Pace Showdowns Highlight Pleasant Heights Races
The third day at Pleasant Heights track featured slow times due to a heavy surface after Thursday rain yet drew about 6,000 fans. Frank Yokum paced an exhibition mile in 2:09 as Tony B and J B Hanlon split the 2:17 pace heats, with Admiral Schley winning the 2:15 trot and Trocar taking the 2:28 trot in a tight finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony B
J. B. Hanlon
Cousin Nell
Admiral Schley
Heliograph
Charley Atwood
Frank Yocum
Yokum
Wilson
Fred Teachout
Tecumseh, Mich
Trocar
Austral
S. B. Keener
Horgantown
W. Va
Flashlight
Teachout
B. Hanlon
Wilkes Boy
Ch. m
Cies
Senator Knox
B. G
Gregory the Great
Little Jap
S. G
Hal Duplex
Anderson W
Calf Bowling Incident Sees Steamer Captain Fined
Captain Fred Hornbrook of the steamer H. K. Bedford faced Mayor Schmidt in Wheeling on a charge by Hotel Windsor owner E. B. Carney. Guests at the hotel were disturbed by bowling calves and cattle were not unloaded promptly. A $20 fine was levied and an appeal filed, with prior similar cases also resulting in fines and appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hornbrook
H. K. Bedford
Schmidt
Wheeling
E. B. Carney
Windsor
Carney
La Belle Iron Works plans WV plant expansion and stock rise
The La Belle Iron Works Co. seeks to expand with a West Virginia mill opposite Steubenville. Directors recommend increasing capital from 7.5 million to 10 million with a 33 1 3 percent stock dividend. The plan includes bridges, multiple mills, furnaces, and a Bessemer plant, supported by a 2 million dollar capital boost and high stock market activity. Regular 2 percent quarterly dividends were mailed to stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald- Star
la Belle Iron Works Co
Brooke County
W. Va
Steubenville
Bottow
Ohio
Iron and Steel
West Virginia
Wheeling
Bessemer
Wheeling Intelligencer
Wheeling Board
Ohio Valley
Traction Company Holds Majority Claim on Front Footage
The Steubenville and East Liverpool Traction Company had its nearly 20,000 feet of frontage remeasured and cases confirmed they held the majority as claimed. The process was conducted with careful precision to resolve the disputing measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville and East Liverpool Traction Company
Injunction Restraining Mosel From Working for McGowan Bros
W F Davidson obtained a Probate Court injunction this afternoon restraining James Mosel from working for McGowan Bros alleging a contract to work for them. Miller and Miller attorneys represented the complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mosel
McGowan Brothers
W. F. Davidson
McGowan Bros
Miller & Miller Attorneys
Stolen Checks Halt Refreshment Stand On Race Track
A theft at the race track office of Secretary H. L. May saw about $300 worth of checks stolen as the refreshment counter ran briskly. New checks were substituted after the theft was discovered and the free refreshments continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. May
Promoted C P Brakemen Promoted To Freight Conductors
Promoted C P Passenger Brakemen Claire Murdock of Bridgeport and Manly of Bellaire have been advanced to freight conductors. Mr Murdock will handle a mine run between Bellaire and Steubenville, while Mr Manly will operate a Bellaire freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Murdock
Bridgeport
Manly
Bellaire
Murdock
Steubenville
Surveyors Move Toward Double Tracking Line
The corps of surveyors for the Ohio and Pennsylvania railroad have been measuring the track at Glenn's Run and are expected to reach Burlington soon. The survey is said to be for a proposed double tracking of the Bellaire to Steubenville line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Surveyors
Glenn’s Run
Burlington
Bellaire
Steubenville
Governor Harris Skips Epworth Park Chautauqua Address
Governor Andrew L. Harris of Ohio disappointed a Belmont county audience by failing to appear at Epworth Park Chautauqua. He sent word his official duties kept him away as expected. Indiana's Gov. J Frank Hanley spoke as scheduled delivering The Patriotism of Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew L. Harris
Ohio
Epworth Park Chautauqua
Belmont County
J. Frank Hanley
Indiana
Death of Mrs Katherine Van Dine at 36 on Stanton Blvd
Mrs Katherine Van Dine wife of Ezra Van Dine died at home on Stanton boulevard Tuesday at 1120 p m aged 36 after 17 weeks illness with complications and two weeks paralysis She was daughter of Morgan and Anna Galvin both deceased with a brother James Galvin and sister Mrs Mary McDonald among eight surviving children Charles John Verne Helen Kate Darby Walter and Honey She was highly respected devoted wife and mother and a member of the Christian church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine
Ezra Vandine
Stanton Boulevard
Morgan
Anna Galvin
James Galvin
Mary McDonald
Charles
John
Verne
Helen
Kate
Darby
Walter
Honey
Christian Church
Frank Miller Veteran printer dies at 71 in Washington
Frank Miller a veteran printer who learned the art preservative in the Herald office under W R Allis on and others died at his Washington DC home Tuesday aged 71. He worked in government printing for fifteen years and previously in Wheeling and Steubenville. He survived by a wife and five children and will be buried in Washington DC beside his son in the government printing office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
Herald Office
W. R. Allison
Washington, D. C
J. Miller
Government Printing Office
Washington
Wheeling Itelligencer
Steubenville
Miller
Thomas
Elizabeth Miller
Martha
Center Avenue
Margaret Secrest
Castle Shannon
Alfretta
John Roeder
Brooklyn
William Fortney
Wheeling
Frank J. Miller
W. P. G. Miller
Mrs Emma Adams Dies After Long Illness in Salineville
Mrs Emma J wife of Noah W Adams aged 45 passed away at home 814 Sherman avenue Tuesday at 10 30 am after a 14 year invalid illness caused by catarrhal stomach and bowel troubles Born May 25 1862 in Fox township Carroll county maiden name Wirebaugh She married Oct 21 1880 in Mechanicstown Survived by husband daughter Ora B Adams brothers George H William P Lycurgus John E Wirebaugh of Salineville Isaac E Wirebaugh Minnesota sister Mrs Nora Philsborough Little Rock Iowa Also lived in Rock Rapids Iowa before returning to Salineville Funeral arrangements set to move to Salineville for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Adams
Emma J
Noah W. Adams
Sherman Avenue
Fox Township
Carroll County
Wirebaugh
Adams
Mechanicstown
Ora B. Adams
George H
Wm. P
Lycurgus
John E. Wirebaugh
Salineville
Welsh immigrant Daniel Harris dies at 27 in Steubenville
Daniel Harris aged 27 died Friday at 7 30 pm of consumption at his brother Andrew Harris’s home 447 South Sixth street. He came from Wales seven weeks ago seeking better health and leaves a wife and two children in Wales. He is survived by his parents Andrew and Mary Harris and siblings Andrew WM Trenor Blodwin Emlyn Mrs Mary Morgan and Sarah Harris of Steubenville. He was a Congregational church member and respected resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Harris
Wales
Andrew Harris
South Sixth Street
Andrew
Mary Harris
Steubenville
Wm. M
Trenor
Blodwin
Emlyn
Mary Morgan
Sarah Harris
Congregational Church
Mrs Charles Frank Rites Noted In Steubenville Memory
Word reached from Albuquerque New Mexico of the death of Mrs Charles Frank former resident of Steubenville on July 23 after brief heart illness. Funeral held two days later. Survived by husband and three children Gay Harry and Earl. Mrs Frank remembered fondly by friends and was a member of Hamline M E church while in Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Frank
Albuquerque
N. M
Steubenville
Obituary for Mrs. Joanna Hicks of Bloomfield
Mrs. Joanna Hicks a Bloomfield resident died Saturday She is survived by two sons William of Bloomfield and James of Florida The deceased was a member of the M E Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanna Hicks
Bloomfield
William
James
Florida
M. E. Church
Porter Davis Dies In West Market Street Home
Porter Davis son of William and Augusta Davis of West Market street died at 10 a m after a lingering illness from consumption. He was born in Washington county Ohio and is survived by his parents three brothers Thomas Edwin M and Frank and a sister Jane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Davis
Augusta Davis
West Market Street
Washington County
Ohio
Thomas
Edwin M
Frank
Jane
Dr Myrtle Hartley Pioneer of lung disease cures dies
Dr Myrtle Hartley of Quaker City who gained fame for medicines powerful against consumption and lung diseases died at Wheel ing Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Hartley
Quaker City
Wheeling
Funeral Services Held for James Hennaghan at St Peter's
Funeral services for James Hennaghan were conducted this morning at St Peter's Church with Rev Father Powers officiating. Pallbearers named Jos Caniff, Mr McCann, Wm Houser, Mr Mays, H Richardson, and John Snedden attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hennaghan
St. Peter's Church
Father Powers
Jos. Caniff
Mr. McCann
Wm. Houser
Mr. Mays
H. Richardson
John Snedden
Infant Daugherty Born and Passed in 1907
Earl Eugene Daugherty infant son of Earl and Myrtle McDevitt Daugherty was born February 10, 1907 and died July 20, 1907. Funeral services were by Rev. M. C. Grimes of Smithfield. Interment at Center Presbyterian church on Wednesday, July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Eugene Daugherty
Earl
Myrtle McDevitt Daugherty
Jesus
Heaven
Rev
M. C. Grimes
Smithfield
Presbyterian Church
Fitzgerald Infant Dies of Cholera Infantum
Edward Fitzgerald six months old son of Michael and Bridget Fitzgerald of 206 Benton street died at midnight Friday from cholera infantum in a local death notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Michael
Bridget Fitzgerald
Benton Street
East Liverpool Pottery Manufacturer Joseph Croxall Dies
Joseph H. J. Croxall a noted pottery maker of East Liverpool died Saturday after long illness He was born November 29 1850 in East Liverpool and spent his life there Mrs W H Gass widow of a local resident is his sister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. J. Croxall
East Liverpool
Mr. Croxall
W. H. Gass
Wellsburg Man C. E. Dare Dies in Baltimore
C E Dare of Wellsburg died Friday at a Baltimore hospital. He was the father of Dr Theo Dare formerly of Steubenville and Mrs Fred Henke. Remains were sent home to Wellsburg for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Dare
Wellsburg
Baltimore
Theo. Dare
Steubenville
Fred Henke
Funeral services for Edwin L. Permar held at home
Edwin L. Permar’s funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon at his residence with Rev. George B. Smith officiating. The service drew a large gathering as floral tributes arrived from relatives and friends. Music was provided by the First M. E. Church choir, and pallbearers included Reese Odbert, Claude Woodworth, Harry Zink, Otton mer Brandenberg, Harry Weber, Frank Grace, and Ford Laughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin L. Permar
George B. Smith
M. E. Church
Reese Odbert
Claude Woodworth
Harry Zink
Ottomer Brandenberg
Harry Weber
Frank Grace
Ford Laughlin
Funeral services for Daniel Harris held today
Rev Beatty officiated at funeral services largely attended for Daniel Harris. Pallbearers were David Harris Joshua Morris Mr Lewis Phil Morgan Ivor Jones Edwin Reese. Mary Swidran three weeks old daughter of John and Mary Swidran died at midnight Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Harris
Beatty
David Harris
Joshua Morris
Wm. G. Lewis
Phil Morgan
Ivor Jones
Edwin Reese
Mary Swidran
John
Brakeman Hurt in Local Rail Accident
Fred M. Spade, 22, a Pan Handle brakeman living on Wardell street Uhrichsville, was run over by a cut of cars at the Dennison yards at 12 30 Tuesday morn ing his right foot crushed requiring amputation at the instep. F Slagel of Mansfeld brakeman thrown from tender into a gondola at Newcomerstown yesterday with a broken leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M
Ged
Wardell Street
Uhrichsville
Dennison
F. Slagel
Mansfeld
Newcomerstown
Wheat Prospects in Ohio Decline for Oats and Mixed Corn
The Ohio board of agriculture reports wheat prospects near 80 percent of average, oats at 71 percent, and corn improving due to July weather. Overall wheat is low but favorable outside the northwest. Auglaize at 8 percent, Madison at 7 percent. Last year at this time counties were at 90 percent or better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
State’ Board of Agriculture
Auglaize
Madison County
Miner Seriously Injured in Florence Mine Fall
Steve Soreski a foreign miner employed by the Florence mine of the C Coal Company on Glenn's Run west of Martin's Ferry was trapped by a heavy fall of stone Tuesday around 10 o clock. He sustained a broken back and a fracture of the left leg with other bruises. He was taken to North Wheeling hospital where his injuries are receiving attention. He is paralyzed from the hips down and little hope is entertained for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Soreski
Florence
C. Coal Company
Glenn
Flags Lowered On Steamboats For Captain Weegtly
After the death of Captain Jacob A. Weegtly all steamboat flags were flown at half mast yesterday. Rivermen may attend the funeral though exact arrangements remain incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. Weegtly
Divorce Suit Seeks Restoration of Maiden Name for Annie Moore
Annie Moore files for divorce from Thomas Moore alleging wilful absence for over five years. She asks restoration to her maiden name Annie Fellows. Couple married November 20, 1900 and have no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Moore
Thos. Moore
Annie Fellows
Cow Drinks Paint on Cunningham Farm in West Virginia
A Cunningham dairy cow near Fairview, Hancock County, consumed an entire paint mix from a bucket while workers painted a barn. Despite fears of poisoning in dry territory, the animal survived and is now on the retired list until its interior coating wears off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Cunningham
Fairview
W. Va
Hancock County
East Liverpool Tribune
Cunningham Farm
Walker Awarded Concrete Arch Culvert Contract
The County Commissioners awarded W. A. Walker the contract for a concrete arch culvert for bridge No. 20 in Mt. Pleasant township. Bids included excavation for 42 cubic yards at 65 cents, 40 yards of concrete at 6.50, and roadway fill of 40 yards at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Walker
Mt. Pleasant Township
Killed by Kick In Livery Stable Incident
Anthony Singer, a well known resident of St. Clairsville aged 69, was kicked and trampled to death by a vicious horse at A. Hamerle’s livery stable Monday afternoon around 2 o'clock. He was cleaning the stall when the animal struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Singer
St. Clairsville
A. Hamerle
Singer
Old Soldier Appointed to Fill Moulton Vacancy
Joseph W. McNeall of Lebanon Warren county trustees of the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors' Orphans' home Xenia is named to fill the Lima death vacancy. He is ex-department commander of the Ohio Grand Army and adjutant general on the staff of General R. B. Brown of Zanesville national commander. The governor’s action favored old soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. McNeall
Lebanon
Warren County
Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home
Xenia
B. M. Moulton
Lima
Judge McNeall
Ohio Grand Army
The
Republic
R. B. Brown
Zanesville
Grand Army
Boy Shot Brother in East Liverpool Battle
In East Liverpool a 14 year old, Willie Craven, shot and fatally wounded his nine year old brother Robert during a battle. Willie was arrested and the shooting is claimed to be accidental. The children's father is dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Willie Craven
Robert
Willie
Suits Filed Against Pietro Monti in Two Accounts
Crockery City Brewing and Ice Co files suit vs Pietro Monti for 405.20 on account. George W. Meredith & Co. also sues Monti for 70.04 on account. Attorney A. C. Lewis represents the first action and P. P. Lewis the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockery City Brewing & Ice Co
Pietro Monti
A. C. Lewis
George W. Meredith & Co
P. P. Lewis
Road Petition Altering Piney Fork County Road
G E Henderson and others filed a petition with the County Commissioners to alter a county road at Piney Fork. J A McCune of Brilliant A K Sutherland and John McKinney of Smithfield were appointed to view it on August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Henderson Et al
Piney Fork
J. A. McCune
Brilliant
A. K. Sutherland
John McKinney
Smithfield
Soldiers Reunion at Cadiz Chautauena grounds
The Harrison County Soldier Reunion on Friday drew a very large crowd at the Cadiz Chautauena grounds. Rev. Dr. George B. Smith of this city delivered the afternoon address and Dr. T. C. Iliff spoke in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Cadiz Chautauena Grounds
George B. Smith
T. C. Iliff
Illio Central boiler explosion injures ex-Dennison resident near Sitka
Badly injured Alex Deeslie, formerly of Dennison, was hurt in an accident on the Illinois Central near Sitka, Tenn., when a motive boiler exploded. He is brother to George Deeslie, a Panhandle engineer killed in a recent Connorton collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Deeslie
Dennison
Illinois Central
Sitka
Tenn
George Deeslie
Panhandle
Connorton
Purchases U S Coal Co Stores in Plum Run andBradley
Harry Walker, a Dillonvale merchant, buys the U S Coal Co stores at Plum Run and Bradley. The Martin's Ferry Times notes the price as near zero. Walker already owns stores at Connors, Dillonvale, Ramsey, Robsville, O Neals, Plum Run and Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Walker
Dillonvale
U. S. Coal Co
Plum Run
Bradley
Martin's Ferry
Miners at Work in Bradley After Official Action
Bradley miners resumed work this morning with more expected tomorrow as officials secure labor. Italian miners attempted a stampede but failed to bring about a squeeze play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Ohio newspapers face peril as presses sell and merges
Two instances show prosperity pressures striking Ohio papers yesterday. The Toledo Press went up for sale after a reported loss of $90,000, while two Gallipolis newspapers merged to cut costs. Present conditions, if continued, threaten the newspaper business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Toledo
Gallipolis
Miss Eva Neininger Injured in Bridgeport Runaway
Miss Eva Neininger daughter of ex Mayor Fred Neininger of Bridgeport and noted contralto was badly hurt in a runaway on West End bridge. One horse died. She was brought home where Dr. J A Heinlein treated a seriously bruised and wrenched back a bruised head and injured arm. Outcome uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Neininger
Fred Neininger
Bridgeport
West End Bridge
Neininger
J. A. Heinlein
Freight Train Derails Lumber Car on Cadiz Branch
A freight train on the Cadiz branch of the Pan Handle ditched a car loaded with lumber. The contents were strewn on the right of way. The accident occurred Wednesday evening around o'clock. Dennison wreck crew worked through the night and into the next morning to clear the track and resume traffic on the branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
Dennison
Divorce Petition Filed for Wilful Absence in Jefferson Co
Lora B. Childs of Pittsburg Pennsylvania files for divorce from Albert C. Childs in Jefferson County Ohio Court of Common Pleas cause No 603 citing three years of Wilful absence and gross neglect and seeks custody of children. Hearing set for August 16 1907 with A C Lewis and J O Naylor as attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Childs
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
A. D
Lora’ B. Childs
Count of Common Pleas of
Jefferson Co.o
Fattening of Range Lambs in Ohio Experiment
Ohio station animal husbandry reports a 1905-06 winter trial by S J Fryer on 180 wethers from a 658 head flock. Four lots received varied grain and nitrogenous concentrates with clover alfalfa roughage. Lot 4 notably grew more efficiently, while Lot 1 had the lowest gains but best cost efficiency. cottonseed meal and linseed oil meal raised manure value but higher feed costs offset gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Husbandry Department
Ohio Station
S. J. Fryer
Wayne County
Fryer
Ten Commandments of Apple Growing by Hor W Hansen
A Utah author lists ten commandments for successful apple growing. Emphasizing site suitability, soil preparation, disease awareness, selecting a few proven varieties, avoiding flashy sales pitches, buying from reputable nurserymen, crop rotation, soil fertility, ample spacing, and vigilant cultivation to prevent disease and ensure fruit quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hor. W
Hansen
Utah
Plant a Tree for Spring and Future Comfort
An exhortation to plant a tree this spring and have children participate in planting, caring for it, and learning to love trees. Emphasizes trees' commercial value as well as their beauty, health benefits, and comfort to communities.
War on Rats in Poultry Farms
Rats cause considerable loss among poultry raisers and are troublesome on nearly every farm. They must be fought or they will soon overrun everything.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Yokum
Sentinel Wilkes
Br. S
Hornley
Atwood
John Burns
G. G
McMilli
Turash
Dorsey
Creighton
B. m
Whithead
Bedford
Sents
J. O. Naylor
Lora
B. E. Carmichael
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