Weirton police seize large still and arrest owner
Police at Weirton captured a large whiskey still in full operation and its proprietor, George Secoswich, 66, a Serbian, at his home Saturday night. Officers took Secoswich to the lockup and federal authorities were asked to take charge. Four large barrels with 200 gallons partly fermented were confiscated along with a copper boiler and attachments. Security patrols had increased after recent arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Socoswich
Weirton
Harry L. Brooks
Floyd Anderson
Grant Shope
Secoswich
Ontft
Bur- Btown
Italian man back in Jefferson jail after prison sentence
HF Antonette De Biase an Italian immigrant who fled after a sentence of one to twenty years for shooting with intent to kill Special Constable Dick Bell is returned to the Jefferson County jail. Attorney Joseph Pissarro seized him near noon and escorted him to the Sheriff's office. De Blake claimed Pennsylvania residence since his disappearance to spend Christmas with friends. Bond collection action against Luigi Di Gesudido will be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonette de Biase
Gurmen
Ohio
Dick Bell
Jefferson County
de Blate
Joseph Pissarro
Common Pleas Court
Ney
de Blake
Pennsylvania
Carpenter
Luigi di Gesudido
Market Street
Funeral notices describe multiple local deaths
The text reports several obituaries and funeral notices from a local paper. It names the deceased and survivors, churches and services conducted by Rev. Kis, Rev. Mohn, and others, with scattered details on ages and kinships, including Samuel H. and Mrs. Anderson, plus mentions of services on a Saturday afternoon and in various nearby towns.
WETS GAIN THREE VOTERS IN PROHIBITION RECOUNT
Associated Press report from Columbus notes a three vote gain in Franklin County for the 1000-evict prohibition recount ordered by the Anti-Saloon League. The recount began in Franklin County Common Pleas Court before Judge Clevenger with two special commissioners. Tension arose briefly when a youth protested interruptions but officials urged cooperation. If statewide across 6000 precincts the process could span weeks to months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Secretary of State
Franklin County
Campbell
Clevenger
Earhart
Marriage Licenses in a Fragmented Notice
Fragmented OCR lists names and ages for marriage licenses including Robert Cunpingham 23 of MI Ngo Junction and Ruth Look- 8 engine, Jess Perry 80 of Empire, Panga Galloway 23 of Toronto, H Matthews ast Springs Holt, William Hast Empire & Sumors 17 Ragland, D Jones 21 Ragland, Eda Dye 19, Hag Davis 28, with unclear locations and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Cunpingham
MI Ngo Junction
Ruth BE
Jess. Perry
Empire
Shi Panga Galloway
Toronto
Lex
William
Viz
Empire & Sumors
Ragland
Nyindbar
D. Jones
Eda” Dye
Hag Davis
Nder
John Joyce Dies After Illness at Gill Hospital
John Joyce a well known Ion worker died at Gill Hospital on Friday November 28 1919 after violent illness that morning He was a frontworker at La Belle Mills and widely known He married Mary Davin twenty five years ago and leaves a daughter Mary and four sons John Jr Walter Thomas and Maurice He was a member of Holy Name church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Joyce
John Joyce
Gill Hospital
la Belle Mills
Mary Davin
Mary
John Jr
Walter
Thomas
Maurice
Holy Name Church
Mrs. Anna McLain Dies at 31 in North Eighth Street Area
Mrs. Anna McLain wife of Arthur McLain died Tuesday at the position on Beer ra ee of youthful womanhood at 31. She was a daughter of Louis and Mrs. Fennow of North Eighth street and a longtime member of St. Peter's church. Survived by husband, daughter Laura, three sons Charles Clifford Arthur Jr. and six brothers Adam Andrew John Jacob Frank Charles Fennow and three sisters Cathrine Rose Mary Fennow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur McLain
Anna
Charles
Clifford
Arthur Jr
Adam
Andrew
John Jacob
Frank
Charles Fennow
Cathrine, Rose
Mary Fennow
Obituary Notices from Steubenville and Nearby Areas
Multiple obituaries announce the deaths of Samuel H. Starks at his sister’s home in Steubenville aged 69, and Mary Elizabeth Korach, seven, in her parents’ home after illness. Mattie Snodgrass Moore and Anpsis (Anbipsy) Weekly Googlin are also noted. The items outline birthplaces, family ties, and community roles, with references to churches, military service, and local residences in Ohio and nearby states.
Death of Edward J Brettell in Mingo Junction
Edward James Brettell longtime Jefferson County businessman and head of Brettell Coal Company died suddenly at his home in Mingo Junction on Sunday afternoon from heart paralysis. He was 44, born in Terre Haute, Ind. and lived in Jefferson County since youth. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs David Reisling of Mingo Junction, and three sisters Mrs Jessie Still, Mrs March Jones, and Mrs Bessie Welshans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward James Brettell
Jefferson County
Brettell Coal Company
Western Avenue
North Hill
Mingo Junction
Brettell
Terre Haute
Ind
Mingo
Potter Memorial Church
Min- 80 Junction
David C. Reisling
Mrs. Mary McCormick 1919 obituary in Brillant Ohio
Beloved wife of C. S. McCormick, Mrs. Mary McCormick died at home in Brilliant Ohio on Sunday December 28 1919 at 11 15 am after a brief illness. She was 48 and survived by her husband and two children C S McCormick Jr and Mrs Florence Craven. Daughter of William and Sara Green. Funeral services will be from the residence tomorrow at 1 pm. Interment at New Alexandria cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Sistersville
W.va
Soloman
Amanda Stephens
Randolph Anderson
Methodist Church
Ross
Carl E. Anderson
Henry Stephens
Raccine
Wis
Cora BE. Marker
Steubensville
Margaret Humphry
New York
Mary Evans
Oklahoma
Ambyse
Goodlin
Anbipsy
Qborge T. Harkes
New Cunverland W. Va
Nis
Beyong
Co. B
Wwe C
Shurgr Post G. A. R
Pirat Christian Church
Toronto
Ri Lo
Mos
Bertha May Hawkes
Elsworth Marshall
Ann Marshall
Gegree W. Hawkes
New Cumberland
W. Va
Mary McCormick
CG. S. McCormick
Brillant
Ohio
Mrs. George Dugan Rites Held in Ragland Community
Funeral services for Mrs. George F.P. Dugan were conducted December 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ragland home with Rev. R. Co. Steward officiating. Dugan died December 22 after a four day diphtheria illness at age sixty nine. She joined Mt. Moriah Baptist Church thirty years ago and leaves her husband and seven children. Interment followed at the Thfield cemetery while neighbors gathered outside due to quarantine and a snow storm. The second obituary notes Mrs. Degninico Gino who died Christmas Eve after a prolonged illness, survived by her husband in Italy and two sons. Rural services at St Anthony's church in Va are planned for Saturday morning.
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Sanwel WF
Starks
Samuel H. Starks
Pearl Boycan
South Court St
Edgecoon
N. C
Steubenville
The
Baptist. Church
George T. Dugan
George FP. Dugan
Ragland, CO
Rev. R. Co. Steward
Benjamin Smith
Lester Rogers
Raylana
William
Piney Fork
Charles Wintera
Witch Hazel
George Dugan, Jr
Andrew Dugan
Canton
Red Dugan
Thfield
Dominico
Sheame
Degninico
Italy
St. Anthony
Ttal
Russell
John
Anthony
Memorial for Bash Family at Funeral Rite
The obituary notes the death of Mr. Bash on December 27 near Germano. The service for Charles Batch arorgé McGowan and the late Mrs. Bash took place at the church on Tuesday at five o clock with Rev. Gibben officiating. Mourners included three sons and other relatives as the community bids farewell in the burial ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bash
Jos. Bash
Ind
Getbenville
Rity
Thomas
Negroes and Soldiers on Street Car Fight Ends Fatally
On a Louisville street car near Camp Zachary Taylor a Negro and soldiers clashed after a reprimand for cursing in front of women. A shot fatally wounded Mrs. Lynch and wounded Private Earl H, with the Negro fleeing despite a pursuit. J L Hudson is jailed on a charge of shooting at the Negro as he passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Louisville
E. Lynch
Earl H
Zachary Taylor
Hegro
Revolver
Hager
Dluly
Lynch
J. L. Hudson
Fragmentary political notes from unclear 1900s era press
Scattered OCR fragments mention California state politics and a Republican endorsement, with references to a secretary, a senator, and a presidential context. The text is garbled, hindering clear events or dates. Entities named are inconsistent and some words appear misspelled or out of place.
Labor views on immigration and US effect on labor
An Associated Press dispatch from New York discusses labor leaders' views on immigration. It notes a temporary shading of steamship activity, a large influx of foreigners, and concerns about the impact on American workers. It cites Representative Isaac Siegel and highlights arrivals from Germany and other countries, including citizens who had previously lacked visa access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la -Wire-Ay
Associated Press
Leas Anot
New York
Hillis Island
Ted
Bear
York
Immlandarket
United ‘States
Geramny
Isaac Siegel
House Immigration Committee
Probate Notice in Swene Township Names Executors
A probate notice announces administration of James Jidan Swéen M. Swéen’s estate in Sara Township. James Soroatee Jat aw is named administrator with Jeff yeon William M. Swaney as executors. Dated December a 119. John G. Bel Probate Judge presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DCE
James Jidan M. Swéenhio
James
Ohio Teachers Seek Tenure Reform in State Assembly
In Columbus Ohio the State Teachers Association reports debate over a relief and tenure plan. A substitute bill to grant life tenure after five years seeks to stabilize teachers amid funding strains, with discussions of a new league and duties for elementary educators. The group aims to press legislators as they study executive proposals and refer to citizenship and education policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Assembly
Ohis
Alice
Ohad
Méinion
Wenner
State Association
Life Pill World
League 1
Consti
Alston el University
Oh Thens
I Association
Mt . Dre
United
Makial Columbus
JHB O
David
Ard
H A
Goddard
Cigny
Dr Christopher GSchott Clings To Innocence In Grief Struck Trial
Louisville December 30 Dr Christopher G Schott refused $15 000 bail and chose to stay jailed as he faces murder charges in the death of Miss Elizabeth Ford Griffith his former fiancée. The coroner said she was killed between 1 and 3 PM December 24 with a bullet to the heart in his office. An umpire W J Ryan testified Schott was seen departing the office around 2 30 PM. Griffith, 17 year old former assistant, had been delivering Christmas gifts earlier. The physician plans to marry Captain George Jordan, and the case proceeds toward an April trial date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Christopher G. Schott
Elizabeth Ford Griffith
Till
Miss Griffith
Schott
Laurine* Gardne
Grinhose
Sehgte
Griffith
tSchott
Ant” Plarenet
Captain Gorge
Jordan
Samp Zachary
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Prohi
BIG
Svery
Intoxicare
Thig
Micama Ag
Weir
Popurg
Ata
Pian
Patteg
Topovich
George Way
Charles J. Lash
Wm. Addison
Walter C. Ong
Joseph Novacek
Welly Township
Mollie G. Lewis
Cross Creek
Harris Lumber Co
Mazzochi
A. E H. Stringer
Leander Champberlain
F. M. Stringer
Adena
W. A. Taylor
Wi Male
Moore’s
Mingo Junction Cemetery
Creek
Pasquale
George N.’ Henry
Joseph Lanzarotta
Steubenville Township
John A
Emmark
Skelly’s
Richmond
Catherine K. Connelly
la Belle View
James L. Medcalf
Geo, Campbell
Saltsman
North Pitty Street
Mohn Convices
I J. T. Sarratt
Ruber
Samuel H
Kis the Nova
Tindall, Bry
Burn
Pallbearers
Christian
J. H. Hughetray
William Green
Can
Mr Dog
Soclock
Ausre
Joan Mur- Ether Boy
Haynes
Gorke
Bran Curtis
Near
Ter
Mt. Pleasant
Aden Pike
Bersi
Dillongale
Ster
Ari
Suns
Pleasant
Friends Church
Harry Davis
Harry
Oliver Tweed
Liggéoln Avenue
Gertrude
Oliver
Guy
Perea House
Mary Elizabeth Korach
Elizabeth
Stephen
Ken Jr
Peters Parochial School
E Church
Mattie Moore
Mattie Snodgrass Moore
Don
Ith
March
Cleveland
Thomas Ely
Foner Bates
Egates Ates
Edward J. Brettell
Charles Batcharorgé McGowan
Germano
Chicago
Associated
Mt. Clemens
West
Beatrice Vester
J. Stanley Brown
Dolly
Bennett
Sandusky
Herrick Kendall
Gladys Summit
Brown
Wester
Miss Summit
Pi Chichio
Hig
Mia
Negro
Olumbug
Medician
Cincinompany
Hi Johnson
Will Junior Press
Pierre
Senay
California
Retary
Americ
Eliam Johnsby
Dai Tech
Edomonat
United States
John Gibate
Arially Talon
Ork, T, McVey
Nk Deaver
Ermit
William J. Nie Eraphi
Eroma
Tax Bao
Smail
Boris
Howard
Howell
Ton
Elizabeth J Yet Geubenville
Gay M- Morth
Mary Louise Picenze
Dr. Schott
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