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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
7
The Jefferson County Commissioners present a year’s financial and administrative report to the Court of Common Pleas per Ohio Revised Code 917. The document outlines ratemen and official transactions of the board for the year, addressing required sections and formal submissions to the Honorable Judges.
The October session records a long list of expenditures approved by county authorities including criminals cost bills for numerous individuals, repair work on Pike and bridges, limestone and supplies for roads, and salaries for janitors and officials. Names such as Brown Sharp and Kierr appear among the warrant approvals with warrants drawn on the county treasury to cover the costs.
A reader testimony from Mrs Emma Coleman of Pleasant Heights McGee's terrace describes back pain and urinary weakness improving after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Her son bought a box at Beall & Steele's drug store and within two days the pain subsided. Doan's Pills priced 50 cents, manufactured by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Doan's and take no substitute.
A county records note lists multiple sheep killing claims for individuals including L Rockman, Chris Vernhoit, 42 00, and John Wanitiburat, with charges and payments reviewed. It also mentions bills allowed for county officers, gas and electric services, and other county commissioner expenses approved by the board and paid from county lands.
Mingo Junction records two deaths on Christmas weekend. A young unmarried man, about 28, died suddenly in his room while hurrying to catch a train to Akron where his brothers and sisters awaited. Henry Adams, 90, died at his son in law’s home after a prior injury from a hunting accident. The town sees power and water outages, a church meeting, real estate ads, and local social notes amid holiday quiet.
The full orchestra arrived in the city this afternoon and is in good trim for tonight’s entertainment. The concert promises to be a marked event in Steubenville’s musical history, with some seats still available. The Solicitor’s office will be open this evening to accommodate ladies attending the concert who wish to lay their hats and grape therein.
The funeral of Mrs David Simpson was held from her home at 113 South Sixth errest at 2 pm Sunday. Rev Boston conducted the service. Pallbearers were Martin Larkins Edw McLister Janes McKay Wilson Wm Bailie and George Kaeff of Mingo. Flower bearers were George and Thomas Flannagan nephews of the deceased.
Local residents and visitors spread across Wheeling and nearby areas for Christmas. Notables include Representative M. M W. Duval, Ed. Bicks, Miss Nellie Conners, Ben Matthews of Columbus, O. M. Sanford of Avalon, Mrs. E. D. Ledyard of Danville, and Philip McGuire of New York. Many travels home for holidays. social events, church programs, and concerts noted.
The season's cold snaps and holiday scrapes filled stores with substantial after midnight business. Hamline Sunday School to host a reception Wednesday from 3 to 4 pm. Christmas day observed with social gatherings, gifts, and family suppers as shops closed early.
Christmas services blessed the morning hours at St. Mary’s with a parish house carol program in the evening. An illuminated tree and a barque crewed by sailor-suited choir boys distributed candy and oranges after songs, recitations, and music. Eddie Cunningham, eight, died at 5:10 pm after a twenty day bout with typhoid fever. funeral held at 3 pm with Rev. J. S. Reager presiding and pallbearers including Rooke Cunningham and Jesse Cunningham.
The annual Christmas program at Quion A M E Church offered readings, songs, and a candy and gift spree for scholars. Rev Johnson delivered prayers and Supt M M Brown spoke, with solos by I W Howard S Clement Maude Snowden and others before a festive treat and benediction. The B of AC also hosted a large dance at Turner hall with Patton's twelve piece orchestra until late.
The notice touts a broad holiday goods display featuring attractive and useful items for all ages. It invites shoppers to pick from the largest assortment at matchless prices, emphasizing value and wide selection.
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