Republican Primary Election Electors Meet in Jefferson Co Ohio
The Republican electors of the various precincts of Jefferson county Ohio will meet Saturday May 19 1906 between 12 and 6 pm Central Standard time at polling places to vote for judges county officials and central committee members. Voter qualifications reference Myron T Herrick 1905 governor candidate and naturalized or age criteria. Delegates to county and state conventions to be chosen. candidates for office must pay assessments and file notices by early May. Also includes a note about resolution and delegate representation and a cold remedy advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Ohio
Eighth Common Pleas
Myron T. Herrick
Central Committee
Republican County Central Committee
Richard Gilson
Common Pleas
Eighth Judicial District
Richards
Jodee Shotwekl
Cadiz
Harrison County
Iastion
Gnivision
Republican Central Committee
Judicial Committee
Henry Gregg
W. A. Pittenger
Charles Dsimeral
Jenkins Given Ten Years On A Plea Of Manslaughter
Richard Jenkins pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Cummins case and was sentenced to ten years. He said Chivers and his wife lied under oath and Jenkins described the events leading to Cummins' death. The judge called the crime heinous and leniency hinted, with Jenkins recounting his cooperation and receipt of letters from Pittsburgh figures. A separate notice announces a common pleas judicial convention for the Eighth District in Cadiz on May 22 1906 to nominate candidates for judge and related offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Jenkins
Moses Chivers
James Cummins
Jenkins
Chivers
Richards
Moores
F. C. Erskine
Carl Smith
Alban
Erskine
Wales
United States
Pittsburg
Steubenville
Chinaman
Hurchfield
Pittsburs
Frost
John
James uMming
Cummins
John Chivers
Mose
Inley
Cumming
Commins
Brooke County Good Roads Meet Seeks State Support
The second Brooke county good roads convention was held Tuesday at Wellsburg court house with Herman Mahan presiding. Speakers including W Atkinson Joseph Wilson J S Campbell J T Douglas G W McCord Henry Hervey and others urged funding and a state highway commissioner. Resolutions backed a 2251 county appropriation for state good roads association and endorsed aiding county court in infrastructure challenges while preserving Brooke county railroad tax revenue.
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Brooke County
Court House
Wellsburg
Herman Mahan
W. Atkinson
Joseph Wilson
Campbell
J. T. Douglas
G. W. McCord
Henry Hervey
West Virginia State Good Roads Association
Chapman
Whh
Lewis Shrimplin
Sone
W. S Campbell
Peter Downey
Cross Creek
Atkinson
Atkison
McCord
Five Cent Movie Offer at Pictorial Theater
A brief notice advertises a five cent trip to New York at the Pictorial Theater on Market Street, dated in April with an unclear day. The fragment mentions a theater promotion offering cheap admission as a lure for patrons.
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B. W. Grove
New York
Pictorial
Market Street
Despondent Jewett Blacksmith Ends Life at Home
Despondency from ill health led 45 year old Mr Speers a Jewett blacksmith to hang himself in his parlor. Found by family after death, neighbors cut him down. he had recently sought Keeley cure and used morphine. Married with three daughters.
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Cindy” Speers
Veh
Jewett
Wages sought by Panhandle telegraph operators
Telegraphers and agents of the Panhandle and Pennsylvania lines seek a wage schedule for telegraph stations west of Pittsburg. The effort, urged by the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, faces opposition from railroad executives. A Baltimore & Ohio raise has intensified pressure, with plans for a united appeal to General Manager G L Peck if a majority organization forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Rt. Wayne & Pan
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
G. L. Peck
Miners and Operators Meet in Wheeling Over 1903 Scale
Representatives of the Fifth Ohio sub district of miners meet in Wheeling to arrange a conference with operators on a 1903 scale. Officials arrive, talks aim at settlement with some concessions. Several Eastern Ohio operators are inclined to sign, while some futures may be eliminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wheeling
Trades Assembly Hall
Lee Rankin
A. R. Watkins
Fastern
Recent Supreme Court rulings shape local divorce grants
Judge Richards notes that state wide Supreme Court divorce rulings will guide local decisions. Divorces likely denied when the nonresident spouse cannot be served. In the Boone case George F E Boone wins divorce with custody to him and visitation for the mother. Chas Herold fined 150 dollars plus costs for operating a gambling room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Richards
Dlvorces
George FE. Boone
Cora Boone
Chas. Herold
Identity Reveals Victim in Adena Riot Case
Coroner Campbell identified the dead man as Joe Cevacs a Hungarian from Memet Pombra by tattoo marks on his arm. He belonged to the Eleventh regiment of the Nigerian army in 1901 and died from injuries after a fight near Adena last Monday. The accused men are in jail.
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Campbell
Adena
Joe Cevacs
Memet
Pombra
Nungerian
Notice to Contractors for Municipal Garbage Crematory Plant
Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Public Service of Steubenville Ohio until noon on May 17 1906 for a municipal garbage crematory plant including chimney driveway and furnaces as detailed in plans on file with the City Engineer. Bids must be on printed forms and accompanied by bond or certified check. The board may reject any bid and a contract will be tied to proper security. By order of Board of Public Service T W Vance Clerk Apri lawtw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Service
Steubenville
Ohio
T. W. Vance
Knox v Knox divorce notice in Jefferson County
William Knox plaintiff seeks a divorce from Sophelia Knox in the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio on grounds of three years willful absence gross neglect and adultery. The hearing is set for on and after April 23 1906. Pp P Lewis attorney for plaintiff. march 6tw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas of
Jefferson County
Oho
William Knox
Sophelia Knox
Court of Common Pleas
Ohio
Maintiff
Hollister Tea Promises Pure Spring Tonic
Beall and Steele advertise Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea as a cleansing spring tonic for the body. The product, offered as tea or tablets, is presented as a family benefactor and priced at 45 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Beall & Steele
Lle
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H. G. Simpson
Ad&wtomyd
J. C. Glover
Paisley
Stephenville
Association
MR. Speers
Panhandle Tele
the National Officers—Railroad
P. Lewis
L. W. May
National Exchange Bank Building
Steubenville, Ohio
C. L. Foreman & CO
Chas. L. Foreman & Co
Weis
Susans
Charles Freeman
Steubenville, Ohto
People’s National Bank OF
Steuben
W. F. Davidson
E. E. Francy
L. L. Grimes
Dr. S. J. Podlewski
R. L. Brownlee
B. Frank Murphy
Jones Munker
H. S. Bristol
J. T. Sarratt
Francy
A. M. Helms
B. Stark
R. G. Richards
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