Big Inheritance Tale Shakes Gallia Meigs Counties
Mrs. Newton Durst of Gallia County claims a Washington state will leaves twelve million dollars to six heirs, with half to her branch. She produced a lawyer letter and a forty dollar check from Citizens National Bank in Middleport, stirring local chatter about heirs Darius and Lafayette Rupe and a split estate.
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Newton Durst
Gallia County
Stingy Creek
Citizen's National Bank
Middleport
Ington
Meigs
Gallia
Darst
Rupe
More Light for Racine Street Lighting Move
Racine council moves to electrify streets and enable home lighting. A deal with the local street car line to supply current is under consideration, aiming to bring modern electric lighting to residents.
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Paris
Meigs
Lyons Ater Control Suit Filed in Meigs County Court
Chas. Wink, a veteran of Pomeroy, has filed a civil suit in Meigs County Court against the Pomeroy. The action seeks redress in a matter likely tied to local affairs affecting Pomeroy residents.
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Chas. Wink
Pomeray
Meigs County
Middleport Telephone Stock Fight Heads to July Vote
The Middleport Telephone Company seeks a restraining order to stop trustees from voting plaintiff stock at the July stockholders meeting. The fight centers on control of the company between Lyons and Wink as stock blocks have shifted power. The case is to be heard next Monday.
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Wink
Lyons
Meigsounty Probate Court Rows Include Two Teens
In probate court Tuesday a couple from the west end of Meigsounty were awarded by Justice Hwing. They are George H. Holcomb 21 of Carpenter and Rose E H Caster 17 of Dyesville.
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Meigsounty
Hwing
George H. Holcomb
Carpenter
Rose EH. Caster
Dyesville
Martin Fersbach Near Death at Lincoln Hill Home
Martin Fersbach aged in the eighties, father of the Eberbach boys who lead Pomeroy Bend businesses, lies dying at his daughter Mrs Leonard Fischers home on Lincoln Hill in Pomeroy after years of failing health.
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Martin Fersbach
Eberbach
Pomeroy Bend
Leonard Fischer
Lincoln Hill
Pomeroy
Meigs County Woman Celebrates 96th Birthday
Mrs Barbara Covert likely Meigs counties oldest citizen marked her ninety sixth birthday at home in Middleport on Tuesday. Dinner was hosted by Mrs J F Downing and her sisters.
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Barbara Covert
Meigs County
Middleport
J. F. Downing
Prohibitive Fruit Prices Hit Local Market
Local market fruit costs soar with cherries at one dollar per gallon and raspberries four to six dollars per crate. Wild berries expected next week may be cheaper, and prospects point to a large blackberry crop.
Methodists welcome at Buckeye State Building & Loan Co
Visiting the Centenary Celebration is welcome at the Buckeye State Building and Loan Co in Columbus Ohio. The institution promotes savings with 5 percent interest on time deposits and offers loans on homes and farms. With assets over 17 million dollars its Rankin Building location at 22 West Gay Street is noted as convenient and its officers are courteous.
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Buckeye State Building & Loan Co
Ohio
Rankin Bldg
West Gay St
Columbus
George Musser Sells Rutland Restaurant to Ex Marshal Ed Molden
George Musser sells his Rutland restaurant to Ed Molden the village ex Marshal. Musser retains three acres of watermelons and other truck to oversee which pays better than running the eatery.
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George Musser
Rutland
Ed Molden
Musser
Serious Illness At Camp Sherman Reaches Rutland Family
Telegram reports Jasper Whaley of Rutland in serious condition at Camp Sherman. His mother Mrs. Frank Whaley and siblings Mrs. Allen Nelson Mrs. Grace Mauer brother Herbert and brother-in-law Allen Nelson travel by automobile from Rutland township to be at his bedside.
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Camp Sherman
Jasper Whaley
Rutland
Frank Whaley
Allen Nelson
Grace Mauer
Herbert
Rutland Township
Weather Delays Hit Wheat Harvest as Rain Persists
Farmers report wet spell delaying the big wheat harvest yet showers have not damaged shock yields. Much of the standing grain remains unripe and not yet ready for cutting, keeping concerns focused on timing and sun.
Meigs County Farm Bureau Meeting Program Highlight
The Meigs County Farm Bureau announces a 1 PM Saturday June 28 meeting at the Armory in Pomeroy featuring music by the Eblin Brown Orchestra and the Altogether Group. Notable talks include Fruit growing notes by Alfred Gold and Hints to Purchasers of Commercial Fertilizer by Tom F Lewis Jr. A discussion on sheep-raising led by John R Ogdin accompanies performances by the Ukulele Club and a duet by Kathleen and Frances Patten. The note urges farmers to organize and attend to strengthen local groups.
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Meigs County Farm ‘ Bureau
Meigs County Farm Bureau
Pomeroy
Eblin-Brown
J. H. Pryor
Mums Salier Deenaewikeneead
Pyata
Alfred Gold
Tom F. Lewis, Jr
C. FE. Lasher
Middleport Ukelele Club
Frances Hunker
Clarice Giles
Helen Lawhead
Josephine Williams
Kathleen Patten
Frances Patten
John R. Ogdin
BRUNE
W. H. Townsend
E. J. Tracey Dim Ses
Dora Farley
Mums
Feds
National League Tuesday Results From New York to St Louis
Baseball standings and results show New York 2 Brooklyn 4 Boston 10 Philadelphia 1 Chicago 6 Cincinnati 2 Pittsburg 3 St Louis 9. American League highlights include Philadelphia 0 New York 9 and Chicago 2 Chicago 0. American Association notes Columbus 2 Louisville 3 and Toledo 1 Indianapolis 5 with Louisville at 30-20.
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New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Chicabo
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Zork Cisessesras
Ciovoireg Acsccvicccses
Domeegie Ce Sccvac Vasecitas OO
Cao Ee
American Association
Columbus
Louisville
Toledo
Indianapolis
St. Paul Sapeoucea Oe
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Hollister Loses To Sugar Creek In Baseball Clash
Hollister baseball team traveled to Sugar Creek and lost 8 to 1 to the undefeated Sugar Creek nine. Rodney Bradley stood out for Hollister while William Bresnan pitched well for Sugar Creek. Rothery earned credit for Hollister despite the loss.
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Glen Hutchinson
Otis Handley
J. Rotherary
Hollister
Sugar Creek
France
H _P
E. J. Bradley
N. Bresnen
Handley c
Een
R. Bradley If
A. Pierce
J. Urban
Aes
W. Bresnen
Hutchinson Ss
O. Porter
H. Poe Popeley
Konotz If
Aeenne
Ee Molnar
Oe Gale
Wena Eee
CE Fides S Cvs
M. Rothery
Hudson Rf
C. Cotter
J. Rothery P
Harvest Hands Needed for Big Ohio Wheat Crop
Secretary Shaw reported farmers across Ohio seek harvest workers for a record wheat yield of 56,331,000 bushels. The state harvest is ahead of schedule and the U.S. Employment Office in Columbus lists 4,500 farm hand openings, with 1,500 permanent and the rest seasonal.
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Columbus
Shaw
Ohio
United States Employment Office
Murderer Jay Allen on Trial for Bank Robbery Deaths
Jay Allen also known as Gordon Hamby, described by District Attorney Lewis as the author of the most atrocious crime in the history of the country, stands on trial in New York for the December East Brooklyn Savings Bank murders during a robbery. He has a prior life sentence for murder in Washington state and claims to have robbed banks, jewelry stores, and trains totaling about $500,000.
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New York
Jay Allen
Gordon Hamby
Lewis
Allen
East Brooklyn
Washington State
Five bandits rob Rouge State Bank in Detroit heist
Five armed robbers entered the Rouge State Bank at noon bound and gagged the cashier and fled with about $5,000 in cash. An Indiana inventor claims a fabric glove web device enhances swimmers power.
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Detroit
Mihc
Rouge State Bank
Obituary Abraham Betts Dies After Short Illness at 23
Abraham Arthur Betts son of William and Dora Betts was born March 3 1896 and died June 18 191y aged 23 years 3 months 15 days. He married Goldie Hyde of Chauncey on December 26 1918 and is survived by his wife parents a brother and five sisters. Known as Alonzo he was generous and loyal, living most of his life in Chauncey with his family before his marriage.
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Abraham Arthur Betts
Abraham Arthur
William
Dora Betts
Goldie Hyde
Chauncey
Wm. Betts
Thomas
Lena Koon
Sarah Bletcher
Pearl
Nettie
May
Charity
Alonzo
Card of Thanks for Alonzo Betts
The Betts family thanks friends for sympathy and kindness and floral offerings after the death and funeral of Alonzo Betts. Mrs Goldie Betts, Mr and Mrs Wm Betts and family appreciate Rev Mr Ranell's comforting words and the singers' beautiful songs.
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Ranell
Alonzo Betts
Goldie Betts
Wm. Betts
Gold Ridge Notes of Visits and Family News
Ruth Haning returns home after a visit with sister Dana Howett and friends in Athens. Alva Wingett and wife visit Joe Will and family Sunday. Dale Knopp and Sedwick Moler call on friends. James Haning and son Harry Glen attend George Bolin's big dinner honoring Sgt Bolin. Hoyt Haning and wife welcome a baby girl born June 19. Frank Douglas and family visit Elza Welch. The Hanings and Stanleys enjoy an evening with music from a victrola.
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Ruth Haning
Dana Howett
Athens
Alva Wingett
Joe Will
Dale Knopp
Sedwick Moler
James Haning
Harry Glen
George Bolin
Seargent Et Bolin
Ethel Welch
Meigs Infirmary
Ada
Elvie Saul
Thelma
Thora Pratt
Hoyt Haning
Pomeroy
Frank Douglas
Elza Welch
Glen
Ruth
Wm. Stanley's Jr
Haning Family Short Visit and Local Work Updates
Bert Haning and family of Middleport visited his parents James Haning and wife. Lenna Auckler and Della Haning took a business trip to Albany. Mrs. Leo Welch is listed as sick. Grace Derry is doing housework for Mrs. Leo Welch.
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Bert Haning
Middleport
James Haning
LennaAuckler
Della Haning
Albany
Leo Welch
Grace Derry
X ray Apparatus Designed to Detect Strains in Service
An X ray apparatus has been designed to detect defects of strains in service. The device promises rapid inspection of mechanical components, enabling maintenance teams to identify stress-related flaws before failures occur.
Rev J G Snyder to Preach at A C Church Stewart
Rev J G Snyder will preach at the A C church in Stewart Ohio on Thursday and Friday June 26 and 27 with services in the evening.
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Stewart
J. G. Snyder
A. C
Preaching Sunday at Pleasanton Absent
Pleasanton announces no preaching services on Sunday June 29 as Pastor Rev. L F Miller attends the Methodist Sen tenary at Columbus.
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Pleasanton
L. F. Miller
Columsbus
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