Middleport Literary Society Hosts Charleston Visit
Mrs. Carrie Stansbury and Miss Margaret Purdune of Wooster visit Charleston this week. The Middleport Literary Society meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. C. H. Stewart’s corner Fifth and Hooker streets with a strong program. Participants include Mrs. Welch on Famous Ohioans, readings by Mrs. Pomeroy on Washington Gladden, Mrs. Powell on Paul Lawrence Dunbar, and Mrs. Beery on Near East problems. The critic is Mrs. M. C. Hobart. The group has moved from Mrs. R. A. Hecox’s room to Rose Hill, Pomeroy for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport Literary Society
C. H. Stewart
Fifth and
Hooker Streets
Welch
Washington Gladden
Pomeroy
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Powell
Near East
Beery
M. C. Hobart
Local social notes and county market success
Mrs C E Welch hosted a Monday Bridge gathering on Third street. Mrs Elmer Reed traveled to Columbus to spend the week with cousins Dr and Mrs George Lasher. A Legion sponsored market at Grimm's store drew a strong crowd and netted a substantial sum for the organization. A Ward Hartley and wife were mentioned in connection with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Welch
Third Street
Elmer Reed
Columbus
George Lasher
American Legion
Grimm's
A. Ward Hartley
Bailey baby girl born in Middleport
Mr and Mrs Herman Bailey of Middleport welcome a baby girl born Tuesday morning named Mary Jean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Bailey
Middleport
Mary Jean
Winebrenner Family to Move Grocery to Pt Pleasant
Charles Winebrenner and family plan to move to Pt Pleasant this week and open a new grocery on April 1. His Middleport shop in the O Leary building, a long running business, will be vacated. Walstein will take the Middleport location, coming from Pomeroy to open a grocery there around April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Winebrenner
Pt. Pleasant
O'Leary
Middleport
Winebreener
Walstein
Pomeroy
Ebersbachs Lose Fine Horse in Unspecified Loss
The Martin Ebersbach Construction company reports the loss of a fine horse bought by the firm. No location or date is provided in the readable text. Further details are not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Ebersbach Construction Company
Black horse dies during West Virginia road contract work
An article notes a large black horse used in the Newark Ohio area on the West Virginia road project died last Sunday at Kingwood West Virginia. The incident involves a prominent horse used in construction work for the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Kingwood
W. Va
Mine Slate Fall Injures Miner at Syracuse Pomeroy Collieries
Shortly after noon Monday a slate fall at the Pomeroy Collieries mine in Syracuse injured Quincy King with a broken right leg above the ankle. A coal pile cushioned the fall, preventing a fatal outcome. Biggs ambulance conveyed him to Hozer hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Syracuse
Quincy King
Biggs
Hozer Hospital
Traveling salesman killed in Cincinnati shaft fall
William Miller a traveling man selling undertakers supplies was killed in Cincinnati Monday when he fell down a shaft at the Freeman avenue fire house He had been making Pomeroy for years and was well known here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Miller
Cincinnati
Freeman Avenue
Funereal Visit by Local 1077 Team for John Stillwagner
A three member committee from Local 1077 United Mine Workers of America Bellaire attended the funeral of fellow workman John Charles Stillwagner on Tuesday. The delegation included Albert Russell Fred Pacific and Richey Moso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
Bellaire
John Charles Stillwagner
Albert Russell
Fred Pacific
Richey Moso
George Ebersbach Breaks Leg in Coal Run Fall
George Ebersbach was injured while transporting coal to a children's home when a horse fell on him on a slippery hill. The horse slipped twice, pinning him and breaking his leg. Finsterwald’s ambulance carried him to Dr Gribble’s office for first aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ebersbach
Mr. Ebersbach
Finsterwald
Dr. Gribble
Local lists of residents and ages
The notice lists pairs of individuals with ages and places of residence including Floyd West 28 Pomeroy Jessie May Saunders 17 Minersville R D Calvin E Orr 22 Long Bottom R D 4 Gladys Powell 25 Long Bottom R dp 1 Ernest Clark 22 Portland R D Estella Gainer 18 Racine R D 2 Wylie Lamm 37 Stout Ohio Winnie Dale 31 Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd West
Pomeroy
Jessie May Saunders
Minersville
R. D
Calvin E .Orr
Long Botton
Gladys Powell
Long Bottom
Ernest Clark
Portland
Estella Gainer
Racine
Wylie Lamm
Stout
Ohio
Winnie Dale
Middleport
Scandals Bring Court Cases in Rutland Divorce Suits
Gossip turns to court as Stanley R Whittington sues Fay Whittington for divorce claiming illness and neglect, with custody and belongings at stake. Murl Fysell sues Clifford Hysell over shared episodes, but the couple may reconcile. Arbaugh and Lemley fined 200 dollars each and sent to Dayton Workhouse after the Rat Row raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Stanley R. Whittington
Fay Whittington
Buffalo
W. Va
Dorothy Whittington
Leota Whittington
Jack Diehl
Diehl
Gallipolis
Clifford Hysell
Wiliam Arbaugh
John Lemley
Bernés
Dayton
County raid targets liquor law violator in Middleport
Saturday officials raided William Dennison's Pearl Street home after a tip. Deputy Ashworth and J. H. Moore found a gallon and a half of whiskey and a barrel of mash. Dennison lay ill in bed as doctors warned removal could endanger his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dennison
Pearl Street
Middleport
Ashworth
J. H. Moore
Poindexter
Guards Appointed for Dennison’s Illness Custody
Henry Seidenable of Pomroy was named deputy sheriff to guard the sick prisoner Dennison and keep him from escaping. An assistant was added as the two men hold twelve hour watches. The state will pay about ten dollars daily for the monitoring over the two to three weeks of illness, as part of upholding law and order. Dennison is married with no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Seidenable
Pombroy
Sherif
Seidenable
Dennison
North Vernon grocer J A Kuntz sells business and returns to Pomeroy
J A Kuntz who had operated in North Vernon Indiana sold his business there and returned to Pomeroy. Since leaving Pomeroy years ago he bought built up and sold four grocery stores carrrying profits on each deal. He is Fred Wendland's son in law and will visit until another opportunity attracts him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kuntz
North Vernon
Indiana
Pomeroy
Fred Wendland
Surprise Birthday Party for Ruth Wise in Middleport
Miss Elizabeth Wise hosted a Monday evening surprise party in Middleport for Ruth Wise on her seventeenth birthday. Guests included Naomi Owens Marjorie Harris Hazel Root Dorothy Pendergrass Francis Daniels Audrey Granes Dorothea Wessa Ruby Wise Lula Wilson Betty Gene Wise Nina Russell Kenneth Guinther David Jenkins Maurice Thompson Elmer Hugh Davis Chas White Lewis Skiles Alan Fultz and Chas Wise. The group enjoyed music, games, and a late hour of refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wise
Middleport
Ruth Wise
Naomi Owens
Marjorie Harris
Hazel Root
Dorothy Pendergrass
Francis Daniels
Audrey Granes
Dorothea Wessa
Ruby Wise
Lula Wilson
Betty Gene Wise
Nina Russell
Kenneth Guinther
David Jenkins
Maurice Thompson
Elmer Hugh Davis
Chas. White
Lewis Skiles
Alan Fultz
Chas. Wise
Ruth
Local residents recount long weekend visit and Columbus boxing show
LOGAN Wayne Anthony returned to his home here Monday evening after a few days visit with a boyfriend in Columbus. John Eberst, Wm. McLaughlin, Geo. Elias and John McLaughlin were in Columbus for the boxing show staged by the Social club of that city. They reported a good show. Mack Sauer and Mr. Nichols of the Messenger staff were business callers in our city for a short time Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Anthony
Columbus
John Eberst
Wm. McLaughlin
Geo. Elias
John McLaughlin
Mack Sauer
Mr. Nichols
Messenger
Welder George Graybill Studies Electric Welding
George Graybill of Hocking Valley car shops is in Columbus taking an electric welding course at the company’s shops there. The local shop plans to switch from acetylene to electric welding upon reopening, prompting Graybill to learn the newer method in full detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Graybill
Hocking Valley
Columbus
Graybill
Smallpox Cases Reported in Longstreth
Dr Elias investigated a second short span smallpox case this week after a ten year old boy Ralph Campbell contracted the disease in Longstreth. He traveled there to inspect conditions and contain the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias
Ralph Campbell
Longstreth
Tendered Reception for New Presbyterian Pastors
Rev. and Mrs. Curtiss R. Douglass received by more than 500 city church members at a Monday evening event. The church, decorated with ferns, opened to the public with a receiving line by church session members and wives. Refreshments were served in the dining room by Westminster Circle and Franklin Kerr Chapter. sweet pea favors given to all guests. The Douglasses come from Enfield Illinois, where they served two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtiss R. Douglass
Douglass
Westminister Circle
Franklin Kerr Chapter
Enfield
Ill
First gala planned by association invites new members
A guest of the association announces the first ever affair of its kind. Officers aim to make it worthwhile and invite those not yet enrolled to join at once. Membership remains open.
Saturday Club Meeting Hosted by Minnie Moore
The Saturday club met Saturday afternoon with Miss Minnie Moore as hostess. Miss Minerva White presented a paper on The Island of Yap followed by Mrs. Robert Longstreth speaking on Policies of Japan. A pleasant luncheon concluded the program with guests Mrs. C. O. Allen Mrs. A. C. Tipton and Miss Ruth Brooke present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Moore
Minerva White
Yap
Robert Longstreth
Union Furnace
Japan
C. O. Allen
A. C. Tipton
Ruth Brooke
Special Election Planned For Three Precincts Bond Issue
At a county election board meeting the Perry South Perry and Mound Crossing precincts sought a special election to decide on a 6000 bond to fund a new high school building. The board approved the action and set dates for the election to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Election Board
Perry
South Perry
Mound Crossing
Next Meeting Called for Saturday
The notice states a meeting is scheduled for next Saturday. Details are not fully readable in the fragment.
Legion employment drive aids ex servicemen
The campaign led by Barton Holl reports strong results with many requests for temporary work. Holl has placed a man in a permanent position and several others in various odd jobs to help ex service men bridge with their regular duties. Those seeking work should contact Mr Hall to match worthy applicants with opportunities.
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Legion
Barton Holl
Mr. Holl
Hall
West Virginia Bound Dr Leo Jacoby Struggles With Illness
Word comes from West Virginia of the dangerous illness of Dr Leo Jacoby eldest son of Mr and Mrs Henry Jacoby of East Hunter Street Mrs Jacoby left Saturday for his bedside A second message Tuesday prompted Mr Jacoby and Everett another son to leave The doctor is said to suffer from double pneumonia and small hopes are entertained for recovery Before leaving Logan Dr Jacoby was connected with Cherrington hospital where he made many loyal friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Leo Jacoby
Henry Jacoby
East Hunter Street
Elks Lodge Initiates Eleven in Jubilee Camp Year
Eleven candidates were initiated by the local Elks lodge Monday evening followed by a banquet for incoming officers to be installed next week. Advance bulletins mark Lancaster Camp’s Jubilee year, 50th anniversary since organization, with camp dates July 4 to August 20 and lectures by William Jennings Bryan on August 6. Grand Picnic Day is July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge of Elks
Elks
Lancaster Camp
Logan
Lancaster
J. F. Grimes
Board of Trustees
William Jennings Bryan
Plans for Hocking County Fish and Game Banquet
The social committee discussed plans for the annual banquet of the Hocking County Fish and Game Protective Association. The event is to be held in late April at a date suitable for Baxter of the state fish and game department, who is to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking County Fish and Game Protective Association
C Baxter
State Fish and Game Department
One Marriage License Issued in Perry County
A marriage license was issued to Arthur Smith 25 agriculturist Logan RD 7 and Burndetta Aurand 20 at home Logan RD Tuesday. Arthur son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Smith of Monday Creek township Perry county and Burndetta daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Aurand of Webb Summit. The wedding will be performed by Rev. J W Stein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Smith
Logan R. D
Burndetta L. Aurand
Logan R. Dts
Adam Smith
Monday Creek Township
Perry County
John Aurand
Webb Summit
J. W. Stein
Armistice proposals submitted to Greek assembly
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Athens says the armistice proposals proposed by the allies to end the Turco-Greek War in Asia Minor have been submitted to the Greek National Assembly for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Asia Minor
Greek National Assembly
Athens
Bromosyn Bromo Quinine Headache Cure Ad
Remedy advertises a tonic laxative and germ destroyer claiming to relieve headache by curing the cold. It urges buyers to ensure the pill bears FE. W. Grove signature and brand name BROMO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. W. Grove
Marriage Licenses Registered in Local Counties
Robert Six a cay worker of Haydenville and Effie Tippie a house keeper of Nelsonville received marriage licenses. Harvey Lines and Theora Perry both listed with sponsors J P Alvin Powell and miner of the Plains and Salem respectively. J W Devore and Dora Bean of Guysville licensed through Rev Timmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Six
Cay
Haydenville
Effie Tippie
Nelsonville
Harvey Lines
J. P. Alvin Powell
the Plains
Theora Perry
Salem
J. W. Devore
Herman W. Cunningham
Guysville
Dora Bean
Sdeas R. D
Rev. Timmons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oliver Hartley
Carrie Stansbury
Margaret Purdune
Wooster
Charleston
Ebersbachs
Columbia
Thomas H. Ince
George Arliss In “the Devil
Opera House
Duulph Zukor
Elslip Wallace Ferguson
Or Reid
Ageorge Fitzmaurice
Peter Ibbetson
Miner
Lawhead
the Messenger Printers Co
Kuntz
Ruth’s Party
Clinton Webb
Leo Jacoby III
Swanson Furniture Co
N. Court
Majestic
Goldwyn Presents
Thompson Buchanan
Percy
Ferdie
Majestic Concert Orchestra
Lewis J. Selznick
THE
Four Horsemen
Timken Hyatt
National Authorized Service
Bearings Service Company
Gage Auto CO
Logan, Ohio
New
Tan
Navy
Copen Tweed
D. Zenner Co
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