Pomeroy Bend for Sale One Ford Truck 1918
For sale in Middleport a 1918 Ford truck in good condition offered cheaply. Call for details as listed in the local ad.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
8
Old Ball Game Recalled On Aged Teams At Pomeroy
The 1891 Pomeroy diamond match featured two teams with an average age around 68 years. John A. Franz, a young seventyish member, led a fundraiser of 22 players to aid construction of local Methodist and Presbyterian churches. The event remains a noted curiosity in American baseball history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Franz
Contested August Primaries Rise in Pomeroy Race slate
In Pomeroy August primaries Dan Diehl Democrat seeks mayor with Republican challenger Charles N. Wagner. Village clerk W. J. Jones Republican clear. Treasurer pits Jas M. Lyman against ex Auditor A. W. Vale. Marshall features George Schaaf attempting comeback. Adam Scholl faces Schaal. Council race includes John J. Durst Democrat to return, Republicans Charles and George Ebersbach Chas Kuhhne and Chas McName, plus newcomer L H R Foulk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Dan Diehl
Charles N. Wagner
W. J. Jones
Jas. M. Lyman
A. W. Vale
Marshall
George Schaaf
Adam Scholl
Schaal
John J. Durst
Curtis Gilmore and Mayor C shoe maker
Curtis Gilmore and Mayor C involved in a local shoe maker dispute as reported in the brief item. The note names both figures and hints at a civic or commercial connection within the city records.
Marriage Licenses Listed for Dexter and Nearby Cities
John Nelson 28 and Gertrude ck from Dexter. F S Beymer 58 of Canton Ohio and Cora Willuousot 40 of Rutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nelson
Gertrudeck
Dexter
F. S. Beymer
Canton
Ohio
Cora Willuousot
Rutland
Nellie Sponagel Sues for Divorce After Two Years of Marriage
Nellie Sponagel files in common pleas court for divorce from Victor G. Sponagel charging wilful absence after two years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Sponagel
Common Pleas Court
Victor G. Sponagel
Liquor Furniture Sold in Meigs County Auction
The Meigs County liquor commission furniture and fixtures were sold at auction for 77.50 to Edgar H. Morris, court house janitor, with councilman Chas. Ebersbach as sole competing bidder at 76. The sheriff later purchased the entire outfit from Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County Liquor Commission
Edgar H. Morris
Court House
Chas. Ebersbach
Morris
Storm Kills Two Cottrill Horses Near Danville
Lightning struck in Salem township destroying two Wilson Cottrill horses near Danville and killed a cow owned by M F Grapes of Parker Run in the same locality during yesterday's storm.
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Wilson Cottrill
Danville
Salem Township
M. F. Grapes
Parker Run
Rutland Notices Two Sudden Local Deaths
Rutland records two prominent citizen deaths in quick succession. John C. Rupe, 73, longtime resident and former soldier, died suddenly while seated on his porch. Rose Saxton, 26, daughter of James Saxton, died after returning home from Columbus for treatment of a lung abscess.
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Rutland
John C. Rupe
Rose
James Saxton
Columbus
That Rutland dedication marks strong church support
The Rutland Methodist Church dedication exceeded expectations with debt reduced from 6000 to 1500 over the day. Subscribers included seven 500 gifts, three 300 gifts, one 250 gift, three 200 gifts, three 125 gifts, ten 100 gifts, seven 50 gifts, plus many smaller contributions and free will offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
New Methodist Church
Purge Pimples With Blood Purifier S S S
Nature warns via pimples and skin irritations that the blood is sluggish and impure. The U S S is touted as the greatest vegetable blood purifier with no minerals or chemicals. Free medical advice offered from Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Laboratory
Atlants
Revenue Total Reaches $7,487.20 After Meal Gains
The total funds amount to seven thousand four hundred eighty seven dollars and twenty cents, not counting roughly one hundred dollars earned from dinner and lunches.
Legislator Bob Carson Injured by Stick Eye Incident
Hon Bob Carson was cutting weeds on his Leading Creek farm when a stick splinter struck his eye causing pain. Dr Hugg examined him but found no injury to sight and he could not leave home that day.
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Columbus
Bob Carson
Hugg
Mr. Carson
Merry War in Meigs County Over Wool Trade
A merry war erupts between the Meigs County wool growers association and private buyers. The dispute is likely to push higher prices for sellers as the wool market tightens and growers seek better terms.
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Meigs County
Woolgrowers Association
Marriage of Mrs Maud E Mason and Mr Paul Burk in Charleston
Mrs Maud E Mason daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Mason of Middleport and Mr Paul Burk of Indiana were married Tuesday in Charleston Burke is manager of Bell Telephone traveling repair works.
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Maud E. German
John L. Mason
Middleport
Paul Burk
Indiana
Charleston
Burke
Bell Telephone Company
New York Beats Chicago 7 to 2 in Tuesday National League
Tuesday results show New York defeating Chicago 7 to 2 amid rain delays for Boston Cincinnati and Brooklyn St Louis games. Standings and scores are listed with multiple clubs noted in the National League box.
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New York
Chicago
Baseball Standings and Scores From American Association
Detroit and Washington split a two game set while St Louis and New York won. Cleveland edged Boston as Columbus and Milwaukee posted blowouts. Indianapolis and Columbus show uneven records with Kansas City and Minneapolis mid pack. Team standings list wins losses and batting averages with several teams near .500.
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Pak Cacsasienadess
Emusveig Aacersassis
Indianapolis
Columbus
Cccuscoses
Kansans City Scsccassee
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Eecevessse
Toledo
Asteveces O Bf Pet
Wrestler Al Hart Proposes 160 Pound Weight Limit in Bout
Al Hart of Columbus writes The Messenger stating he will meet Olson under the named conditions if allowed to weigh in at 160 pounds and to post a $200 forfeit on match day. He offers a side bet if Olson covers it and questions Olson's referee choice, seeking a square official if approved.
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al Hart
Young Gotch
Columbus
The
Messenger
Olson
President Wilson and Mrs Wilson Leave for Brussels
Paris reports President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson departed for Brussels at 10 30 last night signaling the start of a diplomatic tour.
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Paris
Wilson
Brussels
Birthday Party for Mrs. Baughman Draws Dozens in New Marshfield
In New Marshfield Ohio on June 15 Mr and Mrs Hiram Baughman hosted about seventy friends and neighbors for Mrs Baughmans sixtieth birthday. A large dinner under cherry trees ended when a thunderstorm forced a kitchen adjournment. Post luncheon photos and gifts completed a day noted by family and guests.
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New Marshfield
Hiram Baughman
Carreas
Lauren Jones
Lucile
Walter
Sam Baughman
Orville
Clarice
Fred Elliott
Lester Enlow
I'd Hawk
Chester
Sam Scott
Elmo
Alice Jones
McKitrick
C. V. Hester
James
C. H. Robinson
Francis
Bessie
Fritz
Goldie
Mildred
Dorcas
Mannie
Lulu
Steed
Brenda
Friends and Relatives Gather at Somerset Home
A Sunday dinner gathering near Somerset Ohio brought together Mr and Mrs Thomas Wilson and their sons Ray and Roy plus many relatives and friends including Bert Wilson Ruth Pollock Ellen Williams Ralph Williams Roger and Ruth Pollock H V Wolfe Clarence White Ray Hummel and children Margaret Elizabeth Bernard Wayne Homer Dupler and others for an old fashioned social event.
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Carbondale
Thomas Wilson
Soemrset
Ohio
Ray and
Roy
Bert Wilson
Somerset
Jake Pollock
Ruth Pollock
Ellen Williams
Ralph Williams
Roger
Ruth Pol
H. V. Wolfe
Clarence White
Nelsonville
Ray Hummel
Margaret
Elizabeth
Bernard
Wayne
New Lexington
Homer Dupler
Newark
Building Great Wheat Storage Plant in N. S. W.
Government pushed work on a national wheat storage and shipping plant at Glebe Island Sidney N S W with grain silos and terminal elevators. Storage bins will hold 5 582 000 bushels and the working house 800 000 more, ready for the 1920 21 harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Sidney
Glebe Island
Bank Robbery Nets Thieves A Goodly Sum
West Cleveland bank officials report a loss of about 65000 from the late yesterday robbery. Bertillon experts identify four of five bandits by prints and photos while the getaway car remains unfound. Depositors are protected as the amount is replaced.
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Cleveland, O
West
Ice Cream Social At Fairview Church This Saturday
Mrs Charles Cole and Miss Inez Golden visit Mrs Elmer Cole while Roy Clark guests Arthur Cole. Vern Dixon hosts Frank Nelson family and Raymond Dixon with Adson Russell family. Nearby residents join in weekend visits. An ice cream social is set for Fairview church Saturday evening June 21.
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Charles Cole
Inez Golden
Elmer Cole
Ike Barnhart
Near Stewart
Welington Barnhart
Frances Bond
Floodwood
Roy Clark
Near Coolville
Arthur Cole
Vern Dixon
Frank Nelson
Willow Creek
Raymond Dixon
Carthage
Adson Russell
Fairview Church
Indian Trails Saddle Aids Firemen In Rescue Efforts
Two Kansas City men patent a back mounted saddle to help firefighters carry victims from burning buildings. The device supports a person on the rescuer’s back, enabling safer, quicker extraction in high danger scenarios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Sunday Socials Include Visits Across Town
Mr and Mrs Frank Lawrence and son Willie visited Will Hiesse and family on Sunday. Mrs Iona Smith with her children Helen and Cleydth spent the weekend with her father Alex Willard of Guysville. Arthur Hawk stayed Friday night with Aaron Brown. Mrs Allie Siberts and children from Nelsonville visited Leroy McRason. John Williams of Trimble visited his uncle James Williams and family. Mrs William Ball spent an evening at the Smith home. Visitors at the Brown home Sunday included Mr and Mrs Clifford.
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Frank Lawrence
Willie
Will Hiesse
Iona Smith
Helen
Cleydth
Alex Willard
Guysville
Arthur Hawk
Aaron Brown
Allie Siberts
Nelsonville
Leroy McRason
John Williams
Trimble
James Williams
William Ball
Smith
Brown Home
Clifford
Blooded Pigeons Sell for 90 Dollars in War-Scarred Areas
Blooded pigeons command up to 90 dollars each in invaded French and Belgian districts. The high price reflects factors beyond living costs as breeding declined under German occupation. As residents return, efforts aim to revive the blooded pigeon industry and restore supply.
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Paris
France
Belgium
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Baughman
Great Wheat
Fairview
Jasper Hill
Enid Bennett
Thos. H. Ince
Paramount Picture
Paramount-Flagg
Theda Bara
Athens Poultry & Produce Co
Union Depot
Atkins
Bank of Athens
Harmony Creamery Co
the Security Savings Bank
Athens, Ohio
Liberty
the Cline Ice Cream Co
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