Miners Scale Adopts New Labor Rules Across Mines
A long, detailed proposed scale for mining labor sets out wage and working conditions. Key provisions include a base rate per ton of ore, machine scale adjustments, day labor percentages, idle day rules, room and track provisions, rolla and quarry pricing, two-room per two workers standard, and a two week contract clause. The document assigns rates by mine width, equipment, and work type, with penalties for violations and conditions for pay related to mining tasks. It also covers coal pricing, entry rates, and conditions for parting, drilling, and bushings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firth
Anlows
Acale
Messure
Control battle over West Virginia coal fields and rail interests
The article reports a power struggle among the Pennsylvania and Wabash railroads for control of West Virginia Central and coal holdings in West Virginia, eastern Ohio, and eastern Kentucky. It notes negotiations, potential sales, and a broader battle for undisputed access to the Roberts seam. The piece traces prior consolidations since 1908 and suggests the Gould faction may pursue a similar strategy amid a broader railway expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Pannsylvania
Wabseb
Pepe Howard
Virginia
Bom
Pennsylvania
Wabseb Intercats
Ben
West Virginia Central
Ohio
Ee Bety Samanta
Gould
Wabeth
Bnce
Baltimore and Ohio
Ohivapeake
Mosfolk
Weatera
Mioneti
Portsmouth
Fragmented legal notice outlines estate matters and guardianship
Disjointed text references accounts passed and various executors and guardians. Mentions estate administration, payments, and orders in Wayne township, with names such as J Alexander and Allen Boyd. Details are fragmentary but indicate probate actions and ward real estate later duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesame
Adm
Ptaabeyia
Cathe Pirabof
Feeveds
Dun
Hunter
Abengworth
Bo Paimey
George L. Map
Qarnptet
D. M. Terter
Firelot
Anna Ludgene
Winn
Hedgdnn
Mandi Pinal Hareiott
Kander
Martha Anplee
Dan Arising Firat
Haney Merman
Nicholean Et al
Fun Barnett Nisholan
Heacun
Harry Pernar
Wun
Annie Rh
Naynolds
Die Tothing Baventot
Winfield Muck
Pune
Orthotest
Don Hares
Afni Bum Ld Porat
Flosi
W. J. Athan
Iil Miniatratoe
Hilza A
Mati
Allen Boyd
Francis A Goyd
Ward
Wayne Township
Court Ban Delayed Proceedings Over Unclear Act
A garbled court order outlines a ban tied to a Talrphony Act. Widespread confusion as witnesses, including named parties, faced delays and accommodation terms. The long unraveling process caused postponements and raised expectations for a potential dismissal or halt.
Chaotic court notes and sports clash amid a crowded docket
A crowded courtroom discussion features a grand jury resolution thanking A. O. Lewis and a tense lineup of criminal proceedings. In a separate note, Beaver College’s basketball team challenges the Ohio Valley champions, with mentions of Honner and coach turnover, orchestra music, and claims of a strong trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qarrett
Beaver College
Beaver Valley
Easson Honner
Burials and Graveyards in the Annapolis Area
The fragment describes burial grounds near Annapolis and surrounding areas. It notes the ancient Mount Hope and other cemeteries, with mentions of churchyards, family plots, and a Revolutionary era gravesite. It emphasizes well kept grounds, dates dating back to 1610, and the region’s historical burial places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alban Iso
Annapeda
Vilage
Aimad
Villagaia
Petoenen
Mark Albaugh
Riehmund
Walinos Briel
Walsfeld
Welaldeothia
Coliler
Richmond
Oldeas
Iora
Maby
Bank Officers Elevate Local Banks As Community Strength
The Banks of Stoubengilly and surrounding institutions unveil a comprehensive deposit report showing total resources near 1 047 928 00. Directors include W. T. Moanton and D. McGowan. Officers emphasize unity and shared prosperity with strong local confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoubengilly
National Exchange Bank
W. TL
Ainton
Wibfigld Boots
Welday
David McCullough
Charles J. McConnell
Fletcher
Thie Bank Iseusd
Dopoatts
Man DB
OD Commercial National Bank
A. A. Maxwell
EK Krakine
G.garton
H.W. Forney
Wiliam Lmcb
Bickingham
A. W
Dunen Mupker
David McGowan
D. H. Broole
Mineral & Mechanics’ Wank
Eleating
J. H. Hawkins
Vios
J. W. Cooksen
Solluiter
J. A. Kitbeart
Conductor faces breach of promise suit over marriage demand
Devon a conductor on the Broobsnville Mingo Ohio Valley line sues Vesnla Morris of Quaker City for 1030 dollars claiming breach of promise to marry. Judgment totals include 705 against unknowns, 373.57 to Shale & Brother, and 100 to Lyon Brow & Co, with local references to Douglaseys carpet store and Deputy Vortrurth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jawb LE
Devon
Broobsnville, Mingo & Ohio Valley Treasion Co
Vesnla Morrison
Quaker Cty
Devoe
Stern Vortrurth
Goute
Ari
Douglasesy
Judgmante
Shale & Brother
Lyon Brow & Co
Dougherty
Mrs Jemima McGrew Rites Held At Columbus Depot
Mrs Jemima O Kimball McGrew widow of James O McGrew and longtime temperance and WCTU worker, died recently after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the family residence with tributes from friends and civic leaders. Her career included leadership in temperance work and education, and she was deeply revered in her Ohio community and beyond for charitable acts and steadfast faith. Her surviving children and several relatives mourn her passing.
Death of Apines Murray Surfaces in Local Obituary
Apines Murray died at home on Tuesday evening after a month in confinement. Born in Ireland, he came to this country 47 years ago and lived here many years. He was married to Bridges Kilroy, who preceded him in death months ago, and is survived by six children: T. J., J. D. at home. Mrs. Frank Oburst, Philadelphia. Mrs. M. A. Hot Mab, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Larry Long, Alea. Jamas Thornbecry, Brightop. Murray was long a respected citizen employed by the Old Verregon Iron Werke Co. He was a devout member of Holy Name Church. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mus
Beuturay
Apines Murray
Ayrsc
Siaare
Lig Hone
Potamoo
Murray
Ireland
Bown
Bridges Kilroy
T. J
J. D
Philadelphia
Mra
Pittsburgh
Larry Long
Jamsa Thornbecry
Brightop
Fund
San Krancino
Cal
Uld
Martette
Mies
Steve Tonks
Nfo
Gieveland
Caliatis
Lory
New Somers
Giora Barwin Tomer
Peterteing
Abe
Crauthbers
Brunces
Ming Mary Crawfird
Colarete
Martin
Max
Totunty
Thia City
Cranford
Apne
Chitin
Avieis
A.W. MacDonall
Rizhmipnd
Aister
Brunel Spoaker
Wiss Varginda
Ates Upper Ferry
Grace Twirter
Bern
Piret
Oleh
Ray
Peeiepnerd
Carrolta
Jota Nicholean Auit
Mra HS. Aristir
Mira Mary Wellapa
Athena
Owiog
Charles Robinton
Whasling
Mr. Woile
O. A
Steppenville
Hemline
Avery
Torota
Misa Lena Kelley
Wella Atrent
Hatta Brak
Hd Cvuiter
Deerao Coutes
Wheeling
Jay Willimise
Dobn Dacksom
William Sti
Tia Christius
Horutans
Wil
Haleet Watson
New Guin
Derluch
End Eon
Rober
Lotouro
Ueno
Wilson
Qongumers
Heiacp
Vaenow
Osensly
Orr
Algbeny
North Niteetrest
Fer Tea
Uede
C. Shute
Jozeph Browning
Hemberger
Toy Reen
Jacary Wino
Leo
Potar Monte
P Cnegia
Fom Niastes
Paiva
Hera
Fanerdl
Kalley
Wetu
Plo Roddenly
Matan Meal Promoters Meet in Pittsburgh Over Land Claim
Thomas Malan traveled to Pittsburgh last evening by telegraph to meet promoters of a deal seeking to locate feeder routes and the Mawan lands below the lower ferry on the West Virginia side of the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matan
Thomas Malan
Pittaburgh
Dea
Feduntriesy
Mawan
Fer
Virginis
Unclear local notices and social items with multiple names
A garbled 19th century community page lists numerous individuals and events. It mentions births, weddings, religious activities, meetings, travel, and local society notices in scattered fashion, with many misspellings and broken phrases limiting precise details.
Local News Bits Full of Tragic Incidents
A scattered report from Martins Ferry Bridgeport and surrounding areas details accidents and deaths. Notable events include a man bound over for shooting near Portland Station after a gunfight, a Wheeling car struck by a train with one dead and several injured, and a corporal executed for killing a native on Dailippine island. Other items reference a fatal paddle steamer collision, a burial from Bridgeport church, and a child crushed by a car wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gelwing
Martin's Ferry
Forge
John Clay
Bridgeport
Maddoga
Elmers
Good
Onestar
W. N
Habba
John
Williamea
John Bailey
Portland
Art
Goodhue
Martin’s Ferry
Henwood
Yeterday
George Harth
Acciuoue
Phineas Foutz
Tha “Anesville Coldier
Co. K
19Tb
Cabu
Dailippino Iglande
Pir
Ambrose
Ilyers
Weizand
Bridgeyort
An Hiuny
Ll. & Wy
Frank Foltz
James Quo Oingham
Liverpool
Feltz
Cunningham
Ollera Elected Amid Turmoil in Local Office Races
Ollera Elected and Harmonie Lolge listed among local officers for the upcoming term. The slate includes M. M. Robe as Foreman, W. Gunn as Recorder, J. Ly Buster as Financier, Henry G. L. Schooter as Receiver, and other named officials such as W. Mettanberger and Justus Mild for various roles, with Edward Franke serving as an alternate. The fragmentary report outlines several positions and names within the community government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. W
Coal deal ties up major land for new Lake Erie mine
A Chicago based coal company secured a large tract near Lake Erie in Allions County, purchased from Hopedale interests. The deal involves 41 parcels totaling about four thousand acres and excludes a road front parcel under construction. Officials expect full closure by early next year, with future mines projected to need around fifteen hundred workers. The Wabash railroad and executives accompanied by local purchasing officials viewed the signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ch. Wactery Chin Coal Lands
Ban Usal Company
Apes
Mokadec
Warre van Gondle
Shoussnd
Pressvny
Tomn
Pergon
Hokit
Thn Wabash
Young
Young and the Other Ciligtals
Puchasing Company
Mt Dillerivae
Wabasha
Wabashapedal
Inginesup
aQuretry
Local man charged with duel and release sparks talk
A garbled report from Tri-State era mentions a local man George Doke charged with something like trying to kill, then released. The piece also references a court case, factory ownership shifts, and a January parish meeting with various community notes and incidents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Striderport
Bridgeport Antarday
Mont Inpore
Yck
Marrhing
Ohie and
Adjetaing
Cdurt
Monte Carlo
Schwab
Steel
Houyoot
Grand Jury
A. O. Lewis
Haq
Caeon Bators
Citas
McKinnaty
Nano- Faboye
Broubonville
Joho Bell
J. McKee
G. Smith
Charles Clark
Kiend Saiigh
Edward Coulter
Frank Coulter
PP Lawin
Ira Backburn
Wiliam Dougherty
DeWitt Erakine
W. J. McCann
Eome May Doyle
Fred Ely
Mee Gowan
T. A. L .Thompson
William Johnson
Rufus Lites
Paleley
McQavaien
James MaCanu
Orr Lowa
Jemes McCann
John McCann
Bonday
Mloor
Duke Shephard
B. F. Cole
Dayton
Willian Blackburn
Qole
New York City
Cola
William Bisckburn
England
Cole
H. G. Orisie
Tuensay
Dessle Thomas
Jacov Devoe
Irmaudera
Paul
Yea
Margarets
Ars Jenin McGrew
Aaimen U, McUrean
Woc
Jesay
Bhewaany
Rnason
Jemima O Kimball
Marus J
Abitha Kimball
Waa Borg
Tiltonville
Mares Kimball
Mopkington
Tampshire
Parahaund
Warrenton
Jemima Wes Anid
Bamea
Jefferson County
Camp Chinas
Bess
Wotch
Johnny Appleseed
Quatroyadt
Mores Suncall
Tiltonvile
Jemima
Johnny
Anne B. McGrew
Bold
W. YW. Hague
Woimlopten
McGrew
Columbue
John Katz
Edith M. McGraw
Osiumbwa Normal School
Tha Uedatde Waan
McGraw
Urwany
Foberart
Alsud
George
Puitelurgh
Mag
Lidges
Emmi
Savera
Voluticca
Coregia
Lester
Mins Din
Funk
Watson
Pittaiorgh
Borg Herald
Dinan May
William Day
Marvie Weatheral
Wiliams
Withis Way
Cl. Dalneh
Chaplins Street
Wheelwe
Vnoy
Wheeling Island
Bert M. Chee
Hartland
Otte
Misa
Mary T. Martin
Sud Mea Shepherd
Piroet
Harland
Nee
FNO
Toowlne Efkepa
Eureden
Urdys
Kroaighos
Pythias
Ings
Wayior
Koperly
Charles Franke
AGW
Beis
Ruth
Tenptes
Trusten
K 0
Hugotly
Charles Bishop
Julia Vdyere
Dave
Elliote
Stove
Ollera
Giles
Tonsiline FC
BOC
Tieiskeli
VPS Tmnt
Gtvdeg
Nants Sp. Aauts
Coal Dea
Phasday
George Doke
Agaipat
Rokd
M. J. Farren
Broubensille
Rev. Wartlay
O Kehop
Khir
Perstotom Cauren
Severs Piles
Nane
Pariah Makaa
Ubaroh
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