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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
9
A long list of social calls, weddings, dances, and family visits highlights Wellsburg society. Local residents host relatives from Columbus to Pittsburgh, attend alumni dances, and plan Memorial Day gatherings with church and club events. Notables include the Reed family, Westfalls, McLanet, and the Bealls as well as college friends visiting from Washington and Toronto.
In the matter of Matilda Cy Reilly et al versus William Ross executor the court extends time to secure costs to June 5 or face dismissal of the case.
Trans script filed from docket of Justice Lawler details an appeal involving Tony Gutan and Tony Fatozi. Case focuses on procedural steps and lodging of appellate documents with the court.
Wm Curn sues John Papulius in a replevin action for personal property. Stone and Galbraith serve as attorneys for the plaintiff.
Hayden Miller and Co received the county bridge bonds and W G McCullough was awarded the Children's Home bonds. The awards concluded the bidding process with both entities named in the county records.
In the Servian district last night John Ferinas cut George Zelles on the hand causing a painful wound. Ferinas was arrested.
A. M. Morelli says none of our local Italian reservists have been called or are going to Italy to fight. He notes Italy has 2,000,000 first line troops and that reports of Pan Handle Italian section men returning to Italy were current yesterday.
The body of John Lee was brought from Wellington on Friday night and taken to his father James Lee's home in Costonia. He was killed while coupling the caboose on a local freight that had been cut off.
Motion sustained to set aside the sale in the case of Jefferson Building and Savings Co versus William C Matten and others. An alias order of sale is to be issued.
Probate Court filed final account for John Bayliss and Eliza Collins estates and second account in the Sarah A Winters estate detailing receipts disbursements and remaining balances for court approval.
Smithfield celebrated the class of 1915 at a Thursday evening commencement on May 27 with a full program in green and white. Students delivered topics on history, war, media power, and life, under faculty direction, with scholarships awarded to top speakers. The event featured the Mt Pleasant Orchestra, notable speakers including Dr E W Chubb, and concluded with diplomas, a benediction, and a large alumni turnout for photographs and the following day’s alumni banquet.
Mrs Henry Green aged 68 died at home 570 Mahan Avenue Friday at midnight after illness from pneumonia and general physical decline. Born Sophia Hardwick in Germany, she lived in Follansbee ten years. Survived by husband and children Mrs Frank Bowes of Follansbee Mrs Wm Bestal of Youngstown Herman of Niles a sister Mrs Minnie Kreager of Youngstown and a brother and sister in Germany. She belonged to St John Lutheran Church and was highly respected.
Mrs Esther Samantha Walker died at her home in New Brunswick New Jersey on May 18 after a illness of several years She was the wife of D A Walker Born in Jefferson County Ohio she lived in Steubenville then moved East She is survived by her husband and five children Mrs Ty Bennett Jamesburg NJ Robert Walker Cincinnati Mrs Walter Masterson and Mack Walker New Brunswick and Mrs Wm Barckley Bordentown
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Shorts were held Friday at St Pauls Church with Rev W M Sidener officiating. Pallbearers included E A Chamberlain John Watson Charles Werner and Charles Hardesty. The church rites occurred several days before her death.
Mrs Dellie Hall Cunningham widow of Leroy Cunningham dies at her Richmond home on May 27 1915 aged about 76 after years as an invalid. Born Samuel Hall’s daughter she lived on the old Farr farm west of Richmond then married in 1873 and resided in Richmond area. Survived by three children Samuel H Cunningham Julia wife of James Hobson and Charles at home. Funeral at the Richmond home Saturday with burial at Three Springs after service for Mrs Margaret Hooker.
Benjamin Jordan formerly of Wintersville died at Massillon hospital on Tuesday. His remains will be brought here and taken to Wintersville for services and interment Friday afternoon.
The court after several days of trial directed a verdict for the defendant in the case McGinty versus the Board of Trustees of Springheld township. The suit claimed damages over road work conducted by the township.
Loaded First Coal Gaylord No. 1 mine of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Coal Company shipped several cars Wednesday marking a restart after the eastern Ohio strike was called off. More workers are expected to be put to work for a short period as operation resumes.
Steve Kovat, five, was struck by a Pan Handle Railway freight train on Friday afternoon in Mingo. Both legs were crushed above and below the knees. He was carried to City Hospital for surgical attention after being found walking the tracks several hundred feet below the station.
James Caldwell posts bond to pay twenty dollars per month for child support. Charles Bickerstaff arrested for assault and battery on Frank Drayer. Fred Holman detained on a paternity charge filed by Eva Wright.
A badly decomposed male body was discovered by a passerby in woods north of Holliday's Cove and reported to Wellsburg authorities. Identification is impossible, the coroner holds an inquest, and shoes were found near the body. It is speculation the man was shot during the Colliers coal strike over a year ago.
First National Bank of Beaver Springs files suit on a promissory note for 273 dollars against A D Serafini. Coleman serves as attorney for the bank.
The obituary notes Rev Henry Garron aged in years, who died in Porreto Italy while returning to his homeland. He led the French Mission church of McDonald Pennsylvania for eighteen years and was highly regarded by many. He left McDonald about four years ago and returned to his native land.
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