Deadly duel ends in murder at Still home
Elizabeth Woodward Still, 35, a divorcee, is killed at her Wills Creek area home near Alikanna after Edward Still, 42, her former husband, forces entry and fires through a closed door in a pistol duel. Dunlavey, a bystander, is wounded but escapes. Still swallows poison and is hospitalized as investigators label the case a homicide linked to domestic troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Woodward Still
Edward
Gill Hospital
William S. Dunlavey
Empie
Wills’ Creek
Alikanna
Jefferson County
Still
Dunlavey
Lucas
Eyzabeth Woodward
Sha
Lindsay
Morristoton
Ohio
Thomas
Knoxville Pike
Clarence
Kirk’s
Montgomery
Wirk
Aull
Alikanne
Carnegie
North End
Stanton Hark
Hide
Wills Creek
West
In -Herald-Stern
SUN
Dunlevy
Empiré
Empire Stone Company
Elizabeth Woodward
Iit
Oebock
Precautions Rise at County Jail as Sheriff Guards 65 Inmates
Sheriff Edward Lucas tightens security at the county jail housing 65 prisoners including four alleged murderers. Edward Stil awaits delivery after killing his former wife. Inmates include Walter Wright Sam Incle John Schieder and Jimmy Epifano, all under close watch in a single tier with crozer guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lucas
Edward Stil
Lucas
Walter Wright
Harry Cummins
Sam ‘Incle
Minnie Suller
John Schieder
Mike Ollum
Tiltonville
Jimmy Epifano
Mike Veltri
Halian i
Crozer
Body of Corporal Bainbridge Enroute Home From France
James E. Bainbridge of Mingo Junction received word that Corporal Henry C. Bainbridge will have his body returned to Mingo Junction for interment. He enlisted May 27 1918 trained at Camp Gordon sent to France July 26 1918 with Company A 16th Infantry First Division. He fell October 9 1918 during the Argonne offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Bainbridge
Minge ‘Juncllen
Camp Gordon
France
Sixteenth Infantry
Ation
Argonne
Warringse Licenses Multiple Teens and Adults in Steubenville Area
License records list several individuals from Steubenville and surrounding towns. Names include Wubest L Bell 22 Edna Pearl Crossley 17 Steubenville resident Harold T Miller 23 Unionport and Mary Agnes Miller 18 Last Springfield Ses Reachler 22 Edna Marjory Poole 18 Steubenville, Yomer France 21 Blaine and Freda Beaver 19 Yorkville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warringse
Wubest L. Bell
Edna Pearl
Crossley
Steuberville
Harold T. Miller
Unionport
Mary Agnes Miller
Last Springfield
Ses
Reachler
Edna Marjory Poole
Steubenville
Yomer France
Blaine
Freda Beaver
Yorkville
Jefferson County Teachers Institute Opens Five Day Session
The Jefferson County Teachers Institute began a five day session at Wells auditorium with a large turnout of city and county teachers. Dr. William A. McKeever urged play and athletics as essential civic training, calling for five regular vacation directors to supervise youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Teachers Institute
Wells
William A. Mckeever
University of ‘Kansas
Irances EE. Tvershart
Alliance Schools
J. Z. Campbell
St. Louis
J. Knox Mongomery
Muskingum College
New Concord
Dr. McKeever
Miss Everhart
Campbell
Y. M
Wm. A. McKeever
Kansas
County Teachers’ Institute
Steubenville
Tni
Clearing house banks and trust firms show higher reserves
New York reports that banks and trust companies hold 16 975 670 dollars in excess reserves, up 1 171 720 from the prior week. Ohio city deposits and resources are listed with year over year changes for Cincinnati Toledo Youngstown Canton Dayton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. P
Columbus
Cincinnati
Toledo
Youngstown
Canton State
Dayton
Akron
Canton
Payton
Reward dispute over Walter Wright capture debated
County Commissioners will likely decide who receives the $1,500 reward for capturing Walter Wright. Competing claims are from participants in the arrest and officials on duty being paid may seek to collect as reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wright
Alleged Slayer Recalls Shooting Before Gunfire
Forward Stil, alleged slayer of Elizabeth Woodward Still, regains consciousness at Gill hospital. He claims he was shot in the wrist before drawing his gun and fired through a window after being shot. The case involves Elizabeth Woodward Still and William Dunlevy, with charges likely to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlevy
Lizzie
Dunlevey
T Dunlevey
Mrs. Still
SiHil
Sii
Pye
Dunlev
Jane
Stilasain
Lizsie
Nunlevy
Jill
Stu
Lycle
Tole
GIH
Edward
Gill Hospital
Herald-Star
Elizabeth Woodward
William’ Dunnever
Huneligh
Miny
Eli
Ninne
Knockel
Paonlevy
Bela
Wright Faces Consequences of Crime in Ohio Letter
A Steubenville man writes a lengthy life story from county jail, detailing early hardships, a string of arrests from age twelve, work history in East Liverpool and Wellsville, and his view that crime stems from circumstance. He explains his 1918 disorderly conduct arrest, a 1919 Mansfield reform school stay, and states he will face consequences without escape, apologizing in conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Mr. Coe
Herald-Star
Boys’ Industrial School
Lancaster
Creese Bros’. Grocery Company
Wellsville
East Liverpool
Jothers
Coshocton
Ohio
Polices Court
Gor
Jane
Mansfield Reformatory
Mansfield
Divorce Suit and Probate Actions Narrative
Walter Wright of Jefferson County notes probate filings for Richard R. Jones Clement Slentz and Eli T. Castner. Salvatore Marzani sues Raffalo Marzani for divorce citing extreme cruelty and misconduct. Plaintiff alleges removal of $275. Haddon Maternity Hospital advertises private grounds and admission details at 3264 Middleton Rd Carlisle PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard R. Jones
Clement Slentz
Eli T. Castner
Salvatore Marzani
Raffalo Marwani
Haddon Maternity Hospital
Middleton Rd
Carlis
Tittsburg
Appointment of Administrator for Margaret Porreca Estate
John Porreca appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Margaret Porreca late of Jefferson County Ohio deceased. Dated August 10 1921 Probate Judge John Belknap. Roy L McClave attorney. Notices sought weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Porreca
John Porreca
Jefferson County
Ohio
A. D
John
Belknap
Said County
Roy L
McClave
Duquesne University Notice of Resumed Classes and Dates
Duquesne University Pittsburgh Pa announces resumed classes for Collegiate Commercial Academic and Scientific programs. Law School and School of Accounts reopen Sept 28 with catalogs on application available from Very Rev M A Healty. Sp July 12 18 25 Aug 3 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesre University
Pittsburgh
Law School
School of Accounts
Metober Ltd
M. A. Healty Co
Notice of Appointment in Lizzie Walker Estate
Elizabeth Walkers estate in Jefferson county Ohio has an appointed adminstratrix. Sarah Walker is named and qualified as administrator with the will annexed and the date is August 9 1901. Attorneys John G Belknap Edward McKinley listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Walker
Sarah Walker
Jefferson County
Ohio
Appointment as Administrator for Estate of Geert Dragovich
Michael Cerrezin has been appointed administrator of the estate of George Peragovich, late of Jefferson County Ohio, deceased. Dated July 27, 1921. John G. Belknap Probate Judge of Jefferson County. Aug? Qtw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geert. Dragovich
Micheal _ Cerrezin
Notice of Probate for Olive R Andersen Estate
The court announces the appointment of Olive R Andersen as executrix of the estate of Job Anderson of Jefferson County Ohio who is deceased. Dated August 18, 1921, before Probate Judge John Belena and attorney John W Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive R. Andersen
Aditi Itratrix
Job ‘Anderson
Jeffersinty
Ohio
Wes John
Ti ‘Belenar
Said County
John W Porter
Notice of bids for rural school building in Ohio
The Board of Education Ross Tays Rural School District Jefferson County Ohio invites sealed bids for furnishing materials and erecting a one room frame school building on sub district No. 8. Bids due on the thirty first day of July 1921 at noon with plans on file in the Clerk’s office Hammondsville. Low bid will be accepted with proper security and contract to be awarded by the board. rejection of all bids reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Ross Tay Rural School
St Mernar
Ohio
Hammondsville
Sitnate
Aaid
Joy Goet
Board of
Tien
Roga-Township Rura
Jefferson County
Tien Vnes
Dillonvale Sealed Bonds for Fire Department Referenced
The Village of Dillonvale Jefferson County Ohio invites sealed bids by September 19 1921 for bonds totaling 30000 issued August 31 1921 to fund a fire department project. Bonds bear 6 percent interest payable semi annually with coupons and run through April 1 1942. Bids must meet conditions and be sealed with 10 day acceptance window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillanvale
Jefferaonty
Ohio
National Bank of
Dillonvale
Thas
Ty Mie
Unider
Fire Department
Wee
Martin Campfieldh
Notice by Publication in Thomaidis vs Markulis and Lucas
Thomas Thomaidis files petition in Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas Ohio case 16046 seeking injunction against George Markulis and Edward Lucas to stop levying on property to satisfy a 1921 judgment of 501000. Defendants must answer by August 30, 1921 or risk final judgment. Attorney Thomas Rock represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thomaidis
George Markulis
Edward Lucas
Jefferson County
Ase
Wellston
W. Va
Thomas Thosraildis
Court of Common Pleas
Ohio
Juncion ‘Agdainat
Thomas Rock
Probate Court Notice of Final Accounts and Guardianships
Probate court in Jefferson County schedules hearings on final accounts for multiple estates guardianships and executorships. Named executors administrators guardians and guardians of minors appear with final or sixth seventh first accounts for decedents including Thompson Rouse White Brandenburg Geerer and others. Court actions require attention from involved parties and interested heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Courtty
Robert 8. Lewis
M Thompson
Josephine Thompson
Charles
Nilerlere
Daniel
Rouse
White
William H. White Et al
Steubenville Bank & Truat’. Co
O Castner
C. O’neal
Jj Garratt
Samuel
M Brandenburg
Elizabeth Brandephurss
Floranahan
Mary E. Geerer
Albert
Frank
D. Bell
Chas
Roza Schmidt
Geor Cumming
Susan Cummins
Jose Fonnery
Johnston S. Montgome
Brience Bruney
Robert H. Bried
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. R. Montgomery
Ed. Lucas
Gill
Hfe
Delerilum
H.C. Bainbridge
Teachers’ Institute
Wells Auditorium
Dr. Meeevert
Fizzle
Elizabeth Wood‘ward
Ivory
Wright
John G. Belknap
Edward. McKinley
Edward B. Imhoff
Cora
Imhoff
By. Imhoff
Jefferson ‘County
John G.belknap
Harry
D. Cumming
Louisa’ D. Cummins
Harry. D. Cummins
Jefferson
Jail County
Jeoscar Naylor
STE Ogteay
Dodge
Maxwell
Oakland
Overland
Oreswick
Codeine
Pitteburgh
Smith
Nancy
A. Smith
James
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