Robber Escapes With Cash After Assault Near Independence
Mrs. Rockey, about sixty, was assaulted in her home near Independence Pennsylvania. The robber bound her, fled with a roll of cash worth 64 cents, and later around 540 dollars reported, with tracks circling the house. Suspect known in Wheeling and Pittsburgh. pursuit by Mr Rockey and a neighbor continues.
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Rockey
Independence
Tle
Avella
Eldersville
Barnes
Wabash
Virginia Station
Pennsylvania
Burrows and Coburn Sentenced in Manslaughter Case
Mrs Richard Burrows receives a five year penitentiary term while John Coburn is given an indeterminate sentence at Mansfield reformatory after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of Richard Burrows near East Liverpool. Judge J G Moore questions self defense and cites lack of premeditation amid family testimony and accusations of abuse.
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Lisbon
Richard Burrows
John Coburn
Mansfeld Reformatory
Mary Burrows
John Cobourn
Liverpool
Jason Brookes
Moore
Gmlty
Charles S. Speaker
Mary Russell
Cobourn
Brookes
Jeff Cobourn
Sneaker
Frank
Dick Burrows
Deen
Mr. Brookes
Fragmentary Murder Trial Details and Family Intercession
The article recounts a murder case with threats to cut the throat and an intercession by Cec Purrows, the daughter, credited with preventing the act. It cites numerous incidents of abuse including previous brutalactions, beating and kicking of the victim, and an insane assailant who harmed the victim by kicking her in the mouth.
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Cec Purrows
Ob Burrows
Inventor Davenport 87 Dies at Zoar Ohio Pioneer of Locomotives
Joseph Davenport age 87 died at Zoar Ohio after a stroke. He built the first locomotive pilot and engineer cab in the United States and pioneered the first cantilever iron bridge and the first two steam cars. Known as the Lone Fisherman he also crafted an airship model and was a descendant of Thomas Davenport. He left two sons and two daughters.
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Joseph Davenport
Zoar
Ohio
Preeport Press
Davenport
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Lowell
Mass
Mr. Davenport
Thomas Davenport
Gov. Winthrop
Zoar Hotel
Fire Bugs Burn Two Buildings Down at Brilliant Burge Home
Incendiary fires struck Brilliant and nearby, with two homes burned including the Burge residence. A third house at the ONeill place shows signs of deliberate sabotage. Deputy Fire Marshal dispatched to investigate. loss about 3900 dollars. Local residents assist in containment. a suspect is being hunted.
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Brilliant
O'Neil
Burge
Lawrence
O'Neill
Arm Disasters and Sanitarium Plans Reported
A series of local injuries and medical notes appear, including Paine Carr of Island Creek injuring his left arm after a fall from a corn husker, and Luther Jones of Sherman Pa losing his right arm in a wreck near the Minor brick works. Jonathan Karloof Canal Dever buys land near Zoar for a potential sanitarium and contemplates forming a Canton company to build it, while a sulphur spring near Zoar is said to have curative powers.
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Paine Carr
Island Creek
Carr Farm
McCahoug
Zar
Arium Rt
Zoar
Jonathan Karloof Canal Dever
Fmabeth Reiker
Sarl
Canton
Luther Jones
Shera Len
Tran
Marriage License Notice From Aged District Office
Marriage license notice indicates names partially readable, listing involved parties with dates around the year 24. The fragmentary text implies official filing and forthcoming ceremony details to be published in standard format.
Marriage Licenses for Frazier and Ahowe Pair
Harry E. Frazier aged 25 and Mie Nadie Ahowe from Stoubenyi He apply for marriage. Jaye Blackburn aged 22 and Marie AL Myers Yeast from S rtbenville appear as parties to license requests.
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Harry E. Frazier
Mie Nadie Ahowe
Stoubenyi
Jaye Blackburn
Marie AL Myers Yeast
Rtbenville
Farm Sold at Island Creek Townsny Longing to Ross
A farm in Island Creek Townsny was sold to Ross Rhimelrt for ten dollars and five cents. The transaction lists Mo Paulakome as the seller and notes the property located in Island Creek.
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Paulakome
Island Creek
Ross Rhimelrt
Court News Summary of Case Orders and Parties
Court news notes actions in a case involving Peeve H. Tetterson and Char Pasedho with others including John B. Meek et al. The record mentions orders relating to land, premises, and related proceedings.
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Peeve H. Tetterson
Carene’ Savines
John B. Meek
End of Season for Varied Game Birds and Rabbits
The season for rabbit, quail, turkey, dove, rail, shore bird, plover, and other wild birds ends December 31 after opening September 1. Water birds reopen March 1 and extend to April. Rabbits may be shot by landowners on their own property when plentiful. Farmers plan preserves for personal use and sport this winter.
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Mrs. Burrows
Nate
Mansfield, Ohio
Oar, Ohio
Ter
Hasek Halla
Sethin
Het
Lei
Alt. Clemens, Mich
Karl
Oas
Mareet McA Caer
Court News
Roco
Marmot Mink
Ideal
Iceland
Red Fox
Grace
Women’s Wool Union
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