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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
3
An advertisement touts Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills as restoring blood richness nerves and bodily vigor. It warns untreated nervous exhaustion leads to prostration or insanity and urges early use with a 50 cent box price and Buffalo based company contact.
A mother reports locking away Scott's Emulsion to prevent her children from drinking it when unsupervised. She notes the product benefits, claiming it helps children feel better, get fat, and become rosy cheeked, which may explain why youngsters like it despite the need for secrecy.
R M Carpenter is appointed as Jefferson county School Examiner to succeed the deceased D W Matlack. Native to Cross Creek township, he began teaching at sixteen in Wells township and later led New Alexandria and Brilliant schools. He now principals Hormany building in Mingo Junction and holds a first grade certificate after a Normal course at Scio college.
The uniform rank K O T M held an enjoyable open meeting Thursday night with about six hundred attendees. A lunch, a candy basket, and prize drawings accompanied performances by Barbara and Emily Kates, Edith Maning, Ester Care, Mary McGuire, Conaway Bros, and Edith Maning. Thirty four candidates were balloted for admission, with listed prizes donated by local merchants.
Rev Laverty Grier longtime Presbyterian minister born June 1823 in Emmetsburg Pa died Monday night at 8 15 at his son R L Grier 709 South Negley avenue Pittsburg He preached at Bacon Ridge East Springfield and Richmond in Pa later at Rimersburg Old Stone Church Elm Grove W Va retired 1900 He married Margaret Jeffrey in 1851 and is survived by her and his son Funeral at Elm Grove followed by interment at Old Stone Church
Mrs Ela Brown widow of John D Brown of New Cumberland died Sunday from paralysis at age 46. She leaves two step children Anna Mumford of Steubenville and Ray Brown of Pittsburg, children from her husband’s first marriage. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs Elizabeth Arthurs widow of the late Thomas Arthurs died Monday at 12 35 midnight after a five week illness of old age and heart trouble aged 85 born in Ireland maiden name Buchanan resided Steubenville 55 years Three sons John William James Arthurs Steubenville and a brother Hugh Buchanan Ireland Surviving she was a member of St Pauls Church and remembered as a devout Christian and charitable woman respected by her circle The obituary notes long life and tender care from her children
Meier Eisenberg a longtime resident of Barnesville Belmont county and father of Mrs. Joseph May of this city died at his residence Monday night at 9:30 after a long illness. Born in Cassel Germany on December 27 1814 he came to the United States young and settled in Belmont county where he owned extensive farm acreage. Surviving are Mrs. Joseph May and Mrs. Ralph Kline of Wheeling. Funeral services are set for Wednesday evening.
The remains will be transported to Wheeling on Thursday for burial in Mt Wood cemetery, details of services not disclosed.
John R. Gassaway a native of Smithfield and former Steubenville drug store employee died Sunday morning at 310 Laurel Street Edgewood a Pittsburg suburb aged 58 He was in the drug business in Allegheny for 20 years then moved to Homewood Avenue and continued business until paralysis caused his death He was a United Presbyterian member and leaves a widow and five children Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 30 p m Gassaway came to Steubenville from Smithfield as a young man and learned the business at Dr Thomas Johnsons drug store He has relatives in Smithfield
Fred E. Lytle died at his home 441 South Seventh street Steubenville after a week of illness beginning with a chill. A native of Sandy Lake Mercer County Pennsylvania he moved here four years ago to marry Irene Paton. He worked as an expert father and was employed by William Myers. He leaves his wife four stepchildren Luella Hoff of Mingo Junction Thomas E Robert W and John F Patton a mother a sister Florence of Sandy Lake a sister Lulu of Lincoln Place and three brothers Frank William and Clinton. He belonged to the U P Church of Sandy Lake and the Lathers Union and was regarded as a dutiful husband father and citizen.
News arrives by telegram of the death of Mrs Susanah Cutler aged about 75 at the Boston old homestead on Saturday afternoon after a brief paralysis. She and her husband Uriel Cutler marked their golden wedding years ago. N L Cutler of this city and Lucy Grimes, his wife, were present. She leaves several other sons and daughters in prominent social and professional positions. The family receives heartfelt sympathy from friends in this sorrow.
Mrs. Hattie Morrow learns of the death of her mother in law Margaret Lee widow of Col. John Morrow at her Seattle home. Born near this city to James and Margaret Lee of Costonia she joined the Presbyterian church early and was a devoted wife and mother beloved by all who knew her.
The funeral for Prof. D. W. Matlack was held at the Congregational church with a full civic and school procession. Clergy, military escort, and a large audience attended the service and graveside rites, ending with a bugler and a benediction as nature offered a quiet tribute.
C S Merryman aged 80 died at his daughter Mrs J H Garretts home in Salida on Thursday April 18 at 10 am after a long illness from a foot sore that led to gangrene and blood poisoning. Born December 24 1826 in Wheeling West Virginia he lived in Richmond Ohio about fifteen years before moving to Salida a year ago with his daughter He leaves six children including Mrs J H Garrett and Miss Ruth Merryman Funeral service will be held Friday at 2 30 pm in the Christian Church with Rev Crewdson preaching Interment at Fairview cemetery
Funeral of Mrs Mary J Fisher widow of Joseph Fisher was held this afternoon from Lindén avenue home with Revs Smith Boyer Ulman Fetch of Mingo and Elder Manchester present. Pallbearers included Avery A Fisher and Rev John S Fisher. Also noted are deaths Louis and Mary Solomon’s son Samuel aged fourteen months and John Bogus daughter Anna aged five and a half in Rush Run. Lizzie Pastors funeral held Thursday with pallbearers John Kidd George Kurner Charles Losey Charles Fleming.
Mrs Addie Anderson died at midnight Friday at her Smith Avenue home after a complication of pleurisy heart trouble and childbirth. Maiden name Stevens she was born at Sistersville 36 years ago and married 19 years ago. Four children survive Chester Laura Delbert and infant with brothers and sisters including Mrs Randolph Anderson Mrs Aggie Humphrey Mrs Mary Evans Harry Stevens William Stevens and Clara Stevens. She was a devoted M E church member and highly respected.
Olive Bracken the bright daughter of Gél and Mrs Jasper Smith died at the family residence New Cumberland Tuesday morning after a week long illness from scarlet fever. The funeral was held Wednesday with attendees including Mrs Lou Smith and daughter Miss Rhea from this city Hon S G Smith and wife from Wheeling H H Smith and wife from Toronto Miss Martha Miller Mrs Stewart and Miss McLain from Oakdale.
Samuel Russell 93 oldest Hancock county resident died Monday April 22. Funeral held Wednesday at his home near the Globe Brick Works New Cumberland with Rev Strickler officiating.
John Kramer died at his home 810 Sherman avenue on Wednesday at 8 45 am aged 57 after two and a half years of poor health with asthma and four weeks bedfast with chronic bronchitis. Born in St Wendel Germany he came to the United States in 188% settling first in Carnegie and has resided here 16 years. Survived by wife Barbara nee Smith and children Lizzie Boyle Richard Jacob Fred Annie John Helen William Frances. Surviving brothers and sisters reside in Germany. A devout member of St Peter's Church and a Knight of St George. He was a coal miner by trade later with Ohio Valley Clay Works. A industrious and respected citizen and devoted husband.
James M. Paul longtime Bellaire resident died suddenly at his home on Monday afternoon of heart paralysis at age 75. A Civil War veteran he served as sergeant in Company K 170th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was later commissary sergeant. He lived much of his life in Bellaire and ran in the hotel business and served several terms as Pultney township treasurer. He married Anlanda Beall of Cadiz and was connected to Mrs. H. H. McFadden of this city through family.
A testimonial from Harry Barrett of Chicago touts S. S. S. as the only thorough remedy for contagious blood poison, claiming mercury and potash fail. The ad warns of painful symptoms as the disease progresses and asserts S. S. S. purifies the blood, with free physician guidance and a $1,000 reward challenging mineral content. The Swift Specific Company of Atlanta, Ga, promotes a home treatment book and medical advice.
John C Shimmon aged 67, longtime Pennsylvania Company engineer for 46 years, died at his Cleveland home Friday night. He is survived by a wife and seven children. Known on the C. P. run from Bellaire to Pittsburgh, he will be remembered by older residents.
Steubenville friends attended the funeral of Rev Dr Chapman in Massillon held Tuesday with Presiding Elder Rev Dr Manchester and several ministers and lay mourners present. The service was conducted by Rev Dr Dewey with silent tributes paid by clergy and friends. Floral tributes, including a large cross from Hamline church, accompanied the interment at Blairsville. The Steubenville party traveled via Uhrichsville and returned by the Pan Handle fast train, halted briefly for their comfort.
The funeral of Mrs. Ella Brown widow of John D. Brown formerly with the Independent was held Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Richelson. She died at 42 after a stroke during the Mackey store and Mayor Anderson residence fire. Survived by son Ray mother Martha McCrea two brothers Robert McCrea Pittsburg two sisters R H Jackson Pittsburg Julia Colee Chicago and Denver stepdaughter Mrs Anna Mumford.
The new time card for the W. and L. E. goes into effect Sunday with no change on the local end. It was meant for the Wabash division east of Toledo, but only added one to ten suburban trains at Pittsburg and a train from Sherrodsville to Canton.
Wednesday notices list residents and visitors from Steubenville including Wm. Sweeney Amsterdam. Mrs. Thomas F. Kates and Miss Harvard Pittsburg. Miss Virginia Parks Kentucky. Miss Houser Hopedale. N. M. Scott Steubenville Traction conductor. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. G. Sharp Colorado. Chas. McKinney Smithfield. Ed Jones return from tour. Mrs. Belle Blackburn Columbus. Dr. Rothacker Richmond. Mrs. Beth Joyce Columbus. Joseph Harris Bellaire MD. Dr. M. J. Jennings Pittsburg editor. A. O. H. euchre results. Mrs. Charlotte Frith sails to Dover. church meeting of Second Presbyterian. Mossgrove family return from Columbus. Miss Alberta Hogg Cadiz wedding in Washington. Query Club meeting. Maccabees grand ball at Wellsburg with many locals attending.
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