Social Notes From a Busy Friday in Steubenville
Numerous local residents and visitors are noted in Steubenville and Wheeling with a flurry of social activity. Announcements include engagements, weddings, and showers, while guests travel between Pittsburgh, Toronto, Cleveland, and Cleveland area hospitals. The week also sees calls for hospital visits, club events, and upcoming commencement ceremonies.
Holiday party travel notes and a singer heading to New York
Holiday Hattie Bowman and others plan travels abroad while Miss Agnes Wells and Mrs Wood return from Europe to England and sail home. George Winters, a tenor, has been hired as soloist with Grace Church in New York and also joins a clothing firm. A surprise party honored Mrs T P Jones before her European voyage, with gifts and well wishes. Mrs James Johns receives gifts ahead of her trip to Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Valla
Toronto
John Coyle
Pittsburg
Sara White
Paria
Steubenville
F. W. Moser
Henrietta
William Targert
Wheeling
Karl Maleherek
Mises Chew
Martha Carrigan
Anson Carnill
Asheville
N. C
al Ba Homie
Mary
Lena Coode
Gant Liverpool
William Nath
Mily
Lewis McVay
Bloomfield
Harkins’ Hospital
Calvin Griffith
Agnes Poth
Fairmont
W. Va
William Medill
Tiltonsville
Wilbur Medill
North Seventh Street
Yeaberday
Stork
Charles D. Bell
Washington
Jessie Downs Husecroft
Syracuse Hospital
N. Y
Washington Street
J. M. Tope
J. C. Ault
North Fifth Street
May Mequillett
Thomas Hurgett
BK. WH. Maxwell
Green Ruddicks
John Pearce
J. ©. Ault
Dayton
Ohio
Pa Mo
Berlin
Lance W. Clark
James Gill Fe
Princeton
Henry Helma
City
Lakes
Lancaster
Charlotte Frith
George Maxwell
Mattie Boyd
Cleveland
George King
United Presbyterian Church
B. F. Prentiss
North Fifth
New Columbia
Wilkinsbirg
Prentiss
Lola Stark
Anna Vance
Mary Long
Elizabeth Maxwell
Ray Patterson
Patterson
Misa Grafton
Mary Lane
Fernwood
Agnes Floyd
Winteruville
Galler
Mingo
J. Dunbar
Colorado
Beags
Anna Swearingen
Tellldays Cove
J. W. Shively
Peasant Heights
Quaker City
Helen A. Burt
George P. Harden
Adelaide KeKnney
Oberlin
Martha Gerilah
Robert J. Heatty
Emma
Columbus
Holliday’s Cove
C. S. Ferguson
California
Thin City
Holiday's Cove
David Dummer
Bltwood City
Tnd
Edward Dammer
North High Street
Manchester
Trustees of the Methodists
Tome of
Alliance
Canton
Tie
First Church
Hamline
Flma la Trace
Jean Blinn
Chicago
Bloomingdale
Samuel J.tipton
Ja, Ulman
Imperial Hotel
Tipton
Wilbur Werkman
North Sixth Street
Mabel Grafton
Florience Bates
Hattie Bowman
Madge Wintringer
Jane Peters
Mel
Charles Sineral
Zear
Agnes L. Wells
Wood
New Somerset
Europe
Liverpool
England
Cunardine
New York City
George Winters
First Presbyterian Church
Grace Church
Winters
T. P. Jones
South Fifth Street
Jones
Old Country
Trolley Road Capitalists Seek Washington to Wellsburg Line
A New York syndicate in Washington, Pennsylvania, aims to secure right of way for a trolley line to Wellsburg West Virginia. Farmers along the route ready to contribute funds, and residents expect a bond to build immediately if rights are granted. Western county residents foresee increased trade and county-seat benefits, with market street property owners already signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Wellsburg
W. Va
Ciitizens
West Middletown
Buffalo Village
Pittsburg
Wabash
Navy
Washington County
Market Street
Levy Cut to Fund Smithfield Fortland Turnpike Project
County commissioners reduced the levy for the Smithfield and Fortland turnpike from 10 to 5 mills per year after finding the construction cost could be $89 350 instead of $75 000. Dr R Laughlin and others petitioned to close a gap between improved roads from Ninth and Adams streets along Adams to Lawson avenue and to the Steubenville Canton state road a distance of three quarters of a mile to be paved. The Steubenville Traction and Light Co was granted a double track on Market Street in front of the courthouse with consent shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
Fortland
R. Laughlin
Ninth
Adams Streets
Lawson Avenue
Steubenville & Canton
Steubenville Traction & Light Company
Market Street
Court House
Court Discharges Jury as Cases Move Through Common Pleas
The petit jury is discharged while John Gallagher pleads guilty to gambling and is fined ten dollars plus costs. Several cases move forward with demurrers and motions, exceptions noted, including Portland and Dillonvale pike commission, La Belle Iron Works, and Lewis Coal & Coke Co. Also a divorce granted to John H Young amid wilful absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
John Gallagher
Wm. B. Fithen
The
Glens Run Coal. Co
Joseph Engling
John Hellstein
Edna P. Smith
Steubenville Traction & Light Co
Nicholas Merryman
Minnie F. Henry
James G. Menry
Portland
Bernard McCaffrey
Joseph O'Hearn
la Belle Iron Works
John H Young
Julia May Young
Caroline M. Kelly
James M. Kelly
Lewis Coal & Coke Co
Bethany College Commencement Held With Renewed Presidency
Bethany College wrapped up its year with Thursday exercises attended by Steubenville residents. Board of Trustees renewed President T E Crambler’s contract for five years with a higher salary, and Prof William Grimstead will head science next year replacing Prof Cornelius Beatty. Alumni meeting held at 2 pm elected officers, and the annual basketball game ended 7 to 5 in favor of the college team. The Adelphian Literary Society anniversary followed with orations essays and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany College
Steubenville
T. E. Crambler
Crambler
William Grimstead
Cornelius Beatty
Nell Edwards
Connellsville
Robert Moffit
Cleveland
W. R. Warren
F. D. Towler
Washington, D. C
Phillip Johnson
Bethany
Adelphian Literary Society
Steubenville and Jalisco Mining Co forms in Arizona
Local people organize the Steubenville and Jalisco Mining Company under Arizona law with a capital stock of 1,000,000 dollars to operate Mexican gold and silver mines. Officers include President Janes McConville and Vice President James Ball, with Robt. R. Cox and others as directors. The San Jorge Mine near Hostotinaquillo in Jalisco, Mexico, sits among a cluster of nearby mines with high ore values, large production history, and profitable development prospects. Main offices are in Steubenville and Phoenix, Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville & Jalisco Mining Co
Arizona
Janes McConville
James Ball
Robt. R. Cox
B. W. Mettenherver
P. P. Lewis
Daniel McConville
San Jorge
Hostotinaquillo
Jalisco
Mexico
Amajac
Rio Grande de Santiago
Ramajac
Cebrera
Peralta
America
San Jose
Albaradon
Tamara
Malaloa
Carlos Romero
U. S
San Felipe
Dona Emmate
la Purissima
Steubenville
Phoenix
Arzona
Bar examination success for Merryman and Armstrong
The Columbus state bar results include Roy N. Merryman of Bloomfield and Carl Armstrong of Mingo Junction. Jefferson county products, both young men worked hard to reach their goal. Merryman likely will practice in this city. Armstrong’s plans are not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Roy N. Merryman
Bloomfield
Carl Armstrong
Mingo Junction
Jefferson County
Herald-Star
Merryman
Armstrong
Death of W Sherman Porter in Cadiz at 34
W Sherman Porter of the Porter and Warnick lumber firm died at his Cadiz home after 12 days of injuries from a June 2 fall from a traction engine. He struck his head, breaking part of his spinal column. He leaves a widow and two children. Also noted is James B Fitzsimmons resigning after 14 years at Mack Manufacturing to join John C Fitzsimmons Lumber as secretary, having long served since S BR Boren era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Sherman Porter
Porter & Warnick
Cadiz
James B. Fitzsimmons
Mack Manufacturing Company
John C. Fitzsimmons Lumber Company
Fitzsimmons
Mack Company
S. BR. Boren
Sligo
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Ray Patturaon
Oscart Naylor
Bi. Fulton
Georgian Pulton
I. P. Miller
Solo
Cot. J. A. Smith
New Cumberland
J. W. Rankin
Zimmerman
Charles Grier
Troy Polytechnical School
John D. Yocum
Madison Avenue
May Henry
John Horn
Marion Walker
Adrian College
John Fierce
Ava Toona
John Caniff
Lucy
Minnie Sherratt
Helen Blinn
Zanesville
John Fulton
Sherman Avenue
Mise Helen Burt
George Harden
Mise Naomi] Davis
Welleburg
Jean Shaw
Mildred Bates
Anna Baron
Jane Forbes
John
Joe White
Perry Laughlin
Frank Lyons
Harriet Prosser
Wheeling High School
Lyons
Louise
Lucille Goueher
Reginald
Karl Riley
Paul McConnell
Adrian
Wellsburg High School
Loggie
Dancing Academy
Imperial Orchestra
J.T. Plattenberg
Arthur Kendrick
John Wilkinson
Alice Prince
J. T. Hough
South Fourth Street
FP. K. Brady
Bernard
Duquesne Island
Canada
Campbell Hagerman
Lexington
J. W. Gray
Rey
C. D. White
Rimer White
Fred Matthews
Wilber Force
Wheeting
William Riley
Ohio State University
Gevere Ewing
Young Ladies’ Missionary Society
Wright
Nelson Reed
Allegheny
Oscar Chamberlain
Toledo
Annie M. Geisinger
Dora Ridgley
Thomas Weeds
George Swearingen
Westinghouse Company
Pittsbore
Carl Fonheiser
Jobstown
Edwin O'Neal
South Pourth Street
Bellaire
Martins Ferry
Edwards
Lee D. Stoner
Mrg
Gc. Porter
North Third Street
Blanche Harris
H. Gallon
Thoree Presbyterian Church
Mig
Grange
George Jewell
All Soule Boulder
Edna Woods
H. G. Day
New Athens
Franklin College
Claude Kendall
G. R. Kendall
Kendall
Newark
N. J
Thomas Woods
Clark Mertz
H. 8. Mertz
Helen Sanders
Bellaire Gil
Mary Sanders
Moundsville
Sanders
Sugar City
Colo
Mertz
Flora M. Moore
Martin's Ferry
Charles M. Mills
Moore
Martin’s Ferry
Mills
Cafiz
James Johns
McLane
Trendale
Sue Mackey
Spring Avenue
George Scheetz
Bridgeport
Robert Morgan
Robert Yarnell
Indianapolis
RK. J. Lindsay
W. R. Alban
E. D. Ledgard
Barberton
Chautauqua
Minora Lake
Joseph
South High Street
Friends
BR. L. Finley
Mt Pleasant
Mr. Pinley
Harry Carothers
Wellsville
Ross Thornton
la Belleview
W. A. Robinson
Monroe County
Robinson
Harry Meloy
Jane Brownlee
Washington, Pa
A. L. Brownlee
Sixth Avenue
Rayme Rooke
D. M. Welday
Jonnie Griffen
Katherine Mackey
Francis Morgan
East Liverpool
Cecelia Griffen
J. M. Mullen
New Philadelphia
James Stark
P. J. Carlson
Akron
New Holland
Avantic City
John Fisher
Elizrabeth White
Wash and Jeff College
Philip R. White
Thos. W. Mclean
Seattle
Wash
Harry Lyons
Ella
Washington, Penna
Smithfield & Portland
Court
Cramblett
Ary Entertainment
Organize Steubenville & Jalisco Mining Company
Mexican Gold
Jefferson
Jefferson County Boys
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