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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
2
Secretary Taft faced strong reaction after defending the President’s labor policy in a Kansas City address. Supporters claim reactionaries push costly schemes to seat rump conventions and influence the nomination, while Taft’s odds and the people’s sentiment favor him over any rival. Wall Street should heed the public mood.
Jefferson County Republicans announced a unified ticket with John F. Gilson for Representative, Jay S. Paisley for Prosecuting Attorney, James Murray for Sheriff, Robert E. Blinn for County Treasurer, W. C. McMaster for Clerk of Courts, and a slate of Commissioners, Coroner, Infirmary Directors, and county officials, praising their records and predicting continued public service and confidence.
Conscientious officers deserve the verdict of well done from all good citizens as the ticket runs strong and merits earnest support from the people of Jefferson County.
By carrying Belmont and Harrison counties Senator Duval is assured of a renomination regardless of Columbiana county mood. He will return to the Senate with the approval of his district’s people after a strong record in the upper house. He is expected to be reelected by a large majority.
The nomination of General Hollingsworth for Congress is praised as a deserved recognition of his able, conscientious leadership. He won by an enormous district majority without any organized campaign, reflecting deep public loyalty and implying a likely triumphant November election.
Eighty four transfers totaling nearly 150 tracts from Steubenville and Toronto to the C and P Railroad are recorded. Other transfers include quit claims and property deals across Steubenville, Warren, Island Creek, Knox and Smithfield townships, Dillonvale and Springfield township. W. A. List, a Wheeling resident, died Tuesday at age 60, leaving brothers and sisters in several states.
A sincere thanks to friends in the city and county for their efforts and support of my bid for County Treasurer. I pledge to serve the whole people faithfully. Robert Ed Blinn Steubenville February 13, 1908.
A cordial pitch from F W Devor and Co New York to John Barr proposing a cooperative business approach. The letter argues mutual profit from selling paint that protects wood iron steel and tin, promising savings for property owners and customers through durable coatings and extended longevity. It emphasizes shared values trust and faithful partnership in trade.
Republican county primary election coverage notes rector biography and ballot context with brief details. The fragment references a bio item tied to candidate or party entries and outlines a procedural primary framework.
Mrs Elizabeth Odell wife of Levi Odell died at her home on Wil sons Ran Wednesday at 7 20 p m aged 78 after a fall on the ice led to hip fracture congestion of the lungs hastened death born Pottsville Pa maiden name Nelson married here 56 years ago to Rev Jackson M E Church Findley she leaves husband and children Minerva Blackburn Minnie Wright Mollie Vankirk Josephine Curfman Nellie Martin two sisters Mrs Mary Watters Steubenville and Mrs Annie Golton Wichita Kan also one brother Thos NelsonShe was active in Findley M E Church and was known for kindness and charity in the neighborhood.
Mrs Elizabeth Pittock Cox widow of David Cox dies Tuesday February 12 1908 at 10 pm at her niece Mrs Harriet Stratton 219 South Highland Avenue Pittsburgh Born in Dover England she moved to Pittsburg in 1836 later returned to England 1854 and came back 1857 Married 1864 to Steubenville resident She was aunt to Henry L Pittock Thomas R Pittock George H Pittock and others Funeral at niece’s home this evening with cortege to Steubenville Friday at three from Pan Handle station Burial to follow.
Mrs Elizabeth McDonald wife of Patrick McDonald died at her home 308 North Sixth street at midnight on Wednesday aged 46 years She had been in poor health for a year and five days ago was bedfast with pneumonia and pleurisy She was born in Hamilton Canada and was married 24 years ago Since then they have resided at Findlay Ohio and at Cherryvale Kansas Her husband and five children survive Wm
A deceased member of St. Peter's Church is remembered as highly respected. The obituary notes relatives including James, Frank, Robi, Florence and siblings Maggie O'Neal, John O'Neal, Mrs. Annie Clark, and Wm O'Neal who reside in Canada. The article emphasizes the deceased's standing in the church community.
James Frederick son of Jane and Anna Glover died at his parents home 33 Railroad avenue on Wednesday February 2 1908 aged 11 days Funeral services were held this afternoon conducted by Rev Redhead Interment at Union Cemetery Friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family
Mrs Guisseppa Mastroianni of Kings Creek died Monday from asthma at age 66. She was survived by her husband Golace and two children.
Dr. John B. Moody aged oldest citizen of Carrol County died at his Harlem Springs home Friday night February 7. He lived there many years and was a respected physician and community figure. The obituary notes his long service and local standing.
Mrs. Lewis Helms is seriously ill with grip. Clyde Weir visited Toronto on business. E. J. Truman came from Bridgeport yesterday. Mrs. J. C. Ralston of Wellsville visits friends here. Ross Giffin of Steubenville guests on Rose Hill Bellaire. Miss Clara Stenger visits Wheeling friends. Fred Welch of Bridgeport is a Steubenville visitor. N. M. Naylor and Benjamin B. Foster of Smithfield are in town on business. Mrs. Henry Daugherty of Wellsburg guests here. Miss Herbst hosts her class at 937 North Seventh for a Valentine party. Robert Helms recovering from a mild stroke. Township Trustee B. H. Maxwell ill. Pad office closed. K of P to hold another Castle Hall dance and euchre next Tuesday. Mrs. George Kells and daughter Alice of Pittsburgh visiting here. Miss Bess Lowry of Hammondsville visiting Mrs. George Pearce. Miss Cora Linduff offers nursing aid for the SICE. Mrs. Dickson Corbett of Pittsburgh and Wilmer Snedden of Wheeling come for George Snedden’s illness. Valentine euchre by St Peter’s Athletic Association tonight slated as a major social event.
The notice details W H Lowe’s illness in St Petersburg Florida and various local happenings. Refs to Rev Albert Walls and Rev James Walls visiting for a critically ill brother William Olls, and social departures for a dancing party in Uhrichsville. Also mentions obituaries, home news, entertainments, travel, and Cornell admissions.
The remains of Anna Margin, a servant at Minerva Martin's Wheeling house, ended her life by taking carbolic acid Tuesday afternoon. Her body was shipped to her former home at McDonald Wednesday afternoon.
A collection of remarks on politics and society with references to Lincoln's birthday campaigns, state conventions, and public life in Cleveland and Toledo. Mentions of weather, wages, hotel sheets, and the idea of a rump state convention in Ohio frame the snapshot of civic affairs and public sentiment.
Mrs Joseph G Linn a former Steubenville resident now in New Philadelphia fell on the ice last Sunday and was unconscious for over an hour. Doctors feared brain concussion but she is now out of danger.
A landslide yesterday between Carnegie and Rosslyn Junction on the Pan Handle railroad blocked four freight tracks for three hours. Freight trains used passenger tracks, which remained open. At Rosslyn Junction on the Pittsburg Chartiers & railroad traffic was delayed two hours by a rock slide.
Harry Kellar a 25 year old outfielder of the Union town club in the P M league was arrested at Carnegie yesterday by detective Alex McBeth on serious charges toward a prominent Uniontown woman. He had worked as an electrician at Uniontown left weeks ago and was living with his mother at Carnegie. Kellar is well known in Steubenville with relatives here, surprising many at the arrest.
A reflective passage describes walking aboard to escape old griefs. The air is cool and still, hills rise to heaven, crest glades are quiet, and dew is used to wash fever from the forehead. The narrator seeks happiness free from unhappiness.
A wry observation from the Atchison Globe notes that a wife who finds her husband tired of kissing may overcompensate by frequent affection, interpreting it as a sign of her own charm. It mocks men as cowards for not confessing weariness with kisses.
The Philosopher of Folly says ideal husbands need not share tastes. He cites two men who accompany their wives to Wagner operas and symphonies, noting one is a music lover and the other is stone deaf.
The excerpt advocates mutual restraint and gentleness. It urges putting aside satire and branded anger, promoting tolerance and kindness toward others. The message honors tenderness over contempt and emphasizes striving for an ideal with compassionate action.
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