Bill Briggs Caught Stealing Whiskey at Freight Depot
William Briges an old offender was seen stealing a box of bottled whiskey from the Pan Handle freight depot by John Dunbar and William Myers and held until police arrest. Briggs had served a workhouse term last summer for depot theft and desires to return to Canton. Lawrence Albaugh, who shot through his door, remains in custody with an affidavit for disorderly conduct. His wife asked for him to be allowed home for prayer but was refused. William Myers received a workhouse sentence for disorderly conduct, sentence later modified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brizes
John Dunbar
William Myers
Joshua Laws’ Sons
Briggs
Fire destroys U S Coal Co office at Bradley
The United States Coal Company office at Bradley, a two story frame building, was destroyed by fire last night. Miners and others saved some furniture and papers despite a cold night. The blaze is believed to have started from defective electric wiring. Nearby mine buildings were not endangered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Coal Co
Bradley
Fatal coal mine accident at Carnegie Steel Bellaire mill bank
A Tuesday evening collapse at the mill bank of Carnegie Steel Co in Bellaire killed electrician Frank Suter 25 and injured Henry Schurman Seed Bainbridge and Red Rainbridge. The incident trapped miners as props and roof material fell onto a motor and train cars near the mine mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mingo
Carnegie Steel Co
Bellaire
Mingo Junction
Frank Suter
Okey Pe
Bainbridge
Henry Schurman
Frank Sator
Newark
Henry Schukman
Red Rainbridgze
Marriage Licenses Listed for Steubenville and Nearby
Joseph Gasper and Katie Cozma of Steubenville Ray Gilbert and Minnie Vale of Brilliant William E Cohner and Martha C Passler of Steubenville Oscar H Lowary and Cora M Austin of Steubenville Charles Locke and Anna M Miller of Steubenville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gasper
Katie Cozma
Steubenville
Ray Gilbert
Minnie Vale
Brillant
William E Cohner
Martha C. Passler
Oscar H. Lowary
Cora M. Austin
Charles Locke
Anna M. Miller
Death of Mary Douglas in Richmond at 21
Miss Mary Douglas died at home in Richmond on Tuesday morning after a six week typhoid illness. Three family members are also ill. She worked as a waitress at Lacy and Clarendon restaurants for years and was highly regarded. Daughter of Theodore and Sarah with three brothers Harry Frank and Thomas and sisters Gertie and Nellie. She belonged to the M F E Church. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Douglass
Mary Douglas
Richmond
Lacy
Clarendoney
Theodore
Sarah Douglass
Aursive
Harry
Frank
Thomas
Gertie
Nellie
M. FE. Church
Mrs Kate Austin Dies After Illness at 48
Mrs Kate, wife of U C Austin, died at home in Duquesne Pa on Thursday at 4 p m aged 48 after two years of ill health with dropsy. Born in Richmond to Geo and Margret Berry she leaves her husband and one child. A Presbyterian, her remains were brought here Saturday and interred in Richmond on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. G. Austin
Kate
U. C. Austin
Duquesne
Richmond
Geo
Margret Berry
Presbyterian Church
Miss Jessie Finigan Dies at 21 in Paris Pa
Miss Jessie Finigan daughter of Squire and Mrs Frances Finigan died at her parents home in Paris Pa on Friday December 14 1906 at 10 40 am aged about 21 years from consumption She was a member of the United Presbyterian church of Paris a refined young woman with many virtues Her death deeply grieved the family of three brothers and three sisters The funeral will be held at the family residence in Paris Sunday afternoon at one o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Finigan
Jessie
Squire
Frances Finigan
Paris
United Presbyterian Church of
Faris
Uriah Brown
Hanlir
Margaret “Hairies
Wellsburg
T. A. Maker
Florence
T CC. Wildner
Moulhsville
Worthington
Steubenville
R. Stark’s
Louis Killmyer
Wheeling
J. W. Patterson
Cadiz
Cadhie E. Meyer
Washington, Pa
Louis R. Kilmeyer
South Fourth Street
Charles Kilmeyer
Charles Dellers
Grace Ford
Wellsville
William Boyer
North Eighth Street
Caroline
Samuel Marquett
Co. F
Edward Meighen
Mason
Bellaire
Jane Harbaugh
Hawkins
Lancaster
Ohio
Watson Smith
J. T. Plattenberg
New Cumberland
Rev E C Irvine Dies at Wellsbury at Age 66
Rev E C Irvine long rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Wellsbury died this morning at 10 9, aged 66. Survived by his wife and two sons, he was respected throughout the city and Olvo valley, conducting services at St Pauls church. Mrs Jane H Scott of Wellsboro died Friday evening at 10 30, aged 65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Irvine
Wellsbury
Olvo Valley
Irvine
St. Paul's Church
Crow Captain A J Crow Dead At 78 Neville Island
Cant. Ad Crow known riverman Capt A J Crow aged 78 died yesterday at Neville Island home. Born in Coal Center Washington county he moved to Pittsburgh in 1872 and earned the nickname Capt Jack Crow. He ran the Simpson Horner Fila and Fran Williams lines and built the Fairplay creamer in 1866. Survived by widow and children William John Charles Samuel Catherine with William as captain of the steamer Sprague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Crow
A. J. Crow
Neville Island
Tie
Coal Center
Washington
Pittsburg
Jack Crow
New Quiesne
Simpson Horner
Fila
Fran Williams
Creamer Fairplay
Ile
William
John
Charles
Samuel Crow
Catherine Crow
William Crow
Sprague
Tragic Death of Tuecy McNamee in Texas
The family of Mr and Mrs Thomas McNamee mourn the death of daughter Tuecy McNamee aged 28 who died in New Braunfels Texas after going south for health and work with Bell Telephone. She was a Bell operator here and is remembered for her many fine qualities. Survived by parents, three brothers and sisters Mary Kate John William Anna. Remains to be brought back for interment. member of St Peter's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrc
Thos. McNamee
New Braunfels
Texas
Tuecy McNamee
Miss McNamee
Bell Company
Thomas
Barbara Bord McNarmwine
Mary Kate
John
Steubenville
William
East
Liverpool
Anna
St. Peter's Church
Death of U Grant Allison at 461 North Sixth Street
U Grant Allison died at home on Wednesday at 1:20 am aged 43 after a illness of typhoid fever. Born in Mechanicstown he lived here since 187. He was married to Mary Sterner 23 years ago and leaves four children Lola M Aldizon Helen and Janet, two brothers Dr W R Allison and John, a sister Mrs H W Nelson. A carpenter and contractor he belonged to the Carpenters Brotherhood and the Republican City Central Committee. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Grant Allison
North Sixth Street
Mechanicstown
Mary Sterner
Lola M. Aldizon
Almont
Helen
Janet
W. R. Allison
Steubenville
John
West
H. W. Nelson
Carpenters’ Brotherhood
Republican City Central Committee
First Presbyterian Church
Death of Willam Woods in Tewett County
An elderly resident formerly of this county, Willam Woods, has died within days. He spent time with his nephew Will R. Cole of North Third Street and was in his bard year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Woods
William Woods
Tewett
Wood
Will R. Cole
North Third Street
Funeral for Mrs Margaret Ann Tinetethqueaidh
Funeral services are held for Mrs Margaret Ann Tinetethqueaidh with relatives and friends attending in a solemn ceremony. The obituary notes her passing and honors her memory in a respectful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ann
Funeral Rites for William Price Jr Attended by Family
Rev George B Smith officiated the funeral with pallbearers Janes Robert and William Parr. Floral tributes were carried by the family. Attendees included Mr and Mrs James Ramsey and Mr and Mrs Charles Ramsey with daughters Helen and Margaret of Salem, plus William Price Sr and Jr, Milliam Price Jr, Edwin Price, Guy Darkworth, Mrs H Darrah of Bellaire and Alan Frice of East Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Smith
Janes Robert
William Parr
William Price
James Ramsey
Charles Ramsey
Helen
Margaret
Salem
Milliam Price
Edwin Price
Guy Darkworth
H. Darrah
Bellaire
Alan Frice
East Liverpool
Death notices for Catherine Patterson and Louis Delarato
Mrs Catherine Patterson wife of John A Patterson died at home near Station 15 on the old Cole farm Monday December 17 from pneumonia. She was two years old and had been ill three weeks. Survived by husband and five children. Louis Delarato aged 20 died Wednesday at 2 30 a m at his home 219 Church street. He leaves a brother Tony in Steubenville and his mother in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Patterson
John A. Patterson
Station 15
Old Cole Farm
Louis Delarato
Church Street
Tony
Steubenville
Italy
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Weight held today
The funeral services of Mrs Elizabeth Weight were held today, Rev Berger Smith officiating. The pallbearers included Herbertant Enoch Wright, Charles and James Brownlee, William Cavett, Mr Hays, Daniel Shorte, John Wright, Pred and Clarence Prownlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Weight
Berger Smith
Enoch Wright
Charles
James Brownlee
William Cavett
Mr. Hays
Daniel Shorte
John Wright
Pred
Clarence Prownlee
Funeral services for Tester V Strauss held today
Funeral services for Tester V Strauss were held today with six young pallbearers including Blanche Parks Edna Mearl Ferguson Melvadena Ferguson May Ball and Marie Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tester V. Strauss
Alhnanee
Blanche Parks
Edna and Mearl Ferguson
Melvadena Ferguson May Ball
Marie Powell
Mrs Elizabeth Wright dies at Prospect Avenue home
Mrs Elizabeth Wright wife of George Wright died at her home on Prospect avenue on Monday aged 17 after a year long stomach illness She was born in Brooke county W Va Her husband and one daughter Mary survive also three brothers Edward Franks and William Trownlee and one sister Rose Brownlee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wright
Elizabeth
George Wright
Prospect Avenue
Monlay
A. T
Brooke County
W. Na
Mary
Edward, Franks
William Trownlee
Rose Brownlee
Death of Camden S Mallott at Steubenville Post Office
Camden S Mallott dies at Bealville Monroe County on December 14 at age 26 after falling ill with typhoid fever following a short clerical tenure at the Steubenville post office. He was widely regarded for his fine physique and courteous conduct, and his death casts gloom over the postal staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden S. Mallott
Steubenville
Bealville
Monroe County
Auustland
Ofice Force
Death notices for Mrs Knox and two young children
Mrs Mary Knox widow of Chas Knox died Saturday in New Amsterdam of paralysis aged 76. Survived by two sons Herman and Charles. She was a M F church member. Services held Monday. Esther Strauss daughter of W B and Emma Strauss of Highland Avenue died December 16 at 430 pm of typhoid fever. Parents mourn deeply. James Meralee funeral was held Sunday afternoon with Rev Redhear officiating pallbearers named H Tafferty I Flynn Mo McDonald K Culbertson 0 Mulrooney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Chas. Knox
New Amsterdam
Herman
Charles
M. F. Church
Monay
Esther
W. B
Emma Strauss
Highland Avenue
James Meralee
Rev. Redhear
Death notices for Peter Anderson and Joseph S Mellor
Peter Anderson died at his brother Leonard A Anderson s home on Church street Tuesday morning December 18 1905 at 930 o clock aged 47 He worked at Cavitt planing mill later with Cavitt Lumber Co He was a son of the late Lewis and Ella Sims Anderson born in the city lifelong resident member of the Carpenters Union Surviving brothers and sisters include Jennie Anderson Stanton Lutton and Mrs John C Rockheld Pittsboro among others double sorrow follows the death of his brother Henry C Anderson Also noted is the death of Civil War veteran Joseph S Mellor who died at his Rochester PA home Sunday aged 68 He leaves two daughters Mareo Beahelve and Mary Mellor at home and son John Mellor cashier of the Rochester bank Also surviving are M Merrow Hugh Me Norco and other siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Anderson
Leonard A
Church Street
Mr. Anderson
Cavitt
Lewis and
Ella Sims Anderson
South Third@street
Lewis Anderson & Son
South Seventh Street
Cavitt Lumber Co
North Third Street
Leonard
Jennie Anderson
Stanton Lutton
Tohn C. Rockheld
Pittsboro
Henry C. Anderson
Pittsburg
Anderson
Carpenters’ Union
Joseph S. Mellor
Steubenville
Rochester
P Regulus
Mary Meilor
Mareo Beahelnve
John Mellor
Rochester Bank
Mes
M. Merrow
Hugh Me
Norco
Hiisen men listed in partial notice
Fragmentary OCR lists names including David P. Harry, Ronte, and James L. Mellor of Hiisen. The readable text provides only these individuals and their locale, with no clear action, date, or context beyond-mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronte
David P. Harry ‘Wv
James L. Mellor
Hiisen
Funeral of Mrs Swingle at Union Cemetery
The remains of Mrs Annie Swingle wife of Dr L B Swingle died recently at New Lexington Ohio were brought here Monday and buried in Union Cemetery Rev J B Pedhead officiated She was a Protestant Episcopal member The pallbearers were G Barr W S McCauslen J C Avit Ross Stark Edward McCausland and Samuel Jordan She was born west of the city daughter of Thomas and Aleasnor Hiear both deceased Survived by two sisters and one brother Men 2B N Lin nff and Thomas W Pear at Steubenville and Mrs M J Duffield of Los Angeles Cal Married 37 years ago and lived at New Lexington since Then a woman of excellent Christian character.
Mrs Margaret Murray Rites Marked In Tiffin
Mrs Margaret Murray died in Tiffin after illness since September 1905 at a advanced age. Widowed of Thomas Murray who died 32 years ago she lived in Steubenville before moving to Tiffin thirteen years ago. Survivors include Frank Murray Edward Murray and James Murray of Columbus. She was a longtime member of St Peters church and will be buried in Tiffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Murray
Frank
Edward Murray
Tiffin
Steubenville
Thomas Murray
Edward
James Murray
Columbus
St. Peters Church
Michael Canfield Dies After Illness in Wellsburg
Michael Canfield aged 45 died at his home 903 North Seventh Street after over a year of illness and two weeks bedfast with bronchitis. Born in County Roscommon Ireland he lived in Wellsburg two years. He worked at the furnace and as a hod carrier before entering the saloon business twenty years ago. Surviving are his wife Kate Casserly’s family, children Martin Mary Kate Teressa John Lily, two brothers Daniel in Brooklyn New Jersey and James in Elizabeth New Jersey, and his mother in Ireland. He was a former noted handball player and a member of St Peter's church and the Knights of St George. Funeral services were held at 12 30 Monday at Wellsburg with Rev T Q Ervine officiating. the body was later taken to Waltman Ohio to be with his brother. Bishop Peterkin conducted the services for the West Virginia diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Canfield
North Seventh Street
County Roscompton
Ireland
Kate Casserly
Martin
Mary
Kate
Teressa
John
Lily
Daniel
Brooklyn
N.J
James
Elizabeth
N. J
St. Peter’s Church
Knights of St. George
Wellsburg
T. Qe Ervine
Episcopal Church
Waltman
Ohio
Peterkin
West Va
John S. Milligan
Willam Leech
Nettie Erskins
A. W. McDonald
Richmond
James Fleming
Island Creek
Fannie Arkley
North St
Vitteburg
Joe Welday
Mingo
Heroes of the Sand
V. I
T. J. Stringer
Euchre
Ragland
Steubenville
Martin's Ferry
Wheeling
G. W. Moulds
New Cumberland Junction
Henny Gerke, Jr
Rayland
SM. McCoy
Wayne Townshop
Marion Forsythe
Westminister College
John Black
Columbuas
Bessie Young
St Marys of the Springs
Columbus
Ey. J. Willam Foster
England
New Jersey
Parr
O.S. A
Ross Palmer
Herald-Star
King’s Highway
Herald- Star
Ross B. Palmer
Margaret McKinney
Colorado
Washington, Fa
Elizabeth Sherrard
Agnes McClitton
Helen
Bobe
Erskine
QC. C. George
Cannonsburg
Cora Yocum
Morth Thigh Street
William McMaullen
Jacksonville
Fla
David Warfield
Wiliam Welch
George A. Shane
D. S. Carr
N. M. Naylor
T. C. Wood
Smithfield
R. S. Neel and Son
Dillonvale
T. P. Smith
San Jose
California
W. B. Skinkle
Frank Pilgrim
East Liverpool
Raymond P. May
Kansas City
Mansfield Mining and Smelting Co
City
Howells
Bridgeport
Frank Tlowells
North Fourth Street
Irvine
Christ's Episcopal Church
Pierpont
Flora McConnaughey
J. M. Kelleys
Washington
Eva Downer
Mary James
Irondale
W. B. Downer
Edward Irish
Norman Wyatt
Pittsburg
Belasco
Will Risher
Perkins
A. A. Elliott
Lavinia Gallagher
Baltic
J. William Foster
New York
Pitsburg
Albert McCloskey
Trader's Insurance Company
Allegheny
Steubenville Bridge
C Needham
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Canton
John AW. Porter
New Alexandria
Moralee Dies At 60 In Steubenville Home
James Clarence Moralee aged 60 died at his home on Copter Avenue on Friday at 2 30 am after paralysis from three strokes, the last two weeks leaving him bedfast. Born in Sunderland England, he married Isabelle Trodwenls 36 years ago and lived in Steubenville 25 years as a coal miner. Survived by wife, brother George, mother in England, and five children James Thomas George Moralee Mrs George Burns and Mrs Lillie Somerville, all of Steubenville. He was a member of St Stephens church and regarded as industrious and respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clarence Moralee
Copter Avenue
Sunderland
England
Isabelle Trodwenls
George
Steubenville
James Thomas
George Moralee
George Burns
Lillie Somerville
St. Stephens Church
Little Lee Averick Dies. Family Mourns Loss Twice in Two Months
Five year old Little Lee Averick, son of William and Grace Averick, was buried yesterday from the North Seventh Street home. Rev Rowland of Third Presbyterian church led the service. The sorrowing parents shared neighbor sympathy as they faced another child’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Lee
William
Grace Averick
North Seventh Street
Rev
Rowland
Third Presbyterian Church
Personal notes from Adrian students and local visits
Wednesday departures and Thursday returns mark Christmas travel for Adrian students James White John White Paul McConnell and Misses Marion Walker Mary Voorhees Mrs Asa McCullough Fernwood visits and typhoid illness updates follow. Everett Grabel returns from Hiram College to the parsonage for the holidays as the Stewart Missionary Society hosts an insightful session at First Presbyterian with Miss Roward Bina Leth Hit presenting on The Mountain Beha of the Southland and Mrs Huston presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian
James
John White
Paul McConnell
Marion Walker
Mary Vorhees
Asa McCullough
Fernwood
Dora Ridgley
G Dums
Josephine
Everett Grabel
Hiram College
Stewart Missionary Society
First Presbyterian
Roward Bina Leth
Southland
Samuel Huston
Ars Huston
Esr VY Moller
Christmas Notes From Steubenville and Vicinity
Social items and local news from Steubenville and nearby towns feature engagements and weddings, travels, school events, and family notices. Notables include Mrs. Milligan and Mrs. Leech advocating for mountain children, Dr. Erskine on Mission Schools, the appointment of John A. Bownocker as State geologist, Supt. William Anderson's paralysis, and a wave of visits, receptions, and holiday preparations among residents and visitors across Steubenville, Island Creek, Mingo, Brilliant, and Wellsburg.
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Bill Briggs
The
U. S. Coal Company
ENING
Buldings
Frank Sater Merils
E. C. Irvine
Janes H. Scott
Wellshero
That Place
Lucy McNamee
Barr
Mary Knox
George Gilkinson
Carnegie
Carpentersand Painters
J. Denny
W. C. Durgan
Fred C. Porter
L. H. Beltz
L. P. Simpson
Frank Hammond
Sarah Steen
Mt Pleasant
Michigan
Marie Roberts
Roberts
Will Brown
Fred
New Orleans
Santa Fee
Tonesah
Nevada
Will
Bell Haven
Conn
Nell
W. T. Graham
Fath Jenkins
Bricgenort
Brunswick
Howard Williams
Will Scott
Taft Adams
Gaston
Adams
Wells
BE. D. Lelvard
van Cleve
Three O'Clok
Edwar Gerke
Mary Large
McConkey
Brilliant
Brice
EB. Large
Raviland
Henry Gerke
Holmes
Evans
Mr. Rodgers
Oil City
Rodgers
Pee
Brotherhood
Brotherhoood
Indianapolis
D. J. Sinclair
Oliver EB. Lewis, Esq
Warrenton 9
William Blazer
Samuel Cope
Bresh Cevek
Methodist Protestant Church
F. C. Chandler
Bertha Fagan
Chandler
United Presbyterian Church
Anna Finnigan
Brownlee
Christ Child
Christmaas
T. H. Hanna
Eleanor Alexander
Ceorge Swan
Mabel Patterson
Wilbur Medill
Charles Vail
Ross Alban
Chas Vail Fiy
DeWitt Erskine
Virginia
Anna Miller
Sarah Gates
West Market Street
George H. Miller
Locke
Chisapeake
Old Virginia
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