Oldest Meigs County resident Colonel Brooks dies at 90
Meigs county loses its oldest resident Colonel Brooks age 90 at his home after heart trouble. He spent much of his life in Harrisonville Pomeroy and Middleport and joined the Civil War with the 30th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Funeral private at his Brooks residence Friday with viewing Thursday afternoon. Burial at Wells Cemetery Ewnington Friday.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Brooks
Harrisonville
Pomeroy
Mid
Leport
Ohio Volunteer
Colonel Brooks
Wells
Ewnington
Senate Approves Smith as Post Mistress for Pomeroy
March 4 report states Mrs. Prorence Russell Smith won Senate confirmation as post mistress of Pomeroy to fill the late Ward Hartley term. She will complete Hartley’s term and has not yet been notified of exact start date.
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Senate
Pomeroy
Prorence Russell Smith
Young Girl Dies in Nomeroy Influenza Tragedy
Stella Cheatham aged 11 daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Cheatham died at home on Hysell Run night of influenza. Funeral services were held Thursday at Bradbury Church with burial at Middleport Hill Cemetery.
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Nomeroy
Shakespeare Club Meeting Reports Successful Session
POMEROY March 4 The Shakespeare Club met at Mrs Lochary Lincoln Hill with seventeen members attending. The session, titled In Home Life and led by Mrs Jacob Rield, covered family life in the home and essentials in establishing an ideal home.
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Shakespeare Club
Pomeroy
Reh
Shakespeare Est
Lochary
Lincoln Hill
Jacob Rield
Sunday School Contests Between Nelsonville and Athens Planned
Nelsonville and Athens Christian church Sunday schools plan a week long contest starting next Sunday through Mothers Day. Each class uses its own approach to recruit participants, with averages cited at 481 for Nelsonville and 499 for Athens. Superintendent roles and a staff change are noted, while a county missionary workers conference and Easter program are scheduled at the Christian church midweek.
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Athens Christian Church Suny School
Nelsonville
Hoors
Y. Mothers
Eeting
Nelsville
Athens
Fevr
T. A. Met
Ter
Walter Morrison
Missionary Soctor
Church Missionary Workers
Christian Church
The
Missionary Society
E. T. Cornelius
Mexico
Inklings of Printing Found 300 Years Before Europe
A fragment notes early printing activities by unknown craftspeople predating European introduction. The text hints at movable type ideas and reproductions centuries before Gutenberg’s era, suggesting a broader history of printed replication.
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Europe
Astounding Claim for Buckthorn Bark Digestive Aid
An odd testimonial extols buckthorn bark and magnesium as a quick gas remedy. The fragment hints at rapid relief within ten minutes and praises the product for seed trouble and digestive discomfort, though the source text is tangled and partially unreadable.
Mrs Lippincott on Adequate Home Training Topic
An excellent paper by Mrs. E K Lippincott was praised as the subject for discussion. Mrs Carl Bridg man performed several piano solos to accompany the program.
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E. K. Lippincott
Carl Bridgman
Local Notes and Visits From Nearby Towns
Harold Werry is ill at home at Naylor's Run. John C. Blue of Columbus visits Pomeroy on Ohio Power business. Mr and Mrs Harry Bennett return from a Retail Shoe convention in Columbus. Mrs Charles Bartels of Parkersburg visits daughter Mrs Mark Roller and family on Mulberry Avenue. Mr and Mrs Ralph Gilmore return from a brief Columbus visit.
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Harold
Charles Werry
Naylor’s Run
John C. Blue
Columbus
Ohio Power Company
Harry Bennett
Bennett
Charles Bartels
Parkersburg
Mark Roller
Mulberry Avenue
Ralph Gilmore
Katherine McGraw Prussler McGraw Obituary Notice
Katherine McGraw widow of William Prussler McGraw died at her Letart home Tuesday aged sixty five. Funeral services were held Thursday at Letart with burial at Plantz.
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Pomeroy
Katherine McGraw
William Prussler McGraw
Letart
Plantz
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Sam Hill Murder Probe
Frank Bunthoff, arrested in the Sam Hill murder investigation and charged with carrying concealed weapons, pleaded not guilty before Justice M I French and was bound over to the grand jury on a $500 bond. He posted bond and was released.
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Pomeroy
Frank Bunthoff
Sam Hill
M. I. French
Charleston Debut Sparks At Auto Show Dancing
March 10 program features Charleston dancing by Miss Louise Burfers and Miss Dorothy Wesse. Both are noted as accomplished dancers and add entertainment to the event in Charleston.
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Charleston Middleport
Louise Burfers
Dorothy Wesse
Middleport Notes on Local Moves and Visits
W. S. Dooley and family left for Nitro for work. Robert Allensworth returned from a brief Nitro visit. A. S. Bochrine of Columbus was a business visitor yesterday. Mrs. Walter Owens and Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Dilliard went to Point Pleasant for a relative’s death. Heritage Lewis are visiting Mt. Gilead relatives. The What-So-Ever class of the Presbyterian church meets tonight in the church parlors. Louis McNabb of Columbus visited here recently.
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Middleport
W. S. Dooley
Nitro
Dooley
Robert Allensworth
A. S. Bochrine
Columbus
Walter Owens
A. A. Dilliard
Point Pleasant
Heritage Lewis
Mt. Gilead
Presbyterian Church
Louis McNabb
Woman Indicted in Urbana Shooting Case
Urbana March 4 Mrs Emma Goodbar of Lima and Mae Baker of Cleveland are among nine indicted by the grand jury after a two day session. The case center on Mrs Goodbar who shot grocer Lawrence Lav erde after alleging threats of blackmail.
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Urbana
Emma Goodbar
Lima
Mae Baker
Cleveland
Goodbar
Lawrence Laverde
Disturbed Sleep From Bladder Weakness Promoted Remedy
An advertisement claims lithiated Buchu relieves gravel and nighttime urination by cleansing the bladder and neutralizing acid. It states the formula is on the label, costs 2 cents per tablet, and is distributed by Keller Laboratory with local availability at McKee's Drug Store in Mechanicsburg, Ohio.
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J. H. Hanford
Yale Ave
Chicago
Ill
Keller Laboratory
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
McKee
Pains in Side Back and Head From Female Weakness
Mrs. L. R. Edwards of Cincinnati testifies that after years of debilitating pains in back and side and headaches she found relief with Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She took six bottles and says the pains disappeared before completing four, praising the tonic as a valuable aid for women. The ad urges health care and offers free medical information from Dr. Pierce.
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Dr. Pierce
President Invalids
N. Y
Prince of Wales vows never to be king says childhood tale
London's sensational excerpt claims the future monarch, as a child, vowed he would never wear the crown. It adds a claim about East Lynne inspired by Lady Augusta Fane and Sir Arthur Paget, with the Earl of Morley unknowingly sheltering his wife.
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London
Prince of Wales
England
Edward
David
Charles
East Lynne
Earl of Morley
Lord Barrington
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Skin Relief and Vein Support
An old advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil for swollen veins and eczema. It claims the oil antiseptically destroys germs and speeds healing of eczema barbers itch salt rheum boils ulcers and open sores with daily night and morning application and daytime bandage support.
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Moone
Local Social Notes Highlight East ern Star Gathering
Hamden residents attend East ern Star chapter in Wellston and witness the Wellston Council’s work. Families travel for visits and new arrivals include a son born to Francis C. Swift and Dorothy Vititoe, formerly of Hamden. Mrs John Ogier Jr departs for Cincinnati then Staunton Virginia to see son at military academy. Grace Morehead heads to Portsmouth for extended visit with relatives.
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D. C. Thomas
Harry Bagley
Eastern Star Chapter
Wellston
Wellston Council
John T. Ogier, Jr
Cincinnati
Staunton
Robert
Ray Cox
Jean
Columbus
H. S. Arnett
Wilkenville Street
Francis C. Swift
Chillicothe
Swift
Dorothy Vititoe
Ed Vititoe
Hamden
John Bartleston
Melvin Roush
Grace Morehead
Fred Morehead
Portsmouth
Tax changes boost exemptions and cut rates for individuals
The article explains rising personal exemptions from 1000 to 1500 for singles and 2500 to 3500 for married couples, plus $400 child exemptions. It details lowered rates on tiers, earned income credits of 25 percent, and examples showing tax changes for a married man with $4500 and a bachelor, plus filing deadlines and exemption rules for heads of families and split exemptions.
Musterole Ad Claims Broad Cold Relief
Musterole advertises a mustard oil based ointment relief for cold symptoms and other ailments. It promotes quick warmth and relief without blistering and is recommended by nurses and doctors for bronchitis sore throat stiff neck pleurisy rheumatism lumbago croup asthma neuralgia congestion and more.
Diamond Dyes Color Wool Silk or Cotton Linen
Buy Diamond Dyes no other kind and tell your druggist whether the material you wish to color is wool or silk or whether it is linen cotton or mixed goods.
Athens Police Drive To Arrest One Headlight Drivers
Athens police begin a city drive to arrest drivers violating ordinances. Officers will stop motorists with only one headlight, and repeat offenders at main thoroughfares face court. All cars must display front and rear license tags.
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Athens
Franz Woodworth
Will filed naming Ralph Jennings administrator of estate
The will of the late Mrs. C E M Jennings filed today names her youngest son Ralph Jennings of Athens as estate administrator. She left most personal property to relatives and friends, gave Messenger holdings and furniture to Ralph, and the East Union Street family realty to both Ralph and herself. Heir two is Robert Jennings of Los Angeles.
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C. E. M. Jennings
Ralph Jennings
Athens
Party for Sunday school class hosted by Miss Salts
Miss Thelma Salts entertained with a party at her Puritan road home Saturday night for her Sunday school class. Guests included Mary Edna Lewis Ruth Ester Sunnafrank Ida Funk Alice Calvin Francis Hatch Mary Stanton Thelma Sats and Messrs Maxwell Newman Herbert Spra gue James Brown Lawrence Bo bo Robert Calvin John Calvin and William Calvin.
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Thelma Salts
Puritan Road
Mary Edna Lewis
Ruth Ester Sunnafrank
Ida Funk
Alice Calvin
Francis Hatch
Mary Stanton
Inter-Home Room Basketball Begins At Athens High
Inter-home-room basketball at Athens High School starts next Saturday morning with varsity players officiating. Rooms drew for games last night. results pending. Room 304 led by Alfred L. Hughes and room 303 are noted among current standings.
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Athens High School
Alfred L. Hughes
Pythian Sisters Inspection At Jackson Tuesday Night
Mrs Leo Stanton and others attended the Pythian Sisters inspection in Jackson Tuesday with District Deputy Mrs Elliot of Portsmouth present. Refreshments were served to members and guests during the evening.
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Leo Stanton
Lew Meese
Steve Brine
Carl Calvin
William Craige
Pythian Sisters
Jackson
Elliot
Portsmouth
Illness Update for Mrs Dye at White Cross Hospital
Mrs. W. H. Dye, ill at White Cross hospital Columbus for seventeen weeks, is expected home Friday though still in critical condition. Mrs. Carl Calvin plans to travel to Columbus Saturday to find a house and move within weeks. Mr. Calvin, a brake man on B. & C., has headquarters at Columbus.
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W. H. Dye
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Dye
Carl Calvin
Calvin
Columbug
Old Home Made Cough Remedy With Pinex Mix
Severe cough or chest cold relief offered by a traditional home remedy using 2 ounces Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses honey or corn syrup. Claims quick relief, clears throat tickle, soothes irritated membranes, and guarantees satisfaction or money back from The Pinex Co. Indiana.
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The
Pinex Co
T. Wayne, Ind
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Grace Guild of Episcopal Church
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Sunday Schools
Pomeroy Bend Briefs
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Fes
Woodworth's
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Company
Dept. A. Marshall
Mich
Rexall Drug Store
Pharmac
John Fricke Newcombe
PISO
Kuppenheimer
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