Frondales and Ironville: village revival after fire and boom
Irondale faces rebuilding after a major blaze that disrupted Main Street and commerce. Frondales thrives on fireclay and tin plate output with a 400-employee tin plate mill producing 500 boxes daily. local merchants seek supplies and markets as the town plans to restore the business district and maintain village government and schools headed by James AMe- Wie, Robert M. Sparp, and Wesley Hiegimt with clerk Homer M. Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Creek
Irondale
Ohio Valley
Koodale
Jefferson
Coles Nana
Greatio Conventeres
Lenn
Uwe
Main Street
Peraita
James Ame- Wie
Robert M. Sparp
Wesley Hiegimt
Homer M. Wallace
Abe Albert Marehall
Trenearer
Puc Kotools
Pyeds
Phare
Nolétiat
Saul Langerard
Manona Mylar
Steatenvil
Gramimar
Eva Hale
Ken Nowd
Margaret Hirt
Mrx
GF. Andrews
Pester
Piacopal
Seechams Ls contama 25 cent: lodging and groceries
A fragmented antiquated notice describes the American House run by Mrs. Mary Evane offering heated comfort at 1.25 per day. It lists James Ewing Groceries and Oyster Parlor near Main Street, Wiley Higgins store with broad goods, Maple hardware, Hanlin Market, Swindler realty and insurance, Oliver family groceries, Dr James A Oliver, J Wood Restaurant and Confectionery with oyster service and photo parlors. A mix of ads and biographical notes mentions local business leaders and services in Irondale and nearby areas.
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Mary Evane
James Ewing
Ewing
Main Street
Stare
Country
Heroie
Josinc
Whiley Higgins
Salt Roo
Rondale
Wesley Higgins
Oliver
James A. Oliver
Frondaie
Canada
Toronto
Toronto University
Hunter
Ontario
Niagara University
Buffalo
Irondale
J. Wood
Commedious aslestoon Mercantile Leader Opens Store
A local mercantile leader at Alsitinece opens a large store filled to the ceiling with stocks. The parent nore baing at 4 atore offers dry goods, roca and square, glass, and general merchandise. W Bat of Lrondale, general manager, announces underselling prices to attract customers and notes facilities for buying cheap in cash in large quantities.
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Cemdy
Ancceas
Fieve
Weier
Trindale
Weber
Joan Wen
Achool Ebock
Csadee
Bose
Nore Baing
Alsitinece
Eess
Gocda Ei Roca and
Square
Giaasse Derimse Geesantay Soya
Ets
Ze W. Bat
Lrondale
Coat
Ohio Governor-elect Nash Honored at Washington Reception
A reception was tendered to Governor-elect George K. Nash by the Ohio Republican Association in Willard Hall Washington. Delegates and lawmakers attended including J H Brigham assistant secretary of agriculture presiding. Speakers praised Nash and Republicanism as Ohio’s new governor stated his election reflected party representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
George K. Nash
Willard Hall
Ohio Republican Association of Washington
Buckeye
J. H. Brignsm
Ascotiation
BR. W. Taylor
J. A. McDowell
J. J. Gill
Alphonso Hart
T. M. Sullivan
Association
Brigham
Ohio
North Carolina Association
Judge Nash
Besa
Burton
Davis
Hart
Brown
Southard
Phillips
Nash
Drummer Boy of Shiloh to Be Staged by Stanton Post G A R
Stanton Post G A R will present the Drummer Boy of Shiloh in the winter or early spring with exact dates to be set later. The decision was announced last night.
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Stanton Post
Shiloh
Yearly G A R Memorial Services for Stanton Peat Dead
Cemetery services for the G A R dead of Stanton Peat will be held Sunday December 31 1899 at the Third Presbyterian Church. This year saw seventy deaths the largest mortality since the Pest organization began.
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Stanton Peat
Third Presbyterian Church
Fire Hits Scio Oil Town Destroys Rigs and Racks
A destructive fire swept through Scio yesterday damaging four oil well rigs and three oil racks partly filled with oil. Strong winds spread the flames but nearby residences were saved and no injuries were reported.
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Scio
Two Yorkville Sisters Wed in City Ceremonies
Frank N. Maple and Mies Elda West were married in the city today by Rev. Reager. John A. Owens and Ethel West were married by Rev. Slayter. The brides are sisters and daughters of Henry West, a well known Yorkville resident.
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Frank N. Maple
Mies Elda West
Reager
John A. Owens
Ethel West
Slayter
Henry West
Yorkville
Attachment suit in Empire court over wages owed
An attachment suit is in Squire Williams court at Empire today. Plaintiff J. O. Adams claims wages owed by Standish Five Brick Works that Adams attached for an account. Defendant represented by J. O. Naylor of this city.
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Squire Williams
Empire
Adams
Standish Five
J. O. Naylor
New Business House Opens in Donbar Building
Meesrs W S Walker and David Mc Gowan Jr have leased the Donbar building on North Third street for their mass nation establishment and expect to commence business about February 15, 1900. Extensive improvements are under way including a water motor elevator, new offices and other changes.
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Meesrs
W.S. Walker
David McGowan
Donbar
North Third Street
Mass Nation
Concert plans for Pittsburgh musicians at M. P. Church
Arrangements are under way for a January 12 concert at the M. P. Church featuring noted Pittsburgh artists including violinist and soprano Miga Styrtle McAteer, contralto Charlotte Waggoner, and pianist reader Draper from the Pennsylvania College of Music. Henry Fallen of 606 Lincoln Avenue died at 1:45 PM aged 77 after a six month paralysis illness. born April 22 1822 in County Tyrone Ireland he married Mary Smith in 1851 and came to the city in 1863. survived by wife and two children.
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Pittsburgh
M. P
Thire
Miga Styrtle NcAteer
Charlotte Waggoner
Eatoist
Christ Church
Draper
Pennsylvania College of Music
McAteer
United States
Henry Fallen
Lincoln Avenue
County
Bernard B
Mary
Holy Name Church
Obituary of Mrs. Fannie Louies Neiser of Lewisville
Mrs. Fannie Neiser nee Egger, born in Philadelphia, came to the state in 1860 after marriage to George Nieser of Miltonsburg. They ran a general store, he died in 1870, she remained widowed in Lewisville with her niece Miss Annie Eager, cared for as her chronic illness worsened, and died Sunday after a sudden decline Saturday night.
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Woodafield
Fannie Louies Nieser
Egger
Philadelphia
George Cristopher Nesser
Miltonsburg
Lewisville
Neiser
Annie Eager
Presbytery in Session Closes on Installation Plans
The Steubenville Presbytery met at Third Presbyterian Church with 30 ministers and 31 elders. N. K. Crowe elected moderator. J. Leyenberger named permanent clerk. A call for Rev J A Platt at Potter Chapel Mingo was approved for January 2 installation with Boston presiding and McKinley preaching. The body adjourned after prayer and an address by Dr. Holden of Wooster University.
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Steubenville
Presbyterian
N K. Crowe
Allegheny
Treaacrer
Sam’ Patterson
Deersville
T. J. Gray
Iverness
J.P. Leyenberger
Toronto
D A. Greave
M. W. Simpson
R. T. Price
D.D
John Danner
C. WY. Wilcoxen
J. F. Wilkinson
W. Price
J. M. Hall
J.B. Winn
Hayes
W. M Hayes
J. C. Krouech
R. A. McKinley
Elders
J. F. Wilkin
J. E. McPuck
J. F. Shephard
Joseph Patterson
Eldere
J. M. Hol
T. A. Hammond
Minutes of Synod
Ravs
J. P. Leyenberger
Rev
L. F. Laverty
H. L. Stenger
J. G Lee
First Church of
East Liverpool
R. E. Raymond
Dr. Lea
Philadelphia
North
Potter Chapel
Mingo
J.a.platte
Platt
Boston
McKinley
Irwin
Leo
Tuesaday
L. E. Holden
Wooster University
River Rising After Towboats Work To Clear Channel
The river is rising with 10 feet 6 inches in the channel. Towboat Ford City from Pittsburgh is dynamiting a obstruction above the Pac Handle railroad bridge caused by Moren's barges. The towboat John W. Ailes struck the west channel pier of the Union bridge at Wheeling Sunday night. The Ailes later tried to drag the stranded coal boat off the island head but heavy river flow grounded it. The vessel can be saved by transferring the coal.
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Ford City
Pittsburgh
Pac Handle
Moren
John W. Ailes
West Channel
Union Bridge
Wheeling
Bioch
Register
Presbytery Adjourns After Prolonged Session in Steubenville
The Presbytery of Steubenville met at Third church and adjourned after an all afternoon and evening session. Major actions include a $200 ministerial relief recommendation for Rev. H. C. George, acceptance of agrivuation from New Cameratown cases, appointment of Rev. Dr. R. A. McKinley to the permanent Inter Presbyterial committee on Ministerial Education, and arrangements for Rev. Mr. Piatta’s installation at Potter Chapl, Mingo with Rev. 8. L. Soston presiding and Rev. Dr. R. A. McKinley preaching. A temperance meeting and religious conference were held with pastors and church roll calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery
Steubenville
8. C. George
New Cameratown
R. A. McKinley
Inter- Presbyter
Mr. Laverty
C. V. Wilcoxen
J. Ee
Fragmentary note on medical care and relief efforts
A garbled excerpt hints at medical concerns and relief work across hospital and private practice settings. It mentions illness such as liver or bladder trouble and references practices aiding the poor, suggesting a historical record of health care and charitable aid.
Deaths and obituaries from Empire county area
An obituary notices several local deaths including James Boll aged 84 born in the county and survived by wife Margaret Boyle and children Theodora Butler Hiram Eli and Lucinda Interment was in Toronto cemetery Other obituaries include George Bowersock of Port Homer age 135 funeral in Quaker City David Dewar formerly of Toronto buried in Toronto cemetery Oliver King of Steubenville died after a long illness age not stated Surviving relatives include Geo King and several siblings King served in the Mexican War and Civil War and was a member of First M E Church and Odd Fellows His death is noted with respect by the community.
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Empire
Margaret Boyle
Theodora Butler
Steubenville
Hiram
Toronto
Eli
Pittsburgh
Lucinda
Empira
George Bowersock
Port Homer
Quaker City
David Dewar
East Livarpini
Oliver King
Sisth and
Dock Streets
Mr. King
Daccared
Millersburg
Ape
Thie City
Nancy Sharp
Geo. King
Mattie
A. E Knuth
Cleveland
Mollie
William Fielding
New Castle
Mise Hattie
J. D. Test
Sharon
Penn
King
Col MecCook
Co. D. Laith O. V. I
M KE. Church
Odd Fellows
Irvine Boreland Wedding in Logan Street Home
A pretty home wedding united Misa Elizabeth E. Boreland and James Irvine in the residence of Mrs. Eliza beth M. Boreland on Logan street at 2 pm Wednesday. Rev. Goetpke Buchanan and Rev. T. H. Hanna officiated as guests and relatives gathered for the ceremony and a wedding feast. The bride, a musician and teacher, wore white organdie and carried roses. the groom is a respected Salem township resident. The couple plan housekeeping in the spring.
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Elizabeth M. Boreland
Logan Street
Misa
Elizabeth E. Boreland
James Irvine
Richmond
Goetpte Buchanan
T. H. Hanna
United Presbyterian Church
Irvine
Cora Floyd
Gocery
Outer Town
Benjamin Shelly
Tate
Elizabeth Borland
Salem Township
Scio College Adapts for Growth and Winter Term
Scio College closed the fall term on December 15 with a large, enthusiastic student body. Interest from students, citizens and friends is high, faculty will be expanded, and new buildings are planned for the near future. The outlook is brighter. winter term begins January 2, 1900, with catalogues available.
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Scio College
Cleveland track-walker killed by freight near Empire
Semuel Dilles, a Cleveland and Pittsburgh track walker, was struck by freight No. 79 while on Empire main track at 8:45 a.m. He died almost instantly. Mr Dillon, a signal-light cleaner and track watchman, had just descended a ladder and stepped onto the track when the collision occurred. His wife and five children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semuel Dilles
Cleveland & Pitts- Dburgh
Empire
Dillon
Empire Station
Ted
Port Homer
Ant Rae
Snap Shots and City News From Toronto War Horse Wins Postmaster Job
Snapshots report fires at Wheeler Reaves home and a Stevenson foundry explosion injuring George Snowden, plus shoplifting notices and holiday window displays at Levinson’s. Pharaoh Bell named Postmaster at Empire. Mantel Company heads to New Castle. Hartje paper mills shut for repairs and towboats meet bridge limits. Library Trustees review bids. court appeal over a cow purchase contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Snowden
Stevenson Foundry
Wellsview
McCoy
D. 8. McCoy
the Tribune
Pharaoh Bell
Empire
Toronto Tribune
Levinson
Opera House
New Castle
Wheeler Reaves
Welleburg
Chillicothe
Finley
Hartje
Moren
John Cope
John D. Doyle
Squire Thomas Raweell
Ross Township
Common Pleas Coors
Court actions confirm sheriff sales and foreclosures
The Court of Common Pleas confirmed all sheriff sales and granted judgments in several cases. Cognovit against Mary Fallon for 645.51. foreclosure on Kithcart Kerr and Worthington v Hough for 122.19. Buckeye Savings & Loan foreclosures on Hanna Mino and Theodore Clark mortgages. Finley v Crawford judgment 1,001.92 with interest. McClare v Smith mortgaged premises ordered sold. McClave cases include fraud voting fine. Duffy and Cable bonds set at 100 each. Borman sues Dalrymple to partition 120.37 acres. Brooks assignees sue Osborn for 150 and costs. Adjournment delays due to Judge Mansfield’s absence amid ill father-in-law.
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Court of Common Pleas
Schafer & Driehorst
Mary Fallon
Kithcart
Kerr
Charlotta Worthington
James Hough
J.C. Nichola
Buckeye Savings & Loan
Hanna M. Mino
Theodore P. Clark
D. Finley
J. J. Crawford
J. W. Jordan
A. M. Lyers
Jacob R. Markle
J.O. Naylor
John McClare
George
Smith
Vicum
McClave
August Floto
Jamez Burgett
J. E. Borman
Edit
George W
Lewis F. Dalrymple
Weith Township
Pearce and
Busby
Charles A. Brooks
Jesse J. Osborn
Harrison County
Porter
Tolbert Parish laid to rest in Ohio veterans funeral
The funeral for Tolbert Parish was held at 2 pm from his daughter's home on South Fifth Street. Many of his comrades from the 1st and 157th Ohio attended. Rev. J. S. Reager led the services with pallbearers Capt. B. F. Prenties, B. M. Brown, George Flanagan, and Jarvie Starr, who served with Parish in the named regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolbert Parish
Elizabeth Holman
South Fifth Street
1St
157Th
Ohio
J. 8. Reager
B. F. Prenties
B. M. Brown
George Flanagan
Jarive Starr
Ahs Berah
Warrenten
Wm. Taney
Wheeling
O. B. Lewis
Steubenville
Gertie McCormick
George Jackson
Wellaville
Thomas Pastors
Florence Lewis
Hushies
Dame Ramor
Woman's Club Program Delights Members in December Meeting
Mrs T A Hammond entertained the Woman's Club on Monday December 18 with a music centered program. Mrs Dr Chandler presided and led discussions on Music in Germany. The event featured a two piano duet by Miss Hammond and Miss Hattie Priest a vocal trio It was a Dream and a bright musical sketch Elise Polks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Hammond
Woman's Club
Nora
Hattie Priest
Germany
Dr. Chandler
Priest
Grier
Steamer Arthur Orr Wreck Report at Georgian Bay Entrance
Chicago reports the steel steamer Arthur Orr wrecked on rocks at the Georgian Bay entrance near Cove Island. Tugs from Port Huron are en route. the vessel valued at 225000 dollars carried 70000 bushels of corn for Armour & Co. The hull lies exposed and may suffer severe damage without swift relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arthur Orr
Georgian Bay
Cove Island
Owen Sound
Port Huron
Armour & Co
Loaded Streetcar Crash and Miscellaneous News
A streetcar collided with an engine at a Cincinnati crossing, destroying the streetcar and damaging the locomotive. Two women were left unconscious but later said to be out of danger. Other items report tobacco price advances in Cincinnati, new incorporations, a bankrupt official, a strike at Rover Wheel Works, a refinery opening under Carnegie interests, and war dispatches from Cape Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania eXpress
Delta Avenue
Scariely
Langer
Standard
Findlay
National Refining Company
Andrew Carnegie
Personal items and social notes from Steubenville area
Personal notices from Steubenville and nearby towns include Charles McKinney visiting from Smithfield and Charles Specht George McCook Sr and James Nicholson returning from Kenyon Military Academy for Corintrons holidays. Edith Bailey of Wheeling to wed Robert Haass of St Paul Minnesota. Continued notes on local engineers, travel to Cleveland, a stairing fire at Maxwell and Beory building, and the administrator of Nieser deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McKinney
Smithfield
Charles Specht
George McCook
James Nicholson
Kenyon Miltary Academy
Corintrons
Edith Bailey
Wheeling
Robert G. Haass
St. Paul
Mino
Misa Bailey
Steubenville
M. McConnell
Steahenville
Pnnsylva
Anna i. Egger
Nieser
L.oblieger J
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Frondales
Geflerenn
Tim Plate
Central Ofice
Columbiana Co
U.S
Fort Leggins
Srouuter
Seecham's
Contama
Hardwalt
Chia
Stravk
Maple
ISN
Huibders
Toois
Tuole
Merchant Iron
Paiata
Gans
Bpatteries
Ninera
Hanlin
Notaith
Ulaalia
Bauditz
Notteao
Vail
Kbataie Vires
Lifsartin
Daaler
H- Insurance
Teast Co
Sartiris
uefFerzug
Couty
Sats Bnnez
Tronde
Minst Uyciva
Swindler
Fireman's Fund
San Francisco
Freeport
Mutual Life Ins. Co
New York
Attoneest Company
Travelers Accident Ins. Co
Hartford
Cent
Ohio Loan & Trust Co
Choice
Tionery
Wood
Irandale
Overnor-Elect
Ohio Republican Association
George Ki
New Business House
J. L. Lee
Liverpool
Platts
Pas
Tor
Mirgre
New Comeratown
Solomon Saskrash
Boreland
Tilney
Stere
Samuel
Mies
Judge Mansfield
Cadiz
Hopedall
William Mansfield
The
Woman’s Club
Big Steel
Rome
Vatican
Hague
Columbus
Olmanda Club of
Cincinnati Lighting Supplies Company
Exchange Railroaders’ Club
Mansfield
Chillicothe, O
John R Entrekin
Internal Revenue
Colonel Entrekin
Rover Wheel Works
London
War Office
Forestier-Walker
Cape Town
French
Naauwpoort
South Africa
Transvaal
Red Cross Fund
George E. Birkhoff, Jr
Netherlands
Frankfort
Democratic State Central Executive
Joe Blackburn
Senate
Uatenpors
Hopedale
York
Township
Ofama
Moriah Church
Wayne US
School
Saar
Cleveland & Pittsbur Day
Andittsburgh
Redrold
Goas- Johnson
Ary
Jobuses
Witla
Leonstd Sohn Homme
Board of Church Extemsion
Methodist Episcopal Ghoroh
Wm. McD. Miller
Jefferson County
Meneas
Third Street
Thomas Street
Atrip
Boeing
Wey
City OF Steubenville
J. C. Bigger
High Glass
Poland
McDavitt
Corner Fighth
Adams Streste
Farrow
Sato
W. L. Rhinehart & Son
Winateraville
D. P. McCracken
Paxton, Ll
G. D. Spikee
Nancy McLaughlin
Iate
Adena
Comterson County
Adens
Bridge and
Main Streets
W. B. McLaughlin
J.C. McNary
J. H. Lindsey
Heimer Jewelry
B. Pyle
Dr. Martin
Asionport
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