Arrest of Two Election Board Members Over Infirmary Voting
Two county election board members Robert Haggerty and John McFadden were arrested on affidavits by Constable W. J. Broady for allegedly advising others to vote though not precinct residents. Inmates George Thomas T. Nevin and John Quinn voted, were challenged, and later votes were ordered counted per alleged guidance. The pair, both Democrats, posted bonds for a hearing amid prosecution by city forces and claims of Prosecutor Brown’s advice, with Supreme Court guidance cited against the act.
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Thrge
Steubenville
County Eelation Board
Robert Haggerty
Mingo
Junction
John McFadden
Brown
Supreme Court
Slection Board
Death Roll Geo W Robb in New Cumberland West Virginia
George W Robb Sr longtime New Cumberland resident dies at his home on December 6 1913 at 12 40 pm from complications of diseases. Born January 8 1843 in Knoxville Ohio he married Eliza O Hara at age 28 and leaves Fred D Sebring Ohio Charles J New Cumberland Ray R Wellsville Ohio Geo W J Steubenville Grover C Steubenville plus his wife and five sons. Community mourns the upright citizen with condolences issued.
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Geo. W. Robb
George W. Robb
New Cumberland
W. Va
Knoxville
Jefferson County
Ohio
Eliza O'Hara
Fred D
Sebring, O
Charles J
Ray R
Wellsville
Geo. W
Grover C
Steubenville
Mrs Julia Nunemaker Dies in Weston W Va Remains Set for Pekin
News comes from Weston West Virginia that Mrs Julia Nunemaker died there and her remains will be brought home for interment. One daughter Mrs Edward Blue is in Florida and survives. The family formerly resided at Pekin in Island Creek township and at Hollidays Cove.
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Julia Nunemaker
Weston
W.a
Edward Blue
Florida
Pekin
Island Creek Township
Hollidays Cove
Mrs Gordon Bray Dies Sudden in San Diego
Mrs Gordon Bray of San Diego died suddenly from heart disease on Sunday November 23. She was a beloved member of the Wilson Cousins and attended the reunion in Steubenville last summer. She leaves a husband, a prominent San Diego lawyer, and a daughter Barbara who was with her grandmother in Chicago.
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Gordon Bray
Wilson Cousins
San Diego
Gray
San Francisco
Barbara
Chicago
Steubenville
William Chapman Civil War veteran of Satineville dies at 73
William Chapman aged 73, Civil War veteran and Satineville resident, died after a short illness Wednesday morning. He lived in Toronto for the past month, previously in New Cumberland where he was held in high esteem. He served as deputy sheriff of Hancock county and fought in the First West Virginia Infantry, sustaining lifelong wounds. He is survived by his wife. Funeral services were held at New Cumberland Friday afternoon at 2:30. Also noted is the funeral of James McClain from East Liverpool hospital, with services in New Brighton, Pa. McClain, a Jefferson county native, served in Capt. J. F. Sarratt's Civil War company, and is survived by several children and siblings in various cities including Wellsville, Youngstown, New York City, Jennings, Mich, Steubenville, and Toronto.
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William Chapman
Satineville
Toronto
New Cumberland
Ohio Valley
Hancock County
First
West Virginia Infantry
James McClain
East Liverpool Hospital
New Brighton
Wellsville
McClain
Jefferson County
J. F. Sarratt
W. Lockard
Charles Pickering
Mont Smith
Youngstown
Walter Cleveland
Lillie
Lizzie Martin
New York City
Mollie Cowell
Jennings, Mich
Plummer McClain
Steubenville
Frank T. McClain
Clark Morgan Dies in Follansbee Attributed to Tuberculosis
Clark Morgan, longtime resident of Follansbee, passes away after a battle with tuberculosis at the Ohio Valley Hospital. The death ends a life marked by local service and family ties to the community. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the Morgan family.
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Clark Morgan
Morgan
Follansbee
Clark
Ohio
Val
Morgan Family Rites Held After Tragic Death in Wellsburg
In Wellsburg a death occurred Sunday at 1 30 p m. The deceased left a widow and mother Mrs Sarah Morgan, five brothers Albert Frank Charles Harry and Will and four sisters Bertha Bessie Selah Rhoda plus a brother Harry Morgan formerly with Tristate Coal Co Wellsburg. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 o clock with interment in Brooke Cemetery.
Four white slavers indicted by federal grand jury
A federal grand jury in Columbus returned indictments against four white slavers from the city. E M Mundelle of Red Onion fame transports Rosie Miller from Colliers West Virginia to Columbus. Tillie Snyder of Charleston West Virginia also indicted. Charles Gaffney charged with white slave law violation was not pursued due to unclear intent. Commissioner Roy Merryman says trial set for Friday of next week. Representative Percy Tetlow of Columbus announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Sixteenth district. Tetlow, a mine workers organizer and Spanish American War veteran, has pushed labor and mineral conservation measures. The miners’ union strength and run-of-mine pay issues are highlighted in his campaign.
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Columbus
Roy Merryman
Charles Gaffney
E. M. Mundelle
Red Onion” Fame
Rosie Miller
Colliers
W. Va
Tillie Snyder
Charleston
Percy Tetlow
Ohio Mine Workers’ Organization
Congress
Tetlow
Columbiana County
House
Pennsylvana
Mine Workers’ Union
Funeral for Brooke County farmer George Mooney
The funeral for George Mooney aged about 80 who was shot by Daniel Lee was held at noon Thursday at Ebenezer cemetery Cross Creek district Brooke county. Rev Fack led services with pallbearers Benjamin Downey Norrell Lucas George Pheipter and Chas Schwarzferger. Lee appeared in better shape after confessing the shooting but remains nervous. his mother expressed grief.
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George Mooney
Brooke County
Daniel Lee
Benjamin Downey
Norrell Lucas
George Pheipter
Chas. Schwarzferger
Mr. Mooney
Cross Creek
Young Lee
Alimony Suit Between Vitelo and Vietto Partners
Carmen Vitelo sues Carmen Vietto and others for alimony and funds in bank attached. She cites cruel treatment and desertion since their August 12, 1907 marriage. Mansfield Merryman defend. Thank Offering. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Hamline Church holds its annual bank offering meeting Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the church parlor inviting all women of the church.
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Carmen Vitelo
Carmen Vietto
Mansfield & Merryman
Woman’s Homan Missionary Society of the
Hamline
Narrow Escape on Ferry Float in Prilliant
On Thursday evening Mr. Potter fell from a ferry boat at the foot of Eighth street and was rescued by Charles Fulton and a Wellsburg companion. Mr. Ratten, elderly with poor eyesight, carried a lantern and misjudged the float width, tumbling into the water. He struggled but stayed afloat until pulled out by Mr. Fulton. he received only a cold bath, while Mr. Batten sustained injuries.
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Prilliant
Potter
Eighth Street
Charles Fulton
Wellsburg
Ratten
Mr. Fulton
Mr. Batten
Doan’s Kidney Pills and Ointment Ad Mentioned
An old advertisement touts Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney ills and Loans Ointment for skin itching with Doan’s Reculets described as a mild laxative. It notes availability at all drug stores.
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Doan
Oan
Cough Remedies Cited In Patient Testimonial
Green Bay resident Bog Ferguson reports relief from a persistent cough after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Two small bottles cured him, according to Beall and Steele, who advertise the remedy as effective for nocturnal coughs that disturb sleep.
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Bog Ferguson
Green Bay
Wis
Foley
Beall & Steele
Kimbro Endorses Foley Honey and Tar Remedy
In Georgetown Texas J A Kimbro endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a household remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles claiming it provided permanent relief in numerous obstinate cases. He notes the product contains no opiates and advises against substitutes. Renald and Steele manage the note.
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Georgetown
Texas
J. A. Kimbro
Foley
Renald & Steele
New Mother WAISTS and accessories sale items
A catalog of bargain fashion and home goods with prices from 1.00 to 75.00 includes Mother WAISTS new styles, furs, coats, silk stockings, sweaters, towels, tablecloths, napkins, carpet sweepers, couch covers, table covers, scarves, and various Rogers 1847 and porcelain serving sets. Includes china, almond and ice cream sets, dresser trays, sugar and cream sets, vases, and fruit sets.
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Asc
Bissell
Worthwhile values for women aiming to dress well and save
The notice urges women to seize current fashion values as a timely chance to buy winter coats and dresses. It highlights economy and style, noting unseasonable weather helped create an opportune moment to shop now.
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Roger
China
Scc
Little Brother
Arc
Soc
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