Demurrer in Karr case filed as Grand Jury meets
Grand Jury meets for next to last time with a demurrer to Irving Karr indictment filed this morning by the defendant's attorneys. Trial expected early October, amid public interest. Also proceedings in aid of execution in the Stimson Computing Scales Co. v Hood case. Subpoenas issued in betting inquiry at the precinct primary. Elementary notes from Pomeroy and nearby towns cover social visits and church class meeting with the Shining Star Class of the Enterprise United Brethren School hosting September activity.
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Irving Karr
W. J. Forquer
Della Martin
Stimson Computing Scales Company
George Hood
Peoples
Hythe
Shining Star
iEnterprise United Brethren
Itate
Fred Koster
George Grueser
da Quisenberry
Helen. Young
Koster
Agnes Gore
Agnes Sutton
S Quisenberry
Bedford Fair Set for October 6 with Speeches and Music
POMEROY Sept 22 The Bedford Township annual fair returns this year on Saturday October 6 on the grounds near Durlingham Church. It promises a unique event drawing people from far and wide with a program featuring agricultural displays domestic sciences and commercial products alongside contests speeches music and other entertainment.
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Pomeroy
Ford Township
Bedford TF
Durlingham
Meigs County Pioneer Society Donates to D A R
POMEROY Sept 22 The Meigs County Pioneer Society voted to donate 75 to the D A R Society for rehabilitating the old Chester courthouse and establishing a relic room. Officers elected for the coming year are President R B Carso Vice President Mrs A O Trac Secretary Mrs Granville Russell Treasurer Miss Emma Jacobs. Deaths among members since the last meeting totaled 62.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Taft Remembered Classmate Goffman Recalled
T J Gofftan of Hume Illinois recently visited Meigs and Gallia County relatives after leaving Gallipolis 48 years ago. He took the state bar exam in the same class as ex President William Taft. Years later Taft recalled Goffman when the two met during a speech in Illinois.
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Pomeroy
T. J. Coft«tan
Hume
Illinois
Meigs
Gallia County
Gallipolis
Willliam Taft
Taft
Goffman
Apple expert praises Hartinger Red Delicious crop in Ohio
Pomeroy reports Ohio State University plant pathologist Pierstorff praised Dr M D Hartinger orchard near Middleport for producing the finest Red Delicious apples he has seen in Ohio. He toured orchards advising spray timing and solutions, finding less than three percent insect or disease injury in thousands of apples. James Titus, orchard manager, credited Pierstorff’s guidance and long spraying hours. Also, Vermit Wiseman, football captain, remains seriously ill in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens with encouraging remarks from his doctor.
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A. L. Plerstorff
Hartinger
Pierstorff
Ohio State University
Ohio
Hariinger
James Titus
Wiseman
Middleport
Vermit Wiseman
Sheltering Arms
Athens
Pomeroy Bridge Visit Signals Armistice Day Plans
Officials from Dravo Construction and Kiwanis visited the new bridge at Pomeroy. Bridge men praised the structure and pledged readiness before Armistice Day celebrations. The event will also dedicate the Blue and Gray Trail from Columbus to Charleston, with 16 STORES IN GROUP now part of the Kiwanis plan. Governor Donahey and state officials showed support for a unified Armistice Day program uniting several Southern Ohio events.
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Omeroy
R. M. Dravo
Dravo Construction Company
Tone
Columbus
Charleston
Pomeroy
Kiwanis
Columbus Tor
Jewell
Harmeet
Donahey
Jasonville
A. D. Carnahan
Bashan
Ohio
Democratic ticket shows blanks in county slate for year
September 22 report notes missing candidates on the Democratic County ticket with no candidates listed for Representative Clerk of Courts Surveyor Treasurer. Names present include Horst on Brown Emmet W Peoples Lord Hysell O H Myera Harley Musser J E Carleton. County Commissioners and Probate Judge positions also show gaps on the non partisan ballot.
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Pomeroy
Horston Brown
Emmet W. Peoples
Lord Hysell
O. H. Myera
Harley Musser
J. E. Carleton
Embezzling Banker Confesses Losses In Stock Speculation
Edward B. Reeve, a 63 year old Medford cashier, admitted embezzling an estimated £66,000 over 36 years at Burlington County National Bank. He told a directors meeting he lost the funds in stock speculation schemes.
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Edward B. Reeve
Burlington County National Bank
Medford
N. J
Funeral Services for Mrs Humphrey Held in Rutland
Mrs. Humphrey widow of Fete Ash Humphrey died at her son Elmont’s home in Willard. Her body arrived in Middleport and lay in state at Rawlings undertaking parlors before being taken to Rutland for a Baptist Church service conducted by Rev. H. E. Bolton. Burial followed at Miles Cemetery with three sons Elmont Emerson and Earl surviving along with other relatives in Meigs County and beyond.
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Humphrey
Ash Humphrey
Rutland
Elmont
Willard
Rawlings
Baptist Church
H. E. Bolton
Miles Cemetery
Threesons
Emersons
Earl
Meigs County
Plans for Middleport Fall Festival and Home Coming
Middleport community plans an eight day Fall Festival and Home Coming from October 13 to 20. The event, sponsored by local businessmen, features a W C Newman staging, multiple cash prizes for a ticket selling popularity contest open to any young lady, and a grand prize Whippet coach valued at 928. A lit electric street arch at Mill and Second Streets will greet attendees, with additional wedding plans noted.
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Middleport
Middleport Community Club
Mid- Gleport
W. C. Newman
Huntington
W. Va
Twins Born in Middleport Named Eleanor and Rennie
Middleport reports the birth of twins to Mr and Mrs Rennie Davis of Youngstown. A girl named Eleanor and a boy named Rennie are the newborns, grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Edward Steele. The parents previously resided in Middleport. Captain Tom Jones is noted as chairman of a local committee.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Rennie Davis
Youngstown
Eleanor
Rennie
Edward Steele
Pima
Auto Runs 59 Miles on Gallon of Gas
Automobile engineers unveil a device claimed to boost mileage to 59 miles per gallon with tests showing 53 miles per gallon. Thousands report gas savings and smoother engines as the ad seeks distributors to earn over 100 dollars weekly, offering a free sample.
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West Third St. Mill
Kee
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