16 Year Old Girl Arrested in Pomeroy Bend Case
Sheriff Hartenbach nabbed Florence Kadel a 16 year old girl found in a brushy hill side near Hobson She admitted seven sexual encounters with men of varied ages and colors while en route from Parkersburg to Middleport The case hints at possible white slavery actions by traffickers if federal involvement follows the inquiry
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Hartenbach
Hobson
Florence Kadel
Parkersburg
Auust
Pt. Pleasant
Magie
Clifton
W. Va
Middleport
Divorce Granted to Nora Rodebaugh for Cruelty and Neglect
Nora A. Rodebaugh obtained a divorce from E. M. Rodebaugh on grounds of extreme cruelty and neglect. They married July 9, 1903 and have three living children and one deceased. they resided on a farm owned by Mrs. Rodebaugh at Tuppers Plains. Evidence showed failure to support the family and misrepresentation to secure her endorsement on notes used for trips away from home. The plaintiff testified that after starting suit her husband visited Camden West Virginia, stayed overnight, and coerced a letter to her lawyers ending further action. Alimony to be arranged out of court.
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Nora A. Rodebaugh
E. M. Rodebaugh
Camden
W. Va
White Sox defeat Cincinnati in tight nine inning game
Box score notes Rioters. Reds piled 9 hits and 4 runs in 413 innings while the White Sox were held to 0 runs on 23 innings. Cicotte struck out four, Fisher one, Luque five. J Collins Groh Daubert involved in key plays with Sacrifice by E Collins and Kept.
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Fisher
Luque
J. Collins
Groh
Daubert
E. Collins
Sallee
Cincinnati
White Sox
Quigley
Evans
Rigler
Nallin
Missionary Society District Meeting At Pomeroy
The annual district meeting of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of Presbyterian churches across Pomeroy Middleport Gallipolis Syracuse and Harrisonville convened at the First Presbyterian Church in Pomeroy yesterday. Morning talks ranged from Miss Nelson’s Syria themed address to Mrs Berry on missionary study. Afternoon sessions opened at 1 30 with Mrs Defenderfer addressing Life Among the Mormons. Men attended the afternoon session as invited.
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Women’s Home and
Foreign Missionary Societies
Presbyterian
Pomeroy
Middleport
Gallipolis
Syracuse
Harrisonville
First Presbyterian Church
Nelson
Syria
Berry
Defenderfer
Happy Hustlers to Be Entertained by Miss Arnold
Miss Hortense Arnold will entertain the Happy Hustlers of the Presbyterian church at their meeting in the parlors of the Hotel Remington this Thursday evening. The gathering substitutes for the postponed Tuesday session, now set for today.
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Hortense Arnold
DAR meeting date shifted to October 17
The Return Jonathan Meigs County chapter announces the first regular calendar year meeting postponed from Friday October 10 to Friday October 17 and will be held at Mrs. John Burnett's home. An extremely interesting program has been arranged and a large attendance is anticipated.
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Jonathan Meigs County
the Daughters of the American Revolution
John Burnett
Sentenced for Burglary and Larceny
Everet Childress pleaded guilty to burglary and larceny and received an indefinite sentence to the penitentiary. He must serve at least one year before eligible for parole.
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Everet Childress
County approves new two barn plan after fire loss
County commissioners choose a two building complex to replace the burned structure. The barn will be 30 by 42 feet with 16 foot side walls, and a granary measuring 18 by 30 with 10 foot walls, all framed.
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Infirmary County
Pomeroy Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Movements
World series attendee Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wells returned from Cincinnati. Carl Mumford of Philadelphia visited his mother Mrs. Walter Branch. Covington and Glenco visitors expected later week to see Mrs. Enoch. Laffertys to establish residence on Mill Street. O'Brien from out of town visiting. Presbyterian Whatsoever class met at church. Mrs Ed Huber's class met at Keene Sugar Run. Kenova resident Mr Cunningham visiting uncle Lester Cunningham. Martin Wolfe visiting town. convalescing after hospital stay. Mrs Dea Hayes returned from Nitro. H H Blackmore NY Clothing House manager vacationing in Salem township.
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Pomeroy Bend
Harry Wells
Cincinnati
Carl Mumford
Philadelphia
Walter Branch
Phil Joachim
Covington
Olio
Thomas
Glenco
Enoch
Jim Lafferty
McElhenny
Wolfe
Dea Hayes
Nitro
W. Va
H. H. Blackmore
New York Clothing House
Salem Township
New York Harbor Tied Up by Unauthorized Strike
The port of New York was partially shut down by an unauthorized strike of longshoremen. Estimated strikers ranged from 40 000 to 60 000 as 5 000 dock workers on north river piers walked off late yesterday. They demanded 1 per hour with 2 per hour for overtime and Sunday work, while the Shipping Board had granted 75 cents per hour with 1 50 for overtime and 2 for Sunday.
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New York
North River
Shipping Board
Governor Cox to Call Meeting of Prosecuting Attorneys
Columbus Ohio Oct 9 Governor Cox plans to convene another meeting of prosecuting attorneys at the state house after a conference with Attorney General Price to discuss further moves in the fight on the high cost of living. A British scientist finds banana stalk pulp rich in potash when dried.
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Columbus
Ohio
Price
Cox
State House
Commerce Body Starts Year of Real Progress
The Athens Chamber of Commerce hosted its second noon luncheon of the year with a full crowd and new residents among attendees. Speakers included Dr. Berry of the state hospital and State Examiner Hoppengardner, who praised the city. Mayor Woodworth vowed to defend local gas consumers and city rights. plans were announced for Carl Baer to visit and for a large chamber banquet. Upcoming events include the Ohio Synod meeting at First Presbyterian and a 1 000-strong teachers' meeting at Ohio University, plus Sheep Day at the fairgrounds. The chamber also pressed for a safer Athens Nelsonville detour and set a contractor meeting to explain delays.
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Athens State Hospital
Hoppengardner
State Auditor’s Department
Athens
A. B. Roe
Chamber
Johnson
Woodworth
Athen
Logan Company
Chillicothe Trades Unions
Ohio
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Little Rock
Ark
Baer
United States
Hoover
Ohio Synod of the Presbyterian Church
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Southeastern Ohio
Ohio University
DeLashmutt
Fair Grounds
Carpenter
Leopold
Nelsonville
Athens County
State Highway Advisory Council
Athens Chamber Debates Housing Aid Amid Detour Damage
The article discusses extensive road damage causing a detour near Glen Ebon and Floodwood with a costly impact on hundreds of cars. It notes plans for a safe interim detour funded by a few dollars, and reports that the New York Coal Company would provide a decent alternate route.
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Glen Ebon
Floodwood
New York Coal Company
Tedrow
Leopold
Athens
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