Murder Confession Tells of Youth's Killing at Sams Creek
Logan May 23 After Harley Stewart confessed to killing his son Carl Stewart at their Sams Creek home county officers jailed him awaiting charges Prosecutor C Wood Bowen and Deputy Joe Farbearn reviewed the scene and witnesses He previously served time in the Ohio penitentiary in 1929 and the area has seen multiple tragedies near Sams Creek including past killings and a death by freezing nearby.
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Ohio
Earl Behrens
Stewart
Joe Farbearn
William Truax
Logan Sams Creek
Albert Burchette
Theodore Huston
Huston
Lucinda Cotterman Rites Held Today
Logan Ohio mourns Lucinda Cotterman age 6 widow of William Cotterman who died at Athens State Hospital. She was born in Perry County and lived in Logan. Funeral services were held at 2 PM at the Spence home on Freianer Avenue with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery near Maxville. Rev. A. P. Cohagen led the services.
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Logan
Athens State Hospital
Lucinda Cotterman
William Cotterman
Perry County
Bryant Coterman
Columbus
Harold Cotterman
Hawaii
John Spence
A. G. Trimmer
J. F. Miller
Spence
Freianer Avenue
Ebenezer Cemetery
Maxville
A. P. Cohagen
Bremen
Infant Gordon Dies. Burial Planned at Pleasant Hill
Logan report states one day old Letha Lou Gordon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gordon, died Sunday afternoon. The body was taken to Pleasant Hill Cemetery for burial the following morning.
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Logan
Letha Lou Gordon
Thomas Gordon
Pleasant Hil
Athens Grangers Plan May Grange Activities
The Athens Grange announces a special meeting on Thursday night May 2 to confer first and second degree work for candidates with an old fashioned box supper to follow. A May 25 party for neighboring Granges and a May 27 memorial program of solos readings and drills at the Athens Grange Hall will be open to the public.
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Athens
Athena
Athens Grange Hall
Auspicious Luniary Day For Recognition And Progress
The lunar aspects favor those seeking favor from authorities and superiors with chances for preferment and support. Those born today face a year of opportunity to gain advancement through confident approach to power figures. Notable nativity: Queen Victoria.
Two Divorces Granted by Logan Court
Judge Harley M. Whitecraft granted divorces in two Logan cases. Charlies J. Wright and Anita M. Wright were divorced after Anita failed to appear on her cross petition. Hazel Renick was awarded a decree against Ned Renick for willful absence and Hazel reverted to the name Hazel Perkins. Deb Hupp is jailed in the county awaiting arraignment on copper wire theft charges. Memorial services are set at Millers Chapel with Rev. W. N. Shank delivering the address and a male quartet from the local Methodist church to participate.
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Logan
Deb Hupp
Sol Ellinger
Stanley Sparnow
Greendale Brick Company
Millers Chapel
W. N. Shank
Methodist Episcopal Church
L. P Mooney
Sarah Blake Funeral To Be Held Thursday
Logan obit notes Sarah Blake 73 widow of Andrew Blake died Tuesday morning at East Front Street home. She moved from Sand Run 11 years ago with husband who died two years ago. Survived by sons Oliver Chester and Eugene Blake. Funeral at 2 PM Thursday at Oliver Blake residence with Rev. Shultz officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Sarah Blake
Logan
Andrew Blake
Oliver Blake
East Front Street
Sand Run
Oliver
Chester Blake
Eugene Blake
Reverend Shultz
Oak Grove Cemetery
G. A. R. Attends Sunday Service at First Presbyterian
The G. A. R. and Auxiliary will gather at their hall at 10 o clock to march to First Presbyterian Church where Rev R. C. Babylon will deliver the sermon. Former servicemen are invited to attend.
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Logan
First Presbyterian Church
R. C. Babylon
Navy races to aid Chicago millionaire near Galapagos Islands
Los Angeles reports two U S Navy branches rushing medical help to William Robinson, a Chicago millionaire stranded aboard a small boat near the Galapagos Islands with acute appendicitis. Destroyer Hale heads south from the Canal Zone, while a WAVY seaplane with a surgeon awaits takeoff at Balboa for swift air relief.
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Los Angeles
U.P
United States Navy
William Robinson
Chicago
Galapagos Islands
Hale
Canal Zone
Mackay Radio
Balboa
C. Z
Islands
Funeral of Charles Friend Attended by Stephenson Party
Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Stephenson Mrs. Franchion Rose and daughter Betty and John Six traveled to Londonderry Monday to attend the funeral of Charles Friend, brother in law of Stephenson.
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Logan
C. T. Stephenson
Franchion Rose
Betty
John
Londonderry
Charles Friend
Stephenson
Logan Recovery Reported for Alex Mowery
Logan reports improvement in the condition of Alex Mowery who returned Friday from a Columbus hospital. He underwent an operation for mastoiditis ten days ago.
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Logan
Alex Mowery
Columbus
Birth of a daughter in Logan R D 2 family
Mr and Mrs L M Heinlein announce the birth of a daughter at their home in Logan R D 2 on Monday.
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Logan
Mrs. L. M Heinlein
Logan, R. D
Taylor Ridge Births and Visits Report
Mr and Mrs Alex Spurges announce the birth of a son. Freda Swartz was in Jacksonville Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs William Swarts. Mrs Frank Pavia recovering after surgery in Columbus, sister of Mr Roland Muttpas and daughter of Joseph Gaskalia. Visitors include Mrs Ira Conaway of Jacksonville, and Mr and Mrs Vern Kempton of Athens with Mr and Mrs John Kempton, and Mr and Mrs Floyd Smith and Mr and Mrs D H Smith of Gloucester with Mr and Mrs Cari Welling.
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Taylor Ridge
Alex Spurges
Freda Swartz
Jacksonville
William Swarts
Frank Pavia
Columbus
Roland Muttpas
Joseph Gaskalia
Ira Conaway
Vern Kempton
Athens
John Kempton
Floyd Smith
D. H. Smith
Glouster
Cari Welling
New Fire Tower Becomes Districts Tallest Structure
Logan report details a 96 foot forest fire tower under construction near Ash Cave. When finished it will be the largest of its kind in the area with landings every 15 feet for visitors. E F Eckhardt oversees the project using concrete and steel.
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Logan
Ash Cave
Ohio
E F. Eckhardt
Pioneer Residents Celebrate Birthdays at Coe Home
Dover Township honors Mrs. Isabella Coe age 81 and George F. Coe age 79 at a Sunday birthday feast at the Coe residence near Chauncey. A four course dinner and two large birthday cakes highlighted the celebration with relatives and neighbors in attendance.
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Chauncey
Isabella Coe
George F. Coe
Dover Township
Coe
Mrs Rose Dicker Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs Rose Dicker has returned to Chauncey to live with her daughter Mrs Carl Conrad after a three week stay at White Cross Hospital Columbus where she underwent an operation. She was accompanied by her daughter and sister Mrs Myrtle Pidcock after the procedure.
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Chauncey
Rose Dickerson
Carl Conrad
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Mrs. Conrad
Myrtle Pidcock
Millfield Notes Show Visits By Local Families
Millfield residents report Sunday meals and weekend travels. Mr and Mrs D A Pierce of Athens visited Mrs Hartley and her husband W A Hartley. Clara Misner and Pearl Misner returned home after a two week stay in Columbia. Homer Tracy hosted dinner for son Thomas Tracy and daughter in law from Columbus. William Cole hosted guests Vaughn Earich and daughters from Trimble and Cari Willis with daughter.
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D. A. Pierce
Athens
W. A. Hartley
Clara Misner
Pearl Misher
Columbia
Homer Tracy
Thomas Tracy
Columbus
William Cole
Vaughn Earich
Trimble
Cari Willis
Mrs Mildred Vandyke Martin Dies in Millfield
Mrs Mildred Vandyke Martin died at her Millfield home on Tuesday. She is survived by her husband Leander Martin and several children. Funeral arrangements were being completed today.
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Millfield
Mildred Vandyke Martin
Leander Martin
Haydenville Briefs Highlight Local Visiting and Gatherings
Mrs. Dan Smart and sons are visiting in Pennsylvania with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Evans. Mildred Moore and James Decker of Columbus spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Moore. The Haydenville Epworth League held a wiener roast Tuesday night. Jane Nutter of Athens spent the weekend here.
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Dan Smart
Pennsylvania
Wayne Evans
Mildred Moore
James Decker
Columbus
Ronald Robinett Lancaster
J. H. Ruble
Jane Nutter
Athens
Chauncey Residents Note Family Visits and High School Graduation
Chauncey mourns a family trip as Miss Gloria Hintz returns from Sugar Grove Ohio after a week with her father A V Hintz and attending Sugar Grove High School commencement for Woodrow Hintz’s class of 31. Mrs Lydia Martin joins Mrs Minnie Preston and children visiting Parkersburg West Virginia where Mrs Preston lies seriously ill in a hospital there.
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Chauncey
Gloria Hintz
Sugar Grove
Ohio
A. V. Hintz
Sugar Grove High School
Woodrow Hintz
Lydia Martin
Minnie Preston
Parkersburg
W. Va
Preston
Chauncey district marks eight mines for work today
Eight mines listed for operation in the Chauncey district include No. 219 No. 68 No. 18 Sailing Coonville Kimberly Lick Run and Black Diamond. The article notes these sites are prepared for work in the current period.
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Chauncey
Sailing
Coonville
Kimberly
Lick Run
Black Diamond
Radcliff Nine Rolls Over Vinton All Stars 17 to 2
Radcliff crushed the Vinton All Stars 17 to 2 as McGhee limited the hitters to five hits and fanned twelve. Ward Pauley collected two doubles and two singles, Barnes hit two triples, and Radcliff’s lineup features the Pauley brothers and several former Albany and Jackson area players. Radcliff has now scored 52 runs in four wins and hosts Selby Iris of Ironton next Sunday May 27, while seeking more home games in late June.
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Radcliff
Pauley Brothers
Cunningham
McGhee
Albany
Radcliff Brothers
Barnes
Potts
Jackson
Vinton
Jeffers Boys
Arbaugh
Selby Iris
Ironton
Will Carbondale
Jacksonville
Nelsonville
John W. McGhee
Mgr
Ohio
Capt Haptonstall Remembered By Gallipolis Friends
Captain William R Haptonstall a noted river pilot died suddenly at Middleport leaving a career spanning Pittsburgh Pomeroy Cincinnati St Louis and New Orleans. He navigated coal boats on the Louisville to New Orleans run and sailed on the Anchor Packet Line 45 years ago. He helped bring yellow fever to Gallipolis in 1878 aboard the John Porter. His father and brothers plastered Grace Methodist Church. He previously ran a Gallipolis to Huntington bus line at a loss.
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Gallipolis
William R. Haptonstall
Middleport
Ohio
Mississippi
Haptonstall
Pittsburgh
Pomeroy
Cincinnati
St. Louis
New Orleans
Joseph B. Williams
Louisville
Anchor
John Porter
Gallipolis Island
Enos and Hill Machine Company
Hptonstall
Grace Methodist Church
Pomeroy Bend
Ed Hobbs
Huntington
W. Va
Death of Mrs. Sprei in Cleveland
News from Murray City reports the death of Mrs. Sprei at 73 in Cleveland Ohio on May 13 due to burns from an explosion while preparing dinner. She is the former resident of Murray City and mother of William Sprei, former local dry goods store owner.
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Murray City
Sprei
William Sprei
Cleveland
Ohio
J. W. Martin
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
John Walters
Charles
Frank Walters
Albert Spencer
Leo Mitchell
New Plymouth
Charlies Fowler
Barberton
Warren Darley
Orient
William Donoghue
Patricia
Detroit
Mick
Grace Donoghue
Bid Vollmer
Haydenville Alumni Selects Rey Carothers as President
Haydenville Alumni Association banquet at Community Hall drew 35 attendees. Roy Carothers elected president with Alice Alien named vice president, Louise Ohlinger secretary, and Helen Lightfoot treasurer. Weekend visitors included Wayne Evans and family from Philadelphia and Andrew Roush, Marietta, plus Joe Snyder of Columbus. Birth announced for daughter Ronna Lucile to Frank Carothers and spouse.
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Haydenville
Frank Carothers
Charles Vollmer
Ronna Lucile
Peck Devol
Carbon Hill
Clarence Reeder
River Notes on Ohio River show boats and crew in Gallipolis
Siefried, 21, Cordville Ky, fireman on Bryant's Valley Belle in hospital after major surgery. Bryant's show boat reaches Gallipolis Thursday en route Cincinnati for summer, then winter near mouth of Great Kanawha River. Steel scrap movement to Pittsburgh, steamer traffic, repairs on Fairplay, and lighthouse steamer Greenbrier visit.
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Gallipolis
Willard Siefried
Cordville
Bryant
U. S. Marine Hospital
Holzer Hospital
Billy Bryant
Capt
Siefried
Cincinnati
Kanawha River
Reynold
Majestic
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Ross Kearns
Washington
Memphis
Monongahela
American
Leslie Hill
U. S
Greenbrier
Cairo
Hill
Art Shriver
Marine Hospital
Shriver
Senator Cordill
Dealers' License Tags Under Patrol Demonstration Drive
Gallipolis reports a state patrol campaign on highway practices. Officers Bollia and Carey warn that dealer license tags are for demonstration only and that improper use may lead to prosecution. Three motorists were cited for defective lighting and fined by Mayor A J Stormont.
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State Patrol
Gallipolis
Bollia and
Carey
State Highway Patrol
A. J. Stormont
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Giles in Kanauga
Mrs Samuel Giles of Dana West Virginia observed her sixty first birthday with a surprise dinner hosted by her daughter Mrs Henry Spencer in Kanauga. Attending were Mrs Joseph Siddall of Philadelphia Mrs George Martin and family of Kanawha City Mrs James Giles and husband of Red House Dayton Giles Clayton and Dayton twins and the hostess. The sisters served the noon dinner.
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Kanauga
Samuel Giles
Dana
W. Va
Henry Spencer
Joseph Siddall
Philadelphia
Penna
George Martin
Kanawha City
James Giles
Red House
Albert Giles
Charleston
Susie Burns
Reed
Dayton Giles
Clayton
Dayton
Mrs Psyche Wood Celebrates Eighty Third Birthday
Mrs Psyche Wood of Parkersburg W Va visited and was honored on her eighty third birthday with a birthday dinner hosted by friend Mrs Tena Hix. The event brought together several friends and was prepared by housekeeper Mrs Mattie Towsley of Albany.
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Kanauga
Psyche Wood
Parkersburg
W. Va
Tena Hix
Wood
Mattie Towsley
Albany
Local Probate Appointments In Gallia County
Homer Small named administrator of Grace McFann Riggs estate with Lizzie McFann and W W McFann as sureties. Frank S S Gates appointed administrator of Irene C Gates estate.
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Gallipolis
Homer Small
Grace McFann Riggs
Lizzie McFann
W. W. McFann
Frank S&s. Gates
Irene C. Gates
Funeral Attendees Include Brady Keirns in Fite Service
George Brady Nelsonville and G S Keirns Millfield attended funeral services for Surveyor C E Fite here. Their wives were guests of Mrs Guy Smith. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Roush and son of Athens were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Frazier.
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George Brady
Nelsonville
G S. Keirns
Millfield
C. E. Fite
Guy Smith
Lawrence Roush
Athens
Kenneth Frazier
Gasoline theft cases lead to court costs in Gallipolis
Costs totaling 103.80 were paid by Mrs. Margaret McCormick clerk of courts covering state costs in two Gallipolis cases Homer Smith jailed for stealing gasoline and Frank Hill of Morgan Township sentenced for larceny.
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Gallipolis
Margaret McCormick
Homer Smith
Gellipols
Frank Hill
Morgan Township
Gallia County Hears Appointment Support For Mrs Bradbury
Gallia County Commissioners backed local welfare and Red Cross worker Mrs. Margaret Bradbury as FERA case supervisor citing local qualifications. They noted prior criticisms of relief administration and approved seeking regulation-compliant appointment. The board also arranged hospital services for FERA workers at a $6 patient-day rate and handled dog licensing and road takeovers in Guyan Township including compensation for damages.
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Gallipolis
Margaret Bradbury
Gallia County
Red Cross
FERA
Relief Administration
State Relief Commission
Faye Reicherter
Beulah Stage
Lima
Bradbury
Cap
Houck
Gallia County Trustees’ Association
State Department
Holzer Hospital
Gallia Court News Highlights From Gallipolis
In Common Pleas Court Judge W R White overruled a new trial in Prima Company versus Fontana and sons ordering the plaintiff to recover 516 75. Elwin Notter filed a foreclosure suit against Frank B Martt et al. Judge White approved moving 150 from Greenfield Township gasoline tax to the general fund. E H Reed extension agent and Nelson Brucker attended a conference at Chilli-
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Gallipolis
Prima Company
A. Fontana and Sons
Common Pleas
W. R. White
Elwin Notter
Frank B Martt
White
Greenfield Township
Wheat Contracts Meeting With Supervisors Discussed
A Tuesday session focused on wheat contracts and supervision compliance. Officials reviewed terms and duties under the agreement and noted expectations for adherence and timely reporting.
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Cothe
Jury Hears Murder Case Involving Chester Ship and Red Long
Grand Jury session focused on murder charges against Chester ship and Red Long. Witnesses described an alleged shooting connected to an enticement or payment in a dispute involving Blankenship and others.
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Gallipolis
Chester Ship
Red” Long
Biany
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