Runaway carriage crash Injures Fleming family near Cable’s crossing
A Sunday mishap on River Road above Cable’s crossing left Mrs James Fleming with facial cuts and severe swelling, her daughter Willella unconscious, Emmett Fleming with arm injuries, and Otto and Ada Fleming lightly bruised. The family, en route to Bray's Church, were treated at King's and remained bedbound Sunday. prognosis hopeful.
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Cable
James Fleming
Willella
Otto
Ada Fleming
Emmett
Fleming
Country Club
Bray’s Church
Island Creek
Miss Otto
Ada
Horses Stricken on Bridge at Costonia Are Captured
A team of horses ran onto a bridge above Costonia. one fell, both were captured with one badly hurt. The survey was demolished and left roadside. A crowd rendered first aid, caretakers at Jewett's and King's, then they were taken home for recovery.
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Costonia
Jewett’s
King’s
Jefferson County Grange Sees 127 Members Organize Pomona
Jefferson County Grange organized a county Pomona at Bloomfield on May 18 with 127 charter members. E. J. Gilkinson opened the session, E. E. Mansfield was temporary chairman, and Mrs. E. M. Brown served as secretary. Local talent featured Myrtle and Ounita Crabb, and Mrs. J. R. Hervey gave a lively reading. The State Lecturer praised Gilkinson’s organizing work as Jefferson County now hosts ten granges and a county Pomona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Bloomfield
Pomona
E. J. Gilkinson
Clarion
E. E. Mansfield
E. M. Brown
Myrtle
Ounita Crabb
J. R. Hervey
Dept. Gilkinson
State Grange elects officers and installs new leaders
J W R Smith of Rankinhurst attended as representative. New officers installed include Master Sherman M. Floyd Steubenville Lecturer Clark W. McCullough Overseer Thos Gault Steward Chas A Ford Lady Asst Steward Margaret Emily Fulton Chaplain George Ickis Gatekeeper Fred Scott Secretary James W Barnes Treasurer Mina Long Ceres Hattie Hammond Pomona Mary Copeland Flora Anna Dawson. Meeting adjourned after degree and song We're Marching On. Next session June 6 at New Alexandria with May 22 officer meeting in Bloomfield.
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State Grange
J. W. R. Smith
Rankinhurst
The
Grange
Sherman M. Floyd
Steubenville
Clark W. McCullough
Pleasant Hill
Thos
Will Thomason
George Ickis
Updegraff
Wm. J. McCann
William Maxwell
H. J. Gruber
Anna Dawson
Liberty Grange
New Alexandria
Fred Scott
Smithfield
Chas. A. Ford
Purviaree
Richmond
Clark McCullough
J. W. Barnes
Emily Fulton
Cora Miser
Annapolis
Elmer J. Gilkinson
Wintersville
Bloomfield
Alonzo Davis dies at 20 after wagon fall injury
Alonzo Davis colored died at his home on Church street on Friday night at age 20. He was the son of Mrs. Annie Davis Grayson and had suffered an illness for a year following a wagon accident and spinal injury. He was known to friends as Dude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Davis
Church Street
Annie Davis Grayson
Dude
Disputed balance leaves all sides uneasy
A terse statement signaling ongoing contention as efforts to equalize conditions spark unease among participants. The note implies widespread discomfort with the current state and a desire for parity or resolution. No specific names, dates, or places are provided in readable text.
Rankine verdict against coal company over mine disaster
Elizabeth Rankine as administratrix secured a 5125 verdict against O P Coal Co for the death of Henry Rankine in the Amsterdam mine on Sept 24 1910. The suit claimed failure to provide required props led to a fatal fall. Trial lasted two days with Erskine and Smith for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Rankine
Theo. & P. Coal Co
Henry Rankine
Amsterdam
Rankine
Erskine
Watenbury Co
Lida Borman
Sale
J. A. Calhoun
Alex. Matthews
Emily Naylor
James Naylor
Chas. G. Cooper
Mary L. Cooper
Alice J. Smith
Alvin C. Smith
H. A
Court Reverses Judgment Over Right of Way Landowners
Buildings located on the right of way sought to be appropriated failed to receive compensation and damages. The landowners could elect, so the judgment of the lower court was reversed by the Court.
Government condemns post office site in Columbus
Government for Post Office site rejected. Federal attorney viewed Manley Doyle Walker and Herrold properties totaling 22000 in recent appraisal. Government offered 30000 which was refused. Condemnation proceedings ordered and will go before the U S Court at Columbus with citizens testifying on appraised value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffie
Fourth and
Washington Streets
Manley, Doyle, Walker and Herrold
U. S
Columbus
William N. Smith Dies at 22 in Local Home
William N. Smith died at his home 655 Spring Avenue on Sunday at 11 a.m. aged 22 after six weeks illness from pneumonia following grip. Born in Dunkirk Indiana he had lived here two years. Survived by wife Berta Linsky who died a year ago, father Wm. Smith of Clarksburg West Virginia, mother Mrs. Margaret Poullaillon of this city, and brothers Henry Harry and Rusell. He worked as a bottle blower and belonged to the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints. He was described as industrious and respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Smith
William N. Smith
Spring Avenue
Dunkirk
Ind
Berta Linsky
Wm. Smith
Clarksburg
W. Va
Margaret Poullaillon
Henry
Harry
Rusell
Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints
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Jas
Fleming and Family
Jefferson County Grange Organization
Pomona Lodge
Mrs. Rankine
P.O
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Prop
Erty
Head TO Foot Outfitters
UES
Ecuador
Herald-Ster
Valenciennes
Batiste
Naushon Gingham
Nottingham
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