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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
9
Kitty Gray a sharp Evening Star reporter buys a damaged coin from a shopkeeper. The inscription hints at a hidden treasure under a floor in Gretzhoffen, with the coin drawing a mysterious foreign man’s attention as she departs with her purchase.
Kitty Gray untangles a cryptic coin and a royal conspiracy while aboard a voyage. A broken Latin inscription hints at hidden riches in Gretzhoffen as she navigates threats from Count Frederick, a mysterious spy, and an aging regime.
The great liner Anne of Austria lies in her slip as workers bustle along the dock in the orderly confusion of the late afternoon. Crew and passengers move in measured steps amid the ship’s looming bulk and clattering equipment.
Consul Jethro Thompson of Ohio, stranded in Gretzhoffen, greets Miss Kitty Gray and recalls knowing her father. Kitty aims to find a story on a big assignment, seeking the consul’s help as she contemplates her next steps in the small principality.
A tall imperious man in Gretzhoffen confronts Roleau after a bag of items fails to prove the sought secret. He exposes only a toilet coin and rages that Frederick, the true monarch, has failed to locate the missing artifact, threatening violence as Roleau is seized.
The body of Steve Gereh, crowned at the Warwood government dam Thursday night, was recovered yesterday at 6 30 in the morning. He had been underwater for about 57 hours and was in bad condition. Foul play is suspected.
The Jefferson County Normal shows steady progress with 57 enrolled under Miss Marjorie Cattell of Mt Pleasant and County Superintendent W. St. Everson. Assistance comes from District Supervisors F. D. Ring and D. L. Buchanan. A reception for students was hosted by Smithfield teachers and the superintendent with village board members and wives as honored guests.
Census bureau figures indicate Steubenville grew from 22,391 in 1910 to 26,631 in 1915. Bellaire increased from 12,946 to 14,122, East Liverpool from 20,387 to 22,231, and Martins Ferry from 7,760 to 9,857.
Probate Court records show final account filed by Edward G. Lasey administrator with W. T. Baker appointed assignee of Charles Moran of Toronto. the filing details the estate closure and distributions.
Emma J. Bradley sues Jeanette Mec Carel and others for partition in two separate cases. W. C. O Grady of Wellsville serves as attorney for the plaintiff.
The case of John W. Whitten of Smithfield versus Fred Scott of Smithfield was heard today before Judge Smith in chambers. The injunction restricting the defendant’s use of a roadway in Wells township was dissolved. R. G. Porter appeared for the plaintiff and Carl Armstrong for the defendant. Walter Scott, a Boston attorney visiting his brother, also appeared as counsel for the defendant.
E A Nolen of Jacobsburg Ohio was struck on the viaduct near Bellaire station by B and O passenger train No 104 about five oclock Saturday evening. He lay on the platform after being knocked clear and was rushed to a Wheeling hospital in a serious condition as a freight train approached on the same track. A large crowd witnessed the accident from the platform.
Boyd W Witherow 25 of Steubenville and Dora E Wager 22 of Toronto. Wasil Dike 40 of Connerville and Anna Lizake 34 of Connerville. Herry Mason 22 of Wolf Run and Rosa M Globe 19 of Wolf Run. Raymond Minto 25 of Mingo Junction and Minnie Schnabel 22 of Steubenville.
Brooke county authorities seized a wagon carrying liquor from Mingo to Colliers. Two foreigners drove the wagon entered West Virginia via the Steubenville bridge, with a son of Sonfi Donafi and a crippled woman accompanying them. Ten kegs of beer, bottled beer, and whiskey were found. the four were brought to Wellsburg for a hearing tomorrow.
Clerk of Court orders release of mortgages in the matter of Lewis Anderson administrator versus Jane Foster et al. Public record shows mortgage releases authorized by court directive.
William Dechant, an East Liverpool wife murderer now serving a 20 year term in the Ohio penitentiary, was refused a pardon by the state pardon board in Columbus yesterday. His case has been before the board several times since his incarceration about ten years ago, with one prior application receiving favorable consideration. He was sentenced to life but the term was commuted to 20 years.
The 1914 United States pottery output reached 35.4 million dollars, a drop from 1913 but still among the highest figures. Ohio produced 15.35 million dollars, New Jersey 8.13 million, and West Virginia 3.93 million, with WV showing a 505,577 increase from 1913.
Harry K Thaw left Atlantic City for Philadelphia and then planned to move on to Pittsburg. He enjoyed a seaside day including a swim on the boardwalk and a church visit with old acquaintances before boarding a train to reach his mother at home and continue toward Pittsburg.
Judgment confessed for 6159 dollars against John Peters in the case of Gus D. Polites v Peters. The court records show a formal confession of judgment, establishing a monetary liability of six thousand one hundred fifty nine dollars to the plaintiff.
Chamberlin Metal and Weatherstrip Co versus F C Pew seeks judgment for 175 dollars and 10 cents. Kitheart and Bigger attorneys represent the plaintiff in this civil action.
County Detective Lucas arrested Joseph Pizola and Joseph Rinaldo for selling from a wagon. They were brought before Mayor McCann of New Alexandria for processing.
The record notes an appeal transcript in the Apepal Case involving Jacsonk & Andrews Co. against C. P. Snodgrass, sourced from Justice Lawler's docket. The item records the procedural step in the appellate process and the naming of parties and presiding authority.
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