Re Trial Denied In Wilson vs Stasben Libel Suit
In Circleville on July 19 Judge Curtain denied the defendant’s request for a new trial in the Wilson versus Stasben libel case arising from alleged defamations involving Rev. W. F. and county commissioner Russell. The jury had awarded $500 damages, with total costs around $1,509 to $2,000. counsel indicated appeal.
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Pomeroy
Curtain
Circleville
Rev. W. F
Russell
Daily News
Wilson
Court of Appeals
Boy, 5, Fractured Skull In Middleport Fall
Richard Dent, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Dent of Charleston formerly of Middleport, fell from a second story window Sunday injuring a fractured skull. He was taken to a hospital where his condition is serious.
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Middleport
Richard Dent
Charles Dent
Charleston
Doctor Cecil Horden Establishes Practice in Columbus
Dr. Cecil Horden chooses Columbus for his medical practice after graduating from Ohio State University. He will open an office on Wilson venue, install fixtures this week, and relocate with his family on August 1.
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Mivo Vibeort
Cecil Horden
Columbus
Department of Try
Ohio State University
Wilson
To Buy Interests in Local Plant
Representatives from a Columbus broker's office arrived in Pomeroy July 19 to close a deal with J. E. for his majority holdings in the Pomeroy and Middleport Telephone company. An option for purchase was taken at a price not announced. Curtis Hamilton may remain as local manager if the sale occurs as planned. The prospective buyers envision extensive development and improvement of the system.
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Pomeroy
Columbus
Death of Mrs. David Evans In Columbus
Mrs. David Evans aunt of D. T. Lloyd and former resident died at her Columbus home Sunday. Funeral services will be held there Wednesday with burial in a Columbus cemetery.
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Pomeroy
David Evans
D. T. Lloyd
Columbus
Pomeroy Divorce Suit Follows 59 Years of Marriage
Martin Stobart files for divorce from Ann Stobart on grounds of willful absence after more than three years. The couple married November 12, 1876 and have six children, four living. The oldest daughter, Carrie Beidenable, is about 50 and resides in Syracuse.
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Pomeroy
Martin Stobart
Ann Stobart
Stobart
Mrs. Lucy Boggess Returns From Midwestern Trip
Mrs. Lucy Boggess has returned home after visits to Kansas City Missouri and other points in Illinois. Ladies of Heath M E church plan a Friday evening dinner at the church with proceeds to upholster pulpit chairs. Mrs. George Frye and daughter Ruth join Irving Carlyle and Robert in the notice.
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Lucy Boggess
Kansas City
Tllineis
Ladies of Heath M. E. Church
George Frye
Miss Ruth
Irving Carlyle
Robert
Castoria Advertised as Gentle Remedy for Infants
An old advertisement touts Castoria for babies and children addressing colic flatulence constipation and diarrhea. It claims relief from feverish symptoms and aids digestion and sleep without opiates. The copy notes the genuine product bears a signature.
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Pietcher
Alice Shott 71 Dies in Cleveland Hospital
Miss Alice Shott age 71 died Sunday morning at 7 a m in City hospital Cleveland of pneumonia after two weeks at Sheltering Arms hospital Athens. Funeral at Middleport Presbyterian church Wednesday at 2 p m. She taught in Athens public schools 15 years and was active in the Presbyterian church. She moved to Cleveland five years ago with sisters Anna B and the late Amelia Higley to be near nephew Brewster Higley.
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Middleport
Alice Shott
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
City Hospital
Cleveland
A. ¥. Wilcox
Presbyterian Church
Ohio
Anna B
Amelia Higley
Brewster
Higley
Couple Mourns and Celebrates 52 Years in Pomeroy
Pomeroy July 19 Mr and Mrs John Ohlinger from Columbus celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary. They wed in Pomeroy 52 years ago next Sunday by Reverend Davies, then Presbyterian pastor. They have seven children, six living. oldest son Albert drowned in the river 34 years ago.
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Pomeroy
John Ohlinger
Columbus
Davies
Presbyterian Church
Ohlinger
Albert
Make Bed-Bug Ant and Roach Killer Quick-Easy Guide
A quick home formula claims to kill bed bugs ants and roaches fast. The instructions describe mixing a simple solution and applying it for easy use, mentioning a patent sprout or nozzle for hard to reach areas and urging readers to obtain the product from a druggist.
Chautauqua Plans Formed in Meigs County
In Middleport on July 19 a meeting at the Allen hotel organized the annual Meigs county chautauqua with Edward French as general chairman and Miss Besse Sanborn as secretary. Committees were named for tickets tents seats publicity ushers and scouts. The event is set for August 11 12 and 13 with afternoon and evening programs.
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Middleport
Meigs County
P. Weber
F. G. Hunker
E. French
John Vrooman
Boy Scouts
Case Settled in Pomeroy Court After Long Suit
Judge Curtain issued a written opinion settling a long running suit by Mrs. Ella Blaetmar and two children against John F Blaettnar administrator of Michael Blaettnar Sr estate. The court found the plaintiffs have no standing and suggested probate court administration.
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Pomeroy
Curtain
Ella Blaetmar
Michael Blaettnar
Millard Barry
Helen Ricketts
John F. Blaettnar
Michael Bilaettnar
Probate Court
Epworth League Plans Lawn Sociable for Lancaster Trip
In Pomeroy on July 19 the Epworth League of Simpson M E church hosts a lawn sociable to raise funds for six delegates to the Epworth League institute at Lancaster camp meeting the week of July 25. The church recently started a pipe organ fund after a Coffee Kitchen event raised money.
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Pomeroy
Epworth League
Simpson M. E
Epworth League Institute
Lancaster
Pipe Organ Fund
Gas relief tablets claim to stop stomach bloating
An old adpromises Sockagess Cas a ne tablets cure gas in stomach and bowels. It says pressure and nervous feelings vanish, heart palpitations ease, drowsiness fades, and limbs warm again after meals. The genuine yellow package sold at Cline Pharmacy for $1.
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Sockagess
Renee
Baalmann
Cline Pharmacy
Final Accounts of Estates Filed in Probate Court
The final account of the Addie Davis estate was heard by probate court with M D Hughes representing the executor C J Davies and the hearing postponed to January 1 1928. John A Griffin estate final discharge was accepted for Mary E Griffin Eslocker. Ida May Cornell executrix filed inventory for William H Johnson valued at 5575.49. J C Coss estate appraised at 9120 with widow’s share 600. Roger J Jones administrator accepted inventory and appraisement. Appropriation proceedings for right of way through C A Bolin lands were noted.
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Addie Davis
M. D. Hughes
C. J. Davies
John A. Griffin
Mary E. Griffin Eslocker
Ida May Cornell
William H
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Foot Relief
The ad claims Moone's Emerald Oil rapidly soothes tender aching swollen feet. It guarantees relief after one bottle and complete satisfaction with a refund if not satisfied, noting the oil is antiseptic, non staining, and non greasy.
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Moone
Mayne
Improvement and Construction of I C H 159 Athens County
Probate court yesterday recorded improvements and construction for I C H 159 in Athens County after ten days since proceedings began.
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Athens County
Rebuild Suburbs After Deadly Kansas City Storm
South Park and Monrovia suburbs faced immediate rebuilding with Red Cross and National Guard on scene. Four died, forty injured, and over a hundred homeless as residents assessed damage after Saturday night storms.
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Kansas City
U.P
Red Cross
National Guard
South Park
Monrovia
Noted U S Alienist Dr William Krohn Dies at Home
Chicago July 19 Dr William Krohn a leading alienist died Sunday at his home after a nervous breakdown. He was a pioneer in presenting mental testimony in court cases.
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Chicago
Wiliam
Krohn
Vanderbilt to seek divorce after mis mating in Reno plan
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. told reporters in Colorado Springs that he will file for divorce in Reno Nevada after a short vacation. He cited mis mating as the reason and said he will leave for Reno within the week to pursue the action.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
U.P
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Vanderbilt
Reno
Nevada
Racer Dead In Fort Miami Track Crash
Harold Lafleur, 21, died after his motorcycle collided with those of Steve Lapkovitch of Hessville Indiana and Robert Perry of Kalamazoo Michigan during the first event of a Sunday racing program at Fort Miami track. Lapkovitch escaped with injuries, Perry was hurt, Lapkovitch's bike hit the fence.
Relief Corps to Meet for Picnic Supper
Members of the Woman's Relief corps are asked to meet at 24 Franklin avenue at 5 o'clock Tuesday evening for a picnic supper hosted by Mrs. J. S. Jewell.
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Relief Corps
Woman's Relief Corps
J. S. Jewell
Franklin Avenue
Nurse dies in four story fall at Toledo hospital
Della Jean Harter a 21 year old student nurse fell four floors in an elevator shaft at a Toledo hospital late yesterday. She had traveled from Spencerville Ohio to enter the hospital.
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Toledo
Della Jean Harter
Spencerville
Storms Sweep Cleveland Citywide
Torrential storms swept Cleveland causing flooding and power outages across neighborhoods. Weather officials issued alerts as streets flooded, subways slowed, and emergency crews assisted stranded residents. Local businesses reported minor water damage before the system moved east.
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Cleveland
City
Flooded Suburbs Deluge Ties Up Traffic Across Hundreds
Suburbs yesterday faced widespread flooding as cellars and sewers overflowed creating miniature lakes in hundreds of locations. The deluge tied up traffic for hours and disrupted daily routines.
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Zemo
Isaac Wilson
Chauncey, Ohio
Prince Albert
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