Steam Ferry on the Ohio

The Marietta Intelligencer, October 20, 1858

We learn that Mr. A. L. Kinnaird of Williamsport [Williamstown, West Virginia], has leased the Ohio Ferry for five years from the 20th of December next, on condition that he put on a steam ferry boat. He has purchased the old Muskingum ferry boat, "The Two Sisters," and will put her on the Ohio until a new boat that he is building shall be finished.

A steam ferry on the Ohio has long been needed, and we are glad Mr. Kinnaird has taken hold of the matter. He will undoubtedly make it succeed.

A new steam ferry boat owned by Messrs. Bowen & Judd is to take the place of the "Two Sisters" on the Muskingum. Mr. Merrit Judd has the lease of the ferry for three years from the 1st of November. He will have personal charge of the new boat and make it a pleasure as well as convenience to ride on it.