Beckett arson case linked to insurance write for $2000
Jefferson County man John T Beckett confessed to setting his home ablaze on the Dillonvale road to gain insurance money. State Fire Marshal Harry Carter reports a Wheeling insurer writer George Sheets prepared $2000 of life and household coverage for Beckett, with a check ready when the arrest and confession were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Beckett
Thfield
Dillonvale
Harry Carter
George Sheets
Wheeling
Beckett
Ether Beckett
Carpenter
Sheets
Menace to Traffic Causes Car Crash at Narrow Bridge
Attorney E De Witt Erskine and companions escaped injury when his car slowed by rain struck an iron railing on a bridge. The crash occurred at a known deadly site near Wills Creek and raises calls for county improvements to render the approach safer, though none have been taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ich Railine
Jace
Zeke
Wills Creek
Ford Car Stolen From Pittsburg Doctor Recovers It
Dr Wesley, a Pittsburg physician, recovered his Ford car stolen while he was making a sale. The vehicle was found deserted on a county road between Folbee and Wellsburg West Virginia and later returned to Pittsburg. Authorities seek two well dressed young men believed to be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ord
Folbee
Wellsbug
W. Va
Wesley
Pittsburg
Patterson
Wellsburg
Pennsylvania
Wheeling
Roumanian Man Released From Hospital After Altercation
Louis Serbu, a Roumanian resident, left Ohio Valley hospital today after injuries from a Saturday night battle with John Butta on South Court street. He was allegedly beaten with a hammer during a home invasion attempt to kill Butta and has now recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Serbu
Ohio Valley Hospital
John Butta
South Court Street
Serbu
Butta
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Fannie A. Gilkinson Death
We thank our many friends and neighbors and Mr D F Coe for acts of kindness shown during our bereavement in the death of Mrs Fannie A Gilkinson. J GILKINSON AND FAMILY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Coe
Fannie A. Gilkinson
Eee
J. Gilkinson
Bold Daylight Robbery Near City Building
James Beards, a resident at 139 South Court Street, was robbed of 39.60 dollars this morning near the city building after leaving the Pope Tin Mill. A young thief snatched the money and fled, eluding police. he is said to be known to authorities and blamed for several other recent thefts. A second envelope containing 70 dollars was rumored stolen from a mill worker on Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Beards
South Court Street
Pope Tin Mill
Third Street
Beard
Kane Reunion Celebrates Second Kane Family Gathering
About 150 Kane relatives gathered at Yellow Creek church grove for the second Kane family reunion. Officers were re-elected, and Dr. H A Kelsey delivered an inspiring address. Messages from Rev H Y Leeper and Rev Scott McBride were read, with notes on “Grandmother's Story” by Sadie M. Kane and remarks by R G Kane and J D Sweeney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane Connection
Yellow Creek Church
Kane
W. K. Cummings
R. G. Kane
Ida McBride
H. A. Kelsey
East Liverpool
H. Y. Leeper
Ashville
N. C
Yellow Creek
Scott McBride
Chicago
Illinois Anti- Saloon League
E. J. McCauslin
Arkansas
Mooretown
J. D. Sweeney
Armarillo
Texas
John Dennis
Grandmother Kane
Sadie M. Kane
Church Grove
Marriage License for Briggs and Watson
John Ellsworth Briggs aged 19 of Yorkville and Iva Marie Watson aged 19 of Tiltonville are recorded as a marriage license couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ellsworth Briggs
Yorkville
Iva Marie Watson
Tiltonville
Probate Court Executors and estate filings summary
Probate Court actions include John G. Warren appointed executor of Robert A. Warren estate. An election of widow filed in Israel Dezen estate. Will of Thomas Zearko filed. Petition to sell real estate filed in Elizabeth Connelly estate and order of sale filed in Caroline A. Bier estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Warren
Robert A. Warren
Israel Dezen
Thomas Zearko
Elizabeth Connelly
Caroline A. Bier
Child Improves After Accidental Wells Street Shooting
Mary Peroski a six year old girl shot by her father while cleaning a revolver at Wells Street home Tuesday afternoon continues to improve at Ohio Valley hospital. Surgeons had feared multiple intestinal perforations and death, but the child now shows steady progress and full recovery is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Peroski
Wells Street
Ohio Valley Hospital
Bride and Groom Wed in Bradley ceremony by Justice Downer
Andrew Waldman and Miss Marie Brejcha, both of Bradley, were married this morning by Justice W D Downer. It was Downer's ninety fourth marriage ceremony since taking office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downer
Andrew Waldman
Marie Brejcha
Bradley, Onie
W. D. Downer
Non-Support Case: Arrest in Port Dover Evening Hearing
Constable Ed Luthart traveled to Canal Dover and returned with Guy C. Willame who is under arrest for non support of his wife and baby at Port Homer. A hearing is planned in Downer’s Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Luthart
Canal Dover
Guy C. Willame
Port Homer
Downer's Court
Will Tour for the Republican Ticket Across States
Washington reports announced speaking tours for many Senators and Representatives as part of the Republican campaign. Stemp, chair of Speaker's Bureau, outlines tours from mid September to early November spanning 23 states for Borah and extended itineraries for Harding Cummins Genna Kenyon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coutful
Stemp
Republican Congressional Committee
Borah
New Jersey
Harding
Cummins
Genna and
Kenyon
Wadsworth
Sterling
Norris
Weeks
Jones
Curtis
Sherman
Lodge
Fall
Page
Congressional Committee
Miller
Minnesota
Fordney
Michigan
Longworth
Ohio
East
Kelley
Indiana
Fess
Missouri
West Virginia
Rodenburg
Illinois
Nebraska
Chandler
New York
Maryland
Connecticut
Temple
Pennsylvania
Ellsworth
Northwest
Britten
Montana
Graham
Dale
Vermont
Moore
West
Sweet
Towa
Dyer
Kentucky
Barchfield
Campbell
Kansas
Utah
Call
Hamilton
Middle West
Maine
Walsh
Massachusetts
Wood
Willis
Capper
Whitman
Lightning Strikes Farms and Towns Across Brooke County
A severe electric storm battered Cross Creek district and nearby areas, striking the W E Lynk sheep shed near Tentchurch and burning hay, with additional fires at a Bulger barn and the Warren Ridge Oliver Lewis barn. Follansbee sewers clogged by flood, Wellsburg also affected, and an oil pumping station at Burgettstown reported struck with tanks burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke County
W. E. Lynk
Tentchurch
Cross Creek
W. W. Beall
Follansbee
Wellsburg
Burgettstown
Bulger
Oliver Lewis
Warren Ridge
Pleaded Guilty in Assault Case Against Lindstrum
Edward Lindstrum of this city was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to ninety days in jail by Mayor McMaster. The charge of assault and battery was filed by Miss Wilson of Welleville after an attack near a camp in the Tiacoun oe north end on Sunday. Lindstrum pleaded guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lindstrum
McMaster
Miss Wilson
Welleville
Lindstrum
Tiacounoe
Lindetrum
Bradshaw given suspended sentence after wife refuses to testify
Thomas Bradshaw, charged with cruelty to his wife, received a suspended six months workhouse sentence from Justice Lawler last night. The wife refused to testify and was jailed for contempt, with her sentence suspended as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bradshaw
Justice Lawler
Mary Per ooki’s daughter survives accidental shooting
Mary, the daughter of Jeco Per ooki, was accidentally shot by her father on Tuesday afternoon but is living. She remained at the hospital this afternoon while doctors prepared for her record and prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sill
Mary, Tittle
Jeco Perooki
Honeert
Obie
Birth Control Debate Prompts Club Action in Ohio
Local club women discuss segregating the feeble minded and sub normal in Ohio. The Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs plans action. Birth Control Leagues form in some cities. In Youngstown, leaders reject a Birth Control League labeling it sensational. Mrs. Stella Wright cites need for study and cautions publicity. General Federation attention highlights calls for state institutions and segregation to curb perceived harms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs
Women's Club League
Youngstown Telegram
Ohio
Youngstown
Stella Wright
General Federation
New York
Indiana forecast of Republican landslide in coming election
Edward H. Schmidt of Indianapolis in Washington predicts Indiana will go Republican by 35 000 to 75 000 this fall. He cites a strong pro Republican sentiment and says Indiana should gain five Republican congressmen, possibly more, with seven districts surely carried and close chances in three others. He denies drift toward one Senate seat for either party and says Watson will defeat Taggart as the forces unite behind New.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Edward H. Schmitt
Indianapolis
Schmidt
Harry S. New
United States
Taggart and New
Taggart
Jim Watson
Tom Taggart
Watson
Fighters Fined After Altercation at La Belle Coke Plant
John Edwards and Jack Wilson, two Black men, were arrested near the La Belle coke plant in Follansbee for fighting. They appeared before Squire Tacob, paid a $2 fine, and were released. A nightwatchman at the coke ovens, wanted for carrying a pistol without a license, has vanished and authorities have no trace of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwards
Jack Wilson
Follawsbee
la Belle
Squire Tacob
Follansbee
Prof Taylor Remains in Brooke County Banking
Prof W B Taylor who resigned as Bethany College vice president to take a Gary Indiana post will stay in Brooke County West Virginia to focus on banking He serves as president of Farmers State Bank at Wellsburg and will devote his time to that business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
W. B. Taylor
Bethany College
Gary
Ind
Brooke County
W. Va
Farmers State Bank
Wellsburg
Suit for 15000 Filed Against Clifton Coal Co
The circuit court of Brooke County West Virginia yesterday entered a suit for 15000 against Clifton Coal Co. The plaintiff is the law firm Smith and Hollis of Allegheny County Pennsylvania. The action stems from failure to pay a 10000 commission on coal property sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Coal Co
Brooke County
W. Va
Smith & Hollis
Allegheny County
Appeal Upheld in Tames f Hazlett Case to Common Pleas
The case was appealed from Trawner's court to Common Pleas Court. Maglett received a lower court judgment of 90.21 in coin for excavating a cell for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tames F
Hazlett Ve
Death of Harry A Bickerstaff in Gill Hospital
Harry Augustus Bickerstaff, 29, of Steubenville, died at Gill Hospital at 11 25 p m Wednesday after stomach trouble surgery. A plastering contractor by trade, he lived in the city all his life and attended M P church. Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Bickerstaff and three brothers James, Charles, and George. He was a member of O P A 375 and died unexpectedly after a broken leg incident at the Polish church four weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Augustus Bickerstaff
Gill Hospital
Charles Bickerstaff
Steubenville
M. P
O. P. of A
Mr. Bickerstaff
James Charles
George
William George of Bellaire dies after weeklong illness
William George aged 50 of Bellaire Ohio died at North Wheeling hospital at 2 30 Wednesday morning after a week of illness with complications. Funeral services will be at 9 o'clock Saturday morning at St John s Catholic church with interment in Mount Cavalry. He is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs Elvin Darley of Parkersburg and Miss Marcella at home and a brother Jacob George of this city. Antonio Ricci died at his Follansbee home at 3 o clock this morning after a brief illness aged 20. Marrisa, daughter of Pavo and Amica Batalo, died Wednesday night aged eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William George
Bellaire
North Wheeling
St. John’s Catholic Church
Mount Cavalry
Ella B. Pruden
Shursaay
Plate Street
Mingo Junction
Krank
Follansbee
W. Va
James
Mildred Moffett
M. E
Pruden
Mingo
George Gilbert
Pittsburg
Martha Quinn
Mary
Martha
Martins Ferry
Ross Beresford
Atlantic City
Susan Carpenter
Agnes
Wheeling
Lawson
Steubenville
Funeral of Alfred Martin Held at Finley Church
Alfred Martin’s funeral was conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. D K Scott at Finley M E church. The church choir sang. Pallbearers were Thurman Mills Ralph Vandine Wim Odell and O Morison. Flower bearers were Charles Martin Hayes and Earl Vankirk. Interment followed at Union cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Martin
Finley M. E. Church
D. K. Scott
Thurman Mills
Ralph Vandine
Wim. Odell
O. Morison
Charles Martin
Hayes
Earl Vankirk
Union Cemetery
Fanny Welday Gilkinson Dies After 1916 Accident
Fanny Welday Gilkinson born November 25 1869 died August 22 1916 from an accident. Daughter of David Welday and Elizabeth Welday near Bloomingdale Ohio. Survived by her mother sister Mrs James Thompson Fernwood Ohio brother George and husband Elmer Gilkinson of Reeds Mills married January 25 1899. Active in church and civic life, she influenced home and community with openness to friends and strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Welday Gilkinson
Noember
David Welday
Elizabeth Underwood Welday
Bloomingdale
Ohio
Emma
James Thompson
Fernwood
George
Elmer Gilkinson
Reeds Mills
Realty transfers list shows numerous property deeds
A string of conveyances from Harry L May to John H Evans and many other transfers Locally, 1.00 dollar deeds, large parcels Heath Cross Creek Smithfield Steubenville area. Notable entries include 130 acres Cross Creek multiple parties, 4000 dollar city lot, and 310 dollar Warren acreage among numerous lot transfers with various buyers and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. May
John H. Evans
J. Andrews
Geo. J. Yurjevic
Steubenvile Pottery Co
Steubenville
James W
Emmett McKee
Jesse McKee
Cross Creek
Jefferson Building and Savings Co
Raymond Justice
Metes
John F. Wyatt
Dominic Fortunato
Ambrose Shaw
William
Ault
Martha A. Ault
Seahogs
eBatty
Joseph Barony
John Columbo
Mt. Pleasant
John W. Bendure
Sarah J. Carothers
Pebble Bank
Elsie West
Kathryn M. Clarke
Joseph May
Harry H. Low
Salmon & Mooney
William Jog
Joseph Bucharewkcy
Warren
John Cervenka
Alvis Yomek
Smithfield
Alvis Yomeck
John Corfee
Peter J Macro and wife join Greek Catholic Church
Peter J. Macro and his wife are recorded as joining the Greek Catholic Church with Lot No. 14 allocated to J. M. Myers of Toronto for a price of $1. The brief notice documents the ceremonial change and a transfer of property interest in the same entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Macro
J. M. Myers
Toronto
Mingo Notes and Local Happenings in August
Obituary notes Ella B Pruden of Mingo Junction dies at 30. Funeral from home Saturday. Picnic events at Georges Run and Parr's grove, with prayer, meals, and games. Various local notes include a streetcar accident injuring Mrs Stillwell, playgrounds closing, school start, local travel to Smithfield, and community events at M. E. church and town parks.
Arctic expedition schooner Great Bear wrecked in Behring Sea
The power schooner Great Bear carrying John Borden of Chicago and Capt Louis Lane of Seattle was wrecked on a pinnacle rock in Behring Sea on August 10. The entire party was a total loss but landed safely on St Matthew Island and were found yesterday by the U S coast guard cutter McCulloch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald-Star
U. S. Coast Guard
McCulloch
Behring Sea
Wireless
Seattle
John Borden
Chicago
Louis Lane
Pinnacle Rock
St. Matthevgé Island
Decision on Parrett Whitmore tax law to be decided
Columbus Ohio August 24 The supreme court will soon rule on two Cleveland cases challenging the Parrett Whitmore tax law. The dispute centers on the 1916 tax duplicate and whether a full county re appraisal is required. The Cuyahoga county court of appeal disallowed a new appraisal of Ward 9 Cleveland. Proponents say only under valued properties need re appraisal while opponents insist on complete re appraisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cleveland
Supreme Court
Cuyahoga County Court of Appeal
Ward 9
Central Trust Co of Pittsburg Closed by State Banking Dept
Pittsburg on August 24 saw the Central Trust Company shuttered by the state banking department. An announcement posted on the door cited bad loans and overdrafts as the cause. In its last report the bank showed deposits of 561,334, serving a wholesale district exclusively for commission men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prese
Herald-Star
Pittsburg
Central Trust Company of
State Banking Department
Hollingsworth Defends Expense Records In Brief
General Hollingsworth rejects a journal report mis stating his expense account of 1607.75. He notes about 1250 went to 30 local papers for plain advertising and argues the spending aided his near 2400 plurality and nomination. He asserts local press on both sides supported his campaign strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollingsworth
General Hollingsworth
Ohio State Journal
Negro Caught After Fleeing Pennsylvania
Charles Berg a colored man was captured here after being sought in Burgettstown Pa for a fight where another colored man was cut yesterday afternoon. Berg boarded a freight train to escape Pennsylvania officers but dropped off in this city and was arrested about an hour later. He is held for Burgettstown authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harles Berg
Burgettstown
Hanlin’s Station
Berg
Pennsylvania
Election of Widow Filed in Foster Estate
Inventory and appraisement filed in McNeil estate. R G Richards appointed administrator of Johnson estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Leroy Foster
George McNeil
R. G. Richards
John M. Johnson
Marriage Licenses for Four Couples in Region
Emmett B Whitmore 30 of Richmond weds Myrtle M Maple 22 of Hammondsville. John Thompson 24 of Martins Ferry weds Rose Neal 22 of Yorkville. Nick Prascultz 25 and Andonetta Ferrara 22 of Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett B. Whitmore
Richmond
Myrtle M. Maple
Hammondsville
John Thompson
Martin’s Ferry
Rose Neal
Yorkville
Nick Prascultz
Andonetta Ferrara
Steubenville
Richard Lewis Given Suspended Three-Month Workhouse Term
Justice Lawler sentenced Richard Lewis to three months in the workhouse for non-support but suspended the term pending his good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lewis
Justice Lawler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jefferson County
Alikanna
FORD
Lansbee Road
Pittsburg Physic
Ian
Rob
Bery
City Building
Hughes
Fairbanks
RIV
Hoosier State
H. Augustus Bickerstaff
Antonio Ricci
Marrisa
Pavo
Amica Batalo
Fred Havlick
Andy Lev
James Meara
David E. Jordan
W. B. Goucher
Eliza J
Newberg & Toronto
Anchor Sanitary Company
P. Ray Moore
Max Gelb
Albert Lubenski
Joseph Lubenski
Watson & T. Dillon
Mingo Jet. Realty Co
Wm. FE. Tarr
Methodist Episcopal Church
Parr
Carl Classer
Charles Dutton
Parr’s Grove
David Lyon
Gordon Andrews
Wilbert McGaw
East Side
Mingo Works
Carnegie Steel Company
J. M. Howell
Commercial Street
Maxwell
George's Run
Lawrence Lisle
Rich
James Rich
Canton
May
E. H. Huffman
Shilo Creek
Emmett McQueen
Wellsville
J. H. Weber
Clevland
G. H. Tschappat
Mariam Enders
Wooster
Gordon Enders
J. T. Lawson
Margaret Stillwell
Fee
Harry Morgan
Ed. Schwab
George Dalrymple
New Alexandria
John
Jefferson County Teachers Institute
Springfield
Odd Fellows
Palace Theater
Palace
Miss Beshore
Charles Plesse
Clifton Avenue
O. C. Brill
Murdock Street
Okie Muldrew
McMechen
W.a
Mike Stanko
Adena
James Stahl
McLister Avenue
Germany
Archie Bell
Salt Run
Douglass Bell
E. S. Huffman
Massillon
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