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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
5
The Ohio political scene shows Taft boosters gaining ground as Senator Foraker faces diminished leadership. The piece notes shifting alliances, long-standing factions, and a cautious forecast that Foraker may yield. A social closing lists local guests and a cordial farewell as the day ends.
A Golden Wedding observed in Island Creek township Jefferson county Ohio marking 50 years of marriage for Mr. and Mrs. John D. Grafton. The event drew 24 guests 24 attendees now aged or missing with relatives and neighbors sharing a feast and felicitations.
The paper lists multiple deaths including John A Dunn of Daugherty Terrace aged 31 after typhoid and tuberculosis, George R Taylor at 84, and Mrs Farry A Zink with service details. It notes Dunn's family, occupations, church membership, and sports interests, plus funeral arrangements for W A Stephens and others.
In loving memory of Lucinda Carr Dotey who entered into rest January 23, 1893. Mother of Baroness Ja gerfelt and Harry Linwood Frances Marie Dotey. Requiescat in pace.
This week at the delinquent tax sale eighty five parcels were sold for taxes to speculators.
The Senatorial Committee of the an 22 district will convene next Saturday in the office of Senator Duval in this city for discussions and planning.
Herman Burke a colored boy burglar of the Baldwin furniture store was brought before May or Porter on a burglary charge Thursday afternoon and pleaded not guilty. He was held for court in default of a $300 bond. Citizens of Scio have completed the effort to raise $5,000 for Scio College with President Beetham pledging $5,000 from outside parties. The $10,000 total will stabilize the college.
Following the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision striking down the two cent rate law fares will rise to original levels. Officials state the company considers re establishing half fare for ministers of the gospel a practice in effect before the law. Other reads that ended the rate are also expected to restore it soon.
A Cairo Illinois woman Mrs Allison H Steele died without a will leaving property valued between 4000 and 5000 dollars. A letter from Cairo to Postmaster Alex Sweeney and George L Conn District Grand of the IOOF seeks living relatives to claim the estate before it escheats to the State. The notice details Steele’s marriage, birthplaces, and family history and appeals for any trace of relatives in Illinois or nearby areas.
The Rayland division car crew reported a troubling incident Tuesday evening on the river route. While the motorman paused to switch a headlight, a man crouched under the bank edge holding a revolver-like object appeared. He fled down the bank instead of confronting the car, leaving the crew unsettled.
A Hindu boy who received 255 rupees for finding a valuable pearl gave away all but one rupee to charity. With the single rupee he bought sweets and shared them with his schoolmates, with no sweets kept for himself. The report comes from Kathiawar Times. The absinthe secret was sold by its inventor to a distiller for 125 dollars, who then resold it for 50,009 dollars.
A brief aphorism notes strength lies in self honesty. quotes Balzac on recognizing personal W weakness and inner resolve.
An excerpt from Munchener Medizinische Wochenschrift notes that African natives, though said to have naturally white teeth due to diet and climate, also take special care of their teeth and use various remedies for dental diseases.
The description depicts a matron's bedroom adorned with English print fabrics used on a ruffied bed spread shams dressing table covers bureau chair cushions and curtains. The trend shows these prints entering contemporary upholstery departments in ready-made sets reflecting growing popularity for bedroom decor.
A skeptical note on balloon racing predicting the sport will fail to gain popularity until a balloon breaches a fence and injures spectators, warning of dire consequences before acceptance.
An old newspaper snippet advertises a kilted skirt priced at $2.50 available through January and February. It mentions contact via Whittaker and offers a quirky dialogue about Rocky Mountain Tea. Beall & Steele appears in the snippet.
Accidents happen but families trust Dev Thomas Eclectric Oil and Dr Kings New Life Pills to ease pain and restore health. Jacob Spring er of West Franklin Maine says the pills improve stomach liver and bowels and Beall Steele's drug store offers a 25 cent trial with money back if unsatisfied.
A witty letter to William Arkley mocks paint advertising and promotes Devoe zinc ground paint. It argues painting burned houses offers a business model and extols Devoe as the best yet cheapest option, highlighting zinc ground with lead and linseed oil and contrasting with inferior paints.
J C Cope of Steubenville markets Hindipo Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic with a strong guarantee. They promise a 10 cent box mailed with risk to the buyer and a full satisfaction guarantee if it fails to cure kidney troubles or nervous disorders.
The annual election for members of the Board of Directors of Jefferson County Agricultural Society will be held Saturday January 25 between 1 and 4 p m at the Mayor's office Smithfield Ohio O Hayne Secy 123 1tdliw
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