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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
3
Thursday reports show Attorney J A Huston in Pillsberg on business. John Politis and R W Davis travel for work in California and Wheel ng. Miss Pearl Facer of Eldersville visits Miss Rachel Elliott. Several marriages and engagements noted including Mikielka Szuran Irondale license and Worstall Caniff wedding. Local deaths, births, visits, and memorial plans frequent the page with church events and society gatherings.
The Steubenville local press lauds former Congressman Hollingsworth highlighting his nine federal bills, district upbuilding efforts, and labor support. It recalls his fight against state funding cuts, federal building aid, and river navigation improvements while noting praise from the Herald-Star and Gazette. The piece ties patriotic sentiment to a GOP comeback appeal, referencing family ties and Civil War-era ideals.
Scott Blayney of Wheeling Galen Elson of Cross Creek district Charles Poteet of Follansbee appear in the readable section listing residents associated with the district.
Dr. Samuel R. Frazier born 1845 St Clairsville Ohio died Wednesday evening at his Youngstown home after a brief illness. A prominent United Presbyterian clergyman with ties to Cadiz Ohio and St Clairsville, he served in Civil War Christian Commission and later accompanied General Sherman on the Atlanta campaign. He married twice, first to Lacy Bingham and then to Matilda Sands of Pittsburgh, leaving children James H and Jessie B. He held posts in Monroe near Cincinnati Pittsburg and served in Tokyo as acting secretary of the American legation.
Stewart McElvaney a long time Steubenville resident died at his daughter Mrs Joseph Basler 521 North Fifth Street Wednesday at 2 30 p m aged 82 He was born in Belfast Ireland came to the United States at 15 and lived in Steubenville since 1873 He married Jane McDonald sixty nine years ago and is survived by two daughters Mrs N F Sealts of Lima and Mrs Joseph Basler of Steubenville He served guarding prisoners in the Civil War and was a member of Hamline M F Church Interment to be in Wellsville. Wellsville paper requested.
Mrs Nancy Robertson widow of James P Robertson died at 1 a m Tuesday at her daughter’s home in Pittsburg. Born in Ireland she came to the United States at a young age. Surviving children include Mrs Julia Simpson, Mrs James Conant, Robert, Maurice Quinlan, Mrs George Stafford, and Mrs R J Stone. She was a Catholic and highly respected.
The funeral for the late John D. Grafton was held from the family residence in Island Creek township Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Culbertson of the Island Greek church conducted the service, assisted by Dr. J.M. Robinson and Rev. Leyenberger. Sons and sons-in-law served as pallbearers.
Anna Szielesz died in Weirton on April 28 at age 10 months. The brief notice records her birth and death details for the community record.
George Monicelovic died at 440 South Third Street at six months old. Funeral arrangements pending as local records note the infant’s passing.
John Bauman a respected Steubenville resident died Friday morning at the residence of F J Gerstmeyer on Henry Avenue Pleasant Heights aged 29 after a long tuberculosis illness He had sought health benefits in Colorado and Woodlawn sanitarium He is survived by his wife Edna Starr and daughter Edith Louise three sisters and two brothers Mrs George Glessner Mrs Edward Odell Arthur Browning Wm and Henry Bauman both of Steubenville His parents are deceased He belonged to Gerrean Lutheran church and Woodmen and his death is mourned by many friends.
John C. Foley, editor of The Scio Herald, died in Scio after a short illness with pneumonia at age 60. Born in New York City, he once practiced law in Ingston, Nebraska and Lasalle, Illinois, later turning to journalism. He led The Scio Herald for four years after moving from Cedarville, Ohio. He was a Mason and United Presbyterian Church member. funeral services were held in Scio.
Nearly 400 Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and railroad men attended the funeral for Albert Quimby formerly of the city at Uhricheville M F E church. The procession was led by the Amprion hand Rev N E Davis officiated and the Ket P lodge led services. A quartette from Rev and Mrs Davis May John Parrish Prof E H F Weiss sang three selections with a K of P quartette joining. It was one of the largest funerals seen in Unanichscille in years.
The funeral services for Hon. Jared Dunbar were held at the residence on Friday afternoon and were largely attended, with members of the Jefferson County Bar Association present in a body. Rev. W. M. Sidener officiated. Pallbearers included T. P. Healen, W. G. Shotwell, M. N. Duval, D. J. Sinclair, Scott Buckingham, and I. Sulzbacher.
The funeral of Mrs. Nane Robertson took place Friday morning with attendees paying respects. Details of services or survivors are not available in the fragment.
Funeral details note a service at Holy Name church at 8 10 o clock with a large turnout of relatives and friends. Pallbearers listed include John George and Robert Robertson Janes Joan and Maurice Quinlan.
Mrs Peacher mother of Mrs Grant Powell died at the home of Mr and Mrs Grant Powell in Island Creek township on Thursday night.
Johnston Withers died at his home on South Sixth Street on Friday at acco p.m after one week s illness with pneumonia aged 32. Born in Charlone North Carolina he lived here three years and worked at La Belle Iron Works. He was married to Mary Edwards on Jan rovd and survived by seven brothers in Richmond Virginia. He was a member of Touissant lodge K of P and known as an industrious citizen.
Mrs Eliza J Peacher who died May 1 at the home of Grant Powell in Island Creek township was 23. Survived by Mrs Grant Powell W 1 Canton George Toledo and Elma Chicago. Funeral Sunday with Rev Scott Wintersville officiating and interment Center Chapel.
Funeral services for Stewart McElvaney were conducted Friday at his North Fifth Street residence by Rev. Geo K. Morris with a solo by Mrs. Geo P. McCracken. Pallbearers included John, William and Robert Patter of Lisbon, Dr. T W Walker, H W owner, and Robert Barclay. Interment followed in Wellsville cemetery.
Mrs. F. M. Blackburn of Fair Play died Friday and will be buried from her late home at two o’clock Sunday. Obituary to follow in the Bloom field letter.
A compiled list of property transfers shows multiple deeds recorded across townships and towns. Notable entries include Havey Fell and wife to Tom Linton for Lot 12 in W H Rodgers 1st division at 1500, Marie West to W C Hudson for Lots 64 and 65 Original Tiltonville at 1500, and several $1 transfers like Simeal to Adam Simera at 17 Bloomfield. Other transfers include cemeterial lot sale to Henry S Shively for Hopewell Cemetery at 6, Bickestaff to Joseph Vankirk for Lot 47 Altamont at 25, and varied parcels in Dardene to Agnes Hooker, Hutchinson to Gilbert Jennee, and multiple others with nominal sums.
The International Bar Tenders League of America and Jas Moody reach a settlement. Each party to pay their own costs.
The county Democratic organization faces a tremendous fight as saloon influence irks country residents. Local voters weigh the impact of alcohol control on politics and community life.
A grand jury accuses the Liquor License Commission of tolerating law violations, prompting calls to end the perceived soft stance. The commentary questions why a political body would engage in such activity and urges a corrective action.
Voters in the Bloomfield village school district approved dissolving the district and returning governance to the township in yesterday’s special election. The measure passed by a clear margin, reshaping local school administration and fiscal oversight.
Ninety candidates participated in the county teachers examination today. A Boxwell examination will be held on the third.
Herbert Clement age 23 and Minnie Carter age 20, both of Dillon, Virginia, are recorded for a marriage license.
Prosecuting Attorney Turner of Columbus said the trial of W. L. Finley chairman of the democratic state executive committee and other officials accused of civil service law violations is postponed until 9 a m Monday. The session was moved after Finley’s counsel sought a continuance.
John Foutts used an illegal set line to fish at Shelley's and was arrested. Squire Lawler fined him 25 dollars plus costs.
Citizens argue that the flaw lies in the law rather than the candidate, urging restraint in signing every petition. The piece cautions against using petitions to score political points and stresses accountability for those who initiate or endorse them.
Edward Elson sues Jessie B. Elson for divorce and child custody. Married in Richmond on March 27, 1901, with two children. Alleged infidelity led to his departure. Attorney Morrow represents the plaintiff.
In Washington and Trinidad reports, Major Holbrook arrives with U S troops from Leavenworth to calm Colorado mine tensions. He urges citizens to heed the President's proclamation while promising martial law won’t start immediately. Senator Martine calls for a crime act to ban armed guards amid Colorado and West Virginia unrest.
William Vincent Astor and Miss Helen Dinsmore Huntington wed today in Hopeland House with under fifty guests. The ceremony, in the bride’s home library, followed illness that halted plans for a church wedding. Obvious prestige mixed with family secrecy as witnesses included estate superintendents and deputy sheriffs.
Edw Pessotto sues Morris Poston Coal Co seeking 5000 damages for injuries from a roof coal fall. Negligence alleged. Cohen attorney.
Dominic Andinova sues The Augusta Coal Company for 10100 damages claiming injuries from a roof coal fall. Negligence is alleged with Cohen as attorney.
The census bureau reports Continental U.S. population over 98 million and U S possessions over 160 million. Projections estimate July population of the continental United States at 109 million, with city counts listing scores of large locales including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, and others with populations ranging from about 100 thousand to over 2.5 million in New York City boroughs.
John McGlave sues Noah Russell for 2800 dollars seeking foreclosure of the property. McClave and Mesclave listed as attorneys.
An indictment against Theodore Liggett for obtaining goods under false pretenses was nolled, ending the charges and closing the case.
Mike Dallas was arrested on cruelty and non support charges in Squire Lawyers Court, according to courthouse records.
Andy Pospisil sues U S Coal Company seeking 15000 dollars in damages for injuries suffered as a trapper boy in a mine. Negligence alleged. Cohen attorney.
Lee Cage and Robert Philabaum were brought here on non-support charges in Squire Lawler's court.
Township Trustees met Thursday evening and appointed Perry Laughlin M D as Township Physician for Steubenville District for the coming year, with C E Gourley named for Mingo District.
Jas Swita sues Rayland Coal Co for 7300 damages claiming injuries from a roof coal fall. negligence alleged. Cohen attorney.
Appeal from the docket of Justice Jas Wherry in the dispute between W C Frazier and Fred A Thompson. Case details not fully provided in available text.
James Denes sues Verhoway Aid Association for 900 dollars due from Peter Varga’s death. Gardner attorney. Mary E. Burns sues Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association for 1000 dollars due from Mary J. Shea’s death. Mansfield and Berryman attorneys.
A court rules in favor of John J. Hennis awarding 107 dollars and 95 cents against National Accident Co. The case reflects a civil verdict emphasizing accountability for losses. The source also contains a reprinted admonition against unlawful saloons and speakeasies urging strong action.
Mrs. George McCoy of 502 Lindsa avenue told the Mayor's office that a savage dog owned by Henry Crouse bit her boy. The dog’s funeral is slated.
A bleak note on policy impact describes Mills closing this season as a visible consequence. It argues economic strain is evident to all, with critics saying the blame rests on Democratic leadership and industrial slowdown.
A brief editorial chesting blame at the Democratic party for hard times, arguing responsibility rests with the party in power and urging accountability. The piece reflects early 20th century partisan rhetoric and frames the political landscape through a lens of party fault.
Additional petit jurors listed include Martin Houlihan Geo E Floto Urban Wolpert J A Nicholson Bart Guyder Thos Johnson Mose Finley Henry West Frank Wetheral R G Gordon Stephen Bassett Horace Everson Hill Wood E J Gilkinson Henry Sind linger J S McLean W H Ramsey C R Shane.
Secretary Bryan once warned there would be no war this year and offered other forecasts. The snippet recalls those predictions and their reception, noting the era's optimism and doubt about global conflict.
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