Ferryboat sign and local notices in Middleport area
Pomeroy Middleport community items describe a day ferry operating between Swan Creech and Glenwood with no after dark trips. Rally Day at Heath M E Church includes a morning program and an evening sermon on obeying the law. Beech Grove Cemetery features woodland seclusion, birds and honey bee colonies in hollow trees, plus a hornet nest near Judge Stanbery’s tomb.
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Swan Creech
Ohio
Glenwood
Mason County
Beech Grove
Pomeroy
Sexton Oren Jones
P. B. Stanbery
Hart Stanbery
Ex County Commissioner Castor 77 Dies in Columbus Home
William G. Castor longtime farmer of Point Lookout Columbia township dies at 77 in Columbus at his daughter Mrs B D Webb’s home from diabetes. He survived strokes a decade apart and leaves two daughters seven grandchildren and a sister. He was a G A R member and Wilkesville Masonic Lodge. Remains to return to Carpenter for burial.
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William G. Castor
Point Lock
Columbia Township
G. A. R. and
Wilkesville Lodge of Masons
Carpenter
Typhoid Fever Strikes Syracuse Region
Professor Williams of Syracuse remains seriously ill with typhoid fever though friends see signs of gradual recovery. John Blaettar, Pomeroy auto dealer, also ill but slowly improving. The disease appears more prevalent than usual this fall with many county cases reported by local reporters.
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Professor Williams
Syracuse
John Blaettar
Pomeroy
Mrs Ed ward Bohn Dies of Tuberculosis at 35
Wednesday evening Mrs Edward Bohn of Wherrs Run died from tuberculosis at 35. She is survived by her husband. Funeral held this afternoon at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Jennings in Pomeroy first ward with the TR A in charge. Burial in Beech Grove cemetery. Joe A Awilling and Lena Newberry fined $1 and costs in Justice Barnes court for disturbing the peace.
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Edward Bohn
Wherrs Run
Elizabeth Jennings
Pomeroy First
Beech Grove Cemetery
Joe A.awilling
Lena Newberry
Trial of Mason man for carnival murder near Pt Pleasant
Marion Nease of Mason faces trial in Pt Pleasant this week for the murder of W B Ashby at a Mason street carnival on Ame 12. The defense contests every point as a large Mason contingent including Capt. Tom Jones and Co C comrades testify. both Nease and the victim were Overseas Veterans.
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Marion Nease
Mason
W. BR. Ashby
Pt. Pleasant
Tom Jones
Co. C
Nease
Bath Nease
Fleet of barges carries fifty thousand tons downstream
A hundred coal laden barges have left the Kana wha River bound for the south. They ride an artificial river wave created by lowering a dome to push the fleet along. The convoy ferries a total load of about fifty thousand tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha
Maple Kidnapping Mystery Attracts Plots For Rewards
Advertisers promise rewards for solving the Maple kidnapping case. The Klan disavows any involvement while other parties offer 560 dollars to identify the perpetrators. If the suspects are the ones suspected, they may claim the cash themselves.
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Klan
Sheriff and posse nab alleged criminals in county roundup
The sheriff and Big Thompson area lawmen harvested alleged criminals Tuesday night. Joe Zwilling and Lena Newberry faced liquor violation charges. Peter Zwilling, Joe’s father, secured bond after jail. Thomas Slipple, an escaped inmate, was picked up on the Avenue for Gallipolis officers. Perry Brooks, newly married, was jailed on threats against his wife over a whipping of a child but bonded. Joe Retoskey was jailed on a threat to kill a fellow countyman and is out on bond.
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Big Thompson
Joe Zwilling
Lena Newberry
Peter Zwilling
Joe
Thomas Slipple
QO. Be. H
Gallipolis
Perry Brooks
Balt Run
Benedict
Bond
Joe Retoskey
Vulcan
Body Taken to Chauncey for Burial of Local Child
The body of Joyd Stanley’s child, who died at Antonne bridge, was taken to Chauncey for burial by Undertaker Ewing. The funeral was held at the home of Rev. Weed.
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Chauncey
Joyd Stanley
Antonne Bridge
Ewing
Vie
Rev
Weed
John Flood and Family Visit Ewings in Portsmouth
John Flood and his family from Portsmouth are visiting the Ewings during their stay, exchanging greetings and sharing time with local relatives.
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John Flood
Portsmouth
Ewing
Conductor Begins Repair Of Store Building In Middleport
Conductor Joe Kirby plans immediate work on the store room at the corner of Onec and Second streets, Middleport, after securing premises from Nora and Ethel OLeary. He will thoroughly repair and overhaul the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kirby
Middleport
Nora
Ethel O'Leary
Ohio Legion Auxiliary plans for San Francisco convention
Mrs. Harry Bennett of Middleport heads the southeast district as Ohio finalizes plans for the national convention in San Francisco from October 15 to 29. The Ohio state board will travel together on a special train, departing in October and returning by early November, for what organizers expect to be a wonderful trip.
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Harry Bennett
Middleport
Southeast District
American Legion Auxiliary of
Ohio
Columbus
San Francisco
No sensational finds reported yet
No sensational discoveries are reported at this time. The latest updates remain quiet with no new notable finds or discoveries documented.
London flyer wins with tiny five horsepower baby aircraft
J H James, famed as winner of the 1921 and 1922 aerial derbies, completed a successful flight in a five horsepower baby airplane. He flew from Brooklands to Croydon, a 31 mile route, at 72 miles per hour.
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London
J. H. James
Brooklands
Croydon
Invasion of Flies Across the Channel Reported
Eng ships report long dark patches of flies drifting over the channel as legions invade the coast from Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal, Eng
Channel
Europe
Puritan Brick Plant Fireman Strikes Man in Unexplained Attack
Sir Chatfield McArthur, formerly of this place and now at Puritan, was seriously injured on Wednesday when Bert Morris, a Puritan brick plant fireman, struck him on the head with a shovel. McArthur was unconscious for a time with one hemorrhage. Morris claimed there was no trouble and did not know why he struck him, according to plant boss T. B. Sharp.
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Sir Chatfield
Puritan
Bert Morris
T. B. Sharp
Morris
New Lutheran Pastor Arrives in Pomeroy
Rev. and Mrs. George J. Schuster arrive from DuBois Indiana to serve as the new minister at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pomeroy. Installation planned for next Sunday by Rev. Loehr of Fronton.
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George J. Schuster
Pomeroy
DuBois, Ind
Schuster
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Loehr
Fronton
Diamond Field Discovered Near Holgat Property
A mushroom town has sprung up around the Holgat property in Liechtenburg district as a new diamond field is found attracting prospectors and speculation.
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Johannesburg
SS. A
Holgat
Liechtenburg District
Morris Suffering From Temporary Attack of Insanity
It is supposed Morris was suffering from a temporary attack of insanity at the time. Mr. Chatfield is reported very much improved at this time.
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Morris
Chatfield
Fifth Game of Baseball Between Mc Arthur and Jacksonville
A deciding game is set for Sunday afternoon after two wins each in a best of five series. Mc Arthur and Jacksonville have split the earlier games, making the finale a highly anticipated event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Jacksonville
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Reported
The women’s foreign missionary society convened Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Sarah Thorp for a regular gathering. Members participated in planning, discussions, and fellowship activities documented in the local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Sarah Thorp
Doctor From Columbus Called For Ill Father
Dr. Barnet Winters of Columbus was summoned here on Thursday due to the serious illness of his father, Phares Winters.
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Barnet Winters
Columbus
Phares Winters
Pastor L L Cherrington Arrives as New Church Leader
Rev. L L Cherrington, newly arrived pastor of the M E church, will conduct morning and evening services in town this Sunday after arriving Thursday.
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L. L. Cherrington
M. E. Church
Miss Ruby Haas Visits Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley resident Miss Ruby Haas was a business visitor here Thursday, meeting local contacts and reviewing potential opportunities.
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Ruby Haas
Pleasant Valley
Reporter George B Dillon Returns from Ross Highland Pickaway
George Benson Dillon has returned from a trip in Ross Highland and Pickaway counties where he gathered material for his next The Messenger story titled Over the Trail discussing early days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Benson Dillon
Ross
Highland
Pickaway Counties
The
Messenger
Seibert and Gibbs Visit Columbus Couple Highlight Short Stay
Mr and Mrs Emil Seibert of Columbus are visiting for a few days along with Mr and Mrs I A Gibbs.
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Emil Seibert
Columbus
I. A. Gibbs
Local Visitors Return Home From Trimble Visit
Mr and Mrs Hiermann Farich have returned to their home at Trimble after visiting Mrs Farich's parents Mr and Mrs Levi Trainer for some time this week.
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Hiermann Farich
Levi Trainer
Trimble
Dorothy and Rank Sharp Miss School Due Illness
Dorothy and Rank Sharp are unable to attend school due to illness. The notice notes their absence and their expected return date is not provided.
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Dorothy
Rank Sharp
Presbyterians Outline Winter Program in Logan Church
A Logan Presbyterian meeting drew many members as supper was served by the ladies. Rev. C G Br Coustass led the session with talks from members and plans for a social service survey next Sunday afternoon. Betty Martin explained religious instruction in the school class. October sermons titled Modern Messages from Ancient Writers will cover Amos Hosea Micah and Jonah.
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The
Presbyterian Church
CG. BR. Coustass
Earl
W. I Krieg
KF. P. Martin
Commmun Union
H. R. Harrington
School of Missions
Rev. Douglass
Japan
Douglass
Betty Martin
Amos
Hosea
Micah
Jonah
Scott Gas Company Strike Nets 956000 Producible Oil
The Scott Gas company, composed of local men, struck a gasser on the Chas Lehman farm in Green township. The well, completed early this week, shows rock pressure of 340 pounds and is valued for 956000 production. The firm owns leases on 380 acres and plans further drilling once arrangements are made.
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Scott Gas Company
Chaslehman
Green Township
Buckeye Harmony Plans Newark Convention Engagement
Buckeye Harmony from this city has engaged to sing at the Knights of Pythias convention to be held in Newark next Tuesday. The quartet includes Lever ette Sain Walter Rhoades Floyd Cohagen and Anthony Cook. A number of local judges plan to accompany the group to the event.
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Knights of Pythias
Newark
Buckeye Harmony
Leverette Sain
Walter Rhoades
Floyd Cohagen
Anthony Cook
Elks Hall Redecorated in Southern Ohio Lodge
The Elks lodge in southern Ohio showcases a redecorated third floor with brightened rooms and waxed floors. The second story hall has also been refinished with several improvements planned to enhance the building’s appearance.
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Elks Hall
Elks’ Lodge
Ohio
Renovation Oversight by Edward Collins on This Floor
The office rooms on this floor will receive similar treatment under the renovation led by Edward Collins who has supervised the work.
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Edward Collins
Two Cars Collide on Pike West of Concrete Bridge
On Wednesday evening two Word machines collided head on on the pike west of the concrete bridge at Alls Mill. Mrs. Paul Sanderson drove one car from Sugar Grove while Mrs. Louise Bowen led the Bowen car westward with Meade Bowen and three children aboard. The impact injured several women including Mrs. Lelin Wright and Mrs. Harry Barber who suffered the worst injuries. All occupants were bruised or shaken. both vehicles were towed to a Logan garage for extensive repairs.
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Alls Mill
Paul Sanderson
Louise Bowen
Bowen
Meade Bowen
Sanderson
Sugar Grove
Lelin Wright
Harry Barber
Charles Lutz
Lury Warner
D. A. Rannells
Sugar Trove
Charles Yontz
Wright
Barber
Logan
Plans for Armistica Day celebration discussed by Legion post
The local American Legion post talked over Armistica Day plans at the Wednesday meeting. Details will be set at the two week session. The post adopted resolutions honoring Mrs. Mary Chase, the first president of the local auxiliary unit.
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The
American Legion
Mary Chase
Record high quarter arrests in Shaw County
Sheriff Shaw reports over 73 arrests in the latest quarter, with 49 of those for liquor law violations. Long term records show rising arrests over three years driven by illicit liquor makers. past years include 64 prisoners in 1918, 55 in 1919, 49 in 1926, 168 in 1921, 114 in 1922, and 179 inmates so far in 1923.
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Shaw
Bastile
Judge Stephenson Goes On Five Day Vacation
Judge C T Stephenson departed Friday for a five day vacation to visit his sister Mrs Charles Friend in Gillespieville and other relatives in Chillicothe. He noted this is his first vacation in twenty five years and during his absence the probate office will be handled by deputy Mrs Bertha Oberle. A surprise was sprung on the
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C. T. Stephenson
Charles Friend
Gillespieville
Chillicothe
Bertha Oberle
Mrs Mona Duffee and Leverette Sain Wed in Local Ceremony
Friends report the marriage of Mona Duffee and Leverette Sain at the Methodist church led by Rev J W Fiol. Mrs Duffee, daughter of Pearl Duffee of Union Furnace, has worked at Thurness Wright store for seven years. Mr Sain is son of Mr and Mrs G Sain of Logan.
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Mona Duffee
Leverette Sain
J. W.fiol
Sain
Pearl Duffee
Union Furnace
Severn
Thurness Wright
G, Sain
Logan
Indictments Grand Jury Names Indicted on Liquor and Other Charges
Seven persons named by the last grand jury were indicted on liquor manufacturing charges. John Cable and Charles Cable and Charles Blosser faced those counts. Additional indictments include carrying concealed weapons against John Cable, and shooting with intent to kill or wound against Samu Farley. Abe Bingham faces a rape charge involving a person under sixteen. Several co defendants remain at large.
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Indiete
John Cable
Charlies Cable
Ar] Cable
Charles Blosser
Samu
Farley
Hug
Rutgers
Abe Bingham
You can't keep a good man or a 100d man's business down
A compact, period-tinged line reflects perseverance in the face of challenges, implying resilience of a hardworking man or enterprise without providing concrete names, places, or events.
Used Car Becomes Pleasure Item for Seller
A brief notice notes that a used car is valued as a pleasure item by the man who sells it, illustrating a seller’s view of the vehicle as a personal asset rather than a mere commodity.
Tonsiline Sore Throat Remedy Ad Sparks Quick Action
To relieve sore throat you must attack at its start. Tonsiline is offered as the national remedy designed to stop soreness early. A dose at first sign may shorten illness and ward off long sickness. Look for the long necked bottle, 60 cents or hospital size one dollar.
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Oliver Hartley
Heath Church
Heath M. FE
Otto Giesen
Haven
Athens High
North High
O. U. Field
Gibson’s Pharmacy
Jack Pickford
Garrison
Herbert Rawlinson
Bane
Charles Chaplin
Lee
W. G. Castor
Probal
Coal Pheer
Pasy
California
England
NEW Lutheran
Cortley, Jr
Cortley Fe
Cortley
Kaynee
U. Zenner Company
Sam
Guzzlem
E Norte Boys
Clinton Weber
Legion Notes
Westfall & Slaughter
West Union St
Nck
Ian
Sss
Wadi
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