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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
9
A Cadiz special reports Franklin College at New Athens plagued by student pranks. Three cows blocked a hall, a donkey was hoisted to the tower, and a calf tied to the fire bell rope. Local residents fear for property as crimes like hen roasts and fruit theft occur. Faculty vow expulsion for guilty parties once detected.
Jessie Sharp Little sues Franklin Dougherty as executor of Wm Dougherty to recover funds in his hands for the maintenance of her son Sharpe Dougherty before she was guardian. She seeks $500 and asks the court to compel payment into court of sums due to the minor. The guardian, appointed June 4, 1906 in the District of Columbia, filed petitions and affidavits for past maintenance and support. The court previously allowed her $100.
Sharpers posing as government agents tried to swindle RK Hoge, a Martin’s Ferry druggist, by claiming they could settle a liquor sales case for a fee of one hundred dollars. They fled town after a hurried police search found only minor clues.
Robert R. Duncan weds Mary M Bowles of Taranto. Willace Wilkin ties with Etta NM Oh ler of Amsterdam. Frederick E Thompson weds Eva R Orwik of Alikanna. John W Smith and Elizabeth M Arwick of Alikanna. Charles C Path weds Orma Dotson of Steubenville.
After four days of witness testimony and attorney examination, Friday saw argument begin in the case of Peter Polen and John M. Baker versus the Ohio and Penna Coal Co. Polen and Black seek $33,500 for dug force missions to procure coal lands through E. Black of Salineville. Defendants deny any contract with Polen. A large volume of papers awaits the jury, with proceedings likely to span days. Attorneys include Gruber P. M. Smith Blai Rice Judge Hjdy and E. E. Erskine.
A local department store touts a broad furniture selection with items aimed to please almost anybody and even surprise a spouse. Shoppers can explore a variety of pieces described as appealing and suitable for gift giving.
Notice filed October 6 1996 in Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas by David W Stier Jennie Seigler Ina Sage Post and unknown heirs of John C Wright defining owners in possession of a parcel in Steubenville Ohio Lot 177 described as 78 feet 6 inches along Market Street with a partial westward run The filing lists addresses in Washington DC Philadelphia PA and unknown residence News of executors appointment for Benjamin Hart Fisher deceased in Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio dated November 27 1906 and an advertisement for Dean's Regulats constipation remedy priced at 25 cents per box is also included
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