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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
8
The text argues no substitutes for cod liver oil exist and mocks extracts wines and cordials claiming to contain active principles. It touts Scott's Emulsion as the best digestible form and offers a free sample from Boot & Bowse in New York City.
Mrs Margaret Ball aged 41 dies in a house fire at 04 Adam Street Thursday about 8 pm. Fire sparked from burning clothes as she moved in flames, aiding from neighbors and the fire department could not save her. She leaves six children Ada Charles Archie William Ziferace and May, plus siblings in England and a husband William Ball. She had resided in Steubenville twenty years and belonged to the Second Presbyterian Church.
Jubilant coal miners along the river mines in this county treat today’s suspension of work as a vacation. Operators plan to pay the 10 scale, and most mine owners will follow suit. Some mines could restart, but crews await guidance from headquarters before resuming work.
Louis Schaefer Jr visits Wheeling on business while Miss Mattie Hately from Follansbee stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Banfield of Beaver. Mrs Banfield, mother of William Banfield of the Follansbee tin mill, marks her 78th birthday surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
William Stone, alleged ex convict and professional safe cracker, was arrested at his mother in law’s home in Renwood after a struggle with Pennsylvania Railroad detectives. He is linked to the Follansbee safe robbery and the Dillonvale post office raid. Police found nitroglycerin, burglar tools, a revolver, and stamps totaling 54.34 on him. He is to be taken to Wellsburg for trial and is expected to testify against accomplices.
Shelly Pike Commissioners opened Saturday bids for 7000 dollar bonds for Shelly Station Pike and awarded the contract to John Galbraith. Bids came from Commercial National Bank Stow benville 7050 Security Savings Bank Toede 7700 W R Todd Co Cincinnati 7480 John Galbraith Smithfield 7545 New First National Bank Columbus 7408 Hoebler Cummings Toledo 7427 Hayden Miller Co Cleveland 7275.
Mrs Eliza Burke, former Steubenville resident, died in Pittsburg leaving husband Elias Burke of Flushing and one son Davia Hays. Mrs Annie Myrtle Austin died at 23 after six weeks typhoid then heart failure at 109 North Fifth Street, married to G H Austin in 1904, mother Frances, mother Frances Lowrie and siblings survive, funeral held with Rev Nat Wells officiating. John W Wyant, Richmond native, died in Cleveland last week. funeral at Parkwood M E Church. survived by widow, three brothers and two sisters.
Mrs Katherine Tait Gunkle wife of Joseph Gunkle died at her West street home aged 25 following mucous infection after a recent marriage and the birth of twins Daniel and Adaline Clara. She leaves husband two children two brothers John in California Edward at home a sister Mrs Chas Barr and was a member of St Peters church. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Grabel with many floral emblems.
An advertisement extols Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a remedy for weak nerves and muscles caused by thin blood. It claims the pills restore vitality by enriching blood and increasing weight and energy, pricing 60 cents a box and available from dealers or Dr. A W Chase Medicine Co in Buffalo New York.
W J Watt died in Richmond today aged about forty after an illness since Friday pneumonia. He is survived by his wife.
W S Bainey collector for the Adams branch instalment goods was arrested today on an affidavit by Jos R Wright charging him with embezzlement of 49.50. He was bound over to court. John Patrick fined 15 for obscene language toward Paul Looper Sunday night. Ross Anderson of Cleveland Electrical Supply & Fixture Co. awarded contract for the new Wellshieh school building by Board of Education on Monday night.
Sheriff Vorhes starts April with three prisoners and a long list of inmates facing charges including murder larceny burglary embezzlement breaking jail and vagrancy among others. Names include Richard Jenkins Nellie Beadwell Chas Petts John Phillipson Mamie Chapin John McDonald Tod Brown, Jesse Ammon, and more with varied offenses.
A reader commends the Herald Star editorials urging transparency and accountability. The letter urges public figures to speak clearly on their positions like the President, arguing voters educate themselves by reading and watching representatives actions.
A frail political appeal urges unity among office holders and seekers of the Republican party to align with Teddy and the party's principles to secure a government of the people. It promises cross‐aisle support from past critics and calls for collective voter backing this year.
Canton District Superintendent WM V Marsh defends Anti Saloon League actions and accuses critics of distorting facts. He cites Annie W Clark of the W C T U and asserts league support for the local option suffrage bill, bans betrayal, and claims progress on the Jones and Seizure laws while opposing liquor interests.
On Saturday morning Market Street hosts a program by The Beethoven Music Club at Miss Anna Vermillion’s home. The list includes string and piano duets, solos, a piano trio, vocal pieces, and an orchestra performance with named performers such as David Jones Marguerite Ford Nellie McLain Fern Frowine and many others.
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