Interesting Assessors Report Shows Varied Property Valuations
The 1911 assessment lists ward by ward totals for horses cattle mules hogs carriages watches pianos organs merchandise and more. Notable figures include First ward with 64 horses and 93 carriages while Knox reports 314 horses and 747 cattle. totals reflect 1911 values versus 1910, with increases in several townships andbors, led by Steubenville township’s substantial gains and Annapolis and Wells districts showing notable rises.
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First Ward
Manessee
C. S. Ferguson
Frank Bougher
Third Ward
W. M. Layton
C. C. White
Steubenville
Mar
D. ©. Palmer
Ironvale
Rotr
Frank Orris
Bergholz
James Meara
Mingo
Forsythe
Smithield
W. B. Naylor
Be” McCormick
Tiltonville
Cyrus Shockley
Warren Township
W. H. Beal
Mt. Tabor
A. J. Watt
Brush Creek
T. S. Rose
Knox
Ascisior
F. B. Yeagley
Curtis Stewart
Annapolis
Ray H. Davis
Wells
C. H. Hunter
C. P. Brobston
Real estate transfers across Highland City area reported
Records show Clare E Stringer transferring multiple lots in Highland City to Charles J Singlinger for 500 dollars. Other transfers include Peasant Heights to Fred L Hooper for 385 and Hooper to Lawrence E Watt for 450. Additional deeds cover Wadda to Hukili in Brilliant for 2300, Edgerton to Peter Laney in Mt Pleasant township for 300, Moore to Moore in Springfield township for 325, Walton to Wan enmacher in city for 1 dollar, Hill to Hill in city for 10 and 5 respectively, Sheriff of Jefferson County to Brady in Toronto for 4475, and McNeal to McClare in city plus Steubenville township.
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Clare E. Stringer
Charles J. Singlinger
Highland City
Peasant Heights Improvement Co
Fred L. Hooper
Pleasant Heights
Lawrence E. Watt
Charles J. Waddle
Wm. J. Hukili
Brilliant
Walter J. Edgerton
Peter Laney
A. Mt. Pleasant
Mordica C. Moore
C. W. Moore
Springfield Township
Mary E.*walton
John G. Wanenmacher
Anna Virginia Hill
Mary Mears Hill
Gth St
City
Salmon & Mooney
Peeler
Mingo
Jefferson County
John R. Brady
Sloan
Robertson
Toronto
Albert R. McNeal
John McClare
McNeal
Steubenville Township
Four Steubenville Speakeasies Raided by Sheriff and Police
Four of Steubenville’s speakeasies were raided on Saturday afternoon and evening. A Polish speakasy on South High street was seized along with booze. Police also raided a Polish Club linked to a literary feature about drinking. Alex Grygo pleaded guilty to being the Polish Club’s facilitator.
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Steubenville
Yoklng Place
South High Street
Alex. Grygo
Vnty
Robbery at Walter Bower’s residence steals gowns
Police investigate a robbery at Walter Bower’s home above his restaurant. About $300 in gowns and other wearing apparel belonging to Miss Georgia Bower were taken along with money from a servant girl. A former servant was arrested and questioned but no thief identified or property recovered.
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Walter Bower
Georgia Bower
Explosion at Carnegie Steel Plant Sends Four Men Hurt
A massive blast at the Carnegie Steel plant Saturday night shattered windows and damaged homes across the town. Four workers were burned, one seriously, when a ladle overturned spilling hot metal onto the crew. Frank Scapine suffered serious burns and was moved to Gill hospital. Sam Busick had facial burns and neck and arms burns but was released. John Deptick and John Visnick had minor facial burns. The explosion occurred around 10 o'clock at the pig machine. The injured were treated at the company emergency hospital, with two later sent to Gill hospital. Damaged dwellings on lower Commercial Street and Church Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Steel
Frank Scapine
Gill Hospital
Sam Busick
John Deptick
John Visnick
Gill
Bush
Scapine
Commercial Street
Church Hill
Supreme Court Drops Contempt Case Against Gompers Mitchel Morrison
The Supreme Court dismisses the contempt proceeding against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor. The contempt was civil in nature for publishing an unfair list after an injunction, not criminal, and imprisonment was deemed inappropriate. President C C Wilson of United Wireless Telegraph Company was found guilty of contempt for refusing to produce books before a grand jury probing alleged mail fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States Today
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
D. Thew Wright
Bucks Stove Co
St. Louis
Supreme Court
C. C. Wilson
United Wireless Telegraph Company
Wilson
Toronto Local 73 A F G W Memorial Observance
Local union members will meet at 2 pm tomorrow and march to Toronto Union cemetery for memorial exercises led by President James Conwell Attorney John W Porter and Rev T J McRae with a Iroquois Quartet performance Public invited Sidewalk upgrades on West Daniels Street near completion with improved lawns and grading Loretta Avenue lots awaiting required improvements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Union Cemetery
James Conwell
McRae
John W. Porter
T. J. McRae
West Daniels Street
Loretta Avenue
Wild West to thrill Stephenville with 32 car train
Young Buffalo Wild West arrives in Stephenville on Saturday May 20 featuring Miss Annie Oakley and Capt. Bogardus among a 32 car parade of acts from two continents. Col. Vernon C Seaver, general manager, leads a famed troupe praised for strong commercial success and wide plains knowledge. The event promises one of the city’s most enjoyable amusement days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Wild West
Stephenville
Annie Oakley
Bogardus
Vernon C. Seaver
Steubenville
Death summons Civil War veteran Jacob Blackburn
Jacob Odell Blackburn a longtime Steubenville resident aged about 67 died at his Wilson Avenue home Friday at 9 45 pm after six months of declining health and two weeks of critical illness He was born in Steubenville son of John C and Johanna Blackburn married Minerva Odell in California 21 years ago Surviving are his widow and one brother Dr A M Blackburn He practiced law and served as Justice in California before returning to Steubenville where he was Justice of the Peace until ill health forced resignation A Civil War naval veteran on the ram Avenger and a G A R member he was a Finley M E church member noted for his fair court rulings and respected life
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Jacob Odell Blackburn
Fsq
Steubenville
Wilson Avenue
Squire Blackburn
John C
Johanna Blackburn
Minerva Odell
California
Religious services and community notices in town
The town hosts a wave of church services with Sunday school at 9:45 and preaching at 11 and 7:30 across U P, River Avenue, Bible School, Presbyterian, and other churches. Mother’s Day observed at several churches. Local residents visit Steubenville, Toronto, and Cleveland. The mayor warns autoists to observe speed limits or face arrest.
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Futre
U. P
Lernon
J. T. Adams
River Avenue Christian Church
W. W. Terry
Bible School
Azo
Sr. C. E
Tom
Presbyterian Church
T. S. McRae
Epworth Sea
Franklin Street
Lizzie Boyle
Brilliant
P. J. Hastings
West Market Street
E. A. Hodil
The
Steubenville
County C. E. Executive Committee
Blanche Wayble
Beatrice Franey
Lillian Young
Mattamoris
Pierce Bowers
Markle
Toronto
J. J. Crawford
Niagara Street
G. Y. Travis
East Liverpool
Aiken
Sixth Street
Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised cure
If you feel sick and downcast there is a quickly effective remedy. Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea promises over a hundred cups per package sold by Beall & Steele at druggists.
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Hollister
Asc. Beall & Steele
I Am Mamma’s Greatest Helper in Hollister's Rocky Mountain
A compact item notes a helper who eases a mother's headaches in Hollister, mentioning Beall and Steele as local references or businesses. The phrasing implies a local goods or service connection to the Rocky Mountain area with named entities Beall and Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Malaria Fears Fade with Electric Bitters claimed cure
A reader warns of swamps and malaria risks from ague and typhoid study, then credits Electric Bitters with driving malaria from the system after three bottles. Quote from Wm Fretwell of Lucama N C endorses lasting health. Beall & Steele Drug Co promotes the remedy as safe and sure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm, Fretwell
Lucama
N. C
Beall & Steele Drug Co
Doan's Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief
An advertisement claims Doan's Ointment halts eczema spread daily, eliminates itching, and cures permanently, available at any drug store. The copy emphasizes rapid action and long term relief for readers suffering from skin irritation.
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Doan
High Fence Ramps Up at Wellsville Shops Amid Strike Prep
East Liverpool Tribune reports Pennsylvania firm rushing to finish high tight board fences at Wellsville shops. Workers quickly erect fencing with barbed wire atop. Company bought bedding and cooking utensils to retain workers, planning possible three shifts if needed and to deter union activity and trespass while guarding premises.
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Pennsylvania
Wellsville
East
Pittsburg
Ohio approves a one percent tax bill in Ohio
Columbus May 13 Rep William T Smith of Marion says the one per cent tax bill is as good as possible this session and urges house concurrence in senate amendments. The bill, now to Governor Harmon for signature, limits state tax rate to one per cent unless districts vote to raise it. It uses 1910 valuations and effectively amounts to one and a half per cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
House
Senate
William T. Smith
Marion
Harmon
Ohio
Foley Kidney Pills Ad If Kidney Pain Lifts In Steubenville
A Beall and Steele advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills through the experience of John Knowles of 637 Adams Street as a back pain and kidney health improvement. The testimonial claims backaches eased and kidney function returned to normal after use. The message urges others with kidney trouble to try the product.
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John Knowles
Adams Street
Steubenville
Beall & Steele
Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil Helped Many Household Aids
A compact 19th century notice hails Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as a cure all for common ailments including a baby’s croup and everyday aches. It proclaims the remedy as a great household remedy used by mothers grandmothers and families.
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Baby
Willie
Mamma
Grandma
Dr. Thomas
Constipation and Indigestion Told as Twin Dangers
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for constipation and indigestion. Claims the remedy removes the cause and kills the disease inch by inch. Price 35 cents for tea or tablets, Beall & Co.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Beall & Steele
Hours Open for Public Access This Week
Public access hours listed as 9 to 12 a m and 2 to 4 30 p m on Monday Wednesday and Saturday with evening hours at 7 20 p m. The note includes garbled remnants indicating a person or entity and a time reference.
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Aaker
Gtotasn
Dr Mossgrove Eyes Ear Nose And Throat Clinic Ad
Fragment feeds show an advertisement for an eye ear nose and throat clinic run by Dr Mossgrove. It references evening hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays and a Sunday slot around 1 30.
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DR. Cooper
North Fourth Street
Ationalong Bank
Burdock Blood Bitters Tonic Promises Strong Health
Advice touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a system tonic and builder to improve strength, appetite, digestion, and sleep, suggesting it enhances overall well being and enjoyment of life.
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Bewildering Cures
Forty years of reported cures establish Bucklen Arnica Salve as the best salve on earth for burns boils scalds sores cuts bruises sprains swellings eczema chapped hands fever sores and tinea. Available at Beall & Steele Drug Co.
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Bucklen
Asc
Beall & Steele Drug Co
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Ladel
Gompers
Ment
United Wireless
Young Buffalo Snow
Plains Life
Arena
Jacob
Blackburn
Ney
Navy
Dr.Mossgrove
National Exchange Bank
Steubenville, Ohio
Union Deposit Bank
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