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Newspaper

Steubenville Herald

Location

Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1907

Page

9

Nine Year Old Bandit Robs Woman on Washington Street

A nine year old boy with a 15 year old accomplice robbed Mrs. Taylor Elliott on Washington Street Saturday night. The satchel held $6.81 and a $100 check. the pair fled, the satchel later found intact minus the handle. Carl Spencer, 9, confessed and named Frank Morosco, 15, as instigator. Both youths jailed for Probate Court hearing.

Washington Street Fifth Taylor Elliott Fernwood Young Spencer Morosco Spencer North Eighth Street Elliott

New York Turfman Eyes Pleasant Heights Track Lease

P. J. Brannon of Salem plans to lease Pleasant Heights race track and move his stock farm to the local facility. He will sell his Salem farm and move stock to Steubenville area, citing Pittsburgh business. Lessees plan two racing meets this season at the track.

P. J. Brannon Salem New York Pleasant Heights

Swearingen Sells 167 Acre Turkeyfoot Farm

Daniel W. Swearingen has sold his 167 acre farm in the Turkeyfoot field to Messrs McCarty of Pennsylvania for about 20600 dollars. Swearingen plans retirement for a period while remaining on the property.

Daniel W. Swearingen Turkeyfoot Messrs. McCarty Pennsylvania Mr. Swearingen

Hatchet threat shocks Adams Street woman

Mrs Mayhm of Adams Street near Sixth reported a man appeared Saturday evening, pulled a hatchet from under his coat, and threatened to cut her heart out. She screamed and fainted on her porch before the suspect vanished. Police searched but found no trace. description: short, slight, sandy moustache, light overcoat, soft hat, about fifty.

New Theater to Rise in Steubenville as Ohio Theatre

Manager Edward Moore announces Tallman will build a new Ohio Theatre in Steubenville on North Third Street. Work will start when weather permits, aiming for a fall opening under Moore’s booking. The Ohio circuitalready includes Ceramic Theatre East Liverpool Court Theatre Wheeling Gilger Norwalk Park Youngstown Colonial Canton Columbia Bellaire Grand Opera Uniontown Tarentum Chester and Wilmington venues. Architect Elliott of Columbus prepared the Steubenville plans.

Steubenville Chird Street Edward Moore Tallman Ohio Theatre East Liverpool Court Theatre Wheeling Gilger Theatre Norwalk Park Theatre Younstown Colonial Theatre Canton Columbia Theatre Bellaire Grand Opera House Uniontown Tareco Theatre Tarentum Chester Wilmington Del Steubenville House Elliott Columbus

Three Boys Runaways Found Loitering Near Blast Furnace

Mayor Scott's lockup sheet lists five lodgers and four loiterers with three boys among wanderers. The trio nicknamed Wanderbust were found half frozen in a bricks car by police after being seen near the blast furnace. They were half starved and fed, claiming to be runaways from Carnegie Pennsylvania. Wages given as peonee Colurfi 15, Joe Dukake 10, Charles Villgus 10. Police headquarters at Carnegie to be contacted.

Scott Carnegie Peonee Colurfi Joe Dukake Charles Villgus

Local News Briefs From Wheeling Area

Fred Simeral spent Sunday with Wheeling friends. Mrs H G Mooney of Toronto was visiting in the city on Friday. Eli Guyder is confined to the house with grip and rheumatism. A sweet baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs John H McKee of Pleasant Heights.

Fred Simeral H. G. Mooney Toronto Eli Guyder John H. McKee Pleasant Heights King Carnegie George Weinman Coal Hill Marie ‘Kells Pittsburg Watson Smith Will Stubbins Wellsville Steubenville

Death takes Martha Workman in Steubenville era obituary

Death notice venerates Martha Jane Workman born November 1 1825 near Richmond Ohio. She joined Two Ridges Church, married William Workman in 1843, later active in United Presbyterian Steubenville. Survived by children Ephraim B Workman James Workman Mattie Andrews Workman Montford Floyd Workman and many siblings and relatives. Also notes loss of a young man from the Bustard family with similar grief.

Martha Jane Workman United Presbyterian Church Steubenville Hugh Workman Lowellville Ephraim B Washington, D. C

Death of Steubenville Civil War Era Carpenter J W Fletcher

John William Fletcher an elderly Steubenville resident for 50 years in the county and 25 in the city died at 631 South Street at 3 20 am Sunday at age 80 From London County Wax he was born He married Mary A Bruce at Mt Pleasant Ohio 42 years ago He worked as a carpenter and greenhouse worker Survived by wife and children William James Rachel wife of Albert Johnston Anna G wife of J W Jennings Miss Mary Fletcher of Pittsburg and others He was industrious and respected.

John William Fletcher Steubenville South Street Fletcher London County Wax Mary A. Bruce Mt. Pleasant William James Rachel Albert Johnston Mary Fletcher Pittsburg Anna G J. W. Jennings

Death of Prof G W Clarke eminent educator of Mt Union

Prof George W. Clarke died at Frank Gibson's home in Wilkinsburg Pa after paralysis struck him during holidays. 84, born July 24 1824 Summit County Ohio. Educator at Allegheny College Mt Union College for 50 years where he served as treasurer and 1887 88 as president. Founded the college museum now famed. Funeral at Wilkinsburg home Monday noon. interment in Alliance Ohio. Survived by sister Mrs Lois Smith Los Angeles and daughter Mrs Ida Joats Ashtabula.

George W. Clarke President McKinley Frank J. Gibson Wilkinsburg Clarke Clarks Summit County Allegheny College Meadville Conneautvillle Mt. Union College Carnegie Pension Fund Frank Gibson South Avenue Alliance, O Lois, Smith Los Angeles Cal Ida. Joats Ashtabula

Mrs Sylvester Young Dies at Dillonvale Parsonage

Mrs Sylvester Young wife of Rev Sylvester Young pastor of the M E Church at Dillonvale died at the parsonage on Saturday night January 5 1907 at 11 o clock aged 32 years. She was a devoted wife and mother of five children and her death is a crushing blow to her husband and family. She had lived in Dillonvale only a few years but earned the communitys affection through her kindness and church work. The services will be held Tuesday.

Sylvester Young M. E Dillonvale Tuesay Faye Porter City Auditor's Office Maurice Dunlope Harvey Love Wells Street Springfield Carter George King Richmond City Charles E. Moodey Ross Street Moodey Woman's Club H. W. Cooper Washington Street J. L. Holton Miss Mary Plainfield N. J First Presbyterian Church H. W. Nelson North Fourth Street Toronto Mingo William White Mr. Pleasant Jennings Pittsburg Sylester Young Young M. P. Church Nellie Roth Electrical Supply Co Mary Ralston Miss Roth D. R. McAdoo Uhrichsville Dmts Alseeteen Elizabeth Morgan Toledo J. A. Kitheart Hickory Mary McCarroll Urquhart-McKee Michael Shea Pittsburg College Harry Gordon Wheeling Miss List Steubenville Charles Wisher United Presbyterian Allegheny T. H. Hanna W. Criss John John Finney Col J.J. Clark Clark & Clark Canton Thomas G. Bell R. P. Bell Ponoka Canada James Bell Hulbert Portage County Thomas Bell E. D. Ledyard Barberton Alex. Sharpe New Emory Methodist Episcopal Church Emily Virginia Wedderspoon Wiliam R. Wedderspoon Wedderspoon Arthur E. Gutteridge Ocean Grove George P. McCracken Jennie Fisher Benj. F. Fisher Wm. H. Hedges Dayton Ohio Hamilton Rev. Hedges Lindenwold Christian Church Hedges

Death of Charles Bustard in England Charged to Pneumonia

A cablegram to J J Sinclair reports Charles Bustard died in Condon England this morning of pneumonia. His sister Mrs A A Bustard of North Fourth Street was informed. Born west of Franklin Ave, he trained as an electrical engineer, rose with Westinghouse, worked in London office, and helped install electrical railways abroad including a trolley to the Pyramids. He was in the prime of manhood and advancing in his field.

J. J. Sinclair Charles Bustard Condon England Phewmonia Msss A. A. Bustard Fourth Street John Harriet Bustard Franklin Avenue Pittsburg Westinghouse Company London Continent Egypt Pyramids

John B Kraus Dies After Typhoid Illness at 39

John B Kraus died at his home 137 North High street Monday at 7 20 p m after four weeks illness with typhoid fever aged 39 years He was born in Nuremburg Germany and had lived in Steubenville since 1895 He married Emma Halm and is survived by one child two brothers and three sisters He was a merchant tailor in partnership with C L Foreman He was a member of Zion s Lutheran church KK No 1 Germania Turnverein Schwabenverein and the Protected Home Circle He was a respected industrious citizen.

John B. Kraus North High Street Nuremburg Germany Steubenville Towo Emma Halm John C. L. Foreman Zion's Lutheran Church P. No.1 Germania Turnverein Schwabenverein

Frances C Ferguson 87 dies after long illness in Steubenville

Frances Cochran Ferguson of Steubenville died at her home on Seventh and Adams Streets Tuesday at 10 45 a m. after about four weeks of jaundice and a later collapse. Born in Ireland she came to Steubenville in 1854 and was married to the late John Ferguson. Surviving are two daughters Fi M Ferguson and Martha M Ferguson both of Steubenville, two sisters Mrs Martha McConville and Mrs John L Robertson, and several Cochran siblings. She was active in the Presbyterian Church of Ireland and the United Presbyterian Church of Steubenville and cherished a steadfast faith.

Frances C. Ferguson Frances Cochran Ferguson Adams Streets Ferguson Bantridge County Down Ireland James Frances Cochran Steubenville John Ferguson U. S. Lataniy Fi M. Ferguson Martha M. Ferguson Martha McConville Ohn L. Robertson Aetna Robert John Cochran Presbyterian Church of Ireland U. P. Church

Death of George Kurner in Mingo after illness

George Kurner died at his home in Mingo Tuesday morning at 8 30 after about three weeks with typhoid fever. He was a blacksmith at the Carnegie mill for years and was highly respected. Survived by wife and daughter Ruth, and his parents Mr and Mrs John Kurner, along with brothers and sisters Raymond Harry Clara Elsie and Thelma, all of this city.

George Kurner Mingo Carnegie Mill Ruth John Kurner Raymond Harry Clara Elsie Thelma

Funeral Rites for Martha Workman Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Martha Workman were conducted Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Hanna and Rev. Buchanan presiding. Numerous floral tributes adorned the casket as a quartet sang God Giveth to His Beloved Sleep and the U. P. church choir attended. Pallbearers were David McGowan, R. L. Brownlee, B. F. Prentiss, George Swan, A. Worsyth e, and George Sterling. flower bearers were Carl Walker, Charles Wilbus and Frank Workman. Attendees included Mrs. Stoner, David Liggett and others from nearby towns. Separately, Henry Karl’s funeral was held at St. John’s Church with Rev. Salzwedel officiating. Pallbearers were George Kirchner, Aug. Daemlein, Mr. Koch, Mr. Dreyer, Frank Owens, and Wm. Campbell.

Martha Workman Hanna Buchanan Moreland Eleanor Alexander J. W. Phillips John Eynon U. P. Church David McGowan R. L. Brownlee B. F. Prentiss George Swan A. Worsythe George §. Sterling Carl Walker Charles Wilbus Frank Workman Stoner David Liggett William Liggett Lowellville Bush New Philadelphia Parks Uhrichsville Wiggington Bridgeport Henry Karl St. John’s Church Salzwedel George Kirchner Aug. Daemlein Mr. Koch Mr. Dreyer Frank Owens Wm. Campbell

Funeral services for John W. Fletcher held this afternoon

John W. Fletcher was honored in an afternoon funeral service led by Rev. C. D. White. Pallbearers named were Louis Fletcher R. Bruce Albert Johnston and John Jennings, reflecting the family and community ties surrounding the service.

John W. Fletcher Rev. C. D. White Louis Fletcher R. Bruce Albert Johnston John Jennings

Death of Beatty's addition child from diphtheria

May Bendure age sixteen months, daughter of Walter C. and Bertha Bendure of Sycamore street Beatty's addition, died Sunday morning of diphtheria. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with Rev. Smith officiating. The parents have the sympathy of friends in their loss.

May Walter C Bertha Bendure Sycamore Street Beatty Rev. Smith

Death of Lettie Heberling Brought Home for Burial

Lettie Heberling a married daughter of Henry Heberling of Mt. Pleasant died recently in Pennsylvania and her remains were brought to Mt. Pleasant for interment.

Lettie Henry Heberling Mt. Pleasant Pennsylvania

Mrs Rev Young Dies at Mt Pleasant Church Parish

Mrs. Rev. Young wife of the Presbyterian church minister at Mt. Pleasant died there on Saturday night. Her husband and five children survive.

Rev. Young Presbyterian Church Mt. Pleasant

Mrs Phoebe Thomas Dies at Mt. Pleasant at 85

Mrs Phoebe Thomas widow of Isaac Thomas died at Mt. Pleasant on Thursday night aged 85. The obituary notes her long widowhood and ties to the Thomas family in the community.

Phoebe Thomas Isaac Thomas Mt. Pleasant

Death of Wellsburg Engineer Joseph Reed in California

Word has reached Wellsburg of the death in California near Los Angeles of Joseph Reed a former well known steamboat engineer on the Ohio river from Wellsburg who went west recently seeking better health He died soon after arrival in California from a heavy cold settled on his lungs His remains have been shipped back east and will arrive in Wellsburg Monday night accompanied by his wife

Wellsburg California Los Angeles Ohio River Joseph Reed

Personal notes from Steubenville society scene

Monday social items from Steubenville record a busy week of visits and events. Entries name A S Hoddesadgar yng from Pittsburg visiting Mrs M M Grimes, A A Freanzheim's rheumatism trip to Mt Clemens, Miss Eliza McCracken returning home, and many other local calls, parties, and engagements across families, clubs, and churches.

S. Hoddesadgar Yng Pittsburg M. M. Grimes A. Freanzheim Mt. Clemens Eliza McCracken Wilkinsburg C. T. Wood Tri- State Gas Co McDowell George Olive Hammond Smithfield James E. Hill H. H. Peterson Zanesville Jessie Spencer Wolfe John M. Cummins Edwin Redhead St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Steubenville St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Dennison Margaret Sheridan Canton Royal Neighbors Woodman All Rena Moller Beck & Butte’s Merchant Tailorin Store Beech Botttom W. Va Lynchburg Sarah Gregg Dougherty Allegheny General Hospital Midhwan New Jersey Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society Second Presbyterian Church Home Mission N. L. Cutler Bess Young Madge McClinton Mary Louise Steele Francis Low Kizzie Low Mary Laura Hill Lee Hogan Ralph Harden Paul Allison Lawrence Griffith Bert Lee Wood Nicholson Howard Low Jim Nicholson Wellsburg Carl Hamilton Smith Fsg Elyria Ohio Bessie Milnes Crowthers Edward Crowther J. S. Paisley Nina Vance Jennie Sharp James R. Steele Miss Sharp Janet Sayworth Overbrook Philadelphia George Kirkpatrick Sycamore Avenue Erma Kirkpatrick Ray Daniels Toronto Ettie Rodgers Richmond Pauline Johnson Stella Huscroft Wintersville Erma Crescent Club Vance Morrow Darrah James Tageart Sallie Cunningham J. L. Lee Costonia A. J. Steadman Abel Brown's Island

How to Enjoy a Good Dinner With Mi-o-na

A period style notice promotes Mi-o-na stomach tablets to prevent distress after meals. It claims no strict diet is needed and offers a Beall & Steele money back guarantee if Mi-o-na does not cure stomach ailments. The ad asserts Mi-o-na strengthens the stomach for enduring appetite and digestion.

Beall & Steele

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Local Citizen

Steubenville residents recall Doan's Kidney Pills as a lasting kidney cure. John Mariner of Wellsville, Ohio, cites 1898 backache relief after using a box from Beall & Steele and six years later still vouches for its effectiveness. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo markets the remedy. price 50 cents. remember the name Doan's.

Steubenville Dean John Mariner Miner Wells St Wellsville Hadlum St Doan Beall & Steele Market Street Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

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