Odd Nature Tricks Turn Crops On Different Slopes
At Letart Kemper Ferrell plants potatoes in one spot hoeds in another and digs in a third as ground slides preserved the crop. Nearby along Athens road an apple tree carried by soil to a barnyard bore fruit. Henderson’s Owen Gardener raised an acre of tobacco worth 621.50 at Gallipolis, above average.
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Pomeroy
Letart
Kemper Ferrell
Athens Road
Rocksprings
Henderson
Owen
Gallipolis
Funeral for Mrs Valentine Sauvage Held at Heath Church
The 88 year old Mrs Valentine Sauvage died January 7 after Christmas illness. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. at Heath M E Church in Middleport with Rev H Elehinger officiating. She leaves children J P Joachim Charley Joachim Theodore Joachim and Mrs Walter Rose plus siblings Beith and sister-in-law. Burial at Beech Grove Cemetery in Pomeroy after service.
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Middleport
Valentine Sauvage
Seccond Avenue
Chiliscothe
Walter Rose
South Charleston
Beith
Pomeroy
Martin Funeral for John Martin in Thomas Fork
John Martin, lifelong resident of Thomas Fork, died January 12 to 15 at his daughter Mrs. Will Klein’s home. Funeral held at the residence the following Saturday afternoon. His wife Hannah Hysell Martin had died years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Martin
Thomas Fork
Will Klein
Martin
Hannah Hysell
Goitre Not a Disease Prominent Milwaukee Doctor Claims
Milwaukee physician Dr. A A Rock, a long time goitre specialist, asserts goitre is not a disease and presents a new treatment showing successful results. He promotes early attention, opposes unnecessary postponement, and offers a book on treatment by mail.
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Milwaukee
Wis
A. A. Rock
Rock
Rite Rim
Adv
Must Not Talk Mrs Wright Given Order Not to Speak
Mrs Roma Weight former operator at the Western Union in Middleport is hospitalized in Northern Michigan with tuberculosis. Specialists have ordered her to remain silent for six weeks to avoid further injury to her vocal cords. WW II wire service operations are now relayed by phone to the Pomeroy office. Theoren Russell leads the Middleport office with Dana Geyer returning to Pomeroy.
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Middleport
Roma €. Weight
Western Union
Michigan
Pomeroy
Mra
Theoren Russell
Dana Geyer
Two Men Fined In Booze Cases At Pomeroy
At Pomeroy on a liquor sale case Lee Pratt of Middleport was fined 1000 dollars plus costs by Judge Roberts, with an appeal noted and bond posted. Barry Windon of Middleport pled guilty and paid 100 dollars plus costs, otherwise jailed for default. A marriage license was issued to Jonni Martin and Sarah Taylor from Charleston and Rutland, performed by Justice M L French.
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Pomeroy
Marys County
Crow
Lee Pratt
Middleport
Roberts
Barry Windon
Jonni Martin
Charleston
W. Va
Sarah T. Taylor
Rutland
M. L. French
George DeWeese
Homer Logan
Frank Lawson
Rt Loudermilk
J. A. Willock
Iff Delbert Welker
Free trial offer for rupture treatment from Rice Inc
An advertisement promises a centrifugal stimulating treatment for rupture that claims to tighten muscles and close the opening without a truss. It urges immediate writing for a free trial, citing dangers of untreated rupture and large prior successes, with a coupon for contact at Adams, New York.
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Adadal
Sain
Jane
WB Rice, Inc
L Main St. Adams
N.Y
Funerals Scheduled Across Communities on Sunday
In Pomeroy and nearby towns several funeral services are planned for Sunday. Prayers for Mrs. Charles Quillen, John R. French, George and Sarah Lockett, and Arthur Durst are noted with church locations in Letart Harrisonville Clifton and Dexter. Community groups held meetings and club gatherings with officers elected and lessons outlined for Sunday School.
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Pomeroy
Charles Quillen
Letart
John R. French
Presbyterian
Harrisonville
Lockett
Clifton Church
Dearhart
Clifton
Arthur Durst
Mrs. Smith
Dexter
Danvile Church
Buried Thursday in Racine after illness
Reports from Racine describe the death of Mrs. William Netting formerly Mrs. William Hare. She died in Hannibal and was brought to Racine for burial beside her first husband. Surviving husband Mr. Netting, relatives say, had lived in Racine and Albany before moving to Hannibal.
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Racine
William Netting
William Hare
Hannibal
Hare
Albany
Brr. Netting
County Farm Agent Reports Ten Years of Farm Bureau Work
OMEROY Jan 12 The tenth year of farm bureau work in Meigs County is noted in the annual report by George W Kreitler county farm agent The bureau shows a stronger financial position than a year ago with assets of 1291.39 and liabilities 93.96 Dues payable to State Federation 67.50 and bill payable 26.45 The local bureau has 240 in equipment The agent made 728 farm visits to 211 farms and 84 home visits The 148 meetings drew 1721 attendees Nine institutes were held with 17478 participants.
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Omeroy
Lot Farm Bureau
Smelgs County
George W. Kreitler
Icquiry Farm
Meigs Bureau
Billy
Two Deaths Mark Week in Pomeroy Area
Jan 12 report lists Mrs Ziba Clark 39 near Hemlock Grove dying after caring for flu patients. Joseph Jenkinson an 80 year old Rock Springs pioneer dies. funeral plans noted. Additionally families travel to Mutland Township for Mrs Mary Festaline's funeral with locals attending and homecomings planned.
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Pomeroy
Ziba Clark
Hemlock Grove
Smith Clark
Joseph Jenkinson
Rocksprings
Old Home Place
Winsterwald
Mutland Township
Vinegar Bath Eases Post Exercise Stiffness
A hot bath with two cans of vinegar is advised to remove stiffness after strenuous exercise, according to a health note. The remedy is presented as a simple home treatment for muscle soreness.
Good Turn Week Scouting Contest In Athens
Local Boy Scouts launch Good Turn Week lasting six days in Athens with a patrol rivalry between Troops 1 and 2. A committee will award points for most good turns and best individual effort after a 6:30 p.m. church meeting at the First Methodist Episcopal Church.
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Athens
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Roy Dupler
Don Grafflin
T. H. Johnson
Arthur Cameron
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Mother Fined in An Athens Court for School Neglect
Mrs Rose Mc Manaway of Goose Run paid a five dollar fine and costs after pleading guilty to failing to send her daughter J Ruth to school. Constable Kenneth Austock arrested her on an affidavit by county school attendance officer C H Porter. Judge E Hedges ordered the penalties with a promise the child would attend school. Another case notes Elmer Drake paid a $25 board bill at Bean Hotel plus costs after pleading guilty when arraigned.
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Winmore
Hallis Scott
Will Graham
Co. PF. Hawkins
J. H. Moulden
Wilfred Skidmore
Grant Street
Homer Galbroner
E. R. Tompking
Ray J. O'Donnell
H. F. Scott
C. E. Welch
W. G. Davis
Hollis Scott
CL McBrice
J Ruth
Rose McManaway
Goose Run
Bean Hotel
Elmer Drake
Harry Dalton
Drake
New Athens Scout Troop Forms as Interest Grows
Four new members join the group bringing total to 17 in the Athens troop. Sixteen scouts from both troops attend training at the Athens Tourist Grounds under Scoutmaster Duyp Wer and Assistant Grat ilin. Beginning Tuesday 4 to 5 pm patrol leaders receive leadership instruction this week. Commission Roy Dupler notes rising scouting interest in Athens. Court justice Cart H Porter releases on fines. Reports say Spain bars driving for those with crossed eyes.
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Athens
Oamo
Duyp- Wer
Gratilin’ Testa
Roy. Dupler
New Pocket Adding Machine Debuts for Busy Storekeepers
Inventor C Mac Cleary of Chicago introduces a lightweight adding machine weighing 4 oz that fits a vest pocket. Priced at $2.95 it claims to perform like a $300 device, counting to a billion with instant clearing and full accuracy. A free-offer pitch urges readers to write for distribution.
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C. MacCleary
W. Madison
St. Chicago
Aginis
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