Pauline Bridgeman to Wed Harry Naylor Wolt in Syracuse
Friends of Miss Pauline Bridgeman daughter of the late L H Bridgeman Syracuse have received notice of her upcoming marriage to Harry Naylor Wolt cashier of New York Life Cincinnati. The wedding will be held at the Bridgeman home in Syracuse in August.
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Pauline Bridgeman
L. H. Bridgeman
Syracuse
Harry Naylor Wolt
New York Life Insure Company
Cincinnati
Bridgeman
Meigs County Scout Campaign Reaches New Heights
In Meigs County the Boy Scout drive ends with 287 new members, six over the target. Middleport adds 121 and Pomeroy 166, credited to George P. Daniels with Scout Master L Z Davis inspiring Middleport. Grangers plan Rutland gathering July 12 with Meigs and Gallia counties, Ha County team delivering fifth degree work.
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Meigs County
Middleport
Pomeroy
George P. Daniels
L. Z. Davis
Rutland
Meigs
Gallia
Ha County
Middleport Candidates In August Primaries Clash Likely
In Middleport a lively Republican primary battle unfolds as Mayor nominee James H. Williams faces J. C. Fisher a traveling salesman and strong orator. Fred M. Sisson seeks Clerk with no opposition, L. Quickle for marshal, B. Fultz for treasurer, and council hopefuls J. B. Downing and J. B. Lindsey vie for seats.
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Middleport
James H. Williams
J. C. Fisher
Fred M. Sisson
L. Quickle
B.F. Fultz
J. B. Downing
J.B. Lindsey
Appendicitis Operation in Pomeroy Woman Recovers
Mrs John Goett of Lincoln Hill Pomeroy underwent appendicitis surgery at home Wednesday night. Dr Holzek from Gallipolis assisted by Drs McCullough and Miller of Pomeroy performed the operation. She came through and is expected to recover.
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John Goett
Lincoln Hill
Pomeroy
Holzek
Gallipolis
McCullough
Miller
Goett
County Jail Still Empty
County jail remains empty after nearly two weeks with doors left open during daytime and no prisoners present. Local authorities have not reported any inmate transfers or new bookings in this period.
Foster bills pensions for Civil War and Mexican War vets
Congressman Foster proposes monthly pensions for Civil War and Mexican War veterans at 60 dollars, widows at 35 dollars, and dependent children at 35 dollars. The plan specifies monthly payments.
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MR. Foster
Congressman Foster
Mexico
Prosperity Returns to Pomeroy After Armistice Era
Prosperity returns to the Pomeroy bend as public works restart after months of idleness. Mines run at capacity and full crews resume at Hobson shops. Salt plants operate but bromine prices lag war highs, reducing earnings for local bromine makers.
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Pomeroy Bend
Hobson Shops
Meigs Countians at Moundsville
Six Meigs county residents travel to Moundsville for a community event or meeting. The report notes attendance and local participation in the activity.
Convicted Band to Enforce Residence at Moundsville West Virginia
Six men including Howard Stitt George Wise Emmett Manley Lewis Manley Gideon Ratliff and Jesse Little were sentenced by the U S Court at Columbus to eighteen months residence at Moundsville W V for breaking into Hobson area cars and stealing large stocks of provisions especially meats Charles Hysell confessed and received sixty days in Meigs county jail He will join the reformatory sentence this week and may aid Sheriff Hartenbach in keeping the grounds neat with a lawn mower
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Moundsville
W. Va
Howard Stitt
George Wise
Emmett Manley
Lewis Manley
Gideon Ratliff
Jesse Little
U.S
Columbus
Hobson
Charles Hysell
Meigs County
Franklin County
Hartenbach
Meigs County Exodus To Columbus Court Session
A large Meigs County gathering traveled to Columbus this week for the Jaques Maumax treason case. Judge Albert P. Miller Deputy Sheriff Beahrs and Mayor C. B. Shoemaker attended as witnesses. Maumax has been jailed a year and seeks a new trial, set for Saturday. A crowd of wives and friends watched the Hobson car-breaking defendants with officer W. W. Thompson and agents Cumberland and McGovern present.. Judge A. D. Russell defended the prisoners.
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Meigs County
U. S. Court
Columbus
Common Pleas Court
Albert P. Miller
Beahrs
Shoemaker
Pomeroy
Jaques Maumax
Hobson
W. W. Thompson
Middleport
Dan W. Cunningham
John McGovern
A. D. Russell
Clifford Myers Named West Virginia State Historian
Private Clifford R. Myers of Mason City has been appointed state historian of West Virginia by Governor John J. Cornwell. A former schoolteacher, he served in the 131st regiment of the 83rd division and was wounded near Amiens, France, on the Fourth of July, resulting in the amputation of his left leg. He uses a government cork leg and walks with two crutches. Myers is a University of West Virginia alumnus with BA and MA degrees and did graduate work at the University of Chicago.
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Clifford Myers
Clifford R. Myers
Mason City
West Virginia
John J. Cornwell
Myers
Amiens
France
University of West Virginia
University of Chicago
Local gatherings and a stormy ball trip reported
Mr and Mrs John Brewer hosted guests in Millfield for a sister's visit with games music and cake. Names of attendees include F audt Boudinot Hill and Brookins. A local ball team trip to Red Field ended with a rollover accident in Boudinot's potato patch injuring no one seriously.
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John Brewer
B. Faugst
Akron
F. K. Boudinot
P. D Hill
B. Faught
Dan Fulton
Guy Brookins
Mary Evans
Alice Brewer
Coleman
Homer Tracy
New Lexington
Milton Brookins
Ruth James
Frank Shirkey
Vern Fulton
Needle Club
John Daugherty
Ki. Aon P. D. Hill
F. EB. Boudice Clinton Daugherty
Mesdames
Garfield Grimes
A. C. Withem
Fred Totman
Frank Shirley
Red Field
Ford
Tom Tracy
Weather Delays Children’s Day Amid Heavy Rains
Heavy rains and a wind storm damaged crops at SOHO HPE EHS Sharpsburg R D 2. Wheat laid low but may recover. corn and meadows look good. clover scarce. Children’s Day services postponed from Hermon to Sunday June 22. Local residents mentioned include Prof A D Selby and family, Mary Dickson undergoing tonsil operation in Marietta, and funeral of William Wilson in Bartlett. Chloe Harris and Vern visit Gail in Amesville.
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Hermon
A. D. Selby
A. LD. Selby
Warren
Selby Heights
Mary Dickson
Marietta
Frank Bardin
T. E. Dickson
William Wilson
Bartlett
Chloe Harris
Vern
Gail
Amesville
Lightning strikes home but causes no injuries
Mail carrier Lyle Harris faced a near miss when a lightning bolt struck his house on Monday afternoon. The bolt damaged the door screen and windows but did not enter the home, sparing Mrs Harris and children. Local social notes mention visitors and neighbors through the week.
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Lyle Harris
Floyd Grimes
Floyd Caldwell
Byesville
Amesville
Snort Comments How They Stand National League Thursday Results
Baseball standings and results across the National and American Leagues with scattered game scores including Philadelphia losing 1 to 4 at Cincinnati and Brooklyn tied 4 4 with Chicago 1 and New York leading 7 to 1. The American League report is incomplete with TreCagg versus Washington 4 noted.
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Boston
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Neds
Detroit
Cleveland
New York Ee
Iseeanwe
Washington
Philadelphia State
American Association Club
Paul
Louisville
Indianapolis
Columbus
Kansas City
More Rooms Needed for The Summer Bunch
Ohio University will see a large summer influx with 1500 to 1800 students expected to arrive in Athens. Officials say 300 to 400 rooms remain needed as citizens are asked to provide lodging and Dean Voigt can be called for available rooms.
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Ohio University
Athens
Ellis
Dean Voigt
Cabinet Resigns as Italian Premier Faces Secret Session Vote
Prime Minister Orlando announced his cabinet had resigned to King Victor Emmanuel after the chamber rejected a motion for a secret session to discuss a vote of confidence. Orlando defended wartime policy amid hostile uproars and urged cautious parliamentary debate.
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United Press
Rome
Orlando
Victor Emmanuel
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Italy
Pigeon Heroes Return From Front With War Pigeons
Among the decorated passengers aboard the Great Northern arriving today were seven American pigeons that had been gassed and wounded while carrying messages at the front. They were in charge of Sergeant Fred J. Hermann, Youngstown, Ohio, who also brought over twenty-two captured German pigeons. He said carrier pigeons in Germany were attacked continually by hawks.
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New York
Great Northern
Fred J. Hermann
Youngstown
Ohio
Germany
Senate proposes clear interpretation of League Covenant
Senator Spencer of Missouri introduced a resolution in the Senate to define definite interpretations of the League of Nations covenant provisions. He said adoption would reveal the Senate's understanding on disputed clauses to league supporters and opponents.
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Washington
Senate
Spencer
Missouri
League
May Drop Case In Fulton Forgery Probe
Prosecuting Attorney Schlesinger asked the Senate investigation committee to withhold the case from the grand jury stating key witnesses granted immunity from prosecution. The case centers on alleged forgery of Secretary Fulton signature on the federal prohibition bill.
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Columbus
Fulton
Senate Investigation Committee
Schlesinger
Grand
Booze Not a Cure for Colic Says Ames Journal
A reader warns that alcohol is not a proper remedy for stomach pain. The Ames Iowa Intelligencer advises seeking medical help or using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for colic and stomach issues.
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Ames Iowa Intelligencer
Chamberlain
Sisters Drowned in Ohio River Tragedy
Dorothy Kidler 12 and Minnie Kidler 11 drowned while bathing in the Ohio River at Bridgeport Ohio this afternoon.
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Bridgeport
Dorothy Kidler
Minnie
Ohio River
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