Council adjourned session and street work orders
Council met briefly and approved a 600 dollar certificate of indebtedness payable to the state of Ohio. A request by John Lares to use city space at Union Avenue was sent to committee. Dumping gear on Mechanic street to be stopped. First ward hose house repairs assigned to Councilman Charles Ames with power to act. Night king of autos on Lynn street to be discontinued. City officials urged sidewalks be cleared of illegal obstructions. Local residents and travelers list various visits and trips to Dayton, Washington DC, Richmond, Albany, Athens, Butler, Mont., Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Columbus and more, with several residents reporting summer plans and graduations.
Bodies of Burkett and son moved for burial
Pomeroy June 9. The bodies of Fred Burkett 43 and his son Al Francis 9 were moved from Ewing undertakers to the family home. Funeral services will be at Sacred Heart church at 8:30 Wednesday morning. Burial in Beech Grove cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Fred Burkett
al Francis
Midway
Darwin
Pomeroy-Athens
Ewing Undertaking
Father
Sacred Heart Church
Beech Grove Cemetery
Fewer Pickets on Duty at Mines Reported
Report from Pomeroy on local mines indicates some Mine 7 workers quit on a 60-40 basis while others filled in, with daily output near zero. Fewer pickets lined the road to the mine Monday morning and no new developments at Mines 16 and 17, though a petition seeks operation under the 1917 scale.
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Pomeroy
r-Essex Coal Company
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Forest Run
Ich
Theompany
Marriage Licenses Issued at Pomeroy Court
Recent licenses issued at the bate court include Carl Barkhoff 22 and Martha Davis 21 of Columbus and Middleport. Lawrence McQuaid 22 and Myrtle Sheline 18 of Pomeroy and Middleport. W Hobart Jones 23 of Mia Grande and Edith Curtis 21 of Racine.
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Pomeroy
Bate Court
Carl Barkhoff
Columus
Martha Davis
Middleoo
Lawrence McQuaid
Myrtle Sheline
Middleport
W. Hobart Jones
Mia Grande
Edith Curtis
Racine
Bank Brings Suit In Pomeroy County Clerk Office
Citizens National Bank files a new case in Pomeroy citing Andy Weat and C Hobart on a cognovit note for $100. Court records show the action filed Monday in the county clerk’s office as a civil suit seeking payment.
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BANK
Pomeroy
Citizens’ National Bank Af Ca
Andy Weat
C. Hobart
Death notices reach Pomeroy area in June telegram
Mrs. Abe Beyer 83 former Pomeroy resident dies at Elmwood. Widow Mrs Geyer reports three sons and four daughters. Body to be moved to Mason Ohio for burial.
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Pomeroy
Adam Ebersbach
Abe Beyer
Pomeroy Sun
Elmwood
Geyer Nves
Mason
Ohio
Death of former Pom president Adam Schmitaure
Word reached Pomeroy on Sunday of the death of Adam Schmitaure former Pom president at his home in Denver Colorado. Relatives were shocked by the news and John Schmitaure and Ashworth left Sunday to attend the funeral.
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West
Pomeroy
Adam Schmitaure
Pom
Denor
Colo
John Schmitaure
Ashworth
Miners Union Leader Lewis to Address Rock Springs Fair
A large crowd is expected at Rock Springs fair on Wednesday afternoon to hear John T. Lewis national president of the Miners Union. He will speak from the grandstand at the race track about labor matters and union goals.
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Lewis
Eroy
Mt At
Rock Springs
John T. Lewis
National
Miners’ Union
Local Social News and Visits Reported
Betty Mandry of Giouster visited Florence Winegar on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Homer Cook return from Columbus where Cook served as a federal official. Morehart plans a Monday business trip. Earl Craston and Mrs were guests of Rathburn during a Jubilee at the Methodist church. Allie Smith returns to Ome in Colubs after a visit with sisters. Mr and Mrs Cali Dawson return to their home in Colum.
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Dleport
Betty Mandry
Giouster
Mise Florence Winegar
Homer Cook
Columbus
Cook
Morehart
Earl Craston
Ton
Middleport
Methodist Church
Allie Smith
Ome
Colubs
Ces Smith
Caliis Dawson
Columbe
W. G. Davis
P. E. Axline
Legislators Split on Tennessee Evolution Bill Debates
The article recalls senate votes and speeches on a Tennessee bill banning teaching evolution in state funded schools. Supporters argue the risk to faith and morality, naming lawmakers like Hugh Bennett and D. D. Humphreys. Opponents, including C Benton King, Cecil Sims, and Frank F Fuller, condemn pressuring education and defend church-state separation.
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Tennessee
Hugh Bennett
Fruitland
D. D. Humphreys
Hohenwald
Deoctor
Benton King
Frownsville
Cecil Sims
Nashville
Frank F. Fuller
Memphis
Ten Miners Die in Hokkaido Mine Blast
Ten miners are reported dead after an explosion at a coal mine in Moshiri, Hokkaido prefecture. The disaster occurred on Yezo island as reported from Tokio on June 10.
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Tokio
Moshiri
Hokkaido Prefecture
Yezo Island
Nippon
Safer in Africa says Yerby on Chicago murders
William J. Yerby, once a consul in West Africa, claims Chicago has more murders than Africa’s native population. He contests claims of Americas safety comparing crime levels to Africa.
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Africa
Chicago
William J. Yerby
West Africa
Gabriel D'Annunzio Ill With Influenza at Italian Villa
The famed poet and patriot Gabriel D'Annunzio is ill with influenza at his villa in Cardone Italy on June 9. Physicians expect he will stay in bed for about a week.
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D’annunzio
Cardone
Italy
Gabriel D’annunzio
Mississippi hog calling contest crowns top caller
Mississippi farmers held a hog calling contest with farmers showcasing calls to lure road hogs. The winner delivered a distinctive cry that drew sharp attention from judges and onlookers, highlighting the rural pageant style event.
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Mississippi
Pesky chemical promises to rid homes of pests
A questionable new chemical named Pesky claims to purge bedbugs roaches moths and fleas with low cost. The fragment mentions hospital and railroad use and prices around 35 cents but provides unclear context and details.
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Devils
Sefert
Carpenter Home Destroyed by Fire in Rutland
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the home of Mrs. Alice Carpenter near Rutland about 11 oclock Sunday night. Loss estimated at about 1000 dollars, partly insured. By the time the fire was found the blaze was too far advanced to save the building. only some household goods were saved.
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Rutland
Alice Carpenter
Near Here
Marriage announced for W Hobart Jones and Edith Curtis
June 9 report from Pomeroy states the wedding will take place Wednesday at the bride's parents home. W Hobart Jones of Rio Grande and Edith Curtis of Racine are both school teachers.
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Pomeroy
W. Hobart Jones
Rio Grande
Edith Curtis
Racine
Initiative petition for state board of chiropractic examiners
The petition circulated in Meigs county seeks a proposed law creating a state board of chiropractic examiners. It was referred to Leo Byrne, secretary of the county board of election for verification. The filing lists 630 signatures.
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Pomeroy
State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Meigs County
Leo Byrne
County Board of Election
Nelson v Neilson divorce case filed in court here
E R Nelson sues Amy L Neilson for divorce in Pomeroy court claiming adultery. The couple wed at Rutland Ohio on January 16 1918. Emmett Glass of Athens is named and Peoples and Peoples represent the plaintiff.
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Amy L. Neilson
Rutland
Ohio
Emmett Glass
Athens
Peoples
Religious Education Convention to Meet in Athens Friday
The Athens county council of religious education announces its second annual convention at the Presbyterian church in Athens Friday starting 9:30 am. The program includes registration, greetings by Rev A Y Wilcox, talks on church programs, luncheon, business session, division conferences, and evening addresses by I S Richmond and Dr McElfresh.
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Athens
Athens County Council of Religious Education
Presbyterian Church
W. G. Parker
Athena
Richmond
Columbus
Doctor McElfresh
Young Peoples’ Conference
Miss Bechel
Mr. Parker
I. S. Richmond
New Remedy Banishes Bad Breath
Tens of thousands suffer from bad breath and lack awareness. A new antiseptic called Kojene is touted as four times more powerful than carbolic acid and safe to ingest. A six-ounce bottle costs 60 cents at McKee Drug Co. or any drug store. Use Kojene as a gargle, one teaspoon in half a glass of water, night and morning.
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McKee Drug Co
Kojenc
Patterson urges work over leisure at Athens High senior day
Athens city schools superintendent John R. Patterson told the senior class of Athens High School that life requires action, not idle leisure, urging students to face ongoing duties. The program featured welcome by John Algeo, class prophecy via radio gag, performances by Anna Mae Fenzel and Oland Pierce, a class will by Violet Collins, and the handing over of school keys to the junior class. The event closed with the class song Senior Farewell, with lyrics by Anna Cook.
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John R. Patterson
Athens City
Athens High School
John Algeo
Ralph Wharton
Pauline Swanson
Ted Schmidt
Ted
Anna Mae Fenzel
Oland Pierce
Maying
Jenny Moore
Violet Collins
Elizabeth Foley
Anna Cook
Graduation reception honors two Kerr graduates
Louise Kerr and another classmate were recognized as members of the graduating class. A reception followed the program to honor the graduates and their parents.
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Louise Kerr
Doctors Say Loeb May Become Normal
Toledo June reports Harry Se right of Fairmount Indiana dying from brain concussion in a Toledo hospital after auto races at the local track. Spectator Sylvester Teegarden was killed crossing the track and Edward Heimbush was badly burned when a car lost control.
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Toledo
Harry Seright
Fairmount
Ind
Sylvester Teegarden
Edward Heimbush
Teegarden
Wolfe
Columbus
Seright
Heimbusch
Kankyo Maru Runs Aground Off Korea With 100 Missing
A Seoul report to Jiji Tokyo states the 75 ton steamship Kankyo Maru is aground off Kyosai Korea and 100 crew members are missing. A rescue vessel has been sent to assist.
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TOKIO
Kyosai
Korea
Seoul
Jiji
Kankyo
Mrs Edw Pollitt Describes Recovery With Dr Pierce Medicines
Mrs Edward Pollitt of Portsmouth Ohio recalls severe fatigue hysteria and nerve breakdown about 20 years ago. After six months of ineffective treatment neighbors urged Dr Pierce remedies and within three months she regained normal health sleeping eating and working again using Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets.
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Portsmouth
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
Edward Pollitt
Front St
President Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
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