Gallagher Will Contested by Guardian in Probate Fight
Morton Webster guardian of Fattis Gallagher sues James Nas executor of John C. Gallagher as defendants to contest the will. The document leaves a house in Columbus to a brother and Racine house to William Harris, with the remainder to widow Mattie Gallagher at Athens state hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Common Pleas Court
Morton Webster
Fattis Gallagher
James Nas
John C. Gallagher
William Harris
Frank M. Gallagher
J. E. Garston
Mattie Gallagher
Athens State Hospital
Settlement Reported In Paternity Case At Pomeroy
Samuel er was arrested Monday on a paternity charge filed by Nellie Hagan of Middleport and released yesterday after a reported settlement out of court. Cisogner, a local businessman, had planned to be married at the lake.
Three Men Fined and Released in Local Court
Jan 20 report from Pomeroy states Fred Graig and John Garlinger pleaded guilty to assault and battery. each fined $5 and $16.50 costs, paid and released. Theodore Johnson pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined $5 and costs, paid and released. The charges were handled by their wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Fred Graig
John Garlinger
Ce M
Theodore Johnson
Farm Bureau Directors Meet in Meigs County
Meigs county farm bureau board met in Pomeroy with new directors listed including George Thoma Peter Betzing Hurley Nelson Will Fulrod Mrs W C Keebaugh and Mrs Homer Ashworth plus president W A Carmen vice president W G Mees and secretary L V Reuter. Carmen elected delegate to the Ohio Farm Bureau federation meeting in Columbus the first week in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Farm Bureau
George Thoma
Peter Betzing
Chester
Hurley Nelson
Langsville
Will Fulrod
Alfred
W. C. Keebaugh
Sumner
Homer Ashworth
W. A. Carmen
W. G. Mees
L. V. Reuter
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Columbus
Young Woman Dies in Pomeroy at 10
Miss Emmie Frost 10, daughter of Mr and Mrs Truman Frost, died yesterday from acute appendicitis in Pomeroy. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 30 a m from Bear Walliow church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Emme Frost
Truman Frost
Bear Walliow Church
Adjudged Insane in Pomeroy Probate Court
Howard Burns of Middleport was adjudged insane in the Pomeroy Probate Court yesterday. He will be transported to the state hospital sometime today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Howard Burns
Middleport
State Hospital
Couple to Wed in Middleport Ceremony
Lester Cunningham 45 a boiler maker of Delport and Carrie Frasier 43 of Middleport obtained a license to wed yesterday. The ceremony is expected to be performed by Rev. Mr. Skinner of the Middleport Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lester Cunningham
Dleport
Carrie Frasier
Middleport
Skinner
Middleport Presbyterian Arch
Plan Market for Fruit Crop
Pomeroy Ohio January 29 1926 C W Ard of the fruit and vegetable department of the Ohio Farm Federation will be here to plan with the Rutland Fruit Growers Association in marketing a 1926 fruit crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
C. W.ard
Fruit and Vegetable Partment
Ohio Farm Federation
Rutland Fruiter’s Association
Third Sunday Club entertained at Schaefer home
Pomeroy January 20 The Third Sunday club will be entertained at the home of Mrs Dor Schaefer tomorrow evening. Mrs CC B, Mrs Ray Clifton, Mrs Otto Kihl and Louise Stanberry assist the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Uunday
Dor. Schaefer
Orrow
CC. B
Ray Clifton
Otto Kihl
Louise Stanberry
Formal adoption finalized for Racine boy in 1916 case
William Krider of Racine received final papers from Probate Judge Cora B. Roberts formalizing the adoption by Kenneth Townsend. The Kriders have kept the boy since 1916 in a child custody matter finalized January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William Krider
Racine
Cora B. Roberts
Kenneth Townsend
Krider's
500 Dogs Receive New Tags in Pomeroy
In Pomeroy on January 20 a police issued batch of dog licenses prompts a note that 500 dogs now wear updated tags. The report mentions weather and an auditor named McCullough in connection with the licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Folice
Ané Lysch
McCullough
Eious Weather
Town issues late tags with $1 penalty after deadline
Clerks issued tags today as the eleventh hour approached and a $1 penalty applies to each tag purchased after the deadline. The note highlights the rush to meet the time limit and the busy day yesterday for those who waited.
Wife of former sheriff dies in Middleport
Mrs. Laura Willock aged 70 died at her son J A Willock’s Mulberry avenue home after a long stroke. Widow of William Willock Meigs county sheriff, she was born in Middleport and leaves three sons J A Willock of Pomeroy William and E C Willock of Middleport. Funeral at J A Willock’s home Thursday with burial at Hill Cemetery in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Laura Willock
J. A. Willock
Mulberry Avenue
William Willock
Meigs County
William and
E. C. Willock
Pomeroy
Hill Cemetery
Young Mother Dies Monday in Pomeroy Ohio
Ethel Dewey Nicholes 27 wife of George Nicholes died at Beaver Falls from tuberculosis. She left an eight year old son and her parents Ernest and Mrs Adams. Burial is at Letart after services at Antiquity Methodist Church conducted by Reverend Baxter. Her body sent to Mason City and then to her husband's parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ethel Dewey Nicholes
George Nicholes
Beaver Falls
Ernest Adams
Mason City
Baxter
Letart
Fireman Injured While On Duty In Middleport
Jan 20 report from Middleport says Fireman F A Drennen of the N Y C of Middleport was scalded yesterday morning while on duty at Armitage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
F. A. Drennen
Armitage
Labor seeks amendment to Volstead act in stance on laws
William Green AFL president says appeal to Washington seeks modification of the Volstead act. He cites enforcement as breeding contempt for law and recalls convention support for 2.75 percent beer legalization as part of labor's position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Man Rescued From Mud After Jump at Central Bridge
Harry J. Reuter attempted suicide by leaping from the Newport end of the Central bridge. He sank into riverbank mud and was taken to a Newport, Kentucky hospital in serious condition. A note asked for cremation and ashes laid in his wife's grave, with a plea for his three children’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Harry J. Reuter
Newport
Central Bridge
M. Goldfuss
Birth of Evelyn Mae Frost at 27 Hanlin Avenue
Mr and Mrs Earl Frost announce the birth of a daughter Evelyn Mae on January 19 at their home 27 Hanlin Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Frost
Hanlin Avenue
Evelyn Mae
Labor dispute may split AFL and clerks union
In Cincinnati a landmark clash between the American Federation of Labor and the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers and Express and Station Employees threatens to end in disaster. After a secret three hour meeting, AFL President William Green and nine clerks executives failed to reach an accord. The Brotherhood, with more than 166,000 members, risks suspension of its charter unless its jurisdictional dispute with the AFL is resolved. the convention at Atlantic City last October mandated transfers to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters within ninety days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
American Federation of Labor
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
William Green
Grand Executive Council
The
Brotherhood
Atlantic City
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Guinn of Clifton Brought Here for Winter with Nobles Family
Guinn of Clifton was brought here yesterday in the DeMaine ambulance. She will spend the winter here with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Nobles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Guinn of
Clifton
DeMaine Ambulance
Frank Nobles
American Legion Auxiliary to Serve Soup Dinner
The American Legion Auxiliary will host a soup dinner at Mrs. C. B. Smiths home on Second street in Middleport Thursday January 20. The event promotes community aid and honors veterans with a simple meal hosted by local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
American Legion Auxiliary
C. B. Smith
Second Street
Carnaré Dies? No. Injured on duty with NY C lines
M R Carnaréd fell from his engine while on duty at Athens yesterday sustaining a scalp wound requiring several stitches. He was not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
M. R. Carnaréd
Athens
Car collision claims life of Columbus woman
John Mulligan’s wife was fatally struck by a machine in Columbus on Monday. She died en route to Mt. Carmel hospital after being seriously injured. Mulligan learned of the accident Monday evening and rushed to the city, but she had already died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John Mulligan
Columbus
Mt. Carmel
Mulligan
Birth announced for Fisher daughter in Middleport
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Fisher of Cole street announce the birth of a daughter born Monday evening. Ada Bing visited Ath ens Monday. Mildred Darst is able to be about after illness. Mrs. John Stoneking visits Columbus relatives. Mrs. Ida Marsh of Columbus returned home after visiting here. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bunker visiting Charleston. Otto Kautz of Charleston a business visitor here. Richard Lee returned to New York after visiting Mrs. Bertha Lee and children. Leo J. Byrne left for Toledo on business. Mrs. A. O. Tracy ill at Sycamore street home and fears of pneumonia.
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Middleport
C. O. Fisher
Cole Street
Ada Bing
Athens
Mildred Darst
John Stoneking
Columbus
Ida Marsh
Harry Bunker
Charleston
Otto Kautz
Richard Lee
New York
Bertha Lee
Leo J. Byrne
Toledo
A. O. Tracy
Sycamore Street
Germany to Mediate Between Russia and Switzerland
Berlin reports that Germany will act as mediator between Russia and Switzerland. The move follows Russia’s suspension of diplomatic ties after the Vorovsky assassination and signals support for Germany leading a broader disarmament appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Russia
Switzerland
Geneva
M. Vorovsky
Delay On Coal Bills In Harrisburg
Harrisburg January 20. Governor Pinchot will not address the special legislative session. Hearings on all coal bills are set for one week from today and will be submitted to the mining committee for lawmakers to consider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Mine and Mining Committee
Good Weather Forecast for Radio Fans Picks Up Hope
East radio enthusiasts gained renewed hope as Bureau of Standards engineers predicted rapid ether improvement and a better reception by next Monday. Forecasters nationwide also anticipated more settled weather after a week of disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
East
Bureau of Standards
United States
Three Die in Coral Gables Dynamite Truck Explosion
A mail truck carrying dynamite caught fire and exploded in Coral Gables near Miami early today killing three men and injuring fifteen. many of the injured are expected to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Miami
Fla
Coral Gables
Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Persistent Coughs
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote heals inflamed membranes and halts germ growth while the formula soothes and builds the system, with a money back guarantee if not relieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Likely to Pass Tax Compromise Faces Senate Checks
Washington Jan 20 The tax rate compromise between Republicans and Democrats on income from 24000 to 100000 shows the reduction will be nearer 30 million than 12 million versus the House bill. Secretary Mellon delays final approval, senate tax cuts exceed expectations, Simmons balks at abandoning organized opposition without concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Washington
Senate
Mellon
House
Simmons
Finance Committee
Strike threatens disorder as 46000 cotton workers walk out
Hong Kong police brace for potential disturbances as the 46 000 cotton workers resume a daylong strike. Authorities stated preventive measures were in place to keep order during the labor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
New York buys Button Gwinnett signature autograph record price
The cornerstone autograph of Button Gwinnett signer of the Declaration of Independence sold for 22,590 dollars, a record price, to Dr. A. S. Rosenbach in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Button Gwinnett
A. 8. W. Rosenbach
Resignation Cited by Meriden Schools Chief
Meriden Connecticut Dr. David Gibbs resigns as superintendent citing immodesty and heavy drinking at school dances as the reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden, Conn
David Gibbs
Meriden
Jills of all Trades Club Reaches 100 Luncheons in London
The Soroptimists, a women’s club led by Lady Falmouth, marked its 100th luncheon. Members span diverse professions including tea tasters, dog breeders, dental surgeons, and toy makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jills OF All Trades London
The
Soroptimists
Lady Falmouth
Money Isn't Everything But Handy at Home in Trouble
A reflective note argues money is useful for emergencies though not the sole measure of value. It emphasizes practical uses for cash within a household and suggests prudent management to avoid dependency.
Wrestling Tournament Results Highlight Side Event Finals
Reported results from several weight classes including 125, 158, and 195 pounds with multiple eliminations semi finals and finals. Notable matchups include McCurdy vs Mosher and Stone vs Breed with fast finishes and decisive decisions across the brackets.
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Woodell
Imes
Stocker
McCurdy
Mosher
Breed
Seeley
Roberts
Hickman
Freshwater
Stone
Hee
Keane
Grillot
Duncan
Shafer
Rueter
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Farm Bureau
Wm. Willock
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Pomeroy Bend
Wilson Bros. and
Hart
Stetson
John B. Stetson
Babson
Brubacker
Ludwig
Riley
Paisley
Begala
Hall
Gamber
Hell
Keck
Blythe
Brownlee
Bisythe
Roups
Lumberjacks
Pamea Alan
Ohio
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