Meigs County Faces Budget Cut to Trim Deficit
Meigs County Commissioners meet to reduce a $26,000 shortfall. President William Smith and others push drastic retrenchment across departments. Officials seek cuts in Agricultural Society funding and courthouse and infirmary costs while expecting tax receipts to fall short by $20,000 to $30,000.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
William Smith
Irving Karr
Walter Compton
Olmier Roush
Roush
Meigs County Agricultural Society
Auwé
Blackmore
Meigs County Arraignments and Local Notices
Foley Brothers and John Ward were arraigned on charges of breaking and entering and larceny, pleaded not guilty, with bonds set at 500 dollars. Mrs Jividen and others in the area face various notices including births and land deeds. Meigs County appears among Ohio counties eligible for a 45 million dollar emergency relief loan program for farmers.
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Meigs County
Foley Brothers
John Ward
Jividen
J. F. Jividen
Bowrman’s Fun
J. O. ‘Clark
Scipio Township
Ohio
Phil Meter
Middieport
George Souder
Phillip Meier
Pomeroy
Carson
Syracuse
Ida Karr
Forest Run
Harve
Montana
Carl H. Philips
Racine
Harold Carnahan
Cecil Robinson
Thens
Joe Roush
Auxiliary meets Middleport at White Rose Lodge
White Rose Lodge 291 Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen met at Mrs Frank Vrooman home for a social and picnic dinner. The event honored Mrs Virginia Adden Indianapolis inspector who will inspect the lodge at the regular meeting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
White Rose Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
Eal
Frank Vrooman
Virginia Adden
Indianapolis
Zee
Divorces Sought Over Alimony and Cruelty
Jam Pomeroy Jam 13 reports Margaret L Simmons wife of Floyd F Simmons seeks divorce and alimony. She alleges extreme cruelty and failure to provide for herself and five children. Married Sept 1 1915 in Spencer West Virginia, lived in Ohio. Floyd allegedly escaped Athens State Hospital and is now said to be at Linden Roane County.
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Pomeroy
Jam
Margaret L. Simmons
Simmons
Athens State Hospital
Linden
Roane County
Ohio Courts
Winter plowing drives Meigs County activity
A Meigs County survey shows many farms plowing in winter with soil in good condition. Gardens are being broken for early garden truck and riverfront truck growers report hot houses in commission as preparations advance for a bumper summer harvest despite past hardships.
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Pomeroy
Meics
Social Notes from Columbus and Nearby Visits
Several local residents and visitors are listed in a round of short updates. Mr and Mrs H H Bennett are in Columbus and Akron for a few days. Mr and Mrs Paul Leonard travel to Mallen West Virginia to visit in laws. Mrs J A Placid accompanied them to Charleston before returning to Covington Virginia. Mrs W H Juhling hosted a Five Hundred gathering on South Second Street. Community members also visit family in Parkersburg Gallipolis and Gallia County with others noting ailing Prof James T Lewis recovering at home.
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H. H. Bennett
Columbus
Akron
Paul Leonard
Mallen
W. Va
Ernest Rider
Charleston
J. A. Placid
Covington
John Bull
Huntington
Frank Guinther
Charles Stansbury
W. E. Stansbury
Parkersburg
F. FE. Maag
la Salle Hotel
W.H., Ju
Gallipolis
Otto Stanley
James T. Lewis
Lawrence Bing
Jane Sommers
Beach Hill
Dorcas Society Holds Meeting in Middleport
The Dorcas Society met Monday evening with Mrs. Frank Guinther and Mrs. B. E. Talbott presiding. The gathering was well attended and light refreshments were served.
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Dorcas Society
Middleport
Frank Guinther
South Sixth Avenue
Hooker Street
B. E. Talbott
To Honor Wyatt POMEROY Portraits Planned for Public Spaces
An artist arrives to paint three life size portraits of the late Wyatt G. Plantz banker. The likenesses will hang in the Masonic Temple the Plantz Bank and the City Hall with an estimated cost of 250 dollars each.
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Pomeroy
Wyatt G. Plantz
Masonic Temple
Plantz
Letart Farmer William W. Chapman Dies of Pneumonia
William W. Chapman 68 a Letart farmer and truck grower died at his home at 8 oclock Tuesday morning from pneumonia. He leaves wife Emma two children Cecil of New Brighton and daughter Mrs Clarence Jones of Pomeroy whose family is quarantined. Funeral from Letart Church at 2 PM Thursday with Rev OConners presiding. burial in Letart Cemetery.
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Letart
William W. Chapman
Edward
Emma Chapman
Cecil
New Brighton
Clarence Jones
Pomeroy
Jones
Letart Church
Mr. O'Conners
Letart Cemetery
Funeral held for Fannie May McNickles at Apple Grove Church
Fannie May McNickles 47 wife of Herbert McNickles died at home in Fairview township at 10 PM Monday. Daughter of Henry N Slaughter she leaves a husband and several children including Homer. Funeral at Apple Grove Church with burial in Letart.
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Letart Falls
Fannie May McNickles
Herbert MecNickles
Fairview
Henry N. Slaughter
Homer
Apple Grove
Letart
Women’s Music Club Holds Fourth Open Program
The Wo men’s Music Club presented its fourth open program at Heath M E Church in Middleport on Tuesday. The chorus offered opera study with selections including Pilgrim’s Chorus and Heavenly Arda. Papers on Musical Current Events and the origin of opera were read, and refreshments followed hosted by Mildred Daniels and several members.
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Middleport
Women’s Music Club
Heath M. EF. Church
Carman
Rivet
Betty Reed
Frances Daniels
Virginia Gregg
Sara Louise Scott
Rosener Zeiher
Pilgrim's Chorus
L. J. Heiner
Frances Klein
Evening Star
Wagner
Faust de Gounott
Gene H. Bonowitz
Fern Bradbury
Verdi
Mildred Daniels
Loyal Berean Class Hosts Bible School Social
Loyal Berean Class of the Church of Christ Bible School was entertained Tuesday evening in the home of Mrs. Herman Ohlinger, assisted by Mrs. Pearl Hysell.
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Middleport
Berean
Church of Christ Bible School
Herman Ohlinger
Pearl Hysell
Sam Goodman Killed in Canton Car Crash
Sam Goodman aged 44 an employee of the American Window and Housecleaning Co. was killed in Canton on the Canton Massillon Road when his car skidded into a street car on his way to work.
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Canton
Sam Goodman
American Window and Housecleaning Co
Canton- Massillon
Nighttime Shadow Tale of Snug and Bug
In a curious land beyond the road the shadow-children meet two tall men named Snug and Bug who argue about who is taller. The shadows observe that both are equal in height and note thoughts shape reality. Knarf hints at a plan to settle the dispute tomorrow.
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IJ. Flor
Hanid
Yam
Knarf
Piere
Bug
Snug
Flor
Knart
Central Police appoints Dr Sprosty as Censor of Teeth
Dr C A Sprosty named Censor of Teeth at Central Police Station a newly created post overseeing all police dental work. The title formalizes inspection duties for dental care provided by the force.
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Cleveland
C. A. Sprosty
Central Police Station
Last Rites Held For Mrs Hawk in Chauncey
The body of Mrs Irene Douglas Hawk 22 was brought to Chauncey for burial in Nye Cemetery. Funeral services were held at Deanville home of her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Douglas. She is survived by husband A P Hawk her parents one brother Russell and two sisters Evelyn and Edith.
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Chauncey
Irene Douglas Hawk
Nye
Seven mines report activity in Chauncey district
Seven mines filed production today in the Chauncey region. Operating mines include No. 267 No. 68 No. 24 No. 86 No. 119 Black Diamond and Chauncey No. 25.
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Chauncey
Black Diamond
Millfield and Chauncey Residents Visit Links
Mr and Mrs Robert Mosely of Nelsonville visited sister Mrs Mary Meinhart in Chauncey on Sunday. Mrs Edward Spray and grandson Joe Spray stayed in Millfield with Mr and Mrs G C Patton. Dr C Nile Sanders of Millfield traveled to Columbus to see Dr von Scheele in the hospital. Mrs Jennie Sanders, a Millfield pioneer, is reported much improved. Mr and Mrs James Williamson Sr and Mrs Frank Neeley with daughter Jean of Columbus visited Chauncey Tuesday with Mr and Mrs George Williamson on Ellis Avenue.
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Robert Mosely
Nelsonville
Chauncey Sunday
Mary Meinhart
Edward Spray
Joe Spray
Millfield
G. C. Patton
C. Nile Sanders
Columbus
Do. von Scheele
Jacksonville
Jennie Sanders
James Williamson
Frank Neeley
Jean
Chauncey Tuesday
George Williamson
Ellis Avenue
Hap Poling Injured in Library Scaffold Accident
Chalmer Hap Poling of Chauncey was treated after a head laceration from falling scaffolding at the new Athens library building. Stitches were removed Tuesday. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Poling.
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Chauncey
Chalmer
Hap” Poling
New Library
Athens
V Poling
Elmer Poling
Farewell Party For Mrs Wellmore Held In Schowalter Home
Mrs Minnie Wellmore, visiting sister Mrs Schowalter, left for Lexington Kentucky after a small farewell gathering Monday evening. Neighbors and friends enjoyed social diversions and refreshments provided by the hostess.
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Chauncey
Minnie Wellmore
Quilt meeting and pot luck at Millfield Church of Christ
The Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ will hold an all day quilting event at the church on Thursday. A noon pot luck dinner is planned. Attendees at the last meeting included Mrs. Daniel Fulton, Mrs. Bart Pettit, Mrs. C. H. Boudinot, Mrs. William Sission, Mrs. Emmett Olbers, Mrs. Allan Boudinot, Mrs. Pearl Hill, Mrs. Norval James, Mrs. Louie Cannon and visitor Miss Hazel Wilson.
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Chauncey
Ladies Aid Society of the
Millfield Church of Christ
Daniel Fulton
Bart Pettit
C. H. Boudinot
William Sission
Emmett Olbers
Allan Boudinot
Pearl Hill
Norval James
Louie Cannon
Hazel Wilson
Wemmer Home Hosts Millfield Guests
Jan 28 report from Chauncey notes Mr. and Mrs. William Wemmer entertaining guests at their home near Millfield. Attendees included Mrs. Edward Spray and her grandson Joe Spray, William Cole, and Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Patton with son Woodrow, all of Millfield.
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Chauncey
William Wemmer
Millfield
Edward Spray
Joe Spray
William Cole
G. C. Patton
Woodrow
Women Of Millfield Church Bible Class Resumes Study
Chauncey January 28 Ladies' Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ resumes weekly lesson. Friday meeting at Mrs. Daniel Fulton's home. Last meeting hosted by Mrs. Grover C. Patton with helpers Mrs. Lizzie Robinett and others assisting. Mildred Spray attended as guest. Patton served refreshments.
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Chauncey
Millfield
Illness Keeps Nancy Martin in Unimproved Condition
Nancy Martin Chauncey has been seriously ill for several days and remains in an unimproved condition. She is ill at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Schoonover.
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Nancy Martin
Chauncey
Harry Schoonover
Proposes Repeal of Ripper Bill Act for Cincinnati
Columbus January 28. A repeal of the Schuessler Ripper Bill, which removed Cincinnati Municipal Court employees from civil service, is proposed in a House bill by Democrat Representative Herber Baker of Cincinnati. The Baker Bill would restore the pre Schuessler law as approved by Governor Cooper.
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Columbus
Herber
Baker
Cincinnati
Cooper
Candy Cascarets Claim to Stimulate Appetite and Bowels
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for biliousness and poor digestion. It claims the candy tablets improve appetite, digestion, and bowel movement, and can be taken freely by adults and children. It notes a dime price in drug stores and suggests a dollar version may work better.
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Fannie MecNickles
Women’s
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U. S
G. K. Chesterton
George Russell
Great Britain
William Lyon Phelps Cleft
Yale University
New Haven, Conn
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Chesterton
Charles 8. Bradfield, JR
the Messenger
Mrs. Hawk
Deanville
Nye Cemetery
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Charles V Poling
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Bank of Athens
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Pharmacy
Prescription
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Athens National Bank
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