Amsterdam News Briefs and Education Notes
A late Saturday gathering honored Harry Potts on leave from Akron. At a Friday school board meeting Prof R R Berth of Teland Ohio was hired as principal and Miss Idah McBride of Toronto Ohio as high school and eighth grade assistant. Miss Wilma Knox and Miss Martha McQueen, recent graduates, earned strong Latin and Geometry credits. Various locals attended church, meetings, and visits, with improvements to homes and infrastructure cited alongside community events and entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urvey
Yingling
Harry Potts
Akron
Board of Education
R. R. Berth
Teland
Ohio
Idah McBride
Toronto
LeBerth
Teac
Wilma Knox
Minerva High School
Martha McQueen
Wellsville
Amsterdam
Knox
Carrie Wells
Germino
Cora B. Lloyd
M. E
Annapolis
H. W. Stewart
Wm. Ramsey
Church of God
Martins Fery
Geo. Waggoner
Sam Klein
West High Street
Iva Williams
M. F
Local social notices and church rally in Bloomingdale area
Bloomingdale visitors included McIntire Smith Burns West and Sarah West from Weems and nearby towns. Groups from Mt Monah Cadiz and Alliance visited, with a large A M E church rally drawing $55 in offerings amid bad weather. Several residents hosted dinners and visits in Steubenville Smithfield and Fernwood areas. Continuous names indicate a bustling community week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. West
Bertta Madison
Martha
Flora White
Charles Madison
Cadiz
Alice Toney
Mt. Maria
Stella Smith
Alliance
A. M.E
Ernest Smith
Bertha
Floyd
Alphams Toney
Maria
Francess Adams
Flora Green
Geo. Ginear
Chas Madson
Bertha Madison
Harry Eage
Fernwood
Bucks
Charles Adams
Oscar Attkins
Steubenville
Frank Smith
Smithfield
R. M. West
Sarah Cooper
Myra Freeman
Meales
Local Notes of Visits Deaths and Weddings
Local society notes report James Stahl calling to check on ill J B Fulton and visits by Mr and Mrs Harry Baxter and others. Sympathy extended for Mrs Jennie Kirkpatrick of East Springfield. Lucie Allensworth and Charles Brabston wed at Cadiz with congratulations. Numerous families, including M L Stahl Newcomerstown and the Gruber and Mother families, visited kin and friends over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anapolis James Stahl
Mingo
J. B. Fulton
Harry Baxter
Lorain
J. C. Heisler
Jennie Kirkpatrick
East Springfield
Lucie Allensworth
Charles Brabston
Union
Cadiz
M. L. Stahl
New Commerstown
Chas
Geo. Mather
Bloomfield
Geo. Gruber
Eva Grace Gardener
Neas
Magsillion
W. T. Nelson
Stewart Taat
Elizabeth Copeland
Floyd Bales
Jewett
E. R. Price
Steubenville Breiness College
Chas. Megrail
Clyde Tipton
Local notes from Annapolis and vicinity obituary and visits
Mrs Jennie Kirkpatrick died Saturday and funeral services were held Monday at East Springfield M E church. Numerous short items list visits and family movements among Steubenville Jewett Freeport Bergholz Mt Union Unionport and nearby towns with names such as Gruber Fulton Heisler Baxter Tipton Payne Maple and Miller. The column records social calls travel to festivals and a few purchases like a driving horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
K. B. Gruber
Steubenville
J. B. Fulton
Jennie Kirkpatrick
M. E. Church
East Springfield
James Stahl
Mingo
Geo. Shultz
Lib Copeland
Jewett
J. C. Heisler
T. H. Jones
Paul Fulton
Leonard Skipper
Frank Miser
Freeport
Harry Baxter
Lorain
Baxter
Heisler
Clyde Tipton
Harry Miller
Bergholz
Germany
Harry Elliott
Harold Swan
J. M. Ferrell
Unionport
Ray Case
Adent
J. W. Payne
W. Cy. Shields
John Maple
D. M. Gruber
Gen. Gruber
Emerson Price
Walter Lowmiller
Emmett Stahl
Mt. Union
Lank Miller
Richmond Wedding and Local Notices of 1916
A Richmond community wedding united Mrs. Mary Seighler of Richmond with J C Vinings of Germany last Thursday at two. After the ceremony the couple left for Germany. Richmond played East Springfield in baseball, losing 24 to 0. Various local society items, church notes, and upcoming meetings of the Woman s Foreign Missionary Society and the W C T U are recorded, along with oblique mention of births and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Mary Seighler
Richmond
J. C. Winings
Germany
M. E. Paineville
Richmond and
Viciity
Vinings
East Springfield
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Jay W. Hoyt
W. K. McCauland
Steubenville
Monay
J. A. Smith
Meridian
Randold Steward
Mary
Smith
Alvaretta McKee
Sue Roberts McKee
Francis Ford
Mt. Union College
L. S. Ford
M. E. Pony
Charles F. Purvance
Oakdale
William Purviance
Locus Grove Farm
M. E. Sunday School
Peterson
S. S
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Lucie Thompson
Florence Deets
Jackman
Tina Norman
Columbus
W. C. T. U. Institute
Smithfield
Lucy Vankirk
A. C. Davis
P. L. Rodgers
C. S. Culp
Margaret Ramsey
Bacon Ridge
Memorial Services in Richmond Presbyterian Church
Union Memorial Services were held in the Richmond Presbyterian church with Rev. R P Cooke delivering a notable sermon titled And this day shall be to you for a Memorial A large crowd attended Harry Hale Post G A R and Sons of Veterans were present A union choir provided fine music including a duet by Lena Fryer and C Donaldson Several locals from Steubenville Lisbon and Cleveland visited or were mentioned in connection with events and the weeklong news items several birthdays and illnesses were noted among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Union
Presbyterian Church
R. P. Cooke
Harry Hale Post
Sons of Veterans
Lena Fryer
C. Donaldson
Peterson
W. T. S. Culp
Cleveland
Alice Culp
C. S. Culp
Brilliant
Edward Elson Sr
Steubenville
H. S. Peters
Miss Pearl
Lizzie Burchfield
Jessie Johnson
A. A. Arnold
William Hout
van Jamison
H. M. Stewart
Orpha
Leila Culp
Mary Long
Lisbon Street
J. B. Kearney
Pittsburgh
John T. Crawford
John Fison
Toronto
Edward Elson
Walnut Street
Nelson Patterson
Culp
Mason
Lucy Swickard
Beacon Ridge
Harry Hale
Mingo
Gov. Willis
Caroline
Rachel Henderson
H. L. Taylor
Bacon Ridge
Grace Holl
Lakeside Hospital
Frank Hohl
Sarah C. Elliott
Edytha
Charles
Hopedale Notes Bright Weekend Visits and Alumni Banquet
Dr and Mrs Wylie Scott and children of Bolivar spent the weekend here. Mrs Elmer Carmen visited Burgettstown Pa returning Monday. Carl Morton of Steubenville looked after Bell Telephone line Friday. The High School Alumni banquet honored the class of 1916 with speeches songs and a supper. New hires include George A Dunlap as superintendent and Mary Frost as principal with several teachers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kaiserling
Charles Nation
Steubenville
High School Alumni Association
Presbyterian Sunday School
Beryl Patten
Maude Lockhard
Jenora Watson
Florence Carrick
Harry Robertson
Gertrude Allen
Ray Stringer
Mansell McEndrie
Meade Stringer
Austinburg
John Holmes
Lucretia
John Ickis
Adena
Tal Birney
William Birney
Carmen
Lee Watson
Lakeside
William Watson
Ella Dunlap
William Harrah
Isses Olive
Filla Given
Canfield
New Lisbon
Andrew Means
Will Henry
Tewett
Board of Education
George A. Dunlap
Hopedale
Mary Frost
Marietta
Frances Thompson
Aretha Bates
Hopedale and area notes plus 1916 high school events
Local news from Hopedale includes visits by residents to Steubenville and Marietta, the 20th annual Hopedale high school commencement with five graduates and an address by Prof. Dunlap, and mentions of band trips, memorial sermons, and a charity drama. Also reported are East Springfield’s 24 to 0 baseball win over Richmond, and community updates on property purchases and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caver
Theing
Audiente
Hattie Alleneworth
East Springfield
Richmond
Beresford
Johnston
Springfield
W. Beresford
Amsterdam News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Miss Zetta Peterson visits Amsterdam friends while Alta Smith of Warren Ohio visits the i Smiths. Rain delays planting, Mill street paving progresses. Wilma Knox, 1915 Amsterdam HS graduate and Minerva alumna, returns for summer with Knox family as she prepares for college. Sweeney family moves to Main Street home. Children’s Day at M E church on June 18. A surprise party honors Mr. Harry Potts with a grand turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Zetta Peterson
Carrollton
Alta Smith
Warren, O
I Smith
Mill Street
Wilma Knox
Minerva
Frank Knox
Wilma
Sweeney’s
Main Street
M. E. Church
Harry Potts
East Springfield High School Commencement Praises
East Springfield reports one of the most successful commencements in school history. Graduates performed well, music was fine, and Prof Martzoff delivered a gem of an address that held the large audience. Funeral services for Mrs. Herbert Kirkpatrick were at 2 p.m. Monday at the M. Ki. church with many attendees and floral tributes. Attendees from Carrollton Steubenville Ashland, Winteraville and other areas joined in the service. The bank offering exercises of the W. F. M. Society occurred at the M. FE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Springfield
Martzoff
Herbert Kirkpatrick
M. Ki
Dr. Smith
Homer, Howard
Maybelle Richards
Carrollton
Earle Richards
Steubenville
John Shull
Edward Hayes
Nellie Lawrence
Jesse Shull
Ashtabula
Curtis Welday
Winteraville
W. F. M. Society
M. FE
Rowen Hammondere
Gabe Ees
Grace Sloobler
Fairplay
Elsie Adrian
Chas. P. Merryman
Margaret Day
Martha M. Cope
Mary Moore
Bloomfield High School
Harriman
Helen
Chas
N. Brown
Ella Poe
Harold McEndree
George C. Whittaker
Wooster Peer
R. C. Miler
Bloomfield Memorial Day Observed With Rain Then Sunshine
Memorial Day in Bloomfield began with persistent rain easing to sunshine. Rev Geo B Smith of Bellaire spoke, the Hopedale band played, and children staged drills. A large evening festival followed with ice cream sales raising seventy dollars. Many local residents and visitors attended ceremonies, prayers, and a funeral for Oscar Hammond. The town paused to remember the fallen, with graves adorned and veterans honored.
Mi wid Mes Clyde Kithe cart hear Suatheld
Mi and Mes are part of a historical chronicle noting Clyde Kithe in a distant event. The fragment hints at a described hear Suatheld moment and a cart or conveyance involved, suggesting local scene details preserved in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Kithecart
Mt Zion church bank meeting June 3 led by Rev Peters
The W P M society of Mt Zion church will hold its annual meeting on June 3. Rev H W Peters will deliver the address titled The Lite Green God with special music prepared for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P.M. Sociegy
Mt. Zion Church
H. W. Peterson
Ring of court cases upcoming assignment in June
The court notes a calendar entry for the week of June 12 with a judge making an assignment five days that week and a reference to yesterday’s activity. The item records ongoing court scheduling and the judge’s duties within that period.
Residence Sale Averts New Home Plans at North Fourth St
Mrs. Ethel Simme Kelle sold her residence at 721 North Fourth Street to William A. Taggart. Taggart contemplates raising the house and building a modern home in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Simme Kelle
North Fourth St
William A. Taggart
Taggart
Petition Dismissed in HaBeas Corpus Case at Adena
Louie Viola, held in the county jail on charges of illegal selling at Adena, had his writ of habeas corpus dismissed at the hearing today before Judge Smith, following a request by his attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Viola
Adena
Smith
Alvin Watkins Arrested for Wife Beating
Alvin Watkins was arrested today by Officer Vorhees on charges of striking and abusing his wife Ida Watkins. He was remanded to jail pending a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Watkins
Ida Watkins
Vorhees
Watkins
Deaths Recorded From Local Mining Accidents And Heart Disease
Coroner reports list several deaths including John Pawlowski in an accident at the Herrick mine of Wheeling and Lake Erie Coal Co on May 22. May 18 saw Marc Zirich killed in the same mine. Mary M Saunders and Thomas Hardy died of valvular heart disease. Ezra King died from apoplexy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pawlowski
Herrick
Wheeling & Lake Erie Coal, Co
Marc Zirich
Mary M. Saunders
Thomas Hardy
Ezra King
Series of Accidents Reported by Police
Police report a string of automobile accidents on Sunday with no injuries. A large touring car was found badly shaken in a cornfield near Stanton Park. A man named Jacob Zelt Jr. suffered fatal injuries after a railing collision on the Alikanna bridge. A vehicle was overturned in a ditch near Richmond Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Park
Alikanna Brid
Jacob Zelt, Jr
Ian
Richmond Hill
Improving Ed Goucher Injured In Elevator Fall At Peerless Clay Plant
Edward Goucher of the Peerless Clay Company at Port Homer is reported improving at Ohio V Hospital after a fall from an elevator last week. The accident occurred at the Port Homer plant and Goucher suffered serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Goucher
Peerless Clay
Port Homer
Ohio V Hospital
Pleaded Guilty By Tony Denova Fruit Dealer
Tony Denova a fruit dealer pleaded guilty to cruelty to his horse Justice Lawler and was fined with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Denova
Justice Lawler
Ion
Thirty Days In Jail For Man Support Case
Justice Downer sentenced Charles XK Martin to thirty days in jail this morning for failure to support his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Downer
Charles XK Martin
Zumich Withdraws Larceny Charge in Squire Lawler Court
Mike Zumich was arrested on a larceny charge in Squire Lawler's court after allegedly stealing clothing from Mike Johnvich. He later paid for the items and withdrew the charge, ending the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Zumich
Squire Lawler
Mike Johnvich
Simon Page in Disorderly Conduct at City Hall
Simon Page, known for duck egg fame, confronted the mayor in the city building yesterday morning demanding the return of six duck eggs a knife and 37 cents taken when he was first arrested. He was in a bad humor, sassed the mayor, and was sent back to the lockup. He will be brought in for a hearing later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Page
Simon
Six Arrests Mark Quiet Memorial Day Police
Memorial Day passed calmly but six arrests were recorded. Clarence Johnson, a colored detective, allegedly linked with Bonnie Roberts on lower Market Street yesterday afternoon. Roberts fled toward the Market Street bridge as Officer McCarty arrived. Johnson faced disorderly conduct charges and was sent to county jail by Mayor McMaster for nonpayment of a fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Johnson
Bonnie” Roberts
Lower Market Street
Roberts
Johnson
McCarty
Market Street
McMaster
Divorce Bid by Husband Over Infirmary Move
Joseph Chiebda sues Eva Chiebda for divorce alleging cruelty and misconduct. He says in September 1915 he was paralyzed and she had him removed to the county infirmary and never visited since. He claims she owned a Mt. Pleasant township lot before marriage on which he built a house and seeks division of the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chiebda
Eva
Chiebda
Mt. Pleasant Township
Marriage Licenses From Multiple Cities
John McKelvie of Pittsburg Mary J McConahey of Mt Pleasant Ohio Austin W Hinds of New Comrestown Ohio Dorothy C Stein of Steubenville James Bates and Mollie Mildner both of Steubenville James W Sprague of Parkersburg West Virginia and Anna M Gerahty of Steubenville Joseph Savinello and Merica Pivoritto of Steweenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKelvie
Pittsburg
Mary J. McConahey
Mt. Pleasant
Austin W. Hinds
New Comrestown
Dorothy C Stein
Steubenville
James Bates
Mollie Mildner
James W. Sprague
Parkersburg
W. Va
Anna M. Gerahty
Joseph Savinello
Merica Pivoritto
Steweenville
Memorial Day Address at Mooretown Ross Twp
John D. Gardner delivered the Memorial Day speech before a large crowd at Mooretown in Ross township. The town notes its strong Civil War record with 138 men of military age. 92 enlisted and only seven returned at war’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Gardner
Mooretown
Ross Township
Boy Held After Runaway Report In City
Police are holding 13 year old Jeremiah Goldinger who is believed to be a runaway. He was picked up on the street today and says his father John Goldinger lives in Cincinnati. He has been living with an uncle in Pittsburgh. Relatives are being sought and contacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Goldinger
John Goldinger
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Heisler
Robert Allinsworth
Geo. Hoobler
Harold Soran
James Gordon
Bloome
W. P. Allensworth
Geo. Allensworth
Allensworth
John Davis
Lydia Miser
John A. Miser
C. F. W. Club
Eva Gardner
Brewster
Ay M Bowerston
John Couch
P. P. Stevens
Harry Moore
Cornelia Powers
Parelett
O. J. Caprick
McDonald
Charles Miller
J. W. Walker
Ray Martin
Fast Cadiz
Leslie Strahl
Halett and
Paul
South Bend
Ind
Means
Wenner
Nina Cosgrove
Walter
Gotschall
Ethel Stringer
Mary Copeland
Vince Sparrow
G. A. Dunlap
J. G. Dixon
Dunlap
Henry Lewis
Gordon
Vivian
Deerfield
Otto Masters
Bell
Roy Ong
Clarence Ong
Marjorie
J. B. Beadle
Jay Stringer
Charles Simpson
Browning Mansfield
George Aldwin
Cornelius Dennis
W. P. Kyle
James Denning
Jasper Denning
Polen
Thomas Pinch
William Stringer
J. Gallon
EB. Gallon
M. Johnston
Crabb
T. Johnston
Scott
E. S. P. Steubenville
Burchfield
J. L. Porter
West Main Street
J. M. Anderson
E. R. Giesye
Harry Shane
Geo. B. Smith
Bellaire
Annie Thompson
Gen. Logan
Chas. Simpson
Myrtle Crabb
Margaret Hicks
Blanche Welday
Ward Ralston
Coshocton
Woman’s Auxiliary
James Willimin
Paul Mansfield
Chas. Speer
Richard Gilson
Gee
Harris
Harry Scott
Claire Truax
G. E. Henderson
Nancy Lyle
New Athens
Margaret Miller
Alva Roe
Harry Gruber
James Winchell
New Philadelphia
Geo. Dodds
Morningside Park
Geo. W. Ralston
Laura Ralston
Ralston
J. W. Trimmer
Etna Adams
Inez Hardwick
Roy Hughes
J. C. Hamilton
George Flohr
Frank B. Willis
Wm. Merryman
Coshocton County
H. Lucas
Delmar Jenkins
Follawsbee
Maude Spencer
A. S. Day
McKees Rocks
Mae Lotto
Walter G. Lyle
George Moore
Malvern
John Plants
Elsie Pants
Moyer
Smthfield
Gans
Atlantic City General Assembly
Sue M. Bell
Martha Whittaker
Martha. A
Dwight Fierbaugh
Scio
Mr. Fierbaugh
Pan
Miss Whittaker
Wayne Township
Charles Jones
Harry J. Merriman
John E. Bell
J. R. Hervey
Hervey Homestead
Grace Owens
Marie Martha
Messers Behnke
Timmier
Minnie Hervey
Chicago
John Timmier
Thos
Baxter Cunningham
Day Stone
Ferrod
J. F. Whittaker
James M. Simeral
Wm W. Leech
S. C. Rowland
David Gotschall
Wayne
O. W. Cole
Mark L. Cole
Greenfield
James Meyers
Will Dunlap
J. T. Dodds
Harry
Alta Dodds
S. H. Armstrong
Dean Criswell
Geo. E. Leech
Reeds Mills
Bloomfiel
S. of V’s
Tipton Hall
Serars
F. W. Timmons
Robert Peterson
Jacob Porter
Fred
Alex Peoples
Pan Handle
Belvin Blackburn
Eugene Holmes
Elizabeth McFarrow
E. J. Gilkinson
S. D. Leech
E. S. Cunningham
Oscar Hammond
Harry Merriman
Grace Moore
Valley Home
Malime Ratzerberger
Hazel Deil
Grace Gotschall
Mt. Moriah
Sadie Wallace
Edward J. Newell
Irvin Grove
Estella Smith
Oak Grove
John Burris
Funnel Mill
Geo. C
Medoway
Elizabeth Albaugh
Ovent
Cassie Merryman
J. W. Speer
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