McGowan Bros. Celebrate Silver Anniversary in Steubenville
A double anniversary last evening honored the Oldest Mercantile House in Steubenville, McGowan Bros., marking their eighty ninth year in business and the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGowan. Forty four guests attended at LaBelle avenue home with meals served by Caterer Guy. Roger Jones entertained with humorous recitations as letters and telegrams arrived, and the firm’s history from 1813 to present was recounted highlighting growth from a grocery to a leading wholesale house in Eastern Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obert McGowan
Metrowan Bros
Robert McGowan
Laura Patchelor - Fulton
Killarney
Big
Uhrichsville
Guy
Roger Jones
John Cummins
Office
Los Angeles
Cal
Cartie Morrow
Toronto
Martha Hales
Loretta Law
Steubenville
McGowan
David McGowan
New Orleans
Mr. McGowan
William
McGowan Bros
David
D. W. Beall
J. Easton McGowan
Robert Reid McGowan
Convention Of Jefferson County Sunday School Association
The Jefferson County Sunday School convention held at the First M E Church drew a large delegate body and produced a strong county organization aimed at advancing Sunday School work. Rev W H Oswalt and Mrs George H Geyer delivered principal addresses. 35 delegates attended from county schools. Officers elected include Rev John Blackburn president and Mrs Mary Stephenson vice president. other posts filled by Steubenville and area leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
M. E
W.H. Oswalt
Milan
George H. Geyer
Xenia
Ohio
Gowalt
Geyer
John Blackburn
Oswalt
Mary Rea Lewis
Steubenville
Mary Stephenson
Richmond
Lillian Feist
George Barthold
Mary Lewis
Harry L. Weber
Edward Shultz
Fred Cropp
Mingo
G. H. Freund
Sadie Wallace
Tiny Hewey
Bloomfield
Frank T. Black
B. L. Crew
John Quinn
Marguerite Minor
P. B. Floyd
Wintersville
Tracy Burchfield
Mildred Walker
Fast Springfield
Gilchrist
Hilda McIntyre
Brilliant
Real estate sale in Carson estate confirmed by court
Elizabeth Carson administratrix of the estate of William Carson pursues case against William Carson. The court confirmed the sale of real estate as part of the proceedings, finalizing the disposition of property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Carson
Willam Carson
William Carson
Death of Slavish man near Mingo tracks
George Haydok about 44, a Slav, collapsed and died near the W and L E tracks East Side Mingo early last night. Coroner notified after witnesses saw him walk onto the railroad and fall. Death believed due to apoplexy. He worked in Mingo, leaves a wife and family abroad, body held pending relatives’ identification.
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George Haydok
East Side
Mingo
Herb
Haydok
Haydek
City loses two civil cases in Steubenville court
In Common Pleas Court Judge Smith ruled for City Engineer John N. Leech and Sealer of Weights and Measures Henry Bougher on back salary claims. Leech awarded 220 dollars for suspension period after Mayor McLeish action. Bougher awarded 299 dollars for retrenchment layoff period. Both cases originated in Squire Lawler's court and were appealed.
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Steubenville
Common Pleas Court
Smith
John N. Leech
Henry Bougher
Sealer
Weights and Measures
Leech
George McLeish
Squire Lawler
Bougher
Mr. Bougher
Ralston
Wellsburg Attorney Announces State Senate Candidacy
George W. McCleary, a prominent Wellsburg attorney now back from Florida, returns Sunday evening and declares himself a candidate for West Virginia State Senate in the First Senatorial District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
George W. McCleary
Wellsburg
Florida
West Virginia
Rally of Young Peoples Societies at Steubenville Presbytery
An enthusiastic two session rally of the Young People’s Societies of Christian Endeavor in the Steubenville Presbytery gathered at Westminster church. Miss Copeland led the afternoon session with talks on Junior Work the Presby terial Union and Efficiency. Dr McLeod of East Liverpool delivered the evening address The convention for the presbytery is set for June 8 and 9 at Third Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Miss Copeland
Uhrichaville
Ethel Watt
Cross Creek
Presbyterial Union
Ey P. Rowland
Lillian Feist
Westminster Society
Dr. McLeod
East Liverpool
Geo. Rowland
McLeod
Young People’s Society
Young People’s Societies
Presbytery
Third Presbyterian Church
Patriotism and Preparedness at Sienenatiir W C T U Institute
A detailed program for the Sienenatiir W C T U Institute and Medal Contest on May 9 1916 includes songs solos papers and discussions on prohibition and preparedness. Speakers and participants from Mrs Hawkins Mrs Davies Mrs Mueller Mrs Chandler and others outline zero hour events from 9 a m to evening Medal presentations are listed. Governor Willis later stresses patriotism neutrality and ballot sanctity in a Cincinnati Loyal Legion address.
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Sienenatiir
W. C .T .U. Institute
America
P. A. “Hawkins
Geo. P. McCracken
Medical Emperance Department
L. Mueller
John Evans
C. H. Stoll
cCracken Anu Wats
Belknap
C. Chandler
E. T. Wells
McCracken
Davies
John Blackburn
Will Zink
Whelbley
Toyce
Emma Baron
W. C. Littlewood
Pittsburgh
Frances Darque
the Nightingale
Ignatius Herz
Virginia Teeters
Hattie Morrow
Orphers
E. Cunningham
E. Cooper
J. Ovington
Arls’ Choral Society
N. G. Teeters
C. A. Blackburn
Cincinnati
Willis
Loyal Legion
Stars and Stripes
Europe
Washington
Republic
West Virginia Delegates to National Convention Go Uninstructed
West Virginia Republicans at Wheeling name four delegates at large to the Chicago convention by acclamation and twelve district delegates, all uninstructed. The body backs preparedness and protection, while backing Theodore Burton for president due to his rivers and harbors chairmanship and known ties to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Wheeling
Chicago
H. D. Hatfield
Davis Elkins
Isaac T. Mann
Herschel C. Ogden
Wheeling Intelligencer
News
W. Ed. Wells
Steubenville
Theodore E. Burton
Ohio
Burton
West
Brooke County
R. T Cunningham
Marion County
Case Dismissed in Jacobs Divorce Case
The case of Laura J. Jacobs versus David L. Jacobs is dismissed at the plaintiff’s costs.
Action Dismissed in Richards vs Jacobs Case
The case of Florence Richards against Laura I Jacobs has been dismissed. No further action is expected from the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Richards
Laura I. Jacobs
Court of Appeals to convene next week over Franckhauser case
The Court of Appeals will sit here next week opening Monday. The session features the appeal of former Chief of Police Harry Franckhauser from Civil Service Commission and Common Pleas Court rulings denying reinstatement.
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Court of Ap
Court of Appeals
Harry Franckhauses
Civil Service Commission
Common Pleas Court
Arraignment Plea Guilty in Illegal Selling Case
Nick Cornish appeared before Mayor McMaster for a preliminary hearing and pleaded guilty to illegal selling. He was fined 300 dollars plus costs. The case Dismiss Case note indicates dismissal with costs. W A Helms v Lashley et al was dismissed at plaintiff cost. Farm prices advertised with promotional copy for Edwin Gilpin Orr, 609 Oliver Building, Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Cornish
McMaster
W. A. Helms
Concrete Bridge Bid Request in Jefferson County Ohio
Sealed proposals for the Goose Run concrete bridge in Springfield Township on the East Springfield and Amsterdam Road are due by 2 PM EST on Tuesday May 23 1916. Bidders must include a $100 certified check and consent to contract if awarded. commissioners may reject any bids. John L. Means County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners
Goose Run
Springfield Township
Springfield
Amsterdam
Jefferson County
Ohio
John L. Means
Appointment of Administrator for Joseph Chambers Estate
John B. Lee has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Joseph Chambers late of Island Creek township Jefferson county Ohio deceased Dated April 29 1916 Probate Judge John G Belknap Attorney 4my-3tw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Lee
Joseph Chambers
Island Creek Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
John W. Porter
Howard Cooper
John H. Cooper
Knox Township
Turner Estate Administator Named in Jefferson County
Estate of Richard Theodore Turner of Knox township Jefferson county Ohio appoints Elizabeth EB Turner as Administratrix after qualification. Dated April 26 1916 probate judge LEE VAN TILBURG attorney.
Estate of John H Cooper Executor Appointed in Jefferson County
Howard Cooper has been appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of John H Cooper deceased. The deceased resided in Knox township Jefferson county Ohio. Dated April 29 1916.
Appointment of Maria E West Estate Administrator
Probate notice states Henry H West appointed and qualified as administrator with the will annexed of Maria E West, deceased, of Jefferson. Date of appointment March 8, 1916, by Salt County Probate Judge. Attorney Thomas J Jones. Apr 12-3tw.
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Maria E. West
Henry H. West
Maria FE. West
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Salt County
Thomas
Jones
Jefferson County Ohio probate action seeks dower and sale
John W. Farmer administrator of Jennie J. Farmer deceased filed a petition in Probate Court Jefferson County alleging insufficient estate to pay debts and requesting dower assignment in Grove Village lots 83 and 95 in Norman's addition. Charles R. Farmer named as defendant must answer by June 10 1916. Maude M. Cox mortgage lien details to be set forth. property sale to satisfy debts.
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Jefferson County
Ohio
John W. Farmer
A J. Farmer
Frederick W. Farmer
Charlies R. Farmer
Jennie J. Farmer
Grove County
Jefferson
State of Ohio
Norman
Grover
Recorder's Office
Maude M. Cox
Charles R. Farmer
Appointment of Administrator for Charles O. Callahan Estate
John A. Mansfield appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Charles O. Callahan late of Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio deceased. Dated April 28 1916. Mansfield and Merryman Attorneys 29apr3tw.
Appointment of Administrator for Thomas Duffy Estate
Estate of Thomas Duffy deceased. Samuel G. Carson of Bergholz Ohio has been appointed and qualified as Administrator de bonis non of the estate of Thomas Duffy late of Springfield Township Jefferson Asbury date April 18 1916. ALPH LEVINSON Attorney.
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Thomas Duffy
Samuel G. Carson
Bergholz
Ohio
Springfield Township
Jefferson County
John G. Belknap
Said County
Alph Levinson
Seed Potatoes and Eggs Advertised by Medina Seller
For sale White Giant seed potatoes at 75 cents and one dollar per bushel. Single comb White Leghorn eggs priced at 3.00 per 100. Contact J. R. Mayes of Medina Ohio for details and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Mayes
Medina
Ohio
Divorce notice for Elizabeth Purviance against Edwin Purviance
Elizabeth Winifred Purviance files for divorce from Edwin E. Purviance in Jefferson county Ohio Court of Common Pleas. Petition cites gross neglect and wilful absence of over three years. case numbered 1299, hearing set on or after June 5, 1916. Frank H. Kerr is attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin E. Purviance
Elizabeth Winifred
Purviance
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Jyne
Elizabeth Winifred Purviance
Frank H. Kerr
Cusick Estate Appoints Executrix in Steubenville
The estate of Margaret Cusick of Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio is directed to Nan L. Cusick as executrix after her qualification. Dated April 21, 1916. Probate Judge John G. Aflenap and attorney Frank H. Kerr oversee the matter.
Appointment of Executor for Mary L. Shaffer Estate
Thomas S. Jones has been appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Mary L. Shaffer Darrah late of Warren township Jefferson county Ohio deceased. Dated this 21st day of April AD 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Shaffer
Darrah
Thomas S. Jones
Warren Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
Action for Divorce and Alimony in Jefferson County
Mary J. Allen files for divorce from Robert Allen in Jefferson County Ohio Cause No 13033 citing extreme cruelty and gross neglect for over three years. Hearing set after May 13 1916 with Robert required to answer by that date or judgment may be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Mary J. Allen
Robert Allen
A. D
Jefferson County Sheriff Sale of Purviance Property
In Jefferson County Ohio on May 29 19 at 1 pm the sheriff will sell two parcels of land in Section 35 Township 5 Range 2. One tract contains about 80 acres and the other 25 acres, minus a coal vein right. Leased to Sunnyside Electric Company, appraised at 3375 dollars, cash terms. J R McCleary represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
George M. Ekey
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Jefferson
County of
State of
Stetchenville
David Purviance, Sénior
Pittsboro
Samuel D. Purviance
Robert R. Rhodes
Morris A. Bradley
Cleveland
George R. Purviance
Sunnyside Flecttic Company
Assignment of Jam T Wenskie in Dillonvale Ohio
The undersigned is appointed assignee in trust for the creditors of John T Wenskie of Dillonvale Jefferson county Ohio. All debtors must pay immediately and creditors present claims duly authenticated for allowance. Dated April 13 1916. David S McMasters Jr Assignee Jay S Paisley Attorney.
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Jam T. Wenskie
John T. Wenskie
Dillonvale
Jefferson County
Ohio
A. D
David S. McMasters, JR
Jay
S. Paisley
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Westminster Church
THE
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T. U. Institute
Gram
Dore Burton
Laura J. Jacobs
David L. Jacobs
Edwin Gilpin Orr
Oliver Building
Pittsburg
Richard Theodore Turner
Elizabeth EB. Turner
Lee van Tilburg
Deceas
Charles O. Callahan
John A. Mansfield
Mansfield & Merryman
Margaret Cusick
Nan L. Cusick
Tefferson County
John G.aflenap
K. W
Fairbanks-Morse
Swan-Bower Co
Market Street
Steubneville
Office Directory
Sinclair
Corer Fourth and
Market Streets
J. L. Agnew
W. ©. Blows
Prosecuting Attorney Rooms
Kavule
Theo
DODD
Demak Erskine
Dr. A. Ae Erskine
Nat’l
Ralph Ley
INSON
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A. C. Lewis
Geo. F. Guourkley
Bell Phone
del Wai Aichinley
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McClieaky
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