Nation's Memorial Day Observed by Thousands in Steubenville
Thousands gathered in Steubenville for Memorial Day ceremonies honoring Civil War veterans and fallen soldiers. The day featured a parade, floral tributes to about 700 graves including Mt. Calvary and Long’s, and remarks by Rev. G. B. Smith noting national unity. The Woman's Relief Corps and auxiliary groups prepared wreaths and distributed 725 bouquets to area graves.
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Steubenville
Sinclair
Union Cemetery
Mt. Calvary
Mingo
Wintersville
Two Idges
Cross Creek
Long’s St. James
George's Run
Oak Grove
Center Chapel
Matthews
North Fourth Street
G. A. R. Hall
Sons of Veterans
Patton
Adt
G. A. R. Lot
A. M. Reid
America
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Frank H. Kerr
Universal Brotherhood
G A. R
Police
Fire Department
Maccabees
Moose
Woman's Relief Corps
McCook
George McCook
Relief Corps
Ohio River
Momentous Future In Woman's Mind
An expectant mother benefits from a remedy named Mother’s Friend which softens stomach muscles and relieves nerve and ligament strain, promoting comfort and calm for a peaceful pregnancy. The ad urges obtaining the product from a druggist and requesting a book from Bradfeld Regulator Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
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Bradfeld Regulator Co
Lamar Bidg
Atlanta
Ohio General Assembly Adopts Sprague Gerrymander Bill
Columbus May 31 after a five months session the Ohio general assembly adjourned late Saturday night passing appropriation bills and accepting a conference report on the Sprague gerrymander bill. The measure gives Gov. Willis a victory as a Republican majority emerges in Eastern districts. The bill passed 65 to 36 with several Republicans voting for it. McClare of Huron voted against. The assembly also approved a Wickline bill creating a state office building board with about 800000 dollars, and restored salaries to officials under the previous Democratic administration effective with new appointments.
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Columbus
Ohio General Assembly
Sprague
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Washington
Morgan, Noble
Monroe
Guernsey
Ackingum
Belmont
Jefferson
Harrison
Columbiana
Stark
Tuscarawas
Carroll
Mahoning
Trumbull
Ashtabula
McClare
Huron
House
Senate
Kramer
Willis
Probate Court Final Account and Sale Confirmations
Probate Court records show final account in the estate of Maria A Taylor. Sale confirmed in the estate of James D Pugh et al.
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Maria A.taylor
James D. Pugh
Wilson Sentenced for Receiving Stolen Property
John Wilson pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property and money, was fined 50 dollars plus costs, and sentenced to 30 days in jail.
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Wilson
John Wilson
Recognition of Bethany College Teaching Credits
The Ohio Department of Public Instruction informs President T. E. Crambler that after reviewing Bethany College’s work in Bethany Ohio the college’s graduates will be credited. Graduates are awarded certificates to teach in Ohio New York Pennsylvania and several other states without examinations.
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Bethany
Department of Public Instruction
Ohio
T. E. Crambler
Bethany College
New York
Pennsylvania
Road Supervisors Learn Modern Highway Building Methods
G F P Rudisill of the Ohio Good Roads Federation and State Highway Department member Mr. Smith outlined better road construction at the Chamber of Commerce. Slides showcased county roads from Portage to Franklin with emphasis on skilled engineering, uniform standards, and modern equipment replacing obsolete tools. The audience included nearly all county road supervisors and the County Commissioners with officials noting Ohio progress and Jefferson County leadership in road building.
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G. F P. Rudisill
Ohio Good Roads Federation
Rudisill
Jefferson County
Ohio
Auditor's Office
Columbus Ohio Governor Reappoints State Officials
Governor Frank B. Willis reappoints Clinton Cowen of Cincinnati as state highway commissioner for four years though his current term runs to June 16. Willis also reappoints John Kaiser to Ohio State University trusteeship until May 13, 1922, and Percy R. Taylor to the State Board of Pardons, replacing Philip J. Roettinger.
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Columbus
Clinton Cowen
Cincinnati
Frank B. Willis
Andrew I. Harris
Senate
Tudson Harmon
Harris
John Kaiser
Marietta
Ohio State University
Percy R. Taylor
Sidney
State Board of Pardons
Philip J. Roettinger
Case Dismissed in Common Pleas Court
Case Dismissed. In Common Pleas Court the action Peter Marocco versus Vincenzo Dixon was dismissed at costs of the plaintiff.
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Common Pleas Court
Peter Marocco
Vincenzo Dixon
Peakeasy Raided by City Officials
Bud Karnish's speakeasy was raided by Mayor McLeish and Tim Kennedy. He was fined $200 plus costs.
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Peakeasy
Bud Karnish
McLeish
Tim Kennedy
Administrator G L Whittaker Named as Administrator
G L Whittaker has been named administrator of the estate of Catherine C Kenney. The appointment is announced by the court and records indicate Whittaker will oversee asset collection and distribution under applicable probate laws.
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G. L. Whittaker
Catherine C. Kenney
Insolvent inventories and probate actions in two cases
The court recorded an insolvent inventory and appraisement for J. H. Schmidt & Son with a motion to set aside. In Bezaleel Risher estate, a probate motion to set aside the appraisement was sustained.
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J. H. Schmidt & Son
Bezaleel Risher
Second Dividend For Freeport Bank Depositors
Depositors in the defunct Freeport bank in Harrison county are receiving a second 12 percent dividend. Other dividends depend on payments from McGrath & Kelley, the bank’s heaviest creditor. A new banking firm has purchased the property and will open for business soon.
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Freeport
Harrison County
McGrath & Kelley
Lakeside Meet Brings Jubilee Events at Popular Lake Resort
The Lakeside gathering for the School of Foreign Missions Cincinnati branch features National Jubilee Commissioners and branch officers. Mrs. A J Clarke leads as chaplain. opening day includes a campfire and address by Jubilee commissioner Mrs. J F Fisteer. Mrs Fisher and Mrs Townsend head Jubilee plans with pages, lectures, and historical features. The week also includes a Japanese-relations talk by Prof E D Soper, devotional hours, departmental conferences, and Young Women programs led by Miss Mary I Scott and Miss Cora Murphy.
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School of Foreign Missions of Cincinnati
A. J. Clarke
Wheelime
W. Va
R. L. Thomas
Cor. Lee
J. F. Fisteer
Fisher
C. N. Townsend
D. Soper
Drew
Soper
Japan
Frank N. Palmer
D. E. Halstead
C. R. Haviehurst
Helen W. Hendershot
King’s Highway
Wesleyan
Mary I. Scott
Cora Murphy
W. A
S. B. Salomon
Ohio
Fuji Takamori
Nagasaki
Portrait Contract For Armold Portrait In Senate Chamber
Local artist C. P. Filson secured a contract through a senate resolution to paint Lieut Gov John H Armold for display in the Columbus Senate chamber. Filson traveled to Columbus to sign the agreement.
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C. P. Filson
John H. Armold
Senate
Columbus
Filson
Mine accident at Rush Run Coal company injures Holesik
The Rush Run mine of Glenn Run Coal company reported the first accident since resumption on Thursday morning about eight o'clock. Foreigner worker Holesik was trapped under a heavy fall of stone and sustained serious spinal injuries along with two fractured ribs.
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Down River
Rush Run
Glenn Run Coal Company
Thursay
Holesik
Why Suffer: With Impure Blood Remedy Claim
An ad asserts S S and S S as a blood purifier available in U S drugstores. It vows to purify blood, eliminate disease germs, and improve health, urging readers to write The Swift Specific Co. for guidance and warnings against substitutes.</analysis>
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U. S&s
Swift
Swift Ride
Atlanta
Zanesville to Host Largest Ever Ohio Sunday School Meet
County leaders hear that the state convention will draw up to 5,000 visitors in Zanesville June 22 to 24 with free lodging and breakfast on the Chautauqua plan. 500 boys and 500 girls attend the Boy and Girl Congresses preceding the convention, badges are art pottery. Special noondays feature talks by Dr Franklin McElfresh Dr W C Pearce and Frank L Brown.
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Zanesville
Ohio Association
Marion Lawrence
International Sunday School Association
Ohio
Joseph Clark
New York
Franklin McElfresh
Methodist Board of Sunday Schools
Cincinnati
W. C. Pearce
Chicago
Frank L. Brown
World’s Sunday School Association
New York City
Memorial day pardon for Civil War veteran Samuel Ferguson
Old Soldier reports that Governor Willis will grant a Memorial Day pardon to Samuel Ferguson of Lima, a 70 year old Civil War veteran serving life for murder. Ferguson has been in prison five years and is in ill health, spending much time in hospital. Four other Civil War veterans in the penitentiary will be moved to the Sandusky Soldiers' Home as trusties after Memorial Day.
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Columbus
Willis
Thomas
Samuel Ferguson
Lima
Sandusky
W. L. Curry
Soldiers’ Claims
Realty Transfers Across Town Survey of Listings
Real estate transfers show multiple moves including Emmett William to John Williams for 418 A Brush Creek township, 2750 dollars. Emmett L Stab to Mary E Miller for lot 102 Annapolis at 200. and many other parcels. Several city lots, townships, and additions are noted with prices ranging from 1.00 to 2731 dollars, involving numerous individuals and couples across various districts.
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Emmett William
John Williams
Brush Creek
Emmett L. Stab
Mary E. Miller
Annapolis
George A. Lupton
Earl Stardher
Mt. Pleasant
A. E. McLaughlin
Retta Griffith
Allen
David P. Landis
Rachel Hoagland
Mingo
James Averick
Mary Emma Watson
Katie McCullough
Theodore Strott
Simmons & Foster's
J. Cross
J. Clarence Miller
Seaton
Amsterdam
P. Lewis
Frank McLister
Harwell Place
Emma S. Drennen
Harry A. Everson
Spaulding
S. D. Brilliant
Wesley Jackson
Thos. Thomas
Catharine R. Riese
Henrietta Mosel Swearingen
Malber
S. D
Harry Nicholson
Jo . F. Robertson
Metes
City
William S. Cooper
Lula Thompson
Clark
Isladd
Toronto
Abraham Levine
John Fitzer
John Fisher
S. D. City
Frank S. Davidson
Lawson G. Flenniken
Springfield Township
Frank S Davidson
A. Salem
Margaret McKee
Samuel J. Kane
F. A
J. C. Wells
Add
W. S. Fulton
Moody Reed
Smithfield
Richard E. Roberts
Lida B. Henry
Dohrman J. Sinclair
Ljuba Yurjevic
W. R. Elliott
Thomas Hannan
Gaetano Blancato
McMurray
Cadiz Push Sparks Easter State Normal Site Favor
Cadiz in the push for the Easter Ohio State Normal School as the Democrat Sentinel prints a column extolling advantages of that town. Brethrenville, La Belle in the Ohio Valley, urged as ideal site amid world news. Minor mine dispute halts Majestic mine at Blairmont Belmont County under manager W L Moke after over a week of coal output.
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Cadiz
Ohio
Democrat-Sentinel
Breubenville
la Belle
Ohio Valley
Majestic
A. G. Blair Coal Company
Blairmont
Belmont County
W. L. Moke
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Steubenville Citizen
Frank C. Workman of Workman & Sons, Steubenville carriage makers, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back ache and loins disorder after four years of trouble. He reports complete relief after two boxes and lasting cure. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sponsors the ad urging kidney sufferers to use Doan's.
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Steubenville
Dean
Doan
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