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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
1
The presbytery elected Rev. J. M. Finley as provisional moderator after Edward Hodil’s election. The vote tally favored Potter over Hodil, with Hodil welcomed and thanked the presbytery as Hodil addressed the session with prayer and remarks thanking the body.
Mr Wallace was received for the Presbytery of Washington as a licentiate and his ordination and installation planned for May 22. Elder T C Weir of Toronto was named President of the Christian Endeavor Union. Bert H Conway received under care as a ministerial candidate. Dr A M Reid of Steubenville to represent the Presbytery at Long’s Run Church centennial. Presbytery invited to Still Fork for fall. Barrows spoke on Batnvel Adams and growth of God’s kingdom. Steubenville pastor’s salary listed at 1200 with no further aid needed. Commissioners elected to the General Assembly. Home Missions report by Irwin and NY Mission Building by McKinley. Rev E J Mellvain and Madison certified Rev Scott J Waite.
Scio College reports Prof. Helden's return after a brief absence and notes Prof. Mardis delivered the class address at Annapolis High School commencement. Students stood calmly during a smallpox scare now past, with one initial case convalescing and no new cases. An executive committee meeting elected A. J. Palmer financial agent to oversee building plans and endowment funds.
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Fragmentary OCR hints at a note on the highest navigable river, with incomplete phrasing and missing names or dates. The readable bits suggest a historical reference to river navigation limits and possible commentary on waterways. Further readable context is required for a precise summary.
Rev Joshua H Jones at Quinn AME Church argues the only viable path for African Americans is education and equal citizenship. He critiques emigration and state separation as failures, urges integrated schools with colored teachers, defends black achievements, and denounces biased press coverage while urging racial justice in government.
An unclear OCR fragment notes a livestock auction with references to ponabteed and a possible postponement. The readable text lacks concrete names, dates, or locations but signals an event related to cattle sales and bidding. Further readable context is needed to finalize specifics.
A sensational inquiry reveals C C Klein, elected mayor on the Democratic ticket in Uhrichsville, failed to attend the Monday council meeting and boarded Panhandle No 19 westbound earlier that day. Klein narrowly won by 67 votes over Republican Finley Johnston in a town with GOP strength. His sudden departure prompts questions about motives and a replacement pending. Mayor Geo W Reed remains in office until Klein or a successor is named.
A series of real estate transfers reported for Mt Pleasant Wells and nearby townships. Names include George A Lupton Mary Jane Scamahorn Emma Dremnen Andrew Mintz Thomas Allen s worth John Moreland James Fisher Richard Boyd and others with prices from 800 to 1800 and specific township locations in Jefferson County.
An advertisement warns that Cascarets Candy Cathartic tablets bear the C C C mark and are sold only by legitimate druggists. It cautions buyers to beware of fraud and not accept imitations.
Wednesday afternoon ideal weather framed a small wedding at Mrs. Jane Collins home Sixth and Market street. Miss Kathersh Ulrich Collins wed Str Edwin Pierce Dunbar at 3 39 pm in a ring ceremony by Rev W B Irwin. They plan a honeymoon on Pan Handle No 6 and will live with the bride’s mother on return.
Hopedale bulletin records residents traveling and relocating including J W Watson planning a Cadiz street home, Dr C W Ramsey moving from Akron with intended west side residence, Rev Henry Webb receiving a birthday telephone gift, and local staff shifts at the L E A W RR. Several families moved in or out, teachers examined at Steubenville, and a slate incident improved local recovery.
Reynolds area notes Robert Ferguson and wife moved to Bloomfield last week. George Flohr Sr. lost three work horses from a burst blood vessel. Sarah Bowers ended Bantam Ridge school term with candy treats. Fanny Leech visits from Woostey College. W W Gault and wife join Ferguson farm dairy business. Peach buds hint at large crop prospects around town. Nearby notes include Sarah Cookson and daughter Cour tens from New Alexandria visiting Leech’s. Brockway of Steubenville in the area for farm visits.
Mrs Julia Starn longtime resident of Ross township died Friday in her sixty year. Maiden name Grimm she was the last of that Grimm generation. Spring activities and local voting matter appear in brief notes alongside regional lives. Nearby residents George Speedy and Scott Smith noted in saw mill and ridge travel reports in Steubenville and on the ridges.
The exercises covered various classes interspersed with songs led by M. W. Simpson and D. J. White. C. W. Cookson, though still weak from a long illness, is able to work with an experienced blacksmith. Rev. Simpson’s Baccalaureate sermon at the M E Church Sunday evening drew a full house. Bloomfield visitors Mr. E T. Mohn, of Toronto, called Monday evening. Peter Hoobler bought the Albaugh property on High Street last week for 790 dollars.
The Dillonvale Mine Supply and Manufacturing Company rush a new factory for mine supplies. A new telegraph office replaces the one that burned. Local court awaits a Cheffey vs. W&LE R R suit over a $10.20 damages claim for a broken showcase. Various town residents visit Wheeling Brilliant and Steubenville on business and social calls.
Smithfield reports include Mrs Katherine Beaney and Miss Hannah Cuppy shopping, Rev McManiman of Steubenville lecturing to a large audience at the M P Church, and various local social visits. Closing exercises at No 9 school are set for Saturday with Miss Bernice Rhine, and Henry Woods will move to Dillonvale to open a restaurant. Work on a new telephone line progresses.
Bloomfield April 24 The Wayne township Board of Education elected D M Hervey president for the next year. Eight teachers were appointed and confirmed including J H George principal Miss Mary E Hervey and others. A right of way case with Wabash R R was set for Friday April 25 at Tunnel Mill with a committee to assess damages. Pleasant Valley school closed on a high note with Miss Nettie McClelland praised for her year of service.
April 23 notes record N B Speer visiting Annapolis and Mrs Peters shopping in Steubenville. Gault McCullough shopped in town and visited Mrs Jones. Rev Lily of Rumley attended. W M Roberts packing to move to Sheridan. Mrs Speer returned from Bolivar after a visit with Mrs Hermns. Miss Groves and Homer Porter from East Springfield in town. Amanda Orr returned from Sheridan. Mrs Allison Miller and son visited Solomon Gutshall. Charles Wilson and Laura Bergholz with Olive Wilson from East Liverpool visited E C Dray over Sunday.
April 23 directors of Tunnel Mill school met Wayne township school board at Bloomfield to settle for the Wabash right of way through the school grounds. Local residents and visitors including Miss Jessie Kitheart of Mt Pleasant and Estella Wood of Smithfield are noted in attendance as routines of the community gathering wrap up.
April 23 report from Portland Station notes O B Lewis did business in Steubenville last Thursday Moss Gillespie and Claire attended a Wellsburg cousin funeral last week John Green of Martins Ferry visited T O Betton family Mrs Maggie Shively left for extended visit to relatives in Guernsey counties J T Hodgens with Wheeling friends visits Carnival in South Carolina Pearl McMahon was a Steubenville visitor last Thursday Local schools taught by Prof Bigger and Miss Sadie Caldwell have closed for summer Rev R A McKinley will preach at First Presbyterian in exchange with the pastor next Sabbath at 7 30 p m.
Center Chapel reports Miss Julia Maris of Pittsburgh went on business in the area. The Board of Education ordered new years for sixteen schools. Mrs. C R Shane returned from a visit in New Castle and Sharon. Contractors repair Mr Fulmer's barn. Mr and Mrs A T Wright visited East Springfield. W C Kennedy Co installed new smoke stacks. O W Watt attended Christian Endeavor at Island Creek.
George Jackson visited with Chas Cattrell at the Old Mill. Mrs Lizzle Grove and Mrs Z Culp visited Henry Groves. Kriner of Provo stayed with Harry Groves Saturday. Doud of Costonia called on friends. Mrs Chas Maple and daughter visited Somerset. Jessie Householder stayed with Eve Henson. Mattie and Birnie Grimes visited Holt. George Groves moves to Somerset this week.
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