Strange disappearance of two Mingo girls ends in rescue
Two 13 year old girls Elizabeth White and Nelda Gamble left home for a country walk near Mingo. They accepted a ride from two intoxicated young men, then hid under a bridge when asleep. They walked all night, were cared for by a farmer’s wife, and were found safe near New Alexandria with their fathers at their sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth White
William White
Clifton Avenue
Nelda Gamble
William E. Gamble
North Hill
Huscroft
Mirgo
Marshall Chase
Officer Batch
Otto Farm
Cross Creek
Mr. Gamble
Mr. White
New Alexandria
Gould's
Mingo
Rarties
Commercial
Wi White
Sheriff's Office
Slent
Gould’s
Two drunken men sought danger in ride with young girls
Two men described as very drunk abducted two young girls from an unfamiliar neighborhood. One was young with red hair and the other older with a black mustache. They admitted the girls to a rear seat, then moved to the front, laughing and singing as they sped away until worn out. Authorities seek the two suspects as they sober up and face the seriousness of their actions.
New York Subway Strike Near End After Settlement
New York strike on surface lines neared end after mayor and Public Service Commission chair resolved a twelve hour deadlock. Directors of New York Railway and Third Avenue Railway accepted plan. normal service to resume Tuesday. Employees gain right to organize and grievances to be handled by committees. wage talks to be arbitrated with no negotiations after August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greater New York
New York Railway Company
Third Avenue Railway Company
Mitchel
Oscar S. Straus
Public Service Commision
Aia
Appointment of administrators for Robert Kirkland estate
Notice records the appointment and qualification of James Kirkland and Robert W. Kirkland as administrators of the estate of Robert Kirkland, deceased of Springfield township Jefferson county Ohio. Dated August 2, 1916, before Probate Judge John G. Belknap. August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kirkland
James Kirkland
Robert W. Kirkland
Springfield Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
Executor Appointed for George McNeil Estate in Knox County
Robert B. McNeil has been appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of George McNeill late of Knox County Ohio deceased. Dated July 29 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McNeil
Robert B. McNeil
George McNeill
Knox County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
Divorce Notice in Jefferson County Ohio Case 13094
Sophia Lishayi seeks a divorce from Andy Lishayi in Common Pleas Court. The petition filed May 15 1916 cites wilful absence for over three years. Defendant’s unknown residence must answer by September 14 1916 or the hearing proceeds in his absence. Ralph B. Cohen Attorney. August 26tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Sophia Lishayi
Plaitif
Andy Lishayi
Sophia Linshayi
Ralph B. Cohen
Appointment of administrator for Walton estate in Jefferson OH
David D. Rittenhouse has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Delbert A Walton, late of Wayne township, Jefferson county, Ohio, deceased. On the 24th day of July, 1916, Thomas S Jones, Attorney. 3 August
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert A. Walton
David D. Rittenhouse
Wayne Township
Jefferson
Ohio
Executors Appointed for James Kirk Estate in Ross Township
Harry R. Kirk and Edward T. Kirk have been appointed and qualified as executors of the estate of James Kirk of Ross township Jefferson county Ohio deceased. Dated this 23rd day of Tyne AD 1916 Probate Judge of said County. 3Augstw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kirk
Harry R. Kirk
Edward T. Kirk
Ross Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
Tyne
A. D
John G. Belknap
Executrix Appointed in Ohio Estate Case
Estate of John J. Caniff in Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio appoints Mary A. Caniff as executrix and qualifies in probate dated July 28 1916 with W C Brown attorney overseeing proceedings.
Executor Appointed for John Pekruhn Estate
Estate of John Pekruhn in Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio appoints Hugo Pekruhn as executor after qualification. Document dated July 28. Probate Judge Ary Efeu of said county signs.
Divorce Petition Filed In Jefferson County Ohio
Anna T. Wilson filed for divorce from Luther Howard in the Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County Ohio case 13204. The petition seeks restoration of her maiden name and cites gross neglect of duty and three years willful absence. Hearing set on or after September 18, 1916. Attorney J Oscar Naylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Howard
Anna T. Howard
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Anna T. Wilson
J. Oscar Naylor
Executor Named for Lavina J McDonald Estate
Estate of Lavina J McDonald of Steubenville Jefferson County appoints Howard M McDonald as executor qualified July 15 1916 Kithcart and Bigger Attorneys notice filed for probate proceedings and legal representation in the county records
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina J. McDonald
Howard M. McDonald
Steubenville
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
Kithcart & Bigger
Appointment of James McDevitt Estate Administrator Named
William J. McCann appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of James McDevitt late of Wells Township Jefferson county. Probate Judge John G. Belknap dated July 13 1916. Attorney R G Porter 719 3tw.
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
Estate of Mary A Roberts appointed as administrator
John T. Crawford has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Mary A. Roberts late of Salem township Jefferson County. Dated July 5 191. D. M. Gruber attorney. 13jly-3tw Up in Detroit a man has invented an expanding milk can for use in a rainstorm to accommodate the water perhaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Crawford
Mary A. Roberts
Salem Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
D. M. Gruber
Detroit
Notice to Bidders for Mt. Pleasant Lamp Contracts
Sealed bids for furnishing lamps and lights and maintenance for illumination of public highways and places in Mt. Pleasant Ohio are due August 12 1916 at noon. Bids opened publicly and award if any will follow. Specifications on file with the Mayor. right to reject any or all bids reserved by Village Council. M Scott Mayor. David S Brooks Clerk July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Ohio
M. Scott
David S. Brooks
Executors named in Ida Lodge estate in Steubenville Twp
Estate of Ida Lodge deceased appoints Roy L. McClare and Hattie Deme tros as executors. Probate judge John G. Belknap of Jefferson County Ohio in Steubenville signs this on July 20. McClave and McClave, Attorneys. 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
Boys Fail To Complete Summer Style With Frizzled Hair
The boys wearing sport shirts this summer fall short of a full style statement as their hair remains frizzled. The observation notes a casual trend and implies a fashion mismatch for the season.
Muskingum College Offers Wide Range of Programs
The college boasts a faculty of thirty with six studying at universities this summer. It is fully accredited by the State Department of Education, granting state teacher certificates without examination. Programs include A B B S Ph D in Education, with special courses in Normal, Agriculture, Domestic Science, Conservatory, and Expression and Art. The campus spans fifty six acres on the main line B and O Ry. Fall semester opens September 19. J Knox Montgomery New Concord O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Education
J. Knox Montgomery
New Concord
Safe Investment Offering Gold Bond and Mine Lease
A bold investment pitch promoting 7 percent gold bonds and a long term lease on a California mining estate. It touts 1440 acres in Placer County with a 150 ton mill, ore yields from $4.00 to $155 per ton, and a Pittsburgh based company with 225000 capital. Details list officers, offices, and contact for special information in Mt Oliver Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermine
Pennsylvania Gold Mining Company
Placer County
California
Hermine Operating Company
Pennsylvania Gold Mining Co
Pittsburgh
Hermine Co
First National Bank
Jas. B. Stevenson
Byron W. King
C. H. Stolenbach
V. Pres
Jas
P. Caufield
Jas. L. Grimes
A. M. Neeper
S. A. Brockunier
Fred H. Lahrmer
Zara Street
Mt. Oliver
Executor's Sale of Real Estate in Jefferson County Ohio
Probate Court of Jefferson County Ohio orders two farm tracts totaling about 114 acres to be sold at public auction. First tract, 107 acres plus 7 acres 12 perches, near Island Creek, valued at 15450 dollars. Second tract, 100 acres, Porter farm, valued at 7200 dollars. Sale dates September 5 1916 with staged payments: one third cash, one year, two years. Executor Curtis A Welday states terms by mortgage on premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Ohio
Curtis A. Welday
William L. Rhinehart
Baxter Rhinehart
Two Ridge Presbyterian Church
Said
County
Jefferson
State of
Island Creek
Isaiah Winters
Winters
County of
Porter
Democrats Condemned by Their Own Confessions
Democratic members in Congress face censure as their public statements and confessions reveal internal disagreements. The article notes partisan tension, scrutiny from media, and potential political fallout ahead of upcoming votes and hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
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N.Y. Strike
Bridgeport
National House
Thomas S. Jones
John J. Caniff
Mary A. Caniff
W. C. Brown
John Pekruhn
Hugo Pekruhn
Tefferson County
Ary Efeu
Saiu County
Deceas
Muskingum College
Sulzbacher
Palm Beach
Norfolk
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