Not Murdered John Floyd Found in Marietta
John Floyd, a Lincoln Hill resident, who vanished with Clar ence Ebersbachs car sparked a regional search, was found yesterday in Marietta. Earlier reports suggested Floyd had been murdered at Parkersburg after the two traveled there together before separating.
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Pomeroy
John Floyd
Lincoln Hill
Clarence Ebersbach
Ohio River Cities
Marietta
Floyd
Parkersburg
Ebersbach
Charles Kepler Dies in Columbus War Veteran
Charles A. Kepler, 18 year old veteran of the Spanish American War, died at the State Hospital in Columbus after a long illness. He served in Company L, Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, then reenlisted and spent three years in the Philippines. His body will be brought to Middleport Saturday noon for a Sunday funeral at 2 PM in Middleport, with burial at Beech Grove Cemetery, Pomeroy.
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Middleport
Warren Carrier
Columbus
Inlaw
Charles A. Kepler
Kepler
Seventh
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Spain
Philippines
Beech Grove Cemetery
Pomeroy
Notable Local Obituaries and Health News
Houston Malone of Hobson railway shops was hospitalized in Charleston after weeks of illness. The Pullins estate in Chester Township passes to widow Melvina E Pullins after debts. Marion Lisle, seven, of Mason City, died of diphtheria. Virginia Carleton, Chautauqua worker, leaves Hartford for Detroit and Bay City to resume work. Charles Cuckler, ex Middleport resident and Ohio Penitentiary guard, died in Columbus. Arthur Johnson assists in conducting farmers institutes statewide this week.
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Meigs County
Houston Malone
New York Central Railroad
Hobson
McMillan
Charleston
Pomeroy
John E. Pullins
Chester Township
Mel- Vina FE
Pullins
Marion Marie Lisle
Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary
Arthur Johnson
Social Roundup Highlights Nearby Home Affairs
Mrs. A. V. Smith hosted a card party on South Second Street with refreshments. Mrs. Cecil Bradbury led a bridge club gathering. Residents mention family health updates, hospital stays, and moves including Dr. H. L. Crary relocating to Gallipolis while keeping Pomeroy office. Local visits span Columbus and Athens with several household changes and visits from relatives.
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A. V. Smith
South Second Street
Cecil Bradbury
Cc. H. Burns
Walter Harris
Margaret Hayes
McMillan Hospital
Plummer Beeson
Bridge Club
Frank Vrooman
Billy Sisson
Charleston
James Stevens
East
Dana Lambert
Athens
R. T. Hughes
H. L. Crary
Gallipolis
Jessie Crary
Crary
Pomeroy
Presbyterian Bible School
Middleport
Will Reynolds
Mary
Columbus
Leo Carroll
Fisher
Mona Smith
Selby House
Peter Fisher
Finville
Mich
John Mayer
Ray Farmer
Farley
South Pearl Street
O. H. Stewart
Gas Wells Expected to Draw Industries in Pomeroy
Jedward Reuter of Federal fuel Company says large industrial developments in Meigs and Mason counties will be announced within three weeks. Three test wells drill in Mason County show gas flow. plans aim to attract factories to Pomeroy Bend by early summer. A Meigs County company to drill on the Bradbury farm near Pomeroy is organized with John Mayer Middleport and Edward Treuter among members.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
Mason Counties
Jedward Reuter
Messenger
Reuter
Federal Fuel Company
Columbia Carbon Company
R. A. Cover Company
West Virginia
Meigs County
Clinton
Mason County
Clifton
Letart
Muses Bottom
Sassafras
Pomeroy Bend
Albert Edwards Dies Suddenly in Cincinnati
Albert Edwards 59 formerly of Syracuse died suddenly in Cincinnati after 30 years as a U S mail messenger. He ran a Baltimore and Ohio route via Athens to Grafton and invested in real estate for profit. Survived by wife and four brothers Thomas and A J Edwards Syracuse W C Edwards Florida and David Edwards Athens Funeral in Cincinnati with relatives from Syracuse.
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Syracuse
Cincinnati
Albert Edwards
U. S. Mail Service
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Athens
Grafton
Edwards
Thomas
A. J. Edwards
Florida
David Edwards
Thomas Sidwards
Fella
A. J Edwards
Delegates Relieved After Stormy London Trip
The American delegation to the London Naval Conference landed in Plymouth at 8:30 a.m. to a warm welcome from ambassadors and British officials. They arrived aboard the George Washington’s tender after a stormy voyage, expressing relief at reaching solid land.
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Plymouth
Eng
U.P
Charles G. Dawes
George Washington
Inspection of Athens Co-eds Rooms by Officials
Margaret Lax leading an Ohio University housing inspection in Athens to review living conditions, furniture, windows, and sanitation in dorm rooms. The three year cycle will visit each room and may stretch into spring as the work continues.
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Athens
Ohio University
Margaret Lax
Irma E. Voigt
Old Friends Identify Gunwoman as Irene Schroeder
In Phoenix on January 17 a married couple, Mr. and Mrs. A. Caywood of Phoenix who knew Irene Schroeder since childhood, identified the captured gunwoman taken after a wild chase as Irene Schroeder confirming long held suspicions.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Irene Schroeder
Trigger
Pittsburgh
A. Caywood
Wheeling
W. Va
Corn King Henry Folmer Dies at 78 in Ohio
Henry D. Folmer, 78, winner of the 1923 Ohio Corn King title, died at his farm near West Jefferson from pneumonia. Folmer was a leading scientific farmer in the state. Funeral services will be held later today.
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West Jefferson
Henry D. Folmer
Ohio
Here
Folmer
Amputate Fingers At Local Factory Injury
Harvey French, Meigs County juvenile officer, reports Jerry Warner, brother-in-law of Pomroy resident, suffered severe right hand injuries after his hand was caught in a machine at the factory where he worked. Three fingers were amputated at the hospital. Warner and family were former Pomroy residents.
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Pomeroy
Harvey French
Meigs County
Tiffin
Jerry Warner
Warner
Middleport students attend Cyrano de Bergerac play
Senior and Junior French classes from Middleport High, led by Mrs. H J Ward, traveled to Athens to see the play Cyrano de Bergerac. Several seniors expect to enter Ohio University in Athens as freshmen next year.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
H. J. Ward
Athens
Ohio University
Sisson Couple from Charleston Reported in Middleport
Middleport reports Mr and Mrs F M Sisson of Charleston arrive for an unspecified event on January 17, with brief notice noting their presence in the city.
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Middleport
F. M. Sisson
Charleston
Overnight visitors depart for Albany conference
Overnight visitors stayed with Mr. and Mrs. James Stevens and left Thursday for Albany New York where Mr Sisson will attend the New York Central Athletic Association conference. K R Tompkins car foreman and Hobson left at the same time to attend the conference.
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James Stevens
Albany
N. Y
Sisson
K. R. Tompkins
Hobson
Birth Announcement for Pitcarn Son in Bryn Athyn
Mrs Harold Pitcarn of Bryn Athyn near Philadelphia announces the birth of a son on Sunday January 12. The mother is formerly Miss Clara Davis of Middletown a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Hugh Davis.
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Middleport
Harold Pitcarn
Bryn Athyn
Philadelphia
Clara Davis
Hugh Davis
Ordered To Watch For Parrot Fever
The State Department of Health issued a bulletin to health directors urging immediate reporting of any Psittacosis cases. The illness has appeared in several states, including Ohio, and has caused five deaths.
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Columbus
U.pd
State Department of Health
Ohio
Miner Die In Mine Tipple Accident Near Uhrichsville
D. P. Bethel aged 84 was killed at the Wolford Mine near Uhrichsville when he was caught between two coal cars at the mine tipple. The incident occurred January 17. Bethel was weighedminster at the mine and the death was reported by United Press.
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Uhrichsville
U.P
D. P. Bethel
Weighminster
Wolford
Here
Henderson Ready To Quit Cussing In Radio Talks
Henderson operator of radio station KWEKH in Shreveport telegraphed Congressman John Sandlin that he will refrain from using damn and hell in future broadcasts against chain stores to preserve audience harmony. He says he does not consider the words profane as charged by Senator Dill.
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Shreveport
W. I. Henderson
KWEKH
John Sandlin
Louisiana
Senator Dill
Washington
Comparative Study of Psychogalvanic and Association Time Measures
Prof Starke Hathaway of Ohio University authors a December Journal of Applied Psychology article on the new psychogalvanic apparatus. It reports developments, preliminary findings, and procedures. Ohio University colleagues A C Anderson and S S Stoke contribute book reviews. Dr James F Porter edits the bi monthly publication.
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Starke R. Hathaway
Ohio University
Journal of Applied Psychology
A. C. Anderson
SS. M. Stoke
James Fb. Porter
Psychology
Freshmen Last Class Tuesday at Ohio University
At the regular meeting it was announced that the next Tuesday’s class for freshmen at Ohio University will be the last of the semester. In the next semester women will meet in the Alumni Memorial scene and men in Ewing Hall. The second semester will study various vocations their salaries advancement chances and fields.
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Ohio University
Rae
Ewing Hall
Harter Sues for 100000 in Libel Case Against Marker
Canton January 17. B Webster Harter – ousted city civil service commissioner – sues Home C Marker for 100050 libel, alleging defamation of character and causing his dismissal by Mayor Herman Witter.
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Canton, Jran
U.P
B. Webster Harter
Home C. Marker
Marker
Herman Witter
Thoxine Promises Quick Night Cough Relief
A doctor prescribed remedy named Thoxine claims to stop night coughs within 15 minutes. Marketed as safe for the whole family and palatable, it is sold in 5s, 6d, and 1.00 dollar bottles at local drug stores with a money back guarantee.
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Cline’s Phar
Jlickman’s Phar
Nelsonville
Bank Robbers Hit Ris ing Sun Bank. Cashier Shot
Police and county authorities search for two robbers who held up the Ris ing Sun bank near Toledo and escaped with $5,000 after shooting cashier Clarence Menter in the foot.
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Toledo
U.P
Rising Sun
Clarence Menter
Woman Jailed in Slaying of Jackson Youth
Jackson January 17. Mrs. Kash Tharp an expectant mother is jailed in connection with the killing of George W. Thompson Jr 17 who was shot when he demanded entry to the Tharp home Police say he sought to search the house and Mrs Tharp fired as he forced his way into the residence A release bid is being prepared due to her pregnancy and medical status.
Boy's Bravery Fails to Save Mother in Canton Fire
Nine-year-old John Brown heroically dragged his mother Mrs. Mary Brown from a kitchen fire caused by overheated grease. He was severely burned and Mrs. Brown, 45, died at Mercy Hospital after relatives prepared to bury her.
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Canton
U.P
John Brown
Mary Brown
John
Gas Station Blast Claims Life of 12 Year Old
Elyria report says Joseph Donnelly died from burns after an explosion and ensuing fire at a gasoline filling station earlier today. The incident left other injuries and prompted emergency response crews to the scene.
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Elyria
U.P
Joseph Donnelly
Wife of Stone Cutter Admits Killing in Quarrel
Millerstown, Jan 1. Florence Sabistio, 34, of Killibuck, shot and killed her husband John Sabistio, a stone cutter, during a quarrel at 1:30 am. Police say Red Dennis arrived with a male companion, and Sabistio, after drinking, fired a loaded shotgun as he refused to leave. She was jailed and confessed to the killing.
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Millersburg
U.P
Florence Sabiio
Killibuck
John
Sabistio
Red Dennis
Man Survives Rheumatism Fell Short of Magical Cure
A local man suffered 13 years of rheumatism and sought a famed healer known as the magician Needo. He feared lasting disability but kept hope alive through persistent search and prayers for relief.
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H- Needo
Konjela Promises Relief for Rheumatism and Stomach Ailments
George W. Cunningham of Toledo testifies Konjela cured his eighteen year rheumatism after other medicines failed. He says four weeks of use let him work again and enjoy life. Konjela sold at Mee Kee Drug Store in Athens and by leading druggists in the region.
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George W. Cunningham
Prescott Street
Toledo
Woniola
Athens
Toyag
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