Remarkable 1920 Meigs County Election Draws Women Voters
The Bend News reports November 8 1920 as a historic Meigs County election. Rainy morning yields Democratic warmth but women voters lead precincts in Pomeroy and Middleport. By afternoon turnout grows as lines form and suffrage momentum shifts the day. Ballots run low in Middle and requests for more streetcar franchise refer endum ballots surface.
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Woot
Meigs County
Old Meigs County
Pomeroy
Middleport
Fair Sex
Addi
Meigs County Suffrage Milestone Marks Election Surge
The Meigs county election saw a dramatic rise in ballots as women’s activities propelled turnout beyond 1818 measures. In Precinct A Third Ward Pomeroy the vote jumped from 184 to 438, with a few absentee ballots to come. The Messenger will publish full results.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
United States
Meigs County
the Messenger
Presbyterian Mission Study Class to Meet Wednesday
The Mission Study class of the Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday evening at 7 30 with the subject the church and the Community. All services will be held Sunday next with an illustrated lecture following the evening services.
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Presbyterian Church Mission
The
Presbyterian Church
Nothing Doing in Pomeroy Election Day Passes Quietly
Pomeroy Tuesday yielded no news as courts and banks closed and bootleggers were absent. The day produced no events or conflicts, leaving reporters to note the unusual quiet in town.
Water rate increase on council agenda
The Pomeroy Council will review a proposed 38 percent hike for the local water company at Thursday evening session. The move seeks to raise revenue for water operations and capital needs, with residents watching for impact on bills.
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Pomeroy Council
First Women Vote Noted In Third Ward Precincts
Mrs. Dr. A. E. Lawrence cast the first vote at Precinct B while Mayoress Mrs. George Ebersbach and Mrs. A. O. Tracy cast the first women’s vote at Precinct A in the Third Ward.
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A. E. Lawrence
George Ebersbach
A. O. Tracy
Street Car Referendum Vote Endorses Franchise Move
The referendum backed the city council action granting the street car franchise about a year ago. The company now must accept the franchise and begin progress toward improved service as promised by officials.
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Council
Local social notes from Albany and surrounding areas
A string of Sunday visits and weekend stays highlights the Albany region. Chase and Mrs Sandusky Woodyard hosted relatives near Albany. Katie Carsey of Albany High School spent the weekend at home. Clyde Helwig returned home due to poor health after weeks at Athens. the Carbaugh family and relatives visited Albany. Wool growers attended a meeting in Albany. Heber Ellis of Gilkey Ridge visited. Verna Adair of Hebron spent days with relatives. Rebecca Wheat and three children left for Barberton. Richard Dowler of Chauncey was a business caller. J. H. Nichols and H. D. Greens of Columbus visited Harvey Nichols and family. Mr and Mrs Lee Conkey of Columbus visited Oscar Lewellyn. Ed Robinett and son Ronald, employed at Barberton, visit home folks. Mrs FEll Rhorick returned from a relatives visit near Nelsonville. Mrs Peter Martin of Athens was an over Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs Sam Allen. Mr and Mrs Delbert Jones hosted guests including families from Athens Albany and Ironton lodging with several relatives. W W Howell conducted business in Ironton this week.
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Sandusky Woodyard
Albany
W. B. Woodyard
Katie Carsey
Albany High School
Clyde Helwig
Athens
Everett Carbaugh
Robert Cabeen
Pittsburg
I. V. Minear
Mary Burt
Richard Dowler
Chauncey
J. H. Nichols
H. D. Greens
Columbus
Harvey Nichols
Lee Conkey
Oscar Lewellyn
Robinett
Ronald
Barberton
FE Ll. Rhorick
Nelsonville
Peter Martin
Sam Allen
Delbert Jones
Willie Nichols
Sarah Knowlton
Oscar Knowlton
Luster Enlow
W. W. Howell
Ironton
Keep Looking Young With Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
Advertisement describes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural liver and bowel stimulant to maintain buoyancy and a clear complexion. It claims 90 percent of sickness stems from inactive bowels and liver and promotes olive colored tablets priced 15c and 30c as a substitute for calomel.
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Edwards
Ohio
Kyo
Everett Arnold and Eva May Jordon Barnhill Wed In 1920
Everett Arnold and Eva May Jordon Barnhill were married at noon October 30 1920 at the M E parsonage by Rev Leslie O Dabritz. Witnesses included Barnhill Clinton Lowery and Mrs Leslie Dabritz. Arnold, a World War I veteran from Carbondale, served with Gen Pershing’s troops in the first division Co F 16th Infantry. The bride, from Carbondale, worked as a clerk at the Hocking store.
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Everett Arnold
Eva May Jordon Barnhill
M. E. Parsonage
Leslie O. Dabritz
Messrs. Barnhill
Clinton Lowery
Leslie Dabritz
Arnold
G. W. Arnold
Carbondale
Pershing
Co. F. 16Th Inf
Chateau-Thierry
Oregon
Hocking
Pretty wedding united Magmie Dell Mace and Virgil Hawkins
The ceremony was held Saturday evening Oct 30 at the Mace home. Magmie Dell Mace and Virgil Hawkins of Athens wed at 5 30 with Rev Leslie O Dabritz officiating. A two course supper followed for family and close friends at 120 North Congress Athens. Magmie Dell worked for McBee Binder Co Athens and Hawkins for U S Express Co Athens. Their home will be 120 North Congress Athens.
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George Mace
Magmie Dell
Virgil Hawkins
Athens
Leslie O. Dabritz
Anna Hawkins
Mary Bean
Akron
Dabritz
McBee Binder Co
U. S. Express Co
North
Congress Street
Weekend Guests Visit Crescent Ridge Families
Crescent Ridge and Oak and Riley McDaniel Jr. were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Russell. Hazel Wemer and Jessie Wemer of Athens visited the Patton family Friday. Sunday guests included R H Wemer F M White Mrs John Weiss Hazel Clara Wemer Mildred Weiss and others at the Wemer and Weiss homes.
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Riley McDaniel
Oak
Riley McDaniel Jr
Newton Russell
Hazel Wemer
Jessie Wemer
Athens
G. C. Patton
Wilson ‘Wemer
R. H. Wemer
F. M. White
John Weiss
Hazel
Clara Wemer
Mildred Weiss
Orvil Boudinot
Floyd Franklin
Lost Strayed or Stolen Poem Request to Anxious Friend
A verse asks for the return of Dahl Leigh Hope, a poet and good friend, who may be presumed lost or missing. The poem imagines possible fates and appeals for news by wireless if alive, urging readers to send another poem or address from beyond.
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Dahl Leigh
Canaan's Strand
Angel Band
Chinese Sailors Shot in Fight Aboard Elm Leaf
Eleven Chinese sailors were shot and two possibly fatally wounded after a pitched battle on the after deck of the British steamer Elm Leaf, anchored at Goodhope, 151 miles above New Orleans. Federal authorities reported the incident as it unfolded aboard the vessel.
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New Orleans
Elm Leaf
Goodhope
Attack on guards guards by crew after ashore attempt
Reports say twenty four Chinese crew members awaited dawn when two guards stood duty and attacked them with knives machetes and clubs. Several hundred shots were fired as officers aided the guards in the ensuing battle.
Dear Mrs Thompson Advice Column Highlights Young Wife Struggles
A 20 year old wife asks if she should leave her husband who now seeks other women and withholds support. The advisor urges departure before children, citing poor character and urging a fresh start for the young woman.
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Mrs. Thompson
Mildred
Glendola
Elisha
Howard
Charles
Neyrene
Laverna
Budget Advice for a Working Woman in a Local Column
A bank budget analyzes a woman earning 100 dollars a month, with 55 dollars for food and shelter, 4 dollars for laundry, and 35 dollars for savings and clothes. The reader notes her meals at home, 24 cent daily car fare, two nights out with girlfriends, and modest dress spending, prompting discussion on prudent savings strategies.
Budgeting Your Income To Build Substantial Savings
A plan suggests budgeting income to accumulate a sizable savings balance within a year. It emphasizes disciplined spending, regular contributions, and tracking progress to reach a financial cushion.
New Oil Company Formed in Athens for White Hall Leases
The White Hall Oil and Gas Company of Athens, capital stock 30000 dollars, is organized by A. D. Townsend J. A. Jacobs and E. E. Jacobs among others. The firm holds leases near White Hall in Athens township and will begin testing soon.
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NEW Oil Company
White Hall
Columbus
The
White Hall Oil and Gas Company
Athens
A. D. Townsend
J. A. Jacobs
E. E. Jacobs
Athens Township
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