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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
3
The Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures John A. Bickerstaff will inspect all vendors selling by weight or measure. Milk bottles must be approved or stamped after testing. the schedule runs weekly at 831 Prospect. Violations incur fines from fifty to five hundred dollars and possible imprisonment.
Fire raged through section 13 west of the Ohio and Pennsylvania coal mine at Amsterdam on Tuesday night. Fire Boss George Hodge and crew battled flames. one man, Thomas Stone, was overcome by gas but expected to recover. The Cleveland office ordered the burning section sealed to protect other workings. no fatalities reported. Wolf Run mine began operation after fourteen weeks. Y and O mine at Amsterdam resumed work. Guards and residents remained unsettled by the blaze but no danger to miners was confirmed.
An Ohio county held a second dry election under the Rose law in Hancock county on Saturday, producing a dry majority of 1500. The earlier dry victory three and a half years ago stood at 1897, while Findlay itself reported a dry majority of 155.
Washington August 5 The Senate this afternoon adopted the conference report on the wool bill. It goes to the White House where it is expected to meet the veto of President Taft.
Columbus August 7 Ohio authorities crack down on bond investment firms not licensed under state law. The bureau warns investors of risk and aims to force compliance or halt operations. Two major violators, Standard Home Company and National Home Investment Company, are based in Birmingham Alabama. Agent indictments have led to arrests and ongoing investigations, with offenders avoiding long stays in Ohio to dodge capture. The report also notes a local death from tuberculosis linked to a prior injury and illness in Creek Township.
Dry forces carried the local option vote in Hanna and Emerson precincts of Mt. Pleasant township on Tuesday. The Dillonvale wet area did not vote and Mt. Pleasant dry incorporation failed. Emerson Dry 85 Wet 36 Hannah Dry 76 Wet 27 final dry majority 8.
Mrs Elizabeth Heigler wife of John P Heigler died at her home 508 Center Avenue after a two week illness stomach trouble She was born Elizabeth Snyder in Steubenville Married in Wheeling ten years ago Survived by husband one brother and sister Thomas Snyder and Mrs Sue Lenhart of Wheeling She belonged to English Lutheran Church Wheeling Funeral held Monday Rev Hempelman officiating Relatives from Wheeling were pallbearers.
Funeral services for Mrs. George Schellart were held on Monday with Rev. J. M. Robinson officiating. Floral tributes surrounded the casket. Pallbearers were the two sons, John Carmody of Cadiz, and Harry Rodgers. Attending relatives and friends included S. A. Grove, Mr. and Mrs. James Trable of Dennison, C. H. and John Schellart and families from Sandusky, John Carmody and wife of Cadiz, Francis Wagner and family of Fairmont, Mrs. Howard Sharp of Toledo, John Hurst and wife, Mrs. Allison and daughter of Sewickley, Mrs. Albert Rolf and daughter of Bellaire, Mr. and Mrs. Rooth of Amsterdam.
Jesse Myers aged 23 died at the home of his parents, William, in a quiet domestic event. The report notes the death occurred within the family residence and local authorities are handling the matter as a natural causes case.
The funeral of Wellington Cooper was conducted at his home in Costonia on Thursday afternoon with Rev. Hedil of Toronto and Rev. McRae leading services. The body was interred in Toronto cemetery after a large turnout of relatives and friends, with nephews Paul, Peatty, Ted, Bert, Harry Cooper and Floyd Johnson bearing the casket and flower bearers named. Nearby attendees included James Cooper and family from Uhrichsville, Mrs. Emma Robertson and son, and Mrs. Henry Miser, Mrs. Margaret Timberlake, and J. Harry Timberlake from Steubenville.
Dr Charles E Seip a leading homeopathic physician of Pittsburg died suddenly at Atlantic City while attending a national convention. He collapsed in a roller chair after a long day of convention duties. Cause listed as heart failure. He leaves wife Mayme Morrison and four children from a former marriage. Remains were taken home to Pittsboro.
Fred Kohnline aged 76 died at home on Lincoln Avenue after long illness including dropsy and heart trouble. He worked at Jefferson and La Belle mills and lived unmarried in the same residence. Lillian Regina Owens aged 16 days died at 205 Edgar Avenue. burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery scheduled for ten o'clock tomorrow morning.
Mrs Annie Henry wife of J J Henry of Indiana Pa died Tuesday at 9 a m aged 25 born here daughter of David H Hawley. Remains brought here Wednesday for interment Thursday. Suffered tuberculosis for two years. Survived by husband two children William and Florence father and brothers and sisters Mrs Charles Simpson Cleveland Thomas Pittsburg James Youngstown William Wellsboro Margaret John Steubenville. Member Holy Name church. Eld in high esteem here and at her late home with expressed regrets.
Mrs Ida Grace Bell of Island Creek township died Wednesday at 1 20 a m aged 37 after nervous troubles. She was daughter of George and Mrs Palmer now deceased, married 15 years to Harry M Bell. Survived by three children Edith Marie Walter Stark and Mary Margaret one sister Launie of Steubenville. Member of Center Chapel church.
Mrs Ellen Shannon died at Gill hospital at 6 oclock Monday evening from a complication of diseases.
A 46 year old widow Mrs Shannon of this city mourns her husband Thomas Shannon after nineteen years of marriage leaving son William and sisters Mary A Quinn and Mrs Richard Murry and brother James Quinn. Virginia Packer infant of Colliers W Va dies aged six months. The Cunningham infant dies and is buried at Wintersville. Jesse Myers funeral held with pallbearers named. In Cincinnati H S Bigelow says Mayor Brand Whitlock of Toledo and Lawrence Langdon will join statewide vote for constitutional amendment in late August campaign.
In St. Louis yesterday Congressman Theron Catlin was renominated after the House declared his seat vacant due to excessive use of money. Speaker Clark was renominated without opposition. In Topeka Kansas today Republican progressives swept yesterday’s primary with eight Roosevelt electors nominated.
A 14 piece City Band is organized at New Alexandria. On Saturday a fair and festival for its benefit will be held with a chicken and waffle supper in the evening. In the afternoon the All Stars of Mingo play New Alexandria, and in the evening the Brilliant band and orchestra perform.
Mrs Martha Walker aged 50 died Tuesday morning while cutting bread for prisoners at the St Clairsville jail. Heart trouble was given as the cause. She leaves a daughter Mrs Charles Jones of St Clairsville. Remains were taken to her home.
Chas Langfitt fell from a derrick at King's Creek on Saturday and is reported with a broken back in serious condition. details about the accident remain scarce.
A. R. Palmer of the village is named principal of the high school after Leesville was raised to a second grade school. He comes from Unionport in Jefferson County where he has taught two years with general satisfaction. Palmer is described as progressive and capable. friends extend wishes for success.
Aged clerk Scilling of the Lacy Hotel collapsed after a stair fall in East Liverpool. He was taken to a hospital where he died from injuries sustained in the incident.
Alex Napier aged 51 lifelong Belmont county resident, born at a log cabin near the Y and O tipple at Florence, died in Martins Ferry hospital from injuries suffered three weeks earlier when found under a Ragland railroad bridge. Remains were taken to sister Mrs Ashton at Deep Cut for funeral and interment at Scotch Ridge cemetery.
E. E. Bope of Columbus received the contract for the new Empire school building at a bit over $24,364. The Boyer Co of the game city secured the heating and ventilating contract for $3,108.
Anna F. McHugh sues Clarence A. McHugh for divorce custody of a minor and alimony. The couple married at Mt. Pleasant. She alleges indiscretions with other women Ers kine and Smith, attorneys.
Realty transfers list numerous conveyances in Jefferson and surrounding townships including Mingo Cross Creek and Knox. Transfers cover 1 to 242 acres with prices from 1.00 to 3,000 and list buyers sellers and executors. Also notices for Ridgeview Fruit Farm sale in Columbiana County with 63 acres 6 room house and fruit trees, contact N Wright East Liverpool Ohio Station A R R 2.
Edward D Wilson has been duly appointed and qualified as executor of the will of Annie E Aultman deceased of Steubenville Ohio Jefferson County. The notice is dated July 8 1912 and is filed by attorney James H Javis.
Real estate to be sold at public auction August 30 1912 at 9 am on premises in Jefferson County Ohio. Property is part of the south half of the west half of the northeast quarter of Section 1 Township 12 Range 3 containing TM acres more or less and subject to legal highways. Appraised at $40 cash terms. Second offering. Robert Fe. Paisley administrator of Amzi Gearen deceased. August 16 28.
Mary Harris plaintiff sues Polly Wilcoxen et al in Jefferson County Common Pleas. By order of sale the sheriff will offer at public auction on September 6 1912 at 1 pm at the courthouse front door Steubenville Ohio a lot numbered Seventy three 64 in Orr and Hineman addition with underlying coal reserved. House number Slack street. Appraised at 1400 dollars. Terms cash. James Murray sheriff. Kerr attorney Yaugin H
Administrator George J Yurjevic announces appointment for the estate of Ambrose Toros, deceased, late of Connor Warren township Jefferson County Ohio. Dated August 2 1912. Location Steubenville Ohio. Saugsto is noted as the city or district.
Probate Court of Jefferson County sets August 31 1912 for hearings on final and first accounts of administrators executors and guardians including Porter Kumiston Carpenter Steele Wilson Hayne Finley Weinstein Brown Klimas Petricea Breznay Miller and others Objections to passing any accounts must be filed by the date J R McCLEARY Judge Anugt-3tw
Mr. Wm. G. Beck and Miss Florence Arnold wed at Zion Lutheran with Miss Sickler and her husband in attendance. Rev. Hempelmann officiated as the couple, dressed in formal attire, departed by early morning express for Atlantic City and New York. They plan to reside in the city after returning. Mr. Beck works at Carnegie mills in Mingo.
Engle a Courier at the Post Office and Miss Elizabeth S. Johnson of Culvers West Virginia quietly wed in Wittsburg. The romance began when she was a pupil at Wells High School where she graduated. Engle is a son of Jacob Engle and a popular post office employee with many friends offering congratulations.
Miss Ruth Llewellyn Card daughter of Mrs William Card of Woodland Road wed Templeton Briggs of Boston today at noon in the Church of St Jude Seal Harbor Mount Desert Mo A reception followed at Upland Cottage Mrs Card's summer home After October 1 the couple will be at home on Aiken Avenue Pittsburg Miss Card studied abroad and is the daughter of the late W W Card a Pittsburg railroad official and former Steubenville resident
Mrs Elizabeth H Geary of Amelia Street Pittsburg announces the marriage of her daughter Georgia Mae Geary to Anson J Mc Cook. The ceremony was held last evening at 8 30 in the bride’s mother's home with Rev Dr John Royal tarris officiating. Pink and white decor featured pink roses. McCook is son of Mrs Lacey McCook of Collins Avenue East End, granddaughter of John McCook and the late Commander Sheldon McCook. The couple will reside in the East End.
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