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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
2
James Clark a Wanderlust representative lies in the city lockup with a deep head wound after an attack by two panhandlers at the Hotel Savoy. The assault used a heavy oak plank over a dispute about a five spot. Police took the two suspects into custody as witnesses notified authorities.
Republican candidate Gen. Hollingsworth visited Cadiz and praised the incumbent for urging voter input early in a term while noting the former congressman sent many bills. He defended starting campaigns with constituent advice and highlighted support for good roads and the old national pike project.
Charleston dispatch reports Deputy Sheriff A F Sutphin was wounded in yesterday’s Paint Creek mining disturbance. State troops were sent to Peytonia as Sheriff Sidney White and reinforcements arrested Clyde Edelman and J W Roach. Sutphin was brought to Charleston and placed on the operating table to try to save his life.
Asbury Park New Jersey hosts a convention that launches a separate political organization and nominates a full state ticket for November. Delegates pledge to support Roosevelt at Chicago and oppose alliances with established parties. A straight woman suffrage plank is adopted amid firm opposition to non Roosevelt candidates.
In Louisville on July 24 Henrietta Gelutgenbach filed for a writ of habeas corpus to compel Mrs. John Boyd Kennedy to produce Mrs. Julia Losey and Losey's eight year old son. Losey, a widow, has been under Kennedy's control for years and her family has not seen her in over a year. Losey’s $60 000 estate is at stake, with hypnosis mentioned as part of the alleged coercion. Kennedy calls the case malicious prosecution.
In a Dennison to Steubenville stretch dispute 73 to 10 foreign laborers quit over a proposed raise to 20 cents an hour and 15 hour Sunday pay. Railroad police pursued them toward Beverston, then convinced most to return with a chance to resume Wednesday at the former wage. Ringleaders refused to name themselves as talk of further walkouts spread among workers and locals.
A July sixteenth surprise birthday celebration for Mrs. Henry Scott brought 125 relatives neighbors and friends to the Smithfield Pike home between Mingo Junction and Smithfield. Festivities included a barn dining spectacle a procession of carriages autos and a flag decked hay wagon delivering gifts. After a rich dinner and mingling the program featured music readings an original poem and child song performances by Mrs. Duvall’s class.
A birthday party at Mingo Junction honored Mrs. Scott with speeches by Rev. Miller, Rev. Rosenberger, Rev. Scott, and Rev. Norris. The event featured a piano finished dining table gift, other presents, and a concluding doxology before supper and a group photo on the veranda.
James Vaughn of Island Creek township a Civil War veteran died Saturday at 9 30 am after years of poor health. He farmed his home place and is survived by his second wife Miss Cooper two children from his first marriage Mrs F Patterson of Cleveland and Mrs Daisy Best of Pittsburg one sister and five brothers Ross of New York Mrs Nevada Wanters Benjamin Harry George and Wm Vaughn. He was highly respected in the community.
George Logan Smallwood, born July 31, 1880, in Sheardstown, died at 2:00 a.m. Tuesday at his brother J B Smallwood’s home after a year of illness and a sudden decline. Survived by his mother and brothers James John Fred Clayton Alex and sisters Mrs George Hanson and Mrs Teatrice Gleason. Funeral held for Hannah D Garden at Warwood suburb.
Wheeling mourners gathered Friday morning as Dr. J H Littell led scripture readings and Rev. Eagar W Day offered prayers. The service closed with prayers by Rev. Jacob Brittingham. Interment at Mount Wood cemetery followed brief services. Pallbearers included family members and local men. News reached of Ben Fenwick’s death in Cincinnati. Edward Blinn Jr. attended the funeral, and Hopl Llewellyn of Wheeling died in Wierton, West Virginia, at 6:40 am aged 48 years 9 months 22 days, born in England.
Toronto notices report a congregational meeting at the Christian church tomorrow at 7 30 PM with all members urged to attend. Various local residents are mentioned visiting relatives and traveling to Pittsburg Steubenville and Canada amid family illnesses and employment changes.
Women who bear children and remain healthy are those who prepare their systems in advance of baby's coming. Mother's Friend relieves pain and strain, keeps ligaments pliant, eases breast inflammation, and aids a safe recovery. Written info available free from Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
An advertisement for Williams Kidney Pills promises relief for overworked nerves and urinary discomfort. It targets women and mothers, claiming to cure pain in loins, sides, back, and bladder, with a casual retail push through Henderson Drug Co and Cleveland area druggists.
The many friends of Mr. James Vaughan were sorry to learn of his death which occurred at his home Saturday morning. Funeral service Tuesday at 10 o'clock. Several local residents and visitors are noted in daily arrivals and departures, with updates on illnesses and social visits across town.
A list of Eastern Ohio residents and their patent entries appears, naming Jay R. Clutter Norwalk Wm F Cooper Mt Vernon and others with diverse inventions. The notice also records a Centennial Celebration for Rock Hill Presbyterian Church near Bellaire with talks by Dr Moffett and Rev Donahey and a rally service by Rev Wise.
Warden Jones of the Ohio Pen reports busy handling convict labor. He escorted 25 convicts to Lima for hospital work. Total convicts employed now 243 across sites: Columbus quarry 40, Columbus State hospital 21, Blind institution 13, School for Feeble Minded 10, Dayton hospital 41, Mt. Vernon hospital 13, Athens hospital 14, state farm at Orient 25, penitentiary farm 40, Lima 25.
Fair dates for Belmont county at St Clairsville September 17 to 19 Cadiz fair October 2 to 4 Monroe at Woodsfield August 20 to 22 Wheeling fair September 2 to 6 Ohio State fair August 26 to 31 In Knox township Knoxville field Weasel and Keating drilled a second test on the 15 barrel pumper at Cooper farm through Berea ght and have a show.
An eye-producer in Morrow County sold eggs not strictly fresh and unfit for food. An inspector reported the sale, a case was prosecuted, and the justice assessed a $25 fine plus costs. Commissioner Strode announces investigations into sales of eggs unfit for food and action on all substantiated cases.
Kerr and Burchfield purchased 125000 pounds of wool in the western county for N. L. Cutler. They paid 28 cents per pound for the wool.
The City Hospital trend grows with a sizable contribution of 2580 dollars from Phelps Cane Co of Weirton West Virginia, expanding the hospital's ongoing subscription drive and supporting its services.
Hugh McDonald was struck in the face by a line drive hit by Chas. Hamilton during a Monday evening game at the North End grounds. The impact knocked him unconscious and he remains confined to his home due to the injuries.
Charles Carmean, a brakeman for the C. P. railroad, caught and badly mashed the first finger of his left hand while coupling cars at Rayland on Monday. He received medical attention and is expected to recover.
Mothers should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for the season. They break up colds relieve feverishness constipation teething disorders headache and stomach troubles. Used by mothers for 22 years. Sold by all drug stores 25 cents sample mailed free Allen's Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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