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Steubenville Herald

Location

Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

11

City Finance Committee Seeks State Aid After Budget Deadlock

City officials spent over two hours last night debating finances with the finance committee and department heads but offered no plan to relieve the treasury crisis. They will travel to Columbus early next week to consult State Auditor Vic Donahey and seek guidance on funding operating expenses, with salaries for Safety department workers unpaid since May 1 and funds dwindling across other departments.

Harry Zink C. L. Williams Charles Wells Columbus Vic Donahey Thenandal Safety Department

Record spelling bee finale crowns three teen champions

Three high school students tied for top honors in the state spelling bee held in Columbus. George C. Carter North Star Darke county Bessie Swinehart Rushville Fairfield county Kenneth Chaney Atwater Portage county led the field with flawless runs of 100 words each. Joseph Grinnelly Willoughby Lake county and Marion Cross Adams county followed with one error apiece in the 300 word test. Prizes awarded in order Carter Swinehart Chaney Cross, with Grinnelly eliminated after a tie break with Miss Cross.

Columbus House of Representatives George C. Carter North Star Darke County Bessie Swinewart Rushville Fairfield County Kenne Chaney Atwater Portage Coun Joseph Grinelly Willoughby Lake County Marion Cross Adams County Bessie Swinehart Kenneth Chaney Miss Cross

Mayor McMaster Offers Help for Young Widows in Steubenville

The mayor declines a matrimonial bureau but pledges aid to any young widow seeking a new voyage in Steubenville. He warns that only those meeting strict, unspecified requirements will be considered. He notes the city’s finances are strong, yet the proposal faces difficulties with police involvement.

W. C. McMaster Steubenville McMaster

Wild Ride to Institute Organizations in Richmond Storm

About thirty five members of McCook Camp Sons of Veterans and Ladies auxiliary endured a perilous Friday night motor trip to Richmond to organize a camp and auxiliary. The party faced a fierce storm, the truck skidded on a flooded road, and they arrived back at daylight drenched but determined, saying the wild ride was a once in a lifetime experience.

McCook Camp Sons of Veterans Ladies’ Auxiliary Richmond Steubenville

Rumor Of A Giant Government Plant In Cross Creek Valley

Rumor spread through Wellsburg that a large chemical plant may be built on the Stutts farm just east of Crosscreek mouth. Report cites potential government control of about 200 acres. Discussions with John B Garden of the American Gas and Electric Co. fuel speculation of inland sites for preparedness plants along the Ohio valley. Location between Wellsburg and Falls, adjoining Schwertfeger farm near Wa bash railroad, close to Pennsylvania line. A 9 foot water stage could supply the site from Cross Creek. Further details expected soon.

Wellsburg Stutts Crosscreek United States Ohio Valley John B. Garden American Gas and Electric Company Cross Creek Valley Follansbee Schwertfeger Wabash

Tillman vows six cruisers and two battleships in naval bill

Washington June 3 Chairman Tillman of the senate naval committee announced plans to push a revised naval appropriation in the senate. He seeks six battle cruisers and two dreadnoughts rather than five cruisers and no battleships as the house bill provided yesterday.

Associated Press Herald-Star Washington Tillman Senate Naval Committee Senate House

Plain widow sought to correspond with bachelor 30

A letter received by Mayor McMaster in Steubenville Ohio requests that his address be given to a plain young widow who wishes to write to a bachelor aged 30. The writer, von Ustannel Nell, claims she hates old maids and gives her Cleveland Ohio address at 1427 East 32nd Street.

McMaster W. C. McMaster Steubenville Ohio Tannel Nell E. 32Nd St Cleveland

Campaign to improve Brooke county roads benefits Steubenville

The Steubenville Chamber of Commerce raised 1165 for a Brooke county road bond campaign and transferred the funds to John A. Elson of Wellsburg. Businessmen expect river road upgrades to boost trade, with inclusion of routes to Holliday's Cove and Weirton. Contributors include Steubenville firms and individuals such as Steubenville Coal & Mining, Hub, J. Gill, and W. Davidson, among many others.

Steubenville West Virginia Brooke County Chamber of Commerce John A. Elson Wellsburg Elson Holliday Steubenville Crane Company A. C. Lewis R. C. Kirk F. S. Kine Steubenville Laundry Company Kelley & Westmyer A. C. Douglas C. P. Hatterly R. C. Anderson Swan-Bower Company W. B. DiLoreto J. C. M. Floyd T. C. Helms George E. Sharp A. B. Sharp Chas. D. Simeral Fred Robertson R. M. Castner Geo. H. Weber H. D. Wintringer B. F. Murp'y H. B. Grier D. F. Coe Beall & Steele Drug Co D. M. W-21 M. & M.S. B. & Trust Company Nicholson Brick Company the Munker Co W. J. Alexander Union Savings Bank & Trust Co Sewer Pipe & Supply Co Steubenville Ice Company H. H. McFadden W. F. Davidson & Company J. W. Gill Low Brothers Moses- Johnson Company J. C. Fitzsimmons Co Jas. A. Lindsey J. T. Thompson W. R. Burgoyne McConnell & Lyons Dr. C. W. Maxson Armour & Company Albert Zink & Sons May & Leopold H. G. Simpson McGowan Brothers Company Steubenville Building

German view on Wilson as mediator shocks Berlin

Berlin reports Prof. Hans Delbruck of the University of Berlin condemns American mediation in the war. He argues that Washington’s sympathies favor the Entente, making the president seem disqualified in the eyes of the Central Powers.

Associated Press Herald-Star Berlin London Hans Delbruck University of Berlin Germany Wilson

President Wilson to Lead Washington Flag Day Parade

President Wilson will march on foot in the preparedness parade for Flag Day to be held June 14 in Washington. He plans to review the procession, deliver an address, and join the march from the start before stepping out at the reviewing stand. He also suggested government employees may be permitted to march.

Associated Press Herald-Star Washington Wilson

Bridge collapse kills two in Packard area wreck

Two women die and ten people hurt when a northbound Chicago Rock Island passenger train 19 crosses Cold Water creek bridge near Packard Iowa. Seven more are missing and believed drowned or fatally injured as rescue teams respond. A separate Illinois crash near Saumenin on train 17 injures 18 as a deep cut limits overturn risk.

Associated Press Herald-Star Packard Iowa Rock Island & Pacific Bloomington Ill Saumenin Decatur

Auto Wreck in Sixth Avenue Culvert Narrow Passage

A Ford runabout driven by Dr. Walter A. Strayer collided head on with a northbound interurban on the Steubenville East Liverpool line in the Sixth avenue culvert below the car barns. The auto was wrecked. the doctor escaped with only a few cuts from flying glass. The culvert is known as a hazard and officials push to widen it to provide a driveway alongside double streetcar tracks.

Walter A. Strayer Steubenville-East Liverpool Sixth Avenue Riverside Furnace Penna Railroad

Ohio Picnic to be Held at Brookside Park Pasadena

Kenyon Warren, vice president of the Federation of Ohio Societies of Southern California, reports Ohio natives in California form strong networks led by the Ohio Society of Los Angeles with over 1500 members. The federation plans the annual Ohio Picnic at Brookside Park Pasadena on June 24, 1916, featuring dinners, band concerts, games, speeches, and fireworks. California railroads offer excursion rates, Ohio colleges sent pennants, and Ohio boosters may send banners to 401 Slavin Building, Pasadena.

Kenyon Warren Federation of Ohio Societies of Southern California Pasadena Ohio California Ohio Society of Los Angeles William A. Spill Issac Springer Brookside Park Passadena Boards of Trade Chambers of Commerce Ohio Federation Calif Knights Templars

Death Roll Virginia Howard Remembered for Mercy

A telegram from Evansville Indiana confirms the death of Virginia Howard a former trusted colored resident of the city She had been living with her niece Mrs Eugene Howard for about a year In her twenty years as a domestic in the D J Sinclair household she was highly esteemed and Mr Sinclair left her an annuity to ease her later years She was about seventy and rests with faithful followers of the Master.

Virginia Howard Evansville Ind Eugene Howard D. J. Sinclair

Passing of Maymie Duff Culbertson in June 1916

Mrs Thomas J Culbertson dies at the family residence on West Market Street Friday morning June 2 1916 at 6 05 o clock in the flower womanhood age of youthfulness noted in sympathetic terms as the beloved wife of Thomas J Culbertson.

Thomas J. Culbertson Maymie Duff Culbertson Weat Market Street

Mrs Frank Elliott Devore Dies at 18 in Prospect Affair

Mrs Frank Elliott Devore wife of Frank Devore died at Ohio Valley Hospital on Thursday afternoon June 1 after a two week illness. She would have been 19 in October and was daughter of John Elliott of Prospect avenue. She belonged to St Pauls Church and left her husband two young sons Frank Elliott Devore and Peter Mason Devore, her father and sister Mrs Anna Ward of Pittsburg along with many friends.

Frank Devore Frank Elliott Devore Ohio Valley Hospital John Elliott Prospect Avenue St. Paul’s Church Peter Mason Devore Anna Ward Pittsburg

Sisters Die In Lorain Two Grief Stricken Families

Miss Rebecca Hamilton 64 of Steubenville dies at her niece Mrs. George Ristine in Lorain after ten weeks illness. She was sister to Mrs. Mary Johnston who died at the Ristine home a week earlier. Surviving are one brother James Hamilton and five nieces and five nephews. Funeral at the Ristine home Tuesday. Mrs Mary Johnson 60, also of Steubenville, died of heart failure at the Ristine home after a sudden illness. Surviving: Mrs. Ristine, Mrs. Emma Jackson, Samuel Johnson of Lorain and William Johnston of Toledo.

Alfred Cathrine Duff Holy Name Church Thos. J. Culbertson Cathrine Mary Lillian Duff Thomas William Duff North Seventh Street Rebecca Hamilton Robert and Mary Hamilton Steubenville George Ristine Lorain Miss Hamilton Mary Johnston Ristine St. Paul's Church James Hamilton Ristine Home Mary Johnson Johnson Emma Jackson Samuel Johnson William Johnston Toledo

Naralla child dies at residence in Follansbee

John Naralla two years ten months old, son of Louis and Maria Naralla, died at the family residence in Follansbee on Thursday morning.

John Louis Maria Naralla Follansbee

Baby John Matison Dies at North Eighth Street Home

The ten month old John Matison, son of Joseph and Julia Matison, died at their North Eighth Street residence on Wednesday night.

John Joseph Julia Matison North Eighth Street

Obsequies for W B Donaldson Held at North Fourth Street

The last sad obsequies for W B Donaldson were held this afternoon at the family home on North Fourth street with Rev Dr Robinson of Westminister church officiating, assisted by Rev Dr Reid. Interment followed in Union cemetery as pallbearers, including H H Henderson and Harry Fay Grant, carried the bier amid lilies peonies and roses from local banks and churches.

W. B. Donaldson North Fourth Street Dr. Robinson Westminister Church Dr. Reid H. H. Henderson Harry Fay Grant G. B. van Frank Sinclair Harry Wintringer Will R. Chapman Union Cemetery Union Deposit Bank Steubenville Pottery Westminister

Pittsburg Employers Probe Deportation Of Braddock Rioters

The Pittsburg employers association instructed its attorneys to study federal statutes to determine if foreign born rioters from the May 2 Braddock clash could be deported and to check naturalization status so the court may oppose citizenship papers for them.

Pittsburg Employers Association of Braddock

Rush Run man arrested for liquor sale

Violator Jeve Kuder of Rush Run was arrested yesterday by Officers John Cole and Jim Trotter on a charge of selling liquor in violation of the law. A hearing is set for Monday before Mayor Bargard at Smithfield.

Jeve Kuder Rush Run John Cole Jim Trotter Bargard Smithfield

Suit Seeks 819 Dollars From Ex Husband in Common Pleas

Cora F Marker sues David W Marker in Common Pleas Court seeking 819 dollars claiming the amount spent to support her daughter since February 17 1914 when their divorce was granted. She alleges the defendant was insolvent then but is now solvent and earning one dollar.

Cora F. Marker David W. Marker Common Pleas Court Atd

Weirton Can Company Expands to Meet High Demand

The Weirton Can Company operates at full capacity with many workers on overtime to fulfill large incoming orders.

Weirton Can Company

Toronto Ice Co Incorporation in Ontario Ohio

Toronto Ice Company of Toronto Ohio with capital of ten thousand dollars was incorporated yesterday by B Fopett and others, signaling a formal business launch in the region.

Toronto Ice Co Toronto Ice Company Toronto Ohio B. ¥. Fope,tt. al

Good Roads Improve River Road Between Salt Run and Ragland

Two steam shovels are at work on the river road improvement from Salt Run to Ragland. The contractor is pressing the project toward completion and the road will be paved.

Salt Run Ragland

One Over 53 Saturdays and 53 Sundays in 1916

This year 1916 will have 53 Saturdays and 53 Sundays, a phenomenon not repeated until 1956, forty years later.

Ohio ruling on elected board members and committee status

The Ohio attorney general ruled that board of election members automatically vacate their posts upon filing candidacy for any public office excluding party committee roles. It also allows village or city council members to serve on county or central committees, and holds that committee membership is not a public office.

Attorney General Ohio

Mt Union College to Hold 69th Commencement Week

The 69th commencement at Mt Union College Alliance Ohio will occur the week of June 11. Bishop Burt will preach Sunday evening June 11 and Bishop Hughes will deliver the oration to the graduating class on Wednesday June 14 at 9 15 am.

Mt. Union College Alliance, O Burt Hughes

Farr Announces Candidacy for Court of Appeals

It is announced that Judge L. T. Farr of Columbiana county will run this year for the court of appeals to succeed Judge Spence, the Democratic member of the court. Judge Farr is currently probate judge of Columbiana county.

Spence L. T. Farr Columbiana County Court of Appeals Farr

Verdict for Defendant in Chiota Estate Case

A jury returned a verdict for defendant in the case of Lornzo Patella as administrator of Dom enico Chiota against the P C C and St L Ry. Chiota of Brooke County West Virginia was killed when struck by a passenger train about a year ago. Damages sought were 5000 dollars. The jury found Chiota’s death resulted from his own negligence for not looking or listening for the approaching train.

Lornzo Patella Domenico Chiota P. C. C. & St. L. Ry. Company Chiota Brooke County W Va

Missing clerk leaves deficit at Washington post office

A shortage of from 1300 to 1500 dollars was found in the Washington post office funds after the sudden departure of Paul C. Thielman who worked in registry money order and postal savings. Thielman left Washington at noon Wednesday and has not been seen since but wrote letters admitting his defalcations.

Washington, Pa Paul C. Thielman Registry, Money Order and Postal Savings Department Thielman Washington Post Office

Mrs Davis Convicted For Beating Child In Wells Street

Mrs Sam Davis of Wells Street was tried and found guilty of beating her seven year old daughter in Squire Lawler's court. Teachers who witnessed the injury testified and the Humane Officer Vorhees noted foreign beliefs about punitive parenting. Sentence: thirty days, suspended on condition of no repetition.

Sam Davis Wells Street Squire Lawler

Confessed Judgment In Williams Versus Bates And Luntz

In the case C. L. Williams versus Mary A Bates and H B Luntz defendants confessed judgment in favor of the plaintiff for 135.10 dollars plus interest on a note.

C. L. Williams Mary A. Bates H B. Luntz

Non Support Charge Arrest of Charles Merryman

Charles Merryman was arrested last night for non support and abandonment of a minor child. He will be given a hearing in Justice Lerner's Court today.

Charles Merryman Justice Lawler

Violator Fined for Beer Pedaling in City

Liberto Simone fined by Mayor McMaster for selling liquor without a license and jailed in default of payment. Simone was among men involved in the beer pedaling operation the authorities seek to shut down.

Liberto Simone McMaster Simone

Man Sent to Jail Over Fine in Mt Pleasant Township

Paul Subo was brought to the county jail from Ramsey to serve out a $100 fine plus costs imposed by Squire Bennett of Mt. Pleasant township.

Paul Subo Ramsey Squire Bennett Mt. Pleasant Township

Deserter Carl Bass Sought By Authorities

Local authorities, alerted by federal officers, seek Carl Bass of Rush Run Ohio for desertion from the U S Army at Fort Hunt Virginia on May 3 He enlisted January 8 1918 and served in the 47th Company Coast Artillery A $50 reward is offered for his apprehension.

Carl Bass Rush Run Ohio U.S. Army Fort Hunt 47Th Company Coast Artillery

William Monroe Arrested for Hat Theft in Lawler Court

William Monroe was arrested last night on charges of stealing a hat from S. C. Reiner. The accused is to be given a hearing in Lawler's court.

William Monroe S. C. Reiner Lawler

Probate Court Inventory and Sale Orders in Bell Estate

Probate court records show Fliat and Anal areount Aled in estate of Elizabeth Bell. Inventory and appraisement filed and order of sale issued in the estate of Charles O Call.

Edizabeth Bell Charles O. Call

Delegates named for Democratic State convention in Columbus

Jefferson county delegates to the Democratic State convention in Columbus today include Dr J W Collins H A Bell Edward Dickson Samuel J McCune Johnny Nolan Edward Fithen Samuel Baili T J Williams R H West J Fox Delegates to the National convention will be elected A Democratic caucus of the district meets in Columbus today to choose a presidential elector John Wallace of Lisbon is named for the slate

Jefferson County Sion Columbus J. W. Collins H. A. Bell, Esq Edward Dickson Samuel J. McCune Johnny Nolan Edward Fithen Samuel Baili T. J. Williams R. H. West John Wallace Lisbon

Pleaded Guilty in Speakeasy Case in City Court

May Detroy was arrested last Sunday on a charge of keeping a speakeasy. She pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor McMaster yesterday, receiving a fine of $100 and costs, which she paid.

May Detroy McMaster

Ticket sales rise on Pennsylvania line after rail ban

The Steubenville Wellsburg and Weirton Railway Co forbids carrying intoxicants on its cars and this policy is linked to a large increase in Pennsy railroad ticket sales to Follawsbee.

Steubenville, Wellsburg and Weirton Railway Co Pennsylvania Railroad Follawsbee

Mayor suspends $150 fine for Dan Deitsch in error case

Judge Smith suspended the sentence imposed by Mayor McCann of New Alexandria on Dan Deitsch for alleged illegal selling during the pendency of error proceedings in common pleas court.

Mayor McCann New Alexandria Dan Deitsch Smith Common Pleas Court

Detained Runaway Jeremiah Goldinger Held Awaiting Parents

Police learned last night that 13 year old Jeremiah Goldinger, picked up as a runaway, resides at West Winfield Pennsylvania and is being held until his parents from that place can arrive. He told authorities his home was in Cincinnati.

Jeremiah Goldinger West Winfield Cincinnati

Assault and Battery Arrests in Connorville

Frank Ostroskie and Mrs John Sonk arrested at home in Connorville by Constable Luikart on a warrant charging assault and battery on Frank Potkoski and his wife Marianna. They face a hearing before Justice Downer tomorrow.

Frank Ostroskie John Sonk Connorville Luikart Frank Potkoski Marianna Downer

Body Found Near Bridgeport Station In Railroad Fatality

The body of Harry Akers of Salem West Virginia was found on the CG and P railroad in front of the passenger station at Bridgeport yesterday morning around 4 30 by watchman Joseph Watson. He appears to have been struck by a freight train just after midnight and killed instantly.

Harry Akers Salem W. Va CG & P Bridgeport Joseph Watson

Big Armor Train Carries Autos to France Past New York

A long armored train loaded with numerous automobiles for France passed through New York city yesterday afternoon. The heavy steel cars drew much attention as the train moved eastward, with the autos boxed and ready for loading onto ships.

New York France

Paul Mitchell Fined for Liquor Sale Violation by Mayor

Paul Mitchell was fined $150 and costs by Mayor McCann at New Alexandria yesterday for keeping a place where intoxicating liquors are sold. He was remanded to the county jail in default of payment.

Paul Mitchell McCann New Alexandria Courty

Two Cans of Fish Given to District War Council at Wellsburg

Q Hamilton district game wars den received two cans of ten thousand black bass fish each from the government last evening. They were released at multiple points along Buffalo creek today.

Q. Hamilton Wellsburg Buffalo Creek

Miner Arrested For Slashing In Rush Run Case

Weilded Razor, Cost Mike, a Rush Run miner, was arrested in this city today by Cons table John Cole of Smitherd on a charge of slashing Mike Ligos of Rush Run with a razor. He escaped to this city but was recaptured and jailed. He will be arraigned before Squire Lawler for a hearing. Ligos was not seriously wounded.

Mike John Cole Smitherd Mike Ligos Squire Lawler Ligos

Robbery Claim Involving Tracy Foley Relative

Miss Tracy Foley told police that her brother Harry was robbed of 28 dollars after another young man intoxicated him. The police are investigating the incident.

Tracy Foley Harry

Settle labor dispute talks in Toronto amid strike

In Toronto today, Miles and Balsel of the State Industrial Commission canvass day workers strike leaders and manufacturers. Neither side is willing to concede, though arbitration is hoped to settle the dispute.

State Indusrial Commission Messrs Miles and Balsel Toronto

Pneumonic plague claims near certainty of fatal outcome

A specialist notes the pneumonic form’s link to the bubonic germ changes little for sufferers as potency approaches near 100 percent fatality. The statement recalls the 14th century plague that killed about 26 million Europeans.

Fort 16

Optimist and Pessimist Origins and Meaning

The Optimist derives from Batia optimus meaning best and from the comparative melior optimus good better to describe a hopeful view. The Pessimist comes from pessimus the superlative of malus bad worst, denoting a view focused on the dark and negative.

Ancient emblem spans continents as archeologists debate origin

A fragment claims the wweetika was used as a charm from China to Peru. Some archeologists call it the oldest croms form while others link it to solar movement. Heddbiets suggest it marks a union of spiritual matter and gradual evolution.

China Peru

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