Empire Correspondence Roughs News From Town
James Ekey remains convalescent from pneumonia as new stone quarry activity and a nearing dwelling project signal business activity. Factories shut briefly for repairs but will resume. M P church events attract attendees from Wellsville and beyond amid a growing regional revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ekey
M. P
Welleville
Steubenville
Rad
Guy Mother
Eak Slone
Mall
Gier
Nathan Brown
S. Stratton
California
Empire
Aire Grouse
New Cumberland
Willem Lane
Alfred Fickes
Cumberland
James
Alexander Plack
Toront
Itienis
Muse Reita Andrews
Wellsville
Mra
Ifus
Schody
Winter Weather Shifts to Local News Notes
The piece mixes stray winter weather notes with numerous small town items. Mentions include Posen Moore visiting family in Balers Ohio, John Porter losing a cow, John Jabasen and wife visiting in Dennison, and several local residents and hosts in Steuben ville and Sayreehol. A sermon at church and a hog butchering are also noted.
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Mercury
Posen
Moore
Balers
Mra George Jew
John Porter
John Jabasen
Dennison
Ohao
Ceoorge Jewell
Jersey
Hull
Baker
Copeh
Allen
Mer
Hartley Tipton
Petersen
Steubenville
Chas
D, Welday
John Johnson
Josh
Marguerite
Chas. Uamomnis
Two Ridges
Reeds Mills
Gople
Stewart McCoy
Charles Smith
Irondale
Saineville
George C. Wesday
John Wesday
Muncaling
Elizabeth Maley funeral held at home in Fernwood
The funeral for Elizabeth Maley was held from her Fernwood home last Saturday at one o clock. Rev. Sidener of St. Pauls Steubenville presided with interment at St. James cemetery. Community notes mention social visits, church events, and local residents including Longs auxiliary, Vale McCwhach, and the Smithfield and Bloomfield movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernwood
Elizabeth Maley
Sidener
St. Paul's Church
Steubenville
St. James Cemetery
Long
Ies
Vale
Wednessey
J. W. Long and Jr
J. FB. Gankt
Con Rinker
Rinker Amestead
Tttle
Rachel Louisa
Ray Lowig
Pettsbarge
Stevenville
J. Gruber
Thos. Rouse
T. C. Gault
Pleasant View Grange
S. Thompson
Lawrence Palmer
Guernsey Manty
Community Socials Highlight Village Life
A lively social at 1¢ home of Mrs W Donehoo showcased local hospitality with several guests including Mrs Emma Copeland and Mrs Eller from Wea Market Street Stearnville. Rev J G Roberts from Delaware and university secretary visited family members, while Myrtle Candle enjoyed a Friday vacation in Toronto. Miss Fria Hales and Miss Herty Jewett were noted among the week’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 5
Donehoo
Emma Copeland
Eller
Wea
Roberts
Myrtle Candle
Toronto
Fria Hales
Steubenville
Herty Jewett
Costonia
Unionport Community Notes and Local Social Events
Unionport reports a successful cake walk and candy social raising 14.25 dollars in the school hall. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. George Orr of Teewett with D. D. Rittenhouse. W. C. T. U. meeting January 2, 1914 at Mira Reed's home with music and a supper. several townsfolk noted visiting relatives and a measles spread. Preaching by Rev. Carhart begins tonight for a week.
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Unionport
Schoool Hall
George Orr
Ot Tewett
D. D. Rittenhouse
Mira Mabel Reed
Union
Barker
Hattie
Harry
G. H. Graham
Black
Cadiz
J. M. Ferrell
W. W. Carhart
Lula Vorhees
Kiichsville
J. A. Myers
Bloomingdale
Cecil Walton
Ross Parks
Dennison
JEWETT AREA SOCIAL NOTES AND CHURCH MEETINGS
Bloomingdale visitors travel between towns as neighbors share a week of calls and church gatherings. W. P. Allensworth from Trinway visits home folks. Miss Lou Kimmel and Mrs Clyde Turner are listed as sick or visiting relatives. Miss Martha Arnold visits Cadiz Junction. plans note W and L E R R agent Schlegd moves to Steubenville by March first. Presbyterian Church annual meeting held. Town Hall entertainment for choir benefit by Galbraita Pros. family and other local visits include Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson of New Lisbon with the Port family, Mr and Mrs Samuel Grove hosts, and Mrs Charles Ryder visiting Steubenville residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wilson
Canonsburg
Samuel Grove
Martha Arnold
Cadiz Junction
Georgia Napp
G. Schlegd
Steubenville
Presbyterian Church
George Allensworth
Ethel
Unioneet
Wm. Allensworth
Galbraita
Presbyterian
Charles Ryder
Thomas Ryder
John
Elizabeth
Mrs .Minner
E. M. Crawford
Cobra
Maude Binckburn Artig
Ray J. T. Dodds
Fernwor
Samuel Armstrong
W. R. Hervey
Arles Megrail
Clarence Burrisci
St. Petersburg
Scott Plants
Durgettstown
Kinstalk
Georg
A. J
Rebecca Navyle
Chas. A. Parks
Gible Slase
M. E. Church
Will Hervey
Dodds
Chas Mansfield
J. A. Mansfeld
Sullivan
Wash
J. W. Mansfield
T .R. Moores
Wellsville
G. L. Jewell
Grace Hoobler
Jewett
James Jewell
Hany Schaub
Bartley Tipton
Lela Johansen
Tom Folks
Reed's Mills
Mtr Aid
Ellsworth Crow
New Cumberland
W. Av
Sarah J. Crow
Joiny
Rayland Obituary and Local News Summary
Fred M. Jones lies critically ill at his parents’ home as relatives mourn advancing decline. Warrenton M E church hosts ongoing revival services with broad attendance. M. Ad. Cole travels to Columbus for State Fair Association meetings. Mrs. Crawford returns home to Cleveland after illness with Hammond family. Ralston party attends Evangelistic services at Smithfield. Mrs. Ralston to sail for Germany in January. Mrs. M. B. Cole hosts New Year dinner. Mrs. Wells is seriously ill. Mail carrier Frank Jarvis faces snowbound routes. Warren township men, including Lewis Haythorne and James Weatherson, approved for district assessor exam at Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayland
Fred M. Jones
T. T. Jones
Warrenton M. E
M. AD. Cole
Columbus
State Fair Association
Wm. E. Crawford
H. N. Hammond
Cleveland
Messrs
Frank Jarvis
Warren Township
Steubenville
Lewis — Haythorne
James Weatherson
Wim. J. King
Clyde Sixsmith
John 11
Pyle
W. B. Scamehorn
Vicnry West
Richmond. Om winter centainly wakened up in fierce humor
The readable fragment references Richmond and a winter awakening described with fierce humor, but lacks clear events, dates, or people to form a complete news item.
Richmond Weekly News Brief From Richmond Ohio Area
The cold spell drives winds and snow as Richmond stays nearly shut. many stay home due to poor roads. Local events include Richmond Grange officers installed by Charles A. Ford and a Farmers Institute planned for Jan 20 with seats for sale at the post office. Residents travel to Steubenville and Columbus, visit kin, and sledding parties light up winter nights as illness improves for Ralph Crew and Paul Rothacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Rodgers
Steubenville
Haston
Roy L. Mentzer
Altoona
SF. Mauer
Torrento
R. I. Rodgers
Richmond Grange
Charles A. Ford
J. J. Pettit and Son
Stewbenville
A. W. McDonald
Elijah Cite
Smithfield
JH. S. Peters
Mt. Tabor
W. V. Wallace
Bart
Columbus
Paul Thompson
W. P. Fryer
Ravenna
A. F E. Cole
Stoithfield
Richmond Friends
Atlantic Mills
Providence
Rhode Island
Phomore
Lafayette College
John L. Thompson
J. F. Mclean
Knoxville
Aaiber
Springfield
Gladys Schweisberger
Jessie Weir
Richmond Postoffic
Charles Elliott
Editha
Presbyterian Church
Margaret Rawlins
East Springfeld
James Stephenson
Audrey Busby
Dora Beshore
Peerless Dramatic Company
Jewett
Bergholz Social Blurbs Reflect Small-Town Notes
Bergholz residents resume school after vacation as church revival continues at the Christian church led by Rev. Mess enger. Simeon Speicher and wife welcome a newborn son. Fasten Ole Coal mine restarts operations while Rev. Taylor conducts meetings at Chestnut Ridge. Local tidbits include Stebenville visitors, Sunday school hostess Mrs Re Fletcher, and Mrs Cartwright with family returning from Greenville. George Fidwin of Mooretown ill after an accident at work. Mas Licerman of Ix. Ettsier Clothing Co owner marries and settles on Second street. Erma Long visits family in Amsterdam during vacation.
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Re Fletcher
Nome
Cartwright
Greenville
Fidwin George
Mooretown
Mas Licerman
Ettsier Clothing Co
Second Street
Erma Long
Atesterdam
Miss Flee Paucett Guest of Ruth Faucet
Miss Flee Paucett of Alliance was noted as the guest of Ruth Faucet during the event. Details of the occasion are limited in the fragment, but the pairing indicates a social or unrelated meeting between the two individuals.
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Miss Flee Paucett
Alliance
Ruth Faucet
Week of social notices and family updates in Steubenville area
Local items report Mrs J Rue’s illness improving at home with her daughter Laura Huston in Steubenville. Lizzie Coe visits daughter in Iowa. Church service at Two Ridges at 10:30. Frank Devore and a family member visit Albert Devore on Market street. Fox sightings near Coe and Snodgrass farms. Mrs Julia Prazier returns from ten days with a friend. Granddaughter born to Kad and Nellie Thompson. Rev Kierns hosts gathering of Cross Creek and Two Ridge young unmarried men on January 15.
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Laura Huston
Steubenvide
J. Rue
Dee Dee
Lizzie Coe
Market Street
Steubenville
Albert Devore
Coe Farm
Cresswell
Snodgrass
Julia Prazier
Joann Porter
Finley Street
Toronto
William Allen
Kad Thompson
Nellie Allen
Kierns
Cross Creek
Two Ridge
Pine Grove Revival At Hammondsville Promotes Attendance
Frank Billman returns to Alliance from visit with his sick mother Mrs Kathryn Billman who is improving. Residents report visits from Wm Mathers John Wilson Clyde Call and others. Revival meetings led by Rev Bosler with Rev Kisthel of Canton set to begin Friday January 23 inviting all to attend.
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Pine Grove
Frank Billman
Alliance
Kathryn Billman
Grippe
Wm, Mathers
Herman
New Martinsville
W. Va
John Wilson
Hibbets
William Carson
Clyde Call
Charlie Stewart
Hammondsville
the Ridge
Bosler
Kisthel
Canton
Ray Billaran
West Virginia
Wm. Lowry
Wm. Carson
Wm. Russell
Kimbel
Charles Street Mission
Wintersville Amid Severe Winter Notes Local Life and Grange Plans
The town of Wintersville thrives despite frigid weather with horses shod and shops busy. Progress on the own hall nears dedication while the grange prospers and plans initiation. Various residents travel, host, and gather for sewing circles, dinners, and club meetings as community events fill the calendar. The Richmond Farmers Institute begins soon and donors support furnishing the hall dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian Welday
Bridgeport
Wintersville
Carl Crawford
Everett Floyd
Wheeling Island
Catherine Floyd
Norman Purdy
Crafton
Zoe
Jessie Day
Young Ladies Sewing Circle
Baxter Rhinehart
Welock
Oscar Adrian
Greensburg
Adrian
County Infirmary
D. N. Graham
Steubenville
Young Men's Christian Club
C. W. Deselms
Wintersville Grange
Hester White
Josephine Mansfield
Steubenville High School
Bloomfield Meeting Notes at Grange Hall
In Bloomfield a Presbyterian church service is canceled Sunday evening January 18. A large Grange attendance is expected Friday January 14 at the town hall with a class of 17 taking third and fourth degrees. After music readings refreshments follow. A second class will soon begin toward full organization with members urged to participate.
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Bloomfield
Presbyterian Church
Grange
Village Notes and Local Social Gatherings Report
A lengthy community chronicle from Steubenville area notes visits, church events, school notices, and family milestones. It lists residents and guests including Mary Householder, Jessie Sotca, Helen Wootingdale, and many others. mentions evangelistic services in Smithfield, Grange meetings, and revival attendance. records new arrivals and illnesses, travel to Jewett, Steubenville, and Unisonport. reports on property sales, a silver spoon find, and a child christening Eleanor Maxwell Brown. references the J. B. Bell and James Mansfield households and local reunions.
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Olenome Phtheria
L. Tipton
Ea le
Samed Armstrong
Dave
James
Bert Mansfield
Termwood
Shae
James Woalinin
Christian Church
Steubenville
Mary Householder
Empire
Jessie Sot
Helen Y. Wootingdale
Mise Speers
Roy Moore
Howard Mansfield
Oscar Whittaker
George Copeland
Orville Porter
Merle Tipton
Alva Merryman
John E. Bell
Denzell Merryman
Stanton Hervey
George Whittaker
Smithfield
J. A
Charles Ward
Ward
Merryman Homestead
Deane Harvnemd
Albert Crambler
Greenough
Chas. A. Tones
C. A. Moore
Jewett
Mary Maxwell
Yertiece
Emma Hoobler
Unionport
Clarence ‘Mills
Miedmont
Iva Mills
Cleveland
Carl
Carmen Wallace
Belle Porter
Katherine
Cromey
Unisonport
Ed. M. Brown
Gladden
George M. Brown
Artesia
Cal
Eleanor Maxwell Brown
A. P. Hammond
Jel Frazier
Smithfield Thursba
O. B. Miller
Harry ‘Miller
Amsterdam
J. J. Tipton
E. R. Cope
Homer Peeler
Mingo
Lillian Moore
W. JD. Lightell
Clara Tipton
G. L. Tipton
Carnegie
Georgia Flohr
J. H. Jewell
George Dodds
Christina Leatherberry
Mary Bell
T. M. Bell
John B. Bell
Adella Moore
Ed. Moore
W. B. Adams
Cresswell
John Trimmer
James M. Simeral
Jacob Mansfield
Fred Porter
Ed. Blackburn
Elizabeth Maley
Jaco Mansfeld
Wit Hoobler
Elsie Blackburn
G. L. Blackbern
Cims. Speer
James’ Willemin
Grange
Pig hoot ridey dominates quirky local tale
A fragmented local item references a playful event titled Pig hoot ridey with mentions of ladies and pies, capturing a rural, neighborhood buzz. The unreadable OCR leaves key names and places unclear but conveys a humorous community gathering vibe.
Bantam Ridge Social News and Events
A county notice board records a bantam ridge gathering with a pie social on January 22 at the Pantam Ridge school house and other social calls. It notes sermons at Crow Creek, friends visiting from Steubenville, and a forthcoming camel game oyster supper at a local home.
Deaths in Zion church services and local cemetery burial
Death notices report services for multiple individuals including Helen Boyd and Annee. The McDonald family mourns at Zion church with burial at Union cemetery. attendees include Willian Firgt rh, Owen and Thomas and Albert Bates. Deceased, born in Ironton Ohio, resided in Stevenville 45 years and attended Collier's Methodist Episcopal Church. Survivors include brothers William F John S and Elmer. service led by Rev J W Mel of the M E church. The Gill family reports a baby’s interment of three days old.
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Tie Toh
Racke McDonald
JohncDonnald
Zion Church
Teeeteg Ai
Ohio Valley Court
Ben Fine
Willian Firgt Rh
Oawen
Thomas
Albert Bates
Richard C. Wills
Bustard Fary
Tesday
Helen Boyd
Annee
Ironton
Ohio
Zanesville
Stevenville
Collier’s Methodist Piscopal Church
Thee Brothers
Divorce Petition Filed in Jefferson County Court
Elinor Sieve files for divorce from Herbert Silely in Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas citing gross neglect of duty extreme cruelty and adultery. Hearing set six weeks and one day after January 1614 with attorney R. G. Porth for the plaintiff.
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LEVAL
Mon Pleas
Jefferson
Plaintiff Court of County Ss
Elinor Sieve
Herbert Sand
Herbert Silely
Strave
Elinor Mavely
Ditee
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson Counnty
Cio
Merhert Stely
Jutary
Jorg
R.G. Porth
Verdict Affirmed in Seek versus Bone Case
The Supreme Court affirmed a lower court verdict in the case of John Seek versus Prank Bone. The initial award of 31.44 was reduced to 500 dollars in the lower court and upheld on appeal by the Circuit Court.
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John Seek
Prank Bone
Starter
Supreme Chee Meek
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