Bootlegger Arrested as He Arrives in Pomeroy
In Pomeroy on January 19, Sheriff Willock and Deputy Welker arrested Fred Swyers, an Athens County man, on possession and transportation charges of liquor. Police found 29 pints of liquor and a memorandum of patrons. Swyers was transported to Athens for prosecution after local and Athens officers cooperated.
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Pomeroy
Bheril Willock
Welker
Athens
Fred Swyera
Bwrer
New Straitscoville
Cherieston
Charleston
Swyers
Sherl
Two Immigrants Granted Citizenship In Court Plea
Judge Crow in Common Pleas Court granted naturalization to Clemente Menchini born in Italy and Emme Kap tina born in Saxony. Menchini, owner of Liberty at Restaurant, sought citizenship to bring his wife and child to the United States. Kap tina, wife of miner Guttlefbh Kapling, lived in Amere id with seven children and expressed strong patriotism.
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Pomeroy
Gan
Crow
Common
Bagni de Luces
Italy
Hand
Napies
Emme Kaptina
Spring Street
Alsnitz
Saxon
Antwerp
Amereid
Guttlefbh Kapling
Hiches
Kaptina
Three Mine Trouble Indictments Plea Guilty in Derthic Case
Three men Charles Muloss Robert Thompson and Leonard Meues pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court to charges tied to a January Grand Jury indictment on mine trouble in the Hocking Valley. Muloss admitted to dynamiting a two story building near No 10 Mine Derthic owned by Sunday Creek Coal Co. Thompson and Meues faced similar charges including dynamiting a Danville auto and a Sand Ridge car. The trio were released without bond.
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Hbs
Earthquake Strikes City Killing and Wounding Many
A major earthquake hit the city causing the death of 11 and injuring 1 080. Homes were left homeless and damage ran into millions. Governor Jose Garib of Buere appealed for national relief as officials consider changes in the fire marshal post.
Czar of Lakes Dies in England Amid Bootlegging Raid
A famed "czar of the lakes" dies in London England while federal raiders arrest four men during a bootlegging operation. The article notes his long career and imminent arraignment in Columbus on bootlegging charges.
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Czar of
Lakes
England
Steubenville
Cleveland
Harry Coulby
Great Lakes
Columbus
London
AID FOR BOTH SIDES IN THE MONEY FIGHT
The battle for control of the Indian concern heats up as Rockefeller and Stewart fill both camps with supports. Banking interests on the Pacific Coast back Rockefeller while Midwest Relining Company directors and the Japan American Petroleum and Transport Company join Stewart. Stewart expresses readiness to return to Chicago and notes belief that proxies could tilt the chairmanship.
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New York
Stewart
Chicago
Rockefeller
Injdlang
Bank at Amesville Names New Officers
Amesville January 19 stockholders of the First National Bank of Chesterhill named a board of directors: C P Yocom Carl Patterson J T Bowman W A Huffman C I Lehfield and John Bowman. At the first meeting the board elected officers: President C P Yocom Vice President J T Bowman cashier Carl Patterson assistant cashier C J Schofield bookkeeper Mabel Bowman. Yocom has served as president since the bank opened in 1960 and Patterson has been cashier since 1902.
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Amesville
First National Bank
Chesterhill
C. . Yotom
Carl Patterson
3. T. Bowman
W. A. Huffman
C. I. Lehfield
John ¥. Bowmen
C. P. Yocom
J. T. Bowman
Carll Patterson
Dozen Funerals Clergyman Officiates in Two Weeks
In Pomeroy Virginia the pastor Rev. A. B. McCuliouga logged twelve funerals in fourteen days. The youngest deceased was 76, marking an extraordinary busy period in his ministry during the recent stretch.
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Pomeroy, Jan. VA
A. EB. McCuliouga
Auto Stolen From Clyde Helwig Recovered in Leesburg
A Chevrolet coupe owned by Clyde Helwig was stolen Thursday night in Clyde, later recovered in Leesburg Ross County. Police arrest two youths, one identified as a McHarty youth from Athens County and another as a Mid deport boy, though IDs were unclear at the scene. Officer Herman Mayer recovered the vehicle and questioned the detainees.
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Middleport
Clyde Helwig
Ross County
Leesburg
McHarty
Athens County
Herman Mayer
County Board Demands Large Sum in Tax Dispute
Meigs County officials plan an investigation into alleged omissions and undervaluations in taxes for the Eberst Company. The board has ordered certification of taxes owed, with multi-year figures totaling about 121 851.64 and 50 percent penalties, sparking potential litigation and review by the Ohio State Tax Commission.
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P County Board of Tax Revision
Mai
Board of Revision
Tla Bberebach Co
Ita
Public Inter
Meigs County
Ohio
Eberst State Tax Commission
Court House Doings in Middleport Reported
The Middleport column notes Rev. Perry Reed resigns as Nazarene Church pastor to pursue evangelistic work with headquarters in the area. Dr. Merwin and Blaine Goldsberry petition for mandamus against Waterloo Township trustees over unpaid medical services to the poor. Local court and community notices include appointments and social events with residents traveling to Columbus and Indianapolis for various engagements.
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James
JT. Merwin
Blaine FR. Goldsberrs
Clarence Young
Roy
Gilham
Caster Bobo
Waterloo Township
Athens
Merwin
Alani
Stover
Watertoon Township
Merchins
Still Dig for Man Caught in Mine Fall
Steubenville reports workers bore into the fallen entrance of the United States Coal Company Mine at Bradley to reach Pat Nick 32, trapped under rock and dirt since Thursday. A special Ohio train carried citizens to the inauguration of Herbert Hoover.
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Steubenville
Woerkmen
United States Coal J Company
Bradley
Pat Nick
Ohio
Cleveland
Herbert Hoo
War Vet Anthony Woodruff Dies in Pomeroy
Anthony Woodruff 93, seventh Civil War veteran to die in this area since Christmas, passed away Friday at his home on Thomas Fork. Survived by daughter Mrs. Mattie Bodkins and stepdaughter Mrs. Lula Moore, with many relatives. Funeral Sunday at the Hit and M FE Church. burial at Beech Grave Cemetery under Benton Undertaker Ben Ewing.
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Beech Grave
Une Dertaker Ben Ewing
Marriage License Issued in Athens Probate Court
In Probath Court a marriage license was issued Friday afternoon in Athens County Probate Court to Joseph Inman 76 miner of Columbus and Elizabeth Haning nurse of Athens. They plan to marry with Jos Cart H. Forter justice of the peace officiating.
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Athens’ County
Joseph Inman
Miner
Columbus
Elizabeth
Hospital Notes From Shet tering Arma Hospital
Notes from Shettering Arma Hospital report admissions from January with names and origins. S. E. Boudinot of Milfield admitted January 15 for amputation care after a mine incident. Clifford Andrews of New Marshfield admitted January 16 for emergency appendectomy. Born to Homer Vian of Glouster a daughter on January 17. E Mea Carkle of Pedra Ohio admitted January 18 for first treatment. Convalescent patients listed include Buck from Athens and others. Discharged: Alta Harman Florence Swett Mrs J M Higgins B J Shums Way Mrs Walter Gammertsfelder Mrs A L Foster and twins Homer Vore.
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Shettering Arma Hospital
S. E. Boudinot
Milfield
Clifford Andrews
New M Marshfield
Homer Vian
Glouster
E. Mea Carkle
Pedra
Ohio
Franklin Lumber Company
Homer Gaul
Athens
Siapital
Buck
Athen
Alta Harman
Pomeroy
Mises Florence Swett
J. Im. Higgins
B. J. Shum.‘ S Way
Alfred
Walter i Gammertsfelder and Son
L. Foster
Homer Vore
Groustor
Roedell Library Sold to Gallipolis Doctor
The library of the late G A Roedell from Fomeroy was sold to Dr Charles E Holzer of Gallipolis. About 1500 volumes, valued for their fine literary taste, will be kept intact in Holzer’s private collection. Also news from Pomeroy that Mrs J B Smith reached Phoenix Arizona after a visit with relatives in Tulsa Ohio.
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Roedell
Dr. Holzer
West
Pomeroy
Han
J. B. Smith
the West
Puis
Phoenix
Arizona
Tulsa
Ohio
Salvation Army Money Campaign Opens Monday
The Salvation Army begins a drive by pledging 34 080 to fund work starting Monday morning. In Athens churches on Sunday, leaders will explain aims and solicit support. Local speakers include Judge S M Johnson at Central Avenue M E Church and Dr H R Philips, Judge L G Worstell, and Rev Willag Connelly at various churches. A workers meeting Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce rooms will distribute cards and instructions. Advance subscriptions already offered by Frank Roach, with payments starting Monday.
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Salvation Army
Krank Roach
Athens
S. Af. Johnson
Central Avenue
MM. KL
H. R. Philips
M. EL
L. G. Worstell
Presbyterian Church
Willag Connelly
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Rosch
Illness Spreads at County Farm as Evictions Rise
In Pomeroy on January 19, several residents at the County Farmshow signs of illness while the County Children's Home remains free of sickness. Lena Bogard, a chronic epileptic, was moved to Gallipolis to seek admission but was refused and returned to the farm where conditions are strained for Supt Stewart and staff.
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Pomeroy
Milo Stewart
Stewart
Cora Roberta
Willock
Lena Bogard
OQ. H. E
Gallipolis
Dog Tag Sale Under Ohio Law Announces Fines
Deputy Sheriff Peter Barrows says dogs over three months old without 1928 license tags by January 20 face fines of up to 19 or 25 dollars. County Auditor J Clyde Edmundson reports 3 600 tags sold, down over 1 000 from last year. After January 20 dogs without tags will be taken to the county dog warden and owners fined. tags available from Barrows in Nelsonville and other officers.
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Ohio
Peter Barorws
J. Clyde Edmundson
Athens County
Stase
Authers
Peter Barrows
Nelsonville
Inspection is cause of fear for area high schools
Pomeroy January 19. The state inspection of high schools in Margs County alarms school officials who fear charters may be invalid or first grade ratings revoked. The Tuppers Mains High School must improve quarters and meet requirements if it is to continue next year. Columbia Township School at Dyesville is not operating this year for low enrollment, Dexter High School faces heavy requirements to continue next year. The state retention department expects schools to maintain standards, with gymnasium, domestic science, and manual training facilities under review.
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Pomeroy
Annig
High Schoals Margs
High Schop
Mhust
State Retention Department
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Fred Swyers
Wheriff Willock
Bepety Welker
U.S
Caracas
Venemels
Red
Jose Garbt
Buere
Cumana
Biller
Roy R G. Akron
Cooper
Jan
E. Smith
Thaines
Hamilton
Ont
USRR
Toronto
Buffalo
Long Creek
Here
Clayton
A ¥. Phelps
Overand State Bank
Overland
IPA
Bank
Ebersbach
Perry Rood
Court House
Perry Reod
Nazarene Church
Lauderback
William Shufri
Hocking Water
Jein
Cardineton I
Carence T. Moore
Dayton
Rhodleport
O. H. Stansbury
H. C. Ward
B.S. Farmer
A. BR. Bingham
Thomas Longstaff
Sixth Street
O. B. Stout
Cincinnati
Charles Yost
Barl French
Thrit Russel
Paul Johnson
Russell Dairy
O. L. Roush
Mr. Roush
Hobson
Maggie
W. Tg
Satter
E. J. Zuspan
Mra. Zuspen
F. O. iSisson
T. H. Pullins
Indianapolis
New York Central Athletic Association
Winked Skidmore
Dan J. Sullivan
Skidmore
Frank Vrooman
C. Welch
W. R. Nutting
Vides Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythiva
The
Swanson Furniture ‘Co
Amy L. Whaley
Pauls
Whaley Dental Rooms
Warren
E. Washington St
Dr. Holsop
Mr. Roedell
Messenger
RCA Radiola
G. W. Hopkins
Radio and Electric Shop
DIAL
Imany
Home For Children
Élieve
Paris
Marsha
Torr
E. Ol Filvank
Thowa
Chauncey
Southern Ohio Electric Company
Peavey
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