Kent Family Responds to Father's Death En Route West
Mr and Mrs John Kent left Tuesday for Corvallis Oregon after learning of the serious illness of his father who recently underwent a double hernia operation. A message Wednesday morning reported the father's death in the night. The couple will reach their destination in about four days. Mrs Clark a sister of Mrs Kent sent the message while en route West. Mrs M C Hotart accompanied her daughter to Columbia and is visiting her sister Mrs Webb Smith before returning home.
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Middleport
John Kent
Corvallis
Oregon
Clark
Columbia
Webb Smith
Hypnotist Galvani Found Living Alone on Indian Run
Fred Daniels a.k.a. Galvani the hypnotist, once famed nationwide, is living in seclusion alone along Indian Run at the upper end of Meigs County near the Ohio River. A Gallia County native who spent years in Middleport giving entertainments, he disappeared years ago and was recently located by a friend.
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Pomeroy
Fred Daniels
Galvani
Indian Run
Meigs County
Ohio River
Daniels
Gallia County
Middleport
Prohibition Sparks Rum-Run Youth Tale and Local Notices
June 18. John Warner 13 drank eight pints of whisky found along the Ohio River then rowed to West Virginia with friends. He recovered after a stomach pump. Also noted: John Wesley Carr Jr died at Harrisonville. Ray Landers liquor arrest leads to Charles Landers jail. Olin Bailey graduates Rio Grande College. oil well near Racine at 510 feet eyed for deeper drilling. Virgil Rose visiting Pomeroy. petition for Pomeroy gas franchise referendum to challenge high rates.
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Pomeroy
America
John Warner
Young Warner
Ohio River
West Virginia
John
Ohio
John Wesley Carr, Jr
Harrisonville
W. A. Race Farm
Kerrs Run
Ray Landers
Charles
Ben Morris
Olin Bailey
Henry Bailey
Chester Township
Rio Grande College
Thomas Wolf
Peace of
New Officers Named for Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter
June 13 report lists new officers for Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter PD A. Regent Ruth McCroba Vice Regent Clara Hennessey Recording Secretary Helen Ebberfeld Corresponding Secretary Harriet Faris Treasurer Jennie Egalbroner Registrar Bessborn Historian Velma Iger Custodian of Flag Ita lian Louise Finsterwald Aid of Management Helen Inbull Bertha Chase Lydia Hues. Boys Favored Middleport Luncheon Details Reported with 20 boys entertained at Rathbun golf links and turtle soup luncheon hosted by Mrs Leonard for four youths.
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Middleport
Atland
Rathburn
County to Have 26 in Taking of Census
A Washington dispatch says Meigs County will have 26 enumerators for next year’s national census. Ohio’s 27 districts each have a supervisor, with districts led by headquarters in major cities. Supervisors earn 1500 to 2500 dollars, work two to six months, and select enumerators. Enumerators reside in their district, are paid per name and per farm, and work two weeks in cities and one month in rural areas, earning about five to eight dollars daily for diligent workers.
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Pomeroy
A_ press
Washington
Meigs County
Ohio
Athens
Lawrence
Meigs
Jackson
Vinton
Cottage Burns in Middleport First Ward
The Jackson cottage in the First Ward of Middleport burned at 1 30 a m on Wednesday. Mr Jackson was with his parents, his wife was in Cincinnati. Neighbors saved most furniture, firemen fought the blaze but it was beyond saving. Jackson had no insurance.
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Middleport
Jackson
Cincinnati
Couple from Florida and a Washington trip visit Middleport
Mr and Mrs W J Root returned to Middleport from a Florida winter, after a trip to Washington D C and New York City. They will stay a few weeks with Miss Lydia Powell, sister of Mrs Root, at her home.
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Middleport
W. J. Root
St. Petersburg
Florida
Washington
New York City
Lydia Powell
Dangerous detour on Main Street prompts new route warnings
Be Careful Pomeroy June 13 reports motorists detouring through upper Pomeroy via Condor and Spring Streets to bypass a bad Main Street section. Children play on these less-used streets, risking serious injury without careful driving.
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Pomeroy
Tomeroy
Condor
Spring
Mrs Glover and Miss Erwin Visit Columbus for Week
Mrs. Carrie Glover and her granddaughter Miss Caro Louise Erwin traveled to Columbus Tuesday to stay a week at the home of cousin Mrs. Lulu Wilson. On Wednesday evening Miss Erwin attended the commencement exercises of Bexley High School.
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Carrie Glover
Caro Louise Erwin
Columbus
Lulu Wilson
Miss Erwin
Bexley High School
Two Old Men From Letart In Court Over Locust Trees
POMEROY June 13 Tottering to the bar of justice in Fred Gilmore's court two old men faced off over two locust trees along a farm line at Mairview Letart Township. Irving M Hall owned 28 acres. J Kelley 40 acres. Hall cut the trees for fence posts. Kelley claimed them and Hall was discharged. Court costs of 54.30 were assessed to Kelley who paid.
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Pomeroy
Tottering
Fred Gilmore
Mairview
Letart
Irving M. Hall
J. Kelley
Hall
Kelley
Lach
Emmett Peoples
A. I. Russell
Face Infection Rues Mrs. Dewey Taken to Hospital
June 13. Mrs. Mary Dewey, 60, of this place, was rushed to Parkersburg City Hospital suffering a fetal infection with a badly swollen face. Doctor Guthrie advised prompt removal. cause of infection unknown. Also, Homer McClain, 45, critically ill at home from stomach trouble with unlikely recovery, a son of Benjamin McLain, the locality’s only old soldier.
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Mary Dewey
Parkersburg
Pr. Guthrie
Homer McClain
Benjamin Mclain
Widow of Judge Lochary Taken to Holzer Hospital
Mrs Mary Lochary widow of Judge J H Lochary was reported critically ill at her Lincoln Hill home suffering from a suspected brain tumor. Dr C E Holzer was summoned from Gallipolis to consult with the family physician as a diagnosis was not yet made.
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Pomeroy
Mary Lochary
J. H. Lochary
Lincoln Hill
C. E. Holzer
Gallipolis
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
An advertisement promises rapid fat loss using Kruschen Salts, claiming the four mineral salts restore organ function, boost energy, and improve skin and eyesight. It urges a morning half-teaspoon in hot water for three weeks, offering a money-back guarantee if health and vigor aren’t improved.
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McKee Drug Company
America
Mrs Lochary Linked to Leading Family and Hospital Case
Mrs. Lochary, daughter of the late Captain W. L. Downie, joins a prominent town family with three children Patrick Lochary in the Pomeroy Post Office, Helen Lochary a stenographer in Columbus, and Mrs. Glen Chase of Huntington. She was rushed to Holzer Hospital Wednesday evening. Sheriff Willock and deputies found a still and 160 gallons of mash on the old Karr farm along Leading Creek. the owner escaped.
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Lochary
W. L. Downie
Patrick Lochary
Pomeroy
Helen Lochary
State Agricultural Department
Columbus
Glen Chase
Huntington
W. Va
Holzer Hospital
Ewing Ambulance
Willock
Karr
Leading Creek
YMCA Welding and JTO School Registration Ad
Registration limited this summer for the YMCA welding program and the JTO School at 10 W Long Street. Write today to secure a place and gain hands on garage experience this season.
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JTO
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