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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
6
A Wintersville Chamber of Commerce resolution urged using all legal means to halt coal stripping feared to ruin county farms. Led by C D Simeral the group warned of devastating land loss across Wayne and Smithfield townships, urging action to protect property values and local bonds.
Jefferson county residents gathered at Grange Hall with officials including S. C. Criss and F. C. Chambers as they discussed coal stripping in Wayne and Smithfield townships. C. D. Simeral warned of severe land ruin and questioned legal remedies while detailing economic gains from stripping and bioproducts, despite farm land devastation.
Immense profits spark rapid development but threaten realty tax duplicates and road infrastructure. Speakers urge unified effort to protect land ownership in Jefferson County. J Ault cites ill advised mining laws and asset depletion. Simeral remarks noted. adjournment ends meeting as attendees return home.
Fifty excursionists depart Monday night in two Pullman cars en route to the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The private party travels via Denver to Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City with sightseeing at Royal Gorge and Garden of the Gods, returning to Steubenville by July 7. Guests include W. E. Polen and many named companions, with a schedule featuring daylight views and hotel stays focused on San Francisco and mobile tours.
Isadore Sulzbacher and his daughter Helen Floss married James Williamson Hitchcock at the Hotel Biltmore New York in a simple homely ceremony in a private drawing room. The wedding featured pink roses peonies orchids and lilies of the valley with an improvised altar. The officiating minister was Dr. John Elliott.
Friends in this city announce the marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth Beair of Bear Lake Michigan to Mr. Ray W. Mathews of Norwalk Michigan. The ceremony was on June 13 1915 at 9 am on the bride’s country home lawn with immediate family. The couple planned a trip and will settle in Norwalk where the groom works as a rising businessman.
Ralston's State reports L. W. Ralston will become mayor July 1 and names Walter Sterling as safety director J N Leech as service director on tentative basis and Thos M Loup as mayor's clerk.
Officers report Cord Trotter and his would be bride were jailed for intoxication after failing to borrow $2.50. Joe Orlando reports a burglary on Seventh and Washington with $45 stolen. Dr T W Walker reports a garage break in with old tires stolen.
Children at the Bethel near Smithfield enjoy a well equipped playground with swings slides see saws rings and gymnasiums. From the road they look like a flock of birds as they swing run slide and perform stunts in a happy home provided for their care and comfort.
A legal case between Dominic Andinorn and Augusta Coal Co ended in settlement at defendant costs. The action concludes with no further court dates or claims noted in the readable text.
Paul Kalomewski a 19 year old Polander drowned in the Ohio river near Toronto on Friday at 4 30 p m. He was seized with cramps while bathing and effort to save him failed.
Hyacinth Mackey age 16 the last survivor among Rock Springs park disaster victims died at Chester General Hospital last night. She had been at the park with Eva Dales Glenna Stout both of Newell and with Albert Rayner 12 of Chester. The three girls and Rayner were among the most severely burned and most perished shortly after the accident.
Cincinnati was unanimously selected as the 1916 convention city for the grand lodge of Odd Fellows, decided just before adjournment of the Lima business session yesterday.
To Improve Roads. The river road south of Costonia and the road near Markle's are both to be improved at an early date. Both have been in bad condition.
Burglars broke into the residences of Dr. C. W. Mercer Dr. J. C. Jones and C. L. Fouts cashier of First National Bank in Onvale Friday night taking watches jewelry and cash totaling about $200.
In a terse review of county losses, officials note many dogs are unpaid on taxes and contribute little on paw strikes against sheep. The comparison to a busted bank underscores ongoing financial drain from livestock damage and missing revenue.
Justice John J. Scott becomes desk day sergeant in the Mayor s office a role once held by his late father. D M Merryman named superintendent of the garbage plant with Eli Gayder as assistant. Mayor s Clerk Tim Kennedy resigns effective July 1. John Gavin resigns from the Sinking Fund Commission and John Fitzsimmons appointed to succeed him.
The common court alleges votes counted for Tarr were miscast for Priest. After recounting three precincts, the court dismissed Priest's claim and reversed, holding an error occurred when the court refused to recount all ballots.
Rumor says the Vandergriff farm near Wellaburg has been leased for five years to host a moving picture studio. The first film is reportedly slated for release in October.
Mervin Smith a 30 year old coal miner of Salineville dropped dead yesterday at 3 10 pm while leaving the New Shaft Coal mine a mile from Salineville. He hurried to catch the last cage to the surface after the day’s work and suddenly expired of heart disease.
A Columbiana county minister filed the most unusual tax return this year listing personal property and adding 400 as credits. An explanation revealed the credits were back salary due to the minister, prompting commentary on faith in the congregation.
The coroner reports 50 year old Victoria Lefevre of Belgium was found dead in bed at Piney Fork on Thursday morning.
FE Peterson and others petition county commissioners to remove a dangerous slip at the Narrows above Bergholz. They urge action to eliminate a hazard deemed impossible to use safely.
The report clarifies that in Mayor George W. McLeish's case only the execution of the sentence was suspended, not the sentence itself. It notes the distinction between suspension of execution and suspension of the sentence.
The body of 15 year old James Douglass was found in a river bed of sand at Newark Thursday afternoon by his uncle Chester Peppers. The remains will be transported to Steubenville this evening and taken to the home of Stewart Winters before a 3 o clock funeral Saturday.
At a meeting the Tiltonville school board employed G. M. Stringer as Principal. Elsie Roth is hired for sixth grade, Beatrice Williams for third grade, Eva Wilson for second grade, and Lottie Lauer for primary. The fourth and fifth grade position was continued.
The Wheatfield meeting at the Ohio Agricultural Station in Wooster Friday June 25 promises to be one of the greatest in the station's history. The 1915 wheat crop is reported in splendid condition. Dr. Thompson president of O S A at Columbus and Dean Eugene Davenport of the College of Agriculture of Illinois will speak.
A Jewett burglary targeted James Kane’s home on Thursday night. Thieves stole a gold watch, a chain with Elk teeth charms, a Lady Shriners gold pin, a gold bracelet, and two savings banks containing $25 in cash. No arrests reported as investigation continues.
Bridgeport mine headquarters announced last week that regular benefits would end, but Vice President William Roy said on Saturday that workers not yet at work will receive their $3 orders next week. Funds now cover at least one more week of aid, easing initial concerns.
The Columbiana county commission trio draws attention with I. C. Billingsley of Lisbon described as the tall member at six feet three inches Frank Dickey of East Liverpool noted as the title member at four feet six inches and John Conner of Salem billed as the heavy weight at 442 pounds
Robert A. Butler and Ella Butler seek a divorce in a suit filed after a 1910 Wheeling marriage. The record notes her arrest and conviction for sncultery and desertion with Cohen as attorney.
Samuel Grossman files for divorce from Anna Grossman alleging wilful absence. They wed in July 1911 at Cheshire Connecticut. Cohen represents the plaintiff.
Plaintiff Gresh sues Annie Garbl for 2500 dollars over alleged slander. Gardner represents the plaintiff in a case detailing accusations of theft by the defendant.
Henry Phillips sues Phillips and Bros in a appeal suit heard in the court of W. D. Downer. Action seeks judicial resolution of disputed claims and relief as determined by the court.
John T. Nepoliv e files a suit for unlawful detainer against Savero Vine alleging overdue rent. Gardner, attorney, represents the plaintiff in the dispute.
A rough OCR pass lists arrests for non support and fornication, a West Virginia claim, and a debris of legal actions. Cases include an explosion injury at a clay mine with $20000 damages, fines for technical violations, a nolled case, probate inventories, and guardianship bond filings.
Fragmentary note mentions Marshal S. E. Loftus and Ernest Justice linked to Columbus in a trial. No clear dates, organizations, or outcomes are readable. Further readable context is required to form a complete summary.
Psip Lamantia was fined five dollars and costs for striking a child. William Gaile was brought back from Cleveland for non support of a minor child.
Court port slips list several incidents: Bé outlaws suspected of breaking on Stanton boulevard, Arington drug store broken into with only dope taken, Joe Kroski missing from 24 North Eighth Street along with $18 and clothing, a man cut in a drunken brawl near Herminia Avenue, and a boy on Wells Street with a leg broken after a motorcycle collision with Francis.
An appraisal confirms a dispute between Blackburn and Minnie over a sale or settlement. The decision validates the parties’ claims and sets forth the terms to be executed, with authorities or a court overseeing the process.
A court orders the Kendal Coal Mining Company and Cloverleaf Oil and Fire Clay Company et al to proceed with a sale. The order directs action to praise and sell assets under the case, with specified terms and deadlines for completion.
A county commission ledger shows many payments to individuals and firms for sheep related expenses. Names include A Sutherland, L C Purviance, N C Hunter, Carter and Vermillion, Harry Galbraith, W C Thompson, J A Henderson, Fred Skeels, Clyde Smith, J C Stokes, FR Stevenson, J T Scott, and others with varied amounts from a few dollars to nearly nineteen thousand dollars. The list appears incomplete and contains several misspellings and duplications.
It was stated yesterday that all mines in Eastern Ohio would be operated within thirty days and workers recalled. Currently only a few are operating, but they are gradually resuming to full capacity.
Harry Minnia of Tuscarawas reports two valuable cows killed by a westbound Pan Handle passenger train Friday morning about six o clock. Cows escaped into the pasture then wandered onto the railroad at 52 cut and were struck. One cow injured, dragged to near Zimmerman farm about a mile and a half away by the engine pilot. One animal was a Holstein and the other Shorthorn.
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