This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 46 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
2
The statehood legislation as amended by the Senate has been struck down by Cannon, interrupting approval prospects and triggering reconsideration of the measure. No further details available in the fragment.
Oklahoma plans to plant thousands of trees on Arbor Day this year. The piece asks how many Ohio will plant and notes a sombre tone around a Jones local option or saloon tax increase affecting low in spirits brewery stocks in the state.
One of the most dreadful railroad disasters is reported in telegraphic columns. It marks a tragic end to the winter season and shocks readers with its severity and loss.
Report notes a combination among Annapolis naval cadets to prevent a high standard of scholarship. The text implies those cadets evidently need disciplining and training to raise academic performance.
Judging by the remarks of Mr Hamilton the insurance man he appears very angry likely irritated by having his European tour interrupted and disrupted already.
An optimistic St Louis resident forecasts a 1982 city population of 3,000 and 600 for St Louis, declaring it will be the United States capital and the finest city in the world. Chicago has not been heard from.
A notice suggests planting a row of fast growing trees along hillside park roadways this spring to aid reforestation efforts and avoid interfering with any future plan that may be adopted.
North Carolina congressman urges the national government to drain the Dismal Swamp while questions arise whether the area is National property and who holds jurisdiction. The inquiry centers on ownership and control as officials weigh environmental and legal implications.
Judge Parker urges the Southern Democrats to nominate a man from the region for the next presidency, signaling a stance in line with his views and contrasting Henry Watterson's editorial on the subject.
A Russian baron objects to the Bering railroad tunnel warning that it will invite American settlers to seize land. His remarks suggest concern about Western land grabbing and frontier expansion.
Report notes the Harrison county gold field appears moved into Stark county. It asserts both areas hold comparable gold quantities with no clear excess in either location.
The Sixteenth District convention faces action on endorsing President Roosevelt's railroad rate policy. A Republican candidate aligned with a convention that does not endorse the policy would have little chance. Voters support Roosevelt's policies, and attempts by railroad lawyers to suppress the party platform could trigger bolting as seen last fall.
The piece asserts Roosevelt does not want re election, praising his square deal and inflexible purpose. It argues the public would support another candidate with similar honesty and energy to fill the presidency, urging people to heed his word and seek a worthy successor.
Japan has begun steps to nationalize its railway network at an estimated cost of 250 million dollars. The government action aims to consolidate control and standardize operations across major lines, affecting carriers and passengers nationwide.
The discussion notes Powers was not in Frankfort when Jay Goebel was shot and there is no evidence tying Powers to that affair. The remark distinguishes his involvement from the Goebel incident, clarifying lack of connection.
A brief remark urges timely tariff revision. The speaker warns Republicans must act soon or Democrats may take the lead, noting friends should get busy. The comment frames political pressure for policy action.
The piece argues that voters in the fifteenth district will not abandon the Republican ticket despite defeatist talk. It notes Democratic majorities in five counties, strong local prejudice against Weems, and a demand for a clear endorsement of Roosevelt and his policies to avoid a November setback. The Herald-Star highlights these conditions without hostility.
Steubenville will warmly welcome the Sixteenth District Congressional convention delegation next Tuesday. The group will see the latest string report and will be entitled to anything they view.
Death notices record the passing of Mrs McDonald at her daughter Mrs Charles Moore’s home in Bellaire Ohio on March 22 1906 born in New Brunswick Canada in 1832 maiden name McDonald survived by four sons John York Center Hugh Seubenville Athert James Middletown PA four daughters Lucy Henry Mt Pleasant Rachel Jamesford Cambridge Sidney Moore Blake Mather Jennings Tridelphia a brother James McDonald and others funeral held Saturday at one o clock conducted by Rev Kensie burial at Mt Pleasant Cemetery beside her husband James Rest who died fourteen years earlier.
Mrs Susan Wells wife of Thomas McKim died at her home across the river on Tuesday at 4 pm after a week with pneumonia aged 72. She is survived by her husband two daughters Annie and Clara an adopted son Samuel Carson two sisters Mrs Freshwater and Mrs Hindman a brother William Wells and two half brothers James and John Wells of Missouri. She was a member of the Christian Church and widely respected in the community.
The firm Briggs & Geary dissolved by mutual consent. Geary will own and operate the saloon at 606 Lincoln Avenue Steubenville Ohio, while John E Briggs takes the saloon at 120 North Third Street Steubenville Ohio. Dated March 16 1906.
William Knox files in Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio for divorce from Sophelia Knox on three years willful absence gross neglect and adultery. Petition filed March 12 1906 hearings to begin on or after April 23 1906 with attorney Pp Pp Lewis representing plaintiff.
Hopewell Lodge No. 276 plans a close initiation on Thursday evening March 29 with ceremony mirrored after Seto and Cadiz lodges. Supper will follow the initiation for members and those with access to the Rowers property. A town hall dance for local residents will cap the evening.
Mr James Dooley and Miss Lula Mechling were married Wednesday at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs BB Mechling. A goodly number of guests attended the wedding and reception held Saturday evening at the Christian Church.
Community items from Fernwood list Reverend Pldrege preaching on April 1 at 11 o clock in Long's Church. notes include health updates, travel, property moves, local sales and farm activities, dairy operations, and Subscriptions for Farm and Fireside, plus local gossip about residents such as Mr. Graham, J. Fellows, and J. Gault.
Hazel Dell notes welcome the News and Comment column and publish local items. The Bloomingdale division of the O.R.T.C. and Unionport guests joined Dr Fierney's hosts for an evening of quizzing in English literature and US history with a midnight lunch. John Parsons visited old friend J Welday, who moved from Mansfield with his family after missing connections at Dennison.
On March 28 Dr. Frets of Wellsburg presented a stereopticon show titled Slums of Chicago at the M. E. Church in Colliers, described as very fine. Several local residents are noted as ill or traveling, including Mrs Madela Freshwater with pleurisy and J T Elliott with pleurisy and rheumatism. Celia Kelly of Pittsburg visits her Owings relatives, and Miss Mary Howell returns from Wellsboro after three weeks away. A chicken pot pie event is announced.
Mt Moriah March 28 report preaching services planned for Sunday morning and evening by Rev Bebb. Several local visitors are noted including Miss Janette Rasten from Steubenville visiting Mrs Charles Dedig, Miss Grace Henderson visiting Smithfield, and Mahalla Cole staying with Mrs F R Hall. Nearby residents visit family and friends as usual with Henderson Parkes and wife planning to move to a new home in early April.
Word from Presbyterian hospital Allegheny says Mrs Wallace has passed a critical phase and may recover. Local residents report multiple illnesses and recoveries including Miss Crawford improving, Miss Rabe ill, Dr Blackburn sick with malaria, Steubenville visitations, and Typhoid at home of Steubenville resident. The infant of Emmett Lucas buried, Rev McLeod preached, and plans form for a closing school entertainment under Prof. Pierce and Miss Anderson.
The article details teachers finishing rural district school for the season, oil workers tearing down Coxwell No 2 rig near Dalrymple No 1, and local plans of residents including H M Carpenter and W J McCann. It records town council action naming C B Gourley health officer, Odd Fellows attendance at a rally, primary vote counts, and social events including Mrs Puntney hosting friends and Bernice Rines taking a Toledo teaching post.
Smithfield notes report Mrs. Frank Burriss on the sick list and Wiley Duvall slowly improving after illness. Tracee Anderson visits friends. W. Lewis moves to a new residence on Main Street. Fred Iktheart visited home folks. Wm. Naylor to oversee Hotel Exchange from April 1. Mrs. Throwbridge of Columbus visits friends. Miss Flora Lee improving after weeks of illness. Mrs. Henry N. Hammond guest in town. shopping in Wheeling. John Zink recovering from illness. Miss Crawford visiting sister Mrs. Judavis. W. E. Crawford, a leading Scio merchant, Sunday visit with wife visiting relatives. Margaret Iktheart of Mt. Pleasant visiting relatives here. Goodbye to old winter.
Fragmentary report from New Alexandria notes Old Whiter loosening icy bends and a shallow but well mixed surplus mud on the pike. C. B. Rine is in Kentucky and appears to be moving through the region amid unsettled conditions.
Mr Edward Brown Jr of Martins Ferry visits relatives in Rush Run while others travel from Brilliant and Martin's Ferry. Mrs F L Brown is poorly. Mr Will Hamother sells property and plans to move to California. A wedding in Steubenville follows a kidnapping charge. Dr Dugal attends James Carpenter's birth of a fourth son. Wheat and river conditions noted. mines at Nos 2 and 2 report machinery breakdowns and falls.
Mr and Mrs L Mines and Mr and Mrs M Miller hosted a March 21 gathering on High Street in Hopedale to honor Prof A Hines and his bride. Sevi Skeels and local friends joined the couple for a bountiful supper and serenades as they prepared to return to Sclo to resume college work with the professor’s two year affiliation noted.
Miss Nellie Ford of Steubenville stayed with Miss Margaret Parsons over Sunday. Mrs. Nancy Hartman left for Cleveland to visit her son of the Salvation Army. C S Ferguson expects porkers for winter meat after a July East Liverpool delivery. Telegraph operator Charles Niten gale moved to Cream City with Samuel Paul. David Plunket and wife followed Mr. Burton’s remains to Leetonia for interment. Mrs. William Parsons bought baking powder at F H Stewart’s for hot cakes each morning. Thomas Ferguson moved his family from Steubenville to live with his father in the big brick house. Train 341 delayed Thursday morning by a drawhead. another engine from Wellsville to Cleveland. Snow 2–4 feet along Pine Grove ridge. Ray Billman had to go through fields to reach mail carrier. Louis McLane started out to meet the mail carrier on snow morning.
Readable text describes easing travel by letting down fences along a route while James Toot supplies motive power to keep the line moving. Two such men along Route No 1 would prevent stops for a light snow storm.
Mr Jesse Mills of Hanover visits friends in town for a few days Miss Usher and Miss Ferrell call on Miss Lilian Johnson Sunday E S Ferrell seeks Annapolis high school admission Miss Newburn and Miss Porter of Fast Springfield visit local friends Mr Howard Dye attends East Springfield Sabbath J B Felton hosts Stohl and Masters Sunday Will Miller and wife return from a short visit Locally the M F B Church plans repairs soon Miss Eva Felton and Miss Edith Shields travel to Richmond on business
Dr. Pierce of Steubenville made a professional call at Armstrong Maley's. Maley suffered a hard fall Monday but the doctor reports him not seriously injured. Weems residents note social visits, land sale activity, and railroad progress as the community hovers between routine business and regional development.
An Irondale lecture series is scheduled at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Dr. W F S Culp speaking March 30 on In crowned Kings. Other topics include Providential America April 6 by Dr. G B Smith Elements of Success April 17 by Dr J A Ulman and Wanted A Man May 1 by Dr T W Lane. John McClane and family spent a few days at Mechanicstown DC and several locals recover from illness including Miss Jessie Jackson replaced by Mamie Welsh for sixth grade. Sgt at Arms Gilson and family visited from Columbus.
Albert Blackburn visits his sister in Dennison and returns home. Robert Adrian comes from New ark with mumps. The week brings best sleighing of the season and coal sales on the snow. George Brown near end of term at Business College. John Hervey returns from Scio College after fall and winter terms. S T Rowlands backs bridge safety and pedestrian protections. Rowland's river Cross Creek bridge being repaired. Two new telephone lines from this place are completed and satisfactory. Bertha Adrian recovering from typhoid fever. Robert Bell and family visited Ross Getschall. Nora Hervey on the sick list. W Browning of your city and Charles Rowland of Wheeling visit the old stamping grounds.
Warrrenton reports a Sabbath school social planned for March 24 1906 at the M E Church in the O A A M Hall. The item lists local residents and visitors including J H Williams at Steubenville serving on a jury, K J Lewis at a miners convention in Indianapolis, and Mrs Lavina Jackson visiting Ragland. Other notes cover visits, travel, and attendances by residents at Steubenville Columbus Wheeling Pittsburg and Ragland with several families named.
A wedding held Wednesday March 21 1906 at Mr and Mrs G M Maple home near Annapollis united Susan Maud Maple and Will Call of Provo in marriage. Rev Rankin officiated. guests included relatives and local residents. The couple will live near Hammondsville and enter the timber business with Hayes Morrow.
David N. England executor files petition in Jefferson County Ohio Probate Court claiming Isaiah Winters died seized of Lot No. 23 in Wintersville, 18 by 24 feet, to be sold to satisfy debts. Clark Winters Mabel Winters Rosa Belle Winters named defendants, must answer by May 26, 1906. March 30, 1906.
Edward B. Stone is appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of William D. Stone, deceased, of Cross Creek Township Jefferson County Ohio. Creditors must present claims for allowance. all debts should be paid promptly. Dated March 17, 1906.
The railroad folders describe the Colorado winter season in an ironic tone, highlighting harsh conditions with a snarky edge. It uses witty phrasing to imply the weather is harsher than official notices admit, suggesting bitter cold and heavy snows.
Notice announces Jesse M. Scott Edith L. Scott appointed administrators of the Sarah G. Scott estate, deceased in Mt. Pleasant township Jefferson county Ohio. Dated March 23 1964. Attorney John A. Mansfield 327 Market Street Steubenville.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.