Butcher Accident Leaves Man In Critical Condition After Gunshot
Harry Carter a 22 year old butcher employed by Wiand and Marshall meat dealers at Amsterdam this county accidentally shot himself Friday afternoon while preparing to slaughter a beef. A 32-26 cartridge penetrated his right lung as the gun discharged while he pulled it through the pen palings. Drs. Allen and Malone of Pergholt treated him but the ball could not be located due to weak convulsion and loss of blood. Neighbors report faint cries before he was carried to his room.
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Harry Carter
Wiand & Marshall
Amsterdam
Carter
Mr Carter
Allen
Malone
Pergholt
Salineville
William Brown
O. & P. Works
Section Man Killed by Train Near Dennison East
Louis Smith age 19 a Pan Handle section hand was killed by passenger train No 19 east of Dennison while resting on ties. He slept with his head on his arms as the engine approached and efforts to wake him failed. He was the son of Estella McGill and had been in Dennison with his mother and brother on a trip home.
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Louis Smith
Dennison
Smith
Young Smith
Estella McGill
Cadiz
Harrison County
McGill
Philadelphia
State fair road work demonstrates model grade surface
The state board of agriculture led a demonstration of grading and excavating techniques for a road project at the fairgrounds. A 10 ton steam roller compacted subgrade while new layers of stone and limestone were laid. Insufficient sprinklers and limestone supply hindered finishing, and proper drains could not be installed. W. W. Miller, former board secretary, originated the concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Huston
W. W. Miller
Board of Agriculture
Four rioters jailed for cutting to kill at Long Run Station
In a drunken riot at Long Run a week earlier, Slavish and Polish miners were charged with cutting to kill. Tom Saleky Andy Rogarski John Rogarski and Maison Moch fsky are jailed on the count. Six men and one woman were cut. the worst injury was to Stanley Rogarski who fought back, slashing attackers before being subdued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Saleky
Andy Rogarski
John Rogarski
Maison Mochefsky
Stanley Rogarski
Cance
Mining Engineer Sparks A Newcomerstown Bond
A Mexican born mining engineer befriended Newcomerstown youth Clarence Harshman after a rail incident near River Street. The traveler mentored the boy, sent letters, and arranged a future visit with plans for a dinner on a dining car. The boy received cash and mining stock as a gift, and the engineer is expected to visit Newcomerstown soon.
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Pennsylvania Flyer
River Street
Saltillo
Mexico
Transac
United States
Maine
New York
Lab
Cincinnati
Columbus
Cohnebus
Clarence Harshman
Clarence
Newcomerstown
W. Harshman
M. E
Sample Road Bus Caught Farmers Endorse County Roads
Farmers praised a sample 4 model country road built at the State fair under State Highway Commissioner Sam Huston. County officials were less visible. Officials anticipate wide demand for modern roads in counties with state aid under the Werts good roads law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Huston
County Commissioner-elect John A Fisher to Take Office
County Commissioner-elect John A Fisher assumes duties next Monday after being elected last fall. He is noted for integrity and judgment and has prior experience in public office. Fisher has conducted business in Steubenville for years and done so successfully. Ron Andersen retires after six years of active efficient service, having advocated road, boulevard, pike, and bridge improvements and county buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Fisher
Fisher
Steubenville
Ron Andersen
Commissioners Office
Old Nailers Second Annual Reunion Planned in Wheeling
Steubenville nailers and neighboring towns plan their second annual reunion at Wheeling Park on September 28. A Steubenville meeting last winter formed a committee: Samuel Simmons Bellaire Finley McKinley Wheeling Lou Lacey Benwood James Tannehill Martins Ferry. Simmons and McKinley handle entertainment while Tannehill McKinley Mahood secure funding.
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Nailers
Steubenville
Wheeling Park
Wablers
Stepbenville
Samuel Simmons
Bellaire
Finley McKinley
Wheeling
Lou Lacey
Benwood
James Tannehill
Martins Ferry
Roosevelt to Act as Arbitrator Presses Cuba Fight
Fragmentary note mentions Bert Roosevelt likely serving as arbiter amid Cuban conflict, with pressure mounting on Cuba to resolve disputes. The garbled text hints at a role in mediating tensions and guiding negotiations.
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Bert Roosevelt
Former Pastor Elected Assistant to Field Superintendent
Rev J O Randall longtime Finley Alikanna ML churches pastor and New England Conference member based in Providence Attleboro Mass elected assistant to Field Superintendent Henderson. He will begin October 1 with headquarters in New York Gry. Announcement notes arrival follows 1904 Los Angeles Methodist meeting and Ocean Grove 1905 committee actions. Randall remains local pastor until pulpit supply arranged. Randall is son in law of George L Conn of Siewbenville.
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J. O Randall
Finley and
Alikanna
New England Conference
Providence
R. L
Attlevore
Mass
Henderson
New York
Attleboro Sun
Methodist Episcopal Church
Los Angeles
Theodore Ss. Henderson
Stamford
Ocean Grove
Neds
C. Randall
A. J. Coulins
Randall
Clagercates
Coutts
Bishop Cranston
Rev
Randalls
George L. Conn
Siewbenville
Viewers Appointed for New County Road Readings
County commissioners appoint viewers to locate and review a proposed road project. The action involves funds from Building and County funds, with meetings set at Smithfield Station and Dillevale. Individuals named include Isaac Bark, Elisha J. McCrone, Wm Linton, and Elisha J. McCrone, among others.
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Isaac Bark
Burst
Pelt Maley
Ae Carpenter
Cheet
Smithfield Station
Wm. Linton
Elisha J. McCrne
Dileinvale
Coun
Armstrong
Wim. Stringer
Pierce
Merkle
Local Horses Race Results From Bloomfield Show
Maude Cookson won the 2:40 pace, taking first money with a Bloomfield entry owned by C. W. Cookson. Louise Dorsey captured the 60 and 2:78 trots in straight heats, while Norman Roe won the 9-22 trot across six heats. Iday May and Texas Queen earned places in other stakes, and Martin won the show class with Black Crook.
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Pleacant
Lisbon
Maud Cookson
C. W. Cookson
Bloomfield
Lest Me
Louise Dorsey
Scott & McKee
Norman Roe
W. T. Baker
William Bair
Yantppe
Helen Mack
Texas Queen
Iday May
Fred Swearingen
Martin
Black Crook
Trausburs
Grand Jury Meets Next Monday With Large Case Load
The grand jury will begin sessions Monday as subpoenas issue for the August body. The bar association assigned many court cases across dates from September 17 to September 26, with counts ranging from 9 to 85 cases. Special attention will be given to the Bradley troubles.
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Bar Association
Grand July
Bradley
Grand
Loge In 8) FOO Cause Not Hurting
A brief note states that logging in eight times for the FOO cause does not cause harm. It mentions access issue or routine check with limited consequences. No additional context or names are provided.
Child Bitten by Neighbor's Dog Prompts Catcher Action
Little Miss Catherine Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs WH Myers of La Belle View was bitten on the arm by a neighbor's dog while walking to school. Her father is in Indianapolis and the mother is upset as the dog had shown signs of madness. A Steubenville Traction Co surveyor was also bitten on Lincoln avenue, tearing his trousers. The city dog catcher will remove dangerous dogs. Other licensed dogs should be controlled to prevent attacks.
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Catherine Myers
WH. Myers
la Belle View
Indianapolis
Steubenville Traction Co
Lincoln Avenue
Etrees
Rush Run No 2 Gas Well Largest Yet Drilled
Crawford and Jennings on the C K Waddle farm near Rush Run report a big gasser. The No 2 gas well is the largest drilled in the area and shows ROO pounds pressure.
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Rush Run
Crawford & Jennings
C.K Waddle Farm
Brooke County Dogs Hit Brooke County Farms with Sheep Losses
Wm Bowman of Buffalo district reports 16 sheep killed or wounded by dogs on his Brooke county farm last Monday night. James Puntney of Cress Creek district loses 12 sheep to the same dogs. Totals 28 sheep in a week valued at 3? each, about 112 dollars, seen as a serious indictment against local dogs per Wellsburg Herald.
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Brooke County
Wm. Bowman
Buffalo
Killec
James Puntney
Cress Creek
Jose
Wellsburg
Statue Unveiled for McKinley at Ohio State Capitol
A large crowd witnessed the unveiling of a McKinley statue at the western entrance of the State Capitol in Columbus. Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth pulled the cords as Governor A L Harris Senator John W Daniel of Virginia and Justice William R Day of the U S Supreme Court attended. The monument features central figures Peace and Prosperity with a President buffalo moment, bronze groups, and a granite base.
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Preside Neill
Son
Ohio
State Capitol
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
A. L. Harris
John W. Daniel
Virginia
William R. Day
United States Supreme Court
KR. Brown
Zanesville
Jos. W. McKay
Union Veteran Legion
Harris
Longworth
Roosevelt
America
McKinley
Buffalo
Group of Peace
Prentice
Roth
Justice Day
Simmons
Jeanine
Pavich Admitted To Bail After Knife Duel Wounds
Pavich was admitted to bail in $1,000 by the Probate Court after a knife duel with George Sabota on Wells street extension left both men badly wounded. Pavich claims self defense and Shoda remains hospitalized recovering. The court also handled multiple estate matters, guardianships, and real estate sales, including sales in Knox and Warren townships and a private sale to a purchaser for $600.
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Pete Pavich
George Sabota
Therae
Shoda
Pavich
Wells Street
EB. D. Erskine
King Fabricator & Brars Supply Co
Denarr Erskine
Assiance
Prekine
Henry M. Cocker
James Sickles
Hannah Sickles
Addison J. Galloway
Knox Township
McClave & McClave
Sarah Welsh
Warren Township
Wm. Prickman
Duval
Margaret Mooney
W. J. Medill
Jordan
Empsen Seamehorn
Rogers
John Travis
Henry Travis
Moore Atorney
Melia Pretshold
Mabel Wird
Campbell the
Fe. Lewis
Nancy Young
Frank J. Frederick
Gruber
Frank J. Bowles
Toronto
Madge B. Bowles
Madge Bowles
Yale
Crucible Steel of America
American Clay Manufacturing Co
Jospeh Zabee
Josiah C. Ault
J. C. Ault
Wabash Railway
Lindal
John Kiefer
Guardian
Attie Lavaldore
Joseph eVntolo
Pond
Thompson
Webhardt Spreger
Ate
Mingo Tinnellon
Fred A. Stone
Gregory Mal
de Éagsed
Mingo Junction
Ellsworth
Filugh
McCoy & Armeriong Attorneys
New Inspector Thomas McGough to Step Down
Thomas McGough who has served twelve years as district mine inspector will turn the office over to successor Phe Nezer Jones of Smithfield. McGough plans a rest before deciding future steps and has been offered several promising positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McGough
Phenezer Jones
Smithfield
McGough
Revolver and Razor Incident Ends in Police Lockup
In Pleasant Heights a gardener shot at trespassers wounding one boy slightly. Sand Patt, an Italian laborer, threatened men and foreigners with a pistol and a razor. Patt was arrested after officers seized a revolver and razor, locked up for a hearing. A separate garden shooting near Wells place left a boy wounded in the legs, while other trespassers escaped. Ballard reports months of crop losses and garden raids, with Cushions stolen earlier from a railroad job turning up as a nap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Patt
Menzo Pate
Washington and
Seventh Streets
Tatt
Aloue
Feth
Boyd
Matthews
Patt
Zimmerman
Pleasant Heights
Albert Ballard
Pat Gener
Church Street
Bellard
Wells Place
Ballard
Garden
Bishop decries fancy salaries in the Methodist ministry
At the Fast Ohio M E conference in session at Ashtabula Rev Thomas Wood Wes reelected conference secretary and Rev Mohn of Akron named treasurer. Bishop Bashford urged restraint on appointment grades and said his salary beyond living cost goes to China. A wheelchair bound Rev Byron Palmer drew the day’s keen interest as the conference raised nearly 490 for his support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio M. E
Ashtabula
Thomas Wood Wes
Mohn
Akron
Bashford
China
Byron Palmer
W. F. Anders
Board of Education of
New York
L. Beiler
Boston University School of Theology
Dick Critics Burst In On Burton Position
Dick calls Burton position selfish provoking clash with Senator Chairman and General amid heated debate on policy direction and leadership responsibility.
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Burton
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Ken
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