Court of Appeals hears lot dispute in Pomeroy
Three judges of the Court of Appeals sat in the Pomeroy Courthouse Tuesday morning to hear an $11,000 1924 property sale dispute between Gath Townsend Downington and A ID Jewell of Scipio Township. Townsend seeks deed reformation claiming an omitted Becky Queen lot. Jewell says the lot was reserved. The case involves a small valued property and a $160 payment piece. The court took the matter under advisement with transcripts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Court of Appeals
W. H. Middleton
Roscoe J. Mauck
Peter J. Blosser
Court of Common Pleas
Gath Townsend
Downington
A. ID. Jewell
Jewell
A. D. Russell
Townsend
Peoples & Peoples
Surprise Birthday Party In Middleport
March 12 report from Middleport notes Mrs. O B Stout hosted a small surprise party on Fisher Street for Mrs Dutton, who celebrated a birthday. Guests included Mrs M C Hobart, Cedric Clark and Carla, Mrs M L French, Mrs E R a, Mrs C Sauvage, Mrs W Anderson, Mrs Ralph Windsor, Mrs Lucy Downing, Miss Alpha Loville, Mrs J N Humphrey, Miss Anthony, and Mr and Mrs Stout with daughter Barbara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
O. B. Stout
C. P. Hutton
Fisher Street
Dutton
M. C. Hobart
Cedric Clark
Carla
Rs. M. L. French
C. Sauvage
W. Anderson
Ralph Windsor
Lucy Downing
Alphamerville
J. N. Humphrey
Iss Anthony
Tout
Barbara
Roller and Martin Partner Confined by Eye Injury
Middleport report says Max Roller of Roller and Martin has stayed home since Sunday after a scratch on the eye caused by his daughter during play. An infection developed and a physician is treating him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Max Roller
Roller
Two Men Receive Reformatory Terms at Mansfield
In Pomeroy on March 12 Judge F. W. Crow sentenced Paul Gibbs of Mason W Va to one to fifteen years for burglary and larceny at Max Farber’s junk shop in Lower Pomeroy. Joe Hedrick received one to five years for attempting to break jail. Both to be sent to Mansfield Reformatory. The grand jury returned 41 true bills. 10 indicted have pleaded guilty and been sent to prison, with more expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mansfield Reformatory
F. W. Crow
Paul Gibbs
Mason
W. Va
Max Farber
Lower
Joe Hedrick
Republican Club Seeks Members in Meigs County
The Meigs County Women's Republican Club reports a successful membership drive as they seek Republican women countywide. Judge Cora Roberts chairs the drive with Miss Cady Whaley as president and Mrs. Lawrence Heiner as secretary. a club chorus is formed. The next meeting is March 19 at 1 36 p m at the Courthouse to present drive results and committee reports. A luncheon at Elmhurst Tavern in mid April will close the drive with state speakers and a musical program.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Elmhurst
Literary Club Program At Middleport Meeting
The Literary Club met in Middleport on March 12 with Mrs J E Harley presiding. The program featured Art News titled The Art of Wood Carving by Miss Middleton Developments of Wall Coverings by Mrs David Miller Fireplaces presented by Miss Weed with Miss Calderwood as critic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
J. E. Harley
Miss Middleton
David Miller
Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter to Celebrate Charter Day
The Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution marks the twenty second anniversary with a supper party at Elmhurst Tavern on Thursday at 5 30 p m A short program and musical numbers will follow in Pomeroy on charter day observances.
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Pomeroy
Jonathan Meigs
Daughters of the American Revolution
Elmhurst Tavern
Junior Missionary Study Class Entertained at Presbyterian Church
In Middleport on Tuesday evening Mrs. J. E. Harley and Mrs. W. H. Juhling hosted the Junior Missionary Study Class at the Presbyterian Church lecture room from 6 30 to 9. The 16 member group enjoyed games contests and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
J. E. Harley
W. H. Juhling
Presbyterian Church
Chicks Brooded in Meigs County Hit 72 000
In Meigs County 72 000 chicks were brooded by poultry growers last year. The Healthy Pallet Organization in the county is said to be receiving helpful data from the Ohio State Poultry Department and the Ohio Experiment Station for this season.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Healthy
Ohio State Poultry Department
Ohio Experiment Station
Local residents and visitors noted in area social column
Mrs. W. C. Filson of Pt. Pleasant and Miss Margaret Riley visit. Mrs. M. J. McCarty travels to Huntington to stay with parents Mr. and Mrs. James Meadows amid her mother's illness. Heath M E Church Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs. Charlotte Burnell. Mrs. O. L. Roush ill at Maggie W Va. Delphian Society discusses Italian Opera with members. James Sisson, high school senior, weekends with parents in Charleston. Mrs. Edgar Allensworth and others visit Mrs. Howard in Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital. condition serious. Mrs. Mark Roller and daughter Jean return from Huntington. Von Greenlee and kin attend funeral in Glouster. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Larman and children visit Athens relatives.
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W. C. Filson
Margaret Riley
M. J. McCarty
Huntington
James Meadows
Heath M. E. Church
Charlotte Burnell
O. L. Roush
South Sixth Street
Middleport
Maggie
W. Va
Delphian Society
Freda Faehule
Louis Seyried
M. L. French
Della Windsor
Sanborn
James Sisson
Charleston
F. M. Sisson
Edgar Allensworth
Herbert Fink
Lawrence Reed
Mabel Hysell
Athens
Charles Howard
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Howard
Mark Roller
Jean
C. A. Bartles
von Greenlee
Glouster
Dick Larman
T. J. Wilson
Retired Ohio Central Conductor Returns Home From Florida
S P Tinklepaugh, a retired Ohio Central conductor, finished an extended Florida trip and came home to Middleport on Sunday. Miss Sarah Sidenstricker hosted a dinner at Elmhurst Tavern in Pom eroy for her mother Mrs Alice Sidenstricker's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Scott Canaday and son Richard Miss Lelia Gardner and Miss Nella Mankin. The group later visited Mrs Stolen- Stricker's home. Michael Zwilling and Mrs J A Condee of Pomeroy traveled to Cincinnati to attend the funeral of Mrs Joseph Rappold, 77, a former Pom eroy woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Tinklepaugh
Ohio Central
Florida
Middleport
Sarah Sidenstricker
Elmhurst
Pomeroy
Alice Sidenstricker
Scott Canaday
Richard
Lelia Gardner
Nella Mankin
Michael Zwilling
J. A. Condee
Cincinnati
Joseph Rappold
Plane Reassembled for Flight From Middleport March 12
In Middleport on March 12 a bi plane named Jennie owned by Ralph Young and Ernest Schuler, stored all winter on Mill Street, was brought out and overhauled. It flew smoothly Sunday over Holzer Field near Gallipolis after a trip there Saturday, though Middleport lacks a landing field.
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Middleport
Mill Street
Ralph Young
Ernest Schuler
Jennie
Holzer Field
Gallipolis
Vets of War May Get New Pensions
March 12 Pomeroy Meigs County report a pension bill for Spanish American War veterans that expands eligibility to those with 70 days service and sets tiered monthly payments from 12 to 60 dollars for various disability levels. Congressman Thomas Jenkins helped push the bill from committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pension Committee
House
Senate
Meigs County
Thomas Jenkins
Mission Society Meets at Trimble in Glouster
The Shelton Missionary Society met with Mrs. C. H. Pettit and Mrs. B. H. Pettit at their Trimble home Friday night with 19 members present. Mrs. Anna er presided. Easter week of prayer was planned with Tuesday and Thursday meetings led by Mrs. Easter and Mrs. Herrold, and Sunday service led by Mrs. Rainey. The program included scripture readings, readings on missionary work, and a recap of Jesse M. Bader on spending for churches and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyer
Heckman
Emerg 1
BK Holenge
Rica
A. T. Hen
Etetid Avenue Church of Christ
Qeveland
Radio Club to Buy Trouble-Finder for Sunday Creek Valley
A newly formed Radio Club at Sunday Creek Valley plans to purchase a trouble-finder device for club use and will demo the tool in the city Thursday by Southern Ohio Electric Company representatives. Membership drive set with $1 annual dues. members gain preference in use. Next meeting at City Building on Monday, March 24, with invited Board of Public Affairs members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Radio Club For
Sunday Creek Valley
Southern Ohio Electric Company
Board of Public Affairs
April Meeting Planned With Miss Hazel Raber Leader
After singing and a missionary benediction, refreshments followed and a social hour was enjoyed. The April meeting will be held with Mrs. Viola Sands with Miss Hazel Raber as leader.
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Viola Sands
Hazel Raber
triCons
Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters Card Party Tonight
Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters host a card party Thursday night at 8 in the Knights of Pythias Hall. Lunch will be served and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Temple
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias Hall
Railway Mail Service examiner tests Glouster clerk Jones
The chief clerk of the Railway Mail Service visited the Glouster Post office and examined Ernest W. Jones on mail distribution proficiency. He completed casing cards for the state at 30 cards per minute with a grade of 98.62 percent, finishing section A of 805 cards and moving into section B which contains 847 cards.
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Glouster
Railway Mail Service
Ernest W. Jones
Jones
Mr. Jones
Robert Jones Injured Crossing Railroad Tracks
Robert Jones, son of Mr and Mrs FE L Jones of Glouster, suffered a forehead and nose cut requiring nine stitches after a fall while crossing a railroad track on Tuesday night in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Robert Jones
FE. L. Jones
Mechanic Hurt In Mine No 267 Accident
Lewis Gatchel of Glouster sustained severe lacerations to his right foot when it was caught between the machine bed and mime track at Mine No 267 in Hunterdon. The injury occurred about 11 o'clock Monday night and will sideline him for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Lewis Gatchel
Hunterdon
Nice fined for peddling wagon license violation
Nice of Trimble pleaded guilty in Mayor Penman court to running a peddling wagon without a license. He paid a total of 17.80 in fines and costs after arrest for failing to obtain a grocery wagon license and earlier pleaded not guilty. He argued that alternate delivery days would avoid license liability.
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Glouster
Nice
Trimble
Penman
Council
Glouster School Board Meeting Postponed
Glouster boards postpone meeting due to architect Mills of Nelsonville absence. The session, set for last night, moves to Thursday night.
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Glouster
Mills
Nelsonville
Less Wheat on Farms Indicates Lower 1929 Harvest Ahead
The Agriculture Department reports wheat stocks on farms are now below the levels of the past four years signaling a smaller on farm share for the 1929 crop. Despite this, large quantities remain stored in elevators and warehouses across the West and at key ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Agriculture Department
Alexander Legge
Federal Farm Board
Worthington and Bachelor dissolve partnership in Meigs County
Worthington retiring from Worthington and Bachelor a gas drilling firm in Meigs County. Jessie Shawver 35 of Middleport adjudged insane in Probate Court and sent to Athens Hospital. 200 cases of cog s for shipment from Chester village reported. Chester Town ship residents William Singers and Miss Sarah Schlaegel wed at Parkersburg. Martin Elberfeld of Pomeroy named to OSU Senior Ball committee. Wholesale grocers plan zone meeting in Athens March 27. Al Jones family move from Columbus to Condor Street Pomeroy. John Epple of Condor Street Pomeroy ill. Chapelle Talbott burned in gasoline explosion at Homer Russell Garage in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Worthington & Bachelor
William Worthington
C. A. Bachelor
Worthington
Jessie Shawver
Middleport
Athens Hospital
Chester Township
Chester Village
Sarah Schlaegel
Pine Grove
Parkersburg
Martin Elberfeld
Pomeroy
Ohio State University
Ohio
Athens
al Jones
Columbus
Condor Street
John Epple
Chapelle Talbott
Homer Russell
County approves dog damage claims for sheep losses
At the recent county commissioners meeting claims for sheep destroyed by dogs were approved. Payments went to Mrs. W. H. Gardner for $6, Clarence Eastman $20, Howard Tuckerman $15, Harvey Chaney $30, J. C. Harrison $70, and Wayne King $55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
W. H. Gardner
Clarence Eastman
Howard Tuckerman
Harvey Chaney
J. C. Harrison
Wayne King
Missionary Society Plans St Patrick Tea Event
Middleport announces Heath M. E. Church Missionary Society hosts a St Patrick Tea on March 17 at Cap and Mrs Tom W Jones residence at South Third and Lincoln Streets featuring community fellowship and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
the Missionary Society of Heath M. E. Church
Cap
Tom W. Jones
South Third
Lincoln Streets
Vacuum cleaner theory taints Ohio burglary tale
A Columbus robbery case centers on a basement entry at Charles Hop Sing’s Chinese shop. He reports $180.76 missing, hidden in money drawers, boxes, sacks, and pockets, with a prison humorist joke cited as the night’s principal implement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
Charles Hop Sing
Communist Speaker Freed in Columbus
Miss Rose Clark, a Communist speaker, was arrested for failing to display an American flag during a speech in Columbus last Thursday. Municipal Judge Kime freed her after fining $5 and costs, suspended. Testimony by Capt. Floyd Smith and officers described insults to police and the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
Rose Clark
Kime
Floyd Smith
Harrison
Merica
Murphy
Miss Clark
Smith
Student Near Death From Hair Comb Fire
Miss Margaret Abrogast twenty from Ohio Northern University Kenton was near death due to burns after a comb she used caught fire and ignited her hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
U.P
Margaret Abrogast
Ohio Northern University
Estate to be divided among many in Newberry will
New Lexington March 12 an estate of 150000 to 200000 is divided among many in the will of Mrs Mary J Newberry widow of the late Attorney Elwood Newberry filed here She died in Ath ens hospital for the insane two weeks ago Executor J E Powell and guardian Homer Pickens each receive 10000 others get amounts from 500 to 10000 plus 30000 to be invested in government bonds with proceeds to Jacob Williams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Mary J. Newberry
Elwood Newberry
Willam Jones
Croksville
Catherine Yaerger
Athens
Olive Fisher
Bertha Hull
Dayton
Grace Luburgh
Miamisburg
George Pickens
Akron
Mary Scheffield
Anna Sheppard
Jacob Williams
Road Petition Hearing Set In Athens County Ohio
Athens County Board of Commissioners schedules viewing and final hearing on a proposed road change in Athens Township. The line runs from Frank Beebe north to Lizzie Lohse along the west side of the railroad, eliminating two crossings. View on March 15 1930 and final hearing March 17 1930 at 1 00 PM in the Court House. Clerk Robt P Tompkins signs notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Athens County
Ohio
Frank Beebe
Lizzie Lohse
Athens Township
Court House
Board OF CO. Commissioners
Robt
P. Tompkins
Public Auction of Athens County Real Estate Estate of Te Wel FH Penton
Probate Court of Athens County Ohio orders sale of three tracts in Rome and Canaan Townships New England village and surrounding land totaling about 34.72 acres appraised at 16 900.00. Auction set for April 5 1930 at 1 pm at Athens County Courthouse with terms one third cash one year and two years secured by mortgage. Grant Ante administrator Te Wel FH Penton deceased. Attorney Minett Keenan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
Athens
Rome
Canaan
New England
Rome Township
Canaan Township
Said
Enouth
Aald Road
Helne Canaan
Tewle FH
Penton
Arceased
Yminett Keenan
Probate notice for estate of Tan Malaw in Athens Caypty
Court records show Hal H. Rowland appointed Administrator of the estate of Tan Malaw in Athens Caypty MbIn Aecareze4. Dated this ith day of March A nm 149A. Probate Judge Jonvrow signs the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal H. Rowland
Tani Malaw
Athens
Simple Remedy for Bad Stomach Gives Swift Relief
A brief health ad promotes Bisurated Magnesia as a safe, inexpensive remedy for stomach distress. It cautions against strong medicines and starvation diets and claims most digestion problems arise from acidity. One week of use is suggested to prove the benefit.
Williams Brothers Mentioned in Estate Provisions
The article notes George Williams and William Williams of Glouster in Europe, heirs of the deceased. It states that during their natural lives the executor may provide for them and, if any brother faces financial reverses that threaten their competence, the executor may pay additional sums to keep them comfortable for the remainder of their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williams
Europe
Franklin County
William Williams, Glouster
Too Much Friendship On the Other Side
Vienna report says Emil Jannings arrived to a mob at the railway station. Admirers hoisted him onto shoulders and tried to lift him to a car but he fell and was trampled, leaving him hatless coatless and without a collar or necktie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
U.P
Emil Jannings
Jannings
Farm Definition For 1930 Census Thresholds
In the 1930 census rules a farm is a tract worked by one person or under their direction and exceeding three acres, or if under three acres it must have produced at least 250 dollars of farm products in the previous year. The criteria focus on ownership or management and measurable output.
Darrow Relative Faces Trial for Auto Charge
Cleveland March 12. George W Darrow a nephew of Clarence Darrow appeared before Common Pleas Judge Georg P Baer on a charge of auto theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
George W. Darrow
Clarence Darrow
Common Pleas
Georg P. Baer
Don’t Go to Extreme to End Constipation
When bad breath or a cold tongue biliousness or headache warn of constipation avoid violent purgatives. Cascarets stay the trouble in a jiffy and cleanse your system pleasantly and completely. Relief is prompt and lasting as Cascarets strengthen the bowels. Ten cents a box at drug stores.
Does Stomach Gas Bloat You Up
Advertises Dr Jackson's Digestive Powder for instant relief from heartburn sour stomach gas bloating and acid stomach. Claims money back guarantee and availability from druggists. Free sample offer to Jackson Medicine Co. Zanesville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Jackson
Jackson Medicine Co
Fifth St
Zanesville
Ohio
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W. S. Koester
Mrs. O. B. Stout
Pomeroy Gibbs
Farber
Mansfield
Crow
Republican Club
Gal Hpolis
News of
Glouster and
214
W. A. Craft
News of the
Mission Society Meets
Shelton Missionary Group
Radio Club
DR. Pierce
Neophel
Mary Newberry
Schoothwotses
Ames-Bern
Jonvrow
Safad Coun'y
Rida Willl
Weil
State Highway Department
Vale Tide
Mariott Ohla
Amesville
Nellie M. Hixson
Darrow
Stedman Co
Colonial
the Colonial Finance Co
N. Court St
Athens, Ohio
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Allens
SOC
Vicks
Paris
Coty'’s
Woodbury
Bec
Teu
Ove
Aire
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