Birthday celebration for William Swisher in Middleport
William Swisher of Middleport celebrated his sixty sixth birthday last Sunday in an annual event attended by his daughter Mrs H M Rowe and son in law Mrs Howard McElhinney of Columbus Wesley and Gilbert Rowe of Willow Grove W Va Mrs Carden Rupe of Ryger and Mr and Mrs Headley Swisher of Middleport along with other friends A church forenoon service preceded a fine dinner prepared by his wife Music filled the afternoon
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William Swisher
Middleport
H. M. Rowe
Ada
Howard McElhinney
Columbus
Wesley
Gilbert Rowe
Willow Grove
W. Va
Carden Rupe
Ryger
Headley Sw
Road Contract Investigation Draws Pomeroy Bend Leaders
Prominent contractors business men and county officials from Pomeroy Bend were summoned before a Columbus legislative committee examining state highway commission dealings. Senator Crabbe visited the area over the weekend to collect evidence on alleged road contract manipulations in Meigs county tied to the Pomeroy Athens bid led by Jacob Reibel. The probe surprised the public and outcomes are eagerly awaited.
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Pomeroy Bend
Columbus
State Highway Commission
Crabbe
Crabbe Law Fame
Meigs County
Pomeroy-Athens
Jacob Reibel
Drunken Driver Fined and Jailed in Pomeroy Streets
Sheriff Reeves found Harry France in a car on Main Street after a drunken collision that injured a young woman and damaged the vehicle. France was jailed and fined 144 dollars including 25 in damages, with accomplice Charles Whetstone fined 12.20 for drunkenness. The case serves as a warning against driving while intoxicated.
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Reeves
Harry France
Dn Combat
Main St
John Schmittaner
France Preyly
France
Martin
Charles Whetstone
John Barleycorn
Pomeroy
State Health Official Inspects Pomeroy Water Post Typhoid Findings
Dr Thornburg of the state board of health arrived in Pomeroy Sunday and joined County Supervisor McCullough to review the water situation after tests showed typhoid germs in city supply. The state engineer is due today and will likely order equipment to protect the public. New water system owners support corrective efforts and expect swift action with expert help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thornburg
State Board. of Health
Pomeroy
McCullough
State Board
Two Women Fined for House of Ill Fame in Middleport
Lilian Fatcher and Effie Siders were fined $100 and costs each in Squire Martins court for conducting a house of ill fame at Middleport. They were released with orders to depart, but refused to leave and faced contempt of court. Sheriff Reeves later escorted them to jail. The judge warned no remittance, and two more warrants were issued for the house owner and a frequent patron.
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Lilian Fatcher
Effie Siders
Squire Martin
Middleport
Reeves
Highwaymen Admit Guilt in Barsetti Robbery Case
Frank Mohigr and Edgar Stanley pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court to holding up the Barsettis of Port Middleport weeks ago. They were sentenced to 1 to 20 years in Mansfield Reformatory, with Judge Miller noting a 1 year term recommendation. A third suspect, Kauff, remains at large. John Burns pleaded not guilty to robbing Jim Williams on Mechanic Street. bond set at $1500, failed to post, remanded.
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Frank Mohigr
Edgar Stanley
Common Pleas Court
Barsettis
Middleport
Mansfield Reformatory
Miller
Kauff
John Burns
Jim Williams
Mechanic St
Bastile
Deaths of David Gassett at 84 in The Nease Settlement
David Gassett died Thursday morning at his home after a short illness from pneumonia. He was 84 and survived by his wife and five children. Funeral services were held at his late residence Sunday morning and the body was taken by Biggs and Raffold to Broad Run, West Virginia, for interment.
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David Gassett
Nease
Biggs
Raffold
Broad Run
W. Va
Giants Star Benny Kauff Excluded Pending Charge Clearing
Judge Landis told Benny Kauff he would prefer he not play baseball until charges of stealing an automobile in New York are cleared up. The statement came in a press interview regarding Kauff's status with the New York Giants.
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Kauff
Judge Landis
Benny Kauff
New York Giants
New York
Middleport residents fined for assault and cohabitation
Walter Burgess of Middleport was fined 33.35 dollars including costs for assault on J. D. Johnson. A 60 day workhouse sentence was suspended upon Burgess good behavior. Charles Williams and Mamie Alfrend, arrested for unlawfully cohabitating, were fined 52 dollars. Williams paid and they promised good behavior.
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Walter Burgess
Middleport
J. D. Johnson
Justice Martin
Burgess
Charles Williams
Mamie Alfrend
Williams
Truck Backing Crashes Into Ford on Main Street
Saturday evening a transfer truck backed into a Ford on Main Street injuring Mrs. Erma Russell Autherson of Bradbury. Flying glass from the windshield cut her severely on the face and nearly severed the end of her rose.
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Main Street
Erma Russell Autherson
Bradbury
Mrs. Autherson
Ohio governor outlines savings from state government reorganization
In Columbus on March 15 Governor Davis presented an estimated annual saving of hundreds of thousands of dollars from state government reorganization. He cited an incidental $100,000 yearly gain from fewer employees and pledged a finance department to curb waste and enforce cost controls before expenses occur. He noted hearings are ongoing as reforms progress.
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Columbus
Mar
Ohio
Davis
Finance Department
Campbell the pastor delivers sermons to each order
Campbell, a pastor, is urged to deliver suitable sermons to each order or broadly to all groups, emphasizing consistent guidance and moral instruction. The note highlights outreach efforts and the expectation of fitting messages for varied congregations.
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Campbell
Local residents visit family and friends across Harrisonville
Tuesday to Sunday visits fill social pages as Mrs. Charles Myers tends a ill daughter. William Turner sees his ailing father in Jerseyville. Dell Jewell and wife from Downing Ba call on relatives. Mrs. Clyde Metcalf hosts Cora Forrest before returning from Athens. numerous other calls occur among William Graves, Mary Poynter, Mrs Day, Ray Alkire, Geo Adkins, and Dr Day with health concerns noted.
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Charles Myers
Hose Hill
William Turner
Jerseyville
Dell Jewell
Downingba
Cora Forrest
Clyde Metcalf
Athens
Charles Clay
William Graves
Andrew Dye
Guysville
Mary Poynter
Cash White
Rutland
Mrs. Day
Byron Saxton
Ray Alkire
Dr. Day
Geo. Adkins
Rl Chase
E Keeping
Rae Farm
Ad Forrest
Ray Wilson
William Alkire Sunay
Bethany News Highlights: Petty Reception and Local Movements
Bethany reports a large reception Thursday for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Petty with about sixty guests. Leslie Petty plans to move into T. W. Barnes’s vacated home. Bethany residents note Mrs. Elmer Brandeberry visiting Green Valley school and Bethany ties remain active with family and school events.
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Clifford Shull
Doris Grubb
Bethany
Clarence Petty
Leslie Petty
T. W. Barnes
Elmer Brandeberry
Green Valley
Danderine Claims Hair Revival After Use
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as stopping hair loss and thickening hair. It promises no more shedding or dandruff after application and claims each strand shows new life and brightness with improved color and thickness.
Murray City Revival Meeting Continues
Murray City March 15 The revival at the Murray U B church continues with strong interest and calls for attendance. Rev Fisher of Jacksonville assists all week except Saturday evening. Last Wednesday the Hagles attended as a group and Friday Foresters joined the gathering.
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Murray City
Mar
Murray U. B
Fisher
Jacksonville
Hagles
Foresters
Local Notice fragment with unclear details
Fragmentary text mentions Marie Morris and a Marie Morris tied to a fine and spring work. lacks clear event, date, or context for full summary.
Earth tremors felt near Danville Illinois
Earth tremors were reported in the Danville area on Monday at 6 30 lasting several minutes according to local observers. No injuries or damage were noted as officials investigated the disturbance.
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Danville
Rocking Earth Shocks Hundreds Across The Area
Hundreds of residents felt the ground shake in a reported earthquake. Local authorities gathered reports and issued safety guidance as officials confirmed no widespread damage and urged calm while investigators assess aftershocks.
Bucyrus Water Works Seeks Payment From Developer
Bucyrus water works has placed its account in collection against Bucyrus Development Co of Bay City for water rents used by the development project. The city claims the developer owes for water usage and has engaged its attorney to pursue the balance.
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Bucyrus
Bucyrus Development Co
Bay City
Bucyrus Water Works
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