Soldier for 20 Years Visits Old Town for Golden Anniversary
Harry Zweifel, a 20 year regular army sergeant stationed at Fort Leavensworth, visits Pomeroy Middleport for his parents golden wedding anniversary. Enlisted at Wheeling, he has served in the Philippines and the Boxer Rebellion. He may retire next fall under three quarters pay. The same report notes Capt. E A Burnside's body found downstream near the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Zweifel
Philippines
China
Sinking of the Helper Steamboat Claims a Life
The body of an unnamed man who perished in the Helper steamboat sinking was recovered and brought to Pt Pleasant. Funeral arrangements will be held there after his arrival last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pt. Pleasant
Betsy Ann Enters Freight Market Against Green Line
A steamboat rate war appears imminent as the Betsy Ann, an Independent waters steamer, begins freight service in competition with the Green Line steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aters
Betsy Ann
Green Line
Guilum Found Guilty in Graham Station Depot Robbery Trial
H. Guilum, held in Mason county jail since December for a B. and O. depot robbery at Graham Station, was tried in Pt. Pleasant circuit court yesterday and found guilty. He received a nine month sentence to the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. €. Guilum
Graham Station
Mason County
Pt. Pleasant
Couty
Death of Mrs Meinhart at Monkey Run
Mrs Jacob Meinhart aged 51 died unexpectedly at the family home in Monkey Run yesterday morning. She was a pillar of strength in the Peace Evangelical church. Survived by husband four children Max Phillip Mrs James Creat House and Mrs Cleland Hines and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meinhart
Jacob Meinhart
Monkey Run
Peace Evangelical Church
Max
Phillip
James Creathouse
Cleland Hines
Syracuse Oil Talk and Town Weather Lore
A Syracuse crew lays a four inch gas main from Bartels well to Brocalsa salt furnace half a mile away. Brocalsa and others plan more drilling with twenty wells slated for this year. Locust blossoms signal honey and corn yields with past bloom comparisons recalling the Hulbert House fire. Polly and Ed the bay team, once owned by Lewis Probst, served Massar’s delivery for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Bartels
Brocalsa
Vincinity
Hulbert
Main Street
Pomeroy
Aweifel
Edwards
Maine
Express
Two Horses and a Shared Team in Daily Routines
The account describes a devoted pair of horses, Polly and Ed, driven by a hostess and cared for by Mr Hood. Polly died at dawn on May 4, nearing thirty, leaving Ed alone. the text notes their long companionship and Ed’s sense of loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hood
Polly
Births Outpace Deaths in April County Health Office Report
April records from Health Officer John Elias show 31 births and 22 deaths in the county. Among the deaths, two from pneumonia, one from tuberculosis, one scarlet fever, and one influenza, with most victims over fifty five. Oil field activity continues with Pure Oil completing a test well on Pence farm near New Wrymouth, no oil show, plans to plug. No. 1 test well on Cable lease near Nelsonville in progress, down 1,200 feet. Carter Company No. 3 on Tracy heirs farm started, other wells producing. Honey Fork Oil Company begins rig on Stout tract, with some production already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elias
Pure Oil Company
Pence
New Wrymouth
Clinton
Nelsonville
Carter Company
Tracy Heirs
Honey Fork Oil Company
Stout
Honey Fork
Indictments Won by Grand Jury in Local Theft Case
Officials report indictments by the recent grand jury against Inez Adams and John Garlinger for larceny of 700 dollars from Mrs. Ford and others in burglarizing the Enterprise store. Clyde Martin faces assault and battery. Sam Revill and Paul Digregorio charged with larceny and receiving stolen goods tied to the Essex auto theft. Leonard Moore charged with furnishing a fire used to aid seven jail escapees. Several other indictments await arrest of principals. two suspects burglarizing Rathburn store remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Adams
John Garlinger
Mary Ford
Doug Manley
Hugh Tate
Enterprise
Clyde Martin
Sam Revill
Paul Digregorio
Essex Auto
Leonard Moore
Thomas Fork
Jdail
Rathburn
Rutland
High Schools Stage "Spring Time" to Sold-Out Crowds
Capacity crowds welcomed the initial performance of Spring time by the two high schools at Pomeroy and Middleport. The play drew praise as a great production and will be repeated this evening in both towns.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Motion Picture Theatre Owners Ban Joyce from U S
Washington May 12 convention of theatre owners of America adopted a resolution barring Joyce Hopkins from the movies in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Convention of
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America
Hobson Shops Vote Approves Piece Work Trial
After a prolonged deadlock over piece work, Hobson shops workers voted to try a piece work system backed by the New York Central Lines and K & M. If the arrangement holds, a monthly payroll of about $20,060 could sustain operations and prevent shutdowns while work shifts among Norfolk & Western tasks are explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson Shops
Ralston Steel Car Co
Columbus
Public Welfare Committee
Kiwania Club
New York Central Lines
Hobson
Bucyorus
Norfolk & Western
Miss Schorn Honored by Theta Phi Alpha at Ohio University
Miss Marie Schorn of Pomeroy is among recent initiates of Theta Phi Alpha sorority at Ohio University. A luncheon and theatre party followed the initiation with the local student as an honor guest.
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Schorn
Marie Schorn
Pomeroy
Theta Phi Alpha Sorority
Ohio University
Logan Ready for Sunday Showdown with Giants in Park
Logan prepares for a Sunday baseball game against the undefeated Grove City Giants at the local park. Adds Peg Fuller from Athens to first base and J Bradley from Sugar Creek strengthens the lineup. Red Bresnen will pitch for Logan with Smith catching. Crowd sizes grow with improved hitting and a win could boost attendance. Meanwhile Mrs. Case and family plan a westward trip to California and Washington to visit relatives, leaving in two weeks.
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Grove City Giants
Ohio
Logan
Giants
Peg Fuller
Athens
Hocking Valley
J. Bradley
Sugar Creek
Red Bresnen
Bresnen
Smith
West
Joe Case
Billy
Case
William Roby
California
Washington
Miss Firme Anthony Hosts Gli Amica Club Evening
Miss Firme Anthony hosted Gli Amica Club at her North Orchard Street home Wednesday evening. Nineteen girls attended including visitors Miss Sadie Green and Miss Bea Roby. The evening featured a penny contest naming penny items, won by Mrs. Harry Thomas with fourteen items, who also won a puzzle verse contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firme Anthony
Gli Amica Club
North Orchard Street
Sadie Green
Bea Roby
Harry Thomas
PROPOSE NEW SCHOOL BUILDING IN GREENDALE AREA
Supt. Butcher visited Greendale to discuss a three room school with Supt. Angelo of the brick plant. The plant offers a fine lot and bricks for construction as Green township plans a new school to serve relocated families. No strong dates or totals provided.
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Butcher
Greendale
Angelo
Green Township Board
Methodist Sunday School Ladies Entertained at West Main Home
Miss Nellie Allen hosted the young ladies class of the Methodist Sunday School on West Main Street. Forty four girls attended Wednesday evening for games contests and music with chocolate liqueur served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Nellie Allen
West Main Street
Ricketts to Seek Third Term in Congress with Logan Support
Congressman Edwin D. Ricketts filed papers to run again for Congress. Signers include James L. Martin, H. M. Whitcraft, H. E. White, L. C. Laube, Emma Westenhaver, and Frank Harden of Logan. Earl Stewart “Chippie” Stewart seeks Logan sheriff nomination. he formerly lived in Longstreth. Mrs Morris Ackers underwent appendectomy at Cherrington hospital and recovered well. she resides in Murray City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Ackers
Cherrington Hospital
Ackers
Murray City
Ricketts
Edwin D. Ricketts
Barton Hall
The
Board of Elections
Jamesl. Martin
H. M Whitcraft
H. E. White
L. C. Laube
Emma Westenhaver
Frank Harden
Logan
Auxiliary Meeting Highlights at Legion Club
The Auxiliary of the local legion post held a fine meeting at the legion club rooms on Wednesday. A program was led by Mrs. Tschappat Miss Florence Bort and Mrs. Clinton Webb with Rev Lauer speaking about securing a new hall and poppy sales for Memorial Day. The auxiliary meeting night shifts to the second and fourth Mondays to accommodate the legion band practice. A post-program spread followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post
Legion Club
Tschappat
Florence Bort
Clinton Webb
Lauer
Legion
Notice to Teachers Rome Township School Board Positions
The Rome township school board on April 27 1922 will consider applications of teachers for positions in the town. DONA CAMPBELL Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome Township
Logan Briefs and Local Social Notes
Miss Nellie Allen visited the capital city on Thursday. Mrs. Lucy Warner plans a two week visit with her son in Upper Sandusky. Guy Schultz filed a distribution account in probate court Thursday for the estate of Caroline Schultz. Mrs. Tom McDonald Mrs. John Spence J. B. Brown Arthur Brown and Miss Blanche Brown attended the funeral of Mrs. Emma Steele at Whistler over the weekend.
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Nellie Allen
Capital City
Lucy Warner
Upper Sandusky
Guy Schultz
Caroline Schultz
Tom McDonald
John Spence
J. 8. Brown
Arthur Brown
Blanche Brown
Whistler
Brown
Emma Steele
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oliver Hartley
E. A. Burnside
Logan Milk Co
East Main St
Prof
C. M. Copeland
K. of P.’s and
Odd Fellows
Florence Vidor
Theodore Roberts
Thos. H.ince
Hail“ the Woman
Thomas H. Ince
Opera House
Lewis Probst
Sugar Run
Johnston Farm
Leading Creek
A. A. Massar
James Hood
Massar
Zenner
Company Men’s Shop
Peggy
AMICA
Citizens
Camp Knox
O. A. Butcher
Stanley Dawley
Sand Run
Dona, Campbell
Lowney
Scott Haney Co
Constance
Binney Oid
Midnight Goldwyn Graphics
Majestic Orchestra
Charles (Buck) Jones
D. Zenner Co
Charlesi Urban
Raymond [Ditmar
Kineto’ Company of America
Ing
Hodkinson
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