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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1911
Page
4
Summer skin trouble sufferers urged to use S.S.S. as a blood purifier that removes acids and humors from the circulation. The ad claims it enriches the blood and permanently cures pimples boils rashes eczema and related conditions. It offers a free book and lists Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta GA as the seller.
An explosion damaged the residence of Lewis Finley, manager of Lewis Finley Coal Co., at Collliers West Virginia about 2 AM Sunday. No one was hurt. suspects unknown. The blast, set in the furnace, shattered windows and wrecked the furnace as nearby family members survived uninjured. Sheriff and police investigated with bloodhounds tracking possible suspects who fled on an outgoing freight. Local officials believed discharged workers may be responsible though no arrests were made.
Columbus reports Representative Owen Evans, already indicted, pleaded guilty to a new bribery indictment tied to a loan agency bill. He was fined 500 dollars with no prison time. he promised to confess before the grand jury. A clerk testified Evans took 100 dollars from Akron agent L C Miller, and further charges allege solicitation of 400 dollars from J C Sharer of Alliance.
Maria Requilez files a suit against Pierre Requilez her Belgian 22 year spouse seeking alimony. He is said to have deserted her. Money held by W. & L. E. Coal Mining Co. has been attached with P. P. Lewis as attorney of record.
Thomas H. Silver Sr, once president of the Silver Banking Company, surrendered to Wellsville authorities after a warrant for his arrest. He posted 2500 bail, waived a hearing, and was sent to the grand jury. His escort included John Kerr and others. his arrival was kept secret to prevent demonstrations by local investors and foreigners who lost money in the bank failure.
Trustee MacKenzie undertakes duties to untangle the bank’s affairs so depositors may receive the fullest possible benefit from his knowledge and efforts to recover at least part of their money.
Police raided an Italian speaker on Webster Avenue on Sunday and arrested Neapolitans for possession. Albert Johnson and his wife quarreled on Church Street and were given suspended fines. Tony Speziale’s tailor shop on South Sixth Street was entered via a rear door and items stolen. Ole Blackburn was jailed six months for threats of arson and bodily injury.
In Wellsville Ohio the federal court in Cleveland appointed Squire A Mackenzie as receiver of the defunct Silver Banking company with deputy marshal notes. Depositors will elect a trustee to wind up affairs while mayor Beacom says the city will lose about 12003.55 as a result of delays. Mrs Mick a Wellsville florist saved several hundred dollars by depositing 15 minutes late due to a delay.
Representative Francis of this district asked to be excused from backing the Underwood wool tariff revision amid a Democratic caucus vote. Others from Colorado Ohio Indiana also aligned with free wool, while leaders crafted a resolution to keep the party united and pledged support for the present bill.
The text notes that supporters of the current bill would outnumber the free wool advocates by four to one, signaling a political balance favoring the bill's backers. The report emphasizes the numerical edge as a key factor in the deliberations.
County Auditor James M. Reynolds announced his plan to seek the Republican nomination for mayor, promising an active campaign. George McLeish and ex-sheriff John Burns also entered the contest, each with broad support and organized followings.
Notice is given that the undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified executor of the will of Lloyd Parks, deceased, late of Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio. Dated May 27, 19. Attorneys Erskine & Smith.
A plot to abduct the three year old son of T. H. Silver Sr. and demand $25,000 was reported in Wellsville Ohio. Mayor Bacon was notified and two policemen guard Mrs. Silver and the child. The same day Oscar Bowers, a local civic figure, was beaten to death and robbed of about $1,000. Police link murder to the bank failure and foreign depositors. Bowers, 45, formerly served on the city board of public service and was a noted Republican. He died near the billiard hall. motive appears robbery. He left a mother and sisters.
Jefferson county probate court schedules hearings on the thirty sixth day of June for numerous final and first accounts. Guardians, administrators, executors and assignees file accounts for estates including Fletcher, Barkhurst, Domnyancoe, Ferguson, Lockhart, Hey, Howarth, Nixon, Riva, Friedl, Garrett, Ramsey, Sarratt, Grafton, Corin, Dorin and Dorin among others. Objections to passing any accounts must be filed by the date indicated. Judge J. R. McCLEARY signs the notice.
Vienna Swan files for divorce from William A. Swan in the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County charging adultery and gross neglect. He must answer by June 1 1911 or judgment by default will be entered.
Joseph Schestan files for divorce from Mary Scbestan in Jefferson county Ohio common pleas court on grounds of three years wilful absence gross neglect of duty and adultery. He seeks custody of four children Anna 12 Vilna 10 Mary 8 and Margaret 6 with hearing set after six weeks and one day from first publication. Attorneys P P Lewis and J W Porter.
Roy L. McClare as Assignee of Stephen E. Adkins offers two parcels at public sale June 26 1911 at 1 PM at Steubenville Court House Jefferson County Ohio. First tract part of Section 2 Township 2 Range 1 lot 7 in C W Deans subdivision appraised 200 dollars second tract lot 25 in Zinn Scharletts addition to Mingo Junction appraised 250 dollars cash terms. Attorney McClave & McClave for plaintiff.
Notice is given that on Monday June 26 at 1 00 pm CST the front door of the Court House in Steubenville Ohio will host a public sale under an order of the Probate Court of Jefferson County in Case No entitled John M Snyder administrator with will annexed of Peter Snyder deceased versus Jacob Snyder and others.
Joan M. Snyder as administrator announces sale of two undivided one sixth interests in Lot 1 Malber subdivision and Lot 41 Salmon & Mooney addition in Steubenville. Each tract appraised at 1500 and 700 dollars respectively. Cash terms. sale conducted in Velterson County Ohio. Attorney Nelson D. Miller handles the proceedings.
Administrator John W McFadden Ragland Ohio and attorney John H McKee publish notice of appointment as administrator of Joseph R Selman deceased of Warren township Jefferson County Ohio. Dated May 24 1911.
Official notice states the administrator is fully appointed for George M Ingler deceased of Steubenville Township Jefferson County Ohio. Dated May 16 191. Harry G Ingler and Oscar Naylor sign as administrative parties.
Trustees of Island Creek Township invite sealed bids for three road sections from Anderson Bridge to Richmond and Island Creek Road near Henry Saltsmans. Sections include excavation and 12 inch sewer pipe work at Mc Connell's and Wright's. Bid deposits set, specifications filed, bids due June 4 1911 at county surveyor’s office.
Multiple notices inform defendants in Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas that Steubenville Building and Loan Association seeks foreclosure on a mortgage for lot 35 in Stouterville Coal and Mining addition in Steubenville and that Emma Kennedy seeks partition of lot 1 in MacMurray's addition. Defendants must answer by June 26, 1911, and July 1, 1911, respectively, or judgments will be rendered. Additional probate notices list final and second accounts for various estates and guardianships, with dates in May 1911.
Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio case 10 478 OConnell v Fiscus et al. Foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 16 East Springfield Jefferson County Ohio. Balance due 300 dollars with interest from April 13 1910. Defendants H L Fiscus and Herman A Fiscus residence unknown. Hearing by May 22 to July 31 1911. Erskine Smith attorneys for plaintiff. 2emaystw
In Jefferson county Ohio the Dillonvale Presbyterian Church seeks authority to mortgage real estate described in its petition filed in Common Pleas Court. The hearing is set for on or after May 26. W C Brown is the attorney.
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