Local Correspondence Highlights Carding Through Town Notes
In Pittsburg and Steubenville visits and social gatherings fill the page. The Woods reunion at the old homestead draws most of the family, with one California-based brother absent. A June 25 1911 opening of Weems Union Sunday School Chapel features a full program of music sermons and addresses by local clergy and visitors. The notice lists numerous residents attending events, school appointments, and upcoming games between Richmond ball players and Unionport, with community meetings and college staff changes also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Carlin
Pittsburg
Orville Purviance
Brilliant
Elizabeth Mehollin
Mattie ‘Elliott
Steubenville
Ada Elliott
W. C. Naylor
Grace Rinker
Don Rinker
A. L. Sutherland
Robt. Gier
Toledo
J. A. Hopkins
Christian Church Romaney
W. Va
D. W. Merrill
M. E. Church
Smithfield
H. F. Wollam
Friends Church
Joel H. Wood
Laveta Baptist Church
Colorado
Local Social Notes from Pine Grove and Nearby
Pine Grove residents share visits with friends in Chester and Alliance while several family members travel. Anna Billman visits Chester. Mrs. J E Lowry returns from Alliance. Mr and Mrs J B Hutson of Salem spend Sabbath with Wm Carson. Mrs George Harbourt visits daughter Myrtle Russell. a party at McDaniel's Irondale includes Frank Lowry Robert Carson Fred Frank and Harry Vandyke. Ora Carson returns from Athens. Prof G K Pearce visits J R Lowry. Bessie Lowry Edna Carson attend Steubenville Enworth League convention at Martin's Ferry. Robert Kaiser of Pittsburg stays with Charles Cain. Emmett Lowry from Alliance visits family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Grove
Anna Billman
Chester
J. E. Lowry
Emmett
Alliance
J. B. Hutson
Salem
Irondale
Ora Carson
Athens
G. K. Pearce
Steubenville
J. R. Lowry
Bessie Lowry
Edna Carson
Martin’s Ferry
Robert Kaiser
Pittsburg
Charles Cain
Emmett Lowry
Fernwood local notices and events July schedule
Fernwood notes list a children day service at Long's M E church on Sunday July 2 with Rev Harry Stewart and family, a festival at Long's M E Church on July 4, and various residents visiting relatives, hospital visits, hay cutting, and road improvements.
Unionport Church Notices and Local Socials
In Unionport Rev W B Love will preach the annual K P sermon at the Christian church Sabbath evening the 25th All are invited Rev Oldland will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 Sunday school at 1 30 A festival will be held on the M E church lawn Saturday evening July 4 Miss Iris Cromer visited Miss Cora Carman at her country home Isaac Vorhees was a Cadiz visitor Friday Miss Blanche Maffit returned to Jewett Thursday after a pleasant visit with relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Barker
Helen Martin
Buchanan
Miss Wrench
Scio
Fred Polen
Midway School
Wm. McBane
Flora
Bloomfield
Edgar C. Barber
Mildred Maxine
Walers S Mills
D. D. Rittenhouse
J. S. Peterson
Lizzie
Steubenville
Belle Porter
Edgar
Samuel Vorhees
Harvey Snyder
Pauline
Malvin Ratzenberger
Monte Malcolm
Cecil Howell
Ralph Bolitho
Means
Denzil Merryman
Eugene Hoobler
Alva Merryman
Lana Latto
Mildred Day
Fairplay
Iris Cromey
Mary Starr
Lulu Vorhees
Mayme
Ida Johnson
Tipton
Chlotille Wallace
Golda Betts
Pearle
Marie Polen
Elizabeth Miller
Lucy Gotschall
Harold Polen
Bertha Adgson
Stanton Hervey
George Mather
Bloomingdale
W. T. McBane
A. O. Nation
Hopedale
Howard Dye
Annapolis
Harry Ferguson
Lois
John Martin
R. D
Mae Allensworth
Fither
Myrtle Crabb
Harold Mills
M. E
J. M. Ferrell
Elsie
Nellie Getschall
Francis Vermilion
John
Roscoe Starr
Secrest
Marion Peterson
Leighton
Simpson
Paul Buchanan
Loyal Blackburn
Anna
Laura
Neela McBane
Patterson
Bloomfield Hall
Unionport
W. B. Love
Christian Church
Oldland
Presbyterian Church
M. E. Church Lawn
Iris Cromer
Cora Carman
Isaac Vorhees
Cadiz
Blanche Maffit
Jewett
Heir Peter Reilly of Meath Impresses Referee in Irish Case
Peter Reilly of County Meath testified before Referee Billingsley in the General Reilly will case at Lisbon. He claimed kinship as a first cousin of James W. Reilly, tracing lineage to Thomas Reilly who went to America, landed in Quebec in 1824, later to Ohio, and marriage to Elizabeth McAvoy before Thomas disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Reilly
Billingsley
Lisbon
Peter Reilly
County Meath
Ireland
J. W. Reilly
Reilly
Thomas Reilly
America
Quebec
Canada
Ohio
Elizabeth McAvoy
James W. Reilly
Heirs Claim Link to McVeigh Generals Kin
The article notes the main story aligns with the McVeigh heirs, and his lawyers believe they have identified a near relation of the late general. The statement reflects ongoing legal effort to establish lineage and inheritance implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVeigh
Annual Christian Endeavor Union Convention Opens
The 19th annual convention of the Christian Endeavor Union of this Presbytery met at the First Presbyterian Church with many delegates and visitors. Rev Willis J Gelston of Philadelphia spoke on Lines of Improvement, urging renewed consecration, stronger loyalty, reaching the unchurched, and wiser stewardship amid an atmosphere of crimson and white decor and daisies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Union
First Presbyterian Church
George P. Rowland
Dr. Robinson
Davies
Katherine Linn
Harry Arthurs
Minerva
L. L. Carpen
C. C. Dana
Dennison
Lucy Gilsin
Hazel Montgomery
East Liverpool
Chas. Stanberry
R. Watters
Frances Moore
Minnie Stoddard
Ruth L. Renig
Nelly Caddes
Uhrichsville
Mary E. Coleman
Mechanicstown
M. H. Francis
Lillian Vermillion
Smithfield
Amanda J. Johnson
Wellsville
Sarah Hartgrave
Lucia Powell
Maplewood
Ethel
Nettie Erskine
The
Steubenville Society
Endeavor
James Shaw
Devoe paint scolding letter to Buckerg Ham Steubenville
A customer complaint from F W Devoe & Co criticizes Steubenville dealers for overcharging customers. The letter claims painters overpay by using other paints, outlines typical costs for two coats and extra gallons, and emphasizes Devoe as the economical choice. P.S. G Richards sells their paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Buckergham
Steubenville
Devoe
F. W Devoe & CO. P
S—E. G. Richards
Prayer meeting and convention closing events described
The article lists attendees and topics at a local meeting with Miss Adams Miss Geisey Miss Feist and Rev Hodil taking part. Rev John N Wright D D will speak tonight on Interests in Persia and the convention will conclude with a reception in the church parlors.
Serious Fall From Cherry Tree Injures Charles Mahan
Charles N. Mahan of near Follansbee fell from a cherry tree on Friday at 4 45 PM. A limb broke causing fracture of the vertebra and spinal cord injury with paralysis in the lower limbs. He remains conscious and can move his arms as physicians attend and a Wheeling specialist joins in care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Mahan
Follansbee
Richmond
Mr. Mahan
K. M. Mahan
Deaths: Typhoid claims Brooke county pumper
Harry P. Franck a Thomas McKim farm hand in Brooke county died at home on Tuesday afternoon of typhoid fever at age thirty six. He leaves a wife and seven children and will be interred near Pittsburg. Mrs Frank Calderhead of Adena area died suddenly last Saturday near Parlett on the Wabash railroad near Smithfield. The funeral drew a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Franck
Thomas McKim
Brooke County
Pittsburg
Frank Calderhead
Adena
Parlett
Smthfield
Robbins Circus Brings Noted Acts to Steubenville June 3 Show
The Frank A Robbins Show arrives Monday with two performances and a street parade. About one hundred performers, three bands, clowns and trained animals headline a large menagerie. Special acts include six German imports and the duo Dynamite and Arkansaw. Prof Hugo directs the horse act, and Prof Carmenda Nasella leads a 24 piece Italian band. Doors open early for pre show viewing of the menagerie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Frank A. Robbins
Robbins
Carmenda Nasella
Royal Italian Band
Germany
Hugo
Dynamite
Arkansaw
Death of Howard Hendry shocks community in city
Howard M Hendry a popular local resident died by self destruction after leaving a note saying tired of living. Found near Stanton Boulevard with a 41 caliber two barrel Derringer and a bullet hole in his temple. Born in Texas in 1881 he lived most of his life here, studied dentistry and later left the profession. He was a Congregationalist and Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard M. Hendry
Stanton Boulevard
F. E. Low
Khoyt Feck
Zimmerman and
Connor
Hendry
Tofp'dork
Texas
Monroe Hendry
Esther A. Hendry
John McClare
Richmond College
Allegheny Dental College
South Bend
Ind
Wheeling
Congregational Church
Masonic Order
Bloomfield and Western Pike Opened as Smooth Modern Route
The Bloomfield and Western pike, two and a half miles long, is finished and praised by motorists as among the best and smoothest roads recently completed. It is the township's first pike, built under Commissioners J B Talbott, Albert Hervey, S W Bell with Liggett Bros. as contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
J. B. Talbott
Albert Hervey
S. W. Bell
Liggett Bros
Stine divorce and Ware divorce granted amid fault grounds
Ellen Stine seeks divorce from Oscar Stine on wilful absence desertion and neglect and reverts to Tierney while Ollie and Ware obtain divorce from Myrtle Ware for adultery. Nanez and others sue to restrain John Harker from building a road to haul timber over a sled road trail in Warren township. W C Brown, attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Stine
Oscar Stine
Tierney
Ollie &. Ware
Myrtle Ware
Jos. Nanez Et al
John Harker
Warren Township
W. C. Brown
Wedding anniversary at Montgomery home near Unionport
About thirty relatives gathered on a June day at Mr and Mrs William Montgomerys country home near Unionport. A sumptuous dinner followed by music and recitations featured Miss Ina McCullough and Miss Rose Montgomery who had just returned from Oberlin. Mrs Montgomery received fine presents including Havilland china as sisters A T Wright and A C McCullough looked on. Guests listed include Joseph Montgomery Emma Montgomery Frances Montgomery Taylor Montgomery and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Montgomery
Unionport
Ina McCullough
Toronto
McCullough
Emma Montgomery
Olive Peterson
Rose Montgomery
Oberlin
Montgomery
A. T. Wright
A. C. McCullough
Ed ith Conaway Fete Honors Miss Edith at Hopewell
Mr and Mrs David Conaway hosted a Saturday night gathering at their Hopewell country home in honor of their daughter Edith. The event featured parlor games, music, and a luncheon with guests Beulah Raush Ruth Raush Cora Elma Kate Garnett Lewis Lela Taylor Lenata Mast Frank Floyd Brown Harry Grigsby Fred Brown Melvin Taylor Percie Yast Joseph Bake Harry Raush Ham Rae Henry Taylor Ira Bateman George and Ina McCullough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Conaway
Hopewell
Edith
Beulah
Ruth Raush
Cora
Elma
Kate
Garnett Lewis
Lela Taylor
Lenata Mast
Frank
Floyd Brown
Harry Grigsby
Fred Brown
Melvin Taylor
Percie Yast
Joseph Bake
Harry Raush
Ham Rae
Henry Taylor
Ira Bateman
Lillian Thompson Weds Carl F Boyd At Bantam Ridge
A refined rustic ceremony was held Tuesday at 3 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Thompson on Bantam Ridge. Their daughter Miss Lillian united in marriage with Carl F Boyd son of Mr James Boyd of Pleasant Heights. The bridal party included Miss Laura Thompson as bridesmaid and Gertrude Martin matron of honor with William Martin as escort. The groom wore black and the bride white satin. One hundred relatives and friends witnessed the vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Thompson
Bantam Ridge
Lillian
Carl F. Boyd
James Boyd
Pleasant Heights
Laura Thompson
Beatty Marion
Gertrude Martin
William Martin
Bernert Johnston Wedding Performed at Home in George's Run
A home wedding Friday evening June 14 united Miss Susan Johnston and Mr Jack Bernert at the George's Run residence. Rev David Cope officiated beside decor full of white margarette gowns lace and roses. After a four course supper the couple departed for Steubenville to reside at Eighth and Market Streets with gifts and best wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pearl Myers
Emmet J. Bailey
Steubenville
Eighth and
Market Streets
Wool Prices Slide Amid Duty Talks
Advices from Carroll county report wool selling around 25 cents a pound as buyers fear higher prices due to a likely Congress duty cut of at least fifty percent. D. O. Rutan, ex-Representative, bought 400000 pounds with half the clip sold. Harrison county papers urge farmers to hold for 30 cents, and many do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Congress
D. O. Rutan
Harrison County
Old-Time River Vessel Display Plans Foreseen
A program featuring skiff and camroe races noth with nicht Sreworks ship display, manned by veteran rivermen led by Captain Abner Martin of the East End. The day will include speechmaking boat excursions and other amusement features to be arranged later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Martin
East End
Local marriage licenses list four couples
James S. Tipton age 22 of Massillon and Evelyn P. Broad age 21 of Bergholz. John B. Shafer age 28 of near Smithfield and Bessie Her age 18 of Piney Fork. Thomas J. Nalen age 25 of Steubenville and Nellie Pressler age 21 of Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Tipton
Massillon
Evelyn P. Broad
Bergholz
John B. Shafer
Smithfield
Bessie Her
Piney Fork
Thomas J. Nalen
Nellie Pressler
Steubenville
Belmont County Infirmary Orders Work for Able Men
County infirmary directors in Belmont decide to compel all able residents to work or lose their positions. Several men refused, eight steadfastly declined, and were expelled from the home after being given a final choice to obey or depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Infirmary
Belmont County
Reward Offered After Irondale Bridge Shooting
Loreto Flati an Italian man is shot by his brother in law Gimi Lipo on May 13 in Irondale. A reward of 25 dollars is offered for information leading to Lipo’s arrest. Flati says four shots were fired, two after he fell bleeding from shoulder wounds, on a small Irondale bridge near the sewer pipe works. He cites no motive beyond Lipo being a bad man unfriendly to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loreto Flati
Gimi Lipo
Irondale
Flati
Lipo
Pati
Dam No 8 dedication set for August 2 at Wellsville
Following the opening of Dam No. 11 near Brilliant on July 6, Wellsville hosts a large event for Dam No. 8 near Wellsville on August 2. Prominent guests include Secretary of War Stimson, Senators Burton Foster, and J J Whitacre, with Congressman Nelson Hubbard and Captain Dovener among others. A grand naval pageant and water procession are planned as part of the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brilliant
Wellsville
East Liverpool
War Stimson
Theodore Burton
Fomerene
J .J. Whitacre
Ohio
Nathan Scott
Watson
West Virginia
John Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Nelson Hubbard
Dovener
Wheeling
W. Va
John Vance
Ohio River Improvement Association
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WEEMS
J. L. Thompson
Bert Gorsuch
Samantha Brown
G. L. Blackburn
Agnes Loftus
Roy L. Maxwell
Boxwell
Cross Creek Township
Cross Creek Church
J. W W. Kirk
G. C. Weldav
Flora Stark
Mercy
Margaret
Joshua Rine
New Alexandria
Julia Gault
Roy Maxwell Steubenville
T. C. Gault
Richey
Coshocton
Grange
Long
Wm. Cookson
Thompson
Galion
County
Meath
C. E. Union
Rev. Willis
Gelston
Cord
H. P. Franck
Robbins Circus
George
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Friend
Dr.l.f.voke
Imperial Hotel
SSSS
L. F. Voke
Ohio State Asteanty
Starling Medical College
American College of Optometry
Bright
Voke
Sixth Ave
Columbus, Onc
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