Herman Mekler Impostor Sought in Riverside Fraud Tale
A man claiming to be Herman Mekler of Boston traveled from Mingo Junction to Martins Ferry seeking aid after being found in a near death state in Mingo. Reports from Wellsburg and Wheeling suggest Mekler may be an imposter, with warnings he travels to obtain money and transport home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Mekler
Boston
Martins Ferry
Mingo
Wellsburg
W. Va
Jewish Relief Society
Mekler
Wheeling News
Mingo Junction
Steubenville
Hyland
Nand
Makler
Wheeling Todn
Steubenville Hospital
Cleveland
Martins’ Ferry
Wellsburge
Elson Drug Store
Foundation Company
Beech Bottom
Hebrew immigrant finds work after meal incident
Mr. Patterson arranged employment for the man described as of Hebrew extraction who had come to America four years ago. He had previously worked in the clothing trade since his arrival, indicating his long service in that line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
America
Ohio To Gain $186 905 From Federal Road Aid
The Shackleford Bankhead good roads act allocates the first year of a $5 million federal grant for road building. States must match, with Ohio receiving $186,905 in the current apportionment. Texas leads with $291,927 and New York with $250,720, as districts plan initial construction this fall and more next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Treasury Department
Texas
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Houston
Ohio
Shackleford-Bankhead
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississsippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Tracy for Auditor of State Cited as Prepared Public Servant
Joseph T. Tracy, a veteran educator and public official, campaigns for auditor of state citing broad county experience as teacher examiner deputy clerk auditor state examiner and supervisor. He argues preparedness is essential in civic and military affairs and urges Republicans to back his candidacy in southern and southeastern Ohio where one-fourth of the GOP vote faces the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Ohio
Federal-aid road plan outlines funding and control
The plan details how states apply for federal highway funds, with the secretary of agriculture approving routes and costs, treasury allocating up to half the cost, and construction supervised by state highway departments. It allows carryover of unspent funds and extends timeframes for states without highway departments. Salt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Secretary of Agriculture
American Highway Association
American Automobile Association
Good Roads Organizations
Phecas
Highway Commission
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Historical Society Urges Negro Voters to Back Alban in Ohio Race
The Colored Citizens' Historical Society calls on Negro voters in Jefferson Harrison Belmont Carroll Columbiana counties to support Hon. W. R. Alban of Steubenville for Congress. They praise his fairness as prosecutor and county Republican chairman, noting his record against juror discrimination and his aid to black community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Colored Citizens’ Historical Society
Ohio
Bingham
Jefferson, Harrison
Belmont
Carroll
Columbiana
W. R. Alban
Alban
Samuel Clement
Bart. J. Guyder
Mail Hous es Barred From Exhibiting at State Fair
Columbus letter from July 27 1916 to Retail Merchants Association Steubenville Ohio states that Sears Roebuck and other mail order houses will not exhibit at the Ohio State Fair in 1916 The circular by A P Sandles a Democratic gubernatorial candidate was cited as political manipulation and led to protests and comments across the state guard against advertising by Sears Roebuck in the fair decision delayed by complaints and support
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Retail Merchants’ Association
Steubenville
Ohio
Sears-Roebuck Company
A. P. Sandles
No mail order houses at Ohio State Fair this year
A brief note states that no mail order houses will exhibit at the Ohio State Fair this year. The message, signed by A Stauffer, appears to be part of a formal correspondence or notice. No other details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Stauffer
Nomination of Alban for Congress in Jefferson County
A Jefferson County call to unite behind W R Alban for the Republican nomination for congress. The piece urges voters across districts to back Alban to secure a sure election and keep the seat from Democrats, highlighting county pride and the need to land the nomination this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co Tces
Jefferson County
Alban
W. R. Alban
Bound Over for Assault in Rush Run
John Charles of Rush Run was bound over to the grand jury on a $1000 bond after a hearing yesterday. He was arrested days earlier by Squire Dunn on charges of criminal assault against a young woman from the same locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Charles
Rush Run
Squire Dunn
Edward B Lockwood for County Auditor nomination
Edward B Lockwood of Steubenville former Mingo Jct resident is a Republican candidate for County Auditor. A 35 year old La Salle Extension University graduate with 14 years at Carnegie Steel Co in Mingo Jct he is an experienced accounting officer. He pledges impartial administration, good roads advocacy, a clean record and active Jefferson County involvement. Primary election August 8 seeks voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Lockwood
Steubenville
Mingo Jet
la Salle Extension University
Lockwood
Carnegie Steel Co
Mingo Jct
U. P. Church
U. S. Army Transport Service
Jefferson County
Court House
Campaign pledge on character and ability for office
A speaker stresses a clean campaign free of boodle and paid workers. He vows to work personally, not in an honorary role, and makes character, ability, and party loyalty the requisites for support, urging voters to think it over.
Steubenville Political Petition Signatures Questioned
IRA BLACKBURN questions candidates for attorney about war stance and the Jones Law saloon elimination measure in Steubenville Ohio. He notes EB Stanton Pierce Roy Carpenter FE DeWitte Erskine and John Gardner did not sign statewide petitions or the North End petition and urges clear public stance before election. July 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Ohio
Stanton Pierce
E. DeWitte Brakine
Roy E. Carpenter
John D. Gardner
Roy R. Carpenter
FE. DeWitte Erskine
Vater
Ira Blackburn
Realty Transfers Across Steubenville Area Listings
Tri State Investment Co to Mary Pallack 5371 sq ft Steubenville township 225 dollars. Numerous deeds record transfers including James Potter LaBelle View lot 273 720 dollars and Mary Lamantia Lot 6 Wm Mooneyes city 1 dollar. Properties span Steubenville township Pleasant Heights Springfield and other local subdivisions with many parcels valued at 1 dollar and a few larger sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State Investment Co
Mary Pallack
Steub
Lewis C. Bendure
Wilhelmina E. Bartels
Lot
Pleasant Heights
John R. King
Joseph Cooper, Jr
Metes
LaBelle View Land Co
James Potter
LaBelle View
Deborah Bell
E. P. Potter's
Mingo
Wendelin Beache
Wiffe
Mary B. Lamantia
Wm. H. Mooney
Wm. Arkley
Bertha J. Bailey
Albert Grimm
John T. King
Perry FE. Miner
Ray Mayers
Christian Riese
Catherine Rebecca Riese
Roberts & Orr's
Ellen Brown
Belle Fellows
Smith’s
New Alexandria
R. W. McCasland
John D. Gilmore
Manley & Garrett’s
Knights Golden Eagle
Grover Bbe
Grover
Wm. P. Stewart
Andy Batche
R. B. Stewart
Toronto
Catherine Myers
Roy L. McClare
City
Leroy H. Hilsinger
David W. Tuttle
Block P. Hilsinger
A. W. Urpman
Angeline M. Kerselgen
Clark
Gilbert W. Jenree
Julius Pados
Narrow Escape At Amsterdam Station
Marshal Carter narrowly escaped serious injury Friday afternoon at Amsterdam station when prisoner Joe Cekevic shoved him into the path of a moving train. Carter, who was transporting Cekevic to the county jail, pulled free just as the locomotive arrived and recaptured the inmate, returning him to custody in irons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Carter
Amsterdam
Carter
Joe Cekevic
Steubenville
Cekevic
Irons
Probate Court Probate of wills and estates
Will of George McNeal probated executor Hugo Pekruhn named for John Pekruhn. First and final account filed for Eunice Risher estate. First and final account filed for Bazalee Risher estate seeking settlement with probate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McNeal
Hugo Pekruhn
John Pekruhn
Eunice Risher
Bazalee Risher
Amsterdam man bound over on assault charge
Joe Cekevic of Amsterdam was brought to the county jail and bound over to the grand jury on a charge of assault and battery. His bond was set at 300 by Mayor Case. He allegedly struck George Vishnic with a beer bottle inflicting serious injuries and attacked several other persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cekevic
Amsterdam
Mayor Case
Cekevic
George Vishnic
Doctor W B Taylor Receives Call From Gary School
Call tendered to Dr W B Taylor vice president Bethany College and dean of the Bible school to join the religious instruction department of Gary Indiana schools. The Gary method is described as highly progressive. Dr Boyle went to Gary to survey the ground and weigh the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Taylor
Bethany College
Gary
Ind
Boyle
Farmer Alvin Logue Dies While Pitching Hay Near Salem
Alvin Logue, a prominent farmer from near Salem, collapsed and died Thursday evening at 5 o'clock while pitching hay at the Woolman farm. He was 62 and had been a longtime member of the Gurney Friends society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Logue
Salem
Woolman
Gurney Friends Society
Marriage License for Charles Day and Lucy Reed
Charles Day aged 21 of Cambridge Ohio and Lucy Reed aged 22 of Steubenville Ohio obtained a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Day
Cambridge, O
Lucy Reed
Steubenville
Appointment of executors for Ida Lodge estate
Notice of appointment of Roy L. McClare and Hattie Deme tros as executors of Ida Lodge, deceased, of Steubenville Township Jefferson County Ohio. Probate judge John G. Belknap dated July 20. Attorneys McClave and McClave. July 27 3tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Lodge
Roy L. McClare
Hattie
Demetros
Steubenville Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
McClave
Appointment of executor for Lavina J. McDonald estate
Notice of appointment states Howard M. McDonald named and qualified as executor of Lavina J. McDonald deceased, of Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio. Dated July 15 1916. John G. Belknap Probate Judge. Kithcart & Bigger attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina J. McDonald
Howard M. McDonald
Steubenville
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
Kithcart & Bigger
Mt Pleasant Ohio Sealed Bids for Lamps and Public Lighting
Sealed bids for furnishing lamps and lights and maintenance for illumination of public highways and places in Mt Pleasant Ohio will be received by the Mayor on August 12, 1916 at noon. Bids read aloud, contract award if made, will follow. Specifications on file in the Mayor's office. copies available on request. Council reserves right to reject any or all bids. J M Scott Mayor. David S Brooks Clerk. July 20 4 tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Pleasant
Ohio
J. M. Scott
David S. Brooks
Appointment of Administrator for Mary A. Roberts Estate
Notice states John T. Crawford has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Mary A. Roberts of Salem township Jefferson on July 5 1910. D M Gruber attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Roberts
Deceas
John T. Crawford
Salem Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
A. D
John G. Belknap
Said County
D. M. Gruber
Farms offer easy terms and wide selection for buyers
Farm prices and any size or location monitored by suve crop districts. Livestock, crops, tools and farming implements are included. Free catalog promises savings and proves the claim. Edwin Gilpin Orr, 603 Oliver Building, Pittsburg, Pa. WANTED men and women to learn barber trade at Nossekoff's Barber School, 1202 Penn Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Gilpin Orr
Oliver Building
Pittsburg
Nossekoff
Penn Avenue
Appointment Notice for James B McDevitt Estate
Notice of appointment of William J McCann as administrator of the estate of James B McDevitt late of Wells Township Jefferson County dated July 13 1916 signed by Probate Judge John G Belknap with R G Porter as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. McDevitt
William J. McCann
James McDevitt
Wells Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
R. G. Porter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Federal Treasury
Federal Government
Auditor OF State
Joseph T. Tracy
Historical Society
Elmer M. White
Secy.Treas
Joe A Poindexter
Clifford E. Morton
James W. Guy
Chester FE
White
Dean W. Howard
Committee
Pat” Sandles
Tion
J. J. Gill
Munker Co
Dean Criswell
Hermine Operating Company
Pennsylvania Gold Mining Company
Placer County
Pennsylvania Gold Mining Co
Pittsburgh
Hermine Co
First National Bank
Jas. B. Stevenson
Byron W. King
V. Pres
Jas
P. Canfield
Rhett Grimes
A. M. Neeper
A. Brockunier
Hermine Ee Company
Pennsylvania Gold Mining
Fred H. Lahrmer
Zara Street
Mt. Oliver
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