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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
8
Beall and Steele advertise Hyomei, promising a full refund if not satisfactory. They claim Hyomei uniquely cures catarrh by reaching nose throat and lungs with medicated air, without stomach upset, using a pocket inhaler included with every outfit.
Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine says Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed his old army wound and obstinate sores and he uses it in his veterinary work. Price 25 cents at Beall Steele's drug store.
Warl from Canton to police headquarters last night ordered detention of two young women who had kidnapped a child and were headed this way. They were found at Wellsburg, brought to see Mayor Porter, and explained the mother consented for the girl to accompany them to a relative near Follansbee. The girls were discharged and the incident closed.
Wheeling will not host races at the fairgrounds in July. The city could not secure a suitable time in the Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia circuit. Canton and East Liverpool claimed the second week in July, and after a patch, East Liverpool takes Wheeling’s desired dates while Wheeling must accept other dates or withdraw.
A reminiscence compares 1848 Carrollton prices and newspaper costs with modern times. It recalls Whig governor candidate Seabore Ford, the Carroll Free Press masthead Eternal Vigilance is the price of liberty, and local figures like Van Brown and Stokely. Prices then show wheat 76 cents per bushel, corn 31 cents, butter 10 cents, and government expenses about 100,000 annually versus today’s multi-billon sums.Medial
The 26 year old artist, unmarried, died with limbs cut off and mangled after a tragic incident. He lived with his mother Mrs. Emily J. Ewing in Westfield New Jersey and is survived by two sisters and two brothers. A pupil of M D Lesser of Pittsburg he gained recognition in New York where his genre and portrait paintings were exhibited. He worked with Metropolitan Art Co of New York before opening a Broadway studio to much early success. Funeral services were held at his mother’s home in Westfield on Saturday. He was connected with J Leos of Steubenville and Prof Leos of Lexington, Kentucky.
Heavy rains caused a rock slide on the Pan Handle near Mingo Junction blocking the west bound track. An engine collided with the rock, the pilot was knocked from the locomotive, but the rock was displaced and no wrecking crew was required.
Mrs Anna L Brown widow of W F Brown of Brownsdale Hancock county died Saturday morning from heart trouble sparked by a house fire at breakfast. The blaze started from live coals in the Brownsdale sitting room causing significant damage. She born October 21 1839 daughter of the late John M and Anna Brown. She and her husband married in 1882 and had no children. Surviving siblings include Col R H Brown Miss Virginia Brown and FE M Brown.
Division officers of the United Mine Workers of America in Idaho say work will not stop April 1 due to no new wage contract. They returned from Indianapolis where they attended the writers' convention. Operators and workers favor peaceful settlement and expect the old contract to hold until it expires. no other issues were discussed. Sub-district sessions will be held next week. no strike feared if a contract is not signed by April 1.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States will convene in Kansas City in May. Seattle is already in the field for 1909.
A local paint shop touts handling only top paints lead oils and varnishes. It claims its prices are set so painting costs are minimized and urges customers to call for price information.
An advertisement notes constant stock of leather, canvas, and rubber belting in all sizes. It highlights high grade short lap cemented joints and offers a 16 percent discount on small quantity purchases. For quality needs, customized pricing is available to be especially gratifying.
Former deputy George Moore misplaced a roll of fourteen dollars in bills on Market Street Saturday evening. The crowded street hindered search efforts, and he hopes the finder will return the money.
Three farms offered for sale by Mansfield and Merryman. The first is 160 acres with buildings, fruit, coal underlay, white oak timber, near railroad, church, and school. The second is 190 acres with coal underlay, good water. The third is a red acres farm with white oak, near railroad, no buildings, 20 acres of bottom land, suitable for dairy. Terms reasonable. Contact Mansfield & Merryman at 327 Market Street Steubenville Ohio.
Guy Ewing a young artist and nephew of W A Urquhart, was killed at Westfield New Jersey station while racing to catch a morning train to New York. He attempted to cross in front of a slow freight and did not notice an oncoming flyer as the south and north tracks were separated by an iron fence.
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