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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
4
Miss Ethel Strong hosted a Thursday picnic at Stanton Park for her house guest Miss Mariel Morteman of Careapolis. The event included a 7 pm supper for 24, followed by a community dance and socializing with local residents and visitors from area towns.
A long list of social notes from Steubenville recount local marriages, visitors, and church events. Highlights include Clarence Moore and Phish Mary Ademe wedding, Elks summer dance at Stanton park with Davehterty orchestra, and St Stephen's basket picnic at Stanton park. Also noted are hospital updates, neighborhood visits, and travel plans of residents including Rev. Stackman arriving from Boston and Mr. Slemmons visiting after 50 years.
East Liverpool residents and visitors are listed as they visit family, attend funerals, and partake in social activities. Names include Marie Conley, Charlee Millen, Chester Reid, Irene Hilton, Virginia Ault, Ruby Burns, and others. The piece notes missionary meeting, hospital recoveries, travels to Atlantic City, Detroit, and Norfolk, plus a Stanton Park Elks dancing party with Dougherty’s Orchestra and a buffet.
Mrs Lizzie A Finnerty wife of James Finnerty died at home 310 South High Street Steubenville after ten months illness aged 54. Born in Brooke County West Virginia she lived here most of life. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Edward Ferguson Neville Island PA and Mrs Peter Maley Steubenville two brothers James A Cox Sheridan Cox and Mrs James Boyd West Virginia two sisters Mrs William Amick Toronto Ohio. Funeral details promised by Westminster church circle will mourn her passing.
Hugh McPhail Stewart died Wednesday morning at 9 15 at his mother's home 478 South Fifth Street after a week's illness of pneumonia He was 35 He leaves his mother and siblings John Stewart and Mrs Guy Mitchell He had a father William Stew...
Wieteld Whe whe paneed home of hie sister Mee is Mere coberry on North The 7 o'clock Tuesday nightly ay 19 after a prolonged Athens. He was 60 years old and had lived here for five years. Survived by brothers and sisters Mrs Ida M Hockenberey of Steubenville, Mrs Lille Meponggloos of Bridgeport Ohio, Mrs Agnes Miller of ey Cas te Pa, and Fremont White. residence unknown. He was well known and had many friends who will regret his death.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary J McMillan of Richmond were conducted at her son James A McMillan s residence with Rev Black presiding. Interment took place at Richmond Union Cemetery. The article also notes earlier funeral services for Mrs Joseph Mackinaw at the Conley residence with Rev Dooley officiating and lists pallbearers from the Conley family and flower bearers.
The remains of Mrs. Bartley Brennan who died Monday July 12 in Niles Ohio were brought to Steubenville yesterday afternoon and taken to W B Martin on South Third Street. The funeral was held at eight this morning at Holy Names Church with interment at Mt Calvary. Mrs Brennan was a former well known resident of Steubenville who moved to Niles about six years ago.
Ella A Grimes sues James L Grimes for divorce alleging gross neglect drunkenness name calling and assault since their Cadiz 1872 marriage. She seeks alimony dower denial in property at Mingo Junction and protection from interference with the estate. A temporary injunction was granted. Stone and Galbraith represent the plaintiff.
An attempted burglary at Miss Emma Caldwell’s West Liberty home was thwarted Monday night by the screams of two Wellsburg students, Rose Dare and Ruth Hogg, who were housekeeping in the residence. The burglars fled through a rear door after the alarm.
Drivers of jitney buses in Youngstown resist but are compelled to pay a $25 license fee under an existing city ordinance, adding to their operational costs amid protests.
An effort in Bu Cyrus Ohio to obtain the state headquarters of the Ohio Sunday School Association, which has been located in Columbus for twenty years, is underway.
Thomas Wayble son of Dr and Mrs T H Wayble of Toronto has returned aboard the battleship Rhode Island after visiting his parents He is a crack U S Navy gunner and one of eight gunners chosen for a marksmanship contest aboard the ship.
Ss. A. Hoskins, Democrat and president of the state civil service commission, announced yesterday that he will resign today to assume duties as treasurer of a local insurance company. Governor Willis had no immediate successor to announce.
Constable Luikart and Detective Peterson of the W. and L. E. force report damaged fingers today after a confrontation with female coal thieves they pursued in the local yards yesterday. The prisoners fought fiercely and used their teeth, leaving the officers with injuries as a grim souvenir.
Andy Topich was arrested at Brilliant this morning on charges of threatening the life of Charles Bucy the mine boss at Block House coal mine.
Lorain Coal & Dock plans to close the Wheeling Creek mine soon and keep it idle until next April. Four hundred workers face unemployment as the business downturn drives the decision.
Captain F N Hodge of Pittsburg remains missing after a boating accident near Brown's Island. He and companion Siebel Kincaide from Toronto were swept over a dam in a whirlpool while a wife and daughter watched unable to help. Kincaide swam to shore safely. Captain Hodge and his wife with friends had been visiting near the island.
W F Kline of Independence suffered a fractured right leg when thrown from his seat on a running machine as his team attempted to run away. The leg was caught in the wheel and broken in two places with severe splintering.
The Brooke county event and boat excursion to Rockperk have moved from August 2 to July 29. Captain Klein of the steamer St. James caused the date mix up, and Toronto will hold its picnic on July 29 with the steamer engaged.
Robert A. Brown aged 19 and Katherine Harris aged 16, both of Rugh Run, obtained licenses by written parental consent from Tony Roch 21 of Follansbee West Virginia and Dossie Urisko 25 of Steubenville.
A man named Buccalo from Follansbee was arrested Monday for criminal assault on a foreign woman of the same town. He appeared remorseful at arrest and will face a hearing before Justice C K Jacob in Wellsburg.
The Florence mine of the O Coal company on Glen's Run restarts Wednesday morning after a week idle. The company finished installing scales yesterday afternoon, removing the bone of contention in the controversy and clearing all technical ties.
Tom Patch, a valued race horse owned by William H. Boyd of Toronto, died in Youngstown after a six heat race. The horse grew ill during the event and passed away within hours. Boyd had been offered 8,500 dollars for the horse during yesterday’s Youngstown races.
Mayor McCann of New Alexandria fined S. Meola two hundred dollars plus costs for maintaining a speakeasy in Steubenville. The Dow tax will be assessed on the property.
H G Simpson, the local Ford agent, is in Detroit seeking five car loads of automobiles for his customers, after already selling that many. The factory cannot supply the demand.
County Detective Lucas and assistants arrest Patsy Rosanna of Yorkville and Samuel Messa of 146 South Eighth Street for keeping speakeasies. They appear before Mayor McCann at New Alexandria for a drum head court martial.
Howard T Roe has appealed the slander case against Harry Walker of Dillon Vale to the Court of Appeals. A bill of exceptions has been filed, signaling further appellate action.
Snodgrass and Myers surrender the Victoria theatre lease amid business losses and embezzlement by recent staff. The scandal revolves around the so called Strong Man, leaving management in disarray and the auditorily noted misappropriation of funds.
The Supreme Court has granted leave to certify the record in the election contest between James Priest and Fremont Tarr over the County Commissionership. The court will review the record to determine the merits of the challenge.
Frank W Ratey and Bessie M Reed both of Steubenville appear on marriage licenses. Joseph Im burgia and Clarine Petogai of Steubenville listed. Yanko Milzkevic and Ljubica Mikolj of Steubenville named.
Testimony from witnesses to the will of John Kenski is discussed in probate court. H. I. McMillen was appointed administrator of the Benjamin E. Jones estate.
A woman was arrested at 111 South High Street on a speak easy charge. Mayor Wade of Brilliant fined her 100 dollars for keeping a place and 200 dollars for selling without a license. The Dow tax proceeds are mentioned.
Patent officer reports recent grants to Eastern Ohio inventors including James Keister of Steubenville for a single valve four cylinder explosive engine and H A Schnelbaugh assigned to Macbeth-Evans Glass Co. Pittsburgh for glass and batch. Other recipients span Canton Canton Youngstown Akron and more with devices from surgical tools to lawn mowers and automobile parts.
A 21 year old named Trash pte of Trrento consumed 49 grains of bi-chloride of mercury on Tuesday evening in a suicide attempt. Medical care saved him, but doctors warn several days of recovery remain as he fights the poisoning.
Mrs. George Slabadore of South Seventh street extension was fined five dollars and court costs by Squire Downer after a slander dispute with a neighbor.
Mrs Clyde Davis of Pleasant Heights nearly drowned Monday afternoon in Cross Creek near Goulds during a creek outing. She stepped into a deep hole, unable to swim, and struggled until her brother Montgomery and others rescued her with a rope. Dr Gourley from Mingo treated her for shock.
Clerk of Courts shows 106 divorce cases filed last year with 48 pending. Of 107 decided, 47 remain pending. Husband-initiated actions: 60 cases with 25 granted and 13 dismissed. Wife-initiated: 94 cases with 48 granted and 1 refused and 20 dismissed. Custody awarded to father in 4 cases and mother in 23.
A farmer's boy unable to buy a balloon tied waste to a crow's foot and lit it at Short Creek near here. The crow perched on a haystack at the Jacob Nause farm causing a $65 loss, but heroic efforts saved the adjacent barn.
Italian vice consul N Cerri of Cleveland faces resistance in Lorain county where four suits sought him as administrator of estates of Italians who died without near relatives in the state. Lorain courts refused to appoint him in all four cases.
Mayor Wade of Brilliant fined Fred Haupt of this city 300 dollars and costs for keeping a speakeasy and selling without a license. Jacky Culbertson drew the same fine for a similar offense. The Dow tax continues to be charged on the property.
John G. Belknap of the B P O E lodge departs for Los Angeles to attend the Grand Lodge session of the Elks. He plans to visit the San Francisco Exposition and study juvenile work in western states during the trip.
Jefferson County will present the name of Howard Morrow for the position of Liquor License Commissioner. His name was the unanimous selection of the Board. He is upright and honorable and will fit the place to the satisfaction of all. Also note a marriage license for Andy Negg, 24, of Toronto, and Bessie Balagh, 18, of Steubenville.
Palira Gi Parks appointed executrix of the will of Harriet N. Parks in Probate Court. She steps into role as the legal representative to administer the estate and carry out the decedent's final wishes.
Mary Malinski sues John Malinski and others for alimony and child custody, plus a restraining order on dispossession of property. She alleges a 1900 marriage, domestic cruelty including beating with a baseball bat, and notes he was jailed for cruelty. W C Brown represents her.
A lawsuit titled Stany Kalinoski versus Frank Kiensel and others seeks an order to sell property to satisfy a judgment lien for costs. P P. Lewis is named as attorney for the proceeding.
Among 155 physicians, surgeons and osteopaths who passed the mid-year test held by the state medical board last month, Dr. Jay I. Thompson of Mingo Junction is named among those whose names were made public.
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