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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1907
Page
5
Historic Bath and Glastonbury temples, monks, and legends unfold from Joseph of Aramathea to Monmouth and Ken. The sale and possible restoration of Glastonbury Abbey lands, Bath’s Roman baths, and the era’s roads and motor buses frame a tour highlighting sites, notable residents, and regional lore.
A list of property sales and transfers including a 140 acre tract from A W Wiles to P D Baker for 5000, 108 acres from John Kountz to Lillie Kountz for 1, 133 acres from A W Wiles to P D Baker for 150, 81 acres to Ross Township, 500 dollar lot in Mingo Junction, and multiple other parcels in Steubenville Amsterdam Dillonvale Wayne New Alexandria and Bergholz with prices ranging from 50 to 5,050 dollars.
Thomas Shannon describes a strange street car crash. He was standing in the rear when the collision pitched him forward into the aisle. His shoe top tore off, yet his foot was uninjured, and his watch and chain vanished only to reappear later in his vest pocket. The mystery of the missing watch remains unsolved.
Policeman John Fawtett of Alliance, on vacation in Bergholz, found Sam Shortland one of seven prisoners who escaped Stark county jail Canton years ago. Shortland was arrested after a hard fight and jailed in Canton.
R D Wallace sues Rebecca and James McClelland and others as executors of Mary McClelland and two Presbyterian churches to prevent land sale and defend vested rights. William D. Linton sues W L E Coal Mining Co for 1440 in coal loss and 500 damages tied to openings and water flow. Monongahela Trust Co. wins default judgment against La Grange Coal Co. Band of Smithfield settles with J B Long et al.
At a Hamline Church Board meeting last night it was decided that Dr. Ulman would stay for the coming year. His followers welcome the change and Ulman expects no regrets as relations with the church remain pleasant. The East Liverpool Church likely to be supplied by a pastor from another conference.
A travelogue-style sketch from Hereford dated June 24 describes Bristol as a historic port on the Severn with ties to the slave trade, its cathedral’s cross, and St Mary’s Redcliffe. It travels along the Wye through Chepstow, Tintern, Monmouth, Raglan, Ross, and ledges of geology, noting abbeys, castles, churches, and figures like Chatterton and Henry V, ending in Hereford with further plans.
An advertisement warns of hidden kidney dangers and urges Doan's Kidney Pills as a sure remedy. Local user L Hakill of 210 N Third St recounts years of backache and nocturnal awakenings, crediting Doan's with significant relief after a short trial. Sold by Beall & Steele and all dealers for 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, sole U S agents.
The remains of Fred Pope who died after losing both legs in a fall under a train at Dillonvale were moved to his uncle William Gallagher's home in Tiltonville yesterday afternoon. The funeral was held today at 2:30 from the house with interment in Warrenton cemetery. Pope, a promising young man, had chosen railroad work against family wishes. both his grandfather and father died in railroad service, and it appears he met a similar fate.
Sam Clement argues that African Americans have remained loyal to the Republican party and the nation. He asserts no history of treason or disloyalty and praises education, family, and religious devotion. He notes black Republicans support leaders like Lincoln and Grant and will stay loyal while the party endures.
Coroner Campbell filed fifteen inquest verdicts naming victims including Vincent Andrea struck by a Pan Handle passenger train on Sept 1 due to his negligence, John W. Benner from an electric light plant accident Aug 28, multiple mine fatalities at Dillonvale Ragland Yorkville and Bradley mines, and Annie Robinson and Henry Brown deaths from hotel heart attack and Yellow Creek bridge fall respectively.
In parts of Switzerland the government buries all the dead without regard to wealth or position, reflecting a policy that treats every individual equally in death. The message highlights a societal approach that minimizes social distinctions after life.
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