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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
6
Mrs Alice Washington visits in Pittsburg while Mrs W J King joins sister Mrs Earl Bremer of Roy Hutchison for a weekend. Community clubs hold sewing, dinners, and charity events as families entertain guests and residents travel to Wheeling and New Castle for church functions and social gatherings.
A flurry of visiting relatives and friends across Wheeling Steubenville Alliance and Dennison with engagements at the MP church First Methodist and social events hosted by the G. A. R. and local clubs. Mentions of Miss Kathrin Lee Miss Frances Lund Miss Abbie Sharpe Joshua Steels and Mr and Mrs Wilson Marshall highlight community ties and upcoming entertainments.
In a picturesque setting Mrs. Pew introduced bridge after Hygazsts, with handsomely gowned guests. The dignified card play continued late as Miss Selingldachy and Mr. Newman won high scores, followed by a bouquet of souvenirs and an elegant coffin t served during a social hour in the unique La Belle View home.
W H Price, prominent Bewerson businessman and church member, died at his home after a long illness. Born in Jefferson county 72 years ago, he lived near Feedspring before moving to Bowerston, ran a general store and later a hardware shop. He married Belle Gamble, had two children, then married Esther VanFossen. Survived by wife, children Ales Price and Mrs. Mary Baker, plus siblings and several relatives.
George Stewart a former Wellsburg resident and uncle of S W Criss died at his home in Washington Pennsylvania on Saturday morning December 7 1912 at 3 am of pneumonia aged about sixty seven.He was a millwright and had been active until the disease felled him His sisters survive without a wife to keep him company funeral plans list Mrs Eliza Criss James Wilson R C Bickerstaff Harriet Kline Mrs Scott and others His remains will be taken to Wellsburg to the home of his sister Mrs Bickerstaff on Saturday morning with funeral Monday and interment at Brooks County Cemetery beside his wife.
E Collins died here at noon after an illness since Saturday due to heart trouble. He had worked as office watchman for Tri State Gas Co for about a year. He was over ??? years of age and his home is believed to be in Olean.
Court docket notes several actions including Chas G Ayersworth against The M C Gary Co on appeal. Franey against Jess R Gilehrig for $1400 judgment and foreclosure. Catherine Rosseaux against Henry Rosseaux for divorce and child maintenance. union Lumber Co against Vasolves evic et al dismissed. City of Steubenville against Alex Lernardo dismissed. Wasley against Grindle et al and Steubenville against Murphy dismissed.
One of the prettiest weddings of the Thanksgiving season joined Aliss Natna V. Lyle and Mrs. F. D Swicard at the bride’s father John D Lyle’s home in Island Creek Township Thursday at noon. The house was yellow and green decorated for the ceremony with Mass Lowe Lyle at the piano. Attendants Winifred Lyle and Mrs. John G. Swickard led to an arch under greenery as Rev. J. H. Schweisberger officiated and the couple exchanged vows in a moving, intimate setting.
The bride, daughter of Joan D. Lyte, wore a white embroidered dress with a lacy train. The maid wore yellow silk and carried yellow and white chrysanthemums. After a wedding dinner for twenty, Mr. and Mrs. Swickard left for a short journey. The groom is O L Swickard’s son, a prosperous Island Creek farmer. Friends sent many gifts and good wishes for their new home.
Belle Waddle and others transfer 379 acres in Wells to Charles J White and others for 100 dollars. John Blyth and wife to Charles J White and others 126 acres coal in Wells for 100. John T Foster to Charles J White 34 acres in Wells for 100. Edinand Silcox to Joseph Silcox part of Lot 6 Hineman sub-division for 1800. Alphonse Toney to Robert R Cooper 32 12 acres in Wayne for 1. Katie Shull to The Wolf Run Coal Co 45 acres coal in Springfield for 2250. A J Anderson to John Day 1 acre in Springfield for 100. Nunziata Macedonia to Giovanni Macedonia Lots 57 and 58 Orr & Hineman's addition city for 2509. Ross W Rhinehart to Albert Grimm 39 acres Island Creek for 2500. Mingo Junction Realty Co to Florence Workman ot 283 La Belle View City for 1000. Joseph Byers Sr to Mary Byers two lots in Mingo for 100. Wilford Hudson and wife to Neville Ulrich et al lots 38 39 Lodes Park Tiltonville for 1. R T Wells and wife to B A for 314 acres in Warren for 900.
Nehile Karnich was arrested after a Sunday raid led by Chief Franckhauser. Officers seized seven intoxicated men, three barrels of beer, and three boxes of whiskey from Karnich’s unlicensed operation. Mayor McLeish fined Karnich $100 with costs and ordered the place closed, as 12 bunks and multiple beggars filled the lockup over the weekend.
Scarlet fever outbreak in Burgettstown prompts school directors to close all schools until after holidays. Two pupils and one teacher in the high school contracted the disease, with several cases since October. Facility to be fumigated, walls torn, and repainting planned. two mumps cases reported in the eighth grade.
Paul Krams, 23, a German-born glassworker, died instantly when struck by a southbound C. & P. L. RR passenger train near the paper mill while walking with his cousin to collect coal. Coroner Foster to hold an inquest. Krams had warned his cousin moments before to beware of trains amid fog and noise. He lived at 923 North Sixth Street, had worked at Acme glass works ten years, and belonged to the Turners and Glass Workers Union.
Field men and operators scramble to secure spots as oil sells from $1.07 to $2.05 a barrel to the Standard and subsidiaries. Leasing has been active across large and small operators seeking likely productive prospects.
The Southwest counties of West Virginia see a rush of wildcat wells as operators hurry back to oil fields with little chance of big returns. Holders of leases chase quick profits, while scalpers press Pittsburg operators for interviews and investors pour in for a glimpse of new territory potential.
George Barrows, Toronto superintendent of the Tri-State Gas Co., was killed Friday afternoon when a brick fell from the Presbyterian church roof and struck him. The 28 year old, a single man from Gallipolis, died about 15 minutes after being found. He was well known in Steubenville and attended St. Paul's church.
City Solicitor Merryman traveled to Columbus on Wednesday in relation to white slave cases before the U S grand jury. Joseph M Napier was indicted for such an offense and moved from the local jail to Columbus for trial. In the Able case a continuance was needed as important witnesses were not served. Drug store cases were also being...
Grand jury members and representatives of the local post office were present in Columbus as witnesses.
A December 3 1912 House measure by Congressman W B Francis proposes authorizing the Secretary of War to donate two bronze or brass guns now at Chickamauga Park Georgia to the Stanton Monument Association in Steubenville Ohio. The gift would cover United States expense and support the monument’s placement and use in Steubenville. The bill was referred to the Military Affairs committee, which is expected to report favorably.
A Brooklynn Miss Bryant writer in Paris describes a special matinee of Sarah Bernhardt attended by six ladies including Miss Feeter of Wheeling and Mrs. Forsstrom of Steubenville. They joined a large Thanksgiving dinner with 115 guests. Harvard professor Wilson, visiting as Sorbonne exchange, was the guest of honor. Mrs. Forsstrom and Miss Egeter are noted vocalists.
A shot was fired on the bridge over McMahon creek in South Bellaire Sunday evening. Several people hurried to the scene and found Mike Guseffs shot through the left lung, the wound caused by a .32 caliber revolver, the weapon reportedly belonging to him.
In Martins Ferry a Sunday evening argument on a bridge led to gunfire. Gusefis was wounded and taken to hospital where he remained in critical condition after Glisosslo fled during the commotion. The injured man identified Glisosslo as the shooter.
Mrs Emma Zimmerman of near Wellsville obtained a divorce in Lisbon Ohio on Monday claiming her husband was a constant drinker and forced her to illegal labor. He faced charges of cruelty to their little son by beating him as part of the case.
A court allowed a perpetual injunction in the case of Anton Baleszi et al versus John Rep ka granting the plaintiffs a ten foot alley way easement.
A Steubenville testimonial article touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for backache urinary disorders and kidney diseases. Mrs J Barrett of 512 Madison Ave Steubenville Ohio endorses the product after relief from kidney and back pain, noting family use and gratitude. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as sole US agents. price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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