Grand jury to hear cases of trio Wednesday
Grand jury in Pomeroy has been called for Wednesday to consider the cases of Richard Oades John Hedrix and John Ortyn Bryant three confessed singers of James McCumber. Rumor of Timothy OBrien arrest and confession to burning the Rhodes home denied by officials. The Rhodes place burned May 5 1923 and the body of an elderly woman found in the ruins. No murder charges were filed at that time. Local social notes follow with names of visitors and residents in the area.
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Pomeroy
Richard Oades
John Hedrix
John Ortyn Bryant
James McCumber
Timothy
Tim” O’brien
Willis Hill
Susan Rhodes
Rhodes
O’brien
Local Visitors Note Town Ties Across Regions
Dan Hartinger of Fort Lauderdale and his mother stay with Mrs. Del Hartinger on Third Street. John Huge of Wellston, formerly of Middleport, visited relatives yesterday. Hugg’s first visit in 15 years. Dr. and Mrs. Wilcox of Athens with son visited Sunday. Maude Bennington of Rutland visited yesterday. Mary Elizabeth Hartinger spent the weekend with relatives. Perry Weaver of Columbus and George Reynolds of Cuyahoga Falls also spent the weekend here with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Hartinger
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
del Hartinger
John Huge
Wellston
Middleport
Hugg
Huggins
Athens
Perry Weaver
Columbus
George Reynolds
Cuyahoga Falls
Prizes for Best Birdhouses Awarded to Scouts
Middleport reports prizes in a Boy Scout contest for birdhouses built for Pythian Park. Paul Smart led the troop while Milton Gilmore won first prize, Robert Gardner second, Eugene Grate third. Honorable mentions went to George Fitch, Jos Michi, Ernest Gardner, Harry Johnson, and others. The winning houses are on display at Cross Music Store on Second Street before moving to the Park.
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Middleport
Paul Smart
Pythian Park
Milton Gilmore
Robert Gardner
Eugene Grate
George Fitch
Jos. Michi
Ernest Gardner
Harry Johnson
William Stansbury
Gordon Harris
James Sisson
Rusell Mill
Cross Music Store
Second Street
Two Are Fined for Intoxication
POMEROY March 80 Russell eel and Mack Hawkins were fined $10 and costs totaling $23 after pleading guilty to intoxication before Mayor Hess yesterday. Unable to pay, they were jailed. Giles remains in Holts hospital at Gallipolis in critical condition from drinking moonshine.
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Pomeroy
Russell Eel
Mack Hawkins
Hess
Steel
Hawkins
Otho Giles
Giles
Holt Hospital
Gallipolis
Home From Conference Returns Miss Whaley
Miss Whaley returned from Cincinnati Sunday evening after attending the state conference.
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Pomeroy
Daughters of the American Revolution Meet at Gibson Hotel
A meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held at the Gibson hotel during the last week. Members gathered for events and discussions reflecting the organization’s heritage and activities.
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Gibson Hotel
Holy Week Services Planned at Simpson M E Church
Special Holy Week services will be held at the Simpson M E church in Pomeroy this week at 7 30 p m Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday evenings. Subjects span Eternal Life The Keeping Power of Christ Whom Seek Ye and A Lost Cause with an Easter sunrise service at 6 30 a m and a 9 a m combined Sunday school and church service. Special Easter music and an Easter message by the pastor follow the 7 30 p m service.
Sunday Arrests Report From Pomeroy
Pomeroy report records two arrests on Sunday. Gordon Yeater of Tupers Plains was detained for intoxication and disturbing the peace by Officer Hysell. John Lawson of Antiquity faced assault and battery charges. he waived examination before Justice M L French and posted a $500 bond.
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Pomeroy
Gordon Yeater
Tupper's Plains
Lord Hysell
John Lawson
Antiquity
M. L. French
Musterole Promised Quick Relief for Coughs and Colds
Mothers are urged to use Musterole on throats and chests for prompt relief as symptoms may escalate to croup or worse. The advertisement touts Musterole as non blistering first aid for adults and children, with a milder children’s version available.
Pomeroy Briefs Highlight Local Travel and Visits
D Curtis Reed departed yesterday for a brief business trip to New York City. Mrs Ray Smith traveled to Gallipolis Monday to visit her husband who had a serious operation at Holzer hospital. James Lyman returned to his Democrat desk after a week’s illness. The Spires and Bert Vance of Rutland were in Pomeroy on Monday for business.
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Pomeroy
D. Curtis Reed
New York City
Ray Smith
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
James Lyman
the Democrat
the Spires
Bert Vance
Rutland
Injury at Hobson Shops Injures Silvester Shumaker
Silvester Shumaker sustained an injury at Hobson shops yesterday when a heavy coupler fell on his hand, causing damage while he worked.
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Middleport
Glouster to tar Spring Street with penetrating coating
Glouster plans tar for Spring street after crushed limestone was laid last fall. Bids requested from the village clerk by April 10 for coating from Main street to North street to improve stone binding. Mr and Mrs George M Williams noted as residents, and Harry Richards of the Toggery is in Columbus on business.
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Glouster
Spring Street
Main Street
North Street
Harry Richards
The
Toggery
Columbus
Real Estate Dealer Moses Williams Visits Parents in Florida
Moses Williams a real estate operator from St. Lauderdale Florida arrived Sunday to spend a few weeks with his parents in the area.
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Moses Williams
St. Lauderdale
Fla
Loyal Women Plan Meeting in Gloster
The Loyal Women's class will meet at the Church of Christ at 7 o clock. A farewell gathering for Rev and Mrs C B Frampton follows at 8 at the church before they depart to Lynchburg. Attendees should bring 25 cents for lunch.
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Glouster
Loyal Women’s
Church of Christ
Frampton
Lynchburg
Miss Eva Receives Numbered Presents and Reminders
A note records that Miss Eva received a number of presents and reminders marking a special occasion. The piece notes gifts and reminders in relation to the event.
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Eva
Coal Inspector A Noon Tours Columbus on NY Central
A Noon, coal inspector for the New York Central Lines, spent Tuesday in Columbus on business connected with his position. The visit underscores ongoing maintenance and safety oversight activities tied to the railroad’s coal handling operations.
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Glouster
T. A. Noon
New York Central Lines
Columbus
Lawson Orchestra Members Attend Columbus Visit
Wednesday night events begin this week as Mrs Hallie Galbraith from the Lawson orchestra spent Tuesday in Columbus. Frank Leeper of the O S A was here Monday en route to Columbus after a brief vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs E B Lee in Montaville.
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Lawson Orchestra
Hallie Galbraith
Columbus
Frank Leeper
E. B. Leeper
Montatville
Forty Attend Pretty Party At Roberts Home
Forty people gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs John Roberts in McLeish on Saturday evening to celebrate the sixteenth birthday of their daughter Eva. The social evening was greatly enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
John Roberts
McLeish
Miss Eva
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Harry Rice
I’. Bailey
Minnie Davis
Sadie Phillips
Huntington
Windsor Stivers
Ohio University
Mrs
William Stivers
Arline Quillen
James Quillen
Paul Borham
J. J. Lehew
Urichsville
J. 8. Hartenbach
Grocer
Brookshire
C. D. Shafer
Service
Athens Dry Cleaning Co
Shellman’s
N. Court St
George M. Williams
Loyal Women
Colembus
Grace Dunnett
Mary Vesper
Grant Hospital
Miss Dunnett
Lalla Dunnett
Sam Dunnett
F. O. KE. Hall
Father John'y
Swanson Furniture Co
ER Court
Tuckoffc
Biggest and
Best Store
Chauncey
Sy Ma
Audrey Morton
Athens Messenger
Vinton
Hocking
Meigs
Messenger
NEA
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