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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1896
Page
5
Peter Weatheral is appointed county whiskey inspector under state law and will begin duties on Wednesday. The notice appears among local items in the Daily Werald, alongside probate filings, funeral notices, theater ads, and community updates.
Steubenville Lodge B P O E No 331 held its lodge of sorrow in Elk hall marking the Elks first Sunday in December remembrance. Exalted Ruler Geo N Henry presided and Rev G W Hinkle delivered an address on Life and Passing. The audience heard vocal solos and an attorney's eulogy, noting three charter members Barclay Elliott Spearman. The service concluded with benediction and reflections on mortality. The report also lists the deceased and ceremony details.
A Philadelphia publication prints a ballad praising Penns victory over Cornell on Thanksgiving with lines celebrating Wharton's band and a strong Penn defense. The ad then promote Deans Ointment claiming relief and lasting cure for itching piles.
In town visits and local political chatter, figures such as W. J. Stringer of Portland station J. E. Parsons of Hammondsville and Wayne township residents William Moore and John Mathers are noted. Candidates for postmaster roles in Carrollton New Cumberland and Toronto include Daniel Geteman J C Glover and T B Siwaney among others. Health Officer J T King of East Liverpool died suddenly after supper. Other posts discussed include consulships in Jerusalem and Southampton and state bank examiner under the current administration.
Local sports report says the Acme juniors defeated the Acme finishers 3 to 0 Saturday afternoon. Various civic items follow including a murder? no. multiple notices: marriage license issued to Elton H Robb and Mary J Geairn of Knox township. The Board of Education meets tonight. A mysterious late night shot near South and Sixth streets amuses residents.
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