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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
4
The text explains that the amendment keeps the twenty year submission but changes who can decide the question. Previously a majority of all electors voting at the election determined the outcome. The proposed wording would require a majority only of those voting on the question to approve or reject holding a constitutional convention.
The article outlines the constitutional framework for municipal government, classifying corporations into cities and villages by population, and detailing methods for transitioning forms, charter framing, and self rule. It covers incorporation, referendum requirements, charter commissions, and options for local governance structures. It also addresses public utilities, debt limits, property acquisitions, and elections under the proposed amendment.
Municipalities may acquire construct own lease and operate utilities with authority limited by general assembly rules on taxes and debt. A city can raise funds for this by mortgage bonds beyond bonded limits if the mortgage is a lien only on the utility property and its revenues.
The text outlines rights for cities to appropriate private property for public use with excess land as a protective lien for improvements. It details bond liens, effects of amendments on January 1, 1918, continuation of existing laws, court procedures for cases, and a call for electors to vote yes to the amendments with staged implementation to allow departmental adjustments.
Official ballot for a special election on Tuesday September 3 1912 outlines voting by crossing Yes for each amendment and No for opposition. It includes instructions for intoxicating liquors licensing and notes wording variations for licensing options.
Mrs John Mitchell a highly esteemed Toronto resident died Saturday afternoon aged 48 She was born in Ghisgaw Scotland and came to the United States with her husband after 29 years in Toronto She leaves six children Mrs John Howe Mrs Annie Davis Mrs William Bowns Mrs William Dillon Stephenville Andrew and Samuel at home plus two brothers and two sisters She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Toronto.
Mrs. Elsie Smith Cox of Brilliant died Thursday near 1 PM after traveling from Golden to Steubenville for health reasons. Maiden name Smith, daughter of Clark Smith, aged about 36, married to Thomas Cox of Brilliant. Survived by two sons Thomas Jr and Edwin. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 PM.
Anna Stannowsky of Weirton died at Gill hospital yesterday at age 26. The family has not released further details.
Frederick Bartels Sr died at his home 531 Wells Street on August 24 at 7 25 p m in his 72nd year. Born in Germany he lived here about forty years and was owner and captain of the ferry Maggie. He served as policeman at La Belle Iron Works for about 14 years and was employed in the check office at death. He leaves a wife and children George Annie Minnie Elizabeth Chris Fred John Rimer and Ernest all of this city. He was a longtime member of St John s Lutheran Church.
William Harris died at his home 152 North Third Street Monday at 2:20 a m aged 33 born in Steubenville son of the late William and Annie Harris married Bertie Fisher in 1903 and she and the mother survive. He was a glass worker in poor health with brain trouble for a year. Six sons survive his mother and sympathy goes to the family. He belonged to S Pala's church.
Charles Carter died at home aged ten after a sudden illness. Survived by two sisters and one brother, funeral at Simpson M E Church with Masons and K P services. Charles Nolan graveside service followed by a large gathering. pallbearers named among local men.
Mrs Thomas Cox and family announce the death of Elsie Grace Smith Cox at one oclock Thursday Aug Hend She was born in Wellsville Ohio daughter of Clark and Minnie Smith A Christian Church member she married Thomas Cox in 1902 and lived in Brilliant Survived by husband two sons Thomas and Edwin her parents a brother and a sister The funeral arrangements will be announced later in the home of her parents
Robert Stafford longtime Jefferson County native died Friday at J M Taylor’s home near Newark Ohio aged 83. He leaves four children Mrs O G White Mrs Jennie Cole and Mrs Maggie Smith of Newark and Mrs J M Taylor. His remains will be brought here Sunday at 1 30 pm for interment in Union Cemetery.
Andrew Carney an employee at a Calvary held company suffered serious injuries when caught in a wheel on Wednesday morning. He was carried through a narrow space and thrust against timber, losing consciousness before coworkers reached him. He was taken to the hospital and his internal injuries are not yet known.
Mr and Mrs H O Roberts of Wintersville celebrate their fifty years of marriage with 175 family and friends gathering in the grove beside their home. Children Rev J C Edward William Roberts and others, along with Abel Crawford Rev E O Morris and Edward Ekey attended. the couple received a $50 gold purse and gifts. Mrs Roberts, formerly Carrie Crawford, and the couple have lived on the Wintersville farm and are Mo E church members.
In Island Creek township W C Kennedy and Co completed four trees on the Watt farm and plan a light pamper show in the Berea grit.
The Union store at Amsterdam appears closed with uncertain status. Joshua Kirkland, once named in a charge by People's Banking Co. of Amsterdam, was the store manager and faced accusations of circulating false reports about the bank but was vindicated in Squire's Court.
Real estate transfers include James McBane and wife to D C Wright for 7200 sq ft Bergholz worth 175 Carrie Schafer to Lula C Witerouse lot 622 LaBelle View City 310 George W Arnold to Henry Walker 30 100 acres Smithfield township 1.00 C F E Hooper and wife to Andy Vopicka 37 acres Smithfield Pp 2725 Susan Cummins to William Shaw lot 3 Matthew Nicholsons Addition City 2000 William M Beall to Olive A Inf lot 41 Beall Steele's Addition City 1.00 Wilbur L Medill to Wheelage Sheet and Tin Plate Co 4146-100 acres Warren township 30000 Catharine A Stone Adm to John Caskey lot 8 Block 4 Empire 400 Mike Pesta to Andy Saro tal lot in Mingo 000 Charles G Scott to John Bobal lot Block 7 Wilkinsons & Stewarts addition Empire 270
Probate Court first week docket shows varied estate affairs including administrations, wills, inventories, and final accounts. Cases span Nehemiah Dutton, William J. Gill minor, Nancy Fithen widower, Annie E. Aultman, Fred Koehnlein, Margaret Gregg, Susanna Doerr, Walter E. Yorum, Nate Smith, and Ella Shannon among others. Bond amounts noted, hearings set for late August, and sales of real estate arranged or confirmed, with administrators appointed and accounts filed.
Frank Trapp and Percy Kessell et al file suit to bar sale of personal property under execution and obtain $100 damages. McKee serves as attorney with Henry Becker versus Edward McLes and Mingo Junction Realty Co for $523.40 foreclosure. John A L Waderver presides over case against Wm P Waggoner as heir of W J Waggoner. Alban represents.
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