Bloomfield News Notes On Lectures And Local Events
Rural route patrons miss delivery on Washington's Birthday while a town hall lecture on From the Pulpit to the Platform is planned for Feb 2 7. Miss Cora O Neil wed Gordon C Aley. Salisbury family from Valparaiso entertain. J W O Neil visits Bloomfield. Prof Pierce speaks on Third Grade High Schools. Various local notices on post cards stamps, taxes, and residents timely updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George McNutt
Bloomfield
Salisbury
Valpraiso
Ind
Cora O'Neil
Gordon C. Aley
Carnegie
Cora
Wim. M. Cope
J. W. O'Neil
J. P. Hazen
National Drug Co
Philadelphia
Whittaker
Pierce
Steubenville
Teachers’ Association
Eva Carpenter
Clara Tipton
Wm. Duvall
Bloomingdale R. F
Nettie McClelland
Wayne Township
Unionport
Alee A. Coneland
Jewett
Bloomingdale
H. Potts
Salineville
Potts
Mily Head
Foontes Wang
Roe
John S. Jarvis
Fairway
Hazel Dell Local Social Notes and Events
Hazel Dell reports reopening after illness, Ferguson sale drew good prices with praise for James Bain the auctioneer. Visits include James Thompson and Ida Bain at Bantam Ridge S F Marsh and mil Sunday. Many plan to attend pre social at Batam university Wednesday night Feb 19. Local residents news Joseph Jewell awaits sugar camp trip. William Leech to Mingo on business. Robert Ferguson improving after illness. Lilly Scott hosted by Scott Peterson. families relocate to Locust Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
James Bain
James Thompson
Ida
Bantam Ridge
S F. Marsh
Mil
Batam University
Charles Smith
Jewell
Elay
William Leech
Mingo
Henry Seaub
Fred
Martha Porter
Steubenville
Florence Wesday
New Comnerstown
Columbus
Delaware
Robert Ferguson
William McKibben
Locust Ridge
Lilly Scott
Pine Grove Social Notes Mixed in East Liverpool Visit
Mr and Mrs J T Lowry visited East Liverpool on Friday. Lena Russell spent Sunday on the ridge. Florence Van Dyke and Edna Carson stayed several days at Matthew Stephenson's near Shane and attended the Farmers Institute at Richmond. Catherine Billman suffers a severe cold. Geo B Saltsman went to Irondale early week. William Lutton the Irondale butcher was on the ridge recently. A Billman visited Wellsville Saturday. Harry Van Dyke, studying in East Liverpool, is at home with pneumonia at A C Van Dyke's in Wellsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Lowry
Arry van Dyke
East Liverpool
A. C. van Dyke
Wellsville
Fernwood News Roundup Covers Local Health and Business
Mrs Simon Loftus recovered after hospital care and home return, while Mrs Bell Hamilton’s death linked to an accident prompts administrator appointment for Edward and Frank McCullough. Oil lease activity, a Ferguson sale report, and local farm developments show steady regional news and community commerce.
East Springfield visitors and church social noted
Misses Mary and Maude Newburn of East Springfield passed through town last week. The Presbyterian shadow social Friday evening drew a large crowd. Floyd Miser was in Steubenville on business. The Stung-Again Glee Club attended the dance at S. R. Gibbins of Fernwood Tuesday. Padge Irvin Lowmiller is ill, and Mr. and Mrs. Dye had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Stocker Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary and
Maude Newburn
East Springfield
Presbyterian Church
Floyd Miser
Steubenville
S. R. Gibbins
Fernwood
Padge Irvin Lowmiller
Valentines mark social notes on Bantam Ridge
Valentine day greetings and a long list of visits mark Bantam Ridge social notes. Residents and guests include George McElroy Fred Carpenter Mrs B F Van Kanel from Valparaiso Ind John Leech Steubenville and many locals with calls to Wintersville Carnegie Fair Play and Noblestown. An oyster supper hosted by George Leech drew many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McElroy
Fred Carpenter
Ernest Stark
B. F. van Kanel
Valpailrise
Ind
John Leech
Steubenville
Alvin Robertson
Sarah
Fred Robertson
Noblestown
Wintersville
Harriet Car i
Berghols
J Chaly
Gordon Aley
Carnegie, Pa
T. J. McCoy
Edward Allen
Richmond
D. K. Andrews
Cora
G. W. Bowers
Frances
Fair Play
Mess
Lee Andrews
F. B. Scott
Alliance
Ross Rhinehart
Frank Houston
George Ross
Wintereville
Win
Carson
Clare Bozman
H. L. Bozman
Mingo
Wilbur Ross
George Leech
Edward Warren
Evelyn
Arabella Warren
Tda Thompson
Jim
George
Clara Borman
Chas
Smith
Newell
Trondale
James White
Jennie
Rush Run Fire Destroys Home of Dr Anderson
On Warren Ridge last week a fire destroyed a Doctor N A Anderson veterinary surgeon’s house with about three hundred dollars in household goods. It started in the early evening and fire crews saved the hill and bottom areas after the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Run
Joseph Cusick
McCombs
Wellsburg
Warren Ridge
John Cass
Bass
Wilson Hospital
Martin's Ferry
Niles
Blanch Mitchell
Mingo
Cass
Dr. King
M. E
Squire Green
George Ogden
N. A. Anderson
Fire scares threaten three double houses on flood road
A fire risk arose when splinters and paper above a grate caught, threatening three double houses on the road. Guests from Steubenville, the Schamehorns, stayed with W. H. Shively until flood delays. Families evacuated upstairs due to high water and nearby hay stacks were lost. F R Shirly, injured previously, can now walk with a cane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S Schamehorn
Steubenville
W. H. Shively
Local Ridge Notes On Social Visits And Lumber Demand
The Ridge community reports social visits by Miss Lillian Scott at Hollow Park and attendance at Stark's social. Ed Allen joins the Pope Glee Club, Edward Allen plans a Leap Year party, and Fred Carpenter serves as school superintendent with steady service. Sawmill at Hollow Park shut due to panic but expected to reopen amid strong lumber demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bantam Ridge
Lillian Scott
Guine Ridge
Hollow Park
George McElroy
Fred Carpenter
Stark
Jennie Leech
Frank Huston
Nancy McCoy
Fred Allen
Robert Ross
Fermwood
James Allen
F. B. Scott
Alliance
Clara Borman
Mingo Seyral
Will Carson
Ethel McElroy
Will
Charles Scott
Steubenville
Florence Ross
Sara Robertson
Wintersville
Ed. Allen
B. P. Glee Club
Cates
Pope Glee Club
Edward
Edward Allen
Lee Andrews
City Vistors
Dora Allen
A. McElroy
Pred Allen
G. W. Chalfant
Reed’s Mills
Erma Andrews
Lydia Allen
Harriet Hyde
Louwella Ross
Social notes from Wellsville and surrounding towns
Mrs William Russell visits Wellsville and Chester W with Miss Florence Van Dyke visiting Miss Della Nelson of Bacon Ridge and attending the institute at Richmond last week. Bessie Lowry visits sister Mrs G K Pierce of Steubenville. Robe Cason and sisters Edna May and Florence spend week with sister Mrs McGrail in Richmond and attend the institute. Harey Van Dyke ill while at business college in East Liverpool. W Call visits his brother of Richmond last Thursday. Mrs HJ Hutson of Salem visits her parents Mr and Mrs Carson. Frank Lowry spends a few days on Bacon Ridge. Anna Billman returns home from Provo where visiting her brother Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence van Dyke
Della Nelson
Bacon Ridge
Richmond
Bessie Lowry
G. K. Pierce
Steubenville
Robe Cason
Edna May
Florence
McGrail
Harey van Dyke
Business
Liverpool
W. Call
HJ. Hutson
Salem
Carson
Frank Lowry
Anna Billman
Provo
Frank
Wintersville Visits and Family News Snippet
Miss Edna Lowry of Steubenville visits sister Avis at John Robert Thompson’s home who has shown some improvement. Miss Sanders of Pleasant Hill visits sister Mrs C Dennis. Mrs Lowry visits relatives at Reeds Mill. Mrs Edward Crawford visits her mother Mrs W C Loyd. Dr Donehoo has purchased another item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Lowry
Steubenville
Avis
John Floyd
Robert Thompson
Miss Sanders
Pleasant Hill
Local Notes From Steubenville Region Gather At Institute
A fragmentary report from Steubenville area recounts a meeting at the 5 institute on Saturday, a stork visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Heindman bringing a baby girl, William Parks family escaping a kitchen fire by quick action, and social events including a valentine gathering at Ernest Stark’s home and a Baxter Rhinehart entertainment. The Larkin club met E Ekey, Lucy White is sick, and crowds attended the Richmond Farmers Institute while the local literary society continues to flourish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Charles Heindman
Charlie
William Park
Stacy
Frank Scott
Fernwood
Jane Scott
Larkin Club
E. Ekey
Lucy White
Valentine
Ernest Stark
Baxter Rhinehart
Farmers Institute
Richmond
Local News From Mt. Pleasant and Surrounding Towns
Mt. Pleasant residents share visits and church events as Lorena Burgiss hosts in Ada na. Kenworthy Hoge visits his mother Mrs. Sabing Hoge, while J. C. Hoge visits Martinsville. Wilmer McLaughlin from Short Creek attends town on Feb 14. Helen Tones hosts a sheet and pillow case party for twenty five. Rev. Shuman and Rev. Evans attend Pleasant Grove revival. Rev. Young continues Presbyterian meetings with Rev. Cullery and Rev. Hazlett assisting. Mrs. Columbus Eyane ill and feared poisoning, and Miss Mary Eva Gill celebrates birthday with friends. Mrs. Hoskinson attends funeral of Mrs. Annie Shannon. Mrs. Dr. McGlenn hosts 6 o'clock dinner. Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society meets at the manse. M P Ladies Aid hosts at Mrs. Gor s uch’s home. Dr. J. C. McGlenn sells Union street property to Oliver Buchanan. possession April 1. Homer Cheffey sells grocery to Sitley Kitheart, who takes possession after invoicing. Cheffey also sells dwelling to Earl Walker as he seeks new location. Town to miss the family. Mrs. James Johnston returns from the Island. Local Odd Fellows hall being redecorated. One court session Friday. Dr. McClean, Judge. Ty P. Gorsuch, Clerk. Eight Lone Run young men cause a disturbance. arrested, fined, and depart wiser. William Johnston of Wheeling visits brother J. J. Johnston. Attendees at Dillonvate include Helen Tones and several others. Dr. Scott and others present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorena Burgiss
Ramsey
Edie
Adena
Kenworthy Hoge
Sabing Hoge
J. C. Hoge
Martins Vee
Wilmer McLaughlin
Short Creek
Helen Tones
Union Street
M. W. Shwman
J. C. Evans
Pleasant Grove
Shuman
Young
Presbyterian Church
Cullery
Barnesville
Hazlett
Bellaire
Columbus Eyane
Mary Eva Gill
Hoskinson
Shady Side
Annie Shannon
Dr. McGlenn
Kitheart
Cheffey
Earl Walker
James Johnston
J.T. Gates
Dr. McClean
Ty P. Gorsuch
Supreme
Lone Run
Wim. Johnston
Wheeling
Itinea
J. J. Johnston
Dillonvate
Helen Theaker
Ressie Daugherty
Effie Smith
Margaret Rhodes
Robert Kitheart
Laura Zimmerman
Groves
A. R. McClaskey
George Fulton Itabis
Amanda Crawford
Lou Porter
Pi Oe
George H. Miller
Pittsburg
Friends
John Burns
Newell
W. Va
C. E. Hodkinson
Mt. Pleasant
A.C McCullough
Knox
Cincinnati
Daughters of Pocahontas
Sue Harvard
New Castle
W. A. Williams
Walter
Wiliam Freudenberges
Anna Bowers
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the First
M. E. Church
Will Zink
Helen Melville
Edward L. Thomas
President Scott
The
la Belle
Indiana
Joseph Saversburg
Raw
Sto
F. Feist
Gustus Horning
Clare Simpson Carnes
John Carnes, Jr
Crafton
J. M. Starrett
J. R. Beatty
George W. Grissinger
Beatty
Cadiz
Ohio
Turner Hall
LocalUnion No
William Robinson
Steubenville
New York
Miss Strong
Iinois
Strong
North Western University
Wisconsin
Rev. Moore
Toronto
Masonic Temple
Witliam Tipton
Bloomingdale
Martha Hall
Canton
Garl Smith
Rev. Howard
Scio
H. McFadden
Columbus
State Board of Charities
John Wild
Elizabeth Copeland
J. N. Carnes
Woman's Club
Joseph Cunningham
Pitterburg
George L. Phardt
North Fourth Street
Mary Trainer
George Gates
Anna Henry
Amanda Hall
Howard Bell
Dennison
Benner
Oliver Evans
City
E. E. Campbell
Orville Benner
South Fourth Street
Webb
Elizabeth Kinney
May Bower Mowen
Liverpool
Dr. Mowen
East Liverpol
Mowen
Will Capes
Edna Davidson
Monica
N.Y
Capes
J. {. Hartley
Catholic Church
Father Whitman
Hartley
Father McKeachan
Barton
Emma Grimes
Boston
N. L. Cutler
George L. Pfordt
Eleanor Ewing
Drv
Jennie Sherrard, Ewing
India
United States
Altai Floyd
Dr. Ewing
St. Peter’s Church
Groesbeck
Cooper
Daily Paragraph
O. V. I. Association
James B. Jewett
M. J. Urquehart
Urquehart
Masonic Blue Lodge
Sten- Penville
Carnegie
Scip
Reed
Boyer
Smurthwaite
Parsons
Steubenville Lodge
Ervin
Wellston Lodge
Paul R. Bowles
Toronto Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
H.C. Prosser
H.C. Prosses
James Shannon
Godfrey
E. H. Sprague
Bridgeport
John D. Kilgore
Richmond
D. C. McCurdy
Henry Cooper
Eldersville
Henry Caldwell
Colliers
Ladies of the Golden Eables
B. J. Gerstmeyer
Dr. Walker
W. F. Myers
Helen Spencer
Col
H. M. Stewart
FH. Kern
Euest
Hugh Clark
Mrs. Elizabeth Langley Dies in Brilliant at 70
Mrs Elizabeth Langley formerly of Jefferson county Ohio died at 4 00 am Thursday February 1908 at her sister Mrs O M Waddle 25 Sprague avenue Brilliant of pneumonia She was in her 71st year Funeral services Friday at 2 00 pm interment Steubenville Saturday February Rand at 3 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langley
Goth
O. M. Waddle
Sprague Avenue
Brilliant
Elizabeth Langley
Jefferson County
Ohio
Steubenville
Personal notes and social visits at Steubenville
Tuesday salients include William Dixon returning from Pittsburg business, Ernest Schrader confined by grip, R W Flemine of Wellsburg shopping in the city, Miss Verna Strong guest of Steubenville relatives, Miss Eva Hailes visiting her parents, Dr A M Reid to Avalon PA, Miss Mary Westmyer recovering and able to go out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dixon
Ehiarea
Pittsburg
Ernest Schrader
Rip
R. W. Flemine
Wellsburg
Verna Strong
Bellaire
Steubenville
Eva Hailes
Wellsville
A.M. Reid
Avalon
Vist
Mary Westmyer
Miss Laura Zimmerman Detained by High Water in Bellaire
Miss Laura Zimmerman visiting Bellaire is detained there due to high water. The community notes a string of local movements, illnesses, social visits, and upcoming events involving teachers, merchants, and residents across Bellaire and nearby towns.
Local society notes and upcoming dances at city venues
The item lists social events and notices including a leap year dance at Falk and O Neal s parlors, the Elks annual Washington Birthday euchre and dance on February 26, and a bachelors presentation dance. It mentions Mrs James McWharest and Mrs Patterson of Rich atontei shop ping in the city, plus a report on William Leech injuring his ankle and Mrs Olivers of Bancroft visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idwell
James McWharest
Pae
Patterson
Rich Atontei
Falk & O'Neal
the Elks
Washington
South Fourth Street
William ‘Leech
Mrs. Olivers
Bancroft, Pa
Adoption of Postal Savings Banks in England
The adoption of postal savings banks in England arose from inadequate facilities and poor management of savings institutions. In 1860 over half of 638 savings banks were open only one day weekly for a few hours, and in 20 towns and 14 counties with populations of 10 000 each there were no facilities at all for deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Adaptation Means Success Quote
A brief moral reflection on success through adaptability. It posits that wisdom lies in accommodating oneself to life’s contingencies and changing conditions, asserting that success depends on rapid self adjustment to surrounding circumstances.
Marriage Among the Botocudos According to Keane
A Keane account states Botocudo marriages are purely temporary, dissolved on the slightest pretext or without reason, driven by love of change or caprice. The description highlights instability in tribal unions and the influence of social attitudes on marital bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keane
Last of Nineveh Library Lands in British Museum
The final remnants of Nineveh’s great royal library, founded by Assur banipal, survive as part of the British Museum collection. The late Assyrian king’s legacy endures through these tablets and texts preserved for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineveh
Assurbanipal
British Museum
Boys discuss future paths on suburban car ride
Two ten year old boys riding a suburban car in Chicago overhear plans for their futures. One undecided, the other declares a boat builder dream but bets he will end up in the ministry. This anecdote from the Chicago Tribune reflects juvenile ambition and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddle
Chicago. Tribune
Oil Stone Filing Fluids Described
The text explains oil stone types with hard and soft grades and notes paraffin as the best oil for stones while water performs better on hard stones. It emphasizes choosing fluids to suit stone hardness.
The impractical Silk Hat Outfitter Comment
The piece challenges the necessity of a silk hat for a business man. It argues such hats are impractical in wind and rain, mocking the notion of form over function and contrasting style with practicality.
Devoe Paint Inquiry Letter to Professor Maurer
A wartime style letter from F W Devoe & Co asks Prof W H Maurer to consider painting costs and value. It questions how paint costs relate to gallons and quality, noting true and false paint and short measures. It hints at Devoe being worth $150 or $1.75 a gallon and asks how much the other paint is worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
Parisian Sage Promoted as Cure for Dandruff and Hair Loss
An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as the sole effective remedy against dandruff germs, claiming it also nourishes hair roots to encourage growth. It quotes New York barbers and Springfield, Massachusetts users and notes a 25 cent price per bottle with delivery options from Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harbers
Springfield
Mass
Cos
George A. Stiltz
Main Street
Real &Steele
Money Hhick
Beall & Steele
Giroux Mfn. Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hazel Dell
Pine Grove
Simon Loftus
Wheeling Hospital
Loftus
Oo Eomageete
Filiottia
Bell Elliott
Mesers
Frank McCullough
James Kirk
H. J. Braet
Reed's Mill
George McNealy
J. Howard Ekey
Abe Roe
West Virginia
Ohio River
John Gault
John
Iss Anna Cunningham
Sue Scott
Usher Gault
Teachers’ Institute
Steu
Rd McCoy
McCoy
Sauk & Son
Bert
Annapolis
William Russell
Chester
FE. Lo Hammond
Grace
Mary
Werthe
Wells
W. ‘H. Maurer
Steubenville, Ohio
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