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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
9
A fire attempt at Bachelor Hall in Wilkinsburg caused oil soaked waste to be scattered through corridors and set alight. F Hall off Roveland was seriously hurt and 35 others narrowly escaped death in the four story building.
Emma A. Hineman sues Bertha Reich and others with sales confirmed and distribution ordered in the court action. The ruling directs disposition of proceeds among parties per the determined claims.
W Holland Peters has begun suit against Turkey Point Oil and Co for 370.20 dollars for work and labor performed. P P Lewis attorney.
A court granted Mrs Kate Maxwell a ferry license at Mingo extending its validity to October 16. The decision confirms authority to operate the ferry service in that locale.
Receivers A. W. McDonald and Pleasant Heights Improvement Co. have been paid 1200 to date with 10000 ordered held for distribution and are to continue sales. Final totals from the Sunday revival at Johnstown show conversions 12320 and collections for Bill 16008.42. Davis Burkham Tyler Co. versus Leroy S. Riggs was dismissed at plaintiff's request.
In the case of Walter Puczkavitz against Naton Kruczewsky, a remitter of two hundred dollars was ordered.
Bellaire youth Lee McCleary was struck by a C. L. & W. train in Martin's Ferry on Saturday afternoon and hurled several feet. He was rushed to North Wheeling hospital where initial fears of critical injury subsided as doctors reported no internal injuries.
Donald Bennett six year old son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Bennett of Bellaire suffered severe burns yesterday while playing with Christmas candles. Left with his aunt during shopping, he ignited candles and clothing caught fire. Flames were extinguished and medical aid summoned.
Patent Office records list recent patents to Eastern Ohio inventors in Steubenville Barberton Newark Youngstown Akron Bellevue Mansfield Massillon Jersey City and Ashland. Names include James N Strong John F Care Hugh T Hughes Cras A Edmonds Thos F Lamb Reuben G Reeves Addison Saunders Thos W Miller and others with inventions spanning shade bowl flash machine tire shoe making devices securing throat braces bottle handling gas furnace trolley wire clamps strain insulators and bathing caps.
Handwriting in local papers indicates energetic coverage of Billy Sunday’s revival in Pittsburg starting December 28. Reporters note Sunday’s charisma and expect a major moral and religious impact, with daily pages devoted to events and preparations surrounding the revival.
Carl Howard Schaeffer aged 23 from Upper Sandusky and Alice Velma Carhart aged 21 from Unionport obtained marriage licenses. Both are residents pursuing nuptials in Ohio.
Tri State Investment Co. vs F M Coleman Admr of M Getzi settled in the Court of Appeals. The action concerns a disputed matter decided previously and now resolved by appellate proceedings. The ruling affirms or refines prior findings and closes the case in favor of one party.
The Court of Appeals dismissed the cases of Ole Olson versus Ohio and John Buehler versus Ohio. Also dismissed were C. H. Berry Supply Co. versus Dillon Vale Heat Etc. Co. by the Court of Appeals.
In the Court of Appeals the Wim Freudenberger versus Wesley Snyder case and the W H Snyder versus F H Wyatt case were settled, indicating resolution of the disputes.
The Court of Appeals has continued three cases from the roughly twenty four submitted. The action signals ongoing review and possible ruling timelines for the involved parties.
Teewis Fletcher a colored man received a six months suspended sentence in the workhouse for non support of his family in Squire Lawler s court on promise to do better.
Fittie Lyons by next friends William Hall refiled suit for annulment of divorce from George Lyons alleging marriage on April 7 1912 at New Cumberland when she was 16 and too young to wed. She separated and repudiated the union. Taylor attorney.
Toronto society sections report Misses Mayme Connor, Peatrice Prasear, and Alice Crawford hosting and assisting at events. Mrs John Wyant hosted the Thimble Bee Club with a luncheon and musical program. Visitors include Fred Laban of Steubenville and Miss Ethel Grizzell visiting her grandparents in New Brighton. Reports mention travel to Pittsburg and Marion Indiana for family bereavements and kin visits. local residents are listed with minor illnesses and social activities.
Follansbee church choir rehearsed for Sunday December 20 program featuring the Hallelwin Chorus from The Messiah. The P H C plans initiation of seventeen at Eagle Hall with J D Madge of Sharon Pa present to address the order. A Wheel ing delegation assists the inner circle degree of West Virginia. Palace theatre opens in Miller building with new projector and larger screen. Follansbee Athletic club holds a key meeting at the high school. The Y P S C E meets at 6 15 Sunday at the Presbyterian church. Socialists hold a convention at Eagle Hall. Local pastors Rev and Mrs Phillips return from Bethany. Numerous residents visit Wheeling Steubenville and Niles for errands and events.
Quotations furnished to A C Douglas of Steubenville Ohio and partners. Listed stocks include American Tel and Tel, American Sugar, Goodrich Rubber, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, United States Steel, Pan American, Standard Oil group, and others with bid and ask ranges. No trades reported. prices shown as opening or bid ranges where available.
Mrs. F. H. Kerr spent Tuesday in Pittsburg with friends. Mrs. Louis Ray of New Castle visits Mrs. Chas Forbes. Mrs. Charles Day visits Martins Ferry, guest of her parents. Dr. Watt of Toronto was a business visitor in the city Wednesday. Mrs. Jane Scott and niece of Wintersville shopped in the city Tuesday. Paul McConnell is confined at La Belle View with a severe tonsillitis. George Call of Lincoln avenue...
Wellsburg events include a marriage license for Russell and Ellen Hollis, families gathering for holidays, and confirmations of Royal Neighbors officers in Virginia and Stanton camps. Residents travel, host, and attend concerts by Hoffman and Paderewski while a Bellairs engineer moves to Cleveland. A county fair fundraiser via Knights of the Maccabees brings costumes and prizes, with arrests for wire games and refreshments.
Nora Keane aged 65 died at her home 224 South Third street on Tuesday afternoon after pneumonia. Widow of Patrick Keane, born in Ireland, resided locally for fifty years. Survived by children Hiry and Marie at home James of Montreal. sisters Mrs Andrew Madigan Mrs Michael O Leary and Mrs Charles Cusick. Devout Holy Name church member respected in the community.
Mrs Mary Smith aged 83 dies at Uhrichsville on Monday afternoon after long illness. Born in Jefferson county she lived most of her life in Uhrichsville and is survived by one brother and six children Herman of Dennison George of Steubenville Homer Columbus Emmet Wellsville and Mrs William Bowers of Uhrichsville. Funeral services were held at Herman Smiths residence Wednesday afternoon. Elizabeth Vera infant daughter of J W and Ida Thomas of 317 Main Street Follawsbee died December 16 at age 1 year 8 months 7 days.
Amsterdam residents cast a decisive vote on Monday to continue the liquor trade, with 129 supporting wet status and y opposing. The campaign was vigorous and turnout was high by noon, with miners favoring saloons and longtime residents backing the anti-saloon side.
Belmont County residents face a 6000 yearly panel salaries for Mesars McConville and Buckingham plus potential 1800 for an assistant. Auditor earns 4100, others push for higher tax rate to cover costs. Herald-Star condemns Cox Democratic administration and rising mill rates as taxpayers grow angrier.
Burglars entered the Rayland post office located in the general store near the W and L railroad depot. A rear window was broken but Postmaster T O Retton believes only a few stamps were taken as the proprietor had taken cash home before banking Monday morning. Postal officials were notified.
Beal Law elections expense accounts filed with the County Election Board show nets expended at 2507.27 and days cost 2008.93. Receipts include contributions from multiple churches and individuals such as M. P. church 190.78 and First U P 200, among others, with listed totals and donors.
Jefferson County Liberal League and related groups itemize receipts from contributors mainly saloon men, totaling about 2,678 dollars, followed by disbursements for stenographers, stationary, postage, speakers, rent, and more totaling 2,597.27 dollars. Mingo Junction Liquor League records receipts of 805 dollars from saloon men and brewers with disbursements of 672.85 dollars for literature and inspectors.
The local option committee will present seven alleged flagrantly illegal voters before the grand jury. They claim the ballots were knowingly received by judges. One case cites a Dillonvale resident voting at Mingo Junction while considering a move there.
The state lays out nine main routes from Cleveland to Cincinnati and other corridors, totaling about 2300 miles. A half mill levy will raise $3.5 million annually, with 75 percent for inter-county highways and 25 percent for main market roads. Convict labor may supplement public road work, with four hundred convicts available at about $1.75 per day for roughly 120 working days.
Editorial attacks Governor Cox for appointing Ellis through Walter Brown, favoring Bull Moosers and undermining regular Republicans. It argues the choice signals political favoritism, alienates taxpayers, and erodes party unity across Franklin County and other counties with assessor appointments.
Jefferson County officials discuss road funding and the need for a statewide survey to evaluate major routes including the river road from East Liverpool to Bridgeport. Maintenance funds exist but state aid is limited until February. officials urge a study to determine exact costs and the broader civic benefits. Abbott reports 70 attendees at the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and county officers.
Creditors and interested parties are notified that on December 8 1913 the undersigned were appointed receivers for The Dexter Coal Company of Brilliant Jefferson County Ohio by Hon Judge of the U S District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division in Columbus Ohio. All claims against the company or matters to be adjusted will be submitted to the receivers Vanes H Cassidy Cleveland J Ault Steubenville P Lewis B N Linduff Steubenville Attorneys.
Steubenville residents hail Dean's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney troubles. Local testimonials claim the remedy provides quick relief after several doses. Mrs. Annareen of 234 N Eighth St and others vouch for its effectiveness, urging readers to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills at stores.
A woman in Oklahoma, recently found guilty of helping murder her husband, was greeted with kisses and roses. The report frames the scene as if the murdered husband’s spirit watches from above with an angelic smile.
A public sale will be held on the Medling and Jackson farm three miles northeast of Yellow Creek station in Jefferson County Ohio on Thursday December 18 1913 at 2 p m. Items include a No 27 Star Portable Drilling machine with tools boiler cordage and sand line. Terms cash. F R Porter general agent Star Drilling Machine Co Akron Ohio.
Public auction set for January 1914 at 1 PM in Steubenville to sell a 64 100 acre part of two parcels east of a railroad line. The property, appraised at 1200 dollars, stems from Lake Erie Alliance and Wheeling Railroad Company conveyance. Cash terms. W A Hulcroft, Sheriff. P P Lewis, Attorney.
John McClare plaintiff seeks sale of 76 acre Island Creek Jefferson County property by order of court. Sheriff W A Huscroft will offer the land at the court house front door in Steubenville at 1 pm on Monday January 26 1914. Terms cash. Attorneys McClave & McClave. Property includes specific boundaries with railroad, river, and Hazlett Nee and Cable parcels. reserved family burying ground and railroad parcel excluded. Appraised at $105000.00.
In Jefferson County Justice of the Peace court, Mercer and Kinny Machinery Co. appear as defendants. The filing notes an attachment action filed by plaintiff L McLaughlin, attorney, against the unknown party in Breckenridge area, Breubenville.
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