Stansbury Drug Firm Celebrates 50 Years in Business
In Middleport the Stansbury Drug Company at Mill and Third Streets marked Dr W E B Stansbury’s 75th birthday and half a century in business. The two day event featured a mystery bag giveaway for women, balloons for children, and cigars for men, drawing many old customers. The edition also notes county events, local deaths, and residents visiting relatives, including Meigs County ties to Akron, Pomeroy, and Marietta communities.
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Middleport
Stansbury Drug Company
Corner Mill
Third Streets
W. EB. Stansbury
Cement Pouring on New Main Street to Start August First
POMEROY July 27 It is announced that cement pouring on the new Main Street improvement will begin about August 1 and that two crews working eight hours each will push the work at double speed. One crew will start shortly after daybreak and the other will finish the day with the aid of street lights.
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Pomeroy
Miss Wolf Dies After Prolonged Illness
July 21 Miss Jessie Swwoelft died at her home after months of decline. She was daughter of Walt Swwoelft, longtime town resident and prominent local figure. The community notes her death as a somber event in Middleport.
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Jessie Swwoelft
Walf
Wip
Fatetach
Domercuy
Pickering Pies Saturday at Ame in This Gity
Harriet Pickering, aged about 80, died at Carpenter Street after noon. Born April 15, 18xx, she was the widow of Samuel Pickering and mother of Mrs. William Smile. A longtime Yonkers resident, she was a member of the Elks and had one daughter. She served in Camp Meade with Company 1 in the Spanish American War era.
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Tickering
Carpenter Street
Ron
Samuel Ari Stewart Pickering
Harriet Arscott
New York
Middlewort
Athens
Yonkers
Pickering
Camps Meade
Elks
The
Aths
William F. Smile
Los Ange
Mrs Stout Hosts Bridge Club and Guests in Middleport
Mrs B Stout entertained the local bridge club Thursday evening at her home in Middleport. Two tables joined the club members, with guests including Mrs P Bradbury and Mrs M Hobart. The prize for high score went to Mrs Chas McMaster and a guest prize to Mrs I H Stansbury. A gift was presented to Mrs Horden of Columb as a former member.
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Chas, McMaster
1. H. Stansbury
Horden of
Columb
Storm damages crops and buildings across region
A severe windstorm caused widespread damage including downed chimneys, ruined outbuildings, and uprooted trees. Reports from Pomeroy, Middleport, and Point Pleasant cite damaged factories, disrupted boat excursions, and hazardous conditions threatening further harm.
War Veteran Succumbs After Prolonged Illness
Middleport residents report the death of a local veteran with a month long hospital stay. Lena McNaughten, Cal., and M. Henn are named among mourners, with relatives noting the family’s plan for a quiet funeral and time to grieve.
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Middleport
M. Henn
Danghters
Mary Forntee
Lena McNaughten
Cal
Ward
Mator
Deems Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charges in Wire Theft Case
The George Deen wire theft case ends with Deem pleading guilty to petty larceny and paying court costs of 136, plus 204 to John D. Strickland, amid juror sleep during trial. Judge complimented the jury but accepted the plea as a favorable outcome. Additional related cases involve Lee and others, with notices of forthcoming hearings in Correll and Parkerburg. The Port Middleport dispatch also reports local moves and appointments in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Deen
Deen
John D. Strickland
FF. Oarons
Hthar
Petit Laeem
Parkersturg
Lee
Ion Dean
Othar Lea
Remarket
Lea
Ppenples
Ree
Jnis
Correll
Joe White
Predektna
Corrall Rithe
Pioinca
Broken Finger Worth Five Bucks in Willoughby Incident
Walter Bolen of Willoughby Ohio, a former Hew ing Valles resident, recounts an accident with a horse that bucked and threw him, injuring a finger and hand. He sought medical care and filed a report with the Messenger.
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Walter Bolen
Willoughby
Ohi
Valles
Bolen
Unclear historical figure dies after illness and service
In Middlerport on July 27 Tasepi Allison Pr . h4 died after a serious illness. The deceased, who had served with General Sherman, left several children. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Great Bend Cemetery.
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Middlerport
Tasepi Allison Pr
Tasen
Dene Walde
Two Held for Mental Examination After Coast Inquiry
Two men were placed under examination at Athens State Hospital following an inquiry into alleged disturbances at Prehale Coast. The report names Balser, Syranese, and Harry Von Meter Middie as involved, with authorities stating the men appeared not to have lost their reason.
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Athens State Hospital
Pomerg Sims
Tiens
Athens
Taken to Home Eu Plarr's Conviction Is Favorable
Eu Plarr has recovered from surgery in a Cleveland hospital for goitre and was taken to his home in Youngstown. He is a younger son of the late Mr and Mrs George Clarr of Middleport and was raised in Pomeroy. A visit to his sister Mrs W J Farquer and family will follow during recovery.
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Middleport
G Elarr
Cleveland
Goitre
Youngstown
George Clarr
Pomeroy
W. J. Farquer
Last of pilots dead at 81 in Pennsylvania river history
POMEROY July 27 Judge Lye recounts the passing of the last raft pilot who steered pine lumber rafts down the Chio into Pennsylvania towns. The veteran, about 40 to 50 years in the craft, died at Tionesta, leaving memories of raft pilots who guided large swings with long sweeps along elevated rear platforms.
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Pomeroy
Judge Lye
Man Cook
Tionesta
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mle Tiimes
Widow Mary Atkins Dies at 99 in Hartford
Mrs. Mary Atkins aged 99 widow of Samuel Atkins died at her Hartford home late in the week. The body will be taken to Youngstown for burial. The Atkins family moved to Pom larny near the old rolling mill years ago where Mr. Atkins was a department superintendent. Daughters Martha and Sadie live nearby with others in Cleveland and Florida visits noted. Captain Will Newton of Unis Place is her son-in-law.
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Meigs County
Wyltis Hill
Fameruty
Il Repute
Cor Srowers
Fs County
Milo Stewart
W.va
Virginia
Jon Conlan Mining Company
Wirtford
HF Smith
Sp. H
Sp. H. Boemib Ir
Dena
Ferris Smith
Hartford
R. Smith
Cincinnati
Wileacen
Meenasian
Staten Faind
Meigs County Relativ Racine
Robert Warner
Red Woehster
Ameri Legion Post
Akron
J. Rhodes
Oirei Kreinbeihl
Fare Eynon
W Lester Eynon
Pomere
Columbus
Sargeant
Mase
Howard Hughes
el Dren
Columbia
Mughes
Minn Stewsyrt
Stewart
Montana
George Sherman
Mitt Ayselt
Thomas Fork
Aturda
Frank Fusate
Pomeray
Sherman
Middleport
Sherman Brothers
Pomerny
Murial
Van
Amare Burr
Marietta
Harley Beltoo
Rutlant
Pauline
Vearcoh
Ors
Apple Grove
Gegult
Maine
Ewing
van McCarty
East Pomeray
County Infirmary
McKay
W. BE. Russell
South Fourth Street
Harry Clark
Cheshire
T. H. Davis
Por
North Third
Coal Streets
Clarks
Athens
Stansbury
Phil Gibbs
Calumbus
Ross Wiley
Gib
Lois Thomas
Relats
Judge i i. Thomas
Marie Hers
Kertholl Smith
Ius How
Pinsburgh
Vfrancem Dillard
Parkersburg
Eleanor Tyatt
Dorothy Pendergrass
Jenkins, Ky
Clyde Rattine
W. Va
Mary A Atking
Aste
Florida
Sadie
Cars Are Sent Trolley Service to Be Discontinued
POMEROY July 27 All street cars used on the local line, which has been discontinued, have gone to the New Turkey Traction Company at Lexington except one. Four went out Saturday morning on flat cars. There were seven in use here.
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Pomeroy
Newturcky Traction Company
Lexington
Funeral to Be This Afternoon for Mrs Wallace in Mason
Funeral services are set for 1 PM Sunday in Mason for Eliza Gold Wallace 63 a Stirlingham resident who died at her brother W A Gold home after a heart attack Her body will go to Burlin for burial in am Cemetery beside her husband Funeral attendees include East ern Star members from Harrisonville and nearby chapters.
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Fremont
Eastern Star Order
Harrisonville
Amphibian Plane Service Planned Between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh
A new amphibian airline is announced to operate round trips between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. The craft will land on water and take off from a designated landing field, reviving a steamboat era approach to travel. One round trip fare is mentioned, with the service targeting a July launch.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Pomeroy
Cicinnati
Fies
Tyer
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Sevetor
Stamsbury
Buick Co
Nelsonville
New Main Street
Miss Wolf
Midpreport
Damesan
WG. Hwin
H. O. Faving
CL Brussel
Port Pieres
Bern
Thuskell
Middbleport
Funly
Davis Auddieton
Daston
Jennie
Rhartes Pickering
Pomc
Uly
Onin
Meias County
Mason City
Point Pleasent
Cormpines
Robert Wilson
Ris
Mary Jane
Second Ia Avenue
Eare
Tren Fults
Marie Smith
AW. Jones
Byers
Maryland
Deems
Whaley Dental Rooms
W.B. Drake
Nodak
the Lamborn Studio
Charleston
West Virginia
Ohio River
Pomeroy Bend Bridge
EU Plarr
Lyman Cook
Wes Mary Atkins
Pholstings
Cox Bros
Enlon St
Dial
LN SD
Fariey
the Swanson Furniture Co
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