Death of Captain Ben Fiesher River Pilot and Huntington Ferry Builder
Captain Ben T. Fiesher, a veteran river man born in Meigs County, died at his Huntington West Virginia home. He operated Middleport docks, built a Ferry at Huntington, and fought to keep his ferry business in the face of a new river bridge. He leaves a daughter Mrs Moore and other children. funeral planned near Huntington with burial beside his wife and daughter.
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Pomeroy
Ben T. Fiesher
Hunting
W. Va
Fiesher
Meigs County
Antiquity
Middleport
Huntington
Flesher
Moore
C. F. Rathburn
Brwntington
Lonely World For Dog After Owner’s Death
In Racine Ohio river boatsman Captain Watson dies leaving a collie dog and an old horse inseparable companions. The dog follows buyers to a farm to stay with the horse, refuses to leave, and is later kept at home after authorities intervene.
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Racine
Os Watson
Bruce
Death notices reach Pomeroy for Peter
Joseph reports the death of his uncle Peter formerly of Pomeroy due to influenza after a three week illness.
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Pomeroy
Joseph
Marof
Peter
Webster Reaches Justice Of Peace Post In Pomeroy
Robert G. Webster was sworn in as Justice of Peace for Balisbury township with office in Pomeroy City hall. He married his first couple Albert Mithoan 28 of Long Bot and Bertha M. Kanan 33 of TERE. County officials report liquor raid in Meigs county with Willock Welker Lewis Brothers and E H. pis pursuing two illegal plants amid gunfire and red flame.
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Pomeroy
Robert G.webster
Balisbury Township
Pomeroy City Hall
Albert Mithoan
Bertha M. Kanan
Meigs County
Willock
Depuety Welker
Lewis Brothers
E. H. Pis
Unclear Vital Statistics Report From Salisbury Township
The recorder for vital statistics in Salisbury township, Middleport, notes unusual counts, with the 1927 year showing gatherings across the territory and a population portion affected. The report highlights a fourth of the township’s inhabitants being covered by the data.
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Salisbury Township
Pomeroy
R. G. Webster
Vital
Salisbury
Middleport
Pomeonc
Meigs Grand Jury Returns 27 True Bills
The Meigs County January grand jury finished two days of session and returned 27 true bills while three cases were ignored. Indictments listed include W. E. Carnahan non support Scott Fulmer concealed weapon charges Willis Wills burglary and larceny and others. The panel urged jail cell security floor repairs in the ladies restroom and a broad attack on local gambling devices with notices to remove them or face further action.
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Pomeroy
W. E. Carnahan
Scott Fulmer
Willis Wills
Edward Hawley
Sherman Arms
John Kelley
Orlan Gilmore
Floyd Biffle
Raymond Craigg
Osby Martin
John Renshaw
Ray Claire
Worley Butcher
Cecil Little
Lindsey Hutchinson
Albert Milhoan
Charles Chahey
Two Women Narrowly Escape Graham Fire in West Virginia
A spectacular Graham West Virginia blaze started by a gasoline stove explosion trapped Post mistress Vernie Hudson and guest Miss Bertha Hopkins. Neighbors evacuated the mail boxes with seven bags of second class mail ruined and the two women saved from death. The two story building housed a grocery and all contents were lost with little insurance.
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Pomeroy
Graham
W. Va
Vernie Hudson
Bertha Hopkins
Parking Place Designated for Athens Pomeroy Buses
At the council meeting last night a new parking place was designated for the Athens Pomeroy buses. The area was changed from the east side of Sycamore Street to the west side, adjacent to the Electric theater.
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Pomeroy
Athens-Pomeroy
Sycamore Retreet
Electric Theater
Groups Chosen to Help Needy at Middleport
In Middleport on January 25 committees were appointed with a man and a woman from each church to aid the city’s needy. Any family or individual may report needs or offerings to any committee member, who will coordinate with pastors for church announcements. A winter clearing house will operate, chaired by Mr. J. N. Humphrey of the Presbyterian Church, with members from Baptist Methodist Church of Christ and others.
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Middleport
J. N. Humphrey
Paul Smart
Dana Hamilton
F. F. Schreiner
H. F. Scott
C. H. Church
J. A. Beaver
Church of Christ
Humphrey Lis
Quiet House Wedding Unites Willock and Gafney
In Middleport on January 18 Miss Gertrude Willock wed Russell Gafney with M. L. French presiding at the ceremony held at Mrs. Blecta Hysell’s home.
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Middleport
Blecta Hysell
Gertrude Willock
Russell Gafney
M. L. French
Local 6 and 1p Cent Store Opens in Middleport
Will open store in the building long owned by the late J C McElhinny. Beegie brothers of Pomeroy relocate and begin moving in. Mr Williams also plans a similar store as Thomas Novelty shuts.
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Middleport
Beegie
Middleport Post Office Candidates Named in City Race
In Middleport on January 25 Mrs. Oscar Klein and Ross Powell join the race for the post office alongside current postmaster Plummer Beeson. F G Hunker courts support from Congressman Jenkins for his daughter, while A H Bradbury backs his brother in law Ross Powell. An ex service man also enters, with hometown yet unnamed.
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Middleport
Oscar Klein
Ross Powell
Plummer Beeson
F. G. Hunker
Congressman Jenkins
A. H. Bradbury
Beeson
New Traffic Ordinance Framed By Middleport Committee
The ordinance committee met with Mayor Harley to draft a traffic law, largely mirroring Ordinance No. 562 from four years ago. Changes are to reflect current conditions, with expected passage at the February council meeting.
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Middleport
Harley
Woman and Child Charged in Blackmail Plot
A 40 year old woman and a 13 year old girl were arrested in Bowling Green after five years of blackmail demands totaling about 15000 dollars from Henry Neiman a 65 year old furniture dealer and undertaker of Pemberville Ohio. Neiman said the pair extorted money on various pretexts including doctor bills an estate in California and later claims of the woman’s death. Police intercepted after two typewritten letters demanded 1000 dollars and a trap was laid leading to the arrest of the girl first and then the woman near Sugar Ridge. Neiman identified the woman as the same person he believed dead.
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Bowling Green
Henry Neiman
Pemberville
Neiman
Toledo
California
Local residents head to nearby towns for visits and work
Mrs. Burnett will live with daughter Mrs. Pearl Graves after arriving from Gallipolis. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kincaid visit Charleston for committee work. Mrs. Guinther travels to Huntington to spend the week with relatives. Ernestine Tompkin returns to Athens for studies. Mrs. Will Robinson and children visit Charleston to see family and Mrs. Ben Erwin in McMillan hospital. Mary Louise Kent and Helen Smith return to Columbus for work. Frank L. Knopp and Dale Warner in Glouster after a fall from a train nearly injuring Knopp.
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Burnett
Gallipolis
Pearl Graves
J. W. Kincaid
Charleston
Frank Guinther
Huntington
Will Robinson
Ben Erwin
McMillan Hospital
Mary Louise Kent
Helen Smith
Columbus
Mann's College
Frank L. Knopp
Dale Warner
Glouster
Civil War veterans die in Ohio home
John W. Ragan aged in his 80s and George W. Rike 83, Civil War veterans, died at the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Home after being admitted from Upper Sandusky and Tiffin.
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Sandusky
U.P
John W. Ragan
George W. Rike
Upper
Tiffin
Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors
Girl who hired cab hides identity in Police search
Washington officials pursued a girl who hired a taxicab Sunday night and told the driver she might be Frances St. John Smith but asked him not to tell police. The case prompted a nationwide search.
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Frances St. John Smith
Moving pictures of bass fishing shown at Izaak Walton meeting
Three reels of moving pictures depicting bass fishing in Florida were shown during a meeting of the Izaak Walton League. The event showcased local sport and environmental interest, highlighting fishing scenes and scenic Florida locations.
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Floriw
Florida
Izaak Walton
Intoxication fine upheld for Howard France
A court assessed Howard France a fine of 10 dollars and costs totaling 8.20 after he pleaded guilty to intoxication. France, a 25 year old laborer, faced the penalties in the case.
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Howard France
Mail carrier Bernier retires after 35 years of service
Frank J. Bernier of New Orleans retired on a pension after 35 years as a city mail carrier. Fellow employees honored him with a costly watch. He has walked about 200000 miles, roughly eight trips around the world, and averaged 22 miles daily on his route in recent years.
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New Orleans
Frank J. Bernier
Bernier
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