Pomeroy Here and There Notes Local Happenings
A new roof is being put on the Methodist church at Minersville. Vina Caster of Point Rock visits Columbus for a medical specialist. The remains of Clyde A. Koblentz arrive in Hoboken, and Captain Albert Harper's body arrives on the same ship. An old land turtle with the name and year 1860 carved on its shell is found on a Salem township farm. John Carsey and wife celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a large gathering. Albert Graves buys the Ashbury Osborne farm near Success and will move from West Virginia. Etta Nelson Garbesi's funeral in Hemlock Grove is led by Rev. Murch of Athens. Luella Fowler returns home from Holzer hospital in serious condition. Quarterly meeting set for Nease chapel July 23 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minersville
Vina Caster
Point Rock
Columbus
Phillip Koblentz
Silver Ridge
Washington
Clyde A. Koblentz
Hobokken
N. J
Albert Harper
Thomas Fork
CC. W. Cahoon
Salem Township
John Carsey
Kingsbury
Albert Graves
Spencer
VW. Va
Asbury Osborne
Success
West Virginia
Frank Garbesi
Parkersburg
Hemlock Grove
Etta Nelson
D. M. Nelson
Murch
Athens
Luella Fowler
Pomeroy
Holzer Hospital
Nease Chapel
New Reserved Seat Ticket Plan For Chautauqua
A new plan will replace the in line ticket method for the chautauqua reserved seats. A drawing for line position will be held at Lewis opera house on Friday morning July 29 at 8 30. Late arrivals will still have a fair chance when the ticket board opens.
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Lewis Opera House
Fine Houseboat Sinks on the Columbia River
J. C. Slaughter’s fine houseboat sank in deep water at Portland after the wickets lowered. The boat settled on a snag that pierced the hull and went down. The craft was highly regarded for its furnishings and screen, with some furniture saved but heavy losses overall.
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J. C. Slaughter
Portland
Iself
Racine Baseball Team Reorganized For Second Half
The Racine baseball team reorganizes for the Twin-state League second half with String Young of Kerre Run as manager. Dr. Philson Har DeWolfe Mayor Miles and others named in the official family vow good clean sport and strong local support for better baseball.
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Racine
Husband seeks divorce over insults and neglect from wife
Roscoe Satterfield asserts his wife Ethel belittled him with insults, refused to cook or care for their two children, and let the home become filthy and unlivable. He asks for divorce and custody of the children.
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Roscoe Satterfield
Ethel Satterfield
All to the Wife The Will of Robert R Burnell
The will of Robert R Burnell bequeaths the majority of his estate to his wife. Executors named, assets and bequests described, with residuals directed to heirs per Kansas law. Public probate notices indicate filing and consent deadlines for interested parties.
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Robert R. Burnell
Will of Middleport Citizen Names Wife as Heir to Estate
The will dated June 16 1921 witnessed by O H Stewart and Homer E Cook leaves all property to wife Charlotte K E Bonell with power to sell convey and dispose. After her death the remainder goes to be divided equally among the deceased’s brothers and sisters.
Blizzard Skull Couple Wed At Reedaville Courthouse
Edward Blizzard son of W Blizzard and his wife wed Miss Ifreda Skula at the courthouse, licensed by Justice Martin. The couple, from Reedaville, plan to settle in Akron.
Death of Prominent Farmer John Rothgelod
John Rothgelod a well known farmer died at his home near Kanaugua on Thursday morning. The funeral was held at 10 o clock from the Kanaugua church and burial followed in Pine cemetery.
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John Rothgelod
Kanaugua
Pine
Social guests from Pomery and area visit locals
Sand Rock hosts Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lewyllen and Albert and Everett Brooks of Pom eroy. Miss Virgene Boudinot returns home after visiting her aunt near Jacksonville. Several relatives and friends visit in town including Mrs. Nora Bryson and guests from Guysville Athens Marietta Lakewood and Columbus. George Ogg travels to Toledo for business and returns with a weekend gathering at the Roberts home.
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Sam Lewyllen
Albert
Everett Brooks
Pomeroy
Charles Roberts
Virgene Boudinot
Clyde Saylor
Jacksonville
Nora Bryson
Bean
Guysville
McLaughlin
Athens
Turner
Marietta
Emma James
Lakewood
Algona James
Columbus
Jesse King
Pleasanton
George Ogg
Wes
Laicile Copeland
Washington, D. C
Sarah Copeland
Toledo
Roy Porter
Millfield
Wes Baker
Will Burton
Robert Roberts
Sermon by Rev Averel Beckett and local social visits
New Asbury Rev Averel Beckett preached a very interesting sermon here last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Waldo Buck hosted guests including Ada and Glenna Burleigh and Clifford Love family. Marion Marjorie named for Otho Burson daughter. Pearl Swisher of Charleston WV visiting. Rev Wills will preach next Sunday at 8 pm. all invited.
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Averel Beckett
Waldo Buck
Ada
Glenna Burleigh
Clifford Love
C. F. Flanders
Jerseyville
Somin Law
Otho Burson
Marion Marjorie
Pearl Swisher
Charleston
W. Va
M. Swisher
Rev. Wills
Wonder Soap Endorsed by Auto Mechanics in Test
Bill Moser praises Wonder Soap after months of use in garages. It cleans hands quickly and removes grease and paint from clothing without damaging materials. Sample box offered by Athens Soap & Chemical Co. in Athens, Ohio. pound box priced at 20 cents.
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Bill Moser
Wonder Soap
Wonder
Athens Soap & Chemical Co
Athens
Judge Frees Boyer in Liquor Raid Case After Inconsistent Testimony
George W. Boyer Columbus garage operator is discharged after key witnesses give conflicting stories. Judge Pettit notes possible perjury and warns Boyer to avoid Salt Creek township. John Frandt pleads guilty to possessing intoxicants. fined $100 plus costs and committed to the Columbus workhouse.
School Board Plans Purchase for New Junior High Site
The school board examines options on properties on North Street near Central School to raise funds before October 1. If acquired they will be remodeled to house part of the grades this winter, later razed for the proposed junior high site to relieve crowded conditions from rising enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Blosser
Mary and
Kate Kessler
J. E. Edwards
North Street
Road Improvement Debate Between Rockbridge and Sugar Grove
September residents express strong interest in a road project linking Rockbridge and Sugar Grove. The community asks numerous questions about scope, funding, and timeline.
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Logan
Rockbridge
Sugar Grove
County road to open by September 1 1921
County officials say state highway engineer assures opening of 1 1/4 mile brick road to the public by September 1 1921. Detour and weather hamper progress as hills slide and river erodes the grade. Contractors face repeated grade problems during the project.
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State Highway Department
Hart Charged With Perjury in City Court
An affidavit charging perjury was filed against Charles Hart in Mayor Miller's court by Mary K. Davey, prosecuting attorney, on Friday afternoon. The case stems from Hart's testimony in George Boyer’s common pleas trial for illegal manufacture of intoxicating liquor. Hart pled guilty at arraignment and was bound over to the grand jury under a $500 bond. William Seesaltz was chosen as head man. Hart claimed he did not know why he failed to tell the truth on the witness stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hart
Miller’s Court
Mary K. Davey
Hart
George Boyer
Common Pleas Court
Boyer
William Seesaltz
Salt Creek Township
Body of Union Furnace native brought home for burial
The body of Charles Clark who died of disease while serving with the A B F in France was brought to his parents home in Union Furnace on Friday. Funeral services will be held Sunday with the Logan post of the American Legion in charge. This is the third Hocking county boy to be returned from overseas for burial with more expected soon.
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Charles Clark
A.B. F
France
J. P. Clark
Union Furnace
Logan Post
American Legion
Hocking County
Fractures Leg During Road Work Near Haydenville
Frank Deeds of Gar Grove fractured his right leg when it was caught in machinery while working on a road improvement near Haydenville Friday morning. Harden Co.'s ambulance took him to Cherrington hospital for treatment.
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Haydenville
Frank Deeds
Gar Grove
Harden Co
Cherrington Hospital
Mrs John Bernard Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Mrs John Bernard of Murray City was brought to the local hospital Friday morning for an acute appendicitis operation. She rallied from the procedure and, barring complications, will recover.
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John Bernard
Murray City
Ohio governor orders eight hour day for all state workers
Columbus Ohio July 16 Governor Davis has decreed an eight hour day for all state employees. Lloyd Waite director of finance issued the decree after finding many departments worked shorter hours. He warned department heads that the practice will not be tolerated and that workers not giving full time will be dismissed.
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Columbus
Davis
Tciay
Lloyd Waite
Finance
Waite
Prices in 1821 Licking county farm exchange record
Prices paid by an early farmers cooperative in Licking county in 1821 show wheat 25 cents a bushel oats 12 percent corn 12 potatoes 12 flour 1 dollar per hundred chickens 37 cents a dozen eggs 3.5 cents maple syrup 6 cents a gallon. Values applied only when articles were exchanged for products from Ohio Experiment Station records.
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Farmers’ Cooperative
Licking County
Ohio Experiment Station
Subversive Advice Allegedly From Con Artists
The speaker urges diverting funds to a wife and buying show tickets to fool others. It claims patrons should attend all events and that others will imitate. Advises avoiding tasks by claiming illness to avoid exertion, promising longer life.
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New Asbury
Sun Kissi Sherbet
Gline Pharmagy
Ohio
M. E. Church
Clinton Webb
George W. Boyer
Larimer
Pettit
John Frandt
Ray Palmer
Athens State Asylum
Roger
G. W. Christman
the Automotive Lattery 4 Electric Co
Willard
Keenan
Senger
Columbia
Larry Lemon
King
Hoot Gibson
Nccess Wieene
Anther
Athens Lumber Cr
Harold Goodwin
Consolelle
D. E. N. Southworth
Ina Claire
Polly
Sameteed
Cline’s
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