Death of Steubenville resident Patrick Kenney at 70
Patrick Kenney, long time Steubenville resident born in Ireland, died at 117 North Third Street on Thursday at 4 50 a m aged about 70. He learned shoemaking in Washington Pennsylvania and lived in Pittsburg before moving to Steubenville in 1858. Survived by wife Mary Doyle and children Mary Chamberlain Annie Thomas R and Timothy, plus two surviving brothers Michael and Bartholomew. He was a devoted St Peter's church member and staunch Democrat.
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Patrick Os
Steubenville
North Third Street
Mr .Keeney
County Clare
Ireland
Death of Mrs Joseph Andrews in Hancock County W Va
Mrs. Joseph Andrews died at her Gas Valley home Wednesday at age 76. A longtime resident and active church member at Tomlinson's Run United Presbyterian, she was known for charity. She leaves daughters Ella Chapman, Minnie Freshwater, and Mrs George Burrall, plus sons Frank, Charles, Morton, McClellan and John. Funeral was held at the family home Thursday afternoon.
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Joseph Andrews
Hancock County
W. Va
Gas Valley
Andrews
Tomlinson’s Run United Presbyterian Church
Ella Chapman
Tomlinson’s Run
Minnie Freshwater
King’s Creek
George Burrall
Steubenville
Frank
Pittsburg
Charles
Morton
McClellan
John
Mrs Anna V Wilson Dies After Illness At 46
Mrs Anna V Wilson died peacefully at her father James McGrew's home on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the 47th year of her age after years of ill health. Her husband William Wilson of Toronto preceded her years ago and she has lived with her father since then. A woman of noble traits she will be missed by many friends and was a consistent member of the Christian Church. She leaves one daughter Miss Etta, her parents and a sister Mrs Mabel Welday.
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Anna V. Wilson
James McGrew
William Wilson
Toronto
Christian Church
Etta
Mabel Welday
Death of Steubenville Pioneer H Bickerstaff
El H. Bickerstaff, one of Steubenville’s oldest and best known citizens, died at his Prospect avenue home on May 6 at age 76 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Steubenville, he lived there all his life. his wife had died years ago. Surviving children are Ella V., E Frank, and John A Bickerstaff of the Auditor's office. He served as a corporal in the 157th Vermont Infantry in the Civil War and remained a steadfast Republican and respected neighbor.
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el H. Bickerstaff
Sampel
H. Bickerstaff
Steubenville
Prospect Avenue
Mr. Bickerstaff
Ella V
E. Frank
John A. Bickerstaff
Auditor's Office
M. FE
V. I
Deaths Leave Blunk Family and Twin Tragedy
Engineer W H Laizure received word of the death of his aunt Mrs James Blunk of Uhrichsville. Mrs Blunk's death comes after three deaths in the same home in five months. She leaves a husband and five children. Norval, infant twin son of Mr and Mrs Norval Morehead at 112 Southy Seventh street, died last night. The other twin died one week ago. The parents have the sympathy of friends.
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James Blunk
W.H. Laizure
Sald
Uhrichsville
Norval
Norval Morehead
Southy Seventh Street
Cleveland mayor influenced Ohio party convention outcomes
The Ohio convention scene featured James M Williams for lieutenant governor, then David L Rockwell chosen over Williams and M B Chase on first ballot. Mayor Johnson opposed harmony terms yet backed favored attorney general and treasurer nominees as tension eased. Johnson named one of the big four delegates at large and Campbell led in the US senator endorsement vote. Dr William E Kerr left for Columbus for the Ohio Medical Society meeting.
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James M. Williams
Cuyahoga County
Johnson
Williams
David L. Rockwell
Kent
M. B. Chase
Marion
Cleveland
United States
Campbell
Om.e. Ingalls
Cincinnati
Capbell
Release Of an Italian Held on Suspicion Thirty Days
An Italian detainee held on suspicion is released after thirty days in jail. The case involved unnamed authorities and resulted in the subject's freedom without a reported prosecution.
Miller Station Murders Figure Held In Cadiz Case
Rookey George an Italian crew member in Foreman Mattern's section on the Pan Handle at Miller's station served 30 days in Cadiz jail for carrying concealed weapons and was released. Detectives found circumstantial evidence but Harrison County officials will not present to the grand jury. George, alibi proven he was in Adena the night of the triple murder and later found work on Cadiz streets.
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Rookey George
Foreman Mattern
Miller’s Station
Counreles
Cadiz
Harrison County
George
Miller's
Adena
County Board Findings On Tuscarawas Home Probe
The Tuscarawas County Commissioners released findings from their investigation into the Tuscarawas County Children’s Home following a teacher’s reported act. They urge the resignation of Superintendent Nugent, Matron Mrs Nugent, and Trustee Edward Kaldenbaugh, call for dismissing outside children, and favor the home serving county children only with more exercise, fresh air, pure milk, nutritious foods, and improved staff.
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Board of County Commissioners
Tuscarawas County
Nugent
Three indirect verdicts on fatal Kinney & Morton fire and two more casualties
Coroner Campbell filed three inquest verdicts listing Wm Lobban who died April 30 from burns at Kinney and Morton's dye works caused by gasoline fumes. George Robb who died April 14 after being struck by a Steubenville and East Liverpool car in Steubenville with the motorman unable to stop. James Blue who suffocated February 16 from a fire at Auditorium Rink caused by a gas explosion from a leaky rose. No blame was assigned to any party in all cases.
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Campbell
Wm. Lobban
Kinney & Morton
Lobban
George Robb
Steubenville
East Liverpool
Wrong Dates For Presbyterial Meeting At Uhrichsville
Programs sent by the Presbytery misdated the annual meeting dates. Updated proofs show the sessions should be May 13, 14, and 15, instead of the printed May 14, 15 and 16.
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Uhrichsville
Devoe paint sales pitch from Corry man to Jonas Miller
A Steubenville letter emphasizes dry goods as the easiest business and promotes Devoe paint as money saving. It cites E. D. Jewell of Corry Pa who painted his house with 14 gallons, then last spring used 10 gallons of Devoe and saved 15 to 20 dollars.
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Devoe
E. D. Jewell
Corry
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Mrs
Wm. E. Kerr
Columbus
The
Ohio Medical Society
Miller Station
Childrens’ Home
Ayer
Beene
MAY & Leopold
China
Jonas Miller
Steubenville, Ohio
Brussels
McDougall
LEGPOLD _ket
Court Streets
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