Hines Coal Company Buys Charter Oak Mine for Pomeroy
The Hines Coal Company, comprising members, purchased the Charter Oak mine from the New Pittsburg company. Prices reported range from 96000 to 50000 dollars. Operations aim to mine on royalty, develop into a leading Pomeroy producer, with generators and equipment being installed. Output expected around 150 tons daily once underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Coal Company
Charter Oak
New Pittsburg Company
Hip Power Company
Mutual Power Company
Acock Coal Company
Teat Lakes Coal Company
Isbachs
Great Lakes Coalpany
Ew Pittsburg Coal Company
Two Teens Jailed for Train Riding in Pomeroy
Herbert Thompson and James John, both 17 from Huntington, were arraigned in Pomeroy after being caught riding trains near the bson area. Detec Murray escorted them to the local jail where they received five day sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Herbertompson
James John
Huntington
Local youths confess poolroom robbery in Omersoy area
George Kin and Mathew Brown, both seventeen, were brought from Parkersburg by Sheriff Harry Rice. They confessed to robbing Sauvage poolroom Monday night, items reported stolen. The pair cited Holiday Cove, West Virginia, as their destination before arrest. The CLASS TO MEET MIDDLEPORT item follows in the same dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omeroy
George Kin
Mathew Brown
Parkersburg
Harry Rice
Sauvage
Holiday Cove
W. Va
Irish Plant Potatoes on St Patrick’s Day in Snow at Pomeroy
In Pomeroy on March 18, amid deep snow, Irish residents maintained the St Patrick’s Day custom by planting potatoes along the streetcar line. Observers noted the sight of men and boys braving shoetops of snow, unsure if the crop will fare better than those who waited for warmer weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Patrick’s Day
Pomeroy
Community Meeting Planned at Stewart Home
A special program is set for a meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. QO. H. Stewart on Fourth Street with refreshments to be served by the hostess.
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QO. H. Stewart
Fourth Street
Runaway Youth Returns Home in Pomeroy
Joseph Dubois, a high school student who vanished last Sunday, returned home on Wednesday. His parents say he often threatened to run away, left for Sunday school, was seen near Kerrs Run, and traveled as far as Parkersburg before officers found him. Sheriff Rice accompanied authorities to retrieve him from Parkersburg.
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Pomeroy
Joseph Dubois
Kerrs Run
Parkersburg
Sheriff Rice
D A R Plans Charter Day Luncheon in Pomeroy
The D A R will observe Charter Day with the usual luncheon next Friday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs C E Rathburn. Eleanor Davis leads arrangements with Mildred Daniels Louise Insterwald Nelle Davis Lena Shank Leah Schaefer and Ruth McCroba coordinating. Guests from Gallipolis Athens and Nelsonville are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jonathan Chapter
C. E. Rathburn
Eleanor Davis
Mildred Daniels
Louise Insterwald
Nelle Davis
Lena Shank
Leah Schaefer
Ruth McCroba
Gallipolis
Athens
Nelsonville
Bulgarian Herb Tea Promises Laxative and Health Benefits
A vintage advertisement touts Bulgarian Herb Tea as a life enhancing laxative tonic. It claims to ease constipation and stomach, liver, kidney, and rheumatic ailments, improve blood, and quickly break up a cold. Trial packages offered by druggists for 35 cents to a dollar.
Scouts Build Bird Houses in Middleport Contest
Troop No. 2 of the Boy Scouts under Scoutmaster Paul Smart contest to craft bird houses for Pyth on park. Fides Lodge No. 210 Knights of Pythias posts three prizes for top designs with judging by appointed scouts. Exhibition of entries will precede park placement, with awards decided Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Boy Scouts of America
Paul Smart
Python Park
Fides Lodge No. 210
Knights of Pythias
Pomeroy Bend Briefs Highlight Local Visits
Louise Stanberry returned home after visiting relatives in Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs Frank McNaughton and son traveled to Columbus to visit the latter's mother Mrs Grace Carter. Miss Ellen Ebersbach went to Gallipolis to visit her sister Elsimore Ebersbach.
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Pomeroy Bend
Louise Stanberry
Cincinnati
Frank McNaughton
Columbus
Grace Carter
Ellen Ebersbach
Gallipolis
Elsimore Ebersbach
Musterole Cold Remedy Claims Quick Relief
The ad warns a simple cold can develop into flu or pneumonia if untreated and promotes Musterole as a counter irritant made from mustard oil camphor and menthol. It claims fast relief by rubbing it on congested areas, creating warmth and a cooling sensation without blistering like mustard plasters.
Middleport Social Notes Include Visiting Friends and Travel
The column lists residents and visitors in Middleport with names such as Charles Bartels from Parkersburg and Mrs. H. E. Hogland from Columbus. It notes business visits by C Haubrick of Columbus and W Mead of New York City, and family connections including Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ervin of Charleston visiting with their daughter Mrs. Will Robins.
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Charles Bartels
Parkersburg
Mark Roller
Mulberry Avenue
C. Haubrick
Columbus
Hocking Valley Railway
W. Mead
New York City
D. Curtis Reed
L. A. Slickinger
Middleport
H. E. Hogland
Dave Michael
Red House
W. Va
Frank Murray
New York
Ben Ervin
Charleston
Will Robins
Mother of Pomeroy Man Dies in North
POMEROY March 18 Mrs. Sarah Ponn 67 widow of John Ponn died at her Pontiac Michigan home Tuesday after pneumonia. She spent much of her life at The Plains Athens county and leaves eight children Benton Penn Pomeroy John Carl Pontiac Mrs Stella Knights Bellaire and Mrs Nellie Pierce Columbus. Funeral services will be held at Pontiac Thursday.
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Pomeroy
Sarah Ponn
John Ponn
Pontiac
Mich
Ponn
the Plains
Athens County
Benton Penn
John and
Carl
Stella Knights
Bellaire
Nellie Pierce
Columbus
Entertaining Five Hundred Club At Mrs Smiths Home
Amy Geary will entertain the five hundred club at Mrs Barbara Smiths residence on Butternut Avenue this evening continuing the local social schedule.
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Pomeroy
Amy Geary
Barbara Smith
Butternut Avenue
Zemo Claimed to Clear Skin Flaws and Infections
An advertisement promotes Zemo as a penetrating antiseptic liquid for skin care. It claims to remove pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm and to improve skin clarity. The ad suggests asking a druggist for a small size or a large bottle priced at $0.10 and $1.00 respectively.
Boy Sent to Athens State Hospital
James Synder a 17 year old from Great Bend was committed yesterday to Athens state hospital by Probate Judge Cora B Roberts after medical examination by Drs. Byron Bing and Philson.
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Pomeroy
James Synder
Great Bend
Athens State Hospital
Cora B. Roberts
Byron Bing
Philson
Five-Foot Boa Arrives in Buffalo Displayed
Professor William P. Alexander of the Buffalo Society of Natural Science presents a live five-foot boa constrictor on display. The snake arrived from Guatemala in a bunch of bananas for exhibition.
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Buffalo
William P. Alexander
Buffalo Society of Natural Science
Guatemala
Sublette Bans Radio Interference Devices
Dixon Illinois report notes Sublette village board passes ordinance making it illegal to possess or operate devices that cause radio interference. The law targets disruptive equipment and creates penalties for violations.
Radio Interference Prohibition Clarified in Record
A watchdog memo clarifies that no person or entity may operate equipment or devices that hinder radio reception. The guidance emphasizes enforcing rules to protect broadcasts and prevent signal disruption across jurisdictions.
New York Man Plans Liquor Raids After Drinking
Reginald Lambert, 22, drank several beverages and announced he would raid speakeasies. He turned in balls from police signal boxes to request the wagon for raids. Police found him later, still unaware of any raids.
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New York
Reginald Lambert
Furniture dealers contest bed possession in Hammond case
In Hammond Indiana several furniture dealers and five lawyers spent hours in city court disputing the possession of a bed belonging to Mary Ware colored. The bed, seized under a judgment, is valued at about ten dollars.
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Hammond, Ind
Mary Ware
Night travel scenery on trains lights up route for riders
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad has installed powerful search lights on its transcontinental trains. The moving lights imitate automobile spotlights to let travelers enjoy nighttime scenery along the route.
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Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & S. Paul Railroad
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Charter Day
S. S
Guthrie Auto Sales Co
E. Carpenter St
Iscouts
Pythians
Jere
Tubse
Yee
Vicks
Mead of Bacests
North
Zemo
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Company
Dept.d. Marshall, Mich
B. M. Covert
Optometrist
Loretta
Edmunds
Gulfoie
Nish
Gulf Refining CO
Pittoburch, PA
Kuppenheimer
Burnett-Smith
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