Citizens Committee Seeks Friendly Agreement in Mine Strike
A Pomeroy committee led by W A Compton and including John B Downing and Judge C E Peoples met with the mine scale committee to seek a settlement in the strike at mines 5 and 16. The main hurdle is operators recognizing United Mine Workers. Downing will go to Columbus to press for compromise with Fred Essex and Captain Percy Tellow, aiming for an amicable accord and resumption of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Citizens’ Committee
W. A. Compton
John B. Downing
Middleport
C. E. Peoples
William Matthewson
Syracuse
J. E B. Waddell
Columbus
Fred Essex
Staider-Essex Company
Mr. Downing
Downing
Messrs. Essex
Percy Tellow
Pomeroy Bend
Shade River anglers report good bites as season opens
In Pomeroy on March 2 Dana Hysell and County Commissioner Karr fished on Shade River near lower Syracuse. Karr landed a large sucker, Hysell hooked and landed an 8 1/2 pound catfish, and Karr added another big sucker. Nearby Meigs County notes report several deaths and local incidents, including a receiver appointed for Chesapeake Orchard Company and two Syracuse youths jailed for depredations including a string of pearls theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Dana Hysell
Karr
Syracuse
Keno
Shade River
Jacob Swisher
Little Kgger
Meigs County
Chesapeake Orchard Company
Chesapeake
Lawrence County
Common Pleas Court
Carmi A. Thompson
Cleveland
L. K. Cooper
Ironton
Early Planting in Gardens In Meigs County
Market gardeners in Meigs County are preparing for early planting as favorable weather allows land to be readied. Potatoes are being planted and frost proof cabbages and tomato beds are prepared. Growers believe early plantings may yield top prices if late freezes are avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Kidnapping Sends Ohio River Bridges On Watch
Reports say the kidnapping of the world’s most famous baby has caused heavy guarding of Ohio River bridges. St Marys bridge allegedly roped off and cars from West Virginia side searched. Parkersburg and Marietta bridges guarded. Pomeroy and Gallipolis bridges closely watched.
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Ohio River
Pomeroy
St. Mary's
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Marietta
Gallipolis
Josely
Filing Petitions Deadline for May Primaries Near
Pomeroy March 4 The filing deadline for May primaries is 6 30 o clock on the evening of March 11. Candidates are filing rapidly and the list will be long if the pace continues. Asbury Smith announces a run for county commissioner Henry Warren Reedsville circulates a petition for delegate to the National Republican Convention and others file for various offices each day.
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Pomeroy
Asbury Smith
Henry Warren
Reedsville
Bank foreclosure suit over Hill property in Sutton Township
The Union Joint Stock Land Bank of Detroit sues Chapman C. Hill and wife in Sutton Township to foreclose a mortgage dated January 1, 1925 securing $2,000. Bisha Wolf doing business as Wolf Sisters and C. Y. Bridgeman of Syracuse are claimants. Balance claimed is $2,304.79 with interest.
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Pomeroy
Union Joint Stock Land Bank
Detroit
Mich
Chapman C. Hill
Sutton Township
Bisha Wolf
Wolf Sisters
C. Y. Bridgeman
Syracuse
Hill
Severa
Denial of Katrine Rousey Marriage Report
A Huntington paper report that Katrine Rousey, formerly of Pomeroy, married in New York City is denied. A letter from Mrs. Rousey to relatives states she is not married and has no intention to wed.
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Pomeroy
Huntington
Katrine Rousey
New York City
Mullen elected head of county board of elections at city hall
March 4 at a county board of elections meeting Chaeries Mullen was elected chief. The Democratic members recommended Norman Kloes for clerk of the board. State will choose between the two candidates.
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Mullen
Pomeroy
County Board of Elections
Chaeries Mullen
Norman Kloes
State
New Road Project To South Rumored In Meigs County
Five miles of new concrete surface road from the Meigs Gallia line toward Addison near Kyger Creek is seen as a major Meigs County project. State highway engineers expect early plans and a spring contract, with straightening of curves and a diagonal new bridge to meet federal crossing rules near Cheshire and Addison.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Addison
Om No. 7
Gallipolis Tribune
Meigs-Gallia
Cheshire
Carlton
Ed Rothgeb
Kyger Creek
Ed Binghethe
Rosa
Frank Pratt
George van Zant
Road realignment through Carlton changes to run behind Westwisher
The planned route through Carlton will be altered substantially and likely run behind the Westwisher home and store building. Beyond Carlton the new road will run closer to the railway than the current alignment.
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Carlton
Stevens Knocked Unconscious by Fall at Church
Harry B. Stevens janitor at Mt Moriah Baptist Church in Middleport fell at work after a mid week service. He sustained a head wound and lost consciousness. A physician treated him on site before he was taken to Gallipolis hospital where he rallied briefly but remains in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harry B. Stevens
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Gallipolis
Arthur Davidson Dies at 76 in Pomeroy Home
Arthur Davidson, 76, died at his Kerre Run home shortly before noon on March 3. He had lived in the area most of his life and leaves several grown children.
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Pomeroy
Arthur Davidson
Kerre Run
Colonial tea to be hosted in Pomroy by D A R group
Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution plans a Colonial tea at Mrs. W. G. Downie’s home in Pom eroy on March 8 with invited guests. The committee on arrangements handles details.
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Pomeroy
Jonathan Meigs
the Daughters of the American Revolution
W. G. Downie
Committee On Arrangements
Mayor Matthiewson Spotted With Garden Flowers
POMEROY March 4. William Matthbewson mayor of Syracuse was seen walking with a large yellow Haster bloom and a white snowdrop pinned to his lapel. He said he picked them from his garden before leaving home.
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Pomeroy
William Matthbewson
Syracuse
Missing car generator reported in Meigs County
Naomi Owens of Meigs County reports a generator was stolen from her car parked in a garage on Middleport Hill at night. Her mother heard a noise in the garage during the incident.
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Pomeroy
Naomi Owens
Meigs County Heath
Ume
Middleport Hill
666 Liquid Tablets Salve Cold Remedy
A historic antidote claim promoting 666 liquid or tablets for internal use and a 666 salve for external use to create the most speedy treatment for colds. It touts complete and effective remedies as the fastest known approach.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin: A Family Health Tonic
A vintage health ad touts Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin as a safe stimulant for sluggish bowels and lazy livers in children and adults. It claims regular use prevents sick spells and colds, avoids griping, and offers a gentle cleanse without harsh cathartics.
Local social notes and visit updates from town churches
Mrs. Noah Haskins was off duty due to her mother’s illness. The Lewis Manley Post of the American Legion attended a supper at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Mrs Harry Bailey returned home after a visit in Columbus with her daughter and family. Mrs. Howard McElhinny of Charleston visited relatives and checked on property. Mrs I F Scott and daughters Esther and Leota Carl visited Columbus cousins. Mrs R W Harris hosted G I A 270 Pride of Ohio Auxiliary meeting at St Second Avenue. Mrs M J Hamilton shows slight improvement after three weeks ill. A Bradbury Church delegation of 100 attended evangelistic services at the Church of Christ. Mrs D A Howell returned from Charleston for her sister’s illness.
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Noah Haskins
Matthews
Lewis-Manley Post
American Legion
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Harry Bailey
Columbus
William Hoppess
Howard McElhinny
Charleston
Dana Lambert
I. F. Scott
Esther
Leota Carl
Arthur Swisher
S. Third Avenue
R. W. Harris
Iliary
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
St. Second Avenue
Bradbury Church
Church of Christ
D. A. Howell
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Hte
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Citizens Committee
C. A. Hartley
Messenger
John Sauvage
Shade
J. R. Wilcoxen
Racine
Lacy Grayson
Martins Ferry
Grayson
Wilcoxen
Harry Long. Huntington
Stewart Lovett
Minersville
Charles L. Henderson
Ravenswood
I. H. Henderson
Portland
Mer County
Stella Gardner
Ed Gardner
Meigs
Harrys B. Stevens
Dr. Caldwell
Little Willie
VITA
Chuck Roast
Callies
T’ac
Sunnyfield
Chesterfield
Prunes
Ibs
Maine U. & No. 1
Bokar
Sultana
My Atlantic
Pacific
Is Ib. Peck
Southern Ohio Electric Co
M. J. Hamilton
Bamby
Rauch’s
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