Mrs Elizabeth Caster Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Elizabeth Caster, 70, wife of Weasley Caster of Dyesville, died in a Gallipolis hospital January 22 after pneumonia following a surgical operation. She accompanied her sister Emma Cottrill to the hospital for an operation, fell ill, and died. Survived by husband and three children. Funeral held at Mt Olive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Caster
Weasley Caster
Dyesville
Gallipolis
Emma Cottrill
Mt. Olive
Foreigners to Wed at Sacred Heart Church
Tomorrow morning Rev. Father Schneider will unite in marriage at Sacred Heart church. Joseph Bannerton of Oderfurt Austria and Miss Anna Gillis born in Bellsville Scotland, both residents of Pomeroy, will join in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Schneider
Sacred Heart Church
Joseph Bannerton
Oderfurt
Austria
Anna Gillis
Bellsville
Scotland
Pomeroy
Civil Service Exam At Pomeroy Post Office
A civil service examination will be held at the Pomeroy Post Office on Saturday February 6 to fill vacancies for clerks and carriers in the office.
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Pomeroy Post Office
Bowles Widow's Funeral Held in Dexter
The funeral of Mary C. Bowles widow of Hal C. Bowles who died in a West Virginia mine while a civil engineer was held in Dexter on Wednesday. She died at her aunt's home in Wichita Kansas and was buried in Chal fan cemetery after services by Rev. Ashton at the Bowles family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Bowles
Hal C. Bowles
West Virginia
Dexter
Wichita
Kans
J. F. Bowles
Ashton
Chalfan
Probation Court deal with Kimes boys burglary case
Judge Carleton faces Charles and Jacob Kimes aged 13 and 10 charged with burglarizing Chas. Dilcher’s store in Snowville. Merchandise including two guns recovered at home. Sons of R. M. Kimes. Court hints at Lancaster school for their future, after caring for them at jail and a movie outing sanctioned by Sheriff Reeves.
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Carleton
Charles
Jacob Kimes
Chas. Dilcher
Snowville
R. M. Kimes
Gard Chase
Pomeroy Briefs Residents Travel Notices
Mrs. Glenroy Ewing returned yesterday from a week with sister Mrs. Arthur Probst in Cincinnati. Mrs. D. A. Russell left for Chattanooga to visit friend Mrs. W. H. Lasley. Miss Margaret Owens of Norwalk arrived to handle business and visit old neighbors. Mrs. Ray Meredith of Athens visits her father Wm. Jobes. Mrs. Mattie Lust left for Miami Florida for several weeks.
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Mattie Lust
Miami
Florida
Death of Middleport Resident Mr Lasher
Val Lasher a longtime Middleport resident died yesterday shortly after noon after a lengthy illness. He was about 60 and a son of the town’s Dr Lasher. He is survived by brother Charles of Middleport and a sister who lives at a distance.
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Lasher
Val Lasher
Middleport
Dr. Lasher
Charles
Midleport
Prizes Offered for Bible School Growth at Canton Churches
Rev Munson of Canton leads the Pomeroy and Bradbury Churches of Christ and offers a gold watch to the boy and a gold lavalier to the girl who recruit the most new members in the next three months. Last Sunday’s attendance was 66, with a 100 goal for next week. services are at 10 30 a m.
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Munson
Canton
Pomeroy and
Bradbury
Gleason Caruthers Wedding in Charleston West Virginia
Miss Ruth Caruthers daughter of J. M. Caruthers and his wife married Eugene J. Gleason in Charleston West Virginia. Gleason a traveling salesman for the National Cash Register Co. with headquarters at Charleston. They will live at 416 Capitol Street. Mrs Gleason is a graduate of the
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Capitol St
Gleason
California Syrup of Figs Ad Warns Parents to Check Label
Advertisement urges mothers to verify the label on infant laxatives. It claims “California” Syrup of Figs is the best and most harmless option for the stomach liver and bowels. The copy notes that children love its fruity taste and stresses reading full directions on each bottle.
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California
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy Returns
Old time sage tea and sulphur mix revived as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. Readers report it darkens gray hair, adds luster, and is nearly undetectable from natural hair with easy combing. Also includes letters about love and marriage urging patience and age-appropriate relationships.
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Wyeth
Middleport Educator Studied At Hollins College
Mr Gleason served as captain overseas in World War I and later taught in Middleport schools after two years at Hollins College Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Hollins College
Gleason
Carpenter Stricken, Fears Sleepy Sickness Hit Area
About a week ago J. M. Braley, a carpenter, became seriously ill and has remained unconscious. Opinions vary on the illness with some fearing the dread sleeping sickness now spreading in the region.
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J. M. Braley
Home Galbroner and Miss Huddleston Wed at Middleport
Mr. Home Galbroner an automobile dealer and Miss Virginia Rae daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Huddleston were united in marriage Thursday at 10 o'clock in the Middleport Presbyterian church with Rev. W. D. Berry officiating. Miss Anna Huddleston and Mr. Clarence Hamm attended. About fifty relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony. The couple had breakfast at the bride's home then began a ten day honeymoon and plan to establish a home in Middleport in early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Home Galbroner
Virginia Rae
W. G. Huddleston
Middleport Presbyterian Church
W. D. Berry
Anna Huddleston
Clarence Hamm
Pomeroy
Middleport
Fifty Years Ago Pomeroy Fragments 1812 Diary Notes
A diary kept by Thos Seigfried records January to July 1812 notes from Pomeroy. Items include W H Remington building additions on Linn Street, Ben Biggs finishing Gallagher residence, Zweifel obtaining a marriage license to wed Catherine Rasp, May 28 stage from Athens, railroad surveyors near Little Leading Creek expected to finish soon, Harriet Bingham died at daughter Mrs Carpenter in Columbia township, daughter of Rutland founder Brewster Higley, Rutland school started in 1802, Judge P B Stanbery granting Henry Fell permission to wed Katy Neutzling on June 9 1872.
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Thos
Seigfried
W. H. Remington
Linn Street
Ben Biggs
John Gallagher
Conrad Zweifel
Catherine Rasp
Athens
Harriet Bingham
Carpenter
Columbia Township
Brewster Higley
Rutland Township
P. B. Stanbery
Henry Fell
Katy Neutzling
Postmaster Appointments Delayed by Senate
Among hundreds of postmaster appointments held up by the Senate are Meigs County offices including Sides S. Musser Rutland Henry W. Reeder Albany and Alfred W. Swan Long Bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres. Wilson
Senate
Meigh County
Sides S. Musser
Rutland
Henry W. Reeder
Albany
Alfred W. Swan
Long Bottom
Letter Advice on Friendly Correspondence with a Soldier
A reader asks if a girl should write to a distant soldier she has never met. The adviser says such letters are not conventional but can be harmless if the girl judges the writer’s character and remains sensible. If the soldier seems worthwhile, she may answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thompson
Uncle Sam
Dear Mrs Thompson Grease spot Removal Advice and A Marriage Dilemma
A reader asks how to remove grease from a wool rug and another writes about an engagement to a man who admits flings with a married woman and urges marriage despite his broken relationship. The letter notes his desire to marry the writer after the affair.
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Tie
Mel
Schwab Faces Interrogation as Foster Praises Aid
Congress man I M Foster of Athens leads the New York inquiry into shipping board expenses with the Walsh committee. Charles M Schwab, shaken and tearful, defends himself against the 260000 Bethlehem voucher claims while Foster lauds his service to the nation and the audience applauds.
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I. M. Foster
Athens
New York City
Walsh Committee
Shipping Board
Charles M. Schwab
New York Sun
Congressional Committee
United States Shipping Board
Congressman Foster
Mr. Schwab
Schwab
Mr. Morse
St. Regis
Charman Walsh
Boston Inventor Develops Detachable Road Oiling Tank
A Boston man devised a road oiling tank that can be easily detached from its motor truck, allowing rapid separation for maintenance or repositioning during street work. The device aims to streamline oiling operations and reduce downtime on road crews.
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Boston
Church tax plan targets upkeep of child prohibition
Ohio representative Charles Brenner urged removing church property from tax exemption and adding over a million dollars to the tax duplicate. He accused churches of profit making activities inside and around church property and said the state loses through current exemptions. Brenner called for a state-wide information drive to press the issue.
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Columbus
United Press
Charles Brenner
Brenner
Fairview Social Roundup At Homes And Visits
Mrs Blaine Lightner returned home from Clarksburg after weeks with relatives and friends. Mrs Vern Dixon hosted a social evening with many guests including Barnharts Johnsons Russells Goldens and Dixons. Eugene Dixon visits his brother Verne Dixon. Mrs Elien Cole held a music party Tuesday evening as W A Dixon visits Pearl Dixon.
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Blaine Lightner
Clarksburg
Vern Dixon
Barnhart
Fred Johnson
Dave
Alice Russell
Rosa Barnhart
Nina Russell
Inez Golden
Merle
Arthur
Clayton Johnson
Cecil
Wade Richardson
Fred Cole
Elza
Mitchell Barnhart
Bad Mack Justice
Howard
Ralph Golden
Eugene Dixon
Verne Dixon
Elien Cole
W. A. Dixon
Pearl Dixon
Judson Hawks Aid Farmer and Local Visitors
Happy Peak Herbert Hawk of Judson helps John Bobo with farm work. Mrs. George Love and her grandson Harold of Clarks Chapel visit her father Mr. Lewis Hull for several days as Supt. Miller visits the Rocky.
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Herbert Hawk
Judson
John Bobo
George Love
Harold
Clarks Chapel
Lewis Hull
Supt
Miller
Rocky
Eighth Grade Exam Plans and Local Visits Reported
Glenn McConkey Mary Bobo Hildreth and Harold Hawk will take the eighth grade examination on Thursday and Friday. Mrs Mary Love and Charles spent Wednesday with Mrs Lulu Bobo. Miss Glennella Burleigh attended the Jerseyville teachers meeting last Friday. Herbert Hawk Restus Fulton and Clinton Poston attended the Athens farm bureau meeting last week.
Patent Awarded for Spring Wire Cup Clip Attachment
A spring wire clip designed to grip a cup securely on the edge of a plate has received a patent. The invention promises stable placement and simple use for diners and servers alike.
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Columbia
Dolores Cassinelli
New York
International News
Majesti
Rita Weiman
Comedy and Majestic Concert Orchestra
Shirley Mason
Opera House
Billy Watson
Krouseree Oe
Funny
McKee’s Drug Store
Messenger
Omercy Bead News
Galbroner
Huddleston
Phylis Diamond
WAR Services
Church
Omare
Alsi
Ohio
Solon
Fairview
Happy Peak
the Leader Confectionery
N. Court ST
Beman Thomas and Company
EaSt Broad St
Columbus, Ohio
Jimmie Hodges
Cuba
Don Lanning
McKee’s
Hancock High
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