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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
4
Steubenville residents share New Year greetings with family and friends across Cadiz, Cadiz and other towns. Visitors include Mrs. McFadden and Mrs. Luke while local residents travel to Ohio and beyond for weddings, receptions, and musical engagements.
R H Maxwell, age 48, announces candidacy for County Commissioner with the race to be settled in the upcoming Republican primary. He seeks party support and pledges to promote local development and efficient county governance.
Frank Hughes surprised Mayor Porter this morning by appearing intoxicated. Hughes, before the Mayor on New Year’s morning, vowed to reform. Chief Zimmermann notes Hughes was arrested by him seventeen years ago and has remained in custody since. Seven lodgers and four drunks filled the lockup last night. An Italian with a murderous knife, fined $17 and costs, claimed the blade was for pig killing. Hiram M. Roe, ex-chief of police of Uhrichsville, recovering from a Colorado blizzard near Estes Park, recounts a perilous hike where 11 of 18 prospector party survived three days in a raging snowstorm. Roe was hospitalized in Denver, with severe frostbite and long-term vision issues improving.
The Scott Lumber Company of Bridgeport distributed 500 choice smoked hams to its employees and customers as a Christmas gift, led by I. M. Scott of the city.
James Beck aged fourteen of Conesville was playing on a Panhandle pickup car at Dennis Tuesday night when he fell. One arm was crushed requiring amputation. Local authorities report he was amused prior to the accident.
Advertisement seeks a loan of three to four thousand dollars offering a security mortgage on valuable city real estate. Respondents are instructed to address H. at the Herald Star care.
John C. Phillips files a mortgage foreclosure petition against William M. McFarland and Olga M. McFarland in the Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County Ohio. Property described includes four acres in Unionport area with adjoining six acre tract in Township 9 Range 3, Cross Creek vicinity, with Daniel Cromey named among defendants and a lien claimed. Answer by February 10, 1908, or default judgment.
Finley attorney notes numerous objections to Referee Miller's report in Kitheart et al versus Ratcliff et al in the Mt. Pleasant bank case. Claims include immaterial and unsupported findings, misapplied law, and calls for broader, fuller fact findings on director negligence and bank loan issues.
Belmont County names Morgan again as Factory Inspector nominee. August Stephens of Bellaire is considered if John S. Morgan is not confirmed. Governor Harris will likely back Morgan, with labor unions backing the choice. If Senate again blocks, another candidate may be submitted.
The Wheeling Traction Company announced a fare reduction effective January 1, selling round trip tickets between Wheeling and Steubenville for 76 cents. The new rate saves 16 cents from the previous 46 cent each way fare and tickets will be sold by conductors on connecting cars along city lines, avoiding the Steubenville junction stop.
Sheriff Vorkes starts 1908 with 22 prisoners including five women. Names listed: Ben Hamble robbery Bil Young shooting to kill John Burns arson John Novack game law violator B F Travis cutting to kill Jack Wind selling liquor election day John Harris assault to kill John Williams burglary Lewis Foder shooting to kill Pat McDonald larceny Albert Mariner embezzlement Charles Vandine larceny Hillard Tones Alvin Smith Jeff Johnson William Webster George Pluto burglary.
Griglak a Bellaire operator of a foreign exchange bank and steamship agency was arrested for criminal assault on a girl under the age of consent. Pearl Koslowski a Polish helper from Neffs accuses him and a jail detention followed pending investigation. The prosecution hinges on the girl’s exact age with she claiming she was under sixteen.
Ruskin advises cultivating pleasant thoughts, pleasant reading, and pleasant friendships. The advice emphasizes personal conduct and social harmony, urging readers to nurture positivity and seek uplifting influences in daily life.
Mrs Sarah Matilda Kent wife of Ambrose E Kent died at 257 South Seventh Street on Tuesday at 5 30 pm aged 48. She had been frail after an operation in Mercy Hospital for tumor and fell ill three weeks ago pneumonia hastened death. Born in Hampshire County West Virginia she married Kent 18 years ago and they have lived here since 1893. Surviving are husband and brothers Nelson and George W Howard sisters Jennie Nancy and Mrs Lucy Anderson. She was a devoted member of Simpson M E Church and known as an excellent Christian woman. Her death leaves a large circle of friends in deep regret.
Gilbert, son of a minister, struggles to build a church with building blocks. He asks his father if he can hold up his congregation for funds to finish the project, highlighting a child’s humorous take on church support.
A New York observation notes that drivers of trucks vans and ice wagons comprise the citys heaviest drinkers of spirituous liquors across all classes of people.
In Transvaal a local lawyer charged with theft was ordered to bail, with a condition that if the accused committed death by own action the sureties must forfeit 4000 pounds. The magistrates agreed to this stipulation as part of the bail terms.
This morning at 8:30 o'clock Rev. Father Weigand officiated a requiem Mass at Holy Name church. At its conclusion the interment was held at Mt. Calvary.
Cadiz Ohio businessman and inventor Robert P. Scott, an industrial candidate for Ohio's sixteenth district, traveled with Charles Millis to Monroe county to rally delegates. He told a Bridgeport friend his aim is to win the nomination, believes his chances improve daily, and plans to seek a Scott delegation at the convention while avoiding the Taft Foraker clash.
The funeral for Hannah McFarland was conducted this afternoon from her Prospect Avenue residence with Rev. Dr. Smith officiating. Bearers at the ceremony included George Wright Joseph Wright Herbert Wright Enoch Wright Jesse Williams and William Hayes.
Robert L. Timmons of Cadiz mourns a valuable horse killed Sunday night by hydrophobia. Dr Dunlap treated the animal and witnesses confirmed the diagnosis. A nearby small dog tied near the coop is suspected as the disease source, with no other exposure known. Funeral notice for Michael Fitzpatrick appears in the Sentinel.
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