Correspondence Bloomfield Update on Local Notes
Bloomfield notes report entries from age eight onward. Sherman Parks of Allensport is building a new barn for J. J. Merryman. Mrs James Fox and her daughter return from visiting home folks at Mingo. Edith Hams returns to Richmond after visiting Miss Margaret Spunhaltz. Malvine Ratzenberger will not accept a teaching position at Valley Home next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Sherman Parks
Allensport
J. J. Merryman
James Fox
Mingo
Edith Hams
Richmond
Margaret Spunhaltz
Malvine Ratzenberger
Valley Home
local social notes from reed mills and surrounding areas
George McElroy and Ed Scott of Bantam Ridge visit Guin ea Ridge on Sunday. Families from Dennison Ohio visit Tipton home. Miss Nellie’s fifteenth birthday celebrated at Mrs J A Gotschall Bloomingdale. Several locals attend memorial services at Bloomfield. Weather quip ends the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Haven
Fla
E. J Gilkinson
George Leech
Jennie
Wilbur Nelson
Mr. Custer
Steubenville
Guinea Ridge
Wm. Carson
G. A. McElroy
Donald
Etella
W M S and W C T U events in East Springfield
The W F M S holds an open meeting at the M E church on Wednesday June 14 at 2 PM with the King’s Heralds. The W C T U hosts a silver medal contest at the Presbyterian church Saturday June 10 with music, a social program, a silver offering, and an institute with speakers. Epworth league elected officers for the coming year. East Springfield baseball team shut out Wolf Run 23 to 0, led by S Beresford with 14 strikeouts. local players and fans noted for pride and support. Frances and Helen Quigley of Cadiz visiting Mrs. E L Elliott. Madeline Frost attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Springfield
M. E
King’s Heralds
Presbyterian Church
Demorest
Cal
Epworth League
Ernest Weals
Laura McClare
S. R. Kerr
Reginald Emory
Edna Weals
Emily Horton
Vincent Hanlin
Olive Peterson
George Jones
S. Beresford
Johnston
Steubenville High School
Tip Johnston
Springfield
E. Springfield
R. Hoe
Wolfe
F. Springfield
Casewell
Daghler
Bendel
Carrick
Beresford Andohnson
Crabb
S. Barresford
S. Berresford
M Johnson
Frances
Helen Quigley
Cadiz
E. L. Elliott
Flov Cabbs
Lois
Lot
A'S
S. O
Xevia
Ohio
H. Matilda Moores
Cambridge
E. A. Davidson
Madeline Frost
W C T U Meeting and Village Moves in Germany
A lively W C T U meeting was held at Mrs Laura Wagner's home in Germany Tuesday evening. The next gathering is set for the regular time at Mrs Chas Millers. Moving day hits the village as Ernest Horton relocates to Middleburg and Lloyd Carroll with family move into Sam Kerrs cottage on Walnut Street. D W Davidson moves into Mrs Jane Cattrells on Main Street. Mrs W Hales Jr. recovers from illness. Mrs C D Rhinehart breaks her ankle. Mathew Striker buys a Ford from Kirkpatrick McLn tire agency. Several locals plan to attend Wells High School commencement in Steubenville. McKinley Johnson and Mary Parks of the graduating class of 1916. Wm K Johnston now principal of Richmond schools. Tip Johnston and Marie Flenniken of Salem township prepare for summer teachers training, likely Bethany W Va. Sunday O Connell will attend the summer term in Athens. Remember the W C T U silver medal contest and the W M S open meeting.
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Germany
Laura Wagner
Chas Millers
Ernest Horton
Middleburg
Lloyd Carroll
Sam Kerrs
Walnut Street
D. W. Davidson
Jane Cattrells
Main St
W. Hales Jr
Tip Johnston
Kansas Dist
Marie Flenniken
Ford's
Salem Township
Bethany
W. Va
O’connell
Athens
Cora Linduff
Costonia
Herman Mills
Low
Madge Shaddick
Wheeling
Miss Dickson
Miss McKee
Toronto
Barbara Bernett
Pittsburgh
Frederick Groesbeck
Columbus
Cecil B. Tracewell
United Woolen Mills Co
Parkersburg
C. D. Brisbin
Ann Reese
Follansbee
Ross Stephens
Adams Street
Ephraim Gaston
Cincinnati
Adda Aten
East Liverpool
G. G. Gaston
Stanton Boulevard
W. M. Sidener
Wellsburg
Edward Burns
Mary Givens
Nora
Mary Larkins
Franklin Avenue
New William Penn Hotel
Carl Chayel
Mingo
New Brunswick
Newersey
Charlott Schanck
Will Acton
M. E
Dennison
Womans Foreign Missionary Societies
M. E. Church
J. A. Queally
Holy Name Church
Mt. de Chantel
Circle No. 4
Westminster Church
Mary Louise Frazier
North Fifth Street
Samuel Stewart
New Kensington
Lewis Faulk
Elizabeth Call
D. M. Weir
Frances Lowe
St. Stephen's Rectory
Walter H. Davidson
Beaumaris
Muskoka
W. F. Davidson
Georgia Herbst
Stanton Park
Sons of Veterans
K of P
Edith May Lloyd
Earl Hanna
New Philadelphia
West High Street
Good Samaritan Society
Joseph Lawyer
North Hill
J. W. Lotzgazelle
Catherine McCune
Presbyterian
Korea
Christian Endeavorers
Third Presbyterian Church
Stanton Park Casino
First Christian Church
Wm. Hottel
Alikanna
E. T. Wells
E. Davies
J. T. Jones
Eloise
W.S. Walker
Adrian College
Cappa Cappa Gamma Society
Ithaca
N. Y
Miss Walker
Adrian
Agnes Clinton
Charles D. Simeral
Mount Pleasant Alumni Hold Large May Meeting
Mount Pleasant Ohio High School Alumni Association met May 27 1916 at the Highland Inn preceding the Forty third Commencement. Dr John Lyons elected president for the coming year with Luella Bone first vice president Julia McMillan recording secretary E B Jones treasurer and J W Harrison corresponding secretary. The program featured songs toasts and a ventriloquism act followed by a four course banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Ohio
Highland Inn
O. W. Patterson
John Lyons
Luella Bone
Julia McMillan
E. B. Jones
J. W. Harrison
Chalmers McConashey
Roosevelt Demo Electrifies Progressive Convention
The Progressive national convention, called by Victor Murdoch, erupted in roaring support for Theodore Roosevelt as cheers, banners, and a sea of hats filled the hall. Delegates pressed to hoist Roosevelt as a potential president while questions swirled about Walter Brown’s chair role and other leadership moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Teddy
Robbins
Villa
Miss Cora Linduff Visits Friends in Costonia
Local personals note Miss Cora Linduff spent the weekend with friends in Costonia and several others attend social events. The column lists numerous visits, travel, and community activities including weddings, funerals, and church affairs across Wellsburg and nearby towns.
Republicans Likely Nominate Robinson for Governor
Returns from the statewide primary show Ira E. Robinson preferred by Republicans for governor with Hike leading for U S Senate. Democrats favor John J. Cornwall for president and Woodrow Wilson for president among the opposite party. Theodore Burton is GOP favorite for president. Statewide results from 1730 precincts are still coming in, with late totals expected tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald-star
Wheeling
W .Va
Theodore Burton
Ohio
Woodrow Wilson
William F. Hike
Ira E. Robinson
A. A. Lilly
John J. Cornwall
Second Choice Mocks Ferro-Manganese Price Jump
A Pittsburgh remark notes ferro-manganese leapt from 38 to 1000 dollars per ton. The quip suggests the man should stop leaving it and switch to oatmeal. The Cleveland Plain Dealer is cited as the source of the joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hold up in Wierton reported by local police
Squire Harry McGinnis of Wierton notified authorities last night a foreign resident robbed him at gunpoint of 60 dollars. Police believed the highwayman fled toward Steubenville but he has not been located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wierton
Harry McGinnis
Steubenville
Foreclosure Suit In Steubenville and Cross Creek Townships
John McClane sues B. R. Hashman et al in a foreclosure action seeking payoff on a $4750 note. Case involves Steubenville and Cross Creek townships as property locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McClane
B. R. Hashman
Moreware
Steubenville
Cross Creek Township
Damage Suits Against Haupt for 1000 Damages
Gennaro Merelli files a suit against Fred Haupt seeking 1000 dollars for injuries from an incident on November 2, 1915, on North Sixth Street. He alleges Haupt recklessly drove at high speed and struck him. Pisarro attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gennaro Merelli
Fred Haupt
North Sixth Street
Marriage Licenses in Steubenville Area
George Bogdanich of Johnstown Pa and Emma Evasevich of Steubenville, Gilbert N. Frazier and Mary Luella Jones of Steubenville, John Kelly and Mary F Caniff of Steubenville, Adram Deshevh and Margaret Homer of Steubenville listed for licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bogdanich
Johnstown Pa
Emma Evasevich
Steubenville
Gilbert O N. Frazier
Mary Luella Jones
John Kelly
Mary F. Caniff
Adram Deshevh
Margaret Homer
Hamilton’s Start at Van Baker Murder Trial
Elmer Hamilton of Toronto returned from Florida and opened a tent at the trial selling coffee sandwiches and ice cream. He passed refreshments to men in the courtroom and sold 1500 sandwiches on the day Mc Sweeney spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Elmer Hamilton
Toronto
Florida
van Baker
McSweeney
Condition Still Serious for Brilliant Man in Wife Slaying
James McNeill of Brilliant Ohio remains in serious condition after fatally shooting his wife Monday night and attempting suicide. Coroner Herb postpones inquest until his safety improves. Bullet remains lodged in his jaw, pain and shock endured, guarded at hospital. Funeral likely Friday or Saturday pending recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McNeill
Brilliant
Ohio
Herb
McNeill
Fugitive David Abrahams Held on Desertion Warrant
David Abrahams was arrested Saturday by city authorities on a Beaver County Pa warrant charging desertion and non support. He was lodged in the county jail as habeas corpus proceedings were begun to secure his release from custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Abrahams
Beaver County
Paroled man re-arrested for parole violation in Toronto
William H. Marshall of Toronto, paroled in April by Justice Downer with monthly support payments for a minor child, was re-arrested last night for parole violation. He appeared at a morning hearing and was sent to jail to serve his original four month sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Marshall
Toronto
Justice Downer
Wilfley Contest Winners Named at Bethany College
The Wilfley oratorical contest in the Bethany college chapel hall last night crowned John M. Lewis of Washington D C as first prize $40. William Hanna Millsburg Ohio took second $20 and Simon Davidson Boston Mass got third $10. Other speakers were E B Hensley R R Renner A K Roudebock Ernest Brown and S S Bitner. Judges were Dr Wallace Payne Indianapolis M J Stewart Eric Pa and J C Gates Princeton Ky.
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Wilfley
Bethany
College Chapel Hall
John M. Lewis
Washington, D. C
William Hanna
Millsburg
Simon Davidson
Boston
Mass
E. B. Hensley
R. R. Renner
A. K. Roudebock
Ernest Brown
S. S. Bitner
Probate Court appoints administrators in two estates
Anna Bell Myers is named administratrix of the William H. Myers estate. Thomas S. Jones is appointed administrator of the Ora Mason estate. Inventory and appraisement filed for the Markos Zouridis estate. A writ of habeas corpus was allowed for Davis Abrahams who was jailed on a Beaver County warrant for desertion and non support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Bell Myers
William H. Myers
Bartender Peter Petrovich Arrested On Illegal Selling Charge
Wells street bartender Peter Petrovich was arrested this morning on a warrant charging illegal selling. He was released on bond and will have a hearing before Mayor McMaster. Petrovich allegedly ran a private saloon after his employer closed the main one at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Petrovich
Wells Street
Chief Carter
McMaster
Petrovich
Eastern Ohio Patents From Patents Office Records
H B Baxter Newcomerstown bread cutter Joseph Beynon Youngstown tire resistent for vehicles I E Christopher Alliance gyroscope elevating wheel for airships F M Faber Canton pneumatic hammer J A Gossett J C Hewitt Canton pipe forming machine Stephen Hipkins Martins Ferry lighting fixture L T Peters Youngstown golf ball L S Pfouts Canton pasteurizing apparatus Peter Reading Akron cultivator fertilizer distributing attachment J A Roberts Marietta pipe wrench W S Seederly to F H Grove Columbus electric heater carburetors W C Stevens Firestone Akron bias cutter take up H F Vandervort Loveland mouthpiece telephones Joseph Ziemien Ik St Clairsville burglar proof lock Walter De Ville assignor to Thompson East Liverpool design plate article Robert Iredell assignor General Tire Akron tire design
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Eastern Ohio
H. E. Dunlap
Wheeling
W. Va
Patent
H. B. Baxter
Newcomerstown
Joseph Beynon
Youngstown
I. E. Christopher
Alliance
F. M. Faber
Canton
J. A. Go
J. A. Roberts
Marietta
W. S. Seederly
F. H. Grove
Columbiana
W. C. Stevens
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
H. F. Vandervort
Loveland
Joseph Ziemienik
Death of Steubenville Hebrew resident Iseral Dezen
Iseral Dezen 56 a Steubenville Hebrew resident died in New York City General Memorial Hospital after nine weeks of radium cancer treatment for esophageal cancer. His body will be brought home Thursday for Hebrew cemetery interment. He leaves wife Lizzie Robins and five children Nathan Abraham Sarah Max Samuel plus three brothers and three sisters in Russia. He lived in Steubenville fifteen years and ran a junk business. He belonged to B Nai Israel synagogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iseral Dezen
Steubenvile
General Memorial Hospital
New York City
Kaminitz Podolski
Russia
Lizzie Robins
Nathan
Abraham
Sarah
Max
Samuel
B’nai Isreal Synagogue
Mrs Catherine Cropper Dies at 78 in Martins Ferry
After an illness of months Mrs Catherine Caroline Cropper died at her home in Martins Ferry Tuesday evening at 5 30 o clock She was in her 79th year and had lived with her son Marshall Cropper for 22 years Survived by three sons Benjamin Canton Marshall Martins Ferry George Steubenville and two daughters Lulu Philadelphia Emma Martins Ferry Born in Marshall County W Va she lived in Wheeling Steubenville after marriage to George Cropper Widowed in 1881 she moved to Martins Ferry to reside Remains will be taken to Steubenville Thursday afternoon for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine C. Cropper
Catherine Caroline Cropper
Martin’s Ferry
Cropper
Marshall Cropper
M. E. Church
Benjamin
Canton
Marshall
Martin's Ferry
George
Steubenville
Lulu
Philadelphia
Emma
Martins Ferry
Marshall County
W. Va
George Cropper
Wheeling
Steubbenville
Child Heineccius Dies At Four Months In Wheeling
George Heineccius aged four months died Tuesday night at North Wheeling hospital. The remains were brought to the home of John McFarland on Tweed avenue for burial preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
August Heineccius
Tweed Avenue
North Wheeling Hospital
John McFarland
Child Dies After Appendicitis Operation in Ohio Valley
William Grisby Everhart aged 10 years 1 month 22 days, son of Emery and Maggie Grisby Everhart of West Market Street, died at Ohio Valley hospital on Tuesday at 7 p.m. following an appendicitis operation. Parents express sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Emery
Maggie Grisby Everhart
West Market Street
Ohio Valley Hospital
Tuesda
Furnishing Liquor Arrest of John Gales
John Gales of Church Street was arrested last night on a charge of furnishing liquor. An arrest warrant was executed by Officer Gregory. He is to have a hearing today before Mayor McMaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gales
Church Street
Gregory
McMaster
Public sale of 20 pure bred jersey cows at Walnut Bend Farm
Auction listing for 20 head of pure bred Jersey cows at Walnut Bend Farm two miles west of Smithfield on the Smithfield and Hopedale pike. Set for Saturday June 17 at 1 PM with lunch at noon. Col Burchfield Auctioneer. I G Henderson Owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Bend Farm
Smithfield
Hopedale Pike
Col. Burchfield
I. G. Henderson
Divorce Petition Filed in Jefferson County Ohio
Lyda B. Hanna seeks divorce from William G. Hanna in the Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County Ohio on grounds of habitual drunkenness and gross neglect for over three years with alimony. Hearing set for July 22, 1916. R. H. Minteer attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Hanna
Lyda B. Hanna
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Appointment of Administrator for Mary Galloway Saunders Estate
Notice records W. D. Downer appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Mary Galloway Saunders in Steubenville township Jefferson County Ohio. Dated June 3, 1916. John G. Belknap Probate Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Galloway Saunders
W. D. Downer
Steubenville Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
Appointing Executrix in McCann Estate
Estate of Charles McCann in Steubenville township Jefferson county Ohio appoints Elizabeth McCann executrix qualified as executrix. Dated June 3 1916. J R Sweeney attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth McCann
Charles McCann
Steubenvile Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
J. R Sweeney
John G. Belknap
Said County
Probate Court Records Final Account in McVey Estate
Final account filed in the estate of S McVey, with the will of Joseph Chamt probated. The probate action records the settlement of assets and distributions under the court’s oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. McVey
Joseph Chamt
Probate Court Notice of Accounts in Jefferson County
Justice records show multiple probate filings in Jefferson County including guardian and administrator accounts for Johnston Montgomery Mary Snyder Anna Columbo Angelo Columbo Robert Francy and others Admin actions cover estates of William Meyers Sanford Cable Mary A Kehr Sir Kenneth Kehr Stella M Eleanor Criss Mary V Taylor Ruth Siward Henry Rine Eliza Bell and Eliza Bell heirs. Hearing scheduled June 30 1916 with objections due prior date. Judge John G Belknap presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Joseph Montgomery
Johnston
Montgomery
Edson G
M. T. Calhoon
Mary Snyder
George Snyder
Anna Columbo
Anna Jeddo
Angelo Columbo
Robert M. Francy
William Meyers
Lizezte L. Francy
J.C. Ault
Sanford Cable
Mary A.”away
Sir Kenneth Kehr
William B. 4Retson
Mary Lizzie Naylor
Mary A. J. Banan
D. Lewis
Annie Fe, Wiver
Stella M
John G. Belknap
Notice to Contractors for Grover Hill School Project
Notice is given that bids will be received June 30 1916 at noon at the Clerk of the Board of Education Grover Hill School District Tiltonville Was Township Jefferson County Ohio for a ten room school building with auditorium gymnasium fire proof construction. Plans and specs may be obtained at the district office or at FE Ruf Thompson Architect 524 Belmont Avenue Youngstown Ohio. Each bid must include names of interested parties and a solvent bank check for five percent of bid payable to the Treasurer Grover Tiltonville Warren Township Ohio, with a performance and surety bond for fifty percent of the contract price. Labor and materials must be itemized separately. The lowest responsible bid will be considered. the Board reserves right to reject any bid. Bids opened 7 p m June 30 1916 central standard time at a Tiltonville school building. By order Board of Education Grover Village Tiltonville Warren Township Jefferson County Oh M Johnson President Seth Williams Clerk Tiltonville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
Baa of Education
Grover Hill
Tiltonville
Was Township
Jefferson County
Ruf Thompson
Belmo Avenue
Youngstown
Ohio
Grover Vi Tiltonville
Warren Township
Ve County
Board of Educaion
Grover Village
Warren Towteship
Oh’. Co
M. Johnson
Seth Willia
Sleath
Wayne township Board to issue bonds for Bloomfield school
At a June 3 1916 meeting the Wayne township Ohio Board of Education resolved to issue bonds totaling 5750 dollars to improve Bloomfield school property funded by future tax levies. Bonds of 500 dollars each will mature 1918 to 1923 with five and a half percent interest. bids passable July 1 1916 with 500 dollar certified checks. Howard Blackburn president. E C Lucas clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Wayne Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
Suny
Bloomfield
Oil General
Bloomingdale
Howard Blackburn
E,c. Lucas
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Vitor Murdock
Progressive National Committee
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Y. W
Martin Burke
Franklin Ave
Iley
Adelphia
George L. Conn
Ross Street
William Acton
la Belle View
Uhrichsville
Womans Foreign Missionary Society
James Freisling
Freisling
Wells High School
Blackville
Canada
Freislings
James Bates
Harry Bates
South Third Street
Mary Mulrooney
James Hughes
South Court Street
Wellswig Vai
Millinary Department
Sulzabachers
John Reynolds
FE. A. Daugherty
W. B. Donaldson
West Penn Hospital
F. R. Bullard
Azelia P. Bullard
Harold Becker
West Virginia
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Macon Telegraph
R. H. Minteer
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