Middleport Residents Arrested in Local Warrant Actions
Sheriff Reeves and deputies rounded up Lawrence Grogan and Arthur Wessa of Middleport on Monday evening. Grogan charged with non support by his wife and Wessa accused of assault and battery during a visit to a house to read a meter. Deputy Ashworth escorted Frank Mohler and Ed Vance to Mansfield. on return trip he will fetch Merwin Tipton held in Springfield jail on a non support charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves
Lawrence Grogan
Arthur Wessa
Middleport
Wessa
E. EF. Ashworth
Frank Mohler
Ed Vance
Mansfield
Merwin Tipton
Springfield
Remodeling Planned for Late Major Downing Home in Middleport
Preparations begin for the extensive remodeling of the late Major J. B. Downing’s residence in Middleport. J. B. Downing Jr. will oversee repairs, add a sun parlor, fix the interior, and move his family into the house upon completion. The property is noted as among the town’s finest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major J. B. Downing
Middleport
Major Downing
J. B. Downing Jr
Funeral cortege follows 14 year old girl from Thurston
Helen Elsie O Nell, 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs John O Nell, who moved from Middleport to Thurston Ohio about a year ago, died Saturday in Thurston. The funeral cortege included Misses Mary Elizabeth Hartinger Abra Bailey Eleanor Welch Leonora Hobart Helen Davis and Katie Ouiterbridge who served as pall bearers to Gallipolis where burial occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Elsie
John O’nell
Middleport
Thurston, O
Gallipolis
Mary Elizabeth Hartinger
Abra Bailey
Eleanor Welch
Leonora Hobart
Helen Davis
Katie Ouiterbridge
Pilgrims Topic at March D A R Meeting
The March D A R meeting was hosted by Mrs. Maynard Davis in Middleport. Guests included Miss Emma Jacobs of Pomeroy and Mrs. J G Talbott and Mrs. H L Ward. The program featured papers on The Pilgrims and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Davis
Middleport
Oppenheimer Elevated to Vice President of Interstate Public Service
I. L. Oppenheimer longtime Pomeroy clothier and street railway superintendent has been named vice president of the Interstate Public Service Co of Indianapolis. He will oversee operations in 30 towns with 29 electric light and power plants, 6 waterworks, and one 117 mile interurban railway between Louisville and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oppenheimer
I. L. Oppenheimer
Pomeroy
Interstate Public Service Co
Indianapolis
Louisville
Special Pension Granted for Jacob J Spencer
Congress passed a special pension bill introduced by congressman Foster granting Jacob J Spencer of Pomeroy R D a monthly pension of twenty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Congressman Foster
Jacob J. Spencer
Pomeroy, R. D
Mrs Ed Anderson heads to Springfield for Royal Neighbors meet
Mrs. Ed Anderson left Monday for Springfield to attend the Royal Neighbors convention as a delegate from the local lodge. Miss Edith Schreiner a student at Ohio Wesleyan University is home for Easter. Mr McKinley bought the Delorie property on Third Street and the Brookses the Buchanan property next door with possession set for April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ed Anderson
Springfield
Royal Neighbors
Mary Sisson
E. L. Ewing
King’s Heralds
M. E. Church
Mises Marjorie Harris
Third St
Edith Schreiner
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
McKinley
Deldlle
C. L. Brooks
Jas. Buchanan
Lettie Besserer
Charleston
New Auxiliary Formed in Middleport for Loyal Legion Post
A new auxiliary has been organized at Middleport in connection with the Loyal Legion Post. Officers named include president Miss Virgie Major vice president Mrs Dorothy Harley treasurer Mrs Ella Beeson chaplain Mrs Viola Wilson and pianists Mrs Lillian Steiff and Mrs Irene Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Loyal Legion Post
Virgie
Dorothy Harley
Ella Beeson
Viola Wiilson
Lillian Steiff
Irene Cross
Young mother Verne Byers dies in Pomeroy
Mrs Verne Byers maiden Lillian Hysell daughter of Wesley and Mrs Hysell died at home in the first ward Pomeroy Monday. Her two weeks old baby is safe and will survive its ill fated mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Byers
Lillian Hysell
Wesley Hysell
Pomeroy
Babe
Conductor J F Dillard Injured on K M Line
Conductor J F Dillard was injured on duty when his right arm was broken at the elbow on the K M line Friday. He traveled to Charleston for X rays and will stay several days in the hospital.
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J. F. Dillard
Charleston
Flag Race Tightens in Middleport Sunday School Contest
Keen competition marks the final weeks of the public school attendance flag race in Middleport. Miss Taylor's class wins this week by a narrow 0.5 percent margin, after Miss Major's pupils led last week with 947.5 points and Miss Taylor's room close behind at 933. Two Sundays remain in the contest period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Miss Taylor
Miss Major
Misa Taylor
Baby Betty Bodkins Dies at Four Days
Four day-old Betty Jane Bodkins, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Bodkins, died Saturday morning and was taken to Hebbardsville, Kentucky for burial Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane
Ray Bodkins
Hebbardsville
Pomeroy Items Highlight Local Happenings
Ray Mitch the printer recovering from pneumonia sits up briefly amid improvements. Chaz Huber and wife return to Gallipolis after visiting his parents in Pomeroy. Sam Glone hikers through Meigs county, spent last night in Pomeroy, criticizing muddy roads on his Wheels to Ashland trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ray Mitch
Chaz. Huber
Gallipolis
Jacob Huber
Sam Glone
Wheels
Ashland
Meigs County
Cascarets Advertisement Promotes Liver and Bowels Cleansing
A medical advertisement urges relief from illness and poor complexion with Cascarets. It claims one or two tablets at night cure biliousness and stomach issues, promising a clear rosy morning. Children are also advised to take Cascarets. Prices shown 10 25 50 cents.
Jas Batley to Manage Pomeroy Salt Association
Report states Jas Batley, a member of the election board, will take the position of manager for the Pomeroy Salt Association at Minersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Batley
Pomeroy Salt Association
Minersville
Local Social News From Murray City Area
Murray City and Pomeroy residents hosted guests and traveled for visits this week. Mrs. Williams Jones and daughter Mrs Kilpatrick of Athens visited relatives. Rev William Campbell led U B church services. a six o clock dinner at Dr and Mrs Walker in Buchtel followed Bishop’s sermon. Donalley conducted revival in Jobs. Adults class met at Mrs Ben Bess home with 47 attendees and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lafolette
Quentin Quinn
Pomeroy
Laa
Jack Morrel
William Jones
Letart
W. Va
Russell
Illinois
Murray
Kilpatrick
Athens
William Campbell
U. B
Bishop
Walker
Buchtel
Donalley
Ben Bess
Powell
Nelsonville
Phil Devaul
Mary Bush
Summers Bed-Wetting Remedy Ad
Does not cure children of bed wetting. There is a cause for this trouble. If your child is affected, try Mrs Summers home treatment for bed wetting which has blessed hundreds of families. Ask your druggist for Mrs Summers Bed-Wetting Remedy or send for a FREE TRIAL by addressing The Summers Medical Co box W South Bend Ind.
Local visits fill week as families return home
Torch Mrs Fannie Romine and her granddaughter Fern returned home Thursday after visiting Francis Romine in Chauncey. Mrs Ted McGrew and children Edna and Billy from Glouster are visiting relatives here. Miss Mabel Dewees of Athens stays with Mr and Mrs George Dewees. Mrs William Mowery and daughter Alma spent days with relatives in Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Romine
Fern
Francis Romine
Chauncey
Ted McGrew
Edna
Billy
Glouster
Mabel Dewees
Athens
George Dewees
William Mowery
Alma
Parkersrg
Local Visitors and Guests Reach Through Town
Mrs J EB Fultz of Athens R F C spent the weekend visiting friends. Mr and Mrs Howard Dewees went to Lafayette Indiana for a Purdue course. Mrs Austin Romine of Midland City stays with relatives here. William and Orpha Robinson were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Dunfee. Miss Alice Coleman of John Hancock High School Athens visited her parents Mr and Mrs George Dewe es. Denver Day was the Sunday guest of Bruce Tucke a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB. Fultz
Athens
Howard Dewees
Lafayette
Indiana
Purdue University
Austin Romine
Midland City
William and
Orpha Robinson
Thomas Dunfee
Alice Coleman
John Hancock High School
George Dewees
Denver Day
Bruce Tuckea
Longstreth Community Notes Include Births and Visits
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hellyer announce the arrival of a nine pound baby boy Donald Franklin, great grandmother Mrs Sarah Giffin expresses pride. Local residents Gladys Galentin Ruby Pruden Maud Guess John Clary George Galentin and families are mentioned with Sunday visits and illness notes. A British scientist remarks men sleep faster but less soundly and shorter than women in normal health.
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Wilbur Hellyer
Donald Franklin
Sarah Giffin
Gladys Galentin
Ruby Pruen
Maud Guess
Galentin
John Clary
Columbus
Sarah Giffins
John Galentin
George Galentin
Herman VanMeter
Clarksburg
W. Va
John’ Withem
Longstreth
Suny
Ike Groves
Carbon Hill
Ben Hillyer
Frequent Court Divorces Rise Post Prohibition
Court records show a surge in divorce petitions this week with two more separations and alimony, including Hattie Shafer granted $20 monthly for son Charles. The Shafer couple, married 1902 with three children, faced custody changes. prior residence at Nelsonville cited threats. Elizabeth Jones also divorced Harry Jones, married 1908 with child Leonard, nine, born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Shafer
David Shafer
Manus
Walter
Charles
Shafers
Nelsonville
Elizabeth Jones
Harry Jones
Leonard
Effie Harrison Seeks Divorce Over Alleged Cruelty
Effie Harrison files for divorce from Charles W. Harrison alleging repeated cruelty from December 1920 to last Sunday. She cites fist blows at their Columbus home on December 24 1920, further abuse at Athens and Richland Avenue, and says she was forced to work as a nurse to support them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Harrison
Charles W. Harrison
Columbus
West
Union Street
Athens
Richland Avenue
Effie May Walker
Elizabeth Kines
Marion Kimes
Carl
Charles
Jacob
Mary
Oime
Neighbors Visit, Church Easter Supper Planned
New England Mrs. R D Hughes stayed in Athens as guest of Mrs Isac Potter. William Wright visited sister Mrs Myrtle Stewart in Byesville. John Bennett and family visiting relatives in Byesville. L McDonald attended business in Athens. Joe Marquis and family visiting Ray Marquis. James Summers and Byron Dean of Lathrop stayed with relatives. Ben Stanton and family hosted visits from Guysville. Mrs Bertie Lewis visiting daughter Mrs Arnold Smith Circle Hill. Ray Stewart of Jacksonville visited mother Mrs Myrtle Stewart. W G Lewis and children Orson and Cathrine hosted by Mrs S J Ragan. Golda Davis stayed with uncle Ben Stanton near Guysville. Clark Maharter visiting near Guysville. Ray Marquis family and Joe Marquis near Canaanville visited B B Wyatt. W G Lewis business at Guysville. Presbyterian Church women set Easter supper March 24 at James Summers home. Everyone welcome. Myrtle Stewart visiting family at Canaanville. Mattie Mahorter guest of L McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Hughes
Athens
Isac Potter
William Wright
Canaanville
Myrtle Stewart
John Bennett
Byesville
L. McDonald
Joe Marquis
Cleveland
Ray Marquis
James Summers
Byron Dean
Lathrop
Ben Stanton
Guysville
Clark Maharter
William Morrison
B. B. Wyatt
W. G. Lewis
the Presbyterian Church
Misa Mattie Mahorter
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