Veterans dine in Middleport banquet honors three wars
In Middleport on June 16 a banquet at the Masonic Temple honored about 100 veterans from Civil War Spanish American and World War II groups. Speakers included John Adams Captain Harry Bennett and Captain Tom Jones with praise for veteran fraternal ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefort
Evanchapter
Order of the Eastrn Star
Masonic Temple
Grand Army
American Legion
Rum Corps
Legion
Temple
F. W. Schreiner
Lyston Fultz
Josephine Williams
W. T. Graves
James Salisbury
Jap Russell
Jack Still
John Adams
Jesse Gandee
William Hess
Winniell
W. & Koester
Everett Widson
James E. Murray
C. A.ley
Edgar H. Morris
Edwards
Walter Allen
Tom Jones
Jacob Young
Harry Bennett
Adams
A. Hartley
Jade Schreiner
Ralph Windsor
White
The
James Hartley
Duke Thomas
Gare Presen
Schreiner
Golden wedding observance by Keehnes in Charleston
Former Pomeroy residents Mr and Mrs Christian Keehne mark fifty years of marriage with a celebration at Charleston West Virginia on Friday June 17. They wed in Pomeroy in 1877 with eight children attending and many relatives from Pomeroy Youngstown and Mason will join in the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charleston
W. Va
Christian Keehne
Keehne
Margaret Priode
Charles G. Hiller
P. B. Stanbery
Charles Keehne
Edward
West
Lizzie
Otto Kautz
Julius
Youngstown
Chris
Minnie
Cincinnati
William
Henry Fruith
Local Moves and Hiring Mark Busy Rutland Notes
B. H. Rawlings buys the old Wells furniture store on Second Street. Bert and Mrs. Kent buy a new home in Columbus and move today. C. H. Horn and Mrs. Horn attend the alumni meeting. she is a 1899 Middleport high school graduate. W. H. Juhling vacations from Rathburn Department store, visiting Columbus with the Saunder s family. Nannie Washington Moore and Julia Miller hired for next school term. Engineer R. C. Lansbury returns to duty after a six week layoff due to an accident at Rumor, West Virginia. A. W. McKay and R. A. Miller travel to Parkersburg for illness of sister Mrs. Charles KE Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Rawlings
Rutland
Wells Furniture
Second Street
Bert Kent
Columbus
C. H. Horn
Athens
E. L. Saunders
Nannie Washington Moore
Julia Miller
R. C. Lansbury
New York Central Railroad
Rumor
W. Va
A. W. McKay
R. A. Miller
Parkersburgh
Charles KE Grant
Mrs Pendergrass Plans Visit Then Move to Jenkins Ky
The report notes Mrs. Frank Pendergrass in critical condition from goitre. She travels to Athens to visit relatives through Saturday. Mr Pendergrass will join her there and they will relocate to Jenkins Kentucky where he serves as general manager of the Consolidated Coal company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goitre
Frank Pendergrass
Athens
Pendergrass
Jenkins, Ky
Consolidated Coal Company
Blair Named Justice Syracuse
John L. Blair is appointed a Justice of the peace in Sutton township. His commission was issued June 13 by Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown and sent to Clerk of Courts T. W. Bengel for record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Syracuse
John L. Blair
Sutton
Clarence J. Brown
T. W. Bengel
Boy Hurt When Run Over by Ford Sedan
June 16 in Dark Hollow Walter Lawson 14 year old son of Nathan Lawson was run over at Kerrs Run by a Ford sedan driven by E F Rose of Cleveland. He suffered a broken left leg above the knee after jumping from a coal truck and was rolled under the car before it could be stopped. He was taken home and the bone set by a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Walter
Nathan Lawson
Kerr’s Run
E. F. Rose
Cleveland
Lyons street fair theft and travel notices
Philip Meier reported the loss of a motor meter at the Lyons lot street fair in Pomeroy yesterday evening. Another man reported a spare tire missing. Mrs. J. B. Smith, visiting her brother in Charleston West Virginia, has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Meier
Lyons Lot
Pomeroy
J. B. Smith
Charleston
W. Va
These Little Pigs Create A Market In Classified Ads
The Messenger ad draws thousands, turning readers into buyers. Fred Dowler of Route 3 sold all his O I C pigs within three days after advertising, proving classifieds generate demand for livestock, used cars, and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Fred Dowler
Sow Swallows Hook and Bait in Pomeroy Pond
John Frecker reports that sportsmen in Pomeroy set a baited turtle hook in a pond frequented by a large sow and fifteen piglets. The sow swallowed the hook and bait, and Frecker seeks about 55 dollars to cover the sow's likely death and the pig losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Frecker
Foster Place
Chester
Frecker
Funeral attendance noted for Miss Elizabeth Seyfried at Peace Church
A procession of out of town mourners gathered for the funeral of Miss Elizabeth Seyfried at Peace Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Also reported a new birth in Middleport as Everett and wife welcomed George Andrews, named after both grandfathers. Jondy Gilkey of Harrisonville faced a driving with 1926 license charge in Justice French's court and was fined. Brad Russell of Middleport, held in the Reibel raid for beer possession, was released after a hearing as he claimed to collect a coal bill and that claim stood unmet. Reports indicate further updates forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Seyfried
Peace Church
H. L. Hudson
Chicago
H. Koenig
H. Starkey
Flanegin
Columbus
Frank Anderson
East Liverpool
Everett McDaniel
Middleport
George Andrews
Jondy Gilkey
Harrisonville
Capper Promises Farm Aid Through Cooperative Legislation
Senator Arthur Capper told editors of farm publications at Dayton that Congress will enact measures to aid farmers facing financial problems. He said the legislation will not fix prices but will promote cooperative organizations and mergers into larger groups for strength. Also noted is Miss Ann Haworth joining the School of Music staff as piano enrollments rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Congress
Arthur Capper
Capper
Ann Haworth
Ohio University
Miss Haworth
Glouster
Ohio
Purported S S S Cure Promises Clear Skin and Strength
An advertisement touts S S S as the sole method to clear skin and boost energy. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. J. W. Barker of Cincinnati praising the remedy for boils and impure blood and notes it is made from medicinal herbs and sold in two sizes at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.s.s
J. W. Barker
Walnut Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Friendly Society to Hold Final Summer Meeting
The Friendly Society of the First Presbyterian Church will meet at 2 30 Friday afternoon in the church. Mrs M Fffey, president, will preside over the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
M. F.ffey
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Keehnes
Charleston, W. Va
Pomeroy Bend Briefs
Tows Brothers
Trarawa
Donald Brian
Bette Laar
45Th Street
Friendly Society
I A
Easol
Wreepee
Ae i
the Swanson Furniture Co
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