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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
9
John H. Duncan a yardmaster on the W and L E suffered serious injuries after an accident at work in Dillesvale Tuesday night. He fractured several bones in his left leg and was rushed to Wheeling hospital where amputation may be required.
Mrs M A McLaughlin of 512 Jay Street La Crosse Wisconsin reports severe back and hip pains from kidney trouble and rheumatism. After taking Foley Kidney Pills for several days she notes a wonderful change with pain entirely leaving her back and hips. Beall and Steele.
A stern crowd dispersal message is paired with a patent remedy claim. The ad asserts Dr King s New Life Pills ease bowels without violence, promising gentle action and health benefits. Available for 25 cents at Beall and Steele Drug Co.
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for hives eczema and itch claiming it relieves obstinate cases and noting it is sold by all druggists and available to the public.
Local Steubenville residents report Doan's Kidney Pills relieve backache urinary issues and kidney discomfort. Margaret Brannagan testifies daily use eases pains, aiding mobility. family members also endorse the remedy. Sold by dealers nationwide at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is the US agent.
The Board of Examiners for Steubenville will hold regular meetings to examine applicants for city schools on May 25 and August 24 at the High School Building starting 8:30 a.m. Teachers with certificates expiring before June 15 1913 must attend one meeting. Certificates issued become effective September 1 under recent legislation. By Order of the Board of Examiners.
Mrs J E Henry of Akron Michigan says she was bothered by kidneys and had to go nearly double. A sample of Foley Kidney Pills helped her so much she bought a bottle and feels they saved a large doctors bill. Beall and Steele.
James B. Mershon of Newark New Jersey recounts a life threatening eight month battle after lung hemorrhages. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for greatly aiding his recovery during a recent three week treatment. The remedy targets weak lungs coughs colds hay fever asthma and related lung troubles. Trial bottle free. Beall and Stelle Drug Co guarantees.
H L Blomquist of Esdaile Wisconsin says his wife finds Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound the best cough remedy available after trying various kinds. Beall and Steele.
Advertisement-style note urging readers to purify blood with Burrdichd Blood Bitters to stay healthy. Claims include improved well being, vitality, and longevity through simple diet, exercise, and cleanliness as part of a cure-all tonics pitch.
Mrs Nancy M Hanson of Hanburg New York reports using Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for a severe facial neck and chest burn on her child. She says the pain stopped and the child fell into a restful sleep afterward.
Dr Mossgrove of National Exchange Bank Building offers eye care with glasses and ENT services. Hours are 9 to 12 and 1 30 to 4 on Wednesdays and Saturdays with Sunday afternoon from 1 30 to 2.
A Thursday evening ceremony at 836 North Fifth Street united Ina Burrier and Karl Barcus with Rev. Norris officiating to Lohengrin strains. Attendants Miss Eva Barker and Edwin Barus assisted, luncheon for thirty followed in the dining room, and the couple departed for their George's Run home. Relatives from Toledo Massillon Germany and beyond attended.
Miss Jess Lace of this city married Carl Serig of Wheeling in a Bellaire home ceremony attended by family and local friends. The event featured Mendelssohn music, pink and white floral decor, and a procession of familiar relatives. The couple will reside in Warwood after a eastern wedding trip. Others from Steubenville included Miss Spaulding and the Simerals.
Miss Estelle Rheam daughter of Mrs Samuel B Rheam Bellevue wed Edwin A Hess son of Mrs Mary Hess Pembroke Place East End The ceremony was at 8 o clock Wednesday evening by Rev Hawkins The colors were pink and white with roses palms and ferns The bride wore white satin trimmed with duchess satin Her sister Miss Helen Rheam was maid of honor in white lingerie gown pink accents and pink roses Florence Hess was best man and ushers were John Johnston and Kenneth Rheam Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs S M Mahon Steubenville Mrs Leander Rainey Sr and Mr and Mrs Leander Rainey Jr of Cleveland
Miss Elizabeth Linn Sherrard daughter of Mrs John H Sherrard of Wilkinsburg wed Homer M Davies of Delphos Ohio in a home ceremony. Rev Dr J C R Ewing of Lahore read the service with R M Sherrard assisting as brother of the bride. Miss Helen Ewing Sherrard served as bridesmaid. The bride is a niece of the late Robt Sherrard and kin to Misses Rose Elizabeth and Robert S Hill.
Maude Wallace became the bride of Dr. Chas. Baker on Wednesday June 19 at the home of Mr and Mrs D J Wallace. The ceremony was small due to the recent death of Miss Lizzie R Johnson. After a brief wedding journey the couple returned to the city and began housekeeping in the residence of the late Miss son.
Mrs Mildred Mitchell Winters wife of James Winters dies at the family home 445 South Fourth street Steubenville after long illness born May 17 1874 in Ashtabula county Ohio. She married James Winters June 19 1895 and leaves husband son Chester nine, daughter Margaret predeceased, mother Mrs Sarah J Mitchell, sisters Mrs Thomas C Helms and Mrs Jessie M Ekey, brother George Mitchell, and a wide circle of friends. She was a member of the First M E Church and a devoted wife and mother.
John McLeish a former Steubenville resident died at his Columbus home on Saturday afternoon. He led the Pan Handle car shops as foreman, survived by his wife of his second marriage and daughter Bessie, plus two brothers. Interment will be in Washington Pa. Born in Scotland in 1833, he came to America in 1842 and Steubenville in 1842, learning blacksmithing then leading Pan Handle shops and later working in Dennison, Norwood, and Jersey City. He served as first lieutenant in Captain Walden's Co of the 157th Regiment.
John Melville longtime Steubenville resident and former puddlers at Jefferson iron works died suddenly Friday at 6 15 p m at his home 120 South Eighth street aged 71 He attended Major Sweeney s funeral earlier and collapsed while chatting with his wife He was born in Freeport Butler County Pa came to Steubenville from Wheeling in 1859 Served in Co A 8th O V I and belonged to G A R Masonic order and Westminster Presbyterian church Surviving are wife Jennie and brother Alexander Melville of Kansas.
Funeral services for Major Alexander Sweeney were held Friday at his Market Street home with Rev J W Liggitt officiating. G A R conducted grave service. Floral tributes came from Wheeling Cambridge Washington Pa Pittsburgh post office employees and firms. Pallbearers included Joseph Speidel William Surles W H McClinton and three G A R members. Relatives present included Mrs R L Black Miss Catherine Sweeney Miss Sarah Sweeney and others from Mercer Pa West Alexander Pa Galveston Tex Washington Pa Pittsburgh.
Mrs Nancy McGee longtime Brilliant resident dies after a brief illness at age 70. Widow of Obidiah McGee, she leaves six children Orpha Lutie Dolly in Greensburg Mayor Homer McGee Emmett of Brilliant and Doc McGee of West Virginia. She was a Christian church member respected in the community.
Miss Marguerite Ethel Criss daughter of Mr and Mrs Ambrose Criss passed away Sunday at 6 pm at her home 904 North Seventh street after seven weeks of typhoid fever aged ten years eight months
Jeanette C Blair four years old daughter of John and Annie Blair of 1400 Ridge Avenue died Sunday at 7 40 am after a diphtheria illness The parents and friends extend sincere sympathy in their loss
George Potts one of Unionport's oldest residents died Tuesday night. He was a wagon maker by trade and served in the 117th Virginia Infantry in the Civil War. He is survived by a daughter Mrs Devault and two sons.
Funeral services for Peter J. Needham were held at St. Peter's Church on Friday with Rev Slattery officiating. A large gathering attended as pallbearers and flower bearers included John Needham James Needham Thomas Needham Michael Needham Thomas Hughes John Hughes John Mulrooney Edward Mulrooney.
Viella Syrena McMahon, daughter of Josepa and Minnie McMahon, of 1035 West Market Street, died June 26. She was four months and twenty days old.
The funeral services of Mrs. S. E. Underwood were held on Sunday and were largely attended, Revs. Miller and Stahl officiating. The pall and flower bearers were, Fred, Charles George and Frank McGrew, James Starr, Joseph Wilson, Roy Starr, Wm. and Harry McGrew.
Word reached here of Thompson Cole son of Hon. Led Ander C Cole and Martha Douglas Cole former county residents. He was about 30 years old and died in Fort Worth Texas where they reside.
Pallbearers at Major Sweeney's funeral yesterday for Stan ton Post included J. C. Ault George de Con John Stewart and W. H. Searles of East Liverpool preserving a local newspaper obituary tone.
A sequence of property conveyances records transfers in multiple townships and subdivisions. Transactions include lots 81 in Richmond for 550 dollars, 163 acres in Wayne township for 5000 dollars, Spaulding subdivision in Brilliant for 500 dollars, Saltman subdivision in Toronto for 1000 dollars, 36 acres in Knox township for 100 dollars, and additional deeds involving Amsterdam Johnston's addition, Island Creek and Mingo areas, with prices ranging from 1 to 813 dollars.
The Standard Oil Co report says southwest West Virginia extension wells are not all gushers. The Fred Gardner farm test shows about a 10 barrel rate, while the William Freudenberger Co test yields 20 barrels per hour. More wells are due in the same area in the coming days.
Charles McKinney of Smithfield was knocked down by an automobile just after stepping from a street car at Fifth and Ross streets. He sustained facial cuts and head injuries, with a bruised shoulder, was treated at Gill hospital, and returned home after overnight rest. The driver's name was not learned.
The court records show the Harrison National Bank of Cadiz vs J H Martin et al with a confession judgment of 157.55 and 7675 against the same, Perry Rowland attorneys, Kelly vs Shannon Coal Co seeking accounting and lease cancellation over mining and royalty issues, Beatrice M Kelley and Erskine Smith representing, Hannah Pearson vs Stanley Pearson granting divorce with custody to mother and alimony per agreement, Arthur Morrisey released after four months in jail on a robbery charge, Polly Klinesmith filing for divorce from Eugene G Klinesmith with willful absence and failure to provide noted, Jones attorney.
Marriage license data shows Clyde St Brashear 34 and Mrs Minnie A Clayton 34 of Dillonvale along with Antonio Centone 22 of Weirton and Mary Grazia Giardina 24 of Steubenville.
A Neenah Wisconsin man suffers broken ribs after a severe coughing spell. The notice promotes Dr King s New Discovery as a remedy for persistent coughs colds and lung weakness. A testimonial from Effie Morton of Columbia Missouri claims the product saved her from consumption. Free trial bottles and 50 cent or 1.00 sizes are offered at Bealle and Steele Drug Co.
Notice is given that a stockholders meeting for Conn Foundry Company will be held at the company office on the 76th day of June 1912 at o'clock p m to dissolve the corporation and transact related business, and other matters. By order of the Board J C M Floyd Secretary. Jefferson County Ohio May 29 1912.
A vintage drug ad promises quick work after taking Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims relief from constipation and indigestion, improved appetite, and restored energy, noting benefits to stomach, liver, and bowels. Sold for 25 cents at Beall and Steele Drug Co.
Miss Matilda Silcox filed a certificate of citizenship at the Clerk of Court’s office on Thursday before preparing to depart for Europe.
The Hub advertises an entire stock sale of men s young men s and boys clothing at reduced prices. The notice specifies stock reduction and invites shoppers to view the selection at the store location. Prices and dates are not detailed in the readable text.
B A Worthington resigns after four years as receiver of the Wheling and Lake Erie railroad. He is expected to be elected president of a major trunk line at an upcoming meeting. Wiyym McKinley Duncan, nephew of the late president, is named Worthington’s successor.
In East Liverpool, fans pledged to perform stunts if either Taft or Roosevelt secures the nomination. S G Phillips or Mingo, Roosevelt supporters, would walk from Mingo to Steubenville if Taft is nominated, and George Downs would repeat the act for Roosevelt. The wager was made today as friends await Chicago developments.
William Johnston, an inmate of the County Home who came from Bergholz and had been paralyzed for some time, died last night at the infirmary.
Reports attribute the fine appearance of young Chinese women's skin to meticulous beauty routines, with massage cited as the primary factor. The piece notes that regular skin care and conditioning contribute to their complexion, reflecting cultural beauty practices.
A promotional note asserts charm comes with health and claims Electric bitters improve stomach, liver, and kidney function, purify blood, strengthen nerves, and brighten appearance. It advertises 50 cent bottles at Beall and Steele Drug Co.
An advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound contains no opiates or habit forming drugs and is a safe remedy for coughs colds and chest irritations. It promotes the genuine product in a yellow package and urges customers to request no substitutes from Bealle and.
St Charles Sable of 30 Cook St Rochester NY says Foley Kidney Pills gave him prompt relief from long standing kidney trouble. He declares his strong recommendation proves the curative qualities of Foley Kidney Pills Bealle and Stele.
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