Miner Thomas Manley Dies in Coal Mine Crush
Jan 13 report from Middleport says Thomas Manley was crushed to death while loading a coal car at M. C. Hobart Coal Company mine No. 2. A search party found his body under a load of coal after a missing workers alert. He leaves a wife and several children. funeral at Cheshire Baptist Church and Gravel Hill Cemetery.
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Middleport
Thomas Manley
M. C. Hobart Coal Company
Manley
Baptist Church
Cheshire
Gravel Hill
Father of Six Children Dies in Rutland
Lester Withee aged 53 died at his Rutland home Sunday evening from complications of diseases. He leaves a wife and six children. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church and burial was in Middleport Hill Cemetery.
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Middleport
Lester Withee
Rutland
Baptist Church
Middleport Hill
Farmers To Attend Ohio Convention At Columbus
Meigs county farmers plan to attend Farmers Week in Columbus from January 31 to February. Local farm clubs will meet in Columbus during the event. George Carson of Rutland staff of the Ohio State society will lead, Arthur John will preside over the Ohio Farm Bureau gathering. Peter Betzling serves as Meigs county Farm Bureau delegate. Counts Farm and George W. Kreier will also attend the Columbus meetings.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ambus
Cobus
George Carson
Rutland
Will Atng
Ohio State Society
Arthur John- Will
Ohio Farm Bureau
Eration
Johnson
Peter Betzling
Meigsty Farm Bureau
Belle McCaskey Dies After Long Illness in Dexter
Belle Evan, 70, died Monday at her Dexter home after a long illness. She had lived in Middleport for 30 years. Funeral services were held today at the residence and burial followed in Dexter.
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Middleport
Belle Evan
Dexter
Hemroid: a home remedy touted to banish piles
A promotional item presents a home treatment called Hemnow for piles, claiming it frees blood in the lower bowel and offers relief without surgery. It asserts the remedy is safe, effective, and widely sold through Cline's Pharmacy and other druggists.
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Rét
Cline
Ruggists
Judges to Meet Pomeroy
Cora B. Roberts judge of Meigs county Probate court will attend the Ohio Probate court judges convention in Columbus January 17 to 21. All judges are urged to attend January 18 when the inheritance tax commission will oversee the convention.
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Pomeroy
Cora B. Roberts
Meigs County
State of
Ohio
Columbus
Inheritance Tax Commission
Myrtle Nelson sues for divorce from Hardie Nelson
Myrtle Nelson files for divorce from Hardie Nelson alleging adultery and cites a marriage from August 30, 1905 in Huntington, West Virginia with no children born to the couple.
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Pomeroy
Myrtle Nelson
Hardie Nelson
Huntington
W. Va
Slider Breaks Leg In Dutchtown Hill Accident
Jan 13 in Slider Breaks Leg in Dutchtown Hill incident. David Jr. Joseph, 7, son of Mr and Mrs David Joseph of Minersville, was struck on the leg by a sled owned by Bradford Maag after motions to avoid a collision. The injury occurred as children coasting on the hill collided.
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Slider
Pomeroy
David Jr
David Joseph
Minersvillers
Dutchtown
Bradford Maag
Joseph
Joseph Lad
Middleport Boys and Girls Lose to Jackson
In Jackson on Tuesday, Middleport high school teams were defeated. The boys lost 33 to 10 and the girls 44 to 22.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Jackson
Play for Missionary Society Benefit at Church of Christ
A play at the Church of Christ on Thursday evening will raise funds for the Missionary society. Leading roles include Etta Gaskill Mrs. Charles Howard Virginia Gregg Dan Farmer and Bessie Graves with eight or ten additional characters. Refreshments will be served after the performance.
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Middleport
Church of Christ
The
Missionary Society
Etta Gaskill
Charles Howard
Virginia Gregg
Dan Farmer
Bessie Graves
Standard Bearer Talks Middleport
Jan 13 Middleport entries report Charlotte Brownlee Korea standard bearer Athens district addressed the standard bearers of the M E church of Middleport at 6 o clock. She was accompanied by Mrs J L Pickering Athens district superintendent of the young people's work of Athens. Mrs Pickering and Miss Brownlee will be guests of Mrs Elmer Miller.
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Middleport
Charlotte Brownlee
Korea
Athens
M. E. Church of
Shee
J. L. Pickering
Young People’s Work of
Pickering
Brownlee
Elmer Miller
Mrs Sayre Hosts 500 Club Gathering
Mrs Sullivan Sayre of Middleport entertained members of her 500 club at her Second Street home on Wednesday.
Pythian Sisters Plan Play During Tuesday Meeting
Members of the Pythian Sisters in Middleport met at the K of P hall Tuesday evening to formulate plans for a play scheduled for next Tuesday evening.
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Pythian Sisters
Middleport
K. of P. Hall
D. A. R. Meeting Set At Mrs Daniels Home
The Return Jonathan Meigs chapter of the D. A. R. will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs. George Daniels on Friday evening.
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Jonathan Meigs
The
George Daniels
Literary Club Meets at Mrs Hobart Home
Members of the Literary club at the home of Mrs. Carl Hobart gathered Wednesday. The program outlined included reading the greatest works of any poet and viewing notable pieces.
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Middleport
Carl Hobart
Fragmentary Quote Fragments From Historical Page
An OCR snippet mentions Swinburne phrases and names such as Sephrab Rustum, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. McKay, Mrs. Cook and references to a garden and the blessed Damosel.
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Swinburne
Sephrab Rustum
Stewart
Pradise
McKay
Ted
Farden
Peet
Damosel
Cook
Local residents make short trips to Columbus
Rollin Schwegman and Jack Frick left yesterday for a short visit in Columbus. D. Curtis Reed returned today from a business visit in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Hennessy left today for a visit in Columbus. Helen Lochary is ill at her home on Lincoln Hill. Mrs. E. H. Morris and Mrs. W. H. Redinger visited relatives at Wolfe Pen yesterday.
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Rollin Schwegman
Jack Frick
Columbus
D. Curtis Reed
D. W. Hennessy
Helen Lochary
Lincoln Hill
E. H. Morris
W. H. Redinger
Wolfe Pen
Middleport Notes Fringes of Local Life and Illnesses
Local column records residents traveling to Charleston Columbus Point Pleasant and Huntington visiting relatives and staying home due to influenza pneumonia and illness. Mental health of townsfolk shown by names such as A H Skidmore D F E Smith Martha Louise Robson and others with cadence of small town report.
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Middleport
A. H. Skidmore
Charleston
Harry Kent
Third Street
D. W. Barnhill
Athens
John Gilliland
Marietta
Gladys Lambert
William Broughton
W.va
Julia Washington
J. L. Freshcorn
Vinton
Harper Vanden
F. L. Hopkins
Huntington
Dave Farmer
Harry Burns
A. R. Hecox
Columbus
D. F E. Smith
Martha Louise Robson
Oscar Williams
E. G. Mourging
Arkansas
Kelly Grogan
Point Pleasant
John Shelly
Circleville
John
Frank DiPiero
Mt. Vernon
Ruby Wise
Jackson
Wini fred Kerns Dies at 19 in West Virginia
Wini fred Kerns aged 19 died at her home in West Virginia after a complication of diseases. Funeral services were held Thursday morning and burial followed at Hartford Cemetery.
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Middleport
Winifred Kerns
West Virginia
Buria
Hartford
Funeral services set for Geraldine Mulford
Funeral services are announced for Geraldine Mulford, a %-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Mulford of Aé Wilson, who died in a fire. The tragedy occurred in Middleport on January 1.
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Middleport
Geraldine Mulford
Ernest Mulford
Aé@Wison
Red Pepper Rub Beats Rheumatism Fast
A traditional advert claims Bowles Red Pepper Rub provides quick relief for sore joints and rheumatism. It touts concentrated heat from red peppers, a tingling sensation within minutes, and urges customers to buy the genuine Rowles brand from druggists.
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Rowles
Burial Service at Church of Christ and Gravel Hill Cemetery
A Monday evening service will be held at the Church of Christ with burial to follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire. Details indicate a religious funeral arrangement for a local resident.
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Church of Christ
Gravel Hill
Cheshire
Mora Marries Parks In Pomeroy Ceremony
George FE Mora, 43, son of George Moya Sr and Virgie Parks, 24, daughter of John Parks, Racine, were wed yesterday in Pomeroy. The license was issued by Judge Cora Roberts as Rev Moenkhaus performed the ceremony.
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Pomeroy
George FE. Mora
George Moya
Chester
Virgie Parks
John Parks
Racine
Moenkhaus
Cora Roberts
Pomeroy Middleport Rivalry Basketball Clash Friday
Pomeroy and Middleport high schools meet in a boys and girls basketball doubleheader at the K of P armory on Friday January 14. Both teams are described as evenly matched and a longstanding rivalry fuels the game.
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Middleport
Pomeroy
Middleport High
K. of P Armory
Motion to be heard in Willson v. Russell case
Judge Clarence Curtain of Pickaway county will hear the motion for a new trial in the case of the Rev. W F Willson against Ralston Russell. The hearing is scheduled for Friday afternoon. the date had been set for last Tuesday but could not proceed due to the judge's absence.
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Pomeroy
Clarence Curtain
Pickaway County
W. F. Willson
Ralston Russell
Pomeroy Daily News
Dexter man applies to probate Vesta Steward will
C F Hill of Dexter filed an application to probate the will of Vesta Steward. The filing occurred Tuesday evening, January 18, in Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
C. F. Hill
Dexter
Vesta Steward
Luxurious Lounging Ensemble by Lelong Featured
One of Lelong's most luxurious lounging outfits includes gold satin trousers and coat with sable fur bands outlining the coat, and a figured brocade blouse. The ensemble exudes rich style and refined elegance.
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Lelong
Jacksonville man arraigned on abortion charge
John Jansen of Jacksonville pleaded not guilty to producing abortion. A preliminary hearing was set for January 19 and he was released on a $1,000 bond after arrest by Sheriff Williams. The affidavit charging the illegal operation cites Mary Ginnan's death in a Columbus hospital.
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John Jansen
Jacksonville
Pearl Helwig
Jansen
William Williams
RK. D. Williams
Andrew Ginnan
Mary Ginnan
Miss Ginnan
Columbus
End Your Piles With Petersons Ointment
Prominent advertisement claims thousands found relief after months of agony with Petersons Ointment for eczema skin eruptions pimples rashes ulcers sores and burning feet. A generous box costs 35 cents.
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Peterson
Fess Backs Woods Nomination in Senate Committee
Senator Simeon D. Fess of Ohio joined five Republicans to report Cyrus E. B. Woods favorably. Some light Senators opposed the confirmation while Senator Willis, not on the committee, supported Woods.
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Washington
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
Cyrus EB. Woods
Woods
Willis
Reunion Restores George Brooks Family After 1906 Earthquake
George Brooks of northern California has been reunited with his relatives after vanishing during the 1906 San Francisco disaster, ending years of separation and search.
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George Brooks
Noe Cal
San Francisco
Hayes Not After Charlie Chaplin Divorce Case
Will Hayes expected to arrive in Los Angeles today but says his Pacific coast trip is not related to the Chaplin divorce suit. Movie colony members think the film czar may soon comment on the case.
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Hayes
Charlie
Los Angeles
Altthough
Will Hayes
Pacific Coast
Charlie Chaplin
Colony
Milwaukee Couple Survive Fire Jump From Third Floor
Mr and Mrs Joseph Effect of Milwaukee escaped death by leaping from a third story window and were only slightly hurt in the blaze.
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Joseph Effect
Milwaukee
Bulgarian Herb Tea Sells Nationwide for Cold Relief
Bulgarian Herb Tea is marketed to druggists nationwide promising relief from colds constipation rheumatism and kidney trouble while claiming it improves the blood. Packaged in 85c 5c and 1.25 dollar sizes.
Bladder Relief Claim For Disturbed Sleep Promoted
A. C. Eckert of Cleveland Ohio asserts Lithiated Buehn Keller formula relieves disturbed sleep by stimulating the bladder similar to epsom salts. The ad warns against drugs that suppress bladder action and notes the product sold at Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Ohio and locally at McKee Drug Co.
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A. C. Eckert
St. Airs
Cleveland
Ohio
Keller Laboratory
Mechanicsburg
McKee Drug Co
Adlerika claims ease for gas and digestive woes
New York businesswoman Mrs G Edling credits Adlerika with dramatic relief from stomach gas and constipation. Ad lerika supposedly cleanses both upper and lower bowels, removes old matter, and aids various digestive complaints. Doctors quoted praise its intestinal cleansing and bacterial control. Available at Gibson's Pharmacy in Athens Ohio.
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New York
H. L. Shoub
New Yorks
A. C. Curl
J. Weaver
J. E. Puckett
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Ess Tapestry
Sommer
Nelson
Pomeroy Bend
Mrs. Sayre
Pomeroy Bend Briefs
Jacobs
Jeweler Optometrist
Jiggs
Devil Dogs
Quantico
Lash
Fuall
Cray & Reading
North Court St
Fess
Carsory
the Athens Messenger
Hipre
N. Y
Adlerika
Haberdashery
Lumberjacks
the Burnett-Smith Co
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