Social News From Pleasant Hill and Nearby
Saturday social notes recount D S Carr visiting the city from Pleasant Hill and numerous acquaintances from Toledo Pittsburg Wheeling and Columbus sharing New Year greetings travels and calls. The piece lists visits moving houses hospital stays and preparations for a dance party hosted by the S S S Club with many local and out of town guests and mentions church events and a nursing student advancing to the Junior class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.S. Carr
Pleasant Hill
W. F. Klages
Toledo
Powers
Clinton Street
Nick Fach
Wheeling
George Ewing
North Fifth Street
Mosés
Ross Street
Blodwen Jones
Martin's Ferry
Wm. F
Elizabeth Seeney
St. Agnes Hospital
A. M. Lyons
Louise
C. J. McConnell
Paul
Harry McConnell
Toronto
S. B. Goucher
T. H. Hanna
Pittsburg
B. F. Prentiss
Washington
Bloomington
Rev
T. H. Hanna, Jr
Resno
California
Hanna
U. P. Church
Imperial Orchestra
Clyde Weir
Anna Vance
Daughters Arrive to Work with Steubenville Circle 1908
The Steubenville Circle welcomes Miss Espy to the city for a year of service beginning Friday. The Woman's club was hosted by Mrs. T. A. Hammond this afternoon. Numerous local residents travel for New Year visits and gatherings. A wedding in the Maxwell family at 516 Madison avenue marked the year’s first ceremony with Ella I Maxwell and Albert A Lohmann uniting in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
City
Steubenville Circle
Espy
T. A. Hammond
Josephine Hammond
Grammer School
Pisses
Henry Teaff
D. A. Wiels
Newark
Harry Pickett
Pittsburg
Alfred 5
T. J. Stringer
Miss Stringer
Blanche
Georgia Elliott
Ragland
David Plantz
Cadiz
Rutherford
Wells Street
S. S. Cumnertson
Leah Irons
Wheeling
Miss McCleary
Martins Ferry
George Ewing
Ross Street
Elks
Allen
Favinger
Filla Sams
Steubenvile
P. A. Gavin
James Coyne
I. J. Ward
Portsmouth
C. Lodge
Logie
Falk & O'Neal
Imperial Orchestra
H. W. Cooper
Maude Copeland
Jessie Erwin
New Year's
Columbus
Uniform Bank
K. of P
Island Creek
Earl Adams
McLure
Loggie
Frederick W. Moses
Hettie
Florida
St. Petersburg
D. Waite Maxwell
Madison Avenue
Ella I
Albert A. Lobmann
C. & BP. Railway
Dr. Ulman
Charles Lohmann
Mable Maxwell
Ulman
Robert
David
Witmer
East Liverpool
J. H. Brown
Akron
Joseph Fiest
Dr. Rothaker
Richmond
Watson Smith
Wellsville
Rose
Elizabeth Hill
James Moses
Burgerman
The
la Belle
Harrisburg
John Campbell
Crafton
New Year Social Roundup in East Liverpool and Nearby
Social notes detail New Year visits and gatherings across East Liverpool including Miss Emma Campbell and Joseph Wells, Mrs. Sullivan visiting her mother, and Miss Eva Ype returning to Wheeling. Several guests attend from Pittsburgh and Chicago. a Woman’s Missionary Society event is planned. weddings are upcoming with Miss Wilma Sinclair joining the bridal party for a January 1908 ceremony in Cleveland amid pre and post wedding festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Emma Campbell
Donald Dougherty
East Liverpool
Joseph Wells
George .D. Sullivan
Robert Walters
Joseph Lee
The
la Belle
Columbus
Eva Ype
Margaret Beck
Wheeling
Woman's Missionary Society of the
U. P
David McGowan
Scott
Chicago
James Montford
Logan Street
Sadie E. Carnill
Clara B. Lashley
Pittsburg
S. S. Culbertson
Government Printing Office
Culbertson
Washington
James Montford and
Charles Montford
Zanesville
Edna Shields
Edna
Lola McDevitt
South Third Street
Dennison
Iola McDevitt
May Childs
New Alexandria
A. A. Fields
Ramsey
Fifth and Market Streets
Wilma Sinclair
Cleveland
Margaret Andrews
Alva Bradley
Miss Sinclair
Death Roll of Mrs Mary L Cotton in New Castle Pa
Mrs Mary L Cotton aged 73 died at her home in New Castle Pa on December 20 1907 at 1125 am She was born in Meadville Pa and lived in Meadville Sharon and New Castle She was a devoted Christian wife and mother whose husband died in 1871 She had lived with her children including Mrs J L Selah in recent years Her remains were sent to her daughter Mrs J L Selah at 501 South Street Steubenville and she leaves four children Mrs J L Selah Byron A Cotton Grayville HL William F Cotton and Mrs David Woods of New Castle Pa This is a formal obituary notice from the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Cotton
J. L. Selahy
New Castle
Cotton
Meadville
Sharon
Selah
M. E. Church
J. L. Selah
South Street
Steubenvile
Byron A. Cotton
Grayvile
William F. Cotton
David Woods
Cochrane Russell Dies After Eight Weeks Ill In Allegheny Co
Cochrane Russell died at his home g52 Sixth avenue Sunday at 1 55 a m after eight weeks illness with a complication of ailments aged 57. He was born in Miflin township Allegheny county Pa and had lived here since 1879. He married Annie Buckley 32 years ago in Pennsylvania and she survives with children Joseph Eliza J wife of Charles Hillard Harry Williams and Charles plus brothers and sisters Eliza J Russell and Mrs Charles Falck of Bellevue Pa James and Mrs Joseph Lippert of Steubenville Mrs Joseph Sains of Owensboro Ky Mrs Elizabeth Dyer of Pittsburgh. A glass worker he worked until the June fire ended his labors. He was industrious and respected, a member of local union No 8 A P G W Us and attended Second Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathrine Shmson
Sadie Carnill
Helen Robb
Anson Carnill
Pittsburg
Wallover
Rochester
Eva Miller
Wheeling
W. Va
Jane Fowler
Hulda Johnson
Miss Davies
Ray Patterson
Charles Gullett
Harry Passe
Harry Rignor
Will Hall
Wellsburg
Will Blythe
Joseph Wells
East Aiterpent
John A. Burgoyne
Columbus
Belle Drake
John Hellstein
Anna Stewart
Ann Ella
Pittburg
Jos. Sigward
Edward Dignan
Toledo
Frank Lyons
Boston
Boston “Tech
James Clarke
Thomas Biven
Pleasant Heights
Bellaire
Mabel Stark
Walter Looman
Court Theatre
Edna
Georgia Lutz
Marietta Welch
New York
Cincinnati
Maurice Peterson
Herbert Burns
Mary Wilma Dawson
George King
New Philadelphia
Voice
Cleveland
Margaret Beck
Falk & O’neal
Butte
Ladies’ Missionary Society
The
United Presbyterian Church
David McGowan
George A. Dean
James Scott
Lucy Furnaces
East End
Cathrine Simson
Alice Togan
North Seventh Street
John Burgoyne
W. R. Burgoyne
la Belle Avenue
Pastor’s Aid Society
Second Presbyterian Church
C. J. Davis
North Fifth Street
John Hare
Mannington
Indiana State Normal School
J. S. Rendall
Clark Miller
Dundee
Michigan
G. H. Miller
M. P. Parsonage
First Presbyterian Church
New Cumberland
Wilson
Geo. P. Wilson
Means Foundry Co
F.C Updegraff
Martins Ferry
J. A. White
Elizabeth Updegraff
E. C. Beatty
Elliott
Tri-State Gas Co
Beatty
Ohio Valley
Raltz Griesinger, Jr
Frank Taylor
Earl Paul
Dewey Desilvay
Graham Barrett
Clair Paul
Charles Rumbold
Frank McGarry
Bert Paul
John Kroskey
Joseph McGerry
Babe Schrader
Harry Wilson
Charles Griesinger
John Griesinger
Miss Espy
King
Cochrane Russell
Sixth Avenue
Miflin Township
Allegheny County
Annie Buckley
Pennsylvania
Joseph
Eliza J
Charles Hillard
Harry
Williams
Charles
Eliza J. Russell
Charles Falck
Bellevue
James
Joseph Lippert
Steubenville
Joseph Sains
Ovensburg
Elizabeth Dyer
No. 8
Obituary of Robert McDonald McDowell at infirmary
Robert McDonald McDowell, one of the infirmary’s oldest inmates, died last night aged well over eighty. An Irish Catholic native noted for eccentricity, he was born in Ireland and died in the faith. His remains were taken by the Or Name parish and entered at Mt Calvary on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McDonald
Robert McDowell
Ireland
Or Name
Mt. Calvary
Funeral of Mrs Malinda War den Fleming Held at Home
The funeral for Mrs Malinda War den Fleming was held at her daughter Mrs G A Hales home on West Market Street. Rev Ellis of Richmond officiated with Rev Dr Smith of this city assisting. The funeral cottage then proceeded to Center Chapel for interment in the family burying grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinda Warden Fleming
G. A. Hales
West Market Street
Rev. Ellis
Richmond
Dr. Smith
Center Chapel
J C Jamison Dies at Home Near Cadiz
J C Jamison a prominent Harrison county resident died at his Cadiz area home on Sunday funeral services are planned for Tuesday with interment at Cadiz cemetery, neighbors and local officials recall his community work and long tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Jamison
Harrison County
Cadiz
Funeral services held for Edward Miller
Funeral services for Edward Miller were held Saturday afternoon with Rev. Dr. J. M. Robinson officiating. Pallbearers named were Frank Dougherty Henry Wilson Morgan Sharp and Jas Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Miller
J. M. Robinson
Frank Dougherty
Henry Wilson
Morgan Sharp
Jas. Porter
Remains of John Noonan Taken to Wheeling For Interment
F D Ross traveled from Wheeling today to recover the body of John Noonan who died December and take the remains back to Wheeling for interment on Tuesday. Mrs Ross is a niece of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Ross
Wheeling
John Noonan
Ross
Mrs Alice Bucey of Permars Run Dies at 43
Mrs Alice wife of Pole Bucey of Permars Run died Sunday at 2:30 am from paralysis stroke aged 43. The obituary notes the family and local associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Pole Bucey
Pérmars Run
Summers Infant of Sherman Avenue Dies Saturday
George M Summers four weeks old son of Howard and Mary Summers of Sherman Avenue died Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M
Howard
Mary Summers
Sherman Avenue
Infant of Mr and Mrs Westlake Dies
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. William Westlake died last night in a quiet family bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Westlake
Mrs Hannah McFarland Dies At 57 In Widowhood
Mrs Hannah McFarland widow of Jerome McFarland died at her Popular avenue home on Tuesday at 6 a.m. after a stomach illness. She was 57 and widely esteemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah McFarland
Jerome McFarland
Popular Avenue
Burial set for Michael Fitzpatrick at Holy Name church
The remains of Michael Fitzpatrick who died suddenly of heart disease at his boarding house were moved to Michael Geary’s home at 431 South Seventh street. The funeral is planned for Thursday morning at 9 o'clock with burial from Holy Name church. Geary is a cousin of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Fitzpatrick
Michael Geary
South Seventh Street
Holy Name Church
Mr. Geary
Funeral services for aT Russell held Thursday
The funeral services for aT Russell were conducted on Thursday led by Rev. mat Robinson ee. Pallbearers and flower bearers included A. McLusky A. Keogler R. Herbst T. Walker C. Broman D. Lindeman and John and Robert Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At Russell
Mat Robinson Ee
A. McLusky
A. Keogler
R. Herbst
T. Walker
C. Broman
D. Lindeman
John
Robert Russell
Funeral services for Mrs Napo Leon Bucey held today
Funeral services for Mrs Napo Leon Bucey were held today with Rev Boyer presiding. Pallbearers included Charles Firman Bert Long Harry Pacey David William George Starr Joseph Maley Charles Stenger John Heiron and Fred Lawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Bucey
Rev. Boyer
Charles Firman
Bert Long
Harry Pacey
David, William and George Starr
Joseph Maley
Charles Stenger
John Heiron
Fred Lawson
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Cotton Held Today
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Cotton were held today with Rev G B Smith officiating. The service was largely attended and pallbearers included David Woods John Coates J L Selah and Thos Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cotton
G. B. Smith
David Woods
John Coates
J. L. Selah
Thos. Woods
Death notices John F Connor at 461 South Sixth
John Francis Connor died at his home 461 South Sixth Street on Wednesday at 8 33 a m aged 35 years 9 months after a three month illness from a complication of ailments He was born in Steubenville son of the late Owen and Mrs Ellen Connor He worked at the Jefferson then Acme Glass Works He is survived by his mother brothers Thomas Joseph Owen sisters Margaret Ella Celia Gertrude and Mary wife of M A Riley of Elwood Ind He was a member of Holy Name church and was a popular young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Connor
John Francis Connor
South Sixth Street
Mr. Connor
Steubenville
Owen
Ellen Connor
The
Jefferson
Acme Glass Works
Thomas
Joseph
Margaret
Ella
Celia
Gertrude
Mary
M. A. Riley
Elwood
Ind
Holy Name Church
Death of John D Bates at Middle Ferry
John D Bates died at 9 a m at his brother's home in Middle Ferry of pneumonia aged 42. He was a bachelor and had been there a few days. He was born in Independence Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Bates
Middle Ferry
Independence
Mrs Ambrose Kent Dies at Home in Seventh and South Streets
Mrs Ambrose Kent died at her home on Seventh and South streets on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Kent
South Streets
Mrs Malinda Fleming Dies in This City at 10 O Clock
Malinda Warden Fleming wife of Henry F Fleming formerly of Richmond died at George A Hales residence West Market street at 10 o clock today aged years Funeral arrangements to be announced later
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinda Fleming
Malinda Warden Fleming
Henry F. Fleming
Richmond
George A. Hales
West Market Street
Mrs Laura Scott Mansfield Dies in Washington Pa
Laura Amanda Scott Mansfield died at her home in Washington Pennsylvania on December 19 1907 at age 34 from typhoid pneumonia. She was wife of William A Mansfield employed at Atlas Glass factory. Survived by husband mother Finley Scott Dennison Ohio two children aged eight and two and brothers and sisters F J Scott Mrs L C Frey Dennison T F Scott Cannonsburg C L Scott Shar den Mrs Clara Shipley Cleveland and Mrs W H Black Cambridge Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Amanda Scott Mansfield
Washington
William A. Mansfield
Atlas Glass
Burgettstown
Finley Scott
Dennison
Ohio
F. J. Scott
Funeral services for James Arthurs held Thursday
The funeral services for James Arthurs were held Thursday afternoon with Rev. Dr. J. M. Robinson officiating and a large attendance. Mrs. G. C. Kendall sang two solos as numerous floral emblems adorned the service. Pallbearers included Frank Fickés, Lafe Elson, George Bates, Patrick McMahon, Edward Nicholson, Jos. Nicholson, Hugh John, Gordon Arthurs, and Emmett Galloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Arthurs
J. M. Robinson
G. C. Kendall
Frank Fickés
Lafe Elson
George Bates
Patrick McMahon
Edward Nicholson
Jos. Nicholson
Hugh John
Gordon Arthurs
Emmett Galloway
Funeral Rites for Reed and Purdy Reported
Funeral services for William Reed were held Thursday at his son in law Mr Gier's residence on Washington street with Rev G H B Smith officiating pallbearers named Fred Reed Mr Van Alen Richard Powell and Charles Reed. James A Purdy's funeral occurred at his Cove home Friday with Rev Alles officiating and interment at Three Springs cemetery. Clyde King of Mt Pleasant died Thursday afternoon from typhoid fever after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reed
Mr. Gier
Washington Street
G. HB. Smith
Fred Reed
Mr. van Alen
Richard Powell
Charles Reed
James A Purdy
the Cove
Alles
Three Springs Cemetery
Clyde King
Mt. Pleasant
Three weeks old babe of Mrs Gilday dies, burial held
The three weeks old baby of Mrs Gilday died this morning and was buried this afternoon, with relatives and friends attending the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Gilday
James Purdy Dies at 92 in Holliday's Cove
James Purdy, Holliday's Cove's oldest resident, died Tuesday afternoon at age 92. A farmer in youth, he left a widow behind. Survived by children Samantha and James at home William F. Purdy of Pittsburg and Margaret a teacher in a blind institution in Pittsburg Mrs. McCune of Brilliant. The deceased
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Purdy
Holliday’s Cove
Samantha
James
Pittsburg
Margaret
Death of James Pinley Davis at Martin's Ferry
James Pinley Davis a highly respected Presbyterian elder died at his daughter Mrs. Daniel Terrill's home on Burlington road near Martin's Ferry after several days illness with pneumonia. Born in 1831 in Washington county Pennsylvania he lived with his daughter for three years, his former home being Leazerville West Virginia. He is survived by three children Mrs Terrill Robert Davis and Charles Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pinley Davis
Daniel Terrill
Burlington Road
Martin's Ferry
Leazearville
W. Va
Washington County
Lagearville
Funeral services for Wm J Kennedy held with large attendance
The funeral services for Wm J Kennedy were held this morning with Rev Redhead officiating. The Eagles conducted services at the house and grave, accompanied by the Eagles band of Mingo Junction. Many floral designs were displayed. Pallbearers were Chas Herold, John McCann, Martin Houlihan, Thos Sullivan, Bert Leonard, and William Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Kennedy
Redhead
Mingo Junction
Chas. Herold
John McCann
Martin Houlihan
Thos. Sullivan
Bert Leonard
William Ojnes
Death notice of Oscar Saunders noted for Saunders family
W P Thompson received a telegram Wednesday notifying the death of his uncle Oscar Saunders of Chagrin Falls. Saunders served as a Co C, 30th Ohio veteran and was a brother of the late Colonel Miles Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Thompson
Oscar Saunders
Chagrin Falls
Co C
30Th Ohio
Miles Saunders
Michael Conway Died in Cadiz and Interred Here
Michael Conway died of heart disease in Cadiz on December 20 at age 81. He was brought here Tuesday for interment and services at St. Peter's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Conway
Cadiz
St. Peter's
Infant of Dominic Pentiss Dies on Christmas Day
The infant child of Dominic Pentiss of 219 North Eighth Street died on Christmas Day, with the death noted in local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominic Pentiss
North Eighth Street
Court news briefs mix suits and divorce filings in county docket
Annie P Moore sues and secures injunction against County Treasurer Auditor and Mingo village to halt illegal Ravine street assessments. Ella Sams granted divorce from Festus Sams. Several civil actions filed including Charles Sterling against Steubenville and Wheeling Traction Co for 2000 dollars over alleged misrepresented tract cuts. Frank Bone sues W and L KE for 1000 dollars over culvert damage. Camille Collier and others seek injunctions against officials over road work and bonds. Multiple foreclosures and damages suits noted. docket shows numerous attorneys and local property interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie P. Moore
Mingo Village
Ella Sams
Festus O. Sams
DeVice Erskine
Admr
J. GC. Carr
J. M. McClare
Rebecca D. Hunt
Thomas Hunt
Charles Sterling
Steubenville & Wheeling Traction Co
Warren Township
Traction Company
P. P. Lewis
Frank Bone
W. & L. KE. Railhead Co
Bone
Shannons
Neely
W. C. Brown
Camille Collier
Chas. Mozingo
George Marco
Rafe Collier
James McMannis
McMasters
Thos. Marchbank
Letraus Bros
Toronto
Steubenville and
East Liverpool Railway Company
Westinghouse -Church-Kerry Company
William M. Melarland
Wayne Township
Linduff
Dilworth Bros
Charles W. Chaney
McCauslen
Richards
KE. W. Mudge & Co
Davis Coal & Coke Company
la Belle Tron
Miller & Millen
Attornover
Michael S. Cross
Peter Nolan
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Steubenville Area Couples
Chas R Donahoe and Rosa Ruble of Dunglen Baluso Balazi and Mary Road way Dillonvale. Salvatore Fronsaglia and Vincenzo Presutto of Steubenville. Lemuel C Whitten of Smithfield and Anabel Merryman of Bloomfeld. Chas Poulain of Martin's Ferry and Ethel A Everson of Brilliant. Samuel O Orcheck and Myrtle Johnston of Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. R. Donahoe
Rosa Ruble
Dunglen
Baluso Balazi
Mary Roadway
Dillonvale
Salvatore Fronsaglia
Vincenzo Presutto
Steubenville
Lemuel C. Whitten
Smithfield
Anabel Merryman
Bloomfeld
Chas
Poulain
Martin's Ferry
Ethel A. Everson
Brilliant
Samuel O. Orcheck
Myrtle Johnston
Mayor's Court Charges Drunks and Arrests Three Austrians
Sadie Lewis filed an assault affidavit against Frank Epps after a brick reportedly lacerated her feelings. Mayor Scott fined three drunken Austrians fighting on a Mingo car. The lockup held two drunks and three lodgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Lewis
Smithfield
Scott
Frank Epps
Mayor Refuses to Sign Salary Increase Ordinance
Mayor Blackford of Martin's Ferry declines to sign the ordinance raising board of public safety salaries from 25 to 100 dollars. Without his signature the board members will keep earning 25 dollars. The council's salary increase may fail as two members oppose, risking defeat under a suspension of the rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackford
Martin's Ferry
Board of Public Safety
Close Call at Fifth and Adams Streets
Maurice Bristor acted quickly to avert a crash at Fifth and Adams when a horse and buggy and a Pleasant Heights car approached. He signaled the motorman and reversed the car, narrowly grazing the buggy’s end as it crossed the track. A woman and a girl in the buggy were badly frightened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Bristor
Fifth and
Adams Street
Fifth Street
Pleasant Heights
Pristor
Tallman and Others Furnish Bond to Finalize Opera House Lease
J. C. Tallman and associates furnished a Surety Co. bond today to complete the opera house lease and end the recent theatrical trouble. The move clears the way for the finalization of the lease and resumes planned performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Tallman Et al
Skating Mishap Breaks Margaret Sullivan's Wrist
Miss Margaret Sullivan, daughter of Daniel Sullivan, slipped and fell at the rink on Thursday evening, suffering a painful wrist fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Daniel Sullivan
Fox Hunt Planned by Tuscarawas County Association
The Tuscarawas County Fox Hunters Association schedules a fox chase on New Year’s Day with a forenoon drag and sight chase. In the afternoon a fox will be released giving the hounds a 30 minute start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscarawas County
Fox Hunters’ Association
Illness of Holmes I. S. R. Holmes District Officer in New Philadelphia
Holmes I. S. R. Holmes, post office inspector in this district, is ill at home in New Philadelphia. His condition has caused concern among friends after attacks of grip and heart trouble last week. He commands a large staff of 35 to 50 men and his duties have been heavy and demanding for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes I. S. R. Holmes
New Philadelphia
Holmes
Sardis Doctor Drowns After Ferry Float accident
Dr D L B Stewart 55 a Sardis Ohio physician drowned at 7 pm Wednesday while crossing a ferry float from the West Virginia side to the Ohio side at Stringtown opposite Sistersville He was seen near the edge and cried out for help before the body was recovered half an hour later Officials believe the drowning to be accidental The Christmas visit note explains his presence on the float
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. B. Stewart
Sardis
Stringtown
Sistersville
Stewart
West Virginia
Ohio
Cruelty of Mothers Prompt Calls for Training Funds
A speaker urges funds to train mothers in caring for sick children and condemns mistreatment. One observer recounts witnessing a mother pinch a small child in a car, noting the boy struggled to endure tears and the speaker’s strong reaction.
Harvest festival disrupted by blackout at parish church
In Old Windsor England during a harvest festival a verse from Psalm was reached when electric lights failed. Candles borrowed from nearby houses were placed on pews to allow the service to conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Windsor
England
Uncovered gravestone found during Boston water work
Workmen uncover an old gravestone in a Bosworth street well excavation in Boston. The inscription records William Trow, son of William and Elizabeth Trow, died August 27, 1724, aged 1 year 4 months, with a carved acanthus border and cherub head at the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosworth Street
Boston
William Trow
William
Elizabeth Trow
The Modern Rush Portraits Domestic Life
A brief quip from Kuryer notes the modern tempo of family life. A wife speaks of her husband and children, highlighting the constant busyness and the desire for connection through a picture postcard as a small remedy to the day’s frenetic pace.
Flat Iron Woman Repels Intruder in New Jersey
Mrs. Tamar Anderson of Hammondton New Jersey used a hot flat iron to fend off an intruder who fled the scene. The incident highlights quick action by a resident defending her home. No injuries reported and no further details currently available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamar Anderson
Hammonton
N. J
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Presbyterian Church
Court News
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