"The News-Herald" Hillsboro, Ohio April 12, 1888, Page 5
Miss Minnie Powell of the Hillsboro College returned to her home in Greenfield last Monday.
"The News-Herald" Hillsboro, Ohio, November 17, 1910
Love Affair In Law Suit
of Steiner vs. Powell Adds Much Interest to Case Now on Trial
One of the most interesting cases that have been tried in the Common Pleas Court here in many years began Monday morning before Judge Goldsberry of Chillicothe. It is the suit of Barnett Steiner vs. Grace A. Powell, Scott Powell and Minnie B. Powell.
While the case is originally an ejected suit by Steiner, who holds the legal title to the premises in which the Powells live at Greenfield, the live affair of Minnie B. Powell and Peter K. Davis plays an important part therein and all the elements of a breach of promise suit are shown in the testimony.
According to Miss Powell she and Peter K. Davis were engaged to be married in 1893, and that this relationship continued up to 1908. During this entire period Davis, who was a traveling man, had a room at the Powell's and when off the road boarded and roomed there. Miss Powell says that Davis gave her many beautiful and expensive presents, including a horse and buggy, diamond rings, $300 worth of silverware and vases some of which cost as high as $185 and many other valuable articles. She also testified that she was treated as one of the family by Davis' parents and relatives and put in evidence a family portrait in which she was standing next to David and gave many instances of his family treating her as one who would someday be a member of the family.
On April 6, 1898, Mrs. Grace Powell, the mother of Minnie Powell, deeded to Davis the property in which they lived, the consideration being $5000. The real consideration, however the defendants claim was that Davis should pay off a mortgage of $2500, which then encumbered the property and for the privilege of having a room and getting his board with the Powell's was to deed the property back to Miss Powell when they were married and that no money was ever paid to the Powells by Davis.
From the testimony it seems that everything went along smoothly until 1907, when Davis deeded the property to Austin Ferneau. When this occurred the Powells raised a rumpus and Ferneau deeded the property back to Davis. Davis seems to have begun to tire of Miss Powell about this time and a short time after this leaves Greenfield and has not been back since. In 1908, he deeds the property to Hariette Steiner, the plaintiff, for an alleged consideration of $3500. In his deposition Steiner says that the $3500 was stock which he held in the Gillian Mfg. Co., but admits on cross examination that he does not know whether it was common or preferred stock. He also admits in his deposition that he bought the home not knowing anything about its improvements, whether it was brick or frame and did not know on what street in Greenfield it was located and had not been in Greenfield for 25 years. He says that he purchased it on Mr. Davis' statements and knows nothing of the troubles between the Powell's and Davis.
Miss Powell was still on the stand at the time of going to press and the case will probably last for several days.
Mr. Davis arrived here Wednesday morning and this may cause new developments in this interesting matter. This is the first time he has been in this county since 1908.
"The News-Herald" Hillsboro, Ohio, November 24, 1910
Love Letters - Minnie Powell to Peter K. Davis Put in Evidence in Steiner-Powell Case.
The case of Barnett T. Steiner vs. Grace A. Powell, Scott Powell and Minnie B. Powell is still going on before Judge Goldsberry and is making slow progress. The defendants finished with their testimony Friday evening and there were no new developments from what was stated in last week's issue.
The plaintiff began with his testimony in rebuttal Monday morning. After a few witnesses who testified to some money transactions, Peter K. Davis, to whom the Powells transferred the property and who sold it to Steiner, took the stand and the direct examination of him had not been completed at the time of going to press.
Mr. David had gone over the entire period of time that he knew Miss Powell. He stated that he and Miss Powell became engaged in 1893, and that the engagement was broken by him to in 1907. A large number of checks, amounting to about $1800, which Davis had given to Miss Powell were offered in evidence. The checks ranged in amount from $5 to $100. He claimed that the money was given to her for her use, either for the purpose of taking trips or buying clothes for herself.
In one of the letters written by Miss Powell after the making of the deed she accuses Davis of betraying her when she was only a school girl and then after many years throwing her down for another woman.
In regard to the transaction in which the property was deeded by the Powells to Davis, Mr. Davis's testimony in brief is as follows:
He purchased the property from the Powells at the request of Miss Minnie. He never had any talk with her parents about the matter and was not present when the deed was made. The consideration for the sale was $4500. In assuming a mortgage of $2500 on the property, releasing a note of about $800 he held against Mrs. Powell, transferring building and loan stock worth about $250, giving the check of the Gillan Mfg. Co. for $775 and his personal check for $225. He paid the taxes on the property and for all repairs made on it after he purchased it. He never considered after the deed was made that the Powells had any interest in the property and that his engagement to Miss Minnie had nothing to do with his purchase of it, except that he did it to accommodate her.
Barnett T. Steiner, the plaintiff in the case put in an appearance Monday and will probably follow Mr. Davis on the witness stand.
It is impossible to tell how long the case will last but it is certain to continue for several days.
"The News-Herald" Hillsboro, Ohio, February 23, 1911
Arguments on the motion to quash the summons in the two cases filed against Peter K. David by Minnie B. Powell was heard by Judge Newby Friday.
These suits are for breach of promise for $10,000 and the conversion of a diamond ring valued at $350. Davis was served with summons in both cases while here as a witness in the Steiner-Powell case last November. Davis' attorneys claim that under the statute he was exempt from service while here for that purpose. Judge Newby took the matter under advisement and has not rendered a decision at this time.
Ohio Death Index
Name Minnie B. Powell
Titles & Terms
Death Date 20 Aug 1912
Death Place Greenfield, Highland, Ohio
Birth Date 09 Jun 1867
Estimated Birth Year
Birthplace Ohio
Death Age 45 years 2 months 11 days
Gender Female
Marital Status Single
Race or Color American
Street Address
Occupation Housekeeper
Residence
Burial Date 22 Aug 1912
Burial Place
Cemetery Name Greenfield
Spouse's Name
Father's Name Scott Powell
Father's Title & Terms
Father's Birthplace Ohio
Mother's Name Grace Painter
Mother's Titles & Terms
Mother's Birthplace Ohio
Film Number 1953424
Digital Folder Number 4021202
Image Number 2560
Certificate Number fan 44103
Miss Minnie Powell of the Hillsboro College returned to her home in Greenfield last Monday.
"The News-Herald" Hillsboro, Ohio, November 17, 1910
Love Affair In Law Suit
of Steiner vs. Powell Adds Much Interest to Case Now on Trial
One of the most interesting cases that have been tried in the Common Pleas Court here in many years began Monday morning before Judge Goldsberry of Chillicothe. It is the suit of Barnett Steiner vs. Grace A. Powell, Scott Powell and Minnie B. Powell.
While the case is originally an ejected suit by Steiner, who holds the legal title to the premises in which the Powells live at Greenfield, the live affair of Minnie B. Powell and Peter K. Davis plays an important part therein and all the elements of a breach of promise suit are shown in the testimony.
According to Miss Powell she and Peter K. Davis were engaged to be married in 1893, and that this relationship continued up to 1908. During this entire period Davis, who was a traveling man, had a room at the Powell's and when off the road boarded and roomed there. Miss Powell says that Davis gave her many beautiful and expensive presents, including a horse and buggy, diamond rings, $300 worth of silverware and vases some of which cost as high as $185 and many other valuable articles. She also testified that she was treated as one of the family by Davis' parents and relatives and put in evidence a family portrait in which she was standing next to David and gave many instances of his family treating her as one who would someday be a member of the family.
On April 6, 1898, Mrs. Grace Powell, the mother of Minnie Powell, deeded to Davis the property in which they lived, the consideration being $5000. The real consideration, however the defendants claim was that Davis should pay off a mortgage of $2500, which then encumbered the property and for the privilege of having a room and getting his board with the Powell's was to deed the property back to Miss Powell when they were married and that no money was ever paid to the Powells by Davis.
From the testimony it seems that everything went along smoothly until 1907, when Davis deeded the property to Austin Ferneau. When this occurred the Powells raised a rumpus and Ferneau deeded the property back to Davis. Davis seems to have begun to tire of Miss Powell about this time and a short time after this leaves Greenfield and has not been back since. In 1908, he deeds the property to Hariette Steiner, the plaintiff, for an alleged consideration of $3500. In his deposition Steiner says that the $3500 was stock which he held in the Gillian Mfg. Co., but admits on cross examination that he does not know whether it was common or preferred stock. He also admits in his deposition that he bought the home not knowing anything about its improvements, whether it was brick or frame and did not know on what street in Greenfield it was located and had not been in Greenfield for 25 years. He says that he purchased it on Mr. Davis' statements and knows nothing of the troubles between the Powell's and Davis.
Miss Powell was still on the stand at the time of going to press and the case will probably last for several days.
Mr. Davis arrived here Wednesday morning and this may cause new developments in this interesting matter. This is the first time he has been in this county since 1908.
"The News-Herald" Hillsboro, Ohio, November 24, 1910
Love Letters - Minnie Powell to Peter K. Davis Put in Evidence in Steiner-Powell Case.
The case of Barnett T. Steiner vs. Grace A. Powell, Scott Powell and Minnie B. Powell is still going on before Judge Goldsberry and is making slow progress. The defendants finished with their testimony Friday evening and there were no new developments from what was stated in last week's issue.
The plaintiff began with his testimony in rebuttal Monday morning. After a few witnesses who testified to some money transactions, Peter K. Davis, to whom the Powells transferred the property and who sold it to Steiner, took the stand and the direct examination of him had not been completed at the time of going to press.
Mr. David had gone over the entire period of time that he knew Miss Powell. He stated that he and Miss Powell became engaged in 1893, and that the engagement was broken by him to in 1907. A large number of checks, amounting to about $1800, which Davis had given to Miss Powell were offered in evidence. The checks ranged in amount from $5 to $100. He claimed that the money was given to her for her use, either for the purpose of taking trips or buying clothes for herself.
In one of the letters written by Miss Powell after the making of the deed she accuses Davis of betraying her when she was only a school girl and then after many years throwing her down for another woman.
In regard to the transaction in which the property was deeded by the Powells to Davis, Mr. Davis's testimony in brief is as follows:
He purchased the property from the Powells at the request of Miss Minnie. He never had any talk with her parents about the matter and was not present when the deed was made. The consideration for the sale was $4500. In assuming a mortgage of $2500 on the property, releasing a note of about $800 he held against Mrs. Powell, transferring building and loan stock worth about $250, giving the check of the Gillan Mfg. Co. for $775 and his personal check for $225. He paid the taxes on the property and for all repairs made on it after he purchased it. He never considered after the deed was made that the Powells had any interest in the property and that his engagement to Miss Minnie had nothing to do with his purchase of it, except that he did it to accommodate her.
Barnett T. Steiner, the plaintiff in the case put in an appearance Monday and will probably follow Mr. Davis on the witness stand.
It is impossible to tell how long the case will last but it is certain to continue for several days.
"The News-Herald" Hillsboro, Ohio, February 23, 1911
Arguments on the motion to quash the summons in the two cases filed against Peter K. David by Minnie B. Powell was heard by Judge Newby Friday.
These suits are for breach of promise for $10,000 and the conversion of a diamond ring valued at $350. Davis was served with summons in both cases while here as a witness in the Steiner-Powell case last November. Davis' attorneys claim that under the statute he was exempt from service while here for that purpose. Judge Newby took the matter under advisement and has not rendered a decision at this time.
Ohio Death Index
Name Minnie B. Powell
Titles & Terms
Death Date 20 Aug 1912
Death Place Greenfield, Highland, Ohio
Birth Date 09 Jun 1867
Estimated Birth Year
Birthplace Ohio
Death Age 45 years 2 months 11 days
Gender Female
Marital Status Single
Race or Color American
Street Address
Occupation Housekeeper
Residence
Burial Date 22 Aug 1912
Burial Place
Cemetery Name Greenfield
Spouse's Name
Father's Name Scott Powell
Father's Title & Terms
Father's Birthplace Ohio
Mother's Name Grace Painter
Mother's Titles & Terms
Mother's Birthplace Ohio
Film Number 1953424
Digital Folder Number 4021202
Image Number 2560
Certificate Number fan 44103
"The News-Herald" Hillsboro, Ohio April 12, 1888, Page 5
Miss Minnie Powell of the Hillsboro College returned to her home in Greenfield last Monday.
"The News-Herald" Hillsboro, Ohio, November 17, 1910
Love Affair In Law Suit
of Steiner vs. Powell Adds Much Interest to Case Now on Trial
One of the most interesting cases that have been tried in the Common Pleas Court here in many years began Monday morning before Judge Goldsberry of Chillicothe. It is the suit of Barnett Steiner vs. Grace A. Powell, Scott Powell and Minnie B. Powell.
While the case is originally an ejected suit by Steiner, who holds the legal title to the premises in which the Powells live at Greenfield, the live affair of Minnie B. Powell and Peter K. Davis plays an important part therein and all the elements of a breach of promise suit are shown in the testimony.
According to Miss Powell she and Peter K. Davis were engaged to be married in 1893, and that this relationship continued up to 1908. During this entire period Davis, who was a traveling man, had a room at the Powell's and when off the road boarded and roomed there. Miss Powell says that Davis gave her many beautiful and expensive presents, including a horse and buggy, diamond rings, $300 worth of silverware and vases some of which cost as high as $185 and many other valuable articles. She also testified that she was treated as one of the family by Davis' parents and relatives and put in evidence a family portrait in which she was standing next to David and gave many instances of his family treating her as one who would someday be a member of the family.
On April 6, 1898, Mrs. Grace Powell, the mother of Minnie Powell, deeded to Davis the property in which they lived, the consideration being $5000. The real consideration, however the defendants claim was that Davis should pay off a mortgage of $2500, which then encumbered the property and for the privilege of having a room and getting his board with the Powell's was to deed the property back to Miss Powell when they were married and that no money was ever paid to the Powells by Davis.
From the testimony it seems that everything went along smoothly until 1907, when Davis deeded the property to Austin Ferneau. When this occurred the Powells raised a rumpus and Ferneau deeded the property back to Davis. Davis seems to have begun to tire of Miss Powell about this time and a short time after this leaves Greenfield and has not been back since. In 1908, he deeds the property to Hariette Steiner, the plaintiff, for an alleged consideration of $3500. In his deposition Steiner says that the $3500 was stock which he held in the Gillian Mfg. Co., but admits on cross examination that he does not know whether it was common or preferred stock. He also admits in his deposition that he bought the home not knowing anything about its improvements, whether it was brick or frame and did not know on what street in Greenfield it was located and had not been in Greenfield for 25 years. He says that he purchased it on Mr. Davis' statements and knows nothing of the troubles between the Powell's and Davis.
Miss Powell was still on the stand at the time of going to press and the case will probably last for several days.
Mr. Davis arrived here Wednesday morning and this may cause new developments in this interesting matter. This is the first time he has been in this county since 1908.
"The News-Herald" Hillsboro, Ohio, November 24, 1910
Love Letters - Minnie Powell to Peter K. Davis Put in Evidence in Steiner-Powell Case.
The case of Barnett T. Steiner vs. Grace A. Powell, Scott Powell and Minnie B. Powell is still going on before Judge Goldsberry and is making slow progress. The defendants finished with their testimony Friday evening and there were no new developments from what was stated in last week's issue.
The plaintiff began with his testimony in rebuttal Monday morning. After a few witnesses who testified to some money transactions, Peter K. Davis, to whom the Powells transferred the property and who sold it to Steiner, took the stand and the direct examination of him had not been completed at the time of going to press.
Mr. David had gone over the entire period of time that he knew Miss Powell. He stated that he and Miss Powell became engaged in 1893, and that the engagement was broken by him to in 1907. A large number of checks, amounting to about $1800, which Davis had given to Miss Powell were offered in evidence. The checks ranged in amount from $5 to $100. He claimed that the money was given to her for her use, either for the purpose of taking trips or buying clothes for herself.
In one of the letters written by Miss Powell after the making of the deed she accuses Davis of betraying her when she was only a school girl and then after many years throwing her down for another woman.
In regard to the transaction in which the property was deeded by the Powells to Davis, Mr. Davis's testimony in brief is as follows:
He purchased the property from the Powells at the request of Miss Minnie. He never had any talk with her parents about the matter and was not present when the deed was made. The consideration for the sale was $4500. In assuming a mortgage of $2500 on the property, releasing a note of about $800 he held against Mrs. Powell, transferring building and loan stock worth about $250, giving the check of the Gillan Mfg. Co. for $775 and his personal check for $225. He paid the taxes on the property and for all repairs made on it after he purchased it. He never considered after the deed was made that the Powells had any interest in the property and that his engagement to Miss Minnie had nothing to do with his purchase of it, except that he did it to accommodate her.
Barnett T. Steiner, the plaintiff in the case put in an appearance Monday and will probably follow Mr. Davis on the witness stand.
It is impossible to tell how long the case will last but it is certain to continue for several days.
"The News-Herald" Hillsboro, Ohio, February 23, 1911
Arguments on the motion to quash the summons in the two cases filed against Peter K. David by Minnie B. Powell was heard by Judge Newby Friday.
These suits are for breach of promise for $10,000 and the conversion of a diamond ring valued at $350. Davis was served with summons in both cases while here as a witness in the Steiner-Powell case last November. Davis' attorneys claim that under the statute he was exempt from service while here for that purpose. Judge Newby took the matter under advisement and has not rendered a decision at this time.
Ohio Death Index
Name Minnie B. Powell
Titles & Terms
Death Date 20 Aug 1912
Death Place Greenfield, Highland, Ohio
Birth Date 09 Jun 1867
Estimated Birth Year
Birthplace Ohio
Death Age 45 years 2 months 11 days
Gender Female
Marital Status Single
Race or Color American
Street Address
Occupation Housekeeper
Residence
Burial Date 22 Aug 1912
Burial Place
Cemetery Name Greenfield
Spouse's Name
Father's Name Scott Powell
Father's Title & Terms
Father's Birthplace Ohio
Mother's Name Grace Painter
Mother's Titles & Terms
Mother's Birthplace Ohio
Film Number 1953424
Digital Folder Number 4021202
Image Number 2560
Certificate Number fan 44103
Miss Minnie Powell of the Hillsboro College returned to her home in Greenfield last Monday.
"The News-Herald" Hillsboro, Ohio, November 17, 1910
Love Affair In Law Suit
of Steiner vs. Powell Adds Much Interest to Case Now on Trial
One of the most interesting cases that have been tried in the Common Pleas Court here in many years began Monday morning before Judge Goldsberry of Chillicothe. It is the suit of Barnett Steiner vs. Grace A. Powell, Scott Powell and Minnie B. Powell.
While the case is originally an ejected suit by Steiner, who holds the legal title to the premises in which the Powells live at Greenfield, the live affair of Minnie B. Powell and Peter K. Davis plays an important part therein and all the elements of a breach of promise suit are shown in the testimony.
According to Miss Powell she and Peter K. Davis were engaged to be married in 1893, and that this relationship continued up to 1908. During this entire period Davis, who was a traveling man, had a room at the Powell's and when off the road boarded and roomed there. Miss Powell says that Davis gave her many beautiful and expensive presents, including a horse and buggy, diamond rings, $300 worth of silverware and vases some of which cost as high as $185 and many other valuable articles. She also testified that she was treated as one of the family by Davis' parents and relatives and put in evidence a family portrait in which she was standing next to David and gave many instances of his family treating her as one who would someday be a member of the family.
On April 6, 1898, Mrs. Grace Powell, the mother of Minnie Powell, deeded to Davis the property in which they lived, the consideration being $5000. The real consideration, however the defendants claim was that Davis should pay off a mortgage of $2500, which then encumbered the property and for the privilege of having a room and getting his board with the Powell's was to deed the property back to Miss Powell when they were married and that no money was ever paid to the Powells by Davis.
From the testimony it seems that everything went along smoothly until 1907, when Davis deeded the property to Austin Ferneau. When this occurred the Powells raised a rumpus and Ferneau deeded the property back to Davis. Davis seems to have begun to tire of Miss Powell about this time and a short time after this leaves Greenfield and has not been back since. In 1908, he deeds the property to Hariette Steiner, the plaintiff, for an alleged consideration of $3500. In his deposition Steiner says that the $3500 was stock which he held in the Gillian Mfg. Co., but admits on cross examination that he does not know whether it was common or preferred stock. He also admits in his deposition that he bought the home not knowing anything about its improvements, whether it was brick or frame and did not know on what street in Greenfield it was located and had not been in Greenfield for 25 years. He says that he purchased it on Mr. Davis' statements and knows nothing of the troubles between the Powell's and Davis.
Miss Powell was still on the stand at the time of going to press and the case will probably last for several days.
Mr. Davis arrived here Wednesday morning and this may cause new developments in this interesting matter. This is the first time he has been in this county since 1908.
"The News-Herald" Hillsboro, Ohio, November 24, 1910
Love Letters - Minnie Powell to Peter K. Davis Put in Evidence in Steiner-Powell Case.
The case of Barnett T. Steiner vs. Grace A. Powell, Scott Powell and Minnie B. Powell is still going on before Judge Goldsberry and is making slow progress. The defendants finished with their testimony Friday evening and there were no new developments from what was stated in last week's issue.
The plaintiff began with his testimony in rebuttal Monday morning. After a few witnesses who testified to some money transactions, Peter K. Davis, to whom the Powells transferred the property and who sold it to Steiner, took the stand and the direct examination of him had not been completed at the time of going to press.
Mr. David had gone over the entire period of time that he knew Miss Powell. He stated that he and Miss Powell became engaged in 1893, and that the engagement was broken by him to in 1907. A large number of checks, amounting to about $1800, which Davis had given to Miss Powell were offered in evidence. The checks ranged in amount from $5 to $100. He claimed that the money was given to her for her use, either for the purpose of taking trips or buying clothes for herself.
In one of the letters written by Miss Powell after the making of the deed she accuses Davis of betraying her when she was only a school girl and then after many years throwing her down for another woman.
In regard to the transaction in which the property was deeded by the Powells to Davis, Mr. Davis's testimony in brief is as follows:
He purchased the property from the Powells at the request of Miss Minnie. He never had any talk with her parents about the matter and was not present when the deed was made. The consideration for the sale was $4500. In assuming a mortgage of $2500 on the property, releasing a note of about $800 he held against Mrs. Powell, transferring building and loan stock worth about $250, giving the check of the Gillan Mfg. Co. for $775 and his personal check for $225. He paid the taxes on the property and for all repairs made on it after he purchased it. He never considered after the deed was made that the Powells had any interest in the property and that his engagement to Miss Minnie had nothing to do with his purchase of it, except that he did it to accommodate her.
Barnett T. Steiner, the plaintiff in the case put in an appearance Monday and will probably follow Mr. Davis on the witness stand.
It is impossible to tell how long the case will last but it is certain to continue for several days.
"The News-Herald" Hillsboro, Ohio, February 23, 1911
Arguments on the motion to quash the summons in the two cases filed against Peter K. David by Minnie B. Powell was heard by Judge Newby Friday.
These suits are for breach of promise for $10,000 and the conversion of a diamond ring valued at $350. Davis was served with summons in both cases while here as a witness in the Steiner-Powell case last November. Davis' attorneys claim that under the statute he was exempt from service while here for that purpose. Judge Newby took the matter under advisement and has not rendered a decision at this time.
Ohio Death Index
Name Minnie B. Powell
Titles & Terms
Death Date 20 Aug 1912
Death Place Greenfield, Highland, Ohio
Birth Date 09 Jun 1867
Estimated Birth Year
Birthplace Ohio
Death Age 45 years 2 months 11 days
Gender Female
Marital Status Single
Race or Color American
Street Address
Occupation Housekeeper
Residence
Burial Date 22 Aug 1912
Burial Place
Cemetery Name Greenfield
Spouse's Name
Father's Name Scott Powell
Father's Title & Terms
Father's Birthplace Ohio
Mother's Name Grace Painter
Mother's Titles & Terms
Mother's Birthplace Ohio
Film Number 1953424
Digital Folder Number 4021202
Image Number 2560
Certificate Number fan 44103
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