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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
5
A harness failure sent Mr. Mintier from his horse causing a crash with D. M. Hervey and family in their buggy. The collision damaged several rigs on the road but no serious injuries were reported. The piece also lists local social events, visits, and notices across the community, including picnics, reunions, and church plans, with many names and places in Jefferson County.
Miss Catherine Billman returns from Alliance visit. A Chestnut Grove festival drew local youths on JA. C Billman delivered mail on Route 1 Saturday. Fred A Van Dyke and Eva attended Epworth League at Mt Zion. H R Billman was home for the Fourth. Mrs Harrison Close funeral in Irondale Tuesday evening. Chas Cain visited Wellsville on Tuesday. A Pine Grove festival is planned for July 27 evening. Harry Groves visited Wellsville by auto. Mr Reistar hosts Pittsburg relatives this week.
The Farmers Independent Telephone Company hosts its annual festival at James Bowers home in Reeds Mills on Saturday July 20 1912. Community members enjoy ice cream cake and lunch amid social visits. several residents and visitors are listed including Miss Flora Ross Mrs Lydia Allen Mr and Mrs A H Ward and many others with notes on health travel and local happenings. Don't forget the festival July 20 and the apple crop outlook is positive.
Jewett caller Miss Ethel Anderson visits here while Mrs. John Wright recovers from a fractured arm after a fall. Paddy Skelley’s home and contents burned July 4 in their absence. the Skelley family receives community sympathy. Joseph Johnson begins building a new dwelling in East End addition.
Wm Taylor and family return from a pleasant visit with friends near Youngstown. Wm Carson and wife receive a new son. Postmaster Peterson made a flying trip to Canton. Camp of 4 Veterans organization nearing completion. Mrs Hewitt and Olive of Mt Union visit friends. Olive is a Mt Union music graduate. Mrs Roby visits friends. Dorothy Sponseller of Paris visits cousins Grace and Dorothy Taylor. Gladys Gribb of Akron visits friends and former schoolmates. Miss Ethel Johnson visits Steubenville. Miss Minnig, daughter of Ben Peterson, is very ill. Jennie May Gagleman returns home after extended visit with grandparents at Paris.
Mr and Mrs Joshua Rine marked their fifth wedding anniversary on July 4 at their home. About one hundred guests attended a day of feasting, gifts and a Wintersville band program. A porch swing, chairs, perch rocker and other presents were given, with ice cream served and photos taken for memories.
Captain Oliver announces the death of Charles Paul Hull at Brimfield near Chicago on July 4, 1912 at age 53. Hull, a leading newspaper man and Chicago Times staff writer, left a wife and two daughters Jeannette and Nancy Oliver. funeral honors were given by ex Senator Mason and Opie Read.
The remains of Miss Annie Connors, 23, were brought from Pittsburg for interment. Her brother Fred Connor of La Belle Avenue lives in the city. A former East Liverpool resident, she had been working in Pittsburg and was drowned there on July . the cause of death, whether self inflicted or due to another’s action, remains undetermined.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Rine on Thursday July 4 1912 a happy gathering of about 120 friends neighbors and relatives celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary with warm greetings and merriment.
Miss Wilma Guyder returns to Youngstown after a visit. Mrs T E Solomon and Mrs Frank Chapman of New Cumberland are in town today. FE J Onslow of Lansing visits his sister Miss Onslow. Miss Rebecca Hawkins travels to Cadiz for William Holmes funeral. Center Chapel Woman's Foreign Missionary Society hosts at Mrs Howard Crister home with devotional, Japan talk, reading, solo, luncheon. Attending ladies include J W Watt, W L Ford, J C MAlt, G W Morrow, A G Powell, W E Abraham, H A Alban, William Randolph, Guy Parker, Ben Galbraith, Daniel Marker, Charles Ford, Lena Randolph, Pearl Marker, Mrs Bagot and Helen, Mrs John Watt, Ida Watt, Vorhees.
Mooretown prepares for an open Grange assembly at the schoolhouse on Wednesday evening July 24 to finish organizing a new Grange. About 20 attended the last meeting with many farmers and wives expected to join, with children over 14 invited. The note extols Grange benefits and urges support for its agricultural, social, and civic aims. Bloomfield and Pleasant Hill Granges also report events: a picnic set for August 17, 1912 at Hervey's Grove and a June 20, 1912 open meeting with a festival featuring music, readings, songs, and refreshments.
W Ed Wells of Newell WV urged Steubenville leaders to raise $100,000 to aid water, hospitals, and community needs. He called the effort a duty to citizens, states, and God, praising the city’s steel industry and railroad role while urging commitment from committee members and local mills. St. Wells outlined businesslike subscription plans and described the campaign’s momentum, noting subscriptions approaching $40,000.
A 1912 memorial from Unionport Lodge No 333 F and A M honors George Potts born April 11 1830 died June 19 1912 at age 82. He is praised as a devoted Mason and family man and a charter member of the lodge. A memorial for his family, with lodge emblems in mourning for thirty days, is issued.
Sheriff transfers to John McClare of lots 5 and 69 Harwell Place near Mingo for 101 dollars. William Otte and others to Ephraim Sheline for about 20 7 10 acres in Cross Creek township for 475 dollars. John W Bendure and wife to Dorothy Becker part of lot 342 Wells addition city for 3908 dollars. Sheriff to Isaiah F. Douds lot 19 part lot 20 original Knoxville. James W. Myers and wife to Joan Ferguson 4409 square feet in Toronto for 400 dollars. Stefan Galowimi and others to Joseph Szollowki part lot 3 Marshes addition city for 3000 dollars. Howell Williams to Hannah L. Williams lot 17 Morgan and McBane addition Irondale for 100 dollars. K C Talbott and others to The Friends Union Cemetery Association four acres in Salem township for 1 dollar. James E. Paisley and wife to Chas R Marple lots 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 Ave y s subdivision Irondale for 700 dollars.
An executive order expected within weeks will redesign the five cent piece. The obverse will feature a buffalo to symbolize America replacing the Goddess of Liberty, who remains on other U S coins. The reverse will show an Indian head.
Old established retail business on Market Street offered for sale with an asking invoice value around 3500 dollars. Seller cites strong reasons for sale. Address box for inquiry is Boxgor Steubenville Ohio. Dated July 5 with later trade note.
Receiver Charles E Maurer will auction 422 acres of high vein coal plus 20 acres of surface land near Parlett Wayne Township Jefferson County Ohio on August 1 1912 at 1 pm. Sale requires two thirds of appraised value with cash to highest bidder. Separate sale of Morgan Gardner Electric Company personal property appraised at 3915.00. Attorneys for the Receiver are George A Waddle P Lewis.
The undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Paul Wilhelm Rettig a deceased of Rush Run and Wells township Jefferson County Ohio. Dated July 5 1912. Ralph Levinson J Oscar Naylor R B Cohen and AttorneysLjulyst.
Edward J. Franke and Son filed suit against William Keith in Jefferson County Ohio. On June 3 1912 the Justice of the Peace signed an attachment order for 22.00 dollars. Edward J. Franke Steubenville Ohio July 9 1912. July 8tw.
Sealed proposals due by 12 noon EST Friday July 26 1912 for furnishing limestone for pike repair in Jefferson County Ohio. Routes to be bid separately. each bid must include a $100 certified check. Board of Turnpike Directors may reject any or all bids. By order Sherman M Floyd Clerk. 1july 3tw.
George B Saltsman sues Southern Olio Loan and Trust Co to enforce sale of Lot 109 Tron dale in Tron dale town Jefferson County Ohio by order of the Court of Common Pleas. Sale set for August 12 1912 at 1 pm cash terms. Sheriff James Murray with attorney St Paisley listed.
The District Court in the Southern District of Ohio orders the sale of Ellwood T. Walker and Son property. On August 3 1912 at 7 p.m. the farm one half mile west of Emerson Jefferson County Ohio Mount Pleasant Township will be offered at public sale free of encumbrances. The 33 1 2 acre tract with coal rights appraised at 4500 dollars, cash due at court confirmation. Highest bid to be submitted for court confirmation on August 4 1912.
Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County Ohio orders the sale of Lot 15 in Patternson’s addition Mt. Pleasant at public auction August 1 1912 at 1 pm at the front door of the courthouse. Property in Mt. Pleasant bounded by alley and Market Street. coal rights excepted. Appraised at 1909 dollars. Cash sale. James Murray Sheriff. Kithcart & Bigger Attorneys. 12 July Stw-H.
Roy R Carpenter as Trustee in Bankruptcy will offer at public sale on the third day of August 1912 at 11 a m EST the real estate of Alice M Walker. Tract 1 covers 23.67 acres in Jefferson County Mt Pleasant Twp with undivided half interest and Tract 2 and 3 are two additional parcels totaling 16.66 acres and 16.04 acres respectively in Mt Pleasant and Belmont counties. Each tract is described with boundaries and measurements and appraised values are 1100 00 for Tract 1 1900 00 for Tract 2 and 1300 00 for Tract 3. Tract 1 to be sold in its entirety. Tracts 2 and 3 may be sold separately or jointly as best for the estate. Confirmation by the Court expected.
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