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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
6
Mrs. Robert Garee, reported missing from Toronto since April 27, has been located alive at Ramsey in Jefferson county. A letter to her daughter said she was safe with relatives, ending a period of anxiety for family, neighbors, and friends.
John B. Faulds was brought back to face abandonment of minor children after bail set at $1,000. Chief of Police Zimmerman traveled to obtain requisition papers, visiting Albany and Buffalo. Faulds allegedly deserted his wife and children but now plans reconciliation. Also reports a Pan Handle railroad accident left coal shaft worker Munsey badly injured with multiple fractures and head injuries. Baltimore sustained minor injuries.
Sheriff Vorkes brought Tom Beal to Steubenville on Tuesday evening after arrest near St Clairsville for shooting his uncle John Beal at Ragland last Saturday night. Beal, charged in that county incident, was placed in the jail and remained there Wednesday morning.
John D. Munsey, a colored child aged three, employed as a miner at the La Belle Iron works, was struck by a passing train in a tragic accident. Authorities notified next of kin and an investigation was opened into the incident.
Columbus chief rail inspector investigates appeals over Altamont street railway abandonment. He will collect facts on damages suits and claims that S M and W T Co violated its charter by moving the line to the Minxo pike, examining whether the appeals are valid.
Paul Bordi narrowly escaped being crushed between a Pan Handle passenger train and a fence south of Market Street. intoxicated, he clung to the fence as the eastbound train passed within inches, while walking along the track.
An officer detained a man named Bord after he exited a train and crowded against a fence, being wedged between fence and car. The engineer signaled, bystanders and officers aided the rescue, and Bord was sobered in custody.
Obituaries note Mrs. Mary Hazencomb widow of Charles Hazencomb died after a two week typhoid illness at 33 born in Steubenville daughter of Frank Crowe survived by three children Marie Charles Christina and sister Annie Alban of Steubenville. Nathan B. Speer former Chester county Pennsylvania wagon maker born July 4 1828 died at home on High street after apoplexy and capillary pneumonia age about 93. married Elizabeth Shannon had seven children W L assistant cashier J W A M deceased Mary A G B Jep son. Civil War veteran and church member remembered for kindness and devotion. final reflections praise peaceful death and family legacy.
Mrs Henrietta T Morris widow of Justin G Morris died peacefully at her Washington street home on Saturday night May 4 1907 at 10 45 o clock aged 92 years 4 months She outlived her husband adopted daughter and several relatives Born in Uniontown Pa on December 3 1814 she moved to Steubenville in 1830 and lived there until death A devoted Presbyterian and longtime war era helper in the Ladies Aid Society she was celebrated as hospitable kind and devout Her son in law Dr John Pearce and grandson Morris Pearce survive with a niece in Indianapolis and other relatives The family notes her grave to rest among spring blossoms and Christian hope of life eternal
Widow of Joseph Medill of Martin's Ferry dies at 60 after surgical operation at East Liverpool hospital Sunday night. She lived with daughter Mrs James Hill in East Liverpool and underwent an operation performed with Dr Swope of Pittsburgh assisting local doctors. Daughter survive. she was a daughter of the late Harlin Ong of Martin's Ferry.
A obituary notes the death of a respected woman with many Christian traits and friends across the city. She leaves three children Mrs. James Hill Mrs. Bertha Coccoo and Russell, plus a brother Judge Walter Ong and two sisters. She is a kinswoman of Wilbur Medill. The remains pass through the city Tuesday at 4 40 pm en route to Martin's Ferry for a Wednesday funeral at 2 pm from her daughter Mrs. Caoeoo's home.
The funeral of Frank R. Schaumann, a former Steubenville resident who died in McKeesport, will be held Tuesday at 2 p m from his late residence with relatives and friends attending from the city. Relatives and friends will be in attendance. The funeral services of Mrs. Hazencomb were held at St Peter's Church this morning with solemn requiem high mass by Rev Fathers Powers Slattery and Byrne. The pallbearers and floral hearers were Wm Boyer John Reidy James Flynn Louis Leehheimer Hugh Patterson Frank Kelley S. Frankhouse J. Odenhauser W. Kelley.
John W. Paden died at his home 815 North Eighth street Tuesday at 1 30 p m after four weeks illness with a complication of grip. He would have been 75 on July 8. A native of Hagerstown Maryland he lived in Martins Ferry earlier and here 24 years. Employed at Acme Glass Works as a laborer for years. Survived by wife Emeline Burris married July 17 six years ago and three children Wm. Paden of Steubenville A L Paden of Chattandean and Mrs Ida Marker of Steubenville. Also brothers and sisters Mrs Jos Welday Mrs M J Carman Joseph Charles Marion Paden and Mrs Ella Hall. A respected citizen who attended church.
Alexander Scroggs Thompson died Sabbath morning May 5 1907 at his Smithfield home where he lived all his life He was born August 4 1817 in Smithfield township to Hugh and Elizabeth Thompson A Republican and United Presbyterian elder he served Piney Fork church 43 years He married Jane S Bootes November 23 1848 and had four children Rev James D Thompson deceased H Marion William H Thompson and Thaddeus A L Thompson Aged old age caused his death His funeral was Monday at two o clock at Smithfield conducted by Rev Henderson and Rev W R Thompson D D with large attendance
Sunday morning Mrs John Casey died at her son William Casey's home in Pravo aged 86. Born in 1817 she spent most of her life in the county. Her husband died about fourteen years ago. Surviving: Willa Casey of Pravo. Mrs James Duke of Toronto. Mrs Adams of Eagleville California. Dr John Casey of Wichita Kansas. Mrs John Boyd of Mt Zion. She was a long time member of the M E church. Funeral held Tuesday morning at Pravo at 10 o'clock.
The last tribute to Mrs Henrietta T Morris was paid at her home with Rev F W Evans officiating and prayers offered. At the service Mrs Foster sang and the body was later carried to a tomb by Dr Enoch Pearce, David McGowan, H H McFadden, Alex Hess, William Bullock and Captain Prentiss. Earlier, the infant son of Daniel and Annie Lee died at their Garrett Avenue home at 8 am, aged two months.
Mrs Lydia Haines received a telegram from Kent Ohio announcing the death of her grandson Harry Haines who died suddenly from heart trouble on Friday night He was 20 years old son of Ru and Elizabeth Haines Mrs Lydia Haines and daughter Mrs Homer Permar left Saturday to attend the funeral
Miss Elmira Cooper aged 19 died yesterday at her father's Lisbon home due to consumption. The brief notice reports her death and location with no further details on family or funeral arrangements.
For more than forty years S. S. S. has worn the crown of public approval as the King of Blood Purifiers. It has shown the ability to cure thousands of cases of blood and skin diseases and is regarded as the most reliable and safest of all blood medicines.
Born at Burgettstown Pennsylvania the family moved to Lisbon about a year ago Miss Cooper is survived by her father three sisters and two brothers Funeral services will be held at the A M Zion church at Lisbon at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Ella Rolinson died at the Imperial Hotel. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon by Rev Ulman at Mettenberger's chapel. Interment followed in Union Cemetery.
A telegram from Saturday morning announced the death of Frank R Schumann aged about 35 at his home in McKeesport on Friday night. He was a photographer trained in this city with A. S. Harry later moving to New York. He leaves a wife, his parents Mr and Mrs Herman Schumann, and a brother Charles. Interment will be in McKeesport.
Nick Levido plead not guilty to cutting and attempting fatal harm, bound at $500 for trial. Glassner vs Slagle and Blackburn vs Groves actions dismissed. Groves to collect debts for Blackburn Groves and retain funds. Greenberg sues Steubenville East Liverpool Railway for $275 damages after a street car collision at Sixth and Washington. alleges negligence, high speed, no signal. one horse disabled, another uncontrollable. P P Lewis attorney.
Ad text promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills claims to prevent appendix trouble by gentle action. It urges customers to try them, guaranteed by Beall & Steele, Druggists, in a humorous take on alimony and divorce.
The ancient Finns tell of a mystic bird laying an egg on Vaimainon’s lap. He hatches it in his bosom, lets it fall into water, the shell splits into earth and sky. The white becomes the sun, the yolk the moon, and shell fragments become stars.
The soil of Panama is fertile, with the first and second bottom lands producing abundant growth and maturity. Uplands are productive as well and particularly suited to coffee growing.
A compact four pound device, twelve inches high, attaches to a table and shuffles a deck instantly. It conceals cards from sight and changes the position of nine in ten cards, delivering an absolutely square deal and protecting the cards from injury per Popular Mechanics.
Scott and Bowne advertise Scott's Emulsion as the cream of cod liver oil, a food like cream that acts as a blood-maker nerve tonic and flesh-builder. They claim it aids tired weak digestion and helps fat-starved thin people, noting it is pleasant for children and offering free samples from Pearl Street New York.
Advertising copy touts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as restoring digestion and stimulating taste nerves saliva and gastric fluid production. It claims relief for nervous exhaustion overwork or worry boosting liver kidneys and bowels and building up the whole system. Sold at 50 cents a box or six for 2 50 with Dr A W Chase Co Buffalo NY and Steubenville Drug Co.
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