New Ministers Sent Here in Pomeroy
In Columbus conference changes, Pomeroy receives new ministers. Rev. A E McCollough retires due to health and will stay in Columbus. Rev. P A Bright comes from Thornville to lead Pomeroy, while Rev L O Lineberger moves to Thornville for the year. Lineberger to appear in Pomeroy services this Sunday, Bright in Thornville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Columbus
A. £. McCollough
P. A. Bright
Thorn Ville
L. O. Lineberger
Rutland
Syracuse
Lineberger
Bright
Thornville
Mystery surrounds Bedford shooting of Denver Hall
In Pomeroy on Sept 12 detectives probe the Bedford home shooting of Denver Hall. Warren Landaker is released on his own recognizance as the grand jury prepares, with no eyewitnesses and Hull claiming he was at the door when the shot rang out. The bullet entered the back, lodged in the spinal column, and may require further photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Denver Hall
Bedford
D. H. Hysell
J. A. Willock
Warren Landaker
Betford
Landaker
Hull
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Neway
Goldsberry
Wilk
Landakerson
Grand Mary
Dean Will Recover From Bullet Wound in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati a 47 year old former Syracuse resident Harry Dean lies wounded with a bullet in the breast. He is reported to be slowly recovering at a hospital. The shooter is identified as Dorothy Marvin 18 who found a revolver and fired it in her parents room. Roy Holmes a brother in law visited Cincinnati to learn details and report recovery. George Marvin 65 the foster father formerly a Parkersburg policeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Cincinnati
Harry Dean
Morgan Dean
Dean
George Marvin
Dorothy Marvin
Roy Holmes
Parkersburg
W. Va
Probate Court Reports Late Actions In Estates And Tax
POMEROY Sept 12 Probate Court records show Edward F Ball bequeathing all property to his wife Mae Ball naming her executrix without bond. Laura E Brown leaves 4100 to son William Brown with remainder to her children plus a monument under 200. Inheritance taxes noted on William Parker estate total 5516.15 with gifts to Parker nieces and Bartlett Parker’s estate taxed accordingly. Rutland Township benefits from taxes. The Meigs County school consolidation sparks friction, with Judge Miller mediating a compromise to avoid suit. Rural districts challenged by residents, with ballots counted. union upheld. Columbia Township faces teaching vacancies and board changes to avoid legal entanglements. July Meigs County accidents total 27 with one fatal. Miss Eunice Recht and Justus Strauss wed in Columbus.
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Mra Brown
William A. Brown
William Parker
Rutland Township
Lucy Parker Axline
Bessie Parker Higley
Nora Parker Mills
Bartlett Parker
Pomeroy
Meizs County
Miller
R. B. Carson
Apand Bradford
County School Board
Columbia Township
Schol Board
Serenity
Meigs County
Eunice Recht
Harry Woodard
Justus Strauss
John Strauss
Columbus
Woman's Christian Board of Missions to Meet Tonight
Meet tonight in Middleport with Miss Etta Gaskill on Vine Street. Mrs. William Bradford will chair and oversee the program. Reading papers on Education will be by Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Butcher, and Mrs. H. P. Mayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Woman's Christian Board of Missions
Etta Gaskill
Vine Street
William Bradford
Hermit Resides in Stone Rooms on No 7 Highway
Sept 12 Travelers report Abner Price an 86 year old man living in two sandstone rooms hewn from a cliff along No 7 Highway about five miles before Tronon. He has lived in Lawrence County 57 years and in his care home 2.5 years. He obtained permission to carve his home on the right of way and tends a small garden while selling junk gathered from neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Tronon
Abner Price
Lawrence County
Price
Golf Club Co. Man Held in Embezzlement Case
Clifford A. Hess, a director of the William Burk Company of Zanesville, is jailed in Meigs County on embezzlement charges after being accused by John R. Ogdin of misappropriating 850. Bond set at 5000, two allied directors pledged help. The case moves toward the grand jury with local attorneys retained.
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Pomeroy
Clifford A. Hess
Meigs County
John R. Ogdin
Columbia Township
Carpenter Post Office
Mr. Hess
William Burk Company
Zanesville
Ohio
Hess
Ogdin
Throckmorton
Columbus
Golf Company
Rk. PD
Webster
A. P. Miller
Friends of Hess
Mixed Shoes Story Tells of Mrs. Carl Delegation Tale
Pomeroy Ohio September 12 a light social item recalls Mrs H V Carl a Methodist Church lay delegate to the Columbus conference. The tale claims she wore one patent leather shoe and left behind a matching kid shoe in Dr C F Downies Columbus lodging with Mrs Downie sister to Mrs Carl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
H. V. Carl
Pomeroy Methodist Church
Carl
M. E
Columbus
C. FE. Downie
Young Eight Year Old Louise Holzer Swims Ohio River
Louise Holzer daughter of Dr and Mrs Holzer Gallipolis swam the full Ohio River last Sunday at pool stage without assistance. She did the feat along with family observers ensuring her safety. Only two Holzer members have not crossed the river yet the doctor and daughter Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holver
Pomeroy
Ohio River
Louise Holzer
Mia
C. E. Holzer
Gallipolis
Ohio Valley
Holzer
Elizabeth
Eli Hartinger Surprised with Gifts on Retirement
Eli Hartinger, retired at Hobson shops after reaching arc limit, 79, was surprised by New York Central engineers on September 12. They brought a leather rocker and presented a $25 purse and a fine watch chain with charm, amid warm tributes from fellow workers and road men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Eli Hartinger
Hobson Shops
New York Central
F. P. McCoy
J. A Beverage
Lee Roush
Will Michel
Ed. Bowen
Frank Mackin
Mr. Hartinger
Hartinger
Maker Missing But Officers Find Still and Liquor
Sheriff’s deputies raided a suspected still on DeWitts Run and seized a 50 gallon mash semi liquor and peach brandy. The maker fled and remains at large after the raid at Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
DeWitts Run
Sheriff's Office
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Barbers and Iger
Konjola
Jody
Mrs
Margaret Alger
Fnjola
McKee Drug Store
Girl
Women’s Christian Board of Missions
No. 7
Stanso
THE
Stansbury Drug Company
Stanso Remedies
Middleport, Ohio
Liere
Coxwell
Swanson Furniture Co
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