Pomeroy considers municipal waterworks plan with $200000 cost
Councilman Curt Weaver promotes a municipal water system using a McCluskey and Reese assessment. Engineer George A. from Youngstown investigates costs and payback in years. He cites existing hydrant expenses in Pomeroy and Middleport and urges a mass meeting to discuss public ownership. The article also notes evangelical church missionary rallies and a trip to Gallipolis.
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George A
McCluskey & Reese
Youngstown
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Middleport
Weaver
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Widdleport Plans Big Party Next Monday
Rees ILEPORT Oct 27 Mid Report says Widdleport will host a large celebration next Monday evening at 9 p.m. on Second and Mill ing. The Community club sponsors the event with prizes for children under 12 and other attractions to please both young and old.
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Rees Ileport
Missionary Day Observed by Baptist Groups at Middleport
Memorial events in SwippLerort feature national and regional Baptist leaders including R T Capen of Swatow China and Miss ber of Porto Rico. The program at Middleport Baptist Church spans morning, afternoon and evening sessions with devotions addresses committees and a public luncheon for visiting missionaries and local workers.
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Ohio Baptist Vention
E. R. Fitch
Ohio
Nooon
Triple Birthday Celebration Held in Middleport
On Theodore Roosevelt day in Middleport a triple birthday gathering honored Mrs. Lucy Downing 74 and guests H. B. Downing 70 and Miss Georgia Downing of Atlanta Ga. A chicken dinner marked the event as Mr. Downing and his daughter prepared to depart for the South.
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Middleport
Theodore Roosevelt
Lucy Downing
H. B. Downing
Miss Georgia Downing
Atlanta
Downing
South
Motley announces marriage of Mabel Motley Cummins
Mrs W E Motley announces the marriage of her daughter Mabel to Franky Cummins of Pomeroy. The ceremony occurred at Gallipolis on Saturday afternoon. The Cummins will reside with the bride’s parents.
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Middleport
W. E. Motley
Mabel
Franky Cummins
Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Motley
No More Bonds in Liquor Cases After Hours Rule
Pomeroy report notes Sheriff Willock, Judge Cora Roberts, and Prosecuting Attorney ID Peoples met to discuss liquor seizure cases. They considered restricting bond actions to business hours to streamline processing. The conference aims to standardize procedures and reduce after hours holds.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Vitality and Wellness
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle laxative and vitality booster. It claims constipation harms health and earning power, and that olive tablets improve bowel and liver function, eyes, complexion, and vigor. Thousands reportedly use them daily for daily tasks.
Liquor Bond Rules Cut After Hours Detentions
The public announcement states no more bonds in liquor cases after business hours. Violators brought in after closing will stay in custody until the next morning. The probate court, now handling most liquor cases, grows tired of double shifts.
Bus Line Extension Proposed for Huntington Gallipolis
Pomeroy reports the Safe-Way Transit company plans extending the Huntington Gallipolis and Gallipolis Middleport routes to Parkersburg. The move follows the earlier announcement of a Pomeroy to Parkersburg line and consolidates under Safe-Way Transit, which already owns the Huntington Gallipolis route.
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Huntington Gallipolis
Gallipolis Middleport Line
Pomeroy
Parkersburg
Huntington
Increase Your Weight Five Pounds in Thirty Days
Ad promotes McCoy's Tablets claiming the product helps underweight men and women gain five pounds in a month. It cites a case of a very thin woman gaining ten pounds in 22 days and offers an ironclad guarantee: if a purchaser does not gain at least five pounds and feel improved in health after six boxes, the druggist will refund.
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McCoy
America
Bus line expansion proposed for Pomeroy-Parkersburg run
The application to the utilities commission proposes seven buses on the Pomeroy Parkersburg sector led by Noah 8 Clark of Gallia county. The piece notes several local family events including births in the area and ongoing travel for a convention in Columbus. Mrs Beulah McCullum represents Evangeline Chapter O E S at Toledo grand chapter meeting.
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Pomeroy-Parkersburg
Utilities Commission
Noah
Clark
Gallia County
New Organize Son
Dana Pfarr
George
Alice Bowles
Vero
Fla
Ralph Shirley
South Second Street
Will Ohlinger
South Forth Street
Ada Zahl
Minersville
Oblinger
Girl in Red Helps Lead Colorado Mine Strike
A five year old girl nicknamed Milka Lablich stood with striking miners at Morley Colorado convincing about 250 miners to stay from the shafts. I W W strikers expanded activity after a calm day as Governor Adams visited the mines.
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Denver
Colo
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Colorado
Milka” Lablich
Morley
William HM. Adams
What Duco Really Is
The article explains Duco as a specific Du Pont finish for autos and furniture not a generic term. It notes easy brush application for homeowners and rapid drying producing a hard long wearing surface, with Kerr Hardware reporting strong Duco sales and broad customer interest.
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Kerr Hardware Company
Duco
du Pont Company
Kerr
Daco
Weo
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