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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
11
Union meeting at Second Presbyterian Church hears Rev. C. H. Hubbell outline plans for 1909 state convention and four aims faith facts fire and fellowship to energize youth work and church revival in Ohio communities.
Attacks on sewer assessments continue with three actions to enjoin collection of Adams Street sewer charges. Franklin Dougherty executor and others sue the County Treasurer Auditor and City of Steubenville. Miller Miller and Erskine Smith attorneys. Various docket motions, divorces, suits, and minor verdicts noted.
Pete Smark an Ekeyville Austrian nearly broke his neck after falling from a car platform at Steubenville while intoxicated. Officers helped him to his feet and to a holding cell where a doctor treated him. a cot was improvised in the lockup as he regained consciousness. A whiskey bottle exploded in the chief’s desk, adding to the strange scene before dawn.
A playful remark from the satirical weekly Puck notes how a newspaper captioner fills space with humor when ideas run dry. It cheekily cites two words used as placeholders in copy: nevertheless and notwithstanding.
S. B. Goucher and R. M. Francy filed suit in Toronto against Steubenville and Toronto Railway and rail companies to halt transfer of the franchise right of way stock and related actions to the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railway or any party. They claim irreparable injury and depreciation of stock value, noting limited feasible routes and the public need for competition. Notice of a stockholders meeting on Dec 24 was invalid due to improper notice. Mansfield and Merryman represent plaintiffs.
The residence of Edward Hook in Brilliant was destroyed late Monday night. Family and neighbors saved most household goods as flames appeared on the outside wall. Strong hints of incendiary cause noted. loss estimated at 1500 dollars, partly insured.
A man named William Plies struck his wife and her mother during a street incident at Fifth and Market streets around 9:30 PM. The wife and mother filed for assault and battery with plans for a peace warrant. Both women, shaken but not seriously hurt, said the couple had married only a week ago and the wife continues to work.
Employees who kept their 2003 preferred stock in United States Steel are to share in a bonus fund, with $5 per thousand annually on held stock. The fund, growing as stock prices rose, will be paid January 2, 1908 upon present certificates. Similar arrangements exist at other steel plants.
A swarthy crowd of Servians from Belgrade's surrounding mountains attended the mayoral hearing on George Juric, charged with assault to kill Mike Evassovic. Juric, represented by Naylor and Blackburn, faced prosecutors Nelson Miller and Erskine Smith. The Wells Street district incident occurred the night before Christmas. Mayor Scott set bail at 500 dollars.
George Auten, 18 months, of North Seventh Street, broke his hip after falling beside a chair Friday evening. A similar fall last summer caused the same hip fracture. Dr. T. W. Walker treated the child. Thomas Rodgers’s son fractured his right wrist between elbow and hand in another painful accident.
New York City's daily milk supply relies on shipments from six states about 400 miles away. The system shows how regional dairy networks sustain metropolitan demand amid interstate trade and distribution logistics.
A club member praises Sealships bulk oysters for fresh taste and proper storage. He explains they are packed in an enameled case with outside ice to preserve flavor, warns against ice water soaking, and commits to buying Keane's fresh oysters daily.
The City Board of Health meets Thursday at 7:30 PM to present its annual report and close remaining business. The board reports costs to the city were lower than in former years and that conditions are in good order for the new year. A notable item notes six hundred twenty eight nuisances abated.
Notice that William Bb. Donaldson has been appointed and qualified as Executor of the will of Mary J. Salmon, deceased, in Steubenville Ohio. Attorney Mansfield and Merryman listed at 327 Market Street. Dated December 1907.
The Seventh District Ohio court orders a hearing on the petition for February 14, 1908 at 9 am in Columbus. Notice to creditors and interested parties is required via The Herald-Star and mailed copies to known creditors at their residences. Judge John F. La ter presides. Clerk BR. R. Cowen records the order.
A fourteen acre poultry farm near Island Creek P O Ohio is offered for sale. It includes warm buildings capable of housing five hundred hens and five acres of bottom land ideal for gardening. Address 1 Mackey Island Creek Ohio. Octio-6td-wtf
A historic classified notice promotes the Forest City Designing School offering thorough instruction in dressmaking and millinery. It lists D M Gruber and A C Lewis as attorneys and notes locations at No 7 Third Floor Peoples Savings Bank Building, West Twentyfifth Street and Franklin Avenue, Cleveland Ohio.
Howard Davidson of East Springfield Ohio is named executor of the will of William Fast deceased of Salem Township Jefferson County Ohio dated December 18 1907 Frank H Kerr TM indicates attorney or related official action.
Mary E. Oliver and Jay S. Paisley announce the appointment and qualification as Administratrix and administrator of the estate of James A. Oliver, deceased, late of Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio. Dated December 6 1907.
Probate court in Jefferson County Ohio orders Mary M Wasson as Administratrix to sell at public auction two parcels totaling about 134 acres in Knox Island Creek townships. The land includes 72 1/2 acres and 5 perches of Lot 1 and 62 1/2 acres of Lot 2, appraised at $7,000. Sale set for one o'clock p m cash terms.
Legal notice announces plaintiff Albert M. Sole in the Jefferson County Ohio court case. Details are fragmentary but indicate an action filed in the court of the pleas. Further specifics including docket numbers or parties are not readable from the fragment.
Tracie E. Anderson petitions the Court of Common Pleas seeking divorce from Even E. Anderson for gross neglect of duty and restoration to her maiden name. The defendant, residence unknown, must answer by January 25, 1908, or the cause will proceed. W. C. Brown.
GEO. L. COPELAND & CO. advertise hides calf skins furs sheep pelts and wool with contact by call or write and long distance Bell phone No 12¢ North Seventh Street west of the P H passenger depot seeking prices from buyers and merchants.
Sheriff sale proceedings follow judgment against Parlett and William L. Cole. Property located in Plain 8 with details in the official notice. Potential buyers should review terms, deadlines, and required filings for bidding and redemption.
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