Pomeroy Meeting Seeks Long Bottom Gravel Road Link
A large Pom eroy meeting chaired by L A Boulay and Karr discussed building a gravel road from Chester to the county line via Long Bottom and Reedsville to improve access to the Ohio Valley Highway. Officials argued gravel from Long Bottom would cut costs, saving Meigs County about 12 000 dollars and the state significant transportation outlay.
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Pomeroy
Poméroy
L. A. Boulay
Npith Division
Karr
Parkersburg
Walter Compton
iMells County
Long Bottom
Reeds‘ville
Pomeroy-Marietta
Chester
Reno Long Bottom
Reedsville
Kerr's Run
Compton
Meigs County
Grad
Unty
Comoa
Long Botm
Kerr's
Eigs County
ZWILLING SENTENCED TO OHIO STATE PENITENTIARY
Pomeroy reports Joseph Willing was sentenced by Judge A P Lier to serve one to five years in the Ohio state penitentiary. He was taken to the prison Tuesday morning by Sheriff Harry Rige. Observers expect he will face harsh conditions soon.
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Pomeroy
Joseph Willing
A. P. Lier
Ohio State Penitentiary
Harry Rige
Willing
Infant dies of pneumonia at Holzier Hospital
Richard Davis aged 15 months, son of Mr and Mrs William vis of Hartford West Virginia, dies at Holzier hospital Gallipo ol pneumonia. Funeral services held at the home Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Ray Tracy of Hun am moving to Charleston where Mr Tracy takes a sales department job with the Packard Bency. Mr Tracy formerly of Pomeroy, son of Mr and Mrs A O Tracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Davis
William Vis
Hartford
W. Va
Holzier Hospital
Ray Tracy
Hunam
Charleston
Tracy
Packard
Bency
Pomeroy
A. O. Tracy
Howard Hughes Projects Five Room Cottage on West Main Terrace
Howard Hughes of the county auditor's office breaks ground on a five room bungalow on West Main Terrace plan. The building rises under the owner's personal supervision and is set to add to the terrace plan of lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hughes
County Dioor
Penny Terrace
Mainet
Norris and Downie Home Hosts Notable Visit
Mr and Mrs Walter Norris and their relatives Lenna and George Jenoremaglouster spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs W G Downie. Paul the young son of Mr and Mrs James Clifford of Butternut has been quite ill suffering from nailitis.
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Walter Norris
Ter
Lenna
George Jenorem
W. G. Downie
Paul
James Clifford
Butternut
Destructive Glass Door Vandalism Reported
A person with suspected malicious intent damaged a storefront outside a shop by cutting a long deep gash across a glass door. The incident occurred at a front display area and is being investigated by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie Me
Towboat J. T. Hatfield Returns to Service on Kanawha
The towboat J. T. Hatfield, after repairing a hull hole from weeks ago, resumes service on the Kanawha River and docks at Point Pleasant while resuming towing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bervice
J. T. Hatfield
Penne
Kanawha
Point Pleasant
Revenue official to aid Meigs taxpayers in February
Will N. Fleck deputy United States revenue collector from Athens will be at the Courthouse in Pomeroy on February 2 and 8 to assist income tax payers with return information. He has visited before and earned wide respect for courteous help with tax matters.
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Pomeroy
wWill N. Fleck
United States Revenue
Athens
Fleck
Maudie Charms Jail Inmates at Pomeroy
Maud Ross, returned from Terre Haute to face a charge of removing mortgaged property beyond state lines, languishes in jail at Pomeroy. She amuses fellow prisoners with melodious tones on a faulty harmonica and has become adept at solitaire, claiming a preference for radiant games.
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Pomeroy
Maud Ross
Terre Haute
Ind
Maud
Local Residents Share Illnesses News and Travel
Mrs Florence R Smith recovers from flu and can go out. Mrs Nora Thompson of McArthur visits after Hallis Giles death. Miss Alice Morris convalesces after tonsillitis. Mrs T W Bengel confined at home with flu. Mrs N P Hope of Henderson helps care for father D F McNaughton who is very ill. P L Peoples visits Ironton on Ohio Fuel Supply business. Louis Horwitz travels to Columbus for memorials and Democratic meeting then Jackson Day banquets then Cincinnati visit. Mrs George Ebersbach convalesces after Thursday operation at Holzier hospital Gallipolis. Fred Swatzel goes to Huntington for work. Rush Sayre leaves for Fort Wayne to work. Mrs Hildah Smith returns to Columbus after a week with her sister.
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Florence R. Smith
Nora Thompson
McArthur
Hallis Giles
A. O. Tracy
Alice
Edgar Morris
Mulberry Avenue
T. W. Bengel
N. P. Hope
Henderson
W. Va
D. F. McNaughton
P. L. Peoples
Ohio Fuel Supply Co
Ironton
Louis Horwitz
Columbus
James W. Faulkner
Horwitz
Cincinnati
George Ebersbach
Holzier Hospital
Gallipolis
Fred Swatzel
Huntington
Rush Sayre
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Hildah Smith
Edwin Goodwin
Moonshine raid leads to multiple fines in Pomeroy court
Edward Hughes and Benny Wise pleaded guilty to illegal manufacture of alcohol and were fined 200 dollars plus costs each, with installment plans set. Raymond Chapman paid 100 dollars for liquor possession. Mrs. Timothy O'Brien received a 5 dollar fine for disturbing the peace, totaling 29.50. Chapman and Mrs. O'Brien were arrested in the Pityme district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Edward Hughes
Benny
Peg) Wise
Lama
Pityme
Justice of the Peace Gilmore
Raymond Chapman
Timothy O'Brien
Chapman
O’brien
Pomeroy Daily News Highlights Local Publicity Talent
The Mason City Industrial association compilation by Mr. J. D. Garnett of the Pomeroy Daily News staff is creditable evidence of local publicity skill and suggests talent does not require going beyond the Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City Industrial Association
J. D. Garnett
Pomeroy
Birthday Dance Honors Miss Hazel Bartels at Meinhart's
Miss Maye Crary and Pearl Mora hosted a Monday evening birthday dance at Meinhart's auditorium honoring Miss Hazel Bartels with a festive gathering and music.
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Maye Crary
Pearl Mora
Meinhart’s
Hazel Bartels
POMEROY GIRL TO TRY FOR MAIDS BASKETBALL FORWARD
Miss Lois Kinnzinger, formerly of Huntington West Virginia and now a Pom eroy high school junior, will make a try for the right forward position with the Maids basketball quintet. She is popular with classmates and team members and has an excellent opportunity to qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lois Kinnzinger
Huntington, W. V
Pomeroy High School
Kinnzinger
Local social visits reach Point Pleasant and Middleport
Misses Mary Leftwich and Daisy Howard of Point Pleasant, W. Va., were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Zejher on Monday. J. C. Knopp of Point Pleasant is visiting his son, Frank Knopp and family at Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Leftwich
Daisy Howard
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Raymond Zejher
J. C. Knopp
Frank Knopp
Middleport
Married in Court at probate court rooms
Lewie Young aged 31 a Long Bottom farmer wed Ollie Wolf 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs David Wolf of Portland Oregon on Saturday in a ceremony conducted by Justice Marion J L French at the probate court rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewie Young
Long Bottom
Ollie Wolf
David Wolf
Portland
Marion JL. French
Mason City Builds Case for Industrial Growth on West Virginia Side
Mason City West Virginia lobbies for industry with booster prospectus listing churches schools banks coal labor and ample transport. It promotes free factory sites near river and railroad plus year round navigation under the lock system led by Joseph F. Young mayor and A E Strode secretary of the Board of Trade.
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Mason City
West Virginia
Pomeroy
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Mullins
Virginia
Mason City Industrial Association
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Board of Trade
Joseph F. Young
C. V. Petty
DDS
A. E. Strode
B. & O. Railroad
Local People Move and Visit Across States
Dc F Ahlinger returns to Albany after a visit with sister Mrs A V Smith and family. Mrs Walter Rose goes back to Charleston after visiting mother Mrs Sauvage and son John Bachman. W H Danaher and Miss Thelma Carr visit grandmother Mrs Bridget Connerton. Miss Mabel Gregor to visit Middleport relatives. John Smith leaves for Lexington by way of death in-law relative 8 A Ohlinger at daughter Mrs A V Smith's home. Ohlinger then moved to McMillan hospital with son W P and O T Ohlinger. Maude Osborne improving at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ahlinger
Albany
New York
A. V. Smith
Walter Rose
Charleston
W. Va
Sauvage
John Bachman
W. H. Danaher
Thelma Carr
Huntington
Bridget Connerton
Mabel Gregor
Nitro
Middleport
John Smith
Lexington
A. Ohlinger
McMillan Hospital
W. P
O. T. Ohlinger
Maude Osborne
County Busy Cleaning Up Bastile After Event
In Pomeroy on January 28 the county and travelers work to tidy the interior of the bastile. Some expect to depart soon while others hope for a better place to live.
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Pomeroy
Bastile
Farm House Burned In West Columbia Rescue Narrow
Evans Booth narrowly escaped cremation when his four room home caught fire about 4 o clock Saturday morning. He and his family fled in scanty clothing as the building and contents were destroyed leaving them destitute.
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Evans Booth
West Columbia
Eastern Stars Host Social with Bridge and Five Hundred
In Pomeroy the Masonic club rooms hosted a card party by the Eastern Stars with 37 tables. Awards went to Mrs. P. L. Clifton and Alfred Elberfeld for top bridge scores, and to Mrs. Edward Duffy and J. E. Rowe in Five Hundred. Dana Lloyd nabbed the booby prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Masonic Club
P. L. Clifton
Ray Clifton
Alfred Elberfeld
Ethan Harper
Dana Lloyd
Edward Duffy
Nettie ‘Tewksberry
James Lewis
J. E. Rowe
Jacob J. Zether
J. Ernest Bartels
Former Rutland Resident Dies in Columbus Church
Jan 28 in Pomeroy reports Frank Miller aged 60 a former Rutland resident collapsed and died in a Columbus church Sunday evening. He leaves a wife once Miss Nettie Lyle of the county. The Millers moved from Rutland to Columbus about fifteen years ago. Burial will be in Columbus. Miller was well known in his former community.
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Pomeroy
Frank Miller
Rutland
Columbus
Mises Nettie Lyle
Millers
Miller
Greenland the Largest Island in the World
Greenland is identified as the largest island in the world, noted for its vast land area and Arctic location. The statement emphasizes its distinction among the world’s islands and its prominence in geographic rankings.
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Greenland
Ithe
Elmer Church Dies at Home in Middleport
Elmer Church formerly of Thomas Fork died Monday at Walbridge near Toledo from heart leakage and dropsy. Aged over 60, he was born at Thomas Fork and left the county 32 years ago. Survived by wife Vira Sedora of Pomeroy, son Stanley a Chicago orchestra violinist, and two daughters Elsie and Norma. Ten siblings remain in various states. He returned home after visiting his sisters.
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Middleport
Elmer Church
Thomas Fork
Walbridge
Toledo
Mr. Church
Vira Sedora
Pomeroy
Stanley
Chicago
Elsie
Norma
David
Ellington, Col
Wallis
Dolly Church Miller
Genoa
Neb
Hettie Hysell
Minerva Finlaw
Real Winter Joys of Ye Olden Times
January 27, 1925 reports near perfect winter day with six inch snow cover and 20 degree warmth. Horses outpace autos in the novelty of old fashion travel while electric lines run on schedule and mail arrivals stay timely. Children and adults enjoy sledding after supper as track calls echo on the snowy streets.
Deaths Mrs Laura Rogers Died At Athens Home
Mrs Laura Rogers died early this morning at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred Bougher on Dairy avenue She spent most of her life in Galpolis and came to Athens three years ago to live with her children Her only child Mrs Bougher Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Laura Rogers
Fred Bougher
Dairy Avenue
Doctor’s Fatal Veronal Dose Triggers Brexit?
Dr William Runcler, a Brighton physician, had not taken a holiday in 20 years. Exhaustion and insomnia led him to take veronal for sleep, but an overdose proved fatal.
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Brighton
Eng
Jan
William Runcler
Korena Sore Throat Remedy Promises Overnight Relief
An advertisement touts Korena as the fastest relief for a sore throat through two or three gargles before bed. It claims the antiseptic main ingredient Kojene destroys germs and reduces inflammation by morning with a money back guarantee from McKee Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kofjene
McKee Drug Co
Japanese Students Rally Against Military Training Plan
Students at major Tokyo universities begin a campaign opposing the government proposal to introduce compulsory military training in colleges. The movement reflects growing resistance to defense reforms across higher education.
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Tokyo
Japan
Logan and Hocking County Home Economics Planned
County Agent Robert Lang in Columbus to learn details for a home management project already piloted in other counties. Five townships will start the program with kitchen scoring demonstrations led by township coordinators including Mrs. Mowery and Mrs. Mosure in Washington township. Other leaders named include Mrs. Linton and Mrs. Blum in Falls township, Mrs. Iles and Mrs. Shaw in Enterprise, and Mrs. Ingram in Union Furnace with Laurel township still seeking leaders.
Receiver named for Snake Hollow Coal Co
Logan Jan 28 C A Radcliffe was named receiver of the Snake Hollow Coal Co in Common Pleas court by Judge E O Pettit with bond set at 10000. He acts with stockholders consent to take and hold company property until a board of appraisers is selected to appraise holdings in Ward town.
Soot Fire Explodes in Logans Home chimney
Soot in the chimney at County Surveyor W. H. Nixon's North street home exploded Monday night, triggering a fire department response with no damage reported and no injuries.
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Logan
W. H. Nixon
North Street
Snowfall Dims Streets in Logan Overnight
Record snow logged in Logan on Monday night with rain turning to sleet then heavy snow. Pedestrians faced deep drifts as paths were cut through now cleared Main Street by street crews and merchants easing travel downtown.
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Logan
City Councilman Stephen Shaw Leads Christmas Sleigh Bell Parade
Councilman Harry Shaw rode through Ford Bell town on Monday morning with sleigh bells attached to his car near Works Bros. hardware. Clerk Marve Martin helped fasten the bells as the wintry tune joined the car’s usual sounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Harry Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Works Bros
Marve Martin
Rigs Started in Oil Field in Hocking County
In Hocking county the oil industry shows activity as two new rigs begin near the Grogan schoolhouse in Ward township. Sunday Creek Coal Co. and Ohio Fuel Supply Co. each build within 600 feet of the Grogan site, while Midwest Oil Co. drills to 2000 feet on the John Geiger lease in Falls township amid water-supply challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Murray City
Hocking County
Grogan
Ward Township
Sunday Creek Coal Co
Ohio Fuel Supply Co
Sunday Creek
Midwest Oil Co
John Geiger
Falls Township
Court of Appeals Opens First Session in Logan
The Court of Appeals held its first session in the new Logan Courthouse with five cases on the docket. Three involve school matters from the lower court, while the others include Amos I Jones versus William Bethel on appeal and multiple quo warranto and education board cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Court of Appeals
Amos I. Jones
William M. Bethel
State of Ohio
James McLin
R. B. Poling
William W. Ackers
Geo. N. Ackers
Board of Education of
Benton Township
J. Clarence Stone
Hocking County Board of Education
Membership Drive Making Progress at Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Logan January 28. A large attendance at the Auxiliary to the American Legion post meeting reports the membership drive is progressing nicely with many new members. Mrs. Harry Mack, president, announced committees for the year and a contribution was made to relief work in a national hospital.
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Pomeroy Bend
AVANT
Zwilling
MEIGS
Maudie
Squire Gilmore
Middleport Notes
Lash’s
Logan and Hocking County
Ford Bells
Atall Dealers
Latvia
Tritipp
Simmons
The
Battery & Electric Co
American Lead Pencil Co
Pith Ave
VENUS
the Security Savings Bank
Brand
Flor
C. D. Shafer Co
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