Eastern Ohio to Parkersburg Rail Gap Nearing Construction
Wheeler & Company of New York officials announce imminent start on the first completed gaps of a trunk electric railway linking East Liverpool and Steubenville with Parkersburg West Virginia. A through line from East Liverpool to Pomeroy is financed by local capital, with plans to connect west to Columbus via Pittsburgh Railways. Competition with the Ohio River Railroad Company looms as the trolley and rail projects unfold.
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Wheeler & Company of
New York
Friendly
Sistersville
East Liverpool
Steubenville
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Vicinity
A. D. Demino
Ohio River
Pomeroy
Wheeling Traction Company
Pittsburg Railways Company
Pittsburg
and Son
Columbus
Trolley
Ohio River Railroad Company
River Project Aims To Boost Valley Travel
The initiative would widen and modernize routes through the river valley, expecting to draw more travelers and commerce. Officials say the project could relieve congestion and promote regional growth, though funding and environmental impact remain under review.
Committees Appointed for Townships and Wards
County Commissioners act as Soldiers burial committees for townships and wards, with authority to spend up to 75 dollars for soldiers dying without means. Names listed by township and ward include Brush Creek L J McKenzie and J M Beard. Cross Creek D M Scott and John McCoy. Island Creek D A McCullough and C R Shane. Knox J A Paisley and Jos Edwards ton. Mt Pleasant P L Bone and George Lyman. Ross John Boyd and R M Crabbs. Steubenville D N Long and H L Wilson. Saline J E Paisley and John Williams. Springfield A J Anderson and Jacob Pennock. Salém W H Beechout and Chas Roberts. Smithfield Hugh Hammond and J C Harrison. Wayne J W Long and E M Crawford. Warren W D Linton and J W Cusick. Wells Clark Smith and George Purviance. First ward J O Blackburn and Geo W Egan. Second ward L V Brandenberg and D G Smith. Third ward R E Blinn and B F Prentiss. Fourth ward W F Ridgley and J C Ault.
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Brush Creek
L. J. McKenzie
J. M. Beard
Cross Creek
D. M. Scott
John McCoy
Island Creek
D. A. McCullough
C. R. Shane
Knox
J. A. Paisley
Jos
Edmiston
Mt Pleasant
P. L. Bone
George Lyman
Ross
John Boyd
Hanged murderer Michael Holka faces execution in Franklin
In Franklin Pennsylvania on August 18 Michael Holka was hanged for the murder of Police Captain Edward Meehan. Meehan was killed while attempting to place Holka and two accomplices under arrest on the scaffold.
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Franklin
Michael Holka
Edward Meehan
Holka
Church Struck by Lightning in Bloomfield Storm
A severe electrical storm in Bloomfield hit the Presbyterian Church and a Barker barn with a corn crib damaged by lightning. Village men battled flames to save the church. the storm caused heavy rainfall and muddy roads across the county.
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Bloomfeld
Presbyterian
Blackburn Brothers
J. M Simeral
Dr Shoop's Restorative Promised to Heal Nerves
An old advertisement claims stomach distress stems from stomach nerves and promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative. It warns against drugging stomach or overstimulating heart or kidneys, saying weakness of internal nerves causes gas belching heart palpitations and kidney issues, with a claimed 48 hour improvement and a Henderson Drug Co sale.
Race riot narrowly averted at Camp Perry after clash
A serious race riot was narrowly averted at Camp Perry Ohio as white soldier waiters clashed with negro cooks. Officials would not reveal the cause. Prompt tent officials prevented a larger outbreak as several personal confrontations occurred.
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Camp Perry
Autumn Styles and Weaves In Rich Fall Fabrics
The store announces new autumn textiles including all wool worsteds cheviots and serges in shadow stripes and novelty patterns. Available widths range from 42 to 54 inches with colors red green blue and brown. Novelty plaid worsteds priced per yard and imported flannel waistings in autumn plaids sold per yard at 60 75 and 85 cents.
Rugs on sale for tomorrow in floral and Persian patterns
Save by buying rugs now with specials on oxta ft and all wool tapestry Brussels rugs in floral and small figured designs. Prices range from 11.05 to 16.50 and include 27x4 inch American Fibre Rugs at 0.50 to 1.00, with seasonal fall colorings and one seam options.
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Oxta
Stinson Bros
Estry
Brussels
Mrs Chas E Smith Adopts King’s New Life Pills
A West Franklin Maine resident praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle laxative for the family. The pills are sold at Beall Steele’s drug store for 25 cents, marketed as effective without fuss.
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Chas. E. Smith
West
Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Beall & Steele
Arnica Salve Endorsed for Sore Feet and Burns
East Poland Maine resident W Stone recommends Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sore feet and a range of skin injuries. The advert touts its use for piles and other abrasions, noting availability at Beall and Steel's drug store for 25 cents under guarantee.
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Mr. W. Stone
East Poland
Maine
Beall & Steel
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Bistersville
Bloomfield
Arm
Deer
Port Perry
Stradella
Marion Crawsford
Soc
Gocd
Choice
Tinap
Manhattan
Munkers
Munker’s
Regent
Market Street
Gingham
Lancaster
Torchon
Doilies
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