Hold Up Excitement Stirs Pomeroy Tonight
Masked men robbed Bill Williams at his Mechanic street lodgings of 900 in certificates of debit. A second victim, John, reported two masked men earlier on Internal Avenue, deposits used to verify transfers. Burns and Barnett were arrested. Barnett raised, Burns to face preliminary hearing before Squire Marsh as crowds gathered at the courthouse. Local sentiment harsh on repeat offenders. evidence against the two is weak.
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Bill Williams
Mechanic Street
Pomeroy
John
Williams
Barnett
Burns
Squire Mar
Hiis
Miss Beulah Templin Weds Joseph Harbrecht in Athabasca
Miss Beulah Templin daughter of Mrs Ralph Sherman now of Athabasca formerly of Middleport marries Mr Joseph Harbrecht of Pomeroy in a Catholic church ceremony Tuesday morning. They will reside in Pomeroy.
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Harbrecht-Templin
Beulah Templin
Ralph Sherman
Athis
Middleport
Jos. Har ‘Echt
Pomeroy
County Moves to Reevaluate Real Estate for Next Year Tax
County commissioners push a new real estate reappraisal to affect next year’s taxes. A public hearing is set for February 14 at the courthouse. Proponents Lasher and Besserer vote yes. Wilson objects citing potential $90,000 in extra tax and favors a bond issue for road work funded by a debt levy. Auditor Hart and road supporters argue payment as built is better. Meigs County currently carries no debt after past reductions. The hearing is expected to be a lively event.
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Messrs
Lasher
Besserer
Wilson
Meigs County
Hart
Death of Mr Braley at Middleport
Braley of Middleport dies after being near death as noted in yesterday’s report. The brief notice records his name and location with no additional condition details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braley
J. M. Braley
Middleport
Two Sisters Seek Help in Maryland Testimonial
In Hagerstown Maryland Mrs Rhopa E Carbaugh reports weakness swelling and pains. After a physician offered little relief she took Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound following her sister's success. She now works and recommends the medicine, noting it helped many friends.
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Hagerstown
Lydia
Rhopa
E. Carbaugh
R. R. i. Hagerstown
Death of Braley After Meningitis Leaves Orphaned Children
Unusually, Braley died yesterday from meningitis rather than sleep ing sickness. He leaves a large family of motherless children.
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Braley
Arrest of John Bryant for shooting neighbor on Willis Hill
John Shorty Bryant of Willis Hill was arrested on a warrant charging shooting with intent to kill Alvy Clark on January 3 in Clark’s door yard. At yesterday’s hearing Justice Fish heard Clark testify to Bryant’s guilt and court adjourned to 9 am for corroborating evidence.
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John
Shorty) Bryant
Wyllis Hill
Alvy Clark
Clark
Fish Clark
Bryant
Woman Notary Receives Commission in Meigs County
Miss Vesta McCoy Red Cross Secretary is commissioned as Notary Public in Meigs County to handle notary work tied to soldiers claims managed by the Red Cross.
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Vesta McCoy
Red Cross
Meigs County
Jailed for Abusing Women After Quick Arrest
Sheriff Reeves yesterday arrested Will Clark of Middleport for beating his wife and sister-in-law Lydia Warner at her Mechanic Street home. He was found hatless and hurried, trying to flee town on a bicycle. Mechanic Street looms in the day’s excitement tied to the prior Williams hold up the evening before.
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Reeves
Will Clark
Middleport
Lydia Warner
Mechanic St
Mechanic Street
Williams
Barbara Warner Placed On Charge Over Recurring Malady
Barbara Warner of Carleton was brought to answer a lumacy charge after authorities said her previous illness has returned. She had been released from Athens hospital about ten years ago as cured and was taken into custody likely to be sent back to Athens.
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Barbara Warner
Carleton
Athens Hospital
Athens
Boy Burglars Released After Snowville Theft
The Kimes brothers ages 10 and 13 were before Judge Carleton for burglarizing the Dilcher store in Snowville. After returning all stolen goods and hearing statements from the father and neighbors, the court allowed them to go with their guardian and a neighbor, to attend school and receive proper attention. The boys appeared pleased to return home and earned the sympathy of those present.
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Kimes
Dilcher
Snowville
Carleton
Dr L G Gribble Named Public Health Physician for Meigs County
Dr L G Gribble has been appointed U S Public Health physician for Meigs County and is now looking after the ex servicemen.
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L. G. Gribble
U. S
Meigs County
Stansburys Note Snow Arrival in Carolina Winter Harborage
Dr and Mrs FE E Stansbury report four inches of snow greeting them upon wintering in Carolina. Middleport guests for the Galbrower Huddleston wedding include Mrs Culler and Mrs Kimmerly of Carey Ohio sisters of the bride plus Miss Edith Elder of Logan Mrs Chas Keesey Columbus Mrs Frank Danaher Huntington and Mrs Mitchell Charleston.
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FE. E. Stansbury
Carolina
Middleport
Culler
Kimmerly
Carey, O
Edith Elder
Logan
Chas. Keesey
Columbus
Frank Danaher
Huntington
Mitchell
Charleston
Mauritius Rarely Hit By Thunderstorms
The island of Mauritius remains unusually free from thunderstorms with several years often passing between occurrences.
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Mauritius
Day family faces move with farming roots and fears
The scene follows Day and Nannie planning a long move from the farm after a wedding gift of livestock. They debate leaving their grandchildren and the comfort of home, weighing risks of travel, weather, and health as they map a careful departure. Nearby roads and county concerns about road paving and state approvals are noted, highlighting regional infrastructure issues.
Merry dinner ends with Natalie's unsettling confession
Gwenda recounts Natalie Stepanoff confessing to leaving the apartment lights on the night before. Fern fears for their safety and urges telling Fedya, while Gwenda insists they can defend themselves and will keep the door locked. The group debates precautionary measures as suspense escalates.
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John Earle
Gwenda
Natalie Stepanoff
Fern
Natalie
Gwenny
Fedya
John Neale
Obituary for Bessie Swart Wemer Mourning Family
Bessie Swart Wemer born July 28 1882 died January 22 1921 after 38 years 5 months and 24 days of life. She married W A Wemer December 28 1902 and had four sons and six daughters. Her sacrifice saved her newborn baby boy a few days old. She joined the church early and lived faithfully as wife mother friend and member of the U M W of A. The family mourns with Henry Swart Chauncey J C G W Arthur Harry Catharine Pritte Estella Jones Nellie Jordan and many relatives and friends. The Undertaker E R Andrews and pallbearers assisted at the funeral.
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Bessie (Swart) Wemer
W. A. Wemer
Heavenly Palace
Henry Swart
Chauncey
J. C
G. W
Arthur
Harry
Catharine Pritte
Estella Jones
Nellie Jordan
Card of Thanks We wish to thank our many
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support and kindness shown after a recent loss and illness. It lists no specific names or events but notes appreciation from the family.
Eastern roads hoped for in Athens county bid
Eastern county officials and the Canaan Carthage Rome Good Roads Association pressed for state aid road funds for a surveyed one and a half mile macadamized section east of Athens along the Canaanville Pike. The route was approved years ago but work stalled, leaving a heavily traveled link to the county seat unfinished as unemployment rises.
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Amesville
Cannanyville
Athens County
Rome
Athens
Nelsonville
Chauncey
Glouster
Athens-Canaanville
Guysville
Coolville
State Highway Department
Canaan
Ed Carpenter
State
Ax murder mystery in Lorain as arrest expected
Lorain Ohio police anticipated an arrest today in the October ax murder of 48 year old Lem Sanders. Sanders was found dead in his small home with a bloody ax nearby and authorities believed robbery was the motive.
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Lorain
Lem Sanders
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