The Great Treasure Sale by the Rich in Texas Beef Times
The poem recounts the demise of a wealthy magnate and the sale of his library and art. Millionaires bid fiercely on candlesticks and a Meissonier miniature as the auctioneer proclaims the prize is the event. A Meissonier six inches wide sells for a high sum while the crowd surges for a chance to own rare items. The final line notes scarcity of beef drives the price of a single Texas steer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Croesus
Texas
Political squabbles mix with day to day chatter
The fragmentary notes reference Congress and candidates, with lines mentioning Taft Roosevelt Wilson and Penrose, plus remarks on Prohibition, taxes, and public affairs. Names like Archhbald, Denman, Daugherty surface amid broad satire and campaign commentary.
Personal mentions spread across Wheeling Indianapolis and Cleveland
Tuesday notes two Miss Caniff sisters visiting in Wheeling and Indianapolis while Miss May Caniff returns from Huntington. Andrew Hild departed Sunday for a ten day visit with relatives in Cleveland. Earl P. Layton was a guest of his.
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Gertrude Caniff
Wheeling
Margaret Brady
Indianapolis
May Caniff
Huntington
Andrew Hild
Cleve
Earl P. Layton
Page of Social Visits and Upcoming Weddings in Steubenville
A crowded social scene is recorded with numerous visits among Mrs. L R Layton Miss Maggie Quidland Bernice Watt Barbara Ett Miss Mabel Keenan and others visiting in Pittsburg Wheeling and Bell Aire. Notables include Mrs Doyle Mrs Dalton Miss Sophia Goldberg Mrs May Bowen and Mr Charles Sharpe visiting from St Paul. Rev J A Weigand returns from Egypt Palestine and Europe. The Presbyterian church set a market picnic at Stanton Park on Thursday August 22 with a special car for scholars. The engagement of Fern Mertz to Thomas S Jones is announced with a wedding planned at Riverview Church Steubenville and a honeymoon tour.
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L. R. Layton
Maggie Quidland
Pittsburg
Bernice Watt
Bellaire
Barbara . Bernett
North Forth Street
Mabel Keenan
South Seventh Street
Wheeling
Akron
Doyle
Miss Dalton
Latrobe
South Third Street
Sophia Goldberg
New York
Joseph Grossman
South Street
Minnie “May Bowen
Ed £. Davies
Buchdaver
la Belle View
E. E. Shryock
Bride
East Find
Clara
Mame Me Canslen
Charles Sharpe
St. Paul
M. J. Sharpe
Madge Long
Martins
Ferry
Comwy
John Long
Mchee Avenue
Col. Collins
Oklahoma
Toronto
Brillant
Dr. Welsh
Shreveport
D. W. Graham
Long Island Sound
Connecticut River
Will Stewart
J. R. Steeele
North Fourthtreet
T. E. Pugh
Walnut Street
Frank Schofield
Chicago
Mandie Schofield
New York City
Margarette Lewis
Folanshee
Trevisa
Wilma Grafton
Estherult
Annie Lreasure
Miss McCarel
McKeesvert
Earl Adams
W. H. Wiggins
Charles Howard Simpson
HH. Forbes Simpson
Fern Mertz
Ahd
TN. Mertz
Riverview
Bel‘sire
Thomas 8
Jones
Steubenite
Stimson
Riverview M. & Church
Steubenville
Topeka Groom’s Kin Attend Pittsburg Wedding
Frank Mertz of Topeka Kansas is four brother of the bride Miss Hilda Freeman of Stephenville, with Mrs. William Moulds Shallenberger and Mrs. Harry H. Hurst and Mary Moulds Hurst all of Pittsburg. McDowell and E Miller of Adams Express Co. are in Columbus on business. Mr and Mrs W M Kolb of North Side Pittsburg are visiting relatives in the city.
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Frank Mertz
Topeka
Kansas
Hilda Freeman
Stephenville
William Moulds
Shallenberger
Harry H. Hurst
Mary Moulds Hurst
Pittsburg
McDowell
E. Miller
The
Adams Express Co
Columbus
W. M. Kolb
North Side
Senate Defeats Move to Pass Steel Bill Over Veto
Washington August 16 The Senate defeated the motion to pass the steel bill over the president's veto this afternoon.
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Washington
Senate
Death Roll of Miss Alice Kell at 22 in 1912
Miss Alice Kell died at her mother Mrs John Stewart's home 486 South Sixth Street after a four week battle with tuberculosis. Born in East Liverpool she worked in the decorating department at the Chester pottery in West Virginia and was a member of the M P church. Friends visited bearing delicacies, reflecting her Christian character and warm friendships.
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Alice Kell
John Stewart
South Sixth Street
Liverpool
Chester
W.va
M. P. Church
Death of Mrs. Frank Haines in Florida
Word reached here of the sudden death of Anna Barrett Haines wife of Frank Haines in Lake Helen Florida where she was visiting Her maiden name was Barrett and she was about 66 years old She was daughter of Mrs Mary Barrett of South and High streets Her brothers and sister Thomas Robert Mollie wife of Edward Kelley survive along with her mother She was a member of St Pauls church and well respected by all who knew her
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Frank Haines
Lake Helen
Florida
Anna Barrett
Mary Barrett
South and
High Streets
Thomas
Robert
Mollie
Edward Kelley
St. Paul's Church
Mrs. Mary Owens Final Rites After Illness
Mrs. Mary Owens formerly Mary A Knox died at 7 a m Sunday at 312 South Fifth Street following a long illness from pneumonia that turned to tuberculosis. Born September 11 1862 in Steubenville she married David R Owens 28 years ago in Toronto. Survived by husband and children Blanche Cleveland Carr Lawrence Nellie Hazel Trissie George and siblings Wim Knox Mrs Geo Carnahan Mrs Celia Linn Mrs Alice Dietz Mrs Amelia Stewart Thomas and Mrs George Spanos. She attended the Christian church and was highly regarded locally.
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Mary Owens
Mary A
David R. Owens
South Fifth Street
Alice Kell
Mary A. Knox
Steubenville
Ohn
Ruth Knox
Owens
Toronto
Hastings
Blanche
Cleveland Carr
Lawrence
Nellie
Hazel
Trissie
George
Wim. Knox
Geo. Carnahan
Washington
Celia Linn
Alice Dietz
Cambridge
Amelia
William B. Jones Dies in Follansbee at 65
William B. Jones died at his home on Virginia avenue Follansbee after a six week typhoid illness aged sixty five. He was born in Wales and had lived in Follansbee seven years working as a doubler in the tin mill. Survived by wife Mary A. Evans and six children Sidney Joseph William Baldwin Virginia Marguerite. a brother Thomas in New Castle and his mother four brothers and one sister in Wales. Member of Christian church K P Foresters. Funeral for Clarence E Knowles son of Albert and Sara Miller Knowles dying age eight months held Monday. Rev J My Robinson conducted services.
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Wm. B. Jones
William B. Jones
Virginia Avenue
Follansbee
Wales
Mary A. Evans
Sidney
Joseph
Wm. Blodwin
Virginia
Marguerite
Thomas
New Castle
Christian Church
K. of P
Foresters
Clarence E
Albert and
Cora Miller Knowles
South Fighth Street
S&s
J. My Robinson
Funeral services for Miss Martha S Everett held at Wells
Funeral services for Miss Martha S Everett were conducted at Wells church with family in mournful attendance. The service paid tribute to her life, noting her community involvement and quiet service. Members of the local congregation offered condolences and shared memories of her kindness.
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Martha. S. Everett
Wells
Funeral for six year old at Warrenton cemetery
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for the six year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Deronie from their England home. A Hungarian priest officiated and interment followed in Warrenton cemetery. Rev. Gi. Miller led the ceremony. Pallbearers included Ida McGraffick, Henrietta Howen, Lacy Castle, Alava Robinett, Blanche Conklin, the Wetzel, Agnes Lowghley, Ethel Beeler, and Doane Christenstien.
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Deronie
Kngland
Warrenton
Gi ¥. Miller
Ida McGraffick
Henrietta Howen
Lacy ‘Castle
Alava Robinett
Blanche Conklin
the Wetzel
Agnes Lowghley
Ethel Beeler
Doane Chinsten
Funeral services for Wm. Craig held Sunday
Funeral services for Wm. Craig were held on Sunday with large attendance. Rev. Stanl officiated. The pall and flower bearers listed include Jos. Gunkel, A. J. Wilkinson, W. P. Green, Thomas Elliott, Frank Smith, Harry Hearn, Jas. Glover, Wan. Mulvehill, Allen Hout.
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Wm. Craig
Rev. Stanl
Jos. Gunkel
A. J. Wilkinson
W. P. Green
Thomas Elliott
Frank Smith
Harry Hearn
Jas. Glover
Wan. Mulvehill
Allen Hout
Wheeling Traction May Cut City Fare to Tiltonville
Residents report Wheeling Traction may set a five cent fare from Martins Ferry to Tiltonville once the new plant operates. Although unofficial, the plan could lower commuting costs as factory workers move closer and buy lots in the upper city.
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Tiltonville
Wheeling Traction Company
Martins Ferry
Baptists to Meet in Martins Ferry August Conference
The Zoar Baptist Association of Belmont Jefferson and Columbiana counties will hold its annual meeting in Martins Ferry on August 28 29 and 30. At least two hundred delegates are expected and the First Baptist church congregation will help entertain the visitors as the city prepares to host the event.
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Zoar Baptist Association
Belmont
Jefferson
Columbiana Counties
Martins Ferry
Ateast
First Baptist Church
Law Breaks on Weed Cutting Cited by Citizens
State law requires cutting noxious weeds before seeding. several citizens are failing to comply, letting weeds advance toward seed and spread. Local authorities warn of enforcement and potential penalties for noncompliance.
Weeds Threaten Local Lawns Prompt Immediate Action
A terse notice urges residents to cut weeds, including tame grass and dock, which have gone to seed and threaten the neighborhood’s lawns. Authorities underscore the urgency of removing vegetation to prevent spread.
Company to cut Moore farm into lots near Tiltonville
The purchasing company will send an engineer to survey the ground at once. The farm will be divided into lots. Ernest Harker, a company member, plans to move his Tiltonville home to the grounds and serve as the selling agent.
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Moore
Tiltonville
Ernest Harker
Austrians Held on White Slave Law Charge
Barrabas Fuxy aged 35 and Ma mie Toth aged 30 both Austrians from Belaive were arrested and jailed here on a charge of violating the United States white slave laws. An inspector from Cleveland filed the charge.
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Barrabas Fuxy
Mamie Toth
Belaive
United States
Cleveland
Doctor Endorses Foley Kidney Pills for Relief
Dr. C. H. Ellsworth of Rochester New York says Foley Kidney Pills gave immediate relief and strengthened him after years of weak kidneys and bladder trouble. He reports marked improvement and recommends their use in a concise testimonial attributed to Beall and Steele.
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C. H. Ellsworth
Baldwin St
Rochester
N. Y
Foley
Beall and Steele
The Trials of a Traveler Promises New Life Pills Cure
A traveling salesman E E Youngs of Berkshire VI says he suffered constipation and indigestion until using Dr King’s New Life Pills. He asserts the remedy treats stomach liver and kidney troubles and notes the pills cost 25 cents at Beall and Steele Drug Co.
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E. E. Youngs
E. Berkshire
Dr. King
Beall & Steele
Cooper's Phone Directory Entry for Eyewear and Otolaryngology
An entry lists M. Cooper providing eye ear and throat glasses with fittings at North Fourth Street. Hours span mornings to noon and afternoons Thursday Saturday evenings with extended Sunday hours. Includes phone numbers and contact details for appointments and fittings.
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M. Cooper
North Fourth Street
Roth
North Fourth St
Fidelity
Dr Mossgrove National Exchange Bank Building Glasses Furnished
Bank building hours listed with glassware furnished hours include 9 to 12 and 1 20 to 4 Wednesday and Saturday evenings 7 30 to 8 Sunday afternoon 50 to
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National Exchange Bank
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Claims Back Pain Relief
An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for backache rheumatism weak back and other kidney and bladder issues. It claims healing strength and toning effects with no harmful drugs, sold in two sizes in sealed yellow packages by Reall & Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reall & Steele
Burdock Blood Bitters Promotes Clear Skin and Eyes
An advertisement claims most skin eruptions and blemishes stem from impure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters is pitched as a cleansing tonic that clears the blood to produce clear eyes, clear brain, and clear skin.
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement by Canton Contractor D C Bybee
D C Bybee a teaming contractor of Canton Illinois reports severe kidney trouble with back pain headaches and dizziness. After using Foley Kidney Pills as directed he experienced relief within days and regained strength and sleep. Beall and Steele recommend the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Bybee
Keeling Court
Canton
Ill
Youey
Foley
Beall & Steele
Dean Ointment Cures Piles After Years of Suffering
Itching piles provoke profanity but profanity won’t cure them. Dean Ointment relieves itching bleeding and protruding piles after years of suffering sold at any drug store.
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Dean
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Burg
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