Thunderstorm Strikes Vernon Ohio Injuring Many
A powerful storm in Mt Vernon area caused lightning to strike near Vernon Ohio on May 24 injuring multiple residents. William Woodbridge and Ira Hornjurg suffer serious injuries while Mrs Ronald Leach remains hospitalized in serious condition. Several pupils at a Mt Vernon school were stunned by a bolt. Property damage includes scorched telegraph wires and two houses burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Ohio
Mt. Vernon
Wiliam Woodbridge
Alt. Vernon
Hghtaine
Ira Hornjurg
Ronald Leach
Doctor Held in Contempt by Ohio Supreme Court
Columbus May 24 A P The Ohio Supreme Court held Dr Robert C Helfebower of Cincinnati in contempt of court in the Cincinnati Insolvency Court for failure to pay alimony and his divorced wife Helga V Helfebower $30 a month. The court reversed a Court of Appeals ruling, and the case raised questions about the court's jurisdiction when the order was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Supreme Court
Robert C. Helfebower
Cincinnati
Berm
Cincinneti
Helga V. Helfebower
Mony
Helfehower
Hiaband
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeala
Wage
Croatian Held For Attempting To Abduct Girls
Croatian bound over for the September grand jury on charges of breaking and entering and attempted abduction of a sixteen year old girl from the McCullough Jerrson County Children's Home. State witnesses recounted the night alarm and suspicious actions by Konfalek near the Yellow Creek home, including an attempted chloroforming of a girl. deputy sheriff Campbell testified to corroborate circumstantial evidence leading to the grand jury investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Konfalek
Scott Rowan
McCullough-Jerrson
Te Apole
Xonreich
Campbell
Ithe Justee
Commencement Activities At Westminster Church And Bethany
Commencement events begin next Sunday night with a bacalaureate sermon by Dr George W Arma at Westminster Church for the graduating class. The class play debuts Tuesday evening June seventh. Cloyd Goodnight president of Bethany College will speak Thursday evening June Sth on the topic Big Need for Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Arma
Westminster
Arms’ Wermon
Sthen Cloyd Goodnight
Bethany College
Baste
Attempt to Take Many Lives Failed in Train Derailment
Paducah Kentucky May 23 89 A derailment near Poplar Bluff involving Illinois Central Flyer No 103 led to injuries and disrupted service. Report so far notes several passengers injured and property damage including a partially overturned locomotive tender. Officials pursue causes as court proceedings proceed later in day.
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Paducah
Ilinois Central Flyer
Lowhayilfe
New Orleans
Tovere
Steubenville Armory Arm of Ohio National Guard Planned
Ohio lawmakers allocate 850000 to build an armory in Steubenville for a 50 man light artillery company of the Ohio National Guard. The project includes a basement arena and public hall, with the city providing a lot and deca it for state use. Harry M Carpenter advocates the plan amid council and chamber discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Legislative
Steubengills
Hart Artillery
Ateubenville
Legislative
Ohio
Light Artillery
Chamber of Com Téree
Steubenville
Artilery
National Guard
Thea
Upht
Harry M.carpenter
Oohwnbrig
Yoolding
Fafferson County
Remains of Thomas S Wood Arrive in City
Remains of Thomas S Wood, prominent Duluth attorney, arrived in the city with Mrs Wood and relatives from Duluth and Kentucky. The body was viewed at Doyle's on Dock Street, with interment planned for Union Cemetery after services led by Rev A P Disack. A Duluth service had been held earlier at St Pauls Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stokley Wood
Duluth
Wood
Elizabeth McDowall
Thomas
Alexander Wood
William A. Watt
Mary .S. Wood
Catlattsburg
Mountford
Livya
Cleveland
Doyle
Dock Street
Union Cemetery
A. P. Disack
Stephens Church
W. A. Walt
Willem McD. Miller
James NM. Heynolda
Edwin T
Wood Dan
Ely
T. Paul
Poll Wily Herald Honors City Officials and Pallbearers
The May 8 event at a local church featured master of ceremonies Rey Edtin-Weed Ao and speakers. Pallbearers included Judge W A Cant, Judge H A Dather, Judge Page Morris, Albert Baldwin, and others among city dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chureh
Rey Edtin-Weed
Bat -Wer¢G
Bennett
Alihé Rolschpat
Tere
Fult
Eholt
Duluth Street
W. A. Cant
H. A. Dather
Judes Page Morris
Albert Baldwin
A. Ae A
Personal notes and society items from Steubenville
Mr and Mrs John Wyatt Jett visit Sharon Pa to see their son Frentz. Frentz and family receive a Bayes Worstall from Herald-Star on vacation in New York. Wesleyan Brotherhood to hold superhal meeting at Finley church Sunday at 2. Mrs W Davidson hosts a luncheon. Frank D Sinclair returns from touring America to New York. Mingz Gora of Steubenville Red Cross chapter attends state meeting in Columbus. George Doyle of Bonnaville visits Steubenville after thirty years. Obituary notice for Jha Memill. Mrs Wilson Joned announces death. Mrs Thomas S Wood and family travel from Duluth for late husband Thomas Stokely Wood’s funeral. relatives in city. Agnes Walld plans East trip via La Jolla to Portland then Pacific to Steubenville mid-June. Mrs George Campbell hosts Bible class at Nose Street. gift presented to Mrs Arms. Women’s Club to host Traah Beeston event at Fort Steuben. Post 310 Knights Templar Banquet at Fort Steuben Grill Room with 17 seats, speakers, toasts and comradeship. Mr and Mrs Ruanel P. Price visiting Liverpool. Jordan family to move from Steubenville. departure noted. Justice of the Peace office reopened on Market Street. Mrs Frank Kerr visiting Akron. George H Yengley attends national convention in Atlantic City. Mr and Mrs W J Alexander attend University of Michigan exercises in Ann Arbor for son W S Alexander Jr. Mr and Mrs Dern mourn sister-in-law’s passing. home prepared for bereaved. Washington column notes social event at Columbus and a farewell party for O B Hayes family near Wheeling. Fort Steuben hosts Bethany College students for a grand banquet with ornate decor and carriages.
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John
Wyatt Jett
Sharon
Frentz
Wyatt
Fandly
Bayes Worstall
The
Herald-Star
New York
Wesleyan’. Brotherhood of the Finley Church
Wallie
Carl Saulin
America
New, York
Mingz Gora
Woyd
Steubenville
Alexander Doyle
Altinens
Fateubenmitle
Wilson Joned Annowo
Jha Memill
Mra. Jonés
Charles J. Lash
Stoubynville
Ohio
Tampa
Flo
Havana
Cuba
Jung Tat
Florida
Thomas S., Wood
Elizabeth
Sone Thoma
Alexander
Duluth
Thomas Stokely Wood
Dlacd
Wood
Joseph B. Doyle
Dock Street
Agnes Walld
la Jolla
Cal
Bill McCoy
San Francisco
Portland
Oregon
Connee Pacific
Stenbenvill
George Campbell
George W. Arma Fe
Nose Street
Yale
Robert Doyle
Gairge
Heaving Merved
Wete
Terry Lathe Sarhy
Barnesville
Wit
Joseph W. Jordan
Mra. Jordan
Atty
Gong
Hartford
Mra
Philip
Rotetha
Chas. C. Jordan
Faye To
Gind Rend
Fel Dowship
Ies
Harry’ A. Rusher
Massillon
Mingo
George A. Dean
H. H. Smith
Toronto
Akron
Iseutin
Reed
George H. Yengley
Atlantic City
W. J. Alexander
Ann- Arber
Mich
Adlexender, Jr
W. Dern
Zawra Bodae
Rilsess Trister
Migaigerode Andrews
Mx. Hupathet
Andrews
Swedding Tein
Washington
N.Y
Grace -Richards
Weir High Anhour
Blue Triangle
Grant School
Ithe
Yollanabes
Fojlansbes
John. Grigg
Iwene
Bennett
Follangs
Gummer
Cadiz
O. B. Hayes
Taniy
A. P.church
Comasne
Nam
Wheeling
Wey
Hays
Errelnes
Penna
Hayer
Mrs. Bayes
Fort Steuben
Wappa PS
Bethany
Bethany College
Cty
Sever Prolock
Privata
Dinink
Evithody
Bodies of Ohio boys to be sent home for relatives
A. P. Boles of 135 Obsonders will depart Columbus Friday morning for distribution to relatives across the state. Bodies arrived in New York Monday. Memorial services will be held in Hoboken for homes of 5,000 soldiers. Committee includes Judge Hough and officials. Rainbow division and 83rd division veterans among those to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
A. P. Boles
Sudge
B. W. Hough
New York
Judge Hough
Coronel F. W. Galbraith, Jrr
The
American Legion
Tom Jones
William 2. Wendt
Calonel John M. Bingham
Hoboken
166Th Infantry
83Rd
Death notices list Pyle and McFarland kin in Steubenville area
Debilitated 71 year old Paul M Pyle died at his son's home in Steubenville after a stroke. Survivors include two sons and a daughter in law in this city and relatives in California Toronto Oklahoma and Bethany. Separate notice: Anna McFarland widow of James McFarland died at 1248 Lincoln Ave after long illness. She was born in Steubenville March 14 1837 and mother of A Grant McFarland and James McFarland Jr. Funeral plans pending with interment at Valea Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul M. Pyle
Paul, M. Pyle
St. Pyle
North Seventh “St
Mr.Pyle
Burnettstown
Joseph S. Pyle
Paul Olver Pyle
Lving
California
Anna Swieneski
Louise Mansman
Toronto
Sterling Graig
Oklahoma
Josh and
Alhers Pyle
Burgettstown
John
Bethany
Alan
Alwis McFarland
Anne McFarland
James McParland
Lincol Avenue
Steubenville
William
Elizabeth Chapman
Tig Oly
Gil Dishe
A. Grant McFarfland
James
Mcfwurland
McKeesport
Finley
Ghurop
Notice of Appointment in Jefferson County Probate
An infant child of Mr and Mrs James DaNova died after a brief illness. Sophia Drawer Pierez is named sole executor of the estate of Margaret Keefer and Sophie Euphamia Crawford is named administrator. The probate judge of Jefferson County is to oversee the proceedings with a funeral and formal processing set for Barnesville on a date in May AD 3421.
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James DaNova
Margaret Keefer
Comets
Pierez
Margaret Keetsr
Tate
Jefferson County
Obig
Euphamia Crawford
Pierea
Barnesville
Fefferson
Bartley
J. Foley
Barbara Foley
David H. Jonas
John Jones
John St
Jacnry M. Ett
John Ett
George LI
Harpist Curn
Herman Ulrich
Fred Ulrich
Kathering Fox
Willan
Edward Fox
Joseph J. Tw Jton
Wilteant
Linton
Nolgon
Miler
Rose Hennican
Thor M. Snodgernes
James L.snodgrasa
Robert “. Hunter
George B. Sallaman
Mattie J. Taylor
Legacy of Agnes Sheets and local obituaries recount May 1921 deaths
Local notices detail the death of Agnes Grant Sheets and other Steubenville area figures, with tributes to their church work and family ties. The obituary list covers multiple residents including Mrs Ella Hoover, Miss Sophia Worth, and Thomas Calhoun, noting church affiliations, service details, and interment plans. Also included are probate court entries, bond notices for Adena, and appointments in Jefferson County, reflecting a broad snapshot of community life and official actions in May 1921.
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Ady
Ohio Supreme Court
Ason
Aim
Ross
Culp
Fred M. Howsier
Omulsstonera
Feau
Werp eWerp
Bean
Sod Nares
Vavnetary
Gfisi Crouch
Walter C. Uindiman
Bill
Legislative — Company of Light Artillery
Thos
Traah
Beeston
Fort Meuben
Moaya Court of Appeals
Dloe
Tneay
Gabe
Motornen
Paris
A. W. Ryan
Hinet
Heis Motor Éaty
Érése
Béthany
Ruanel
Price
Liverpool
Deening
Fred Ely
Canton
Allison
Dewning
Ely Arbo
Bro Viotaries
Frank Carnevel
J. Dehow
North Ninth Street
Conetable Everett Gregory
M .Rowan
Justice of Peace
Market Street
James Modaye
Rowan
Aines
Geo
Bodies OF Ohio Boys
Oman
Bronislau Bort
S. Seventh St
Jas. Parkinton
Wasl
Hones Wood
Josept B. Doyle
Mer
Loday
Thomas Wood, Jr
Minn
Riday
Valea
Howard Wood
Serandson
Stokely
du ‘Bagne Lowa
Racior
Beesle
Thomag
Deepased
St. Pavia
Dulith
St. Fauts
Mereycea
Stevbenrille
Tavis
Firat
Ahd
Laoisine
Mu. Bayne
Blejote Kelle
Tatty
Nira
Caleagu
Alfews
Karl
Edwin ‘Sheets
Sideres Td
Huild Heavgihy
Hoover
Georg Tidthinety
Alaska
Soln Pell
Ritine
Rithm Ghicako
Mik, Agnes
Tare Crise Thadegy
Nome
Nm Besis
Agnes Fartrouse Tharrid
Sophia
Arneit Franklin
Mohday Vorel
Sisty
Mr. W
Helmick
Mrs. Crouss
Wat A
Zanesville
Mes. C
Dan Ritter
Jackson
Pin Herry
McConnelisville
Heerereddgent
Kittsmen
J. A Hantile
Richard John Ton
Thin City
Enom
Thany
Mina Teiphita Grans
Raphiia Grant Sheets
South Fifth
Misa Ruphina Wee m
Peter Sheets
Hancock County
W. Va
Eliureh
Haottine
M.E
Sabbsih Addicl Board
Homme and Foreign Missionary Societies
Home Missionary Society
Slater
Alethe
Youngstown
Ferrell
Emma
George
Montford
Thomas Calhoun
Avnue
Jafferson County
Mr. Calhoun
Springfield Townamp
Hast Spring
Field
Maria’Edmundson Calhoun
Margaret Calhoun
Sarah Phillips
Knox- Wille
William A. Strayer
Steubensile
Adley Calhoun
Sppligield Township
Springfield Township
J. Jealhoun
Hart
Springfield
Ian
Ireland
Versailge Cemetery
McKeenport
Henderson Crouse
Mall
UF Church
Crawford and
Edith Gilvurist
Washington City
Migg Anna
Washington Pa
Myrtle
Ella B. Maswell
George W. Crawford
Thia City
Robert Crawford
Followsice
Tha
Cos
Adena-Georgetown
Smith
Honda
Adunas Smithfield Pike
Margaret Podicord
J. A.aretioy
Lev. Eakin
James B. Carnes
Charles B. Noble
Antonio Cilli
Marletto Cilli
Joseph Bobal
Mary Evan Bobal
Edward J. Drean
Hanah
Jane Buckhannon
Joseph Clark
John Oeosk
David Elmer Lawrence
Kearney
J. J. Smith
Veen Lps Ae
Gernard Han Dan
Pennsylvania
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
John Hannan
Ciceloville
Cerer Snes
Ceceasea
Navidaon
Joseph
Coorse
Sro
Irena
Teahas
Steubenrilia
Ble”Ginal
McClel- Beath
Eva
Victor O
Nina McClehend
Helen Stancovich
Fins
C. A. Young
Adena
Taber
Adwin
Cloch
Noor
Mareh
Adena-Georgeta
Ord Nahds
Adena- Georgetown Rad
Adena-Smithfeld Pike
WM. P. Taber
Jéaprain
Notich
James A. Shannon
Mary V. Shannon
James A.’Shannon
JcNerenn County
John D. Belknap
Said
Erskine
Guara
David Fultan
Edwin A. Fultan
David Fuleton
Ioan G. Belknap
Ward County
Jon
Woreeh
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