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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
13
A garbled 19th century style notice column mentions subscription costs and trial options, primaries on Saturday, and various misrendered names. It references McKinley sympathy, labor demand, and a chaotic mix of political hints, with notes on accidents and international troops.
Police will examine every woman’s clothing at the Hotel Kenmore after the murder of Jas Ayres. They suspect a jealous woman and plan to process guests and residents who may have admired Ayres. No single murderer identified yet.
A damaged storefront plate at Market Street shows hazardous items left since road work months ago. A woman sprained her ankle on Third Street sidewall stones last night. The late Kenworthy Hoa's will was probated by Judge Swithh with witnesses Colt and Williams, naming W. D. and K. Hoge as executors.
Railway auditors from counties along the Pennsylvania route met in Cincinnati on Tuesday to fix the road value for the coming year. Main track value increased to 14 100 per mile and more. Richmond and Nanta branches raised to 12 500 per mile, with several lines and rolling stock adjusted per mile. The overall rolling stock now stands at 2 000 per mile while buildings remained unchanged.
Court notes show Elizabeth Hocey ve and Oliver Bucey granted divorce. Lucy V. Bo Evaneva and Thawine K. Evace divorce granted with custody to plaintiff. Several partitions and probates listed. marriage licenses issued. a coal lease sale approved. a local disturbance report describes a man’s drunken dispute and a scare without arrest.
The Toronto High School will hold graduation at the opera house on Friday May 31. Graduates include Rosemary O’Connor Mary Cona Vingat and James Stewart Johnston. Baccalaureate by Rev B J Mellains at the Methodist Protestant Church on Sunday May 11. Program features music songs orations and diplomas presentation by Rev KT Mohn.
San Francisco reports May 10 says Mrs McKinley is critically ill with grave doubts about recovery. President Cortelyou announces no public engagements today and may skip Ohio Society event while still hoping to attend the Ohio launching. Miss Barber, McKinley’s niece, chosen to launch the battleship.
A derailed passenger train No 2 struck a hog named Wylie near Ramley on Wednesday morning. The train backed up, workers and family members were notified, and the injured were taken to nearby towns. Two other riders suffered injuries as they attempted to escape the fast train.
The report details a complex, controversial plan involving Rich Man David Ro Mitton and others to seize or claim lands near Athena county Ohio and Monongatiola Mowae. It mentions Mr Miller owning 100 acres in Jefferson county and a one third stake in a gold mine in Hisbea Arizona. Other parties include PL Morgan syndicate and Bates of Logan. A missionary society event is also listed, with a Porto Rico topic program at the Second readytorion Ubureh.
The Epworth League gathering at Wintersyite featured prayer, devotional services, and a program of talks by leaders such as Mary Hoertz Ada Maxwall and Rev Lloyd Bouin Hour. The item list includes real estate transfers in Steubenville and surrounding townships with numerous parcels sold or mortgaged between residents and firms, reflecting a busy day of church activities and local property transactions.
Robert Esidenour of Wheeling Janc tion was struck by a freight train while walking the Pan Handle bridge after leaving work. He suffered a severe bruise to the right hip and other injuries, was taken to his brother’s home for care, and is expected to recover in a few days.
A tight baseball battle between two college teams ended in a close 6 to 5 finish. Laughlin threw 15 strikeouts and Groninger 12 as both pitchers delivered gilt edge work. Off the field, real estate moves included Wm Freudenberger selling a double frame house near the school property for 1409 to Willian Iohmbrech of Mingo.
John B Fulton RB W Davis M Dunlope old grocery workers start The Marble Grove Grocery in the Johnocco block No 47 Market Street Steubenville. New terra cotta interior green decor displays goods and a wagon entrance on Fifth Street aids country customers while a well furnished wash room serves farmers families. Grand opening offers include glass fruit dishes with free gifts to buyers.
In a disputed Obio matter the court reportedly faced limits on releasing testimony as a judge contemplates publication restraints. The proceeding raises questions about authority to bar disclosure and whether the order can be sourced from the bench.
May 10 reports describe militia in Centralavanua, Co. A attacking with bayonets, injuring some but dispersing the crowd. Albany notes 2,000 National Guardsmen reinforcing operations of United Traction Co, with troops patrolling, while Company A of the Twenty-third Infantry charged a mob on Central avenue.
Special to World-Star Akos May 10 The State Prohibition convention morning session named K. Jay Pinney of Cleveland for Governor and will nominate other state officers in the afternoon session. HM. Clinton Howard of Rochester N. Y. delivered a wild address urging a push for prohibition and ridiculing changes of residence.
A historical notice states Andrew Carnegie provided Glasgow with 100,000 pounds to establish a public works project. The brief item highlights a municipal grant enabling local development and infrastructure improvements under Carnegie's funding.
Ex Mayor Jobs Irwina is the city. WII Hunter from Chiiiaothe visits. Mrs Clara Sharp Cindaay is in Columbus. David Gardner and wife and daughter from Paris Pa shop. Ladies' Board Club entertained by Mrs J P Stephens. Mrs Frank Schade of Allegheny visiting relatives. Mrs Eimer Roberta of Br oers Ohio returning home. Mrs Wil reudensberger of Booth Third street noted. Thos Kirkpatrick declines school enumeration due to personal reason. Crawford motorman welcomes a daughter. Several residents away for mass at Afra Robinson home. McCormik Bucey carpenter died suddenly at Shane's pladen mill. funeral arrangements. Mr Fowler of W office leaves for rerrods to assume duties during absence. Mrs Qule of Norhifth street had tumor removed. recovering. Trainer of the county bar died at 74. Wellaville Analog.
The Pan Handle railroad completed a survey for a five mile New Cumberland branch from Ompetes W Ve to Georgetown Pa. The project envisions an extensive extension of key fields and work on entries has begun. Beaver Coal Company has optioned over a thousand genes of hermumpediase vicinity of wool, planning to chip less than 30 ogee of cost daily.
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