Man shoots wife then attempts suicide in Brilliant Ohio
James McNeill, a Brilliant resident, shot and killed his wife Anna, 37, in their kitchen last night then turned the gun on himself. He was wounded, taken to Ohio Valley hospital, and is not expected to die. Jealousy and a boarder’s attention to his wife are cited causes. witness accounts are scarce and McNeill is not talking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McNeill
Brilliant
Anna
Ohio Valley Hospital
McNeill
Blythe
Lucas and
Pyle
McNeil
Real estate transfers listed across Iowa townships and cities
A sequence of transfers shows multiple property deeds and tracts changing hands across Mt. Pleasant, Smithfield, Toronto, Mingo, Bergholz, and Yorkville areas. Notable parcels include lots in Clark's, Zinn Charlotte's, and Stewart's additions, with prices ranging from $1 to $10,000 and several county sheriff actions. Names include James Anselmetti, Mike Varzan, Myra L. Carr, J. C. Henderson, Mary V. Kunsler, Frank Jackman, Barbara Schaming, William C. Brown, William S. Hunt, Joseph R. Carson, James Moore, Geo. M. Crawford, Thomas J. Peterson, Michael Demark, James Booth, John V. Bucolo, Sadie Snyder, Elizabeth Hope, Stephen Kundrat, John Way, Martha J. Case, H. M. Casner, Jennie Dennis, Mike Bas, Guy Johnston Contract Co., John Zambosky, Benny Calvacchio, and Avery C. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Anselmetti
Mike Varzan
Mt. Pleasant
Jeff
Myra L. Carr
Newell
J. C. Henderson
W. A. Henderson
N. W. Hy
Smithfield
Frand Jackman
Mary V. Kunsler
Toronto
Frank Jackman
Barbara Schaming
Clark
William C. Brown
William S. Hunt
W. C. Brown
City
Joseph R. Carson
James Moore
Springfield
Frank D. Sinclair
Geo. M. Crawford
Dike & Wilson
Sheriff Jeff
Thomas J. Peterson
Bergholz
Sarah J. Purcell
Michael Demark
Manley & Garrett
James Booth
John V. Buccolo
Zinn Scharlotte
Mingo
Rk. G. Porter
George P. McCracken
Sadie Snyder
Elizabeth Hope
Original City
Stephen Kundrat
John Way
Tri-State Investment Co
Martha J. Case
H. M. Casner
Jennie Dennis
John W. Dennis
Allen
Mike Bas
James M. Angle
Fairfield
John T. Crawford
Metes
Salem
Mark Wirbicki
John Swida
Steub
William R. Cable
Island Creek
Mollie A. Johnston
Mary Olive Johnston
Saltsman
Charles M. Weber
President Yuan Shi Kai of China Dies Amid Crisis
Yuan Shi Kai, president of the Chinese republic, died yesterday morning after days of stomach trouble and a nervous breakdown. Earlier reports of poisoning were denied by the Chinese ambassador in Washington. His death chills a political crisis as Li Hung succedes him, with southern leaders pressing for their demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald-Star
Shanghai
Yuan Shi Kai
Yaun Shi Kai
China
Washington
Imperial
Japan
Tokio
Pekin
Tuan Shi Shui
Yuan Hung
Li Hung
Property transfers across town parcels in 1900 era list
A series of land transfers records show multiple deeds dated to various buyers and sellers in Smithfield, Mingo, Toronto, and related townships. Transactions include parcels in Pleasant Heights and Adam Peeler additions with prices from 40 to 2000 dollars, reflecting a bustling real estate market and local development.
Barber Jesse Snowden Struck by Auto on Market Street
Jesse Snowden a local barber was struck and knocked down by an automobile on Market street above Fourth last night. He escaped with only bruises and scratches, the incident leaving him shaken but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Snowden
Market Street
Fourth
Clay workers leave Toronto as strike spreads
A Toronto resident said 50 striking clay workers departed the city this morning seeking jobs in other centers, with many more preparing to move. He warned the Toronto district’s clay industry strike shows no signs of settlement and outlook remains poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Caledonia Woman Pleads Guilty to Assault Charge
Caledonia Thomas pleaded guilty in Squire Downers Court to assault and battery. Pearl Manna paid a fine of 10 dollars plus costs after an incident on North Fourth Street Saturday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia Thomas
Squire Downers Court
Pearl Manna
North Fourth Street
Albasin Resigns as UMWA Sub-District Leader
C. J. Albasin resigns as president of sub-district No. 5 United Mine Workers of America after several years. He will become secretary of the Pittsburgh Vein Operators Association to fill the vacancy caused by John Zelenka's death. William Roy may be elected president with Frank Ledvina possibly becoming vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albasin
C. J. Albasin
United Mine Workers of America
Pittsburgh
Justice Hughes Urges Flag Meaning at Graduation
In Washington at National Cathedral School lawn Justice Charles E. Hughes gave his first public address since the campaign opening. He told graduates the flag stands for America first, undivided allegiance, and national unity with duty and sacrifice. He praised equal rights, liberty under law, and the need for disciplined excellence, noting the flag is awarded to the top student. Catherine Hughes, his daughter, was in the class but did not win the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
National Cathedral School Lawn
Charles E. Hughes
America
Justice Hughes
Catherine Hughes
Forty Jefferson County Christian Endeavor Union convenes at Brilliant
The forty societies meet in Brilliant on Friday the 16th for a two part program with morning county Endeavor conference, business session, junior work and oratorical contest. Noted speakers include Stanley Vandersall of Columbus and Dr J Millen Robinson. The day ends with social stunts, music, and a picnic supper followed by an evening service and address by Vandersall. Miss Allie Adams of Steubenville leads the county union presidency. The next convention may move to Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Societies
Jefferson County Christian Endeavor Union
Brilliant
Stanley B. Vandersall
Columbus
Ohio
Allie Co. Adams
Steubenville
County Union
Bandit Lopez Executed by Firing Squad in Chihuahua
Pablo Lopez, Villa’s chief lieutenant, facing a firing squad at Santa Rosa in Chihuahua, expressed regret before the shots. The execution followed his alleged massacre of eighteen American miners at Santa Ysabel and his alleged command of Mexican forces at Columbus. The clock tolled as the volley struck near the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua City
Pablo Lopez
Villa
Columbus
N. M
Santa Rosa
Chihuahua
Lopez
Santa Ysable
Lopes
Sid
Dr King's New Discovery Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery cough syrup as safe and effective for colds and coughs. It promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied and urges buyers to keep leftovers for future use. It highlights long time users as its best friends and endorses easy dosage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. King
Many Women Need Help With Kidney Ailment Pills
Many women suffer kidney troubles as men do yet accept pain as fate. Foley Kidney Pills offer quick relief from backache side pains muscle aches stiff joints and bladder issues.
Death of Wheeling Business Leader Solomon Kraus
Solomon Kraus prominent Wheeling businessman died at his Chaplin Street home on Monday June 5 1916 after two years illness aged about 82 Born in Bavaria March 27 1834 he came to America in 1847 and settled in Wheeling He held roles with S S Bloch George W Franzheim and Henry Schmulbach later leading Kraus Co until retirement He served in the Wheeling militia during the Civil War and was a long time Mason and Arion member Survived by wife Catherine and children Rachel Henry Sonneborn Mrs Albert Marcus Nathan Sevilla Mrs Isadore Sulzbacher Mrs Carl Hase and Burnie Funeral at home with Rabbi A H Silver presiding Pallbearers included Henry Sonneborn Carl Hase Isadore Sulzbacher and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Kraus
Wheeling
Isadore Sulzbacher
Chaplin Street
Mr. Kraus
Bavaria
Germany
S. S. Bloch
George W. Franzheim
Henry Schmulbach
C. Kraus
Kraus & Co
States
Kraus
Home Guard
America
Wheeling Lodge
A. F
A. M
Arion Association
Catherine Weinrich
Rachel
Henry Sonneborn
Albert Marcus
Nathan
Sevilla
Steubenville
Carl Hase
Burnie
Pittsburgh
A. H. Silver
Eo Street Temple
Edward Hurst
Alfred Sonneborn
James M. Hitchcock
Steuhenville
Serious Accident In Pittsburgh Hospitalization After Fall
Mrs. A. E. Daugherty of Pittsburgh suffered a serious hip fracture when she mis stepped at the foot of a stair and fell while attending her brother W. B. Donaldson's funeral in the city. She was guests of her niece Mrs. W. R. Chapman on Clinton street and was moved to West Penn hospital where she rests as comfortably as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Daugherty
Pittsburgh
W. B. Donaldson
W. R. Chapman
Clinton Street
Sloan's Liniment Fights Rheumatism Says User
An advertisement urges readers to try Sloan's Liniment claiming relief for rheumatism neuralgia back pain soreness and stiffness. A grateful user says a 25 cent bottle cured years of suffering and warm soothing relief follows application. Buy it at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan's
Indiana Man’s Enduring Ailment Finds Relief in Foley Pills
Frank Moseley of Moore’s Hill Indiana describes persistent side and back pains. After using Foley Kidney Pills he experiences rapid relief with pain gone within 48 hours. The ad touts the pills as restoring kidney activity and alleviating bladder sleep disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Frank Moseley
Moore's Hill
Ind
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Cold Remedy Ad
Advertisement for Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey syrup claims to cure colds and bronchial irritation. It promises quick relief from inflammation cough and phlegm with pine tar balsam and laxative tar syrup. Available at druggists with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Dr .Bell
Wells Township Board Offers Reward For Vandalism Arrest
Wells township Board of Education proposes a $25 reward for the arrest and conviction of those vandalizing Wells Township High School, Spaulding addition in Brilliant Ohio after destruction of a flag pole. District Superintendent Buchanan notes ongoing depredations and seeks action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Township High School
Spaulding Addition
Brilliant
Ohio
Board of Education of
Wells Township
Foreclosure Petition in Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas
Curtis A. Welday files to foreclose a mortgage on Tract 1 a northeast quarter of Section 24 and Tract 2 west half of northwest quarter of Section 18 in Salem Township Jefferson County Ohio in case No 1 against Matthias P F Swickard Edward C Swickard Salvatore Coniglio Antonio Coniglio The Commercial National Bank and others for 2000 with interest. answer by July 22 1916 filed by D M Gruber on behalf of Welday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Peas
Jefferson County
Ojo
Curtis A. Welday
Matthias FE. Swickard
Edward C. Swickard
Salvatore Coniglio
Antonio Coniglia
The
Commercial National Bank
W. Ramos
Said
Alexander Rily
Alexander Morrison
Salem
Jefferson
Public sale of Jefferson county land by Scott Lumber Co
Court order in case 12961 directs public sale Mon June 26 1916 at 1 pm Central time at Steubenville courthouse front door. Parcel lies in Wells Township Jefferson County Ohio within Section 33 Town 5 Range 2 totaling 16.54 acres, with No 8 Pittsburg coal rights reserved to Wheeling Lake Erie & Pittsburg Coal Co. Land previously conveyed by B C Burris to Albert B Oliver. Appraised $2000. Cash terms. Sheriff W A Hulcroft. Attorney A C Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Scott Lumber Company
Albert B. Oliver
Emma Oliver
William Sixsmith
Court House
Steubenville
Jefferson
Wells
William Burris
Smithfield and
Portland
Said Pike
Zadok Burriss
Pike
W. A. Hulcroft
Notice of Appointment in Jefferson County Probate Court
John W. Farmer administrator of Jennie J. Farmer deceased files petition in Jefferson County Ohio Probate Court April 26 1916 alleging insufficient personal assets and seeking dower assignment and sale of Lots 83 and 95 Norman's addition Grove Tiltonville for debts Charles R. Farmer residence unknown named as party defendant must answer by June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Ohio
John W. Farmer
Jennie J. Farmer
Frederick W. Farmer
Charles R. Farmer
Grove County
Jefferson
State of Ohio
Norman
Grover
Tiltonville
County O Tefferson
Recorder's Office
State of
Among the Winners Class Spelling Contest Winners Named
State superintendent Pearson announced the winners of the class spelling contest held yesterday. Erma Rarey of Jefferson county and Martie Hall of Washington county were named among the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Pearson
Erma Rarey
Jefferson County
Martie Hall
Washington County
McCullough Withdraws From County Commissioner Race
Frank McCullough withdraws from the Republican primary race for county commissioner saying he cannot devote time to the campaign. He thanks friends and supporters who pledged their backing in the August party primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCullough
McCullough
Republican Party
Soliciting Orders Arrested in Rish Run
Jim Morsella, a Steubenville youth, was arrested this morning by Constable John Cole of Smithfield for violating liquor laws by soliciting orders. He represented a local firm and will have a hearing before McCann at New Alex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Morsella
Steubenville
Rish Run
John Cole
Smithfield
Beyor McCann
New Alex
Clear Skin From Within With Dr King’s Pills
An advertisement extols internal health for a clear complexion using Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims mild, non gripping relief for liver and bowels suitable for all ages and promises a trial package with Foley products upon sending 5c.
June Health Note with Foley Kidney Pills
A June health reminder urges good kidney function to avoid aches and pains and lists symptoms like rheumatism lumbago and stiffness. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy to restore activity and banish misery, encouraging readers to feel fit and well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Divorce Notice in Jefferson County Ohio Court
Nellie May files for divorce from George May in case 13105 in the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio alleging gross neglect of duty. Alimony and restoration to Nellie Rule requested. Hearing set for on or after July 10, 1916. defendant last known to reside in Follansbee West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Nellie May
George May
Follansbee
West Virginia
A. D
Nellie
Sheriff sale of machinery and traction engine in Steubenville
Court of Common Pleas directs sale on Monday June 5 1916 at the front door of the Court House Steubenville Ohio of the Eclipse No 1 portable circular saw and carriage 55 feet of ways improved feed two ratchet head blocks fixtures and appurtenances and a Geiser Traction Engine No 0 with belt terms cash. W A Hulcroft Sheriff Jay R Sweeney Attorney. Also an unrelated farming ad seeks farm prices easy terms and a free catalog from Edwin Gilpin Orr Pittsburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay R. Sweeney
G. E. Davis
Court of Common Pleas
Steubenville
Ohio
W. A. Hulcroft
Barber Hairdressing School Ad
Wanted men women and girls to learn the barber trade at Nossekoff's Barber Hairdressing and Manicuring School in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. With very little expense you can be a boss for yourself and gain substantial benefits at the oldest and best school in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nossekoff
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notice
The readable text shows garbled names and prices with a notional total around 106.00, mentions Stabeker and BAM Balhike Ry Om, but the exact event or action remains unclear due to missing context and messy OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stabeker
Fragmentary Row Note on Machinery and Tools
Fragmentary OCR text mentions hand drills shapers lanes and a fair machinery reference. Names and clear details are unreadable but suggest a public display or event involving tools and equipment with possible vendors or locations.
Notice of Appointment in Estate of August Heise
In Steubenville Jefferson county an administrator qualified to manage the estate of August Heise deceased. The court, John G. Palenap probate judge, recorded the appointment on May 23, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Heise
Niga
Marie Heike
Atguet Heise
Steubenville
Jefferson County
Daves
John G
Said County
Probate Guardian Seeks Lease Authority for Nachtman Property
Ralph B. Cohen guardian of Joseph Nachtman an imbecile defendant petitions Jefferson County Ohio Probate Court for authority to execute and deliver a perpetual railroad ditch lease to The New York Central Railroad Co. for open ditch across Nachtman property in Smithfield Township. Defendants Joseph Nachtman Frank Nachtman and others must answer by July 2 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Nachtman
Tame Nachtman
Andrew Neehtiman
Jos
Frank Nachtman
Joseph Nachtm
Joseph Nach
Detroit
Michigan
Nachtman
Ralph B. Cohen
Jefferson County
Ohio
New York Central Railroad Co
Smithfield Township
Bite
Beaty Estate Names Administrator in Jefferson County
John F. Gilson has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of James F. Beaty late of Ross Township Jefferson County Ohio deceased Dated this fifteenth day of May AD 1916 John G Belknap Probate Judge of said County Thomas & Jones Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Beaty
John F. Gilson
Ross Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
Thomas &. Jones
Mike Hollick
Andrew Ondrejeak
Wells Township
J. R. McCleerry
Steve Athanas
Charles Bryan
Steubenville Township
A. D
Ralph B. Cohen
Jacob Zelt, Jr
Roy N. Merryman
Jeffersson County
Mansfield & Merryman
Divorce Notice for Purviance in Jefferson County Ohio
Elizabeth Winifred Purviance files for divorce from Edwin F. Purviance in the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio. Petition cites gross neglect and willful absence over three years. case 1299, to be heard on or after the Sunday of June 1916. Attorney Frank H Kerr represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin FE. Purviance
Elizabeth Winifred Purviance
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Frank H. Kerr
Appointment of Andrew Ondrejeak as Admin of Hollick Estate
Estate of Mike Hollick in Jefferson county Ohio appoints Andrew Ondrejeak as administrator. Dated May 2, 1916. J R McCleerry, attorney, Wells Township.
Appointment in estate of Markos Zouridis
Roscoe T. Ong appointed administrator for the estate of Markos Zouridis late of Smithfield township Jefferson county Ohio. Dated May 20 1916. Probate Judge Henry G Pratt Martins Ferry Ohio attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markos Zouridis
Roscoe T. Ong
Smithfield Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
Henry G. Pratt
Martins Ferry
Sheriff Sale of Lot 60 in Steubenville Additions
The Jefferson County Ohio Court of Common Pleas directs a public auction on June 12, 1916 at 1 pm to sell Lot Sixteen? No, Lot Sixty in Manley and Garratt's Third Addition, Steubenville at 532 Linden Avenue. Coal and minerals are reserved with mining rights from adjacent lands. Appraised at 2500 dollars. Sheriff Ira Blackburn attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma C. Yocum
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Court House
Steubenville
County of
Jefferson
State of
Manley
Garratt
Recorder's Office
Manley and Garrett
Lincoln Avenue
Ing
Linden Avenue
W. A. Hulcroft
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Man
Guy Johnston
John Zambosky
Stewart
Avery C. Jones
Benny Calvacchyo
A. C. Jones
Yorkville
Fannie Mahon Lowry
Rachel S
Jurist
Bandit
of American Engineers
Sloan
DR. L. F. Voke
Imperial Hotel
Buchanan
D. M. Gruber
A. C. Lewis
L. F. Voke
PH. G
M. DD
West Sixth Avenue
Foley & Co
Chicago
P. P. Lewis
Edwin Gilpin Orr
Oliver Building
Sheriff's
Henry C. Yocum
Ira Blackburn
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