Steubenville Coal and Mining Company A Legacy of Modern Mines
The Steubenville Coal and Mining Company operates High Shaft mine with 400 ton daily capacity and modern electrical equipment. It emphasizes safe, economical No. 6 O. G. coal, low in sulphur and ash, valued for domestic and steam use. Directors include George W. McCook F C Chambers and W A Smurthwaite, with leadership tracing to William Smurthwaite the elder. The firm supports local growth through ample capital and rapid coal deliveries to meet rising demand.
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High Shaft
Steubenville Coal and Mining Company
George W. McCook
Aal
F.C. Chambers
W. A. Smurthwaite
McCook
Smurthaite
William Smurthwaite
Llieh- Shalit
Osteopathy's Reach and Practice Across Cities
Osteopathy founded by Dr. Andrew T. Still in 1874 is now widely recognized with practitioners in many states and abroad. Dr. J. F. Bumpus and Dr. I. F. Lumpus operate in Steubenville and East Liverpool, offering diagnosis and noninvasive treatment focused on restoring nerve and circulatory harmony without drugs or knives.
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Andrew T. Still
Kirksville
Union
Lorenz
I. F. Lumpus
Upper
Ohio Valley
Lumpus
East Liverpool
Steubenville
A. J. Bumpus
J. F. Bumpus
American School of Osteopathy
Ohio State Society of Osteopaths
Denver
Colorado
Market Street
Jumpus
Wilson
Liverpool
Empis
Q Osteopathy
Mildred Holland
Bumpus
Kempus
Ohio River Transportation Hub Near Pittsburg Progress
The Ohio River project near the lock will house power, offices, and residences forming a government like colony. If weather permits, construction could finish in 1908 with final touches in 1909. Pittsburg coal ships to Japan and Ohio freight, totaling 3,302,130 tons in 1905, shows the river’s vast commercial reach despite only four navigable months annually.
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Pittsburg
Ohio
Japan
Mikado
Russia
Ohio River
Steubenville Woolen Mill Era and Ohio River Improvements
The article discusses river improvements on the Ohio to hasten coal transport to New Orleans, noting barges drifting after delivery and a projected halving of transport costs with better river performance. It traces federal dam projects, several locks and dams, and Davis Island dam as key milestones, then shifts to Steubenville’s early woolen industry, highlighting Bezaleel Wells and Samuel Patterson forming Wells & Co, the move to Wells & Dickinson, and Steubenville as a regional wool center until the mill fire of 1867.
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New Orleans
Pittsburgh
Gulf
Mississippi River
Ohio
Pittsburg
Ohio River
Congress
Cairo
Davis Island
Upper
Fernbank
United States
Bezileel Wells
Steubenville
Bezalgel Wells
Samuel Patterson
James Ross
Henry Baldwin
Market Street
Seventh
Tor
B. Wells & Co
Wells & Dickinson
U.S
Premiums for wolf and panther scalps in early county history
In 1803 a county treasury paid premiums for each wolf or panther scalp killed within the county. Bounty varied by age from fifty cents to one dollar, later raised in 1807 to 1.50 and 3.00 dollars. County records show numerous premiums awarded for wolves and panthers in this vicinity.
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James M Gill Promoted to Captain of Steubenville Fire Department
Since September 21 1903 James M Gill has served Steubenville Fire Department rising from hose man to Captain for three years. He drives the chemical engine with a record of quick runs and well managed duties. Gill is a young man active in social circles and widely liked by friends who wish him success.
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James M. Gill
Steubenville
Boseman
Mr. Gill
Legion
McGowan Brothers Co Honored As Steubenville's Oldest Firm
A lengthy tribute chronicles David McGowan and successors, founders of Steubenville’s McGowan Brothers Co, once the town’s largest merchant house. The firm, rooted in Scotch Irish roots, built up wholesale and retail operations from 1827, expanding along Third Street with extensive warehouses and a Wheeling and Lake Erie spur. It details migrations, partnerships, and a long-standing reputation for integrity as the company grew to serve Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and parts of West Virginia with wholesale groceries and related goods.
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Steubenville
Gavin Brothers
Obie
Grovery House
David McGowan
Wouse
Belfast
Ireland
Edwin AE Stanton
Stanton
McGows
Trey
Third Street
McGowan
Peevidie Gowan
Mississippi
Otte
McGowan Drothers
Con Paises
Pawscof
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Flow Real One
Altough
Runny Pares
Ind
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Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway
Howe
Urichsville
Ps Os Ce Bk
Hett Fcr
Mar. Jy Ac van, Ostrom
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Hio River Transportation
Kelly & Westmyer
Court House
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Uhrichsville
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W. W. Walker
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