Sunday School Contest Closes With Wide Interest in Pomeroy
The nine weeks of Simpson M E Sunday School contests ended Sunday, generating strong local interest in Pomeroy. Final team standings show Core Smith Captain with 1768 points, Lizzie Campbell 1005, Elmer Goodwin 886, Mildred Hill 876, Buffington 539, Norman Foss 471, Gertrude Stowe 344, and Phillips 344.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson M. E
Pomeroy
Core Smith
Lizzie Campbell
Elmer Goodwin
Mildred Hill
Buffington
Norman Foss
Gertrude Stowe
Phillips
La-may Face Powder promises purity and staying power
An advertising notice touts La-may face powder as pure and gentle for delicate skin. It claims superior wear, no white lead or rice powder, and skin benefits such as reduced pores and pimples. A $5,000 reward is offered for proof of any impurity. Lamay Rouge is also promoted as pure.
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New York
Highest scorers named in county league banquet list
The article lists the ten top scorers on their teams led by Miss Cora Smith with 459 points. Eleven winners will be banqueted by Supt. Oliver Hartley at the Remington hotel Friday evening, a plan developed after many calls for details from across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Watson
Wm. Andrews
Oliver Hartley
Julia Humphrey
R. C. Smith
Dill Wolf
Rowena Cherrington
Elmer Goodwin
Edgar Gilmore
Jessie Mitch
Cora Smith
Beatrice Roberts
H. V. Carl
Remington Hotel
Hartley
Death after Wichita car explosion claims Rollis Merideth
Word comes of Rollis Merideth death following a car explosion near Wichita Kansas. He died two days after hospital treatment for severe burns. His wife three year old child and a neighbor were present when the vehicle burst into flames destroying their home and a nearby church. The body is to be transported to Marietta for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollis Merideth
Mattie Lust
Wichita
Kansas
Merideth
Mr. Merideth
Marietta
Calendar to Hold Regular Meeting at Pomeroy Church
The Calendar will hold a regular meeting at the Pomeroy Baptist Church Thursday evening at 7 30. Mr Geo P Daniels will preside over the program and refreshments.
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Pomeroy Baptist Church
Geo. P. Daniels
Benefit ball games urged after Pomeroy New Haven success
Following the well received Sunday benefit baseball game for injured comrade Geo. McIntosh, calls rise for similar charity games by other Ohio Valley League clubs. Organizers urge community support and regional coordination to aid McIntosh during recovery.
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Pomeroy
Briefs and Notices from Middleport Area Events
Funeral services were held for George Ebberfeld at Enterprise U B Church with burial at Rock Springs. Four year old Lucy Rusk of Middleport died of scarlet fever and was buried yesterday. A jitney dance at the armory will aid the public rest room. Louis Carl left for Morgantown to find work. Capt T W Jones of Middleport returns from Arkansas. Dr Fred Morehart of Washington visits family in Middleport. Dwight Powell leaves for Athens to attend school.
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George Ebberfeld
Enterprise U. B
Rock Springs
Lucy
Clyde Rusk
Middleport
Armory
Louis Carl
Morgantown
Morgantown W. Va., Where He Has Employment. Capt. T. W. Jones
Arkansas
Fred Morehart
Washington
Dwight Powell
Athens
Street Mail Boxes To Be Placed In Pomeroy Soon
Postmaster H J Blackmore says thirteen U S mail collection boxes will be placed at Main Nye Kerrs Run Spring Locust Naylors Run Syracuse Lynn Upper Monkey Run Court House Mulberry Ann Mulberry Union Butternut Hill Top Peacock. Carriers will collect mail from boxes and not be required to call at houses for outgoing mail. public cooperation aids prompt deposit.
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H. J. Blackmore
U. S
Pomeroy
Main
Nye Streets
Kerrs Run
Main Street
Pomeroy Chemical Co
Spring
Locust
Naylors Run
Syracuse
Lynn
Upper Monkey Run
Second Street
Court House
Mulberry Ave
Ann Street
Mulberry
Union Avenues
Butternut
Second Streets
Hill Top
TIZ Foot Remedy Promises Comfort For Sore Feet
An old advertisement touts Tiz as a cure for aching swollen and corned feet. It claims relief from burning and tender feet by drawing out poisonous exudations and fitting smaller shoes. A 25 cent box is sold at druggists with a year guarantee or money back.
Facilitate Prompt Collection and Mail Forwarding
A brief item noting the role of coordinating prompt collection and forwarding all outgoing mail matter. It highlights the administrative task of organizing inquiries and ensuring documents reach their destinations efficiently.
Ohio Valley Amateur Baseball Season Ends Abruptly
The Ohio Valley Amateur Baseball League season ends without a clear second half winner after a directors meeting. New Haven led the first half, while Middleport protests against Pomeroy over a pitcher dispute complicate standings and eliminate a post season.
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Ohio Valley
New Haven
Pomeroy
Hartford
Middleport
Poker Pleasures Lead to Court Plea and Fines Near Hobson
Sixteen of eighteen accused poker players pled guilty after being charged with playing under trees near Hobson last Sunday. Each paid five dollars plus costs totaling about thirteen dollars. Warrants remain for two more, William Brickles and William Buckner, with local names including Ben Brown, Harrison Buckner, Frank DeWees, Thad Searls, and others.
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Hobson
Squire J. H. Ewing
Squire
Ben Brown
Harrison Buckner
Frank DeWees
Thad Searls
Dick Craig
Arthur Scott
Harry Harless
Raymond Craig
William Craig
John Bragg
Thomas Matheny
George Hays
Iran Perslinger
Homer Saxon
George Stewart
James Taylor
William Brickles
William Buckner
Local Residents Visit. Schools Open and Moves Noted
A busy week features Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Z B Ator and visits by Ira Ator Flora Runion and others. Farm sales, jury duty, and school openings mark community activity with several families hosting relatives in Athens and nearby towns.
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Z. B. Ator
Ira Ator
Pratts Fork
Flora Runion
Imtiana
Fred Oberholzer
Lester
Athens
C. W. Walker
Loux
Marion
A. J. Carbaugh
H. H. Carbaugh
J. F. Carbaugh
Everett Carbaugh
Charles Williams
Jacksonville
Orland Johnson
Snowville
C. H. Haning
Auistien Carbaugh
H. A. Wheat
Overseas
John Young
Ira Haning
Pleasanton
Sarah Young
Ida Robinette
Fred
Hebbardsville
Herbert Carbaugh
Kenneth Brooks
Centerstoke
Seldon Woodyard
Emma Elis
Pomeroy
Winnie Martin
Wallace
Anna Martin
Brooks
Charles Chase
Robert Coats
Jane Cabeen
Angeline Woodyard
Redssurge-tempered by Sallee topple Philadelphians 2–0
The Reds rallied to shut out Philadelphia 2 to 0 as Sallee aided Moran’s crew. Cincinnati remains in contention, needing eight wins in thirteen checks to claim the flag amid a five-game slide. Giants and Dodgers posted wins, Chicago and Brooklyn fell in other National League games.
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Reds
Philadelphians
Sallee
Moran Crew
Giants
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburg
Boston
Philadelphia
Baseball Scores From Midweek Card in Midwest Cities
American Association results show Kansas City and Columbus split a doubleheader 3–2 and 7–1. St Paul lost to Indianapolis 8–6, Minneapolis beat Toledo 4–1, Milwaukee defeated Louisville 8–2. Standings list Kansas City 73 56 566, Indianapolis 59 566, Louisville 72 61 541, Columbus 65 67 493, Minneapolis 62 71 466, Toledo 82 386, Milwaukee 51 84 378.
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Kansas City
Columbus
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Toledo
Milwaukee
Louisville
Dccades Vases
U M W Membership Figures Rise in 1919
United Mine Workers of America reports average eight month membership at 434,967 for July 1919 with 391,339 paid up and 43,648 exonerated. 1918 average was 427,811. March peaks reached 475,000 in good standing. Treasury stood at 1,728,906.12 on July 31 1919. Income totaled 4,092,605.57 and expenditures 2,563,446.54 in twenty months ending July 31 1919.
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United Mine Workers of America
William Green
Unite Mine Workers
Cleveland
Treasury
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