May term grand jurors named for opening session
The May term grand jurors were announced Saturday. Listed: Thomas Thomas of Salisbury, Mrs. C. E. Peoples of Salisbury, Mrs. Wallace Wright of Rutland, John J. Colwell of Rutland, Hira P. Landon of Olive, Linton Midkiff of Bedford, J. M. Boggess of Scipio, Everett McKnight of Rutland, J. M. Beam of Orange, Ira A. Kibbie of Olive, Thos. Mitchell of Sutton, William Hetzel of Pomeroy, B. N. Knight of Chester, F. C. Andrews of Olive, Chas. H. Amos of Rutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thomas
Salisbury
C. E. Peoples
Wallace Wright
Rutland
John J. Colwell
Hira P. Landon
Olive
Linton Midkiff
Bedford
J. M. Boggess
Scipio
Everett McKnight
J. M. Beam
Orange
Ira A. Kibbie
Thos. Mitchell
Sutton
William Hetzel
Pomeroy
B. N. Knight
Chester
F.C. Andrews
Chas. H. Amos
County Boards Contend Over State Tuition Withholding
County Superintendent Karr objects to a news item claiming the state withholds 500 from Chester township state aid to cover Pomeroy board tuition claims. The Messenger clarifies no flat statement was made and funds will be allotted only after legal rights are established. The long standing quarrel remains a sore spot between boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karr
Chester Township
Pomeroy Board
Chester Board
Karl the Messenger
Constable Nabs John Lawson for Assault in Antiquity
Constable Henry Ohlinger went to Antiquity Saturday to arrest John Lawson on a charge of assault and battery against Hazel Lawson daughter of E. E. Lawson of the same neighborhood. Lawson was cited to appear in Justice Barnes's court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ohlinger
John Lawson
Hazel
E. E. Lawson
Mayor's rat hunt divides town in two zones
Mayor Bradford launches anti rat campaign in Middleport with Lincoln street as divider. Constable Lloyd Hysell leads the southern zone and Guy 8 Thomson the northern. Campaign starts next Monday with a one cent per tail bounty and prizes for top slayers. Donations go to the mayor to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Middleport
Lincoln Street
Lloyd Hysell
Guy 8. Thomson
Rats
Naval cadet William Outerbridge visits home from Marion
William Outerbridge, a naval preparatory school student at Marion Alabama, is spending a brief vacation at his Middleport home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Outerbridge
Naval Preparatory School
Marion, Ala
Middleport
Weekend Guests At Rathburn Home From Wheeling And Huntington
Mrs. Austin V. Wood and her children from Wheeling visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Rathburn, while B. T. Flisher of Huntington joined their hosts for the stay.
Mrs Berg and daughter move to Akron for new home
Mrs. Jacob Berg and her daughter Nellie of Middleport left for Akron on Saturday where they will establish their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Berg
Nellie
Middleport
Akron
Simpson M. E. K. church class to host May 16 banquet
The women of Simpson M. E. church Sunday school will stage an entertainment and banquet for the men’s class at the church on May 16, following their recent contest loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson M. EK
Lodges Relocate After Lease Ends in Ewing Building
The third story lease on the Ewing building at Bain Street expired at week’s end. Six or seven lodges have moved to new locations. K of P and Pythian Sisters to the Legion hall in the armory. D A R s and Juniors to Red Men’s hall. Moose and Modern Woodmen to I O F hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
Bain Street
K. of P
Pythian
Legion Hall
Armory
Red Men‘s Hall
Moose
Canvass Underway to Raise 2500 for Middleport Program
A canvass is being conducted in Middleport to raise 2500 for the Daily Vacation Bible school supervised play and weekday religious instruction for local boys and girls. The drive extends through the week and about a third of the goal was pledged on the first day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Baccalaureate Sermon Set For Middleport High Class
Rev L R Wilson to preach the annual Middleport churches baccalaureate sermon at the Baptist church Sunday evening May 21. The service will move to the hosting church each year based on the delivering minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport High School
L. R. Wilson
Baptist Church
Middleport
Mary Harris Rites Held After Syracuse Death
Mary Harris formerly Mary Sellers died in Syracuse at about 6 p m Friday after a year long illness She was 55 born in Syracuse daughter of Jonathan and Zarilda Sellers She had three living children Homer of Syracuse Dallas of Indianapolis and Ernest at home She was sister to Rutherford Sellers and Mrs Lou Cowie and Rachel Also widow of Thomas Mumaw and later Frank Harris funeral services were conducted Monday at Syracuse Hill cemetery with Daughters of America and Rebekahs assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Harris
Frank Harris
Syracuse
Mary Sellers
Jonathan
Zarilda Sellers
Thomas Mumaw
Homer
Dallas
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ernest
Rutherford Sellers
Lou Cowie
Columbus
Rachel
Cleveland
Daughters of America Order
Rebekahs
Syracuse Hi
Women’s Mission Delegates Attend Nelsonville District Meet
Mrs Benton Penn and Mrs Lydia Ebernbach of Simpson M E Church’s Woman's Home Missionary Society attended a district convention in Nelsonville at week’s end. Mrs Pomm stayed Sunday as guest of her sister in Athens. George Howell sold property to Rural Carrier Woods and will move into a flat above the heel factors building with plans for a modern bungalow on the site. Mr and Mrs L A Persons spent part of last week with his parents at Alfred, returning by horse due to rain and road repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Penn
Lydia Ebernbach
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Simpson M. BE
Nelsonville
Pomm
Herister
Athens
George Howell
Carrier Woods
Th Howells
M Howell
L. A
Alfred
Miss Helen Ebershach Visits Columbus Family
Miss Helen Ebershach remained over Sunday as a guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs Edward Ebershach, after leaving her school at Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Ebershach
Columbus
Edward Ebershach
Ohio notables and deaths from 1855 to 1899
Obituary notes list Ohio figures including Seabury Ford governor 1848 50 who died at Burton born Cheshire Connecticut October 15 1801 Alfred Byers fourth president Ohio University died Danville Kentucky born Philadelphia June 28 1812 Daniel Tilden physician and Ohio Medical Society president died Sandusky John Howard lawyer and Dayton mayor died Hayton born Belmont County October 5 1813 William Lawrence former congressman and U S Treasurer controller died Bellefontaine born Mt Pleasant June 26 1819.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabury Ford
Ohio
Burton
Cheshire
Alfred Byers
Ohio University
Danville
Philadelphia
Daniel Tilden
Ohio Medical Society
Sandusky
John Howard
Dayton
Hayton
Belmont County
William Lawrence
U.S. Treasurer
Bellefontaine
Mt. Pleasant
Logan Arrested in West Virginia Extradition Sought
An affidavit charging Harold Garrett with support was filed in the local court. He was living at his aunt’s Salem West Virginia home and Deputy Tide Huston prepared extradition papers in Columbus to bring him back. Elisa Hazel McLaughlin and Howard Trowbridge wed at Hunter Street Lutheran parsonage with Rev. C F Lauer officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Harold Garrett
Salem W. Va
Soecal
Tide Huston
Columbus
Elisa Hazel McLaughlin
Dee McLaughlin
Howard Trowbridge
Robert Trowbridge
Union Furnace
Hunter Street Lutheran Parsonage
C. F. Lauer
McBroom Will Probated After Court Reading
The will of John W. McBroom of this city was read in probate court on Saturday. It is among the longest local filings in years, with an estimated $10,000 in property bequeathed. Ebert McBroom named executor and appointed the day of the reading. witnesses were E B Allen, George Shafer, and Allen R McBroom.
Ford driver cited for high speed on pike
W. M. Butcher was arrested by Officer Farbearn on Friday for speeding north of the city. He claimed the Ford was only hitting on three cylinders and Mayor Koppe warned against fixing the fourth cylinder as the car might reach fifty miles per hour. He paid a five dollar fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Butcher
Farbearn
Ford
Koppe
County Election Board Names Officials and Plans Bond Election
The county election board met Saturday to organize. J. W. Hull of Rockbridge, a Republican, was named chief and Carton Hall of this city was made clerk. This is Holls' second term. Supplies were issued for a special election in the western part of the county to float a bond issue for a high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hull
Rockbridge
Carton Hall
Holls
County schools mostly closed except four remain open
Most county schools have closed due to late start from new buildings with Murray City Johnston Hill San Aun and Oroville still operating. They have two to five weeks to complete the term and residents express satisfaction and interest in the school closings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
Johnston Hill
San Aun
Oroville
County health nurse reports many school health findings
Miss Sadie Green, county health nurse, lists month findings from Gore Marion No. 5 Union Furnace Rockbridge Laurelville Carbon Hill and Gibisonville where 716 children were examined revealing 1943 defects led by 242 dental issues along with 237 enlarged tonsils 118 enlarged glands 65 vision defects and 92 signs of malnutrition. Union Furnace led in numbers with 208.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Green
Gore
Marion No. 5
Union Furnace
Rockbridge
Laurelville
Carbon Hill
Gibisonville
Green
Murray City guest visits William McLaughlin
Arthur Thomas of Murray City was the Saturday guest of William McLaughlin in this city. Mrs. W C Brashares, her son Ambrose and daughter Martha went to Delaware Thursday for a few days visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Thomas
Murray City
William McLaughlin
W. C. Brashares
Ambrose
Martha
Delaware
Mrs Bert Stedem Hosts Bridge Club Evening
Mrs Bert Stedem entertained her bridge club at her home on Thursday evening with six tables in play. Mrs E F Campbell won club honors while Miss Nan McBride led the guests. A delicious supper followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Stedem
Stedem
E. FE. Campbell
Nan McBride
Hook and Hoop club entertains guests at Second Street
Mrs. Alex White hosted the Hook and Hoop club at her Second street home last week. In the president’s absence Mrs. Paul White presided. The group will meet in two weeks at Mrs. Amy Pasterling’s for a luncheon. An elaborate dinner was served at six o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex White
Second Street
Paul White
Charles Lappen
Amy Pasterling
Emma Becker Hosts Faberwacks Friday Evening
Miss Emma Becker served as hostess to the Faberwacks gathering on Friday night. Scores were close as in the usual testing game. Mrs. Byron A Wolfe and Robert Lee White led the event, while Mrs. Lay ton, a guest of the White family, was the only outsider present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Becker
Faberwacks
Byron A. Wolfe
Robert Lee White
Layton
Robert Lee Whites
Lenine Calls Bolshevist Power Unstoppable in Pravda Note
Nicolai Lenine writes in Pravda on its tenth anniversary that the social revolution has grown into an undefeatable force over the past decade while the international bourgeoisie remains the stronger enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
May
Nicolai Lenine
Pravda
Robbers Loot Leinster Bank Vault in Ireland Heist
Early today robbers forced the Leinster Bank manager to open the vault and looted cash notes before escaping. The incident occurred in Leinster, Ireland, with authorities yet to report arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leinster
Ireland
Leinster Bank
Mars Seen As World Of Blue Skies And Light Sunshine
Astronomers describe Mars as having a blue sky and gentle sunshine. The observation highlights the planet’s hazy atmosphere and bright daylight conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Astronouers
Local residents tote weekend outings and visits
Mrs. Ferd Hack Mrs. A K Smith Kenley Smith and Wood Bowen traveled to Columbus Saturday night to see Molly Darling at the Hartman. Mrs. Will Strentz and Miss Emma Becker were capital city visitors Saturday. Ferd Hack Will Strentz Harry Ambrose and Lawrence Hack spent two days at Buckeye Lake on a fishing trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Ferd Hack
A. K Smith
Kenley Smith
Wood Bowen
Columbus
Molly Darling
the Hartman
Will Strentz
Emma Becker
Capital City
Harry Ambrose
Lawrence Hack
Buckeye Lake
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O. U
Cincinnati
O.U
Tarzan
Featuring
Elmo Lincoln
Irene Castle
Majestic
Katherine
MacDonald
Pomeroy Briefs
George Ebersbach
Clinton Webb
John C. Petit
Chas. Williams
David Johnson
Ohio Falls
Ga and Supply Company
The
Messenger
Joe Earnhart
Washington Township
Hocking Valley Motor Bus Station
Paris
Voace
Hook
Fabjerwacks
Lenine
Loot Irish Bank
America
D. Zenner Company
Eeseese
Messenger Printers Co
Lawhead
Loisette
D. Zenner Co
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