Moonshiner Barnett Escape Stirs Pomeroy Raid Aftermath
James Barnett, a colored desperado linked to moonshine operations, escaped officers after a raid Monday evening. Leon ard Watts was arrested, and a copper worm used for distilling was found in a ditch. Mrs. Barnett admitted firing once with an army rifle and was jailed on $1,000 bond. No further charges announced.
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Barnett
James Barnett
Leonard
Shine) Watts
Ransom Fish
Which Ancient Trio Built the First Automobile
For years a dispute among auto makers claims credit for the first successful automobile. Major firms support their case in national ads while the Associated Advertising Clubs conduct an investigation. The article highlights three early contenders in the race.
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Associated Advertising Clubs
Watts Case Pending Regarding Action to Be Taken
The article notes that Watts and the specific steps to be taken in his case have not yet been decided.
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Watts
Officials seek start on Pomeroy Athens road project
County Auditor W. S. Hart J. B. Lindsey and Commissioners Charles Lasher and I Bessener traveled to Columbus to consult state highway officials about starting work on the Pomeroy Athens road. They hope grading drainage and culvert work can begin even if surfacing is postponed to next year. Federal aid for this road was approved last May.
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Pomeroy
Athens Road
W. S. Hart
J. B. Lindsey
Charles Lasher
Bessener
Columbus
State Highway Department
Athens
Still Another Offender Hailed Before Court for Sidewalk Riding
John Weaver of near Chester was cited for using a sidewalk as road and hauled timber onto the curb. He appeared before Police Justice Ransom Fish and paid a total of 5.30 dollars after a 1 dollar fine plus costs.
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John Weaver
Chester
Weaver
D. H. Moore
Ransom Fish
Women to Join Meigs County Republican Central Committee
The Meigs County Republican Central Committee plans to add four women to its executive group, creating an 11 member panel with likely appointees from Rutland Pomeroy Middleport and Racine. Election judges fear doubled work hours without relief, while a local woman notes women may increasingly count votes as well as cast them.
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Republican Central Committee
Rutland
Pomeroy
Middleport
Racine
Roland Will of Texas Named New Deputy Treasurer
Roland Will of Texas assumed office today in the county treasurer's department succeeding A. W. Vale who resigned to devote his time to the Vale & Miller auto garage. Vale served faithfully and as an accommodating deputy during his tenure.
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Roland Will
Texas
A. W. Vale
Vale & Miller Auto
Vale
Shoemaker and Sears Obtain License and Marriage
John Dudley Sears 22 of Bucyrus and Miss Agnes Belle Shoemaker 238 of Middleport received a license at probate court on Tuesday and were married at the Middleport Baptist church parsonage. Sears is a stock salesman and Shoemaker is the daughter of James B. and Mrs Shoemaker, born and raised in Middleport, listing nursing as her occupation.
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Sears John Dudley Sears
Bucyrus
Agnes Belle Shoemaker
Middleport
Middleport Baptist Church Parsonage
Sears
James B. Shoemaker
Norma Curtis Committed to State Hospital in Athens
Norma Curtis wife of Eacil Curtis was committed to the state hospital at Athens by the probate court Tuesday and later taken to that institution. She has been in ill health since suffering a siege of the flu last winter.
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Norma Curtis
Eacil Curtis
Athens
Higher costs expected for Meigs County elections
Meigs County faces higher election costs as new voters, including women, increase ballot supply and require more precincts. Officials note election law changes demand expanded staffing and resources to run future contests.
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Meigs County
Meigs County to Increase Precincts for Voting
The article notes precincts must handle over four hundred voters, the maximum feasible for a single precinct within allotted hours. To meet this, Meigs county will add precincts, especially in Pomeroy third ward precinct B Rutland township Chester and Salem, as the current total is 23 precincts.
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Meigs County
Pomeroy Third Ward
Rutland Township
Chester
Salem
Presbytery of Athens 1870 1920 highlights women leaders
The Athens Presbytery history surveys fifty years of church work led by women and young people. It notes a steady rise in Woman’s Missionary Societies from 1875 onward, with total gifts reaching 3812 in 1915 and 947 members in 20 societies. Men’s work remained primitive with few organizations and slow growth, though efforts continued through committees and unions. A closing note mentions a bidirectional film projector invented by a French scientist.
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Athens
Woman’s Presbyterial Society of Home and Foreign Missions
Fannie B. Addy
L. W. Ballard
L. N. Woodruff
Woman's Missionary Societies
Presbytery
Deerfield Society
Poveroy
Iit
Marietta
McConnelsville
Gallipolis
Logan
Brotherhood
Committee
Social News From Gold Ridge and Vicinity
Sunday gatherings knit the Haning and Hudnall families with Frank Green Elza Welch and other kin. Ethel Welch and parents hosted time near the infirmary. Fox chase pleases Frank Douglas Elza Welch. Ruth Haning attends Snowville Sunday school after Athens fair.
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John Haning
Della Ent
Frank Green
Elza Welch
John Hudnall
Ethel Welch
Infirmary
Frank Douglas
Elza Welcin
Bert Haning
James Haning
George Arnold
James Hanng
George Cuuckler
Albany
Ruth Haning
Athens
Enola Morris
Della Haning
Ruth
Snowville
Meeting of Farm Bureau Men Soon
The week of September 6-11 is set for organizing the farm bureau members from the recent campaign. Each township will form its own group. The Athene county annual meeting is Saturday September 11 at 9:30 am to 4:30 pm with Pat Sandles, president of the national farmers' congress, attending and about five hundred farmers expected. A letter will urge all members to attend.
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Farm Bureau
Athens County Farm Bureau
Ida Ting
Pat” Sandles
National Farmers’ Congress
Local News From Mason Area Highlights Visits and a Wedding
Mr and Mrs John Hauck of Portsmouth Ohio visited Mason and Charleston with Mrs Geo Ingels and Mrs C I Oliver. Mollie and Mattie Brannon visited from near Mason. Maude Sands becomes night operator at Mason Bell office. Florence Cook and Roush wed. couple to live with groom's parents. Mrs Rhoades of Jackson visits Charles, Mrs Madge Connors from Parkersburg visits, George Nice shows limited recovery. Mrs Willie Brown and children visit local relatives.
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Athens
Mason
Norman Heilman
Louise
Columbus
Harry Durst
W. M. Baker
Rhoades
William Jackson
Henry James
Dora Sogth
Mildred
Albert Bartels
Henry Arras
Hom
Arlington
C. S. Hunziker
Edna Hetzel
Charleston
William Hetzel
Rosa Stace
Huntington
Phillip Stace
E. M. Dickson
St. Louis
R. F. Wells
Alice Selby
Mt. Clemens
Mich
J. B. Downing
J. W. Wells
Middleport
Akron
Niagara Falls
Ella Harry
Parkersburg
John Hauck
Portsmouth
Ohio
Geo. Ingels
Bell Telephone Office
Florence Cook
Frank Cook
Roush
Jackson
Charles
Madge Connors
Henry Farley
Connors
Madge Beech
George Nice
Willie Brown
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