Fatal end to stabbing death of ice man Koehnline
George C. Koehnline a 38 year old manager of Koehnline Ice & Storage died at Ohio Valley General hospital in Wheeling after being stabbed in the right lung with an ice pick by an infuriated employee named Okey Ankrom. Witnesses at the Bellaire plant saw the attack after Koehnline allegedly defended a nurse. Ankrom was arrested. Koehnline had lived in Steubenville years earlier and managed the Kochline plants in Steubenville and later Bridgeport and Beltsville before moving to Bellaire. He died at 3 o clock Tuesday morning after surgical efforts failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Koehnline
Koehnlne Ice & Storage Company
Ohio General Hospital
Wheeling
Bellaire
Koehnline
North
Jefferson Street
Ohio Valley General Hospital
Chautauqua Parade Tour Aims at Smithfield Opening
A big automobile parade promotes the Chautauqua opening in Smithfield from July 21. Promoters, supported by businessmen, expect large crowds from Steubenville and nearby towns. A booster car leaves Smithfield at nine Monday the 19th visiting Dillonvale Mount Pleasant Martins Ferry Wheeling Wellsburg Follansbee Steubenville Wintersville Bloomfield Hopedale Cadiz Adena York Smithfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
Ol Fair Grounds
Steubenville
Dillonvale
Mountt
Martins Ferry
Wheeling
Wellsburg
Follawsbee
Wintersville
Bloomfield
Hopedale
Cadiz
Adena
York
Two Deaths Mark Tragic Brookside Losses in One Night
Two Brookside deaths occur in a single night as six year old Albie Zelenka and his father John Zelenka thirty five die from diphtheria and scarlet fever respectively. John Zelenka a longtime Eastern Ohio mining official dies amid illness spreading through the family. The funeral proceeds Saturday with limited attendance due to contagious diseases. John Zelenka, born May 1880 in Sherrodsville, leaves parents and several siblings and had long been active in the mining industry including leadership roles during past mining strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookside
Albie
John Zeenka
Ohio
Zanka
Mr. Zelenka
Sherrodsfile
Andrew Zelenka
Dillawale
Mary
Rose
Anna
Jamejs
Winifred
Zelenka
Epesec
An Solbenk
Ks Ab
Bradiey
Crow
Miners Leader Elevated to State Union Vice President
The article notes the individual rose to state vice president of the miners union and later was invited to serve as secretary and commissioner of the Pittsburg Vein Operators, with headquarters in Wheeling, highlighting his ascent in labor leadership and regional roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miners’ Union
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Missing man may be Wabash Bridge murder victim
Mrs. Miller searches for her husband Toe Miller a Pan Handle section hand missing since Tuesday. A body found on the West Virginia side of the Wabash bridge matches a published description leading her to believe the drowned man is her missing spouse. Miller a coal miner turned railroad worker held a union card and had been paid last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Miller
Wabash Bridge
West Virginia
Wellsburg
WIFE SLAYER TO HANG AT MOUNDSVILLE PRISON TODAY
William Thomas a colored man to be hanged at Moundsville prison at 6 p m with another inmate unless a ninth hour reprieve arrives. He admits the shooting was unintended claiming he found a Greek man and his wife on the bed and fired in a fit of passion. He blamed trial fairness and attorney help while recounting the events in his cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas
Freda Thomas
Warwick
W. Va
Moundsville Penitentiary
Thomas
Ohio River
Mingo
Steubenville
McDonald
Greensburg
Ohio County
Mrs. John Firm of Middletown Dies at Picnic
A heart trouble death struck Mrs. John Firm of Middletown Ohio during a Gospel Hall picnic at Cemetery Hollow on July 5. She was visiting relatives in the area with her two children when she collapsed and died almost instantly, prompting mournful reactions as the crowd dispersed. The deceased, a Brethren member, was about 52 and had lived in Middletown before moving there a year earlier. Her family included husband Mr Firm and children Eva Mary and others, with ties to Toronto.
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Gospel Hall
Cemetery Hollow
John Firm
Middletown
Ohio
Toronto
Dodd
Firm
Jane Taylor Firm
England
Fern
Firmnd
Eva
Mary
Mir
Willan
William Chisholm
Brethren
Manuer
Firnker
Areré
Funeral, church service set for Wednesday in town
A funeral will be held at the Gospel church on West Adams street Wednesday at 2 o clock for Mrs. Sarah Winters who was taken to her home on South Seventh street. The North Seventh Street playgrounds reopen Wednesday morning for summer under Miss Duff of Wilkinsburg Pa who will supervise.
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Sarah Winters
South Seventh Street
Gospel Church
West Adams Street
North Seventh Street
Miss Duff
Wilkinsburg
Murderous Razor Fight Between Negroes Near Pig Ankle Red Onion
At the corner of Church street and Soap suds alley two Black men, Jake Epps and Jake Chase, fought after staying at Levi Grayson’s home. Chase wounded Epps with a razor eight inches long while Grayson struck Chase with a chair. Both were hospitalized with injuries. doctors expect recovery and both may attend the upcoming primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street
Soapsuds Alley
Ohio Valley Hospital
Jake Epps
Jake Chase
Levi Grayson
Chase
Epps
Levi’ Grayson
City Budget Totals and Departmental Expenditures
Budget figures outline city spending across police, fire, health, engineering, streets, waterworks, and library. Major costs include police at 9,960, streets and alleys 25,000, waterworks operating 19,500, and an extraordinary debt service of 27,450. Grand total listed at 127,139.22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Board of Health
Board of Service Fund
Man Injured John Powell Cole Dies After Mingo Incident
John Powell Cole of Richmond died at Ohio Valley hospital July 5 from injuries suffered June 27 when escaping re-arrest on the Mingo road. He plunged over a high wall after Mayor Linn attempted to stop him. Cole had scalp cuts, fractures, and internal injuries. He was 31, son of Elijah and Mary F Hayes Cole, survived by siblings Sheridan Cole, Mrs Davis, Chas Cole, and Mrs Calhoun. He worked around Richmond hotels and agency jobs. He was a member of the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Powell Cole
Richmond
Ohio Valley Hospital
Cole
Linn
Steubenville
Elijah
Mary F. Hayes Cole
Sheridan RB. Cole
Pittsburg
Glenn Cole Davis
Cambridge
Mass
Chas. E. Cole
Calhoun
Ceredo
W. Va
M. E. Church
Still at Sea in Brooke County Murder Case
Brooke County authorities remain without leads in the Stanislaus Cisz murder case after the body was found on the Wabash Bridge last week. Investigators have not identified the victim beyond the name found on a metal pencil embedded in the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke County
Stanislaus Cisz
Wabash Bridge
Death of Major John B Mills Civil War veteran dies at Wellsville
Major John B Mills born 1840 in Saline township Jefferson county died at his Wellsville home after ten days illness. He enlisted May 2 1861 in the 19th O W V I re enlisting December 1861 in the 78th O V I served until July 6 1865 honored for gallantry and promoted to major he took part in forty engagements including Sherman’s march to the sea. Survived by wife sister Mrs Mary Wickline Glasgow and two sons Charles and William Lisbon. He was a member of the First Christian church of Wellsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Mills
Saline Township
Jefferson County
Wellsville
O. W
Shernan
Mary Wickline
Glasgow
Charles
William
Lisbon
First Christian Church of
Mrs Susannah Stevenson Dies In Oil City Pa
Mrs Susannah Stevenson aged 74 wife of Albert G Maple died Friday in Oil City Pennsylvania. Born in Wellsville Ohio she moved to Oil City in 1874 when her husband joined the Allegheny Valley Railroad as a passenger conductor. She was active in the United Presbyterian Church and leaves one son and four daughters. She was well known in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Stevenson
Maple
Albert G. Maple
Oil City
Wellsville
Old
Allegheny Valley
Speakeasy Arrests Before Mayor Wade in Brilliant
State officers arrested William Montgomery for a speakeasy on South Lake Erie avenue and Christine Begle for a speakeasy on South Sixth street. Both cases go before Mayor Wade in Brilliant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Montgomery
South Lake Erie Avenue
Christine Begle
South Sixth Street
Mayor Wade
Brilliant
Family Reunion Honors Squire John Lee Line
The descendants of Squire John Lee of Island Creek held a Monday family reunion at the Squire’s home place. The gathering featured ample food and a hearty, cheerful atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire John Lee
Island Creek
Minister to Lead Sunday Services at Cross Creek
Rev. A. P. Bissell of St. Stephen's Church Steubenville will conduct services at St. James Cross Creek at 3 p m Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Bissell
St. Stephen's Church
Steubenville
St. James, Cross Creek
Appointment of executor for Thomas R Moores estate
Notice records George L Jewell appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Thomas R Moores late of Jefferson county Ohio deceased. Dated June 30 AD. Probate Judge John G Belknap signs. Attorney Thomas Jones. 7jly3tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Moores
George L. Jewell
Jefferson County
Ohio
Romain
John G. Belknap
Said County
Thomas
Jones
For Sale in Smithfield Corner House and Barn on Lot
Property at a Main and South streets corner in Smithfield offered for sale by owners Mrs Elizabeth Hammond and Mrs Amanda Clancy. Large barn at rear of lot. Terms available from the present occupants and owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
Elizabeth Hammond
Amanda Clancy
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK OF STEUBENVILLE
The bank's June 23 1915 statement lists assets including loans and discounts notes and drafts, U S bonds and other securities, cash holdings from coin and reserves, and deposits from customers. Officers certify the figures as true to the best knowledge with notary and director attestations on the sworn report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Exchange Bank OF
U. S&s
U. S
Csess
U. & Bonds
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve OM
Draveves
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Treas- Mpu Ia Ccbcase Actachees
Cr Inns
State of
Ohio
County of
Jefferson
H. T. Clark
David M. Gruber
Dean's Kidney Pills Prove Helpful for Steubenville Worker
A Steubenville mill roller, A. W. Shaffer of 715 South Street, says heavy lifting and heat caused back weakness linked to kidneys. Since using Doan's Kidney Pills for twelve years with yearly recurrences, a few doses always set him right. Price 5 cents at dealers. from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Steubenville
Doan
Be Prepared with Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil
Consumers are urged to be ready for minor injuries with Dr. Thomas' Eclectic Oil, a trusted remedy sold by druggists in 25 and 50 cent sizes, promoted as a practical solution for cuts bruises burns and scalds.
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Thomas
A 25 Cent Medicine Chest Offers Sloan's Liniment
An old time sale blurb promotes a 25c bottle of Sloan's Liniment as a universal remedy for toothache bruises sprains stiff neck backache neuralgia rheumatism and other emergencies. It claims ailments are symptoms from congestion and inflammation and invites readers to prove it by buying the 25c bottle from druggists.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Remedy For Hay Fever
Many suffer July hay fever and asthma symptoms. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is presented as the ideal remedy to heal throat irritation and ease choking. It claims to soothe inflammation and irritation and promote natural breathing. Beall & Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Beall & Steele
Constipation Causes Most Ills Dr King’s Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation. It claims accumulated bowel waste poisons the body and promises a full bowel movement by morning after taking one or two pills tonight. A 36 pill bottle costs 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Summer Aches and Pains From Kidney Disorder Pills
An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache caused by kidney disorders and for relieving muscle stiffness rheumatism and sleep disturbing bladder ailments. Beall and Steele are cited as the sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Beall & Steele
Raid on riverbank booze camp near Stanton Park
County Detective Lucas raided a riverbank booze camp above Stanton Park on Monday. Booze was confiscated and camp boss John F. Mayley was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Park
Lucas
John F. Mayley
Foley Kidney Pills Promised Cures Highlighted
Foley Kidney Pills receive daily letters from grateful men and women describing relief from backache sore muscles stiff joints and other kidney and bladder woes. The ad asserts rapid relief from lumbago and rheumatism linked to kidney trouble with Beall & Steele as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Beall & Steele
Are You Feeling Fit Kidney Health Ad
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy to keep kidneys healthy by casting out poisons that cause backache rheumatism and other kidney and bladder troubles. Beall and Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Beall & Steele
Dr Kings New Discovery Cough Relief Ad
A vintage cough remedy touts Dr King s New Discovery for relief from coughs. It promises rapid soothing effects from the first dose and claims 45 years of use with a money back guarantee if it fails. The ad urges readers to buy from a local druggist at a small cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Citrolax advertisement for health relief
An ad promotes Citrolax as the best remedy for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels It claims rapid relief from headaches thorough flushing with no pain or nausea and a cleansed wholesome system Beall Steele sells the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beall & Steele
Wanted Now Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad
A vintage advertisement urging immediate purchase of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to relieve hay fever and asthma. It claims decades of prior relief, notes no opiates, and lists Beall & Steele as the sellers.
Constipation Causes Headache and Dizziness Opens Regulates Sale
A mild opening medicine is advertised as Dean's Regulats. The claim notes relief from constipation headache digestion and dizziness. The product is sold in boxes priced 25c at all stores.
Burdock Blood Bitters Tonic Advertises Vitality
To feel strong, have good appetite and digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy life, use Burdock Blood Bitters the family system tonic. Price one dollar.
Cope Family Picnic At Steer Home In Harrisville
Annual Cope family picnic and reunion invited to meet at Louis C. Steer home east end of Harrisville Ohio on Tuesday August 17 1915 Relatives and friends cordially invited Hiram Cope President Cadiz Ohio Miss Lizzie L Adams Secretary itd-ltw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cope
Louis C. Steer
Harrisville
Ohio
Hiram Cope
Cadiz
Lizzie L. Adams
Po-Do Lax Promises Quick Constipation Relief
Sickness is a sin they say and Po-Do Lax offers rapid relief from liver complaints headache indigestion and constipation. A podophylin based laxative said to awaken the liver and bile flow and remove the cause overnight. Get a bottle from your druggist today to end constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dean's Ointment for baby eczema and itching skin
Recommends Dean's Ointment for babies with eczema or itching skin. Describes small amount effective and safe for children, priced at 50 cents per box at all stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
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Turer
John Zelenka
Eastern
Ohio Miners
Joe Miller
Moundsville Prison
Council
Wall
Susannah. Maple
Csesse
Asiiadeaiongs
United States
Daposita
W. H. McClinton
Harry J. Weilday
David McCullough
Will
Imperial Hotel
DR. Voke
L. F. Voke
M. D
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Columbus
Hart Spanier
Hart Schaffner
Marx
North Fourth Street
Forney”Uarantee
Forney’s
Market Street
Sulzbacker
Ee Gevesansy
Mand
the Jefferson Building and Savings Company
Charles J. McConnell
A. C. Blackburn
John
Ae John W. Forney
W. S. Walker
A. J. McCullough
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