Thanksgiving tales and local visits fill Steubenville week
Core spondence notes Wm Lowry serving on a Steubenville jury while Albert Russell and family visit from Cheifer W Va. and Wan. Russell, Dillman and others attend gatherings at Carson and Lowry households. Several weddings and engagements occur near Monroeville and Richmond. A Christmas program is planned at Pine Grove church for Dec 25 with a turkey dinner. Local social events include oyster supper, visits, and a convention in Missouri Valley. notices also honor the death of Elmer Gilkinson’s father.
Christmas Cantata Planned At Presbyterian Church
In Amsterdam, preparations are underway for a Christmas cantata to be held in the Presbyterian church on Thursday evening, December 25. Rev John G Shively of Columbus spoke to oppose saloons in the county election due December 15, while a social at Petersons hall drew about 100 attendees last week. A hunting trip produced two kills, a 7 foot wingspan bird measured by Ralph McMillen and Rae Croskey. President E M Paxter of Franklin College will speak December 11 at the Presbyterian Church with stereopticon views on Are it South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
O. D. Hodges
Hopedale
John G. Shively
Columbus
Anti-Ealoon League
M. E. Church
Peterson's Hall
Ralph McMillen
Rae Croskey
Local notes from the town and surrounding area
Rush Run D C Hoffmann of Tacoma calls on Squire Peck in Twin Linn hosts Mrs Linn and daughters. Miss Kittie Siward convalesces with sister Mrs Myrtle Brindley. M F Church to hold quarterly meeting December 6 and 7 with Dr Smith present. Voters hope for a dry victory in nearby elections. Farmers busy with husking and butchering as cool weather arrives. Roe and Semoo open new merchants. John Hosefield constructs ten new houses. W H Rodgers dies, Rev Secrest to begin meetings at Hopewell M Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Run
D. C
M. F
John Hosefield
H. Shively
W. H. Rodgers
Secrest
Hopewell
Smithfield Grange No. 1756 Elects Officers for Year
Smithfield Grange No. 1756 held a regular meeting Tuesday electing officers for the coming year. Elected were Worthy Master Joseph Francis Overseer Howard Reynard Lecturer Mrs. J R Duvall Assistant Lecturer Mrs. J P Mehollin Steward Vernon Rose Assistant Steward Virgil Burriss Chaplain Samuel Waugh Treasurer Roland Cole Secretary J P H Henderson Gatekeeper Kerry Vale Ceres Mary Copeland Pomona Carrie Reynard Flora Marian Burriss Lady Assistant Steward Lollian Duval Chaplain Carl Suuhlerland Pianist Harold Cope Assistant Pianist Pauline Parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
Jos. Francis
Howard
Reynard
J. R. Duvall
J. P. Mehollin
Vernon Rose
Virgil Burriss
Samuel Waugh
Roland Cole
J. P. H. Henderson
Gitekeeper
Kerry Vale
Ceres
Mary Copeland
Pomona
Carrie
Flora
Marian Burriss
Lollian Duval
Carl Suuherland
Harold Cope
Pauline Parks
Annapolis church services and holiday gatherings noted
In Annapolis a Sunday 11 am M E church service was held with Rev. Stewart and Epworth League. Other churches hosted services led by Rev. Larhart. Numerous local residents attended and guests from Bloomingdale R No. 2 Chester W Va Chester Johnstno and families enjoyed Thanksgiving duck dinners amid visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
John Dury
Clara Frazier
T. & Stahl
Mingo
M. L. Stahl
Misses McKee
Sam Johnston
Chester Johnstno
Pine Grove Church Sermon and Local Notices
Rev Bosler of Mt Union preached at Pine Grove yesterday. Ralph Mathers and bride Orva Pugh returned from New Martinsville W Va and were given a serenade and kitchen shower at the groom’s father’s home last Friday night. Benjamin Saltsman and son visited Wm Russell part of last week. W A Lowry served on the Steubenville jury for several weeks. Chesley A Smith went to Mercy hospital Pittsburgh for an operation. Mr and Mrs Harvey Noble left Sunday for Smithville Tenn. Best wishes go with them. Jamies Redding went to Cleveland for medical treatment. Fred Reislar visiting Congo friends. Sunday school will entertain and treat at the church on Christmas evening. W F M S held a meeting at Mrs Wm Russell’s last Saturday afternoon. Ruth ? was an East Liverpool shopper Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lowry
Steubenville
Albert Russell
Cheefer
W. Va
Russell
Barbara Lowry
Chat Cain
George Cain
Bacon Ridge
John van Dyke
Glineville
Looke
Son Okey
J. B. Hutson
Wilbur
Harry Carson
Canton
H. S. McGrail
Ollidene
Ruth
Hilda
Richmond
Florence van Dyke
Tennessee
Joseph Lawrence
Charlissa
Ranalls
Pine Grove
Bosler
Mt. Union
Ralph Mathers
Bride
Orva Pugh
New Martinsville
Os Groom
Benjamin Saltsmman
Wm. Russell
W. A. Lowry
Stewbenville
Ehley A. Smith
Mercy
Ruth Ir
East Liverpool
Richmond Ie
Dees
Hague
Toronto
Stewart
Fryer
Nere
Odgers
Ear
Kentucky
Ie Saale
Ees
Thompson
MG@lean
Knoxville
L. Thompson
Waynesburg
J. R. Simpson
Re. C. W. Cooper
Hannibal
An H. Crawford
Lora Scott
J. E. Miller
Elizabeth
Mabel Lear
Homer Kirkpatrick
Anna Kirkpatrick
Presbyterian
On Hall
United Presbyterian Church
John Harold Scott
Hillcrest Farm
Francis Ford
W. Harris
W. C. Mansfield
John Copeland
Reliance Life Insurance Company
Pittsburg
Lytle Jackman
New London
Iowa
Vyula Sprague
Lima
Ohio
Ohio State Grange
Methodist
U. P
M. E
Casper Pierce
Manor
J. H. Schweisberger
Richmond Grange
Order of Patrons of Husbandry
W. A. White
O. C. Jackman
Jennie Jesines
James Long
K. McCausland
Seat Elson
Ruskin Scott
Clyde Dye
W. B. Moores
Ceres
Etta Rodgers
Pomona
Ira Stephenson
Flora
Rachel Price
Dora Beshore
Anna M. Reagan
W. E. Thos
Harris
Jennie Spunhaltz
Stethenville
Ann Hooper
Lee Plants
Burgettstown
George J
Andrew Plants
A. J. Plants
Ounita
Myrtle Crabb
George Mather
Iris Cromey
Anna Starr
John and
Robeoe Starr
Unionport
Virginia Hervey
Pyle
Fred C. Porter
Bloomgindale
Samuel Brabstoan
Joseph Allen
Untofnport
Allen Boyd
Harry Ferguson
Frank A
Robert Herron
Nettie
Bloomfield
Cadiz
Henry McKee
W. and H. Missionary Society of the Presbyyerian Church
Jennie Spumhaltz
Minner
Geormge Mather
Ed. Bla Rn
Charles Megrail
Ed. Blackburn
Galbraith Bros
Brookville
Town Hall
Jewel
W.D. Hughes
New Philadelphia
JT. Cronin
Woodsfield
Crawford McMasters
Cresswell
Lorna Donoven
Colliers
Lfe
James Jewell
Simpson
Jewell
Hugh Poe
George
Fast Liverpool
James Tewell
Carnegie
Theodore Blackburn
John Nation
Alibanna
John Petterson
Mingo Junction
Kittie Plackburn
Uhrichsville
Claude McKinney
Indianapolis
Julia Dyson
Herbert Munson
Jewett
Janes Dyson
Dengéson
Emmett Lieas
Nora Thompson
Will Liettell
D. W. McLeod
McLeod
Christine
Holiday in Local Politics and Talks at Church
Geo. Ash and family occupy the Shultz home opposite H. O. David son s. Public schools close for the holiday vacation Friday. Local option election looms next Monday. Pres. E. M. Banter of Franklin college spoke in the Presbyterian church on Thursday evening on A trip in South America. Vocal music by Mesdames Naragon and Sweeny and Messrs. J. S. McLean Naragon Sweeny and Dr. Lindsey. Col. D. L. Perry of Columbus spoke Sunday for the dry cause. Miss Lillian Ramsey visited Alliance Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Geo. Ash
Shultz
H. O. Davidson
E. M. Banter
Franklin College
Presbyterian Church
South America
Mesdames Naragon
Sweeny
J. S. McLean
Naragon
Lindsey
D. L. Perry
Columbus
Local notes from East Springfield on weather roads and community events
East Springfield residents send a cheerful note to Jefferson County about continued Herald-Star reading and county news. They mention Steubenville going dry, Rev. Smith preaching, Ed Davidson moving, J E Tedrow buying a farm, and good W F M S and Bible study meetings. Also plans for Dec 23 corm and pie contest and a Grange program with local speakers and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Jefferson County
Herald-Star
Steubenville
Smith
M. E. Gore
Dan
Richmond News Highlights School Benefit Meeting
A long parish and school society notice details a December 16 open meeting, a corn and potato contest in January, and a state speaker. It lists officers including Floyd, Niser overseer, Fulton steward, Jones secretary, and many local names. Local obituaries, travel notes, and upcoming events across Richmond, Unionport, Steubenville, and surrounding areas are noted with community updates and church activities.
Local Notes and Social Roundup from Bergholz
Mayor elect Ed Wallace Bergholz goes to Columbus hospital for treatment. James Cartwright hosts his mother and brothers from Greenville. Mr and Mrs Long of town entertained Thanksgiving guests. Mr and Mrs Schumacher and Mrs Hewitt with Olive of Mt Union visited friends. James McBane and wife welcomed a new son at home. James Kinney and Miss Doudebuch of Wattsville wed. Mrs Burley Fletcher visiting Washington mother. Harry Peterson accepts position at East Liverpool. Eastern Ohio Coal Miner to start soon as tipple nearly done. B H Mattice hosted Canton friends for Thanksgiving and rabbit hunting. Rev Taylor officiated wedding of Miss Vandyke and Mr Nobile at Pine Ridge. Emma Heckathorn wed Mr McConnell. Jacob Long made trip to Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergholz
Ed Wallace
Columbus
James Cartwright
Greenville
Schumacher
Hewitt
Oliver
Mt Union
James McBane
James Kinney
Doudebuch
Wattsville
Burley
Jacob Heckathorn
Mr. McConnell
Jacob Long
Steubenville
Fernwood Church Hosts Evening Meetings and Local Socials
Long's Church in Fernwood conducts a series led by Rev. Simpson with nightly services at 7 30. A December wedding in Akron united Ray Mansfeld and Martha Kennedy. The Mansfield family hosted a reception, a three course dinner, and gifts. Local events include Farmers Institute plans in Smithfield and the County Pomona Grange gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernwood
Long’s Church
Simpson
Decemth
Akron
Ohio
Ray Mansfeld
Martha Kennedy
R. P. Mansfield
Smithfield
Farmers’ Institute
County Pomona Grange
Pleasant View Grange
R. L. Timmons
Richmond Weather Delivers Thunder and Hail Siege
Last Sunday brought another heavy winter dose with hail thunder and lightning. The brief report notes fierce weather striking Richmond with intense precipitation and related storm activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Revival meetings close with many conversions at M E Church
Wintersville reports revival meetings at the M E Church ending with numerous conversions and accessions. The communion service Sunday saw nearly the entire congregation partake, with five or six abstentions. Mrs. Sarah Ann Wintershoe remains largely incapacitated after two weeks of grip. Edward Allen and Edith Tipton of Reed's Mills attended services in Linden and visited Mrs. J H George. Mr. and Mrs. C W Deselms hosted dinner for Gay Floyd and son William after church. Many local women attended the W F T M Societies union meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintersville
M. E
Sarah Ann Wintershoe
Cee
Edward, Allen
Bride
Edith Tipton
Reed's Mills
Linden
H. George
Gay M. Floyd
William
C. W. Deselms
Bloomfield Notes Reflect Holiday Visits and Church Events
Bloomfield scenes include wedding news from Mansfield Homestead, Mrs Kennedy as bride, and visits from Burgettstown and Jewett guests. The M E Sunday school plans a Christmas program, and the W M E entertains with Galbraith Bros. of Brookville. Funeral services for Civil War veteran James Jewell are noted with honors.
Local Grange Session Hosts Election of Officers
The Grange held a Friday session with 30 members present. Officers elected included Master George A. Mather Overseer Harry De Long Lecturer Miss Nina Hammond Steward Harry M. Jones Asst. Steward George Hammond Chaplain Miss Ora Hammond Treasurer E. K. Mansfield Secretary J. D. Blackburn Gate Keeper Henry Jones Ceres Miss Hattie Hammond Pomona Miss Anna Minner Flora Miss Tina Hervey Lady Asst Steward Miss Sadée Stringer. Additional notes describe visits and community notices across Bloomingdale, Ragland, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vt Ts
Charles Jones
Nora
H. W. Stewart
Amsterdam
Grange
A. W. Mansfield
P. N. Minner
George A. Mather
Harry de Long
Nina Hammond
Harry M. Jones
George Hammond
Ora Hammond
E, EK. Mansfield
J. D. Blackburn
Henry Jones
Ceres
Hattie Hammond
Pomona
Anna Minner
Flora
Tina Hervey
Sadée Stringer
Mae Dodds
Maynard Kimberland
Daniel
Kimberland
Bloomingdale
R. D
Hatfield
West Virginia
Maynard
Gans
Simpson
O. B. Miller
Chas. Dowling
F. F Rabe
Columbus
Trey
A. P. Hammond
Vistor
J. R. Hervey and Son
Wim. Long
Cadiz
George Flohr
Skreubenville
Stanton Megrail
Wellsville
Otis Thompson
Mingo Junction
Chas. Megrail
Ownningham
Alma
Sara
Chester
W. Va
Mary C. Bernes
John Y. Jamieson
Washington, D. C
Jamieson
Hopedale Road
G. B. Henderson
New Athens
Tennie Spunhaltz
McKinney Thompson
Jewett
Katie Parks
Wealthy Belmont farmer victim of black hand letter demand
George De Vault received a threatening note demanding 25 dollars to be left under a tombstone at a cemetery. A bogus package delivery by Sheriff’s men prompted sixteen year old Paul McCune to retrieve it but he was arrested. Je i Ceorde Mataney was found dead near the past house farm after heavy drinking and long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George de Vault
Belmont County
de Vault
Paul McCune
Ceorde Mataney
House Farm
Weilsburg Pierce
Notice of Appointment for Savo Lalich Estate
Vajo Lalich appointed administrator of the estate of Savo Lalich deceased by the Probate Court of Jefferson County Ohio on November 11 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vajo Lalich
Savo Lalich
Déa
Jefferson County
Ohio
For Rent 49 Acres Brady Farm on West Market Street
Attorney P. P. Lewis notes a 49 acre Brady farm rental on West Market Street suitable for dairy and market garden. Includes good house, stable, and necessary buildings. Bell phone 6471 or write to T. Brady at Postoffice by December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
West Market Street
Bell
T. Brady
High Shaft Coal resumes operations in Steubenville mining plant
The Steubenville Coal and Mining Co resumes operations and offers lump coal from mine nut coal and slack with coke ready for delivery December 18. Construction details will finish by January 1, 1994, inviting patrons to call and inspect the new modern coal handling plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville Coal and Mining Co
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Wreaches
Fescher
Ames
Fo Dale
John Ad
Clara Fretier
Sara Zimmerman
Mes
John G. Miser
John A. Miser
Means
Jessea Oe
Hazel, Cresewell
Harold
Mra. Lowmill
L. Ayo Carnegie
Elmer J. Gilkinson
Reed’s Mills
Harry Davis
Bernice Miser
Dennison
Mesdames Thompson
Swan
Howard Dye
John Heisler
Lonnie Statler
A. B. Johnston
Ethel Mercer
Ethel Price
Rudge
Laura
Ed Davidson
J. E. Tedtow
Two Ridge
Tedrow
R. Kerr
J. H. Croba
W. L. Hales
Rev. Breen
Delaware University
Grove
Tom Montemetty
Lanchee Grabb
Emma Montgomery
Finley Rutledge
Elton Lowmiller
Rene Bale
Estella Johnston
Olive Jones
Frank Miser
Wm. Reegle
T. H. Jones
Mae Johnston
R. L. and
Simpson Buchanan
Grance
Roy Baker
J. C. F. Leas
George Hoobler
F. E. Miser
John Johnston
J. E. Price
Germany
Harry Miller
Cora Swan
Wm. Wilson
Cannonshoro
Geo. Gruber
K. B. Gruber
Meens F. 1
L. R. Davis
D. E. Myers
Jennie James
Scio
A. L. Myers
Myers
Gruber
Butcher
Nga
Mower Cunningham
Rt. Fenian
W. W
Steubenville High School
Epworth League
0. P. Long
Wilson
D. E. Scott
Nancy Castner
Island Creek
W. W. Scott
R. E. Keirn
Cross Creek
Two Ridges
Keirn
Wintersvillé Grange
Pomona Grange
Orval Cox
Mt. Moriah
Samuel Frazier
Marty Boyd
Sam Rbrabston
S. V. Wallace
M. A. Bowman
Henry
J. C. Hamilton
J. J. Merr
Tilden Parks
J. C. Parks
Clara Tipton
Will Dunnlap
Amadoks
Amos Myers
W. W. Gans
S. V. Wallace and
P. P. Lewis
Bent
THE
Steubenville Coal and Mining Company
Albert F. Snell
Snell’s
Cincinnati
Will Bein
Witis
Wesley Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio
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