Pomeroy Election Board Names Clerk After Lot Draw
The Meigs county election board reorganized on Monday. Democrats nominated Will Stivers and John Leitweiler of Pomeroy, Republicans named Lafe Williamson. After coin tosses and a lot, Stivers won and was sworn clerk. Republican Harry Houdashelt elected chief deputy.
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Election Board
Meigs County Board of Elections
Will Stivers
John Leitweiler
Pomeroy
Republiccans
Lafe Williamson
Stivers
Williamson
Harry Houdashelt
Trees to Clear Courthouse Yard for Monument View
Courthouse authorities will remove several trees and trim the rest this week to uncover the soldiers monument and allow sunlight to reach ground spots. The plan aims to restore visibility and improve yard conditions.
Cases Set for Trial In Week Long Court Docket
The court and attorneys set cases for trial and dismissed others. The petit jury will be for the week beginning May 23. Next week no court here as Judge Miller holds court in Gallipolis all week.
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Miller
Gallipolis
Justice Ransom Fish Officiates Two Salem Weddings
In the probate court on Saturday Justice Ransom Fish solemnized two wedding ceremonies. The first united Robert S. Turner and Mrs. Winifred Caster, a couple from Salem township. The second wed Charles Rupe and Mary Kisor.
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Ransom Fish
Salem Township
Robert S. Turner
Winifred Caster
Chas. Rupe
Mary Kisor
Sun day Creek Coal Company Sells Coal Land at Sheriff Sale
In the partition case of Sun day Creek Coal Company vs Leroy J Williams joint owners of 260 acres southeast of Rocksprings fair grounds the coal underlying the property was laid off at sheriff s sale Saturday by Sunday Creek Company at 10200. The coal underlies the farm of A E Crew and is in line with the Thomas Fork development in recent years.
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Sunday Creek Coal Company
Leroy J. Williams
Rocksprings Fair Grounds
Sunday Creek Company
A. E. Crew
Thomas Fork
Quarterly Conference at Heath Church in Middleport
The third quarterly conference for the year will be held at Heath M E church in Middleport next Friday at 7 30 p m Rev F M Evans will preside. On Sunday May 15 evangelist S S Barrett will preach at the church.
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Heath M. BE
Middleport
F. M. Evans
F. Barrett
Grand Army Prepares Decoration Day Demonstration
The Grand Army boys plan a large Decoration Day event on May 30 with drum corps, choir music, two speakers from Athens, and local talent performing.
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Grand Army
Athens
Wells Furniture In Middleport Changes Hands May 15
On May 15 H J Hysell will take charge as new owner of the Wells furniture business, with the Wells family exiting after 35 years of operation. The transition comes as health concerns force retirement. a Hysell son will run the shop while Mrs Wells and her daughter Mrs Dickerson depart Middleport for a healthier climate.
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H. J. Hysell
Wells Furniture
Wells
Middleport
R. F. Wells
Hysell
Lost Son Located After Years Missing From Home
Grover McGraw, once of this county, vanished from his home as a boy on January 9, 1907. He reappeared recently with a family and a 15 month old grandson. He now runs a hotel in Superior Montana and is married.
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Grover McGraw
Dudley McGraw
East Liverpool
Superior
Montana
All Aboard at Lewis Opera House by Middleport High Pupils
The Middleport High School pupils directed by Miss Florence Dudgeon present All Aboard at Lewis Opera House on May 19 and 20. Produced by John B. Rogers Co. and touted as the funniest play yet, the show promises lively high school spirit. Tickets go on sale this week through the students.
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Lewis’ Opera House
Middleport High School
Florence Dudgeon
John B. Rogers Producing Co
John B. Rogers Co
Post Office Praises Meigs County Postmasters
Washington reports three Meigs County postmasters achieved strong savings security sales in April. Racine postmaster G. C. Wolfe sold 2122.25 dollars, Middleport postmaster L. N. Gerber moved 5988.65 dollars, and Pomeroy postmaster H. J. Blackmore totaled 6615.15 dollars.
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Post Office Department
Washington
Meigs County
Government Savings
G. C. Wolfe
Racine
L. N. Gerber
Middleport
H. J. Blackmore
Pomeroy
Beech Grove property sold by Health Commissioner McCullough
County Health Commissioner McCullough has sold his home near the Beech Grove cemetery known as the W G Wright property to Adolph Sanborn the dairyman for six thousand dollars. McCullough joins the anxious army of home hunters.
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McCullough
Beech Grove
W. G. Wright
Adolph Sanborn
Crow Archer Couple Wed at Pt Pleasant
Roy Crow Archer son of Mr and Mrs N B Crow of near Albany married Miss Gertrude Archer daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Archer on Saturday at Pt Pleasant
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Crow-Archer Roy Croy
Crow
Near
Albany
Gertrude Archer
Stephen Archer
Pt. Pleasant
Bootlegging Charge Leads to $1000 Fine in Mayor's Court
Logan More Bootlegging: John Hampton of West Second Street pleaded guilty in Mayor's court on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor illegally. Mayor Miller imposed a $1000 fine plus costs, marking the defendant's first court appearance for this offense and the city's first bootlegging arrest since a city cleanup led by the Mockler Detective Agency. The warrant was filed by Cleo Mockler.
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John Hampton
West Second Street
Miller
Mockler
Columbus
Cleo Mockler
Pickpocket complaints rise near circus in Lorain
Police report typical Saturday theft activity as pickpockets target circus crowds. Mrs. John Spence loses 60 dollars and Joseph Kemper 80 dollars from stolen purses and pocketbooks. Milk distributors press producers to cut prices in Lorain.
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John Spence
Joseph Kemper
South Cover Street
Lorain
Love Report
Police Clear Streets After Late Evening Roundup
Police kept busy rounding up stragglers and suspicious characters late in the evening. By midnight the streets were clear.
Memorial Day Plans Progressing
Memorial day arrangements announce Hon. G. M. Hall national commander of the G. A. R. will deliver the address in Columbus. A forty five piece band from the Boys Industries School will provide music. Fraternities plan parade participation as merchants are approached for funds.
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G. M. Hall
Columbus
Boys Industries School
Arrest of Glouster Miner in Divorce Case
Edward Taylor, a Glouster miner, was jailed on a warrant issued by Mayor Miller after testimony by Mabel Bowles in the divorce case Bessie Taylor v Edward Taylor. Bowles, a minor, claims Taylor is the father of her illegitimate child.
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Glouster
Edward Taylor
Logan
Miller
Mabel Bowles
Bessie Taylor
Miss Bowles
Taylor
Election Board Reappoints Clerk in Hocking County
The Hocking county election board met in Logan on Saturday and chose Barton Hall as clerk. Secretary of State Smith reappointed the same board members for another term. The panel includes Edward Beck Logan J W Hull Rockbridge Samuel Blum Enter prise Harley Armstrong Laurelville and William Payne of Logan, a Democrat, as former clerk. his successor is also a Democrat.
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Election Board
Hocking County
Mother's Day Sunday School Attendance Report
Seven hundred and three attendees at U B Sunday school for Mother's Day services. The ladies class counted two members and the Otter bien men’s class, the city’s largest, had 150 present. Exercises were held.
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U. B
Robbers Enter South Logan Home During Absence
The residence of H. W. Harden in South Logan was entered while the family was away. A rear window was forced, the entire house ransacked, and some jewelry and coins were stolen. Intruders missed Mrs Harden’s jewelry and other valuables. Police suspect crooks drawn here by the circus.
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H. W. Harden
South
Logan
Logan High Falls to Jackson High 6 to 4
Logan High was defeated by Jackson High 6 to 4 on Saturday in Jackson. Roberts pitched seven innings but could not hold the lead as Soliday, Logan’s lefty out with heart strain, prepares to return to practice this week.
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Logan High
Jackson High
Jackson
Roberts
Jacks
Soliday
Logan
Teachers' examination draws thirty applicants Saturday
About thirty applicants attended the high school building on Saturday morning to take the teachers' examination. Several requested renewals and some will be granted certificates under statutes not requiring an examination. The local board includes W. T. Poling as president, Prof. O. A. Butcher as vice president, and Prof. W. C. Brashares as clerk.
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W. T. Poling
O. A. Butcher
W. C. Brashares
Crooksville Defeats Logan Majestics 5 to 3 at Local Park
Crooksville tops Logan Majestics 5 to 3 after ragged fielding by Crooksville. Pitcher Mullen was strong but erratic defense cost the locals. Crowd estimated 300 to 400. Batteries: Crooksville Moore Brown Shelton, Logan Mullen Rutherford.
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Crooksville
Logan
Logan Majestics
Mullen
Moore, Brown
Shelton
Rutherford
Logan Briefs On Relatives and Visitors This Week
Miss Beatrice Johnson of Logan spends the week with relatives in Columbus and New York. Mrs. William Bierly and family drove to Columbus. Attorney and Mrs. Eugene Wright and family visited Miss Minnie Wright in a hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cooley of Nelsonville were guests of the McManigals. John Brown of Highland Park Michigan attended his mother Elizabeth Brown’s funeral in Logan. Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Switzer of New Straitsville were Logan visitors. Miss Mildred Ewing and Miss Knox of Athens visited Mrs. Elizabeth Ewing.
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R. D. McManigal
North Mulberry Street
John Brown
Highland Park, Mich
Elizabeth Brown
J. F. Switzer
New Straitsville
Logan
Mildred Ewing
Miss Knox
Athens
Elizabeth Ewing
Hagenback-Wallace Circus Delights Logan Crowd
Fine weather and a record crowd greeted the Hagenback-Wallace circus in Logan on Saturday. A street parade opened the event, and the show featured new equipment and costumes. The company arrived from Columbus early Saturday morning, setting up at the fair grounds.
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Logan
Hagenback-Wallace
Columbus
Fair Grounds
Woman burglar targets Elyria jewelry store loot worth 700
Police seek a woman suspect who broke a window at Charles Baron Jr. jewelry store in Elyria and stole about 700 dollars in jewelry.
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Elyria
Charles Baron Jr
Two Horses Fare Better for Pittsfield Rider at Wellesley
Miss Caroline Chaffee a Wellesley College student from Pittsfield Massachusetts rides two horses for exercise. She uses stiff riding boots on pigskin and avoids flexible sandals or resin pads like circus riders.
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Caroline Chaffee
Pittsfield
Mass
Wellesley College
Local Neighbors and Events In Athens Area
Friday to Sunday visits and relocations noted among residents including Miss Helen Harman and W E Harman. Switch board duties transfer from W L Swett to Mrs A E Dunbar. Columbia township trustees and board of education meet. various visits from Wales Mills Albany Nelsonville and Athens residents. Fox track tale ends with a fox caught after a 42 year plow trail result.
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Helen Harman
Ohio University At Athens
W. E. Harman
Rebecca McWhorter
Elpha Wood
Xenia Orphans Home
Henry Stimetz
Athens
Citizens Switch Board
W. L. Swett
A. E. Dunbar
Selah Dudgeon
O. W. Caster
Stanley Bobo
Nel
Pheasant Eggs Shipped to Athens County Parties
Frank Rauch of the local sportsmen's club was notified that a basket of 200 pheasant eggs has been shipped for distribution to Athens county parties for stocking the county. The eggs come from Wallace Evans game farm in St. Charles Illinois and more eggs will be shipped later.
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Frank xX. Rauch
Sportsmen’s Club
Athens County
Wallace Evans
St. Charles
Ill
Bricklayers Refuse Wages Strain In Lorain and Bridgeport Incident
In Lorain the bricklayers' union faces wage cut pressure while in Bridgeport Mrs. Elizabeth Maddux, 65, collapses and dies during a struggle with contractors over a twenty percent wage reduction. Her death follows a dispute in the workplace as her daughter and son-in-law report the events.
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Union Bridgeport
Elizabeth
Maddux
Tai
Ing
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