Local News From Unionport And Surrounding Area
Our Country Correspondence reports Mor ganza residents F P Blackburn and wife visiting sister Mrs Amanda Blackburn while many townsfolk attend to various matters. Obituary notes Mrs Sarah J Jewell dies after surgery in Gill hospital with burial plans and survivors listed. The Unionport schoolhouse contract awarded to Hanna Mansfield Cadiz for 8200 with furnace work by Adena man. Community events include a Presbyterian festival raising funds for the C E Society and various visits, illnesses, and local happenings in the area with numerous named residents and nearby towns.
Springfield residents report moving and events
L W Flenniken family moved to a new home on the east end of town. Frank Weir and Ella Grim from this place wed at Rumley Sunday. Presbyterian communion services planned for July 7. Mr Coyle of Steubenville visiting Mrs Trotter. Numerous youths attended the Annapolis festival Saturday night. Mrs Charles Newburn and Ruth A Flenniken recalled visits to Smithfield and Wintersville guest. DeVore of Wintersville was a guest during Army week. A McDonald party in Pa bought a large draft horse team from the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
L. W. Flenniken
Mia
Moore
Frank Weir
Ella Grim
Rumley
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Coyle
Steubenville
Mra Trotter
Bay team runs loose in town run to Main Street
A large bay team's running away caused a stir in town Tuesday. The frightened horse bolted past Robert Price's restaurant and up Main Street at a terrific pace before turning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cunnigham
Robert Price
Quiet Wedding at Two Ridge Presbyterian Arsonage
A small wedding took place June 26 1907 at 8 30 PM at the Two Ridge Presbyterian arsonage uniting Thomas Hugh Kernohan and Edna May Snodgrass. Rev H V Clark officiated attended by Ray Snodgrass and Bertha Walker. The couple hosted a luncheon for twelve after the ceremony in Creswell area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Two Ridge Presbyterian
Thos
Hugh Kernohan
Edna May Snodgrass
H. V. Clark
Valenciennes
Ray Snodgrass
Steubenville
Bertha Walker
Burgettstown
Charles P. Snodgrass
Creswell
W. J. Kerrimohan
Death claims Bertha Snodgrass at 26 near Reed's Mills
Death visits the Snodgrass family for the third time in three months as Bertha Snodgrass, 26, dies at 3:30 a.m. after a long tuberculosis battle. A member of Two Ridges Presbyterian Church, she leaves parents and sister Edna. Funeral services were held at the homestead Friday morning with burial at Two Ridges cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C P. Snodgrass
Reed's Mills
Bertha
Two Ridges
Kinsey T. Cole obituary near Mt Moriah Wayne Twp
Kinsey T. Cole died at his residence near Mt Moriah Wayne Township Friday morning June 21 1907 in the 73rd year of his age. He suffered organic heart trouble for two years yet remained robust until the end. Eldest son of Thomas and Mahala Talbott Cole he lived on the old homestead and was known for honesty and upright dealings. An independent Republican who valued people over party he leaves two brothers William and Joshua W and sister Miss Anna J. His wife Mary and children Leroy D. of Wheeling Thomas W. of Chicago Ill Mrs Fd Maxwell of Toronto Ohio Hadie and Mary at home survive him. He belonged to Mt Moriah Baptist church and Switchfield Masonic lodge under which his funeral was held Monday June 24 1907 at 10 o clock a m at the Baptist Church Rev M A Woods officiated with Rev J F Franks of Bethesda assisting. interment in the church cemetery. Large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Blackburn
Morganza
Amanda Blackburn
Sarah J. Jewell
Gill Hospital
Hayes
Pittsburg
Jewell
George Johnston
Coe
Bloomfield Cemetery
George Jewell
John W
Henry
Minnie Bloomfield
George Flohr
Fair Play
Theodore Blackbure
Toronto
Wim. Judkins
Srpafield
David Jones
Unionport
Hanna & Mansfield
Cadiz
John Trimmer
Rose Mansfield
Newark
N. J
D. M. Hervey
Mae Hervey
Charles Allison
Hopedale
J. Ross Hervey
Emmett Lightell
Main Street
Margaret Ault
Costonia
Lopedale
Kev. McLeod
Guernsey County
Olin Burns
Steubenville
Agnes LeFevre
California
Allen Boyd
Wallace
Deersville
Gertrude Giesey
Smithfield
Kate Parks
Fernwood
Adda Cunningham
C. C. Albaugh
Mineo Junction
Don Forrester
Sheridan
Thomas W. Cole
Chicago
Kinsey Cole
R. W. Hensy
Will Lucas
Jowett
Emmett
Rachael Hammond
Richmond
Margaret Rogers
Frank Coneland
Kittie Blackburn
Sheridan, Pa
Kinsey T. Cole
Mt. Moriah
Wayne Township
Mr. Cole
Thomas and
Mahala Talbott Cole
William
Joshua W
Anna J
Mary
Leroy D
Wheeling
Thomas W
Maxwell
Ohio
Hadie
M. A. Woods
J. F. Franks
Bethesda
Officers Re-elected At Steubenville Building & Loan
At the stockholders election of directors held Monday evening the following were re-elected G. P. Harden W. M. Beal W. M. Hielins S. A. Laubheim I. P. Parks John Carlisle Jas Brettell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville Building & Loan Association
G. P. Harden
W. M. Beal
W. M. Hielins
S. A. Laubheim
I. P. Parks
John Carlisle
Jas, Brettell
Transfer of FE J Murry to Steubenville Sales Office
FE J Murry of the La Belle sales office in Chicago has been transferred to Steubenville and will move his family to the city soon after July 1, as he begins his new official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. J. Murry
The
la Belle
Chicago
Steubenville
Martin's Ferry man arrested for slander case
A well known young Martin's Ferry man was arrested Saturday night on a charge of slander by a Steubenville young lady. The man reportedly did not intend harm, but talked a little too much. The case was compromised yesterday to the satisfaction of both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin's Ferry
Steubenville
Egan Malloy Bride Weds Michael Egan at St Peter's Church
Miss Bridget Malloy and Mr. Michael Egan married at nine o'clock mass in St Peter's church. Rev Father Slatterly officiated as Nellie Malloy and James Egan attended. The couple reside on Sherman Avenue with a large wedding breakfast for relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egan Malloy
St. Peter's Church
Bridget Malloy
Michael Egan
Father. Slatterly
Nellie Malloy
James Egan
Peter Malloy
Sherman Ave
Vroom
Acme
Bueche
Sycamore Street
Beatty
Mrs. Bean
Billman and Orin wed at East Liverpool church parsonage
Miss Hattie Orin daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert A Orin of Calcutta street East Liverpool and John A Billman of Chester married Saturday evening at 8 30 in the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev Dr T W Lane officiating Attendants were Miss Edna Bucher and George Jewett The couple will make their home on Third street Chester Miss Orin a East Liverpool High School graduate and recently a teacher Mr Billman a Moore Wilson company employee praised for his standing in Chester The Berry strawberry grown by Fluscroft Bros is noted as large sweet and palatable
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bucher
Mr. Billman
Third Street
Chester
Miss Orin
East Liverpool High School
Grant Street
Billman
Moore-Wilson Company
East Liverpool Review
Flint Convention Delegates Meet in Evansville Topics
Flint delegates gathering in Evansville Indiana will tackle many diversified matters. The convention features numerous departments, with questions requiring legal precision, including chimney department sliding gear and adoption of the unlimited system in several branches not yet in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Evansville
Ind
Philadelphia
Condemnation Suit Involving Wheeling Traction Co
A condemnation suit of the Wheeling Traction Co against W T King is before the Probate Court with a jury. The property pursued lies at Tiltonville. Erskine and Smith represent the Traction Co while P L Lew is and Porter defend King. General Manager Nagle of the Wheeling Traction Co appeared before the County Commissioners and pledged immediate work to make the Mingo hill road passable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Traction Co
W. T. King
Tiltonville
Erskine & Smith
Traction Co
P. Lewis and Porter
King
Nagle
Mingo Hill Road
Hall Dedicated by United Mine Workers in Vickers Ohio
The United Mine Workers in Vickers Ohio a mining town near New Philadelphia dedicated a new hall Monday with a ceremony attended by hundreds of miners. National vice president Lewis and president Green were present along with Vice President K H Sullivan Secretary Treasurer Savage and other OBW officials. Officials gave addresses outlining the hall’s significance and future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Mine Workers
Vickers
Ohio
New Philadelphia
Lewis
National
Wice
Green
K. H. Sullivan
Savage
Obw
A. R. Watkins
John Zellenka
Lee Rankin
Old North Fourth street business house sold to Miners Bank
The property adjoining the I. O. O. F. building and occupied by the Jacob George restaurant on North Fourth street has been sold by T. Robert Barclay to the Miners & Mechanics' bank for 20000 dollars. The George restaurant will stay in the old stand for months, and no immediate changes to the building are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fourth Street
Jacob George
T. Robert Barclay
Miners & Mechanics’ Bank
George
Mr. George
Coal Men Tour West Virginia and Ohio Inspecting Hanna Holdings
Lute Hornickel general manager of Wheeling and Lake Erie Coal Mining Company and Fred Hornickel mine superintendent, both from Cleveland, travel with Hanna of M. A. Hanna coal interests in a deluxe touring car. They begin a month long tour of West Virginia and Ohio to inspect all Hanna holdings before returning to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lute Hornickel
Wheeling & Lake Erie Coal Mining Company
Fred Hornickel
Dillonvale
Wheeling
Hanna
M. A. Hanna Coal
Cleveland
Ohio
Hornickels
West Va
Teacher Leaves for Massillon Missing Ward Takes New Post
Miss Ward leaves to Massillon with a $200 advance. Several other High School teachers received offers from rival positions. Steubenville may face vacancies as the strong teaching corps could be dispersed if retained staff depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Ward
Massillon
Steubenville
Pet fox terrier bites man at bank
This afternoon in the National Exchange bank Andrew Forsythe was bitten on the forearm by his family's pet fox terrier Togo in a playful bite. The wound was dressed with carbolic acid and Forsythe expects no further trouble. The dog is a household pet that visits the store each afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Exchange Bank
Togo
Andrew Forsythe
Divorce Involving Kline and Rensi Cases
In George F. Kline versus Nancy J. Kline the wife receives $46 monthly alimony for herself and child, paid in three installments of $13.23 while the action is pending. In Rosa Rensi versus Joseph Rensi, the divorce is refused due to untrue allegations. custody goes to Rensi with her paying the case costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Kline
Nancy J. Kline
Rosa Rensi
Joseph Rensi
A Cork in the Bottle Cuts the Price
An Irish photographer walks into a shop seeking a small bottle for his solutions. The chemist offers two pence for the bottle as is, but will forgo the bottle charge if he adds something inside. Pat replies with a joke proposing to cork the bottle.
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Pat
Stocks Up on Rumors of High Stock Dividends
La Belle stock rumors suggest a dividend as high as fifty to one hundred percent, driving demand beyond La Belle to Wheeling Steel & Iron. Yesterday's La Belle sale traded at 151.5 points above the asked price, while Wheeling Steel moved 133.5 points above the asks. Few shares are offered as owners hold for the dividend announcement per the Wheeling Intelligencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Belle
Wheeling Steel & Iron
Wheeling Steel
Wheeling Intelligencer
Successful Faith Tea at Swanage Elevator
A faith tea in Swanage connected with a temperance mission offered no provisions ordered. attendees relied on faith that food would arrive. Generous supplies covered tea and an evening supper, with biblical basketfuls remaining for distribution to the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanage
England
Road Repairs and Annexation to Brilliant
County Commissioners have arranged with Wheeling Traction Co to make the wagon road passable at once and, within three weeks, widen the road to proper width while clearing slips and using fill below Cross Creek. The W. D. Cox addition was annexed to the village of Brilliant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Traction Co
Cross Creek
W. DL. Cox
Brilliant
Slow in Learning English Assertion
A Russian immigrant is encouraged with a professor claiming English is easy, then challenges arise as the man reveals he has been in the country for twenty years, contradicting the previous assurance and highlighting language barriers.
Women at Work in Germany by Trade
In Germany three women are employed as chimney sweeps, seven as gunsmiths, 19 as brass and bell founders, 147 as coppersmiths, 379 as farriers and nailers, 209 as masons, eight as stonecutters, 2 000 in marble, stone and slate quarries. In all 6,500 000 women can earn their living in trades and professions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Divorce Day in Common Pleas Court
Rosa eensi versus Jos Rensi heard in Common Pleas with Parlett witnesses. Case held under advisement over alimony. Sarah EB Cusick granted divorce from Wilford L Cusick and restored to maiden name. Mary E Gullett granted divorce from Wm Gullett with custody to her parents and alimony of 275 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Parlett
Rosa Eensi
Jos. Rensi
Sarah EB. Cusick
Wilford L. Cusick
Mary E. Gullett
Wm. Gullett
British Racial Efficacy and World Share
The passage argues that English power over the earth stems from a talent for control and digestion of resources. It suggests racial efficacy as a measure of dominance, noting the English may hold and keep more than others. This perspective frames imperial dominance as a innate capability rather than moral merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Australia
Auto Line Plan Advances Between Cadiz and Wheeling
A proposed auto line between Cadiz and Wheeling via Harrisville and Georgetown has formed plans for a stock company capitalized at 10000 dollars. Stock will sell at 50 dollars per share. The line envisions two autos each carrying twenty passengers and a freight load, operating on a schedule with multiple trips daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
Wheeling
Pike
Harrisville
Georgetown
Sco
The Scope of Indigestion A Health Culture View
Indigestion is described as the most prevalent and far-reaching disease with a medical remark that there is but one disease indigestion, highlighting its broad impact on health according to Kr Letson in Health Culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kr. Letson
Divorce Granted in Edgington West Virginia Court
Louise M. Fair was today granted a divorce from Ashe M. Fair on the grounds of habitual drunkenness. She receives the household furniture and custody of the child, while Mr. Fair may see the child and pays $10 monthly for support. The Edgington property remains in Mrs. Fair name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise M. Fair
Ashe M. Fair
Unprofitable Accumulation Says Franklin Parable
A Benjamin Franklin maxim notes a miser sacrifices comfort, social esteem, and friendship for wealth, warning that the price of hoarding is too high. The paradox highlights virtue over profit and the hollowness of endless accumulation.
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Benjamin Franklin
Death Rates of Armies Across World Armies
The average annual death rate of all standing armies worldwide is nine per thousand, reflecting global wartime and peacetime mortality levels across diverse forces.
Legal Notice of Divorce Petition in Jefferson County Ohio
John T Shakely must respond as Harriet Blackford Shakely filed for divorce in the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio in case 8564 on May 1007 seeking restoration of her maiden name Harriet Blackford and alimony. The notice states John T Shakely’s residence is unknown and he is required to appear or respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tashakely
Harriet Blac Shakely
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
John T Sh
John T. Shakely
Harriet Blackford
John ‘T. Shakely
Answer a day of Au HiARRIET B 4 Ford Share
Jlys six tw is a cryptic instruction fragment. No clear event or entities to summarize into a concise news item.
Real Estate Firm Filing Suit Notices June 1907
The ion Realty Company files in court a notice against Elmer Hupp and other defendants with fictitious or unknown real names involved. The document states residents and ownership ties and references a date in June 1907 for proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moziggo
Elmer Hupp
Elmer
Annie
Wid
Ion Realty Company
Foreclosure action involving Mozingo debt secured by two Ohio mortgages
Kee ly Ohio case No. 8604 against John Mozingo Elmer Hupp and Annie Hupp seeks foreclosure of two mortgages to the Ming o Junction Realty Company. The deeds cover real estate in Jefferson County and minerals underlying it with mining rights via approaches from other lands. Mortgages secure debts of $25.78 in 1904 and $50.00 dated February 14, 1906, with final answer due May 13. T. R. McDowell secretary. Miller & Miller, Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keely
Ohio
John Mozingo
Elmer Hupp
Annie Hupp
Jeffercoal
ta+ MINGO JUNCTION REALY COMPANY
Y T. R. McDowell
Iller & Miller
Divorce petition filed in Jefferson County court
Lora B. Childs of Pittsburg Pennsylvania files for divorce from Albert C. Childs on grounds of wilful absence for three years and gross neglect with custody to be decided, hearing set after August 16 1907. Attorneys A C Lewis and J O Naylor. Also notices of appointment as administrator for August Brandfast and James McBride estates in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Childs
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Lora B. Childs
Count of Common Pleas
Jefferson Co
August Brandfast
Wells Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
Ana
James McBride
Creek Township
J. Dallas
Kithcart
Sheriff Sale of Undivided Fifth of Jefferson County Property
Public auction set for July 11, 1907 at the Steubenville courthouse front door. The sale covers the undivided one fifth life-settled share in the described real estate lot in Section 7, Township 7, Range 2, Jefferson County Ohio, including specific boundary lines and references to Conkey's field points, with Martha J. Moreland’s life estate noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross D. Stone
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Steubenville
County of
Jefferson
State of
Martha J. Moreland
Towit
John Conkey
Island Creek Jefferson County land sale description
A sheriff sale of several parcels in Island Creek Island Creek Township Jefferson County Ohio including the northwest quarter of Section 1 and a fractional section 31 with detailed metes and bounds. The notice lists acres amounts, bounds measurements, mineral reservations, coal rights, and a life estate with an appraised value of 3600 dollars. Terms require cash.
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Oliver Noble
Mr. Noble
James McCortkdll
Mac‘ Orin
Eucled Avenue
Scott Oil and Gas Co
Leech
Amsterdam
Frank McAbier
G. F. Waggoner
Salvation Army
Wm. Sweeney
Wilma
Rose Gault
C. C. Graham
Kernohan
Bertha Snodgrass
Fluscroft Bros
Eastern
Ers
United Mine Work
Ers of America
North
Fourth Street
Del
Miller & Milder, Attorneys
Plaintiff
A. C. Lewis and
J. O. Naylor
Roland F. Craig
John Cassell
Island Creek
George Wood
Joel
Speaker's Land
J. M. Rickey
D. F. Vorhees
B. N. Linduff
Thomas W. Lawson
People's National Bank
W. F. Davidson
E. E. Francy
L. L. Grimes
Cashier
S. J. Podlewski
R. la Brownlee
B. Frank Murphy
Jones Munker
H. S. Bristol
J. T. Sarratt
A. M. Helms
S. R. Stark
R. G. Richards
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