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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
8
Obituary recounts Rev Andrew Jackson Reynolds born 1828 near Uniontown Pa. raised Steubenville and Columbus railroad worker then minister. Details his wagon shop ties, temperance work, family links to Gil Reynolds Geo Dungan and Rosannah Morrison, ending with his peaceful death and surviving kin.
James C Timmons a former Steubenville resident died at his Uhrichsville home Sunday December 14 at eight a m in his 69th year. Born in Cadiz September 1 1844 he moved to Steubenville with his mother at six. A veteran of Civil War service he worked as a machinist and served in the 157th Ohio National Guard. Survived by four children and several relatives he belonged to the IOOF Masons Knights Templar Welch Post A R Uhrichsville.
Wesley Thomas Brandon 18 died at 8 15 am Monday from injuries suffered in a November 7 auto accident on Stanton Boulevard. He had broken limbs and internal injuries, endured long hospitalization, and was described as patient and well regarded. Born March 2 at New Cumberland, he was son of Mr and Mrs George W Brandon. Survived by father and siblings, he was a chauffeur for Blumenauer and a member of Westminster Church and the Chauffeurs Local Union.
Death at the Beaver home of his son Sheriff M. C. Wallover on December 9 ends a life spent in business politics and church work. Wallover, prominent for 30 years in Beaver Valley, was known for generosity and kindness. He was a brother in law to Mrs. H. E. Buchanan via the 1868 marriage to Miss N. Eleanor Dungan. Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Nunemaker were held in Weston and she was interred in Franklin after services at Coe's parlors.
The funeral for Mr. Harry Hailes of Kokomo Indiana will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs D W Doty on Adams Street Thursday afternoon at 2 PM.
Andrew Jackson Reynolds, aged 85, died Sunday December 14 2013. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 PM at the home of H E Buchanan 311 Belleview Boulevard.
Wesley T Brandon aged 18 dies Monday with funeral services set for Thursday at noon at 203 Benton street home. Interment at New Cumberland. Friends invited to attend.
John Findley died at his home in Waverly Iowa aged 81 years nine months and eight days. He was born in Island Creek township Jefferson County Ohio near Brown's Station. He married Letitia Dan in 1856 and moved west by wagon and boat to settling near Waverly where they lived 57 years. He died November 10 1913 after selling their farm last summer. Survived by wife Carrie their eldest daughter in Waverly Edward in Los Angeles Jennie Burman near Waverly. The couple seldom returned to their birth land since 1883.
Wilson Barrett a former Steubenville resident died Friday night at the Dayton Soldiers Home from heart disease He was found in bed by an attendant after attending an entertainment at the home Barrett had long lived in Steubenville and later entered the soldiers home He was a former mill worker and longtime member of the Steubenville volunteer fire department Smith Ayers died at his Wilson avenue home Tuesday night aged 56 years
Friends here note the death of Harry Hales at his Kokomo home. A former Steubenville potter, he moved ten years ago and worked in Kokomo. He married Mary Simpson and leaves a daughter Jessie and two adopted sons William and Robert Simpson Males. A Congregational church member, he was about fifty. The funeral will be from Mrs. D W Doty's home on South Fifth Street with time to be announced.
Sarah A Chappell died near Imperial Pennsylvania December 10 1913 age 69 years one month and fourteen days buried Friday December 12 from the home of her brother James Chappell in Imperial.
A. J. Reynolds died at his niece Mra H E Buchanan 311 Belle View boulevard on Sunday afternoon December 14 in his 83rd year. Flora Doritorrio, an infant, died at 7 South Sixth street on Sunday. The funeral of Mrs. William B E Lowery, mother of Mrs. J Lo June of this city, took place from her home in Wellsville Monday afternoon Rev J C Smith of the U P Church of Wellsville conducted the services.
A 19th or early 20th century style advertisement warns that constipation poisons the body. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick remedy, claiming the waste matter stays in the system and causes serious results. The copy uses sensational language and targets general health worries.
The undenominational home for needy children under Rev S T Purviance reports a very successful year. A new building brings total to four and all are full of children from many nationalities. Thirty acres added to Bethel farm to bolster milk and provisions. A new well and enhanced water system support the entire campus. Ground improvements enhance attractiveness as devoted Christian matrons nurses and teachers serve in Bethel chapel and school offering education opportunities for the children.
Stomach liver and kidney troubles weak nerves and other female illnesses are claimed to disappear with Electric Bitters. A Oklahoma woman Eliza Pool credits the remedy with healing her sickness and urges others to try it. The ad promises relief for many conditions, with bottles sold at 50 cents and one dollar and a guarantee. Published by H. E. Bucklen & Co.
An Ohio parent praises Dr King s New Discovery for croup coughs and colds noting it saved his children during severe attacks. The advertisement urges purchase of 0c and 1 00 bottles from H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as safe for children with croup. It claims a small amount goes far and lists prices of 25 cents and 50 cents, available at all drug stores.
The Bethel home now shelters seventy eight children and has admitted three hundred twenty seven since its eight year founding. It is funded entirely by charitable gifts and relies on prayer and guidance from its superintendent and his wife to secure resources. The plea asks for more buildings, money, and supplies to care for many children crying for shelter, love, and protection, urging gifts to help save them from darkness and sin.
Regular, natural bowel movements are promoted by Deans Regulets. The advertisement suggests trying Regulets for relief from constipation and notes availability at all stores.
On November 20, 1913 the surviving partner of Andrew J. Ralston deceased and William S. Cole, formerly The Smithfield Milling Company at Smithfield Ohio, took partnership property at appraised value and filed a bond with sureties approved by Jefferson County Probate Court for debts and liabilities. Creditors must present claims within the legal period. William I. Cole A C Lewis Attorney. come unto Me,' Lidec3tw
Quote emphasizes loving clothing and saving as true charity. Mentions hearing a blessing or reward, with a signature line reading REV D. W. MFRRELL, Smithfield, Ojo.
Notice states Dr. Kent, recovered from injuries, will return to his Steubenville office at 208 North 6th Street on Wednesday December 3 1013. The item lists date and address clearly for patients seeking appointment.
A Green Bay man recounts relief from sleepless coughs after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The letter from Bog Ferguson describes a severe cough keeping him awake at night and credits two small bottles with complete cure. Beall & Steele.
Jefferson County Ohio sheriff to offer two described parcels at public sale January 12 1914 at 1 pm at the Steubenville courthouse front door. First tract covers lot 23 in Downer's subdivision near Brilliant with underlying coal reserved. Second tract includes lots 7 and 8 in Downer's subdivision near Brilliant with coal underlay reserved. Appraisals 600 and 1500 dollars. Cash terms. W W Hulcroft Sheriff. Miller and Miller Attorneys.
The Jefferson County teachers examination will be held at Wells High School in Steubenville Ohio on the first Saturday of each month. Patterson examinations occur on the third Saturday of April and May with examinations at 8:30 a m. Signed by A D L Buchanan Smithfield Ohio Thomas F Mitchell Mt Pleasant Ohio and W Ill Everson Brilliant Ohio Board of Examiners.
D. J. Sinclair as cashier of Union Deposit Bank filed a foreclosure suit against T. J. Stringer and others on mortgage notes totaling 15725. Naylor serves as attorney.
A. Leroy Huntsman aged 24 of Dillonvale wed Emma M. Greenlee aged 20 of Ragland. Fred H. Clarke aged 27 of Steubenville married Martha C. Clark aged 22 of Steubenville.
The Glenn Run Coal Company, already operating a mine at Rush Run, plans to open a new mine at Pipe Creek as existing mines near exhaustion. The new facility will feature modern improvements including a chute connecting to the railroad.
Despite physicians warning, congress becomes the first to recognize President Wilson's grip and its impact. The report notes medical uncertainty while lawmakers consider the president's condition and potential effects on governance.
The remains of W. J. Frederickson known as the Swede were shipped to Red Oak Iowa after he was killed by jumping from a Pan Handle passenger train.
Intensive methods have increased Kentucky corn yield by about 100 gallons per acre, as reported by an executor in the Court of Appeals.
Christmas items with wide range of neckties silk gifts and accessories in varied colors and styles. Featured are gloves, caps, fur hats, mufflers, handkerchiefs, underwear, shirts, umbrellas, travel goods and millinery. Prices span from 5c to nearly 12 dollars with substantial reductions and boxed gift sets.
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