Pomeroy Riddleport Election Board Organizes
The new county board of deputy state Inspectors of elections met to organize selecting a clerk. N E Quivey was nominated by Democrats while A H Brown backed by Republicans declined, Lafe Williamson chosen on coin toss. The Kiwanis Club and Auto Club push street repairs with state material aid. Columbus sent ten cars of stone and tar, to arrive over the next days for paving and relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Election Board
County Board of
N. E. Quivey
A. H. Brown
Republican Executive Committee
Lafe Williamson
Thomas Fork
Williamson
Charles Mullen
Sauvage
Pomeroy Council
Kiwanis Club
Pomeroy
Columbus
Ward Hartley
They
D. Hartinger
Kiwanis
Auto Clubs
Columbus, O
Highway Department
Robert T. Harris
Jail Keeps One Liquor Offender Awaiting Fine Payment
At the jail yesterday one liquor offender remains jailed until he pays a 400 dollar fine and 15 dollars in costs, with his release contingent on payment. Charles Smith’s son Dana took responsibility for his violation and the father was freed. Harry Fennimore, hurt in a ladder fall, travels to Holzer hospital for another operation on his stiff leg. Mrs Hattie Fisher Smith and Mrs Charles Hennessey will perform a Peace Evangelical church recital tonight to aid the needy with a 50 cent admission.
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Charles
Backer) Smith
Dana
John Sparkman
Dayton
Harry Fennimore
Ben Ewing
Holzer Hospital
Hattie Fisher Smith
Charles Hennessey
Middleport
Peace Evangelical Church
Reception for New Pastor Rev B H Morris at Pom eroy Church
A Wednesday evening reception celebrated Rev B H Morris becoming pastor and county field agent. The event at Pomeroy Church of Christ drew many attendees and was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Church of Christ
B. H. Morris
Towboat LaBelle Carries Coal Barges Up River Novelty
The towboat LaBelle traveled upriver with five coal barges from Huntington to Pittsburg yesterday. The unusual reversal follows a long history of downstream coal towing and may reflect the ongoing coal miners strike.
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LaBelle
Huntington
Pittsburg
Strawberry harvest announced for Early Michaels patch
Jacob Betz near Middleport reports first home grown berries of the season gathered on May 2 from his Early Michaels patch. The Columbus press notes a May marriage between Lucretia Evans and Edward Moon and that Mason county joins the Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association with James Dixon's survey visit.
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Jacob Betz
Middleport
Michaels
Columbus
Lucretia Evans
Minersville
Edward Moon
New York City
Coumbus
Mason County
Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association
James Dixon
Matrimony Licenses Issued at Gallipolis in Meigs County
Three marriage licenses were issued in Gallipolis. W A Bolen 26 of Middleport wed Charlotte Williamson 18 of Cheshire. Henry King 38 of Pomeroy married Ethel Russell 30 of Cheshire. Perry J Smith 27 of Pomeroy wed Thelma J Shoemaker 18 of Cheshire.
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Gallipolis
Meigs
Bowery Bend
Senator France Not Liable in Foreign Communications Probe
Washington May 5 Attorney General Daugherty issued an opinion ruling Senator Joseph France of Maryland cannot be prosecuted for alleged improper communications with foreign governments. The decision centers on legal immunity and scope of conduct in diplomatic matters.
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Washington
Joseph France
Maryland
Daugherty
Train blown up near Julapa kills many in Puebla region
Excelsior reports a dozen or more killed after a band of about sixty armed men dynamited a passenger train near Julapa Puebla. The attack caused numerous casualties and disrupted regional rail service.
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Mexico City
Excelsior Today
Puebla
Julapa
Logan to Host Expanded Fourth of July Fireworks Display
Logan plans a larger Fourth of July show led by the American Legion post. A bulletin urges ex service men to stay for local employment amid strikes. A legion band of about fifty pieces forms from Masons and others. A ball game is planned between local and outside posts. County office races heat up with seven seeking commissioner and five for sheriff. Mary K. Davey seeks a second term as prosecuting attorney.
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Logan
American Legion Post
Legion
Masonic Fraternity
Legionnaires
Nelsonville
Mary Kk. Davey
Tourist Club Meeting at Nelsonville Hostess Home
Mrs R D McManigal hosted the Tourist club Thursday at her daughter Mrs Ed Cooley's Nelsonville home. Members and guests attended a luncheon and a regular fortnightly meeting with additional attendees named, followed by news of a birth to Mr and Mrs Gifford Huls of West Hunter Street.
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Nelsonville
R. D. McManigal
Ed Cooley
Cooley
John Wellman
D. A. Rannells
T. D. Brown
O. E. Pettit
Helen Bowen
O. W. H., Wright
Gifford Huls
West Hunter Street
O. W. Huls
Ann Shriner
City
Guardian's first and final account in Catherine Hopple case
Fred W. Stracke filed his first and final account as guardian of Catherine Hopple, noting a 200.06 balance turned over and guardianship terminated at her request. Charles Edward Klinker, 38, died at a Gallipolis state institution Wednesday night. body brought to his sister’s home for burial after services and interment at Oak Grove Cemetery. Robert Walters, 61, retired farmer, died after surgery in Columbus. funeral at local Methodist church and interment by Harden Company, with survivors including a widow and children.
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Fred W. Stracke
Catherine Hopple
Charles Edward Klinker
State Institution
Gallipolis
Roy Kleinschmidt
J. H. Klinker
C. FP
Oak Grove
L. C. Yocum Company
Robert Walters
Columbus
Bowen Street
Walters
Sarah Baird
Athens
Ruth Baird
Margaret Saunders
Haydenville
John Walters
Blair
Harden Tn
Blood-Cell Theory Appeals to Health Seekers in Old Ad
An 19th century advertisement touts S S S as a blood purifier and tissue builder claiming it restores weight and flesh, clears eruptions, and smooths wrinkles. The piece also includes a local court record recounting early judicial appointments, citizenship grants, and court finances.
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8. S
U.S. S
Fined and convicted in Orbiston liquor case
John Faulkner and William Holliday of Orbiston faced affidavits charging liquor manufacture. Faulkner pleaded guilty while Holliday received a hearing and was found guilty with a $500 fine plus costs. Both were ordered to the Dayton workhouse if fines are unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Faulkner
William Holliday
Orbiston
Holliday
Pettit
Dayton
County Receives License Fee Share Allocation
Hocking county reports a distribution of automobile license fees totaling $745.03. The funds will be divided among Logan, Murray City, Laurelville, and nearby townships.
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Hocking County
Logan
Murray City
Laurelville
New Drugist John W. Lee Joins Krieg Pharmacy
John W. Lee begins duties at Krieg Pharmacy to fill the vacancy created by Blaine Johnson's severance. Lee previously ran a Murray City pharmacy, sold it to William Poling, and spent time in Florida before returning north last week to accept the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krieg Pharmacy
John W. Lee
Blaine Johnson
Lee
Murray City
William Poling
Florida
North
Sheriff Larimer Delivers Ogg to Dayton Work House
Sheriff Larimer took Henry Ogg to the Dayton work house Thursday to serve the court sentence for larceny. Probate Judge Charles Stephen son visited his mother in Wellston on Wednesday. Mrs. Frank Harden Mrs. Clinton Webb and son Ralph traveled to Lancaster Thursday. Logan chautauqua dates announced for July 8 to 14 week.
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Larimer
Henry Ogg
Dayton
Charles Stephenson
Wellston
Frank Harden
Clinton Webb
Ralph
Lancaster
Logan
Records Move as Courthouse Condemned and Offices Relocate
The old courthouse is condemned and county offices move to the Remble bank building for a few days. A search of records, especially in Clerk of Courts Robert C. Work’s office, reveals interesting facts. In March 1818 the first common pleas court of Hocking county met in Athens.
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Thomas Pullen
William Wilson
Benjamin Beadle
Royal Converse
Abraham Butcher
Basil
Republic of
Switzerland
Thomas Ewing
N. Beasley
Peter Apple
W. Siliman
Logan
Thomas Worthington
Lewis Frasch
Walnut
Hunter Streets
Benjamin Webb
Robert Evans
John Wright
John Pence
Aaron Young
Benjamin Cave
Court House
Remple Bank
Robert C
Common Pleas
Hocking County
Aes
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Smith
Columbia
William Fairbanks
Hell
Eddie Polo
Athens Opera House
Nmajestic
Gloria Swanson
Milton Sills
Elinor Glynn
Sport Review
Aesop's Fables
Majestic Orchestra
William Farnum
COALS
Newcastle
N. R. Akers
West Virginia
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Mason
Gretna
Jacobs & Drake
Jewelers and Optometrists
Clinton Webe
S.S
Dertaking Company
Rey’s
Lash
J. Frank
Cleveland Discount
Geiger-Jones, Dollings
Central Steel
Ohio
Cleveland
Geiger-Jones
R. L. Collings Co
Akron Guar
Mortgage Atlas Wheel
American Finance
American Mortgage Co
American Carrara
Marbie
American Stamp, & Enam
Amer, Forge & Mach
Bankers’ Guar
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Bryan O
Burton Townsend Brick
Canton Steel Foundry
Canton Stamp & Enam
Champion Engineering
Central Steel Co
Central Metal Prod
Cincinnati Finance Co
Cleveland Discount Co
Commonwealth Fin
Continental Clay Co
Coshocton Glove
Cranelia Cream
Dayton Rubber Mfg. Co
Dannemilier Grocery
R. L. Dollings
Eastern Potash Co
Elwell-Parker Elec
Erie Tire & Rubber Co
Foote Burt
Fla. Farms & Ind
Franklin Brick & Tire
Garford Motor Truck Co
Gilliam
Geiger-Jones Co
Harbauer Harris Auto
Henry Furn, & Fdry
Hawking Mtge
Haughton Elevator
Hydraulic Steel
Mason Tire
Massillon
Matthew
Metro
Paving Brick Co
Miami Cycle Missouri Life
Ing. Morgan Engineering
Morgan Litho, Co
Nat'l Auto, Music Co
Nat'l Reduction
N. Carolina
Troy Sunshade
United Alloy
United Royalties U.S. Turp
Rosin Walkill Stock Farms Co
A. & J. Frank
Ismania
Ohio Securities
Union Trust Building
Cincinnati
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Rankin Building
West Gay Street
D. Zenner Co
Forest Hills
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Tilden
Mile
Lenglen
Cortley
New York
Corteey
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