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Newspaper

Steubenville Herald

Location

Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1916

Page

6

Banquet Honors Steubenville Postmasters Retiring Gilson

Steubenville post office employees held a banquet at the Bower hotel in honor of retiring Postmaster Richard Gilson and his successor H. H. McFadden. Congressman D A Hollingsworth attended, praising Gilson and urging support for McFadden, with speeches from McFadden Simeral and others and notes on progress toward a new post office building.

Steubenville Bower Hotel Richard Gilson H. H. McFadden D. A. Hollingsworth Post Ofice Gen. Hollingsworth Gilson McFadden General Hollingsworth FE. H. McFadden Charles D. Simeral William F. Schaefer C. W. Strain J. M. Huston J. V. Allison C. W W. A. Fleming H. J. Goodman J. D. Buey John Patton R. L. Adams John Chnorrenbue P. H. Geisinger H. T. Engle Robert Mathews L. E. Patterson William H. Bair John Huston Charles Irwin C. F. Clark H. E. Fellows T. B. Porter Irwin Atlee Pomerene W. G. Harding Theodore Burtop James S. Feist Congressman Hollingsworth Shakespeare Aristotle Greece Pollok Phins Mr. Gilson Mr. McFadden Ral Hollingsworth Postoffice Simeral Chas. D. Simeral The Herald- Star Mnonu Ohio the Gazette Atlantic City Herald-Star Mr. Simeral Robert Adams Carriers’ Association Brady Supervision Schafer Messrs Reed Flannegan McLeish

Death of Howard W. Wilson in Charleroi follows blood poisoning

Howard W. Wilson former Charleroi bookkeeper and secretary of the Charleroi Business Men's association died at 6:30 am at 406 Lookout avenue Charleroi after blood poisoning from removing a pimple with a tie pin. He was 31 years old, survived by wife Taisy G. Bougher, son Howard W. Jr., his mother in Beaver Falls, two sisters and a brother. He had recently recovered from a grip and was active in St Jerome’s church and Lyceum baseball.

Howard W. Wilson Herald-Star Charleroi Mail Lookout Avenue Imperial Glass Company Charleroi Men’s Association Wilson Mr. Wilson New Brighton Beaver Falls Butcher's Business College Charleroi Business Men’s Association Taisy G. Bougher Steubenville Ohio Howard W., Jr St. Jerome’s Roman Catholic Church St. Jerome’s Lyceum Lyceum

Harding Denies Ohio Support for Burton in 1920 Nomination

In Columbus Ohio Senator Warren G Harding denied a reported Ohio Republican plan to back him if Burton proves unavailable. He said there is nothing to the second choice idea and that Ohio delegates remain committed to Burton as their first and only choice for the presidential nomination.

Columbus Warren G. Harding Ohio Warren Harding Justice Hughes Chicago Harding Burton

Assault and Battery Sentence Handed To Williams

Joseph Williams was brought to the county jail from Brilliant to serve a twenty day sentence imposed by Louire Weekly for an assault on R. J. Redfern.

Joseph Williams Brilliant Louire R. J. Redfern

WIlson Breaks Word Says Democratic Leaders Aghast

Washington April 29 Democratic leaders of the Foreign Relations and Foreign Affairs Committees express aggrievement and chagrin after President Wilson refuses to consult Congress before sending a note to Berlin. Senators Stone and Lodge and Representatives Flood Cooper had urged tabling McLemore resolution and warn of line drawn if war moves advance without committee input. The failure to consult is seen as a breach of promise, fueling tensions within the party.

Washington Foreign Relations and Foreign Affairs Congress Senator Stone Representative Flood Gore McLemore Wilson Stone Flood Mr. Wilson Messrs Germany White House Lodge Representative Cooper Foreign Relations Berlin

Odd Fellows Observe 97th Anniversary in Steubenville

The ninety seventh anniversary of Odd Fellowship under the Ohio Valley Fraternal Association will be commemorated at I O O F hall in Steubenville on Saturday April 29. Grand officers will be present and degrees conferred with afternoon and evening staff contests for the third degree between Pan-Handle Lodge 406 Calumet Lodge 593 and Jefferson Lodge 6 Brooke Lodge 5. All Odd Fellows in good standing are invited. visitors expected from nearby towns.

Odd Fellowship Ohio Valley Fraternal Association I O. O. F. Hall Steubenville Pan- Handle Lodge J. O. M. Simmons Calumet Lodge Chas. Murray Jefferson Lodge No. 6 William Dargue Brooke Lodge No. 5 Wm. Amick Odd Fellows

Weekend special train to Steubenville for shoppers

Beginning Saturday April 29 merchants of Steubenville sponsor a weekly special train from New Cumberland and Weirton to Steubenville and return. Depart New Cumberland 5 40 p m CST with stops at Blackhorse Zalia Weirton and East Weirton, return Steubenville 9 00 CST (10 00 EST) with all stops. After tomorrow the Steubenville departure becomes 10 30. The service, urged by the trade extension committee, aims to help New Cumberland and Weirton residents visit Steubenville for Saturday shopping and easy return.

Steubenville New Cumberland Weirton Blackhorse Zalia East Weirton

Arrested for Slander in Laurier Downer Court

Ralek Hrni faces arraignment in Laurie Downer's court on a charge of slandering Sophia Tural. The case centers on alleged defamatory remarks and public statements. Hrni was arrested and transported to the county jail for booking and processing ahead of the arraignment.

Ralek Hrni Laurie Downer Sophia Tural

Wilson leads Ohio primary as Burton tops GOP

In Columbus on April 27 President Wilson is the Democratic favorite and Theodore E. Burton leads the Republican ranks. Early unofficial returns from about 3,300 precincts show Wilson around 75,000 votes and Burton near 140,000. Gov Willis sits a distant second to Harding in statewide GOP returns, while Cox leads the Democratic ticket. patronage disputes dampen Pomerene support.

Columbus Woodrow Wilson Theodore E. Burton Wilson Burton Willis Cox Glaser Giffin Harding Proctor Sullivan Tyler John J. Sullivan Col William Cooper Proctor State House James M. Cox Campbell Harmon Monnett Pomerene Monnet

State of Ohio Wins Two Prosecutions Over Illicit Fees

The court awarded damages totaling 191.45 to the State of Ohio from William H. Campbell a former justice of the peace and 117.57 against Edward C. Luikart a constable. Both suits followed findings that collected office fees were illegal and should be repaid to the county treasury. Extradition fee cases were also involved in the filings.

State of Ohio W. C. Brown William H. Campbell Brown Edward C. Luikart Common Pleas Court

Violator Arrested on Liquor Charges at Plum Run

Arthur Orlando was arrested yesterday at Plum Run by County Detective Pyle for violating liquor laws. He is to appear before Squire McCann at New Alexandria for a hearing today.

Arthur Orlando Plum Run Pyle Squire McCann New Alexandria

Ohio Sheep Killed by Dogs Toll and Tax Figures

A 1915 Ohio survey tallies 88 counties with 105,702 dollars in damages for sheep killed by dogs including witness fees, and total dog tax receipts of 233,790 dollars. Hamilton County shows 1515 sheep, 10,858.74 dog tax, and 854.80 in damages. Muskingum reports 3,542.51 in damages the largest. Ohio sheep numbers fell from 7,688,845 in 1868 to 1,627,904 today.

Ohio Hamilton County Knox County Harrison County Belmont

Former Local Girl in Uniontown Event Feature

A Pittsburgh Gazette Times photo shows Miss Julia Pew of this city connected to a Uniontown telegram dated April 26. It highlights a high school juniors presentation of an animated Ladies' Home Journal edition at their junior party. Pew chaired the committees and organized sketches and tableaux. the "Reminds Me" minstrel piece was a hit.

Pittsburgh Gazette Times Julia Pew Uniontown Ladies’ Home Journal Miss Pew

Judgment for Plaintiff in Patrinos vs Vajo and Ivosevic

A jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, John Patrinos, against defendants Vajo and Similia Ivosevic, awarding 67 dollars and 77 cents. The ruling states the plaintiff prevailed with a monetary award of sixty seven dollars and seventy seven cents.

John Patrinos Vajo Similia Ivosevic

Employers to Fight Open Shop and Eight Hour Day in Mahoning Valley

Advertisements by the newly formed Mahoning Valley Employers Association declare support for open shop practices and oppose an eight hour day, signaling steel manufacturers will resist further worker demands. Rumors of a general strike in Mahoning valley steel mills May 1 circulate.

Associated Press Herald-Star Youngstown Employers Association of Mahoning Valley

Man Falls Forty Feet From Bridge Near Rush Run

William Gusick of Rush Run was found unconscious on a river bank after a Wednesday evening fall from a bridge while returning home. He was taken to Martins Ferry Hospital in serious condition and likely to die from injuries and exposure.

William Gusick Rush Run Martins Ferry

Farmer Davis Fined for Illegal Hunting in West Virginia

A farmer named Davis in West Virginia was fined 25 dollars plus costs for shooting a rabbit out of season and 25 dollars for hunting without a license. He chose jail in Wheeling over paying the fines.

Davis West Virginia Wheeling

Clay workers strike at Uhrichsville plant after wage demand refused

Clay workers at the American Sewer Pipe Co plant in Uhrichsville quit work yesterday in protest after a 10 percent wage increase was refused. The action halted production and reflected escalating labor tensions in local industry.

American Sewer Pipe Co Uhrichsville

Body found in Ohio river near Pittsburg

The body of Arthur Phillips of Washington Pennsylvania and brother of Deputy Prohibition Commissioner Bert Phillips was found floating in the Ohio river just below Pittsburg early yesterday morning. He was about 45, employed at Griffith Structural Iron Works near Pittsburg, formerly of Cambridge. Police believe death by his own action.

Arthur Phillips Washington Bert Phillips West Virginia Ohio River Pittsburg Griffith Structural Iron Works Cambridge

Egg Postage Debate Over Eight Dozen Eggs

In Sardis Ohio a farmer questions paying 5.78 postage on eight dozen eggs after he wrote a note on one egg. The eggs, labeled strictly fresh then just eggs, sit in Wheeling post office vault as they degrade. The note I will be up Saturday was visible when a package flaw made it a letter, triggering full postage.

Wheeling

Miner Injured in Slate Fall at Robeyville Mine

Joe Karasa a coal miner from Ro beyville was hospitalized at North Wheeling with fractured ribs and internal injuries after a slate fall at Robeyville Coal company mine.

Joe Karasa Robeyville North Wheeling Robeyville Coal Company

Voters Call Halt After Bond Defeat in Columbus

Columbus voters rejected a city bond issue last Tuesday causing possible department eliminations. Cuts totaling 136,540 were proposed to the city council. Welfare and recreation may be abandoned while parks, library, health, and other branches face reductions, with fire and police maintained at current levels.

Columbus Board of Health

Non-Support Charge in Downer Court

Frank Thomas was arrested on a warrant from Squire Downer's court for neglecting to support his son Joe who has not yet reached 16. His case will be heard tomorrow evening.

Frank Thomas Squire Downer’s Court Joe

Burglars Take Gold Watch From Home on Fourth Street

While the family was away about 9:30 p m Friday night burglars forced a back door at Harry Mylow 801 North Fourth Street and carried off a gold watch with nothing else of value missing. The police were notified.

Harry My Low North Fourth Street

Weather Shift From Palm Beetles To Cold Overcoats

A year ago this week readers saw Palm Beetles warm days with temperatures reaching 76 to 90 degrees. This week the forecast shows overcoats and a high around 53 with a low not yet documented, reflecting a sharp cool spell.

Odd Fellows mark 97th anniversary in Denison hall

Jewett Lodge No 389 I O O F and related orders held a well attended meeting Wednesday night at the I O O F hall in Denison to celebrate the 97th anniversary of the order. The program included readings addresses and vocal and instrumental music.

Jewett Lodge No Order of Odd Fellows I. O. O. F. Hall Dennison

Distribution Ordered in Ellwood Lumber Case

The Ellwood Lumber Company v. Georgian and Weaver et al. prompts the court to distribute proceeds from a real estate sale. The ruling directs allocation among involved parties per legal standards.

Ellwood Lumber Company Georgian, Weaver, Et al

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Ane Congressman Hollings Worth Simeral and Others McDonald Young George Washington Plato Jefferson County A&a Marcus A. Hanna Cadiz Hollingsworth Charge Wilsor OF the Foreign Relations Tee Grand Lodge Theo, Burton Gov. Willis Dorsement Mahoning Valley Steel Manfacturers Youngs
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