Ravenna Train Wreck Recalled in 1891 Middleport Paper
An 1891 Middleport Herald recounts a K M railway wreck at Ravenna that killed Judson M. White and Thomas Thornton, injuring Henry Jenkins and Will Scott, with funeral details and a quiet Fourth of July celebrations noted as peace returned to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Middleport
Judson M. White
K&m
Revenna
White
William Mooney
Henry Jenkins
Will Scott
Scott
Thomas Thornton
Jud M. White
S. J. Weed
Freewill
T. N. Wilson
Bulletin
Gallipolis
Ella O'Leary
Mason
Meigs County
Fourth of July treats at Meigs County Home and local gatherings
Families and church groups provided ice cream, cupcakes, and pop for children at the Meigs County Home near Chester. The Dorcas Circle and Love Joy Circle of the First Baptist Church donated refreshments and cupcakes, with Mrs. C. H. Wise Jr delivering ice cream. The piece also notes multiple weddings, engagements, and holiday visits across Middleport, Heath, Columbus, and nearby towns, including Miss Katherine Bachtel and George Dallis’ open church wedding planned for Heath Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
T. A. Hewetson
Chester
Dorcas
B. H Sanborn Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
C. H. Wise, Jr
Carman's Rest Home
B. F. Parmalee
Allen Hughes
George Dallag
Charleston
Fort Hood
Texas
Katherine Bachtel
Leo Smith
Miss Bachtel
Mr. Dallis
Heath Methodist Church
Forrest Bachtel
Patriotic Dress Marks Independence Day Birthday
Christine Coats, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Coats, wore red white and blue for Independence Day services at Heath Methodist Church in Middleport. A gift included a dull birthday cake made by Mrs James F E Simpson.
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Middleport
Christine Coats
Robert Coats
Heath Methodist Church
James FE
Simpson
Middleport social guests at Mrs Harley dinner
Miss Roth ney Wheelersburg and Miss Humphrey were guests of Mrs J E Harley for a Sunday dinner, joined by Mrs Harley. The note records a small social gathering with listed attendees and hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rothney Wheelersburg
J. E. Harley
Meigs County Land Transfers Chronicle
Meigs County records list transfers including John St. Clair to Mae St. Clair and others in Bedford Township and Pomeroy. Transfers also cover parcels in Salis bury Rutland Salisbury and Middleport, with multiple grantees and new owners named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John St. Clair
Mae St. Clair
Georgia
Pauline Kohl
Bernice Saxton
Avery St. Clair
Bedford Township
Katherine Estep
William Estep
Maroline Persinger
Pomeroy
F. L. McKnight
Bessie McKnight
Odas Nelson
Edna Maye Nelson
Salisbury Township
Vera M. Beck
Oliver T. Beck
Rutland
Mary G. Brown
Leland E. Brown
Gene Grate
Ruth G. Tewksbery
Edward F. Tewksbury
Frances G. McCormick
Mac McCormick
William R. Grate
Ruth B. Grate
J. H. Grate
Middleport
Harold M. Brown
Anna Katherine Brown
Ernest J. Grim
Corabelle Russell
Kent Brown
Mary Brown
Ohio River Colleries Co
John W. Eskew
Roxie Lee Eskew
Esta Wise
Faye W. Mayer
Kathryn M. Gardner
Gordon T. Gardner
Lucille M. Werner
Dale Werner
Austin William Phillips
Maxine Marie Phillips
800 Expected On Boat Trip
Approximately 800 persons are expected to attend the annual 4 H Club excursion this Thursday. The Avalon will leave Middleport levee at 1 30 pm and reach Point Pleasant at 3 pm. Mason County passengers will board there and the boat returns to Middleport at 5 pm then lands at Point Pleasant at 6 30 pm.
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Pomeroy
C FE
Blakeslee
Avalon
Middleport Levee
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Vinton
Athens
Jackson
Meigs
Mason Counties
Camp Arrowhead welcomes young musician from Middleport
Gene Crooks, awarded a Camp Arrowhead scholarship near Jackson Way, heads to a six week session with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Crooks Jeannette and Edward and grandfather Henry Fruth of Eleanor W Va and Miss Kathryn Fruth of Charleston. A member of the Middleport School Band he earned a superior rating in state competition at Washington D C. After camp he will travel to Columbus to join the All State Boys Band at the Ohio State Fair as one of the youngest musicians. Merrill Davis, noted music leader, directs Camp Arrowhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gene Crooks
Camp Arrowhead
Jackson
Walter Crooks
Jeannette
Edward
Henry Fruth
Eleanor
W. Va
Kathryn Fruth
Charleston
Gene
Washington D. H
Columbus
Merrill Davis
12th Birthday Celebrated By Daughter in Chauncey
Ruth Ann Saffol turned 12 with a party hosted by her mother Mrs Clarence Saffol in Chauncey. A decorated cake and ice cream followed by prizes for Jo Brown Linda Gretz Connie Perry Gail McNaughton Randall Pendleton and Kay Reynolds. Guests from Chauncey Nelsonville included Danny Wallace Emma Jean Carr Judy Cunningham Claude Cunningham Russell Tippet Lana Bowman and others.
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Chauncey
Ruth Ann Saffol
Clarence Saffol
Jo Brown
Linda Gretz
Connie Perry
Gail McNaughton
Randall Pendleton
Kay Reynolds
Danny Wallace
Emma Jean Carr
Judy Cunningham
Claude Cunningham
Russell Tippet
Lana Bowman
Geraldine Pincelli
Evelyn Carr
Ruth Hammond
Penny McCafferty
July Fourth Fireworks At Hewetson Farm Draw Large Crowd
About 400 persons attended a Sunday July 4 celebration at the Hewetson farm near Chester. The event featured a fireworks display, games for all ages, horseback riding, and prizes. Children from the Meigs County Children's Home joined as guests, followed by square dancing on the lawn to a string ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
T. ‘A. Hewetson
Chester
Meigs County
Meigs General Hospital Notes
List of outpatients treated at Meigs General Hospital includes Lewis Smith Middleport Vernon Howell Pomeroy James Stansbury Pomeroy Richard Dean Albany Terry Darst three year old son of Walter Darst Cheshire Max Hill six year old son of Clifford Hill Letart Falls laceration of right eye William Ershel Curfman Nitro W V medical treatment Robert Sloan Shade E J Coates Pomeroy Wendy Sue McCoy 24 Freeport Ohio medical treatment Mrs Fred Lemsey Middleport medical Lloyd Hedrich Gallipolis fractures and lacerations of scalp and legs Mrs Lloyd Hedrich Gallipolis multiple contusions and abrasions possible rib fractures
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Terry Darst
Walter Darst
Cheshire
Max Hill
Clifford Hill
Letart Falls
William Ershel Curfman
W. Va
Robert Sloan
Shade
E. J. Coates
Pomeroy
Wendy Sue McCoy
Freemont
Ohio
Fred Lemsey
Middleport
Lloyd Hedrich
Gallipolis
Ellis announce birth of son Donald Paul Ellis
Mr and Mrs Paul Ellis announce the birth of a son Donald Paul Ellis born June 22. Former Middleport residents now living in McConnelsville at the Tannehill apartment. The couple also have a son, Danny, age 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Paul Ellis
Donald Paul Ellis
Ellises
Tannehill
McConnelsville
Danny
Men's Day Observed at EUB Church and Local News
Morning services featured Raymond Lemity at the pulpit with classes taught by men. Carl Stalling spoke at the evening service and the Men's Choir performed. Larry Williams and Tommy Jones enlisted in the Marines and are at Parris Island for boat training. Elizabeth Edwards of Columbus visited Mrs. Fred Sobrenssen, while Mrs. Jessie Richardson returned from a two week visit in Columbus. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Sarah Brunton 82 at Gail E Wallace funeral home with burial in Monroe Cemetery. Mrs. Fred Sobrenssen returned from Wisconsin visit. Births announced: a son to Mr. and Mrs. James F.E. Rodgers at Mount St Mary Hospital. a son to Pfe Starkey while stationed at Camp Pickett Virginia. Rev and Mrs. Gerald Kostner on two week vacation to Washington DC and other places. Mr. and Mrs. James King of Adams Street welcomed a daughter Lois Ann. Mrs. Jessie Richardson mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Koster
Washington, D. C
James King
Adams St
Lois Ann
Larry Richardson
Pfe
Kenneth Starkey
Starkey
Army
Camp Pickett
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Club Meeting and Local Visits
Dexter Star Garden Club meets July 8 at Mrs. Max Nelson home with iris pansy and oriental poppy program and officer elections. Rummell guest speaker recalls India trip and Hindu and Christian customs. October next guild meeting planned. Local residents and families from Columbus Monroe Marion Dayton Colum bus and Ft. Knox, Ky. noted visiting relatives and weekend guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Star Garden Club
Max Nelson
Miles Nelson
Nelson
Ohio University
Rummell
Capt. Rummell
India
Happy Harvesters
Women’s Guild at Federated Church Names Nominating Committee
Mrs Ella Smith Mrs France Reibel and Mrs Virginia Simmons were named to the nominating committee for the next meeting of the Woman's Guild of the Federated Church. Mae Mora president led the meeting and Carrie Neutzling presented the piano prelude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Mora
Carrie Neutzling
Mora
W. F. Baxter
Glenna
Two Injured In Car Wreck In Pomeroy Weekend
A couple from Gallipolis, Lloyd Hedrich and his wife, were hospitalized after their car overturned on Route T near Shenang Springs. Hedrich suffered elbow and clavicle fractures with scalp and leg lacerations while his wife had multiple contusions and possible rib fractures. A second accident on Nye Ave left minor damages when John Swisher of Leon West Virginia collided with George Reuter of Pontiac Michigan in a head on incident.
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Pomeroy
Lloyd Hedrich
Gallipolis
Meigs General Hospital
Holzer Hospital
Shenang Springs
Hedrich
Loyd Hedrich
Nye Ave
John Swisher
Leon
W. Va
George H. Reuter
Pontiac
Mich
Swisher
Chauncey Personal News From Chauncey Camp Visitors
Rev J B Bullock of Fairborn Ohio and Mrs Adkins hosted Morristown Camp visitors. Mrs Adkins and son John William stayed two days. They visited additional families in Springfield and Chauncey. Rodney and Oscar Adkins spent three weeks at the Sharp home and returned June 27. Rodney Ray Adkins recovers after a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Bullock
Fairborn
Ohio
Lewis Adkins
Morristown
Adkins
John William
Squad Responds to Illness After Firecracker Incident
The emergency squad of the Volunteer Fremen was called to Mrs. A. V. Smith on Short Fourth Ave Sunday about 10 p.m. to administer first aid after she fell ill following a firecracker set off by unknown persons at her home.
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Middleport
A. V. Smith
Fourth Ave
Weekend Guests Fill Local Homes Across the Area
The community welcomed numerous visitors from Sandusky Huntington and Charleston during the weekend. Families hosted relatives and friends including Rosenbaum, Zwilling, Sisson, and Kaspar households while others traveled for visits and business in Cincinnati and Columbus.
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Ravenna
Liberty
Lucille Ball
Desi Arnes
Ann Miller
Eddie Hracken
Hal Leroy
Frances Langford
Paramount and
MGM
Middleport Society
Marcus Chambers
W. HH. Juhling
Widdleport Personals
Harry McMaster
V. F. Yurasitis
Don Fravel
Tucky Yurasitis
Donna Gay
Canton
McMasters
Dale Jacobs
Willam Hoffman
U.S. Navy
Key West
Harold Evans
Charles Haskins
Noah Haskins
Ft. Knox
Kentucky
Anthony J. Bosco
New York
Bosco
Millard Bennett
Faith
Saura Kimmel
Akron
Jms
Charles Bennett
Harry Mills
Fred Bush
Judith
Sharon
Martha
Cincinnati
LL. D. Diles
Florence Bush
Pat
Sherry Clark
Clarence Clark
William Theobald
Wilbur Theobald
S. Second Ave
Paul Snider
Boystown
Neb
Herman Bennett
Charlotte Redmond
Misa
Betty Dempsky
Fart Denny, Jr
Lewis
Elmer Burns
Brownell Ave
Clarence Root
Michael
Susan
Chillicothe
William Holden
Maggie McNamara
David Niven
Dawn Addams
Fortunio Bonnova
Gregory Ratoff
Tennessee
Keenan Wynn
Shelley Winters
Dewey Martin
Parl Holman
THE
Citizens National Bank
the Friendly Bank
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
John B
Downing
Paul S. Smart H
Swift
Rodney Downing
Bertha B
Rathburn
John B. Downing
Paul S. Smart
Vice Press & Cashie
Harold E. Hubbard
Ass't
Rose S
Reynolds
Luella Jenkinson
Dorothy C. Anthony
June S. Kloes
Member
Federal Reserve System
Amesville
Clyde Gibson
Mervin Hess
Nancy McNally
Patty Armstrong
Sharpsburg
Shirley Ann Walton
Carl Lee Snow
Gary Lee
Merle Walton
Homer Hamilton
Diane
Marietta
Mary Balderson
Parkersburg
Albert Gardner
Charlies
Jimmy
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming
Vern Svyx
Anne Mae
Stockport
Clara Ogilvie
Chicago
Laura Pierce
S.C
Homer Morehead
William Zouehikte
Ron
Diane Hamilton
Shirley Potter
Hal H. ‘Rowland
Athens County
Samel Lehew
Hollister
Francis D White
Somw
Alena Lyjones Martindiil
College Avenue
Jane Dowd Dalley
Albany
Francis D. White
Said County
James Darst
Lewis Smith
Vernon Howell
James Stansbury
Richard Dean
Corning
Studebaker
Commander
Oldsmobile
Karr & van Zandt
Pomeroy, Ohio
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Pvt
Dale Kautz
Elmer Kautz
Chester Road
Joan Battrell
John Swiderski
Monroe, Mich
Kautz
Swiderski
Grace Kautz
Robert Mees
Columpus
Floyd F. Mees
Charles Ward
E. Main St
Olga Pierotti
Odetta Pierotti
Henry L. Korn
Marion
Mary Korn
Donna VanMeter
Dayton
Leonard An Meter
George Massar
Clarence Massar
Robert Harbrecht
Church Guild
Fred Rosenbaum
Jack ‘Rosenbaum
Sandusky
Victor Harbrecht
Leo Zwilling
Andrew Zwilling
Robert Reinhart
Leland Sisson
Mulberry Ave
Lon Custer
Loren Caverlee
Huntington
Pauline Angeletti
Freddie Sisson
Angelletti
Olga Johnson
Magdalene Fick
Elizabeth
Evelyn Fick
Kate Fick
Hobart Young
Bellefontaine
Earl Young
Aaron Kelton
Kaaron
William Neutzling
Bethesday
Maryland
Rolland Neutzling
Rita
Ted Wildermuth
Portsmouth
Clara Wildermuth
Second St
James Laughlin
East Liverpool
Doward Calvert
Gerald McIntosh
George
Lou Ann
Herman Kaspar
Jackie
Roy Smith
Linda
Athens Road
Amanda Kaspar
Robert Arnold
Naylor
Bor Omi
Hackett
Sohio Service
Connie Lo-Heelers
Hartley & Bennett Shoe Store
Pomercy
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