Knights Invite Bridwell to Foster Services in Pomeroy
Ohio Valley Commandery of Knight Templars voted to adopt Rev. Bridwell's invitation to attend Foster services at the Pomeroy Baptist church. Bridwell taught school in this county between 1850 and 1870 and lived with her sister Mary Peoples at Clarks near Central City, Nebraska, the sole survivor of the Robert Peoples family.
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Ohio Valley Commandery
Knight Templars
Bridwell
Pomeroy Baptist Church
Mary Peoples
Clarks
Neb
Central City
Robert Peoples
Local resident Fred A. Thomas returns to Middleport after 14 years
Fred A. Thomas has re turned to Middleport after 14 years away, six of which were in the Navy. He is married and plans to settle in Middleport. Flo has built a shop on Palmer street and is installing machinery to open a machine and heavy repair business, learned the trade at Hobson years ago and worked elsewhere during his absence.
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Fred A. Thomas
Middleport
Navy
Old Middleport
Flo
Palmer Street
Hobson
Iva Rhodes and Ashby Sturdevant Wed in Columbus
Word arrives of the Monday wedding in Columbus linking Miss Iva Rhodes formerly of Racine with Mr. Ashby Sturdevant of Columbus. They plan to reside in Cincinnati in June where he will hold an executive railroad office post.
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Columbus
Iva Rhodes
Racine
Ashby Sturdevant
Cincinnati
Sturdevant
Mayors request curb parking on Main street to aid safety
The mayor urges motorists to park with front wheels to the curb on one sided Main street to ensure obedience to village and state traffic laws.
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Sauvage
Death of Miss Ann Peoples C E F Peoples Letter
W S Gardner of Central City Nebraska reports Miss Ann Peoples death on March 22 at age 88 years 2 months and days. Funeral set for March 24. She will be remembered by Meigs County elders and many former pupils.
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C. EF. Peoples
W. S. Gardner
Central City
Nebraska
Ann Peoples
Meigs County
Marriage of Della Florence Keefer to E P Nichols
Mr and Mrs Joseph Keefer of Mason West Virginia announce the marriage on March 23 of their daughter Miss Della Florence Keefer to Mr E P Nichols of Akron Ohio. The couple will reside in St Petersburg Florida after their wedding.
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Joseph Keefer
Mason, W. Va
Della Florence
Pe.fe. Nichols
Akron
Nichols
St. Petersburg
Fla
Death of Racine Civil War Veteran Joseph Shain at 88
Tuesday morning death ends the life of Joseph Shain, longtime Racine resident and Civil War veteran. He was 88, survived by a second wife and several children from his first marriage. An invalid for many years, he had been bedbound for the past nine years.
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Joseph Shain
Racine
Prodie Honored as West Town Exposition Leader
Theodore J. Prodie, vice president and treasurer of Baer Bros. & Prodie, is praised in The West Town News for public spirit and leadership. The article notes his chairmanship of the publicity committee, wide civic involvement, and 21 years of service in Chicago’s clothing trade. He and his family live at 4406 Washington Boulevard.
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Chicago
West Town News
Baer Brothers
Leon and
Dana
Theo. Prodie
Pomeroy
Mr. Prodie
Theodore J. Prodie
West Town
Baer Bros. & Prodie
Prodie
Washington Boulevard
Music instructor Miss Bernard resigns from Pomeroy schools
Miss Margaret Bernard of Columbus who has served as instructor in music in the Pomeroy schools this year has resigned her post because of prolonged illness and will return home at once. An effort is being made to arrange with Miss Clara Henry, former teacher, to finish out the year.
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Margaret Bernard
Columbus
Pomeroy
Clara Henry
Charity drives aid hundreds of families in two towns
Charity headquarters in both towns report strong giving. About 156 families in Pome roy and perhaps as many in Mid dleport have been aided. A large donation of clothing and shoes has been placed where they will do the most good. Children’s shoes are highlighted as a key need.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Relief Funds Fund Street Work and Urgent Children Aid
Men are employed on the streets in both towns paid from relief funds. Children’s shoes and clothing are among the most urgent needs of both organizations.
Funeral for Mrs. Carl Johnson Held in Hartford
The funeral of Mrs. Carl Johnson, 37, was held yesterday in Hartford. She died after months of illness from dropsy at her mother Mrs. Hannah Gibbs home. Her husband survives her. Interment followed in the K. of P. cemetery.
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Carl Johnson
Hartford
Cross Heads West To Start Business Venture
Frank Cross, active in farm bureau work at Mt. Holly New Jersey, arrived here last week and after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs D B Cross, will move to Stillwater Oklahoma to establish residence and begin a business career.
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Frank Cross
Mt. Holly
New Jersey
D. B. Cross
Stillwater
Okla
Kell family visit extends from Florida to Grand Ridge
Mrs. R. C. Kell and her infant arrived from Florida and will spend an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. RK. Bigley, in Grand Ridge.
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R. C. Kell
Baby
Florida
RK. Bigley
Williamsport Mother and Children Visit Relatives
Mrs. Ray Cross and her children from Williamsport Ohio are visiting many relatives and friends, spending time catching up with family members during the trip.
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Ray Cross
Williamsport, Ohio
East Liverpool Worker Returns Ill After Short Detour
Harry Congreve, employed in East Liverpool Ohio for several weeks, came back at the start of the week in ill health and described as under the weather by officials and coworkers.
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Harry Congreve
East Liverpool
Ohio
American Legion Revue Set for April 6 and 7
The American Legion Revue is the major event in Middleport with two performances scheduled at Lewis' hall on April 6 and April 7. Local residents are urged to attend this prominent entertainment.
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Middleport
American Legion
Lewis’ Hall
Browns Elevate Home With Basement Renovations
Conductor W. W. Brown leads a crew rebuilding his residence with a new basement. The project, undertaken at an excellent site, promises a very fine dwelling once completed.
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W. W. Brown
Steward Couple Return From Nelsonville Visit
Mr and Mrs Vance Steward returned home Sunday evening on the late train after a visit in Nelsonville with relatives.
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Mrs. Vance Steward
Nelsonville
Mrs. Smith Returns From Huntington Visit
Mrs. C. E. Smith and her daughter returned home Monday after visiting in Huntington with her sister Mrs. Danaher and family. They arrived with her mother Mrs. Connerton and her brother who had been in Huntington for six weeks.
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C. E. Smith
Huntington
Rag Bag Social at Simpson M E Church a Flattering Success
The Woman's Home Missionary society staged a rag bag social at Simpson M E Church on Tuesday evening drawing overflowing audiences. About $100 was raised for the project. Miss Sara Dodds has been ill at her Front street home with typhoid fever. G W Russell and wife departed Tuesday for Cincinnati for eye treatment.
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Woman's Home Missionary Society
Simpson M. E. Church
Sara Dodds
Front Street
Divorce Request Alleges Extreme Cruelty by James Williams
Hattie Williams via attorneys Eugene Wright and W. Wright seeks divorce from James Williams of Point Pleasant West Virginia alleging extreme cruelty. Accusations include August slapping and spitting, October repeated punching, and November 1 attempting to burn her face with a hot poker. Married August 16 1920 at Logan they have no children and seek dissolution plus proper relief. Mrs Willard Sprankle hosted a social evening with embroidery and a luncheon on Fountain Street.
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Eugene Wright
W. Wright
Hattie Williams
James Williams
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Logan
Logan City Council Debates Street Renames and Smoke Nuisance
City council discusses Canal street renaming to Warner avenue and major street extensions including West and Rochester streets to Front street. A petition seeks relief from Crystal Ice plant smoke, with no anti smoke ordinance pursued. Budget strains limit sewer extensions. plans for Cherry avenue and a special Thursday meeting noted.
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Canal Street
Warner Avenue
West Street
Short Street
Rochester Street
Front Street
Logan
Crystal
P. S. Cherrington
A. K. Smith
P. J. Shilling
Jack McBride
Whitcraft
Gaffney
Cherry Avenue
Relative passes call Affalter family to Gudley Kansas
Mrs Affalter and Mrs G D Bates left early Wednesday for Gudley Kansas after the death of Dave Affalter aged 33. The death occurred while Mrs Affalter was visiting.
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Affalter
G. D. Bates
Gudley
Kansas
Dave Affalter
Affaltter
Local marriage licenses issued daily for a week
A marriage license was granted to Robert Stiverson 25 laborer of Givisonville and Doris Vierce 18 at home Logan on Wednesday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. F. Lauer.
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Robert Stiverson
Givisonville
Doris Vierce
Logan
C. F. Lauer
Local Baseball Team Faces Postponed Opener
The first game between the local high team and Murray City was postponed due to Murray City delaying contract signing. Logan's squad shows strong form with multiple contenders for most positions and a promising pitching outlook led by Roberts Soliday Shrader Drake. The opener shifts to Wellston on April 14 after spring break. Carnival plans unfold for May 8 and florist Anthony Toerner attends the Indianapolis National Flower Show.
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Murray City
Murray
Logan
Geiger
Roberts
Soliday
Ralph Shrader
Sammy Drake
Wellston
Anthony Toerner
L. A. Whitmore
Buchtel
Indianapolis
Florists Plan Tour for Fresh Ideas Across Area
Two well known local florists will visit several nearby towns to gather the latest florist ideas and trends. The pair are expected to stop at multiple stops to observe methods, displays, and customer service approaches.
Man Charged With Speeding After Chase Before Mayor
Carl Wilson faced Mayor Koppe for speeding deemed unsafe. A pursuit by Motor Cop Farbeam ended with Wilson being caught and fined 19.75 dollars.
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Carl Wilson
Koppe
Cop Farbeam
Licenses Sought For Anglers In County
Game Protector Higgins and Clerk of Courts Robert C Work report many requests for anglers licenses. Officials say the law requires these licenses, and many residents seek to snare members of the funny tribe. Reports indicate substantial fishing activity in the county.
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Higgins
Robert C. Work
Lenten Musicalत्ता Presby terian Church Hosts Rosini Cantata
Under the Euterpean club a Lenten musicale was held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening. Rosini's Stabat Mater was performed with a large chorus and Miss Mary Louise Bowen at organ and Miss Nelle Allen at piano. Ten numbers concluded the season. Committee members were Mrs. Lawrence Yerges Mrs. Ed Campbell and Mrs. Mary Taggart Blasius.
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Euterpean Club
Presbyterian Church
Rossini
Mary Louise Bowen
Nelle Allen
Lawrence Yerges
Ed Campbell
Mary Taggart Blasius
Three Places Reported Green Snow Around World
Reports note green-tinged snow observed in three distinct regions. Scientists investigate potential causes linked to mineral deposition, algae growth, or atmospheric pollutants. Observers caution that color alone does not indicate danger to health or environment.
Miss Mary Asbury Returns to Post Office Duties
Mary Asbury returns to postal work after an absence of over a month due to illness and death in the family. Miss Mildred Moore is ill with the flu. Mrs D H Weisenbarger and daughter LaRue left for Columbus to attend the Follies. Mrs Harry Specht and son Neil return from a visit with her parents in Wellston.
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Mary Asbury
Mildred Moore
D. H. Weisenbarger
LaRue
Columbus
Harry Specht
Neil
A. F. Wolty
Wellston
Paffenbarger Attends Columbus Phone Meeting
Dr. Paffenbarger is in Columbus attending a telephone meeting and is expected home Thursday. In Athens at Ohio University, Grace Secrest Mable Hartley Fred Diles Elvey Fri and Jennie King returned to their school work Wednesday morning.
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Dr. Paffenbarger
Columbus
Ohio University At
Athens
Grace Secrest
Mable Hartley
Fred Diles
Elvey Fri
Jennie King
Mr. Carson Stricken by Flu Tuesday Noon
Mr. Carson was taken sick Tuesday noon with the flu, prompting brief medical attention. His condition was reported as stable and no further details were released.
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Mr. Carson
Probate Court Rules Estate Not Subject To Inheritance Tax
In the matter of the estate of John Bishop of Wilkesville township the court finds exemptions exceed the estate value and the inheritance tax is not due. Arthur F. Taylor transfers to Susan M. Hooper and Cyntha Coper a Wilkesville lot for $500.
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John Bishop
Tate
Wilkesville Township
Arthur F. Taylor
Susan M. Hooper
Cyntha Coper
Wilkesville
Birthday supper for Hazel Ansel hosts guests
Miss Hazel Ansel entertained Edna Hitzel Nellie Leach and Virginia Bay for a birthday supper Tuesday evening. Several nice presents were received.
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Hazel Ansel
Edna Hitzel
Nellie Leach
Virginia Bay
Local Residents Attend Funerals and Travel Briefs
Reports of travels and visits include Herbert Hamilton and his father driving to Columbus and back, Fred Diles and son visiting Portsmouth and Middleport, George Lantz recovering from flu, and several attendees at the funeral of Joseph Marion Foreman. Attending relatives include Mr. and Mrs. John Zeller of Nelsonville and Mr. and Mrs. John Foreman of Hamden.
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John Zeller
Nelsonville
John F. Foreman
Hamden
Joseph Marion Foreman
Businessman finds value in humble origins and elite lineage
A businessman notes employees from top families can be as valuable as an appendix while those from modest housekeeping backgrounds show signs of soon owning the business, highlighting surprising social dynamics.
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Gray Hair
Grandmother kept her hair dark, glossy and attractive with Sage Tea and Sulphur. For dull or streaked hair, Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is applied from a bottle bought at a drug store and darkens naturally in a few uses.
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Wyeth
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Faover
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G. W. Russell
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Ulatorco
Atlanta Ga
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Lewis J. Selznick
Anna Steese Richards
Edmund Breese
Harry T. Morey
Kathryn Williams
Fair Binney
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Mat Moore
Pathe News
Majestic Orchestra
Lee
Wanda Hawley
Wife
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Clinton Webb
Carnival
Jack Richards
Ehring
Miss Mildred Moore
Leonard
Swanson Furniture Co
N. Court St
Opera House
Adolph Zukor
Elsie Ferguson
Reid & Forever
George Fitzmaurice
Peter Ibbetson
Seees
Paramount
Herbert Hamilton
H. S. Hamilton
Fred Diles Jr
Portsmouth
George Lantz
P. D. Steele
Dan Steele
Crooksville
John Blake
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