Webb on Trial for Killing Sister Amaziah Webb
Amaziah Webb faces trial for the alleged murder of his sister. In court he was excused by the defense, while Willard Lumby of Wheelersburg passed examination for cause but was discharged. Court adjourned for final talesmen. juror Charles Hester was the first called and showed no opinion on guilt and favored capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Lumby
Webb
Atorneys
Middleton
Portsmouth
Washington
Upper Nile
Gillen
Imyey Tall
R. E. Bennett
Madison Township
Fred Becker
John Bodmer
John W. Craig
William Denning
Ful Distel
Johan J. Doll
James Edwards
A. F. Elliott
I W. Brood
John Grummel
Benjamin Tammond
G. F H. Heimisch
John L. Tlinze
Sph Johnson
Jani
Eleventh Street
Ime
Winter
Téonl
Joly
Io Arsokl
Charles Schneider
Wheelersburg
Grover W. T. Barbee
Kent
New Boston
Jacob Deemer
Rush Township
Ilness
Oldfield
City
John A. Wilhelm
Binde
George W. Salladay
Fiso
Frank
Marting
Fred Gabler
Ilenry Scott, Jr
W. O. Weart
Clay Township
Alonzo Purdy
Lucasville
Morgan
Edward Clammens
George TI. Bratten
Otway
Linn New Bhiesti
Will
Smother
Fred Fogler
Westsside
John Barkteer
Edward Distal
Wathington Township
John G. Doll
Washington Township
Motihiy
A. I Eleiott
John W. Mood
East End
John Grimme
Ben Mammond
Flo
G. E. Wisiniseh
John J. Hinge
Fremer
Wm. Denning
W. Jens
Washington i Township
Ile Trend
Philip’ Arnold
Harry Larkins
Tie
Faok
Funk
Gause
Larkins
Cecil Miller
Andrew McWilliams
John Rapp
West Side
Hurtnuis
John Hinze, Jr
Ciesrge W. Hill
Joseph Johnson
Ben Cuppett
George H. Staten
Jacob J
Enos Vaughters
John Murray
Reason Jowett
East Front Street River
Fewett
Fred W. Heisel
James P. Brennan
Phil’ M. Streich
George Swahby
Long Run
Fank
A. T. Noel
Chilligothe Pike
Joseph W. Mitchell
J Family
Tle
Yonah Kearnes
Tuawson Rights
Roy Smith
J. William Schilling
Jesse Burke
Greef Township
Feart
Franklin Furnace
Elmore
Jury selection in Webb murder case proceeds with 33 empanelled
Norman Adams and a large roster of jurors from Wheelersburg Chillicothe Washington Tp and city area face a lengthy voir dire as Judge Middleton and counsels assemble a new venire after initial panel gaps. The special venire of 33 jurors is drawn, examined, and narrowed amid scattered recusals and peremptory challenges, with deliberations continuing into Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Adams
Wheelersburg
B. F. Gable
Chillicothe Pike
Wm. Appleton
Washington
Fred Becker
John I. Doll
John Grumme
George Jenkins
Obas
Schneider
James Dalton
Charles Hester
City
Noah Kearns
Phil M. Streich
Two Counties Join Dry Column in Ohio Election
In Licking county, Newark and rural districts showed a close dry versus wet contest. Dry counties claimed 7,799 votes to wets 7,077, with Newark city granting a 1,578 majority but unable to balance rural votes. Eighty four saloons were voted out, with two breweries affected. The overall result favored drys by a narrow margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Licking County
Gould Farm Sale Draws Local Interest at Franklin Furnace
Strong local interest surrounds the upcoming sale of the Gould farm at Franklin Furnace. Warden Orin B. Gould of the Ohio penitentiary has entrusted the sale to Skes Lane Neff Co of Columbus. The farm, valued near 20000 dollars, sits on Ohio river bottom land not affected by floods. Fred Feart, a noted mail carrier, occupies the old homestead with Andy Fisher managing the farm. Fisher has just bought Tatton farm at Ohio Furnace. Portsmouth Telephone Co directors Joseph McKell and W V Schwartzha ugh were in Chillicothe Tuesday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould Farm
Gould
Franklin Furnace
Times
Orin B. Gould
Ohio Penitentiary
Skes-Lane-Neff Company
Columbus
Ohio River
Trenton
Ohio
Fred Feart
Andy Fisher
Ohio Furnace
Basey Borne Monster Rally Promised This Fall
Local chatter hints at a major upcoming event as residents celebrate a planned monster flag raid around the region next fall. Forecasts show generally fair tonight in Ohio with warmer conditions by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere Gars
Ohio
Noted Church Member Receives Full Status in 1908
A friend church member long admired achieved full membership on November 2, 1908 as her husband was baptized and she joined the Methodist Miscoyal church in full member shins. Also mentions Bucklow's Arnica Salve praised for curing cold sores sold by The Fisher & Streich Pharmacy for 23 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vale of
Gibson
St. Buffelo
Fisher & Streich Pharmagy
Hardin County votes dry by large margin in Kenton
Kenton, D. Dec. 8. Hardin county voted dry under the base law by 2,075 majority. The county seat Kenton went dry by 60. Twenty saloons voted out. Total vote 7,600 vs 8,900 at the presidential election. No celebration due to a dry association resolution. Both sides advertised. editors supported by the News-Republican. The election ends the South Side in Kenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
Hardin County
Dry Association
Drys
News-Republican
Electric Bitters Proclaimed a Cure by Ark Resident
W C Kiestler of Galliday Ark reports relief from stomach and liver troubles and general weakness after using Electric Bitters. The tonic purifies blood, energizes nerves, and boosts vigor. money back if it fails to help. Sold at The Fisher & Streich Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OC
Kiestler
Galliday
Ark
Fisher & Streich Pharmacy
Obituary for Mrs Josiah Jeffords of Wellston Ohio
Mary Catherine Craig Jeffords born September 26 1837 near Moorefield Virginia died November 25 1908 near Portsmouth Ohio aged 71 years 1 month and 2 days widow of Josiah Jeffords married April 15 1857 she left six children three survivors Sadie Ferry Isabel Riggs and John with husband John in Wellston Ohio plus three deceased children Charles Elza Florence Laura Jane Mershon. She came to Scioto county in 1846 at age nine and lived there until death. She suffered paralysis from September 14 for ten weeks and two days cared for by her daughter Mrs Terry and granddaughter Mrs William A. She was noted for arithmetic skill public affairs reading aloud memory accuracy knowledge of local events floods and builders dates of houses and names. She left brothers John W Craig George R Craig and many relatives and friends mourn her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Jeffords
Mary Catherine
Charles Craig
Ni ‘Ancy Sickey
Mary Plorencé
Née
Laura’ Jane Mershon
Sadie Ferry
Wellston
Isabel Riggs
Charleston
W. Va
John
John W. Craig
George R. Craig
Carbinville
Til
Terry
Williama
Jeffords
Mies
Ohio Valley
Jacob Dice Found Dead in Hamilton County Home
Jacob Dice aged 74, born in Germany, was found dead in his bed Tuesday morning at 1 West Second Street. Relatives report he suffered a paralytic stroke in the night after decades of farming in Hamilton County and living with his brother, John Dice, a waterman liveryman. He immigrated in 1845 and led a quiet, retiring life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Dice
West Second Street
Dice
Jia
Mr. Dice
Germany
John Dice
Waterny Liveryman
Hamilton County
West Second St
Kennedy Family Repositioning and Local Farm Moves
W R Kennedy resigns from Harsha Mills to seek a seat within two weeks. Family planned to move to the West Side farm owned by O O Kennedy. John Holt takes charge of Jacob Shetzel's Kentucky farm near Tygart, with the family relocating from the city Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.r.kennedy
Harsha Mills
Mound ‘Street
Me Sing
O. O. Kennedy
East
H Seventh Strees
John Holt
Jacob Shetzel
Kentucky
Tygart
J. B. Johnson
John
Special sale ad with strange items and prices
Fragmented ad offers various goods at promotional prices this week only. Includes fishing gear and miscellaneous items with unclear descriptions and currency marks.
Sausage Mill and assorted hardware sale items
A fragment lists a sausage mill and various shop items including carpet tacks shoe brads kettles and groceries. It mentions low prices and a sale at an all purpose store offering hardware paints oils and related goods. The text is incomplete but indicates a general catalogue or ad style notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal
St Jaird Preesers
Pri
Conntors
Frank McCurdy Undertaker Wheelersborg Ad
Funeral director Frank McCurdy listed as undertaker with contact through Wheelersbad Exchange. Advertisement mentions complete line of house paints oils and related supplies and 24 hour answering service with home phone listed as 33. Belt price points shown as 4:7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Speatt
Hibatmer
F Rank ‘McCurdy
Wheelersbad Exchange
Also Mentioned on This Page
Amaziah Webb
Amaziah
Alberk
J. Reitz
Wallian
Bragaoin
Raster
Buong Vista
Webl
de Ferige
Madge Mifghleton
Ivin
Wm. Dalton
Dry Counties
Joseph McKell
W. V. Schwartzhaugh
Portsmouth Telephone Company
Chillicothe
Hardin. County
Ayer
Kewell
Arestily
Pilla
Rasen -Meevrn
Shippe Spring
Grove
Hamilton
Wdtun
Cece Lee Se
H.rettinghaus
Frank McCurdy
Wheelersborg
The
Portsmouth Banking Co
Banking House and Lot
Hachanges
Clearing House Board Anin
Resources
National Bank and Treasury Hotel
Totel
Fang
John W Snyder
John W. Snyder
Seey
Treas
State of
Scioto
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