Social notes from Steubenville and surrounding towns
Wednesday social column lists numerous departures visits and guests in Steubenville Cadiz Mingo New Alexandria and nearby communities. It notes several weddings engagements and birthdays along with travel to Atlantic City Niagara Falls Harbor Springs and Chicago. Prominent locals and visitors include Mrs. J. Swartz Miss Kate Archibald Miss Mary Fisher and Prof. Andrews with various relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Elliott
Boston
Cameron
W. Varra
Alva
Moore
New Alexandria
M. BR. Andrews
Marietta
Futhe Ty
Gould Young
JH Cattrell
East
East Springheld For A Viet During His Vacation. Mrs. John C. Swartz
Pittebure
Frank Grece
Martha J. Grace
Atlantic City
J. B McCullough Hee
Cardiz
Watson
Mildred Bates
Newark
J. Miller
Georges Run
Kate Archibald
Little Rock Park
Carrie
Maggie Quidland
Monndeville
Mia
John Yocum, Jr
Lucile
Bery Ruth
Nice Elizabeth Defley
Con
S M. Priest
Fats
W. H
Bi) Duvall
Cadiz
Odd Fellows
Mr. Duvall
Steubenville
Mire
Z. H. Hobson
Mire. Hunter
Cambridge
Te McDevitt
South Third Street
Jennie Madigan
Dermiey
Columbus
North Seventh Street
Rev. W. Major
Beattie
Washington
J. G. Day
North Third Street
H. 8. Coble
South Fourth
Dwight J. Coble
Pittsburg
Chimney Point
Vermont
Chris Vineman
Beth
Wheeling
Cleveland
Sutherland
Harbor Springs
Michigan
Wm. Melchim
Steubenvillians
Mary Fisher
Harry Carpenter
Lena Randolph
Sheridan
Crescent Club
Alice Fredericks
Alabama
Ayr Fredericks
Pleasant Hill
Maud Strong
Beaver Fails
Eile Holiingshead
New Matamoras
A. J. Autt
Costonia
Clifford McDonald
Heade
Mr. McDonald
Maple Grove
A. W. McTionale
Paisley, Esq
Trondale
Niagara Falls
Miss Bridge Connor
Mint
Raymond Hill
New Philadelphia
T. BP
Fue
Mary Morgan
Burgettstown
Migtes Cretin
Annie Griffen
WR. Davidson
Muskoke Lake
W. Evans
M Evans
Oliver
Goord-for-Nothin' Joe in Chicago Tribune piece
A Tribune style commentary contrasts three brothers George John and Joe with Joe branded good-for-nothing by family and public. George becomes a government figure and John a railroad president while Joe remains idle and neglected. The poem ends noting hardship as the brothers prosper while Joe stays unseen.
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Joe
George
John
Gassin
Law
Chicago Tribune
Park crowd fuels big veto talk at local franchise event
A lively Park gathering sparked debate over a franchise business as officials face bribery charges tied to Mayor Scott. The scene reflected tension as community voices weighed prospects amid controversy.
Death Roll of Phillip Dignan in Steubenville Area
Phillip Dignan, a former Steubenville resident, died at 70 in Alton on Sunday after paralysis began a week prior. Born in Ireland, he worked at Meany Foundry and left a wife Susan McCrystal who died seven years ago. Surviving children include James Sandusky Rose Henry Cincinnati Thomas Muncie Mary Kelley Lucey Grammell East Liverpool Ella McKeener Lancaster and Philip Lancaster. brother Thomas Stephenville and sister Mary Adolph Pittsburg. He was aCatholic and industrious citizen. remains moved to Mrs MecEiannos on Stanton Street with funeral notice to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Dignan
Philip Dignan
Steubenville
Alton
Mr. Dignan
Ireland
Meany Foundry
Susan McCrystal
James
Sandusky
Rose Henry
Cincinnati
Thomas
Muncie
Ind
Mary Kelley
Lucey Grammell
Mls
Ella McKeener
East Liverpool
Philip
Lancaster
Stephenville
Mary Adolph
Pittsburg
Elatch
MecEiannos
Stanton Street
Death notices recount local families and survivors
The obituary lists survivors of David P. Mootey and Catherine Hanley families, including Thomas J., James, John J., William A., two Mrs. Simpeon and Mrs. John Henry, plus Margaret. The deceased worked at Acme Glass for four years and at La Belle iron works tire plant, was active in Holy Name church, and well regarded. Another notice reports Mrs. Mary Welch, niece of Mrs. Thos Moody of Dennison, died in Los Angeles, daughter of Ezekiel Evans, who had lived in Scio for years.
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David P. Mootey
Catherine Hanley
Thomas J
James
John J
William
Charles Simpeon
John Henry
Margaret
Acme Glass Works
Tire
la Belle Iron Works
Holy Name Church
Thos. Moody
Dennison
Mary Welch
Los Angeles
Citi
Ezekiel Evans
Scio
Rev Samuel G Naylor Dies at Wheeling Heart Disease
Retired Christian church minister Rev Samuel G Naylor died in Wheeling on Thursday from heart disease at about 68. Born in Brooke County West Virginia he lived many years in Wellsboro and was linked to the Naylor family of Smithfield. He leaves a wife and four children. Funeral services for Joseph Elliott and Chester D Pugh were held today with Rev Foster and Rev Smith officiating. pallbearers included Ralph and John Wind John and Wm Culbertson John Miller Ernest Walter George Moralee and John Kaiserling.
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Samuel G. Naylor
The
Christian Church
Wheeling
Brooke County
Wellsboro
Naylor
Smithfield
Donaldson
Tinker
Jakley
Ray Naylor
Joseph Elliott
Foster
Ralph
John Wind
John
Wm. Culbertson
John Miller
Ernest Walter
George Moralee
John Kaiserling
Chester D. Pugh
Smith
Fight Promised By Railroads On The Two Cent Fare
Ohio railroads prepare to test the legality of the two cent fare law with an 180 day experiment ending Sept. 1. Representatives from major lines have agreed to implement a thorough accounting system to prove expected revenue losses from reduced passenger fares. Officials anticipate operational costs will rise faster than passenger revenue during the trial.
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Ohio
County Correspondence Encourages Weekly Neighborhood Letters
The Herald-Star invites letters from every neighborhood each week. Readers with ties to any area are urged to send in their correspondence for publication in the Weekly, reflecting local life and interests.
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The
Herald-Star
New Sidings Completed on Two Rail Lines
A 540 foot side track at Scio Ohio on the Wheeling and Lake Erie was completed and placed in service late in the week. The Wabash announced a 750 foot side track at Bridge near Coshocton was completed and placed in service.
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Scio
Ohio
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Wabash
Bridge
Coshecton
Fertilizer for your lawns at Gaston's Hardware store
Gaston's Hardware promotes lawn fertilizer with a July 27 offer described as a good deal for customers seeking lawn care products.
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Gaston's
Labor Day Parade Urged By Jefferson County Trades Assembly
Local unions affiliated with the Jefferson County Trades and Labor Assembly urge full local representation for a grander Labor Day parade. The 1906 meeting calls for active participation, coordination with the parade committee, and pledges stronger central efforts and trades unionism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Trades and Labor Assembly
Steubenville
Jeferson County Trades and Labor Assembly
Jefferson County ‘Trades and Labor Assembly
JO. D. Smith
Jefferson County Trades and Labor Assebly
Organized Labor
The
JO. D.smith
J. KF. Martin
Secy
Assembly
Pan Handle two-train wreck near Cumberland Junction
In two early Friday morning collisions on the Pan Handle line, engines 8442 and 8109 collided in front of a passenger station, destroying a caboose and damaging equipment. Fire burned wreckage. crews escaped uninjured. A separate New Cumberland Junction crash left a caboose jammed and damaged locomotive fronts.
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Mingo Yard
Steubenville Yard
New Cumberland Junction
Obituary and funeral notices from local parish and families
John W Wilson died Saturday evening after a stroke at his daughter’s home near New Somerset Knox township He was about 75 and had farmed near Osage before moving to New Somerset The funeral for Richard Manley was held at Holy Name church this morning at 10 oclock a solemn requiem mass was celebrated by Father Weigand bearers named Frank McGinnis John Kelly John Coburn Harry Keane John Sender Robert Brady and others The Lawson family of McKinley avenue express sympathy for the loss of a family member who helped lighten their home burden Friday July 27
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Rvransville
Mise Julia Winters
Atlechemy
Winters
South Third Street
Willan J. Tipton
Bloomfield
D. M. Merryman
Bessie
Howard Myer
Harry Barr
Carl Perviance
George B Sunderlans
Steubenville
Mire
J. W. Ferguson
Dennison
Jonas Miller
Horeday
New York
Atlantic City
Blanche Looman
Lincoln Avenue
Charles Archer
William Speaker
Harry Frankhauser
Cleveland
Lorain
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Canada
Lenore Kell
Stanton Grammar School
Jefferson Building and Savings Company
Gladys Wyatt
South Seventh Street
Margaret Antt
Miss Wratt
Margaret Ant
Ella Jrollingshead
Mervin Lee
Costonia
Frank McGinnis
Harry Keane
John Kelly
Pittsburg
Joseph McLane
Morgantown
W. Va
Fed Feist
Akron
Inion Kate Pender
Hermit Park
Pittebure
Jeanette
Helen McGowan
Jeaner Alexander
Mattie Workman
Archie Sterling
Floyd Workman
Dayton
John W. Wilson
Tharza Devore
New Somerset
Knox Township
Me. Wilson
Osage
Richard Manley
Holy Name Church
Father Weigand
Joh Kelly
John Coburn
John Sender
Robert Brady
Charles G. Lawson
McKinley Avenue
Vail
Richard Harley Dies at 22 After Prolonged Illness
Richard Harley, and Richard Hanley? died at his home 436 South Fifth Street on Sunday morning at o e clock aged 22 years. He had suffered since about July 4 with consumption and had been bedfast a week. The deceased was born in Steubenville and was the...
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Richard Harley
Richard & Hanley
South Fifth Street
Jefferson County Ohio invites bids for schoolhouse project No 12
Sealed bids for labor and materials to build and complete a new school house in Joint Sub District Smithfield and Mt Pleasant townships, No 12, are due August 22 1906 at 12 noon CST. Bids must include full names and a 10 percent certified check or bond. Bonds to cover faithful performance required. The Commissioners may reject any or all bids. County Auditor Rye Tom Reynolds announces. jy21-11d2ie
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Jefferson County
Ohio
Steubenville
Smithfield
Mt. Pleasant
Camenialee
Rye Tom Reynolds
Vacation visits and family Outings Reported at Jacksonville
Frank Prandie of Pittsburg visits relatives in Jacksonville with Mr and Mrs Harry Walcamp while Thelma Bebne travels to Muncie Indiana to visit her uncle. Ex Superintendent Maude takes a drive through Union cemetery with his son Harry and Mrs Susie Walcamp enjoys a berry picking outing with friends.
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Frank Prandie
Pittsburg
Harry Walcamp
Thelma Bebne
Muncie
Ind
Maude
Union Cemetery
Harry
Susie Walcamp
Wil Bar and Holiday’s Cove Folks Face Smallpox Outbreak
Dell Robinson of Holiday's Cove reports from St Marys West Virginia that his father mother and other family members are ill with small pox while many neighbors suffer as well. Weaver replenishes store with groceries. Miss Mell Looman of West Market hosts a party for a Wheeling guest. A gas pipe leak in Means Lane lit up the countryside last Sunday night.
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Dell Robinson
Holiday's Cove
St. Marys
West Virginia
Tr. Weaver
Mell Looman
West Market
Wheeling
Means
Horrible Death Of Six Year Old At Mine Roadside
Leonard C. Donehoe, six, son of John B. Donehoe of Upstill, died near the Morris-Posten mine when a motor car severed his head as he slept on the track at a curve. The car’s operator did not see him in time. The coroner, Campbell, presided at the inquest held today. the boy was known for his bright disposition and habit of listening to detonations near the rail.
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Leonard C. Donehoe
John B. Donehoe
Morris-Posten
Campbell
Funeral Services for Thos Dignan Held at St Peter’s
Funeral services for Thos Dignan were held at St Peter’s Church this morning with Rev Father Powers officiating. Attendees included Burke Linehan Murray Kane Caniff Gorman Dignan Jr and McElenan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Dignan
St. Peter's Church
Father Powers
Hos. Burke
E. Linehan
Edward Murray
J. Kane
Thos. Caniff
P. Gorman
Thos. Dignan, Jr
Thos. McEleannon
Marooned on Tall Stack at Mariners Harbor
Two workmen Conrad Breen and Harry Kline were held prisoner for hours near the top of a 170 foot smokestack during construction at Mariners Harbor. After scaffold fell apart they used torn clothing to create a rope and were rescued by reaching the ground. Firemen and fellow workers failed to free them until the improvised rope allowed escape.
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New York
Conrad Breen
Harry Kline
Mariners Harbor
S. 1
Brown
Kline
Camp Roosevelt Opens at Mount Gretna Pennsylvania
Camp Roosevelt, a school for United States regulars and national guardsmen, opens at Mount Gretna. Militiamen arrive from District of Columbus and Delaware to participate. Gen. Grant issues orders for three provisional brigades, appoints a commission to observe maneuvers and assess land damages, and imposes strict trespass and damage penalties. Nine miles of valley host tents for the camp.
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Mount Gretna
Camp Roosevelt
District of Columbus
Delaware
Grant
German Soldiers Kill Women in Rebellion Suppression
A German arrival in Cape Town cites barbaric methods used by German soldiers against rebellious natives. He reports 50 native women were shot for refusing to reveal hiding places of Chief Ifarengo, captured recently by Cape police.
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Cape Town
German Africa
Ifarengo
Cape
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