Meigs County Drillers Bring In Half Million Foot Well
A gas well on the George Buffington farm along the Pomeroy Harrisonville Road produced more than 500 000 cubic feet. The well about 1000 feet deep used a six cylinder 110 horsepower automobile style engine, the first of its kind in Meigs County for drilling power. Local drillers and observers noted the transition from coal steam and gasoline engines to the new auto motor during operations.
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Pomeroy
George Buffington
Pomeroy-Harrisonville
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Meigs County
Stubborn Coughs Ended by Home Recipe Claim
The notice promotes a home remedy using peewee Pines and granulated sugar syrup to treat stubborn coughs. It promises quick, lasting relief and claims the mix soothes inflamed throats and loosens phlegm through a compound of Norway Pine. The ad guarantees prompt relief or money back.
Masonic and Red Men Activities In Pomeroy Attendances Rise
Bosworth Council No. 46 held a session with a banquet as preparations for annual inspections begin. Ascohance Tribe No. 2 welcomed A P Hatch of Athens as guest speaker after his election as Great Junior Sagamore in Ohio. A joint Red Men and Pocahontas Tribe social planned, new petitions received, Eastern Star drives for members and improved chapter work noted. Odd Fellows postpone semi monthly dance due to illness of Dr C S Shumaker to January 26.
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Pomeroy
Bosworth Council
Royal and Select Masons
Ascohance Tribe No. 2
A. P. Hatch
Athens
Junior Sagamore
Grand Council of
Ohio
Hatch
Red Men's Hall
Order of Eastern Star
Middleport
Harrisonville
Shumaker
Charleston visitors stay with Murray family on Grant Street
Mrs Randolph Ward and her daughter from Charleston arrived Tuesday to spend a week or ten days with Mrs Ward's parents, Mr and Mrs James Murray on Grant Street. Mr and Mrs Noah Gibbs of Albany were here Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs Arthur Bolce. Mr and Mrs Fred Thomas spent Tuesday in Columbus where the former consulted his hospital physician. Mr Thomas is daily improving but still under the care and observation of the Columbus doctor. Mrs BE M McCarty was called.
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Randolph Ward
Charleston
Mrs Harvey Devol Improves After Minor Operation
New Salem residents note a visitor leaving town for Gallipolis hospital where Mrs Harvey Devol is reported improving satisfactorily after a minor operation, following several months of her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Salem
Gallipolis Hospital
Harvey Devol
Quilts of All Types Displayed at Church
Quilts of varied designs and ages up to a century are on display at the Church of Christ in Middleport this afternoon and evening. Local interest grows as quilt making regains popularity, showing that modern makers retain the skill of past grandmothers.
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Middleport
Church of Christ
Middleport Levee In Best Condition
Middleport observers report the river landing is in its best condition in years due to relief work by jobless men funded by the Middleport Relief Association. Debris has been cleared and extensive waterfront improvements completed including rebuilt sidewalks and repaired streets under the new relief program.
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Middleport
Relief Association
Bancroft Is Heard Prominent Methodist Speaks Again Tonight
In MIDDLEPORT on January 19 Dr and Mrs A Z Junkerman entertained cousin E D Bancroft of Urbana who came from Wellston to speak before Heath M E Church. A 6 o clock supper was served by church women. Bancroft, long active in Methodist work, will address Simpson M E Church in Pomeroy tonight at 6 with Lend-A-Hand Society oyster supper at the meeting.
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Middleport
A. Z. Junkerman
Grant Street
E. DP. Bancroft
Urbana
Wellston
Heath M. EB
Meigs County Music Supervisor Ill. Off Duty
J. T. Lewis, supervisor of public school music for Meigs County, has been off duty for several days due to illness. He directs the all county orchestra drawing students from various county schools.
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Middleport
J. T. Lewis
Meigs County
Lewis
Nose Biting Incident Lands Man in Court Over Disturbance
Charles Eblin of Thomas Fork was arrested in Pomeroy on a charge of disturbing peace after shouting in a Laurel Cliff church meeting when a friend bit his nose. He produced a dentistlike examination to prove the bite marks. officers confirmed the marks were visible. Eblin questioned why church members waited to press charges.
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Pomeroy
Charles Eblin
Thomas Fork
Eblin
Laurel Cliff
High Chairs Added for Meigs County Infirmary Babies
Meigs County infirmary will provide high chairs for babies at mealtime. Two chairs were donated by Mrs. George Ebersbach and Mrs. Ernest Duerr. two more are needed. Crowded conditions may keep some children at the infirmary and mothers and babies may not be separated when mothers must be admitted.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Infirmary
Messenger
George Ebersbach
Ernest Duerr
Ladies' Aid Society Plans Quilt Benefit in Guysville
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. A. A. Campbell's home to piece a quilt to be sold for the M. E. Church benefit. Several local residents and visitors are noted, including Ruth Pierce who is to be observed at St Frances Hospital in Columbus.
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Guysville
Ladies Aid Society
A. A. Campbell
M. E. Church
Georgia Williard
Lucille
Garnet Bretz
Ruth Pierce
St. Frances Hospital
Columbus
J. W. Arbaugh
Hoy Rodehaver
Athens
Rome Hawk
Pomeroy
Charlies Christy
Grace Love
Claude Je
Walker
Akron
Ralph Wright
Canaanville
Ora Ashcraft
Zagrei Bosworth
D. A. Campbell
Richard
Foster Bean
Leta V. McLaughlin
Pauleta
Leo Brandon
Benwood
W. Va
Barker
James Whaley
Helena Shuler
Hebbardshille
Carma Joan
Lem Brooks
Charlies
Middleport
F. B. Bean
Tuppers Plains
Parkersburg
Hawkins in serious condition at Huntington veterans hospital
Max Hawkins, recently moved to the Huntington veterans hospital, remains in serious condition. The report came from his sister Mrs A J Beaver and was received Monday.
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Middleport
Max Hawkins
Veterans Hospital
Huntington
A. J. Beaver
New York Romance Announces Corning Engagement
One of the season’s notable matches in New York society is the engagement of Miss Mary Corning, daughter of Representative and Mrs. Parker Corning, to Philip Igiehart. The announcement highlights prominent social ties and the couple’s forthcoming plans.
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New York
Mary Corning
Parker Corning
Philip Igiehart
Man Who Passed Bad Checks Settles With Businessmen
O C King of Parkersburg West Virginia settled with Pomoroy and Middleport business men for eight forged checks dated January 3 total 101 62. The checks bore the name W H Ott and drawn on a defunct Washington Court House bank. Ott denied involvement. An attorney paid the full amount and costs to the county prosecutor, ending the dispute without extradition.
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Pomeroy
O. C. King
Parkersburg
W. Va
Middleport
W. H. Ott
Washington Court House
Dana Tracy
King
Ott
Ohio
C. W. Clark
Bodkins and Parfitt Wed In Quiet Pt Pleasant Ceremony
Miss Dorothy Donne Bodkins and Mr. John Parfitt Jr. married at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Pt Pleasant on Wednesday at 11:30. They are guests at the Bodkins home on Main Street while plans are made.
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Middleport
Dorothy Donne Bodkins
Ray Bodkins
Main Street
John Parfitt
Hamilton Street
Pleasant
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Beddow
Henry Hennesy
Mrs. Parfitt
Flat Reduction of Assessments Asked in Meigs County
POMEROY Jan 19. Auditor H J Blackmore will recommend a flat reduction in 1933 assessments on buildings and property in Meigs County to the tax commission. The move follows the new Ohio tax law not relieving owners. The proposal was announced at a joint meeting of commissioners and the taxpayers league and was well received. Changes in valuation will affect the 1904 tax year, with half payments due in June and the other half at year end.
Small Town Chamber Talk Set by Dr Julius Klein
Dr Julius Klein assistant secretary of commerce of the United States will give a radio talk Sunday January 22 from 5 to 7 35 p m. The address will be broadcast from Washington across the coast to coast network of the Columbia Broadcasting System.
Wise Promoted To New Virginia District Manager
John V. Wise, district manager of the Ohio Fuel Gas Company, will leave Athens on February 1 to become manager of a district headquartered in Staunton Virginia. The move marks a promotion with a substantial salary increase as natural gas comes to Virginia, expanding service from 18 cities already using gas. Wise has led the local district for five years and oversaw the transition from coal wood and manufactured gas to natural gas in the area.
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John V. Wise
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Athens
Staunton, Va
Mr. Wise
Virginia
Wise
Nelsonville
New Lexington
Weilston
Zaleski Scouts Open New Year With Contest
The Zaleski Boy Scout Troop closed its first patrol contest of the year with the second patrol, led by Charles Alberry and Arthur Tripp, winning. Senior patrol leaders named as Charles Alberry and Raymond Brooks. Patrols led by Joseph Anderson Vernon Pennell and Martin McKibben. Scouts plan a hike to the Pinnacle next Saturday.
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Zaleski
Zaleski Boy Scout
Charles Alberry
Arthur Tripp
Leo Murphy
Floyd Rhodes
James O'Leary
Joseph Anderson
W. S.S. Bromiey
Raymond Brooks
Vernon Pennell
Martin McKibben
Robert Woltz
McArthur
H. E. Anse
Lettie Radcliffe
Radcliffe
Frank Martin
Bolins Mill
Martin
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Hugh Wadsworth
Patricia
Lancaster
Mr. Wadsworth
Elizabeth Vansky
Emma Vansky
Emerald Oil Promises Clear Skin Overnight
Is Your Skin Broken Out The ad promotes Emerald Oil a soothing antiseptic claiming to clear blemishes after a simple routine of hot water soap and light application. It offers a money back promise if it fails and directs readers to Quick's Cut Rate Store.
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Quick
McKee Drug Co
Community service leader Wise retires. Phillips named successor
Mr. Wise, long active in Athens, serves as treasurer of the Community Chest and member of the Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce and Methodist Episcopal Church. Successor is Frank Phillips of Columbus, with many years at the Capital gas company. Phillips is married with two daughters aged 17 and 15.
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Athens
Wise
Community Chest
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Phillips
Columbus
Phillips
Capital
Moving couple seeks telegraph employment ployment
Mr and Mrs are relocating and seeking telegraph an employment opening with Mr Martin. The fragmented notice mentions potato and Wal content but lacks clear details or names beyond these.
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Mrs
Mr. Martin
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National Committee On Legislation
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George Barnes
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