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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
2
HON H C SMITH a colored orator spoke yesterday to the colored people in this city. He lambasted Senator Tillman for stirring race trouble and compared Roosevelt to Tillman as a trouble breeder. The remarks draw sharp criticism of Tillman while pity is expressed for Smith.
In a letter from Steubenville Ohio dated August 10 1907 Harry C Smith editor of the Cleveland Gazette defends calls for emancipation and condemns Tillman and Roosevelt attacks as unjust He thanks the Herald Star for publishing his comments and expresses desire for fair treatment and a stronger square deal from national leaders.
The quote reflects on absolute devotion where self is erased, suggesting love for country, children, ideas, and ideals is possible but love for a woman is not. It presents a philosophical take on gendered love and self effacement as idealized devotion.
In the Southern District of Ohio creditors are notified that Swickard & Calhoun a partnership and Raymond Calhoun individually were adjudicated bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held at Room 405 National Exchange Bank Building Steubenville Ohio on September 1 1907 at 9 o clock. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine bankrupts and transact other business. Justin A Moore Referee in Bankruptcy Steubenville Ohio August 13 1907 Pp M Smith Attorney for Bankrupts.
George H Elliott of Clarksburg West Virginia is alerted that his wife Mary Elliott filed a divorce petition in Jefferson County Common Pleas Court Ohio on August 10 1907 alleging habitual drunkenness gross neglect extreme cruelty and adultery Case 8659 will be heard on or after September 15 1907 Frank H Kerr attorney for plaintiff
In Elizabeth New Jersey on August 16 authorities traced a threatening missive to Father Foretti of St Anthony’s Church. A black hand letter demanded 800 dollars by September 1 and warned of death. Italian barber Michael Venato was arrested. finger impressions linked to Yenzio as a key suspect.
Two people were killed and four injured in an automobile crash near Bernardsville New Jersey. Victims include Miss Kublewind 15 of Bernardsville and chauffeur Clark of Far Hills. Injured are Miss Adelaide Pepper of Brooklyn with a broken arm Miss Fertha Finglake of New York with a broken arm Ralph Hazleton of Far Hills head injuries and serious bruises and Miss Anna Kuhlewind of Bernardsville with not serious injuries. Chauffeur lost control at high speed, car struck a telegraph pole.
Branford Connecticut August 15 Dr George Townsend a former Baltimore catcher and present physician here saved Annie Rust of Meridian who was drowning at the shoreline. Townsend without removing his clothes swam to her aid and brought her to shore despite exhaustion from his exertions.
When the girl's father denies permission it seems clear his stance is not simply to ease himself. The line suggests a stern parental boundary and potential underlying motive behind the refusal.
Four men aged 94 91 90 and 86 have died in Battle Sussex at parallel ages. The Birmingham Post notes the remark that dying in Battle may soon be a synonym for longevity.
County commissioners call for bids on the construction of Bridge No 12 over Hollow Rock Run in Saline township. Bids must meet plans and specifications on file in the county treasurer's office. The commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the county commissioners.
Multiple transfers record sales and allocations in Steubenville and nearby areas including La Belle View and Pleasant Heights. Transactions involve John McClare, L C Bendure, Mary O Boyd, Pleasant Heights Improvement Co, A W McDonald, Warren Omnes, Clara A Kerr, Henry Wick, R L Brownlee, J R Shane, Elizabeth Wagner, M E Hamilton, Jefferson Coal Co, M S Miller, Jefferson McDevitt, Margaret Wise, Lena Jepsen, John Cucak, Jaggie C Heller, Rose L Norris, Washington Gibbs, Steubenville and E Ry Co, C A Hollstetter, D D McCray, W S Purviance, Kelly Stewart, Sheriff of Jefferson County, Sarah J Percell, Robt Johnston, Maud Mushrush, Henrietta Morris, Lizzie M Pearce, La Belle View Land Co, Fred Kramer.
Annie Moore filed for divorce from Thomas Moore in Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas cause No 8652 on grounds of willful absence for over three years. Defendant Thomas Moore residence unknown. hearing set for September 26 with attorneys E E Erskine and Carl H Smith representing the plaintiff.
Notice states that sealed proposals will be received at the office of the County Auditor until twelve oclock noon Eastern Standard time on September 6 1907. No other details are provided in the readable text.
Carl Bones filed for divorce from Mary P Bones on grounds of wilful absence over three years and adultery in the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio. Mary P Bones is summonsed to answer by September 7, 1907, with attorneys McClave and McClave listed as counsel.
For Sale or Trade a grocery with a good business and a solid reason for selling. Will trade for farm or other property. Address X, care Herald Star.
Dr Albert Snell will tour offering free consultation examination and advice on all diseases of men women and children. His new methods claim to cure deafness catarrh weak lungs paralysis rheumatism and nervous disorders with no charge for diagnosis or visit. Cancers tumors ulcers and other conditions are said to be cured by a novel system at his Cincinnati sanitarium.
The narrator tours Rotterdam Delft and Amsterdam area describing Holland as a land reclaimed from the sea with dykes canals and windmills. He praises Dutch liberty exploration and science citing printing the telescope and international law figure Grotius and notes cultural sights from Erasmus to Rembrandt era churches and urban life along canals.
A brief view contrasts Delft with the nearby Hague where a town hall from 1618 sits opposite a modern Grotius monument. A steam tramway links the two, framing a city that remains distinctly Dutch in character.
Mrs Jane Gilkinson Hartford 75 wife of the late John B Hartford of Fairview West Virginia died at her home Wednesday morning August 7 1907 in her 76th year She was born near Reeds Mills Jefferson County Ohio sister of William Gilkinson She married John B Hartford August 17 1863 They ran Hartford grist mill before moving to Fairview All who survive are three sons John Ernest and Ross of Wellsville and three daughters Mrs Ella Moore Ada and one at home Also three brothers Joseph Absalom and William and sister Mrs Martha Holmes Funeral was held Friday at Fairview Cemetery with Dr J A Keyes officiating and remains shipped to Wellsville for interment.
The funeral services for the late William Morrow were held this afternoon at three o'clock from his Sixth Avenue home. Rev. Dr. Smith officiated with the First M. E. church choir assisting. After the service the casket was carried to the tomb by his relatives Joseph, Howard, and Fred Morrow and Frank Carnahan, preceded by flower bearers Kirk es FE. Ferguson and E. E. Lanan.
Benjamin Franklin issued his first almanac in 1733 featuring a wide range of information and famous maxims that contributed to his fame, alongside his celebrated roles in America's cause in Paris and the science of electricity.
Cat farms are widespread nationwide and ostrich farming proves lucrative with several operations in the United States currently paying handsomely.
Abraham Rebmann, who earned about 5 million dollars over 40 years in the United States, went back to Spiez Switzerland to retire but after a stained glass window he valued was stolen, he sold his houses and belongings and returned to America.
A historic advertisement paraphrase shows a woman noting it is indelicate to seek a husband yet invites marriage proposals. She describes herself as young, domesticated, and ladylike and promises prompt replies to any gentleman who answers. The notice reflects era norms and social expectations in matrimonial ads.
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