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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
3
In Belmont County a jury found Barham guilty of second degree murder for the February 11 killing of William Goff. The trial followed a venue change from Belmont as Kennon defended the state’s case with a final argument praised as eloquent. The defense and state now await sentencing.
Toronto man William Howe Sr. fell from the fourth story at Great Western Sewer Pipe Works Thursday morning. He was found unconscious and taken home. a medical consultation reported a fractured skull and uncertainty about recovery. He is about fifty years old.
Articles filed in Columbus by Carl H. Smith for the Knoxville Rural Telephone Co. incorporators include W. T H McClelland C. B. Smith John Cooper C. G. Winn and James Alexander with capital of three thousand dollars nearly all subscribed. Plan to build about twenty miles of lines linking Osage Island Creek New Somerset Toronto Empire and other points with Bell Telephone Co. long distance access.
A committee of local business leaders and residents protested leniency for the Mingo Traction Company over repairing the road between SRR and Mingo Junction. They said the road is nearly impassable and would worsen, causing financial losses. County Commissioners said repairs were promised and would begin Monday, or drastic action would be taken. the matter was left pending.
The semi annual infirmary directors report filed with the county reveals 46 inmates with 27 males. It lists received since last report 53, born since 1, 4 died, 56 discharged, 1 removed to other institutions. Receipts and expenditures are detailed, including farm product values, inventory, and numerous expense categories. The Children’s Home figures show outdoor relief and aid to families and individuals totaling 210.
Prof Walker G W Walker Latin teacher at the High school rushed to Kenton Monday night by telegram as his mother 74 lies near death after a long illness. She was related to Congressman Robert R Hitt and widow of Gen M B Walker who led the 31st O V I in the Civil War. Miss Margaret Beck will aid in teaching during his absence.
Washington October 15 An intraparty scramble for the House postmastership vacant by Joseph McKilroy’s death centers on Ohio candidates. Likely choice is Griffith, backed by Cole and Mouser, with Griffith long effectively running the office through his deputy. The $4,000 yearly post and power to hire staff draw keen competition among notable Ohio figures including Hildebrandt Alderman Dalzell and others as the contest heats up.
County Commissioners on Tuesday accepted the Shelley Station free turnpike from the Pike Commissioners as it is completed.
The County Commissioners awarded Bridge No. 10 in Ross township to James Rollins for 986.10 dollars. Rides on No. 20 in Smithfield township were rejected as too high.
Col Bill Vasbinder, marshal of Cadiz, captured a horse thief at Uhrichsville Saturday night. The robber had stolen a horse in Cadiz, and Vasbinder trailed him, arresting the man six hours later.
A long list of property transfers across Steubenville Mingo Junction Toronto and nearby townships shows numerous parcels sold by will quit claim and direct conveyance. Notable parties include Alice Hamilton Annie Firm James H McDonough Emma Cain and Daniel Kelly with sums ranging from 60 to 10000 dollars.
Antoinetta Fretzie, 13, daughter of Peter and Mary Fretzie of Sixth Street, died this morning from heart failure.
Infant Hazel Richards daughter of W. G. and Ruth Richards died at a Wheeling hospital this morning October 16 1907 aged four months. Remains were brought to the city this afternoon and placed at 430 South Fifth Street.
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