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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
2
An ad claims consumption cannot be cured quickly but Scott's Emulsion will always afford relief and often cure. The firm Beott & Bowne in New York states that right living and Scott's Emulsion have done more to cure consumption than anything else, though no guarantees are made.
A late 19th century advertisement promotes Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills as a remedy for insomnia and nervous breakdowns. It cites relief from sleeplessness and nerves, featuring a testimonial from Mrs Randolph Knutt of Salem Ohio praising steadiness, vigor and absence of worry after using the product. It warns that genuine pills bear the doctors signature and portrait and lists Steubenville Drug Co as a distributor.
County Recorder Myers completed Adena corporation listing and sent papers to the Secretary of State. Real estate transfers include David H. England Ext. versus Stanton Bowers for 0.657 acres in Wintersville at $990. Mr. Vantilberg sells one acre in Salins township for $215. Maggie Hansogg to Thos. Hansomag in Bergholz for $800. James A. Hobson to F. A. Hobson one acre in Wells township for $1,000.
A sequence of real estate deeds shows La Belle View Land Co transferring multiple Steubenville parcels to various buyers including Joseph Langfitt and D F Davies, with several other county transfers involving Grover Trondale Deep Creek East Springfield Mingo Junction and surrounding townships. Net values range from $1 to $20,000.
Jes Caldwell of Paris died at Allegheny General Hospital after an injury while hunting on July 8. He was given brain surgery, showed brief improvement, and passed away around five this evening. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs James Caldwell and siblings Elizabeth Leslie Mae Mrs Fred Gardner Clara Donald and Hainie Paris. Remains to be laid to rest beside his brothers in Paris cemetery Saturday at two o'clock.
In Cross Creek near Follawnsbee Edward Lockhart shot Pearce Davis four times as Davis rode a horse at a creek ford. Davis, 57, died instantly. Lockhart, about 35, sought vengeance over a past affair in Brilliant that split Davis from his wife who later married Lockhart. Bad blood spanned years and culminated in this cold blooded killing.
A police description lists Ed Lockhart as 35 years old, 5 ft 7 in, 145 pounds with fair complexion, blue eyes, sandy hair, bald crown that may curl, sandy mustache, wearing a black suit and soft round black hat with black shoes. He is described as stoop-shouldered and his hands are hard and rough from mill work.
Nine years after remarriage, Davis clashed with rival Lockhart over Davis’s son and former wife. After a tensed exchange near Cross Creek, Lockhart allegedly shot Davis four times while Davis rode a horse. Davis died, Lockhart fled, and bloodhounds were used as deputies hunted him. Pearce Davis’s funeral followed as community shock persisted.
In Smithfield Jefferson county Ohio the incorporators of the Children’s Bethel met July 11th touring the Neil Burris farm property near Smithfield. They praised the work and opened the home with 21 children sheltered. The Bethel provides free care for destitute children under 14 and seeks Christian education, backed by trustees including R. G. Richards and T. C. Weir, with officers led by Richards as President and Minnie Pettay as Matron.
Dr. Walkinshaw presided as county coroner with a six member jury including George O Ban non and James Nelson. They ruled that Pierce Davis died at the hands of Edward Two bloodhounds owned by Charles Dodd of Wellsburg. The dogs were brought to the scene Sunday morning and given the scent from Lockhart's clothes but were too young to follow the trail.
Arthur Slippen, a Bradley man, killed John Meadows and Henry Brown during a Saturday night shooting sparked by jealousy and a “law” against slapping a woman. Meadows, once jailed for a shooting attempt, and Brown, known as Slick Pete, died from bullet wounds as Slippen reloaded his revolver after the first shots.
A violent melee at a shanty used during a strike ends with Slippen shooting five times, killing Meadows and Brown. Meadows had slapped Minnie, who was connected to Slippen, and the killer declared he would kill all in the house. Slippen fled. Sheriff Vorhees seeks him as coroner reports and inquest proceeded. Snowden, a former Steubenville resident, lies gravely injured after the assault.
A violent attack occurred last night as William Trout struck George Snowden with a vicious blow without warning. The incident, described in local reports, cites Trout as the assailant and Snowden as the victim in Wellsville.
Twenty eight roll hands at La Belle Iron Works Nos 4 and mills quit work last evening. They demand restoration of 3 cents per ton taken before Christmas and refused ten days ago. Mills are shut and under repair. Rumor says managers may hire foreign workers to run them.
Maud Trimmer answers James W Trimmer's divorce suit denying adultery and cruelty claims. She says the charge was meant to tarnish her reputation and alleges cruelty toward her. He jailed her once, promised support of five dollars weekly, paid one week, and threatened her with a revolver. She seeks divorce and alimony. Cohen attorney.
The famed scientist will offer free consultation and examination during his trip, claiming cures for deafness catarrh lung disease paralysis rheumatism and nervous disorders. He advertises no charge for initial consultation and diagnosis and invites those with morphine or opium habits to seek his new curing methods.
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