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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
3
A densePersonal section lists dances, weddings, visits, and church events across Dennison, Uhrichsville, Weirton, Beaver, and nearby towns.Entries include Bible classes, a Loggie’s Academy dance, wedding notices for Wolpert Specht Conn, and many social calls, with travels to Pittsburg, Steubenville, and Cleveland noted.
A crowded social week includes visits by Mrs Carrol and Misses Dorrence and Hutson, with Rev Dr Smith to Cadiz for a M E church service. Local gatherings feature Potters union event, birthday party for Mary Elizabeth Hileman, and dinners for Mrs Lyon and Mrs Steele before Japan trip plans.
Mrs Ella Scott age 34 died Saturday at city hospital after one week illness from stomach trouble and complications. Her remains go to son in law Finley Hutton's home in La Belle View. Born East Springfield maiden name Coyle, she leaves two children, Mrs Fin ley Hutton and Eugene Johnston, plus three brothers and a sister. She was a member of the Second U P church and valued by many friends.
Message announced the death of William Ickes at his Philadelphia home on Friday morning January 23 1914 aged about 75. He was brother of the late Mrs James Cochran and uncle to George W Cochran, with three children Filwood Ickes Hugh Ickes and Maria Whittaker. He was a salesman for Attman and Trickler and later Durham and Buckley. He was active in Episcopal circles and well known in business. Relatives in town include George W Cochran Mrs F H Kerr and Miss Clara Cochran.
Mrs A R Mohn of Uhrichsville died suddenly Friday morning from heart failure at age 27. She was daughter of Rev and Mrs C B Henthorne and wife of A R Mohn with a infant daughter. Survived by four sisters and one brother, all noted in religious and social life of Uhrichsville.
Miss Mary Hill of Logan street learned today of the death of her uncle John Hill aged 97 at his Russell Kentucky home Saturday morning. Born September 24 1816 on Coal Hill Jefferson county he lived in Steubenville the first 45 years then moved to Russell. He married Mary Ann Adams and is survived by three sons James John A and William of Russell. A devout Christian and M E church member he remained in good health until a week ago. Funeral services for Former Auditor John D Moore were held Saturday with Revs Scott Kerr officiating. Pallbearers named J Waggoner N T J E Crawford Edw Crawford Wm Hales Win Moore.
The funeral of Barnet N Lindsey late of Steubenville, died Wednesday night in Hollywood California, was held Friday at two o clock in Steubenville with Grand Army Post of Los Angeles assistance. Pallbearers were six Steubenville men including Martin B Patterson and James Milner. Mrs Grace Mahon sang at the house service. Interment at Hollywood cemetery with G A R at the grave. Messages note Mrs Landsey and Miss Margaret coping well. Also reported: Mary Baron, wife of Andy Baron, died at Melister avenue Mingo Junction aged 37 after dropsy.
John D. Moore a Steubenville native and former county official died May 4 1914 at 5 a m at his daughter Mrs Wm Crawford’s home in Island Creek aged 85. He served as County Auditor and County Surveyor and was a life insurance agent. He leaves two daughters Mrs Wm Crawford and Mrs H D Straus and a half brother George Moore. Funeral Saturday at 10 a m with interment at Union Cemetery.
A infant named Carter Guick died on Wednesday night at age three weeks, at 4 Weillls street, as reported by the local records.
Dan Lash Arthur Lash and Chas Lash were arrested on Saturday facing assault and battery indictments.
Burglars seized nearly 500 dollars from Rodgers & Clark general store in Brilliant early Friday. The same gang suspected in recent Brilliant thefts left tracks toward Mingo with bloodhounds chasing across the Wabash into West Virginia as authorities close in.
Elizabeth Bod Peele, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bod Peele, died at their home Saturday at 3 AM due to circulatory trouble. Funeral arranged for Monday at 2 PM with private interment in Toronto.
The Jones family thanks friends and relatives for kindness during illness and death. Appreciation goes to ministers the Ragland choir and those who sent floral offerings. Mrs F M Jones and Family T T Jones and Family.
Mayor McLeish sentenced Tom Stafford to a workhouse for bootlegging and fined $490 plus costs. Mary Blick was fined $200 plus costs for selling without a license at 301 Wells Street.
The State Commission increased the tax valuation of railroads in Jefferson county to 15,430,000 on the 1913 duplicate, up from 14,725,420 in 1912, reflecting higher assessment figures for the transportation network.
The Jefferson County Trades and Labor Assembly recently elected a new slate with John Rowan as Secretary, Lawrence Smurthwaite as Treasurer, and Dery Miller serving as Vice President and Assists President.
A sequence of property transfers from Jefferson County shows multiple buyers and sellers across townships. Notable moves include John C Sroth to Peter Groh in Springfield township for $1, and Leah Ulrich Harris to T J Conner for a Dillonvale lot at $2250. Other transfers cover Smithfield and Mt. Pleasant townships with varying parcel sizes and prices, including 62 acres for Ross W Walker and wife, and several Vine Cliff Place lots changing hands.
Sail Simpson a 21 year old Wellsboro Herald press man narrowly escaped serious injury when a set screw on a revolving Wellsboro press shaft entangled his clothing. The force ripped off clothing and pulled socks from shoes. his brothers freed him within seconds, leaving him with only a torn wardrobe and a miraculous survival.
Meyer Swarts of Colliers West Virginia was arrested on a bench warrant from federal court in the injunction case West Virginia Pittsburg Coal Company versus John P White and others. He was the ninth defendant arrested in Brooke County since Monday and appeared before Commissioner George Boyd in Wheeling. Swarts posted a $1000 bond for his appearance before Judge Dayton next Tuesday.
George McDonald was fined 200 dollars and costs for hooting liquor on the street. The case was prosecuted by the Mayor.
Verdict for the plaintiff McCaskey Register Co. against Fred Havlicek awards $20 in damages.
George L. Copeland and Co appeal a decision in the Steubenville township matter from Justice Lawler's docket. The appeal proceeds through the appellate channel, seeking review of the lower court ruling.
Nick Di Necolando was taken to Carnegie Pennsylvania after arrest to answer a charge of felonious cutting.
An order directs Toshua Loew's sons and John Pletz the county treasurer to pay $362.63 to the Clerk of Court for distribution to the defendant. The instruction specifies the amount and recipients to complete the court action.
Mrs James McGee Sr was fined 300 dollars plus costs and jailed in default by the court for operating a speakeasy. She was sent to the infirmary due to poor health making jail unsuitable. Other indictments were nolled.
The president sent Senate nominations for John M. Francis as postmaster at Cadiz Ohio and Richard M. Allison as postmaster at Cambridge. Both were recommended by Congressman W B Francis of this district.
J Bashore and others sue G Evans and others over the First National Bank of Mount Pleasant. A receiver is ordered to sell all bank assets as part of the proceeding. The action aims to liquidate the institution's holdings under court order.
Mrs Jas McGee Sr was arrested Monday by police at a speakeasy. Mayor McLeish referred her case to a committee to decide how to dispose of her case and its handling.
Yesterday it was reported the tin house of Wheeling Tin Plate in Yorkville would be started this week. The company was busy last week testing and getting the pots and drawing machines into shape. It is very likely that one or two pots will be started this week.
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