Steel plant lawsuit outlines Kennedy and Merritt dispute
Engineer Walter Kennedy sues James A. Moore and Walter Merritt of Pittsburg for 494105.53 claiming an March 1906 agreement to develop ore properties in Nevada and California, finance a Northwestern Tron & Steel plant, and construct a Lake Washington canal was not honored, with Merritt’s ore mines reverting and stock arrangements disputed. Kennedy aided project planning from March to November 1906 and seeks compensation per the contract terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Moore
Walter Merritt
Pittsburg
Walter Kennedy
Moore
Merritt
Kennedy
Seattle
Washington
Northwestern Tron & Steel Company
Kirkland
Lake Washington
Nevada
California
Puget Sound
United States
Bethany College dormitory fire injures no one
A blaze damaged the Bethany College girls dormitory early Wednesday, but about 100 female students escaped without injury. The fire, starting in the dining room, spread to the upper rooms, and townsfolk and male students aided in fighting it. There was no insurance on the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany College
Bethany
Mail Girl Marries Suspect Awaiting Trial in Jail
Lena Findley wed Roy Winters, jailed in New Cumberland on an escape charge with $800. The ceremony was conducted by a Presbyterian minister in the Sheriff Wilkins home, then Winters returned to jail for the March term. The couple's parents consented and accompanied Lena to New Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Winters
New Cumberland
Lena Findley
Ferguson Oil Strikes Splendid Well at McWhea Farm
The Ferguson Oil Company struck a splendid well in the McWhea farm within the Holliday Cove field this morning. It is touted as one of the best in the field and has generated great interest in its outcome. Estimated capacity reaches about 100 units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson Oi Company
McWhea
Holliday Cove
Magyar Coal Co. Holds First Annual Meeting at Carnegie Library
About 150 stockholders of the Parlett Magyr Coal Co. attend the annual meeting at Carnegie Library auditorium. They arrived aboard a special W L E R R train. Organized here a year ago the foreign miner company will hear its first annual report and elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magyar Coal Co
Parlett
Carnegie Library
Burke Caught in Store After Safe Was Rifled
Burke, a young colored man, was detained in J. R. Baldwin's furniture store after the safe was pried open and money reportedly missing. Baldwin heard a noise, Burke claimed he entered via a rear window. authorities questioned him but initially released him. Burke, formerly with Adams Express, remains under scrutiny as a burglary charge looms and Mayor Porter and police press for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Burke
J. R. Baldwin
Burke
Portes
Baldwin
Balwin
Adams Express
Mr. Baldwin
Mayor Porter
Annual Christian
Express
Alban
Porter
Reynolds and NeCleary seek second terms in county tickets
The Herald-Star announces J. M. Reynolds as a candidate for County Auditor and J. M. NeCleary as a candidate for Probate Judge, both aiming for second terms. Each entry notes these bids are subject to the outcome of the upcoming Republican county primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Reynolds
Herald-Stars
J. "M. Necleary
Buttons as the latest fashion craze
Fashion reports a new craze for buttons appealing to both men and women. The trend emphasizes vanity and self adornment across genders, with a playful note on male interest in decorative buttons.
Nearer Man's Heart Quip Sparks Witty Romance Banter
A lighthearted exchange about marriage and attention follows a humorous remark on men and romance. The quip contrasts emotional closeness with practical concerns and domestic humor, reflecting social banter of the era.
Correspondence From Mount Hope Notes And Visits
The column records numerous small town happenings, visits and illnesses. Flora Ross trips to Steubenville, Bowers and McElroy family movements, Grange meeting at Wintersville, tonsillitis, literary society attendees, hauling hay, church visits, and local social rounds across Wintersville, Fernwood, Reeds Mill, and Steubenville with multiple names and light domestic events. Small health updates and travel notes intertwined with weekly social life.
Wintersville Notes Welcome New Neighbors and Meetings
The Wintersville Literary Society held its January meeting with a strong program and growing membership. Welcome to Dr. Donahue and Mr. and Mrs. Hindman of Colliers, W Va. New residents James White and the Sitterly family hosted guests. The school is thriving under Prof. J H George. The society plans Feb 3 meeting. An oil rig on Grim farm is being moved to a new site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahue
Charles Sitterly
Cleveland
James White
Wintersville Literary Society
Charles Hindman
Colliers
Bergholz and town updates include new residents and meetings
Larry Schumacher and family moved into a new residence in the east end. The O and P Company mine in the area is operating daily. Miss Sarah Allen, an aged resident, is ill with pneumonia. James Twaddle and family visit from New Castle. Disciple Church hosts a series of meetings at Mooretown led by Rev. Hughart of the M E church. James Roby of L E A W has moved into the Jos Carson house on Fifth street. Jacob Drake returns from near Akron after inspecting a site for a planing mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergholz
Larry Schumacher
Ohio
O. and P. Company
Sarah Allen
James Twaddle
New Castle
Hughart
M. E. Church
Rush Run Child Dies After Illness
David Ho Wayt, second son of Mr and Mrs Wayt, died Thursday night at 11:55 aged 4 years 2 months 9 days from a complication of diseases. Doctors could not save him. Funeral held Saturday at 2 p m conducted by Rev Dodge of Bellaire. Interment in Hopewell cemetery pallbearers John Barnes George Siward W H Shively D C Peck parents receive community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Ho! Wayt
Rev. Dodge
Bellaire
Hopewell
Bloomfield Farmers Institute to feature state speakers
January 29-30 will host an excellent program with State speakers J. Baldwin and J. S. Bingham. Cecillian Quartette with Miss Cora May Humphreys will provide music and reading. Local talent and several area guests will attend, with talks and concerts across the two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
M. J. Reagan
Pauline Latto
Smithfield
W. C. Cookson
Steubenville
J. $. Cookson
G. KE. Henderson
United Presbyterian Church
Robert Bucher
Jewett
Bloomfield
Robert Butcher
Edwin M. Crawford
J. W. Speer
Long's
L. O. Eldredge
Cunningham
Mt. Moriah, Baptist Church
Euphonium Glee Club
Elizabeth Rabe
Pennsylvania
M. L. Cole
Farmers’ Institute
Mary Maxwell
Hebron
Ohio
T. W. Vance
B. M. Hastings
Adena
Wm. Chefry
Smithheld
Social notes and gatherings in Wintersville and Bantam Ridge
Skating remains popular as local visitors and residents attend church meetings and social events. F M Hustom visits the city. Ethel McElroy travels to Wintersville. D K Andrews and son haul hay to town. a large Bantam Ridge delegation attends a Colored Folks Literary Society event featuring music and debate. A Wright home party on Bantam Ridge includes parlor games, organ selections, and an elegant ice cream cake lunch, with guests such as G W Bowers, William Carson, William Scott, and many McElroy and Scott family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Ross
Steubenville
G. W. Bowers
Wintersville
Ida Thompson
Cora Andrews
8. Powers
Blanche McElroy
EF. M. Huston
G. A. McElroy
F. W. Carpenter
Frances
W. G. Carson
Grange
Elizabeth Rhinehall
Literary Society
Vernon McEl My
Ethel Deeter
Joseph Houston
Lee Andrews
George Thompson
Ida
Mattie Porter
New Athens
Martha Porters
Reeds Mill
D. K. Andrews
Fred Robertson
Carnegie
Fred Allen
Ethele McElsoy
J. S Bowers
Hollow Park
Will Scott
Jennie Leech
Two Ridges
Clara Boazman
Buttermilk College
James Randolph
Fernwood
George McElroy
F. B. Scott
George Leech
Nancy McCoy
Clinton Street
Ada Wright
C. H. Allen
Dora Allen
Will Carson
Literar’’ Society
F. M. Hustom
Ethel McElroy
Bantam Ridge
Lee
Colored Folks Literary Society
Homerle
Wright
Ae G. W. Bowers
Daugin
William Carson
William Scott
Tar. McCoy
Ethel Deter
Charles Welday
Charles Scott
Lizzie Scott
Lizzie McCoy
Florence Welday
Lillian Scott
Ferma Andrews
Georee McElroy
Marvy McCoy
Harry and
Vernon McElroy
Protracted Pine Grove Meeting Closes with Sermon
Protracted meeting at Pine Grove closed Sunday night with a sermon by Dr. Dickerison followed by communion. Mr and Mrs A Cattrell of Holt attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Grove
Dickerison
A. Cattrell
Holt
Sunday Socials and Family Visits Reported
Attended services Sunday with Miss Bertha Lyle visiting Shane. Bessie Lowry and Lena Rus sell hosted guests. G K Pearce and Roy McClelland from Steubenville spent Sunday at John R Irwin’s home. Wallace Irondale visited son Edgar at Cream ity. W A 7 shopped in East Liverpool. J Edgar McLain spent Sunday night with maternal grandparents in Cream ity. Marie McGrail of Richmond visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Carson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Lyle
Shane
Bessie Lowry
Lena Russell
G. K. Pearce
Roy McClelland
Steubenville
John Ry
Irwin Walace
Irondale
Edgar
W. A
Richmond 'S
William Carson
Protracted Meeting Closes at Pine Grove in Local Visit
Pine Grove reports Wells ville visitors P A Lowry and wife attended a quarterly meeting led by Rev. Dicker from Steubenville held Saturday and Sunday. The protracted meeting ended with Sunday evening services as Emmette Russell plan to spend days in Wellsville this week. Miss Bertha Groves to undergo appendicitis operation in Liverpool hospital. Miss Bertha Lyle and Mrs May Taylor at quarterly meetings. local farmers attended telephone meeting at Thompson's schoolhouse Saturday evening. Owen Stepheson and Miss Tell Nelson of Shane attended services Sunday evening. Fred Russell visited Irondale Saturday evening. J E Jackman moved his engine to G B Saltsman on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Hope
James Peckens
Toronto
A. C. Stewart
Jewett
Rachel Arbaugh
J. W. Metcalf
Wellsville
Ettie Hosterman
W. B. Purviance
John Bake
Jos. Jackman
Richmond
Isaac Bake
Annie Dawson
Fernwood
Sarah
Pearl Owens
J. E. Metcalf
Steubenville
W. A. Lowry
Liverpool Hospital
Thompson's
Owen Stepheson
Tell Nelson
Shane
Fred Russell
Irondale
Bertha Lyle
May Taylor
Local notes from Spaulding's Addition and Rush Run
Mrs A J Linn from Spaulding's Addition visits daughter Mrs D C Peck who is improving after confinement. John Dorsey and Henry Shively suffer illnesses, while Henry Shively remains home with a severe cold. Charles Brown family plans a Colorado move for future residence. Literary society formed at Turkey Point school with officers and debate topic. Hopewell society may soon receive a challenge. R T Wells and wife under doctor care with la grippe. Doctors Dougal Caldwell Hodge attend local patients. Frank Bone to move to Run farm next spring. Mine No 1 coke oven tests show fair coke output. Nos 2 and 3 idle awaiting demand. Foreign families leaving seeking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Run
A. J. Linn
Spaulding
D. C. Peck
John Dorsey
Henry
Shively
Charles Brown
Colorado
Turkey Point School House
David Stewart
George Ogden
Helen Jones
W. B. Fithen
Ben Harris
Leates Brown
Ralph Holloway
Hopewell Society
R. T. Wells
Dougal
Brilliant
Caldwell
Ragland
Hodge
Frank Bone
Hopewell Notes Include Travel Plans and Local News
Miss Loraine Gerke and Harry Merkel leave Monday for Oberlin College. The whooping cough is raging among Hopewell school scholars. Oscar Birmingham of Pittsburg visits relatives near Hopewell. The Hopewell Literary Society is a grand success. James Shane of Chicago has returned to Chicago after visiting Ridge folks. Mrs. Sara Bake attended the funeral of her aunt Mrs. Jane Ford of Mt. Pleasant Ohio Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Loraine Gerke
Harry Merkel
Oberlin College
Hopewell School
Oscar Birmingham
Pittsburg
Hopewell Literary Society
James Shane
Chicago
the Ridge
Sara Bake
Jane Ford
Mt. Pleasant
Obituary of John McCullough Wykoff in Richmond Ohio
John McCullough Wykoff died January 8 1908 at his Richmond Ohio home in his seventy eighth year after years of frail health. He was born near Monroeville and lived most of his life in Jefferson County. He joined the Presbyterian church at twenty two and served as an elder in Richmond for twelve years. He was married twice first to Eliza Jane Frye and later to Elizabeth Abrams leaving six children from the first marriage and two surviving spouses. Funeral services were at the Presbyterian church with Rev Drs George McMillan and Rev R E Myers officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCullough Wykoff
Richmond
Ohio
Wycoff
Monroeville
Jefferson County
Carroll County
Presbyterian Church
Wykoff
Eliza Jane Frye
Retta C Culp
Zanta McClarg
Salineville
Martha BE. Graham
Steubenville
Emory P. Wycoff
Windham
Newton Wycoff
Martins Ferry
William F. Wycoff
Cleveland
Elizabeth R. Abrams
Presbyterian
R. E. Myers
Woh
Frank McHendry
Sheridan
John
Charles J. F
Thomas Cable
Smith Bowers
Will Bowers
Toronto
Harry Zink
H. H. Hill
Madison Avenue
Wheeling
W. F. Martin
North Wheeling Hospital
Hill
St. Peter's Dramatic Club
George Washington
New Church
Dramatic Club
Margaret McKeown
Hattie Davis
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Mary McCaffrey
de Chantel
Miss Davis
Alice Stevenson
M. L. Stevenson
Columbus
Bethany College
Bethany
William R. Corlett
Adelaide Corlett
George W. Hinkle
Grace Church
Hinkle
Lime
Waterloo
Iowa
Miles Park Church M E pastor mourns death of father
The Miles Park M E Church official board expresses deep sympathy for the family of William F Wycoff whose father John M Wycoff has died. The resolution asks God to comfort the widowed pastor and asks copies of the resolutions be filed with church records. Interment was at Union Cemetery Richmond.
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Cleveland, D
John M. Wykoff
William F. Wycoff
Miles Park Church
Church
J. D. Jones
WM. Opre
Amos E. Moyse
Union Cemetery
Richmond
News and Comment Highlights Mix of Old and Young
The column riffs on aging and youth with Oliver Wendell Holmes poems, articles note Ruef prosecution, Taft campaigns, and Ohio politics. Mentions Beckham, Barrows death, Florida weather, and trust attacks. Concludes with remarks on public life and lingering sentiment about leaders.
Local nuptials and notable moves noted in town
The groom, son of Rev. C. D. White, recently led the Quinn A. M. E. church for three years, while the bride, Wilberforce graduate, is known in colored circles. They reside at 614 South Street. Postmaster Alex Sweeney received six mounted photographs from a Jamestown Exposition voyage showing the fleet and flagship. Prof Harry Matlack, son of the late Prof. D. W. Matlack, resigns from Lyon & Healey to oversee a large organ factory in St. Louis and become pianist and director of church and choral groups there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. White
Quinn A. M. E
Wilberforce University
South Street
Alex Sweeney
Washington City
Hampto Roads
America
Sweeney
Steubenville
W. N. Long
Beech Cove
Harry Matlack
D. W. Matlack
Lyon & Healey
Chicago
Facories
Battle Creek
Mich
St. Louis
New Pilgrim’s Congregational Church
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Pris
Parlett Coal Company
Barber's
Hollow
Miles Park
M. E
Eveland
Tur
Harry Linton
Martin's Ferry
Belle B. Connelly
South Fifth Street
D. M. Gruber
Anna Maxwell
Boyd Williams
Ecomony
L. B. Daindrey
W. Va
Rebecca McConnellell
Estella Heim
Hunter Ave
J. A. Saulters
Madison ‘Avenue
Will Alexander
Nellie Wells
Robert Francy
Florida
Frank Zink
Beaver Falls
Elmer Ritter
D. L. Ritter
New Philadelphia
Bertha Hosenfield
Albert Shaw
John Mullin
Lula H. Fair
Catherine Carr
W. R. Cole
North Third Street
H. B. Luntz
Charles
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Ruef
Taft
Beckham
Prof. Barrows
Rushville
The
Enquirer
Tom Lawson
Trusts
West Virginia
Charles Emory Smith
Upper Ohio
Hughes
Odells
Cortelyou
Aldrich
Edmund Clarance Steadman
Emory
Charles Nae
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