Jail Rings With Darkey Melodies In Courtroom
Local jail inmates John Hedricks and Richard Rhodes reportedly sang darkey songs during the murder case of James McCumber. They allegedly used the tune to taunt suspect Shorty Bryant, and claimed sensory deprivation affected their confessions. States varied on their condition after the ordeal. Separately, residents Mary Smith and Mrs. Dan Sullivan are noted, with many local moves and a death in the area drawing attention.
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Hedricks
Mrs Lochary Hosts Bridge Club Evening
Pomeroy May 7 Mrs Pat Lochary entertained the members of her bridge club at her Lincoln Hill home Wednesday evening. The gathering honored Ruth and Vada O'Neil who expect to move to Charleston soon.
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Pomeroy
Patch Lochary
Lincoln Hill
Ruth
Vada O'Neil
Charleston
State seeks $100.04 judgment against Syracuse firm
State of Ohio charges Brocassa Chemical Company of Syracuse owes $100.04 under the workmen compensation fund. In Pomeroy Bend Briefs Mrs. Fred Crow and others attended an Episcopal church convention in Athens. Mike Lares, formerly here, now in Florida, visits there. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Smith were held yesterday afternoon. Burial followed in Poka, West Virginia.
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Pomeroy
Ohio
Brocassa Chemical Company
Syracuse
Common Pleas
Pomeroy Bend
Fred Crow
George ‘McQuigg
Grace Horton
Episcopal Church
Athens
Mike Lares
Here
Florida
Mary Smith
Poka
W. Va
Pomroy High School Track Meet Practice Gathers Pace
Pomroy high school contestants practice for the annual field and track meet to be held May 19 at the Rocky Springs fairgrounds.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Rocky Springs Fair Grounds
Charm School at Pomeroy High Prompts Big Crowd
A large crowd attended The Charm School, Pomeroy high school's play at the K of P hall. The second performance is set for tonight as the group stages another show.
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Pomeroy
Charm School
Pomeroy High School
K. of P. Hall
Sven
Local visit notes from Charleston and Lake Winona trip plans
Mrs A H Skidmore visited Charleston Thursday. Opal Carty returned to Charleston after visiting her brother Lawrence. Miss Nelle and Martha Stewart of Mill Street left for Lake Winona Indiana for the summer. Rev A V C Skinner, Presbyterian pastor, returned from a relatives visit in Columbus. Mrs L H Kent was summoned from her Weston home due to a death.
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Middleport
A. H. Skidmore
Charleston
Opal Carty
Lawrence Y
Nelle
Martha Stewart
Mill Street
Lake Winona
Ind
A. V. C. Skinner
Presbyterian Church
Columbus
L. H. Kent
Eston
Former local man Bel ford Anders dead at 65
Bel ford Anders, 65, died at his Murray City home this morning after a life as a Nelsonville resident. He leaves a wife, seven children, one sister Ida Rosser of Nelsonville, and two brothers Bert of Murray City and Charles Anders of Columbus.
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Nelsonville
Belford Anders
Murray City
Ida Rosser
East Defeats the Buckeyes at City Grounds
Nelsonville May 7 East defeats the Buckeyes 1 to 1 in a pitchers duel as Smith for East Enders limits Buckeyes to two hits and fourteen strikeouts. Elliott catches for East while Buckeyes use all reserves including Simpson Brown Christian Lewis and Chapman. Central and East scheduled for Monday night postponed game.
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Nelsonville
Buckeyes
Smith
Elliott
East
Simpson
Brown
Christian
Lewis
Chapman
Central
Lodi school board retains teaching staff for new year
The Lodi board of education reappointed the same teachers from last year to resume duties for the coming year. Shade school staff includes Clifford Ruth as high school principal and Charles Westcott, Ella Miller, Lois Apgar and other teachers.
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Cea
Lodi Township
Lodi
Varicose Veins Reduced or Money Back by All Druggists
An aggressive ad promotes Moone's Emerald Oil as a simple home remedy for varicose veins and skin conditions. It claims quick results, urges immediate purchase from any dispensing pharmacist, and asserts money back if not satisfied. The product is said to soothe eczema, itching, and other skin ailments with a small bottle lasting long.
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Moone
Jerseyville selects teachers for grades and district board
The intermediate and primary grades at Jerseyville will be taught by Mary Woodyard and Agatha Bridwell. Claire Burton, Marold Flanders, Gertrude Weisenbach, Gordon Ruth, Primrose Hawk, and Ethel Steinmetz Williams were named for local positions. Five members form the Ledi board of education: E. A. Grant, George Niggemeyer, Jesse Pierce, G. H. Williams, and Clifford Kelly.
Two Marriage Licenses Granted by Probate Court Today
Thomas Whitlatch 27 miner of Glouster and Goldie Hammack 26 housekeeper of Glouster were married by Magistrate Pearl Helwig. Joseph Miller 22 miner born in Germany and Julia Alfeldig 21 clerk born in Austria were married by Rev. Father Touey of Buchtel.
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Probate Court
Thomas Whitlatch
Glouster
Goldie Hammack
Pearl Helwig
Joseph Miller
Germany
Frank Miller
Julia Alfeldig
Clerk
Austria
Steve Alfoeldig
Father Touey of
Buchtel
First of the month wears rubber heels for safety
A concise note reminds workers that the first of the month requires rubber heels to prevent slips. It cautions that incidents can occur before awareness and urges precaution.
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Promote Child Growth
Advertises McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a sure treatment for weak and rickety children. Claims tablets are sugar coated and tastier than oil, with a 30 day trial and money back guarantee if no improvement. Available in 60 tablet boxes at Cline Pharmacy and other druggists.
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McCoy
Cline Pharmacy
Busy two weeks at Hollister school near Glouster
Glouster May 17. Hollister school saw active PTA meetings and officer elections. Plays by students raised funds, while a fence was erected and a treasury balance reported. A little Clodhopper, The Dance of the Seasons, and student exhibits highlighted a month of school events and community support. Hearings also set for coal company disputes involving royalty and fire extinguishing costs.
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Parent Teacher Association
Dorothy Potts
Clodhopper
Roy Deem
Ben Vaughn
Gerald Cooper
Ann Verba
Forrest Warehime
Hasel Hardy
Hazel Felter
At Ida
McVay
Fred Burgess
Miss Potts
Great food trust dissolves and is packed away in ice box
A vivid description compares a dissolved food trust to gelatin stored in an ice box, implying the organization’s collapse and orderly containment of its remnants. The line evokes a chilling, methodical disposal of a once powerful entity.
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Great Food Trust
President Coolidge Signals Resignation After Indication
The article notes President Coolidge signals his resignation after his earlier indication, detailing the political developments and potential impact on the administration and party. It outlines the sequence of events following the president's public comments and the ensuing uncertainty in Washington.
King and Miller Tied to Chicago Convention Nominating
John T. King and Thom Miller long played key roles in Chicago politics. King was recently indicted here on alleged irregularities in making income tax returns.
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John T. King
Thom Miller
Chicago
Ich
Warren G. Hardigg
King
Daugherty Says Indictment Not Worrying
Former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty arrived in Columbus from Washington and said he is not apprehensive about his New York indictment. He said the case was decided years ago by a DOJ division and he was not consulted or informed of the decision prior to its disclosure.
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Columbus
Daugherty
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Richard Rhodes
Dan Sullivan
Seventh Street
Will Sayre
Bradbury
Homer Gschank
Walton Carney
Pennsylvania
Mrs. Lochary
Silki Rayon
Ateme
le Coxe Bigvest and
Bese
Srcite
Chaunce
THE
Ural
Lomeroy, O
Hollister
Thomas
North Hocking Coal Company
Nelsonville Coal Company
Nelsonville Coal and Land Company
Poston Consolidated Coal Company
Poston
Cen Ae
Coolidge
Swanson
Karpen
Setegiens Overnemeen
Coxwell
Karpen Company
Chase Lounge
Fibre Chase Lounge
Windsor
Swanson Furniture Co
Middeport
SUN Room
Davenport
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