Evangelist Swift Sermon At Middleport Baptist Church
Evangelist Swift lectures on weighing one’s life and memory at the Middleport Baptist Church tonight as high school students attend in a body. He warns that personal records are written on the face and memory, with prayer meetings listed for several homes Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Swift
Serman
Middleport Baptist Church
William Robinson
Gravel Hill
Jack Morgan
Third Street
Jas Root
Seventh Street
M. J. Hamilton
Lower Third Street
New Haven Matinee Sets Stage for Revenge Bout
New Haven hosts a big afternoon matinee as the team seeks revenge, aiming to square accounts after a prior setback and prove their strength on home court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Court Callings in Common Pleas Hearings This Week
In common pleas court action was taken in several public interest cases this week. Peter Zwilling sues Frederick Ebersbach of Pea cock Coal for uncomplimentary terms in a letter to the industrial commission. leave granted to defendant to preach within five days. August Goessler, jeweler, vs Mrs Mattie Lust. spite fence case, leave to answer in ten days. John K Smith vs O B R B E R P Company for damages. set for October 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Peter Zwilling
Frederick Ebersbach
Peacock Coal Company
Zwilling
Industrial Commission
August Goessler
Ves
Mattie Lust
John K. Smith
O. BR. BE. R. & P Company
Soldier Boy John Petty From Long Bottom Reported Dead
Senator Tom Jones writes The Messenger from New York that John Petty a private in Company E 126th Infantry from Meigs County has died. Petty’s father Lorain Petty lives in Long Bottom. The body will arrive at Bellville West Virginia opposite Long Bottom Saturday morning via the B and O from Parkersburg. Also Ira Huewell and Damon Swisher deaths are noted with arrivals on the same train in Middleport and Chesire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jones
New York
Meigs County
John Petty
Long Bottom
Co. E. 126 Infantry
Lorain Petty
Bellville
W. Va
Long Botton
Th B & O
Parkersburg
Ira Hyeell
Middleport
Hocking Valley
Damon Swisher
Cheshire
Syracuse Man Dies After Spasmodic Cramps
Robert Sellars son of the late Ezekial Sellars of Syracuse died Wednesday evening from spas modic cramps. He was a bachelor and lived with his mother in the upper end of the village. Ezekial Sellars was a member of Custer's famous Red Necktie Brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sellars
Ezekial Sellars
Syracuse
Custer
Duck Wines of Middleport Fined For Possessing Liquor
Duck Wines of Middleport appeared before Judge Muller yesterday morning on a charge of liquor possession. He was fined 106 dollars and committed until the amount is paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duck
Middleport
Muller
Harpers Married in 1918 Despite Former Wife Allegation
Mrs. Harper charges that at their marriage her husband had a living former wife not legally separated. The couple wed at Reedsaville on August 17 1918 and have one child. He was last heard of in Parkersburg.
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Harper
Parkersburg
Harpers
Reedsaville
Mail carrier Nelson Slaughter returns home after eye surgery
Nelson Slaughter, longtime Lelart township resident and 70 year mail carrier between Millwood and Apple Grove, is back home from Columbus hospital. He underwent surgery that restored his sight after years of near blindness. The Meigs County Red Cross chapter acted as Good Samaritan.
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Nelson Slaughter
Lelart Township
Millwood
Apple Grove
Columbus
Meigs County
The
Red Cross
Good Samaritan
Farm Bureau Night Meetings Begin in Meigs County
The Meigs County Farm Bureau will hold night meetings in each community starting in Scipic township at Harrisonville on Monday evening October 17. Able speakers will discuss agriculture in its many phases.
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Farm Bureau
Meigs County Farm Bureau
Scipic Township
Harrisonville
Simpson M E Sunday School Rally Day Set Next Sunday
Simpson M E Sunday school Pomeroy announces its annual Rally Day for next Sunday morning with a pageant titled the Coming of Truth featuring about 50 participants from the school.
Syracuse Boy Shoots 6-Foot Gray Eagle by River Bank
Franklin Quillen of Syracuse shot a gray eagle near King Ball Park along the river bank. The bird measured six feet across the wings and was described as a beautiful specimen.
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Franklin Quillen
Syracuse
King Ball Park
No candidates for Olive Township offices in upcoming election
Olive township has no candidates for township offices and most county school board seats are unfilled. A heated race centers on whether the county superintendent will have assistants.
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Olive Township
Nelsonville divorce suit filed by Goldie Harper
Goldie Harper seeks a divorce from Edward Lester Harper after alleging he abandoned her at Nelsonville around November 1 1919. She states she and her child have lived with her parents in Reedsville, with relatives providing support.
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Nelsonville
Edward Lester Harper
Goldie Harper
Reedsville
Th's County
Full Ticket Vacancy Filled in City Council Race
John Wellman withdrew as a Democratic candidate for council at large in Union Furnace leaving one vacancy. George W. Hall was submitted and accepted to fill the spot and will campaign.
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John Wellman
George W. Hall
Delegates Attend Lima Branch Convention of Women’s Missionary Society
Mrs. W C Brashares Mrs W P Wetherill Mrs C O Allen and Miss Minnie McBroom represent the local Women’s Foreign Missionary Society chapter in Lima for a branch convention with delegates from several central states. Brashares serves as local district president.
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W. C. Brashares
W. P. Wetherill
C. O Allen
Minnie McBroom
Lima
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Brashares
Wills Reports $189000 Sept Volume for Royal Union Life
D C Wills local agent for the Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance Company filed a report showing a September volume of business totaling $189000. He holds the record for the month and continues to build the agency presence.
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D. C. Wills
Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance Company
Record of a Month’s Business Wins Company Heaviest Month
The record shows the largest monthly revenue in 36 years for the firm. The employee received a complimentary trip to the company’s home office and was commended for his efficient work.
Braddocks To Visit Arkansas Ranch Oil Activity Near Farm
Mrs Scott Braddock and her son Des mond Braddock leave Thursday for DeQueen Arkansas to inspect their 240 acre ranch. Oil development near their land yields several large wells. they may sell or lease holdings and expect a stay of two weeks to a month.
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Arkansas
Scott Braddock
Desmond Braddock
DeGueen
Appeals Court Affirms Rulings in Hocking County Dispute
The court of appeals with Judges Sayre Middleton and Mauck issued three opinions from Logan on Wednesday. They affirmed Judge E O Pettit in the cases State of Ohio ex rel William Gilmore v Henry T Leach and Eph Shaw surveyor of Hocking county. The same panel upheld Judge Coultrap in Steppa McDonald v Henry D Smith and Chas Lamb. One case was continued with no opinion in Grover Ringhiser v Fall township.
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Court of Appeals
Sayre, Middleton and Mauck
Logan
E. O. Pettit
State of Ohio
William Gilmore
Henry T. Leach
Eph Shaw
Hocking County
Rush Creek
Steppa McDonald
Henry D. Smith
Chas. E. Lamb
Coultrap
Grover Ringhiser
Trustees of
Fall Township
Allen R. McBroom
Ordinance Violation Caused Collision In Sunday Incident
A traffic ordinance breach on Sunday led to a collision involving the car driven by Willard. Details on location, damages, and charges follow in the police report.
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Willard
Epsanade Salts Promoted as Lemonade Like Epsom Salt
A claimed new product named Epsanade Salts blends real Epsom salts with fruit salts to taste like sparkling lemonade. Sold by druggists, it is described as useful for biliousness headaches or constipation. The piece ends with a quip about a philosopher finding contentment by denying his desires.
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American Epsom Association
Logan Hallowe en party planned by auxiliary group
Final arrangements were made for a Logan Hallowe en party for the Logan legion post by the ladies auxiliary. The program is said to be strong and legionnaires are urged to attend. Officers will form ward organizations to educate women voters about the amendment and mobilize turnout on election day.
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Hallowe’en
Logan Legion
Ladies Auxiliary
Auxiliary
History of a Naval Gun for Hocking County
Congressman Edwin D. Ricketts provided a short history of a naval gun and carriage that passed through Fort Monroe Sandy Hook Watervliet Arsenal Raritan Arsenal and Logan donated by the chief of ordinance. It now rests in a public park as a monument to Hocking County's soldiers of all wars.
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Edwin D. Ricketts
Ft. Monroe
Sandy Hook Proving Grounds
Watervliet Arsenal
Raritan Arsenal
Logan
Hocking County
Club Entertained Miss Cleo Haley at North Mulberry
Miss Cleo Haley hosted the Sister Susies Club at her North Mulberry Street home on Wednesday evening. The guests included Mrs Buellaby Mrs Joe Brown and Mrs Harry Thomas. A late lunch was served after varied social diversions.
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Cleo Haley
Sister Susies Club
North Mulberry Street
Buellaby
Joe Brown
Harry Thomas
Mrs. Gaffney Judges Domestic Art at Lancaster Fair
Mrs. William Gaffney of this city is at the Lancaster fair this week judging the domestic art department. She has done similar work for the Hocking county fair board for years and her success has drawn the attention of the board of our sister county.
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William Gaffney
Lancaster
Gaffny
Hocking County
Marriage Licenses Granted to Local Residents
Frank Johnson 23 a miner and Gladys Anderson 19 both of Monday. Harley C Woodgeard 20 a railroad fireman of Logan and Mary Bell.
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Frank Johnson
Miner
Gladys Anderson
Harley C. Woodgeard
Logan
Mary Bell
Shaw and Bartley Admit Guilty in Mayor Court
Shaw and Bartley of Union Furnace appeared in mayor court and pleaded guilty. Shaw received a $25 fine plus costs for drunk driving and waived examination, with bond set at $200 and forwarded to the grand jury.
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Shaw
Bartley
Union Furnace
Grand Jury
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Columbia
Edmund F. Cobb
Oseeth $Roce
Desert Scorpion
International News
Mother Gray
Majestic
George Beban
Helen Jerome Eddy, Irene Rich and
George Beban, Jr
Tonnerville Follies
Majestic Concert Orchestra
William Russell
Children of
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D. Zenner
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