Young Boy Drowns At River Near Mason
In Hoodoo Day events a boy named James Fink aged about four or five died after drowning near the river trading area while local onlookers and the excursion Washington party watched. James Diehl aided by a nephew helped retrieve the body after a cramp. The search used barbed wire grapnels and river bottom dragging. the body was recovered near the last seen point. The funeral and family details note the Fink child’s father works in a coal mine and has other children at home.
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Frelday
Jing
James Pirk
Fou
James Fink
Washington
Jamies Diehl
Thehl
Diehl
Yuehl
Young Fink
Sam
Fink
Syracuse
Eneime
Pittetuitch
Fight Coming Factions in Meigs County Prepare for Election
FPOMEROY June 14 Political war clouds gather around Meigs County Republican leaders planning contests for pieces on central committees. Freland C Pomeroy Third Ward leader of anti Ebersbach faction to face Albert Fick a railroader. In Middleport Second Ward J A Shifler battles William Robson, as in 2 years ago the case reached the courts before Shifler prevailed.
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Middleport
J. A. Shifler
Ebersbach - Compton - McCollough
William Robson
Cally
Shier
Red Jacket Acts Recall a Foe in Blazing Church Attack
Pomproy June 14 The time worn tale of Red Jacket zealots in the township recalls a church burglary blaze at Carterron Church on Kingsbury Creek amid clashes during court. A 40 year old organization once lashed objectionable citizens and was pressed by law. A recent hearing in which Poston of Athens clashed with a defendant ended abruptly as benches and weapons were drawn and the squire kept order.
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Burlingham
Poston
Five Arrested On Hoodoo Day Here In Pomeroy
POMEROY June 14 The Friday the thirteenth fete ended at the county jail with five jailed. Moses Qualls of Middleport was arrested for disturbing the peace escorted by officers Mayer and Hawkins. His brother Clarence Qualls was brought in next. Leslie Murray from Carleton Church precinct faced charges after the Pentecostal congregation was disturbed by dynamite explosions. John Stanler of the township was accused of disturbing religious services. Baker of Portland brought in a man named Greuser for possessing an illegal asset. Dick Rowley, former manager of a Pomeroy chain store, was arrested for passing bad checks for 75 dollars on Carlos Cast local restaurant keeper. He faces a preliminary hearing.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
Moses Qualls
Middleport
Clarence
Mayer
Hawkins
Leslie Murray
Carleton Church
John Stanler
Titus
Baker
Portland Ibrought
Greuser
Roush
Dick Rowler
St! Setotoble
Carlos Cast
Rowley
Waters Release Contested Here in Ohio Habeas Suit
Pomeroy June 14 Judge Crow heard a habeas corpus petition by Judge A P Miller seeking Waters release from Columbus authorities on a non support charge. Waters seeks custody of his child after divorce 1928 while Mrs Waters has remarried and custody is with the maternal grandmother. Attorneys to submit applicable law citations. a court finding is to follow. Columbus juvenile officer to remain until resolution.
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Pomeroy
A. P. Miller
Peter H. Waters
Columbus
Crow
Waters
Mildred
Middleport
Myre. Waters
Allies Drake
Hare
Turning Feet Cut Into Stone Steps at Courthouse Landing
In Pomeroy on June 14 a curious rock formation in a flagstone at the front of the courthouse shows five scoop marks from thousands of feet turning as people ascended the first landing. The courthouse has stood there since 1942 with earlier wings added later. Also reported is the marriage of Miss Lacey Gordon Tarler of Columbus to Bonaiay Turnbull of Pomeroy at Broad Street Presbyterian Church in Columbus, with 125 guests attending at the bride’s home afterward.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Courthouse
Perthape
Earth
Columbus
Lacey Gordon Tarler
Bonaiay Turnbull
Helen Turnbull
Broad Street
Presbyterian Church
Pomerex
Helen RF. Turnbull
George H. Parker
Vyron Bing
R. G. Webster
Wright McCroba
R W. Finsterwald
Ralston Russell
Dorsthy Russell
Helen Brown Russell
Mary Russell
CANDIDATES FILE AT LAST MOMENT FOR COUNTY OFFICES
At 4 30 yesterday closing time in Meige County Republicans filed numerous candidacies for county offices and central committeemen. J C Fisher of Middleport joined as representative creating a three way race with Carman and Tom Jones. Precinct by precinct names of candidates for central committee are listed with multiple towns including Bedford Raymond Whaley Allard Press North Chester Val Hartung D W Will Columbia S A Galloway W H Hampton Dexter W B Holliday W R Davis Great River FP B Wickline James Selier Harrisonville Isha Blackwood M M Metty Langaville B Barrett Lee Bolin Letart W C Barnitz Ross Boutz Fast Letart G W Horman Long Bottom J W Hawley Charles Powell Middleport Sheridan Gilmore First Ward J E Harley W W Brown Second Ward William Robson F A Shiflet Third Ward Robert Barnes Henry N Swift Fourth Ward Charles Childs Harry Fowler Fifth Ward C M Young George R Collins Minersville Edgar Wriehil Walter Houdeschut Olivedale Alfred M M Tuttle Pageville C L Carsey Whaley Pomeroy Clyde Wilson Ernest Evans Pomeroy First Ward Charles McName Frank Arnold Lewis J K Stanert Pomeroy Second Ward Froyl Mankin Joe Chapman Pomeroy Third Ward Norman Leif. Promocr Juneis. at 4 30.
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Meige County
J. ¢. Fisher
Middleport
F. H. Shifler
W. A. Carman
J. ©. Fisher
Tom Jones
Republican Central Torniteemen
Bedford Township
Raymond Be.whaley
Allard
South Chester Township
Great River
BE. Wickline
James Selier
Harrisonville
Isha Blackwood
M. M. Metty
J. E. Harley
W. W. Brown
William Robson
F. A. Shiflet
Vra
Robert Barnes
Henry N. Swift
T. C. Grogan
Robert
Becon
Meddleport
Charles Childs
Harry Fowler
Minersville
Edgar Wriehil
Walter Houdeschut
Olivedale
C. M. Young
George R. Collins
Orange Freemet
Alfred
M. M. Tuttle
Pageville
C. L. Carsey
Whaley Pomeroy
Clyde Wilson
Ernest Evans
Pomeroy
Charles McName
Frank
Arnold
Lewis JK
Stanter
Froyl Mankin
Joe Chapman
Norman Leif
Promocr
Young turtle hunter aids grandfather in Minersville
In Minersville on June 14 a remarkable 18 month old, George William Fisher, accompanied by his grandfather Willa M. Fisher, helped set turtle hooks along creeks from 9 AM to 2 PM and cried with excitement at the return home. The piece also notes local precinct names and Democratic committee entries, with a separate item about Mrs. Coe's visit and a Middlesport gathering honoring Mrs. Margarette Calderwood.
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Minersville
Willa M. Fisher
George William Fisher
Im L French Dies at 84 in Harrisonville
Im Morgen L French died early today at his home in Harrisonville at age 84 from pneumonia. A native of the town he led an adventurous life, crossing the plains to Arizona, later seeking gold in the Klondike in 1898, and spending years in California before returning home to farm. He leaves two daughters Dessie Darby and Edith Daniels, three sisters Etta Petit Louise Kessel and Ruth Alkire, and was active in Meigs County Republican circles. Funeral at Presbyterian Church Sunday at 2 with Masonic rites.
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Harrisonville
Morgen L. French
United States
California
Klondike
French
Meigs County
Dessie Darby
Edith Daneiels
Etta Petit
Albany
Louise Kessel
Ripley
W.va
Ruth Alkire
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Fraternity
Longs
Deen
Learns of Death Friend of Mes William Searle
A Middleport friend reports the death of Mrs. Mattie Wells Haptonstall at Health Home Canadlaqua New York after four years as an invalid. She died April 26, and was buried in Fredonia Kansas beside her parents. Born in Middleport she visited her cousin Mrs. Jessie Woodward Outerbridge before moving to Columbus. Russell Honored in Middleport F. H. Johnston hosted friends of the Hobson shops to honor Fred Frussell who leaves for Toledo after a transfer. his family will join later.
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Francis Dilard
Office Train School
Columbus
Gene
E. Vance
Pred Whitlock
Pitteburgh
Randolph Ward
Charleston
Ane
James Merray
Grant Street
Louse Ant
Kath
Bartlas
Mentington
Mark Roller
Gertis Hamiton
Vigie
Thamss Longstaff
Reed
Goenie
Rehms
Bucyrus
Habado
Yaport
Evelyn Wenkes Fleston
F. E. Murphy
A. A. Chappalle
J. G. Talcott Ana
Lelia Harkison
Hobson
Saily
Miller
Cedric Gar
Stour
Town Mont
Letart
Des
Mes
William Searle
Mipdleport
Birs
William Searles
Canadlauqua
New York
Mattle Wells Haptonstall
Middleport
Cowsin
Jessie Woodward Outerbridge
Russell
F. H. Johnston
Hobson Shops
Fred Frussell
Toledo
Mr. Stussell
Alumni Gather Middleport for Banquet Night
The Midce High School alumni banquet at Kor Haj on Friday drew a strong turnout and was praised as one of the best in years. Attendees included William Grate and Mrs. C. B. Stout, with Mrs. John Hiett as treasurer. The event featured a program after the meal.
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Middleport
Tutte
Midc'e High
William Grate
C. B. Stout Wieespree
John Hiett
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