Death of Edwin Hammond in Chambersburg Pa. prompts funeral plans
Edwin Lease Hammond a prominent local businessman died of heart trouble at 12:30 Sunday night while traveling to Mercersburg to attend his son John Henng Hammond's college commencement. He leaves wife Anna Wylie Beall Hammond and three children Grace Mary Mary Wylie Hammond and John Beall Hammond. The family and community express deep sympathy. A separate report details a crane accident at a McKeesport mill where Craneman Will Dunbar and brother-in-law were involved, resulting in a fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Lease Hammond
Chambersburg
Wellsburg
Richmond College
West Virginia
Anna Wylie Beall
John Beall Hammond
Grace Raymond Hammond
Mary Wylie Hammond
Mary Leas Hammond
Harry
Grace Hammond
North Benton
Ohio
Iammond
Seen PE
Council
Board of Education
Hammond
Mercersburg
Mr. Hammond
McKeesport
Tragic death of Robert Cottman noted in report
The brother in law of Robert Cottman witnessed the tragic affair Saturday and the remains were brought here. The report documents a violent death leaving details limited to the observer’s account and the local handling of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cottman
Miner Died From Injuries at Rayland Coal Mine
Charles Robinson of Rayland died at home on Saturday from internal injuries suffered a week earlier in a slate fall at Williamson Run coal mine near Rayland. Aged 25, he left a wife and one child. Coroner Campbell and the deputy mine inspector led the inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robinson
Rayland
Williamson Run
Jos. Robinson
Campbell
Man Struck by Fast Pan Handle Train at Bulger
Mile Angeloski a Polish immigrant was struck by the St Louis flyer at Bulger Thursday evening and badly injured. The train stopped, took him to Steubenville, and he was admitted to Gill hospital with three head lacerations and internal injuries. Dr Montgomery attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile Angeloski
St. Louis
Bulger
Steubenville
Gill Hospital
Dr. Montgomery
Foraker Delays Departure After Steubenville Visit
Senator Foraker postponed his Washington trip to Friday morning after resting overnight following a strenuous day. He recalled fondly the Steubenville visit and met many citizens and admirers before and after a campfire. An invitation to Cadiz to speak and to address Emancipation Day events was extended by local groups. Friends held a late-night conference at the hotel, where American Beauty roses from the G A R adorned his room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Foraker
Washington
Steubenville
Foraker
Cadiz
Colored Foraker Club
Reed
Subjected to Cruel Treatment by the Man Who Marry
Miss Nettie Sample of Jefferson county, recently a clerk, is linked to a controversial court story as details of cruel treatment and impending marriage are explored. The report centers on her alleged involvement and the man at the center of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Sample
Jefferson County
Youngstown fiancé vanishes after noon station plans
In Youngstown a man named Bennett deserted his fiancée Nellie Sample at the C P station after three years of courting and a year engagement. She waited alone for hours, received care and transport to Pittsburg, and Bennett has not been heard from. Police search continues as investigators probe his whereabouts and any money or trunks taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Powereeroey
East Liver
News-Review
Bennett
Pittsburg
Miss Sample
East Liverpool
Nellie
Hill
Thompson House
Bennettt
Protection For Potters After a Very Long Struggle
American manufacturers through the Potters Association won a 16.5 percent duty advance on imported French ware after a lengthy dispute with importers. William Burgess of Trenton, New Jersey, was hired to monitor foreign shipments for undervalued prices, a point central to the conflict before the U S board of appraisers. The outcome may rest on an unreported treasury rationale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Potters’ Association
Treasury Department
United States Board of Appraisers
William Burgess
Trenton
N. J
America
Treasury
Agricultural statistics of Jefferson county by Auditor Reynolds
Auditor Reynolds presents 1906 and current season figures from Jefferson county Assessors. Wheat acres sown 10,837 in 1906 and 10,326 current. rye 80 acres sown in 1906 with 7 4 bushels produced, 77 acres this year. oats 10,097 acres with 304,451 bushels, 9,280 acres for 1907. Buckwheat 34 acres, 42 bushels. corn 10,617 acres in 1906 with 461,447 bushels, 9,068 acres for 1907. Meadows and hay yields listed. alfalfa 17 acres with 33 tons hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Jefferson County
Agricultural production and livestock totals for 1906 1907
Data on milk and dairy output in homes and factories, Egus ab shipments, sorghum syrup, maple products from 1907, bee hives, honey, fertilizer use and cost, grape and wine yields, various fruit acreages and bushels in 1906, land use and ownership, horse and cattle counts, sheep losses to dogs, hogs for markets, wool production, and livestock deaths with values recorded for 1906 and 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egus—ab
Simmer
Fatal accident at La Belle Iron Works claims Walter Meinzen
Walter Meinzen millwright at La Belle Iron Works dies instantly when a piece of boxing from a large reversing blooming mill engine breaks loose and strikes him in the face. He lived at 306 South Third Street with his family and leaves a wife Nellie Lenhart and several siblings. Coroner Campbell holds an inquest into the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Belle
Walter Meinzen
South Third Street
Meinzen
The
Henry
Elizabeth Meinzen
Nellie Lenhart
Hese
Hannah Hendricks
Edward
Robert
Belle
Jacob
Minnie
Lulu
Berths
Naomi
Third Presbyterian Church
Campbell
Bids Opened for Concrete Arch Bridges No. 17 and 18 in Wells
County Commissioners opened bids from A. E. Stringer, Wm. Jackson, Carnes and Frownie, and others for bridges Nos. 17 and 18 in Wells township. Prices cover excavation, concrete, fill, sewer pipe toe, iron rods, broken stone, gas line, and railing per lineal foot with multiple bidders offering different combinations and totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Township
A. E. Stringer
Wm. Jackson
Carnes & Frownie
Wm. Garrettson—or Hoth
Hartline Divorce Suit Seeks Maiden Name Return
F Gladys Hartline sues William Hartline for divorce and restoration to Sanders after a marriage on July 28 1904. They have one child Thomas born February 21 1905. She cites habitual drunkenness lack of support and reliance on charity due to his idleness and dissipation. Hartline of Quarry Monroe County represented by Thompson attorney James Longacre. Webster et al. case verdict $400.34 and mortgage foreclosed. Judge Richards notes no more jury trials after current panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Gladys Hartline
William Hartline
Sanders
Thos. W
Hartline
Quarry
Monroe County
Ompson
James Longacre
Jas. R. Webster
Richards
Steurday
Second Assignment of Jury Cases in Jefferson County
The April Term 1907 list for the Court of Common Pleas in Jefferson County Ohio includes on June 10 Carruthers v Snyder and Nicholson v Clark. June 11 features Parks v Frazier and State of Ohio v William White. June 12 lists Vulcan Clay Co v East Ohio Sewer Pipe Co. June 14 covers Blodgett v Stringer and Barker v C P R R et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mon Pleas
Jefferson Co
Carruthers
Snyder
Nicholson
Clark
Parks
Frazier
State of Ohio
William White
Vulcan Clay Co
East Ohio Sewer Pipe Co
Blodgett
Stringer
Barker
Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples
James M. Welch and Rena J. Rus sell of Trendale. James McBane and Mary C. Walker of Bergholz. Benj F. Dawson and Rosa B. Cannanhan of Toronto. James A. Culp and Eva K. Knisely of Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Welch
Rena J. Russell
Trendale
James McBane
Mary C. Walker
Bergholz
Benj. F. Dawson
Rosa B. Carnahan
Toronto
Ames A. Culp
Eva K. Knisely
Empire
Obituary for Margarette Ann McCormic
Margarette Ann McCormic dies at home on Linden Avenue January 25 1907 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. A longtime member of Third Presbyterian Church she leaves four children Chas F Winters John J and Harry and a devoted legacy of faith and family. Funeral traditions note her Christian life and lasting love from a long, well spent eight decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margarette Ann McCormic
Linden Avenue
Margarette Ann MccCormic
Third Presbyterian Church
John Knox McCormic
Better Land
Chas. F
Brilliant
Jacob Winters
John J
Harry
Christ
Death of Emma Winning at Allegheny General Hospital
Emma Winning aged 46 died Wednesday at 8 55 p m in Allegheny General Hospital after pneumonia illness begun Monday night. Born in Martins Ferry she was daughter of Edward Winning and Rachel Winning. Survived by sisters and brothers in Dennison Steubenville Sheraden Pittsburg and other areas. She was Presbyterian and services were held at home of Phil Schellart with Rev F W Evans officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Winning
Allegheny General Hospital
Martin's Ferry
Edward Winning
Rachel Winning
Steubenville
Sheraden
Alice Bougher
Dennison
Philip Schellart
F. W. Evans
Mrs Anna Purcell Dies at 76 in City Home
Mrs Anna Purcell widow of Thomas Purcell died at her home 411 North Seventh Street on Thursday at 11:30 am aged 76 after eleven years of poor health. Born in Ireland she lived here fifty years leaving eight children Alina Foley Lima John Shreveport La Robert Winnipeg Thos George Filla and Elizabeth at home. A devout member of St Peter's Church she was venerated for kindness and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Thomas Purcell
North Seventh Street
Christ
Trophy
Ireland
Alina Foley
Lima
John
Shreveport
Robert
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Thos
George
Filla
Elizabeth
St. Peter's Church
Infant Mary Louise Lewis Dies at Home
Infant daughter of Charles and Florence Lewis died at their Colliers alley home on Friday morning at 9:30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise
Charles and
Florence Lewis
Colliers Alley
Death in Costonia: Wm. Monigold Dies at 63
Wm. Monigold died on Sunday at 3 p m at his home in Costonia aged 63 years. He was a longtime resident and figure in local affairs with ties to the community. Funeral plans are not specified in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Monigold
Costonia
Ill man dies after three day illness in Jefferson County
The deceased, born near Richmond, lived in Jefferson County most of life except three years in Wisconsin. Married 44 years ago to Lavina Culp, he leaves four of six children: George of Steubenville, William and Mrs. John Benedict of Steubenville township, and Artis of Costonia. Last of a twelve‑child family, he attended the M E church and for 15 years worked as a pike contractor and road builder. He was a respected citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Jefferson County
Wisconsin
Lavina Culp
George
Steubenville
William
John Benedict
Steubenville Township
Artis
Costonia
Monigold
M. E. Church
Mrs Indiana Reynolds Dies At 63 In Morgantown
Mrs Indiana Reynolds aged 63 died at her home 215 Church street on Monday morning after a paralysis illness that began last Tuesday following rheumatism. Born Snowden at Short Creek West Virginia, she married Thomas Reynolds 43 years ago. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs Emma Craig, brother George Snowden, and sister Mrs Martha Harris. Funeral details not disclosed.
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Indiana Reynolds
Church Street
Short Creek
W. Va
Snowden
Thomas Reynolds
Emma Craig
George Snowden
Martha Harris
Quinn A. M. Church
James McBride Dies at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg
James McBride a longtime resident of this city for eight years died last night at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg after a period of illness. His remains will be brought here tonight for interment. He lived on West Market Street and formerly on South Fourth Street. A Wells Township farmer, oil wells on his farm provided for his later years. He is survived by his wife and one daughter. He was about 80 years old and respected in every community he lived in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McBride
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburg
Mr. McBride
West Market Street
South Fourth Street
Wells Township
Local Obituaries Detail Fadeley and Family Losses
James Hartford Fadeley died at Ambridge Pennsylvania aged 60 after leaving here years ago. Survived by wife and four children Gertrude James Winnie and Fred plus a sister Mrs Henry Dray and brother Jesse Fadeley. Remains brought by G P train to 025 North Fifth Street for residence. Harry Girard infant son of Harry and Lillian Myers died aged four months after three weeks illness. Funeral from Holy Name church this afternoon conducted by Rev Father Weigand. Mrs Pureel funeral at St Peters church with Rev and large attendance. Walter Meinzen funeral yesterday with Revs Rowland and Boyer officiating. Many floral tributes and pallbearers listed. Michael Angeloski, struck by train at Bulger, body shipped to Beadling for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hartford Fadeley
Ambridee
Sundey
Gertrude
James
Winnie
Fred
Henry Dray
Jesse Fadeley
Empire
Scott Rowan
North Fifth Street
Harry Girard
Harry
Lillian Myers
Slack Street
Holy Name Church
Father Weigand
Mrs. Puréel
St. Peter's Church
Moe Avere P. Kenney
Philip Lenhart
Wm. Campbell
John Whittaker
S Withrow
Escott
J. G. Burns
John Rutherford
Jas. Callahan
Oscar Chaney
Thos. Speedy
W. H. Deetz
Escort
Wm. Moore
Edgar Stewart
Harry Aire
Michael Angeloski
Bulger
Beadling
Mrs. Jane Loe Dies After Illness at 77
Mrs. Jane Loe entered rest peacefully at her daughter Mrs. John Marsh home on Saturday afternoon June 1 1907 at 2 o'clock aged 77 years after a span of delicate health and a paralysis. A respected Christian woman and Hamline Church member she leaves three sons H P and A W Lee of Wheeling Island C F Lee of Bridgeport and two daughters Mrs J W Kates of West Wheeling and Mrs John W Marsh of Lincoln Avenue Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Loe
John Marsh
Wheeling Island
C. F Lee
Bridgeport
J. W. Kates
West Wheeling
John W. Marsh
Lincoln Avenue
Remains of Alvin Somerville Laid To Rest In Linwood Cemetery
The remains of Alvin Somerville who died in this city Tuesday were laid to rest in Linwood cemetery seven miles up the valley from Bridgeport on Memorial Day the burial services taking place at Eventide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Somerville
Linwood
Bridgeport
Perkins-Peterson Wedding In Second Presbyterian Church
Miss Carlie Peterson and Mr. Harry B. Perkins wed on Saturday evening at seven in a home ceremony. Rev. Dr. Robinson officiated in a lace trimmed silk gown and bridal roses. Guests extended heartfelt congratulations to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Robinson
Second Presbyterian Church
Wedding Bells Mark Perkins and Bride’s Double Anniversary
The wedding of the daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Peterson coincides with the 32nd anniversary of the couple. An eight o'clock dinner for sixteen featured white sweet peas and plumosa. The groom, son of Mrs Ada Wilkins Perkins, is Armour Co traveling auditor for the south. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Acheson of Bellaire and Miss Mellie of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Peterson
South
Ralph Acheson
Bellaire
Miss Metallie
Columbus
Oil Well Drilled on H. Peters Farm Near Skellys
A small showing reports an oil well on the H. Peters farm near Skellys was drilled in and shot yesterday and is productive for several hours. Another well will be drilled nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skelly’s
Indicted horse thief released on bond with attorney aid
John Wagner, indicted for horse stealing with William Buchanan, was released today on a $500 bond. His attorney H. L. May secured the release. Wagner was said to have been so drunk that night that he could not have helped in stealing a horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wagner
William Buchanan
H. L. May
Wagner
Memorial Day speeches draw large crowds at Smithfield and Adena
General Hollingsworth spoke at Smithfield in the afternoon and at Adena in the evening during Memorial day exercises. Audiences at both sites greeted him warmly as the day’s events were conducted with fitting ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield and
Adena
Hollingsworth
Smithfield
Bloomfield Holds Memorial Day Exercises
Senator Duval and Roy N. Merryman spoke at Bloomfield memorial day exercises in the town hall. The hall was comfortably filled and the program was excellent as attendees gave close attention to the speakers on an ideal day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Senator Duval
Roy N. Merryman
New Alexandria marks decoration day with strong turnout
Judge Richards addressed a large audience at New Alexandria on Decoration Day. The crowd showed much interest as the program was well rendered and New Alexandria did herself proud on this occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Alexandria
Notice to Contractors for Unionport School Building
Sealed proposals will be received by Wayne township School District Bloomingdale Ohio at the Clerk’s office until 12 noon standard time Saturday June 29 1907 for erecting a school building at Unionport Ohio. Plans and specs on file with the Clerk or from Robert J Peterson Architect Steubenville Ohio. Each bid must include a guarantee check equal to one tenth of the bid. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Education. m28-30td-stw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band of Education
Wayne Township
Bloomingdale
Ohio
Board of Education
Unionport
Robert J. Peterson
Steubenville
Board of Education of
The Magic No. 3 and Digestion Aids
A Cedar Grove reader praises Eclectric Bitters for liver and kidney relief after years of suffering. The testimonial claims the first bottle helped and three bottles cured them. Also advertised are Kodol for quick stomach relief and Beall & Steele's guarantee of remedies from a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Parris
Cedar Grove
Beall & Steele
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad
The ad promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as unequaled for backache weak kidneys and bladder inflammation. A week’s treatment costs 25 cents and the pills are sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Dean's Ointment Cures Eczema Permanently Says Official
Hon S W Matthews Commissioner Labor Statistics Augusta Me testifies that Dean's Ointment cured his long standing eczema permanently marking the claim as a strong testimonial from a government official in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Matthews
Labor Statistics
Augusta
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Edward L. Hammond
Chambersburg, Pa
McKeesport Tube Works
CHINE
Miner
Rayland Coal Mine
Pital
Potters
LA Belle Iron Works
Millright
Wells Town
Court News
Court of Com
Jesus
Henry Lodge
Miss Emma
Anna Purcell
Mfron
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