Marooned Six Days in a Flooded Ohio Passenger Car
J A G Tappe of Kenyon College recounts being stranded for six days aboard a stalled A and C train near Brink Haven during Ohio flood waters. He describes rising water, improvised meals, limited communications, a rescue via baggage car relay, and eventual release to travel to Gambier and beyond after a week of hardship.
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J. A. G. Tappe
Bexley Tall
Kenyon College
Kenyon
Brink Haven
Tappe
St Paul's Church
This City
Tiltonville
Columbus
Gambier
Hie
Jis
Auiy
Glenmont
Vrick Haven
Wellsburg Wins Prize at Odd Fellowship Anniversary Fun
Wellsburg celebrated the 64th Odd Fellowship anniversary with Brooke Lodge No. 8 winning a flag prize amid spirited competition from East Liverpool Toronto Ohio Wheeling Bellaire Martins Perry Ohio and Moundsville. Delegates from Zanesville Scranton and other towns attended. After the victory a host promised ice cream and cake, served later by Vred Letzkus, as the Ninety-fourth Anniversary memory in Steubenville concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellowship
Wellsburg
Brooke Lodge
Bne
East Liverpool
Toronto
Ohio
Wheeling
Bellaire
Martins
Perry
Moundsvile
Ohio Valley
Moundsville
Zanesville
Scranton
Wellsboro
Brooke County
Locare
Foltewes
Do N. Montgomery
Earnest Ey Venetis
B. Williams
Taries
Ress Marsh
J. C
Sirah
Bagel Scott
VOG
James Dare
Harry Ainkson
Homer Varian
Charles A Amick
Won Brachass
Lowghner
Banner Bearce
Brice Roberts
Banner Weaver
Clarence Darnett
T. McCreary
Harry
Vred L. Letekus
Otter
Mr. Letzkus
Brooke Lodge No
Steubenville
Bridge project planned over Harmen’s Creek in Brooke County
Local meeting in Brooke county plus Wellsburg and Holliday Cove districts decides to build a joint bridge over Harmén’s Creek near Holliday Cove. The plan divides travel lanes between the county road and the traction line, with strong concrete abutments and a steel girder structure. The bridge will be above two feet wide and use four steel girders for the deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesburg
Naturalization Court Seeks Definition of Anarchist
A court hearing on Friday tests an alien with a definition of an anarchist. The man struggles to define the term and misstates public figures, saying he does not know where Governor Cox and President Wilson are but could get their addresses if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naturalization Court
Cox
President Wilson
Miners' Strikes End After District Meeting
Strikes at Lorain Coal and Dock Gaylord No 2 Piney Fork and Rail and River mines in Bellaire were settled yesterday after a meeting between Ohio miners officials led by President John Moore and Vice President Lee Hall and Sub-district No 3 officials. Most pits resume today but car shortages will hinder immediate full output. Gaylord mines also settled Wednesday after a session with Sub-District officials and Superintendent T J H Sauters. The district expects steady work for some time once operations normalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
T. Jh. Sauters
Jeast
Fatal accident at Kangive iron works claims Morrison Jacobs
Morrison Jacobs, 35, a Great Northern Fire City Co. employee, fell into a clay rushing pan at Kangive works Thursday morning. He died instantly after striking his head and breaking his neck. A co worker halted the machinery, saving his body from being crushed. Jacobs leaves a widow and five children at Empire. body sent to Paisley’s morgue in Toronto for burial preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison Jacobs
Great Northern Fire Ciiy Co
Stratton Brothers
Kangive
Jacobs
Jacob S
Empire
Paisley
Toronto
Tragic Freight Yard Accident Claims Pan Handle Fireman
At Miller's Station on a Thursday morning 8 30 A M A Tilton a Pan Handle railroad fireman was killed instantly when leaning from the cab of westbound No 9445 and struck by eastbound No 0455 The body was removed to Dennison for burial and homeward transport to Adams Mills Ohio The report notes such railroad accidents are frequent in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Wing
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Glenmont
Kilbuck
Kilbeck
Millersburg
Teppy
Akron
Cera
Colw
Gambier
Wheeling
W. Va
Miller's Station
A. Tilton
Wage
Tilton
Dennison
Adams Mills
Ohio
Tragedy Hits Bellaire Family As Child Dies After Freight Collision
Russell Howell five year old son of Mr and Mrs James Howell of Bellaire died Wednesday afternoon from injuries after being struck by a moving freight train while watching men at a wharf and crossing a C P trestle. The brakeman shouted a warning but the child did not hear. The train dragged him and several cars passed over him causing fatal injuries.
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Russell
James Howell
Bellaire
Stewart & Ward
Wiarfhoat
Neris
Lisbon High Class AG100G Graduation Plans
Members of the class AG 101G at Lisbon High School will graduate this year, marking the culmination of their academic journey. The event signals a milestone for students and staff as they complete coursework and prepare for the next chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Class of 1913 adopts new graduation attire plan
At a school meeting led by Superintendent Cat M. Bughem Lowersey the school division approved a lighter gown and suit plan for graduates. The class of 1913 comprises 12 boys and 19 girls, and will have white duck trousers and dark blue trim, with white caps and gowns replaced by simpler dress.
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M. Bughem
M. Bughem, — Lowersy
Hshon Echools
Tragic Death from Carbolic Acid Leaves Martin's Ferry Widow
Mia Laura Shipman of Marting Peery died Sunday morning after swallowing carbolic acid. Her sister Miss Helle Shipman discovered the body. The family cites recent bereavement and prolonged melancholy as triggers. Shipman belonged to Kirse Methodist Church and was well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Laura Shipman
Levi Shipman
Marting Peery
Miss Helle Shipman
Kirse
Martin's Ferry
Three Miners Injured In Dynamite Explosion At La Belle Iron Works
A mining drill struck a still loaded dynamite charge at La Belle Iron Works on Saturday. Three men Wilson George Darsevich and Steve Wino vich were thrown from the machine. All were burned on face hands and bodies with eye injuries feared. Dr. Cooper pressed to save eyesight as they were rushed to city hospital. Coal particles embedded under skin will require removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Belle
Nota
Wilson
George Darsevich
Steve Winovich
Cooper
Woman fatally burned by stove oil explosion in Bellaire
Mrs. Mary Fuscik of Bellaire died six hours after pouring oil on a still warm cook stove to start a flame. The blast set oil on her clothing, turning her into a human torch as she rolled on the floor. Her husband Martin Fuscik and others tried to help but could not save her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fuscik
Martin Fuscik
Bellaire
Tragic Accidental Death At La Belle Iron Works
Archangelo Trombetta, 39, an Italian laborer at the La Belle Iron Works Mur haces tube plant, was killed Friday when a hot tube impaled him in the groin and bowels. Co workers rushed to aid him, but the injury proved fatal. his widow and six children survive. His body was moved to the home area on Linden Avenue where many locals mourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archangelo Trombetta
la Belle
Linden Avenue
Odd Fellows mark onth anniversary in Steubenville parade and exercises
Nearly three hundred visitors from Weelsboro Wheeling Bellaire Bridgeport Mingo Junction Eagland Wellsville New Cumberland Toronto Holidays Cove gathered in Steubenville for the Odd Fellows anniversary. Morning sessions in O B O hall featured business, afternoon degree team contests, and a street parade at 7 p.m. followed by public exercises at Wells Ingh school auditorium with Grand Master F C Goodrich and Prof Irwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Odd Fellowship
Oboe Valley Fraternal Association
LO. O. F Hall
Weelsboro
Wheeling
Bellaire
Bridgeport
Mingo Junction
Eagland
Wellsville
New Cumberland
Toronto
Holidays Cove
Welsburg
Deeres
Wells Ingh School
F.C. Goodrich
Ot Troy
Prof
Frwin
John Emery
William Ele Lingham
L. J. Davis
George H Mason
Ray Harrell
Jacob Taylor
S. Tucker
W.H. Bye
Hiram Fravier
Adam Kelly
Samuel McCarty
Unclear Names Mention Past Grand Mace in List
Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals including W oH Powe John Minkemewer Jus V Winkesser Theodore Sebhokney and others alongside C. T. Reed and George Matthews. The context implies a past grand master designation but no coherent event or date is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oh Powe
John Minkemewer
Jus V Winkesser
Theodore Sebhokney
A Livelee
Joseph Fraaier
Ft. Steen
Wihienamet
C. T. Reed
George Matthews
Choisien Prager
Grand Mae
Weirton to Add New Hot Mill Units and Weir Plant
E T Weir announces ten new hot mill units will join the Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate plant in Weirton, with work to start next fall. The expansion costs about 1,000,000 dollars and will create around 1,600 new or retained posts, while construction of a parallel Weirton Steel Company plant near the city’s south end will employ 250 to 350 skilled workers at a 400,000 dollar expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Sheet & Tin Plate Lonny
Weirton
E. T. Weir
Weir
New Weirton Steel Company
Coolintock-Marshall Construction Company
Pittsburg
E T. Weir
Foundline and
Ure Phillips
Onle
Phillips Company
Phillips Sheet & Tin Plate Company
Crossans Construction Company
Effort and Dissent Mark School Program and Teacher Move
Boner Wig, served, and a lively program followed a dinner at the county school. Pupils spoke, sang, and debated the topic that women should not have the right to vote. Debaters included William Gault, James Thompson, Cora Kellar, and Mary Holmes. Teacher R J Buchanan praised for two years of work and hinting at leaving to change occupation, giving prizes for perfect attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Worton Shold
William Gault
James Thompson
Cora Kellar
Mary Holmes
R. J. Buchanan
Murray Bound Over On Assault Charge In Market Street Incident
Murray was bound over to the Grand Jury by Mayor Meier this afternoon in the sum of $500. He is charged with assaulting Evangelist Westlake on Saturday afternoon in front of a Market Street nickelodeon and will proceed before the grand jury on the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Grand Jury
Meier
Evangelist Westlake
Market Street
Real estate transfers announced in local filings
Laura E. Gijings and others transfer lot 443 La Helle View City for Jessie Perkins. John M. Meredith and wife to Mary E. Ulrich transfer unspecified Watson and Thomasson’s first addition for $900. George Edward McCurdy and wife to Neal Jumn and wife transfer lot 204 La Belle View City for $1. George Waieri and wife to Mike Katori half interest in 82-03-100 A. Warrer Two for $1,900. Gilbert W. Jenree and wife to Coz Orlando for 64 Vine Cliffe Place for $125. Mordecai C. Monre and wife to Liz aie Ly Dravis lot 35 Gells Add Mingo for $3,000. Theodore McCue to Fred King 105 acres Mt. Pleasant township for $1. Fred King and wife to Calvin T. McCue lot 109 Mt. Pleasant for $1. John Wilson and wife to Village of Mt. Pleasant et al 4 acres Mt. Pleasant township for $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura E. Gijings
Jessie Perkins
la Helle View
City
John M. Meredith
Mary EE
Ulrich
Watson and
Thomasson
A. Warrer
Gilbert W. Jenree
Coz
Orlando
Vine Cliffe Place
Mordecai C. Monre
Lizaie Ly Dravis
Gells Add
Mingo
Theodore McCue
Fred King
Mt. Pleasant Township
Calvin T. McCue
Mt. Pleasant
John Wilson
Court jury lists and civil cases from Wellsburg docket
The document lists jurors for the A. P. Carpenter versus Elizabeth Lemmons case set for April 28. It notes settled matters including Annie Householder versus W. T. Cronin for 300 dollars, Petroleum Supply Co. versus Wm. Jones et al. at defendant costs, and Householder versus Cronin dismissed at plaintiff costs. Fannie Lester versus Herman Lester seeks divorce, alimony, and maiden name Beard with injunction related to payments. marriage occurred February 2, 1912 at Wellsburg with extreme cruelty cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Carpenter
Elizabeth Lemmons
John Linton
Roy Foster
Moses Figley
Joseph McFeeley
D. D. Rittenhouse
H. P. Carr
H. J. Welday
Wray Ridley
T. J. Linton
J. D. Fleming
J. W. Tarr
Ohio
Annie Householder
W. T. Cronin
Petroleum Supply Co
Wm. Jones
J. ¥. Householder
Fannie Lester
Herman Lester
Beard
C. A. Flcto
Lester
Wellsburg
Coming of The Sunbeam and Mother's Friend Remedy
An advertisement promotes Mother's Friend as a safe external remedy for pregnancy, claiming it softens muscles to prevent pain and nausea, enables easier maternity without distress, and costs $1 per bottle. It urges readers to request a free book from Bradford Regulator Co., Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradield Regulator Co
Lamar Bldg
Atlanta
Alimony Suit Filed Over Desertion and Bigamy
Mrs Jennie Wislack sues her husband George R Wislack alias George F Wilson alleging desertion in 1888 and elopement. She accuses neglect and seeks alimony with funds at La Belle Iron Works enjoined from payments. A minor daughter remains with the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Wislack
George R. Wislack
George F. Wilson
la Belle Iron Works
W‘kesherre
Wilson
First P. M. Appointments Endorsed by Congressman
The first post office recommendations to be endorsed by Congressman W. B. Francis are Harry E. Marshall for Bergholz postmaster in Jefferson county and John Sanford for Clarington postmaster in Belmont county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Francis
Harry E. Marshall
Bergholz
Jefferson County
John Sanford
Clarington
Bel- Wony County
Adena Mining property sold at sheriff sale
The Adena Mining company property was sold on the courthouse steps at one o clock Monday afternoon. D W Sehway purchased the property for 66 000 acting for other parties. The sale resulted from litigation with a judgment against the defendant in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adena Mining Company
Court House
D. W. Sehway
Hollingsworth Forms Law Firm Partnership
Hon D A Hollingsworth of Cal diz forms a two member law partnership with Barclay Welch Moore. The Hollingsworth Worley firm is dissolved as Judge Worley becomes Common Pleas Judge. Moore studied law with General Hollingsworth, is a graduate of W and J College, studied in Columbus, passed the state exam with honor, and is described as a young man of ability with bright prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Hollingsworth
Caldiz
Barclay Welch Moore
Hollingsworth
Naturalized list of names in immigration docket
A roster of individuals including Meyer Wasserman Nathan Lan berg Giovanni Alesandri Frank Werzbiski and others appears as naturalized entrants in the docket. The long list names multiple immigrants with varied surnames and origins reflecting a broad naturalization record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Wasserman
Nathan Lanberg
Giovanni Alesandri
Frank Werzbiski
H. Swain
Chas. Weisentainer
Stanislaus Hornacki
Jos. Evans
Peter Rupejko
Chas. Zaczkiewicz
Stani Gawrich
Bolick Borrosky
Jos. Madden
Robi. Friedewich
David C. Morton
Samuel Endich
Vadislaf Bunerowski
Alex. Lytle
John Neidermeyer
David R. Williams
Henry Eddy
John Wendling
Michael Csizmar
Wiktor Miltko
Jos. Kobylak
Wenzel Hergner
Andrew Forbes
Robt. Black
Jacob Mandel
David Stern
Appeal Suit McCaskey Register Co vs Hawlick
The case McCaskey Register Co against Fred Hawlick has been appealed from Justice C C Mercer docket in Mt Pleasant Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCaskey Register Co
Fred Hawlick
Justice C. C. Mercer
Mt. Pleasant Township
Cole Inquest Verdict on Empire School Fall
Coroner Herb rules James M. Cole fell from Empire school building at a height of 25 feet, fracturing his skull and injuring teeth on April 6, 1913.
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Plains
A. Wrreman
Thompson St
Maryville
Frigmi
Sloans
Selina
N.C
Sloan
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Allen
Allen S
Olmsted
le Roy
Mott
Williams Mpo CO. Prove
Cliveland
Henderson Drug Co
Powell's School
Wintersville
Wm. Murray
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steel Co
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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