Pomeroy-Middleport Briefs Highlight Local Doings
Mrs Helen Turnbull traveled to Cincinnati for her son's wedding and a visit with Miss Adelaide Reed in Batavia. Mrs Albert Kuntz of Sarnia Mich visits kin in town. Mrs Abe Mees of Columbus stays with her son Herm an and family. Father Quaid of Pittsburgh leads services at St Heart church. Mrs Louis Stevens attends OES grand chapter in Cincinnati. Chester Hysell moves to St Marys for school equipment purchases. Recent pie suppers at Reedville Bradbury Jacobs Coal Valley Ball Run raise 10 to 20 dollars each. A new son born to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Reed of Middleport on Tuesday October 23. grandparents Mr and Mrs R A Martin of Middleport and William Reed and wife of West Lafayette.
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Reedsville
Bradbury
Jacobs
Coal Valley
Ball Run
Lawrence Reed
Middleport
R. A Martin
William Reed
West Lafayette
Marriage of Dr Edward Shumaker and Miss Emma Gibbs
Announcement states the marriage on June 3 at Wheeling West Virginia of Dr Edward Shumaker of Pomeroy and Miss Emma Gibbs daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Gibbs of Mason City. They now reside at Scio Ohio.
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Wheeling, W. Va
Edward Shumaker
Pomeroy
Emma Gibbs
A E. Gibbs
Mason City
Scio
Ohio
Meigs County Pie Supper Fees Reported as Revenue Source
The recorder’s office notes that pie supper receipts are a reliable revenue stream for Meigs County taxpayers. In the year ending September 30 the fees totaled a substantial amount, underscoring the events’ fiscal impact on local finances.
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Meigs County
Record reveals oil and gas case impact on county finances
The county reports total earnings of 3352 for the year, a historic high driven by oil and gas case recordings. Recorder Rape earned 1452 and deputy 1205, leaving a balance of office earnings at 799 not counting supplies and upkeep expenses.
Mrs Cynthia LeMar Dies at 72 in Indiana Home
Cynthia LeMar aged 72 formerly Cynthia Nease died at her Churubusco Indiana residence on October 16. She was the wife of Oscar LeMoar and mother of two sons. Surviving siblings include brother William Nease of DeSoto Kansas.
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Cynthia LeMar
Cynthia Nease
William
Susan Nease
Letart Falls
Churubusco
Indiana
Oscar LeMoar
William Nease
DeSeto
Kansas
Merchant Burson Responds to Death in Indiana
George Burson, a merchant, was summoned to Indiana due to the death of his brother who had suffered a long illness.
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George Burson
Indiana
Portland residents named in two couples notices
Tell Talbott age 24 of Portland and Olive Durst age 22 of Portland R O and Howard Goff age 21 and Artie Sinotts age 20 both of Vinton R. are listed. Sam C. Buchanan age 26 of Wogan and Nora C. Diehl age 34 of Pomeroy are also named in the notice.
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Tell Talbott
Portland
Olive Durst
R. O
Howard Goff
Artie Sinotts
Vinton R
Sam C. Buchanan
Wogan
Nora C. Diehl
Pomeroy
Circle journey ends as Folan family settles
Mr and Mrs William Folan have lived in Rutland Pomeroy and Moetag through boots and philosophy studies. After years in Athens they moved back to Moltes and bought Uncle Charley Holt property at Sulland, planning a permanent residence.
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William Olan
Folan
Rutland
Pomeroy
Athens
Moetes
Charley Holt
Sulland
Mrs. Folan
Death of Mrs Michael Epple Pioneer Mother of Pomeroy
Mrs. Michael Epple aged 80 died in Columbus of heart trouble Sunday. Survived by six children George Mason City Michael Cleveland Louis Lena Barbara and Mrs James Hood all of Columbus and Pomeroy. Remains to arrive at noon and be taken to Beech Grove cemetery for brief services by Rev Nussman.
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VRS
Epple
Michael Epple
Pomeroy
Columbus
George
Mason City
Michael
Cleveland
Louis
Lena
Barbara
James Hood
Beech Grove Cemetery
Nussman
Ball Children in Custody and Library Expansion
Probate Judge Carleton placed Oma Anna and Edward Ball and Cecil Hicks from Willis Hub in the county children's home. Blaine Ball was sent to the county sanatorium for tuberculosis treatment. The Middleport public library added a hundred new volumes, mostly juvenile books.
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Middleport Public Library
Harrisonville Korn Karnival Winners Named
Judges announced prize recipients for the Harrisonville event. Ray Wilson won best vegetable display, Luther Carey hosted corn display, Seldon Webb earned best apples, Howard Hull led best potatoes and largest beet, W. S. Alkire claimed largest squash, Mrs. W. R. Jordan had the biggest cabbage, John Warner showed largest Irish potato, Bernice French won largest sweet potato, Luther Carsey exhibited largest apple, and Carley Carr had the tallest corn stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Ray Wilson
Luther Carey
Seldon Webb
Howard Hull
W. S. Alkire
W. R. Jordan
John Warner
Bernice French
Luther Carsey
Carley Carr
Fish rescued from Remple pond during drought
Deputy Game Protector C. C. Higgins spent two days at Remple pond sealing off the area and moving about 10,000 catfish to the river to ensure they have water. The effort to protect fish has been praised and replicated in other county sections.
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Remple
C. C. Higgins
Kenneth White Drives Star Car Sharply On Road
Kenneth White sped a Star car Sunday on a road segment, narrowly missing a collision as he lost control and continued for several yards before stopping. Police reported no injuries and began standard accident procedures.
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Kenneth White
Armistice Day Plans In Logan Altered For Event
Armistice Day events in Logan shift due to Sunday. Legionaires meet at Pocahontas Hall at 4 PM for post officer elections. After the business session, a dinner by the auxiliary follows, then a joint service at the Methodist church with Rev Blair. Further details to come.
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Logan
Legionaires
Pocahontas Hall
Legion
Auxiliary
The
Methodist Church
Blair
Speeding Arrest Leads to $10 Fine in Arraignment
Officer Farbearn cited Diamonds for speeding at 39 miles per hour. Mayor Koppe assessed the usual $10 fine plus costs at arraignment.
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Farbearn
Koppe
Falls Township Trustee Race Draws Five Candidates
Five men compete for three trustee seats in Falls township with incumbents J. J. Keller and S. F. Nihiser, former trustee M. W. Howdyshell, and newcomers Carl Cross and W. H. Clowe. A separate clerk contest features Alvah C. Miller and Edwin Funk.
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Falls Township
J. J. Keller
S. F. Nihiser
M. W. Howdyshell
Carl Cross
W. H. Clowe
Alvah C. Miller
Edwin Funk
Typhoid Fever Epidemic Reported in Hocking County
County health office reports an epidemic of typhoid fever with cases across Union Furnace Haydenville Winona Laurelville and New Plymouth. One Logan case is convalescing. Water tests are underway and one supply was found pure. No fatalities reported to date.
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Hocking County
Health Department
Union Furnace
Haydenville
Winona
Laurelville
New Plymouth
Logan
Rotary speaker warns investors to study before investing
At the Monday evening Rotary Club meeting George C. Riley of Cincinnati spoke on Investments. He urged investors to investigate first and then invest, noting stock buyers become partners and bond buyers become creditors. His clear advice was well received by members.
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Rotary Club
George C. Riley
Cincinnati
Logan Prepares to Face Commerce High Friday
Logan meets strong Commerce High of Columbus in a Friday football game. Commerce beat Mast High 6 to 0 earlier this season. Coach Lehman realigns the lineup with Pete Beck moved to fullback and Blair shifted to center to bolster the backfield.
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Logan Hi
Commerce High
Columbus
Commerce
Mast High
East
Logan
Lehman
Pete Beck
Blair
Huffman Brought to Court in Reckless Driving Case
After more than two months Leroy Huffman appeared before Mayor Koppe to answer a reckless driving charge. He is alleged to have driven the machine that struck Noah Beougher on the Clear Fork road on August 12, injuring Beougher and his family.
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Leroy Huffman
Koppe
Huffman
Noah Beougher
Clearfork
Beougher
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets touted as quick constipation relief
A newspaper blurb promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe substitute for calomel. It claims the tablets ease constipation and torpid liver without harsh laxatives, noting benefits for dark breath and dull headachy feeling. Sold at 15 cents and up, with many taking them nightly.
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Edwards
Dr. Edwards
California Holds Majority of U.S. Commercial Grapes
About seventy percent of the country's commercial grape acreage is located in California, reflecting the state’s dominance in grape production and agricultural output.
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California
Local residents visit relatives across Ohio towns
McArthur attorney James W. Darby was a business visitor at Wellston on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lewis visited their former pastor Rev. A. A. Turner and family at Glouster Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Blake and children visited her parents in Richland. A newborn son was born to Sirene Specht's family Monday. Other couples and families traveled to Canters Cave Kingston Nelsonville Athens and nearby spots for visits Sunday and Monday with relatives.
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James W. Darby
Wellston
J. R. Lewis
Rev
A. A. Turner
Glouster
A. A. Blake
A. Cassill
Richland
John Andrews
Dave
Eva
Guy Waters
Kingston
Mrs Seth Chatfield Ill at Puritan Home
Mrs Seth Chatfield formerly of this place now living at Puritan is reported quite ill at her home there.
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Seth Chatfield
Puritan
Local Visit Highlights Stout Gibbs and Fri Families
Mr and Mrs William Stout of Radcliff spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs T A Gibbs. Mrs Siber Fri and her son Leslie of Creola visited her sister Mrs Walter Lee on Tuesday. J Beckley of Athens was a business visitor here Tuesday.
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William Stout
Radcliff
T. A. Gibbs
Siber Fri
Leslie
Creola
Walter Lee
Athens
Colum bus Patient Charles Horak Returns Home Improved
Charles Horak, after receiving treatment at a Columbus hospital, has returned home in improved condition.
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Charles Horak
Columbus
Mr and Mrs Collins and Their Sons Mentioned in Notice
Mr and Mrs Charles Collins are listed with their son William and Alfrel in a family notice. The fragment suggests a household or inheritance related item with limited context and two male children named.
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Charles Collins
William and
Alfrel
Visit to Athens Leaves Family Guests in Town
Mrs. Effie Cullins accompanied by a relative spent Sunday in Athens as guests of a niece, continuing a family visit and social engagement.
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Effie Cullins
Athens
Kathryn Lantz resigns clerk post at W store
Miss Kathryn Lantz resigns her position as clerk in the W store. The move ends her tenure in the local business, with no further details given on successor plans or dates.
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Kathryn Lantz
Cut Potatoes In Half Before Baking For Crisp Crust
Readable text advises halving large potatoes before baking to speed cooking time. The cut surface yields a delicious crust as the potato bakes more quickly.
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Rlver Hartley
Pomeroy Briefs
Helen Turnbull
Adelaide Reed
Batavia
Albert Kuntz
Sas‘naw, Mich
Fred Wend
Abe Mees
Herman
Stev
Father Quaid
Pittsburg
S&a- Heart Church
Louis Stevens
Chester Hysell
St. Marys
Glouster Opera House
Drury's
Columbia
Ralph Conner
Glengary
Ric
Bavi
Adam And&vd
Cosmopolitan
Caramount
Bobby Vernon
Higley Study Club
Burson
Ig Clinton
Legion Auxiliary
Edward Jones
Webb
Bremen
Farbeann
R v Williams
NEA Service
Adam and Eve
Senorita
Don Guillermo
Idol
Zem
Quice
Frank Webb
Sylvia
Sidney Lanman
Canters Cave
Arthur Sharp
Dorothy
Frank
Frances Weisenbarger
Red
Dave Gorsuch
Nelsonville
Charlotte
JF Bertha Stephenson
Hazel Sockel
I. IL. Stephenson
H. G. Householder
West Gay ST
Fidelity
Wm. Jackman’s Sons Co
New York
0. Zenner Co
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