Meigs Water Company gains commission approval for stock issue
The Ohio State Utilities Commission approves formation of the Meigs Water Company, purchasing the old Pomeroy and Middleport Water Supply Co. The plan includes 95000 dollars in bonds and stock, plus additional financing to rehabilitate and expand the pumping and filtering facilities, with completion hoped by fall.
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State Utilities Commission
Meigs Water Company
Pomeroy & Middleport Water Supply Company
Ohio State Utilities Commission
W. H. Miller
Pomegoy and
Middleport Water Supply Co
Miller
Middleport
Fos ter Addresses 10th District Rally at Pomeroy Opera House
Hon Israel M Fos ter of Athens spoke at a Meigs county event in the Pomeroy Opera House Thursday morning to honor departing colored draftees. The speech drew applause and praised American liberty. Rev G W Alkorn urged Afro Americans to defend freedom and sacrifice for mankind’s future.
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Israel M. Foster
Athens
Congress
Pomeroy Opera House
Meigs County
Colored Selective Service
G. W. Alkorn
Middleport
Colored Church
Gething Ready for Class 1918 Draft Exemption Expectations
Meigs county draft board aims to finish classifying June 6 1918 registrants by week end. Class 1 will be notified for physicals. About a third seek exemptions due to dependencies mainly wives. around eighty waive exemption claims.
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Meigs County
Taxi crash on Avenue road injures few
A Ford taxi driven by Howard Bailey with Mrs. Charles Schneider and daughter Gertrude, Archer, and Denver Weaver fell over an embankment and turned turtle late Wednesday. The driver tried to pass another car and veered off the road. occupants escaped serious injury despite a badly wrecked taxi.
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Howard Bailey
Charles Schneider
Gertrude
Archer
Denver Weaver
Avenue Road
Robinson Pleads Guilty in Probate Court Delinquency Case
In Probate Court on Wednesday Judge Caleton accepted Pearl Robinson’s plea to a general delinquency charge for failing to provide a suitable home for an adopted child Mary Davenport. A $260 fine and costs were imposed. the case against Robinson’s wife on the same charge was dismissed. The Robinsons, residents of Downington, faced prior community tension after a February acquittal in common pleas court on related statutory incidents.
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Poon
Caleton
Pearl Robinson
Mary Davenport
Robinson
Robinsons
Downington
Common Pleas
Red Cross meeting and new unit organized in Bailey Run
An enthusiastic Red Cross meeting at Bailey Run celebrated weeks of planning with a stirring drum corps and remarks by G. W. Crow. Mrs. Ralston organized a Red Cross unit at Wolfpen, signaling strong community effort and earnest work ahead. William A. Moorhead visits from Syracuse before leaving Tuesday for military training at Camp Sherman.
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Red Cross
Bailey Run
John L. Blair
George Martin
Sumner Kennell
G. W. Crow
William A. Moorhead
Pomeroy
Athens
Fred
Syracuse
J. A. Cundiff
Brick Street
Mr. Moorhead
Leove
Athens County
Camp Sherman
Albany Social Notes Span Visits and Travels
A string of local residents and visitors are listed across Albany and nearby towns. Harry Kalb of Mingo Junction visited his father in law Himer Searles, while John P. Coe spent Sunday in Athena with his son Will. Numerous trips to Camp Sherman, Columbus, Chillicothe, Buckeye Lake, and Conneaut are noted, with residents like Florence Strong, Clyde Bowers, the Richeys, and others appearing in multiple visits and motor trips.
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Harry Kalb
Mingo Junction
Himer Searles
John P. Coe
Athena
Will Coe
Howard Coe
Clyde Whitlareh
Chillicothe
Camp Sherman
Charley Richey
Columbus
Allie Richey
Florence Strong
Wilkesville
Vinton
Clyde Bowers
Akron
Elza Bowers
L.T. Rossitter
Elinore Bowers
Goldie More Richardson
McConnellsville
Will Morse
Famiy
Peter Morse
Will Irvin
Jacksonville
Blanche Woodyard
Everett Cline
Faye
Athens
Nora White
Will White
H. R. Gillogly
Albany
Ian Gillogly
Mt Blanco
Holmes
T. J. Barlow
Stanley
Buckeye Lake
Wesley Webb
Howard Cue
Altaire
Conneaut
Letters From Men In Service from World War I News
Mrs. Anna Timbrink of Glouster receives a letter from her son Joe Williams a U S Marines member in France He was wounded in the left leg but continued fighting and sent home vivid details of battles and captured prisoners He notes hospital care and plans to return to duty soon A second letter from another solder in France mentions slight gas exposure and a hospital near Paris with phonograph entertainment and waiting for a letter from Camp Sherman.
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Anna Timbrink
Glouster
Joe Williams
U. S
France
Joe
Army Hospital
Paris
Camp Sherman
How to Grow Fat A Lazy Stomach Causes Thinness
An article explains thinness stems from poor digestion and ineffective absorption. It promotes Mi-ona tablets from McKee Drug Company to improve digestion, relieve indigestion and stomach distress, claiming a guarantee or money back if not effective.
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McKee Drug Company
Tanlac Restores Mae Conover’s Health in Cincinnati
Mrs Mae Conover of 814 Main Street Cincinnati reports deep fatigue and poor sleep before taking Tanlac. After bottle and a half she gained appetite and energy. she keeps a bottle at home and credits Tanlac with removing the tired feeling and improving overall health. Cline's Pharmacy sells Tanlac.
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Taniac
Tanica
Cline
Taniac Rheumatism Treatment Promises Relief
A new remedy named Taniac Rheumatism Treatment is reported to help hundreds as a possible cure for rheumatism. Available at Cline's Pharmacy.
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Cline’s
Bedford Township Folks Urged to Organize in Athens
A local notice encourages Bedford Township residents in Meigs County now living in Athens to form a social organization. Informal efforts led by L. J. Cowen aim to help newcomers establish ties and community activities for the gathering of Bedford folks.
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Bedford
Athens
Bedford Township
Meigs County
L. J. Cowen
University
B. O. Saunders
Chautauqua Season and Athens Man Highlight 1919 Origins
The article recalls a 1918 Chautauqua season with fourteen afternoon and night meetings totaling twenty-five events for two dollars. It compares pricing to other entertainments and notes anticipation for a 1919 season amid wartime memories. It also reports Captain Ralph Jones of Athens, a former Army man, organizing a 46-girl Scout messenger unit in Washington under Surgeon General Gorgas, praised by high officials. Townsfolk in Sayre ban kissing soldiers during troop train arrivals.
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Kryls
Loyal Concert Company
New York Madrigal
Antonio Sala
Liberty Girls
Bennett
Hardin, Fogleman
Washington
D. C
Athens
Ralph #.Jones
Surgeon General’s Office
Jones
Gorgas
Coleman
Girl Scout Movement
Herbert Hoover
Federal
Girl Scout Organization
Captain Jones
Star
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L. MH
A. Foulk
L. H.R. Foulk
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George W. Crow
Ohio Rebekah Assembly of District 70
Racine
Rebekah Sisters
Roscie Meadows
Huntington
J .A. Meadows
Grace Ollam
Parkersburg
Perry Thomas
Busy Bee Circle of Peace Church
Charles Price
Sugar Run
Abra Bailey
Ruth King
Genevieve Lane
Gasssoway
W. Va
A. A. Hugg
Thomas
Rushylvania
Pythian Sisters of
Hartford
Thomas Cunningham
Lomen Reed
Jerry Dailey
Harry Smith
Norman Wayland
Clarence Bolt
John W. Johnson
James McKnight
Jed Graham
Foster
John Lowry
John Harner
Col. Perry
Geo. Allen
Ellenwood Farm
Army
Sergis
Proctor
Patello
Sayre
United Press
Columbia
Gladys Leslie
the Little
Edward Earle
Lil’ Dan Cupid
Vitagraph
Germany
Great Lakes
Sea
Thos. H. Ince
Charles Ray
Hearst-Pathe
Jewel Carmen
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