Two Boys Drowned in River Near Black Street
A double drowning occurred Thursday when Earl Oliver ten and Fred Breen twelve disappeared in a river hole opposite the Pepe tin mill on the Ohio side. Earl’s body was recovered Friday morning. Fred’s body remained missing as divers used dynamite in a bid to raise it. Relative to the tragedy, Dr. J.A. Oliver and Mrs. Vella Allender led grieving families, with search efforts continuing through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Street
Earil Charles Oliver
J.A. Oliver
South Sixth Street
Fred Wiliam Breen
Vella Allender
South Fifth Street
Earl
Fred Breen
Io Krown
Pepe
Ohio
Charlie Oliver
Fred Green
Young Oliver
Breen
Joseph Cunningham
Mr. Cunningham
Sneasy
Oliver
Jessie
Bert
John Allender
Francis
Karl
Bar Oliver
Jack McDonald
McDonald
Farnk Kekil'e Wagon
Mettenberger
Coroner Reports Miner Death and Ohio Coal Strike Tangle
Coroner Campbell returns from inquest into Frank Klinasara who died from peritonitis after a July 4 shooting during a riot. Strike actions ripple across Jefferson County with miners, operators, and unions in counter moves as mines idle and Massillon talks attempt compromise. Nick Phillips jailed on trespass amid company tensions at Rebeyville while Gaylord Coal faces slow unrest and possible restart later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Hradley
Frank Klinassara
Klinasara
Hart Walker
Cleveland
Pittsburg
St. Clairaville
Massillon
Endeaver
M.A. Hanna Coal Company
Prnsboro
Hocking Valley
Roberville
Notice of Presenting County Road Petition
Jefferson county commissioners will hear a petition on the August session for a county road from Clifton Avenue to Gould Pike. The route runs through lands of Otte Flote Hl Flote Brothers Peeler Maytonry Hill heirs Gould and others to Gould’s station, avoiding creek crossings. Principal petitioner Isaac Fithen. June 20, 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Heinning
Clifton
Ayeniec
Mingo Junction
Geo. Otte
Chas
Flote
Jas
B. Hl
Flote Brothers
Homer Peeler
Atorge Mayton
Slavic Presbyterian Church of Ohio Seeks Authority for Real Estate
The First Slavic Presbyterian Church of Ohio petitions the Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas on May 1, 1906, for authority to step into real estate in Jefferson County, described as part of section 27 township 2 range 1, tied to a mortgage to the Board of Church Erection Fund of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. Hearing set for July 7, 1906. Attorney W. C. Brown signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottse
1St
Slavic Presbyterian Church of Ohio
A. D
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Stev Inbereer
County of
Jefferson
State of
Board of Church Erection Fund
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the
United States of America
A.D. Aes
Executor's Notice of Appointment for Mary A. Riddile
The undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as executor of the will of Mary A. Riddile, deceased, of Brilliant Village Wells township Jefferson County Ohio. Dated July 2. William T. Riddila and D S. McCauslen, the new attorney, appear in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Riddile
Brilliant
Wells Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
William T. Riddilald S. McCauslen
Steubenville Notes of Visitors and Local Events
A long list of residents and guests visit in Steubenville and nearby towns, with trips to Atlantic City Denver and Zoar noted. Attendees include Charles Plicese, Mrs. Hamilton, Col. Swarven, the McClinton and Cain families, and many others at social gatherings and dances. A wedding in Dennison and various travels and visits across Ohio and Pennsylvania are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Mullee
Allegheny
P. Mullee
North Eighth Airecet
Crescom Club
Chewea McMillar
Costonia
Charles Plicese
Steubenville
East Liverpool
W. C. McKittrick
Jackson, D
Frank Mackey
Spring Avenue
Feater
Gertrude Fullerton
Robert Fullerton
Heeling
Joe Griesinger
Chautauqua
Charles A. Freeman
Matilda E. Freeman
Morris Avenue
St. Lawrence
Chinton Street
Hermit Park
Mosegrove
Scott
Josi
Williams
Beatty
Davis
Winteridge
McClint ‘Ton
Donaldson
Sinclair
Adams
Davidean
Fulton
Gas
W. & Polen
Howard Lodge
R. W. Osborne
Ans. Smith
Howard Smith
Si Lodge
John Greer
George Neidengard
Jos ‘Odell
Fernwood
Miss Peters
Zoar
Thomas Berry
Lrondale
Foward Shanks
Minnesota
Marie. Moreton
Ashland
M. F. Weaver
North Fifth Street
Robert Helms
William Walter
Helms
W. M. Helms
Ise
Macaie Smith
Lincoln Aveue
Riverside worker burned after gas exposure in accident
William Johnston of the Riverside furnace was overcome by gas and burned on the back and hand after a fall. Oliver Close of South Sixth street broke his right leg at the knee in a ball game at Wintersville yesterday. Dr Podlewski attended both cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Johnston
Riverside Furnace
Oliver Close
South Sixth Street
Wintersville
Dr. Podlewski
One Man Who Saw John Brown Hanged in Columbus
Stuart Graham, a Columbus cigarmaker, recalls being eleven when John Brown was hanged after Harper's Ferry. He walked beside the wagon carrying Brown to the scaffold, describing mob scenes, militia movements, and the aftermath shaping Virginia and Civil War events. The account links Brown's action to rising southern readiness and the war’s length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
John Brown
Stuart Graham
Mr. Graham
Winchester
Virginia
Harper’s Ferry
Continentals
Wise
Harper's Ferry
Lege’s Big Mil
South Harper's Ferry
Arsenal
John’ Brown
Charleston
Martinsburg
Brown
United States
Washington
Robert E. Lee
Lee
J. B. Stewart
Stewart
Ossawatomie
Kansas
Richmond Blues
Avis
Ossawatemie
Dolp Avis
Dolph
Winchester Seminary
Bull Run
Beuregard
Johnston
Jackson
Barton
Georgia
Black Horse Cavalry
Ashby
Shields
Mosby
Hollingsworth A Congressional Candidate Indicated
Cadiz Republican notes clearly that General Hollingsworth intends running for Congress. The item signals a formal political move and frames Hollingsworth as a serious contender amid early campaign chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz Republican
Tenjeral Hollingsworth
Pitiable Case Of Smithfield Rabid Dog Victims
Dr C O Probst of the State board of health explains the Smithfield case where poor families cannot pay for Pasteur treatment for children bitten by a rabid dog. The dog tax fund is exhausted and county commissioners decline anticipation of funds. Without help, these children face rabies.
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Probst
Coal miner killed at Stratton Mine near Empire
James Thomas Ward a 48 year old coal miner was instantly killed Friday at about 2 30 pm by a fall of bone at Stratton mines above Empire. He worked with James Nixon when a 16 to 18 foot bone collapsed, breaking Ward's back and cutting his head. Coroner Campbell and Mine Inspector McGough will hold the inquest. Ward had lived in Empire twenty years, married twice, and is survived by his second wife and children Hugh Mrs Ferry Lines Mrs Bessie Hinkle Ola Esther Jennie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomas Ward
Stratton
Empire
James Nixon
Ward
Campbell
McGough
Hugh
Ferry Lines
Bessie Hinkle
Ola
Esther
Jennie
UNKNOWN MAN Killed by Pan Handle Train Near Dennison
A Pan Handle passenger train struck and instantly killed a section man east of Union near Dennison on Thursday shortly after noon. He was walking on the eastbound track and did not hear the train. The body was torn to pieces and a fragment of skull was found on the engine pilot by Dennison yardmen. The deceased's name was not learned.
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Dennison
Union
Farm for Sale or Rent in Unionport 66 Acres
For Sale or Rent farm of 66 acres at Unionport. Buildings and fences in good repair. Would make an excellent dairy and poultry farm near a good market. Possession given at once. Inquire or call on M. O. Petera or Mrs. D W. Daugherty, KR. D. No. 2, Stenhonville, myth 6td 2tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionport
M. O. Petera
D W. Daugherty
Stenhonvitle
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Charlie Oliver and
Fred W
Geyhard
Gaylord Coat Company
Martine Perry
Andrew R. Watkins
Atait
Isaac Fithen
jySatw
PL Ree Pepe
Heraldstar
Fi Firat Slavic Presbyterian Church
Ohie
W. C. Brown
Mew Eckley
H. J. Eckley
Carrollton
Tsalah Myers
East Grant Street
Byra Myers
Jesse C. McCleary
Englehard
Uhiteheville
West Virginia
Morgantown
M. Fisher
M. Englebard
James Reed
Louisburg
Kas
Hege
Golden West
Louisburs Park
Roscoe T. Ong
Martins Ferry
Misse Wiliams
Lexington
Mr. Ong
Williema
Polots West
Mra Bumcartner
Jones
Mre LL
Weight
Albert Davidson
Gus Helenbright
Wheeling
Edna Davidson
Tren Wry
Denovar
Minneapolis
William
Flesg
Ben Neiman
Bellaire
Altamont
L Stevens
Brooklyn
R. W. Davis
J. H. Dana
Doris
Cotanbus
W. Evans
Wilma
Marie Sinclair
Cora
Btella Thornbare
Flora Smith
Hattie Pfleiger
Georges Run
Harry Deitz
Liverpool
Albert Deitz
Faye Fisher
Wellsboro
Philippina Butte
Lora Childs
E. W. McEldowney
Cadiz
F. J. Wagner
Grace Scott
Lillie Munker
New York
Richard Mahon
Robert Barclay
L. F. Darrell
Ragland
John Hogan
Bernard
Niles
B. J. Guyder
Freedom
John Pishop
Muncie
Ind
A. R. Chapman
W. FB. Medill
Emma Gordon
New Castle
W. HL. Burt
John
Sammel
Daniel
Michigan
Aseoort
John Eose
Aga
Mt.Clemens
Mich
Grace Fiddle
W. Va
Georgia Elliott
North Fourth Street
R. W. A Een
G. H. Austin
Aaliznter Francis
Mr. Austin
Ravenna
Ethel Brashear
Braddock
Simpson
North Third Street
Janet West
Kererhappuch Matthews
New London
Elizabeth W. Bell
Miss Watson
Belleview
Portage County
T. H. Havna
Lada Mania Finley
Omaha
Nebraska
Hanna
Colorado Springs
Chicago
Jos
Siswart
Cellman
Thos, Dignan
George Maley
Wm. Conroy
Roy Copeland
Henry Flynn
L. A
Canaan
Conn
McClinton
Westinghouse Company
Joseph Chambers
Island Creek
Edith Harris
Salem
Kb, Erskine
Big Reme
Myrtle Mansfield
Moundsville
Mary [Rentz
South Fourth Street
George Halard Sons
Leetenia
George Jackson
Mary McCullough
Mt. Pleasant
Atkinson
Minnie Fisher
Wheeling Fe
Werity
Thomas Barron
Nottie McLane
Mary Shields
Madge McClinton
Mountain Lake
Maryland
Robert Shields End
Jane
Joly Shields
Emma Licbler
Hawtin
Charleroi
Dot McCafferty
Minnie Gardner
Emma Diebler
Dorai\Ridgley
Hawkins
Martin Barns
Burns
Soldiers
Bessie Prince
Anna Johnson
Dorothy Sutton
Hawkin’s
Zanesville
Jeanette Burt
Allen Burt
Miss Duncan
Ferguson
Holiday Cove
William Fox
William Presley
South Street
Elizabeth Kirk
Friends
Jane Baxter
New Somerset
Mayme Welsh
Hammondsville
William Gill
Follawsbee
James Cochran
Chester
Sallie Pearce
Carrellton
W. H. Lowe
Market Street
George Eckfield
Colliers Office
Jessie McCoy
Mary McCoy
East Liverpool Review
Jane Adrian
Path Bay
Walter Kurtz
George Robinson
Frank McGee
Roy Foster
Rock Springs Park
Mary
Atlantic City
Thomas Barclay
Loonger
Grace M. Pennell
Yonkers
N. Y
Eula Rooke
Pennell
Tilden Parks
William Leech
Pennsylvania Rail, Road Auditor's
B. J. Welday
High Street
Wheeler
Delaware College
National Exchange Bank
Steubenvile
Etta Wilson
BE. J. Wellay
Bachelor’s Club
Imperial Orchestra
Bertha McCord
Nan
Mabel Guleit
Carrie Huggins
Fay Fisher
Zelle McGill
Hulda Johnson
Wellsburg
Ethel Reed
Julia Kerr
Fulton, Mo
Hoover
Springfield
McDowall
Cleaver
Elizabeth
Lucille Mahan
Follansbee
Congress
General Hollingsworth
Harris
Washington City
Zanesville Times Recorder
Hollingsworth
Pattison
Roosevelt
Norris
McDowell
Sixteenth
Smithfield
Stratton Mine
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