Buffington Island Civil War Battle Recalled in Letter
A long reader letter recounts the Buffington Island retreat and the July 12, 1863 battle between John Morgan's Confederate raiders and Major Daniel McCook's Union force. The writer describes Lightburn's Retreat, the Elk River bridge destruction, and scenes near Charleston and Buffington Island with memories of civilian and slave experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington Island
Norman Calkins Peoples
John Morgan
Daniel McCook
Mr. Carson
Lightburn
Lightborn
Ower
Bettie Eto
Bilcorti
Buttington Island
Cromes
Gallipolis
Geuiey
Boffiegton Island
Eifect
Charleston
Dies in Hospital Following Operation
Mrs Buchanan dies at Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg from complications after an operation. Her oldest son James was hospitalized during the incident. She leaves a husband two sons James and George, a father George Saver Sr, and three sisters and two brothers. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
J M. Backatman
Joseph's Hospital
Parkersourg
Becky Gleam
Buchanan
Seréemih
James
Jsst
Bosgitai
Buchamen
Women’s Music Club
George
George Saver
Jozm Elsetmar
Pomeroy
Maes Margaret Sever
John Orr
George Saver, Jr
Lew Basser
Funeral services for Domaié White held after illness
Funeral services for 14 year old Domaié White were held at Mone Ei Cemetery in Galizolic. The boy died Thursday at a Columbus hospital from an infection after an appendicitis operation. He is survived by his mother, step father and half brother Jimmie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomerot
Domaié White
Efernhisst O'Cock
Mone Ei
Tm Galiizolic
Gied Thuredey
Columbus
Jimmie
Mrs Brooks Dies Former Meigs County Resident in Akron
Mrs Jessie Pickett Brooks former Meigs County resident died suddenly at her Akron home Friday morning. She leaves Harold and Fern as children and Mary E Pickett mother. Surviving brothers include J U Pickett of New York and William F Pickett of Winter Haven Florida. The body will be taken to Harrisonville for burial Monday at 2 pm with Rev Brown of Albany officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jessie Pickett Brooks
Meigs County
Akron
H. B. Pickett
Darwin
Harold
Fern
Mary E. Pickett
J. UD. Pickett
New York City
William F. Pickett
Winter Haven
Florida
Harrisonville
Middleport Woman Arrested on Assault Charge
Mrs. Charles Rice of Fourth Street Middleport was arrested by Constable William Robson on a warrant sworn by May Siders for an assault. She was brought to the county jail on Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Rice
Fourth Street
Middleport
William Robson
May Siders
Fall district conference of music clubs in Athens
Middleport residents attend the fall district conference of music clubs held at the Presbyterian Church in Athens. Mrs. C P Bradbury attended both days as club president. Mrs H E Cook Mrs C M Hennessy Miss Vesta McCoy and Miss Freda Faehnie joined Saturday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fall District Conference of Music Clubs
Athens
Presbyterian Church
C. P. Bradbury
H.E. Cook
C. M. Hennessy
Vesta McCoy
Freda Faehnie
Bradbury
Install Officers Legion of Middleport Holds Core Meeting
The Feeney-Bennett Post Americam Legion held its regular meeting in Middleport this week to install new officers. After the ceremony a fried oyster supper was served to members, about half of whom attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Oct
Feeney-Bennett Post
Americam Legion
H & Ingies
Charles Sauer
Clarence Rupe
George Parsons
N. T. Wavmiand
Charlies McElhinny
Kenneth Byer
Arzos
Morgan Carsey
Everett Cotins
Remodeling at Coe's Opera House and Liberty Theater in Middleport
In Middleport, Coe's Opera House is undergoing a full remodeling under owner direction. The stage has been removed, steel ceiling added, new hardwood doors, updated lighting, and interior repainting. The building will become a dance hall after completion. Liberty Theater also receives renovations to improve acoustics, install new sound equipment, and add an enlarged screen after closing last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Coe's Opera House
F. A. Shifier
Liberty Theater
Long Trip Ends Middleport Women Return From Visitom West Coast
Mrs Roscoe Fowler and Mrs Cora Bennett return to Middleport after a six week car journey to the West Coast. They attended the National American Legion Convention in Portland Oregon, later touring California and Mexico. They logged about 5350 miles, with Mrs Fowler driving, and faced several days delay in El Paso due to floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
West Coast
Roscoe Fowler
Cora Bennett
West
National American Legion
Portland
Ore
California
Local residents take short trips and attend events
Paul Leonard departs Friday for Nat ien W Va to hunt for ten days joining his wife at her parents home. Mrs. Kohl funeral visitors from Columbus and Pittsburgh return home. Several families visit relatives in Rutland Parkersburg Columbus and Jamestown N Y. Pythian Sisters Meigs Temple hosts first fall meeting with Kathryn Monahan as hostess. World Wide Guild and Baptist Young People attend Southeast Ohio convention in Gallipolis with delegates from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Gardner
Rutland
Gardner
George Gardner
Sue Sauer
George Sauer
Margaret Sauer
Parkersburg
J. M. Buchanan
Buchanan
E. L. Parsons
Columbus
Naomi Owens
Jamestown
N. Y
Niagara Falls
Chiefs Association
Meigs Temple
Pythian
Kathryn Monahan
Lincoln Street
Phil Edwards
H. 8. Root
Plummer Beeson
Gallipolis
Charles Switzer
Homer Russell
Athens
Marriage license issued to John nch and Rosa St Clair
A marriage license was issued in probate court to John nch 38 of Gallia County and Rosa St Clair of Middleport. They were married by Justice of Peace H H Mees in Pomeroy Thursday afternoon for a $2 fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Nch
Rosa St. Clair
Gallia County
Middleport
Gallipolis Fall Festival Draws 15000 Attendees
Gallipolis sees 15,000 visitors for Parade Night with forecasts for higher attendance. Floats win in artistic categories, industries and institutions prizes, and several groups and bands participate in the event. Local schools clubs and organizations are represented across contests and exhibits.
Ardit Brosaic Tile to Install Ohio Hospital Floor
Floor contract let to Ardit Brosaic Tile and Marble Company of Columbus for 9800 dollars to lay a terrazzo floor in Cottage I at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics. Work starts Tuesday and lasts about 30 days for two wards. patients to move back after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Gallipolis
Cottage I
Ohio Hospital
Ardit Brosaic Tile and Marble Company
G. G. Kincon
Gallipolis Conclave Attendance and Local Elections
The Gallipolis Masonic Drum and Bugle Corps and about 25 Rose Commandery members head to the Knight Templar Grand Commandery of Ohio conclave in Columbus for a multi day event with 22 state parade entries and 65 of 77 commanderies expected on the parade line. John and William Miller sue Union Indemnity Company for 1496.25 over road work on Route 7 near Crown City. Absent voters ballots for Gallia County are delivered to George Bolles with applications to vote possible after Monday for those out of county on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
C. E. Holzer
Evans Grocery Company
Merrylana
Rio Grande College
Ohio Hospital For
Gallipolis Fire Department
Red Cross
Rotary
Rio Grande High School
Gallia Academy High School
Masonic
Peck
Grange
Little Kyger
Centenary
Georges Creek
John and
William Miller
Miller Brothers
Union Indemanity Company
N. B. Putnam Company
Putnam Company
Crown City
Gallia County
George Bolles
Gallipolis Outboard Regatta Set For Sunday Afternoon
Thirty five motorboats enter four races on the Ohio River before Gallipolis City Park. Former Tim Lewis Trophy winners Otto Reigel and Ariel Reinking race in classes eight and K twenty seven. The program opens with a Scout pageant and a miniature yacht race, followed by three heats for Class B boats and then Class C engines in a three mile free for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Tim Lewis
Otto Reigel
Columbus
Ariel Reinking
Indianapolis
Reigel
O. M. Reigel
Reinking
Washington
Gallia County
Tim Lewis Trophy race at Gallipolis regatta to honor third winner
About 35 boats enter the 9 mile Outboard Motor Regatta in Gallipolis on Sunday with the Tim Lewis Trophy awarded to the champion for a third time. Contenders include past winners from New Kensington and Millersport among others, with a full slate of local officials and timers guiding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Lewis
Gallipolis
Regatta Features 9 Mile Commodore Lewis Trophy Final
A multi race regatta features a 9 mile Commodore Tim Lewis Trophy final for Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Purses across races stand at 20 15 10 and 5 dollars with numerous boats listed by hull numbers initials and owners across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Lewis
R. J. Edler
Dayton
N. Woodington
LaPorte
Ind
Joe. Vinezia
Indianapolis
Go Devil
Fred Mulford
Cheshire
Century Boat
Frank Hickman
Cincinnati
Art Werner
Jack Smith
Park Hills
Marriage License Issued in Gallipolis to McIntire and Counts
A marriage license was issued Friday to Sidney E. McIntire 30 Rockland service station manager and Nellie Counts 34 Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Sidney E. McIntire
Rockland
Nellie ¢ Counts
John Danner appeals JP court ruling against Gallia County Produce
John Danner appeals a judgment by Justice of Peace Fred Milliser in favor of Gallia County Produce Company for 107 dollars 69 cents plus 16 dollars 20 cents. The case details reflect a small claims dispute in Gallia County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Danner
Cour of Justice of Peace
Fred Milliser
Gallia County Produce Company
Former State Official To Make Home Here
The Rev. Edwin M. Larason of Jacksontown near Newark has moved to Ath with his family. His daughter attends Ohio University, another child is in high school, and three others are in grade school. A former clerk of courts in Licking County and former second Assistant in the secretary of state's office, he also served in the General Assembly and will lead United Brethren Churches near McArthur and Dundas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin M. Larason
Jacksontown
Newark
Ath
Ohio University
Larason
Licking County
General Assembly
United Brethren
McArthur
Dundaz
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Beaver Falls
Shatenet
Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society
Portland Monument
Ohio
Tom Jones
John W. Carson
Cerson
James N. Cerson
Gauley Falls
Kanewha River
Virginia
West Virginia
Kanawha
Falia
Mal Boy
Falls
Cilia River
James N. Carson
Claries
Carsem
Ecros
Eswerd Marling
Tepeks
Karss
Otder
Mra Oliver Cook
Cameron W. Va
Pameed
Amy Peronas
Majer
Dezie
Lashes
Obie
Morgan
Berm
G. H. Caldwell
Fred R. Beasley
McKee Drug CO
Visioq Security Bank
Moore’s Parlor
Seshasen
Legion of Middleport
Midleport
Paul Leonard
Natien
W. Va
Mr. Leonard
Ernest Rider
Walter Moore
Bratton Williamson
Pittsburgh
A. H. Kohl
Martin Oblinger
Gallia
Gus Thiveair
Elizabeth Ann Holzer
Nancy Corn
New Kensington
Duce
Wid
Hugh Silty
Millerspor
Ts Garbucket
Jack Berry
Millerspr
Rodger & Firestone
Kiddo
Milford Harrison
Bird Cooper
Sparg
Harry Maddy
G. P. Bush J
Brothers
W. S. Downtain
Wall
C. F. Robinson
Jack Wolf
Frank Sibley
John C. McNealey
Homer Walters
Boston
Nelsonville
Atwater Kent
Philco
Summers & Son
Cline Bldg
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