Captain William Boles Survives Sam Brown Explosion
Captain William T. Boles, visiting from Pomeroy, was aboard the towboat A B Sheets when the Sam Brown exploded at Huntington. Blown about fifty feet, he survived with severe burns after being unconscious in the river. He was the boat’s only licensed officer to escape with his life on that trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boles
Sam Brown
William T. Boles
Pomeroy
Middleport
A. B. Sheets
Fiere
George Smith
Huntington
Boles
Pittsburg
New Wharf Boat Sinks in the Ohio River
The Pomeroy wharf boat brought weeks ago by Capt. J R Sanford sank at the landing foot of Court street on Thursday night. The hull is heavy timber but the cause remains a mystery until the boat is raised. It was not insured and the owner faces a heavy cost to raise it.
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New Wharf
Ohio
Pomeroy Wharf
J. R. Sanford
Ohio River
Court Street
Sanford
Visiting scene of boyhood days
Charles H Geiger and his son visit, recalling Pomery high school days when Aleck Downie taught. Downie now practices dentistry in Vevy Indiana.
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Charles H. Geiger and Son
Pomeroy High School
Aleck Downie
Vevy
Indiana
Morning Radio Schedule Highlights and Talks
The Thursday lineup includes 8:15 and 9:00 music blocks with a 9:15 feature on the efficient use of labor on the farm presented by R. F. Taber.
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R. F. Taber
Doctor Edwards Olive Tablets Aid Liver and Digestion
Thousands with stomach upset seek real cause a clogged liver and disordered bowels. Olive Tablets arouse liver function easing indigestion and stomach troubles. Purely vegetable with olive oil the tablets come in 15 and 30 cent sizes and require taking one or two at bedtime.
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Edwards
Elf
Pomeroy Alumni Reunion Recalls Historic Local Ties
A look back at Pomeroy's many successful graduates who return to town to reconnect with old-time friends and celebrate shared roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Boys
Foster Run Big In Meigs County Vote Totals
Foster of Athens led Meigs county results with 6 724 votes within 135 of Hahring and 232 ahead of Tom W Jones for state senator. Secretary of State Smith trailed the ticket head by 526 in the same precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Meigs County
Athens
Hahring
Tom W. Jones
Smith
Moulders Entertain Employers at Oyster Supper
The moulders of the Pomeroy Machine shop hosted their employers and helpers with an oyster supper Thursday night at the Red Men’s Hall. Robert Grayson of Columbus delivered an address as about one hundred guests enjoyed a good time and ample food.
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Pomeroy
Red Men’s Hall
Robert Grayson
Columbus
Massar Birthday Party at Mulberry Avenue Home
A birthday party honored Mrs. Massar, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Abe Massar on Mulberry Avenue. About twelve guests enjoyed games and music, and all left late wishing Mrs. Massar many happy returns.
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Massar
Abe Massar
Mulberry Avenue
Attachment Held On Wharf Boat Typewriter
A writ of attachment issued Friday by Justice Martin at the request of Dale Terrell for 10 dollars and George Wilson for 8.50 to seize a typewriter owned by the wharf boat proprietor for labor in pump-out work before the vessel sank. The item, of little intrinsic value, has a history tied to Capt. Sanford and years of river service in South America.
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Justice Martin
Dale Terrell
George Wilson
Sanford
South America
Pomeroy Council Wrestles With Water Rate Question
Pomeroy council held a regular session approving village payroll and current bills. The meeting tackled a proposed water rate increase, but after two hours the issue was referred to the ordinance committee. The street committee was authorized to install a red light at Nye Avenue and Main Street Kerrs Run, with potential future red lights at other semaphores if this proves successful.
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Pomeroy
Nye Avenue
Main Street
Kerrs Run
Union to Meet at Central Labor Hall in Pomeroy
An open meeting called for Tuesday evening November 9 at Red Men's Hall in Pomeroy will be held by the Central Labor Union. The public is invited to attend the discussion and remarks outlining union activities and local labor issues.
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Ublic
Central Labor Union
Red Men's Hall
Pomeroy
Called meeting of Pomeroy Volunteer Firemen Association
The Pomeroy Volunteer Firemen Association schedules a called meeting for Sunday November 7 at 2 o clock. The Second Ward House is the venue and the notice is signed by the President. The notice stresses important business and urges attendance by firemen.
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Pomeroy Volunteer Firemen Association
Second Ward House
Peacock Coal Co to supply county buildings coal
County Commissioners award a one year contract to Peacock Coal Co for heating coal for the county courthouse and jail. Hennessy and Durst supplied coal last year.
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Peacock Coal CO
Hennessy & Durst
Woman to be sent to Ohio Penitentiary
Della Barnett, a colored woman, was given an indeterminate sentence in the Ohio penitentiary by Judge A Miller Thursday. She will be transported there early next week.
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PEN
Della Barnett
Ohio
A. Pp. Miller
Mrs Hicks Relieved By Four Eatonic Tablets
Mrs Hicks says four Eatonic tablets relieved her sour stomach and she recommends them. Eatonic is claimed to aid digestion by neutralizing acidity and gases, preventing discomfort after meals and promoting healthy digestion. A big box costs a small sum with a druggist guarantee.
Unemployment Trouble Grows in England Amid Protests
The unemployed in England present a mounting problem rivaling the Irish question as police attempt to stop a mob of thousands marching toward Premier Lloyd George's residence in London.
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England
Frowning Street
London
Lloyd George
Woman Missing After Intrusion Probe Leaves Trail
A preliminary report notes a woman missing after an intrusion probe. authorities say her husband is known to be in Canada. The case prompts ongoing search and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Canada
Gladys Dawson Taken to Athens Hospital for Insanity
Mrs Gladys Dawson of Milford widow of John Dawson was committed to the Athens hospital for the insane. Sheriff J S Hartenbach transported her Friday assisted by a County Red Cross nurse.
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Gladys Dawson
Athens
Middleport
John Dawson
Athens Hospital
J. S. Hartenbach
Red Cross
Judge H L Sibley of Marietta Dies, Meigs County Native
Word reached Pomeroy Friday of the death of Judge H L Sibley formerly of Meigs county. The body will be shipped to Racine for a funeral service at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon.
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Pomeroy
Marietta
H. L. Sibley
Meigs County
Racine
Another Victim of Wrong Parking on Village Streets
Gard Chase of near Downington faced a one way parking ordinance. He appeared before Police Justice Rawson Fish, pled guilty, and was fined $1.00 with costs totaling $5.30 by Officer Buck Moore.
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Gard Chase
Downington
Rawson Fish
Buck Moore
Staunton Man Marries Ohio Widow in Court
Edward McGee a 48 year old machinist widower of Staunton Virginia and Wilhelmina Ryle a 46 year old widow of Pomeroy Ohio secured a marriage license and were married by Justice Stephen Martin at the Probate court rooms Friday forenoon.
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Edward McGee
Staunton
Virginia
Wilhelmina Ryle
Pomeroy
Ohio
Stephen Martin
Red Cross Pageant Plans Fourth Roll Call Effort
Meigs County chapter will stage The Red Cross of Peace pageant directed by Mrs. J A Miller and Miss Vesta McCoy to inform the public about the wartime peace program and the upcoming Fourth Roll Call for membership from November 11 to 25. The program features 150 local cast members, tableaux, and groups depicting nursing, home service, health centre, disaster service, and the Junior Red Cross, with performances at Pomeroy Opera House and Rutland High School Auditorium.
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Red Cross
Meigs County
J. A. Miller
Vesta McCoy
Red Cross of Peace
Elas
Fern McNamee
Red Cross of War
Ruth Raff
Spirit of Humanity
Ruth McCroba
Columbia
Bernice Strickland
Heritage Lewis Florence Nightingale
R. W. Finsterwald
Clara Barton
Roy Cooper
Bess Sanborn
Vivienne Middleton
Aten Shain
Dave Darst
Commtaudiey
Cecacees
Eva Dutton
Miriam Blackmore
Clara Henry
Pomeroy Opera House
Rutland High School
Reverence Sermon At Sunday Presbyterian Service
Sunday service planned by Dr. Wilcox for varsity men and women. Subject of the sermon is Reverence.
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Wilcox
CHHAIRONES AT Tale CHHAIRONES SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Sunday school lesson Principles of Christian Living from Matthew 6 1 7 12 19 34. Golden Text Seek ye first his Kingdom. Christian Endeavor Peacemakers. Consecration Meeting Home of the Soul or The New Jerusalem sermon Our Habits How Form Them. Evening worship 7 00 PM. Adult Endeavor 6 00 PM Peacemakers Consecration Matt 5 9 Gen 13 1 9 Intermediate Endeavor 6 00 PM Mid week Prayer Service 7 00 PM Junior Endeavor Miss Marion Sprague leader Christian Internationalism World Call as Missionary Literature Isa 1 20 17 18 Rom 15 15 21 Everyone welcome at all services.
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New Jerusalem
Christian Endeavor
Gladys Wyckoff
Marion Sprague
First Baptist Church Welcomes Rev Hacke In Services
The First Baptist Church Music Hall invites attendance as H C Smith pastor leads Bible school at 9 00 A M with morning worship at 10 15 A M Rev Mr Hacke student pastor of the University will join for these services This marks his first appearance with the church and the Educational board of the Northern Baptist Convention cooperates with city denominations in his work.
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First Baptist Church
H. C. Smith
Mr. Hacke
Northern Baptist Convention
Hacke
M E Church Notes at The Plains Millfield and Sugar Creek
Sunday school times listed for The Plains Millfield and Sugar Creek. Preaching at The Plains at 10 30 A M with Epworth League evenings at 6 30 P M. Sugar Creek and Millfield follow 9 30 A M classes and 6 30 P M Epworth League gatherings.
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M. E
V. Ahlbrand
the Plains
Millfield
Sugar Creek
First M E Church Services and Theme Schedule
Pastor C Lloyd Strecker invites attendance to Sunday school at 9, morning sermon at 10 30 titled Is the Bible the Word of God Epworth League devotional at 6 evening sermon at 7 What It is That Abides and Our Church Privileges and Obligations. You are heartily welcome.
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M. E
C. Lloyd Strecker
Epworth League
Reverence and Peace Makers at Abbott Wilcox church
The Presbyterian church announces morning service on Reverence and evening talk Not to Use is to Lose by Minister Abbott Y. Wilcox. Miss Goldie Bowles directs the young peoples meeting on Peace Makers. Sabbath School classes convene after opening exercises. all urged to attend at nine o clock.
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Presbyterian Church
Abbott Y. Wilcox
Goldie Bowles
Church Service and Parish Meeting at Good Shepherd
Archdeacon J H Dodehon will lead Sunday service at 10 30 with a special parish meeting at 7 00 Saturday evening Rev C B Plummer rector calls all communicants to attend at Corner State and Carpenter streets guidance notes for church members
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Church OF the Good Shepherd
State and
Carpenter Streets
Archdeason
J. H. Dodehon
C. B. Plummer
Free Methodist Church Service Schedule
E D Crane pastor leads Sunday at 9 A M Sunday school 10 15 A M morning sermon. Praise and prayer service at 6 P M with preaching at 7 P M on the topic The great gift of God to the World.
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Free Methodist Church
E. D. Crane
Christian Science Society Sunday Services at Masonic Temple
The notice invites attendance at a Sunday service at 10:45 A M with the subject Adam and Fallen Man and a golden text from Romans 3 10 and 23 The Sunday school meets at 9:30 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7:00 P M are scheduled all are cordially invited to attend
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Christian Science Society
Masonic Temple
Man
Atene
First Christian Church Schedule Text
Morning worship at 9 00 and Bible school at 10 15 listed for September by Minister J H Burt at the First Christian Church E PD. The fragment notes services and leadership for the church gathered in a parish notice.
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First Christian Church
E. PD
Church Service Notice at Church of God Hocking Street
Pastor B F Timmons leads Sunday school at 9:00 A M with morning worship at 10:00 A M A long service follows at 7:00 P M including a sermon by the pastor at 7:30 P M on Fragrance of Appreciation Jno 12 3 A cordial invitation to all
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Church OF God
Hocking Street
B. F. Timmons
Jno
Local Social Notes from Latrobe and Nearby
Frost T. FE. Fitch and family of Latrobe and Mrs. Nettie Richardson host and visit. Mrs. Ida Frost and Mabel stay with Mrs. P. R. Russell. William Stone in Parkersburg on Tuesday. Torch visitors Sid Dunfee and friends call locally. L. A. Little and Ben Davis visit Hiram Burden in Reedsville. Reeder ill but improving. Frank Nelson moves saw mill near Chillicothe soon. Vinton Ladd of Ohio University at home Tuesday. Nina Russell makes a business trip to Coolville. Tine Russell visits son P. R. Russell for a few days.
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T. FE. Fitch
Latrobe
Nettie Richardson
Ida Frost
Mabel
P. R. Russell
William Stone
Parkersburg
Sid Dunfee
Torch
L. A. Little
Ben Davis
Hiram Burden
Reedsville
Reeder
Frank Nelson
Patton Farm
Chillicothe
Vinton Ladd
Ohio University
Nina Russell
Coolville
Tine Russell
Big Bailey Run School House Welcome Night Before Thanksgiving
James McKee and son Ralph made a business trip to Buchtel Monday. The notice invites everyone to the Big Bailey Run school house the night before Thanksgiving for a welcome gathering.
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Big Bailey
James McKee
Ralph
Buchtel
Cabaret tour victim reports large cash at home after heists
Chicago on November 5 Joseph Kraf of Northfield C was robbed of 400 dollars while on a cabaret tour with a woman and two men. He claimed he had sent nearly all of his 25000 dollars home before starting out after reporting large losses from produce sales and a 10000 dollar craps win. No arrests were made.
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Chicago
Joseph Kraf
Northfield
Kraf
Morgan County officer sued for divorce in Columbus
Maude Bell McGonagle wife of Morgan County prosecuting attorney George O. McGonagle filed for divorce in common pleas court here claiming willful absence for three years. They married September 15 1898 and have one child. Mrs McGonagle now resides in Columbus.
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Morgan County
Columbus
Maude Bell McGonagle
George O. McGonagle
Common Pleas Court
Officer Slain in Cleveland Railroad Yard Mystery
The murder of Harry V. Frampton, 32, a railroad detective, in Wheeling and Lake Erie yard here last night baffles police who believe a single assailant carried out the killing.
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Cleveland, O
Harry V. Frampton
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Bailey Run Social Beats and Visits Track Local Families
Bailey Run events recount Mr and Mrs Frank Martin visiting Mr and Mrs James J McKee and family Sunday. Miss Louise Hiles and Miss Ella McKee visited Big Bailey Run school Wednesday. Charles Hiles made a business trip to Buchtel Thursday. There will be a pie social at the ...
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Frank Martin
James J. McKee
Louise Hiles
Ella McKee
Big Bailey Run
Charles Hiles
Buchtel
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