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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
4
A torn OCR page lists subscription rates and notices. It mentions per year costs, a three month trial, single copy price, and advance payments. Fragments reference death notices and expressions of thanks, with scattered remarks on Alaska and canal treaty debates and a ship verdict. The text reflects a historic newspaper page with miscellaneous items and policy snippets.
Hon Joseph J Gill of Steubenville representative in Congress met with President Roosevelt in Washington to discuss issues including reciprocity. The Ohio lawmaker’s visit followed a White House conference on matters for constituents. In local news, Gallagher of Mt Pleasant works for Cleveland parties securing coal options north and south of town at 20 to 26 dollars per acre.
Commencing next Monday the Ohio Valley Clay Company's pleas at the foot of Washington ar rest wil be oper ated both day eight, thus doubling the output of the works. About 25 more men will be given employment on the night turn and others will be added a00n.
John Campbell born in Sterbanville in 1822, resident since 1832, died yesterday. He was a former stock dealer and ran a feed store for years. Twice married and widower, he leaves two children, Charles and Edith Campbell. A highly respected citizen.
A Cadix Sentinel article notes a long local celebration for the Cadiz road opening in 1864. A vast crowd from Steubenville and the county attended, with two infantry companies marching from Steubenville and a lawn-side dinner near county offices, filled with speeches and general merriment.
Next year s fair organizer George Smith announces securing the Diving Park for the fall event in October. Following Cadiz and Burgettstown, the weather is typically fine. Preparations begin for a larger exposition with more cattle pens and better buildings planned.
The topical services at Amon Paraona swora were largely attended at his late residence Gonth Wollarth with Rev Dr R A McWinley officiating. The music was by a quartet including Grimes Grace Nelson Garrett J H Bale and Samuel Huston. Pallbearers listed include RG Howertar BeWi Prentieg Wi Wisher Henry Wilago and Samuel Huston, with mower bearers Henry Kelly Je Ocault Wins Leach D W Mell.
The report notes George N. Brindley named administrator of Nancy M. Beiydley’s estate with a $2000 bond, and petitions to net real estate filed by J. H. Brookes. It also lists marriage licenses granted to Auguste Belin, Nancy J. Lemsford, and others, plus a Cumberland visit by Steubenville officials discussing electric line prospects and empire-area development while noting broader railroad and public works chatter.
Officers chosen for the term January 1 to July 1 1902 at Btevbon Lodge Knights of Pythias include Georges W. Borden as Chancellor and W A Wilson as Vice Chancellor. List covers Master of Work Art Dougherty Keeper of Records John A Bankers Master of Exchequer Will Cooper Prolnto B S Caswell Master of Finance Charles J Mayer Master-at-Arms H J Shelda Inner Guard Joseph Good labor Guard John W Fisher Trustee long term O O Fisher short term Jonah Anit Transient Relief Committee H G Mushruph Representatives to the Grand Lodge H E Caswell and Will A Osidwell Alternates O O Bisher and Ed Rk Barbes Past Chancellor presided for Grand Lodge officers with names including Oba J Deckman S N McCloud and others. Grand Lodge meeting set for Cincinnati fourth Monday May 1902.
Death notices report William Connell, longtime Wells and Smithfield resident, died at his sister Miga Jace Connell's Smithfield home on Friday at 3 am. unmarried with surviving brothers Alexander Samual and John and sisters Jane and Mrs James Carson. Also Grace Hobson, 13, died at her parents Mr and Mrs James A Hobson in Smithfield. funeral held this morning at 10 am after brief illness.
The Miners and Mechanics Bank has declared a 2 percent dividend with 2,500 stockholders. Pittsburgh division Inn Handle agents meet Monday Dec 9 to discuss railroad payments. Col Dobbious spoke of a towering elm once on South Street near the Pan Handle line. The Pan Handle Traction Co orders cars from Jawatt Osl Co Newark Ohio for Wheeling to Wellsville construction. Annual glass exhibit planned in Pittsburgh with Jefferson Glass Co engaging room and Geo Mortimer representing Traction. Engineer Kinney of Pan Handle promoted to cab seat on the Wheeling Pittsburgh express. Rural free delivery to Columbiana County Feb 1 with three carriers and routes. Judge Hammond awards Clark new trial. likely another trial. Fire at Martin's Ferry damages Bia Company plant. $35,000 loss. Senator Archer itinerant. J H Simpson named collector for Kansas.
M. Ifinet Walker of Stethenville, editor of the Afro American Equator, accepts a Liberia emigration invitation with family. A Liberian senator offers to refund travel costs and grant half ownership if he relocates and publishes The Equator in Africa, praising his work and urging a hopeful rerooting of the race.
Reports from N B Stewart onzEmpire and Fairview charges, Mohn pastor’s five conversions, Hammondsville Hamline and Steubenville churches show strong Bible classes and growing finances. New parsonages funded. Thanksgiving praise, and praise for pastor L Faber in Finley. East Ohio Quarterly updates note various revitalizations and pastoral activity.
Joste Maholm near Cadiz Junction charged with opening a letter and taking money. Before Judge Clark in the United States Court at Columbus he received one year imprisonment in Franklin County jail. He was reportedly smarted at the time of the crime and was brought to Steubenville for arrest.
The recently elected officers of Toronto Lodge 683 were installed by Past Masters Englebright and Croxall. Worshipful Master William Wellington heads a slate that includes Senior Warden Thomas M. Price and Junior Warden BER Qiesay. A banquet followed with 143 covers, toastmaster Rev P Hummel, and remarks by many attendees.
The third annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Live Stock Breeders Association will be at the Monongahela House in Pittsburgh on December 18 and 19 1901. Breeders are invited. Speakers include O I Brad of Ohio on beef cattle, B Todd on hogs and sheep, L P Bailey on dairy cattle, J Pramant Hickman on silage, D H Armaby on feed, Dr Leonard Pearson on dairy cow conformation, Prof George Q Watson on poultry, Bob Beads on his trotting hobby, W F McSparran on calf raising.
The Miller well No 3 was brought in yesterday and filled 500 feet with oil before drilling finished. It’s the second best well struck in this field,预计产量约50 barrels per day. There are 14 wells producing oil now with more planned. George Walters drills near J W Vautisburg farm southeast of the field. Quagger Morrow of Toronto visits twice weekly to move oil to the pipe line, then to Knoxville and Island Creek toward Turkeyfoot. A plan may move the Port Homer schoolhouse due to oil-field danger. Pension notices include Hough Hammond’s $6 grant and William R. Galbraith’s $10 monthly increase to $12 via Steubenville agency. An ad for Jon Fleming & Son of Pittsburgh promotes a seasonal wine and liquor gift: orders of wine over $1 receive a decanter filled with port wine.
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