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Newspaper

Steubenville Herald

Location

Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

5

Palmist's husband held in murder probe

Mike Ondrick of Pittsburgh, said to be Madame Stanley's husband, is jailed in Brooke County on forgery charges and held in the Brooke County jail. Authorities link his arrest to the disappearance of Stephen Galechek last seen at Madame Stanley's Folansbee parlors.

Palmist Mike Ondrick Pittsburgh Madame Stanley Follawsbee Brooke County John R. Litten Stephen W. Galciek Madame Follanabee Ondrick Wellsburg Stephen Galechek Madame Stamiéy Ohio River Steubenville Folansbee

Officials Hope for Confession in Yorkville Murder Case

Brooke county jail holds Mike Ondrick and Madame Stanley amid a widening probe into the murder of Pittsburg floral designer Stephen Gaiciek. Exhumation at Yorkville revealed Gaiciek’s fractured skull and a handcuff link to Ondrick’s railroad past. Officials seek a third party while Stanley faces forgery charges and a possible murder indictment when kept in custody.

Mike Ondrick Stanley Brooke County Welsburg Stephen W. Gaiciek Pittsburg Yorkville Galwick Corner Thos. Kirk County Corner J.B. Whitnahaw Wellsburg J. R. Litten Clarence Williams Pittsburgh Galchek Yorkvile Pitsburg Lakerie Ondrick Follangbee Galwiek R. L. Romney Madame Stanley Bond Ig

Sam Davis's Place Raided Twice on Wells Street

Sam Davis, a Wells Street resident, was arrested twice within 24 hours for violating the prohibition law. Officers found a fifteen gallon still and two barrels of raisin mash, then seven gallons of whiskey and two gallons of raisin jack. Davis posted bond for hearings before Justices Downer. Prosecutor Roy Carpenter filed affidavits and Davis was fined $300 and costs.

Sam Davis Wells Street James Parkenson Sam Justices Downer Davis House Davis Roy Carpenter

Attachment in Samuels vs Donetto Stands for $27

Justice of the Peace J N Holmes in Smithfield Township Jefferson County Ohio issues attachment in the case of Samuels plaintiff against Sam Donetto defendant for 27 dollars. The hearing is set for July 10 1920 at 430 pm. Brooks County Court opens in Wellsburg next Monday and runs two weeks.

D. Samuels Sam Donetto Smithfield Township Jefferson County Ohio Gad J. N. Holmes Justice of the Brooks County Court Wellsburg Hattista Janes Howell J .N. Holmes Yeffergon County Aid Justice

Wheeling Steel Corporation merger plans outlined

The merger of LaBelle Iron Works Wheeling Steel and Iron Co and Whitaker Glessner Co creates Wheeling Steel Corporation under Delaware law with 100 million authorized capital. The deal trades assets for stock, expands capital, and envisions 2 million tons annual ingot capacity, with plants and land across Wheeling Martins Ferry Beech Bottom Steubenville Yorkville Portsmouth Benwood and facilities in New York Philadelphia Chicago and other cities.

J. D. Merriman & Co Wheeling Investment Securities LaBelle Iron Works Wheeling Steel & Iron Co Whitaker-Glessner Co Delaware Wheeling Steel Corporation Wheeling New ‘Corporation LaBelle Iron Wheeling Steel. Corporation Wheeling Steel& Iron Co Atockohidera Wheeling Stee] '& Iron'Co Wheeling. Steel Corporation New Common Bessemer W. Va Martins Ferry Beech Bottom Steubenville Yorkville Portsmouth Benwood New York City Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Minneapolis Chattanooga Richmond Ytle United States Steel Corporation Republic Iron and Steel Co

Ohio Supreme Court to Hear Labus Case Review Next Thursday

Prosecuting Attorney Roy Carpenter was notified that the Ohio Supreme Court will hear arguments next Thursday on his motion to enter the Bert Labus case for review. He seeks to overturn Jefferson County Court of Appeals ruling granting Labus a new trial due to an error in the trial. Labus was convicted in a case involving his 13 year old daughter and sentenced to prison.

Preme Court of Ohio Bert Labus Labus Supreme Court Jefferaton County Court’of Appeals Springfield Labia

Injury Sustained At LaBelle Fatal To Harry Desilvey

Harry Desilvey 30 a LaBelle Iron Works burner died at Ohio Valley hospital after a Friday accident at the open hearth furnaces. A piece of structural steel fell striking him causing internal injuries and death. Remains were placed at Mettenberger's morgue and later taken to Sinclair avenue. he leaves a widow and two children John Charles and Harry K Jr.

Harry Kelly Desilvey la Helle Iron Works Ohio Valley Hospital Mettenberger Sinclair Avenue Khnown John Charles Harry K., Jr

Gambling Joints Raided on Market Street

Prosecutor Roy Carpenter and Constable Parkinson led a raid on two open gambling venues on Market Street Saturday night in Downer’s court. At Leech’s address 607 Market Street 18 players were found with games in progress. proprietor fined 100 dollars and players five dollars plus costs. Across the street Ed Burton ran another game. Burton and 13 players were detained with costs and fines.

Roy Carpenter Justice Downer Parkinson Market Street Leech George Johnston Justice Downer Johnson

Death notices list infant twins and local obituaries

The infant twin sons of Cecil and Marian Zin Taylor died at Ohio Valley Hospital and were taken to Canton for interment. The infant son of Clyde and Bernice Cathown Tennant died at 519 Marwell Avenue and was interred at Oakland Cemetery. Lucy Wilson died at Ohio Valley Hospital and will be prepared for burial at Coe's funeral home. James Smith’s funeral was held from 1428 Arlington Ave with burial in Union Cemetery after services conducted by Rev Shiltz.

Cecil Marian Zin Taylor Ohio Valley Hospital Canton Clyde Bernice Cathown Tennant Marwell Avenue Oakland Cemetery Lucy Wilson Ohio ‘Valley Hospital Coe James Smith Arlington Ave Shiltz Union Cemetery

Obituary notice for Hollidays Cove figures

The obituary notes Reverend Allen of Hollidays Cove and lists pallbearers as grandchildren Fred Gardner Roger Gardner John Gardner Ross Hindman Donald Gardner and William Stewart. The piece reflects local church and family ties within the community.

Rev Allen Hollidays Cove Fred Roger John Gardner Ross Hindman Donald Wil Iam Stewart

Funeral services for Harry J. Myers Held at Home

Funeral services for Harry J. Myers were conducted at his parents home, 1428 Arlington Avenue, yesterday afternoon at six o'clock. Reverend Shirts officiated. Pallbearers included Frank McGinnis, Loo McGinnis, John Spence, Bernard Pennie, William White, and Ray Smith.

Harry J. Myers A. J. Myers Arlington. Avenue Stev Frank and Loo McGinnis John Spence Bernard Pennie William White Ray Smith

Funeral services for Mrs Loomer held at residence

Funeral services for Mrs Melissa Loomer were held at 230 South Fifth Street at 2 PM with Rev Mohn and Rev Walls officiating. Music by Mrs Esch and Miss Preda Johngaon, pallbearers listed, burial in Union Cemetery. Relatives and friends attended the service for Mrs Nancy Kell at 531 Union Avenue at 3 20 PM with Rev Moh presiding. Music by Mahan and a quartet including Mrs Esch Hent Paul Geisinger, and pallbearers noted. Burial also in Union Cemetery.

Melissa Loomer South Fifth ‘Street Mohn Walls Esch Preda Johngaon Rosbert Davis George Stroud Edward Anderson C. W. Bougher Union Cemetery Nancy Kell Union Avenue

Death of Steubenville Resident Harry Myers at Woodlawn

Harry Myers a Steubenville native and farmer died at his home Woodlawn Pa Sunday June 6 at 1115 pm He was the son of Andrew and Barbara Myers longtime Steubenville residents living at 1434 Arlington Avenue Belle View The funeral will be from there He is survived by his wife Lillian McGinnig Myers several children his parents and one sister Mrs John A Bickerstaff of this city A steel worker by trade he was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends

Harry Myers Steubenville Woodlawn Glong Andrew Barbara _Myers Pioneey Arlington, Avenue Belle View

Griffin dies suddenly at Me Comb North Dakota

Frank Griffin aged about fifty died at his home in Me Comb North Dakota on May 24 1930 after a long relation to Mrs Hettie Holroyd Griffin. He was beloved and leaves six children aged from eight to twenty two. Funeral for Ola Loretta Mc Gowan held at St Peter's church with solemn requiem mass and a group of pall bearers named.

Frank Griffin Hettie Holroyd Griffin Mecomb Grifin Hettie John. Holroyd Deva- Uon Ola Loretta McGowan St. Peter's Church Powera Ans Father Slattery Father Hackett Eramett

Devlin and Roe Lead List of Named Individuals

Arthur and George Devlin, Thomas Roe, James Doran and Bernard Hughes are identified as the named persons in the provided list.

Arthur George Devlin Thomas Roe James Doran Bernard Hughes

Death of Frank Miller in Conneaut June 1920

Friends received word of Frank Miller's death after a long illness at his Conneaut home on Tuesday June 8 1920. He was about fifty born in the city a longtime Conneaut resident survived by two sisters Mrs Mac Beth and Miss Terrean Miller and two brothers all of Conneaut.

Krank Miller Frank Miller Conneaut Austin Miller MacBeth Terrean Miller Connegut

Death of Lawrence Gweng in Alliance Ohio

Lawrence Owens received word from David Owens of South Fifth Street Wednesday evening of the death of his son Lawrence Gweng at his sister Mrs. Tresa Cowen's home in Alliance Ohio after a protracted illness. He was a former well known young man with many friends. Survived by his father and siblings Nellie Totten Blanche Carr Tresg Cowen Hazel Cress and George at home.

Lawrence Owens David Owens South Fifth Street Lawrence Gweng Tresa Cowen Alliance, O Nellie Totten Blanche Carr Tresg Cowen Hazel Cress George

Mary A Glendinning Widow Dies in Pittsburgh

Mrs Mary A Glendinning widow of Charles H Brentenniays died at her Pittsburgh home on Tuesday afternoon. She formerly lived here and belonged to the U P church. Survived by children Nettle Bufford of Pittsburgh Mane Manning of Philadelphia and J E Glendinning of Los Angeles with a sister Elizabeth Law of this city and brothers William Stewart of Wellsville and R A Stewart of St Petersburg Fla. Also noted is the death of James G Winsome two year old son of James and Evelyn Smith at 1428 Arlington Ave.

Mary A. Glendenhing Mary A. Glendinning Charles H. Brentenniays Pittsburgh U. P Church Nettle Bufford Mane, Manning Philadelphia J. E. Glendinning Los Angeles Cal Elizabeth Law This City William &. Stewart Wellaville R. A. Stewart St. Petersburg Fla Wag Richard Stewart Thia City James G James Evelyn Smith Arlington Ava Tile

Funeral services for George M. Work held yesterday

Funeral services for the late George M. Work were held from the home of his brother Harry Work in Hollidays Cave at 10 50 a m. Rev Pierce pastor of the MA conducted the service a quartet furnished the music Interment was made at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery

George M Harry Hollidays Cave Pierce Chestnut Ridge Cemetery

Death of James Little in Weirton WV at 61

James Little aged 61 died at his son’s home in Weirton West Virginia late Wednesday. He resided in Davisville and had visited his son for several weeks. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p m from Steele’s Funeral Home Weirton with interment in Union Cemetery.

James Hittie James Little Weirton West Virginia Davisville Steele Union Cemetery

Infant Daughter of John and Grace White Dies at Home

Violet White, infant daughter of John and Grace White, died at 113 North Seventh Street on Saturday morning June 10 1920 at 1130 oclock aged fourteen months. The death casts a sad aw over the home.

Violet John Grace White North Seventh Street

Funeral for L. F. Anderson at Wills Creek

The funeral was held Friday afternoon at three o'clock from his late home on Wills Creek. Rev. Kettlewoog officiated at the service with relatives and friends present. Interment followed in the local cemetery, with LU. Geisendorf Oliver Mullen John Mildner W. D. Black Pungan Dunnogue and Mr. Lowmiller listed among the mourners.

L. F. Anderson Wills Creek Kettlewoog LU. Geisendorf Oliver Mullen John Mildner W. D. Black Pungan Dunnogue Mr. Lowmiller

Mrs Amanda M Gardner obituary notices death in Paris

Mrs Amanda M Gardner died at her daughter Mrs RB Aten's home in Paris PA after a brief illness. She was in her 90th year widow of David Gardner and leaves children Mrs W M Johnson Craton PA Mrs Charles Auger Pittsburgh PA Mrs F W Stewart New Cumberland WV Mrs RB Aten Paris PA J Gardner Youngstown OH David G Gardner Atwater OH Fred C Gardner Burgettstown PA. She lived in Paris PA all her life and belonged to United Presbyterian Church of Paris.

Amanda M. Gardner R.B. Aten Shea David Gardner W. M. Johnson Cratton Charles Auger Pittsburg F. W.W. Stewart New Cumberland W. Va RB Aten Paris J. ¥. Gardner Youngstown David G. Gardner Atwater Ohio Fred C. Gardner Burgettstown United Presbyterian Church of

Mrs Shorts Dies After Long Illness at Home

Mrs John Shorts and Mrs Mary Annabell Shorts widow of John Shorts died at her Stanton Boulevard home on Saturday June 12 1920 at age 57 after six months of illness. A Christian church member she attended services as long as able. She leaves husband and several children.

John Shorts Mary Annabell Shorts Stanton Boulevard Yest Christian Church

Charles E Swickard Dies After Illness in Steubenville

Charles Emmett Swickard of Steubenville died at home on June 2 after a 14 month illness. Born September 3, 1878 in Knox Township, he was a son of My and Mrs. Charles Swickard. He married Edna Mae Allen in 1907 and leaves wife, two children Nellie Marie and Allen Foster, and several siblings in Steubenville and area. He was a member of the Christian Church at New Somerset and remembered as a kind husband and father.

Charles Emmett Swickard Charles Emmett Swickard Steubenville Maxwll Avenue Knox Township Edna Mae Allen Nellie Marie Allen Foster Willis Elliott Mathias Wilbur Steubenvilles Gay Wellsville Howard Charles Buschele Cleveland Jaapar

Family loss marks first death in large Bloomingdale clan

Broadacre, Mrs Oling of Bloomingdale, Earl of Redds Mill, Mrs Robt Kirk and Edward of Richmond mourn the first death in a family of twelve children who have all reached adulthood.

Broadacre Oling Bloomingdale Earl Redds Mill Robt Kirk Edward Richmond

Death of George M. Work at Holliday's Cove

George M. Work of New Cumberland died at Harvey Work's home in Holliday's Cove on Monday June 7 after a long illness. He was a son of the late James and Margaret Scott Work and leaves many siblings including Frania Bebout Scott Work Emma Anderson Julia Piotts James Work Samuel Work Harvey Work and Margaret McCanh land. Funeral services are set for Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m. at Harvey Work’s residence with burial at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery near Florence Pennsylvania.

George M. Work New Cumberland Harvey Work Holliday's Cove Anemie James and Margaret Scott Work Francia Bebout Scott Work Florence Emma Anderson Ellwood City Julia Piotts James Work Holliday's Cve Samuel Work Holliday’s Cove Margaret McCanhland M. E. Church Harvey Chestnut Ridge Cemetery

Mrs. John Underwood Passes After Four Decades of Steubenville Life

Mrs. John Underwood died June 12, 1920 at her daughter Mrs. Joseph B. Nicholson’s home after a year of frail health. Born April 20, 1840 in Wayne township, she lived in the area, raised three daughters Julia, Carris, and Agnes, and is survived by grandchildren John H. Reynolds, John Wood Nicholson, sister Miss Mary Agnes Nicholson, and brothers William B. Mansfield Martin M. Mansfield Judge John A. Mansfield and Frank C. Mannsfield. A member of St James church, she was remembered for her devotion to family and faith.

John Underwood Mary Manefield Underwood Joseph B. Nicholson Underwood Jacob and Julian Mansfield Wayne Township Steubenville J. M. Reynolds Reynold Nicholson St. James Episcopal Church St. Stephens Parish Julia Fr. J. Gantt Toronto Carris Janes M. Reynolds Agnes Joseph Nicholson John H. Reynolds Pittsburgh John Wood Nicholson Mary Agnes Nicholson City Carolyne Reynolds William B. Mansfield Kansas City Martin M. Mansfield Marion San John A. Mansfield Frank C. Mannsfield Wintersville W C. Bracken Columbus Ohio Mia

Mrs Fen Loomer Rites Held After Prolonged Illness

Mrs Melinsa Spencer Loomer, aged 73, died at home 230 South Fifth Street Saturday June 12 1920 after a long rheumatism and stroke illness. She was born in Steubenville to Samuel and Axia Spencer lived here all her life. Survived by husband John Loomer son S Loomer sister Myre John McFarland and a sister and a long time church member admired as a Christian figure.

Fen Loomer Melinsa Spencer Loomer John Loomer South Fifth Street Steubenville Samuel Axia Spencer Loomer Myre John’ McFarland Tweed Avenue M. B. Church

Mrs Joseph J Kell dies after long illness at 511 Union Ave

Mrs. Joseph J Kell beloved wife of Joseph J Kell dies at the family home 511 Union Ave at 12:50 am June 12 1920 after two weeks confined to bed following a prolonged illness. Born January 2 1850 near Fairview Guernsey Co Ohio she moved to Steubenville as a girl and lived there since. A member of the First M F church she was known for beauty of character and devout faith. Her death end a devoted family life and a community loss with neighbors and friends mourning the loss of a Christian presence.

Joseph J. Kell Nenny Spear Union Ave Kell Fairview Guernsey County Steubenville Mra Kell M. F. Church Hera

Kell Family Mourns Loss of Beloved Wife and Mother

The mourners include widower Joseph Kell and two sons Edward Kell of Liverpool and Harry Kell of Stibeubeh ville, plus two daughters Mrs. Thomas A. Bishop of gig bus and Mrs. H R Bradly O Neill. The obituary states the family home is the bereaved residence and notes four surviving children.

Joseph Kell Edward B Katt Liverpool Harry. B. Kell Stéubehville Shre Thomas A. Bishop Gig Bus Misa Leonore Kell Bradly O'Neill

Mrs Willan Laizure Dies After Illness in Silver City

Obituary notes the death of Maria G Butterworth Laizure at her Silver City New Mexico home on May 23 1980 following a ten day illness from a hip fracture after a May 12 fall. She lived in Silver City since 1884 born September 37 1862 in Steubenville. Survived by husband William Lafisure two children Morence Turner and Chaplain Oliver Laizure. Funeral held May 25 at Good Shepherd Church. she was 28 years a Christian and well known in the community.

Willan Laizure Marke C. Butterworth William Silver City New Mexico Laisure Bag Maria G. Butterworth William Butterworth Mary Butterworth Morence Turner Freeno Calif Oliver Laizure California State San Quentin Laigure Thig City Church of the Good Shepherd

William P Hayes Former Steubenville Lawyer Dies at 81

In Steubenville Ohio William P Hayes longtime attorney at the Steubenville bar died June 11 1920 at his Michigan Avenue home aged 81. Born in Camcrofton County on November 22 183, he practiced law in Cadiz before moving to Steubenville then Chicago where he lived on Michigan Avenue retiring five years ago due to fading sight. He married Mary Emmé and is survived by his wife two sons Judge Howard W Hayes and Charles Summer Hayes three grandchildren and a sister-in-law Miss Annie Bligit. Funeral at his home followed by Oakwood Cemetery burial beside his son Ele Hott Hayes. The article includes an unrelated attachment notice in Jefferson County Ohio filed May 22 1920 with a hearing set July 16 1920.

William P. Hayes Chicago JéBernon County Michigan Avenue Hayes Coghocton County Pioreer Hayes Farm Cleveland Cadis Steubenville Jeader Michigan Avenue Hyad Wyntil Umed Mita Mary Emmé W.R. Hi.ll Mott Orion Deposit Bank Jefferson Tran South Fourth Alwaya Httle Howard W. Hayes Municipal Court Charles Summer “Hayes National Printing and Engraving‘ Company Biliott Hayes Aog Mary Lee Hayes Hewett L. J Eliott Richard Sarah Tudge Howard Hayes Annie G. Bligit Nanne Hayes Winter Park Florida Oakwood Cemetery Ele Hott Mia

Liberty Grange Lawn Fete to be Held Friday Evening

Liberty Grange plans a lawn fete on Friday evening June 18 at James Herc touts home midway between Brill and New Alexandria along the State road. Ice cream berries cake sandwiches and ham will be served. All welcome especially other Granges in the county.

Liberty Grange James Herc Brill New Alexandria State Road

Personal notices and weddings in local town

Mr and Mrs 0 B Hays and daughters Jean Savehein visit relatives in Uhrichsville. Mrs Arms of Philadelphia visits at the Westmaster church Manse. A daughter greets Mr and Mrs Robert Miskelly at Highland Ave. in June. Multiple families travel for graduation and university events. A May 11 wedding ties Gladys Cone to William Sprague. A baby boy is born to Jerome Mettenberger. Marian Bougher leaves for Lake County to visit relatives.

Robert Miskelly Marie Bates Highland Ave J. Howard Gault Toronto Julia Underwood Jobb Underwood Afi John C. Munhrush Marie Lovine A. G. Mildner Mary Elisabeth Coshécon Frederick ‘Oweanery Watertown N. Y Frederick °, Oweaney John Baptiste Brannagan Los Angeles California Ohio Hiram Johnson Dock Streete Paul Bowles George Moses Charles Relnoht Wooster University Relnoh Pri Delta Chinpowa Lake Leonard Forrester Reggie Hermokeil Clévéland Victor Forrester Brunckell Adryica William J. James Fintay Im. H. Church Hammonisville Frank Parsons Harneast Reiger Thomas Marker Marian Bougher Eening Louth Lawrence May G. C. Baker

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