Richest oil field found near Eldersville Pennsylvania
Correspondence from Eldersville Pennsylvania reports a rich oil field in northern Washington County near Paris. Fourteen wells have been drilled yielding between 1 and 8 million feet a day, with salt-sand in all wells at about 960 feet depth. Development is led by Manufacturers Light and Heat Co, with output reaching markets via East Liverpool. The article lists numerous farms and operators and notes ongoing drilling including on the Gardner and Seaman properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldersville
Wash-' Ih
Paris
Light
Liverpool
Freeborn -Shackson
D. A. Lyons
Mitchel
Arnold
John M. Craig
Jas
J. O. Gardner
Manuacturers’ Company
Ernest Freshter
Burgettstown Co
C. L. Eration
Holliday's Cove Ol
I8 Company
Pittsburg and Han“Goal Co
Brasheare, Weirton Ol
J. L. Neely
Brushwater
In Dedent Company
A. Seaman
Tsburg Company
Walker Hipster
Burgettstown Company
William Sanders
George, Lyons
Burgetts
Frank Jackson
Robert
Bert Irwin
Ella
Merle Irwin
Scotts
Boyes Gardner
Gartners
McDonald
Misg
Lillie Wirt
Gardner
D. F. Patterson
Ardner
California
Charles
Ancy Gardner
Bloomfield notes and weddings mix with town events
Bloomfield and Wayne township scenes fill the page with social visits from Youngstown Cadiz and Steubenville families October through December events. Church society meetings call for bazaars fairs and Christmas dinners while weddings and guests highlight community ties in a broad Panorama of local life.
Myron George Succeeds in Debating Tryout at S H S Grange Event
Myron George passed the try-out for a debating team of the S H S, amid a Grangers party at the Grange filled with many attendees. Older participants dressed as youths, younger as children, and games and refreshments like cake ice cream and coffee were enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron George
Grange
Geo.Galbraith
Taylor Lee
C. Society
Two Ridge Church
I. J. Gilkinson
Bell Gilkinson
J. B. Mayes
la Belle View
FL. D. Cunningham
Juover'’s Lane
Blanche Starkey
Reiner Company
Steubenville
Nellie Kenney
Misses Hattle
Elizabeth Barrett
School's entertaining pageant excites Bloomfield crowd
Last Wednesday's school program impressed with pupil acting and Miss Simmons guidance. A Hiawatha pageant in Indian costumes drew praise while younger pupils under Miss Long also received acclaim. Community members shared Thanksgiving visits and local notices followed, including a Farmers Institute in December and a Grange meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks
Longfellow
Miss Simmons
Miss Long
Bloomfield School
Joseph
Marie
Martha Trobston
Siemenville
Mary Bord
Will Cookson
Gee, Mather
Charles
Bethany
West Liberty
Harry Dodds
Charles Smith
Cookson
Steubenville
Elnora Smith
Tina B. Hervey
Will Merryman
Smithfield
Harry Merryman
Samuel Nrazier
J. O. Cox
Bert Hawes
Mr. Wheeler
Hopedale
Dean Burris
W. B. Frazier
Merle Frazier
Hanlins
R. H. Parks and Son
W. W. Hicks
Warry Merryman
Lawrence Merryman
Emma Dickerson
Cadiz
J. L. Copeland
George Copeland
Ruth
Elmer Copeland
R. W. Carpenter
Will Tipton
Carl Kronager
Zanesville
Bloomfield
Farmers’ Institute
Grange
F.M. Blackburn
Brewster
Ohio
George Lightell
Howard Blackburn
Frank
Leroy Cola
Wheeling
James R. Blackburn
F. Leech
Reed's Milla
Peterson
iSimpaon Buchanan
Unionport
Thanksgiving celebration and weddings in Richmond village
A large Thanksgiving gathering at the Methodist church on November 29 featured a sermon by Rev. Watson, a bountiful cafeteria dinner for about 160, and a community program with singing readings and speeches. Epworth League socialized afterward. Weddings noted include Mrs Laura Porter and Frank True in Richmond, and Robert Stephenson wedding Luella Effting in Lockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Watson
United Presbyterian Church
Epworth League
Tracy Rogers
Laura Porter
Hagt Springfield
Frank True
Carrollton
J. C. Stamm
East Springfield
Mra. True
F. E B. McCullough
Robert Stephenson
Chicago
Misa Luella Effting
Lockport
Annapolis Community Notes and Thanksgiving Happenings
Local residents report moves and visits across Annapolis East Springfield and Steubenville. Mr and Mrs Roy Osborne shifted into Della Miser home while several families hosted Thanksgiving dinners with kin from Amsterdam and nearby areas. Funeral for George Dury set near East Springfield with services Tuesday. Notable lodge officers named for the Orange chapter with December installation.
Community notices and Thanksgiving gatherings in Richmond
Thanksgiving and weekend visits mark family and friends across Richmond and nearby Steubenville. Local churches report growing missions giving with a $318 total now for foreign missions and an $81 gift for home missions. Community events include Grange meeting, ministerial conference, and a lecture course by Capt. T. Dinamore Upton, with plans to pack a charity barrel for Bridgeport's Deaconess Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Medmond
United Presbyterian Church
Harry Peggs
Littie
Marjorie
Steubenville
Dan Peggs
Walnut Street
W. S. Purviance
H. NM. Scott
Donald Rarey
C. H. Rarey
J. H. Kirkpatrick
Helen
Jewett
J. W. Stephenson
S. E. Fryer
Billy
D. B. Polen
Amsterdam
Kathryn Neill
Mast Liverpool
Bertha Dorsey
Lenore Sarey
Steubenville High School
Richmond
J. M. Swickard
Familly
Geo. W. Albaugh
Mart Swickard
Ogage
Lena Fryer
Pittsburgh
W. M. Fryer
High Street
Charles Maxwell
Austin Taylor
Canton
L. A. Maxwell
Dorothy Hobson
Shadyside
Ruth Hobson
Mt. Union College
J. M. Hobson
Zelda Fisher
Carrollton
B. H. Fisher
Ralph Ford
Buffalo
N. Y
Lota Ford
Ford
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
George Clark
Howard
Hazel Schwab
Clambell Graham
Dennison, O
R. F. Teaff
Church Street
Chas. Lawson
Geo. Lawson
W. W. Berry
Mary
del Salsberry
J. T. Huscroft
A. J. Crawford
Muskingum College
New Concord
Jennie Scott
W. E. Purviance
Sunset Boulevard
J. B. Lockhart
Widersville
Richmond M. B
Hilberry
Raymond Boyd
J. R. Boyd
J.C. Stamm
Cleveland
Richmond Grange
T. Dinamore Upton
Dinsmeore
Epworth League
Deacon-hess
Bridgeport
Unionport Mission Society meets at Griffey home Dec 6
Unionport notes report the Union Missionary Society will meet at the home of Mrs Beulah Griffey Thursday afternoon December 6 at 2 PM with Mrs Oscar Osborne leading. Other items praise recent Thanksgiving program, announce community club plans, oyster supper proceeds and future events. Several locals visited relatives and church events are listed with schedules and follow ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionport
Union Missionary Society
Beulah Griffey
Oscar Osborne
School House
D. D. Rittenhouse
Jewett
George Orr
S. P. Buchanan
Eileen
Marion Croskey
Amsterdam
Gans
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Burro
Bethany
The
Christian Church
Lester McCandish
Whma Kirkpatrick
Ladies of the Christian Church
Harold Polen
Paul Burchanan
Struthers
Eva Snider
Annapolis
Gertrude Cline
Springfield
J. J. Shepherd
Olin Dean
A A. Tipton
Swartz Peterson
Washington
Shorty” Shafer
Obituary for Geo L Scott of Eldersville at 68
Geo L Scott 68 a well known Eldersville resident died at home Sunday evening November 25 from heart and stomach troubles. Born May 8 1855 he was the eighth of ten sons. Survived by two brothers Charles W and Oliver and a daughter Ethelyn. Funeral Tuesday at Bethel church conducted by Rev J J Brownwith. Interment Bethel Cemetery. Also obituary note for Mrs Clara B Maple who died in Hast Springfield Ohio following pneumonia. Born November 7 1847 she had six children and joined M H church at Sugar Grove Ohio. Funeral details not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Roy Osborne
Della Miser
Dilla Miser
Sweeney
Amsterdam
S. C. Stahl
McCordle
George Dury
Massillon
East Springfield
Florence Lewis
James Virgin
Carroll
Main Street
Doyle Lease
Toronto
Orange
C. QO. Levengood
H. A. Heisler
R. A. Kerr
Stewart
John Howell
Howard Heisler
Chaplin
W. ‘’. Wilson
J. W. Barnes
Secy
W. T. Wilson
Kate Keeper
J. B. Heisler
Ceres
Mra
F. EB. Miser
Pomona
J. B. Walton
Flora
Nora Heisler
Millie Howell
P. H. Smith
Miser
Ernest Lewis
Apex
Frank Miser
Walter Snyder
Hopedale
R. Miser
G. L. Tipton
Bloomingdale
Geo. Hoobler
A. B. Johnston
Harry Crabb
G. I. Club
Clyde
Frank Phillips
J. B. Fulton
Paul
Lyle
Steubenville
Almer Mills
John Miller
Margaret Gault
Rev. Gans
McKeemisters
John McGill
Roy Langford
Robi
Wilson
Geo. L. Scott
S Eldersville
Mr. Scott
Charles
Margaret Cassidy Scott
Bethel
Pittsburgh
J. Franklin
William
Cassidy
Robert
James
Jefferson
Charles W
George L
Oliver
David
Fannie
Jane Ann
Cunningham
Winfield Cunningham
Near Bethel
Eldersville
Follanebee
Scott
M. P. Church
George Brown
Alexander Clark
George L. Scott
Methodist Protestant Church of
Cemetery Association
Laura B. Smith
Washington, Pa
Ethelyn
Bethel Church
J. J. Brownwith
Bethel Cemetery
Clara B. Maple
Harry D. Maple
Hast Springfield
Virginia
George Maple
Fred
Bergholz
Charley
Fairfield
Ernest
Harry
Hayes Morrow
Will Call
Maple
M. H. Church
Sugar Grove
Card of Thanks for Mrs Clara Ma ple death
The children of Mrs Clara Ma ple thank friends neighbors Rev Scott and Wharton for kindness during illness and death. Comrades with death are we a poem expresses faith, eternal day, cross, crown and salvation through the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Maple
Scott and
Wharton
George B. Kulp
Observers on transition from steam to electric era
The speaker notes we have lived in the steam age and have now entered an electric period. Steam will decline while electrical energy grows. The old has built a great nation, binding states together with steel arches, and only God can foresee what will be accomplished in the new era.
City Budget Worries Over Six Month Payroll Costs
The Budget Committee debates funding for city personnel for six months of 1924. Safety Director Geary requests 59090 for the first half and 139000 for the year, far above the previous cap of 85000. Additional police hires are being considered and salary decisions will be discussed at the next committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geary
Bethany Youth Helps Catch Ex convict in Lansing Case
Buddy arrest story: Lester H Long aided by arresting John W Reed alias Riley, wanted in Lansing for escaping reformatory. Reed jailed in Wellsburg after pursuit and reward of 100 dollars. Long, a Bethany student training as a detective, faced moral conflict over betraying a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy
Lester H. Long
Bethany
John W. Reed
Riley
Lansing
Mich
Reed
Wellsburg
Divorce Action in Common Pleas Court
Ida Mae McCarroll filed for divorce from James Anthony McCarroll alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty after 1920 marriage. She claims he failed to work or provide a home for her and their child amid alleged embezzlement claims. Frank Roberts, 40, of Pittsburgh, was arrested for embezzlement from R. E. Contracting of Akron, tied to $119 diverted from the firm. awaiting hearing before Justice William Downer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Mae McCarroll
Common Pleas Court
James Anthony McCarroll
Frank Roberts
Pittsburg
Muller Hotel
North Sixth Street
Parkinson
R. E. Brett
Citizenship Applicant Counts Children in Court Tale
An applicant for citizenship in Common Pleas court was asked by Naturalization Examiner Kiefer how many children he had. He counted on fingers, then guessed twelve after study. He admitted he must call the roll nightly to ensure all are safe and sound. The Ultimate Bus Company of Martins Ferry sues Wheeling Traction for 500000 alleging deliberate wrecking of its buses across Wheeling Martins Ferry Bellaire and Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Kiefer
Marting Ferry
Wheeling Traction Company
Wheeling
Martins Ferry
Bellaire
Bridgeport
Finger Print Results Point to Paroled Robbery Suspect
County jail finger print system returns details on Henry Jackson an ex convict linked to a local robbery. Warden reports Jackson served two years for robbery and is on parole likely to be sent back to the penitentiary. Prohibition cases lead to multiple arrests fines and illegal liquor activity across Osage and New Alexandria with citations and hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jackson
Ohio
Jackson
Probate Court Notice of Multiple Final and First Accounts
The Probate Court of Jefferson County sets a hearing on December 1923 for final and first accounts of numerous estates including Samuel R. Kerr Rebecca Ellis Silas W. McConnell Margaret Logan Wilhelmina Bartels David J. DeVarmon Salvatore Tortorice Margaret Miser Matilda Strohmeyer Christian Leist Edward J. Tait John J. McAuliffe William Snodgrass and others. Objections to passing any accounts must be filed by the given date. John G. Belknap Probate Judge of Jefferson County Ohio directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Samuel R. Kerr
Rebecca Ellis
Coral&. McConnell
Silas W. McConnell
H. M. Cattell
de Bonis
Margaret Logan
Rica C. Dinsmore
Wilhelmina I. Bartels
Steubenville Bank & Trust Company
David J. DeVarmon
August Tortorice
Salvatore Tortorice
D. M. Gruber
Margaret J. Miser
Samuel R. Miser
Henry Strohmeyer
Matilda Strohmeyer
Wm. H. Leist
Henry Leist
Christian Leist
Elizabeth T. Barr
Edward J. Tait
Wilson A. Shouse
John J
Anna L. Gorman
Domenick Ruggio
Christina Ruggio
Williamh. McClinton
John Pearce
Marshal
N. Duval
Mary Elizabeth Ricelli
John A. Waggoner
William A. Cavitt
R. T. Brown
Catherine Morgan
George J. Ensell
Frank P. Ensell
Samuel Rooke
Charles John Foreman
Ezekial R. Kerr
John Kerr, Sr
John W. Porter
J. W. Collins
John. G. Belknap
weBe
Appointment Notice for Emma Irvine Estate Administrator
Notice announces Shelly Irvine appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Emma Irvine late of Jefferson County Ohio deceased. Dated November 9, 1928, Probate Judge of Said County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Irvine
Shelly Irvine
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
Notich of Appointment in Thomas Price Estate
A. W. Moreland of Toronto Ohio has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Thomas Price late of Toronto Jefferson county Ohio deceased. Dated November 13 1923. John G. Belknap A. W. Moreland Attorney. 22nov-3tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Moreland
Toronto
Thomas Price
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
Gladys Viola Lewis
A. S. Buckingham
Executor appointed for Warren County estate in 1923
Estate of Frank Payne deceased appoints Frank A. Nunley as executor. Dated November 28 1923 at Warren County Ohio. Probate Judge THOS S Jones attorney 29 November 2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Payne
Frank A. Nunley
Warren County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
Thos. S. Jones
Estate of Gladys Viola Lewis Opens Probate
A. S. Buckingham named administrator of the estate of Gladys Viola Lewis, late of Jefferson county Ohio, deceased. Dated December 1, 1923.
Estate of Burchard Hayes Moatice Probate Notice
Matthew Speicher appointed and qualified as executor for the late Burchard Hayes Moatice of Ward County. Dated November 28. Probate Judge John G. Belisnap and attorney Earl B. McMaster filed notice. 29 nov 3t weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard Hayes Moattice
Matthew Speicher
Burchard Hayes Mottice
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belisnap
Ward County
Earl B, McMaster
Executor Appointed in Minnie A Len Estate
Frank A Hawkins appointed and qualified as executor of Minnie A Len's estate of Jefferson County Ohio. Deceased. Dated December 4, 1928. Probate Judge signature M. H. Francis, Attorney Gulocdtweekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie A. Len
Frank A. Hawkins
Minnie A. Lea
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Salad County
M. H. Prancis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winthrsvilla
iGrange
Dee
Uble
Margaret Ver
Fay
Thompson
Welday
My Sheets
Woos- O.D
Maldon
Coshocton
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Kings Heralds
E. E. Mannfield
Glenn Smith
Miles Helen Heimbaugh
Youngstown
G.L. Tipton
Blanche Barnes
Warder
Sentinel
Eastern Star
Wayne Township
Ocean
Ocean Highway
Farmer's Institute
Star Bright
Miss Dickerson
John Gorsuch
Margaret Hicks
Mce- Endree
Geo. Whittaker
Harold, Moore
M. C. Gotschall
Arthur Moore
Muale
J. R. Hervey
Wil Ham
Simmons
Dickerson
Jennie Spunhaltz
Geo
Copeland
Los Angeles
Calif
Angels
Mrev
W.N. Beetham
Wayne
Isaac Miller
John Crawford
T. M. Megrail
Ed. Creswell
Gilead
B. Q
Lucas
Jonnie Merryman
Ada
Sona of Veterans
Town Hall
L, Tipton
Boyer
Ruth Hervey
Edward Klein
New York
J. L. Hervey
R. W. Hervey
Bloomfield Friends
Field and Steubenville
Comorasville
Goudy and
Cole
John Cole
O. C. Moorehead
Osage
Moorehead
McCann
Mike Maksimir
John Devore
Mingo
Coal Hill
Clifford Barrett
South Fifth Street
Barret
Ammi Baldi
New Alexandria
Joseph Connelley
Elizabeth Dulposse
William Black
Sir Alden of
Goulds
Justice of the Peace
German Yesterday of
Steracon
John McL. McMurtrie
Jesse K. George
John D. Gardner
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