Our Country Correspondence FAIRPLAY Social Notes
Mrs Will Reagle and Lula Unionport visitors last Saturday. Guy Schaefer of Dennison spent weekend with Albert Blackburn. School resumes with Miss Gertrude Greasey as teacher. Marion Peterson at Unionport box social. Mrs George Bowers and Francis with mother returned to Reed's Mills. Tipton family and Minnie Cresswell visitors. Nellie and Carrie Porter at Unionport box social. Mrs John Jarvis attended Steubenville visit. Clara Weindell of Shelley's visiting Mrs Mary Tipton. Marion Poe and wife visited Mrs George Lightell of Dennison. Gertrude Greasy at Mr Parks near Bloomfield. Flora Jarvis and brother visiting Steubenville. William Jarvis seen in Smithfield. James Hunter in Bloomfield. Samuel Brabston elected Lemon Club president now with railroad. Mr Lee surveyor in town for pike road. Engineer Mr Shepherd of L E A W moved to town. Charles Moore Jr moved into part of Ed Critzer's house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairplay
Will Reagle
Lula
Unionport
Guy Schaefer
Dennison, O
Albert Blackburn
Gertrude Greasey
Marion Peterson
George Bowers
Francis
Reed's Mills
Wirs
Frank Tipton
Minnie
Cresswell
Nellie
Carrie Porter
John Jarvis
Steubenville
Clara Weindell
Shelley’s
Mary Tipton
Marion Poe
Aes
George Lightell
Dennison
Gertrude Greasy
Mr. Parks
Bloomfeld
Flora Jarvis
William Jarvis
Smithfield
James Hunter
Bloomfield
Samuel Brabston
Lemon Club
Railroad
U. P
Clark
McLeod
Beniah
Samuel
Georgia Wallace
Elsie Plant
Laura Lalo
Mary Stringer
Sadir Wallace
Pauline Lalto
Bertha Jane
Carmen Wallace
Gen. Hollingsworth
Cadiz
Masgoth
H. M. Albaugh
Cleveland
Lucretia
Zola Albaugh
Mingo
C. C. Albaugh
Main Street
D. W. McLeod
Presbyterian Church
R. M. Thompson
Jewett
Bloomfield Friends
Lizabeth Rabe
Swisvale
R. H. Young
Charles Dowhing
Columbus
J W. Blackburn
W. W Rabe
Martha Cookson
Flossie Beil
Washti Shimer
Charles Shimer
Liverpool
Lizzie McFerran
Jennie Boyd
Dillonvale
Kathryn Porter
Ross Ridge Community Notes Highlight Visits and School Tribute
Ross Ridge residents share weekend visits among Kusternee Bluck Miller Bluce and Bluck families. Peter Miller plans Idaho return. Stewart A Watts praised by Ross Ridge School pupils who gifted him a book “The Doctor.” W P Black to build a ten room residence. Dr Blaine Crawford returns from Kansas City to practice dentistry. A C Brown visited Scio. Robert Elson and sons went to the circus Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Ridge
Charles Kusternee
Magige Miller
Baby
Frances Bluce
Laurel Hill Farm
Bluck
la Belle View
Peter Miller
Joseph Miller
Idaho
Stewart A. Watt
W. P. Black
Blaine Crawford
Kansas City
A. C. Brown
Scio
Robert Elson
BANTAM RIDGE COMMUNITY GOSSIP AND VISITS
Mrs J L M McElroy and son Walter of Mingo visited her parents on the ridge. Oscar Scott and Lee Andrews made a business trip to Skellys. Miss Cora Andrews visited Mrs F H Hatton in Steubenville. Flora Ross hosted the Glee Club with a pleasant evening. Many locals attended the circus and visited friends across Wintersville, Reed's Mills, and Fair Play last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bantam Ridge
JL. M. McElroy
Walter
Mingo
Oscar Scott
Unionport
Adda Wright
Wintersville
J. A. McElroy
Wilma
J. A. Bowers
Columbus
Lee Andrews
Skelly
Cora Andrews
F. H. Hatton
Steubenville
James Allen
Geo. McElroy
Ethel
Wright Sisters
Scott Peterson
Germina Ridge
F. B. Scott
George Leech
Flora Ross
Ridge
Charles Scott
Reed's Mills
Edna Lowry
F. M. Hustoat
Glee Club
Bergholz notes deaths and local life events
Mrs. Harvey Campbell of Bergholz died yesterday morning of paralysis. Funeral services today by Rev. Henry of the Disciples church, with interment in Bergholz cemetery. School closes May 8. Prof Schaefer and Misses Church and Chase are teachers. Miss Jones works as a clerk in Geisinger's store during vacation. Mrs. Jennie Cruser and children Harold and Helen visited Alliance guests of Peter Cruser. William Lange broke ground for a dwelling in Tweddle addition. Harry Knepper moved to Mt. Union to operate the same restaurant business. Herman Robbins visiting his sister in Alliance. William Steinmetz made a business trip to Cleveland. Mrs. Jacob Long ill with rheumatism. David Hews of Wellsville visited his family here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergholz
Harvey Campbell
Henry
Disciple
Berghols
Schaefer
Church and
Chase
Tweddle
Harry Knepper
Gordon
Mt. Union
Herman Robbins
Hewett
Alliance
William Steinmetz
Cleveland
Jacob Long
David Hews
Wellsville
Bloomfield Notes Ahead of May Memorial and Commencement
The Bloomfield column reports Memorial observances at the U P church May rath with services led in part by Rev Clark and Rev McLeod. A large crowd attended last Sunday for the high school class sermon, praise for Rev McLeod, and announcements of the May 26 Memorial sermon in the Presbyterian church. Local residents and visitors are noted for gatherings, dinners, and cordial visits, with extensive social and religious activity surrounding commencement events.
Smithfield Notes on Visits and Local Matters
Smithfield briefs report visits by W Waddle and Mrs John Langley plus Mrs Dr Battles in town. Pennsylvania railroad engineers survey north west and south of town. FE H Purviance sold Starr addition house for $2000. The Bethel children’s aid continues. A dog with hydrophobia was shot after biting. Town leaders urged to nominate two women for the school board. Dr M Graber and W R Alban visited. Willard of Cleveland and town improvements on High Street discussed. Pertussis at Bradley.
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Smithfield
W. Waddle
Bellevue
John Langley
Warren, O
Iriday
Dr. Battles
Dr. Grimes
High St
Pennsylvania
FE. H. Purviance
Starr Addition
Brown
Children’s
Cleveland
M. Graber
W. R. Alban
Steubenville
Hess
Iptheria
Bradley
Rev Bowers Sermon At Hayes Chapel In Wintersville
Wintersville report: Rev. F. S. Bowers preached at Hayes chapel on Sunday marking his first sermon there. The service drew local residents and noted parish capacity. Details of sermon themes or attendance not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintersville
FS. Bowers
Hayes
September health rise for Rev and local life events
The Rev regains health and resumes full duties. Residents note visitors and moves including Mrs. Joshua Moore visiting Mrs. E C Duvall and Miss Neva Bowers at Clarington. Mr Day plans a residence, others attend commencements and note springtime joys amid household tensions and parties.
Local visitors and social round in Bloomfield area
Secrest Peterson is suffering from oastitis at the present writing. Miss Pauline and Mr. Earl Latto were visiting Bloomfield friends Saturday and Sunday. Ketlar, John Whiteman and Lizzie Ketlar were calling on William Peterson and family last Friday evening. Mrs. John Reagan and daughter Anna Margaret were shopping in Steubenville last Friday. Emma Kirkpatrick, Emma Gotshall and Mrs. B. W. Simeral attended the house in Steubenville Friday. Mr. Jarvis and family entertained a number of their friends last Wednesday evening. Among those pres
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secrest Peterson
Pauline
Earl Latto
Bloomfield
Id. Ketlar
John Whiteman
Lizzie Ketlar
Wiliam Peterson
John Reagan
Anna Margaret
Steubenville
Emma Kirkpatrick
Emma
Illness in Steubenville and local gatherings recap
In Steubenville Louis Brindley lies very ill with lung congestion as Dr. Lyon examines him. An ice cream festival at M EF Church is planned for May 18 to raise funds. A social gathering at Mrs Tina Brindley’s fosters friendship, gifts, and a purse presented to Isabel Brindley’s mother in law, amid wet weather and ongoing spring farming delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Louis Brindley
Lyon
W. D. Linton
Sadie McGrew
Wilburn
Bell
Pearl Carpenter
Myrtle Sarindio
Kate Roe
Annie Maurer
Annie
Margaret Bucey
Annie Mc- Devitt
Li Amanda. Brindley
Mary Bucey
Nancy Litten
Mia
Mina Sheets
McClain
Byal
Gilespie
Tina Trindley
Jessie
Dean Siward
Isabel Brindley
F. R. Shively
D. C. Peck
H. Werker
Clevelead
Osage visit by Frank Jackman and family to Richmond road
Frank Jackman and family from Welsville are visiting his parents along the Richmond road, casual regional outing noted in Osage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jackman
Welsville
Richmond Road
Important Notice to Subscribers After June 1st
The Weekly Herald raises annual subscription to 1.50 for arrears due to higher paper costs up 60 percent. The paper urges readers with balances to pay now to avoid broader price hikes. It promises continued local news and notes Thomas W. Lawson's Friday the 13th serial in upcoming issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Herald
P. S
Thomas W. Lawson
The
Herald
Ohio
Local residents return to routines after illnesses and visits
Miss Eva Burchfield, Miss Bess Burchfield, Lizzie Ketlar, Mrs Ed Ketlar, and Messrs John Whiteman, Emmet Burchfield, and Elmer Casamen are noted. Miss Alice Higgins has recovered from measles and resumed teaching. Gertrude Geisey returned to Smithfield. Mrs George Flohr and daughters Georgia and Mildred shopped in Bloomington. Mae Latto and Robert Wallace visited cousins Anna, Margaret Reagan, and Earl Latto. Minnie Jewell called on her potential. Elsie Blackburn and Flora Jarvis were guests of Mrs Maxwell. Mrs Jarvis conducted business in Pittsburg. Mrs Burris returned from a pleasant visit with Mrs George Bowers of Reed's Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva
Bess Burchield
Lizzie Ketlar
Ketlar
Messis
John Whiteman
Emnet Burchfield
Elmer Casamen
Alice Higgins
Gertrude Geisey
Smithfield
George Flohr
Georgia
Mildred
Bloomield
Mae Latto
Robert Wallace
Anna
Margaret Reagan
Earl Latto
Minnie Jewell
Elsie Blackburn
Flora Jarvis
Mrs. Maxwell
Jarvis
Pittsburg
Burris
George Bowers
Reed’s Mills
Hazel Dell Community Notes and Social Events
Late planting season for rats noted though fields remain for sowing. G L Jewell appointed director of the school district at the latest Township Board of Education meeting. Residents attended a show last Friday and a mill-field event drew good interest. A pleasant surprise party for David Welday Sr. marked his 76th birthday with a Morris chair gift and fine dinner. J B Wesday and family visited friends locally last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dell
Township Board of Education
G. L. Jewell
David Welday
Rush Run Guests of Brillant Family on Sunday
Mr and Mrs D Creek and their children were guests Sunday of his daughter Mrs Howard Barr of Brillant, along with Mr and Mrs Jefferson McDevit visiting from Brillant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Run
D. Creek
Howard Barr
Brilllant
Jefferson McDevit
Good Old Summer Time Social Notes and Weekend Visits
Local readers share outings and guest visits including Mt Tabor Epworth League attendance by Fred Householder and El mer Swan. Wellsville visitors stay with J F Clarke at Pleasant Retreat. Toronto guests with J L Stephenson and family. Circus outing by Ekey family and Clarke girls. Toronto shoppers and box social at Knoxville. Rev C E Read of Chicago Seminary preached at Good Hope Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Householder
Elmer Swan
Mt. Tabor
F. M. Miller
Wellsville
J. F Clarke
C. V. Hinkle
Julia Stephenson
Toronto
Main Street
A. B. Ekey
Mary
Carrie Clarke
A. M. Wiles
Elma
Nora Clendenning
Alyne
Grayce Clarke
Knoxville
C. E. Read
Chicago Seminary
Good Hope Lutheran Church
Decoration Day Observance Planned by Ross Township Association
The Ross township Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Association votes to defer public Decoration Day observance for one year, aims to have all township graves properly decorated with flags and flowers, and arrange the usual memorial sermon in local churches by resident pastors on the Sunday nearest Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Township
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Association
Shedding the Light by Phillips Brooks
A reflective aphorism on strength and virtue. No man or woman of humble sort is truly strong pure and good without the world being better for it and someone being helped by such goodness.
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Phillips Brooks
Government Dividends Skirt Fractions of a Penny
British government pays dividends on public funds without accounting for fractions of a penny. This practice yields about 7500 dollars annually for investors, effectively earning money from rounding down small amounts.
Return of the Man Who Craves Timed Supper
A proverb notes a man who frequently arrives late to supper battles the habit by returning early to find dinner delayed, illustrating the humor of tangled routines and expectations in daily life.
Bergholz Rural Route Fight Ends in Inspector Clash
W H Smythe defends his four year effort to establish rural delivery from Bergholz Jefferson County. He recounts clashes with inspectors Chamberlain Murphy and a Washington remonstrance, praising public support and urging remonstrances for routes left out. Murphy commends Smythe as “Father of Rural Free Delivery” and lauds the Bergholz route as well as county service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergholz
George Pate
Carrollton
Washington
Chamberlain
Jefferson County
Murphy
Carroll
Chamber‘ain
Black
United States
Roosevelt
New York
Bremer
Paris
W. EH. Smyth
Harrison County
Ohio
Department
Carrol County Service
W. H. Smythe
Smythe
Grange
Charles H. Murphy
Pate
Lake Shore
Wheeling
Post Office Department
Death of a Local Liveryman Reflects Sad Coincidence
George Smith born August 1 1840 in Pekin Jefferson county dies the day the National Trotting Association lifts his suspension. He married Mame Rutherford McClelland seventeen years ago and leaves a wife and daughter Belinda Marie. A longtime Pleasant Hill Presbyterian member, he ran a livery and feed stable on South Fifth street for six years and was widely known and respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Trotting Association
George Smith
Pekin
Jefferson County
Mame
Rutherford McClelland
Belinda Marie
Smith
Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church
South Fifth Street
Coal Miner Vanishes Leaving Orphaned Children
Jack Miller a coal miner living on Washington street disappeared with a six year old boy. He left a fifteen year old daughter and another younger child in destitute condition. An aunt cares for the children. Miller sold household goods before leaving and faces possible arrest for abandonment if located. His wife had died years earlier and Miller drank heavily, abusing the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Miller
Iuper Washington Street
Miller
Poll shows Taft leads in Jefferson County endorsement
A state poll conducted by the Taft organization in Columbus reports Taft would win overwhelmingly in Jefferson County. Letters sent to Republican voters used the name of Chairman Richard Cileon, though he played no role in their dispatch.
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Taft
Jefferson County
Columbus
Richard Cileon
Columbia
Mrocineta A
Bloomingdale High School Commencement Program 1907
Commencement exercises held May 8 1907 in the Bloomingdale town hall featured Mary Kathryn Porter Carrie Wilma Cookson and Harry Crabb delivering orations The program included music by Mary Morton and Pletcher of Steubenville and a class address by Hon. M N Duvall The speakers reflected on success permanence and life’s pleasures with praise for the students and faculty led by Prof Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomingdale High School
Carrie Wilma Cookson
Harry Ralston Crabb
M. N. Duvall
C. Pierce
D. W. MacLeod
Kathryn Porter
Carrie Cookson
Harry Crabb
Harry
Morton
Pletcher
Steubenville
Senator Duvall
Prof
Pierce
Bloomingdale
Slender suits filed over alleged defamation and partition
Andrew S. McDonald sues Edward Morgan for 5600 alleging slander from May 2 2007 claiming he uttered I know who stole my palings Andy McDonald stole them he is a pretty rough character implying larceny. Sarah J. Purcell sues James H. McGurk or estate administrators and heirs seeking partition of property in Steubenville as heirs of Sarah McGurk Kitheart and Bigger represent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew S. McDonald
Edward Morgan
McDonald
Morgan
Andy McDonald
Sarah J. Purcell
James H. McGurk
Jas. H. McGurk
Steublenville
Sarah McGurk, Kitheart & Bigger
Taft Favored by Voters in County Precinct Letters
Reports from First ward Precinct B End ward and Empire precinct show most respondents favor Taft. Letters sent to workingmen claimed against Taft but results indicate the opposite, with Foraker likely to receive far fewer than the Republican vote total countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Taft
Foraker
Largest Bird of Prey Bearded Vulture Described
The bearded vulture is cited as the world’s largest bird of prey with a wingspan reported as nine to ten feet. The note highlights its impressive size and wingspread.
Old Blue Law Retained In Wentofen Germany
Wentofen enforces an old ordinance forbidding pedestrians from walking in streets with a lighted cigar or similar light source. The rule reflects traditional city controls over public order and appearance. Authorities stress compliance to avoid penalties under the town’s blue law framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentofen
Germany
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Mr. Lee
Pike Road
Shepherd
William Robbins
Charles Moore Jr
Ed. Critzer
John Z. Trimmer
John Trimmer
W. B. Dickey
W. Va
Charles Malther
Mary Porter
George
E. Loyd
Mary Jordan
Roy N. Merryman
Joshua Moore
E. C. Duvall
Ed. Crawford
Mary Lloyd
W. Fl. Smythe
MR. Taft
Jefferson
HGH School
Senator Duval
Mary Morton
Miss Pletcher
Musee de Eldridge
Mary Kathryn Porter
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