Funeral for longtime Pomeroy builder set at St Pauls
Naylors Run area contractor Abbe J. Kautz died at noon after years of local service. He helped erect many village structures and served on Pomeroy’s board of education. Widow, three sons and a daughter survive alongside 33 grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at St Pauls Lutheran with Beech Grove burial.
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Ruth Humphrey
G. K. Bradford
Columbus
Pomeroy Precinct
Jud
W. H. Beeson
Plummer
Naylors
Cnity
Church of Christ
Fri- Paul's Lutheran Church
R. B. Laughead
Fifth
Lincoln Streets
Board of Education of
Pomeroy
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Beech Grove
Fire and guardians in Athens county probate court
In Athens county probate court Thursday morning George T. Dodds was reinstated as administrator of John Dodds estate after accepting trust as signee for Chestnut Hill Coal Co. Evan Rees filed estate values and was appointed to the trust. Appraisers for the Chestnut Hill assignor were named, with a 30 day inventory. Rees filed for appointment of appraisers and surety from Mutual States Fidelity. Guardian for Fountain Grant eyed. hearing set for November 15 with three days’ notice to kin. Probate reports included sale of Elton D. Junod estate. Barnesville jail inmates faced a fire incident. two men narrowly escaped death from a controlled fire in a crevice between roof and girders. Bank of Athens authorized settlement for damages for Earl Ellis death in 1927. Anna Kinder’s guardian account required higher bond. marriage license issued to Ernest Mayle and Evelyn Harris.
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Athens County
George T. Dodds
John Dodds
Chestnut Hill Coalt Company
Evan Rees
Rees
Chestnut Hil Coal Company
Frank Hillis
Clifford
Wilson
Warren Storts
Mutual States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Fountain Grant
Samuel Grant
Catherine Grant
Elton D. Junod
Fommier
Barnesville
Frances J. Strawn
Leslie Sharkey
Woods
Con Feld
Paul House
Barnes
Yalte
Don C. Strawn
Earl Ellis
Bank of
Anna Kinder
Norman &. Jewel
Ernest Mayle
Sharpsburg
Evelyn Harris
Pearl W. Helwig
Recollections of Pomeroy Courthouse History and Notables
A reminiscence recounts 30 years ago in Pomeroy as Charles Ebersbach and Ella Hraft pledged marriage at the bride’s Hartford home. It notes local figures such as D L Geyer’s failed NM mission, the church’s roof update, a carpenter Ale Kauiz’s death, and election results including Asa Bushnell’s governor win by 10,000 votes.
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Pomeroy
Charles Ebersbach
Ella Hraft
Hartford
Morgan French
Harrisonville
Klondike
D. L. Geyer
Roswell
New Mexico
Bethany M. E
Ale Kauiz
J. Oo. Clark
A. P. Ashworth
T. H. Davis
Johnson
B. Scott
J. F. Walkire
Asa Bushnell
Family Stricken as Typhoid Claims Three Members
Pomeroy November 12. The family of David Vance of Wilkeection reports typhoid fever striking three members. One son Cecil, 17, died yesterday. Another member is reported critically ill.
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Pomeroy
David Vance
Wilk Feection
Cecil
Party departs Whisty Five men of High Power Construction leave Pomeroy Bend
About thirty five men connected with the High Power Construction company, working in and about Middleport for several months, closed the office and scattered to various points. Most were laid off indefinitely and went home. A farewell dinner was hosted by Mr and Mrs Ralph Bayre of the Mary Jane Coffee shop.
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Middleport
High Power Construction
Sayho
Ralph “Bayre
Mary Jane
Residents in Pomeroy face serious illness and community updates
Nov 12 report from Ili Pomeroy lists several Second ward residents near end of life including Philip Meier Gus Hepp Ben Mankin and Charles Lauderback all in serious condition. Mental note on Monkey Run home and Kautz family ties. Middleport update notes Mrs James Buchanan appointed store manager at Thomas Wavelty store with Thomas to travel sales work. Virginia McGhee of Jack Grande College visited Friday for a weeklong stay.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
James Buchanan
Thomas Wavelty
Sud
Thomas
Misa Virginia McGhee
Jack
Ja Grande College
Oame
Officers Elected by Ohio University Biology Club
Officers for the year were elected at the November meeting in Science Hall. President is William Bartholomew, vice president Paul Reading, and secretary treasurer John Lutz. New members elected include Willard Brugler, Stephen Churchill, Roger Daniels, Everett Leadbetter, James Norris, Les Roach, Francia Rothen, James Schall, John Shrigley, and James L. Sampson.
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Biology Club of
Ohio University
Science Hall
Wiliam Bartholomew
Paul Reading
John Lutz
Willard Brugler
Stephen Churchill
Roger Daniels
Everett Leadbetter
James Norris
Les Roach
Francia Rhoten
James Schall
John Shrigley
Jamesl. Sampson
Constable Resumes Duties After Short Jail Term
Dayton reports J. W. Sidwell was released from Troy jail just after midnight and immediately resumed his duties as constable in Van Buron township. Sidwell had been sentenced by Judge James Benson W. Hough to four hours in prison for conspiracy to violate the prohibition act. He ran for reelection while still confined in jail.
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Constabble
Troy
Dayton
U.P
J. W. Sidwell
van Buron
Sidwell
Jumes Benson W. Hough
Jalibut
Farming Problems Discussed At Trimble Institute
The Trimble Farmers Institute held a two day program with music, talks, and demonstrations. Mrs. GC Milner of Pickerington spoke on agricultural problems and health, with high school girl addresses at each community. Other participants included W. Moore Day, J. Viockine, D. Sawyer, B. L. LeFavor, and T. H. John.
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Stewart
GC. R. Milner
Pickerington
Milner
Trim- Farmers’ Institute
Pje
W. Moore
Acion
Dave Sawyer
B. L. LeFavor
Mtrea J. Viockiine
T. H. Jo Nm
Methodist Epistopal Church
Trimble
Ember
the Plains
Mt. Herman
Grange
Consti
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High Power Construction Company
Pomeroy Bend
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AB Boox
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L. Whaley
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Thelma Rinker
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Lefty” Flynn
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