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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
2
The Herald-Star extends best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year to all readers. May the good things of life be yours, this sincere greeting is shared with warmth.
A verbose reflection quotes Robert G. Ingersoll on the passage of another year. It contrasts birth and death, love and hate, and memory with the sands of time between the buried and the living.
Billy Sunday asserts there is no pessimist era and urges a church baptism of the Holy Ghost. He laments widespread ignorance of religion among churchgoers and claims the church breeds more agnostics than Voltaire and others, warning that many distrust religion.
A collection of brief comeons and aphorisms spanning 1912 to 1913. References to Sheriff Murray, Harmons, Rural Carriers, and Billy Sunday appear alongside cheer for health prosperity and reform. Glimpses of optimistic outlook mix with dated political and social jabs in a fragmentary observed moment.
Poetic meditation on the departed year with seasonal personifications by George D. Prentice. The piece laments gone joys and memories, then shifts to a casual New Year greeting noting noise and general reflection on time. Mentions Wilson’s troubles and that all years feel alike after.
A Christmas Eve at the Children's Bethel in Steubenville featured a decorated chapel, carols, and a visit from Santa Claus. The King's Daughters of Steubenville presented toys and treats to every child, with a joyful program that left many glowing. The Bethel now houses eighty four children from diverse backgrounds and is expanding with new facilities as weather permits. REV. D. W. MERRILL urges support to continue the work and gospel outreach.
Mrs Margaret C Pendleton died in Wheeling on Tuesday. Born in Nashville Tennessee she was daughter of Albert Gallatin and Jane Campbell Ewing linking to Campbell founding Christian Church. She married Colonel Joseph H Pendleton in 1848 in Louisa Virginia. Survived by five children Elizabeth W Henry H John O Andrew A Wilson of Wheeling George S Hughes of Danville and a granddaughter Mrs John B Knox of New York plus three grandsons and two great‑grandchildren.
Miss Mary J. Stewart longtime president of Steubenville Female Seminary died at Brookville Pennsylvania on December 12 at age 73. She had a lengthy career as a educator and producer.
Funeral services for John E F Phillipson were held Wednesday afternoon at his North Eighth Street residence. Rev G T Millen officiated as the choir of the M P church provided music. Sons and stepsons served as pallbearers and members of Jefferson Lodge Odd Fellows and the Encampment attended in a body.
Thomas J Tillery died at his residence 422 Howe Street Pittsburg Pennsylvania on Wednesday January 1. He was well known in the city with relatives here. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at an o'clock.
Summary of early January prices across markets with interest rates and exchanges. Note: Finding mentions New York money on call, mercantile paper, and Sterling rates, plus Cleveland and other city grain, live stock and dairy figures. Also a small lost dog notice ending with a reward offer for Frank A. Boyd in Bloomingdale Ohio.
The Bethel school offers thanks for Christmas generosity from W C T U, King’s Daughters, W F M Society, Epworth Leagues, Sunday schools, churches and individuals. Boxes and packages arrived two weeks before and by Christmas Eve anticipation grew. The Bethel Supt. Purviance expresses gratitude and solicits continued support for the New Year.
The governor backs a stronger Department of Labor with broader powers to investigate conditions and enforce laws. He praises the merit system and urges efficiency records for competitive employees. He stresses aid for farmers through long loans and parcels post expansion to include express service. He also promises a future reorganization of highways into a single responsible Good Roads department.
The Rev. Jesse M Jamison died December 23 1912 at his country home near Hopedale Ohio After a long career as pastor professor and community leader he supported religion education and patriotism He was born July 30 1831 in Pennsylvania and educated in theology He served Piney Fork Siete Presbyterian Church near Bloomfield and later led Hopedale College as Latin Greek and English literature professor He fought slavery and supported the Union and after Lincoln’s administration he served as a Christian Commission member in Richmond VA He married and left a large family including John Y Jamison Amanda Jamison and Sadie Mery and David He was buried December 26 in Bloomfield Ohio His life reflected faith public service and steadfast principle
The Herald Star thanks its patrons for loyal support and explains why contests are limited. It praises Associated Press news, recent building move, and strong community ties. It asserts the paper’s quality and future plans for Steubenville, thanking readers for loyalty and patronage.
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