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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1906
Page
2
Ex Governor Herrick will serve as temporary chairman at the state GOP gathering. He plans a peaceful, issues focused address praising President Roosevelt while avoiding criticisms of Senator Dick. The message urges a bold keynote challenging bossism and dictatorial airs within the party.
The Pittsburg Gazette Times editorializes that Republicans in the district show dissatisfaction only among rivals who failed to defeat Mr Weems for the nomination. Weems carried the district in 1904 by about 10 000 and is strongly supported by many locals though some praise is tempered by criticism from other papers.
The piece argues for Theodore E. Burton of Cleveland as the successor to oust Dick as Chairman of the Republican State Executive Committee. It claims the ring controls the current leadership, urges Burton to accept the call, and predicts a cleaner, victorious campaign with Roosevelt as the key issue and Burton at the helm.
Probate Court of Jefferson County schedules hearings August 1 1906 for final accounts of administrators executors and guardians including Angie L O Nea l Elizabeth O Neal Thomas Johnson John V Tarr Ness Scott Lambert Friedl Mag gott Walter C Taylor Irza Calhoon Hannah Shane and others Objections to any accounts must be filed by the specified date and time in the notice.
Farmers near harvest report finishing work as thresher sounds rise. Jin Baim visited the city on business Wednesday. James MecMasters and family toured near Richmond. Miss Cora Welday called on Cadiz friends. Robert McGough shopped in town Wednesday. Elmer Gilkison visited this week. Homer Kirkpatrick’s surprise party near Mt Hope drew many locals. Brabston family guests of E J Brodseton last Sunday. Blanch Nation on sick list. William Sheffy & Co shipped a carload of sheep to Pittsburg. Mildred Rittenhouse returned home from Unionport after month with grandmother Mrs. William Homes. Julia Polen visited William Purviance last week. Miss Marie Hanlin of Pittsburg visiting her sister Mrs A J Crawford of Richmond. M M Fell moving sawmill to Fair Oak Pa with four years’ sawing. Traveling agent Palmer passed through town en route to Richmond. telescope bore inscription Hollinets of Hell. James Wherry sold a valuable rooster to E J Brebston. Henry Norman hosted a party near Shelley's with progressive games. Edna Myers won ladies prize, Charles Waters won gents prize. Social hour with refreshments. New Alexandria notes mention Mrs Graham Porter visiting Seymour Graham. Quarterly meeting at Oliver’s Sabbath. Rev C B Manchester preached. M O church festival a success last Saturday. Albert Waugh and sister stayed with O L Roe and wife. Vern McCane and daughter Gladys visiting Smithfield. Mrs Seymour Graham and Mrs Graham Porter visiting Mrs Dean and W T Dalrymple. Mrs Ida Bogman and Miss Lizzie Dalrymple among attendees at Smithfield Co EB convention. W T Dalrymple visited Steubenville. Della Fox staying with her parents for a few weeks.
Mrs L W Meklroy visits her father George Leed joins Edward Warren and wife welcoming a daughter. David Andrews hosts a telephone festival August 11 at his lawn. Residents plan trips to Rock Springs for Sunday school picnic and a Steubenville trip for James Allen building an auto barn for A W McDonald. Singing atawwo Ridges postponed one week due to festival.
Local residents visit kin across Knox township and nearby towns with many guests and hosts named. Community notes report school principal moving to George's Run, church groups hosting events, festival and social gatherings, plus playful commentary on local critics and croquet grounds. The column closes with reflective musings on disagreement and daily life.
The THtonsyville charge will hold a quarterly meeting in Yorkville on Saturday at 2 30 p m The MB chereh at Yorkville will be dedicated Sunday August 1 at 2 30 p m Frew seats and a hearty welcome are extended Pastor PF Swaney invites attendees.
Bloomfield weekly column notes a large quarterly meeting at the M. E. Church with Rev. Dr. Manchester preaching. Various ministers visit and ordain Elders in nearby churches. Numerous residents from Hopedale to Philadelphia visit relatives, attend picnics, and travel to Egypt. Births and local greetings appear alongside travel and sermon references from Aug 4 to Aug 20.
Ville residents recall a weekend spent at a Miss Imey Harris event and note a sizable turnout at the Rock Springs picnic. W. H. Parks came home Wednesday after a pleasant visit with friends in town.
Marriages and social happenings in Richmond list the Yocum Stevens union at M E parsonage with Rev Bilis officiating and various residents visiting relatives or returning home from Cadiz Chicago Bound Brook Newport and Toronto. G A R Encampment dates August 13 to 18 1996 in Minneapolis with Ohio attendance urged and Post 427 appoints J C Beresford aide de camp to General Harmen.
Colliers residents share a week of visits and illness updates. Mrs Charles Ward spends Wednesday in Steubenville while Miss Clara Hunter visits Helliday's Cove with family. Various residents including the Freshwat ers, Hunter, Stansbury, and Croner families are noted for visits, travel plans to Atlantic City and other trips amid illnesses and relocations.
Rayland reports travel plans by streetcars along the river are ahead. Jos Bake and sister Cora visited uncle J Kaminsky of Salem and returned. Jackson Bros. removed a fine engine from Ridge. Joe Large and Elmer McClure attended Miss Edna Kaminsky’s funeral in Salem. A mad dog appeared at Ragland. A Saturday Wells picnic yielded a fine time. Mrs. Sarah Bake shopped in Wheeling. Sunday school at Hopewell under Mr. Shane shows good progress.
The region delays oats harvest due to recent heavy rains on the Riese farm. Wintersville residents Mr and Mrs R L McClelland visited Mrs W Barrett. Mrs Rows Winters and children from Wintersville stay with their grandparents on the Ridge. F M Huston and family were city visitors Saturday. Claft and G L Andrews attended a Salem picnic. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ed Warren. Ed is sities Miss Georgia Crown of Dennison was mentioned.
Visiting friends and neighbors fill a long social notes page including Fred Carpenter leaving for Cascade Park and many calls at Reed's Mills and Ridge. A Farmers' Independent Telephone Company festival is announced for August 11 1906 at Dr K Andrews home with invites to all.
Mad dog hunting dominates chatter as residents report. George Bowers seen harvesting oats on Monday. Sunday prayer meeting attracted Lee Andrews Mildred Scott Fred Carpenter Lillian Scott Charles Scott Erma Andrews James McCoy and others. George McIlroy and Vernon McElroy visited Steubenville Saturday. W L Rinehart finished cutting. Frank Huston traveled to Steubenville Monday. Taylor Floyd of Springfield returns home for a three week vacation. Cora Andrews visited Wintersville. G L Andrews and O S Scott attended a Salem picnic Friday. F W Carpenter visited friends Monday evening.
An old sale pitch asserts women endure pain more than men yet warns against alcoholic medicines for women. It promotes non alcoholic ElectroGen as a tonic and antiseptic, sold by J. C. Cope and agents in Fremont Ohio Mingo Junction and Toronto Ohio with price details and request for a booklet.
An offer invites readers to obtain a 50 cent bottle by sending name and address, mentioning the paper and the druggist’s name, and naming the disease to be treated. Address to The Electrogen Co in Fremont.
Physicians recognize summer catarrh as common due to hot dry weather and night cooling. Beall & Steele back Hyomei with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. The complete outfit costs $1.09 with extra bottles, and users breathe medicated air through a pocket inhaler for relief.
Warrenton residents hosted guests from Wellsburg and Covington while others visited Steubenville and Martins Ferry. The community shared illness updates, a funeral for infant Richard Beck, and harvests and picnics with reports of a sick list, musical evenings, a cow death, and plans for a Rock Springs picnic on August 1.
Joseph Mehollin of near town dies of heart trouble on Monday evening. Helen Cheffey of Mt. Pleasant visits friends here last week. Mrs. W. F. Crawford and baby Katherine return home after two weeks with Miss Welday of Stoubenville. Mrs. George Burris visits Hope-dale friends Monday. Helen Bargar guests Mt. Pleasant this week. Miss Eagleson of Hopedale visiting here. Harriet Galbraith Grace Henderson Elizabeth Walker and Mrs. John Henderson guests at Pine Lawn last week. Wilson Vale accepts position at Athens. Miss Edwards of Vanderbilt Pa. visiting here. Mr. and Mrs. Borwning Welday of near Richmond in town. Marjorie Christie visiting relatives in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Albert Bargar visiting daughters at Shadyside. Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn of Steubenville visit Mr. and Mrs. Johnston. Mesdames Spencer Carnes Dr. Wood and Dr. Kreager visit Mr. and Mrs. Dean last week.
Mrs Emma Bentham of Carrollton and Ross Naragen of Scio visited John Polen this week. W S Peterson spent weekend with his brother in Dennison. Nannie Beltz of Carnegie Pa visited Ed Belts and family. Locals plan Rock Springs picnic next Friday. Lizzie Welday visited Steubenville last Saturday. Wm Taylor Jr called on friends in Unionport. Reed's Mills Telephone Co hosts a festival on Dav id Andrews lawn next Saturday evening.
No substitute for cod liver oil has been found yet, as advocates continue to seek a reliable alternative. The discussion centers on efficacy, availability, and consumer reliance on the traditional remedy amid competing products.
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