Local notes of social calls and harvest activity
A few farmers opened their sugar orchards last week but report little rain. Elma England and Bertha Loyd visited Lucy White. M Ferguson traveled for business on Saturday. James Buchanan of Mingo Junction visited W C Loyd. Nannie George of Fernwood stayed with her brother here Tuesday. Sadie McConnell hosted Mrs Charles Sitterly and Bertha Loyd. Ramsey of Steubenville visited David England. William Barrett recovering from eye surgery plans to reopen his store soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma England
Bertha Loyd
Lucy White
M. Ferguson
James Buchanan
Mingo Junction
W. C. Loyd
Nannie George
Fernwood
Sadie McConnell
Charles Sitterly
Miss Ramsey
Steahenville
David England
William Barrett
Smithfield notices and relocations sweep town
James Shane Smithfield returns home while rentals shift as James Melchellin and Carr farms change tenants. J Crisswell tours California. W B Scott and W Whinery visit on business. Farmers Institute set for 28 and 20. Purviance preaches at Bethel in Bloomfield. Bethel expands to take applicants. Ross Moore sells land to Charles Galbreath. Bell and Noble properties change hands. Oil leases near Smithfield farms. Mrs Ewing visits from Dillonvale. Oscar Smith not improving. Fliza Burnet confined to room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shane
Lindsay
James Melchellin
William Garretson
Carr
J. Crisswell
Californnia
W. B. Scott
Hopedale
M. F
Children's Bethel
Ross Moore
Quinn
Charles Galbreath
James Bell
Rev. Lewis
Tanner Street
Charles Wood
Charles Noble
Smithfield
Mrs. Ewing
Dillonvale
Oscar Sixsmth
Fliza Burnet
Bethel Work Helps Homeless Children Find Care
The Bethel supports 17 children with a Christian home in Steubenville and a nearby placement for two infants. Four new arrivals, including two girls ages 12 and 9, join as the need to shelter more grows. The staff, led by a devoted superintendent, appeals for donations and gifts to sustain the charity and prevent further rejections due to lack of space.
Illness Grips Annapolis Community With Dread Disease
In Annapolis the grip illness sweeps through families as Mr and Mrs Tohbn McKee Mr and Mrs Lemuel Hoodler and Mr and Mrs Miller of West Fad suffer serious sickness and several minor cases occur. Alan Schultz, an elderly respected citizen, was laid to rest last Monday. Ter G Miser of Cleveland and Pittsburg were visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohbn
McKee
Lemuel Hoodler
Local Happenings Include New Residents And Social News
Swan from Carrollton, Mrs. Margaret Gault, and Mes J. Miser are Steubenville visitors. Mr. George A. Miser moves to Main Street. New blacksmith welcomed as town rejoices. Floyd F. Miser in Steubenville for business. Will Beatty returns from Richmond. J. B. Fulton home from Lafferty winter work. Emily and Eva Fulton attend Gruben's dance then return to Harrison county schools. K B Graber home dance praised. attendees include Jennie, Emily, Eva Fulton and others. Heaton of J W Steward Co visits town. Weasley Able and Luther Price purchase new driving horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan
Carrollton
Margaret Gault
Mes. J
Miser
Steubenville
George A. Miser
Main Street
Literary Society
Floyd F. Miser
Will Beatty
Richmond
J. B. Fulton
Lafferty
Emily
Eva Fulton
K. B. Gruben
Washington
Harrison County
K. B. Graber
Jennie
Messrs
Ferrell
Grube, Myers and
Beaty
Heaton
J. W. Steward & Co
Bloomfield News Highlights Local Life And Appointments
Bloomfield community notes report Rev L O Eldredge sermon at M E church on March 1 and local improvements. Will Cope improves, Clyde Tipton becomes rural carrier starting March 1, and Rev George McNutt speaks at town hall. Grange committee praised for high quality entertainments, funeral of Isaac Vorhes noted, and various visits and visits by Miss Anna Vorhes, Mary Florence Frazier, and Miss Kate Parks described. Community meetings start March with D W McLeod series at Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McNutt
Grange Committee
Bloomfield
Crawford
Steubenville
Wayne Township
General Hollingsworth
Congress
Everett Burriss
Paul
Ralph
Isaac Vorhes
Mc.Leod
Vorhees
B. Cole
Mt. Moriah Church
Presbyterian Church
Lina Vermillion
Hynes
California
Jefferson County
D. W. McLeod
Porter
Burris
Thompson
C. W. Cookson
Jacob Mansfield
Fairplay
Mary Cookson
Fairplay Dramatic Club
Valley Home
Pleasant Valley School
Amsterdam News Briefs: Local Moves and Visits
AMSTERDAM. James Burns of Coalburgh formerly a resident visited his daughter Mrs. Chas Hess last week. Forest Marshall flew to Carrollton Wednesday evening. Lewis Dunn returned Friday from a week with friends in Pennsylvania. Remains of Jas Webster, murdered near Wolf Run last week, were interred in the local cemetery Thursday. Mr Gardner, barber of Piney Fork, employed by T A Wilson. H Rankin bought Rex Crabbs share in Williams Bros and Crabbs butcher firm. Miss Sally Calhoun returned Friday from Montana. Homer Wheaton excited by arrival of twins Monday midnight. W A Lindsay left Monday for Salineville to visit her parents. Jas Patterson of the Y & QO Coal Co, doing business in town Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burns
Coalburgh
Chas. Hess
Forest Marshall
Carrollton
Lewis Dunn
Pennsylvania
Jas. Webster
Wolf Run
Gardner
Piney Fork
T. A. Wilson
H. Rankin
Rex Crabbs
Williams Bros. and Crabbs
Sally Calhoun
Montana
Homer Wheaton
W. A. Leidsay
Salineville
Jas. Patterson
Y .& QO. Coal Co
Local lodge reports growth and social supper in hall
In the Robinson building hall a lodge and about 120 attendees including members, families and guests enjoyed an excellent supper and social amusement. The lodge has grown to 70 members since transferring from Harlem Springs three years ago and is now flourishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Building
Harlem
Springs
Reed's Mills Local Notes and Movements
Miss Florence Welday visits her brothers J. B. in New Comers town and Rev H A in Delaware. Mrs Elliott and daughter Gertrude called on William Leech. Unclaimed valentines in the city will be sent to dead letter office in ten days. Mrs Fletcher Scott visits Alliance Ohio. Jefferson McCoy will serve jury duty here soon. Will Gault family move near Richmond. John Porter buys a new manure spreader from International Harvesting Machine Co Chicago via George Graham Unionport. Elmer Gilkinson and wife visited L F and wife Wednesday. L F Beltz guest of his mother recently. Wintersville residents William Taylor visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Ohio
Jefferson McCoy
Will Gault
Richmond
John Porter
International Harvesting Machine Co
Chicago
George Graham
Unionport
Elmer Gilkinson
L. F., Leech
William Taylor
Wintersville
L. F. Beltz
Lectures and visitors fill Fernwood community calendar
Fernwood notes mark the Lectire Course finale at Longs Church on March 2gth by Columbia Entertainers with Miss Fitzsimmons, Miss Orebaugh and an acclaimed program. Local residents Mary White and family, Rev McNutt’s Bloomfield Hall lecture, Mansfield’s travels, and visits from Cadiz Steubenville and Unionport populate a busy week in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long's Church
Columbia
Fitzsimmons
Orebaugh
Mary White
Hays White
Rev. McNutt
Bloomfield Hall
Elizabeth Mansfield
Sheraden
Rhoda Croskey
Cadiz
Grandmother Elliott
Mary Roberts
Wintersville Bay
Mansfield
Pitts
Edward Gautt
Mary Underwood
Steubenville
Charles Long
J. J. Griber
Bloomfield
Farmers’ Institute
Smithfield
Gibbons
Unionport
Spring plowing and small town notices in Fairplay
Farmers prepare for spring plowing as residents announce travels and social events. Jarvis and James Jewell leave for a short visit to town. Mrs. Reagan heads to McKee Rocks for a few days. Pauline Latts praises Bloomingdale lecture. The Fairplay Dramatic Club plans an exhibition at Valley Horn schoolhouse on Feb 26. George M. Brown and C. A. Rowland seen on the streets. dance at Unionport attended by many youths. W. B. and J. B. Simeral visit J. R. Blackburn. Jacob Mansfield seeks more rain for his business. J. S&S Jarvis buys Jas Jewell property at Second and Main and will move soon. J. B. Simeral buys a thoroughbred fox terrier. Two young men lose their way returning from calls, guided by a stray dog to Unionport and Bloomfield roads. Don’t forget the entertainment Saturday night. Come and see, Frank Boyd, die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairplay
Jarvis
James Jewell
Reagan
McKee Rocks
Pauline Latts
Bloomingdale
Fairplay Dramatic Club
Valley Horn Schoolhouse
George M. Brown
C. A. Rowland
Union Port
W. B
J. B. Simeral
J. R. Blackburn
Jacob Mansfield
J. S&s Jarvis
Jas Jewell
Second
Main Streets
Unionport
Wayne Township
Bloomfield Road
Frank Boyd
Bergholz Social News and Local Moves
Washington's Birthday celebrated in area schools. Communion services held at United Presbyterian Church. Two weeks of meetings ongoing. Rev. Weary ill and seeking treatment. Jacob Drake's residence sold. moving near Akron. McLave family relocates to Canton. William McConaugh purchased Johnson house. plans move. Samuel Slates moves with Sarah William Fillott to Second street. Ladies Aid to host oyster and chicken pie supper at Goodlin store before a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Presbyterian Church
Weary
Ores McConahaugh
Jacob Drake
Fouth Street
Drake
Akron
Thomas Quinn
Miss Belle Elliott Ott Marries Pittsburg Gentleman
Short news notes say Miss Belle Elliott Ott wed last week to a Pittsburg man whose name is not given. J. G. Kirk and wife have leased a four room hotel at New Philadelphia and plan to move there soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Elliott Ott
Pittsburg
J. G. Kirk
New Philadelphia
Neighborhood Notes From Carroll County and Surroundings
Miss Mary Ferrell and niece Carrie Swan of Carrollton spent Sunday with farmers' parents. Walter Miser of Cleveland and Nellie Miser of Huttsburg Pa visited home folks this week. Emily Fulton teaching near Greenough and Eva Fulton near Jewett were home for weekend. J Stahl in East Springfield on business Friday. Mink family moved to the city from Creswell. New blacksmith welcomed. Dance held February 21 at Mr and Mrs K B Gruber in honor of Washington's Birthday with attendees from East Springfield Bloomingdale Germany Steubenville and others. School progress steady under Prof Mull and Miss Jennie Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenough
Eva Fulton
Jewett
Annie Lowmiller
Oak Grove
Inez Schultz
Amsterdam
J. Stahl
East Springfield
Mink
Creswell
B. Filton
Lafferty
Ohio
K. B. Gruber
Washington
Edson Rhinehart
Miss Scott
Melton Birchfield
Earl Johnson
Miss Barker
Arthur. Purviance
Grace Johnson
George Wells
Harry Wells
Bessie Scott
Germany
Frazieg
Bloomingdale
J. S. Miser
Margaret Gault
Steubenville
Joe Frazier
John Dury
Jam Frazier
Jennie Stahl
Will Mills
Seio
Mull
Jennie Fulton
Pine Grove Dinner Honor for Rural Mail Carrier Ray Hillman
A Washington Dinner on February 22 at Mrs Catherine Hillmans home celebrated Ray Hillman rural route 1 mail carrier for three years. The event featured a lavish noon meal with Martha Washington decor, tokens of appreciation, and several prizes. Attendees included Clark McClain Frank Lowry Paul Jackman Frank Van Dyke Will Sender Edgar Mebane Emmett Russell Harry Carson John Vanke Robert Carson Fred Van Dyke Will Walker Will McClain Miss Lena Russell Anna Billman Ray Hillman Albert Billman Mrs Billman Mr and Mrs Frank Billman Ernest Vermillion and Mrs Sillman of Chester West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Grove
Catherine Hillman
Ray
Martha Washington
Fred A. Yan
Bacon Ridge Social Roundup and Home Plans
Lemoina Wilson and family expect to move into their house near Shane town next month. Messrs Ray and Forrest McClell attended a party at McCain's Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. David Barnhouse entertained many friends Thursday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Harbour, Mrs. Sarah, Mr. and Mrs. John Lyle, Miss Margaret Cregg, Charles Montgomery and family. Friday evening they were with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McKinley. Miss Lucy Swickard stayed overnight with Miss Ethel Barnhouse. Charles Montgomery and wife were in Steubenville on Wednesday. J. W. McKinley and J. D. Barnhouse hosted James Andrews Saturday. Helen Nixon attended Epworth League at Mt. Zion Sunday. Floyd Walker of Provo and Miss Ethel Barnhouse dined with Harbour family Sunday. J. W. McKinley and J. D. Barnhouse had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McClelland, Mrs. Eva Leen, and Mrs. Nettie McCleland. Winnie Lyle, staying in Springfield for winter, visits home folks. Celia Graham enjoys days with her sister in Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemoina Wilson
Shanetown
Ray
Forrest McClell
McCain
David Barnhouse
George Harbour
Sarah
John Lyle
Margaret Cregg
Charles Montgomery
Gee. Harbour
W. McKinley
Joseph McClelland
Eva Leen
Nettie McCleland
Winnie Lyle
Springfield
Celia Graham
Knox
Local measles cases end as new illnesses prompt travel
Measles patients have fully recovered and no new cases have arisen in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Taylor Sr. of this place were summoned to Adena Ohio by the serious illness of their little grandchild who has whooping cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed’s Mills
Wm. Taylor
Adena, O
Local notes from Bantam Ridge and nearby towns
Charley Smith and son Noah returned home last week after visiting Hammondsville Ohio. Mrs Florence Van Kennell returned to Valpariso Indiana after a month with friends here. George W Chalfant stayed with Jan Scott one day. A pie social at Bantam Ridge schoolhouse drew strong turnout with pies sold for 350 to Mr Crawford McMasters of Shelleys, total 21.75. Reecd's Mills orchestra provided music. George Flohr traveled to Steubenville with dressed poultry. Ferguson family from New Philadelphia and Logansport attended the Ferguson sale. William Nation of Shelleys bought all oak and walnut on Michael Scanlan farm and will move his sawmill to cut lumber for market. E J Gilkinson and wife visited Bantam Ridge. William Gault and family plan to move from John A Porter farm to Richardson farm on Quaker Ridge. Dogs killed three and wounded several in a flock belonging to George Leech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Smith
Noah
Hammondsville
Ohio
Florence van Kennell
Valpariso
Ind
George W. Chalfant
Jan Scott
Bantam Ridge School
Crawford McMasters
Shelleys
W. Scott Peterson
Reecd
S Mill
George Flohr
Steubenville
George Ferguson
New Philadelphia
Elmer E. Ferguson
Logansport
Hopewell Friends Host February Play Party Honors Many Guests
Misses Bessié and Lucy Gatts hosted a lively February 18 play party with parlor games dancing and music. Guests included Mildred Helen Ella Jones Ida McClure Lillian McComb Mollie Ankrom Clara Elizabeth Green Blanche Wilda Shane Carrie Schomaron and Messrs Frank McClure Ray Gerke Everett Ankrom Joseph Large Earl Shane John Hunter Carl Schnahorn Harry Shane Robert Green Lawrence Green. The Gatts family plans to move to a new home near Clarington Ohio soon. The Hopewell Literary Society announces a box social Friday February 1h to benefit the church with ample boxes for two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Bessié
Lucy Gatts
Mildred
Helen
Ella Jones
Ida McClure
Lillian McComb
Mollie Ankrom
Clara
Elizabeth Green
Blanche
Wilda Shane
Carrie Schomaro
Hopewell Literary Society
McIntyre Montgomery Wedding Near Unionport
A quiet wedding for Vincent H. McIntyre and Martha Montgomery took place at Wm Montgomery's home two miles north of Unionport on February 12, 1908. Rev. Webb officiated in Presbyterian ceremony. Guests included Nellie Webb, Anna Starr, James Blackburn, and others. gifts featured solid silverware and gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre-Montgomery
Wm. Montgomery
Unionport
Vincent H. McIntyre
Martha Montgomery
Nellie Webb
Webb
Near East
Springfield
Rev. Webb
Hopedale
Nellie. Webb
Anna Starr
James Blackburn
Steubenville
K P Supper in Amsterdam Celebrates Washington’s Birthday
The K of P brothers hosted a large oyster supper in Amsterdam at La W. Steinmetz hall with nearly 200 Knights and families attending. Music by Thomas Wilson, Forest Wilson, Ike Willis, and John McLain followed by addresses from John K. Smith, William M. Sweeney, J. C. Mayes, W. E. Williams, J. P. Turvey, H. D. Wilcoxen, and G. G. Hess. Mrs. George Hodges read an essay on Pythianism before guests departed with hopes for next year’s banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
John McLain
John K. Smith
William M. Sweeney
J. C. Mayes
W. E. Williams
J. P. Turvey
H. D. Wilcoxen
G. G. Hess
George Hodges
Death of Isaac Vorhes in Wayne Township in 1808
Isaac Vorhes died Thursday evening February 20 1808 at the home of William B Cole in Wayne township after several weeks of illness. Born April 7 1833 near Rose Mount he married Mary Dodds who died eight years ago. He leaves two brothers Samuel Unionport Ohio Crawford Hardin county and sisters Amanda and Harriet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ery
Isaac Vorhes
William B. Cole
Wayne Township
Rose Mount
Mary Dodds
Samuel
Unionport
Ohio
Crawford
Hardin County
Dour
Amanda
Harriet
Obituary of Civil War veteran in Mount Moriah church
Mrs. Catharine Cole and Mrs. Susan J. Cole mourn a Civil War veteran who served with Company G of the 157th Ohio Infantry under Col. George W. McCook. Funeral held at Mount Moriah Baptist Church February 22 with Rev. MacLeod and Rev. Cunningham officiating. interment in Mount Moriah Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Cole
Wm. B. Cole
Susan J. Cole
Bloomfeld Presbterian Church
M. W Simpson
157Th Regiment
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
George W. McCook
Baptist Church of
Mount Moriah
MacLeod
Bloomfield Presbyterian Church
Cunningham
Becker Spies Wedding at Spies Home in City
Miss Louise J. Spies and Charles Becker wed at 8 PM in the Spies residence 119 North Fourth Street with Rev Schaer officiating. The bride wore castor silk with white lace, bridesmaid in white silk organdy, and reception for thirty guests before a suburban departure to their new home. Out of town guests included Olive Spies of Pittsburgh and Duvasier of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market Street
Becker
Olive Spies
Pittsburg
Mr. Duvasier
New York
Deputy and officer arrest star witness in murder case
Deputy Sheriff Highbumbly of Troy and Officer Ward found Frank Bell, an Italian, on North Seventh street and returned him to Miami county to testify in a case where an Italian shot and killed a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Highbumbly
Troy
Miami County
Ward
Frank Bell
North Seventh Street
Sure Colic Cure Saves Mare After Vets Fail
A Sparta Illinois man recalls Sloan's Sure Colic Cure saving a $170 mare after four veterinarians failed to cure her aboard the steamship Montezuma. He notes 1250 horses aboard for a month and praises Sloan's Liniment for sore shoulders and sprains, landing the animals in fine condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
South Africa
G. H. H. Rowe
Sparta
Hil
Sloan
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Report From Steubenville
Mrs. Laura Wiggins of 934 Sherman Ave Steubenville Ohio praises Doan's Kidney Pills noting her husband suffered kidney pains and backache from night watchman duty and bad weather. After one box he fully recovered with no further issues and she urges others to buy from Foster Milburn Buffalo sole agents at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Steubenville
Laura Wiggins
Sherman Avenue
Ohio
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
For Sale Heavy Team and Farming Implements
For sale one team of heavy work horses one express wagon one road tire wagon one right hand Syracuse plow one sulky corn plow one riding plow inquire at Haberts Steu thencie O R F D Nor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Berts. Steu. Thencie. O
R. F Dd
Biographical Sketch of General Hollingsworth for Congress
A portrait of D A Hollingsworth of Cadiz Republican candidate for Congress in Ohio's Sixteenth district. Born in Belmont County to Quaker parents, he served in the Civil War, practiced law since 1867, and held roles as mayor, prosecuting attorney, state senator, and attorney general. Known as a stalwart Republican, he led anti trust and tariff discussions, chaired judiciary and railroad committees, and promoted agricultural and labor interests while balancing private law practice and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
D. A. Hollingsworth
Cadiz
Ohio
Belmont County
Elihu Hollingsworth
Flushing
Game
Levi Hollingsworth
Pennsylvania
Mt. Union College
25Th
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
James Washburn
Monroe County
St. Clairsville
Supreme Court
Washington
Harrison County
Belmont
Harrison
Senate
Hollingsworth
General Assembly
George.k. Nash
Supreme Court Commission
First National Bank of
McKinley
Canton
Republican Committee
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Bethel
Tewett
Annapolis
Weasley Able
Luther Price
Bergholz
Bacon Ridge
K. OF
P. Supper
Star Witness
Jef
Ferson Counties
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