Correspondence notes and social events at Long and nearby
Local notes describe recitals by Miss Orebaugh and Miss Sprowl, community entertainments, and arrivals at Long's church. Mrs. D. S. Long hosted a March 21 reception for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Long with a noon dinner. Roy Mansfield began a new job in Pittsburg. Bert Mansfield hauled hay at Fernwood. Miss Mary Roberts and Paul Long hosted school dinners and entertainments. Numerous visits, illnesses, and social gatherings fill the town calendar through midweek, with church services and Epworth League activities noted.
Wintersville Gossip and Local Updates
Those rushed to appoint a warden a fortnight ago now learn it is useless to plan ahead. P B Floyd was placed on special jury duty and was the only one not excused. The annual exchange of houses has begun in the village. Mrs Long remains critically ill. Thomas Nixon is seriously ill. Carrie Mercer returned to Colliers West Virginia after visiting her brother here. Sadie McConnell visited Bertha Loyd. Mr and Mrs H D Cunningham Ollie and Charles Welday were visitors at Prof George's. Dave Graham, after months in Colorado and Iowa, says Ohio is a good place. Mrs W C Loyd hosted Ada and Mary Wright and Mrs J A Welday for dinner. B L Welday made a business trip to Steubenville, pausing to see his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Floyd
Bowers
E. C Duvall
J. B. Richmond
Mr. Floyd
Long
Thomas Nixon
Carrie Mercer
Colliers
Ada
Mary Wright
J. A. Welday
B. L. Welday
Steubenville
Local notes on roads, visits, and school life in Bantam Ridge
Roads near Bantam Ridge have dried up after three weeks of impassability. locals attended the Wintersville League and a Wintersville church gathering. Isaiah Myers of Dennison stayed with Mrs James Alley. Several from the area visited Fernwood friends. Miss Clary Borman teaches Bantam Ridge school. Miss Virginia Oliver resumed teaching. Miss Edna Lowry visits Hustons in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bantam Ridge
Ville
Isaiah Myers
Dennison
James Alley
Barher Hollow
Ross
FF. W. Carpenter
Fernwood Friends
Literary Society
Wintersville
Clary Borman
Mingo
Clyde Scott
Liverpool
John Scott
Fernwood
G. A. McKay
Virginia Oliver
Bantam Academy
Marty Wright
Inisiness
Lowella Ross
Willow
Steubenville
Edna Lowry
F. M. Huston
Famih
Irondale Notes on Local People and Church News
Irondale items report station agent Mr Stanley and family settled in Mr Reed house, Rev Peck preached the funeral service for Mrs Devenney DeSellen in Highland town last Tuesday, Mrs Rebecca Lawson has recovered enough to walk, Mr Elliott remains confined at home by illness, Rev Peck and family are enjoying better times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Stanley
Local church mission aided by pastors from Ohio and Canada
Rev. HH. B. Henderson of Uniontown Ohio joined Rev. J. E. Henderson of Piney Fork in meetings at a new church mission. Rev. Engle of Toronto is expected to assist. Joseph Francis and Mrs. Martha Henderson, two of Piney Fork’s oldest members, are not expected to live. Walter Francis of St. Louis and Mrs. Margaret Jones visit their father. Fritz Parkinson of Scio visited his mother Saturday. James Henry of Dillonvale visited his father Saturday. The pike has taken another step forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Updegrafp
HH. B. Henderson
Uniontown
Ohio
J. E. Henderson
Piney Fork
New Church
Henderson
Engle
Toronto
Joseph Francis
Martha Henderson
Piney Fork Church
Walter Francis
St. Louis
Margaret Jones
Fritz Parkinson
Scio
James Henry
Dillonvale
the Pike
Town hall music event and social notices reach Bloomfield
A rural newspaper item lists a town hall music evening on Saturday April 4 with W F M S serving ice cream and cake. It notes Mr and Mrs D Bond Frazier celebrate their golden wedding on April 6 near Bloomingdale and extends congratulations. The column adds many local updates: visits, illnesses, social events, and community notes across Bloomfield and surrounding townships.
Local Briefs and Illnesses Roundup
Day spent with her son Charles N Porter of Steubenville. William Cope shows slow progress but remains with his brother J C Cope for continued medical care. Miss Mabel Powers of Cadiz Ph D visited Bloomfield Wednesday. Miss Faye Willemin and sister Mrs Bert Mansfield visited Steubenville Thursday. Mrs Forest Hall visited her aunt Miss Anna J Cole. Master John Wiggins is quite ill at his home nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Porter
Steubenville
William Cope
J. C. Cope
Mabel Powers
Cadiz
Faye Willemin
Bert Mansfield
Sale and wedding notes in Shave Hill community
Large crowd at Mrs Harden sale with good prices. Frank McCullough auctioneer. Rev Eldridge delivered sermon at Long's M E church. Wilkonson & Co drill test well near Mackenzie’s Creek. Prof Paul Long and Miss Bertha Fellows wed, serenade Friday night. Local residents attending the wedding and related social events. Trade disrupted by no We bash railroad service, causing shoppers to go to Ragland and Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imma Elrand
Maple Grove
Wilkinson & Co
Pittsburg
John Berge
Mackenzire’s Creek
Austen Smith
Green Lawn
White's
William Lewis
Rodrick Bernis
Odis Peters
Steubenville
John Smith
Fast Liverpool
Carter
Harden
W. W. Sprunner
Dodd & Waugh
New Philadelphia
Fd Dawson
Pitsburg
Bergholz Social Notes and Local Arrivals
Bergholz residents and visitors appear in a roundup of brief social items. Retta Griffith visits Cleveland for spring millinery, Frank Miser from Annapolis receives dental care, Will Tennis stops in from Alliance, and Henry Freed shops in Amsterdam. A masquerade ball is planned for Erskine hall on Saturday night March 28. Rey Liggett and wife return from their grandmother’s funeral. Dr. Malone trips to Brush Creek, and Gordon and Ed Fulton conduct business in Steubenville. Helen Chase, a popular teacher, visits Canton. Mr. Carter of Salineville tunes pianos. Mrs. Lowry’s remains are brought to Bergholz and laid to rest at Pine Grove. Harry Elliott and Bessie visit Alf Potts family near Annapolis. Pearl Moore visits Cleveland for spring goods. A son is born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom McConnaughy. Mildred Bell Champion dies at one year old from spinal meningitis. services held by Rev. A O Hervey. Mrs. Charles Moore attends her grandmother’s funeral near Mechanicstown. A large crowd attends Peter McBane’s sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retta Griffith
Cleveland
Frank Miser
Annapolis
Will Tennis
Alliance
Henry Freed
Amsterdam
Erskine Hall
Rey
Liggett
Malone
Brush Creek
Earnest Gordon
Fulton
Steubenville
Helen Chase
Canton
Carter
Salineville
Lowry
Bergholz
J. F. Robbins
Pine Grove
Harry Elliott
Bessie
Alf Potts
Pearl Moore
Tom McConnaughy
Oxendorf
Mt. Zion
Mildred Bell Champion
Disciple’s Church
Charles Moore
Mechanicstown
Peter McBane
Local notices and visits mixed in Smithfield area
Frank Selly and wife visit Elizabeth Burnett while Mr Sanders of Columbus travels on business. Henry Veney sold the Wilkin son home for his daughter Mrs Davis. Ed Wests son William transported from Pittsburg for burial Monday. Miss Vale buried Sunday from Presbyterian church. Eva Manely relapsed with typhoid fever and is critically ill. Wm Chefry sold hardware store to Mr Sanders Co of Columbus. O Thomas Cox removed a near hundred year old shade tree in front of his store. S L Purviance visited Columbus, Ohio to see sister Mrs Pelt. Selby reports Oklahoma oil production about seven thousand barrels daily from seventy six wells. Mrs Grimes visiting brother in Pittsburg. Bert Lewis in town on business Monday. Grandchild of Henry Hammond choked on peanut. taken to Wheeling hospital for operation. Mrs Will Lewis entertained friends on St Patrick's Day evening. Mrs Edna Jones shopped in Wheeling Tuesday. Rev Lowan to remain in Smithfield for now. Miss Nellie J Wood not well and suffers. Chas Mere in Columbus Ohio on business last week. Ed Wilkinson and family are going
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Selly
Elizabeth Burnett
Mr. Sanders
Columbus
Henry Veney
Wilkinson
Davis
Ed. West
William
Pittsburg
Miss Vale
Presbyterian Church
Eva Manely
Wm. Chefry
Mr. Sanders & Co
O. Thomas Cox
Wheeling
Will Lewis
Edna Jones
Rev. Lowan
Smithfield
Nellie J. Wood
Chas. Mere
Ohio
Ed Wilkinson
Mount Moriah News Roundup and Local Movements
Reverend Cunningham will preach Sunday at Mount Moriah. Miss Ina Wood visited Mrs. Bennis in Weems. Bates Mather prepares logs for a summer barn. The Ladies' Mission Circle meets April 4 at J. C. Bell. Edna Merryman and family visit A. F. Ford. Margaret and Sarah Dodds plan moving to Bloomfield. N J Naylor improves. Charley Dodds family visiting George Dodds. Amelia farm rented by George Dodds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Mite Bell
Denver
J. P. Henderson
Angie Vale
Smithfield
Mission Circle
J. C. Bell
Ina Wood
Bloomfield
J. P. H. Henderson
Brilliant
N. J. Naylor
Charley Dodds
George Dodds
Howard Blackburn
James R. Blackburn
Amelia Farm
Local Social and Death Notices Reach Across Communities
Rayland and Woodsdale residents visit Wheeling families while Educa tion board members tour area schools. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Lewis Hathorne brings joy, and Sydney Smith of Alabama dies after a Birmingham college ball accident. Notices recount visits, illnesses, weddings, and a large Sabbath gathering led by Rev McConkey.
Local Notes From Bantam Ridge and Nearby Towns
Mrs Luella Ross and her young son Wilber visit Steubenville friends. B M Oliver called on Mr Howard Ekey and family of Fernwood. Mrs Dora Allen visited friend Flora Ross. H H Coe returned home after a Cole Hill visit. G W Burnette and Flora 908 were Steubenville visitors. Mildred Scott returned from Alliance. Rinehart of Wintersville visited Reed family. George Bowers plans to move to Wintersville. Edna Lowry from the city stays with her sister Pearle Huston. Oscar Scott of Wintersville spent Sunday on the ridge. School closes April 29 1908. H H Coe bought a new telephone. Lee Andrews and sisters Cora and Trina visited F B Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bantam Ridge
Luella Ross
Wilber
Steubenville
B. M. Oliver
Howard Ekey
Fern‘wood
Dora Allen
Flora Ross
H. H. Coe
Cole Hill
G. W. Burnette
Flora
Tuesay
Mildred Scott
Lee Andrews
Cora
Trina
F. B. Scott
Social News Notes From Wintersville Area
Mr and Mrs James Porter visited the city on Friday. Mrs W Bowers entertained friends at dinner Thursday with guests Blanche Bowers and her son Morris from Wintersville, plus Florence Huston Dora Allen Cora Andrews Flora Ross Ida Thompson Louella Ross and children Florence and Filbet calling on J A McElroy and family Saturday evening. George Andrews andGeorge McElroy visited Steubenville friends Saturday evening. Mrs G W Pornete entertained a small group one day last week. Many from here attended Epworth League at Wintersville Sunday evening. Charles Welday of Sunny Point crossed the ridge last week to Wintersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Porter
W. Bowers
Blanche Bowers
Little Son Morris
Wintersville
Pearle Huston
Florence
Dora Allen
Cora Andrews
Flora Ross
Ida Thompson
Louella Ross
Florence and Filbet
J. A. McElroy
Hes Andrews
eGorge McElroy
Steubenville
G. W. Pornetee
Epworth League
Charles Welday
Sunny Point
Funeral of Mrs Blaine Lowey Attracts Large Local Attendance
Pine Grove notes Mrs Blaine Lowey of West Farmington Ohio was laid to rest last Saturday. A large crowd attended as friends offered sympathy. The item mentions Leila Wiles of Grant Hill visiting and various local people including D W Call Hammondsville visitor and A C McCullough of Knoxville attending the Lowery funeral. Roads improve and a telephone meeting occurred. Fred Van Dyke visited Irondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Grove
Blaine Lowey
West Farmington
Blaine
Leila Wiles
Grant Hill
F. A. Saltsman
Wellsvilel
Blaine Lowry
Local Notices and Social News from the Spe Section
Mrs Nancy Thompson is ill with neuraglia. Farmers plow and seed clover. Paul Long and Bertha Fellows wed at the bride’s father Henry Fellows home. Many friends offer congratulations. Hardwick Bros haul lumber for their barn from Weems Ohio. Clyde Scott returns from East Liverpool. J T Martin led music for a dance at Eisner’s in Coal Hill. William Maxwell visited Blomfield area. Mr and Mrs Wm Solsby visit Smithfield. Jennie Scott guests of Mrs W Spruens. Mail carrier Cone delighted by seeing him after high water delays. F B McCullough trips to Leesville. Harden well drilling resumes, aims Berea grit by late next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shave Hill
Nancy Thompson
Spe
Paul Long
Bertha Fellows
Henry Fellows
Hardwick Bros
Weems
O. Clyde Scott
Liverpool
J. T. Martin
Eisner’s
Coal Hill
William Maxwell
Blomfield
Wm. Solsby
Smithfield
Jennie Scott
Wm. Spruens
Cone
F. B. McCullough
Leesville
Harden
Berea
Heavy rains flood Colliers area closing school and prompting moves
A severe storm drenched Colliers and nearby, with Robin son and Harmon creeks swelling and causing basement flooding. The school closed for the day and remained shut until Monday due to furnace water. Local residents relocated, while many residents and visitors attended events and moved houses amid ongoing remodeling and travel to nearby towns.
Hammond Social Evening Ends With Meal And Train Ride
After an evening of music and games, attendees were seated to a bountiful repast prepared by Mine Host, then departed on train No. 20. Five of James Brown's children have been down with measles. Mrs Brown Latimer of Follansbee visited her aunt Miss B E Whalen last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
James Brown
Brown Latimer
Follansbee
B. E. Whalen
Millinery Opening Set for Brilliant Shop
A millinery opening is announced for Saturday April 4 at Miss Spaulding's in Brilliant Ohio. The note invites customers to visit the store for new hat styles and seasonal accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Spaulding’s
Brilliant
Ohio
Miss Spaulding
Miss Spauldine’s
Knights of Pythias Night at Castle Hall
Personal notices list a social Tuesday at Castle Hall by the Knights of Pythias. Mentions include Miss Spencer Wa, Lee Burriss visiting Steubenville friends, Howard Smith from Toronto, Prof. Frank Kertdall of Painesville in the city, and A M More traveling to New York City to visit steamship agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Spencer Wa
Lee Burriss
Martin’s Ferry
Steubenville
Howard Smith
Toronto
Frank Kertdall
Painesville
J. P.E. Helper
Martin's Ferry
Follansbee
New York City
Metropolis
David Warren
Knoxville
L. P. Laagton
Etta Fickes
Colorado Springs
Fickes
North Street
George McMullen
Columbus
Orville Benner
Elizabeth O'U8rein
Bfg
Adrian College Alumnus Banquet Won’t Be Missed
Steubenville notes cover a busy social week with weddings, engagements and club events. Jessie Bygate travels to Pittsburg for Adrian College Alumni banquet. Rev Father Murphy to deliver Lenten lecture at Holy Name Church. Wedding plans for Oliver Kells and Miss Effie Martin announced. Adrian College Quartette performs then to Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon for events. Womans Club meets March 23 with papers on Milan and Taj Mahal. opera and music topics featured. next meeting set for April 6 and a March 30 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Reynolds
East End
East Liverpool
Elizabeth Street
Esther Cumins
Toronto
Steubenville
Oliver Kells
Pittsburg
Effie Martin
Martin
Elmer Houghtelin
West Liberty
Adrian College
W. S. Walker
Miss Marian
North Fifth Street
Prof
Lackey
Earl Riley
Fred Davies
Geo. Vohres
Robert Cairns
George Pratt
Hotel Henry
Castle Shannon
Womans
A. E. McLane
J. S. Milligan
T. A. Hammond
Milan
Harvard
Mary
Emma Campbell
Alice Johnson
Adra
India
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
William F. Gerke of Massillon and Effa J. Thompson of Adena. John Shoebrooks and Carrie Ruble of Toronto. Charles W. Somerville and Esther J. Tidwick of Steubenville. Frank King and C. Fae Porter. William Wells of Portage County and Mary F. Carroll of Amsterdam. George E. Dodds and Elsie Bell of Bloomingdale. Otto P. Long of Fernwood and Bertha E. Fellows of Mingo Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Gerke
Massillon
Effa J. Thompson
Adena
John Shoebrooks
Carrie Ruble
Toronto
Charles W. Somerville
Esther J. Tidwick
Steubenville
Frank
King
C. Fae Porter
William Wells
Portage County
Mary FE. Carroll
Amsterdam
George E. Dodds
Elsie Bell
Bloomingdale
Otto P. Long
Fernwood
Bertha E. Fellows
Mingo Junction
Pilgrims Progress Dramatic Version Staged in London
A dramatic adaptation of Bunyan s Pilgrim s Progress was staged at the Imperial Theatre in London. The ten scenes were finely presented with old English music and the production was a great success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunyan
Piigrim
Imperial Theater
London
Two Teachings of Education Quote and Guest Notice
Quote on education values self work by Lynman. Mrs. Charles Hill of Glenwood Wheeling suburb visits Steubenville friends as a guest in this brief local item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hill
Glenwood
Wheeling
Steubenville Friends
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Miss Sprowl
D. S. Long
Ple
Paul
Roy Mansfield
John Ekey
Gould’s
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Edward Gault
Hays White
Rev
Eldredge
Long's Church
Vailey
M. E
Dick Thomas
Irondale
Philippines
Gertrude Lawson
Downer
Barber's Hollow
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D. Bond Frazier
Pgpiediate
J. C. Mansfield
M. Brown
New Cumberland
Mr. Brown
W. F. Brown
Jerning Boyd
Carnegie
Elizabeth Rabe
Frank Cookson
Ella Johnson
Germany
Carrie Cookson
Grip
Wesley Logan
J. R. Blackburn
R. Walter Hammond
Indianapolis
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C. M. Davidson
Kansas City
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Dillenowate
George F. Dodds
Wayne
Charles A. Parks
C. R. Mildren
Richard
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J. R. Mansfeld
Rachel Hammond
Union Street
William L. Tipton
Hunt
Erden
Mrs. Tipon
Ollie Welday
O. SU
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Wayne Township
H. A. Welday
Samuel Welday
Delaware
Alewe
Weaver
Allegheny
G. A. Mather
Harry Snunhaltz
Rome
J. Tipton
W. Cookson
S. H. Armstrong
J. J. Tipton
Thomas
George Haris
E. M. Crawford
County
W. C. Wolfe
Smithweld
Emma Gotschall
Belle Porter
Shave
Fruitland
Charles Galbreath
W. J. Jones
Jame Davidson
Rush Run Avenue
George Burriss
W. S. Purviance
Pitshoro
Ragland
Stewbenville
MT. Moriah
W. T.king
Mary Stringer
Josephine
P. J. O'Brien
Alice Collins
Holiiday'’s Cove
Joseph Maydet
Dorothy Dalrymple
Leander McCormick
Georgia Elliott
Birmingham
Ala
Ida Cole
Mt Union College
Emma Heil
Bethesda
Miss Perkins
C. W. Heil
Deep Run
McConkey
Weekly Herald
United States
Sam
the Herald Printing CO
Steubenville, Ohio
W. VA
Robinson
Harmon
J. P. Hanaway
J. S. Ryland
Water Street
Allison Wright
Hanaway
Price Richards
Stansbury Hill
John Martin
Richards
Ben Beatty
Burgettstown
Frank Sutherin
J. W. Hall House
Beatty
Harry Knox
Cox
Otto Stansbury
Charles Ward
A. W. Chase
M. D
A.W. Chase
A.W. Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo, N.Y Mr. James Squires, Courtland, Mich
Steubenville Drug Company
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Street
New York
First Presbyterian
Earl C. Linn
Annie B. McConnell
Thomas H. Gossett
Helen Q. Moody
John Jackson
Senator Scott
Brownsville
Rezin B. Mansfield
Dr. Welsh
Cincinnati
Lela Henderson
Lynman
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