieldman's Chat
Nelsonville
Poling
Murray City
Yaylor
Coolville
Roads Jammed But Fatalities Reported Light
Ohio road conditions worsened with heavy traffic over the weekend yet fatalities remained low. In incidents near Portsmouth a six year old Snetty Jane Neel and 72 year old Thomas Ferguson died. Herman Smith age 24 died in a crash that also seriously injured Clyde Smith, 21. The Urbana brothers were involved in a second collision near Mullerstown and St. Paula. Two people were injured in another crash on the National Highway.
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Columbus
Ohio
Eceldents
Portsmouth
Snetty Jane Neel
Eix
Stout
Thomas Ferguson
Herman Smith
Clyde
Mullerstown
St. Paula
Urbana
Vitamins Boost for Energy. Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets
An old ad-style notice promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets as a health tonic. It claims vitamins A and D aid energy and strength, comparing two sugar coated tablets to one teaspoon of cod liver oil, and notes availability at drugstores nationwide. It appeals to general wellness without stating specific medical claims.
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McCoy's
McCoy
America
Auto crash injures Dutro and others near Cambridge
A two vehicle collision between Zanceville and Cambridge left N. C. Dutro and his wife injured along with Charles Sipe, 28, of Cambridge. One car overturned and burned after the crash, with Dutro driving the other vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanceville
Cambridge
N. C. Dutro
Dutro
Charles Sipe
Death in India Hotel Room Fueled by Smoke
William Houston a 26 year old sales manager at Cracked Chemical Company died in an India hotel room on Sunday morning, apparently after falling asleep while smoking in bed, according to local officials.
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Cencinnati
Fan
Wiliam Houston
Cracked Chemical Company
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Picac
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Meigs County
Irena Watson
David Watson
James Mearde
Theioati
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Guy Larkins
Rutland Township
Henry Seigenable
Margaret Hellman Hag
Pillsburgh
Albert
Hill
H.W. Ahl Recane
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Champion
Nebyaska
Gerald Wise
R. D Young
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McVay
T. M. Witton
Middlepor
Dan
Cecelia Wippel
Albert Wippel
Pattorn
Sugar Run
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Cooper
Clifton Lodge
Masonic Fraternity
George Albert
Clarence Ebersbach
Upper Middleport
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Holger» Hospital
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Heaspital
Paul E. Kemper & Evangelist
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Glouster Board
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J. H. Price
Frad Settles
Youngstown
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Paul Wil Grings
W. Laterer
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Lancaster
Marion Talley
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Miner
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Wemmer
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