Girl Regains Normal Eating After 16 Years Hidden by Lye Damage
Miss Besse who never swallowed since infancy due to lye injury from a careless drink finally dined normally after Dr Francis W Kirsch restored throat and esophagus with an operation. A feeding opening was created and later closed as nourishment resumed through the natural passage. The patient, once fed directly into the stomach, is expected to enjoy regular meals within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Lewis
May H—Mies
Katherin Boose
Francis W. Kirsch
Miss Besse
Herman Besse
Kirsch
Legal case reveals dead defendant in courtroom
In Steelton a municipal court action against Mike and Mary Grassa over grocery supplies from September last year included a deceased defendant. Mary Grassa could not respond to her name, and the judge dismissed her charge while Mike Grassa was held liable for the note signed for Mat Matassac. The case stemmed from a bill by Hearn Vithian Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton
Doorrtlae
Youngstown
Hearn Vithian Company
Mike
Mary Grassa
Matt Matassac
Mike Grassa
Divorce Suit John Ori versus Helen Orr
John Ori sues for divorce from Helen Orr and to bar dower rights. They wed in Wheeling in February 1914. In March 1914 she deserted him and later lived with another man whom she refused to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ori
Helen Orr
Wheeling
Vandals Dynamite Fish in Cross Creek
Report from Cross Creek states vandals dynamited fish and fine bass lie rotting along the banks. A reward is offered for apprehending those violating game laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Creek
Germs Can't Stay With This Treatment
S S S blood purifier is claimed to reach the bloodstream within minutes and thoroughly bathes blood vessels to treat eczema boils and other eruptive conditions. The ad asserts safety and ubiquity of use, urging readers to obtain eight dollars worth of S S S from drug stores and to write Swift Specific Co in Atlanta for directions if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S.S
U. S
Swift
Swift Bldg
Atlanta
Studebaker
Representative Sprague Proposes Gerrymander Bill in Ohio House
Columbus May 11 Representative Sprague of Scioto county has introduced a gerrymander bill shaping six Democratic districts and numerous additions while labeling Twelfth Franklin as doubtful. The plan seeks swift passage this week controlling districts in Hamilton Butler Allen Highland Madison Marion Lucas and more across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Sprague
Scioto County
Franklin County
Hamilton County
Butler
Preble
Montgomery
Allen
Dark
Fairfield
Perry
Hocking
Franklin
Seneca
Wyandot
Crawford
Richland
Ashland
Morrow
Wayne
Holmes
Coshocton
Knox
Licking
Washington
Morgan, Noble
Guernsey
Muskingum
Belmont
Jefferson
Harrison
Columbiana
Portage
Summit
Medina
Lorain
Huron
Fighteenth
Stark
Tuscarawas
Carroll
Mahoning
Trumbull
Ashtabula
Cuyahoga
Death of Thomas Bishop a Steubenville pillar at 84
The city laments the death of Thomas Bishop at 2:25 p m Sunday May 9 1915 at 415 South Third Street aged 84 after four weeks of illness from gastritis. Born May 6 1831 in Gloucestershire England he and wife Mary Reese immigrated in 1849 and settled in Steubenville in 1858 where he ran a grove and produce store. Survived by wife four sons Thos Hutchison William James Charles and two daughters Johanna and Minnie B McCreery with most at home today. He was long a member of I O O F and Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bishop
South Third Street
Bishop
Newton Bishop
Pittsburg
Pittsurg
Mr. Bishop
Gloucestershire
England
Mary Reese
Monmouth
Wales
P'shop
Johnstown
Steubenvile
South Thidsirest
Weslyan Methodist Church
M. E
Thos. Bishop
Hutchison, Kansas
William B
Kane, Pa
James S
Charles W
Steubenville
Johanna
Minnie B. McCreery
Thomas
Andrew J McCarty Veteran Marble Worker Dead at 56
Andrew J McCarty a well known citizen died at his home 141 South Eighth street on Sunday at 8 30 am aged 56 after two years of Brights disease He was born in Winchester Va and learned marble cutting in Wheeling He later worked in Wooster and Bellaire before coming to the Ohio Valley as manager of the Archer Monument company eight years He leaves wife Belle and three children Lloyd J Arthur J and Delphi McLaughlin survived by a good citizen and devoted husband and father with many local monuments to his credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. McCarty
Andrew Jackson McCarty
South Eighth Street
Bright
Winchester
Wheeling
Businss
Wooster
Bellaire
Wm. Archer Monument Company
Ohio Valley Hospital
Belle McLaughlin
Lloyd J
Arthur J
Delphi
The
Maccabees
Patrick Walsh Dies at 75 Former Pan Handle Foreman
Patrick Walsh longtime foreman of engines on the Pan Handle line between Pittsburg and Columbus died at his Columbus home Thursday. He was 75 and had been on the retired list for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Walsh
Pittsburg
Columbus
Walsh
Infant Eli Corak Dies at 4 Days Old on Wells Street
A infant named Eli Corak died at 567 Wells Street on Tuesday night, age four days. George T. Robinson’s funeral was held at Holy Name church on Wednesday morning at 8:30, Rev. J. A. Weigand officiating, with a large attendance. Pallbearers included O McDonald, Fred Geisen, Peter Geisen, Chas Kearrey, R E Maybrry, and Mr Zager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Corak
Wells Street
George T. Robinson
Holy Name Church
J. A. Weigand
O. McDonald
Fred
Peter Geisen
Chas, Kearrey
R. E. Maybrry
Mr. Zager
Death of Fred Price at 405 Grant Street in 1915
Fred Price died at his mother Eliza Price Carter's home 405 Grant Street on Tuesday at 11:50 am aged 29. He fell ill with tuberculosis at his uncle George Teal's home in Columbus and was brought home recently. He was born in Greenup Kentucky and is survived by his mother a brother David and sister Mrs. Margaret Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Price
Eliza Price Carter
W. C. Carter
Grant Street
George Teal
Columbus
Greenup
David
Margaret Miles
Services for Joseph Case Held After Saturday Train Death
Funeral services for Joseph Case, killed by a BP train on Saturday, were conducted Monday at his Center Avenue home with Rev. J. M. Robinson officiating. The funeral party then moved to Chester, West Virginia for Presbyterian church services and burial. Pallbearers included James and George McLeish, R. Gilson, H. Wolpert, John Miller, and Henry Hutchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Case
Alee
Center Avhue
Larely
J. M. Robinson
Chester
W. Va
Presbyterian Church
James
George McLeish
R. Gilson
H. Wolpert
John Miller
Henry Hutchison
Death of George T. Robinson at Pleasant Heights
George Thomas Robinson died suddenly of heart trouble at his home on Pine street Pleasant Heights on Sunday at 8 05 PM He had worked in the LaBelle Iron Works sheet mill up to Saturday and sought medical aid in Wheel ing Sunday morning He was 31 and born in Mercer county W Va He resided seven years here survived by his mother Mrs Wm Robinson and brothers and sisters Mrs Calvin Carmack Mrs James Fisher Alice Helen Ethel Geneva Ruth and Carrie He was married to Nellie Geisen September 14 1912 and leaves a widow in grief He was a member of Holy Name church and a respected industrious man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thomas Robinson
Pine Street
Pleasant Heights
LaBelle Iron Works
Wheeling
Mercer County
W. Va
Wm. Robinson
James
Lewis
Alex
Steubenville
Calvin Carmack
Elm Grove
Death of Mrs Anna Martin in Scalp Level 1915
Mrs Anna Martin former resident of Steubenville died at 2 am Thursday April 29 1915 at the home of her daughter Mrs John L Dunn Scalp Level after a five day illness from heart leakage and pleurisy Born in England she came to the area 16 years ago Her first husband J Simmons died in England and their son Caleb Simmons lives in St Benedict Her marriage to Joseph Wedlake 31 years ago produced children Harrietta Dunn Arthur Derwent James Wyell and Alfred Her husband died 26 years ago and the family moved to Dunlo then Steubenville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Martin
Steubenville
John L. Dunn
Martin
England
J. Simmons
Caleb Simmons
St. Benedict
Houtzdale
Joseph Wedlake
Henrietta Dunn
Scalp Level
Arthur
Johnstown
Derwent
Patton
James
Mingo Junction
Wyell
Alfred
Dunlo
Case Dismissed in Hamilton vs Kitheart Lawsuit
The case of James Hamilton v J A Kitheart and others was dismissed with costs assessed to the plaintiff. The ruling ends the action in the court without further proceedings.
Court of Appeals cases settled or continued
La Belle Iron Works vs D J Sinclair settled at plaintiff's costs. Joseph Clere vs Ida M Elliott continued. Means Foundry and Machine Co vs Unknown heirs of James Ross et al continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
la Belle Iron Works
D. J. Sinclair
Joseph Clere
Ida M. Elliott
Means Foundry & Machine Co
James Ross
Case Settled in Ramey Defendants Dispute
Lucille Ramey and her co plaintiffs reach a settlement with George H. Kichner in the case listed as Lucille Ramey et al versus George H. Kichner. The agreement ends the dispute with no further court action pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Ramey
George H. Kichner
Marriage Licenses In Wolf Run And Steubenville Areas
Wilfried Cattrell age 22 and Jennie McLaughlin age 18 of Wolf Run. Julius Cromer age 26 and Bertha Brevak age 24 of Steuben ville. Walter Carey age 23 and Lee Rollins age 21 of Steuben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfried Cattrell
Jennie McLaughlin
Wolf Run
Julius Cromer
Bertha Brevak
Steubenville
Walter Carey
Lee Rollins
Mother’s Friend Promises Relief for Expectant Mothers
An old family remedy named Mother’s Friend is promoted as a safe external application for pregnancy. The ad claims it soothes abdominal nerves, reduces morning sickness and ligament strain, and improves skin pliability. Sold by Bradfield Regulator Co at 401 Lamar Bldg, Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar
Atlanta
Local Court Fines Man for Furnishing Liquor
John T. Brown, convicted of furnishing liquors to an intoxicated person, was sentenced by Judge Smith to 50 dollars and costs and 10 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Brown
Smith
Steubenville Bill Vetoed Over School Ground Plan
The bill to let Steubenville and nearby cities build on ground bought for school use was vetoed by Gov. Willis due to an error. It will be reintroduced for Steubenville alone with the mistake removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Willis
Sheriff Sale in Amsterdam Sheds Property to Leroy Allen
Home State Bank sues Ray Bank and others with a sheriff sale of a house and two lots at Amsterdam. The property sold to Leroy Allen for 660 dollars, concluding the judgment and transfer actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home State Bank
Ray Bank
Amsterdam
Leroy Allen
Scio High School Commencement Plans Detailed
Scio will hold commencement exercises with a Baccalaureate sermon in the M E church by Rev John Thompson on Sabbath evening. The Deacon the class play will be at College Hall on May 11 followed by commencement on Wednesday May 12. Hon Charles C Miller ex school commissioner of the state will deliver the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scio
M. E
John §. Thompson
College Hall
Charles C. Miller
City Suit Filed Over Illegally Drawn Funds
City of Steubenville sues H W Patterson for 478 15 dollars alleging money illegally drawn by the defendant. Merryman named as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Steubenville
H.W. Patterson
Merryman
New Jail-Work Plan Becomes Bellaire Policy
Eleven offenders in Bellaire police court were compelled to work on the streets after failing to pay fines. Mayor Wassman endorses the plan to recover money and reduce arrests. Since saloon openings Monday, arrests have surged, chiefly for drunks, beggars, and loiterers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire
Wassman
Masons of Wellsburg Plan New Masonic Temple on Charles Street
The Masons of Wellsburg have bought a site on Charles street for a Masonic temple. Plans call for a fine building with business rooms on the first floor and Masonic reception and lodge rooms on the upper levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Masons of
Wellsburg
Charles Street
Probate Court Appraisements and Name Change Petitions
Appraisement filed in the estate of Rebecca McClelland. Annie K. George named executrix of Thomas F E George. Executor ordered to complete contract in the estate of C. Lin than. Petition to change the name of Elizabeth Coats McGowan to Elizabeth Coates. Appeal filed in road matter of Lewis Casner et al. Harry Robinson ordered to Massillon hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca McClelland
Annie K. George
Thomas FE. George
C. Linthan
Elizabeth Coats McGowan
Elizabeth Coates
Lewis Casner
Harry Robinson
Massillon Hospital
Congregational Church Encumbrance Authorized for 3000 Dollars
The Congregational church was empowered to encumber for 3000 dollars. A marriage license was issued to William C. Denger age 36 of Chicago and Ester A. Heaton age 36 of Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
William C. Denger
Chicago
Ester A. Heaton
Emerson
Downer's Court Arrest on Non-Support Affidavit
Jack Stephens was arrested on a non-support affidavit filed with Squire Downer, according to court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downer’s Court
Jack Stephens
Squire Downer
Plise Divorce Suit Over Desertion and Neglect
Anna Plise sues Charles Plise for divorce alleging desertion gross neglect and failure to provide. The couple married May 9 1910 and the case lists R G Porter as attorney and notes the maiden name Dinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Plise
Charles Plise
Dinger
R. G. Porter
Order to Appraise Estate of Chas L Floto
An order to appraise the estate of Chas L Floto has been returned to the Probate Court. The document outlines the appointment of appraisers to assess assets and determine value for probate proceedings. The action advances the settlement of the decedent's estate under applicable probate law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. L. Floto
Application to Invest in estate case leads to suspended sentences
The trustee in the Virginia Finley estate filed to invest funds. Norman Haucks and Edgar Barcus, juveniles, received suspended sentences to the State Farm on the condition of walking a chalk line as promised to the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Finley
Norman Haucks
Edgar Barcus
Reformatory Sentence for Burglary and Larceny
Archie Haucks was sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory by Judge Smith for burglary and larceny. Thomas J. Keenan was ordered into court for contempt due to failure to pay alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformatory
Archie Haucks
Mansfield Reformatory
Smith
Thomas J. Keenan
Convicted Brown Found Guilty of Furnishing Liquor
John T. Brown was tried and convicted for furnishing liquor to a person in the habit of getting intoxicated, marking a legal action on alcohol distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Brown
Petitions Needed for Primaries by May 12 in Small Towns
Voters in towns and townships under 2000 population must file petitions signed by a majority of local voters. Petitions must reach the county board of elections clerk by May 12, ninety days before primaries set for Tuesday August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Elections
Eastern Ohio Patents List From Wheeling Patent Office
H E Dunlap reports recent patent grants to Eastern Ohio inventors. Names include G H Bolus of Mansfield with suspension device for trolley wires, Ivan Bradac with metalic rail tie and fastener, C T Dunn of Newark with clamping device for paper boxes, and W M Thomas of Coventry township with a potato planter cutter. Other patentees cover a display rack, drier, apparatus for cleaning tin plates, package sealing machine, combination tool, automobile chemical engine, mine catcher, among others in Sandusky Akron Zanesville and Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Ohio
H. E Dunlap
Wheeling
Patent Office
G. H. Bolus
Ohio Brass Co
Mansfield
Ivan Bradac
S. Rajki
P. Varga
Akron
H. P. Coe
Panesville
A. S. Williams
Long Island City
N. Y
C. T. Dunn
Newark
Friche
Ko Dry & Machine Co
Warren
L. D. Morton
Hinde & Dauch Paper Co
Sandusky
A. J. Schemmer
J. A. Thomas
Zanesville
Automobile
Peter Zakit
Court of Common Pleas sale of furniture at public auction
An order of the Court of Common Pleas directs sale at public auction on Thursday May 13 1915 at the Court House door Court street entrance of a lot of chairs and tables turned over to the court for disposition cash terms W A Huscroft Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
Court Street
W. A. Huscroft
Stokes Obsequies in Toronto Service Held
The body of Frank Stokes arrived in Toronto with his sister Miss Fila Stokes of Oskaloosa Iowa and nephew John Stokes of Whittier California. Remains were taken to the Presbyterian church where a service was held at 1 30 pm conducted by Rev J A Niehoff.
Coroner Creed of Two Fatalities Reported
Coroner records list two death cases. Mary Twaddle died May 7 from valvular heart disease. John Taisley perished May 5 after being struck by a train at Amsterdam while walking along the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Twaddle
John Taisley
Amsterdam
Glasgows in divorce suit over willful absence and adultery
Mary Glasgow sues George Glasgow for divorce and restoration of maiden name Paull. They wed at Bellaire on July 2, 1901. Plaintiff alleges wilful absence and failure to provide, plus adultery. Kitheart and Bigger are attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diorce
Mary
Parsonage Sale Confirmed In U P Church Toronto
The sale of the U P church parsonage in Toronto was confirmed and the buyers will pay street assessments along with a $15000 mortgage to the Woman's Board of the U P Church of North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
Toronto
Woman's Board
U. P. Church of N. A
Stewart seeks divorce and alimony set aside
Alton Stewart sues Margaret Stewart for divorce and to cancel alimony decree. Married June 17, 1908, he alleges extreme cruelty and neglect. He claims she was ill tempered, refused help with work, left to live with her parents on August 2, 1910, and has not spoken since, with autos rides with another man noted. Mansfeld & Merryman represent him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Stewart
Margaret Stewart
Mansfeld & Merryman
Dillonvale bootlegging defendant pleads guilty in Wheeling
Bert Mercer of Dillonvale pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court at Wheeling. Judge Dayton sentenced him to 30 days in Ohio County jail and levied a $100 fine after Mercer had been out on bond for months on the bootlegging charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Mercer
Dillonvale
Wheeling
Dayton
Ohio County
Speakeasy Owner Fined and Jailed for Webster Ave Raid
Mrs Ponica, owner of a Webster avenue speakeasy, was fined 400 dollars plus costs by the Mayor and sentenced to jail until payment. The note remarks on how speakeasy proprietors with gold mines become paupers automatically when arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponica
Webster Avenue
Lawler's Court: Marshall Arrested on Non-Support Affidavit
Howard Marshall of Brilliant was arrested on a non-support affidavit. The incident involves court action and custody or support proceedings. No additional details are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawler's Court
Howard Marshall
Brilliant
Jury Commissioners Named by Court
Chas. Rinker of Fernwood and H. W. Nichols of Steubenville were appointed by the court as jury commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Rinker
Fernwood
H. W. Nichols
Steubenville
Appeal Case Involving Makar Hreben And Harry Friez Man
Appeal transcript filed from the docket of Justice Scott in the case Makar Hreben versus Harry Friez man. Records indicate a procedural step awaiting further action or court scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makar Hreben
Harry
Friez~ Man
Scott
Probate actions reveal wills and estate filings
Will of Andy Petrick probated. Order of sale filed in estate of John W. Bell. Samuel N. Bell appointed administrator of Margaret Bell with W. O. Blackburn E. E. Dutton and C. A. Parks as appraisers. Motion to set aside appointment of administrator in estate of Henry Flora Sr sustained. In estate of Thomas E. George there was an application to dispense with appraisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Petrick
John W. Bell
Samuel N. Bell
Margaret Bell
W. O. Blackburn
E. E. Dutton
C. A. Parks
Henry Flora, Sr
Thomas E. George
Vankirk's Dog Declared Belonging to Vankirk
In Squire Downer's court the jury ruled the dog is Vankirk's dog, leaving the Quaigg faction in the lurch over ownership of the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vankirk
Squire Downer
Quaigg
Strike ends as Ohio miners ratify Cleveland scale
In Wheeling crowds witness the United Mine Workers of Ohio sub district ratify the 39 cents per ton loader and 8 cents per cutter scale. A meeting with Operators in Cleveland is set within 48 hours to finalize year-old strike settlement. John Poe White and William Green urged acceptance amid calls for 40 and 7 cents. Laborers resume work as mines are cleaned and readied for early reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald Star
Wheeling
United Mine Workers of Ohio
Cleveland
John Poe White
United Mine Workers of America
William Green
Italian tailor seeks Catholic ceremony to wed wife
Vincent De Francis an Italian tailor aged 26 appeals to Chief of Police and Justice Lawler claiming his 18 year old wife Mary is being kept from him by her parents at Stewart's Alley. The bride appears tear stained while her parents demand a church marriage or an official engagement notice, while they oppose Francis. The couple wed in a civil ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent de Francis
Mary
Tony
Mickey
Justice Lawler
Stewart's Alley
Francis
Cox elected president of World Film Corporation
The World Film Corporation directors chose George B. Cox of Cincinnati as president to succeed Van Horn Ely, ex-president of the Ohio Valley Traction Co. George A. Huhn of Philadelphia was named chairman of the executive committee, and Joseph L. Rhineck was elected an additional vice president. William A. Brady and Milton C. Work, both of Philadelphia, were elected directors. Ely will devote his time to traction and light interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ely
The
World Film Corporation
George B. Cox
Cincinnati
van Horn Ely
Ohio Valley Traction Co
George A Huhn
Philadelphia
Joseph L.rhineck
William A. Brady
Milton C. Work
Mr. Ly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Womar
James Hamilton
J. A. Kitheart
Wm. H. Stringer
Ing
Sudebaker
Jefferson Motor Car Co
North Seventh Street
Otte & Pekruan Mingo Junction, Ohio
Harry Smith
North Sixth Street
Sixth Avenue
Salineville
Bergholz
WiLl
Imperial Hotel
DR. Voke
L. F. Voke
M. D
West Sixth Avenue
Ohio
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