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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
6
Friday social notes listCadiz visitors in the city include Mrs George Grissinger and Miss Mary Elizabeth Stewart with various relatives, plus Rev Edwin B Redhead and family returning from Gambier and a parade of local residents traveling to Pittsburgh Columbus and beyond for events and nuptials. Several couples secured marriage licenses and others announced engagements and upcoming weddings.
Wednesday notices list Carl Whithateho of Wirron visiting her parents Mrs amlies. James Wilson and Frank Blackburn of Bloomingdale were visitors in town. Mrs Patterson of Burgettstown visits Mine Mary McClare on North Street. County Treasurer R. E. Blinn ill but improving. Alex Johnson of Mt. Hopebourne and Mise Nathering Moran preparing to leave for New York. Elizabeth Carter and Leonard of Follanshee visit. Mr and Mrs Joseph McGahan of West Market Street spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Limester.
Edward Miller died at his home 128 North High street at 1 45 a m Sunday aged 38 after a four week illness from liver trouble. Born in Allegheny Pennsylvania he had lived in Muncie five years and worked as a heater at La Belle Iron Works. Survived by wife Lena Alowater parents Mr. and Mrs Roney Miller three brothers Albert William and Crist Miller and he belonged to the Muncie fraternity. Remains sent to Allegheny Tuesday for interment.
Thomas Francis O'Brien a former city resident died at Can Bridge Massachusetts on Sunday at 1 40 a m after a brief illness due to ulcerated stomach He was 38 born in Ireland with surviving mother Mrs Bergeta O'Brien of 618 Grant Street wife and one child as well as one brother and two sisters Mrs Patrick Duffy and Bergeta O'Brien Funeral services are planned for Wednesday.
The funeral services for Irwin Crooks were held in Brilliant on Monday with Rev. Norris officiating. Pallbearers included Geo Quillen Mason Wade Irwin Pendergarth Jay Bell and Robert Fulton.
Mrs John Blakey and Mrs Charlotte Blakey, wife of John Blakey, of 225 Slack Street, died at midnight on Monday at the age of 20.
Miss Margaret Anderson died Friday morning at 10 20 on the farm near Amsterdam where she was born. She had a yearlong decline with three paralytics culminating in hepatitis tied to illness. Survived by brothers Stephenville and Anderson of Last Spring and A J Anderson. Presbyterian member of Amsterdam. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 p.m.
James Gidd.z James Gedd a well known resident of La Belle died after a long illness on Wednesday. He was an employee of Belle and operated machine relays at his home. He will be laid to rest near his mother. The family residence on South Street was the scene of his final days.
Raymond Joseph Maley died Thursday night at 909 North Sixth Street aged 25 after six months illness from bronchial trouble. Born in Steubenville he was a son of the late James Maley and Mrs Auto Maley. Survived by his mother sisters Alma Emma James Snyder and Mrs T W Smith of Monessen Pa Mrs James Rowan of Marion Ind and he had worked at Acme Glass works and belonged to No 8 ALF G W A.
John Burford fourteen son of G M and Hattie Fisher Burford died at home in New Cumberland Friday June 14 1912 at 11 pm from inflammation of the brain. He was a promising lad beloved by many friends and his death is a crushing blow to his grieving parents who formerly lived in Steubenville and have many friends here.
George Washington Snowden, a prominent Steubenville Black citizen, died at his home 209 North Seventh Street at 9:30 a.m. Monday aged 78. A barber for 50 years, he helped found Quinn A. M. E. church and led its mission efforts. Survived by children Georgiana Brown Ida P. Jackson Sammuel C. H. Jessie D. Lillian Bundy Maud Wise Clara Bell and others. wife Amanda Jordan preceded him seven years ago. He was born in Elliott Mills Missouri and came to Steubenville at age five.
The text lists surviving relatives: husband W F Whitfield of this city mother Mrs Melissa Nowling of Wilkinsburg Pa two sisters Mrs W J Houk of Los Angeles Cal and Mrs P L Bibbee of New Brighton Pa and one brother W K Mowling station master of the Pennsylvania and Erie railway at New Castle.
The funeral for Irvin D. Crooks, son of James and Ida Crooks of Brilliant, died Saturday morning at 3:30. Services were conducted by Rev. Smith on Monday afternoon at the parental home. Interment followed at New Alexandria cemetery.
Funeral services for Wm. McKee were held on Saturday with Revs. Rowland and Miller presiding. Pallbearers included brothers Jas. T. McKee Emmett McKee Jnc. J H McKee and J. A. Hill Wilson Hill P. J. Urquhart in attendance.
Mr George Potts Sr of Union Port Ohio died Wednesday morning June 19 1912 at the home of his daughter Mrs John Dewalt Funeral notice to follow.
The twelfth annual Boxwell Pat terson Commencement at Wells Auditorium Saturday saw three eighth grade graduates gain entry to Ununy High School with tuition free. County school examiners W. Everson T. J. Williams and J. George directed the event. Supt. A. D. Horton of Wellsville delivered the address, and Supt. W. Everson presented diplomas.
Chas Frey released on parole after ten year sentence for shooting bartender Tony Desensi at the Red Onion saloon. Frey pleaded guilty to manslaughter, must abstain from drink, and will work at LaBelle Iron Works earning seven dollars daily. His sentence ends October 16, 1918.
North Third street resident Coffman died at 22 after four days illness from diabetes following six weeks of ailment. Born in Vit Pleasant Ohio he was son of George and Anna Coffman, survived by siblings in Steubenville. An electrical foreman at La Belle Iron Works, he was active in church and well regarded for industrious habits. Funeral Monday with Revs. Morris and Liggitt. Pallbearers listed.
Mrs. Cecelia Batchelor Nowling Whitfield, wife of W F Whitfield, of North Fifth Street, died Saturday June 13 2012 at 9 p.m. at Columbia Hospital Wilkinsburg after ulceration of the stomach. Born January 20 1871 in Allegheny Pa she moved to New Brighton as a child, married William F Whitfield, and lived in Steubenville before settling in the area. She was beloved and noted for her gentle disposition and charitable life.
At about 10 PM Wednesday a burglar choked Mrs Schwab to force disclosure of a hidden pocketbook containing about 4 in cash and then fled with the money. The assailant also grabbed Mrs Schwab’s child and threatened to kill it before leaving. A description led to Kirby's arrest Thursday. he denies guilt. Police recovered the pocketbook found in a PHA C ball park. Kirby, aged about 23, had recent work history at a Penny store and Dennison railroad shops, and had prior reformatory time.
The group attended a memorial service for Maccabees and Rev Hiller with plans to decorate graves. They moved to Market Street after the ceremony and proceeded toward the cemetery, intending further religious observances.
The Odd Fellows held memorial exercises at their hall Sunday afternoon addressed by Rev. McCarty. A large attendance was prevented by the storm.
Reports from Wheeling hospital late last night say the crash victims remain in uncertain condition. Florence Roy never regained consciousness. Jessie Blankensop is very serious. William L. Mokes of Adena, driver of the car, slightly improved but still serious. Pneumonia feared for Mickes, now thought unlikely. The funeral for Mrs Nell O Berni e wife of Charles O Berni e, killed in the accident, will be held this afternoon at the vanity residence.
Damages ranging from fifty thousand to eighty thousand dollars struck oil country near Sistersville on Sunday. The storm from Friday to Paden City, fourteen miles away, wrecked telephone and telegraph lines and toppled about one hundred oil derricks. Friendly suffered heavy damage with fifteen houses destroyed and a freight car blown into Dr. Bennet’s yard. The Oil Well Supply warehouse roof was hurled sixty feet landward, and the B. & O. Meggint house front damaged. A top barrel tank on the Sistersville Elsensing building collapsed. At Grandview Ohio, thirty five derricks fell and a Miller barn was carried 75 feet with horses and cattle unharmed. Hundreds of fruit and shade trees twisted. At Dry Run a barn roof was hurled 150 feet onto Wm Reborts’ home.
A 3 30 pm Monday fatality occurred near Stratton Ohio when Lashley Woomer 35 of Empire was killed instantly as a 13 000 volt line energized a wet tubing section while workers removed casing from a nearby water well. Sanford Grimm 32 and a Slavish resident were rendered unconscious but recovered. Woomer resided between Empire and Stratton. his wife recently died leaving four children, one of whom has since died.
The jury finds Mrs. Charles O'Bernie died June 13 when riding a Rambler owned and driven by William L. Mokes collided with a City car at Bloch's station on the National road. A manslaughter charge against Mokes is expected to be filed today.
A new hospital is projected in Steubenville to be funded by popular subscription with a goal of 100000 dollars. Mr Whistler from Youngstown will lead the fundraising campaign as Gill hospital declines expansion and Hammond management welcomes extra facilities. Temporarily Lacy hotel will serve as an emergency hospital, donated by D J Sinclair.
As warm weather brings flies into homes a woman prescribes a quick method using pyrethrum powder on live coals to stupefy insects and sweep them away. She notes female flies produce millions of progeny and emphasizes self protection by eradicating this pest.
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