Meigs Slayer Writes From Cell In State Penitentiary
POMEROY May 18 Deputy Sheriff Art Tracy received a letter from John Hedrick the man convicted in the Meigs murder case now awaiting execution in the state penitentiary Hedrick reports he is well asks the Rev Mr Weed to write to him and says he prays for more time He notes he will be brought to testify in Tim O Briens May 24 trial and candidly discusses the Mary Rhoades case and requests tobacco and a hot towel for moonshine from Tim O Briens crew
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Art Tracy
John Hedrick
James
State Penitentiary
Hed
Officer Tracy
Mr. Weed
Hedrick
Shorty
Tim
Timothy
Tim” O'Brien
Mary Rhoades
Willyshill
Tim O’brien
Tracy
Crary Davis
Couple to Wed at Probate Office in Cheshire
Roy Casto 31 of Cheshire and Lillie Williams 46 of Cheshire were married in a probate judge's office on Monday morning by Justice M. L. French confirming a simple Cheshire ceremony conducted in the court building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Roy Casto
Cheshire
Lillie Williams
M. L. French
Women of Six Towns Gift to Holzer Hospital
Representatives from Point Pleasant Pom eroy Middleport Gallipolis Ches hire and Rio Grande presented hospital equipment including sheets spreads blankets and towels to Dr. Charles Holzer of Holzer hospital in Gallipolis. The gift honors the hospital and its work with May 12 observed annually as Hospital Day.
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Pomeroy
Point Pleasant
Middleport
Gallipolis
Cheshire
Rio Grande
Charles Holzer
Holzer Hospital
Holzer
Kelly
George Ebersbach
Charles Bennett
Lydia Ebersbach
A. O. Tracy
A. O. Boatman
Arm injury leads to hospital treatment after crash
Ullysses Jones of Forrest Run was hit by an auto on the street car track near the car office. He suffered cuts but no bones appeared broken, though later it was found his arm had a broken bone that became infected. He was taken to Gallipolia hospital for care.
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Pomeroy
Ullysses Jones
Forrest Run
Gallipolia
Jones
Festivities End as Junior Reception Closes Event
May 18 marked the close of the K P hall celebrations with a junior reception. A graduating committee decorated the hall with festoons while an old fashioned damas feature adorned the center dance floor. The Boiler Six provided music as fruit punch ice cream and cake were served.
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Womeroy
K. of P
Nent
Rcents
Death notice for Mary N. Kean near Downington
Mary N. Kean aged 82 or 83 of near Downington dies. The notice appears in May 18 records with deceased identified as DEAN possibly due to OCR error. No further details provided about family or funeral.
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Tans Dean
Broy
Mary N. Kean
Near
Downington
Woman Dies at Home. Funeral Held at Methodist Church
A woman died at her home early Monday from old age and complications. Funeral services were held this morning at the Methodist church with burial in Wells cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Wells
Widow Declares Found Body Is Husbands in Ohio River
In Pomeroy May 18 Mrs Frank Montgomery of Kerr Run widow of Frank Montgomery who drowned October 27 at Swan Creek says the body found Friday in the Ohio River is her husband. A long letter, teeth, belt, knife and a sewing machine attachment help identify him. Funeral services were held Sunday at Enterprise church with burial at Beech Grove. About thirty company workers attended the service. The firm Carpenter Sand and Gravel paused work for the funeral. Veterans of the Spanish American War helped with the ceremony. He leaves a wife and seven children the youngest four.
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Pomeroy
Frank Montegomery
Kerri Run
Ohio River
Swan Creek
Messenger
Beech Grove
Carpenter Sand and Gravel Company
Monte
Business trip to Detroit with overnight stay in Elmore
Giles Hysell traveled with Kenneth J. Reed to Detroit last Thursday and stayed overnight at Reed’s parental home in Elmore before returning Saturday evening.
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Giles Hysell
Kenneth J. Reed
Detroit
Elmore
Men’s Bible Class Visits Infirmary For Thirty Four Inmates
The Peace Evangelical church Men’s Bible class held two services at the Meigs County infirmary on Sunday for thirty four inmates. About twenty five class members participated visiting the infirmary and plans to continue similar work through the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Pine Grove
Walter Hysell
Hysell
Train Riders Expelled From Town After Arrest
Pomeroy report says two train riders arrested Sunday appeared before Justice M L French Monday morning and were each granted thirty minutes to leave town. both complied and departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Justice M. L. French
Thomas Fork Man Arrested Sunday
Howard Vining of Thomas Fork was arrested Sunday by local officers after a warrant for his arrest was sworn by Solomon Moore. Vining posted a $190 bond furnished by Pearl Hysell and is to appear before Justice Gilmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Howard Vining
Thomas Fork
Solomon Moore
Solomon
Vining
Pearl Hysell
Justice Gilmore
George Beale Dies Sunday in Pomeroy
George Beale, 62, died at his Harrisonville home Sunday morning after a year of ill health. He leaves a wife and several children. funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Pomeroy
George Beale
Harrisonville
Beale
Iu Il
Services Held at Harrisonville Church Burial at Wells Cemetery
This afternoon services were observed at Harrisonville Presbyterian Church followed by burial at Wells Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville Presbyterian Church
Wells Cemetery
Baptism Services Planned at Laurel Cliff Free Methodist Church
May 23 baptismal services at Laurel Cliff Free Methodist church begin at 2 PM. Pomeroy reports the event as a local religious observance with church involvement.
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Pomeroy
Free Methodist Church
Laurel Cliff
Pomeroy Bend Briefs Show Local Visits and Travels
George B Sayre of Cincinnati visits with relatives and friends. Judge A P Miller holds court at Ironton this week. Mrs H B Curd leaves for Lexington. Helen McNaughton attends school at Rio Grande. Mamie Leifier goes to Columbus for work. Mrs J H Martin returns to Columbus after Harrisonville visit. A E Barton of Rutland heads to Columbus and Cincinnati. F C Primer and H E Stewart visit Nelsonville. Al Geinheimer visits Gallipolis. A group tours Marietta to see Miss Elizabeth Clifton. J S Hartenbach returns from Cincinnati. Mrs Sam Buchanan reported improved. Mrs John Zeisler of Pittsburgh visiting. Mr and Mrs John Acteer go to Chatton Town. Mr and Mrs Percy Teor return from Columbus. Kathleen Norris of Athens visits.
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Pomeroy Bend
George B. Sayre
Cincinnati
A. P. Miller
Ironton
H. B. Curd
Lexington
Helen McNaughton
Rio Grande
Mamie Leifier
Columbus
J. H. Martin
Harrisonville
A. E. Barton
Rutland
F. C. Primer
H. E. Stewart
Nelsonville
al Geinheimer
Gallipolis
Ethan Harper
Marie Richman
Thelma Phillips
Glen Chase
Don Artman
Marietta
Elizabeth Clifton
J. S. Hartenbach
Sam Buchanan
John Zeisler
Pittsburgh
John Acteer
Chatton Town
Ree
Percy Teor
Kathleen Norris
Athens
Local social notes list visits around Columbus area
Mists Kate Ebersbach is reported ill at home. George Schaaf and Robert McKay return to Columbus after a weekend visit with relatives. L. A. Persons family spend Sunday at Coolville for Mrs. Anne Runyon birthday dinner. Abe Sommers and Charleston mother visit Ray Smith family on Second street. Reed Turnbull returns to Cincinnati after days with his mother Helen Turnbull. Mrs Reed Turnbull and baby stay for extended visit. Leo Phillips moves to Simpson apartments. Roy Strickland residents move into Strickland property. Donald Turnbull of Columbus and Edward Turnbull of Scranton visit their mother on Mulberry avenue. Patrick Lochary family and Helen Lochary visit Mrs Wallace Glenn in Nelsonville. The sterward and son of Nelsonville join J Edward Lott of Chauncey and Charles Pyles and daughter of Millfield.
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Kate Ebersbach
George Schaaf
Robert McKay
Columbus
L. A. Persons
Coolville
Person
Anne Runyon
Abe Sommers
Charleston
Ray Smith
Second Street
Reed Turnbull
Cincinnati
Patrick Lochary
J. H. Lochary
Helen Lochary
Wallace Glenn
Nelsonville
American Legion Auxiliary Meets at Beeson Home
Middleport residents report the American Legion auxiliary gathering held May 18 at Mrs. W. H. Beeson’s Sixth Street residence to discuss community affairs and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
American Legion Auxiliary
W. H. Beeson
Sixth Street
Local Social Notes Highlight Travel and Visiting Guests
Mrs Frank Murray plans a late week trip to Akron. Janet Emerson of Gallipolis is a business visitor. Edward Tewksbury Jr left Sunday to visit his grandmother in Columbus. Otto Stanley shows improvement. Miss Hannah Owens returned home to Youngstown after visiting relatives. Mrs Hart Dilliard is ill. Mrs Helen Bowles of Columbus spent the weekend with relatives. Dr L A Thomas and Harry Probst are touring eastern points by motor. Mrs Ed Parsons returns from Holzer hospital. Josephine Smith returns to Columbus after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murray
Akron
Janet Emerson
Gallipolis
Edward Tewksbury, Jr
Columbus
Otto Stanley
Hannah Owens
Youngstown
Hart Dilliard
Helen Bowles
L. A. Thomas
Harry Probst
Ed Parsons
Holzer Hospital
Josephine Smith
Plains High School Holds Baccalaureate Services
Chauncey May 18 The Plains High School gymnasium was filled for the senior class baccalaureate. Rev Millicent Rice delivered the sermon on A Life of Sacrifice assisted by Rev John Gabriel for devotionals. Geraldine Hope led the processional and accompanied the men's quartet. Class day is tonight and commencement Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Bryan
Earl Cowan
Mr. Briley
Memorial Day and May 31 Games At Chauncy Ballpark
The team from that city will play at Chauncy Ballpark on Memorial Day and again on May 31. The schedule confirms two home games in late spring as part of the season stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Ballpark
Ashland visitors end Chauncey stay with Hixsons
Mr and Mrs Otto M Russell and their three children along with Mrs Robert Hixson Jr and her son returned to Ashland Kentucky after visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Hixson Sr on Ellis Avenue in Chauncey. Mrs Hixson Jr also visited relatives at Little Hocking during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Otto M. Russell
Robert Hixson
Ashland
Ellis Avenue
Little Hocking
Chauncey Hosts Sunday Guests From Nearby Towns
Mrs. John Phillips and her son Elmer welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fin to Chauncey for a Sunday visit, sharing hospitality in an afternoon gathering at the Phillips home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
John Phillips
Elmer
Herbert Fin
The Plains Personals Recap Of Local Visits
Miss Pearl Linscott of Hoopers Ridge visits her brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott. Mr and Mrs J K Brown host as their Sunday guests Mrs Liggett and daughter from New Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Pearl Linscott
Hoopers Ridge
Floyd Linscott
J. K. Brown
Liggett
New Marshfield
Lucy Bill Evans
Amesville
Robert Graves
Oscar Knowlton
Near Albany
Arthur Coon
Terrel
Aaron Tewksberry
Pomeroy
S. G. Nichols
George Shaner
Millfield
Arthur Burchfield
Kenneth
the Plains
Local social notes mention visits and employment changes
Stitch Woodyard moved to Steubenville for work indicating a new employment. Mrs. Rhoda Augustine of Posten was a Sunday guest of Mrs. Fannie McCathran, reflecting family and social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch Woodyard
Steubenville
Rhoda Augustine of
Posten
Fannie McCathran
Chauncey Personalities Visit Millfield and Columbus
Mr and Mrs M J Gardner of Chauncey visited Millfield Monday with Mrs Ruth James. Verna Webber of Stockport stayed in Millfield at the home of Mr and Mrs James Love. Mrs W D Hines returned to Chauncey after a few days in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
M. J. Gardner
Millfield
Ruth James
Verna Webber
Stockport
James Love
W. D. Hines
Columbus
Chauncey Man Visits Charleston On Work Trip
W D Hines of Chauncey is in Charleston West Virginia for a two day visit on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
W. D. Hines
Charleston
W. Va
Mazon Council Plans Regular Meeting and Practice
Chauncey report notes the Mazon council will hold a regular meeting at Jacksonville on Thursday evening. All members of the degree staff are requested to attend practice beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mazon Council
Jacksonville
Radio on Farms Aims to Boost U S Agriculture Revenue
Sam Pickard head of the Agriculture Department Radio Service says forty large stations broadcast daily farm lectures and information. Each farmer group has a weekly air day, with over 4,000 letters weekly seeking farm radio info. The plan aims to train the average farmer into a scientific business operator and lift national prosperity through better farming methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Sam Pickard
Radio Service
Agriculture Department
Pickard
United Press
Sam
Secrrtary of Agriculture
Jardine
Mrs McDonald Hosts Sunday Evening at The Plains
Mrs. McDonald entertained Sunday evening at their home at The Plains for friends. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ambrose Terrel, Mr and Mrs F E Cook, Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon, Mr and Mrs W C Nichols of The Plains and Marjorie Knowl ton of near Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonalds
Chauncey
William McDonald
the Plains
Ambrose Terrel
F. E. Cook
Arthur Coon
W. C. Nichols
Marjorie Knowlton
Albany
Ladies Aid Society to Meet at Robinett Home
The Ladies Aid society of Millfield Christian church will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening at Mrs. Charles Robinett's home. Mrs. Vaughn Earich will assist as hostess. Society president Mrs. P. D. Hill will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinett Chauncey
Ladies Aid Society
The
Millfield Christian Church
Charles Robinett
Vaughn Earich
P. D. Hill
Colds Cost Money and Sneeze Protection Hint
A short note explains that colds cost three workdays yearly. It warns that germs from a sneeze or cough in public spaces can infect others if not healthy. It endorses herbal tonics as the only cure protection for the body.
Chauncey Independents to Visit Marietta Next Sunday
The Chauncey Independents plan a trip to Marietta next Sunday continuing their schedule. The event follows on from May 18 with the team set to engage with local rivals and seek a winning result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Chauncey
Chauncey Independents
A Matter of Possibilities in Classified Ads
The Messenger classified section offers the best chance to sell or find items or services from household goods to a used car or a lost article. The piece cites Parker Brothers using ad takers in Athens, Nelsonville, Logan, and Pomeroy to secure a buyer for a piano with a simple call to local listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The
Messenger
Parker Brothers
Athens
Nelsonville
Logan
Pomeroy
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Ad Boosts Appetite
An advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claims it increases appetite and improves digestion and blood quality. It notes customers can obtain tablets by sending 65 cents to the Dr. Pierce clinic in Buffalo New York if their druggist does not stock the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Iris promoted for home gardens by USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture endorses the iris for home flower gardens because it resists disease and insects, offering a reliable ornamental option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Pulverized coal deemed as dangerous as grain dust explosions
An official study reports pulverized coal used in thousands of plants poses an explosion hazard similar to grain dust. It notes danger arises when dust clouds mix with air and meet ignition sources, urging cleanliness, proper ventilation, wetting or mixing dust, no open lights, no smoking, and vacuum cleaning where feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Mines
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Meigs Slayer
Cell IN State Penitentiary
John Hedricks
Lord
Sterward
J. Edward Lott
Charles Pyles
Council
Penobscot River
Maine
U. S
McPherson
A. D. McPherson
Rapid Shoe Repairing
W. Union S&t
Central Sings
ST. James
Times Square
New York City
Broadway
West
Quinn
Calumet
Swanson Furniture Co
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