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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
1
The Methodist church Ladies Aid Society of Richmond calls a reorganizing meeting for Saturday afternoon January 17 at two o clock in the Sunday school room. Members urged to attend and bring helpers. The notice notes several church services and community happenings, including illness and social visits, with updates on local residents and clergy.
Miss Charles Russell has returned home from Steubenville where she visited relatives. W A Lowry was a business visitor in Wattsville Monday. Miss Bessie Garson is visiting at the home of her sister Mrs H S McGrail in Richmond. Mr William Enige and Harry Pugh are spending a few days in Alliance. Mr and Mrs Wm Carson gave a dinner party last Tuesday evening in honor of their son Rev Taylor Carson and bride nee Miss Lela McKnight of New Cumberland whose wedding took place at the bride's father home in New Cumberland on New Years Day. Carson left Friday evening for Jamuth Ferry PA where she and her register avera engaged as gang leaders.
Bloomfield reports a near-empty Bloomingdale Telephone Company meeting with only one member present to elect officers hire a central operator and set the annual assessment. Next meeting January 17 at 1 PM at Tipton's Hall called the final session to prevent closure of service.
Mr and Mrs Frank Culp transacted business in Steubenville on Tuesday. Vance Siward was in Wellsville last week. George Bender called on Mrs Gertie Bender of New Somerset on Wednesday. Clyde Culp called on his brother William of Knoxville on Tuesday. Thomas Mongomry visited with friends here one day last week. Ethel Boyd was in our midst on Wednesday. J L Culp and son Clyde transacted business in Knoxville on Wednesday. A number from here attended the oyster supper at New Somerset hall on Wednesday evening. B L Culp was a wellsville shopper on Thursday. Roy Grimes of Bergholz is spending a few days with his father Rankin Grimes. Will Groves and Jason Swickard were in our midst Saturday. Misses Grace Henderson and Grace Mathes of East Liverpool spent Sunday with their parents. Mr and Mrs W Culp of Knoxville were Sunday guests of their parents, Mr and Mrs J L Culp. William Stvart of Steubenville was calling on friends here on Sunday. Clyde Culp returned to his work at Mingo Monday morning after spending a few days with the home folks.
Paul Simmons slipped on an icy sidewalk a few days ago in Amsterdam and broke his left arm at the wrist. The report notes nearby events including teaching changes in Room No 1 and an open installation of officers by the Amsterdam K of P Lodge. A near fatal auto accident is also described with an icy road condition affecting a vehicle near Wagone rs garage.
Unionport notes show Miss Hazel Orr resigning as Midway school teacher and Miss Hazel Rittenhouse appointed for the rest of the year. Other local items include visits, job changes, weddings in progress, sermons at churches, and village social notes.
The Women’s Session will convene January 22 at 1 30 p m in the High School building. Mrs Bowers will speak on Woman’s Opportunity. A program of vocal and instrumental music readings and other items awaits, with a cordial welcome extended to all attendees.
A community entertainment at Hazel Dell School in Reed's Mills on Saturday January 31 features songs dialogues and recitations by teachers and pupils plus older district youth. Read's Mills string band provides music while attendees are urged to bring pies and pocketbooks ice cream and coke will be sold at the close. Doors open 7 20 pm and entertainment begins at 8 pm admission is free and all are welcome.
Mrs Nancy Dillon and Miss Rend lah Atkins of Toronto ny Palied here by the death of Mrs Bonhamin Atkins. Mrs Alice Tomey entertained many friends in honor of Miss Ethel Freeman of Wheeling. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Peck Ira Tomey Hobart Linear Logan Smith Mr and Mrs Roy Weems Roy Tomey Mr and Mrs A B Tomey. An elegant supper followed by music. Chester and Sanford West visited their brother Allen West. Mr and Mrs Birnie Smith hosted dinner for Mr and Mrs 2 M West and others including Ernest Smith and children. Thomas West Bernie Smith and Fred Smith purchased a vertone phonograph. Mr and Mrs Oscar Atkins spent Monday in Bloomingdale with Morris Robert Cooper and Allen West Vide Tomey. Mrs Fred Smith and Mrs Rufus Smith were in Steubenville last week.
Obituary notice honoring Mr. Benj. Adkins who died peacefully as evening shadows fell, noted for calm conduct and quiet demeanor. Details incomplete.
Obituary notes the death of Benjamin Adkins at age 69 on January 6 1920. A. M. E. church member, he was mourned by wife Mary E. Smith five children and many grandchildren. Survivors include Alonzo Adkins Oscar Adkins and siblings Joseph Adkins James Adkins. Community sympathies offered.
Special services begin at the M E church on Sunday January 25 1920 at 11 00 pm with afternoon and evening layovers Also oyster supper and pie social at Annapolis hall Thursday evening January 22 to raise funds for a cement walk All ladies bring pies and boys come with loaded pockets Rev Crawford hosted by T E Miser and family plus local reports of meetings dinners and visits including the East Springfield Grange and Co F W club January 22 social and attendance urged George Moore buried January 9 near Mt Hope funeral officiated by Rev Crawford Several social visits and dinners noted with local residents and travelers from Cadiz and Steubenville
Local notes report Mrs. Edgar Hatfield traveling to Creston IA for her sick mother Mrs. Herman Dawson. Mrs J T Martin and Dorothy visited Steubenville. Grange aims to install officers January 24 at White's schoolhouse with all Grangers urged to attend. Community chatter lists visits and visits to Steubenville and Long's church events.
Miss Olive Hewitt a local music teacher hosted a home recital on Main Street Tuesday evening. Her class of 25 students featured Miss Erma Long who won a prize for guessing the most musical compositions. Refreshments followed the program and social hour. Mrs Floyd Hghout is ill at her home on Main Street. Donald McBane joined Room No 4 last week. Bessie Carson resigned due to sickness. Mrs Maple remains ill. Miss Cleland of New Concord will teach at the High School replacing Mrs Lindsenmyer. Rev Hume visited East Liverpool last week.
Rev R C Stewart preached a Sabbath morning sermon on the theme Limiting the Almighty. The community mourns the sudden death of Miss Mattie Holmes of near Scio a gifted sculptress and artist of notable culture. Funeral services were held at her home last week with large attendance Rev Leigh officiating Mrs Gee S Bigger and Miss Iantha among those mentioned.
Community notices record weekend activities in Wheeling and nearby towns. Residents attended theater productions at Court Theatre in Wheeling, visits to Martins Ferry hospital, and social events with friends and relatives. Notables include Miss Noda Killespie, Mrs. W. S. Stollenberg, Mrs. Geo. S. Bigger, Leona Applegarth, and Oliver Wendell Lewis among others.
Died at the hospital in Fairfield Iowa Jan 5 Wm Miser in his 88th year. Survived by one daughter Mary Etta of New Lowden Iowa two sisters Mrs Mary Crabb of New Lowden Iowa and Mrs Jennie Morrison of E Springfield two brothers Cyrus Be Salem Ohio and John A of Steubenville.
Lawyers retain for women jailed after Saturday raid on the red light district. Judge Smith fined the defendants 90 days for contempt. Prosecutor prepares an entry to decide next steps, with appeals feared on rights violations and trial legality. Names include Kid Jones and Anna Gordon among the inmates. Visitors crowded the jail as officials warned they must curb visits. Investigators probe a leak tipping off some women before the raid.
Columbus dispatch reports master commissioners named by Judge Clevenger completed remaining work counting ballots in the wet referendum fight. They cleared a few precincts in Monroe Hardin and Darke counties and planned to begin recounts in Cuyahoga county. By noon the 88 precinct recount added 53 votes to the wets, increasing their margin over the 479 majority on election day.
Alex Sima files for divorce from Mary Sima in Common Pleas Court alleging repeated fist fights frequent beatings and threats to kill. He seeks custody of their two children and cites instances of hatchet threats and poison in food.
In George M. Freeman vs Eleanor E. Francy a default judgment for 1590 dollars favors the plaintiff. An election of widow in John O Bates estate. Mary A Lee will probate will application. Sale petition for Mary E Blackburn estate. County Auditor Sherman Floyd to meet Wayne township real estate owners at Bloomfield Friday January 2 to discuss 1929 property reappraisement. meeting postponed from Wednesday.
Clarence A Whitman 19 of Steubenville and Mary Elizabeth Walter 17 of Alibanna apply for marriage license. Arthur Raymond Harris 21 and Mary Ellen Hamilton 20, both of Steubenville. Joseph F Champion 24 of Bergholz and Jennie M Heckathorn 19 of Brilliant. Harry Grimes 19 of Wintersville and Mamie Wallace 19 of Unionport. Sara A Pearce named executrix of Archibald G Pearce estate. John C Brown named administrator of Anna May Ewing estate. Peter F Helms executor and Mary Margaret Helmes executrix of Rosella Helmes estate. Inventory and appraisement filed for Roderick M Castner estate.
Frank Wagner a Hartje Paper mill employee in Toronto remains in critical condition at MecCulloch hospital after a belt motor accident. He was adjusting a slipped belt when caught by a revolving shaft, crushed and severely injured. His left thigh and bones below the knee are fractured. Howard Rodgers stopped the machinery and Wagner is hospitalized. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Wagner of Toronto.
Report of the condition of First National Bank Dillonvale Ohio at close of business December 31 1919. Assets include loans and discounts 8260000. U S government securities 16426612. other bonds securities 12769506. reserve and cash 7112602. total assets 73977867. Liabilities show capital stock 250000, surplus 26009, undivided profits 24730, deposits total 43977847, and miscellaneous items. Signed by cashier J Thompson and notary public W Powley January 13 1929.
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