Steubenville Becomes Dry City After Bitter Ballot Fight
In Steubenville a pro prohibition victory overturned a wet majority, winning by 166 with a total vote of 4,576. Drys carried eight precincts while wets held seven, ending with 2,421 for prohibition and 2,255 against. The result ends 50 licenses, adds to 62 licenses refused, and sparks street celebrations led by a large Y.M.C.A. crowd and echoed by messages from Billy Sunday and other figures.
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Steubenville
Pleasant Heights
la Belle View
Tly
Herald-Star
Chorea
Fourth
Washington
Billy Sunday
Sam Small
Harry Monroe
Pacific Mission
Chicago
Walter Liggitt
Ohio
Old Steubenville
Mingo
Taov
Patterson
Nashville
Tenn
W. Ligwitz
Finley Church
C. R. Neidengar
Bill
Sunday
Ciry
Te King
One Girl Leads Ohio Corn Yield Stronger Than Boys
In Tuscarawas county a girl named Misa Cole outyielded four boys who together raised over 131 bushels per acre. The typical farmer averages seven bushels, making the youngsters’ gains notable.
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Ohio
Misa Cole
Tuscarawas County
Verdicts Across Cases Include Dollar and Sterling Awards
The docket records a verdict for the plaintiff Andre Pilat against Mary Piotrowski awarding $50. In a separate juried matter Tas Scheibal sues R B Cohen, Guardian for Jos Nachtman, with a verdict for £33.38.
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Andre Pilat
Mary Piotrowski
Tas. Scheibal
R. B. Cohen
Guardian
Jos Nachtman
Disbanding of Girls Tuberculosis League Cancels Seals
No Red Cross Seals will be presented this year as the Girls Tuberculosis League disbands after several years. A new state law shifts tubercular patient care to county commissioners, eliminating the need for the league's city duties.
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Red Cross
Laid Off at Martin's Ferry Steel Plant
Yesterday afternoon more workers were laid off at the Martin's Ferry steel plant due to absence of orders. The cut spans polishers and laborers and signals a possible mill shutdown until tariff changes affect steel prices. operations may resume around year’s start for a period at least.
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Martin's Ferry
Verdict in Weaver case awards 2000 balm from Cleveland man
A common pleas jury in Judge Foran's room in Cleveland awarded Miss Mary I Weaver of New Philadelphia $2000 heart balm against J Edward Rapp of Cleveland. Weaver had sued for $25000 damages for breach of promise. Rapp filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court listing $54 in liabilities and $2 in cash assets.
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Miss Weaver
Death of Mrs Emma Evans Woods in Springfield period voice
Mrs Emma Evans Woods died at home on December gth 1913 after long illness. Born in March 1851 she lived in the city all her life and was beloved in church and social circles. Survived by two children Wilbur D Woods Edna Kendall six grandchildren and sister Dora Evans. husband Thomas Woods in death over a year.
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Emma Evans Woods
Firs Street
Appearngs
Oxals
David R. Evens
Thomas Woods
M. E
Woman's Missionary Society
Wilbur D. Woods
Edna
George R. Kendall
Sprinefield
Omer
Dora Evans
Mr. Wood
Local Option Election in Mingo: Wet Victory by 12 Votes
In Mingo Junction the wet side won by 12 votes as 344 to 332 electors favored keeping liquor sales legal. Precinct results show No 2 dry 162 wet 86, No 1 wet 203 dry 149, No 3 wet 53 dry 21. Merchants foresee a year of business, police, and transit needs as Steubenville remains dry.
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Mingo Junction
Jefferson County
Sahara Desert
Old Town
Steubenville
Mingo
Chared Hill
Manley
Church Hill
Hans
Commercial
Mineo Ander
Mrs Ann Hooper Dies After Illness at 76
Mrs Ann Hooper died at her home 135 South Seventh Street after a 15 week illness with complications. A native of Aberdare Wales she lived here 60 years. Survived by husband Joseph Hooper? several children and relatives including Mrs Margaret Me of Steubenville and Mrs W Smith of Wisconsin. She belonged to St. Pauls Church and was regarded as a devoted mother and community member.
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Ann Hooper
South Seventh Street
Aberdare
Wales
Joseph Hooper
Toof
Margaret Me
Stewbenville
W. Smith
Wisconsin
Thos, Harris
Bloomfield
Llewellyn Jones
Steubenville
J. W. Stewart
Steebenville
Frederick Moore Painter Dies at 43 at Home
Frederick Moore well known painter died Friday morning at his home 639 Spring avenue aged 43. He leaves a wife and five children two girls and three boys, his mother a sister Annie of Toronto and brothers George and Edward of this city. Born in West Virginia he had been a resident of Steubenville many years. He was a highly respected citizen.
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Frederick Moore
Spring Avenue
Annie
Toronto
George
Edward
Me. Moore
West Virginia
Steubenville
Death of Joseph Little in Fargo
Joseph Little, 42, brother-in-law of Charlee Sharp, died at his Fargo home on Tuesday December 2, 1913. He was a son of Nathaniel and Mrs. Little of Wellsburg, survived by his wife, parents, one brother and sister in Wellsburg, and sister Mrs. Charles Sharp. Remains to reach Wellsburg Saturday. funeral at the Little home to be announced later.
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Joseph Little
Charlee Sharp
Fargo
Nathaniel Little
Wellsburg
Wellsbur
Charles Sharp
Treme
James Porter Dies After Short Illness at 76
James S. Porter died Friday morning after a brief illness at age 76. His wife and son James G. Porter live in Alliance.
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James Porter
James S. Porter
James G. Porter
Allance
Civil War Vet James S Porter Dies at 76 in 1913
James S Porter 76 died December 2 1913 after years of illness. Born 1838 in Barneaville he enlisted in 1861, served three years, and was honorably discharged. Survived by wife and one son in Alliance, funeral held Friday afternoon at Maternberger's morgue, burial at Union Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. brother to Mrs Mary Hamilton and George Porter.
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James S. Porter
Barneaville
Steubenville
Allance
Matternberger
Rev. Scott
Winterville
Union Cemetery
B. H. Maxwell
Eli Ferrow
Jas. Watem
J. C. Ault
Mary Hamilton
George Porter
Cleveland
Divorce Asked in Cenci Case for Custody of Unborn Child
Mary T. Cenci sues Giovanni Cenci for divorce and custody of their unborn child. They wed October 10, 1912. She alleges taunting quarrels abuse humiliation threats with a knife, insults, and implied abandonment. She cites failure to provide and sponging of hearing and lodging from her mother Naylor attorney.
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Mary T. Cenci
Giovanni Cenci
Naylor
Possession Suit Over Mt Fleas Ant Lot Filed
George Ferguson and others filed suit against Geo Spotswood and others for unlawful possession of a Mt Fleas Ant lot. Paisley attorney represents plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ferguson
Geo. Spotswood Et al
Mt Fleasant
Paisley
Ralich Divorce Suit Highlights Alimony and Custody Claim
Martha Ralich sues Dragic Ralich for divorce and returns to her maiden Wrnai name. She seeks alimony and an injunction to prevent interference with her property. They wed August 14 in Torr, alleging habitual drunkenness and neglect. She accuses abuse and indecent language. Levinson is attorney.
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Ralich
Martha Ralich
Dragic Ralich
Wrnai
Torr
Levinson
Torney
Real estate transfers compiled for La Belle area deeds
Realty transfers list numerous parcels across La Belle and Grover including La Belle View lots, Hammond’s South Division, Norman and J Turnbull additions, and various townships. Transfers involve Granite Improvement Co., multiple individuals, and small sums, with prices ranging from 1 to 5,000 dollars. Numerous deeds reference city lots, subdivisions, and acreages in Saltsman’s and Bailie’s additions, Mingo and Warren townships, and surrounding parcels.
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la Belle Land Company
Henry Herget
la Belle View
City
Matthew McDermott
Stephen Orban
Hammond's
S. D
Wm. McCormick
Dennis Graffenil
Leroy H. Wilsinger
Joseph Johnston
Saltsman
Toronto
Wladyslaw Bujnarowski
Granite Imp. Co
Akens
Rudolph von Muralt
Norman
Grover
Jemima J. Farmer
George Bickerstaff
Joseph Bickerstaff
Steubenville
Jos
A. Bickerstaff
Jos. Speaks
Caroline T. Oliver
James Turnbull Sarratt
J. Turnbull
Isabel H. Sarratt
James L. Cox
Edith May Griffith
Bailie
S. D. Harmony
P. P. Lewis
Estelle &. Patterson
Harwell Place
Mingo
William Jackson
Fred Gerke
Wm. Jackson
John G. Miser
Springfield Township
Harold H. Phillips
Avery C. Jones
Warren Township
Kenrietta P. Snowden
John H. White
William Michael Snowden
Harry G. Simpson
Andrew G. Weinmann
Wile
Tra A. Williams
Oftie C. Havener
Ulysses Grane Williama
Stephen Pa. Loyd
Cry
Venia B. Burk
John W. Hent
Ay Island Creek
Rachel A. Burk
W. A
Island Reek
Julia A. Dean
Ralph P. A
S. D. Mingo
Farle I. Jenny
Alu Ree
Samwel Rooke
Pleasant Heights
Pela L. Jarvis
Granite Improvement Co
Aken
Defendant Dropped and Partition Ordered in Local Cases
In Wachtar versus Independent Brewing Co. et al. mis joinder of parties led to the dismissal of the Team Drivers' Union as a defendant. In McClare versus Cable et al. partition was ordered with Edw. McCausien, and commissioners Chas. Yocum and H. Overly appointed.
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Cep. Wachtar
Independent Brewing Co
Team Drivers’ Union
John McClare
Wm. R. Cable
Edw. McCausien
Chas. Yocum
H. Overly
Appeal Case of Rienna Bick Versus Hoge Co Transcript
Docketed appeal before Henry F. Lawler involving Rienna Bick and T. W. Hoge Company. Case centers on contested judgment with transcript proceedings filed for review.
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Rienna Bick Et al. Ve. T. W. Hoge Co
Henry F. Lawler
Pardons Refused In State Board Action
Pardons were refused this week for Milovan Dodig and John Nalen by the State board. The action ends any mercy consideration for the two individuals in the current docket.
Property Transfers in Smith and Island Creek Townships
Nearest records show Giocondina Denile Pol sinelli acquiring lot 2 in Barnhart's S. D. Smith- Acid township for $400. Mike Panlukon transfers to Jos E Tedrow et al at 51 A Island Creek township for $4,000. L. J. Bruey acquires lot 16 in Wm. Jackson's S. D. Warren township for $50.
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Nnce Liant Jackson
L. J. Bruey
Wm. Jackson
S. D. Warren
Giocondina Denile Polsinelli
Barnhart
S. D. Smith- Acid
Mike Panlukon
Jos. E Tedrow
A. Island Creek
Dan Lee Confesses in Double Murder Tale
Wellsburg report says Daniel J. Lee, a Steubenville youth, signed a confession admitting the Mooney slaying to obtain funds for artificial limbs. He describes the crime and motive, followed by a coroner’s verdict of death by gunshot and forthcoming grand jury action.
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Dan Lee
Geo. Mooney
Wellsburg
Daniel J. Lee
Steubenville
Brooke County
George Mooney
Lee
Coroner's Verdi cts In Four Inquests Stated
The coroner filed verdicts in four inquests. Mele Milkovich was killed at La Belle Iron Works on November 2 when a rail slipped and knocked him from a trestle. Matilda J. Peters died November 10 from valvular heart disease. Mrs J. Strott died November 27 from valvular heart disease. Unis Pertich died from an injury after being locked in the stomach at Weirton.
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Mele Milkovich
la Belle
Jery Verdict in Vaikoszki vs Speiz Case
Jury verdict returned in the Vaikoszki versus Speiz case with George Vaikoszki prevailing against Jacob Speiz and other defendants for a total award of 275 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jery
George Vaikoszki
Jacob Speiz
Bad Accident During Dry Law Launch in Dillonvale
Yesterday afternoon on LaBelle View a machine hit a curb after a dog dashed in front. Lou Holroyd suffered minor injuries, Rev. Johnson broke a shoulder, the dog vanished. Ex-saloonkeepers petition the Beal law election as Dillonvale enforces the new license regime reducing retail and wholesale firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Holroyd
LaBelle View
Pennsylvania Avenue
Rev. Johnson
Mr. Holroyd
Dillonvale
Bott Divorce Granted for Habitual Drunkenness
Jattie A. Bott and James E. Bott are granted a divorce on grounds of habitual drunkenness and gross neglect. The court records cite persistent intoxication and neglect as the basis for dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jattie A. Bott
James E. Bott
Injunction Sought in Garden Versus Wheeling Natural Gag Co
David Garden files injunction against Wheeling Natural Gas Co to stop an excavation, demand its filling and damages. P P Lewis attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Garden
Wheeling Natural Gag Co
P. P. Lewis
Divorces Filed in Belmont County Court
Belmont County Common Pleas Court calendars forty two divorce cases for December term. Local court records show the docket listing includes multiple petitions for dissolution of marriage, with proceedings set before judges this month.
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Belmont
Common Pleas Court
Belemont County
Divorce Granted in Griffith Cruelty Case
Blanche F Griffith wins divorce from George F Griffith for extreme cruelty. wife awarded custody of their child and husband enjoined from interference in domestic matters.
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Blanche F. Griffith
George
Griffith
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W. A. Sunay
M. R. Patterson
Harry D. Wintringer
Ohio Valley Local Option League
W. 5. Walker
Esicisareses
Francis
Armour
Steubenville District
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Investi
United States
Congress
Ongressman W. & Francis
Chamber of Commerce
Stephenville
Contreseman
Frank P. Chaffee
Secretar Chamber of Correce
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M. C. Steubenvile
Sterbenville
Gulf Mexico
Carribean Sea
South Pacific
Gulf Coast
Lucinda Sheperd
William McMasters
Cattrell
Amsterdam
Harwon D. Wiley
Alonzo Carson
Brookvale
William G. Miller
Elizabeth Miller
Eaews
Cox
Brooke Henchmen County Farmer
Columbus
Friends of
S. Gale Lowrie
Legislative
Burreau
Horace L. Dritais
Lome
School Survey Commission
Adieacion
Cial
Cross Creek Bridge
Wabash Bridge
Wabash Railroad
Mooney
Daniel J. Lube
H. A. Stengle
State of
Brooke
W. R. Glass
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Clemens
Eith Street
James R. Clemens
C. D. Kyle
A. C. Nichols
James W. Sanders
W. J. Crawford
JW. Charnock
Abe Montgomery
Grand Jury
Wellsbure
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