Pomeroy Lodge 164 Masons Meet This Evening
Pomeroy Lodge 164 F A M plans a meeting at the hall to hear the temple building committee report and discuss organizing for the project which is expected to have temple occupancy by next fall. A car ride over the K M T railroad branch was taken to inspect crossings and possible road improvements. Will Fisher officiated his first wedding for Everett Howett and Helena King of Darwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Lodge
Temple Building Committee
Squire Fisher
Will Fisher
Democrat
Everett Howett
Helena King
Darwin
Local man becomes Ripley mayor and McKinley rises in press world
I. F. Ward, an insurance agent who moved with his family to Ripley Ohio, is reported as the town mayor. His son McKinley previously a printer's devil is now editor for Rumsey's hirea at Georgetown Ohio and has married a fine wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. Ward
Ripley
Ohio
Mc. Kinley
Rumsey
Georgetown
Qohie
McKinley
Will of Jos. Vincents bequests widow Elizabeth
The late Jos. Vincent of Pome roy died possessed of a large estate and left all property to his widow Elizabeth Vincent by a will dated March 380 1895. The will was witnessed by Edw Hennessey and Christopher Ihle, the latter having died many years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Nathan Beman Bank Official Dies in Seattle at 62
Nathan Beman, former cashier of a local bank, died recently in Seattle Washington at age 62. He had won prominence in the affairs of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Beman
Seattle
Wash
Will of Dr J O Clark Leaves Real Estate to Son
The will of Dr. J O Clark of Downington bequeaths all real estate in Scipio to his son John L Clark. Personal property, excluding household goods, is divided with sister Mary KE Jivyiden receiving her father s Sutton township real estate. John L Clark or wife to assume all notes secured by the testator and Mrs Jividen or husband Jap Jividen to do likewise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Clark
Downington
Scipio Township
John L. Clark
Mary KE. Jivyiden
Sutton Township
Jividen
Jap Jividen
K. & M. Buys Land for Road Right of Way in Rutland
The K. and M. railroad, advancing its road straightening plan in Rutland, has purchased several parcels of land for right of way. Disposed land includes .24 acre from Henry Denny, 2.69 acres from Elmont Stevents, 1.62 acres from James L. Higley, and 4.24 acres from Emma N. Bingham.
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K. & M. Railroad
Rutland
Henry Denny
Elmont Stevents
James L. Higley
Emma N. Bingham
Clash Between Commissioners Overstated Squabble
The Messenger reports a minor incident between Commissioner J B Lindsey and Rev W F Wilson during meetings this week. Wilson says Lindsey called him a liar. Lindsey allegedly struck and Wilson was scratched on the cheek. The session continued in harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Lindsey
W. F. Wilson
Rev. Wilson
Mr. Lindsey
Lindsey
County approves funds for townships on road and stone work
At the last meeting of county commissioners the Salisbury township trustees were granted $500 in addition to the prior month’s $500 to continue purchasing cut stone for the Thomas Fork and Leading Creek Pike and to employ workers in need. They were authorized to repair the road from John Ewing's up the creek to the fair ground on a fifty fifty split with the county paying not more than $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury Township
Thomas Fork
Leading Creek
John Ewing
Fair Ground
Weaver plans modern garage on Main Street in Pomeroy
W. W. Weaver begins excavation for a new and modern garage to serve as foundation near his residence and shop on lower Main street in Pomeroy.
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W. W. Weaver
Lower Main Street
Pomeroy
Middleport relief association serves needy with com missary
The Middleport relief group collected clothing and food for the needy and set up a city building commissary where supplies are distributed to the worthy. Several carloads of goods have been delivered and many families below Hobson are being helped by Mayor Bradford and his assistants.
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Relief Association
Middleport
Bradford
Hobson
County Board Dines at Lindsey Camp Near Hobson
Members of the county board of commissioners dined at the Lindsey railroad camp near Hobson yesterday and discussed pending projects and financing in a brief informal session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Lindsey
Hobson
Men’s Sunday School Contest Sparks Rivalry and Feud
The Simpson M. E. Sunday school men’s class aims to outpace the women’s class in a heated contest. Squad leaders including Al Tracy Louis Persons C W Jones Wilbur Reeves and others plan to secure victory with a big post contest feed for the losers. The Messenger Watch Dog will be drafted for a “sensible talk” likely at the feed time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson M. E
al Tracy
Louis Persons
C. W. Jones
Wilbur Reeves
W. J. Rees
Martin Stobart
George Hines
Frever Jenkinson
Fred Leifheit
Peter Gottfried
Phil Meier
Frank Lowery
Sam Straus
Clyde Andrews
Delbert
A. F. Hiselstein
Dor Kimes
Oliver Hartley
Jas, Tracy
Logan Man Arrested for Moonshine In Logan
M N Farrett of Starr was arrested with a copper still boilers 50 gallons of mash and about a gallon and a half of finished liquor. He pled guilty before Judge Pettit and received a 200 fine and costs. His four children aged two to eight were placed in a children's home after juvenile court investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. N. Farrett
Starr
C. E. Larimer
Morris
Logan
Stepheson
Relief Trucks Aid Miners Families In Ward Township
Five large trucks loaded with clothing and food were sent to Ward township on Wednesday to aid needy miner families. The Red Cross headquarters and Judge Pettit’s office collected the items and prepared them for distribution. E. N. Turner coordinated the truck collections and a generous cash donation will fund further provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Township
Red Cross
Judge Pettitore
E. N. Turner
Birthday Party for Arlis Hiles on Bowen Street
Mrs Hiles with Mrs Byran Waldron hosted a birthday party for Arlis Hiles at their Bowen Street home this week. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bryan Walton, Mr and Mrs Jack Waldron, Mr and Mrs Robert Redd, Mr and Mrs Herbert Redd, Mr and Mrs Walter Huffman, Misses Agnes and Bertrude Voris, Sarah Sanders, and Kenneth Hiles. A games session followed by a late luncheon capped a delightful evening.
Local Fish and Game Group Plans April 14 Banquet
William Petty of the Hocking County Fish and Game Protective association travels to Columbus to arrange for guest A C Baxter to attend a city banquet on April 14. The group backs restocking Remple pond west of the city, which currently holds about six feet of water, a favorable site for stocking. The game department reportedly supports the project. The club meets at the courthouse on Tuesday March 14 at 7 30 PM to discuss important business.
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William Petty
Hocking County Fish and Game Protective Association
Columbus
A. C. Baxter
Remple
National Farm Loan Group Formed in County
A national farm loan association is formed in the county and a Wednesday meeting at the farm bureau office was held to elect officers.
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National Farm Loan Association
Farm Bureau Office
Local organization invites new members
The group announced officers B. F. Carpenter president Elmer Duper vice president and Frank Adcock executive secretary. It remains open to new members and anyone interested should contact the secretary.
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Cers
B. F. Carpenter
Elmer Dupler
Frank Adcock
Mrs Lane Treated for Appendicitis at Local Hospital
Mrs Howard Lane of near Orland was operated on for appendicitis and other complications Wednesday afternoon. She was brought to the local institution earlier in the week and the operation is reported to have gone well.
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Howard Lane
Near Orland
Harden & Co. Ford Agent Attends Conference in Parkersburg
Frank Harden of the Harden & Co. Ford Agency traveled to Parkersburg to attend a conference of agents. He continued by auto as far as Athens.
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Frank Harden
Harden & Co
Ford Agency
Parkersburg
Athens
Prohibition Raid Halts At Or biston Man On Possession Charge
Officers Nash Bryan and Warner visited Herbert Harris in Or biston on Wednesday. They found a keg with a concoction of raisins lemons corn and other ingredients. Harris admitted ownership and faced Judge Pettit in Logan, receiving a $150 fine plus expenses.
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Nash, Bryan and
Warner
Prohibition
Herbert Harris
Orbiston
Logan
Reductions in County Mother Pensions Issued
Juvenile authorities issue orders lowering the 45 mother pensions to a $500 monthly limit across the county. Some localities see adjustments as better employment allows decreases to fund the most pressing cases.
Employees Entertained by C M Price at Bus Company
C M Price owner of the Hocking Valley Motor Bus Company hosted ten employees and guests for a radio party and dinner on Wednesday evening. Ted Carrigan sang several numbers as part of the entertainment. Mrs Price and Miss Breta McVey assisted by serving a fine dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.M. Price
Hocking Valley Motor Bus Company
Ted Carrigan
Taken to asylum after lunacy hearing
David Lee a 38 year old miner from Cawthorne appeared before Judge Stephenson on Thursday for a lunacy hearing. Doctors C O Allen and A K Smith reported findings and Lee was committed to the State Hospital at Athens. Sheriff Larimer and Deputy Morris took him to the institution the same day.
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David Lee
Miner
Cawthorne
Stephenson
C. O. Allen
A. K. Smith
Lee
Athens
Larimer
Morris
Auxiliary to local legion post hosts Nelsonville guests
The auxiliary met Wednesday with Mrs. Jackson and Miss Wilson of Nelsonville as temporary officers of a new local unit. Membership contest ended with Mrs Webb leading 137 to Miss Hall 52. total enrollment is 148, up from last year. A program led by Miss Kathryn Koppe followed, with Ruth Conaway singing and contests, all themed around St Patrick's Day.
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Legion Post
Jackson
Wilson
Nelsonville
Webb
Miss Hall
Kathryn Koppe
Ruth Conaway
Shorthorn Breeders Form County Association
Shorthorn breeders in Hocking County organized a county association after a talk by Thomas D. Phillips of the Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association on Breed Organization. Officers elected were Frank Linton as president, B F Carpenter as vice president, and Paul H Shaw as secretary treasurer. The group aims to support 4 H and girls club work, improve the county shorthorn exhibit at the fall fair, and promote use of short horn sires. Farmers growing beef cattle are urged to join.
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Hocking County
Thomas D. Phillips
Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association
Frank Linton
B. F. Carpenter
Paul H. Shaw
Overhead costs and old terms in educational quiz notes
The document defines overhead in manufacturing as all expenses beyond productive labor and raw materials, then asks about acre origins, two presidents who died on the same day, Adam's apple naming, Gas Addicks, Adirondack mountains, and the devil's advocate term. It reads as a quiz or glossary from a classroom page with historical and etymological questions and answers.
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England
United States
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John FE
Addicks
Delaware
Adirondacks
Mt. Marey
Sea
Canonization scrutiny and roles named advocatus Diaboli and Dei
The passage explains roles in canonization hearings with advocates titled advocatus Diaboli and advocatus Dei. It notes the first American agricultural experiment station was at Wesleyan University Middletown Conn 1875 under Dr W O Atwater. It describes the cotton belt as a southern strip from North Carolina to central Texas expanding toward the Mississippi and ending before the arid western deserts due to moisture limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Wesley
An University
Middletown
Conn
W. O. Atwater
North Carolina
Texas
Mississippi
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New York
ZA Lil Uniki
Nyra Brown
Americas
Aris
McKee’s Drug Store
Lecomte
Flesher
Comedienne
Gudrun Walberg
Maine
Opera House
Easons
H.mckent Barnes
Harry Alford
McKee Drug Store
Cerealia
Wolfe Brothers
Athens, Ohio
the Early & Daniel CO
Cincinnati
Clinton Webb
Brittany
Zenner
CARL_ LAEMMLE
Herbert Rawlinson
Ack Conway
Hisiac’, Footner
International News
George Larkin
the Mounted
Matinee Daily
Buick
Athens County Buick Co
Nelsonville Buick Co
Majestic
Constance Binney
Cnet Srisneee
Hey Rube
Majestic Concert Orchestra
Shirley Mason
Jackie
Karpen
Swanson Furniture Co
Court St
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