Death of Mrs. Dorothy A Ritson in Steubenville
Mrs. Dorothy Agnes Ritson aged 68 died at home on Prospect Avenue after a three year illness marked by a general breakdown and diabetes. Born in England as Ballentyne the widow of A. Ritson lived in the area since 1862, leaving 14 children of whom 8 survive along with 31 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Survived also by one sister. A devout member of St Pauls Episcopal Church she was described as a nurturing mother and community helper with deep family ties across three generations. The obituary notes a long home life and peaceful repose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Ritson
Dorothy Agnes Ritson
Thes, A. Ritson
Prospect Avenue
Ritson
England
Ballentyne
David
Thomas
William
Hugh L. Ritson
Wm. Dunlap
St. Louis
Alfred Meanor
Pittsburg
William Ward
Samuel Forshay
Steubenville
James Young
Dillonvale
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Death of Joseph Coyne Shocks Local Friends
Joseph Coyne died in Columbus hospital at 1 a m after pneumonia and complications. Born in Steubenville 34 years ago, he was an expert bricklayer and former glass worker. Survived by two brothers and two sisters, he was a Holy Name Church member and his remains were brought home for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Coyne
Columbus
Coyne
Steubenville
James
John
Minnie
Agnes
Wm. Kelly
Holy Name Church
Ragland Youth Dies in Monrovia After Illness
Elza Rosslyn Shane son of Mr and Mrs E C Shane Ragland Ohio died in Monrovia California April 17 1908 at age 26 11 He left Pittsburg for health reasons January 1907 and traveled via Los Angeles to Monrovia His death followed typhoid fever and he was active in church Sabbath school and Monrovia choir Survived by parents brothers and sisters his remains interred in Monrovia funeral conducted by K of P lodge of which he was a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Shane
Elza Rosslyn Shane
E. C. Shane
Ragland, O
Monrovia
Cal
Pittsburg
Los Angeles
Lodge of K. of P
Biter Continues With a Funny Belmont Delegate Speech
Delegates at the convention endured a out of order speech by a Belmont county young delegate who proclaimed I am a Democrat the Republican crowd enjoyed it while the hall buzzed and obscured the point. Another scene shows the Harrison County group clashing over logic and death ending all with heated arguments and a wish for peace in any state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont County
Muth
Demosthenes
Thearrison County
Persimmon
Recital by Holy Name School Teachers and Students
Real continued from page one describes a Holy Name school recital with Mary Gavin Georgia Bower Leora Dalton and Bessie Young among the performers Edna Fallen from Bellaire played piano and violin solo to an ovation Bower and Gavin danced Castnet Nine little girls joined the action song Leora Dalton captained the snowflake figure and Marie Nolan and Pauline Myers assisted on musical lines The audience praised the performance as an artistic exhibit of the school’s instruction and talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gavin
Leora Datton
Alfred Jaell
Bessie M. Young
Liszt
Mary Lewis
Bessie Young
Marjory Bougher
Pauline Myers
Edna Fallen
Bellaire
Convent of St. Marys of the Springs At Columbus
Sweet Home
Miss Young
Georgia Bower
Leora Dalton
Musi
Cal
St. Mary’s of the Springs
Marie Nolan
Holy Name School
Notice to the Farmers at W. Bougher's Grocery
Notice to the farmers from W Bougher's Grocery at the corner of Third and Main Streets Steubenville Ohio offering the highest cash price for all own produce. Across from Harry Swearingen's livery stable the location is stated for collection and sale of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bougher
Corner Third
Ams Streets
Harry Swearingen
Steubenville
Foley's Honey and Tar Cure For Coughs Ad Card
A vintage drug advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds, heals lungs, prevents pneumonia, and treats catarrh with no opiates. It claims a yellow package and direct delivery to diseased parts by the Improved Blower, listing Dr. A. Hale Medicine and Buffalo, New York, as references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Reall & Dreele
A. Hase
Buffalo, N.Y
Carpet Warehouse Offers Wide Stock and Custom Sizes
We show in stock over 300 patterns of well known makes in every size plus offer to order special sizes from any grade of carpet. As large buyers of room rugs, we obtain favorable prices and can quote rates that other dealers cannot match.
Also Mentioned on This Page
McCombs
General Hollingsworth
Jefferson County
Bryan
Biter
Ney
A.W. Chase
Nedline Co
Steubenville Drug Co
Alana le Bied BY
L.f.voke
Voke
Ohio
Voice
L. F. Yoke
M. J
West Sixth Ave
EXAN
Imperial Hotel
ST .Ubenville
Hart
Chaffner & Marx Clothes
Wr Utes
Bescast
the Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
F & Bet
Fe Ge
Vador
Brussels
Wilton
Winfield Scott
Steubenville, Ohio
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