This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
3
Monday society column notes visits and travels of residents including C. Cohen in Wheeling, families in Richmond and Toronto, and plans for weddings, illnesses, and social events across Steubenville and surrounding communities. Many entries record neighbors calling on relatives, trips to Pittsburg, East Liverpool, and Chicago, plus church activities and upcoming ceremonies.
William Linn died April 4 at his daughter's Spauldings Addition home. Born in 1837 in Marting Ferry Ohio, he served in Co. D 68th O V I from 1862 to 1865. He married Amanda J. Bucey in 1866 and left two sons and three daughters, thirteen grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral was Monday at 10:30 with Rev. Baxter officiating. remains laid to rest in Harpersville after services. Death attributed to an ulcerated tooth following years of illness.
James Luttrell known as Jimmy, long time Pan Handle trackman and gateman, died after a three week illness from stomach complications in a Royal hotel room. Born in Ireland and raised in England, he was married. his wife had died. Survived by a brother John in Woonsocket RI. He served 30 years with Pan Handle and was a member of Holy Name Church.
Ernest Miller formerly of Steubenville died Saturday night at his Pittsburgh home at age 67. He is survived by several children. The funeral will be held at his daughter Mrs. James Randalls residence 112 Spring Avenue on Wednesday at 2 p m.
Funeral services for F M Heaton a prominent Emerson resident were conducted Sunday afternoon from his late home. He was a former resident of eercee and held in high esteem by many friends.
Word reaches Massillon of Mr Coleman’s death at the Massillon hospital with his remains due tonight. Formerly from Springfield township his interment will be there. He had suffered long and was once treated at the Columbus asylum.
James Ewing of Chester West Virginia died at Wheeling hospital at 6 am Saturday from Brights disease after an eight month illness. He was a member of Steubenville Lodge Knights of Golden Eagle and Irondale Lodge Knights of Pythias. Local Knights representatives traveled to Chester to attend the funeral.
Mrs Marie Armstrong widow of James Armstrong pioneer resident of this city and mother of Mrs Deborah J Sinclair died at her son Edward Armstrong’s home in Libertyville Iowa on Wednesday April 8 1908 at 8 30 am aged 95. Born in Gettysburg Pa in 1813 she married Gen Armstrong in 1832 and lived in Richmond before moving to Steubenville then to Libertyville in 1861 where they bought a farm. Mr Armstrong died in 1884 and since then she resided with Edward, a petite yet forceful matron loved by neighbors for aiding in sickness and sorrow.
A long tribute recalls a Steubenville woman as a singer and devout Christian who remained loyal to the United Presbyterian church under Rev George Buchanan. She stayed healthy and mentally sharp until recent illness, died at 95, and leaves three children Deborah J Sinclair Marie Armstrong and Edward Armstrong. Interment occurred today from the home of Edward Armstrong in Libertyville Town.
Mrs. Patrick O'Brien widow of Patrick O'Brien died at her home 714 North Street at four thirty Friday morning after a ten week battle with grip. A Steubenville resident for 54 years she came from Ireland as a young girl and valued member of St. Peter's Church. Survived by two children John and Marie at home one brother Frank Leary of Canton Ohio and one sister Mrs. Margaret Breen of Corry Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Henrietta Hartje widow of Augustus Hartje died after a long illness at 3 PM Thursday at her daughter Mrs. Augustus Fisher's home on Woodlawn avenue East End Pittsburgh. A native of West Newton she moved to Pittsburgh in youth and helped in charity. Survived by sons Augustus, Richard Hartje paper manufacturers, Edward Hartje attorney, daughters Mrs. A R Reineman Mrs. J M Thorne and Mrs. Fisher, 31 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at Mrs. A R Reineman's residence Rebecca street East End Pittsburgh.
James Beall, brother of the late Dr. John Beall of Cadiz, died at his daughter Mrs. A D Moore’s home near Freeport on Sunday morning April 5. He was in his 1st year and uncle to Mrs. H H McFadden of this city.
Rev Dr James R Mills longtime Steubenville M E Church pastor and notable minister died Monday morning in Battle Creek Michigan after weeks of illness He was 76 and had reduced ministry in recent years Born in Pittsburgh he graduated from Allegheny College with pastorates in Pittsburgh Cleveland and Brownsville He served as presiding elder of the Cambridge Ohio district and was a close friend of Rev Dr George B Smith Survived by a widow sister of Bishop J N Thoburn and Gen B Cowen six children Wilbur Stanton James Victor Bella and Mrs McMasters with ties to Carnegie Steel Co and U S Navy connections
The city mourns Harry Jackson who died Monday April 13 at 2 p.m. at his parents James and Narieya Jackson's home near Lorence Pa after a bout with typhoid fever. He had worked for Fred P. Lutz at 62 Market Street for a year and was regarded as a young man of solid character with a bright business future. His passing came as a shock to family and friends.
A farm family of ten mourns after two sons die within two years. One brother died from a fall from a chestnut tree on the farm, and Harry followed closely after, casting a pall over the household. Friends extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.
Funeral services for James Luttrell were conducted at Holy Name church on Tuesday morning. Rev Father Weigand led a Solemn Requiem High Mass with pallbearers Andrew Madigan Charles McCann John McGrew Phillip Bannon Joseph M Luttrell of Woonsocket and R L present for the proceedings.
Thomas J. Orr, a native of Steubenville, died at his home 500 Melton street East End Pittsburg on Tuesday night April 14 in his 71st year after a four day pneumonia illness. He belonged to Sixth United Presbyterian Church and will have funeral services at his residence tomorrow at 8 pm conducted by Rev. Dr. T. J. McCrory. Interment is scheduled for Allegheny Cemetery Friday at 2 pm. He leaves wife Elizabeth Bristol Orr as sole survivor and was formerly connected with Chaplin-Fulton Manufacturing Co and William D. Scaife & Co.
Francis M Heaton died at his Emerson home on Thursday evening April 9 1908 after a four day illness. Born November 25 1842 in Sardis Ohio he served in the Civil War and was wounded at Chickamauga later held prisoner at Danville Libby Andersonville and Atlanta He left a wife Ann C Meredith and eight children six living with several daughters in Emerson Tiltonsville and Adena Funeral services were April 12 conducted by Rev Kinsey with G A R honors. Interment in Friends cemetery Emerson.
Mrs Elizabeth Mansfield wife of James R Mansfield died at the Mansfield farm Bloomfield Tuesday April 14 at 5 30 p m after a protracted illness aged about 68 She was born in 1844 the Coe farm near Two Ridge church and lived in Iowa briefly before returning to Ohio Survived by husband three children J Clark Mansfield Ellsworth and Mrs A P Hammond One sister Mrs Dr McFarland of St Clairsville Ohio She was a Methodist Episcopal and noted for noble qualities mourned by many friends.
A. J. Sterling, the town’s first banker, died April 11 in Leadville Colorado at age 74. He moved to Uhrichsville in 1863 from Marysville with Beriah Wilkins and founded the town’s first bank. W. B. Thompson later acquired Sterling’s share in the bank.
Five year old Harry J. Lowe-Blackburn son of Frank and Anna dies at 226 North Third Street after a two week illness from whooping cough and chickenpox. Parents and friends extend sympathy in their sorrow.
The funeral services for John Griffin were held at Holy Name Church this morning with Father Weigand officiating. Pallbearers included Pat McChesney, John Murray, Wm. Murning, and John Dunning.
An elderly woman named Mrs Swartz died of cancer at her North Sixth Street home last night and was buried today in B Nai Israel cemetery. Joseph Checca, infant son of Pasquale and Benedetto Checca of 141 South Sixth Street, died last night at one day old.
Vincenzo, seven months old, child of Pasquale and Martha Lucia De Nicola, died last night from weakness.
Fragmentary official oil report notes a test on the E J Harden farm half a mile south of Fernwood in the county. It mentions Carter units and a semi weekly tally, with details incomplete as of Monday.
The Follansbee area shows steady production with a slight weekly decline. La Belle Iron Works Nos. 1 3 and 4 yield 50 190 and 7260 barrels. Ohio Realty Nos. 1 2 3 produce 175 30 165 barrels. Ferguson & Co No. 1 on Mahan lot at 1 barrel daily. In Holiday's Cove Brooke equity C Ferguson & Co show revenues. proposed pay line connects old and new develop ment with a 125 barrel day target. current output 173 barrels. Location 500 feet south of test on G W Hindman farm. prospect of many wells if connected.
Jack Wind, who ran a speakeasy boat and a wholesale Sunday operation, was held for the grand jury by Mayor Porter in default of 300 bond. The U S government may pursue Wind for lacking a license as police escorted a dozen witnesses to testify. Most boat raid detainees remain in lockup and seek liquor on Sundays, a practice waning.
The Hollidays Cove residence of Ralph McConnell burned shortly after midnight. Estimated loss about $2,000 with partial insurance. Origin unknown. Neighbors saw flames and focused on saving belongings as the two story frame house was gutted quickly.
A heated court dispute centers on Ellen Hull's will, which bequeathed $1250 in the National Exchange Bank to the caregiver during her final illness. Hull had lived with Mrs. Rachel Miller at 509 North Sixth Street, then moved two days before death to Mrs. Lyndall Pierce on Third Street. The Pierces seek $400 after an offer of $200, with Hull ill during the Miller stay.
A Steubenville and New Cumberland accommodation train was halted by a hillside landslide near Wellsville on the New Cumberland branch. The engineer and fireman escaped as the emergency brake held, the locomotive buried by earth. Passengers crossed to Wellsville and Chester by electric line. The track cleared late at night, with train reaching Chester about 12:45 a.m.
A window was broken in the front of the store room of John Forgach at Third and Adams streets last night. Nothing was taken and the intruders fled after the noise, seeming frightened away by the breaking of the glass.
Albert Mylar of East Liverpool reports his 17 year old son Lawrence ran away from home. He has not been heard from since the appeal to police to locate him was issued.
Officers Snodgrass and Hineman detained two Servians each armed with long blades. Four drunks were held and kept in the lockup along with ledgers. Steubenville and Wheeling Traction Co reported 150 feet of copper wire stolen from Altamont.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.