Governor Willis eyes action as state hospital row grows
The governor faces a standoff over Lima State Hospital and a pending insistance by the administration board to take charge. Civil service delays block appointment of a hospital superintendent, while governors notes overcrowding and housing demands press for relief. A critical condition emerges at Lima State Hospital as political resignations ripple through the civil service commission and related agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calembes
Civil Service
Commiscion
Bryson
Yestesy
Frank Fanver
Loraine
Wich
Willis
Acquittal In Acclaimed Marshall Murder Case
Frank O Leary, one of five Marshall men indicted for the killing of William Black, former Bellaire, Ohio anti Catholic lecturer, was acquitted in district court on an instructed verdict. The state had sought dismissal for insufficient evidence. O Leary did not testify. Other indicted defendants include John Copeland, George Ryan, George Tier and Harry Winn. trial dates not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Copeland
Gerge Ryan
George Tier
Harry Winn
O'Leary
Supreme Court Near Two Generations of Backlog Clearance
Columbus June 22 The supreme court has caught up with its work for the first time in two generations. Delays stretched from months to years as the court reorganized under a new chief justice. Last week the court recessed until June 3 for a three day session to clear urgent cases. Since late last fall the docket has lightened and justices plan a vacation with many staying in the state. A docket system will keep urgent matters ready for call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Supreme Court
Zere
Polly
Justie
Theiourt
Thirt-Six For 25 Cents Dr King New Life Pills
An old advertised health tonic touts Thirt-Six for 25 cents. It is described as sugar coated white pills in a well forked glass bottle with directions to take a dose nightly and a glass of water before retiring. The copy promises relief from confusion by morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
New Life
Veterans Hold Meetings and Parade Planned This Week
Veterans gather for meetings this week with many already at the venue. Governor Frank Willie is set to deliver a speech and address veterans. A parade is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, highlighting patriotic organizations and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Smiths and guests host relatives across Cadiz
Cadiz correspondence notes Mr and Mrs A M Smith entertained relatives from Uhrichsville over Sunday. Mrs Will Hoobler and Miss Helen Cole of Bloomfield visited Friday. Taylor Long and family and Miss Elizabeth Mansfield spent Thursday in Steubenville. Mrs Mary Underwood and several others visited Mrs Elizabeth esday Tuesday with Mrs J E Gault. The Misses Anna Holmes and Rhoda White attend normal school in Smithfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
A. M. Smith
Uhrichsville
Will Hoobler
Helen Cole
Bloomfield
J. E. Gault
Taylor Long
Elizabeth Mansfield
Steubenville
Mary Underwood
Ada Long
Me Thompson
Mary Weaver
Elizabeth Esday
Anna Holmes
Rhoda White
Smithfield
Open Air Recitation at Crest on the Hill
Mrs Linna Hennig Sherman will host an Open Air Recitation on Saturday evening June 26 1915 at Crest on the Hill near Rayland. Admission 20 cents, Summers orchestra provides music, refreshments on grounds, guests urged to attend and enjoy cool evening air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayland
Linna Hennig Sherman
Crest
Smithfield
Rayland Pike
Samuel Gilespie
Baby
Martin’s Ferry
Nannie Gillespie
Alice Green
Wellsburg
Joseph J. Linton
A. E. Cox
Isabelle Jones
T. T. Jones
J. B. Neely
Martins Ferry
Leroy M. Beckett
Jill
Grace Virginia
Kinsfolk
Steubenville
Jacob Sirdlinger
Charles Sindlinger
Tuscarawas County
Lupton
Mt. Pleasant
Hopewell
Chester Jones
Mingo Junction
Pearl Beall
Powers
C. A. Hartford
Gertrude Freshwater
Grace Powers
Boise
Idaho
Warren Ridge
Oliver Lewis
Oliver Wendell
Steubenville Vistors
Anna Large
Fannie Haythorne
Earl R. McHugh
Mossgrove
D. L. Conaway
Ida McClure
William Roush
Kathleen Linton
Scott
New Alexandria
Wilbur Billingsly
Warrenton
James Haythorne
Lewis Haythorne
James
Master Billingsly
Wilbur
Mrs. J
Billingsley
Veil over a quiet town as mystery grips residents
A fragmented note hints at unease in the village center with locals whispering about unseen events. Police investigate faint clues while shopkeepers report unusual activity around dusk. No injuries or official statements yet. Community watches for further details.
Kitchener probes UK recruit pool for new army size
London dispatch outlines Kitchener's plan to raise 300000 troops from a limited pool of military age men in the United Kingdom. It notes census data, existing service, civilian workers, and the difficulties of clothing and equipping, with praise for his earlier standard changes and the volunteer system’s argument against conscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lonbi Kitchener
United Kingdom
Daily News
Kitchener
England
Obituary for Hugh Hammond of Smithfield Ohio 1845 1915
Hugh Hammond born near Bloomfield Ohio October 20 1845 died June 4 1915 in Smithfield aged 69 years 7 months 14 days after two years of illness. Civil War veteran served in hundred day service. Presbyterian Church Smithfield member since 1888 long time Sunday school superintendent and clerk of the session. Survived by wife Elizabeth Carter two sisters Mrs James Francis Smithfield and Mrs Nathaniel Burris Mt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Hammond
Bloomfield
Ohio
Smithfield
Mr. Hammond
Hammond
Elizabeth Carter
Presbyterian Church of
James. Francis
Nathaniel Burris
Mt. Pleasant
Smithford Opera House to stage Ten Nights in a Bar Room
The Smithford Opera House announces Ten Nights in a Bar Room a temperance drama praised for moral force and high production values. The play screens Tuesday at 8 30 with 35 cent tickets under Maccabees auspices. Pauline Mick daughter of Prof and Mrs Mick Ridge avenue La Belle View fell from a baby carriage and broke her arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithford
Pauline
Irs
F. J. Mick
Ridge Avenue
la Belle View
Pres Marecee Cans Di Noble in Noted Decision
In a historic ruling, Pres Marecee removes Di Noble from office following a string of misconduct allegations. The decision cites official documents and a formal debrief from the decetet lastice, marking a decisive administrative shift and triggering immediate custody and succession procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marecee
Dectet
Riven to Speak Today in Cleveland Leader Debates
In Washington correspondence a speaker named Riven is set to address readers from Cleveland, focusing on statewide prison policy and the upcoming fall election. The report notes potential impact on public opinion and party lines as campaigns intensify across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teday
Cleveland
Washington
Unclear Names Highlight Nonsensical OCR Fragment
Fragmentary OCR reads like a roster with corrupted names and places. It mentions Behnke, M. J ames Kemsl d, Sarah, Stef Smithfeld, Joseph, Steubenville and Joveta, but garbled, obscuring roles or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On Behnke
von M. James Kemsld
Sarah Ale
Stef Smithfeld
Eseph
Lobe Joveta Id Steubenville
Benepe Suit Casts Damages for Slander Claim
Pauline Halael sues Barbara Repka for 5000 dollars alleging slanderous words that a disease claim forced her from home temporarily, Gardner attorney represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Halael
Barbara Repka
Gardner
Mayor's Court Report of theft and arrests
Geor Floto reported a storage house break in Friday night with an auto robe gloves and chandeliers stolen. Roy Dyers colored was captured here on word from Vittsburg for larceny. Two Italians who gave an Austrian a war scrap beating were fined $10 and costs each for their long distance patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geor Floto
Roy Dyers
Vittsburg
Vitttsburg
Grange Speaker Charles Gardner to Address Wintersville Grange
Hon Charles M Gardner Past Master of the Massachusetts State Grange and noted National Grange orator will speak at the Wintersville Grange Hall on Wednesday June 30 1915 at 230 pm The event invites Grange members from Tiree county and all citizens to hear a lively discussion on agriculture and grange work All are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Charles M. Gardner
Massachusetts State Grange
National Grange
Wintersville
Tiree County
Downer's Court Adultery and Larceny Bonds Set
Dragic Scarpan and Buda Karnich were held under bond for court on adultery charges. Robert Watson, colored, was held for court on larceny of diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downer’s Court
Dragic Scarpan
Buda Karnich
Robert Watson
Italian Newspaper Planned in Bellaire by Mr Bianco
John Bianco of Steubenville plans to start an Italian weekly newspaper in Bellaire with the first edition due within a month. The Bellaire Independent reports the venture aims to serve the local Italian community with periodical issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bianco
Steubenville
Bellaire
One Indictment Found By Hancock County Grand Jury
A Hancock county grand jury returned one indictment yesterday, charging a Weirton man with bootlegging. Authorities believe he fled to Ohio and no effort will be made to pursue him while he remains out of West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock County
Grand Jury
Weirton
Ohio
West Virginia
City council debates paving and sidewalk funding
Budget designation accepted. Claims presented include Ella Shipman Finley seeking $400 for grade change on Arlington avenue and Sam J. Salmon claiming $75.92 for destroyed paving. Resolution 3274 on cement sidewalks north of Market Street read third time as council weighs hard times and work scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Shipman Finley
Arlington Avenue
Sam J. Salmon
High Street
Market Street
Fach
Ralston
Market
Man Shot in Yorkville Shooting
A foreigner was shot and badly wounded by a fellow national at Yorkville. The shooter escaped and the wounded man was taken to a hospital as police and investigators hunted for clues. Blog hounds were sent for to track the shooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Divorce suit filed by Charlotte McNickles against Pha T McNickle
In Allegheny county a divorce and child custody suit is filed by Charlotte McNickles against Pha T McNickle. She alleges drunkenness vile language and threats, claiming he assaulted her during pregnancy and caused her to leave home. Attorney Cyrus G Alle represents her with appointed deputy. The case proceeds in Circuit Court with orders and clerical actions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte McNickles
Pha T. McNickle
Pcy
Allegheny
Local race party clash in Cross Creek county election
In Cross Creek county a prominent Democrat is contesting a six year term with supporters H C Wells and Jess Johnson, both Republicans, aligning with Carter in a disputed bid for office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Cross Creek Dise
Demke County
Carter Suep
H. C. Wells
Jess Johnson
Kendall County Sheriff Sale of Coal Lands in Jefferson County
The Kendall Coal Mining Co faces a judicial sale in Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio on July 26 1915 at 1 pm to satisfy a Court of Common Pleas order. The auction will describe option rights on Eastern Ohio coal lands No 1 vein and various coal properties including severed interests and leases with appraised values totaling 62656 dollars plus equipment and personal property valued at 150?00 dollars. The sale lists four main assets A through D with detailed boundaries and appraisals and includes the complete list of personal mining equipment and fixtures. The sheriff W A Hulcroft will conduct the sale. Fred M Coleman is attorney of record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall Coal Mining Co
Cloverleaf Coal and Fire Clay Company
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Omio
Court House
Steubenville
Ohio
Corporation
Bergholz
Moore
Kean
Duffy
Thomas Duffy
Henry D. Eynon
William Dorrance
County of
Jefferson
State of
Springfield
County of Jefferson
State of Ohio
Martin Taylor
Phoebe Taylor
Scott Allen
James Champion
Henry Wassemier
A. J. Anderson
Rabbitt
W. A. Hulcroft
Fred M. Coleman
Divorce Suit Filed by Cora Barkhurst Against Jos Barkhurst
Cora Barkhurst sues for divorce and alimony from Jos R Barkhurst alleging extreme cruelty and misery since their marriage on March 17 1915. She cites abusive conduct threats and a disturbed home life including ill treatment of pets and intrusion by visitors. She requests relief and references a life estate in property valued at about six thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Barkhurst
Jos. R. Barkhurst
Charles R. Wells
Thelerk
Council
Albert
Lee
F. M
Rel
Francis & Torneys
Divided suffrage groups clash over Ohio union branch
A split in the Congressional Union reaches Ohio as Mrs. Julius F. Stone of Columbus leads a faction seeking passage of the Susan B. Anthony amendment. Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton resists, offering cooperation but condemning unionist methods. Miss Alice Paul attends but rejects conditions. A Columbus meeting closes with plans for a university drawing room event and a delegation to Senator Harding for a votes-for-women statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Congressional Union
Congress
Susan B. Anthony
United States
Julius F. Stone
Columbus
Ohio Woman Suffrage Association
Harriet Taylor Upton
Alice Paul
Washington, D. C
Statler
Upton
Association
Paul
Virginia
W. O. Thompson
The
State University
Harding
Big landslide blocks road near Virginia Hill area
Deputies report a major landslide at Virginia Hill opposite Steubenville. A colossus of earth and boulders weighs several tons, covering the railroad track and closing a county road. Crews are clearing from the bridge north to the county line. the cost and time to repair remain uncertain as work continues into midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weitta
Es Stone
Commissioners Brook
Hartley
To Preserve Your Harth Kidney Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as toning up tired and diseased kidneys to banish backache and stop sleep disturbing bladder troubles. Beall and Steele are named as the sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Beall & Steele
Accidents Prompt Oil Store Regulation Debate
Eclectic Oil faces regulatory calls after a string of mishaps at local stores. Cited concerns include product handling and safety procedures amid complaints from two regulated families. Authorities weigh stricter standards for emergency response and store layout.
Doan’s Stores Offer FeRonic Bowers Promotion
A clipped ad notes Doan’s stores selling a product described as FeRonic consti bowers at 25 cents a box. The wording is garbled but indicates a sale or promotion with low price per box and mentions Doan’s.
Citrolax Ad: Best for Constipation and Tummy Ailments
An advertisement for Citrolax from Beall & Steele touts quick relief for constipation sour stomach and lazy liver. Claiming thorough cleansing without pain or nausea the copy emphasizes a sweet wholesome product and urges readers to ask for Citrolax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beall & Steele
Advt
Wheeling residents contest verdict in McGrew kin case
Will Broken resented the plaintiffs who are Wheeling residents and relatives of Mrs. McGrew. A motion to set aside the verdict and grant a new trial has been filed alleging the verdict is against the weight of the evidence and the law. The motion cites jury misconduct and failure to follow court instructions after a written request for definition of part of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Did You Pint Cakes on the Longest Day
On Monday June 21 the longest day of the year, gardeners were urged to plant cucumber seeds to grow long cucumbers. The note links optimal planting to the summer solstice date and discusses home gardening tips.
Minerva Blackburn Sheriff Sale in Jefferson County Ohio
Sheriff sale announced for Minerva O'Dell Blackburn plaintiff versus Minnie Wright et al in Jefferson County Ohio. On Monday July 26 1915 at 1 PM Central Standard Time a public auction will be held at the courthouse front door in Steubenville to sell described real estate in Section 34 Township 2 Range 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva O'Dell Blackburn
Minnie Wright
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Court House
Steubenville
County of
Jefferson
State of
Said County
David Foster
James Means
D. L. Collier
Complex Coal Rights Sale Across Multiple Tracts
The document outlines a sheriff sale of mineral rights and land tracts on the Levi O'Dell estate. It details nine tracts with precise boundary descriptions, including coal beneath the lands and rights to mined minerals, entrances, and ventilation through underground openings. Appraised at 3500 dollars with cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Corner
Wilsons Land
Charles Marvin
Levi. O'Dell
Laca
Wilsons Run
Spring Run
Nathaniel Vankirk
Elisha
Jennie Metcalf
Seid Metcalfe
Steubenville and
Mingo Chin Valley Traction Company
Thes
Oita
Traction Company
Metcalfe
Eli O'Dell
O'Dell
Levi O'Dell
Levinia Bickerstaff's
Steuben Henville
New Alexararia
Paid
Ste’ S
Bickerste
Levinia Bickerstaffs
Bickerstaff
Steubenville
Mingo and
Ohio Valley Tracetion Company
Mollie S Vankirk
Stevtesviire Merne
Ohio Valley Traction
Sceny
Minerva Blackburn
Minerva Blarkburne
O'Dells Land
Minerva Blackburns
Steubenville, Mingo and
Ohio Valley Traction Empany
Nellie Martin
Martin
Ohio Valley ‘Fraction Company
Said Founty
Charles Martin
Minnie Wright
Wright
W. A. Hulcroft
Sheriff
Kithcart & Bigger Attorneys
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Evidense
William Black
Tions
Bady
Fernwood
Qucete
New Yaek Grank Bratius
Yeas
New York Central
Pittsburg Coal
South End
Pearce
U. S. Steel
Bowd, Steel
Westinghouse
National Biscuit
la Belle
Com
Busia
Ted
Hilary
Propa Pla Clary Square
Naesereet
Washington Zi Inthin
Mar‘street
Ead
Y'S Cove
Cyrus G. Alle
Clove
Dur
T. M. Cochran
Orado
Absen
Woodman
Sheriff’s Sale
Harry Zimerman
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Adv
Doan’s
Sheriff's
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