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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
2
A clipped newspaper item presents a reflective poem about sorrow and faith, urging patience amid life's trials. The piece references the daily life of readers, touches on hope, endurance, and spiritual trust, and attributes the sentiment to the Kalamazoo Gazette.
A collage of quotes on democracy, taxation, and local life in Steubenville, highlighting public figures, business sensibilities, and civic attitudes. It notes interest in a healthy town, prudent spending, and skepticism of party promises amid everyday concerns.
Marriage licenses issued to Alexander Kruprenski aged years and Mrs Valeria Kokosenska 24 of Dillonvale Wilmer C Haney 25 and Agnes Kirkpatrick 1 of Steubenville Wm C Miller 19 of Smithfield and ee Bell 22 of Rhodes.
The State Senate creates a Probe Committee to investigate bribery but critics say the move serves to shield guilty members. Senator Purinton, a Democrat, is named, with calls for Republicans to refrain from giving cover and to uphold justice and state honor.
Wednesday social notes list visits and travels of residents including Mrs J McDavitt in Massillon Mrs Curtis Welday in Richmond Mrs George Ewing to Martins Ferry Thomas Ewing in Elm Grove W Va and other updates such as Misses Pride Andrews Bygate McCord and Beswick family illness details John Nailley veteran birthday hopes and relocations of families to Weirton and Los Angeles plus club outing by the Due Doey Club in Bellaire.
Morning trolley ride and a Rose Hill visit lead to a day of hospitality at Miss Naylor s. H T Clark and Mrs Davis lease property on North Fifth while building a new home at Fifth and Dock. The old Lindsey place will be razed for a modern residence. After October, Mr and Mrs William Holliday will occupy the property. Minnie Bashar hosts a girl gathering with music and games at her Wheeling home and announces her engagement to John Wesley Muhleman for June 28. Guests include Edna Bashar Bess Mansburger Eva Carpenter Katherine Muhleman. Mr and Mrs J W M Carmichael of Wellsburg celebrate their fiftyth wedding anniversary in Commerce Street with addresses by Hon H C Hervey. The Carmichaels receive tributes from children and friends. Mr and Mrs John Parr and Eleanor Ruth depart for the East to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mrs Will Ford and Miss Sprague visit from Richmond. L E Adams returns to Wheeling after a stay with Will Thompson and friends.
John Blott 24 and Mrs Pa raschina Veres 28 of Steubenville are listed for marriage licensing along with Antonio Nazionale 27 of Wellsburg and Concetta Lapiana 18 of Mingo Junction.
New plant under construction at Weirton aims to open by August first with a capacity of one million cans per month. It will employ an all-electric operation in an L shaped facility, serving markets in Weirton Steubenville and New Cumberland, and previously booked orders indicate strong demand for cans from Baltimore operations.
Columbus May 10 The Ohio House unanimously passed a bill to repeal the immunity clause shielding testimony before legislative committees from use in criminal court. Rep Greeves said the Senate sought a whitewash and the measure would move quickly. Gov Harmon opposed the Senate probe for graft, which extended immunity, as ten members were appointed despite his advice. The Senate listed probes and personnel, with Green not serving. The Senate also passed Winters public utilities bill giving the state railroad commission authority over utilities and permitting mergers.
Dayton hosts the Ohio Fifty-second State Sunday School convention June 6 7 and 8 with twelve renowned instructors including Cobern Hamii McElfresh Lincoln Blake Kilpatrick and Welshimer. Prof Excell will lead music as hundreds of Sunday schools send visitors and about 20000 people are expected.
The Ohio delegation in the House postponed a wool tariff caucus planned for yesterday. Of sixteen Ohio members, three favor free wool and thirteen favor a duty, with a general caucus set for two weeks. Pennsylvania Democrats may back retaining a moderate duty after weighing constituent views. Donohoe reports woolen manufacturers in Philadelphia district oppose immediate removal of the duty.
Columbus May 10 The Senate today refused to accept the resignations of Senators Green and Krause from the special committee investigating alleged boodling. The panel may grant immunity to lawmakers who testify. The committee is expected to meet tonight and organize, despite Green and Krause's refusal to serve.
Six damage suits against the Y Y C Coal Co of Amsterdam for mining deaths were settled in Probate Court with sums of 1600 dollars each for five and 2500 dollars for another. Italian consul represented families. Other probate items include wills probated and executors appointed in multiple estates, bond amounts and appraisals.
The jury convicted Jacob Ulrich of shooting with intent to kill in the Howard Green attempted murder case from February 8. Ohio penalties range from one to twenty years. The motive cited involves Green leaving the union during the sheet and tin workers strike and returning to an open shop mill at Laughlin's tin plant.
The Steubenville Wellsburg and Weirton Railway company gives notice that on June 10 1911 it will apply to Brooke county court for a franchise to construct maintain operate and repair a single and double track electric street railway with poles wires and fixtures for power between the Hancock county line and the north end of the companys right of way near Wheeling Junction in Brooke county.
Alfred J Pershing longtime foreman in the paint shop of the P C C St L railroad in Pittsburg died at his Ellsworth avenue home on Monday May 8 1911 at p m aged 72 years He married Margaret McFeeley of Pittsburg a sister of the late Mrs Ann yle and survives without children Funeral services will be at his late home Thursday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock with interment in Pittsburg.
Our records show assessments for Empire 67 horses worth 11 475 179 cattle 5 845 4 mules 470 294 sheep 1 020 hogs 575 carriages 1 080 other property 4 455 watches 100 pianos 3 130 merchandise 25 510 raw material 6 550 money draft 8 620 credits 2 180 male dogs 89 female dogs 8 1911 total 71 78 increase 16 480 Island Creek 218 horses 23 840 440 cattle 10 090 sheep 2 190 153 hogs 1 520 24 carriages 1 660 other property 7 670 watches 430 pianos 1 360 merchandise 850 raw material 19 660 money draft 49 700 66 male dogs 6 female dogs total 110 870 ore total Str1 100 increase 8 280 assessor C R Shane
Charles Harvath, son of Stephen and Lydia Harvath, of 426 South Fifth Street, died on May 10, 1911, aged 2 days, with a brief local obituary noting the infant’s birth and passing.
About five hundred delegates from across Ohio gather in East Liverpool for the twenty fifth annual Ohio Rebekah Assembly. Past and Fast Noble Grands attend a session opening at 9 30 with an exemplification of the Rebekah degree at Elite hall this evening. State officers listed include President Josie Krieder Van Wert and Secretary Imma Bell Columbus.
A M Elson of the Wellsburg Fowler road died at 2 o clock Tuesday morning after a paralysis stroke on Monday. He was 60, born in Brooke county and farmed on his birth farm. He was a devoted husband and father, a Methodist, and well known in the county and state. Survived by his wife Elizabeth Criss, three sons Harley, Dale, and Galen, and several siblings including Wells Elson, R H Elson, Albert Elson, and Mrs John Boles. One brother Asa Elson died years ago along with three other brothers.
Columbus May 10 Senator Purinton's canal bill passed the House by 3 to 1 and has already passed the Senate. The measure grants authority to issue bonds for an Erie canal project, extending the state’s support for the canal planned along Lake Erie.
George Ingler, an old citizen of this city, died Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock of paralysis. Obituary notice will appear tomorrow.
Notice is given that on June 1 1911 at 1 pm at the office of Clerk W S McCauslen the Steubenville Board of Education will sell bonds totaling 80000 dollars. Bonds of 1000 and 500 dollars each to run 21 years at 4 percent interest, bids may be rejected, and each bid must include a 300 dollar bond or certified check.
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