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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
4
An Isaae Jenkinson of Hich mond ind writes a controversial life of Aaron Burr defending Burr against treason charges and criticizing Thomas Jefferson. The work claims Jefferson used perjury and corruption to pursue power, praising Burr while questioning the ethics of early US politics.
Y M C A secretary and city visitors spoke with local committees and Haines men on launching a Marion Y M C A branch. discussion covered financing, building size 16000 dollars, running costs 4000 to 6000 annually, and membership plans. Emphasis on central location, dormitories, and board support to sustain educational, physical, religious, and social work.
Fragmented notes describe a city event with references to Spies the jeweler, a church parlor gathering on an upcoming Tuesday, and local participants. The garbled text mentions appearances by individuals, a pedal event, and a promise or schedule, all set around Third Street and Heights Electric Road Rise.
Fragmentary notes describe Friday activities including a personal visit from Dr. Bcholart and a talk at a Presbyterian meeting. A tentative appointment or role is hinted at for Pencer, with references to a location near Wickley and a loft visit west of Tady.
Mrs Walter Beswick hosts Steubenville visitors in Woodsfield while neighbors share illness news and upcoming events. From Harrison News: James Olney ill with pneumonia, Mrs Chas Boyer learns of brother John Robertson’s illness, and Dr J B Miller to move to Steubenville. Socials include Rev L L Fisher’s arrival with bride, J W Bricker anniversary party, and numerous visits and family updates across Cadiz, Wellsburg, and surrounding towns.
Dozens of residents fuse over rent hikes described as outrageous and a robbery hurting the city as wages fail to cover rising costs. A Herald-Star reporter notes streetcar safety concerns at Sixth and Adams and calls for clearer guidance on the rent issue.
A fragmentary entry mentions dogs visiting and a person named Abeep or Abeep like figure, with unclear actions. The text references a west day and an attempt to shoo something, but specifics and context are missing. No clear date, location, or identifiable organizations are discernible.
Death notices report Hugh Grant age 19 of 903 North Seventh Street who died at 3 15 am from throat trouble leaving three sisters and one brother. he worked as a gathering boy and belonged to YMCA and St Peter s Church. Also, Mrs Jane Andrews of Richmond Ohio died March 22 1902 aged 88, mother of nine, funeral conducted by Reva Humble and MacMillan.
An elderly soldier Julius Garenflow about 65 died suddenly at New Alexandria today. He is survived by two daughters Emma and Minnie and a son Louis.
Pan Handle fireman J. J. Harrold suffered a deep head cut and facial bruises after being struck by a mail crane at Skelly's on Wednesday. He returned home to Newcomerstown to recover from his injuries.
The spring term of Common Pleas Court opens Monday morning with the grand jury to be empaneled. Sheriff Gilson and deputies serve subpoenas on many witnesses as the docket lists 247 cases, an unusually large number.
Lewis Crider a well known farmer was found dead in bed this morning at his Unionport area home two miles north of town. Heart disease is the supposed cause. He was about 64. Survived by wife two children and one brother Singleton Crider of Unionport.
The second floor Circuit Judges room in the Court House is being upgraded under Judge Cook for private use by the Circuit Court Judges. The County Board of Elections will relocate to the first floor office beside Trenstrer's office.
Edward Scott Nolan and Caroline C Grimes were married Wednesday afternoon by Rev J W Kerns at the Christian Church. The bride is a Toronto Quebec born young lady and the groom works at the Acme glass works. Many friends extend best wishes to the couple.
A west bound freight train derailed near Burgettstown on Thursday night after a wreck on the Pan Handle. The train broke in two and its sections ran together again. Engineer Jos Smythe and Conductor Bell led the crew. Fourteen cars were derailed and almost demolished, blocking both tracks for some time and delaying several trains. No injuries were reported.
Fifteen year old Fred Carpenter was picked up in the Dennison yards by a Pan Handle detective on Wednesday. An orphan, he had been living with Edward Bkey at Fernwood, left for Dennison where relatives reside, and spent the night with his aunt Mrs Ballie Carpenter in Thornwood Park. He says he is trying to get home but gave no reason for leaving.
Clara Waskin, described as a colored woman, entered Watts restaurant and voiced vile language while intoxicated, prompting her detention pending a hearing. Henry Proealer was found asleep on Upper Market Street in the rain and was locked up, along with three other intoxicated men.
A quiet home wedding of John J. Abt and Miss Ninen Guerin took place at the bride’s parents’ home on Franklin Avenue Tuesday evening March 25. The ceremony was performed by a local clergyman. The groom, a mill man from Cove Forge, Pa, is from a well known family and the bride, a popular young woman, has a large circle of admirers. Only immediate relatives and close friends attended.
In a brief notice, no funeral services were held Saturday for M Peters. Rev Rou Beane and other local clergy were mentioned in the fragmentary report from the parish. The item lists several names and places but lacks full details.
The report links Mars Earth and Sun conjunction on March 29 to April weather. Expect storm periods from March transitions into April with Vulcan and Mercury phases, culminating around mid to late April. Rain, thunder, and possible severe storms are forecast, followed by a cool, clearing period and a late-month warm wave with storms eastward. Overall rainfall should meet needs, not exceed storage, with cool downs and frost risk in the north.
Steubenville born conductor William W. Duvall of Cadiz branch will retire April 1 1902 under a company pension plan after 30 years as conductor. Born March 7 1832 he served in Adams Express and Pan Handle Rail Road before joining the Pennsylvania Company. He and his wife Sarah Catherine Butt have lived in Cadiz and farmed near town, earning the nickname Farmer Duvall.
A brief notice from Steubenville and vicinity pays tribute to Mr. Duvall and his many relatives. The message honors an older citizen, noting he will be well remembered by the local community.
J W Corcoran, an early contractor on the Cross Creek to Pittsburgh Wabash extension, told an Intelligencer reporter in Wheeling that progress is good but completion will take at least three years. He noted rugged terrain and two tunnels within three miles and explained the Pittsburgh extension will make Wheeling a branch line to the Wheeling and Lake Erie, with Pittsburgh as the eastern terminus.
Mrs Scanlon of North Eleventh Street barely escaped a face shot when an air gun discharged across the street. A large lead ball smashed through a window and struck a stove pipe near her. The Mayor, told a boy in a back yard owned the weapon and plans to confiscate it. Police will seize air guns found and arrest possessors.
Mrs. Jacob Howerter aged 89 died at 6 oclock Friday at the East End Pittsburgh residence of her daughter Mrs Margaret Stauffer. Survived by son R G Howerter of Steubenville and daughter Mrs Stauffer of Pittsburgh. She was a Christian woman long a resident here. Remains to be brought here tonight and taken to Logan Street residence. funeral Sunday afternoon at oclock.
In a court fight to set aside William M. Horner’s deed, Horner, an Ohio Penitentiary life inmate, refused to be sworn for a deposition. Attorneys took him to the warden’s office, but he declined to testify and was returned to his work in the broom shop. He appears well and unbothered by years in prison.
Mrs Eliza Black of Empire visits Bridgeport. James Earl Swindell of 4 legheny visits Ming Junction relatives. Mrs R F Sandra and daughter Sharon Pa will spend Easter in the city. Mrs A B Daugherty of Pittsburgh returns from visiting Ms Wintringer. Mrs John Riddle of Steubenville returns home after visit. Mrs Thomas Stevens of East Liverpool. Miss Jane Palmer of Brooklyn guest of Chas White and wife. Mr and Mrs C E Roberts of Wie BO guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Nolan North Four street. patient with pneumonia improving. Mrs Annie B Taylor and Miss Com Dayal of Smithfield and Mr K Panayans of one A Gk to attend funeral Ann Nicholls. I HeGaston of St Clairsville named receiver of First National Bank Belmont. Reopening by present stockholders. Miss Florence Chandler entertains Whist Club. prizes won by Mrs Joseph Jane and visitor prize by M Nelle aoney. Missour ston Pa was guests. D J Preble left for Fostoria called by telegram not to kite brother Edward.
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