Gangster Secrets Revealed In Southeast Ohio Robbery Ring
In Pomeroy Ohio on September 12 Sheriff J A Willock reports a Southeast Ohio gang of highwaymen tied to robberies at Hayman Hardware Racine Tuppers Plains Marietta and Rutland alongside other stores. Miller allied with the gang was killed near Hobson. Police seek arrests and expect disruption as officers close in on suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Carter
New Cumberland
W. Va
Willock
Steubenville
Cadiz
Parkersburg
Miller
Two Suits Filed in Local Court
In Pomeroy two actions were entered in Common Pleas Court. Clara E. Wilcox sues for divorce from Claude W. Wilcox, asserting they married in 1911 and have one child, fled from Clarksburg to Ohio after June 14, 1928, due to threats. Another suit, Ray Wilson vs W A Dye, Homer Welch and Kate Welch, adminis trators of W H Dye estate, seeks balance for services rendered after Dye’s death May 6, 1929. Wilson claims $1,085 remains unpaid after $3,335 charged and $2,320 paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Common Pleas Court
Clara E. Wilcox
Claude W. Wilcox
Harrisonville
W. H. Dye
Ray Wilson
W. A. Dye
Homer Welch
Kate Welch
Dye
Margaret Dye
Wilson
Camp family moves from McElhinney property to Besserer flat
Robert Camp and family relocate from the Howard McElhinney property on North Fourth Street into the C. F. Besserer flat. Mrs. McElhinney arrived from Charleston on Thursday to oversee the house and supervise repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Camp
Howard McElhinney
North Fourth Street
C. F. Besserer
McElhinney
Charleston
Philson daughter enter Johns Hopkins training as nurse
Fred Philson of Racine, employed in the Rowley and Reed hardware store in Middleport, announces his daughter Kathryn Philson has entered Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore to begin nursing training. She is a Racine High School and Ohio University graduate class of 1928 and will register September 17. Hopkins enrolls 1,600 nurses with 4,388 men and women enrolled in 1928 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fred Philson
Racine
Rowley & Reed
Kathryn
Ohio University
Athens
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Miss Philson
Local Folks In Brief notes on Health and Travel
Mrs H B McClure remains seriously ill after a long period of poor health. Ed Smith's funeral in Rutland drew friends from town, who sent a bouquet in sympathy. Several residents made trips including Mrs R S White to Buffalo for a fifteen day visit, and Milton Hamilton’s family returning from Mother and father Hamilton's home to Huntington. Dr T H Davis Jr and bride visited relatives before continuing to Tulsa. Frances Kreager left Granville for Denison College after summer studies at Ohio University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
James Souder
Gerber
H. 8. McClure
J. F. Dillard
R. C. McBride
Rutland
Ed Smith
R. S. White
Buffalo
N. Y
Milton Hamilton
M. J. Hamilton
Huntington
Milton
Columbus
Clarence Kunze
H.S. Root
S. A. McCullough
McCullough
Pearl Street
T. H. Davis, Jr
Granville
Kreager
Ohio University
Miss Kreager
C. F. Kreager
South Sixth Avenue
Woman Held on Assault Charge Involving Bedfast Mother
Mrs. Bessie Nelson of Tuppers Plains was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of 3500 on a charge of assault and battery against her mother Mrs. Julia A. Osborne. The alleged attack left the mother bedfast. Unable to post bond, Nelson will be held for the October grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Bessie Nelson
Tuppers Plains
F. W. Gilmore
Julia A. Osborne
Middleport 500 Club Hosts Prize Event
Mrs. E. R. Thompkins welcomed the 500 Club to her Lincoln Street home for an afternoon gathering. Mrs. Oscar Klein won high score, with Mrs. D. J. Sullivan in second place. Guest prize went to Mrs. B. F. Fultz Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
E. R. Thompkins
500 Club
Lincoln Street
Oscar Klein
D. J. Sullivan
B. F. Fultz Sr
Aristocratic Collie Gets Stuck in Tar in Pomeroy
In Pomeroy on September 12 a refined Collie wandered into tar on a street. The dog tried to free its stuck feet and eventually dragged each paw free, displaying clear disgust at the sticky mess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Midweek Goal Set At Christian Church in Middleport
The Middleport Christian Church set a goal of 90 for midweek attendance but only 83 percent showed up this week. Leaders plan to raise the goal to 190 for next Wednesday with Etta Gaski devotional leader and Mrs. Edward French to give the lesson. Pastor Rev. Gardner, returning from vacation, will begin a new study series September 24 and urges full turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
The
Christian Church
Etta Gaski
Edward French
Gardner
Burial for Rutland resident Jacob Conkle today
Jacob Conkle aged 75 died at his daughter Mrs. George Haley's home in Happy Hollow Rutland Township. The funeral will be at Mission Church Rutland at 2 PM with burial in Miles Cemetery. Kathrine Rousey sells furniture to study in California after high school diploma, leaving her child with her mother while others go with father Dr. Rousey in Cincinnati.
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Rutland
Jacob Conkle
Rutland Township
George Haley
Happy Hollow
Mission Church
Miles Cemetery
Pomeroy
Kathrine Rousey
California
Pomeroy High School
C. E. Peoples
Dr. Rousey
Cincinnati
Ray Smith dies at 66 after long illness in Pomeroy
Ray Chester Smith, 66, died at his home on lower Main Street Thursday afternoon after a four year battle with an incurable disease. A former streetcar conductor, he was active in Masonic Mechanics Woodmen and Odd Fellows lodges and belonged to the Pomeroy Methodist Church. He leaves his wife Nellie and daughter Gertrude, with services at the Pomeroy Methodist Church Sunday at 2 PM conducted by the Masonic order. burial in Chester Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ray Chester Smith
Lower Main Street
Smith
J. B. Smith
Chester
Ray Smith
Syracuse
Odd
Pomeroy Methodist Church
Nellie
Eli Roush
Minersville
Gertrude Smith
Masonic Order
Chester Cemetery
Cables Stolen From Hobson Mines Threaten Closure
Hobson area operator M. C. Hobart reports theft of electrical machinery and copper cables at the Red Bird and Hocking Domestic Coal Mines near Hobson. He says continued thefts could force the mines to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Hobart
Hobson
Pomeroy
Red Bird
Hocking
Sheriff Escapes Pneumonia After Bandit Case
Sheriff J. A. Willock, who solved the Vance Miller bandit case in the past week, escaped an attack of pneumonia on his return from Steubenville Wednesday night. Rapid treatment is believed to avert the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
J. A. Willock
Vance Miller
Steubenville
Couple Married after License in Pomeroy
Harry Met calf, 21, attendant at the Athens State Hospital, and Ethel H Le vacy, 22, nurse from Pratts Fork, were married here Thursday afternoon by Rev. P. A. Bright after obtaining a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harry Metcalf
Athens State Hospital
Ethel H. Levacy
Pratts Fork
P. A. Bright
Pomeroy Methodist Church
Beegle Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court
The divorce suit of Sarah Elizabeth Beegle against Elmer E. Beegle was heard by Judge Crow. Divorce was granted without the usual thirty day advisement. Mrs. Beegle citedWillful absence for more than three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Sarah Elizabeth Beegle
Elmer E. Beegle
Emma D. Lee Injured After Fall at Lincoln Hill Home
Miss Emma D. Lee, a member of a pioneer Pomeroy family, fell down stairs at her Lincoln Hill home yesterday and sustained injuries. She suffers from rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Emma D. Lee
Lincoln Hill
Louise E Stanbery Funeral Cremation in Portsmouth
The remains of Louise E Stanbery who died Sunday night were taken to Portsmouth on Thursday for cremation. The Ewing ambulance transported the body, accompanied by her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Louise E. Stanbery
Portsmouth
Ewing Ambulance
Appointment of Administrator for Clelland R. Genter Estate
Frank E. Goldsberry of Athens Ohio is appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Clelland R. Genter late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated this 3rd day of Gedouusse A Dd 1930. JUTSA Probate Judge of said County. 9-5-30tw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Goldsberry
Athens, Ohio
Clelland R. Genter
Athens Coun- Ohio
Nelsonville curbing on Jackson Street approved
City council resolves to construct cement curbs on both sides of Jackson Street between Watkins and Harper Streets preserving a 24 foot center roadway. Notice to be served. ordinance enacted to change electrical and water department payment due date to the 9th day of each month with discounts and penalties as specified.
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Jackson Street
Nelsonville
Ohio
Jackson
Watkins Street
Harpertreet
State OF
Jackson and
Harper Street
Director of Public Service
A. D
W. H. Bartoe
Robert Kinney
J. W. Hickman
Electric Light
Heck sues for recovery of personal property in Athens County
H Heck filed a petition in the common pleas court of Athens County Ohio on June 4 1980 in case MO against Bert Manus Sam Farris and Thomas Hanna seeking recovery of specific personal property. The defendants must answer by October 18 1980. Jones Jones Erskine attorneys for F H Heck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Manus
Sam Farris
Thomas Hanna
H. Heck
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Ohio
No. MO
Poe
Jones, Jones & Erskine
F. H. Heck
Divorce petition filed against Anna Lou Flesher in Ohio court
M L Flesher filed for divorce in Case No. 14827 at the Common Pleas Court of Atherts County Ohio with hearing set on or after September 19 1930. R W Finsterwald attorney for M D Flesher 8 otw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lou Flesher
Atlanta
Georgia
M. L. Flesher
Common Pleas Court
Moore named Executor for Ohio estate
Fred S. Moore appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Dr Tus Moore late of Lodi County Ohio dated September 10 in the year AD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Moore
Tus Moore
Lodi County
Ohio
Attachment Notice in FF E Sweeny Case in Athens
On September 4 1920 a justice of the peace in Athens Ohio issued an attachment order for 95 38 in the suit of Don K Barstow a minor by Harold E Barstow against F F E Sweeny and Willett R Sweeny doing business as FF E Sweeny Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Porter
Athens Township
Athens County
Ohio
Don K. Barstow
Harold E. Barstow
F. FE. Sweeny and
Willett _R. Sweeny
Ff, E. Sweeny & Son
Justice of the Peace
Athens
Parole Consideration Recommended for Homer Wyskiver
An application for parole for Homer Wyskiver No. 59321 a prisoner in the Ohio Penitentiary has been recommended to the Ohio Board of Clemency by the warden and chaplain as worthy of consideration. The hearing date is set for on and after November 4 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Wyskiver
Ohio Penitentiary
Ohio Board of Clemency
Notice in the Jasper Dexter estate dispute in Ohio court
Bertha French filed a petition in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio on September 4 1900 against Thomas Dexter of Mc Donald Pennsylvania Hazel Drummer of St Louis Missouri and other heirs for the real estate in Waterloo Township Athens County Ohio Jasper Dexter deceased. They must answer on or before October 25 1830. Attorney Emmett Keenan represents Bertha French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dexter
McDonald
Pennsylvania
Hazel Drummer
St. Louis
Missouri
Bertha French
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Ohio
Jasper Dexter
Waterloo Township
Nic
Emmett Keenan
Foreclosure Suit In Ohio Mortgage Case
Clarence B Yeater and Grace Y Ter of Hund West Virginia along with William A Yeater Rachel A Yeater Archie Leo Yeater are named as defendants in a Ohio case filed by Olive E Phillips in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Case No 1411. The petition seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on 60 percent acres in Bern Township Athens County with 201600 due plus 6 percent interest semi annually from July 2 1824. Defendants must answer by October 18 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence B. Yeater
Grace Y.ter
Hund
West Virginia
William A. Yeater
Rachel A. Yeater
Maundeville
Archie Leo Yeater
I. Dred
Olive E. Phillips
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Bern Township
Jones, Jones & Erskine
Durfee Parole Hearing Sought by Ohio Penitentiary
Donald Durfee No. 50008, inmate at the Ohio Penitentiary, has been recommended for clemency consideration by the Warden and Chaplain. The parole application will be heard on and after November 5, 1930, by the Ohio Board of Clemency with Dr. J Bonzo listed as Parole and Record Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Durfee
Ohio
Resinol Products Promote Clear Skin in Norfolk Reader Ad
A Norfolk reader recounts clearing a facial eruption with Resinol Soap and Ointment after trying many remedies. The letter promotes Reginol treatment and offers samples by writing to Dept. 33, Baltimore Maryland, urging others to try the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.M. Meakin
Norfolk
Dept
Baltimores Maryland
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Nelson
Entertains Club
Winchester
Winchester and Western Ammunition
Wheaton Hardware Co
Rousey
University
Miss Lee
Jutsa
Said County
CLINE
Woodbury’s
Dr. West
Cline Pharmacy Co
Court House
Santo Domingo
Fred A. Beasley
Farad
Biedel- Mead Oil
M. Johnson
Reid County
J. Bonzo
Parole and Record Clerk
Athens Bee Sai
Glouster
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