Recount Granted for Meigs County Sheriff Primary Race
The Meigs county board of state supervisors of elections met at the courthouse and unanimously voted to grant a recount and canvass of sheriff votes from the late primary. The recount starts next Monday at 8 a.m. Wilbur F. Reeves led Beahrs by one vote in the contest, and attorneys for Reeves and Beahrs argued the case. Local interest centers on whether counting errors occurred by district election officers amid a narrowly decided result.
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Meigs
Wilbur F. Reeves
Beahrs
Edgar Ervin
Reeves
Curtis Reed
Bealrs
Auto Drivers Fined For Binding Sidewalk
Auto drivers were fined for driving on the city sidewalk. Two offenders were arrested Monday forenoon by Marshal Gee and Schaaf and taken before Justice Kish who imposed the minimum fine of $1 and costs. A few fines of about $10 each would stop the dangerous practice.
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Marsha! Gee, Schaaf
Justice Kish
Wanted on Grand Larceny Charge in Youngstown
Edgar O. Stanley also known as Vance was arrested in Middleport by Sheriff Hawkins and is detained to await extradition to Youngstown Municipal Court on a grand larceny charge. Stanley, a railroad worker, is sought by Youngstown authorities. Middleport, Ohio August 30, 1920. L. H. R. Foulk, Athens Messenger Representative.
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Youngstown
Edgar O. Stanley
Vance
John R. Hawkins
Stanley
Middleport
Ohio
L. H. R. Foulk
Athens Messenger
Pomeroy
Racine Uiey
Lucy
Abraham Lincoln
Real Estate Deal Lets Ellis Store Change Hands
A three story building at Court and Main, long housing Ellis clothing, was sold to Pomeroy Co-operative Store Company in a recent closing. The consideration amount was not disclosed.
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Court and
Main Streets
Ellis Clothing
Pomeroy Co-operative Store Company
Local couple wed at probate court in Middleport
Ernest Ely aged 47 of Middleport and Grace E Stemel aged 22 near Cheshire obtained a marriage license and were joined in holy matrimony by Justice Fish Tuesday afternoon in the probate court room. They will make their home in Middleport.
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Ernest Ely
Middleport
Grace E. Stemel
Otis Stemel
Cheshire
Justice Fish
Street Offenders Fined In Justice Court
Raymond Pullins and Charles W Woode arrested by Marshal Schaaf for driving on sidewalks were brought before Justice Fish who fined each $1 plus costs.
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Justice’s Court
Raymond Pullins
Charles W Woode
Marshal Schaaf
Justice Fish
First Moonshine Raid in Meigs County
In Meigs County the first moonshine raid occurred Monday resulting in Mrs. Della Barnett and Shine Watts being jailed along with a distilling outfit for making moonshine whiskey. Deputies Beards Morris and officers Thompson and Moore conducted the raid after information indicated stills near Rutland village were in operation.
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Meigs County
Della Barnett
Shine Watts
Rutland Village
George R. Beards
Edgar Morris
W. W. Thompson
D. H. (Buck) Moore
Suspect Barnett Aims At Officers In Barn Runaway Shootout
A dramatic arrest attempt near Lincoln Hill ends in a volley of shots as Jim Barnett shoots at Deputy Thompson and escapes hatless and shoeless. Mrs Barnett fires on Curt Weaver before being overpowered. Officers recover a hidden stash and illicit booze money totaling 154.87 while Barnett fights capture on Wilds Ridge.
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W. C. Weaver
Rutland
Blain Glass
Barnett
Jim Barnett
Shine Watts
Morris
Weaver
Thompson
Moore
Beards
Watts
Curt Weaver
Cabin Creek
West Virginia
Cutting Affair Near Pomeroy Post Office
A Monday evening cutting near the Pomeroy post office left Clem Scott with a six inch stomach gash. Charles Morton of Lincoln Hill and Scott, both colored, argued reportedly over women before Morton drew a knife and attacked. Scott received stitches at Dr. McCulloughs and went home. Morton remained at large by Tuesday afternoon.
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Pomeroy Post Office
Charles Morton
Lincoln Hill
Clem Scott
Porter
Remington Hotel
Morton
Scott
Ladies Enjoy Pot Luck Supper at Mrs Downie’s Lawn
A group of women gathered Monday for a pleasant pot luck supper hosted by Mrs. Charles Downie on her lawn. The social evening featured shared dishes and friendly conversation among attendees.
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Charles Downie
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