Belmont Coal Mining Company Sells to Maher in Cleveland Move
Captain Alfred Hicks of Pittsburg sells his entire interest in the Belmont Coal Mining Company which operates 7100 acres of No 8 vein coal in Ohio. Thomas K. Maher becomes head, company to reorganize with headquarters moved from Pittsburgh to Cleveland. Belmont owns three mines and a half share in Asi Coal and Dock. New ownership shifts fuel supply to B & O and Wheeling & Lake Erie railroads. Grad Trunk railway land acquisition nearby boosts coal activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hicks
Pittsburg
Belmont Coal Mining Company
Glencoe
Thos. K. Maher
Cleveland
Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Asi- Coal and Dock Company
Wis
Maher
Way
Grad Trunk Railroad
YMCA members urge youth involvement and funds
Speakers at a community YMCA meeting urged preactive cooperation from churchmen and broader membership fees. Carl Smith proposed ranges for dues, Prof. Ervin touted the YMCA’s past work, and Mr. Westfall endorsed dedicating spare time to youth work over business and entertainment. The gathering adjourned with thanks to out of town attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Carl Smith
Prof
Ervin
YMCA
Weetfall
Young Men's Christian Association
Deaths in Dennison and Port Washington area
Mrs Elizabeth Ross, 54, died at Samuel Dawson’s Thornwood Park home after blood poisoning followed a visit from her sister’s home. Her son Frank Ross, a telegraph operator, had died about a year earlier, the first of four Ross children to pass. Survivors include sisters Mrs Quinn of Canal Dover and Mrs John and Mrs Nicholson of Hillsdale. a brother Albert Kail of Port Washington. Funeral services were held at Thornwood Park and Port Washington Moravian Church with Fort Washington interment.
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Frank Ross
Colliers
Samuel Dawson
Thornwood Park
Elizabeth Ross
Dawson
Ross
James Quinn
Canal Dover
Dennison
Rose
Port Washington
Elizabeth Kail
Albert Kail
Quinn
William John
William Nicholson
Hillsdale
Fort Washington
Richard Skews Dies at Home in Follamshee at 65
Richard Skews died at his home in Follamshee on Wednesday aged 65 after a period of ill health. The obituary notes his long life and mentions he had been in declining health prior to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Skews
Follamshee
Funeral music at Mrs Hunt’s service by local trio
At the funeral of the late Mrs. Hunt the organist and quartet provided music. Alys Moreland Miss Cora Winters and Mrs. Glaze performed selections for mourners during the service.
Matilda Boyd Imhoff Widow Dies at 86 in Pleasant Heights
Mrs. Matilda Boyd Imhoff aged about 86 died Friday morning December 6 1912 at 3 30 a m at the home of her sister Mrs Winesburg Pleasant Heights following years of infirmity. Born in Amsterdam Jefferson County she was the eldest of thirteen children. She married Andrew Imhoff near Richmond about thirty five years ago and left three sisters two daughters and four sons in the family. She was a longtime member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and of the First M E Church in this city. She leaves sisters Mrs Caroline Winesburg Mrs Cashwell and Miss Mary Boyd and brothers John Boyd Richmond George W Boyd and James H Boyd Steubenville.
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Matilda Boyd Imhoff
Nira
Matida Boyd -Imholtt
Andrew Fenhoff
Winesburg
Imhoff
Boyd
Amsterdam
Jeffferson
Andrew Imhoff
Richmond
Uile
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bergholz
Union Street
Pleasant Heights
Caroline Winesburg
Cashwell
Mary Boyd
John Boyd
George W. Boyd
James H. Boyd
Steubenville
M R Kearns Dies From Buggy Accident in Ohio
M R Kearns, formerly of Sci o, now Cleveland, died yesterday at New Jefferson Ohio from injuries after a buggy fall two days earlier. He leaves a wife and sister Bridget and brother Joan of Sci o. Remains to be brought here Saturday for interment. See funeral notice.
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M. R. Kearns
MM. R. Kearns
Scio
Cleveland
New Jefferson
Ohio
Bridget
Joan
Sci. Usis
Sudden Illness Answers to Bailiff in Judge's Room
George L. Whittaker court bailiff suffered a severe valvular heart failure attack in Judge Richards' chambers Saturday morning. He collapsed, received assistance, and was later reported to have recovered.
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George L. Whittaker
Eight Empire men held on Sabbath law charge
Habeas corpus actions moved in court to free eight Empire residents jailed for allegedly violating or desecrating Sunday Sabbath observance by holding a chance. Named individuals include John Vinock Wim Stay Peta Genovak Steve Dilley John Nayed Wm Crane Mike Zenna and Dempenover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
John Vinock
Wim. Stay
Peta Genovak
Steve Dilley
John Nayed
Wm. Crane
Mike Zenna
Dempenover
U S Steel Corporation Tonnage Rises in December
New York December figures show United States Steel Corporation tonnage reaching 7,852 tons, an increase of 258,502 tons over October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald-Star
New York
Dec
U. S. Steel Corporation
Jewel theft mystery denial from Dublin Castle reports
In Dublin Ireland December 1 a Lore Lieutenant said reports that the British Crown jewels stolen from Dublin Castle in 1907 had been replaced are denied. No new evidence or confirmation was provided regarding the missing gems.
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iBy Associated Press
Star
Dublin
Ireland
Diblin Castle
Minerva Blackburn v Mackburn divorce and custody case
Minerva Blackburn sues Willam Mackburn for divorce and child custody. They married June 18, 1901, in Steubenville. She alleges wilful absence, assault, hair pulling, obscene names, kicking, dower removal, and failure to provide. Attorneys are A C Lewis and John A Burchfield. In Steubenville, HH McFadden et City of Steubenville seek to issue 40000 dollar bonds for an auditorium and market house. No 2 court hearing ongoing. No 11 court Judge Richards previously ruled against the extra auditorium.
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Minerva Blackburn
Willam $ Mackburn
Steubenville
C. Lewis
John A. Burchfield
HH. McFadden
Steuhenvile
Richards
Unprecedented Shoe and Blanket Sale Hits Local Streets
Rodgers & Clark Co. reports record unloading of shoes in all sizes yesterday, offering three-dollar men’s shoes, $1.00 sale prefers, and large kids’ stock. A new stock of wool blankets at $3.50 per pair plus towel lines at wholesale prices. Also Black Cat Starkines bedspreads and wool underwear deals. Mens union suits, overcoats, and ladies’ handkerchiefs featured with bargain prices. Gum overshoes and boots for all ages just arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wea
Hosiery sale ad highlights varied ladies and men's hose
An old newspaper ad promotes ladies hose in plain and satin styles with three qualities and boxed sets. prices for men's hose range from 25 to 100 cents. The text reflects a period retail pitch with item lists and price points.
Ladies' Handkerchiefs in Holiday Gift Box Sale
Readable listing shows assorted ladies handkerchiefs sold in a holiday box with prices 50c 75c 1.00 and 1.50 per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaix
Old-Time Arcade Items and Games Catalog Offer
A vintage advertisement lists machines for slides and moving pictures, mirrorscapes, and a range of postcards. It highlights lotto, soldiers on parade, Wild West, fortune telling, Uncle Sam's Mill, color boxes, Boy Scout, billiard tables, ten pins, drawing slate, steeple chase, roller skates, crokinole boards, and Dell trunks with varied sizes and prices from 50 cents to several dollars.
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Lotto
Uncle Sam's Mill
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K. Maher
Pany
Leath
South
United Years
Carnegie
Martins Ferry
Wales
Katimesina
Susanna Thomas
James
Follansbee
John Fry
Thomas Epplewhite
Caarnegie
Aince
Thomas
Richard
Henry
Episcopal Church
Amalgamated Association
Edwin
Anna Hoffman Lambing
Garret Avenue
The
Rodgers & Clark Co
Santa
Phoenix
Tiste
Ane
Ji Et
Talie
Ceil Ant -Agir
Bungalow Boys
Aviating Beye
Ser Yous Girls Co
Reynier
Tan
Frey
Union Taffeta -Ilke
Gloria
Dell
China
Rager
Walt
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