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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
5
Homer Porter and others from East Springfield are recorded visiting town and visiting relatives in nearby communities. The note mentions numerous social calls, visits, and a large family luncheon for 150 at a Shaw reunion, plus festival plans and church events.
Miss Elva Lawrence returns home from Sebring visits Ed Jackman and family travel and guests from Knoxville and Ches ter WV Va. Wm Russell hosts Albert Russell party. Frank Jackman transacts in Berghols. Mrs Howard Van Dyke attends Mt Union commencement. Irondale festival attendees from here. Wellsville Epworth League event. Rex Call and G K Peawree visits Steubenville and Richmond relatives. Children Day set for June 16 at Sabbath evening service.
Unionport reports a flurry of visits as Miss Mariel Polen visits Follanshee friends and Miss Minnie Glasgow calls on Miss Mabel Reed. Mrs M Ratzenberger and children Ethel and Theodore return home after time with Pittsburgh friends. Mrs D L Buchanan and children visit Mr and Mrs P S Buchanan. Me S M Tipton of Steubenville and Mrs N S Skinner with daughter Mond visit A W A Tipton. Rose Montgomery of Midway spends Saturday with Miss Eta Voorhees.
Local Bantam Ridge items report crops, visits, and outings. Multiple residents including B M Oliver, Edward Allen, Jennie Burnette, Lillian Ryan, Wilbur Ross, Alex Ward and daughters, and Miss White are mentioned with travels to Florida, Steubenville, Wellsville, and Reed’s Mills. Social events include weddings planned for June, church activities, a Two Ridges festival, a NX B id supper for NX O B boys, and a telephone festival forthcoming.
Miss Sarah A Copeland died at her Bloomfield home Sunday afternoon June 6 1912 at three oclock. Born May 20 1843 near Richmond she was daughter of John and Mary Copeland and a lifelong member of Mt Hope Moose Church. Known for a sunny outlook and faithful service she died peacefully saying goodbye to nurse Clara. The family notes many siblings with one brother Robert Copeland remaining in Wintersville.
A detallied June 11 funeral described the long suffering Miss Gopesland, cherished for patience and Christian faith. Clergy Rev Schweisberger, Rev Ernds Stuart, Rev Love and choir led prayers and hymns as the body was laid to rest in Annapolis, with bearers Emmet Lucas, James Copeland, Wm Temphill and T A Copeland.
In a ten year span ending 1910 direct taxes rose 116 percent while population grew 30 percent and property value 40 percent. From 1899 to 1900 and into JOH, taxes climbed to 75 million with 43.4 million people taxed 75 00 000. Local debt rose from 63 to 187 million, prompting critique of progressive spending across state and local governments.
William McKee died at his mother Mrs. Margaret McKee's home on South Fifth street on Thursday at 8 30 am aged 54 after a long invalid spell with locomotor ataxia. Born in the city, son of the late Wilson McKee, he spent years in the meat business. His wife Miss Peters is deceased. Surviving are his mother a daughter Belle Peters McKee and brothers and sisters John it Emmett James Jessie Gertrude Mary and Mrs. Paul Urquhart. He was highly respected in the community.
Samuel Peddicord a well known Tiltonville resident died Wednesday morning at his home after a long illness of Brights disease. Nearly sixty two years old he lived in Tiltonville his entire life and worked as a blacksmith at Laughlin mill until ill health. He is survived by his wife and many grown children. The funeral is at the family home this afternoon under the local Junior Mechanics and interment will be at Warrenton cemetery.
Mrs Hattie Belle Latimer wife of Charles Latimer died at 4 30 p m on the Latimer and Mahon road Wet Virginia side of the river at age 26 from blood poisoning after childbirth. Her maiden name Freshwater. Survived by husband two daughters a brother and a sister. Described as an excellent Christian woman whose death is a matter of regret in the community.
Mrs. Jane Leech died at her daughters’ home in Cleveland on Wednesday. Her remains will be brought here on Friday for interment. Survived by sons John William and Samuel, daughter Mrs. Sue Smith, and two other daughters.
Twelfth June event features Rev. Geo K Morris D D presiding with Seiro Petterson graduates instrumental solos by Camilehilffi and Camile Goucher. Address by Supt A D Horton Wellsville Ohio. Vocal solos include Forgotten by Elizabeth Smith Good Night Gee Girl Good Ties. Names of graduates listed including Lida Andrews Nellie Candle Margaret Dallas Dorothy Daugherty Filen Geer Grace Gotschall Clara George Virginia Hervey Marie Huber Flora Higber Francis Johnston Cora Kellar and many others.
A home ceremony Wednesday afternoon united Blanche Looman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles R Looman of 607 Lincoln Avenue, with Joan Call of La Belle View. The house glowed with June roses as guests witnessed the simple, pretty wedding in a intimate setting.
At designated hour attendants Mr Sheink and Miss Alma Woods joined the bridal couple in the parlor for the ceremony conducted by Rev Dr McCarty. A luncheon for fourteen followed. The bride wore white trimmed with embroidery and lace. After a wedding journey to Columbus the couple will reside at 1699 Ridge avenue. The groom works as an electrician for Steubenville and Fast Liverpool Light and Traction Co. Congratulations were plenty from friends and family.
A Wednesday evening home wedding at the Abe Mannus residence on Linden avenue joined Miss Marie Jackson, sister of Mrs. Vic Manus, to Primett JH Lowmiller. Rev. A F Stahl officiated as attendants Thomas Jackson and Margaret Anderson stood by. The couple, in white silk messaline lace and winter flowers, exchanged vows followed by a social hour and a wedding supper for fifty. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Frederick Jackson of Wellsburg, received many gifts. The groom, an engineer at Acme Glass works, is popular with coworkers. They will reside in the city.
Miss Mary Hastings of Adena and Mr. Charles Hamilton of Warren Ohio were married at noon Wednesday in Adena with Rev Mohn officiating. Hastings a 1912 Adena High School graduate wore her graduating gown. The couple will reside in Warren after a short wedding journey.
Miss Clara M. Crouch and Mr. Samuel W. Lee wed at the Christian Church parsonage with Rev. A. E. Stahl officiating. The bride and groom, both Steubenville Pottery employees, plan to reside in the city as family and friends extend congratulations.
Real estate transfers list multiple deed actions with names and amounts including Adeline Gunkel to Elizabeth Michele for part of lot 36, Salmon and Mooney additions in City at 4900. Kenrietta Hill to Anna Hill for part of a lot at 1. James R. et al to Harvey J. Hakes on 76 acres in Wayne Two for 4600. Delmer Freed et al to Maud Bedler for lot 188 Hesa’s 1st Add. Berghalz 1300. Robert G. Scarlett to Le Roy Allen for lot 6 William A. Seaton’s 3rd Add. Amsterdam 175. Auditor’s deed to Jacob H. Grivm for jot 2 block 3 Morgan’s & Hunter’s gta Add. Irondale 26.17. Vaclav Rydrych to Antonio Kosice for 76-100 A Smith held Two 500. J. Wiring et al Exis. to Wm. Hill for lot 68 Spaulding’s 1st sub of Brilliant 425. The Mingo Junction Water Co. to Tri State Investment Co. for lots 1 2 and 4 Miller and Platt’s subdiv Min go 40000. The Kaul-Oberkirch Co. to The Kaul Clay Mig. Co. property in Knox Twp change to name of corporation. Minnie L. Looman et al to Norman F. Snowden for lots 237 238 Pleasant Heights City 2400. Gladys Jenkins to Thomas W Jones for lot Dorrances Add. Bergholz 1750. Wm W. Dorrance Ext to James L. Cox for 36 acres Springfield Two 1900.
A terse editorial urges restraint and self control, suggesting delaying responses when anger rises. It framingly advises taking a moment to cool off before acting, highlighting prudence in personal and civic conduct.
Personal visits and travels of residents fill a town column with names such as G Thomas from the east and Win Chapman visiting his father Jacey Chapman. Frequent mentions include Miss Lucy Purviance and Frank Purviance of Richmond shopping, Mrs Mary Lewis of Smithfield visiting family on South Fourth Street, and Bernard S Brady returning from Georgetown University for summer. The piece also notes church activities, hospital stays, weddings in Pittsburgh and San Diego, and community events at Bethany and Finley churches as well as remarks about local graduates and returning residents.
A society note describes a wedding reception at the North Fourth Street apartment of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Keck on Wednesday June 12 1912. Attendees include Miss Hilda McNamee East Liverpool and Mrs. Stewart Irwin with other local families, gifts received, music, cards, and a luncheon. Also mentioned are visits by Samuel McAdoo Toronto en route to Pittsburg and Ian W. Praneis from Marein's Perry Cosseman in the district.
Alvin M Worley faces a civil action for 363 84 in an account claim brought by Marietta Painting Color Company. Attorney for the plaintiff is Stone. A criminal arraignment is scheduled for Saturday morning.
Ollie C Havenet aged 24 and Grace L Mason aged 20 of Amsterdam apply for marriage. Samuel W Lee aged 24 and Clara M Crouch aged 20 of Stenbemville apply for marriage.
Five dollar reward for the return of a one year old black and tan fox hound. Lost near Fernwood Oriw. Contact Harry Gruber with details.
The Steubenville Board of Examiners will hold regular meetings for examining city school teaching applicants on May 25 and August 29 at the High School Building starting 8:30 a.m. Teachers whose certificates expire before June 15, 1913 must attend one session. Certificates issued become effective September 1 under recent legislation. By order of the Board of Examiners.
Agnes Smith sues Helen Smith Mildred Smith a minor and Margaret Smith a minor in Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas Ohio. By order of sale the public auction is set for Monday July 15 1912 at 1 pm at the front door of the Courthouse Steubenville Ohio. Property lies in Steubenville bounded by Lot 12 11 and 13 Orr and Hindman addition with coal reserved and appraised at 3750 dollars. Terms cash. Sheriff James Murray and attorneys Erskine and Smith.
Pro bate Court of Jefferson County Ohio orders public auction of land in Section 1 Town 12 Range 3. Property includes part of the south half of the west half of the northeast quarter with 4 acres more or less, appraised at 2940 dollars. Terms cash. Administrator Robert B Paisley of Angie Gearen deceased. Subject to legal highways. Total acreage and measurement described with specific boundaries and exceptions.
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