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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
6
A partially legible note mentions Mrs stre and Mr Vila visi Hee dely silit. It references a four night stay at a city tabbel and a hospital sheet. The content includes names like Mrs i rR W Klee and references to house hours and light. The fragmentary OCR offers limited clarity on events or actions.
Toronto boosters plan a legal battle against a fare increase from twenty to twenty five cents between Steubenville and Toronto set to take effect December 18. The move affects many Steubenville area workers daily commuting to Toronto, with petitions filed and attorneys hired to contest the change.
James McElroy of 1414 Oregon Avenue reports his son Howard was struck Tuesday afternoon as he darted from behind a car into the street in front of Emmett Erwin’s vehicle. The boy suffered a fractured left leg and deep flesh wound and was taken to Ohio Valley hospital. Witnesses say Erwin attempted to brake but could not avoid striking the child.
School teachers in Ohio plan to urge the legislature to raise the minimum monthly wage for teachers from 40 to 50 dollars. The proposal is under consideration by the legislative committee of the county and district superintendent's association of Ohio. Teachers argue the current wage is not a living wage given high prices.
Mrs Ruth Dye Heisler died November 27 in Annapolis after a tuberculosis illness. Born July 8 1888 in Monro County she lived with her parents and later moved to the community where she joined the Methodist Church and Epworth League. She married William Vincent Heisler on August 9 1911 and had two daughters. the older daughter died earlier. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church conducted by Rev Smith with hymns sung and burial at Annapolis cemetery. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, and several siblings.
The dedication of the new St. Josephs Church at Tiltonville will occur Sunday December 10 with imposing ceremonies. Bishop Hartley of Columbus will arrive Saturday and depart for Tiltonville Sunday morning accompanied by clergy and escorted by cadets Holy Name Society Knights of Columbus and foreign groups. The 10:30 a m service will be followed by a parade in uniform. The church grew from a mission during the tin plate plant era led by I M Scott. Rev Father Quailly organized the mission and is now parish rector.
At North Wheeling hospital John Nolte, killer of Wheeling high captain Lee Ritz, regains strength but refuses to answer officials questions. Police continue the murder investigation as motive remains a mystery and indicate Nolte will likely be indicted for first degree murder.
Miss Milded Merriweather, a Palmer schools teacher, died suddenly at the home of Mr and Mrs Solomon Combs in Wellsburg Sunday after a brief illness following Thanksgiving dismissal. Her parents live near Gurthie Kentucky and she was Bethany College 1913 graduate.
The latest high cost of living advance targets limestone with prices set to jump from 75 cents to 8 cents per ton next year. Postage stamps and snow balls are expected to stay at current prices, according to Barnesville Whetstone.
A quiet Thanksgiving Day wedding was held at William L. Hales's country home in East Springfield Ohio. Elizabeth Morgan married Harry Fulton of Annapolis Ohio, with Rev Prossius of Bergholz M E Church officiating at noon. The bride wore blue silk and carried roses, a rose carried the wedding ring by Master Dean Davidson, followed by a social hour and a sumptuous turkey dinner. Friends wish the couple happiness.
Visiting board reports 88 children at the McCullough Jefferson County Home including 46 boys 4 girls and eight babies. Health 70 percent perfect with 30 percent minor ailments. Children bright polite and well cared for by Superintendent Blackburn and staff until his death. Special report condemned both facilities previously. ongoing inspections noted but no further comments.
Miss Hyatt spoke on the wartime role of women through the YWCA, detailing British and German refugees work, factory and farm labor shifts, and revival of female leadership in Asia. She urged funds and volunteers as World War I reshapes gender roles, citing India, Japan, China, and the need for secretaries and campaigns.
The article notes an Anti-Saloon League figure presenting claims as prestigious, detailing a calculated approach to bolster credibility. It emphasizes rhetorical framing and public perception as a tactic within the ongoing political discourse.
A sheriff sale in Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio on January 8 1917 at 1 PM offers three real estate tracts in Mount Pleasant Township Dillonvale and nearby areas. First and second tracts are lots and parcels within Watson Thomassons Fifth Addition and Dillonvale while the third tract is an undivided one half interest containing 148 1 100 acres plus additional parcels. Appraised values are 1250 for the first two and 400 for the third. Cash terms.
The grand jury urged improvement of the county jail facilities after noting 68 prisoners, including four women, and poor hygienic conditions in the county jail especially the women’s section. They recommended heating lighting ventilation upgrades a drainage system better bedding a detention home additional jailer and prompt construction of two suitable jails.
Dunlevy Follansbee and Megahan lead the way as two new captains Geer and Shipper join General Trons of the A forces Belknap nearly complete Irons vows some battle at headquarters as enlistments aim to close by December 8 for the Y M C A coaching conference. Mogge to provide instructions to recruits at 3 p m Sunday afternoon with a citizens dinner to follow December 11.
Voters lack history of the Law Enforcement league formed to oppose Willis. Mack’s campaign manager Matt Glaser faces perjury subordination charges in Cincinnati as Ger rish, a Bob Wolfe ally, is tied to the league. Dry leaders demand campaign finance disclosure. Mack may back an amendment, while Republicans link Covington to the movement and accuse a political machine.
Continued from page 1 the council approves paying Folio Bros. a thousand dollars for paving Henry Avenue. Ordinance 3457 repeals 3248 of 1915 creating Superintendent of Markets. Ordinance 3458 replenishes 4000 to the public service fund in anticipation of tax settlement. Ordinance 3452 to extend John Papulias restaurant lease to September 1 1924 not acted upon as the solicitor says there is no consideration.
Debate over extending lease penalties and quit claim deeds continues. Filtration plant superintendent cites typhoid drops from 137 in 1914 to six in 1915 and eight in 1916, urging pay raises for himself and staff. Firemen seek $10 monthly increases. Hilltop transit and hilltop repairs discussed. trades assembly protests auto purchase for Fire Chief amid late salaries.
Readable fragments reference a machine and safety measures at a corporate site. Details are sparse but imply inspection or policy notes related to equipment operation. No clear entities, dates, or outcomes are established in the legible text.
The Probate Court schedules a hearing on December 30, 1916, and lists numerous final and second accounts for administrators executors and executrixes in estates including Saunders Kirkpatrick Maley Cropper Wright Johnson Cupssey Swearingen Corpier Crayford Mansfield Orr Callahan and Kinney. Objections to any account must be filed by the specified show dates. John G. Relknap Probate Judge.
Naw and second hand machine tools including lathes drills shapers planers presses and garage machinery. Gasoline engines pumps electric motors engines boilers planers band saws sawmill outfits belting pullers shafting and contractors' equipment offered by Baird Machinery Co Pittsburgh PA.
Thomas P. Knox filed a divorce petition in the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio against Annie Knox on the ground of wilful absence for more than three years. The case No 13388 will be heard on or after January 27 1917. Dec 6 1916 Steubenville Ohio. THOMAS P. KNOX W R ALBAN Attorney at Law.
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