Pomeroy and Middleport Gas Supply Underscores Water Crisis
Local council in Pomeroy Ohio acted after the Ohio River flood left water service precarious. Officials postponed any gas shutoff until water levels rise enough to ensure safe supply. Residents Mrs. Frank Williams and Mr. Otto Larrick returned from Charleston while Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sullivan planned winter in Florida.
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Pomeroy
Ohio
Middleport
Niagara Falls
Frank Williams
Charleston
Otto Larrick
Dan Sullivan
Florida
One of Mason City's Oldest Passes at 82
Mrs Thomas Ryan 82 died Sunday at her daughter s home in Graham Station after a long illness. Born in Mason City she lived there sixty years and leaves four daughters and two sons including Mrs McCan of Orlando Edward Ryan and T J Ryan. Funeral services will be held at St Joseph s Church Mason City on Wednesday at 10 a m.
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Middleport
Thomas Ryan
Ee Rickard
Graham Station
Mason
Ryan
Mason City
McCan
Orlando
Beth Ryan
Charleston
Ith Richard
Jack Mahiney
Springfield
Edward
Pittsburgh
T. J. Ryan
St. Joseph's Church
Eades Released After Jail Stay In Pomeroy
Charles Hades released from Pomeroy county jail after 24 days on a liquor possession charge. He paid part of a $400 fine and posted bond for the remainder. Hearing conducted before Judge IggCora Roberts.
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Pomeroy
Charles Hades
Eades
IggCora Roberts
Dorcas Society Holds Monthly Baptist Meeting
Members of the Dorcas society of the Baptist church met at Mrs. Arthur Boice's home for the monthly gathering in the evening.
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Porcas Society
Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church
Arthur Boice Oe
Music Club to Meet at M. E. Church in Middleport
Members of the Middleport Music Club will hold their monthly meeting at the M. E. Church. The gathering will discuss club plans and upcoming events.
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Middleport
Class to Hold Party Taught by Mrs May Smith
Members of the class of the M. Ez church taught by Mrs May Smith will entertain at a party this evening at the home of Helen Smith. Class members include Euelah Forquer L Stevens Caro Louise Ervin Evelyn Stewart Hortense Essa Nancy Reed Lucille Dutton Ciara Belle Bodkins.
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M. ‘Ez. Church
May Smith
Helen Smith
Euelah Forquer
L. Stevens
Caro Louise Ervin
Evelyn Stewart
Hortenseessa
Nancy Reed
Lucille Dutton
Ciara Belle Bodkins
Community Club to Host Dinner at Masonic Temple
Members of the Community Club will entertain guests at a dinner this evening held at the Masonic temple.
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Masonic Temple
Local Residents Report Week of Travel and Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anderson and family moved to Columbus from Fourth street. Ehraman of Portsmouth visited friends. James Beverage improves after illness. Henry Bullard of Rio Grande spent the weekend with friends. Elbert Sowards of Gallipolis visited. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Blietner of Clifton West Virginia spent the weekend here. Charles Edwards left for Cleveland to seek Lete and Saxton. Julia Miller returned to Athens after the week. Edgar Tuckerman returned to Athens after the weekend with relatives. Abbott and Vance Stewart visited Ches recently. W. B. Reed returned to Long Bottom visiting friends. Grogan left for a visit with Mrs. John Weber in Chester. Mulford left for Asteton to visit relatives. Lyons of Columbus visits his father John Lyons. Local trip to Huntington noted amid travel reflections.
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Middleport
Harry Anderson
Columbus
Fourth Street
A. H. Ehraman
Portsmouth
James Beverage
Henry Bullard
Rio Grande
Elbert Sowards
Gallipolis
Marion Blietner
Clifton
W. Va
Charles Edwards
Cleveland
Lete
Saxton
Julia Miller
Athens
Edgar Tuckerman
Sun
Frank Abbott
Vance Stewart
Ches
B. Reed
Long Bottom
Grogan
John Weber
Chester
Clint. Mulford
Asteton
Rela- Lyons
Huntington
John Lyons
Car roadster rollover injures Field Campbell
A broken radius rod on a roadster owned by Field Campbell of Pomeroy caused an accident Sunday evening in Middleport. The car rolled over but sustained no damage and Campbell escaped with only a few bruises.
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Middleport
Field Campbell
Pomeroy
Campbell
Rawlings and Spires Face Charges Before Mayor
Bob Rawlings and Don Spires appeared before Mayor Hess on Saturday to answer charges filed by Constable Bay Roush.
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Pomeroy
Bob Rawlings
Don Spires
Hess
Constable Bay Roush
HySell Improves at Gallipolis Hospital
Jan 25 reports state Lord Hysell, recently at Holzer hospital, Gallipolis, is improved after a week’s stay and will undergo another surgical operation.
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Hysell
Middleport
Holzer
Gallipolis
Lord Hysell
Berdine Divorce Filed in Meigs County Court
Evelyn Berdine sues William Berdine for divorce in Meigs county Common Pleas. They wed at Pomeroy on January 24 1921 and have two children. She accuses cruelty and desertion, seeks custody or alimony with household goods. Berdine is daughter of George Caldwell.
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Berdine
Omeroy
Evelyn Bertie
William Berdine
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Pomeroy
George Caldwell
Adultery Charges Filed Against Pomeroy Residents
Von Pierce and Carrie Carrier were arrested on charges of adultery by Officers John and George Lewis Friday evening. Carrie Carrier was released on bond set by Justice M. L. French on Saturday.
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Pomeroy
von Pierce
Carrie Carrier
John and
George Lewis
M. L. French
Ottie Smith Arrested for Non Support in Pomeroy
Ottie Smith was arrested in East Liverpool by Constable Bay Roush on a charge of non support. He was brought to the county jail, a preliminary hearing was held, and he was released on bond. His trial is set for the first part of February.
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Pomeroy
Ottie Smith
East Liverpool
State school inspector visits Middleport students
A state inspector from Columbus visited Middleport high and elementary schools Friday. After the music period he addressed high school students and spoke with each class, encouraging the pupils to study.
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Middleport
State Inspector of Schools
Columbus
Bennett mother struck by auto in Middleport
Mrs. Louvina Bennett mother of Harry Bennett was struck by an automobile Friday evening on Fifth street while returning from church. She was not seriously injured. The car was driven by Mildred Carson.
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Auto Middleport
Louvina Bennett
Harry Bennett
Fifth Street
Mildred Carson
Estep Fined in Middleport Assault Case
William Estep of Middleport was arrested Thursday by Gilbert Mayer. He faced Judge Fred Gilmore on a single assault charge against his former wife, was fined $1 with $9.70 costs, and released after payment.
Glee Club Elects Leader at Middleport Meeting
Members of the Glee Club of the Church of Christ Middleport met at the church Monday evening. Herman Haddex was elected by Sunday school members as leader of the club and led the session.
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Glee Club
Middleport
Glee Club of the
Church of Christ
Herman Haddex
Ministers to Meet in Middleport for 1927 Plans
Ministers of Athens District M. E. churches will meet at the Middleport Methodist church tonight to formulate plans for the year 1927.
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Middleport
Athens
M. E
Middleport Business Men Meet at Allan Hotel
Jan 25 Middleport businessmen gathered at the Allan hotel for a Monday evening meeting to discuss routine civic and commercial matters.
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Middleport
Allan Hotel
Son Is Killed and Father Wounded in Gun Battle
In Bakersville a gun battle last night at the Baker general store ended with Earl Baker dead and his father John J Baker dangerously wounded. Six bandits held up the store and escaped with two others wounded. Police reported four others injured in the clash.
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Mount Vernon
Ill
Earl Baker
John J. Baker
Bakersville
Baker
Askme Ee
Pearemasioe
Tomas
LIKELY REINSTATEMENT OF SPEAKER AND COBB PROMPTS ACTION
Commissioner Landis may issue a ruling on Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb as former managers of American League clubs. Lawyers for Speaker and Cobb conferred with Landis. if cleared, clubs from Detroit Washington and New York are reported to bid for Speaker with Cobb potentially moving to Cleveland. Cobb also discussed a European trip.
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Chicago
Tris Speaker
Ty Cobb
Kenesaw M. Landis
Cobb
James Murfin
Detroit
William Boyd
Cleveland
Landis
Speaker
Troit
Washington
New York
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Athens High Readies for Granville Clash in Gym
Athens high school cagers practiced intensely as they prepared for tonight’s game against Granville at the Athens gym. Granville, a powerhouse with three country titles in four years, features a strong lineup led by seasoned players and a tight loss to Johnstown.
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Athens High School
Granville High
Blue Aces
Granville
Geil
Johnstown
Big Red Basketeers
Hughes
Mansfield
Matheny
Evans
Canaanville High
Canaanville
Athens Seconds
Chauncey
Tom Morgan
New Lexington
Muskingum River Rises at Zanesville News Update
The Muskingum river crested the flood stage at Zanesville on January 24 with a projected rise of three to four feet threatening widespread damage. Backwaters inundated hundreds of acres where Wapatofika creek joins the river. Farmers near Dresden and Trinway move goods and stock to higher ground.
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Zanesville
Muskingum River
Dresden
Trinway
Sayers Wins After No Contest Ruling In Bout
The Chicago boxing card saw Esther ton, Indianapolis and Jimmy Sayers, LaFayette halted in the eighth round when Referee Dave Barry ruled the bout a no contest. Walter George, boxing commission secretary, ordered the right to continue and Sayers was awarded the judge's decision.
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Chicago
Happy Estherton
Indianapolis
Jimmy Sayers
LaFayette
Dave Barry
Walter George
The
Boxing Commission
Sayers
Schedules Of Big Ten May Be Discarded
In Chicago the Western conference may discard all football schedules from December talks and adopt a new round robin system. Over sixty Big Ten representatives will meet to press for tougher opponents and clearer conference champion criteria. Maj John L Griffith urges attendance by faculty coaches students and alumni.
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Chicago
U.2
Big Ten
John L. Griffith
Nill Heads Winning Rifle Team In Logan Matches
Logan January 25 Harry Nill tops the Logan Rifle and Pistol club marksmen with 164 and 1623 as his team wins the first 873 to 869 and the last 964 to 949 at their indoor range. Four positions used and prone scores lead the totals for fourteen shooters.
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LOGAN
Harry Nill
Logan Rifle and Pistol Club
Dollisoh
Hill
Jacoby
Hoopes
Tennyhill
Stallsmith
Struble
Spencer
Cook
Neptune
Rose
V. Spencer
Spears
Daubenmire
Nill
Dollmatsach
V. Spenmeer
Long
N. Spencer
Mike Com es Back Weighs In On Ring Return
In New York, a hard chin punch ends a fighter’s career through a ten count. Friday night veteran McTigue challenges Berlenbach, a Tex Rickard favorite and dark horse for the Tunney bout next September. Betting tilts seven to five against Mike, who battles to prove the legend of a ruined career is false.
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New York
Gene Tunney
Berlenbach
Bold Mike
Do not blame me says Gene it's economics
Gene Tunney addresses the disparity between boxing pay and the compensation of scientists and educators. He says the high purse reflects civilization and economic conditions, while noting the vast pay gap compared with scholars who contribute to mankind. He doubts any heavyweight champion can be blamed for the system.
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Dollais
Gene
Minneapolis
Gene Ey
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Hobson Girls Defeat Charleston in Charleston Opener
Hobson girls beat Charleston 13 8 in Charleston with Hess scoring in the final frame and Hutchinson leading Charleston by guards Riley Phillips and Russell. Russell’s first NY C appearance praised, Bradbury also strong at center as Hobson edges Charleston despite flood rumors.
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Middleport
Hobson Girls
Charleston
Bucyrus
Hobson
Hobsoners
Thompson
Hess
Hutchinson
Riley
Phillips
Russell
Bradbury
Bauer Seeks Life Support After Emergency Operation
Chicago Janeye Bauer, holder of all retinal rights, was reported to be in critical condition in New York. Edward Sullivan, a newspaper man, is to preside over a June event as Bauer battles a serious illness edging toward life support after a December operation.
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Chicago
Janeye Bauer
Yorke Bauer
Edward Sullivan
New York
Three Children Die In Weirton House Fire
A Weirton, West Virginia home burned today, killing three children. The fire, blamed on an overheated stove, also left Mrs. Cross severely burned during a rescue attempt.
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Weirton
W. Va
U.P
Joseph Cross
Meyers Retains Middleweight Title With Win Over Logas
Johnny Meyers defended his middleweight crown by defeating Jimmy Logas in Chicago last night. Meyers won by decision after a toe hold throw near the two hour time limit, the bout extending to an hour eighty two minutes before the ruling.
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Chicago
Johnny Meyers
Jimmy Logas
Logas
Michigan Wolverines Defeat Minnesota Tightens Grip
The Wolverines beat Minnesota to tighten their hold on the conference standings. Michigan dominated early play and maintained momentum through the game to secure the win.
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Wolverines
Minnesota
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Charley Chaplin
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Muskingum Rises
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McTigue
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R’y
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Charleston Girls
Masonic Club
Athens, Ohio
Delenger
ANL Masons
JRITY
Michigan
Cagera Center
Gta
Carolyn Wells
Athens Messenger
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