Jail break plot ties to Hostetter case in prelim hearing
J M Jones testified against J E Hostetter at a New Cumberland jail escape prelim. Jones claimed he was hired for 100 dollars to aid in a rail delivery plot after meeting Hostetter in Allegheny. They traveled by gasoline yacht, faced a breakdown, and planned a jail raid the following morning. Hostetter remains jailed in $2,500 bond. Jones’ bail not yet set.
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J. M. Jones
J. E. Hostetter
New Cumberland
Squire Bradley
Hostetter
Jones
Steubenville
Allegheny
Deepening of the Ohio River Receives Strong Support
A Washington telegram reports broad backing for the Acheson plan to canalize the Ohio River to a nine foot water grade. Chairman Burton of the Rivers and Harbors Committee endorses a national, integrated approach, praising engineers’ full-stream assessment over fragmented local improvements. The Ohio project gains momentum for Congress to act. The visiting party arrives in Jacksonville on Thanksgiving and is hosted by Mine Host Henry O’Neal, marking a festive stop before touring Florida landmarks.
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Washington
Ohio River
Burton
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Ohio
Congress
Henry O'Neal
Florida
Jacksonville
Fair Florida
Lumps in Ohio Tease River Boats Below Wheeling
Rivermen report troublesome lumps in the Ohio River below Wheeling disrupting boat operations. The irregular bars arise from currents or from the effort of large vessels to move with shallow water, causing various difficulties for Rei Hur and several towboats.
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Ohio
Wheeling
Ohio Tourists Arrive in Jacksonville for Thanksgiving
A large party from Steubenville Ohio traveled by Pullman to Jacksonville Florida and dined at the Aragon after visiting local sights. The group, led by W E Polen, included J J Waggoner and families, Fred B Stark and others, telegraphed for Thanksgiving music and planned a toast to Polen and his wife. The piece lists numerous attendees from Ohio and West Virginia and notes social visits, travels, and local engagements surrounding Thanksgiving.
Personal Friday Social Roundup in Wheeling Area
James McHugh is a business visitor to Wheeling. George Kendall is confined at home with jaundice. S. E. Dorman of Pittsburg visits the city for a few days. Miss Nelle Chaytors spent Thanksgiving with friends in Pittsburg. Miss Lyda Sharp visits her sister in Braddock. S. M. Priest and wife of Ashtabula are in the city visiting for a week. Master James and Lucile Brown spent Thanksgiving with friends in Chester. Miss Mary McHugh spent yesterday in Pittsburg attending theatre. Mrs. O. M. Sanford of Avalon Thanksgiving with her father Dr. A. M. Reid. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Huston of Two Ridges rejoice over a wee daughter. Mrs. Wm Carnill and daughter Miss Sadie of Pittsburg are guests in the city. Miss Griffith who is to sing at the Von Kunits concert is one of Pittsburg.
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Burg
John Huston
Orris
John
Robinson
Cadiz
Harrison County
Democrat
HB. Angle
Knoxville
Tenn
Arnie McMillen
Mt. Union College
Castonia
L. B. Dowdney
Bridgeport
Ilt
Clark’s
Wendell Bueche
Wheeling
Oe Rueche
Louie Roseman Gardner
Pittsburg
Orr
G. Smiley
Jewett Yes
M. Blackburn
Albany
N. Y
M. C. Cunningham
H. H. Reader
George W. Boyd
C. J. Roberts
Connors
Polen
Pan Cap Ples
Sinclair Graham
Lena Stokes
Steubenville
James McHugh
George Kendall
S. E. Dorman
Nelle Chaytors
Lyda Sharp
Braddock
S. M. Priest
Ashtabula
James
Lucile Brown
Chester
Mary McHugh
O. M. Sanford
Avalon
A. M. Reid
Joseph Huston
Two Ridges
Wm, Carnill
Sadie
Griffith
von Kunits
Pitts
Oysters From Sealshipt Earn A Southern Man’s Praise
The Virginia narrator proclaims Sealshipt oysters superior tasting seawater tang. He notes oysters were unloaded on the beach and tasted as fresh and luscious as any, claiming genuine sea flavor even when bought bulk. He vows to return daily for the coastal taste.
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Mason and Dixon
Sith
Notice to Taxpayers on Section Clarification
Taxpayers are advised to review a notice detailing part of a section. The document outlines rights duties deadlines and where to appeal. Residents should consult the official notice for exact language and any required actions by specified dates.
Forfeited Lands in Jefferson County Tax Auction Notice
A brief notice states lands, lots and parts in Jefferson County are forfeited to the State for non payment of taxes with taxes and penalties due, and are offered under applicable law. The extract cites historical language and references an auction or sale to follow.
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Ots
Jeferson
Tax levies in Jefferson County for 1907
Notice from Charles L. Foreman treasurer listing the tax rates levied in mills on each dollar valuation for Jefferson County Ohio for the year 1907 and the respective objects of levy as shown on the county’s tax duplicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Charles L. Foreman
Ohio
Jefferson County Tax Sale Notice in Steubenville
Jefferson County Ohio notices impending sale of town lots and out lots for nonpayment of special taxes of 10 mills on real and personal property within Warrenton Rush Run Mt Pintihane Knox trapikes and related routes. Sale set for the second Monday of December at 10 a.m. at the court house. Auction may be adjourned until all parcels are disposed of. Auditor J M Reynolds signed.
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Jefferson County
Warrenton
Hopewell and
Rush Run
Trapire
Portland and
Dillonvate
Skelly Station
Smithfield
Portland
Auditor's Office
Steubenville
Ohio
J. M. Reynolds
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