Rifling of Mail Investigated in Pomeroy Case
E S Dyer of Portsmouth inspected the case in Pomeroy where Charles Walker, a former employee at the Lakin Institution, is accused of stealing from the hotel post office box and taking letters including a guest check. Walker, held in jail, faces federal court in Columbus after admitting to removing several advertising letters.
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Pomeroy
E. S. Dyer
Portsmouth
Charles Walker
Lakin Institution For
Point Pleasant
Walker
Remington
Charles Schorn
Ccashier
Schorn
Nyman Zweifel
Pomeroy Theatres
Marriages Tenor of last two days in Middleport area
In Middleport on March 17 an event was reported as Rachel Albright wed Bennett in a ceremony for former Gallia county residents. The couple plans to move to Columbus where Bennett works. Also on Tuesday Fred Noeman and Verna Vess, both aged 31, married by Justice M L French in Pomeroy.
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Middleport
Rachel Albright
Bennett
Polis
Gallia County
Columbus
Fred Noeman
Frank Noeman
Pomeroy
Verna Vess
Hiram Vess
Justice M. L. French
Frank Jess resigns as superintendent at New Pittsburg Mines
Frank Jess has resigned his post as superintendent of the New Pittsburg Mines in Pomeroy. Report states John Lawson of Nelsonville will take the position.
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Frank Penergrass
New Pittsburg
Pomeroy
Frank Jess
Pittsborg
John Lawson
Nelsonville
White Is Fined in Middleport Parking Case
Homer White was arrested in Rutland on a Wednesday for improper parking. He paid a $6.80 fine and was released.
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White
Middleport
Homer White
Rutland
Social at Bradbury Church Aids Sunday School
Members of the Church of Christ Bradbury Sunday school held a social at the church on Wednesday evening. Several articles were sold and the proceeds were given to the church.
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Middleport
Church of Christ
Bradbury
Pomeroy High School Alumni Plan May Reunion
Arrangements are made for the Pomeroy high school alumni reunion on May 13 at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralston Russell. Instead of the usual banquet there will be a picnic dinner in the afternoon and an alumni dance at the K of P hall. Aten Shain serves as president and Josephine Garrison as secretary treasurer. W F Reed is picnic committee chairman.
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W. F. Reed
Jones speaks at Pomeroy high school chapel
Dr. T. Jesse Jones addressed Pomeroy high school pupils during the morning chapel service as he visited relatives and friends in Pomeroy and Middleport.
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Pomeroy
T. Jesse Jones
Middleport
Pomeroy High School
Sauer Downing suit set for March 21 hearing
Emil Sauer sues John B. Downing with trial before Judge Clarence Curtain in Cir cleville March 21. Judge A P Miller will hold court simultaneously, with Sauer Downing in the annex and the Miller case in the main courtroom per current plans.
Croy and Edgar Ebersbach Initiated at Mineral Lodge
Croy and Edgar Ebersbach were initiated Tuesday evening at the regular meeting of Mineral Lodge No. 242 at the I O O F hall.
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Pomeroy
Frank Croy
Edgar Ebersbach
Mineral Lodge No
I. O. O. F. Hall
Burgess Divorce Case Heard In Pomeroy
Claranda Burgess sues Walter Burgess in Pomeroy seeking divorce after three years of separation. Judge A P Miller presided with attorney Ralston Russell for the plaintiff.
Marmola Prescription Tablets Claim Slimming Results
Ad touts Marmola as a modern scientific method to reduce fat without exercise or diet. It claims 19 years of use, growing demand, and visible slimming with increased vigor. Each box priced at $1 with a pamphlet explaining results from druggists.
Divorce and Custody Dispute Details Revealed
A local divorce case outlines the separation of spouses and the custody arrangement for their children. The filing seeks resolution on property distribution and parental responsibilities, with court guidance expected to determine guardianship and visitation.
Middleport Ladies Aid Market Supports M E Church
Members of the Ladies Aid of the Middleport M E Church held a market on Wednesday. They baked and sold doughnuts at the church with all proceeds benefiting the church.
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Middleport
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
The
Aid
Illnesses and Visits Highlight River City Notes
Mrs. Fred Church of Pomeroy is critically ill after a cold from the recent flood, already in frail health. Abe Horwitz and family from New port News visit Louis Horwitz and family, first seen in 28 years. Louis Horwitz Clothing previously run by Abe Horwitz. Russell McDaniels went to McMillan hospital in Charleston for treatment, undergoing surgery Wednesday.
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Fred Church
Pomeroy
Gladys
Verlie Church
Abe Horwitz
Newport News
Louis Horwitz
Russell McDaniels
McMillan Hospital
Charleston
Baptist church Class forms Missionary Society in Middleport
Class No 2 of the Baptist church met Tuesday evening at Mrs Lewis Gibbs home Lincoln Street to organize a missionary society. Refreshments were served to attendees.
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The
Baptist Church
Middleport
Lewis Gibbs
Lincoln Sg Street
Missionary Society
Local residents depart on business and family visits
Everett Wells of Chester and D B Daniels of Lancaster were business visitors yesterday. Harry Pierce John Young left Tuesday for Detroit on business. Mrs Amos Stitt left yesterday for Cleveland after visiting her ill mother Mrs Cynthia Arnold of Racine. Millard Russell left for Warren after a visit with friends, former Pomeroy resident. B Hanna departed for Gallipolis on business. Mrs George Owens R H Wab dell and Frank Smith left Tuesday for a week with relatives in East Liverpool. John Koehler visiting friends in Columbus. Elizabeth Meiser is improving at home.
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Everette Wells
Chester
Harry Pierce
John Young
Detroit
D. B. Daniels
Lancaster
Amos Stitt
Cleveland
Cynthia Arnold
Racine
Arnold
Millard Russell
Warren
Pomeroy
B. Hanna
Gallipolis
George Owens
R. H. Wandell
Frank Smith
East Liverpool
John Koehler
Columbus
Elizabeth Meiser
Illnesses and Visits Reported in Local Notes
Frank Foley of Clarksburg West Virginia visited friends yesterday. He was Mrs. Sam Matson and Mrs. M. Bruins returned to Cincinnati after attending funeral services for Will Grueser Dr. and Mrs. C. J. Ryan Mrs. Zindaff Dan Sullivan and Dr. M. A. Ryan. Dayton residents Dr. Ryan and Mrs. Ryan are visiting relatives. Sam Johnson Chester a former county surveyor is seriously ill at his home. Mrs Theron Russell is visiting relatives in Pittsburgh.
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Frank Foley
Clarksburg
W. Va
Friends
Pomeroy
Sam Matson
Local residents visit relatives and conduct business
George Daniels of Columbus, Herbert Edwards of Cleveland, and many others came Tuesday or Wednesday to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. W. J. Galbronner and Mrs. W. G. Hudderston travel from Detroit and elsewhere for family visits. J. J. Jackson of Charleston and others made business or social trips to the city.
New York Considers 48 Hour Work Day Proposal
A bill to be introduced in the New York legislature proposes a 48 hour work day for women or 49 1 4 hours if a half holiday is allowed each week. The measure aims to regulate weekly labor hours and conditions for female workers.
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New York
Relics Unearthed Across Ohio By Scouts Historians Experts
In Ohio discoveries during the closed season reveal relics from a past century. H C Sherrone praises finds at Schoenbrunn the state’s first Christian settlement and a dry cave with a mumified Indian body near Lancaster. Other sites in Chillicothe and Southern Ohio yield lesser artifacts while legislature considers the Nickels bill for Schoenbrunn restoration.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
H. C. Sherrone
Ohio State Museum
Schoenbrunn
Lancaster
Chillicothe
Senate
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promising Liver and Bowels Cleanse
A vintage medical pitch cites Dr F M Edwards who for 20 years treated women and developed Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel. The ads claim olive color tablets stimulate liver bowels to remove waste and improve pale complexions and overall health. Prices listed at 30c and 60c.
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F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Cantonese Win at Nanking Drives Nationalists Back
Cantonese forces defeated northern troops defending Nanking and Shanghai and advanced within 20 miles of Chang Chung Chang’s HQ at Nanking. Fifty American women and children evacuated Nanking amid fears of outbreaks and looting if the city falls.
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Shanghai
Nanking
Chang Chung-Chang
Proposed Reintroduction of Sea Island Cotton
The Department of Agriculture backs sea island cotton reintroduction only if planting occurs in isolated districts to prevent mixing with other cotton varieties.
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Sea Island
Department of Agriculture
Campaign Against European Corn Borer Funds Authorized
Congress has appropriated 10 million dollars to start an immediate nationwide campaign to combat the spread of the European corn borer in the United States.
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United States
Congress
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