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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
3
A social at Mrs. Chris Merkel's home in memory of Mr. Merkel's birthday drew about seventy guests. Gifts included a Morris chair from Mayme Merkel. Many neighbors and relatives from Dillonvale, Chestnut Ridge, Wellsville and beyond attended. Later notices mention illness, travel, a teachers institute, and community events amid winter conditions and local church and Pomona activities.
Dirt roads worsen mornings for dairy men as trains risk delays. Samuel Johnston works in Mingo Junction while Otto Chalfant visits locally. Charles Smith and wife return from Industry Pennsylvania. James Allen contemplates petitioning for a coal ash path on Creek Hill if mud dries. J B Welday, once local blacksmith, now Dennison Pan Handle employee, receives a patent dated January 14 for a safety device preventing switch spread at joints, via E. J. B. Moore, commissioner of patents. The inventor hopes for broad success.
In Amsterdam urgent meetings continue at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Steele from Minerva aiding. O P mine water work progresses slowly after months idle. Local residents move, illnesses noted, and school enrollment rises to 310 with detailed class rosters. No M E Church services next Sunday due to revival work. Sunday school at 9 and 9:30 at Presbyterian with services at 10:15.
Jan 27 4C R Shotley resigns as O and P mine superintendent. Prof E N Lloyd visited Alliance Saturday. Amsterdam High School juniors Bert Miner Charles Miner and another Charles Miner returned from Steubenville Business College. Prof J T Bell, former Amsterdam village schools superintendent, visited Saturday. Swastika club met Jan 24 at Mrs Robt Gordons. next meeting Feb 7 at Mrs Hattie Gooshirsch. Angel of death claimed a 3 year 2 month old son of Mr and Mrs Francis Miller on Jan 24. funeral Sunday at Kilgore. Miss Elizabeth Thomas and Jessie Elliott hosted at Mrs Cora Harsh Sunday. Sadie Stone visited Mrs T J Cross. Grace Cooper returned to Canton from stay with Mrs T J Cross. Wilma Miser of Means Ohio in town Sunday. Georgia Elliott visited Amy Looby. Lida McCorkhil stayed with her aunt.
Transacting business in Toronto Saturday L McClehand. Mrs Will McClain visiting Mt Union. Mason McClelland and C A Montgomery in Toronto. W F M S Mt Zion met at the church. Ethel Barnhouse returned home from Mt Union and Alliance. Elliott Bros dry hole on H Patterson’s place. Eva McClelland and Wilma Nixon with Lena Sutton. Literary at Montgomery’s school house drew a good crowd. regular meeting planned.
Richmond community updates cover Home Missions circle activity, illnesses, and visits. Notable items include Hayes Cole’s recovering kidney operation, a January 23 wedding of Frances Crawford and Rev. Clark W. Cooper, and ongoing Methodist church services with forthcoming events. Local families, travel, and social visits are also noted.
Miss Marguerite Ickis of Adena visited Miss Ethel Stringer over Sunday. Bank officers elected at First National Bank of Hopedale include C. A. Moore and others. Hopedale high basketball beat Cadiz Pirates 45 to 17. second team defeated Southfield 34 to 17. Community events featured a missionary tea hosted by Mrs. Win. Lanning and Mrs. Frank Phillips.
Miss Ethel Cole spends winter with sister in Jefferson Ohio. Ridge folks attend union meetings at Smithfield M E Church led by Rev Smith. Miss Mildred Jones guests at Highlands with Mrs Fannie Hays. Shelly Eugene Lewis recovers from measles. Local group travels to Steubenville on business. Edith Conaway convalescent after illness. Mrs Mary A Connery returns from Wheeling after two weeks with brother David Conaway family. Mrs H N Hammond shops in Cleveland. Paul Betton visits Ralston Wendell Haythorne. Wm Dean returns from Bradford Pa. Everett Smith visits with friends. A serious accident at Robert Fithen home injures sister eye. surgery at Martin’s Ferry hospital removes eye. Mr and Mrs E C Gerke visit McClure and Emily. Bert A Wells lays foundation for new residence. Mrs Charles Lacey and son Earl return from East Liverpool. Hopewell schools covered in Mrs Worthington absence. Ladies' Aid Society guests of Mrs R T Wells.
Fernwood notes no classes at White's and Green Lawn last Friday as teachers attended a meeting in Wintersville. Preaching next Sunday at four at Long's Church with Rev. Stewart as pastor. J B Gantt and J Ss Thompson were business visitors in Smithfeld Saturday.
Kiroest Long spent several days this week with trends in Pittsburg. Mrs. R. H. Mansfield was a Sten benvilel visitor Tuesday. The Howard Kirkey family are slows y recovering from their recent siege of the measles. Mrs. J. W. Lowe and daughter Mary spent Saturday in Steubenville. Wesley Thompson is recovering from his recent illness. Alt. and Mrs. Edward McCullough and son Howard spent Saturday in Steubenville. Miss Rhody White spent Sunday with nine folks. Mee. Elmer Gilkinson of Reed's Mill was the guest last week of her sister, Mrs. J. S. Thompson. Thus, Rouse Was a business visitor it Steubenvilel one day last week.
Bloomfield compacted bulletin reports Rev Merton sermon at Smithfield on light of world theme. Socials include Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meet at Mrs Will Tipton home Keb 6th. Numerous visits and guests: Miss Sadie Stringer to Bethany College, J J Tipton with sister Mrs R W Carpenter, families from Steubenville Wheeling Carnegie and others attend evangelistic services. Local schooling, agriculture class prizes, ball games, and civic notices mark weekly routine in Bloomfield and surrounding areas.
Unionport reports a protracted meeting in progress at the M E church in Annapolis. Local residents include Mrs Hoobler of Bloomfield visiting Midway last week and Mrs Dutton ill. Mrs H McIntyre visiting her parents. Mrs Morgan expected back from Portland this week. Clarks move back to their farm after a stay in Scio. Robert Wilson calling on Wm Montgomery Monday. Sumner Clark and Mrs Emma McKee to be initiated into the Grove at next meeting. Newburn and sons to complete tech saw set at home this week, then move to Jack Polens soon.
Tax books will be open in Jefferson county from February 1 to March 1 with Steubenville City extending February to March 1. JAS Heroens, Treasurer Jefferson Co., notes the period and dates.
Notice is given that the undisturbed person has been duly appointed and qualified as executrix of the will of Elizabeth Mitchell late of Mount Pleasant township Jefferson County Ohio. Dated January 22 1913. Sarah J Mulchell execution W C Brown attorney plan-3ty
In Jefferson County on January 23 1913 Judge Tarver presiding an attachment was issued by Meyer in the United Distillery and Distributing Co versus defendant. The order lists sixty dollars and is dated March 8 1913 and signed by George Visnict.
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