Pioneer meeting set at Simpson M. E. Church in Pomeroy
The Meigs county pioneer meeting will be held at Simpson M. E. Church in Pomeroy on Thursday September 15 starting at 9 a m and continuing through the afternoon. The program includes old-time songs relics exhibit talks by G P Daniele and Supt C F Coates a neurology report by Miss Emma Jacobs readings by Mrs Henrietta Williame and Mrs Elec ta Hysell and impromptu pioneer talks. The town also honors Lieut Drew Webster who fell in service overseas and was laid to rest with full military honors at Beech Grove cemetery beside his father and sister.
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Meigs County
Simpson M. E
Pomeroy
John Holt
Rutland
G. P. Daniele
C. F. Coates
Emma Jacobs
Henrietta Williame
Electa Hysell
Pioneers
Drew Webster
American Legion
Armory
Legion
Cherrington
Ben McElroy
Delaware College
Beech Grove
Roos Estate Bequeaths Home to Daughter Katie Roos
In Nay lora Run the will of Mary C. Roos leaves the home place and its personal property to daughter Katie F. Roos in gratitude for faithful service. The remainder of the estate including Magdelene B Dora E George A Emma M Wendell L and Katherine F share equally with real property bonds. Katherine F receives 200 in government bonds and 400 to cover debts and funeral costs with excess divided among all children.
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Mary C. Roos
Naylora Run
Katie F. Roos
Magdelene B
Dora E
George A
Emma M
Wendell L
Katherine F
Katherine F. Roos
Mrs Turnbull Dies at 46 in Syracuse
Mrs Anna Margaret Turnbull 46 died at her Syracuse home last Thursday after a sudden illness. She had attended the burial of Irene Jones on the cemetery hill a day earlier. Surviving are her husband twin sons eight, brother Edward sister Edna Winters Mason City and Mrs Harvey Smith Pomroy. Funeral Sunday at 10 a.m. at the residence. remains to Graham Station for burial.
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Anna Margaret Turnbull
Syracuse
Syrause Cemetery
Irene Jones
Turnbull
Edward
Edna Winters
Mason City
Harvey Smith
Pomeroy
Graham Station
Final Farewell to Drew Webster at Simpson Memorial
A brief obituary notes the farewell service for Drew Webster at Simpson Memorial Church. Family and friends gather to honor the deceased, with honors extending to the late community member whose memory is shared across local circles.
Mrs Anna Roush Dies Suddenly At Home In Pomeroy
Mrs Anna Roush wife of Ross H Roush longtime Meigs county teacher later at Pomeroy foundry and Hill top Realty died suddenly at home in Pomeroy first ward Friday afternoon after a period of delicate health She was 25 and leaves husband two young children Funeral at Nease Settlement church Monday at 10 am with burial nearby.
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Anna Roush
Ross H. Roush
Meigs County
Pomeroy Foundry
Hilltop Realty Company
Pomeroy
Ephriam Roush
Mt. Carmel
Racine
Lester Roush
Rio Grande
Anna Holter
C. W. Holter
Carmel
Nease Settlement
Luxurious Fur Wraps Highlight This Seasons Fashion
The article showcases three fur wrap styles proving a trend toward more dramatic fur adornments. A Persian broadtail and monkey fur coat appeals to debutantes for day and night wear, a center eastern mink coat features wide sleeves and a deep collar, and a voluminous Fitch cape offers an evening wrap for the fashion crowd.
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Woman of Fashion
Fitch
Local Merchant Buys Landmark Lincoln Hill Home
Jacob Elberfeld, Main street merchant, has purchased the Croy residence on Licolin Hill from N Croy of Athens county. Elberfeld and family plan to move in with his son likely taking the new address.
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Jacob Elberfeld
N. Croy
Athens County
Croy
Licolin Hill
Farm Residence Change Noted for Allen Tall Property
Deems purchased the Allen Tall farm and have resided there for several years, marking a notable change in ownership and occupancy of the property.
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Deems
Allen Tall Farm
Moonshine Operation Busted Near Minersville
Sheriff Reeves disrupted a profitable moonshine operation on the hill behind Minersville. Lewis Lavender and his brother George Lavender were detained after officers found a submerged copper still, bottles and jugs, two suitcases of liquor, a barrel of sour mash, and other illicit equipment. Lewis was jailed. George was arrested the following day.
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Reeves
Minersville
Lewis Lavender
George Lavender
Pittsburg
Lewis
Judge Warns Against Lynching of Accused Murderers
Judge Miller questions an unlawful jail visit order amid anti Bland Hawthorne and Norris sentiment. Lynching would cost taxpayers up to fifteen thousand dollars. heirs of a lynched person may claim five thousand dollars from the county. Law will act swiftly. better not proceed.
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Miller
Bland
Hawthorne
Norris
Pick-handle brawl lands four men in jail in Dark Hollow
A Saturday night fight in the Dark Hollow sector left Pete Labapie Peter Junitis John Waitcalis and Stanley Roth erwich jailed after a drunken melee using pick handles. One victim suffered a severely caved in head while Dr Miller treated injuries as Justice Martin ordered restitution.
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Dark Hollow
Pete Labapie
Peter Junitis
John Waitcalis
Stanley Rotherwich
Dr. Miller
Justice Martin
Red Anchor interests oppose Whaleys wall extension
The suit for an injunction against the Whaleys’ building extension was dismissed at the plaintiff’s cost by agreement. The dismissal followed the realization that common rights in the dividing wall were involved.
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Red Anchor
Whailey’s
Whaley’s
Farmer P H Elliott Named to West Virginia Monument Commission
P H Elliott of Graham Station has been appointed to the West Virginia Monument Commission. The panel will unveil a memorial shaft on the eye battle field honoring West Virginia soldiers who fought in the historic struggle.
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P. H. Elliott
Graham Station
West Virginia
Deem Controversy in Ohio Court Over Beauty Show Incident
Large Chestertown gathering attends Justice Martin hearing on a Bashan beauty contest dispute. George Deem Sr and his son are bound over to the grand jury in $300 each after testimony from six of twenty witnesses. The father remains held on the charge after a separate hearing before Justice Fish. tensions rise as West Virginia farmers with oil wealth are drawn into the case.
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Chester Township
Ervin Deem
Justice Martin
Bashan
Martin
George Deem Sr
Fish
West Virginia
Ohio
Federal charges in whiskey shipment case
Federal prosecutors pursue charges over a shipment valued at about $400 000 of whiskey moving from Cincinnati to Chicago. The case targets individuals involved in the illicit alcohol transport and distribution network.
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Cinccnnati Chicago
Lima Gas Famine Spurs Second Appeal to Governor
Lima reports a second appeal to Governor Harry L. Davis to use executive authority to compel Medina Gas Company to resume service and ease the long running gas shortage causing widespread distress in the city.
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Lima
Harry L. Davis
Medina Gas Company
Lemon Lotion for Freckles and Tan Bleaching
Squeeze two lemons into a bottle with three ounces of Orchard White from any drug store for a few cents. Shake well to make a quarter pint of a fragrant lemon lotion. Massage into face neck arms and hands daily to bleach freckles and blemishes and achieve a clear soft rosy white skin.
County Grange Meet Set for September 23 24
The Athens county grange plans a joint meeting with Troy grange in Coolville on Friday evening and Saturday September 23 and 24. A deputy will conduct an inspection and some degrees may be conferred.
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Athens County Grange
Troy Grange
Coolville
Revived by Mayr Wonderfully Restores Health
An advertisement claims Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy cured severe stomach problems that put the speaker near death. It touts relief from indigestion colic and related ailments by removing mucus and inflammation. The note promises a money back guarantee via McKee Drug Co. and druggists nationwide.
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Mayr
McKee Drug Co
Police raid nets Chicago officer and six others
Chicago police lieutenant Vanata famed as the department’s richest officer and six others including a vice president were arrested today in a sweeping raid. Authorities stressed the operation targets corruption within the force and associated firms.
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Chicago
dLieutenant Vanata
Lynch Him Girls Cleveland-A Prank Involving Snake
In Cleveland a crowd of women fainted after sighting a snake on a side street. Police began pursuing a practical joker who used a stuffed black snake on a string to trigger the scare.
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Cleveland
Falcon Steel resumes operations at Warren plant this week
Announcement indicates several hundred men will return to work today at the Falcon Steel Company works in Warren restoring production to full capacity after a weeks long shutdown. Additional plants in Warren Newton Falls and Niles will reopen this week at about twenty five percent capacity.
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Falcon Steel Company
Warren
Newton Falls
Niles
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