Preacher’s Son In Omaha Robbery Spree Faces Jail
Homer Race of Pomeroy Mississippi? Oma ha Neb reports Castle C Pritchard 16 son of Rev W S Pritchard of the U B church and Roy Troutman 22 jailed in Omaha after confessing to robberies holdups and burglaries A brick shattered a window at the Race home and an arm took a handbag from the hall tree containing money and trinkets The youths say they ran away because their families pressed a preacher’s life and churchgoing and Pritchard longs for Ohio home awaiting the outcome of his case
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Homer Race
Omaha
Neb
Pomeroy
Castle C. Pritchard
W. S. Pritchard
U. B
Young Pritchard
Roy Troutman
Pritchard
Ohio
Athens Kiwanis to Hear Prof C E Statley at Sunday School
Owing to large turnouts at Simpson M B E Sunday school, the class will merge for all ages next Sunday. Prof C E Statley, Athens educator and Kiwanis president, will address the united lesson. about 500 people are expected. Kiwanis members praised his previous Middleport talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson M. BE
C. E. Statley
Kiwanis Club of Athens
Kiwanis Club
Stailey
Middleport
Babe's Funeral Friday for Robert David
Funeral services for Robert David who died Wednesday were held at the home this afternoon.
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Babe
Robert David
Couple Unite In Probate Court Ceremony
A 19 year old nurse Miss Alda Shumway daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Shumway of Flora was married in the probate court room yesterday to a man living on Pomeroy R. D. i. by Justice Will Fisher.
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Pomeroy R. D. i
Alda Shumway
Arthur Shumway
Flora
Will Fisher
Meigs County Agriculture Society Sets Premiums for Fair
Meigs County Agriculture Society directors approved special premiums for the upcoming fair including 100 dollars for best grange exhibit 70 dollars for boys and girls club work and smaller awards 15 310 and 5 for pig club winners 10 6 and 4 for poultry club and food club winners. The regular premium list was revised and the secretary ordered to print it and appoint judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County Agriculture Society
Potato Planting Boosted By Employment Scarcity
Potato planting takes center stage as St Patrick's Day signals the start. The Bend expects a vigorous garden season due to high unemployment and a potential coal miners strike. Seed sales are already unusually high, according to local dealers.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Musical program next on Pomeroy lyceum course
The Marie Walter Concert Co presented as the next attraction on the Pomeroy lyceum course next Wednesday evening. Headed by Miss Marie Walter soprano whistler and pianist, the group also features Edward J Williams with 12 years in lyceum work and Miss Marvell Miller a contralto and reader.
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Marie Walter Concert Co
Pomeroy Lyceum
Marie Walter
Edward J F. Williams
Lyceum
Reverend N R Athey Preaches at Church of Christ
Rev N R Athey of Elmore preached both morning and evening at the Church of Christ. Both services drew large crowds and a fellow shop meeting followed. He is being considered as a future pastor and will be voted on by the congregation Sunday.
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Middleport
N. R. Athey
Elmore
Church of Christ
Athey
Whatsoever Club Holds Postponed Tuesday Meeting
The Whatsoever class met in a postponed session Tuesday evening with a good attendance. Mrs. Jud Boley presided as president and Mrs. R. C. Meadows served as social chairman.
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Jud Boley
R. C. Meadows
Postmaster and Mrs Gerber Host Boys Party
Postmaster and Mrs JL N Gerber entertained a boys party Thursday afternoon for their grandson Lewis Gerber Johnson who lives with them. The boys had a great time and light refreshments were served.
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JL. N. Gerber
Lewis Gerber Johnson
Cleveland Grand Lodge Officer Addresses Rail Brotherhood
Mr. McBride a grand lodge officer of Cleveland spoke to the railroad brotherhood at the K of P hall Monday evening. His address was well received and drew a large crowd of railroad workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McBride
Cleveland
Railroad Brotherhood
K. of P. Hall
Literary Club Hosts Program on Ohio Figures
The Middleport Literary club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. H. R. Lewis's home. Mrs. Burnell sang, Mrs. Powell presented papers on Famous Literary Women of Ohio, Mrs. Stansbury spoke on Famous Literary Men of Ohio, with readings from Howells by Mrs. White. Mrs. L. C. Davis served as critic.
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Middleport Literary Club
H. R. Lewis
Burnell
Ohio
Miss Powell
Stansbury
Howells
White
L. C. Davis
Sullivan Couple Vacations for Health in Florida
Conductor Dan J. Sullivan and his wife left for Florida to spend the rest of the cold weather visiting Tampa and other prominent cities and pleasure resorts. They travel for the benefit of Mr. Sullivan who is not in good health.
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South
Dan J. Sullivan
Florida
Tampa
Sullivan
Death Notices From Racine Area Reported
Columbus papers announce the death of Mrs. Stella May Murdock wife of Homer Murdock former Racine resident. Another former Racine resident Mrs Will Circle died at New Brighton Pennsylvania. she was a sister of Racine’s Robert Pickens.
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Columbus
Stella May Murdock
Homer Murdock
Racine
Will Circle
New Brighton
Robert Pickens
Wells Completed on Chute Heirs Farm Near Greendale
Red Top Oil Company and partners reported Wells No 5 on the Chute heirs farm near Greendale drilled fifteen feet in the sand with a good well showing and will be cleaned and shot soon. In Marion township a joint three company well on the David Wolfe farm reached three hundred feet of fluid and will be walered temporarily while production estimates are sought. Water in the sand presents some trouble.
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Red Top Oil Company
Chute Heirs
Greendale
David Wolfe
Marion Township
Waler
Krieg Pharmacy to Open Logan Radio Factory
John Krieg of Krieg Pharmacy announced a Logan radio factory soon to be established. He spent a week in Pittsburg with Westinghouse engineers Frank French and Robert McManigal, supplies for manufacturing sets have been bought, and French will manage the new operation.
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John Krieg
Krieg Pharmacy
Logan
Mr. Krieg
Pittsburg
Frank French
Robert McManigal
Westinghouse
French
Newly Formed Gun Club Grows to Forty Members
The new gun club reports a membership of 40 and has ordered a trap to be delivered soon. Byron Wolfe received word from Mr Spankler that the supplier will send a supervisor for setup. Peters Cartridge Company representatives will attend the first shoot, as neighboring clubs show eagerness to participate.
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Byron Wolfe
Spankler
Peters Cartridge Company
Legion Meeting Discusses Rooms Contract and War Chest
Mrs. Byron Wolfe attends the Wednesday meeting along with about fifty legionnaires. The executive committee will handle negotiations with the Junior Order to adjust the lease as that group plans to move. A fee war chest division was debated after a Murray City post letter urged relief funding, but the fund remains tied to a five member committee charged with memorial construction for Hocking county soldiers.
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Byron Wolfe
Legion Post
Legion
War Chest
Murray City Post
Old War Chest Board
Hocking County
Red Pepper Rub Offers Fast Rheumatism Relief
Suffering from rheumatism can be eased quickly with Red Pepper Rub. The advert promises instant heat and blood flow that warms the sore area in minutes, suitable for lumbago neuritis backache and stiff neck. Buy Bowles Red Pepper Rub with the Rowles name on every package.
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Rowles
Ex service men urged to report for employment at Barton Hall
Ex service men of the community told to report to Barton Hall where the employment officer will try to place as many as possible. Athletic Officer Byron Wolfe will organize a post baseball team this spring.
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Barton Hall
Byron Wolfe
County farmers adopt shared book-keeping plan
R Arnold of the state university rural accounts department spent the first part of the week in Logan compiling summaries of farm accounts from about twenty five farmers in Hocking county. This marks the first broad adoption of systematic account keeping by local farmers who were pleased and are continuing the plan this year.
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R. Arnold
Department of Rural Accounts
State University
Logan
Hocking County
Lightnin' draws locals to Hartman theater in Columbus
A steady stream of local residents traveled to Columbus this week to see the play Lightnin at the Hartman theater. The last party left Wednesday, journeying via Rush Creek and Lancaster due to high waters around Rockbridge. Passengers endured mud after a machine failure near Bremen, then continued to Lancaster and on by traction to complete their trip. The group included Mr and Mrs Geo Leyshon Miss Ruth Brooke Mr and Mrs Leo Kinstle Mr and Mrs Warren Bright Mr and Mrs Blaine Johnston Dr and Mrs M H Cherring ton Mr and Mrs 8S Bright Mr and Mrs John Kinstle Mr and Mrs Chas Bell and Mrs Chas Note stone.
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Hartman Theater
Columbus
Rush Creek
Lancaster
Rockbridge
Bremen
Geo. Leyshon
Ruth Brooke
Leo Kinstle
Warren Bright
Blaine Johnson
M. H. Cherrington
C. Bright
John Kinstle
Chas. Bell
Chas, Notestone
Old Pence residence razed for modern home rise
The Pence residence on North Walnut street is being razed by workmen to make way for Vance Webb of Murray City to build a new house. The landmark, among Walnut street’s first homes, is likely over 75 years old with hand hewn timbers still in good condition.
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Walnut Street
Vance Webb
Murray City
Samuel Crowe
Orchard ownership tour by Bailey and Arnold near Orland
County Agent Bailey and C R Arnold of Columbus are weekend visitors near Orland to supervise spraying on their fine apple orchard purchased last year. The young orchard, once part of the Cherry estate, will soon bear heavily.
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Bailey
C. R. Arnold
Columbus
Orland
Resisted Officer Pleads Guilty in Lost Hollow Incident
Lester Figgins, a colored man, resisted Officer D N Nash Wednesday evening as per an affidavit in Mayor Koppes court. On arraignment he pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars and costs after being arrested by Officer Nash in Lost Hollow.
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Lester Figgins
D. N. Nash
Koppes
Nash
Lost Hollow
Getting Along Well After Hospital Update
Prosecutor Mary K. Davey announced she had word on Thursday that her father F. C. Davey was in a Columbus hospital. The report noted no further condition details.
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Mary K. Davey
Columbus
F. C. Davey
Fifth serious operation leaves Mr. Davey progressing well
The text notes that the subject, Mr. Davey, who is advanced in years, is recovering nicely after an operation earlier in the week. It mentions this as his fifth serious operation in recent years.
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Davey
Local Man Loses Suitcase and Clothes at Nelsonville Depot
Arch Ralston of Logan reported his suitcase and some clothing missing from the Nelsonville depot after waiting for a northbound Hocking Valley train on Wednesday evening. He had been in Greendale that day seeking work and had taken his clothing with him.
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Arch Ralston
Hocking Valley
Nelsonville
Greendale
Mr. Ralston
Logan
A Night in Honolulu at the Opera House
Next Saturday March 18 the Big Hawaiian Musical play A Night in Honolulu plays one night only. Native Hawaiians sing and dance with lavish stage effects including a burning volcano and a romance with an American hero and princess.
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Honolulu
Opera House
Local visitors and weekend guests mingle in Junction City area
Stewart and Mrs Cann with son Jack visit Mrs Wetherell. Townsendes visit Mrs Durant. Ed Burke tours Athens. Parkersburg guests include Mr Root and Mrs Wharff. Copeland family from Columbus spend weekend with Mrs Copeland. Hazel Haskins from Marietta stays with Frances Hayes. Mary Minnear of Beebe visits Mrs Campbell. Mrs Tyo is seriously ill.
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M. M. Copeland
Hazel Haskins
Marietta
Frances Hayes
Mary Minnear
Beebe
Charles Campbell
Tyo
Church Revival Continues As Community Seeks Banner
Revival services run nightly with afternoon cottage prayers as 107 attended the M E Sunday school. Olive Murphy, elderly local resident, died Tuesday at her home and was buried in South Canaan Cemetery after services led by Rev. Wills of Guysville. Parkersburg visitors arrive to help care for a local family.
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Olive Murphy
South Canaan
Wills
Guysville
Laxative Bromide Quinine Tablets Ad Card
Advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a preventive for colds grip or influenza. Claims the genuine bears the FE. W. Grove signature and urges to ensure you get Bromide Quinine with the product.
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FE. W. Grove
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Dave Whaley
Athens
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Lidhle
Una Carpenter
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Cortley
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The
D. Zenner Co. “Men’s Shop
Clinton Webb
Wells
GUN Club
Raze Dwelling
Majestic
Parker Reader
Bradley King
Virginia
Dustin Farnum
Opera
Stewart
International News
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the Bandit
Poston Church
Poston
V. W. Beaver
Allen Hosiery Company
Weldwest Tailored
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