Death of Frank B. White of Rutland
Frank B. White 245 died Sunday at the home of his foster mother Mrs Grace White in Rutland. He had worked in Akron and returned home afflicted with tuberculosis. Funeral was at Harrisonville M E church conducted by Rev Watts, burial in Shipman cemetery near Pomeroy. He served in Co M 11th Infantry Fifth Division and was killed in action October 15 1918 in France.
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Frank White
Frank B. White
Grace White
Rutland
Akron
Harrisonville M. E
Rev. Watts
Rutland M. E
Shipman Cemetery
Pomeroy
Frank Bumgardner
Kerrs Run
Co. M
11Th Infantry
France
U S Rescue Helps Printer on Anniversary
Ray Mitch, a printer and ex soldier, receives a $200 back pension from Uncle Sam dating to May 1, restored to $50 monthly. Marriage licenses listed for Weber Gaul, Lambert Kaylor, Lanning Graham, Hawkins Koenig, Bumgardner Crump Lyons, Jackson Simpson, Bostwick Searles.
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U. S
Ray Mitch
Sam
Thomas Lloyd Weber
Chester
Jessie May Gaul
Sumner
Charles Lambert
Plaints
Cordelia Kaylor
Racine
Frank Lanning
Jessie Graham
Rutland
Everett Hawkins
Middleport
Susie Koenig
W. H. Bumgardner
Parkersburg
Frances Crump Lyons
W. H. Jackson
Anna Simpson
Charles
Two More for Martin United in Marriage
Justice Martin united W H Jackson and Anna Simpson of Rutland on Saturday and Charles Botswick of Middleport with Edna Searles of Minersville on Tuesday, joining two couples in marriage.
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Martin Justice
Martin
Mariage
W. H. Jackson
Anna Simpson
Rutland
Charles Botswick
Middleport
Edna Searles
Minersville
Remains of Charles V Bumgardner Arrive in America
The body of Charles V Bumgardner, reportedly killed overseas, has arrived in the United States and is expected to be processed for burial. Details on the transport and funeral arrangements were not immediately disclosed.
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Charles V. Bumgardner
America
Contested Water Rate Vote Sparks Middleport Council Fight
At Monday's Middleport council meeting a sharp dispute over a water rate hike erupted with factions led by Downing Hennessey and Bennett Jones. Lindsey voted for the increase along with Mesers Murphy and Davis, while four members opposed. A citizens ticket emerged on an anti rate platform, with speculation that Fred Shifier or J C Fisher would head the ticket for mayor as nominations closed.
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Middleport Council
Downing-Hennessey
J. B. Lindsey
Council
Bennett-Jones
Lion
Lindsey
Mesers
Murphy
Davis
Citizens
Fred Shifier
New In Old Out County Treasurer and Recorder Installed
County Treasurer Robert Warner and Recorder W W Rupe were installed yesterday, succeeding S P Deem and W S White. Both were elected by overwhelming majorities in primary and general elections and enjoy the confidence of the people to fill their offices honestly and competently.
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New IN
Robert Warner
W. W. Rupe
P. Deem
W. 8
Local Officials Appointments Revealed in Small Town Update
The report notes Mr. Warner will be succeeded by his brother Charles as deputy. Miss Prances Bingham of Rutland will assist in the recorder's office, and Mr. White will return to teaching at the Pomeroy schools.
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Warner
Charles
Prances Bingham
Rutland
Recorder’s Office
White
Pomeroy
Seed corn demonstrations planned in Meigs County
The Meigs county farm bureau will host seed corn demonstrations to show how to select better seed. Two sessions are scheduled Friday September 9 at 1 30 p m at J H Pryor's Long Bottom and Monday September 12 at 1 30 p m at Sayre Bros Lebanon township.
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Meigs County Farm Bureau
J. H. Pryor’s
Long Bottom
Sayre Bros
Lebanon Township
Fall Festival Opens Home Coming Week in Pomeroy
The Pomeroy American Legion Post sponsors a Home Coming Week and Fall Festival the week of September 9 directed by I N Fisk of Cincinnati. It opens with Home Coming services in area churches on Sunday September 18 and runs through the week with booths planned by merchants. Committees are active and Legion Auxiliary women are especially involved.
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Pomeroy
American Legion Post
I. N. Fisk
Cincinnati
Ladies of the Legion Auxiliary
Divorce sought by Mrs. Baker of Tuppers Plains
Mrs. Henry Baker filed for divorce in court claiming her husband left ten years ago after living in Pittsburg. She notes her children are grown, two married, and a 15 year old living with her. The judge took the case under advisement and will rule in 30 days.
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Henry Baker
Tuppers Plains
Pittsburg
Senator Jones Chickens at County Fair A Joke
Senator Tom W. Jones entered prize poultry at the county fair and will be kept busy talking chickens to fanciers. He may impress, though he knows little about the subject beyond the menu, and the poultry exhibit joke will unfold later.
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Tom W. Jones
Car crash harms local group en route to Buckeye Lake
Marcus Cohen of Logan escaped injury when his car left the road on Monday while traveling to Buckeye Lake. Passengers Mrs. Cohen, daughter Freda, and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hptstein suffered minor cuts and bruises, with no serious injuries reported.
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Marcus Cohen
Buckeye Lake
Davis summoned on non support charge near city
John J. Davis living on a nearby farm was asked to report to Middleport authorities on a non support charge. Officials claim he has not helped support his aged father though other family members contribute. Davis came voluntarily and was allowed to leave on promise to report when needed.
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John J. Davis
Middleport
Davis
County Horseshoe Champion Crowned After Labor Day Contests
George Fetheroff of this city won the county horseshoe championship by a narrow margin. Freislinger of Logan finished 7 points behind. Fetheroff also earned a Columbus state fair medal after tying for first with top Ohio pitchers and placing second in the finals to Charles Bobbitt of Lancaster. A barnyard golf club has formed here to promote the sport.
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George Fetheroff
Freisinger
Logan
Fetheroff
Columbus
Ohio
Charles Bobbitt
Lancaster
Logan Welcomes Rev. J. G. Spears Back for Third Year
The U. B. conference at Wellston reappointed Rev. J. G. Spears as Logan pastor for another year. His third year in Logan follows a period of church growth and broad support from both his congregation and the city.
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Logan
U. B
Wellston
J. G. Spears
Spears
Will contest filed over Gore man Charles Williams estate
The will of Charles Williams of Gore is challenged in common pleas court by his son Donald Williams. A September 12 trial date includes a jury hearing evidence. Judge Brook Shell of Lancaster is appointed to preside. The Elks lodge local chapter is named as a will beneficiary.
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Charles Williams
Gore
Donald Williams
Marshall
Brook Shell
Lancaster
Lodge of Elks
Family Reunion Held by Hengst Keller and Marks Clan
About 750 members of the Hengst Keller Marks families gathered at Crystal Springs near Sugar Grove on Monday for a reunion. Delegations from Columbus Lancaster Akron Logan Langsville and Sugar Grove contributed to the gathering. James M. Hengst of Columbus delivered an address after the noon meal and athletics events were held. James M. Hengst was elected president and J J Keller of Fall Township secretary with a committee chosen to arrange next year’s meeting.
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Hengst-Keller- Marks
Crystal Springs
Sugar Grove
Columbus
Lancaster
Akron
Logan
Langsville
James M. Hengst
J. J. Keller
Fall Township
Four Cornered Mayoral Race Likely In Local Election
Considerable interest surrounds Tuesday forenoon filings for mayor as Brown and incumbent J P Miller present petitions. If no other candidates file, the race will be lively with loyal backers. no independent filings are expected for other city offices.
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Brown
J. P. Miller
Fruit Exhibit Skipped by Gibsonville Grower
W. T. Brashares of Gibsonville visited the city Tuesday and said he would not exhibit at the fair this year due to late frosts that destroyed nearly all his fruit. He typically displays many apples and cultivates various other fruits.
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W. T. Brashares
Gibsonville
Man Found Begging Believed To Be Missing From Asylum
Deputy Tide Huston arrested a man who gave the name Lee Hill and claimed to be from Athens. Officials suspected he might have escaped from the asylum but no missing person was reported. He is held for further investigation to determine rightful custody.
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Tide Huston
Lee Hill
Hill
Athens
Local Residents Take Short Trips and Masonic Session
Edward Francis and family return home from a ten day trip to Racine Wisconsin. Buell Ely and his wife visit his sister Mrs Floyd Copeland in Hamden. David L Kauffman visits relatives in Cincinnati. Lila Hamer of Murray City stays with Ota and Leah Harbaugh. Mingo Lodge of Masons held a regular session at the Masonic temple. Council Masons held a special meeting with four candidates receiving degrees.
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Edward Francis
Greendale
Racine
Wis
Buell Ely
Hamden
Floyd Copeland
David L. Kauffman
Cincinnati
Lila Hamer
Murray City
Ota
Leah Harbaugh
Mingo Lodge of Masons
Masonic Temple
Council Masons
Dirt Falling From Clothes Use Blue Devil Observed
A reader notes an incident dated September 6 2015 describing dirt falling from clothing after applying a product called Blue Devil and watching the result.
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Blue Devil
Family slaying leaves seven dead in Ormsby home
In Ormsby Minnesota authorities reported a murder suicide at a residence. Frank Klokkow, a former bank cashier, killed his wife and five children then himself with a revolver, found under his left arm.
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Ormsby, Minn
Frank Klockow
Ohio milestones from Belmont to gas well history
A recap of notable Ohio events: Belmont County proclaiming 1801 with St Clairsville as seat, 1819 birth of Vice President Hendricks in Muskingum County, 1846 Merchants Exchange opening in Cincinnati, 1875 Fifth Industrial Exposition opening, and 1889 the world’s largest natural gas well drilled at Upper Sandusky.
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Ohio
Belmont County
St. Clairsville
Thomas A. Hendricks
United States
Muskingum County
Indianapolis
Merchants’ Exchange
Cincinnati
Upper Sandusky
Doctor Bacon resigns from Mellon Institute post
Pittsburgh September 6. Dr Raymond F Bacon announced he has tendered resignation as director of Mellon Institute a position he has held since 1914. Dr Bacon is a widely known chemist.
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R. F. Bacon
Pittsburgh
Raymond F. Bacon
Mellon Institute
Bacon
Joy Park Fire Destroys Atlantic City Amusement Site
Fire swept Rendezvous Park in Atlantic City causing an estimated $150000 loss. No injuries reported as crews battled the flames today.
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Atlantic City
Rendezvous Park
AtlanticeCity
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