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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
7
Grand jury in New Somerset hears case against a schoolmaster accused of flogging pupils to maintain order. Narration recalls prior female and male teachers, protests by pupils especially girls, and fear that the matter will be strangled in court.
The annual convention of the United Mine Workers of Ohio opens Tuesday morning at the Odd Fellows temple in Columbus and will run through Friday night. It is described as one of the most important meetings held in years.
A St Louis user testifies Peruna revived his health after months of illness from exposure and damp conditions. The notice also lists administrators for the estate of Alonzo Hayne in Jefferson County Ohio and ads for rent of an 18 acre farm on Warren Ridge with three year lease and farm details.
The fifth sub-district spanning Handle counties of West Virginia hosts 108 local unions with varied vote entitlements and four state treasurer candidates. National leader T. L. Lewis will attend and participate, while about a hundred East Ohio delegates depart Sunday night for preliminary committee sessions.
Frank Sinnet, 20, of Dennison Ohio, arrested in St Louis for stealing bread while in a drunken state. Judge Taylor delays until January 13. Marmell pleads guilty but faces jail for mercy. Marmell says bread smell overwhelmed him. Baker opts not to prosecute.
Thos F Holt files a petition against The Par Oil and Gas Co asking appointment of a receiver to wind up the business. It alleges one sixth interest and other debts exist as management quarrels caused leases to be abandoned. T L May was appointed receiver. A Moore and Erskine Smith attorneys. The grand jury planned to report tomorrow but delayed until Monday due to new business.
Excitement rises as Unity Oil drills a productive test on Otte farm southwest of Mingo. First successful outlying hit in the area yields strong gas pressure and a potential 250 to 300 barrels daily, with multiple crews preparing to sink new wells along Means tract and Holidays Cove field.
The Pan Handle Oil Company completed a test on the John McKim farm located southeast of the Holhdays ore field and found a duster in the Berea grit indicating potential oil production nearby.
Margeret Cassnes of Steubenville, penniless and ill, fainted in Union Station. Columbus Press Post says Staten employees rushed to aid her, reviving her in the ladies room. She heads to Nassal for an operation. city ambulance denied without a physician’s certificate. Rail workers led by Parish and Ryan raised funds for a cab to St. Anthony's, where she will be operated on Friday afternoon.
Jefferson County trades groups elect officers and trustees for the coming year. Steubenville Lodge 52 of the C T W names M C Nel as president and E Hugh Evans as vice president, with Gildes Jerry Goshorn Pat McInt ee as guards and other posts filled. Journeymen Tailors elect C Punke as president and P Conroy as vice president, with W E Franke recording secretary and Aug Duemein financial secretary. Musicians Local No 23 elects Michael Egan as president and F A Bueche as secretary, with trustees and committee posts. Teamsters elect Daniel Travis as president and Frank Sanders as vice president, A Johnston as secretary treasurer. Police urged to obtain a union button from the driver.
Witnesses for the prosecution say the Daily Herald Star misrepresented events. They claim two pupils were unnecessarily and severely punished by a teacher with a wooden foot rest causing bruises and soreness, and that the chastisement occurred in an angry frame of mind.
Report cites conflicting claims about a lady teacher and a school section with no pupils. The Herald-Star received versions from parties opposed to the teacher and asserts there was no pupil testimony before the grand jury supporting the accusers.
Corn growers adopt regulations for a corn exhibit at the Farmers Institute in Richmond on January 20 and 21 1909 Entries close noon January 20 1909 open to Jefferson county Officers decline prizes Vice President W P Cable to manage exhibits Judges J A Dobie and J A Drake Annual meeting set for Wednesday at 339 p m Officers listed C W McCullough President W P Cable Vice President P B Flood Secretary FE H Ekey Treasurer
Near Holliday's Cove Mr Duncan, drilling an oil well on the Carruthers lease, faced a malicious act as someone cut the rope and lit the stem with rope socket down in the hole then dumped pipe fragments to plug the well. Oil men call it an unheard of vandalism and say arrests are likely.
Former Speaker A G Reynolds of the House of Representatives is appointed Judge of the Common Pleas Court by Governor Harris to succeed Judge Willis S Metcalf, promoted to the Circuit bench. Reynolds has previously served on the Common Pleas bench. Judge Jerome B Burrows of Painesville retires Friday.
The Miners and Mechanics Bank stockholders and directors elected a board led by David McGowan as President and C H Steele as Vice President. John Potter serves as Secretary and Treasurer, with John A Kithcart as Solicitor. directors include A M Helms, W S Walker, Edward Nicholson, and others. A child dies after choking on a apple core in East Liverpool yesterday.
Administrator of the estate of Brindley in Jefferson County Ohio was appointed. The notice is dated December 1908 and signed by Finley, Attorney, in the township.
A request seeks names and addresses of anyone who knew James W. Sanford who lived in Jefferson County Ohio before 1862 or since. Written to N B Stewart Secretary by C V I Association Scia Ohio with a note Redecitd-3tw.
Aged man and wife seek a leased farm work arrangement. Address James Daken opposite Mingo Street, near Fisher's Row, Steubenville. Car warning noted.
Pursuant to an order of sale by the Common Pleas Court of Jefferson County Ohio in the case Buehler vs Enoch Chipukazer and Rachel Chipukazer, on February 8, 1909 at 1 p.m. at the courthouse front door Steubenville, the property in Amsterdam area within Andreas' Private Addition is offered for cash. Appraised value listed as $1,900. sale led by Sheriff James Murray with attorney J. D. Bigger.
Ermett George, plaintiff, versus A J Wallace, defendant, before Justice R Lewin at Smithfield Township Jefferson County Ohio. An order for $209.46 was issued in November and the hearing is scheduled for January 10 at 9 o'clock. Petry and Rowland represent Jane Stew.
Telegraph positions open with best pay for young men and women. Cheap board arranged near Pittsburg Telegraph College at 254 Fifth Ave Pittsburg Pa. January 8 ATW.
Executor Samuel Z. Alexander offers two parcels at public auction on January 28, 1909. First the nine ten eighteen acres in New Somerset Jefferson County Ohio. second the John W Wilson farm 84 acres two and a half miles west of Knoxville near the Knoxville and Richmond Pike with house barn spring and orchard. Terms one half cash, balance in one year with interest secured by mortgage.
The Board of Directors will receive sealed bids for the positions of Superintendent and Matron of the Infirmary. Bids must be in by Feb 1. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Clerk F E Cunningham and President Geo B Sterling with S. F. Burchfield notice dated Jan 11 to Jan 4tw.
Probate Court of Jefferson County lists multiple final and first accounts for estates and guardianships. Hearing scheduled January 1st on all accounts including those of David F. Coe Edward G Crawford Barah Winters Robert Blinn George Reed Sawam Brown William Brown Leonard Collins Daniel Lyndones James Richmond Mary Salmon William D McCoy Beatty Beil Nicola Cerri Samuel Shane Ali Deyarmon Marsh Ramuel Shane and Hannah Shans. objections due by date.
The Union Lumber Company filed a petition in Jefferson County Ohio Common Pleas on October 9 demanding $3500 and promissory notes with foreclosures. The case names Vaso Ivesevie Melia Tyoserio Sabatora Ron Max Gelb Lambert, Mrtedl, PF, Lewis and Reywalin’s Brewing as defendants. Unknown resident Sabatora Vetella is among the named parties and attorney Alban represents the plaintiff.
Declining health forces sale of a well watered grain and grazing farm in Jefferson County spanning acres with a nearly new eight room heated house, barn, granary, wagon shed, good orchard, water pipe to buildings, four miles to school, proximity to a turnpike and church, one mile to a creamery, rural mail delivery and nearby mining towns. Finishing fruits and vegetables in demand at good prices, favorable neighborhood, opening for the right buyer. Price and terms reasonable. Robert Smith R F D 2 Adena O.
Private sale announced of the Jos eph A. Kithcart estate farm on the Pike road from Smith field to Mt. Pleasant in Jeffers on County Ohio. The 102 acre property is well watered, under cultivation with fair buildings, about 34 miles from Dillonvale and 144 miles south of Smithfield. Executrix Miss Sadell Kitheart, Smithfield, Ohio, invites inquiries.
The Jefferson County teachers' exams will be held at Wells High School Steubenville on the first Saturday of each month. Patterson exam on the third Saturday of April and second Saturday of May. Examinations run from 7:30 to 4:30 p.m. All communications to the clerks. J T George president W L Everson vice president H M Carpenter clerk.
Ohio Supply Co offers Springfield rifles and other weapons including Remingtons Sharp's Borchardt and Spencer items. Catalog includes pistols swords bayonets and ammunition. Located room 301 National Exchange Bank Building with assorted government goods and decorative items.
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