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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
11
The circuit court affirmed the verdict and death sentence for Sam Ashby, while also upholding a prison term for dorman and related sentencing on delays tied to railroad work. The decision overturns earlier margins, with judges detailing issues on jury deliberation and the propriety of the original verdict as it pertained to Ashby.
A sensational crime tale from the town chronicles the murder of a young woman by attackers who also killed themselves. The article links a vanished group and a suspect named Osdar Perry Novore, details a forged letter, a confrontation, and the subsequent suicide of a suspected accomplice. A second death by suicide occurs in the wake of the initial crime, involving Devoro and a companion linked to the same case. Chief Clemens and Det. McCunkey pursue leads across Matamorae and nearby towns.
A grand jury will hear the Cutting to Kill case involving William Ayore who was hospitalized after an armed raid on May 29. Ayore faced arraignment on cutting with intent to kill, with proceedings noting a prior court appearance and a recent arrest related to another incident. The report also mentions a separate case involving Giovanni, fines, and suspended penalties connected to local construction and contract work.
A historical note claims the system thrives on ample blood while those lacking quantity and quality of blood fall victim to an ominous prevalent illness. The text emphasizes fear about blood scarcity impacting health.
An old advertisement extols Dr A W Chase’s Nerve Pills claiming to restore strength and vigor by nourishing blood and organs. A Pittsburgh user cites rapid nerve steadiness improved appetite sleep and color. The piece notes sales outlets including J C Cope Drugstore and local grocers joining a merchants association with plans to close stores early.
The Twentieth Meeting of the Woman’s Benevolence Society outlines program items and attendees. Key figures include Mrs. Grimes, Mrs. Potaldeene, and Mr. Caldwell. reports cover literature, missionary news, and committee updates. Delegates are urged to attend both services and weddings.
Good wells proliferate in Cross Creek area of Washington County as producers come in every few days. Lyle No 8 yields well, while No 2 averages around Le barrels daily. No 1 remains a dust er. Gillespie Company and Kelly & Co own wells nearby with several leases. Field reaches 0k feet at 310 feet depth, expanding toward the southwest with farmers holding out for fair prices.
A garbled OCR list shows June wedding notices with misread names such as Miss Bells Brown and Bulote Smith for Forugood and Ada Opperman with Russ Roberts. Several couples across dates June 13 to 16 are mentioned in a distorted format, including Miss Uhuiche Reel and George King and Miss Nell Hawerter with Wray Ridgley, all from various unnamed locales.
Delegates gathered in New Philadelphia for a three day Summer programme of church exercises. The conference featured opening devotions, papers on missions, choir music, and reports of officers. Officers elected included Fronilonte J S Ledyard of Stoubanville as president, and Mrs W M Grinas of Stoubansile as honorary president with multiple secretaries and a field presbyterial secretary chosen.
Report from the inquest at Dittonvale on Saturday night into the death of Andy Szach, killed on the bridge near Upstill by a local freight. Leach, 32, of Long Run, left behind a wife and five children. Stash, a traveling salesman, was struck and killed while walking back to Dillonvale from Long Run after an eight mile trip culminating in the tragedy.
An old advertisement targets rofters and millionaires with digestive ills. It extols Green's August Flower as a household remedy for over thirty five years, claiming it activates the liver, increases appetite, and improves digestion, with a nondescript call to buy from Berle and Steele.
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