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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
3
Rivermen circulate petitions seeking elimination of government steamboat inspectors. They cite instances of extra trips to Wheeling and an entire trip lost due to inspections, and a Brown line vessel receiving a new life saving set instead of discarding the old. Fire drills on boats gain support for training crews and protecting property despite time costs.
A long list records transfers of land and lots in Jefferson, Island Creek, Steubenville, Mingo Junction, Dillonvale, Toronto and Brilliant townships. Amounts range from $1 to $5,644 with properties including acres, lots, and quIt claims. Notable parties include Debora West, Edward West, Barbara Myers, Lutie Frazier, Joseph Charvot, Mary Scheibal, J. Chargat, Paul Silke, James Meara, the Village of Mingo Junction, and D. J. Sinclair among others.
Columbus coverage questions if the Howe committee aims for a full honest account or partisan gain. Expert Lothman reportedly found Treasury in order with no graft, but Howe hid the report while Patterson was denied access. Tom L. Johnson seeks a decisive, clean report to boost Ohio’s ticket.
The Howe committee broadened its inquiry to all state offices after a clash over an Lothman report. Suppressed details reduced a perceived $5,000 to a surplus, while Howe accused banks of underpaying interest, sparking accusations of misquotation and political motives amid the campaign.
Samuel Grimm was found with a bullet wound beside the track near Unionport at 1 a m and died at Gill hospital after being brought by the Pan Handle train. Sheriff Vorhes and Coroner Campbell, with railroad officers, questioned Italian workers including Frank Capraro as they investigated a possible motive or connection to the timber laborer.
Capararo, questioned after a track shooting that killed laborer Grimm, is believed to have fired in fear when a noise drew his attention to a man nearby. Grimm, 30, from East Springfield, worked in Unionport sawmills and leaves a wife and child.
The La Belle Company of Steubenville struck oil late Tuesday night with No. 3 producing over 350 barrels. This follows a similar gusher last week by Realty Company now making about 400 barrels. La Belle already has three producing wells west of the Pewicky tracks, No. 1 at 70 barrels daily and No. 2 at 65, with No. 3 flowing 30 barrels per hour during drilling. Preparations were made for handling the anticipated large output.
A Toronto mass meeting approved a delegation led by R. M. Franey to travel to Columbus Thursday to urge the attorney general to restrain a Pennsylvania company from taking over the Steubenville Toronto railroad. Mae Casey of Toronto notified the local group that East Liverpool should be represented, as the Ohio valley towns share concern.
Jefferson and Harrison counties report about 5000 idle miners and Belmont county over 10000 out as a general strike begins at midnight. Operators deny scarcities and seek concessions while President Watkins awaits the national board decision to plan further actions in Eastern Ohio. The two cent per ton advantage for Pittsburg No 8 vein coal expires, influencing future Ohio terms.
Mrs P E Spires, shot Sunday morning at Wellsville by George Snowden, remains alive with a hopeful recovery, though she suffers from the injuries. Snowden's funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Smith home on Commerce Street, with interment at Spring Hill.
John Egger Jr and Emmett Coulter were held for the Grand Jury after a hearing before Mayor Porter on charges of entering the Hotel Royal bar and breaking into the cash register. A German baker testified in a free flowing manner, per the prosecutor’s decision.
Mrs Catherine Long widow of John Long died at her daughter Mrs Frank Marker’s home in Wintersville on March 31 1908 at 9 30 p m aged 79 after long illness and a prior eye removal. She was a Presbyterian and led a quiet devout life at home. Her husband died violently years ago and six children survive including Mrs William Nation of Skellys Mrs Frank Marker Mrs A Thomas and Homer Long of Wintersville Mrs Christie of Jamestown N Y John Long of Richmond and one sister Mrs Margaret Anderson of Steubenville.
From reports at the United Mine Workers headquarters 250000 soft coal miners whose contracts expired at midnight are idle today. President Lewis who assumed leadership today is working for a restoration of the interstate agreement.
Aged Mt. Pleasant citizen Abran C. Ong 87 died at home after a brief illness. Funeral Thursday at 11 from his Mt. Pleasant residence with interment in Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Survived by two sons and many relatives. Edward Brown 78 died at Rush Run. wife preceded him last summer. children include Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Long. Daniel Saylor 45 died in Pittsburg of apoplexy. former owner of Stag saloon. widow survivor. He belonged to Steubenville Aerie of Eagles.
In East Liverpool Charles Howard, 28, a dresser at the De Wolf home, murdered Lemuel Raush's daughter Mrs. Lemuel Raush, 28, as she attended her child, then shot at Mrs. De Wolf. A smoking revolver in hand he turned himself in at the police station and refused to speak beyond a hint he would not be electrocuted today. Raush begged to see him before collapse.
Mrs Ella Smith Koegler, wife of Andrew Koegler, died at 2 55 p m in Wheeling after over a week of hospital treatment Her health had been poor for two years with several operations Her death comes after a long illness and she leaves two sons Harry and Andrew a brother John in California and her mother Mrs Anna Smith in this city She was a member of St Peters Church and active in church groups Funeral services for John George Barthell were held at St Pauls Church this afternoon.
East Liverpool officials were urged by Toronto residents to halt a railroad deal. Mayor Crawford was approached this morning as the city contemplates representation to negotiators and to address ongoing talks about the proposed railroad agreement.
The service was largely attended with Rev. Foster officiating. Pallbearers included Alfred Day, Jos W Jordan, J W Forney, Chas Specht, George P Harden, Eli Castner, Herbert Nichols and Horace Simmons.
Miss Martha Miller died at 7 30 in the morning at No 7 Center Avenue aged 83 after months of illness. A long time member of First Presbyterian Church Steubenville she helped found the Ladies Aid Society and served as Foreman for 40 years. She was born in Washington County Pennsylvania and moved to Steubenville in 1830 where she remained active in church work and missionary activities alongside her sister Mrs Margaret Secrest of Castle Shannon Pennsylvania. Her death marks the loss of an elder Steubenville resident whose life was marked by faith service and charitable acts.
Mrs Edwin R Forbes aged 35 at death March 31 1908 after five weeks of illness. Born Mayme E Woods in 1872 she lived in the city with husband Edwin and three children Hazen Raymond and Clarance. She was active in Methodist Protestant church and local welfare efforts and survived by parents Thomas and Emma Woods sister Edna Kendall and brother Wilbur Woods.
Robert McCully, formerly of Steubenville, died Saturday evening in Dennison. He worked at Sharp's foundry until 1856, fired for the Steubenville & Indiana railroad, later in shops, then managed the boiler at Dennison shops from 1864 to 1884. Retired July 1, 1902. Survived by two sons Thomas Dennison Samuel Bloomfield N Y and daughter Mrs John Weitzel Indianapolis. wife predeceased quintuple years.
Mrs Sara Starbuck a longtime Friends' Church member and county figure died Monday at her Colerain home. She was daughter of Benjamin Bundy and in 1854 married Ena Starbuck, a union remembered among ten siblings in the family.
Mrs Mary Cope Jefferson county Addi son Starbuck Aura Thomas Lorena Lizzie Eurince Eva Atkins Westchester Pa Alice Peterson Anthony Louis Starbuck grandson Funeral notices list surviving family including siblings Mary John Shorence Hettie Emmett Dean Charles Naomi Wilimina and others. The child died March 28 1908 from pneumonia after a two week illness.
The funeral of the late Mrs. H. S. Culbertson was led by Rev. Dr. man and a Hamline Church quartet, with hymns Saved by Grace and lead Kindly Light. Flowers from McKendree M. E. Church Washington and others, interment Union Cemetery. Out-of-town mourners included Mrs. William Miller and several Scio residents.
Three Italian railroad workers died in a Saturday night shooting at Miller's Station in Harrison County. Antonio Silvestri and Angelo Silvestri, brothers aged 35 and 30, and Bernardo Bagnannon, 32, were found slain in a shanty and along the Panhandle tracks. A fourth man, Rocky George, was suspected but later cleared. police and Pan Handle detectives pursue the case as investigators note $100 missing and evidence of a cool, planned robbery.
Excitement runs high in the city as oil men report a gusher in the Follanshee field delivering about 750 barrels in 24 hours. The well lies near League baseball park east of the Steubenville and Wellsburg Traction line, north of Realty Oil Co. No 1. A 250 barrel tank was ready at 4 p.m. Saturday and filled within about eight hours.
The Real ty Oil Company drilled on a seven hundred acre tract on Saturday. Initial output was about 50 barrels daily, but by Sunday morning the well was pouring over the tank as tanks overflowed. Estimated production rose to at least 750 barrels daily with reports of 700 barrels expected, drawing oil men and crowds to the site near the ball park.
The body of ex police officer John L. McDonald was exhumed at Union cemetery to search for an abdominal bullet. After a nearly three hour autopsy by Drs. Floyd and McCullough no bullet was located. Sheriff Vorkes and grave diggers attended, while Servians seeking the judge's grave were turned away. The body remained well preserved two months after burial.
Judge E. E Roberts of Warren campaigned last evening among attorneys and other citizens as he seeks to succeed Judge Burrows on the circuit bench.
The undersigned offer horse clipping with steel clippers in Richmond throughout the week. Rates are two dollars per horse and proper care is insured. Signed by R. M. Elliott and Jas. Biral owners.
The Miona stomach treatment is hailed as a notable medical breakthrough in Steubenville. It targets stomach and bowel muscles, boosts gastric juice flow, and promises relief from indigestion and related symptoms. Beall & Steele guarantee refunds if it fails to cure, urging quick action for long standing stomach issues.
For Rent a 90 acre farm one mile south of Richmond on the pike. Land well watered with good fruit and buildings. Rent on shares. Call or address R. and M. Hartup Richmond Jefferson County Ohio meh24-1td-itw
Jeorge W Johnson and others offer for sale at public auction in Mt Pleasant Jefferson County Ohio on April 4 1908 at 1 pm Eastern Standard Time. Items include multiple horse teams with ages two cabs wagons buggies harness robes sleighs and related equipment plus a desk and chairs. Terms cash.
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