Suit Over Adena Murder Case Ties Suspected Torture to Reward
A damage suit seeks $19 000 from Theodore Krnich for alleged torture of Mike Oranchuk, Russian miner, during his arrest in Adena last March. Oranchuk says Krnich beat and tortured him to force a confession to the Frances South murder. Ex-Constable Crawford, present at the home, may testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meet Ag
Mike Oranchuk
Amsar
Common Pleas
Theodore Krnich
Krich
Johnsford
Oranchuk
Say
Crawford
Wilson Avea
Thia City
Counsuthorities
Crawchuck
Krnich
Adena
Miners Idle as Dillonvale Mass Meeting Sparks Walkout
Eastern Ohio mines report idle as 48 operators vote to halt work after a Bellaire meeting. Dillonvale workers plan a mass meeting to demand pay for stone removal while districts in Jefferson County see widespread stoppages and a district convention looming. Local police report quiet but tense across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wesling
W. Va
Ohio
Ascassin
Associa
Bellaire
Jefferson County
Nilés-Herrick
Vale
Wheeling & Lake Coal Company
Dille
Nerg
Jeffer County
Amsterdam
Dillon
South County
Ording
Gray
Martins
Eeting
Bridge
SMC
Cers
Divorce Granted in Wineland Case
A court grants divorce to Ella Wineland and George Wineland. The action is decided in favor of the defendant on contest grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Wineland
George Wineland
Three Men Sought in Adena Assault on Local Resident
William Foughts, a well known Adena citizen and floor manager at a dance, was assaulted early Sunday. John Dolinski is jailed. brothers Louis Dolinski and Charles Strankowzi fled on a train, later traced to Jewett. Foughts is hospitalized in critical condition after blows with a beer bottle and trampling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Foughts
Adena
John Dolinski
Louis Dolinski
Charles Strankowzi
Foughts
Martins Ferry
Justice Holmes
Jonh Dolinski
Lucas
Allison
Jewett
Pittsburg Junction
Accident Fatal To Bellaire Man At Brilliant Crossing
William Layhugh of Bellaire aged 43 was killed Saturday afternoon when his truck was struck by a C P R R freight train backing into the Goucher wine spur near Brilliant. He worked for United Dairy Co of Wheeling and was delivering ice cream. His wife survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Layhugh
Bellaire
Brilliant
United Dairy Company of
Wheeling
Goucher
Wfe
Robert Hutton
Record Coffee Consumption Surges in 1920 Year
The National Coffee Roasters Association reports 1,258,000,000 pounds consumed in the continental United States for the year ending June 30, 1920, a record with per capita use at 12.7 pounds. The total rose 99,000,000 pounds from the prior year, or 3.71 pounds per person, equating to about 16 billion cups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States
National Coffee Roasters’ Association
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Granted License and Legal Notices From Wheeling Record
Granted marriage licenses for Charles E. Gano and Lillian Ford in Wheeling. John Kentra and Mildred Kentra also licensed. Thomas F. McGrew granted a divorce from Nellie P. McGrew for extreme cruelty. James M. Priest accepts night cashier job at George's restaurant. George Kovasovich released on bond after alleged attempt to kill Mrs Barbich. her later statement claims revolver fired accidentally. Mary Marelli granted divorce from Mike Marelli for gross neglect, failure to provide and adultery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Gano
Steubenvile
Lillian Ford
Trenton N. J
Wheeling
Fond
George Kovasovich
Barbich
Bates Street
Mayor's Court
Mary Marelli
Mike Marelli
Tragic Elevator Death in Arrott Building
Mrs. George M. Crawford of 535 North Fourth Street died after an elevator accident at the Arrott Building Pittsburgh. Her daughter Miss Mary witnessed the tragedy as the cage rose and released her body into the shaft. Mrs. Crawford died of a lung hemorrhage after being taken to Mercy hospital. Daughter and husband awaited in Pittsburgh for funeral arrangements. services at home in Hollidays Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Crawford
North Fourth Street
Pittsburgh
Crawford
Arrott
Fourth Avenue
Wood Street
Mary
Randig
Hollidays Cove
Steubenville High School
Bethany College
First Christian Church
Query Club
Lfe
Rey
Stanton Crawford
T. S. Chapman
F. A. Chapman
Wellsburg
God
Probate Court Records and Local Court Dismissals
Probate Court appoints Theodore Krnish administrator for Milka Krnish. Sale and deed orders confirmed in John Kinney estate. Three Common Pleas cases—Minnie Chamberlain vs Alexander Chamberlain Irven Kreiling vs Gussie Kreiling James A Friedhofer vs Anna Friedhofer—dismissed. Marriage licenses issued for William J Hill Jr and Mary K Wild. Border Blackburn and Mayme Colin. Julius Baisden and Florence Dickerson of Steubenville. Bellaire Daily Lender sold to Wheeling Canton parties. new owners Sherlock trio take charge today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Krnish
Milka Krnish
John Kinney
Common Pleas Court
Minnie E. Chamberlain
Alexander Chamberlain
Irven Kreiling
Gussie Kreiling
James A. Friedhofer
Anna M. Fried-hofer
William J. Hill, Jr
Mary K. Wild
Steubenville
Border Blackburn
Mayme Colin
Julius Baisden
Florence Dickerson
Bellaire Daily
Wheeling
Canton
J. H. Robinson
Messrs
A. J. Sherlock
B. A. Sherlock
H. E. Sherlock
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
American Legion Convention Opens with Broad Agenda
The 1920 American Legion second annual convention in Cleveland begins formal business after an opening parade. Committees propose a six-department structure with a Europe unit, a push for immediate four fold compensation, and plans for an Americanization program and rapid citizenship for service members. International representatives Fayolle and Lowth are set to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cleveland, O
Resolutions Committee
Convention
American Legion
Cleveland
The
House of Representatives
Senate
Kansas City
Franklin D’oler
New York
Denver
San Francisco
Montgomery
New Orleans
United States
Europe
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
United States Senate
Legion
Committee On
Soldier's Disability and Insurance
War Risk Bureau
Public Health Service
Federal Board
Marie Emile Fayolle
William
New England
Rocky Mountain
F. J. Galbraith
Cincinnati
Hamilton MacNider
Mason City Town
MacNider
Galbraith
Killed by Live Wire at Follansbee Mine
John Long, a well known 21 year old in Follansbee, was electrocuted at work in the J O Arnold coal mines. He and three other miners moved a track when his head touched a heavily charged wire. Witnesses heard a cry and saw his cap lamp twitch before he died instantly. Coroner B W Walkinshaw will complete the investigation. The victim, moved to Follansbee from Colliers years ago, is survived by parents Mr and Mrs John Long Sr and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Long
Follansbee
J. O. Arnold
Brooke County
B. W. Walkinshaw
Wellsburg
James Bros
Curtis Street
Death of Ex Magistrate Jacob F Newman Sr of Waynesboro Pa
The city was informed of the death of Jacob Fredrick Newman Sr an ex magistrate of Waynesboro Pa at his home on Sabbath September 26 1924 at 1 30 pm after a long illness aged about 75. He lived in Waynesboro for many years and later ran a fruit farm. He is survived by nine children in various states including Pittsburgh Wyack and Steubenville. Funeral services will be from his late home on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Fredrick Newman Sr
Waynesboro
Newman
Hfe
Martin F. Newman
Mary E. Newman
Pittsburgh
J. Abner Miller
Samuel F. Newman
Kate
Agnes
Alan P. Gilmore
Los Angeles
Cal
Margaret 12
Wyack
N. Y
J. Fredrick Newman Jr
Steubenville
Mrs. J. H. Harbeson Dies After Operation
Mrs. J H Harbeson nee Carrie Flanagan formerly of Steubenville died at Youngstown hospital Friday after an operation. Her body was taken to her mother Mrs Kate Flanagan in Elm Grove W V for services and interment at Stone Church cemetery. She was born November 16 1891 in Steubenville and married to Mr Harbeson of Kentucky later living in Wheeling. She is survived by her husband three children and her mother. Her father passed away several years ago. She will be remembered by former schoolmates and friends of Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Harbeson
Carrie Flanagan
Youngstown Hospital
Kate Flanagan
Loring Place
Elm Grove
W. Va
Stone Church Cemetery
Kate
C. FE. Flanagan
Steubenville
Harbeson
Kentucky
Wheeling
Oil Derrick Builder W F Fox Dies From Injuries
Edward Fox died at Ohio Valley Hospital Sunday at 4 15 pm from injuries at Hollidays Cove on September 7 when an oil derrick platform broke. Born in Harrison county 38 years ago he came to the city 13 years ago and married Katherine Eagan six years ago. He was an oil derrick builder and a member of Modern Woodmen of Hope dale Maccabees lodge and Holy Names church. Survived by wife a daughter Mary his mother Mrs Sarah Fox of Hopedale four brothers Orville Emerson Renj and J D Fox and eight sisters Jennie Hall Eva Snyder Amanda Harris Mary Richards Rose Graham Bertha Abbott Cora Laport Laura Bryan. Interment in Green Township Harrison county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Edward Fox
Edward Fox
Ohio Valley Hospital
Hollidays Cove
Mr. Fox
Harrison County
Katherine Eagan
Woodmen of
Hopedale
Maccabees Lodge
Holy Names Church
Mary
Sarah Fox
Orville and
Emerson
Renj
New Athens
J. D. Fox
Iowa
Jennie Nne Hall
Eva Snyder
Amanda Harris
Mary Richards
Cadiz
Rose Graham
Dennison
Bertha Abbott
Columbus
Cora Laport
Death of Little Heid Affects Follansbee Family
Junior Heid son of Mr and Mrs Heid née Elizabeth Paffenber died at their Gilbert avenue home in Follansbee on Monday Sept 27 1920 at 108 pm after a brief illness. He was 22 months old and had shown bright playful spirit before his sudden passing due to membranous croup that failed to respond to treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Heid
Mrs. Heid
Elizabeth Paffenberber
Gilbert Avenue
Follansbee
Notorious moonshining scheme by Frank Myers uncovered
Police report Frank Myers, arrested Saturday night as a suspicious character, ran a high yielding scam. He collected dead half pints from roads, dumped river water into them near the Ohio River bank, and sold the illicit liquor for five dollars per half pint to thirsty customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Myers
Mys
Ohio
Funeral services announced for child at home and burial
Medical treatment was given and he slept before awakening. Funeral services for Pauline Alberta Smith were held at the family residence on Wilson Avenue with Rev Jones from Finley church officiating. The casket was carried to Union Cemetery by mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Alberta
Thomas Smith
Wilson Ave
Jones
Finley Church
Union Cemetery
Nondnal Sum Rents Safe Deposit Box at Peoples National Bank
A nondnal sum rents a safe deposit box at the Peoples National Bank with exclusive access, indicating a private storage agreement. The text suggests a single owner retains control. Details remain fragmentary but center on restricted access and private custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples National Bank
Appointment of Administratrix in Steubenville Estate
Notice lists two estates in Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio. Mary A. Duffy is appointed executrix of Henry B Mettenberger estate dated September 15 1920. Another entry notes Andrew Kasnocka appointed administrator of Sophia Chojnocka estate dated September 7 1920. Both entries identify local probate authorities and dates.
Investments in safe deposit at Peoples National Bank
A reader advised keeping Liberty Bonds and other investments in a safe deposit box at Peoples National Bank. The note ends with unclear text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Peoples National Bank
Whitworth divorce petition filed in Jefferson County Ohio
Mamie Mary Whitworth sues John Whitworth for divorce and child custody in Case No. 15 351 of the Common Pleas Court of Jefferson County Ohio. Hearing set for on or after November 13 1920 at New Union Hotel Pueblo Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
John B. Coursin
Jean Coursin
Common Pleas Court
Estate of James P Parks executrix appointed
Brilla H Parks has been appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate of James P Parks late of Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio deceased Dated September 21 1920 W M Miller Attorney. 23sep3t weekly
Insurance for Valuable Papers Offered at Bank
An advertisement notes essential protection for valuable papers available as a small rental at Peoples National Bank. It directs readers to inquire at the bank for details and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATS
Peoples National Bank
Appointment of Administrator for Barbara Chontos Estate
Notice that Anna Orris has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Barbara Chontos, deceased, late of Dillonvale Jefferson County Ohio. Dated September 13, 1920. Ralph B. Cohen, Attorney John G. Belknap Probate Judge of said Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Chojnocka
Andrew Kasnocka
Steubenville
Jefferson County
Ohio
Jay S. Paisley
John G. Belknap
Said County
Caroline Henderson
H. Lee Taylor
Richmond
D. M. Gruber
Barbara Chontos
Anna Orris
Barbara . Chontos
Dillonvale
Ralph B. Cohen
Elizabeth Meinzen
Isabella Hashman
Steubenville Township
M. H. Francis
Andy Saner
Alice Saner
Toronto
A. D
Lee Vantilburg
Attys
Henry Becker
Augusta Becker
Harry L. May
Said
John Kerr
E. R. Kerr
R. Kerr
Salem Township
C. Kerr
Jefferson County Ohio probate notices and appointees
Estate of Alecia M Shannon deceased Aaron E Roberts appointed administrator with will annexed dated September 7 1920 Probate Judge of Jefferson County Ohio attorney A C Lewis Josesto Estate of Andy Saner deceased Alice Saner appointed administratrix of the estate of Andy Saner late of Toronto Jefferson County Ohio deceased dated September 7 1920 M H Francis and Lee Van Tilburg Attorneys Estate of James M Antill deceased Charles F Antill appointed administrator of the estate late of Warren Township Jefferson County Ohio dated September 13 1920 Roy L McClave attorney
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Amage Suitf
Little Frances South
South End
County
Victor W. Colmey
Justice Down
William Incheon
Colmey
Mike Lecakaski
W. JD. Downer
Mike
Mary Mageria
John Kentra
Benderville, Pa
Mildred Kentra
Plum Run
Thomas F. McGrew
Nellie
P. McGrew
James M. Priest
George’s
Pittsburg
Arnold
Henry B. Mettenberger
Mary A. Duffy
James P. Parks
Brilla H. Parks
W. McD. Miller
Frank Allen
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Board of Clemency
C. F. Garver
John G, Belknap
Alecia M. Shannon
Aaron
James M. Antill
Charlies F. Antill
Warren
Roy L. McClave
DELCO
Frank Baker
DR. L. F. Voke
Steubenvillage
Imperial Hotel
Voke
J. F.voke
LF. Voke
West Sixth Avenue
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