Excused jurors in Karr case cited illness in families
Two jurors who reported illness at the Monday convening were excused and learned that one had died before the verdict. Howard Pend of Rutland sought absolution because his mother was dying. she died before he could reach her. C E Frank of Pomeroy asked to excuse a nephew caring for an ill aunt, who died yesterday. Frank left to aid his kin.
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Howard Pend
Rathburn Howe
Rutland
A. 8. Pond
Wilkenville
John Ridenour
George Frank
Flatwoods
J. S. Frank
Chester
Adaline Frank
Lucy Osborn
Success
Karr bribery trial ends as Pomeroy businesses reopen
The Karr bribery case concludes in four days of court, pulling workers from fields and closing offices in Pomeroy. Farmers and other residents return to routines as the courthouse resumes normal activity after the trial.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bendh
Auto Plunges Onto Porch After Vale Street Turn
Reed Steinbauer driving an auto on Vale Street lost control and plunged over an embankment onto the front porch of the John Burns home, owned by Wayman Simmons. Porches were damaged. no one was hurt. Also, funeral attendees from Detroit and Pittsburgh gathered in Middleport for Frank Gloeckner’s services.
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Pomeroy
Vale Street
Reed Steinbauer
John Burns
Wayman Simmons
Eichinger Preaches Dedicatory Sermon at Waterford Church
The Rev. C. H. Eichinger delivered the dedicatory sermon at Waterford Church on Tuesday evening. He previously served as pastor there for several years.
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Middleport
C. H. Eichinger
Waterford Church
Eichinger
Beverage Party Attends John Buchanan Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Beverage of Grant Street and Miss Mary Schaeffer of Pomeroy drove to Cincinnati for the funeral of their uncle John Buchanan held at 2 o clock yesterday. They then returned to Middleport.
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Middleport
J. A. Beverage
Grant Street
Mary Schaeffer
Pomeroy
Cincinnati
John Buchanan
Classified Poultry Ad Line Details in Athens and Nelsonville
An ad instruction notes that readers can call Athens 0243 or Nelsonville 412-W to reach an ad-taker for placing an ad in the Poultry and Supplies column of the Classified Section. The message emphasizes ease of attracting buyers.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Gibbs Family to Move Soon
In Middleport on March 29 a Baptist Church congregation enjoyed an evening gathering after the Thursday preaching service at the church.
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Middleport
Baptist Church
Baby Dies After Erysipelas Attack in Rocksprings
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Ward Windon died Thursday night in Rocksprings after a severe erysipelas attack on the face. Born February 11, he was the couple’s first child and had been named Windon Jr.
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Wald Windon
Ward Windon
Waid, Windon, Jr
Delphian Meeting At Hotel Allen Parlor
Regular Delphian gathering this evening in the Hotel Allen parlor. The study topic is England of the Nineteenth Century. Five papers are scheduled to be presented.
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Middleport
Karr Freed by UAY on Bribery Charge
The article notes Irving Karr, son of late Thomas W. Karr, was freed by United Alcohol Year (UAY) on a bribery charge. Karr, 48, of Syracuse, married with three living children, served in the 1898 Spanish American War and now leads a county veterans camp in Middleport. He has long held Meigs County offices including county commissioner and board chairman.
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Mr. Karr
Thomas W. Karr
Irving Karr
Syracuse
Karr
Seventh
Ohio Infantry
Gallipolis
Spain
Middleport
Meigs County
County Board of Revision
H. J. Blackmore
J. 5. Hartenbach
Parting of the Ways Party Honors Gibbs Family From Athens
The Gibbs family Mr and Mrs Lewis Gibbs and son Travis plan to move to Genisee Illinois where Mr Gibbs has found permanent work. Gibbs has served as choir leader and soloist at the Baptist Church for years and will be missed at church events. The Thursday evening gathering was a social, brief program, and a token of remembrance was given to Mr Gibbs as the community expresses regret at their departure.
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the Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Lewis Gibbs
Travis
Genisee
Ill
Gibbs
The
Baptist Church
Oil Boom Ends Early in Crooksville Says Foraker
In Crooksville Perry County Ohio rapid drilling near homes killed the oil boom says C M Foraker a local capitalist and veteran holder of Crooksville Corporation Wells were sunk as close as 50 feet apart many were moved to between houses Forty percent of gushers have fallen to five barrels a day and some up to a million and a half dollars in royalties have been earned by property owners though values now fall to 3000 to 5000 dollars per holding
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New Lexington
Crooksville
Perry County
Ohio
C. M. Foraker
Foraker
First Nomination and Election Conclude Court Term
The court adjourned after the case and signals no further serious criminal matters this term. A mooted issue concerns the $240 held by Sheriff J A Willock since July 20 1928 and brought to trial as an exhibit. The court ordered the money locked in a bank safety deposit box until final disposition.
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J. A. Willock
Karr
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