Cherrington to Move to Marietta as New Pastor Arrives
The Rev. L. L. Cherrington, new pastor of Norwood M E Church, preached at Norwood Church to large crowds. He will move to Marietta Thursday from McArthur and reside at 109 Poplar Street. His daughter will enter Marietta College. The Rev. and Mrs Sayre plan to move to Nelsonville with local transfer service moving their household goods.
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Sayre
Sonville
Rington
Nelsonville
S*unday
Fire Marshal to Testify on Middleport Fire Before Grand Jury
W B McCormick assistant state fire marshal and Joe Cleary state investigator prepared to testify in Pomeroy before the grand jury about a recent Middleport fire and related matters. The city recently condemned 22 alleged fire hazards in shacks slated for removal. Cleary, from central Ohio, noted he had not seen the river show boat but encountered a blaring riverfront placard advertising Hitner's show.
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Pomeroy
W. B. McCormick
Ohio
Joe Cleary
Grand Jury
Middleport
Cleary
Ohio River
Hitner
Cotton Blossom
Little Miss Hope
June
Joe
Police Tag 19 Cars At Lin den Heights Dance Hall
State police from Pt. Pleasant tagged 19 cars parked near a Lin den Heights dance hall. Owners were ordered to appear and pay fines around 16 dollars each, one driver paying 116.40 for a flask of whisky. Trooper Pomeroy leads the new Pt. Pleasant headquarters to curb riverfront law breaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Miss Emma Franz To Train As Nurse In Columbus
Emma Franz leaves Pomeroy for Columbus to begin nurse training at Mt. Carmel Hospital. Her sister Loretta Franz is also enrolled in the same program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Franz
Pomeroy
Columbus
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Loretta
Oil and Gas Outing Moved to October 26
In Marietta the Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers Association postponed its annual meeting and picnic due to rain. A business meeting will be held October 26 in the Courthouse assembly room, followed by a dinner and party at the Betsey Mills Club for members and their wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers Association
Betsey Mills Club
Konjola Relieves Longtime Stomach Trouble
A Lebanon Ohio man, Harry Collins, testifies that after suffering since 1918 with a heavy stomach mass and distress, Konjola relieved his ailment within four weeks. He credits the medicine for freeing him to eat normally. Konjola is sold at McKee drug store in Athens and by druggists across the region.
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Harry Collins
Summit Street
Lebanon
Ohio
Konjola
Athens
McKee Drug Store
Grand Jury Closes Third Sitting in Pomeroy
The grand jury in Pomeroy opened its third session this term Monday, with 20 cases and 70 summoned witnesses. It is expected to run until Wednesday evening, and could hear more jurors called. Most charges are minor. none for first degree murder.
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Pomeroy
William Vollert O'Brien Secretly Weds in Rome Georgia
William Vollert O'Brien son of Mr and Mrs W J O'Brien of Columbus formerly Middleport wed August 3 in Rome Georgia to Dorthea Olivette Taliserro of Atlanta The bride's Newport parents have lived in Atlanta four years The groom a 1918 Middleport High School and Virginia Military Institute graduate returned to Atlanta after visiting Ohio and had an appendectomy for recovery status improving
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Middleport
William Vollert O'Brien
W. J. O'Brien
Columbus
O'Brien
Rome
Georgia
Dorthea Olivette
Harry Logan Taliserro
Atlanta
Newport
Middleport High School
Virginia Military Institute
Local Social Roundup From Pomeroy And Surroundings
Social visits and family notes from Pomeroy and nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. H C Brooks of Albany and Miss Hettie Brooks with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Russ in Pomeroy. Mrs. Cari and relatives from Washington state arrive for a stay with Mrs. Carr.
New York Central Band Heads to Pittsburgh Outing
Middleport reports the annual field meet and outing of the New York Central Association will be held in Pittsburgh. Many New York Central employees and band members departed on a 9:30 train for Columbus to board a special train to Pittsburgh. The Hobson Association band, last year’s first prize winner, aims to repeat. A banquet at the William Penn Hotel will follow the day’s events, with a dance to cap the evening. Return travel is scheduled for Thursday.
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Middleport
New York Central Associations
Pittsburgh
New York Central
Columbus
New York Central Band
Hobson Association
Local residents visit relatives amid Sunday gatherings
Mrs Arthur Lechner and family visit Pittsburgh relatives while Dr Honeys wife in Detroit. Various townsfolk travel for weddings, funerals, and family events including purchases, moves, and school trips. Ice cream social planned by Loyal Berean Class. Dorothy Schneider improves after illness.
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Arthur Lechner
Virginia
Pittsburgh
Lucy Boggess
Hnney
Hugg
Detroit
Arthur Hugg
Billy Worden
Inharleston
C. H. Church
Frank Rice
Effice Rice
Harry Bennett
Toledo
Helen Hess
Clara Belle Bodkins
Bliss School
Columbus
Charles Burk
Covert
Guinther
South Peal Street
Mr. Burk
Mary King
Nzora Guinther
Charles Wagner
Rutland Street
Nial Salser
Bowman's
Akron
Ed. Spooner
Mabel Reese
T. F. Ferguson
Charles Vale
Marl Stobart
Marjorie
Theodore Reed
Hayes
Jackson
Gilbert Hayes
Locust Street
Dorothy Schneider
Lincoln Hill
Pomeroy
Flying circus show shut down after wage dispute at Rocksprings
Sept. 17 report from Pomeroy notes a flying circus exhibit on the Rocksprings fair grounds drew a modest crowd. On Monday two employees sought wages in Justice Webster’s court, leading deputy Welker and constable Burris to impound the outfit. Officials say the matter may be settled.
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Pomeroy
Court of Justice
R. G. Webster
Delbert Welker
Theodore Burris
Dangerous Looking Truck Paralyzes Pomeroy Streets
A West Virginia tagged truck from Murphy Burstle Torpedo Co. attracted crowds in Pomeroy on Court Street. The bed contained a large iron safe, double padlocks, and bold warnings reading Dangerous. The scene caused motorists and pedestrians to keep a wide berth despite no explosives being found.
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Pomeroy
Court Street
West Virginia
Murphy-Burstle Torpedo Company
Julia Mae Wilburn Celebrates Fourteenth Birthday
Mrs. W. P. Wilburn honored her daughter Julia Mae with a Friday party in Middleport marking her 14th birthday. The evening featured music and games followed by a three course luncheon. Guests included Ruth Nutting Billy Michl Jane Davis Mary H. Ebersbach Jean McMaster Evelyn Miller Zella Lighter Vivian Virginia Leonard Pauline Helwig Esther Brown Scott Genevieve Knowles Mary Lightner and the honoree, totaling 14 attendees.
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Middleport
W. P. Wilburn
Julia Mae
Dorcas Society Meets at Mrs Mygart Home
The Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church gathered last evening at the home of Mrs J M Mygart with a large turnout. Mrs B FE Talbott led the program and after a brief lesson and program the evening closed with light refreshments served by Mrs Mygart.
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Middleport
Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church
J. M. Mygart
B. FE. Talbott
Mygart
Auto Speedway To Be 40 Feet In Air
Detroit plans for a toll motor speedway elevated 40 feet above rails between Detroit and Pontiac as part of a $100,000,000 Grand Trunk development project to electrify the 26 mile line. Bowker, general manager of the Grand Trunk Western Lines, announced the idea.
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Detroit
U.P
Pontiac
Co. Co
Dr Snook Spends Fiftieth Birthday on Death Row
Condemned slayer Dr James Howard Snook marked his fiftieth birthday in Ohio State Penitentiary on death row awaiting the electric chair. He keeps composure, chats with fellow inmates, and follows sports broadcasts, while his wife and few supporters hope for a reprieve.
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Columbus
James Howard Snook
Theora Hix
State Penitentiary
Ohio State University
Snook
Helen Snook
Mrs. Snook
Girl Injured Trying to Board Road Scraper En Route to School
Goldie Massie, 14, remained near death after an accident while boarding a road scraper on the way to school. She was badly crushed and hospitalized under treatment.
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Washington, D. H
U.P
Goldie Massie
Fire cripples Portland waterfront in half a million blaze
A five hour waterfront fire in Portland Me caused about 500000 in damage. The blaze began under the Portland Terminal wharf and scorched the Plymouth and the Elizabeth Bandi while ten boats evacuated crew and nine people, including seven firemen, were overcome. The fire reached coal pockets and a sulphur warehouse, prompting power cuts and darkness as investigators probe a possible smoker cause.
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Portland
U.P
Plymouth
Boston
Portland Terminal Company
Elizabeth Bandi
Boston & Maine Central Railroad
Land Baroness Proves Looks Are Deceiving
Arriving in Los Angeles from Nicaragua for a visit, land heiress Pretty Lucila de Quiros is revealed as more than a visitor. She owns the largest henequen ranch in Nicaragua and is a prominent cattle owner, a figure of notable wealth and influence.
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Lucila de Quiros
Los Angeles
Nicaragua
Hollywood
New Hankies With Plaid Handkerchiefs For Suit Wear
Fine plaid handkerchiefs in several colors are new for suit wear. A small initial can be done in the most prominent tone for a personalized touch.
Markers for Graves for Soldiers Available
Mrs. John Finsterwald urges those seeking War Department grave markers to contact her at 121 East State Street as applications must be properly filled before the department acknowledges requests. The War Department supplies markers for graves from all American wars.
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War Department
John Finsterwald
East State Street
City Women’s Federation
Finsterwald
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Sir William Thwaites
England
Cherrington
William O’brien
Meigs County
H. C. Brooks
Albany
Hettie Brooks
Charles Russ
C. F. Cari
Bellingham
Washington
Cheshire
Ernest
Marion
H. W. Carr
Union Avenue
Joseph Hayman
Carnegie
Ewing
Meigs
Smith
Compton
Louis Bass
Wryllys Mill
Justice Webster
Moundsville
Hartford
William Chapman
Pt. Pleasant
Ripley
Norman
Harold Mees
Montana
Mason City
John Weese
Earl Nease
Syracuse
J. S. Hartenbach
Cleveland
Manning Webster
Huh Davis
Monroe County
Charles Ebersbach
George Kraft
Wellsburg
W. Va
Florida
Swanson Furniture Co
Atkens
Auto Speedway
Uckoff
Biggest
Best
Chauncey - Glouster
Dr. Snook
Death Cell
Vincent J. Halloran
United Press
Isaac Miller
Abner Snook
S Crosley
Crosley
A.C
Crosley 31
Wheaton Hardware Co
Maine City
Dandruff
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Lucky Tiger
Alee
Moores
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Pthens
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