Democratic Congressional Convention Set for April 20
Sixsmith and Gruber will contest for national delegate from Jefferson. The Sixteenth district Democratic Committee met in Ho McKee’s office to set the convention site for April 20 in Steuhenville. Belmont Senator Brown was 23 temporary chairman with Carl H. Armstrong of Jefferson as secretary. Delegates by county: Belmont 64, Carroll 20, Harrison 26, Jefferson ?. The meeting featured a clash over timing before or after the state convention. McCombs of Harrison is pushing for McCombs’s congressional nomination, while Clyde Smith, Gruber, and Sixsmith supporters promise a lively fight at the convention. Members included Harrison’s Smith, Carroll’s Lawler, Monroe’s Thompson, Belmont’s Anderson, Jefferson’s Sixsmith, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Congressional Committee
Sixteenth District
Ho McKee
Steuhenville
AM. Brown
Belmont
Carl H. Armstrong
Jefferson
Carroll
Harrison
Monroe
A. N. McCombs
Advanc
McCombs
Congress
Bellaire
Marion Huffman
Clyde Srsmith
M. Gruber
Young Man Hurt On Cadiz Branch Pan Handle
James Montgomery aged 20 from Washington claims to have been on the Cadiz branch of the Pan Handle railway Tuesday evening when struck by a train. He was found unconscious and brought by freight to Gillhr capital where doctors say he suffered a severe scalp wound and multiple cuts. He is under Dr Montgomery’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Montgomery
Washington
Cadiz
Gillhr Capital
Dr. Montgomery
Italian thief captured in Scranton with stolen cash
Chief Zimmerman reports Fiorini the Italian who stole 250 dollars from Italians was found in Scranton with 33.15 to his name. Tracked by Nick Pelenantre, he vows to return without requisition though no action is known. Nearby tramps were chased from town and 17 lodgers noted. A St Patrick patrol arrests three Hungarians. Ohio Valley Realty No 2 well shows oil. WW Cole’s diet road trip to Steubenville on May 16. Clay Bell farm sold for 3600 to Philip Tranx. Bates Freudenberger lease Thomas Morgan farm and plan a test well soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
Scranton
Fiorinione
Phun Run
Nick Pelenantre
Halla
Unclear fragment notes fines and items from Canton officers
Partial OCR reads Sam Farnes and Bob Blackburn in Canton with fines of 25 dollars each. Mention of driving four inch belts and a statement by Blackburn about items in his pocket. Details vague and scrambled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works
Sam Farnes
Bob Blackburn de Canton
O- Mayer Porter
James Stewart Run Down by Train Near Home
James Stewart aged 74 of West Wheeling was struck by the Cleveland and Pittsburg passenger train about seven on Friday evening and killed instantly. He was walking on the tracks near the P. trestle close to his home. his hearing was defective and a fire attracted his attention too late. Stewart had lived in Cameron, was a Civil War veteran and a longtime resident of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stewart
West Wheeling
Cleveland
Pitshire
Kun
Vietimn
Stewart
Cameron
Hill tops residents call for more ward visits
Residents of the hill tops report ongoing concerns as two men fled from the area near Adameo Street. Community members urge ward officials to schedule further visits and address safety.
Scatter Gang Busted On Water Street By Police
On Monday night Chief Zimmerman and Officers Morrow and Ward dispersed the Scatter Gang on Water Street. Two members Bob Bilkth and Wim Barnes were arrested for drunk and vagrancy. A man named Wm Rite from Fernwood was rescued after being led toward a dark spot with $31 and a watch on him. Blackburn was found with a large bowlder in his pocket. The gang faces removal from Third and Market or jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
Morrow
Ward
Water Street
Bob Blackith
Wim. Barnes
Wm. Rite
Fernwood
Third and Market Street
Blackburn
Boy Hurt When Wagon Run Off in Cross Creek Runoff
Eight year old son of William Watt was thrown from a wagon on a Cross Creek road. He suffered a severe head injury, multiple cuts, bruises, and possible rib dislocation after horses ran into a rut. He was taken unconscious but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Watt
Cross Creek
Winship Mongay
Watt
Armstrong McCoy Place
Jane Harden
Fermwood
Woman struck crossing tracks seriously injured in street accident
Mrs. Margaret Kennedy of South Sixth street was struck by a southbound W. & I. FE ROR train at the Adame Street crossing Tuesday morning while attempting to cross ahead of the train despite warnings. She sustained three broken ribs on her left side, bruises, and was treated at home. no fatal injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kennedy
South Sixth Street
Adame Street
Stockholders Meeting On Building Four Branch Coal Lines
The Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting at its Hillsboro Pennsylvania office on Tuesday April yoo8. The agenda covers adoption of locations and authorization for construction of four Jefferson county branch lines to develop coal traffic and one branch line across Harrison Carroll and Jefferson counties in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago and St. Louis
Hillsboro
Jefferson County
Harrison, Carroll and
Jefferson Counties
No Trouble Between Pope Tin Co and Its Employes
There is no disagreement between Pope Tin Plant Co and its workers. A recent article caused incensed reaction, but a conference settled the issue. The company sought an earlier start for the first shift, workers objected, and an accord now holds until June with good feeling between employees and managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Tin Plant Co
Amalgamated Association
Burglars Visit Pleasant Heights Grocery Store
An attempted burglary targeted the grocery store owned by Mrs. Spence and Mrs. Ewing on Pleasant Heights. The store had been robbed recently and groceries stolen. Last night an iron bar blocked the door from inside, a window was cracked, but the noise woke the family who ran into the store.
Assaults in Follansbee shock residents and prompt arrests
In Follansbee two women suffered assaults, including Miss Nettie Caddick, an 18 year old, attacked in woods. Richard Walker aged 25 was arrested after a late night chase. an oil driller named Winston fled after assaulting a married woman. Public outrage spurred a vigil and warrants were issued. Walker faces preliminary hearing before Mayor Mahan.
Bay Ferry’s Garden Seeds Sold by G S Huscrofts
Garden seeds advertised as the best are sold by G S Huscrofts located at 114 116 North Fourth Street. The notice promotes Bay Ferry seeds through the local shop with emphasis on product quality and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Ferry
G. S. Huscroft
North Fourth Street
Eloping Couple Returns Home After Wedding
Midway Pennsylvania couple Miss Margaret McBride and Mr Work eloped after being refused a license in Stetbenville and married later in Wheeling. The union caused a local sensation as the first elopement of Teap vearthy. Mr Work is 19, son of W F Work of Candor, and Miss McBride is 17, daughter of Thomas McBride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
Margaret McBride
Stetbenville
Wheeling
Work
W. F. Work
Candor
Thomas McBride
Coal strike split grips Indianapolis vote in Ohio miners row
March 17 report from Indianapolis notes the scale committee of United Mine Workers received Ohio operators’ refusal to join another interstate conference. Mitchell and Lewis factions vie for influence as Lewis becomes president April 1. Ohio operators may delay action to offload coal and then sign up. miners widespread support leans toward Mitchell in other fields. Obituary notices: Edward Zinsser funeral held at George Run. interment at Georges Run cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mineworkers
Ohio
John Mitchell
Lewis
Mitchell
Wedding Bells at High Street Home of Porter and King
The wedding of Miss C. Porter of this city and Frank S. King, City Auditor of Steuben ville, was held at noon in a Toronto home. The bride wore white chiffon and roses. the groom in morning dress. A reception for fourteen followed, with a dinner and plans to reside at 010 North High Street after April eighth. Attending were T. B. Porter, George King and families, Clyde Porter, and other relatives from Sunnyside and Bradford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Porter
Toronto
Frank $. King
George King
Republican
Ono
Cs & P
Cleveland
Northeast
Rotary
North High Street
Elan
Ate
R. G. Porter
Meg William F. Walker
Clyde Porter
Shadyside
Vernor L. Porter
Bradford
Realty transfers in Mt. Pleasant and vicinity
Chas Ashen transfers land in Mt. Pleasant township to Elizabeth Fite gerald and others for 1. Allen Tob and others convey to Anna H. G. Brown quit claim in Mt. Pleasant. C. J. Wilcox transfers to A H G Brown in Mt. Pleasant for 31.40 dollars. A H G Brown transfers to Frank Snyder parcels in Mt. Pleasant for 1000 dollars. J Bickerstaff transfers to Jerry Neville parcels in Junction for 250 dollars. Kitheart executors transfer to John Karee land in Smithfield township. Frank W. Stone transfers to W C Wasley property in Empire for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude E. S
la Belle View Lee
F. P. Ensell
la Bele View
Tri-State Investment Co
Vincenzo Pigzoterrato
Mingo Junction
Jas. Parreca
Accantelo Lancia
Sterbenaville
Wr. Allen
Chas. Allen
Island Creek
Steubenville
Willard Madison
Wilson Madison
Amsterdam
M. W. Simpson
Wm. Hammond
Smithfeld Township
Wm. F. Lewis
Jefferson County
Cross Crees
Towant
G. Haynes
S Steff
Dillonvale
Chas Ashen
Elizabeth Fitegerald
Mt. Pleasant Township
Allen Tob Et
Anna H. G. Brown
Mt. Peasant
C. J. Wilcox
A. HG. Brown
Mt. Pleasant
A. H. G. Brown
Frank Snyder
J. Bickerstaff
Jerry Neville
Kitheart
Iar
Smithfield Township
John Karee
Frank W. Stone
W. C. Wasley
Empire
The Kiss That Restored A Lost Union
In Wilkesbarre a husband and wife split over affections for another man but agreed to separate and divide their furniture with the husband giving her $400. After the farewell kiss she confessed love for her husband, they reconciled, and moved back in, illustrating that a timely kiss can prevent rupture.
Mrs H L Miller Dies At Dennison At 29
Mrs H L Miller and Mrs Jessie Miller wife of Pan Handle brakeman H L Miller died at 8 30 Thursday morning at their Dennison home from lung trouble after a lingering illness. Age about 29. She leaves a husband and two children Raymond and Irene. The son Raymond is dangerously ill and feared not to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Miller
Jessie Miller
Dennison
Raymond
Irene
Porter, Bloomfield merchant, dies after illness
Alex L. Porter of Bloomfield, a longtime merchant respected by locals and business peers, died at his home after a prolonged illness from Brights disease. Born in Sistersville West Virginia, he lived most of his life in Bloomfield and is survived by wife Belle Cromey and three children Charles M. Porter Edgar and Kate Porter, plus siblings Mary and Jennie Porter and brother Jacob Porter. He belonged to the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex L. Porter
Bloomfield
Bright
Sistersville
W. Va
Belle Cromey
Unionpor
Charles M. Porter
Edgar
Kate Porter
Jacob Porter
Mary Porter
Steubenville
Jennie Porter
Marion
Ind
Porter
The
Presbyterian Church
Milford J Brown Cadiz banker dies after long career
Milford J Brown, a leading Cadiz banker and former cashier and president of the Harrison National Bank, died at his Cadiz home Friday night March 12 1908 aged about 60. He survived by three of four sons Charles Courtney Milford Jr. and left a large estate to his heirs. He married Martha Robinson in the 1850s who died three years ago. Funeral services Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford J. Brown
Cadiz
Harrison National Bank
Harrison Bank
Martha Robinson
Charles
Courtney
Milford
Mr. Brown
Busness
Death of Mitchel Evans Sent Friends in City
Word reached local friends this morning of the death of Mitchel Evans, aged father of Ernest Evans, who was summoned to his father’s bedside at Portsmouth Ohio last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel Evans
Ernest Evans
Bortsmouth
Funeral services for Alex L Dorer held at Bloomfeld Fresbriggian
Funeral services for Alex L Dorer were held today at o clock from Bloomfeld Fresbriggian church with Revs MacLeod and Weaver officiating. Interment followed at Unionport. Margaret Gallagher, daughter of Daniel and Peart, of 227 North High, was mentioned.
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Alex. L Dorer
Ager
Bloomfeld _ Fresbriggian church
MacLeod
Weaver
Unionport
Margaret
Daniel and
Peart Gallagher
North High
Little Eva Moore
Grable
Elysee Scamahorn dies after long illness at Rayland
Elysee Scamahorn a well known resident of this city died at the home of his sister Miss Sta Scamahorn in Rayland on Sabbath March 15 1908 aged 60. He was born on the old Scamahorn farm behind Ragland and worked as a carpenter in Steubenville area until illness struck. He had been ill two years and three weeks ago wife accompanied him to Rayland seeking relief but he grew worse and passed away. Survived by second wife and three children Florence Edwards Lester and George Scamahorn of this city two brothers Lutz Scamahorn of Mingo Aaron of Sistersville and two sisters Miss Siss Scamahorn of Ragland and Mrs Susanna Bucy of Rush Run.
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Elysee
Sta Scamahorn
Rayland
Scamaorn
Scamahorn
Ragland
S. A. Lee
Sarah A. Lee
Bellaire
Steubenville
Chicago
George Ingler
Mary A. Moore
Mingo
Death of a Twin Eva Moore dies at 16 months
Eva Ellanora Moore 16 months 3 days old died at home from pneumonia complications at 9 Sunday morning. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs Fred Moore of 671 Sherman Avenue and siblings Raymond C Mary H Alice C John N and Freda Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Ellanora Moore
Fred Moore
Sherman Avenue
Raymond C
Mary H
Alice C
John N
Freda Bell
Obituary notices from Steubenville and nearby towns
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. S A Lee in Bellaire after illness, Mrs. John Anderson near Independence Pa, infant Peter Greggo of North Eighth street, and Eva Moore with funeral in Houston area, plus Marie Demark of 414 South Sixth street. Surviving family members, church ties, and burial or service details are noted for each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Nick
Nellie Demark
South Sixth Street
True Way to Cure Indigestion by Mi-o-na Tablets
Article promotes Mi-o-na tablets as a breakthrough for indigestion strengthening stomach muscles and stimulating gastric juices. Claims relief from headaches heartburn coated tongue and other symptoms, with a money back guarantee from Beall & Steete. Sold in Steubenville and nearby towns with a risk free offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Beall & Steete
Ali Ona
Administrator's Notice of Appointment in Ohio Estate
An administrator has been duly appointed and qualified as the administrator of the estate of David Morrow, deceased, of Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio. Dated February 190%. Joseph W. Morrow and J. W. Porter, attorneys, are listed on the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Morrow
Island Creek Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
Joseph W. Morrow
Notice to Subscribers on Page Three
A brief notice informs readers that page three contains a subscriber notice. It directs attention to where to find subscription information and any related updates. The item indicates a location change for notices within the publication.
Renowned Dr Snelloffers free medical consultations tour
Dr Albert Snell presents a nationwide trip offering free consultation examination and advice for all diseases including deafness catarrh lung ailments and paralysis He claims a new method cures cancer tumors ulcers piles varicoceles and other conditions with no charge for initial consultation or diagnosis prior notice and reservations requested at the specified day date and place
Sheriff Sale of Personal Property in Jefferson County
The Citizen's Savings Bank Co. of Mt. Pleasant Ohio files No 2288 against George W Johnson et al. An execution from the Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County directs a public auction at Johnson's livery barn Mt Pleasant on April 4 1908 at 1 pm EST. Property includes multiple horse teams days and gray mares harnesses buggies sleighs and related items plus a desk and chairs. Attorneys E E Erskine and Carl H Smith announce the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Citizen's Savings Bank Co
Mt. Pleasant
Ohio
George W. Johnson
Iirtne
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Mt. Pheasant
Surrey
Perms H. x
Executor's Notice of Appointment in Steubenville Ohio
Signed notice states Elizabeth A. Wood deceased of Steubenville Ohio with J B Doyle as attorney and March 1908 appointment date. Executrix duly appointed and qualified as executrix of the will in Jefferson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Wood
Steubenville
Steubenville Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
J. B. Doyle
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Sixsmith and
Gruber
Plum Run
Ohio Valley Realty Co
Pan
Cole
Clay Bell
Short Creek
Philip Tranx
Bates & Freudenberger
Thomas Morgan
Holliday’s Cove
A C
Moore
ST. L. Railway
Pope Tin CO
Groery
Pleasant Heights
Lawsbee
Follawsbee
Nettie Caddick
Follansbee
Lower Main Street
Miss Caddick
Follanshee
Walker
Miss Carrick
James
Winston
Ag Winston
Elopers
United Mine Workers
Logger
Street
Tate
Edward Zinser
John Freiling
George Run
Salzwedel
Georges Run Cemetery
King Porter
Ohio State Journal
Wilkesbarre
Pennsylvania
Peter
Anthony
Helen Greggo
North Eighth Street
John Anderson
Independence
Earl Forney
Andrew Jamison
Ann Scott
Claysville
Marjory Mulhollen
Charles Mulhollen
Independence Township
Spuire
William Hagerty
Houston
J. W. Porter
Pliotw
Albert Snell
Albert F. Snell
Garfield Place
Cincinnati, O
Vorers
E. E. Erskine and
Carl H. Smith
Plaintiff
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