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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
3
BLOOMFIELD reports a busy scene with a W M S handkerchief bazaar planned for September 1 in the town hall, ice cream and cake promised. The column lists visits, sermons, reunions, and social events across Bloomfield and nearby communities, highlighting homes, travels, picnics, and local gatherings through August 1906.
Harvests done and ploughing for wheat begins. G L Jewell captured two copperhead snakes and will exhibit them at the picnic next Saturday. J B Weldar and family stop here en route to Niagara Falls. Harry Armstrong of Jewett visits his cousin George Cole. James Johnson of New York visits relatives. George Copeland returns as a former student. School starts the first Monday in September. Nuce family attended Rock Springs and praised the park.
Charles Fellows and sister Ella of Fernwood visit Bantam Ridge while James Johnston of New York spends a month with relatives. Family guests include Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hutton of Steubenville and many locals like Stella Kane and Frances Andrews visiting at Mary McElroy’s.
The festival at Reed's Mill Tel ephone Co. drew a very large crowd and featured a lively event described as interesting and well attended by locals and visitors.
In Warrenton Rev. W Stephens of Moundsville W Va will preach Sunday evening at the M E Church. The aging pastor is praised for character and thoughtful sermons. Several local residents are listed as ill or traveling with visits between Wheeling Steubenville and Cadiz. An infant died, funeral at Warrenton cemetery, and families move or visit nearby towns.
Rev J Walter Liggett will return to his U P Church pulpit next Sunday after vacation. Bergholz and Pravo folks have increased his salary. Mrs J S Crabb of Columbus and her daughter Janet Smyth of New York City visit friends. Grace Stevers returns to Mechanicstown. Elsie Grace Pinnock visit Smyth circle on Timothy Ridge. Anna Pinnock heads to Washington DC as a sonographer. Mary Pinnock returns to Indiana Pa. Phea Crabbs from Lisbon visits home. Ernest George Threshing Co. to be on road soon. Cats harmed by wet weather. Clark McClain recovering from appendectomy. a horse kick injured his eye and face.
A large party gathered at Mr. and Mrs. William Gilkinson's home last Saturday in Reed's Mills area to celebrate a birthday. About 120 guests arrived quietly with baskets of delicacies, enjoyed socializing under a grape arbor, and heard remarks from Rev. Henry V. Clark and others before departing.
Mrs Allie Metcalf and Mrs Nina Kitternhouse travel through the city en route to Wellsville, indicating a possible stopover or transit during their journey.
The speaker condemns the proposed law on property rights, warning it could invite property destruction by criminals under labor disputes. He praises Roosevelt's administration and pledges opposition to measures he says threaten citizens’ inalienable rights and lawful protection of property.
A historical overview noting that trusts from beef to railroads faced law enforcement and that Congress and the President enacted major reforms. It lauds the first session of the Thirtieth Congress for passing railroad rate, pure food, meat inspection amendment, free alcohol, consular reform, and employers liability laws, portraying them as a historic legislative arc benefiting the people.
In Columbus August 1, sentiment in the rank and file turns against Senator Dick as the fight grows bitter. Friends admit he should stand aside since his selection could revive bossism in the campaign. Laylin Vorys and Ryan are named as possible chairmen, and Theodore Burton may enter the fray after a Cleveland speech. The chaotic scene leaves outcomes uncertain.
Ethel Furnier seventeen of Roscoe Washington county confessed to burglary after being caught in the act. She pled guilty before the county grand jury and was committed to the Pennsylvania reform school at Morganza for an indefinite period. Her father is a wealthy local businessman.
John L. Skarry and L. B. Jones, tower men at the Pan Handle Railroad, were held yesterday by the coroner on murder charges linked to Monday night’s accident that killed two men. Bail was fixed at 5000 dollars each. Skarry was released on bond posted by his father Michael Skarry and John Murphy of Sheraden.
telegram reports the death of Mrs Lydia McKinney in Grand Rapids Michigan on Wednesday at her daughter’s home. a respected Steubenville resident, her husband Robert McKinney died years ago. she leaves three children Clara Moffatt Joseph McKinney and Georgia McKinney. she belonged to the Presbyterian church and will be interred here. she was from one of Steubenville’s oldest families.
Michael Dunn, superintendent of motive power for the Pennsylvania lines southwest, died Tuesday night at his Columbus home from Bright's disease after a prolonged illness. Born in Lancaster in 1865, Dunn began as a rad man after reaching his majority, then moved from a Richmond Indiana shop to Cincinnati, Dennison, and finally Columbus, rising from common machinist to master mechanic before becoming superintendent of motive power.
James Lyon of New Philadelphia visits, relatives from Wheeling and Pittsburgh come and go, and dozens of locals travel to Atlantic City Niagara Falls and Columbus for vacations and visits. Several named residents host guests at homes in Smithfield and nearby towns while others head to lakes and coast resorts.
The Ohio State Journal argues Democrats claim Republicans stole their principles while noting Senator Morgan opposed the rate bill as unconstitutional and that Roosevelt’s reforms align with Republican doctrine. It questions why Bryan and Roosevelt supporters should split, suggesting unities in aims and warning of internal party shifts.
A statement by Brig Young announces he will not withdraw from the race for Dairy and Food commissioner. The piece also mentions a deadly accident in St Joseph, Missouri during a bargain rush where a woman died and several were injured, and notes local political tensions involving the Weems faction in Belmont County and Hunter Armstrong.
At Milwaukee the Eagle convention gathers 1500 delegates with notable remarks on heritage as some sons mirror fathers while others show more paternal influence with a stick.
A Los Angeles man survived a rare operation in which his heart was removed, the chest opened, and the heart reinserted after removal. Medical teams reported the procedure restored circulation and the patient remained under close observation.
After a joint conference between miners and operators in Massillon the district strike ending April 1 is settled with a two year agreement matching the district scale. Massillon was last to agree and the long Ohio strike moves toward closure.
The race meet at Pleasant Heights track is thoroughly advertised in Hancock and Brooke counties and Belmont Columbiana Harrison and Carroll counties. River towns are targeted with effective campaigns including lithographs and envelopes bearing advertising material.
Six men arrested at 106 Market Street for stealing wearing apparel from a saloon appeared before the Mayor and all pleaded not guilty. They denied any theft, including chickens, and were returned to lockup for a further hearing. One man is about 70. all are strangers except Charles Campbell.
The Growing County court orders moving the Brooke County voting place from Lower Perry to Follansbee, signaling rapid growth and rising commercial prominence. Observers joke about Follansbee eyeing the county seat as progress accelerates.
Edith Shields of Woodsfield reports on Wooster Summer School praising its practical work across music art languages sciences and pedagogy. She notes the eight week program builds the Wooster spirit with grand lectures and high ideals, mentioning growth from forty nine to seven hundred eighty nine enrollments over ten years and the Fountain of Youth remark by J A McDowell.
A festival will be held at St. John's Church Cross Creek on Wednesday August 22 for the benefit of the church. Peach es and ice cream will be served. All invited to attend.
Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio Joséph O'Brien plaintiff seeks partition of Lot Nos 102 and 103 in Orr and Hedman addition Steubenville. Coal underlying the premises reserved. Edward O'Brien must answer by October 27 1906 or judgment by default. Attorneys Falkine Carl H Smith Be Firm. August 16 1906.
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