Country Correspondence From Reed's Mills Notes
Our Country Correspondence from Reed's Mills reports a mixed agricultural year with showers boosting corn and oats growth while hay cutting begins slowly. The column lists local visits, family news, illnesses, travel, church services, and social visits among residents of Reed's Mills and nearby Unionport, Denison, and Wintersville, with references to Miss Hattie Leech, Miss Etta Gilkinson, Prof. J. B. Leech, Rev. Henry Welday, and others. Continuous mentions of neighbors visiting kin, church sermons, and local events illustrate small-town life.
Bloomfield Social News Highlights Local Visits and Travel
Bloomfield residents hosted and visited relatives across Steubenville Hopedale and Dillonvale while planning events. A Christian Endeavor ice cream festival, church announcements, and confirmations of visits by Miss Ada Barkhurst Miss Ada Simerai and others marked a busy week with numerous guests from Steubenville Dillonvale and McKees Rocks. Walter Hammond travels to Portland Maine for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopedale
Faye
Howard Willemin
Nana Mather
Ada Barkhurst
Dillonvale
Charles N. Brown
Wirginia Brown
New Cumberland
W. Va
Beulah Black Hosts Visit From Steubenville Relatives
In Richmond the visit of Miss Beulah Black to her cousin Miss Reely Caldwell of Steubenville was noted with Mrs Archie Arnold and children in attendance as the news item records a friendly family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Reely Caldwell
Steubenville
Beulah Black
Archie Arnold
Portland Headlines Briefs and Local Notes
Mrs Alice Calline is gravely ill with inflammatory rheumatism at her sister Mrs W D Sanborns Morenci Michigan. A C Lewis of Steubenville travels to Plum Run mine on legal business. Masters William and Chester Bur rigs of Smithfield visited T O Betton. Lailies Aid Society met at Mrs Anna Hodgens home. Charles Anderson of Pittsburg spent Sunday with Geo Anderson. Pearl Bone attended Children Day exercises at Hopewell. Christian Endeavor Society reorganized after Sunday meetings. Sunday school praised under Superintendent T C Betton. Annual picnic planned at Rock Springs. Empson Scamehorn ill at home aged 93. James T Hodgen back from Minneapolis. Will Mackey freight agent of C P R R injured Monday night slipping on a passing train. He is home with family in Brilliant. Mrs Ida Hodgen of Pittsburg visiting. Oliver Lewis and son James in Steubenville on business. Elmer Shively of Rush Run in town for communion services at Presbyterian church Sunday 11 AM. Rev George P Rowland of Steubenville to assist Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Alice Calline
Gerry
W. D. Sanborn
Morenci
Mich
A. C. Lewis
Steubengite
Plum Run
William and Chester Burrigs
Smithfield
T. O. Betton
Lailies’ Aid Society
Rock Springs
Empson Scamehorn
James T. Hodgen
Minneapolis
Will Mackey
Locust Grove mine miners return from strike
Locust Grove mine miners who had been out on strike for a week returned to work on Wednesday. Many locals attended an Eldersville social last Thursday evening for ice cream and preserves. Various residents visited relatives in nearby towns and townsfolk shared community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust
Grove
Eldersville
R. A. Campbell
Chester
W. Way
William Hammond
Steubenville
E. Hammond
Ryan Kline
Holiday's Cove
Misslizabeth Coburn
Sheridan, Pa
Annapolis Social Notes From BergholZd and Nearby
Annapolis and Berg holz residents hosted visitors over Sunday including Mr and Mrs Harry Miller. Guests from Stev jiville were welcomed, Miss Jennie Fulton left for Mt Union to attend summer school, and Inez Miller from Seemann attended events. Jessie McKee Emily Fulton Eva Fulton and Jesse McKee joined commencement at Sclo. John Johnson of Toronto spent Sunday with the Jatter family.
Fortieth anniversary celebration at Ferrell home in Mineral City
Miss Mary Ferrell and Miss Clara Shields visited Wellsburg and Steubenville then returned home Thursday. Mr Tom Ferrell of Mineral City visited relatives. The first Meting Rpworth league will be July 1 led by Rev Rankin. Dr Manchester lecture postponed due to rain. A surprise fiftieth anniversary celebration occurred for Mrs Ferrell and husband with distant relatives from East Springfield Unionport and Mineral City attending. M E church festival on festival lawn raised 57.80. McCartney Betz and son from Unionport attended communion services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ferrell
Clara Shields
Wellsburg
Steubenville
Tom Ferrell
Mineral City
Rpworth League
Rankin
Manchester
M. E. Church
McCartney Betz
Programworld Leaguers Elect District Officers at Hopedale
The Leaguers of Steubere vilel District held a session in Hopedale and elected officers including President Rev. A. Boyer of Steubenville First Vice President Miss Anna McGhie of Empire Second Vice President E G Vantilbure of Empire Third Vice President Miss Jessie Acton of Stetchenville Fourth Vice President Olive Means of Hopedaie ary Treasurer Porter Floyd of Wintersville Superintendent Junior Work Mrs W S Nicholson of Brilliant Executive committee Dr G B Manchester of Steubenville and Dr Shane of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Leaguers
Steuberevilel
W. 8. Nicholson
Brilliant
GB. Manchester
Steubenville
Shane
Toronto
Widding Bells Carpenter Wood Wedding in Smithfield
A beautiful home wedding took place in Smithfield with Miss Anna Estella Wood marrying Mr. Harry Carpenter of Mingo. The ceremony occurred at noon under an arch of ferns and daisies with Rev. Dean performing the vows. Guests included Rev. G. A. Wood and M.N. Duvall. reception featured floral decor and a two week Eastward honeymoon planned before settling in Mingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Wood
Smithfield
Anna Estella Wood
Harry Carpenter
Mingo
L Ngri
Robert Strickler
Martin A Wood
Marshall
N.C
Rey
First Presbyterian Church
Armette Higgins
M.N. Duvall
Steubenville
Waston
Ss Wood
Harmony
G. A. Wood
Chi € Ees
M. A. Wood
Marshall N. C
Strickler
Wadsworth
Pattison
Fosner
Toronto
A. Carpenter
Bosman
Alexandria
M. N. Duvall
Stroit
Heush
S. A. Wood
Springfield
C. J. Thompson
Jewett
Retta Stubbins
Gertrude Leng
Crozier
Grafton
Death of Mrs Sara Ish Highlights Warrenton News
Mrs Sara Ish, 73, longtime respected resident of Warrenton, dies June 14 1906. Survived by one son and four daughters including Mrs Alice Lewis and Mrs Jessie Clow of Warrenton and Mrs Mary Pierce and Mrs Ella Prickman of Pittsburg. Funeral Sunday June 17 at her home, Rev E E McConkey leads service at Ragland Presbyterian Church, burial in Waternton cemetery. Community sympathy voiced as floral tributes surround the casket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
Jess Huggins
Freda
Wellsburs
J. H. Williams
J.C. MacAdams
Massillon
Messy
Woitle
Helmbright
Ramer
Whee
Sara Ish
Geéers
Alice Lewis
Jessie Clow
Mary Pierce
Ella Prickman
Pittsburg
Wesh
E. E. McConkey
Ragland Presbyterian Church
Waternton
R. ©. MacAdame
John
Bridgeport
Nina McConnell
Welsburg
J. H Williams
Lawrence Way
Martin’s Ferry
James Brunner
Mary Robinson
Marie
Ragland
Steubenville
B. Linder
Wheeling
EB. P. Tanley
Lrondale
O. Messrs
L. Whitten
C Cramer
Smithfield
Anti-Saloon speaker to address Irondale church
IRONDALE BE A Eagieson of the Anti-Saloon league will speak at the local church next Sabbath evening. Robert Lawsor and Miss Gertrude Lawson attended Mt. Union College commencement last week. Mrs. George Ridgely of Chester visits her son James Ridgely and family. Miss Gilson of Steubenville visits cousin Irma Gilson. Mrs. Fred Owesney entertains Steubenville nephews. Rev Peck, Mrs. Margaret Poole and Miss Lawson attend the District Epworth League convention at Hopedale. Mr. Stear hosted his brother family from Brad dock Pa over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irondale
A. Eagieson
Anti-Saloon League
Robert Lawsor
Mies Gertrude Lawson
B. C. Peck
Mt. Union College
George Ridgely
Chester
James Ridgely
A Gilson
Steubenville
Irma Gilson
Fred Owesney
Rev. Péck
Margaret Poole
Gertrude Lawson
Hopedale
Stear
Braddock
Local Glee Club Notes and Ridge Social News
Bantam Ridge hosts a gathering with Miss Georgia Whittaker and Frances Andrews visiting. Numerous Steubenville visitors and local residents attend the Salem festival and a Ridge Fourth of July planning event. Carrie White of Winterville visits friends in town as upcoming Glee Club meeting looms.
Young couple wed in elegant city ceremony
The ceremony featured a pink and white sweet pea bouquet centerpiece. The bride, a charming young stenographer at Kidcart and Bigger, is popular among socials. Mr Crozier, tied to McConnell and Lyons, is noted in business and in Mingo. They plan housekeeping at La Belle View with many well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidcart & Bigger
Crozier
McConnell and Lyons
Mingo
la Belle View
Assaulted by Negro in a Berry Patch near Avella
Washington county reports sensational assault as a negro attacked two white women while berry picking near Avella early yesterday. Mrs. S. M. Magee escaped, Mrs. Kanzis critically injured. A posse of 30 men and boys searched Independence township along the county WV line for 20 hours but found none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wshington County
Independence Township
Avella
Washington County
West Virginia Panhandle
S. M. Magee
John Kanzius
Death of Mrs Laurinda Magill Johnson in Newark Ohio
Mrs Laurinda Magill Johnson wife of Thomas C. Johnson of Newark Ohio died. She was born in Igl and Creek township, a daughter of William and Margaret Magill. Survived by husband and son Jas I Johnson Jr of Zanesville plus two siblings, the Rev Nezakiah Magill of St Louis and Miss Sara of Wheeling. A devoted wife and mother and member of First Presbyterian Church. Many relatives and friends in the area mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Johnson
Jas. F. Johnson
Laurinda Magill
Thomas C. Johnson
Newark
Ohio
Johnson
Igland Creek Township
William and
Margaret Magill
Nezakiah Magill
St. Louis
Sara
Wheeling
W. Va
Jas, I. Johnson, Jr
Zanesville
First Presbyterian Church of
People of God
Deaths and funerals noted in regional notices
Miss N J Bucey funeral held with Rev Miller officiating. Margaret Fay infant daughter of Bert and Mary McNeal died of acute indigestion. Benjamin Ladd Cook dies in Providence at 67. interment in Stonington. Nicola Schirrippa killed at La Belle Ironworks. funeral at Holy Name Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flarington
Conn
Steubenville
N. J. Bucey
Miller
Margaret Fay
Bert
Mary McNeal
Providence
R. I
Benjamin Ladd Cook
Stonington
Elisha
Ann Ladd Cook
Richmond
Nicola Schirrippa
la Belle Ironworks
Holy Name Church
Miss Nancy Jane Bucey Dies After Short Illness
Miss Nancy Jane Bucey of Washington street died Thursday at 9 p m after a brief illness that began with a cold settling on her lungs and heart. Born August 13 1880 in Warren township, she was the daughter of Dawson Bucey now deceased and Mrs Rebecca Bucey her surviving mother. She was active in M P Church and cared deeply for her mother. Funeral for Francis Travis noted separately with Rev Milen Robinson officiating and pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Bucey
Nancy Jane Bucey
Washington Street
Rebeccan Bucey
Charles
James
Susin
Stendemville
M. P. Church
Marriage Licenses Listed for Steubenville Area Couples
A list of marriage licenses shows numerous Steubenville couples including William S Weir and Alice L Trude e, John P Friedman and Mary Pullen, Arthur W Coles and Fostoria Smith, John M Crozier and Mabel M Grafton, and others from Brilliant, Toronto, Port Homer, and Jeddo. The notices name both parties and their hometowns, reflecting regional union activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Weir
Alice L. Trudee
Steubenville
John P. Friedman
Mary Pullen
Robert Humphreysvile
Belle Leonora Bowman
Dittonvale
Thomas J. Green
Winnie V. Phillips
Lloyd F. Reynolds
Irene Paxton
Toronto
William M. Hannuen
Kya M Dino
Port Homer
John H. Kunkel
Margaret E Okeson
Brilliant
Edgar EB. Latser
Minnie A. Floto
Alex Samuels
Syhife*Shiinel
Dillonvale
Arthur W. Coles
Fostoria Smith
W. J. Chas
Duke
Mary Ayres
Yorkville
John Henderson
Sallie Green
Mingo Junction
William O. Bray
Martha Herron
John M. Crozier
Mabel M. Grafton
Mrs L McK Mowry Dies After Operation At Mercer Pa
Mrs L McK Mowry wife of Charles Mowry superintendent of the L P Home for Boys at Oakdale died at Mercer Pa hospital after an operation yesterday Miss Ella Alexander was with her at the bedside Her sister is Mrs M Alexander the deceased was a daughter of William and Jane McKeever of Steubenville She was active in the WU P church work especially in the Home Mission field and her death is deeply regretted by many here
Miss Olive Robinson Dies After Illness in Canton
Friends in the city learned Friday of the death of Miss Olive Robinson who died Thursday night in Canton after a two week bout with typhoid fever. A talented vocalist and cousin of Mr. Sipp, she had recently attended Miss Murphy and Mr. Sipp’s wedding in Canton and sang at the First M E church. Steubenville friends including George Murphy and Earl McCoy traveled to Canton for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Robinson
Canion
Sipp
Steubenville
George Murphy
Earl McCoy
Canton
William H. Hunters Funeral in Chillicothe
The funeral of William H. Hunter was held from his Chillicothe residence at 9 36 oclock Friday morning. Rev. C. G. E. Chandler conducted the service and burial was at Grandview. The Park board pallbearers and friends led the cortege past Yodiengee Park, with newspaper men and Ohio Biante Archæological and Historical Society officers among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hunter
Chillicothe
CG. E. Chandler
Grandview
West Water Street
Yodiengee Park
Park Board
Mr. Hunter
William A. Poland
Dr. Galbraith
RB. R. McKeKe
R- Enderlin
H. §. Adams
R. R. Freeman
B. A. Gramm
Frank J. Esker
F.C. Arbeng
Joseph Gerber
G. W. Perry
FE. S
Wenis
Lyle Evans
Fred Coming
LH. Fennett
Albert Fromm
Charles Vogel
Walter Bougler
James I. Boulger
A. R. Wolfe
The
Ohio Biante Archaeological and Historical Society
Obituary notice of Benjamin L. Cook in Chicago Tribunes column
Death notice states Benjamin L. Cook died recently in Providence. The obituary lists his age and mentions surviving relatives. Details on funeral arrangements are scheduled locally.
Real Estate Sales Reported This Week
Real estate transfers listed include Margaret McKee to Harry Bishop in Mingo Junction for 200 dollars and multiple larger deeds in Warren and Wells townships. Notable transactions feature Charles T. Waddle selling to John Blyth in Warren and deltas in Knox and city lots, with prices from 150 to 4,550 dollars and including coal acreage and executor transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McKee
Harry Bishop
Mingo Junction
Sanford C. Vernon
William Linear
Weyne Township
James Hall Et al
Charles T. Waddle
Warren, Township
Elizabeth A. Hall
E.na.rtian
Charles T. Watdle
Cal
Warren Township
Charles J. Waddie
John Blyth
Wells Township
Charles T. Waddie
Jefferson Campbell
David B. Lee
Knox Township
Rachel McGowan
Conrad Pp. Hatterly
Lot. Iy
James W. Myers
Thomas Ferris
Toronto
J. Smith
W. B. Smith
Amsterdam
Wesley Permar
Harry W. Cummins
Cross Creek Township
Abraham Levine
Richard T. Baxter
John
Jarvis
Lucinea M. Shue
City
William W
Clifford Smith Dies in Chicago. Steubenville Native Killed
Walter Sith of South Fifth street received a telegraph this afternoon announcing his brother Clifford Smith had been killed in Chicago. Clifford, a former Steubenville boy who once clerked at the C. P. railroad station, was well known here. His parents formerly lived on Pleasant Heights before moving to Chicago years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sith
South Fifth Street
Clifford
Clifford Smith
Steubenville
Pleasant Heights
Chicago
Dean's Kidney Pills Proven in Steubenville Testimony
Abs Mary C Ififfnff of Reserve Hill Mingo Junction testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured years of kidney trouble and backache. She describes rapid relief after one box and complete recovery after three, with no recurrence for years. She urges sufferers to visit Beall & Steele's drug store. price 59 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is U S sale agent. remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Dean
Mary C. Ifinff
Reservoir Hill
Mingo Junction
Bright
Pienty
Beal! & Steele
Foster-Milburn Company
Truffalo
New Yorlga
Deaths From Appendicitis increased by use claims
An advertisement asserts deaths from appendicitis decrease in the same ratio as use of Dr. King's New Life Pills in erases. It promises quick relief from constipation, strength and vigor after use, and guarantees by Beall and Steele, Druggists. Price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Beall & Steele
Foley's Honey and Tar Cited As Asthma Cure
An Iowa woman reports severe cold eleven years ago led to asthma. She credits Foley's Honey and Tar with curing her after one fifty cent bottle provided complete relief. Beall & Steele is mentioned as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Adolph Buesing
West Third Street
Davenport
Iowa
Quieting Title in Jefferson County Ohio Property Case
Legal notice filed March 24 1906 in Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas by Samuel J Salmon Clay E Salmon Emma Y Griffith Elizabeth L Mossgrove A C Lewis for plaintiffs. They allege ownership of a Steubenville lot and seek to clear a cloud on title due to deed errors involving multiple named defendants and others. defendants must answer by August 25 1906 or judgment may be rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Porter
Ellwood
Pennsylvania
Harriett McKibbon
Sharon
Willard Porter
Pittsburg
Alleheny County
Marie J. Nicholas
New York City
New York
William Davidson
Wheeling
West Virginia
Nellie Wilde
Liams
New Cal
Henry Watant Anna Roberts
Gresley
Colorado
John Norman
United States Navy
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Steubenville
County of
Jefferson
State of
City of Steubenville
Fourth Street
D. J. Sinclair
Srantors
Charles Porter
Samuel J. Salmon
Clay E. Salmon
Emma Y. Griffith
Elizabethl RR. Mossgrove
A. C. Lewis
Atte Je29-Giwrneys
Plaintiffs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reed’s Mills
Hattie Leech
Unionport
Etta Gilkinson
Carnegie
Samuel Leech
Maiden’s Lane
James Powers
Lizzie
Patton
Paul
Mamie Holmes
Bingham Simeral
Elsie Catshall
Elmer Ilkinson
Maiden
Charlie Weday
Fletcher Scott
Two Rages
Ian Mc
Peterson
Henry A Weldaysa
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Browning L. Welday
Near Osace
Eg Betlz
Pan Hanile Carpenter Force
Fletcher Cail
Dennison
Homer Bowers
Cora O'Neal
Bloomfield
Onas Jefferson McCoy
James C. Powers
Marion Schaffer
Your City
Harry Cunningham
Donald
Two Ridges
Jas. George
Jesse Evans
Philis
P. Arnold
H. M. Stewart
John Gary
Malvern
S. B. Pyle
S. Rothacher
J. S. McGrail
Wells
Bille
Harriet McGrail
John and
Joseph White
Wintersville
W. A. White
Peter Polen
John C. Graham
J. M. Hobson
Vyula Sprague
Anna Gille
J. F. Ellis
George Rogers
Topedaleo
David Graham
White
William Hart Top
Harriet Robb
New Philadelphia
S. B. Dorsey
Our Village
Clara Lipton
Florence Speer
Annie McGhie
Empire
Ada Simerai
Ampire
Fetch of
Eldredge
Rachel Hammond
Nina Hammond
Bertha Main
Akror
Akror Afer A Pleasant Visit .With “Miss Bessie Merryman
A. S. Ray
McKees Rocks
Ei] Wallace
Wabash Tunnel
Union Grove
Joseph J. Henry
Bronx Ehurch
N. Y
Henry
Mamie Frazier
Bloomfield Friends
Rev
Henderson
Piney Fork
Earl Smith
Scio
Colliers
Epworth
Hope
Dale
Widding Bells
Willian Grafton
Mabel Merle
John Crozier
George H. Miller
Fifth Street Methodist Protestant
Helen Tappe
Edward Bozman
Nellie Grafton
Hide
Wilam Grafton
Batiste
Bantam Ridge
Georgia Whittaker
Denison
Clara Scott
Frances Andrews
Elmer Orwick
A. J. Smith
J. A. Melroy
Wilma
S$. Y. Powers
Colun
F W. Carpenter
Steuben Ville
F. B. Scott
George Bowers
Yille
Frances
J. N. Leech
Oscar Scott
Salem
Mary McElroy
Mary Mc
Charles Scott
Lee Andrews
Fred Alen
8. W. Peterson
Hazel’ Dell
Penna
Him
Francis Travis
North Fourth Street
Milen Robinson
Jy Travis
C Nelson
Asa T. Johnson
George Barthold
Emerson Grafton
Harry Stewart
Miss Olive Robinson
W. H. Hunter
Chicago Tribune
Steuben
Ville Boy
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