Eighth Annual Farmers Institute at Bloomfield Town Hall
The Bloomfield eighth annual Farmers Institute held on Friday and Saturday in December 2021 drew large audiences. J. L. Buchanan and F. L. Allen spoke on stock, soil and farming methods, with sessions on dairy farming, alfalfa culture, soil organic matter, school centralization, and rural education. Local leaders, musicians, and readers entertained. resolutions urged state support, road funding, and school centralization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fae
Nnual Farmers’ Institute
Bloomingdale Town Hall
J. L. Buchanan
Sherrodsville
F. L. Allen
Kinsman
H. W. Stewart
Ong
Buchanan
Toe Wing
Elmer J. Gitkinson
Allen
E. J. Gilkinson
P. N. iMinner
TL. Mather
Francis Vermillion
W. Mansfield
Prof
C. B. Miller
FP. L. Allen
Alta Dodds
Wayne Township
P. Graham Porter
Steubenville
Fair Land
Trumbull County
Leota Chandler
J. R. Hervey
Reeds Mills
P. N. Minner
S. V. Wallace
Samie
N. Bell
Betece Welday
W.B. Ralston
F. P. Blackburn
Farmers and Friends
Farmers’ Institute
Department of Agriculture
State of
Ohio
Postal Savings Bank
Jefferson County
Kimball
Elmer J. Gilkinson
Harry W. Stewart
Smithfield
Jennie Megrail
Mabel Woods
Fern Frowine
QO. G. Naylor
Mary Sutherland
Old Hall
Mayme Brown
Uhrichsville
Eva Saunders
Two Ridges
Golden Wedding at Pigeon Ridge Home in 50th Anniversary
At Charles G. Peterson and Eliza Jackman Peterson’s home on Pigeon Ridge near Amsterdam on December 18 1912 a large family reunion celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Present were children Robert M Joseph O William Ay and others plus twelve grandchildren. Friends and kin gave gifts including two rockers for the couple and wished them many more healthy years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Peterson
Pigeon Ridge
Amsterdam
Eliza Jactmon
Yellow Creek
William Peterson
Bloomindale
No. 1
Ohio
Matilda Boyd
Harlem Springs
Lucinda Allman
Miles Avenue
Cleveland
Charles G
Eliza Jackman Peterson
Nancy Deake
Mary Jane Jackman
Eliza Peterson
Carrollton
K. D
Emma Rondebush
Carrollton R. D
Peterson
Death of Steubenville Justice of the Peace J H Roberts
Justice of the Peace John H. Roberts, a longtime Steubenville resident born in Wheeling, died at 1 17 p m December 24 at his home aged 72. A Civil War veteran, he served as Justice of the Peace thrice and was active in the local fire departments and various fraternal orders. Surviving are his children James Elizabeth and John W Roberts and Mrs J F Lehnerts of Kansas City plus five sisters. He attended St Pauls church and was regarded as a man of integrity and cordial nature.
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John H. Roberts
Steubenville
Third and
North Street
Squire Roberts
Wheeling
1St
Virginia Light Artillery
Violetta E. McKinney
Stanton Post G. A. R
Blue Lodge of Masons
Red Men
Turners
James
Elizabeth
John W. Roberts
JF. Lehnerts
Kansas City
Nelson Whittaker
Mary E
George Brown
Henry Welch
Charles McCormick
Tie
St. Paul's Church
Mas
Passing of John Ekey at New Alexandria Homestead
John Ekey dies at his New Alexandria area home on Monday morning December 16 1912 at two oclock. He was among the county s oldest residents and a beloved community figure. He was the son of Peter and Mar Ekey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ekey
New Alexandria
Ohr Ekey
Peter and
Mar
Pioneer settler Garet Ekey dies after long life in county
Garet Ekey born March 1824 in Cross Creek township lived in the county his entire life. A Presbyterian elder at Centre church for years he married Elizabeth Zoll in 1852 and traveled with her for over four decades. A Democrat active in Wells township politics, he was known for honesty and generosity. A service was held December 16 conducted by Rev Love of Smithfield First Presbyterian. He leaves three daughters Mrs Bo F. Vermillion, Mrs Isaac Mayo, and Mary, plus two brothers William Ekey and Matthew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garet Ekey
Cross Creek
Presbyterian Church
Centre Church
Elizabeth Zoll
Mt. Pleasant
Ohio
Wells Township
Vemue
Love
First. Presbyterian Church
Smithfield
Bo F. Vermillion
Mingo Junction
Isaac Mayo
Brilliant
Mary
William Ekey
Steubenville
Matthew
New Alexandria
Ragland merchant C A Heil dies after pneumonia
C A Heil a Ragland merchant and partner in Heil and Weinrich of Martins Ferry died Monday morning at his home after a brief illness from pneumonia. He leaves a widow and four children Wertha Emma Herbert and Mrs Albert Blumenberg in addition to several grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday afternoon at Riverview cemetery conducted by the Martins Ferry Elks lodge.
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Hig
Ragland
C. A. Heil
Axeumonia
Mr. Heil
Heil and Weinrich
Martin's Ferry
Wertha
Emma
Herbert
Albert Blumenberg
Riverview Cemetery
Obituaries for Jamison and Niemo notables
Rev J M Jamison of Hopedale dies Monday evening funeral services at his residence Thursday at 10 oclock Interment at Bloomfield An obituary to follow Joseph Niemo Weirton tin worker dies at Gill hospital on December 22 aged 47 years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Jamison
Hopedale
Bloomfield
Joseph Niemo
Gill Hospital
Child Sidleki Dies at Age 3 5 Months 6 Days
Alex Sidleki, son of Frankl and Joseph Sidleki of 321 Sumner Alley, died December 23. He was 3 years 5 months and 6 days old.
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Alex
Frankl
Joseph Sidleki
Sumner Alley
Double Bereavement Involving Two Young Daughters
The home of William Boand Clare Roach Bird at 124 South High Street mourns the death of two daughters Amy Sarah aged 3 years 3 days and Ethel M aged 1 year 1 day after pneumonia. The children became ill several days ago and died Monday afternoon. The family receives sincere sympathy from the community.
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Angel of Death
William Boand
Clare FE
Roach Bird
South High Street
Amy Sarah
Ethel M
Personal mentions and hometown visits in era notes
Miss Lillian Weems returns from Joseph Kelly visit in Youngstown. Hugh Sterling visits from Massachusetts for holidays. Dr L Deamer visits Ashtabula and Cleveland. Frank Pendes and Thomas Nolan back from Niagara University. Fred Kauffman Melvin Ryder and Harry Stone home from Ohio University. Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson welcome baby girl. Miss Marian Forsythe visits from Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Weems
Rom Joseph Kelly
Youngstown
Hugh Sterling
Massachusetts
Dra. L. Deamer
Ashtabula
Cleveland
Frank Pendes
Thomas Nolan
Niagara University
Fred Kauffman
Melvin Ryder
Harry Stone
Holidays Gatherings Mark Local Social Season
A flurry of visitors and hometown reunions fills the holidays as Dartmouth and Vassar students, Columbus and Wilkinsburg residents, and local families host relatives from Toronto to Steubenville. The season features notable events, including Leggie's Assembly Ball, the bachelors ball, and the Elks New Year Eve reception, highlighting a festive period for college folk and guests.
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Leggie’s Dancing Academy
Elks
For Rent Dairy or Market Garden Farm Near City
For rent a dairy or market garden farm with a good house stables and necessary buildings on either 50 or 60 acres of good sandy loam soil located one mile from the city center. Inquiries to James T Brady at Postoffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shen
Sutherland
Jake Buchanan
Chart
James T. Brady
Ohio Behind in Nation Food Standards Says Strode
State Dairy and Food Commissioner Strode reports Ohio lags the nation and 45 states in food drug and daily laws. He notes the federal government and most states have standardized rules, while Ohio partially covers seven general food classes. He urges adoption of uniform standards and rules modeled after federal ones.
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Dairy and
Strode
Ohio
Arkansas
Oho
West Virginia
Onty
Tennessee
Wisconsin
General Assembly
Food Department
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Farmers Institute
Gram
R Mayes
Wintersville
Australia
Scédar
Harrow
Shige
Mayes
A. Sutherland
Pear , Smith
Kore
Sam Busby
Jewett
Mie
Bessie Busby
Mildred
Day
Miss Day
Kathryn Porter
Mr. Allen
L. P. Baily
Barnesville
Pittsburgh
Baily
Mark L Cole
Cole
DB. Miller
Jefferson
Harriso
State Normal and Agricultural Schoo
Er Institute
J. M.chandler
George Ickis
H. M. Thompson
Adena
J. W. Barnes
Blanche
J. B. Fulton
Mary Farrell
Annapolis
Annie Cunningham
Hattie Ekey
O. Fernwood
Mary Copeland
T A. Sutherland
W. C. Wolfe
Thomas
Rev. Pierce
Clyde Pierce
Columbus
John Shepter
Frances Thompson
Institute
Squire John H. Roberts
Don _ Dougherty
Myers
North Fifth
Edna Holley
Mamie Lashley
North Third
Robert Lewis
Dartmouth College
A. C. Lewis
J. W. White
Alice White
Wilkinsburg
David McGowan
Edward Dignan
Libby: Glass
Toledo
Thomas Dignan
Robert Peters
Pleasant Deights
Canal Dover
Henry T
Roy Ford
W. L. Ford
Pleasant Hill
Marjorie
Hazel Andrews
Avella
Alvie Miller
Ault
Mary Airlinda
Ata Belle
John Campbell
Oliveroo
Miss Vanay
Libbie Patterson
Woodlawn
James M. Reynolds
John
Pittsboro
L. B. Reese
Mary W. Holton
Vassar College
Sb. Holton
la Belle Avenue
James Fulton
Pittsburg
Robert McGowar
Ina i M. Cavitt
Laura
B. Waggoner
Oe Cresswell
Maggie McGowan White
A. A. Elliott
Miller and Gallagher
Albert S. Dean
Lawrence Griffith
Follawsbee Branch Glass Works
Toronto
Canada
Calvin Griffith
J. F. Oliver
Major Sarratt
James Turnbull
North Third Street
A. M. Reid
Mary, Lefe
Avalon
QO. M. Sanford
Panama
Edward Turner
D. W. Medill
Youngstown, S
W. L. Medill
Pred Hutton
G. W. Burnett
Albert Wilkinson
Thomas Mescal
Dennison
Ellen
Food Commissioners
Buckeye State
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