Local Personal Notes From Unionport and Nearby
Correspondence from Unionport lists residents visiting relatives and neighbors. Fred Ross, a blacksmith, accepts a railroad signal post at the company and plans to move with family to town. Several outings and weekend visits are noted among Vorhees, Frownie, Potts, Betts, Johnsen, Palen, Walton, Brown, Peden, and others including trips to Smithfield and Bloomfield and visits to Jewett and Stougv henville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ross
A. FE. Vorhees
Lula
Albert Frownie
Jay Potts
Goldie’ Betts
Smithfield
Misses Mayme
Ida Johnsen
Marie Palen
Jewett
John Cook
George Orr
D. D. Rittenhouse
Frank Huff
Stoughenville
George Graham
Hazel
Erian
Sam Graham
East Springfield
Grimes
Cadiz
J. M. Ferrell
After Battle Near Perryville Describes Wreck and Casualties
Eyewitness account describes the battlefield two miles away with dead horses and shattered batteries. Troops found war fatalities, rebels mostly, while our side buried the dead yesterday. Rain cooled, shells scarred trees. line of Ninety-eighth Ohio endured afternoon engagement under Springfield rifles. Bodies unidentifiable, many lacking clues to read households or names. The march to Perryville ended with sheltered sleep in a Methodist church on hard benches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninety-eighth Ohio
Perryville
Real estate transfers list across Highland City and townships
Realty transfers record multiple deeds including Avery C. Jones to Aven S. Harris for lot 123 Highland City and Jones to Stephen A. Jones for lots 121 and 122, both for $10. Also Lenny M. Welshhans and wife convey to Carnegie Steel Co. lot 7 Potter Sherrard's 2nd addition Mingo for $100, with numerous other transfers in Warren and Wells townships and Richmond city. Names include Ann Hepp, Rinker, Caraway, Filia, McElliott, Cather ine Eliott, Konrad Nugat, Stringer Hodgens, Avra Hodges, Moore, Morrow, Marshall, Rowland, Saho, Roberts Bullock, and King among others, with parcels spanning 1-2 acre, 26 1-2 acres, and various lots and subdivisions. Total sums ranging from $1.00 to $4,009.
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Avery C. Jones
Aven S. Harris
Highland City
Stephen A. Jones
Lenny M. Welshhans
Carnegie Steel Co
Potter & Sherrard
Mingo
Charles F. Ann
Charles H. Hepp
Warren Township
John T. Rinker
Ashba Caraway
Sutherland
Wells Township
Ross Filia
H. Walker
Metes
Robert McElliott
Sarah Catherine Eliott
Richmond
Mary Konrad
Michael J. Nugat
Dickinson
Frank S$. King
Salvatore Caffre
Stokely’s
Second addition to city church funds aids St Andrew’s
A second addition of 1800 dollars to the Greek Catholic Russian congregation of St Andrew Church in Mingo is recorded. Anna Belle Price contributes to the fund, with a total noted at 33 dollars in a summary of local church affairs.
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City
St. Andrew Church
Metes
Mingo
Wiley Praises Taft at Democratic Meeting in Pittsburgh
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, former government chemist, lauds President Taft at Carnegie Hall praising his character and duties. He defends Taft against Roosevelt and recalls aiding Taft’s renomination while faulting agricultural department scandals. He notes Taft’s sober conduct and history in public service.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie Hall
Harvey W. Wiley
Taft
Wiley
Indianapolis Star
Republic
Roosevelt
Hays
McCabe
C. Clar
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Wickersham
William Howard Tait
United States
Estate probate notes list various executors and admins
In multiple estates names appear with appointed administrators or executors, bonds posted, inventories filed, and petitions to sell real estate. Entries include Nancy L Wallace Wim executorship with no bond Samuel J Maddrell final account Andrew A Burrard W S McCauslen admin bond 10090 Kate Smith Melissa Banks A D Reed administrator bond Sevi Thornton Winesburg Mary Moore Olive A Moore executrix and others with guardianship, removals, confirmations and settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy L. Wallace
Wim
Mr. Wallace
Samuel J. Maddrell
Andrew A. Burrard
W. S. McCauslen
Kate Smith
Melissa Banks
A. D. Reed
Sevi
Thornton
C. A. McDevitt
A. S Buckingham
Mary Moore
Olive A. Moore
David Goodtfriend
Pride Raia
Llitha -Woorter
Peticiae
Death of Mrs Amanda Glenn at Port Homer
Mrs Amanda Glenn aged 37 died Tuesday afternoon at her father in law Robert Glenns home near Port Homer after an illness of unspecified duration. Burial arrangements to be announced by local funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Glenn
Robert Glenn
Port Homer
Wellsville Woman Dies After Illness with Family Tares
Brights dis cuss. daughter of Renaldo Buryond, lifelong Wellsville resident. United Presbyterian member esteemed. Went to husband’s father near Port Holme seeking health. Survived by husband Howard Glenn and two children, Margaret six and Anna eight. Also father and three sisters Elizabeth Remyon Pittsburg A M Matteson Swissdale and Helen at home.
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Swissdale
Helen
Died in Pittsburg Hospital Dr Gist D Palmer Wellsburg Physician
Dr Gist D Palmer a renowned Wellsburg physician died in a Pittsburg hospital Tuesday at 1 PM after weeks of treatment He was a W and J and Columbia medical college graduate a skilled surgeon He leaves a widow Elizabeth Rodgers and daughter Louise Funeral will be held Thursday at 3 PM from 63 Eighth Street Wellsburg He is survived by siblings Rev James Palmer A J Madeline Milliken J C Palmer Jr Richard Joseph Palmer and Sarah Palmer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gist D. Palmer
Wellsburg
Pittsburg
Palmer
W. and J. College
Columbia Medical College of New York
Ohio Valley
New York City
J. C. Palmer, Jr
Richard Palmer
Josephi Palmer
Sarah Palmer
Eighth Street
Death notice for Deputy Sheriff Charles Wagner in Dennison
Charles Wagner dies suddenly of heart disease in Dennison. He was born July 23, 1860 in Dresden and lived in Dennison 30 years. Wagner served Tuscarawas county as sheriff 1902 to 1907, was a deputy, school board and council member, and active in Dennison Presbyterian Church. Survived by widow and three daughters plus five half siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wagner
Wm. E. McEldowney
Dennison
Wagner
Mrs Florence Stark Dies at Fernwood at 47
Mrs Florence I Stark widow of Mas William Stark died at her Fernwood home at 4 p m October 8 1912 aged 47 Funeral on Thursday at 2 pm from Cross Creek Church Interment in Cross Creek cemetery
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Florence I. Stark
Mas
William Stark
Fernwood
Cross Creek Church
Cross Creek Cemetery
Sophia Cooper Weds William Cable at Knoxville Country Home
Sophia Cooper and William Porter Cable were married at the Knoxville country home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cooper at high noon on Thursday. The ceremony featured a ring exchange and Lohengrin march with friends and relatives in attendance. Afterward a wedding breakfast for fifty was served, with the couple soon leaving for Empire and Puishure then Baltimore before house-keeping on Island Creek farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cooper
Knoxville
Sophia
William Porter Cable
Jennie Renvon
James Cooper
Iva Everson
C. H. Cooper
Willy
Empire
Culbertson
Island Creek
James
Mary Cabte
Cable
Puishure
Baltimore
Court docket reports several family and civil actions
Thomas Rigby versus Nancy I Rigby a diverse suit. Mary J Seese versus Modern Woodmen of America verdict for 350 dollars plus costs. Iva P Hilty versus Alva E Hilty divorce and custody sought. plus many judgments and remands. Henry Taylor pleaded guilty to assault and battery in a hay field, fined 25 dollars. divorces granted for gross neglect and cruelty with alimony 20 dollars monthly. Pearce enjoined Tri-State Electric Rye Co from printing trees in front of property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rigby
Nancy I. Rigby
Wheeling
Antonio Spezine
C. Kenney
Rae
Squire Roberts
Mary J. Seese
Modern Woodmen of America
Iva P. Hilty
Alva E. Hilty
Butler
McClave
Samuel Ungerleider
Frank Tripp
John E. Yocum
E. H. Weaver
la Belle View
M. E. Church
Pearle Bone
J. T. Thompson
Henry Taylor
Raviand
Ant
Richards
Republican Campaign Gains in Pennsylvania Fears of Free Trade
Republican managers in Philadelphia report rising confidence as J Hampton Moore and Francis Curtis push a campaign centered on work and wages. Curtis says the fight is narrowing to the car issue while farmers react to Doctor Wilson's Williams Grove speech, questioning Democratic claims about farmer protection and price shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
J. Hampton Moore
Republican National Congressional Committee of
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Lhis
New York
Francis Curtis
Republican National Committee
Mr. Curtis
Taft
Roosevelt
Wilson
Doctor Wilson
Williams Grove
Two Miners Die in Unsafe Gaylord and Barton Mines
In separate incidents yesterday two men perished in area mines. Nicholas Miklos, entering the unsafe Gaylord mine, was trapped under a heavy stone fall and died soon after at Martins Ferry hospital. John Robinson, found at Barton mine against a pole, is believed to have been struck by a passing car. He leaves a widow.
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Gaylord
Nicholas Miklos
Martins Ferry
John Robinson
Barton
Robinson
Inswilow
Aged Independence Man James Johnston Dies in Wellsburg
Aged resident James Johnston of Independence Pennsylvania collapsed and died of heart failure in a Wellsburg restaurant on Tuesday evening while at the supper table. His body will be removed to his home for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Johnston
Independence
Wellsburg
Mr. Johnston
Funeral set for Independence resident Johnston
The funeral will be held at church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Johnston who hailed from a pioneer family in Washington county. He died recently and is remembered as a longtime resident of the Independence area.
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Independence
Mr. Johnston
Washington County
Second Game in New York Summary of Baseball Clash
Boston faced New York in a tightly contested second game. Key players included Snodgrass, Herzog, Murray, and Yerkes with multiple hits and home run-like moments. Pitchers Collins Bedient and Matthewson combined for nine runs allowed and varied control, while fields and bases showcased multiple stolen bases, double plays, and strategic sacrifices.
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Snodgrass
Hooper
Murray
Herzog
Lewis
Yerkes
Merkle
Speaker
Gardner
McCormick
Hoopes
Stahl
Fletcher
Her
Collins
Bedient
Matthewson
Hall
Colling
Bedient Q
AB. R. H. P. A. Snodgrass, Lf&rfi
Cove
Oss Murray
Herzog 3d
Meyers
Orion Fletcher
Matthewson P
Smecormick
Shafer
Wilson
Eastern Olio Teachers Association Meet in Coshocton
The Eastern Olio Teachers Association will meet in Coshocton on Friday October 25 and remain in session the following day. Local residents will participate in the program and many from this city are expected to attend as this is a major meeting for teachers this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers Association
Eastern Olio Teachers’ Association
Coshocton
Four Inquests Return Verdicts on Mine Accidents and Deaths
Coroner Foster filed verdicts in four inquests. Prank Blehovies died at Harperville mine on September 28 from a fall of stone. mine boss warned the foof was unsafe. Harry L. Rose died in Steubenville on September 22, 1912, from brain congestion due to a bruise likely from a fall. Infant son of Geare Swartz died September 26 from premature birth. Vandill Smith died October 2, 1612 at Ramsey mine from a fall of stone. Posts had not been used. Finest Corn notes seven silos near Wintersville filled with ensilage for winter feed. corn described as largest and finest cut for silos.
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Foster
Harperville
Harry L. Rose
Steubenville
Geare@e Swartz
Vandill Smith
Ramsey Mine
Stone
Bumper Crops Report From Returning Hunters
Reported by returning hunters, papaws chestnuts and other wild crops are described as bumper along with corn. The item notes abundant harvests from the wilds and hints at rich yields for subsistence and trade.
Game scarce and woods quiet and deserted by living things
The passage notes an environment where all game has been exterminated, leaving the woods quiet and devoid of living beings.
Pan Handle Bee Keepers Meet at Moundaville
The eleventh semi annual Pan Handle Bee Keepers Association meeting was held in the Mercantile Banking and Trust Company building in Moundaville on Tuesday. Twelve members attended and represented 214 bee colonies in spring counts, an increase of 139 colonies since then.
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Celeventh
Pan Handle Bee Keepers’ Association
Moundaville
Mercantile Banking & Trust Company
Summer Storm Fades to Sunshine and Fog
After a night of heavy rain thunder and lightning a foggy dawn gave way to blue skies and bright sun creating a sharp weather shift and mixed skies for the day.
Big Expenditures for Charity in Ohio
Ohio spends 7,061,905 on defective, dependent, and delinquent, plus 4,714,782.67 of private charities. About 130,339 people receive some aid or correction from the state. Charities seek to curb this large outlay while pursuing genuine philanthropy and economy.
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Ohio
East Ohio Synod Holds Annual Meeting in Strasburg
The East Ohio Synod of the General Synod of the Lutheran Church met this week at the Lutheran Church in Strasburg. The opening session was Tuesday at 2 PM with Rev. Frank Heil tan of Canton delivering the address. Ordination services are planned for Thursday evening with Rev. O. C. dsranter of Newcomerstown preaching the sermon. The Synod remains in session through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Ohio Synod
Strasburg
General Synod of the Lutheran Church
Turntable Yard Accident Reported In Pan Handle
Following a rumor that five Tralians fell into the turntable pit as they turned from the pay car Tuesday another employee described as an Englishman is confined to his home with injuries.
Condition Improves For Louis Barris After Skull Fracture
The young son of Mr and Mrs Barris of Follansbee sustained a fractured skull while playing about his porch. He took a sudden turn for the worse Tuesday night at North Wheeling hospital where he underwent an operation. His condition yesterday was somewhat improved and hopes are entertained for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Ee Barris
Follansbee
North Wheeling Hospital
Manufacture Steel Barrels in Pittsburgh Plant
The Nixon Steel Packing, holder of a National charter, will build a new bio barrel factory in Pittsburgh to add a steel industry. The plant will produce 20,000 barrels per day with grooved interlocking staves and steel hoops. The US market could reach 80 million barrels annually, creating demand for 500,000 tons of steel sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon Steel Packing
Pitteburg
United States
Dillonvale High School Literary Society Program 1912
Dillonvale High School presents a Friday evening program on October 18 1912 featuring a High School orchestra piano solo by Raymond Stockdale reading by Townend Leepsey and Ralph Wise among others including law.
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Dillonvale High School
Soin
Raymond Stockdale
Townend Leepsey
Ralph Wise
Law
Recitation Class and Impromptu Selections From Local School
The listing shows students including Grace Hotchkiss LeMoyne Mercer Eugenia Parlett Raymond Stockdale Mable Sherwood Cecile Neely Vera Mercer Dionelas Torbet Helen Roadway Zana Mercer Yugo Chejstovsky Walter Nicholson Hector Gerard Harold Parlett Anna Mienelitch Susie Loppy Arthur Nicholson and Wayland Stockdale Inez Deroya participating in recitation class impromptu essay selection and a High School orchestra debate on an affirmative resolution that war is more destructive to human life than the saloon.
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Rence Ree
Lillie Taylor
Rehel Anderson
Grace Hotchkiss
LeMoyne Mercer
Eugenia Parlett
Raymond Stockdale
Mable Sherwood
High School
Arenestra
Cecile Neely
Vera Mercer
Dionelas Torbet
Helen Roadway
Zana Mercer
Yugo Chejstovsky
Walter Nicholson
Hector Gerard
Harold Parlett
Anna Mienelitch
Susie
Loppy
Arthur Nicholson
Wm. Porgrave
Annie
Ohio voters back thirty four amendments to constitution
The adoption of thirty four amendments to their constitution by Ohio voters will necessitate many important laws by the next legislature. Though pledged to progressive policy it shall oppose any experimental legislation aimed at exploiting political or economic theories.
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Ohio
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LAUDS
President Taft
Bright
Cable-Cooper
Colliers
Independence, Pa
Panag
Mevers
Boston
Doyle
Wintersville
H. B. Galbraith
Progressive
Steubenville Business College
Gifford Pinchot
the Great Forester
Progressive Party
Opera House
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