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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
11
Local society column reports guests visitors and engagements across Steubenville and nearby towns. Names include Greenlee Dare Frey McCullough Richards Collins and several families from Carnegie Pittsburgh Wheeling and Cincinnati with travel for Thanksgiving and social events. The piece notes marriages births and church society activities along with brief remarks on illness travel and community gatherings.
Mrs Belle Hamilton was fatally struck by a fast freight on the Wheeling and Lake Erie near Scio. She had paused between trains while en route to Thanksgiving with her stepson in Steubenville and was warned but did not escape the oncoming train. The entire 32-car train passed over her, and death was instantaneous.
Dominick DiLoretta is being tried by jury in Common Pleas Court on a second degree murder indictment for the January stabbing of Francesco Pace in Wheeling. Pace attacked DiLoretta at Marrene's saloon, was allegedly armed, and later died at Wheeling Hospital after the confrontation.
Albert Boop of Mingo Junction reached a settlement with S M and O W Traction Co over $1200 damages from surface water accumulation caused by the railroad improvements. The compromise amount is $175.
Prisoners in the county jail express gratitude to Sheriff Vorkes for a splendid Thanksgiving meal. They say the Sheriff is all right and should be elected to any office he desires, and they also thank Jailor Lucas.
Congressman Weems left Friday morning for Washington D C to attend the opening of Congress. He expects discussion on the financial situation and remedies in the early days. He favors Fowler hill compatible with Speaker Cannon’s stance and notes lack of sanction could bring rough sledding in the lower house.
Obituary notices report the death of Dr James A Oliver a prominent Steubenville physician at 9 30 Sunday at his home 216 South Sixth Street after erysipelas and blood poisoning He was 55 born Niagara Falls Canada practiced in Cleveland and Irondale before moving to Steubenville six years ago Married Mary F Caners 21 years ago with two children Jessie and Bert survived by brothers and sisters in Canada A M E church and K P lodge member. Also notices for Miss Sarah Filson 53 died at home on South Third Street after asthma illness describing her Filson studio ties and family survivors.
Clayton Stevens former baggage master at the Pan Handle depot and later telegraph messenger in Steubenville died Sunday at 2 a m at the home of his stepson W J Bradfield corner Eighth and Franklin streets aged 71. Born in Upfield Sussex county England he came to the United States fifty years ago and lived in Pittsburg before moving to Steubenville. He worked 18 years as a brakeman and conductor on the Pan Handle and retired a year ago from the Pennsylvania Company. He married Ruth Ann O Neal who is deceased. Surviving daughter Mrs William Rolleston of Philadelphia. He was a member of the Episcopal church.
Isaac Newton Close of Hanlin's Station Pa died at his cousin Sinclair Graham’s home 243 North Third Street Sunday at 9 30 p m aged 17 years on May 30 The farmer lived near Knoxville until six months ago when he moved to Hanlin s He married Mary Custer 35 years ago and leaves Mrs Margaret Fleming Sheridanville Pa Miss Jessie Malone Burgettstown Mrs Blanche Malone Wellsville Floy at home and Oliver M Steubenville a sister Martha Lawrence Wellsville and brothers William Wisconsin and Samuel Colorado He was a devoted husband father citizen and Christian member of the U P church of Paris Pa.
Lemuel Hooper, a longtime farmer near Dillonvale, died Sunday at 10 AM at age 76 after a lung ailment and pneumonia. Survived by second wife Adeline and fifteen children including Joshua and Florence, plus a brother. A Smithfield-born respected local Christian and M P church member. Funeral services for Dorothy Adstine, infant daughter of William E. and Dora Powell Bowers, were held Sunday at 2 PM.
John C Hoover, 38, a brakeman with W and L E R, died recently in the La Belle area. A Steubenville native, he lived on Slack Street with wife Mary Odelia Wilkinson and four children Edward Earl Roy and Nannette. Surviving parents siblings and extended family attended a Sunday funeral led by Rev Smith with many floral tributes.
The Ohio Penitentiary inmate Moses A. Chivers number 26856 has been recommended by the warden and chaplain for parole consideration. The hearing date is set for on or after December 12, 1907.
Farm listing 24 miles east of Bloomfield Wayne township offers 110 acres with six room house a good barn and outbuildings abundant oak timber and other forest. Terms may be arranged via Francis Vermillion Bloomfield Ohio or H H Vermillion Richmond Ohio.
Elizabeth A. Coffman has been appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of John C. Coffman deceased of Warren Township Jefferson County Ohio. Dated the Sunday of November 1907. Attorney Thos S Jones.
Qualified as executrix of the will of Mary E. Sarratt, deceased, late of Steubenville Jefferson County. Dated November 7, 1907. Julia M. Sarratt listed as executrix.
John Gentile The W F Davidson Company Shane Brothers Company Washburn Crosby Company John Lenge Company and The McGowan Brothers Company sue Achille Gatto as defendant before Justice of the Peace B F Prentiss of Steubenville Township Jefferson County Ohio. You must appear December 24 1907 at 1 p m to answer the attachments totaling 54 24775 17859 206 6348 11440 and costs. If you fail judgment will be rendered.
William B. Fithen is appointed administrator with the will annexed of the estate of William Merkle, deceased, late of Warren. The dated appointment is November 18, executed by W. C. Brown.
Bargain sale of a 22334 acre farm in Island Creek township near Steubenville Ohio. Includes brick house, barn with slate roof and all necessary outbuildings in good condition. Inquire of Mrs Ella A Boren 410 North Fifth Street Steubenville Ohio. Sale offered at once.
Small fourteen acre farm near Island Creek P O offers strong poultry operation potential. Warm buildings house up to five hundred fowls and five acres of prime bottom land suit gardening. Address 1 Mackey Island Creek Ohio. octio 6td wtf.
A public sale will be held one and a half miles west of the Two Ridge church on the Richmond pike on Wednesday December 4 1907. Farming utensils cattle hogs harness one bob sled and ten hot bed sashes 3x8 not listed on the bill will also be sold. Baic WM Myers nov21 2td 22 2tw
Qualified as Executor of the will of John V Heaton deceased of Smithfield Township Jefferson County Ohio dated November 7 19 07. Joan C Heaton A C Lewis J Oscar Naylor Attorneys.
On the 23d day of October 1907 Justice Samuel Vorkes issued a notice regarding an action valued at 16.84 dollars. The case will be heard on December 9, 1907 at 8 o clock in the morning in Unionport Ohio.
The County Board of School Examinations will hold monthly exams on the first Saturday at Wells High School in Steubenville beginning at 8 80 a m. W H Maurer clerk in charge.
GEO L COPELAND & CO dealers and tanners agents advertise hides calf skins furs sheep pelts wool offering prices via phone and mail. Located at 12th North Seventh Street west of P H passenger depot with long distance reach.
David Parker of Fayette N Y who lost a foot at Gettysburg writes that Electric Bitters cured his long stomach trouble and improved his health greatly. He praises the tonic as a grand aid for the aged and for female weaknesses and as a body builder with a sure cure for lame back and weak kidneys, guaranteed by Beall and Steele druggists.
Albert M. Sole files for divorce from Lillie M. Sole in Jefferson County Ohio court on October 16 1907 seeking custody of minors and equitable relief amid adultery allegations. Defendant to answer by December 28 1907 or case to be heard, attorney W C Brown listed.
East Liverpool Ohio resident Albert M Sole filed a petition in the Court of Common Pleas on October 16 1907. He must respond by January 6 1908 or the court will proceed to hearing. Attorney for the plaintiff is listed.
25 fresh cows to be sold at Bell Bros stable Friday November 22 at 12 30. Jerseys Holsteins and grades selected in York state noted for milk and butter qualities. R W Rhine art.
Qualified as Administrator of the estate of John M Crozier, deceased, late of Steubenville Township, Jefferson Dated this 11th day of November, Dae.
Mary Jane McElroy petitions the Court of Common Pleas in Jefferson County Ohio seeking partition of real property. Defendants include John C Ault and Ray C Ault of Washington DC. Hearing set for December 6, 1907. W S McCauslen attorney.
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