Noted Locals Stricken With Illness In Ohio Towns
Pomeroy and Middleport report local residents in serious condition. J B Smith, brother of Bert Smith the druggist and lumberman, lies dangerously sick at Lincoln Hill home. Mrs Mina Webster widow of Mannning S Webster is seriously ill at Breezy Heights after losing husband months ago and a son in France in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Smith
Bert Smith
Meigs
Athens
Lincoln Hill
Pomeroy
Mina Webster
Mannning
Jad Salts Promoted as Kidney Relief and Uric Acid Remedy
The article argues backache and kidney dullness signal excessive meat intake. It claims Jad Salts, made from grape and lemon acid with lithia, cleans sluggish kidneys, relieves pain, and prevents bladder irritation. It urges consulting a physician or taking four ounces in water daily for a few days.
Pinex Cough Remedy Praised By Druggist
The letter extols Pinex cough remedy as a powerful treatment for throat irritation and hoarseness. It claims Pinex provides fast relief, noting its pine extract formula and recommendation by a groggist for use in a home medicine chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Wayne
Free 90 Treatment Gia on Receipt
A note lists a free 90 treatment for Gia upon receipt of a name in Minneapolis Minnesota, indicating a possible giveaway or offer. No further details on eligibility, duration, or organization are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kondon
Minneapolis, M
Birth of a Ten-Pound Son in Cleveland
Grandpa James Hood Ward reports the birth of a ten pound son to Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Christmas of North Olmstead street Cleveland on Saturday November 19. The mother was formerly Miss Uora Hood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hood of Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hood Ward
E. M. Christmas
North Olmstead Street
Cleveland
Uora Hood
James Hood
Pomeroy
Meigs County Soldiers Commission Holds Session
The Meigs County soldiers commission met Monday to aid Civil War veterans widows and orphans. Members include Nathan Vale of Thomas Fork Charles Wink of Pomeroy and Joseph Higg inbottom of Letart Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Nathan Vale
Thomas Fork
Charles Wink
Pomeroy
Joseph Higginbottom
Letart Falls
Rural Carriers Face Flood Delays Out of Pomeroy
Rural carriers from Pomeroy struggle as heavy rains flood small streams making routes impassable. Mail service to patrons is disrupted and several routes near Middleport are similarly affected by high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Middleport
Pomeroy braced for rising Ohio flood along Main street
Residents fear a major flood in Pomeroy with water expected to reach the front by Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Merchants prep for several feet of water while basements clear out and salt houses fear losses from meltwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Main Street
Ohio
Rutland Township Fills JP Vacancy by Appointment
Jud Bradford of Rutland township was elected as justice of the peace unopposed but failed to qualify. Trustees appointed W. W. Watson of Rutland village to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Bradford
Rutland Township
W. W. Watson
Rutland Village
Burial delayed by rain at Beech Grove cemetery
Friends of the late Mrs. Spencer Hysell planned a burial in Beech Grove cemetery behind Pomeroy on Sunday afternoon. Heavy rain flooded the grave preventing lowering the casket, so the body was moved to the Bigg morgue and will be kept there until the rains stop and the grave can be prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends
Spencer Hysell
Beech Grove
Pomeroy
Death of Mrs. Murl Young in Gallipolis area
Mrs. Murl Young, wife of John Young of Long Bottom, died at the O. H. E. in Gallipolis early Sunday. Her maiden name was Hannum and she was 39 years old. Sister of Mrs. W. G. Roberts of Pomeroy. Body transported to Pomeroy Sunday by Winsterwald ambulance and to Long Bottom Monday for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murl Young
John Young
Long Bottom
Gallipolis
Hannum
W. G. Roberts
Pomeroy
Winsterwald
Sure and Quick Relief Stomach Aid Promises Relief
McKee Drug Co guarantees MI-O-Na will relieve indigestion or any stomach trouble within five minutes or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee Drug Co
Booker drives American dance craze into Paris Apollo Theatre
Howard EB Booker arrives in Paris and signs a lease for the Apollo Theatre while buying Paris’s second largest cinema. He imports cues to teach French, English, and Belgian dancers, using American jazz bands and dance instructors across midnight sessions and tea-dances, predicting a Europe-wide craze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Howard EB. Booker
San Francisco
England
United Kingdom
Isle
France
Booker
Apollo Theatre
United States
Hammersmith Palais de Yance
Apollo
Europe
Wealthy New York men plan Adirondack air passenger service
A group of affluent New York owners of Adirondack camps reportedly plans an aerial passenger service between New York City and the northern Adirondacks to begin operations next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saranac Lake
N. Y
New York
Adirondacks
Metropolis
England Depends Heavily on Foreign Bread Supply
A brief note states that England relies on foreign sources for six sevenths of its bread supply, highlighting the vulnerability of domestic grain production and import reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Simpson divorce granted for gross neglect of duty
Lucy Simpson was granted a divorce from George Simpson Saturday by Judge Pettit for gross neglect of duty. The defendant did not appear to contest the case. her present whereabouts are unknown. Mrs. Simpson has moved her family to Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Simpson
George Simpson
Pettit
Mrs. Simpson
Lancaster
Fractured hip strikes Mrs Westernhaver at home
Mrs Ly dia Westernhaver, 79, living with her daughter Mrs William Keynes at 316 East Main St, fell while helping with housework. An initial examination showed no fracture but bed rest followed. On Saturday moving in bed she suffered a hip fracture and was affected by the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Westernhaver
William Keynes
East Main St
Funeral for Joseph F. Gordon Held at United Brethren Church
Funeral services for Joseph F. Gordon were conducted at the United Brethren Church on Tuesday at 10 30 in the morning. Rev J S Spears officiated. Interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery by Harden Undertaking Company. The service occurred at the home of his daughter Mrs Lore Pratt at 782 North Mulberry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Gordon
Lore Pratt
North Mulberry Street
United Brethren Church
J. S. Spears
Harden Undertaking Company
Oak Grove Cemetery
Contempt case heard in common pleas court
Francis Toole sues his former wife Jessie Fickel of Columbus for contempt alleging she violated a custody order by visiting the two children outside allowed times. Judge Coultrap presided with attorneys Hogan Wright for the defense and Whitcraft for the plaintiff. The matter was taken under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Toole
Jessie Fickel
Columbus
Coultrap
Timothy Hogan
C. V. Wright
H. M. Whitcraft
Farm Bureau to hear F A Brown report in December meeting
Arrangements set for F A Brown of Ross county to speak at the Farm Bureau gathering on December 7. He represented the district at the recent Atlanta annual meeting and will report on what transpired. Farmers in the community are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Brown
Farm Bureau Meeting
Brown
Ross County
Legal Farm Bureau District
Atlanta
Mr. Brown
Knights of Pythias Members Travel to Athens Gathering
Many Knight s of Pythias from this city traveled Monday evening to Athens for a lodge meeting. The Hocking Valley Bus Co. chartered one of its big machines to convey the local delegation to the scene. Hight knights from Ungon Furnace also made the trip with a list of attendees including Marve Martin Geo Fetheroff John Lohr Jr W J Lytle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight’s
Pythia
Athens
Hocking Valley Bus Co
Ungon Furnace
Marve Martin
Geo. Fetheroff
John Lohr, Jr
W. J. Lytle
H. W. Shaw
P. Reynolds
N. J. Cox
Auto Accidents Mark Weekend Travel Near Lancaster
Two cars collided head on about six miles south of Lancaster injuring a woman and a boy. Frank Martin of this city returning to Logan was in one car with his wife. The other crash involved J R Pickering of Amanda and Albert Dorsey of Lancaster near the Walker home between Rockbridge and Enterprise. The piece also notes Thanksgiving activities and local weather impacts from heavy rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Frank Martin
Mr. Martin
Logan
Walker
Rockbridge
Enterprise
J. R. Pickering
Amanda
Albert Dorsey
Buckeye Garage Crew Frees Entrapped Vehicle on Poplar Street
A Dorsey car escaped injury as rain limited visibility between drivers. The J. W. Brian machine became entangled in a water works opening on Poplar street Saturday night and required Buckeye Garage wreck crew to extricate it with substantial effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey
J. W. Brian
Water Works Department
Poplar Street
Buckeye
Rotary Club Hears Christmas Seal Sale Endorsement
Miss Maria Parson presented the Christmas seal sale to the Rotary Club at their Monday noon meeting. The club endorsed the movement and promised help to make the annual sale a success here. Tom McGovern of Columbus spoke on Charity. Mayor-elect Koppe outlined his incoming administration platform. A vote of thanks was given to State Highway Commissioner Herrick and the local board of commissioners for their handling of county road improvements during the past summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Parson
Rotary Club
Tom McGovern
Columbus
Koppe
Herrick
Board of Commissioners
Evangelistic Meetings Draw Large Crowds Across Four Sessions
More than 4200 attended four Sunday gatherings. Dr Naftzger led the mass tabernacle session in the morning, addressed women at noon, and spoke to the largest crowd at night. About 1200 women were present for the afternoon. Ernest Naftzger and A B Lytle led the men’s service at the A B church. Many signaled intent to live Christian lives and several were converted. Tuesday night is set as patriotic night with reservations requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelistic
Naftzger
Tabernacle
A. B. Church
Ernest Naftzger
A.B
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