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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
7
Remains of Israel Dezen arrived from New York City on Thursday morning and were met by the family and many sympathizing friends at the train. Interment took place in the Bnai Israel cemetery.
A crowd of nearly a hundred inebriates were sent to jail today, pushing the month's jail population to 95. A sorrowful mother visited the Sheriff's Office seeking release for her son, who had fallen into hard drinking.
Probate Court appoints John Lee as administrator of Joseph Chambers estate with will annexed. Will of William A Hoobler probated. Andy Marcus named guardian of Arndys Marcus Jr. and others. Inventory and appraisement issued in the Juny Koenigsmark case.
Ralph W. Van Leahn of Dennison and Melvadean Ferguson of Steubenville. Otto F. Miller of Kilgore and Olive M. Wilson of Amsterdam. John M. Isinbood of Follansbee and Myrtle E. Candle of Steubenville. Ray E. Harris and Elizabeth M. Bell of Rush Run.
G A Gescheider as trustee paid creditors today a 49 1 2 percent dividend. Earlier a 20 percent dividend was paid, bringing total recovery to 69 1 2 percent. The distribution reflects solid progress but may be the final payout.
On a S E L A R line car from Toronto at 6 50 this morning Michael Cody the motorman was assaulted by Howard Carnahan a Toronto youth. Carnahan struck Cody in the face breaking his nose and disfiguring him. Carnahan fled the crowded car and is at large. A warrant for assault and battery has been issued. Cody’s injuries are believed less severe than initially reported.
The well known restaurant of Ja cob George and Son on Fourth street changed hands today. Gus Floto purchased the business and took charge at supper time. The Messrs. George will rest for a while.
Constable Lusk served a warrant for Mrs Catherine Moyer at Piney Fork to arrest her on kidnapping charges. She will be arraigned in Justice Downers court on Thursday. Alleged to have abducted 11 year old Boyd Maloney from his guardian months ago and refused to return him. Reports claim mistreatment of the child.
Stillwell known as the sandwich king was arrested by Chief Carter on Thursday for violating a city ordinance by parking his wagon on city streets. Mike will contest the case in court and authorities say his driving around the streets is an evasion of the ordinance.
The Huebner Toledo Breweries petitions common pleas court for an injunction to stop Steubenville Brewing from using its bottles alleging infringement of rights and property. The suit claims bottle use harms the plaintiff’s marketing, profits in the territory, and misleads buyers, seeking a permanent injunction after final hearing.
Five hundred inmates labor outside the Ohio penitentiary walls, the largest group in the institution's history, and with no escapes for months, they gain a rare chance to work and breathe fresh air beyond the prison confines.
Oakley Farson of Wellsburg was instantly killed yesterday at the Richland coal mine in Beech Bottom when a mine motor jumped the track and crushed the roof supports. Fellow worker George Gilson was seriously injured and taken to North Weeling hospital as several tons of timber and stone collapsed onto the men.
Reverend O Scott McFarland of Cross Creek Pennsylvania has been called to serve as pastor at the Me McParl church. The appointment confirms his leadership role and marks a new chapter for the congregation.
Carlo Vendent, a resident of Follangbee West Virginia, reportedly suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident north of Stanton Park at 2 30 this afternoon. He and a companion tested speed, the rider becoming confused and steering onto a street car track, the machine overturning and pinning him. He was taken to Gill Hospital with serious head and body injuries and possible internal damage.
Louis Pestroski was arrested on a charge of abandoning minor children and given a suspended ninety day jail sentence in Squire Downer's Court yesterday. He must contribute a set monthly amount for the children's support as a condition of the suspension.
Micheal Cody street car motorman recovers from injuries after an assault by Howard Carnahan a Toronto youth. Cody denies prior enmity saying he did not know Carnahan before the Wednesday morning incident and Carnahan has not been located.
The Cadiz Council barred sale of ice cream and other refreshments on Sundays unless tied to a dinner order. After Mayor Coil’s inauguration, cigar sales on Sundays were also prohibited.
Prosecuting Attorney Brown reported a Toledo letter claiming custody of a Charles Lewis asegro believed to be the killer of Harry Jiggetts. The Toledo photo did not match Davis, the man who shot Jiggetts at Sixth and Adams before escaping. Local detectives never found the murderer.
Frank Mantateos proprietor of the Olympic restaurant pleaded guilty to serving adulterated maple syrup. He was fined $50 with costs by Squire Downer, half suspended. Charge filed by a state pure food inspector.
Milton Elliott of Cincinnati has joined Undertaker James Lindsey and moved his family to the city. An expert with nine years of experience in the undertaking business, Elliott will be welcomed into the community.
Burgetts Town Pa police were alerted to search for W P Hawkins a Kentuckian described as a ladies man who stabbed a man yesterday and fled. Authorities believe he may have traveled toward this area and provided a description for identification.
Earl E Page sues George Peterman in Mt Pleasant township transcript from Justice Mercer docket. The filing outlines civil action details and parties involved. Local court records indicate a formal correction or status update may be recorded as the case proceeds.
E. E. Erskine of Steubenville chosen as Ohio’s representative on the rules committee by the Progressive party convention in Chicago. The selection marks the party’s formal delegation in shaping procedural matters at the national gathering.
Mrs Gottfried Schaff an Austrian woman from a nearby West Virginia town arrived at the Social Service Union with her four months old babe claiming her husband drove her away and she had no money or friends. Case taken up, Mrs Ward accompanied her home. Schaff was found at work, a reconciliation followed, and the family was reunited.
H E Dunlap reports Patent Office records issued patents to Eastern Ohio inventors. Names include J W Barnes Youngstown regenerating furnace. F P Brucker assigner Miller Rubber Akron plaiting machine. C W Clewell Canton liquid gauge. T M Dubs FE Starkey Canton porch swing couch. P H Callagher Toronto coupling device. F A Hoiles Alliance brick ornamenting device. F H Kalentis assigner Kennedy Youngstown extencible ladder. A I Maskrey Canton roll polisher. J O Nyman Canton metal door. G L Pittwan H Young Bethesda dust separator. John Rice Salineville motor driven lubricant feeder. F M Roach Canton assigner Rutter Detroit automobile training and lowering device. Jo Shallenberger Danal Fulton miner's pick. Ray Simmons Utica cesspool. Levi Warstler Lowiseville assigner to Canton Electric Co.. Canton safety device for coffee mills J Mortis Aiuon etc.
Frank C. Dente, once a Lacrosse area tailor, was arrested after eight months eluding authorities. He is being brought back to face a charge of abandonment of a seven week old child. Dente will be arraigned before Justice Lawler on arrival this afternoon, with Officer Vorhees in custody.
A complete list of Jefferson County candidates for August primaries shows Republicans and Democrats filing declarations of candidacy. The roster includes races for Congress, State Senator, State Representative, Prosecuting Attorney, Clerk of Courts, County Auditor, County Treasurer, Sheriff, County Recorder, Coroner, Probate Judge, County Commissioners, County Surveyor, and various county offices with named candidates such as W. R. Alban, Jay S. Paisley, F. Stanton Pearce, Sherman B. Floyd, John A. Fisher, Richard Gilson, Robert C. Stewart, and many others.
Nomination filings closed Thursday for statewide offices in Ohio. The secretary of state released a complete list of Republican and Democratic candidates across positions including United States Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Treasurer Auditor Attorney General and Judge of the Supreme Court with names from Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Akron Canton and other cities.
Sylvia Jane Johns two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Johns of Hutte avenue suffered serious facial and body burns when her clothing caught fire in the family residence Friday afternoon. Her mother momentarily left the room to burn old papers, the child placed a broom into the flames, and the blaze spread to her dress. Mrs Johns returned to find her child enveloped in flames and quickly quenched them. The girl sustained severe burns to one side of her face head and arms and body. Doctors advised a hopeful recovery.
Steam wrinkles from gowns by suspending them over a tub or large wash boiler half full of hot water. In a few hours the wrinkles vanish and the method also freshens lace and chiffon gowns.
Describes how sun exposure harms mirrors, causing a milky appearance that cannot be reversed. Advises careful room arrangement to avoid direct sunlight on the mirror and prevent damage.
Notice to contractors bids due July 11 1916 at 7 p m for a ten room school building with auditorium and gymnasium in Grover Village Tiltonville Warren Township Jefferson County Ohio plans and specifications available at the Clerk or Rufus Thompson architect bid security five percent and a fifty percent performance bond lowest responsible bid to be accepted or all bids rejected.
The Wayne township Board of Education in Jefferson county Ohio resolved on June 3 1916 to issue bonds totaling 5750 dollars to improve Bloomfield school property funded by anticipated tax income. Bonds worth 500 each, twelve in total, bear 5.5 percent interest and mature between 1918 and 1923 with a final 250-dollar bond. Bids close July 1 1916 with a 500-dollar certified check per bid. Howard Blackburn president. E O Lucas clerk.
Jefferson County Probate Court lists numerous accounts including guardianships executorships and administrations. Hearing set for June 10 1916. Objections to any account must be filed by June 8 1916 with Judge John G. Belknap.
The Wells Township Board of Education, defending the Wells High School area, plans a $25 reward for the arrest and conviction of vandals who damaged facilities including a flagpole at Spaulding addition Brilliant Ohio. Superintendent Buchanan notes the effort aims to stop repeated depredations near the school.
Nellie May files for divorce from George May in Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas Ohio case 19105 alleging gross neglect of duty. Hearing set on or after July 10 1916. Nellie May plaintiff. P P Lewis attorney for plaintiff. Last known residence of defendant Follansbee West Virginia.
By order of the Court of Common Pleas the sheriff will sell at the court house front door in Steubenville on a June day in 1916 at 1 pm the following goods: a portable circular saw carriage and a traction engine with belts and fixtures. Cash terms. Attorney Jay R. Sweeney and Sheriff A Huscroft.
A Pittsburg broker advertises farm prices on easy terms for any size farm nationwide. The Edwin Gilpin Orr catalog highlights livestock, crops, tools, and farming implements with a promise to save money. Readers are urged to request the free catalog by mail.
I. G. Henderson owner advertises a public sale of 20 head of pure bred Jersey cows at Walnut Bend Farm two miles west of Smithfield on the Smithfield and Hopedale pike. The sale is set for Saturday June 17 at 1 PM with lunch at noon and ladies invited. Col. Burchfield acts as auctioneer.
Lyda B Hanna petitions the Court of Common Pleas for Jefferson County Ohio on June 7 1916 seeking a divorce from William G Hanna on grounds of habitual drunkenness and gross neglect for over three years with alimony. The case is set for hearing on July 22 1916. Attorney R H Minteer signs the notice.
Wanted men women and girls to learn barber trade with little expense. Oldest and best school in the state offers advantages. Send or call for information. Nossekoff's Barber Hairdressing and Manicuring School 1202 Penn Avenue Pittsburg.
In Jefferson County Ohio John W Farmer administrator of Jennie J Farmer deceased filed a probate petition April 26 1910 seeking dower assignment and sale of Lots 8 and 95 Norman's addition Grove Tiltonville for debts. Charles R Farmer residence unknown is a defendant and must answer by June 10.
In the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio cause 12961 Scott Lumber Co plaintiff versus Albert B Oliver Emma Oliver and Wiliam Sixsmith defendants the sheriff will on Monday June 26 1916 offer at public sale the real estate described as section 33 township 5 range 2 Wells township Jefferson county containing 16.54 acres more or less excepting and reserving coal vein No 8 sold to Wheeling Lake Erie Pittsburgh Coal Co the land conveyed by B C Burris and wife to Albert B Oliver deed volume 89 page 83 Jefferson county records appraised 2000 cash terms sale W A Hulcroft Sheriff A C Lewis 25my-5tw
Curtis A Welday files foreclose mortgage suit in Jefferson county Ohio case No 12963 against Swickards Coniglios Rinella and others. Describes two parcels in Salem township totaling about 230 acres securing a $2000 debt due February 9 1916 with interest. Defendants must answer by July 22, 1916.
Roy N. Merryman has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Jacob Zeit Jr late of Steubenville township Jefferson county Ohio deceased. Dated May 27, 1916. Joan G Belknap Probate Judge Mansfield & Merryman Attorneys.
Notice reports W. D. Downer appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Mary Galloway Saunders, deceased, for the county in Ohio. Dated in June in the year 1916, with signature JOHN G. BELKNAP.
Estate of Charles McCann in Steubenville township Jefferson county Ohio has appointed and qualified Elizabeth McCann as executrix. Dated June 3, 1916. J R Sweeney, attorney. John G Belknap.
Notice announces Mrs. Marie Heise has been appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of August Heise, late of Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio. Dated May 18, 1916, by the Probate Judge of Jefferson County.
Ralph B Cohen guardian of Joseph Nachtman an imbecile filed June 1 1916 in Jefferson county probate court to grant authority to lease to The New York Central road Co for an open ditch on Joseph Nachtman’s Smithfield township property. Defendants must answer by July 2 1916.
Estate of James F Beaty deceased John F Gilson appointed as executor for the late James F Beaty of Ross Township Jefferson County Ohio. Dated May 15, 1916. THOMAS & JONES, Attorneys.
Edwin E Purviance, with unknown residence, will answer for divorce on March 4. Elizabeth Winifred Purviance filed in the Court of Common Pleas of the county, Ohio, citing gross misconduct and willful absence for over three years. Case numbered 1299 will be heard on or after June 5, 1916. Attorney for the plaintiff: Elizabeth Winifred Purviance. Dated April 22.
Estate of Mike Hollick in Wells township Jefferson county Ohio deceased names Andrew Ondrejeak as ap tor of the estate with date May 22 1916 and J R McCleary attorney.
Estate of Markos Zouridis deceased in Smithfield township Jefferson county Ohio appoints Roscoe T. Ong as estate administrator. Dated May 20 1916. Henry G Pratt attorney Martins Ferry Ohio.
Henry O Yocum and Alma C Yocum face a Jefferson County Ohio sheriff sale. On January 12 1916 at 1 pm central standard time the front door of the Steubenville Court House will host a public auction for Lot Sixty in Manley and Garretts Third addition east side Lincoln Avenue 632 Linden Avenue. The property is appraised at 2500 with coal rights reserved or removed via underground access.
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