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Steubenville Herald

Location

Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1912

Page

11

Justice as the path to world order urged by Baldwin

Governor Simeon Baldwin of Connecticut, speaking as president of the American Society for the Judicial Settlement of International Disputes, argues that justice rather than force should guide international intercourse. He cites the Hague Convention and past power rivalries, urging a permanent, impartial court to uphold universal law and deter war.

Associated Press Herald-Star Washington Simeon F. Baldwin Connecticut American Society For the Judicial Statement of Nations Court of Justice Ventions Mmigt Belgium Antwerp Africa Paris Berlin Italy Turkey Tripoli Balkan Europe Hage Nedent ‘Adern Thas Society

Money Found After Express Package Missing

Officials deny report of a 360 dollar package stolen from Adams Express at New Comerstown. The package, thought missing, was later found in the safe and the carrier’s trail led to Cambridge before the messenger confirmed the package did not reach its destination.

Adams Express New Comerstown Wilrs No.ag G M Express Cambridge Newcomerstown

Obituary: Mrs Zindorf Succumbs After Long Illness

Mrs Zindorf died Thursday December 10 after a prolonged illness described as weariness and creeping decline. Survived by children Mrs Fint Robert James Zinderyg and others, plus siblings and many kin in Dubois Pennsyl vania and nearby towns. Remains to be laid to rest in Dubois Cemetery.

Widow of Bridgeport Woman Honored in Community Remembrance

Four brothers and two sisters survive in Ireland. She was a devout member of St Peters church and a loving mother widely respected in the community.

John Bridgeport W. Va Ireland St. Peters Church

Mrs Cora Jefferis Dies at 50 in Steubenville Home

Mrs Cora B Jefferis wife of Alvin J Jefferis of 427 South Sixth street died Friday at age 50 after a two week typhoid pneumonia illness She was born in Noble county and known as Feresha She and Alvin Jefferis were married 31 years and survive with children Emma French French W Jefferis Don P Edith Bell Freda Chapman Leona Sargent Alvin Alpha James Vala nd Samuel plus brother Samuel Poresha of Steubenville She was a member of the First M E Church and well respected locally.

Cra P B. Jefferis Alvin J. Jefferis South Sixth Street Noble County Feresha Jeferis Emma French Steubenville

Multiple Funerals Reported in local area

The week saw several funeral services. Mrs Nancy Hill of Hopedue, wife of John Hill, died in Cleveland and was buried in Davenport. her maiden name was Mansfeld. Services for Mrs George P B Sunderland were held at her daughter's home with First M F Church music and pallbearers named. Austin Robb and James J Cusick also had services officiated by local ministers, with pallbearers listed. A child, four years old, died Friday after illness, with sympathy extended to the bereaved parents.

Nancy Hill John Hill Hopedue Cleveland Davenport Nancy Mansfeld George PB Sunderland John OR. Kyines Rees, McCarty Rabmeen David and Clairmont Ferguson David Maxwell Howard Clitton Ford McCoy Theo Sharnies George E. Sunderland W. F., Sunderland Pittsburg John W. Ferguson Dennison Sharnick Margaret Murphy Wellsburg Austin Robb Battelle McCarty M. E. ‘Church John T. Stewart L. E. Maple John Riddle Thomas Boals Charles Nieman Ed. Elliott Chris Schnabel James Robinson Philip Scharlett

Death notices for Henry Agh and two others

Word received here of the death of Henry Agh in Detroit. He formerly resided here. Catherine Magg and Rosa Kalba of Ollansbee died on Tuesday evening aged 18 years.

Henry Agh Detroit Atherine Rosa Kalba Ollansbee

Mrs Scott Dies After Lingering Illness in Hancock County

Mrs. fe R. Scott fondly known as Kiva Jane Sente wife of John R Scott died Thursday at 11 80 o clock at the late home after a lingering illness She was born and reared in Hancock county and lived on a farm near her husband since their marriage on October 25 1854 She leaves five children William E of Chicago Jeannett Thompson Steubenville Charles Scott and Eva at home plus nine grandchildren She was well known in the county with many friends The interment occurred at Mill Creek cemetery Saturday afternoon An infant child of Mr and Mrs Wasil Paluch of Follansbee died December 20 1912

Fe R. Scott Kiva Jane -Sente John R. Scotty Chester Chicago Jéannett. Thompson Steubenville Chalbers Scott Martha Liezie McKim Eva Scott Mitl Creek Cemetery

Moonshiner Henry Nelson Pardoned for Christmas Home Visit

President Tait granted clemency to Henry Nelson of Owensburg Kentucky who had been sentenced to the penitentiary for moonshining. The pardon cited Nelsons terminal illness and his wish to spend his final Christmas at home with family, as reported from Washington.

Associated Press Herald-atar Washington Tait Henry Nelson Owensburg Nelson

Christmas at the Floyds in Early America

The diary describes Eve and family hanging stockings before a fireplace lit by tallow candles. Gifts include mink skins from General Floyd and a ruby ring from a beloved husband. Christmas Day features a candle lit breakfast and young people coasting two hours on a hill behind the house.

Catherine Floyd James Madison George Washington Newark Floyd Santa Claus General Floyd Anitals Baxter Gulf Ravine

Mrs. M. J. Clifton Dies After Pneumonia Illness

Mrs. Mary Jane Clifton aged five years died at 1 30 a. m. in Unionport while visiting her daughter Mrs. Archie Conklin after a five day pneumonia. Widow of David R. Clifton she was born Owens on the Walker farm and had long lived in the area. Surviving children include Mrs. Harry Hoover Cincinnati Mrs. Bird Leslie Ashland Mrs. Adda Singledecker Miss Edna Clifton Akron and Blanche Conklin Unionport George and John Steubenville plus three sisters Mrs. Joseph Gill Adena Mrs. Harmon Long Day-ton Tenn. and Mrs. Rebecca Glessner Steubenville. A member of Third Presbyterian church she was a highly esteemed Christian woman.

M. J. Clifton Mary Jane Clifton Archie Conklin Unionport David R. Clifton Rebecca Glessner North Third Street Owens Walker Farm Harry Hoover Cincinnati Bird Leslie Ashland Adda Singledecker Fdna Clifton Akron Blanche Conklin George John Steubenville Joseph Gill Adena Harmon Long Dayton, Tenn Third Presbyterian Church

A C Burns Sr Dies After Public Service in Ben Avon

Alfred C Burns Sr aged 52 died at his home on Perrysville avenue Ben Avon Pa He was born in Stenville and once a local leader active in public affairs He served on Council the school board helped organize a volunteer fire department and led as chief Survived by widow six sons his father and one sister The obituary also notes funeral details for Mrs Anna Bell Ambler including services at her daughter's home on Prospect avenue Rev Miller officiating and interment in Barnesville Ohio the following day

A. C. Burns Alfred C. Burns Perrysville Avenue Ben Avon Stenville Anna Bell Ambler Charles McConnaughy Prospect Avenue Miller Barnesville Ohio

Mrs Katherine M irest dies suddenly after illness

Mrs Katherine M irest aged widow of Steubenville resident Patrick Malzo0 Seventh street died at home at 7 30 PM after a brief illness pneumonia. She had lived in Ohio and was born in Cod TM land. Survived by children including Katharine, Edward, Glenn Edwin and others. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 1 PM with interment at the family lot as mourners extend sympathy.

Kather Katherine M.irest Patrick Katharine Edward Steubenville Glenn Edwin John Ona Cusick Northill Mingo Fam

Personal notices from a Martins Ferry column

Saturday greetings from local residents feature Pharoah Bell Esq Empire and George N. Hammond Smithfield visiting the city on business. Wm Long Jr Cadiz, K E Carman Uniapport, and Harry Martin return from Christmas travels. Oliver Maxwell visits Pittsburgh. Wilbur Medill Jr home for holidays. Henry Patterson Hammondsville stops in. Mrs Ray Patterson Cleveland visits George Swan. Spaulding cleared after restraining order, out Friday. Gordon Roservier Lindsay Clark home for Christmas. Nathan M. Naylor Smithfield improving slowly. Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas Mingo visiting Martins Ferry relatives.

Pharoah Bell, Esq Empire George N. Hammond Smithfield Wm. Long, Jr Cadiz K. E. Carman Uniapnort Iit Harry Martin Entleg W. B. Naylor Cablog Oliver Maxwell Pittsbur Wilbur Medill, Jr Henry Patterson Hammondsville Ray Patterson Cleveland George Swan C. H. Spaulding Gordon Roservier Lindsay Clark Wo & J Nathan M. Naylor Frank Thomas Mingo Martins Ferry

Steubenville News Briefs Highlight Holidays and Visits

Mrs DP Sutherland and Miss Margaret Sutherland of Smithfield shop in the city. Cop Ault, Pleasant Hill School teacher, heads home near Cincinnati for Christmas. Evelyn Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brown of South Third street, is seriously ill with typhoid. Jarnes from Indianapolis visits sisters in La Belle View. Misses Nina and Irene Aber from Athens arrive to spend holidays. Miss Schlupe of Stenhenville schools leaves for Millersburg for Christmas. A R McElroy of Minnesota visits sister Mrs J M Hutton and brother Jak McElroy. Holidays affect Herald press date. letters must be in Tuesday evening. Various locals travel to Washington D C Havana Ga and West Indies for holidays. Brownings and Edna Myers wed. other social events and visitors noted.

DP Sutherland Margaret Andrey Sutherland Smithield Tonday Cop. Ault Pleasant Hill School Cincinnati Evelyn John Brown South Third Street Indianapolis Ind James leWenseet W. H. Meyers la Belle View Nina Irene Aber Athens Schlupe Stenhenville Millersburg A. R. McElroy Minnesota J. M. Hutton Jak McElroy Reed Mitts Weekly Herald Charles R. Ford Island Creek Washington D. H Mary Alice Swearingen Mary Agnes Nicholson Pittsboro W. J. Ford W. FE. Abrahams Harrison County Campbell John Freeman New Cumberland Havana Georgia J. Sulzbacher West Indies Frank Fickes Duquesne J. M. Roberts Los Angeles Vs. M. Frederick I. F. Robertson Marie Luntz Athens College H. B. Lunts Browning Edna Myers Martin's Ferry Jose Reed North Fifth Street D. N. Reed Pittsburg Wa. N. Miller Jean Williams Sharpshore G. A. Shane Winona Colon Michigan Orin Shane Fred Sloop Butler Steubenville Res Theater Follawsbee Indiana Harbor Harry Tilton Chrisberger Catherine Wellsville James Weatherspoon Ragland Gary Murray John R. Engel Pittsburg Tech School G. R. Kendall Little Son Springfield Homestead North Fifth Street Frank Morton Morton Brooke County Sunday School Association Harriet R. Bucey Brilliant John M. Miller Wellsburg Stahl The Christian Church Miss Bucey Miller Confectionery

Pleasant December gathering at Reed's Mills home

A fine December day at Mrs Ebner Gtkinson’s Reed’s Mills home honored George Leech and his spouse, nee Apna Stir, and Clark Mecallough Jane, née Rachel Shane. Eighteen guests attended including Rev Netra, Josh 4 Lee and wives, Liszie Parton, Mrs BH. D. Cooningham and family, Cun ningam family, Mr. and Mrs. McCullough, and Mr. and Mrs. Leech.

Ebner Gitkinson Reeds Mills George Leech Apna Stir Clark Mec Allough Jane Rachel Shane Netra Josh 4 Lee Abc Liszie Parton D. Cooningham Dation Miss Joint Tede Ld Cunningam McCullough Leech

Non-Supporter George Foster Arrested for Nonsupport

George Foster has been jailed on a nonsupport charge filed by Squire Lawler. He intends to contest the case in court.

George Foster Squire Lawler

Barrett divorce granted for wilful absence

John R. Barrett and Florence D. Barrett are granted a divorce for wilful absence. Custody of the children is awarded to the plaintiff.

John R. Barrett Florence D. Barrett

Divorce Granted for Wynne Couple in Habitual Drunkenness

Alice G Wynne obtained a divorce from Peter J Wynne on grounds of habitual drunkenness. The decree dissolves the marriage and assigns custody or property terms as recorded in the court order.

Alice G. Wynne Peter J. Wynne

Foreclosure suit filed in Warren township over mortgage

The Peoples Savings Bank of Martins Ferry sues Mary A Alexander et al in Warren township to foreclose a mortgage for 148.20. Sedgwick is the attorney for the bank.

Peoples’ Savings Bank Martin's Ferry Mary A Alexander Warren Township Sedgwick

Marriage Licenses Report From Local Clergy

Marriage licenses issued include Albert B Haught 23 of Stratton and Margaret B Fribee 18 of Stratton. Fred H Watters 24 of Dillon Vale and Mary C Ross 21 of Dillon Vale. James H Rose 21 of East Liverpool and Winifred Wickline 17 of Irondale. Heera M Vogler 21 of Wheeling and Ethel M Barton 10 of Steubenville. John M Miller 21 of Wellsburg and Harriet R Bucey 10 of Brilliant. Rev Stall performed the ceremony.

Albert B. Haught Margaret B. Fribee Stratton Fred H. Watters Mary C. Ross Dillonvale James H. Rose East Liverpool Winifred Wickline Irondale Heera M. Vogler Wheeling Ethel M. Barton Steubenville John M. Miller Wellsburg Harriet R. Bucey Brillant Stall

Pleasant Hill Grange elects 1913 officers

Pleasant Hill Grange at their late meeting elected the following officers for 1913: Master R. D. Ault, Over seer G. W. Alban, Lecturer H. W. Master, Chaplain C. F. Ault, Treasurer C. R. Ford, Secretary C. W. McCullough, Steward Taylor Lee, Assistant Steward H. M. Bell, Gate keeper George Fivecoats, Ceres Bertha Dickman, Flora Mrs. H. W. Master, Pomona Edith Bell, Lady Assistant Steward Mrs. C. W. McCullough.

Pleasant Hill Grange R. D. Ault G. W. Alban H. W. Master C. F. Ault C. R. Ford C. W. McCullough Taylor, Lee H. M. Bell George Fivecoats Ceres Bertha Dickman Flora

Ohio Corn Crop Yields Recordhigh Average Per Acre

The Ohio state board of agriculture released figures showing total corn yield at 127,868,844 bushels with an average of 30.8 bushels per acre, the highest since 1906 when 42.2. Clover seed averaged 13.3 bushels per acre. The apple crop failed, reaching only 66 percent of last year’s output.

Ohio State Board of Agriculture

Gilmore and Miss Glessner Granted Marriage License

David L. Gilmore and Enla M. Glessner daughter of Jacob H. Glessner, both of Steubenville, were granted a license to marry by Rev. G. P. Rowland.

Farmers Institute Speaker Announces Beallville Event

R A Hayne of Adena will be among principal speakers at the Farmers Institute in Beallville on January 3 and 4, delivering addresses to attendees.

R.A. Hayne Adena Farmers’ Institute Beallville

Two Boys Die In Mine Incident Near Moorefield

A mine accident near Moorefield claimed two young lives. Both victims named Caldwell were crushed in the collapse, with authorities reporting the tragic deaths as the workers were identified.

Moorefield Caldwell

Final accounts and probate actions for local estates

Final accounts in the estates of Mary C. McDonald James H. McCullough Mary J. Lashley and John Lashley. Applications to probate wills of Matilda Imhoff and Catherine Cadogan. Will of Sarah V. McKelvey filed for probate.

Mary C. McDonald James H. McCullough Mary J. Lashley John Lashley Matilda Imhoff Catherine Cadogan Sarah V. McKelvey

Dow Tax Payments and Local Marriages Edge Into Week

Saloon keepers pay the Dow Tax in $500 wads at the county treasury with Friday as the deadline. Mingo Pred Mamgiamela left business and Mike Longo replaced him. Mrs. Elizabeth Deik of Dillonvale, 29, appeared in Probate Court with Frances Sharski to seek a marriage license to wed Peter Graber, 34, also of Dillonvale.

Mingo Mamgiamela Mike Longo Elizabeth Deik Dillonvale Frances Sharski Mike Dzik Peter Graber

Probate Court Admits Foreign Will of Joseph Kirkwood

Foreign will of Joseph Kirkwood admitted to probate. Final account filed for settlement and court review.

Joseph Kirkwood

Estate of James Rollins Appraisal and Confined Property

An estate notice reports the appraisal and settlement actions for the estate of James Rollins, with related entries involving the late M Tobasso and Jeed. The document outlines property constraints and orders tied to the estate administration.

Ansélmo G Batted Haven James Rollins M. Tobasso Jeed

Election for bank directors in Steubenville January 14 1913

The Commercial National Bank will hold the annual election of directors for the ensuing year at its banking house in Steubenville on Tuesday January 14 1913 from 1:00 to 3:30 P M. A S Buckingham cashier.

Steubenville Ohio Commercial National Bank

Coughing At Night Prompts Sleep Recovery Claim

A reader vignette from Mich reports a night disrupted by a bad cough. After using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, sleep improved as the cough subsided and strength returned, per a testimonial attributed to Phi. Disor? beau, Schaffer clients.

Phi Disor Beau Schaffer Mich Foley Steete

The Busy Woman's Day Ad for Foley Kidney Pills

The advertisement portrays a busy woman suffering kidney trouble backaches poor appetite and fatigue. It claims Foley Kidney Pills cure kidney and bladder disorders and restore strength, urging readers Readl Keele.

Readl & Keele Ady

Kidney Pills Claim Help for Elderly in Streator Ad

An advertisement by Beall & Stele promotes Folay's Kidney Pills for elderly health. Claiming improved kidney and bladder tone, the copy cites John McMasters of Streator saying he feels stronger after using the product.

Voley John McMasters Streator Folay Beall & Stele Adv

Administrator's Notice of Appointment for Margaret C Clark

The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of Margatet C Clark, deceased, of Mt Pleasant township Jefferson County Ohio. Dated December 1st year. William Clark attorney John A Kithcart.

Margatet C. Clark Mt. Pleasant Boynship Jefferson County Ohio Hie Une Designed Ference Nagy Mt. Pleasant Township Tefferson County

Assignee's Notice of Appointment for W Frank Patton

The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as Assignee in trust for the creditors of W Frank Patton of Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio. Debtors must pay promptly and creditors present claims duly authenticated for allowance. Dated December 16 1912 S A Bean Assignee Attorney S A Bean 413 Marker St idecatw

W. Frank Patton Steubenville Jeferson County Ohio ANL

Estate of John Ptrugyik filed in Jefferson County Ohio

Probate notice from Warren township Jefferson county Ohio dated December 1932 under J R McCleary, ordering administration for the estate of John Ptrugyik deceased. Lambert Friedl acts by order in Jefferson County Probate Court.

Lambert Friedl J. R. McCleary Jefferson County Lambert Fried Ro McCleary

Sheriff Sale of Steubenville Property in Jefferson County

Jacob J. Cohen and others will sell at public auction on a Monday at 1 p m at the front door of the Jefferson County Court House in Steubenville Ohio. The northeast corner of lot 13 with 30 feet on Water Street and 69 1 2 feet deep, including a frame building, appraised at 2400 dollars, cash terms, Sheriff James Murray.

Jacob J. Cohen Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio Court House County of Jefferson State of Steubenville Cach James Murray

Lambert Friedl Judge of Jefferson County Obituary Note

The obituary notes Lambert Friedl, a judge serving in Jefferson County, with mention of the year 19lee.3tyy as part of the archival reference. The fragment provides minimal detail other than his judicial role and county affiliation.

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