Railroads Reopen After Flood With Minor Damages Noted
As the river falls to 31 feet 4 inches, rail lines from Pittsburgh to Wheeling resume service except Wheeling & Lake Erie. Workers salvage mud and slime, pump cellars, and repair tracks and depots. Mills and plants like Pope tin, Hartje, Ohio Valley clay, and La Belle resume operations, while sections of the PW and Ky line and Cumberland branch reopen with crews fixed on restoring service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Water Street
Sixth Ward
Woods
Pope Tin Mill
Hartje Paper Mills
Ohio Valley Clay Works
la Belle Works
Ferryman Injured On Market Street Ferryboat
William Wells of the Market street ferryboat Nathaniel was badly injured this afternoon when a jack slipped and the boat lurched causing him to fall under the apron arm. He split his nose, suffered a deep cut near the eye and facial bruises. Dr Laughlin treated the wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wells
Market Street
Nathaniel
Inland river traffic resumes with scheduled arrivals
Navigation resumes on the river with the T. M. Bayne set to resume regular trips to Wheeling on Wednesday morning. The Kanawha arrives tonight at 9 from Pittsburgh, the first port call since February 6. Other boats like the Lorena and Greenwood schedule Thursday arrivals while Keystones depart ahead of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Bayne
Wheeling
Pittsburgh
Queen City
Cincinnati
Virginia
Keystone State
Greenwood
Railroads Suffer Major Losses from Floods
Floods halted rail service with heavy losses to lines entering the city. The Wheel ing and Lake Erie line suspended between this city and Martins Ferry since Saturday, unlikely to resume before Thursday. A washout south of the La Belle works collapsed embankment sides, and ten telegraph poles were washed out between here and Mingo cutting telegraph links along the line. Minor washouts and debris exist between Mingo and Warrenton. workers expect repairs by Wednesday night. The C P road finally delivered the first inbound train from Bellaire at 6 40 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Ciy
Martin's Ferry
la Belle Works
Mingo
Warrenton
Bellaire
Coal shipments resume with several steamers to depart soon
Coal shipments will be resumed tomorrow, with the coal combination sending the Pacific, J. C. Risher, Enterprise, Acorn and Tornado. Later in the week, additional steamers will depart as soon as they arrive with tons of empties onboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Combination
Pacific
J. C. Risher
Enterprise
Acorn
Tornado
Floods and wrecks swirl through Ohio river towns
Floods extended two lakes up Will Creek and flooded backwater across Jeddo and Wellsburg causing streetcar and gas line disruptions. The river crest rose higher than expected as boats, timbers, and homes drifted. towns from Steubenville to Pittsburgh reported varied damage while rescue and relief efforts began and flood waters receded slowly.
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Will Creek
Market Street
Costonia
Jim Wood
Brown's Island
Steubenville
Bell Telephone Company
Toronto
Wellsville
Wellsburg
Cross Creek
Wheeling
Pittsburgh
Beaver
Mingo Traction
Fair Grounds
Mingo
Brilliant
Jeddo
Jeddo Run
New Cumberland
Chelsea Pottery
A.S. Guthrie
Ohio
Chester
Liverpool
John Martin
Mark's Run
Congo
Liverpool City
National Road
Mt. de Chantel Bridge
John Reid
Martin's Ferry
Flood Recedes In Wheeling Island Reaches Normal Slowly
Heavy damage to property and major inconvenience marked the flood on Wheeling Island as streets remained waterlogged last night. By dark most floodwaters receded on the island, though South Broadway Hinton Wabash and York were still submerged. Skiffs were needed to cross Zane street with upper island clearing. Wellsburg also saw water recede and townspeople began cleaning debris from homes and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Island
Iveryone
Griffi Leaves Western Union Post in Steubenville
Griffi, longtime manager for the Western Union Company in Steubenville, plans a rest in Steubenville then a southern trip before moving to Pittsburgh for a new post. He is highly regarded in the city, and his departure will be widely regretted by business associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiffith
Western Union Telegraph Company
Collins
Zanesville
Griffith
Steubenville, O
Pittsburgh
Western Union Company
Griff Fi
Parkersburg Journal
Death Notice for Frank Knese Foreman of Herald Bindery
Frank Knese, foreman of the Herald bindery, died at his home in Piqua Ohio after a period of decline. He came to Steubenville seven years ago, remained at work until last week, and died shortly after arriving home. He was active in Holy Name Church Knights of Columbus Harmonie Singing Society and Germania Turnverein. The funeral is in Piqua on Wednesday. Mrs James Anderson 30 died near Irondale Friday evening leaving a husband and four children. services were held Tuesday and interment at Wellsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Straday
Miller's Station
Steubenville
Skelly’s
Frank Knese
Herald Bindery
Piqua
Knese
Mr. Knese
Holy Name Church
Knights of Columbus
Harmonie Singing Society
Germania Turnverein
James Anderson
Irondale
Wellsville
Local Union Mourns Death Of President I M Miller
Unanimous resolutions at Local Union No. 412 Steubenville announce the death of President I M Miller on February 10, 1902. The memorial notes his fidelity, sympathy for his bereaved family, draping of the charter for 30 days, and distribution of copies to the minutes, the National Advocate, local papers, and Miller's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wihierisas
I. Ti. Miller
Steubenville
National’ Advocate
Tuesday. A Good Showing. The County Treasury Report
The report of the condition of the County Treasury, published in another column, is a good one and shows a comfortable balance on the right side of the ledger.
Steuben No 1 K of P celebrates 32d anniversary
Steuben No 1 K of P marks its 32nd anniversary with an March 20 evening program of vocal and instrumental music, roles, male quartettes, and Patton's orchestra followed by a banquet. Roosevelt has sent to the Senate the nomination of John K Gow to be Postmaster at Bellaire, on Rep J d Gill's recommendation. Gow is Bellaire’s current postmaster and his reappointment is expected to please the city's enterprising people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben No. 1
K. of P
Patton
Roosevelt
Senate
John K. Gow
Bellaire
J. d. Gill
Italian boy Carrino Matero released after Probate Court ruling
Carrino Matero, the Italian boy held on a charge of assault with attempt to kill Miss Geary on Market street last Saturday night, was released from jail yesterday. Judge Kerr ruled there was no warrant to hold him and noted the prosecution did not file a lesser charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrino Matero
Geary
Market Street
Kerr
Irondale Glass Works Proposed by County Men
Prominent county businessmen plan a new glass works at Irondale, aiming to revive iron town fortunes. They seek Hanfield property and surrounding ground, with 30 acres for town lots, to open a two-story brick plant employing about 200 workers and producing blown glass. Meeting set for Tuesday to finalize incorporation and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irondale
Trust
East Jnverpool
Salem
Rochester
Hanfield
Irondalee
Franchise Granted Sparks Protest Over Road Widening
Opponents of widening the county road from this city to Mingo challenge a plan to expand the hillside section to 60 feet. The hearing, postponed until all commissioners attend, could fuel a heated debate amid claims the change benefits Wheeling Traction Co. and local electric railroad aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mingo
Mingo Traction Company
Racion
Steh
Wheeling Traction Company
Steubenvile, Mingo and Ohio Valley Traction Co
Bridgeport and
Steubenville
Frondenberger
New Manager Named as Steubenville Wall Paper Factory Chief
Kennedy Crumrine of Pittsburgh arrives to assume duties as General Manager of the Steubenville Wall Paper Factory. Directors raise capital stock from 36 000 to 76 000, all subscribed, with most by current stockholders. Planned factory improvements include a new warehouse and up to four more machines to double capacity. senior staff Cromlino, JR Kendall and W Butter head to New York City to promote the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy Crumrine
Pitsburgh
Steubenville Wall Paper Firetory
Crumline
Wall Paper
The
Wall Paper Company
Cromlino
JR. Kendall
W. Butter
New York City
Bank Statement Shows National Bank Reserves and Notes
A dated bank statement lists assets and liabilities including bonds stamps notes and deposits. It shows securities due from banks reserves and national bank notes outstanding with figures for capital stock profits and undivided deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barketing House
Hank
Putin
Joss’ Ox
NT Sa
Big Coal Sale and Million-Dollar Mortgage Filed in County
A deed transfers 17 000 acres known as No 8 Pittsburgh coal bed from Robert T H Rhoades Morris A Bradley and Hudson B Willard of Cleveland to United States Coal Company locating the quarry in Smith Ned Warren Wells Crags Creek and Wayne townships with a nominal dollar but about 957 revenue stamps indicating near two million dollars. Immediately after signing a mortgage secures 400 000 in bonds with 610 shares of Dittonvale Smithfield Railway stock turned over to the trust company and the road to be completed 11 1/2 miles south of Smithfield within two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
United States Coal Ca
Ditlonvale & Smithfield Railway Company
Trust Company
Smithfield
La Belle Iron Works and Pope Tin Co Aid QUI Hospital
A community drive raised 201.50 for QUI Hospital with gifts from La Belle Iron Works, Pope Tin Co, Italian workers, and numerous individuals. Notable contributions include W. Woods 158, J. Parrish 3, John Petterson 6, and many small donations from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Belle Iron Works and
Pope Tin Co
la Belle Iron Works
Pope Nn Co
Qui Hospital
Helle oMee
Pape Tin Co
W. J. Smith
J. H. Parrish
John Petterson
Hy WM. Bell
Thos. Laughrey
J. W. Cornet
John Green
Lockett
Fel Gider
Geo. Handers
Jan, Burns, Sr
Geo. Bearlett
W. Kegger
Joe Elliott
Harry Harden
James A. Simpson
Otto Schafer
Samuel Ford
W. H. Campbell
W. Stark
Wm. Melineny
A. Sanders
Owen Prooks
John Craig
Harry Ryan
John Cane
Park Eadwards
Frank Borg
Clara Dobbs
Robt, Barr
David Gomtor
W. Humble
Cea. Richardson
Pat Bulligan
John Toohey
Charles Lohman
Geo
Frank Lowery
Chas
Steeie
John Seariott
Jas. Winters
Fle
Geo. Fahay
Hoes
We Schultz
T. McGurdy
Yoo
Wa Pngram
Behades
Toney Mottes
Jol Shen
Thos
Christian
County Treasury Ledger Certification for Jefferson County
County auditor certifies the balance in the Jefferson County treasury as of the preceding date under Ohio statutes. The document lists numerous funds including Bridge, Common School, Tax, Veterans, and various improvement funds with specified balances and fund names. It records fund totals and validates the official reconciliation and accountability for the county’s finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Oras Cobriary
Jurors Drawn for March Common Pleas Jury Panels
The March term jury docket is set with 200 cases the largest in years. Grand jurors include Frank McCullough and others from Stuss, Knox, Wayne, and Cross Creek townships. Petit jurors listed include Henry Wilson, David J. Comley, George Borden, Russell Hook, and more from Steubenville and surrounding townships. Sessions begin April 4 with jurors summoned from multiple townships across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Thors
Appene Mavel dl
Frank McCullough
Stuss
James Starr
Dlanny Bannan
Harry Curgining
Wm. Dunlap
O. CG. Brandenburg
Breubenvile
Borhehfield
George W. Z. Knox
Zadoek Bure Risa
Welb
Ross Moore
Win
Shane
Smithfield
Kezin
Mansfeld
Wayne Township
Robert ‘Omlingon
Warren
Robert Lave
Saline Township
Wavld
Carr
Island Creek Township
Henry Wilson
David J. Comley
George Borden
Russell Hook
Charles Hull
Pp. W. Palet
Steubenville
Andrew Wasson
Stark
Clark McCullough
Inland
Creech
Geo. A. Chambers
Frank Seamehorn
Mr. Pleasant
John Ondemwood
Armstrong McQuy
Cross Creek
Morell J. Hews
Joseph Peterson
Springfield Township
Samuel K. Bwickard
Thos
Hodgens
Knox
J. Madhisyn
Wayne
Albert McIntyre
A. J. McCune
Wells Township
Patent Granted and Olympia Comedy at City Hall
Shanley JRhodes received a patent yesterday for a bicycle coaster brake. Hayes and Lytton’s Wise Guy comedy troupe performs at the Olympia Friday night March 7 in three acts with a large cast. Also noted: prison transport details and an escape from Cadiz jail involving Lieut. Moore and prisoner Wal. Shanks with related Nevada requisition papers and Cadiz county jail status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanley Jrhodes
Hayes and Lytton
Olympia
Smond Jiayes
Emily Lytton
Ray Ll. Royce
Moreland
Thompson and Roberts
Louise Montrose
Raymond Inlay
Doherty Sisters
Maudy Detty
Jean Cunningham
Allen Lorraine
America
Reno and Richards
Lijent
Moore
Wal. Shanks
Cadlo
Hike
Nevada
Shanks
Cad
Skelly's
Carson City
Bukg
Lieut. Moore
Newark
Cadiz
Charse Corry
le Etill
Probate Court Notice of Numerous Estate Administrations
Probate Court in Jefferson County announces proceedings for the estates of Margaret Cant, James Howard, William Judking, Elizabeth Chay, Margaret Meholtin, Sherea Vin Hon, Nancy A Grindlay, James S. Chompsan, Sarah Lightizer, August Z Alexander, Buruh A Buckurd, and others. Final actions and guardianships set for March 28, 1902, with executors and guardians named. Notices address administration, appointments, and deadlines for claims in the county probate docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Jefferson Coury
Ayita County
Lorweils
Muory Canlef
Margaret Cant
Ingt
Jumner Haythornwalde
Wiliam
A. Judking
Mulgabeth Chay
William Be Meholin
Calito
Margaret Mehultin
COREL
John A. Itheart
Oxtale
Sherea
Sural Lawn
Robert J. Wydro
Matthew Darriad
Fies County
Judgment revived in Upper Sandusky court case
In August 1895 a judgment was entered in the Common Pleas Court at Upper Sandusky against the named defendant, the “fine mortal J. ON.” Neither principal nor interest has been paid. The judgment is about to expire and revival proceedings were begun yesterday. The action was brought by John W. Frey, a brother, residing at New Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Upper Sandusky
John W. Frey
New Lexington
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Wolfsburg
Cumberland
There
City Council
May Sweeney
Gazette
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Kinley Johnston
Uhrichsville
A. J. Goodwin
H. N. Merts
Thomas Morrell
United States
John J. Jones
Coburn
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Bert.ennedy
N. R. Vroom
Dresden Road
Amity Lodge Ff. & A. M
T. W. Creighton
C. J. Chandler
Buckeye Camp
Vroom
Mingo Mill
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Jon Hilawkenr
Ditsotora
BIG Coal Sale
H. E. Willard and Associates
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GUI Hospital
County Treasury of
Jefferson County
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