“Theodore Stimel, hailing from Ironton, was found by Dr. Davidson, last Tuesday, lying on the cmmonds, in a high stage of fever, and was removed to the hospital yard, where a small house was erected for his especial occupancy. Later it was ascertained that Stimel had the smallpox, and was kicked out of Ironton by …
Noah Murphy is Wanted
“Local offices of the Red Cross Society have received a request from authorities at Washington in the search for Noah Murphy, a former discharged soldier.” “Noah Murphy, whose place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on the 1st day of October, 1932, Blanche Murphy by her next friend Mary Clifford, filed her petition …
Two Youngsters Divorce.
“Thomas E. Burt, an infant, by Thomas J. Burt, his next friend, plaintiff vs. Oly Burt, alias Oly De Berian, an infant over the age of fourteen years. At the time of the filing of this petition the plaintiff was nineteen years old. The parties were married at Ironton, Ohio, on the 3rd day of …
Elmer Ruggles Crushed at Cambria Clay
“Death in terrible form was cruelly meted out to Elmer Ruggles, 48, while he was at work in the plant of the Cambria Clay Products company at Black Fork at 5 o’clock Friday afternoon.” “He fell between two 2400 pound clay rollers he was cleaning and was crushed to death, ever bone in his body …
Ironton Dedicates New Bridge with Fitting Ceremonies
“Within 27 minutes after the bridge was thrown open after the automobile parade this morning 1492 machines passed over it.” “At 2 o’clock this afternoon it was estimated that 5000 visitors were here for the bridge opening. Lower clouds gave way to sunshine when the speaking program was reached and Old Sol beamed down on …
A Visit to the Lawrence County, Ohio Museum & Historical Society
“The Lawrence County Museum has certification by the Ohio Association of Historical Societies and Museums. It is operated by the Lawrence County Historical Society, a corporation since 1925. The Historical Society has IRS non-profit status. The building in which the Museum is housed is in the Registry of Historic Homes of the Rankin District, listed …
The Death of Emma McAtee
“Miss Emma McAtee formerly of this county, committed suicide last Sunday night at her home at Lawrence Furnace by taking strychnine. She was a very attractive young woman and the rash deed is accounted for by disappointed love.”
Forest McGirr: His Grave Dug
” Gallipolis, Ohio, July 19 – Forest McGirr volunteered to serve his country in the Ninety-first Ohio. The regiment was then forming at Portsmouth. Soon after he went into camp he was taken sick with typhoid fever and in a few days reported dead. He was thought to be actually dead and was laid out. …
Ironton Resident Killed by ‘Trap’
“Ironton, October 30 – A burglar ‘trap’ set by Walter Yates, proprietor of the Sunshine grocery, Seventh and Adams streets, three weeks ago, after the store had been loots of a large amount of merchandise, brought tragic death to one of his own employees Thursday night.” “Robert Starr, 29, of Cincinnati, was killed almost instantly …
The Sinking of the G.W. McBride
The towboat GW McBride was on its way from Huntington, West Virginia to Addyston, Ohio. Rain had swollen the Ohio River to 29 feet, not flood stage, but the current was swift and swirling especially in the stretch of Ohio River along Northern Kentucky. It was originally named the Conqueror and had capsized on the …