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Steubenville Herald

Location

Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1913

Page

3

Death Roll and Ill-Fated Child Die in Ohio Town

William L Clear a Jefferson county native living with his nephew R L E Chambers East Liverpool died after months of illness He would have been 73 He was Civil War veteran of Company G Ohio Volunteer Cavalry He never married Funeral at Knoxville his former home Also funeral notice for infant William ward son of Leona Sargent and husband from Shelby who died at 16 months Catarrhal pneumonia Funeral held at South Seventh Street with burial at Center Chapel cemetery Parents extend sympathy in their bereavement Aunt Freda signs the notice

William EE. Clearj Jefferson County R. L. E. Chambers East Liverpool Thomas Sarah Tomtitts Knoxville Mary F. Chambers Bye Toronto William L. Clear Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Lutgeran Church Deaton Maurer Ralph Wooster Shelby Ralph Maurer William Leona Sargeant Leona Jefferis William Ward Hildren McCarty Oeisiae M. E Center Chapel Cemetery

Mrs Annie Wilkins Dies After Brief Illness

Annie Wilkins aged 43 died at her Lincoln avenue home Thursday at 3 45 am after a week long illness. Born in England she was married to Joseph Wilkins who died at Hayti Missouri eight years ago. The family moved from Pittsburg in December leaving two children Edgar and Annie M. She was a Baptist church member. Funeral services are set for Saturday afternoon with Rev J F Miller officiating.

Annie Wilkins Lincoln Avenue Morgan England Joseph Wilkins Hayti Pittsburg Edgar Annie M Baptist Church J. F. Miller

Mrs. Finley Rhoades Dies In Mt Pleasant At 60

Mrs. Finley Rhoades aged 60 died suddenly at her Mt Pleasant home Thursday evening from heart trouble. Her maiden name was Isabelle Whitten. She was a Presbyterian church member and highly respected in the community.

Finley Rhoades Mt. Pleasant Isabelle Whitten Presbyterian Church

Mrs Lamantia Dies After Illness at 40

Mrs Vincenza Busateria Lamantia wife of Michael Lamantia died at home 182 South Sixth Street on Saturday at 6 pm aged 40 after an 11 month illness. She recently underwent cancer surgery in Cleveland and is said to have hastened her death by drinking a cancer wound wash near her bedside. Born in Italy she married Lamantia 18 years ago and leaves children Rosie Minnie Mary Annie Josie Lena Florence, three brothers August and Guiseppi of Chicago and Rosatio Annie and Mary of Cleveland. She was a member of St Anthony's church.

Lamentia Vincenza Busateria Lamantia Michael Lunantia South Sixth Heaith Creveland Italy Rosie Minnie Mary Annie Josie Lena Florence August Guiseppi Chicago Rosatio Cleveland St. Anthony’s Church

Death of John C Woods Injuries From Horse Kick

John C Woods died at his home on Church street on Sunday at hp m aged 58. He was injured eight days earlier when kicked by a horse while employed as a teamster. An internal lump formed and burst, causing his death. A native of Ohio he had lived here 12 weeks. He married Blanche Walter three years ago and she survives with a daughter Emma B. He had three children by a former wife in Zanesville. Three sisters and two brothers survive. He was a member of the M E church and regarded as industrious.

John C. Woods Church Street Hp. m Ohio Blanche Walter Emma B Zanesville M. E. Church

Death of Tiltonville resident Frank Ullom at 80

Frank Ullom, longtime Tiltonville resident and Civil War veteran aged 80, died Saturday after weeks of illness at home. Survived by six children, Carrie of home, Mrs. Robert Davis of Martins Ferry, Mrs. Hugh Ford of home, Frank Jr. at home, and S. B. Allom of Steubenville. Funeral Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Simpson officiating and burial in Mound Cemetery.

Tiltonville Frank Ullom Carrie Robert Davis Martins Ferry Hugh Ford Frank, Jr S. B. Allom Steubenville Rev. Simpson Mound Cemetery

Finnish Mill Worker John Kraesala Dies at 21

John Kraesala a Finlander formerly ill with pneumonia died at City Hospital on Sunday at age 21 He had been employed at the Weirton mill as a laborer and his death was reported by local officials

John Kraesala City Hospital

Death of Mrs Boyd at Mt Pleasant Home

At the home near Mt Pleasant on Saturday Mrs Thomas Boyd died after a blood poisoning illness. She leaves husband and three children Virginia Earl and an infant.

Mt. Pleasant Thomas Boyd Virginia Earl

Infant Henry Ferguson Oliver Dies at Home

Infant Henry Ferguson Oliver, son of William and Laura Oliver, died at his parents home at 218 Edgar Avenue at 12 30 PM Monday noon. He was aged six months.

Henry Ferguson Oliver William Laura Oliver Edgar Avenue

Infant Mike Tamasik Dies at Mingo Junction

An infant named Mike Tamasik died at Mingo Junction on January 19, aged seven months and four days. The brief notice states the loss of a young child, providing no further details on cause or survivors.

Mike Tamasik Mingo ‘Junction

Infant Similjoo Davis Dies at 10 Months

Similjoo, infant son of Samuel and Sam Davis of 440 Wells Street, died January 18. He was ten months old.

Similjoo Samuel Sam Davis Wells Street

Infant Son of Frank Spleter Dies at 3 Months Needed

John W. infant son of Frank Spleter of South 10th street died January 17 at age 3 months and 8 days.

John W Frank Spleter South 10Th Street

Death of Wooster merchant Mr Snyder announced

A message from Mrs W H Mhurer of Shelby Ohio announces the death of her father, R B Snyder, in Wooster hospital on Tuesday afternoon January 14 1913. Snyder, a prominent produce and grain merchant, had been in poor health, underwent an operation two weeks earlier, rallied briefly, then declined and died. He was active in business while ill and a member of the local community.

R.B. Snyder W. H. Mhurer Shelby, O Wooster Snyder

Obituaries Notice From Weirton and Follansbee Dated Jan 16

Adam son of Andy and Rosario Dallas died at Weirton Wednesday night aged two months Susié wife of John Smarzik of Mingo Junction died January 16 aged 29 Michael son of Michael and Julia Suborki died at Follansbee January 16 aged 8 months and 28 days

Adam Andy Rosario Dallas Weirton Susié John “Smarzik Mingo Junction Michael Julia Suborki Follansbee

Funeral services for Henry Schmidt held at Follansee

Henry Schmidt funeral services were conducted at Follansee on Friday with Rev. Sidener officiating. Pallbearers named included Thomas Braun, Jas Llewellyn, Thomas Llewellyn, August Valento, John Valento, and Alex Swenden.

Henry Schmidt Follansee Rev. Sidener Thomas Braun Jas Thomas Llewellyn August John Valento Alex. Swenden

Funeral services for Edward Still held Friday

Funeral services for Edward Still were held Friday with Rev Jobes officiating. Large attendance included the Maccabees and Carpenters Union. Pallbearers named Richard Gilson Hugh Patterson Batley Joyce Geo McKeish and two Carpenters Union members.

Edward Still Jobes Maccabees and Carpenters Union Richard ‘Gilson Hugh Patterson Batley Joyce Geo. McKeish The Carpenters Union

Waverly Fire Endangers Oil Town. Homes Lost

A blaze in Waverly West Virginia on January 17 burned 18 houses and the B and O depot, threatening surrounding oil tanks. Firefighting support from Marietta and Parkersburg arrived as water supplies held. no deaths reported, several people still missing at 9 pm, damage estimated at substantial amount.

Associated Press Herald-Star Waverly W. Va Marietta Parkersburg

Ramsey Elected President at German National Bank

Pittsburg January 16 directors of the German National bank chose W. W. Ramsey as president. Ramsey had just completed 14 months of an 18 month sentence tied to the Pittsburg councilman graft scandal and earned vindication with a pardon on May 10. He was later named a vice president at the Third National bank.

Pittsburg German National Bank Today W. W. Ramsey Toro Ramsey Western Penitentiary State Board of O Third National Bank

Darrow Goes On Trial For Bribery In McNamara Case

Clarence S. Darrow faces a renewed trial in Los Angeles on charges of attempting to bribe jurors in the McNamara case. He was previously acquitted of bribing George N. Lekwood and now stands trial for allegedly bribing Robert F. Bain, the first juror selected in the same case.

Associated Press Herald-Star Los Angeles Clarence S. Darrow McNaminarra Darrow George N. Lekwood Robert F. Bain

Inauguration Committee Telegram About Ball Omission

President elect Wilsott reached the State House as a telegram from William 5. Este, chairman of the Washington inauguration committee, expressed a wish to comply with the omission of the inaugural ball and ensured the desire to accommodate the request.

Herald-Star Trenton Wilsott State House William 5. Este Washington

Trial underway for $100,000 damage suit in Chicago man case

Cincinnati January 20. The trial of Edgar Street Cooke of Chicago against theUnion Pacific Four railroad and its chief counsel L J Hackney began today. The suit seeks $100000 in damages.

Warriner Trial Reveals Embezzlement Case In Ohio

Gate one former employee testifies as the trial over embezzlement unfolds. Charles R. Warriner was convicted of diverting 643000 from the company funds. Jeanette Stewart Ford, labeled the woman in the case, is expected to testify while Warriner serves a six year term in Columbus Ohio.

Charles R. Warriner Cook Hackney Jeanette Stewart Ford Warriner Ohio Columbus

Flood Strands 2,500 At Astiberg Ky On Hill

About 2,500 residents displaced by the Pond and Greene river flood in Astiberg Kentucky are marooned on a hill. Governor McCreary ordered tents and blankets to be sent and directed an adjutant general investigation. In Evansville officials assess flood conditions to determine state aid from a contingent fund. Winds push three to five foot waves against exposed homes prompting urgent evacuation.

Associated Press Herald-Star Frankfort Astiberg Pond Greene McCreary Evansville McCoy Ralston

Mild January Across the East Prompts Varied Reports

New York reports show an unusually mild winter with 50 degrees on January 17 the warmest since records began. Travelers note delayed Hudson navigation dating to 1810 and crews expect two more weeks of zero weather for an ice crop, while regions from New Jersey to Maine record open waters and budding life.

Associated Press Herald-Star New York New Jersey Vermont Virginia Maryland Philadelphia Weather Bureau Hudson Robert Buston Albany Maine

Ohio to Host Anti Alcohol Congress January 27 28

Columbus prepares for the first state anti alcohol congress with sessions January 27 28 in the Chamber of Commerce Auditorium. Noted speakers include Hobson McWhorter Schaibley Davis Stevens Richards and leaders from temperance and reform groups. delegates from churches Sunday schools and W C T U will attend with visitors expected from counties across Ohio.

Columbus Ohio Congress Congressman Hobson Alabama J. C. McWhorter West Edith Smith Davis Wisconsin Department of Scientific Temperance Instruction World Zella Foster Stevens International Sunday School Association Florence Richards Ohio Wate Hobson Young People’s Society Chamber of Commerce Ohio Ammi-Saloon League Ohio State Sunda School Association Ohio Christian Endeavor

Cox legislative program takes shape in Ohio Senate row

Columbus January 16 The anti lobby and registration bills appear in the Legislature as part of Governor Cox program. The anti lobby measure would need a two thirds emergency vote. A proposed provision makes penalties harsher for attempts to form food trusts. A liquor license measure faces hearings next week.

Columbus House United States Cox Peter Collins Stark County Valencia Temperance Committee Senate

City council debate on house majority claim differs

Report notes the latter place claims a six vote majority for their proposition while each committee holds a bare one vote wet majority.

Jefferson County Families Invest in Kissimmee River Town Site

Charles C. Edwards reports via the Monroe County Courier that sixty Jefferson County families from Ohio bought a land section and town site along the Kissimmee River near Sebring Florida in a 07,000 acre National Land Co. project. The town, 16 months old, has hotels stores electric lights and a brick yard. the land includes black soil and palmetto and the climate is described as summer heat. The settlers come largely from rural areas and have begun building as Sebring, Ohio founder George Sebring also built the Florida town.

Charles C. Edwards Southland Cincinnati Avon Park Florida Monroe County Courier Sebring Fla National Land Co Jefferson County Ohio Kissimee River George Sebring

Ohio Miners Reassign Districts At Union Meeting

The Ohio Mine workers reorganized districts on adjourning night. Tuscarawas and part of Carroll were moved from Sub-district 5 to Sub-district 3. Sub-district 5 now covers Belmont Harrison Jefferson and the Pan Handle district of West Virginia. Sub-district 3 comprises Medina Stark Summit Wayne and Tuscarawas counties and parts of Portage and Carroll. District 6 officers across Ohio and part of West Virginia saw a 25 percent pay raise.

Columbus Ohio Tuscarawas County Carroll County United Mine Workers of America Belmont Harrison and Jefferson Pan Handle West Virginia Medina Stark, Summit Wayne Tuscarawas Portage and Carroll Counties

Three Francialski Children Die of Pneumonia in One Week

In Lansing Belmont County Ohio the Francialski family suffered the loss of three children within a single week. A boy and girl died last Sunday from pneumonia and Regina Francialski aged eight passed away yesterday. The family, recently moved from Toledo, keeps the father employed as a coal miner. Measles preceded the pneumonia. A double funeral was held last week and another was held this afternoon.

Franscalsxi Lansing Belmont County Regina Francialski Toledo

Realty Transfers Include Several Jefferson County Deals

Realty transfers list Stelen Richardson and others selling to James Richardson and others in Mingo for 350 dollars. Thomas Moore and wife sell 34 acres in Springfield Township to Thomas Moore Jr for 1,300 dollars. Sheriff of Jefferson County transfers property in Blaud Smitheld Township for 1,660 dollars.

Stelen Richardson James Richardson Mingo Thomas Moore Thomas

Court rulings and repartition orders in Salineville cases

Court actions grant livoree to Bessie Reed for extreme cruelty and custody to mother. Reed enjoined from interference and ordered to pay one dollar weekly. Other cases include partition sales, divorces for drunkenness and desertion, and a divorce suit by Bessie C Morrow against James C Morrow for child support, heard July 30 1902 in Salineville.

Bessie Reed Charles M. Reed Reed Nancy J. Maxwell Leroy D. “le Regina Zoory Juling Watlen Albek Sarah C. Morrow James C. Morrow Salineville Kerr

City Health and Police Department Yearly Reports 1912

Health officer report notes 716 nuisances abated and disease counts including diphtheria scarlet fever measles chickenpox and water tests. Police chief reports 1568 total arrests with categories from intoxication to larceny and notes cooperation with other cities and ongoing court briefs after election event mentions.

Westlake Steubenville Police Department Durlice Department W. B. Franckhauser Police Dept

Bitter Colloquy on Election Expenditures in 1912 Referendum

The article discusses Governor Harmon's veto of two sections of an election finance act and argues about constitutional protections for press freedom and political spending. It analyzes the act's ambiguities on primary and general election spending and highlights conflicting interpretations, using a 68 precinct county as an example to illustrate the practical effects and costs for probate judge candidates.

Harmon

Death at Coal Hill Stable Claims Luke Goodrich Aged 58

Luke Goodrich was found dead in Frank Rodgers stable on Coal Hill on Wednesday at 10:30 am. Heart disease is named as the cause and Coroner Herb is holding an inquest. He was employed to work about the stable and died of heart trouble.

Luke Goodrich Frank Rodgers Coal Hill Herb

Personal mentions span Knox township visitors and local events

Mrs Hotrel of Knox townships was in the city shopping on Wednesday. Mrs Frederick, ill, is resting easier today. David Campbell returned from Cleveland after attending several receptions. Mitton Weems, son of the late Hon C Weems, visits Bellaire. A C Douglas leaves for a business trip east visiting New York Pritt Pitta and Boston. Mr and Mrs Harry Welday and son David of Two Ridges shopped in the city. Allen E Thompson and Icy Sickle granted marriage license. The Sapp, local manager of D and P Tel Co, attends a managers meeting in Wheeling and will attend the Telephone Society tonight. Miss Grant and Miss Brooks of Boston guests of Mrs Fowler in Pleasant Heights. Mrs Charles Fath of Cotona Pa returns after two weeks with grandmother Ella Hollis who is improving. Mr and Mrs James Irvine welcome a son and daughter at the farm homestead near Richmond.

Hotrel Knox Townships Frederick David Campbell Cleveland Mitton Weems Hon Bellaire A.C. Douglas New York Pritadd Pita Boston Harry Welday David Two Ridges Allen E. Thompson Morningview Icy Sickle Adena Ihe Sapp Wheeling Telephone Society Miss Grant Miss Brooks Fowler Pleasant Heights Charles Fath Cotona Ella Hollis James Irvine Richmond

Court suit filed for divorce and custody dispute

Florence Reese sues John W. Reese for divorce and custody of two minors. They wed at Pomeroy on Oct 17, 1898. She cites extreme cruelty, striking, swearing, property damage, accusations of chastity loss, banishment, neglect and failure to provide. Attorney B. Taylor.

Florence Reese John W. Reese Pomeroy B. Taylor John McClave McClellan

Non-Support Case: Judgment Against David Pran

Squire Lawler ordered David Pran to pay $25 and court costs for non support of his family and suspended the sentence. The action reflects a remedy for failure to provide financial support under the family court system.

Squire’ Lawler David Prantion

Suspected Sentence Held for Non-Support Case

Edward Copeland appeared before Squire Lawler charged with non-support. He received a suspended sentence of 25 dollars and costs, reflecting the court's disposition.

Edward Copeland Squire Lawler

Embezzlement Charged In Insurance Agent Case

H. Whited, an agent of Western & Southern Insurance, was arrested on an affidavit before Squire Lawler on embezzlement of 27 dollars. He claims the company owes him 80 dollars.

Whited Squire Lawler

Staff Officer Appointment at Bridgeport GA R Command

Dr John Pearce has been appointed an aide on the staff of General Alfred oe Commander in Chief of the GAR at Bridgeport. This brief notice records the new staff assignment accompanying the veteran organization.

John $. Pearce Alfred Oe Ga.r Bridgeport Wan

Died at 110 as infirmary resident Mrs Sarah Bransheid dies

Mrs Sarah Bransheid dies at Harrison county infirmary aged 110 after 60 years as a resident. Another death, Mrs D Branstell, occurred from a fall last week breaking her hip.

Sarah Bransheid Harrison County Infirmary D Branstell

Light Pumpers in Springheld Township Area

Duff Cameron completed No 3 on the Scarlett heirs farm with a light pumper in section 8. In section 14 Ohio and Pennsylvania Coal Co completed No 6 on its own property with a small producer near Wellsville Columbiana county. C S Peters & Company completed a test on site.

Springheld Township Jefferson Duff & Cameron Scarlett Ohio & Pennsylvania Coal Company Wellsville Columbiana County C. S. Peters & Company

Education test based foreign exclusion act passes House

Washington Friday House votes 9 to 70 against the bill restricting newcomers deemed illiterate. Opponents warn literacy tests become gatekeeping while supporters claim only the able and self supporting should enter. Congressional Record cited on page 1762.

House of Representatives Washington Tiettibér

Marriage Licenses Issued In Wellsburg District

Marriage licenses issued in Wellsburg include Wim M Glass 25 of Wellsburg and Dra E Dillon 21 of Steubenville. Guy I Walters 2 and Ida Hays 35 of Steubenville. Also James W McCoy and Sylva Bea Scott of Colliers W Va and Andy Miller with Lena Fisher and Harry Komocik with Mattie Zulich of Weirton W Va.

Wim. M. Glass Wellsburg Dra. E. Dillon Steubenville Guy I. Walters Ida Hays Cupid James W. McCoy Sylva Bea Scott Colliers W. Va Andy Miller Lena Fisher Harry Komocik Mattie Zulich Weirton

Clarendon Hotel contents sold to new operator

Frank S and ing as trustee for Harry W. Thompson sells the Clarendon hotel contents to P. McGarry who assumes control immediately. McGarry intends to make various changes to benefit the trade.

Frank S& Ding Harry W. Thompson Clarendon Hotel P. McGarry Mer McGarry

Burgettstown Hardware Store Robbery Leaves $150 Loss

No clues found to identify robbers at A. C. McClure Hardware in Burgettstown. Inventory shows about $150 in missing items including two shotguns, shells, skates, safety razors, cutlery, and other portable goods.

A. C. McClure Hardware Burgettstown

Local pairs listed with ages and hometowns

Paul Dreter age 24 and Eliza beth Lach age 20 from Piney Fork K. F. Cronin age 40 and Maude Neel age 34 from near Hammonds ville. George Kecer age 21 and Helena Korinko age 18 from Mingo Junction.

Paul Dreter Elizabeth Lach Piney Fork K. F. Cronin Maude Neel Hammondsville George Kecer Helena Korinko Mingo Junction

Probate Court Final Accounts and Appointments Part One

Final account of Joel Goodwin fled with inventory issued in the estate of John W Carson and Jos T Carey appointed administrator with bond 2000. David Risdon named guardian of Nottingham Risdon with bond 8000. Benj C Burriss appointed executor of Sarah V McKelvey estate with bond 5000 and inventory issued. A H Mitchell and Mary E Weems named administrators of C E L Weems estate with inventory issued. Wim Keys named guardian of Bert F Keys bond 106 Elmer M White named guardian of Paul L Howard et al minors bond 900. First account of J R Winn fled. Inventory filed in Nancy Reed estate. Order of sale of personal property in David Goodfriend estate.

Joel Goodwin John W. Carson Jos T Carey David Risdon Nottingham Risdon Benj. C. Burriss Sarah V. McKelvey A. H. Mitchell Mary E. Weems C. EL. Weems Wim. Keys Bert F Keys Elmer M. White Paul L. Howard

Do You Do It A Riddle About Forgetting A Grim Plan

A cryptic verse asks if one can ignore a tall leader and a hidden skeleton, describing a terrible idea that would erase joy and cause grief. The speaker suggests it is a pretty good plan to forget such a dark notion, warning against dwelling on harm to any person.

Wade

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