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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
9
H Henderson is out in a fine ms apesensis and others travel to Pituaberg Gallipolis Pittsburg Toronto and Erie. Many friends visit, attend reunions, celebrate births and weddings, while public figures and clergy are noted in a bustling town social column.
Stewart Watt and sister visit friends in town. Elmer Gilkinson and wife of Reed's Mills shop in town. S. L. May of Cincinnati guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sulzbacher. Mrs. Hayes White and daughter of Fernwood shop Saturday. Miss Helen Madigan returns from Wheeling visiting Miss Marcella Emig. Miss Marie Shanahan returns from Coshocton visiting friends. Prof. Lyndale Metcalf of Toronto will be organist at the Westarin- chapel.
William Wilson of Toronto was arrested by Constable Campbell on a Squire Scott's Court warrant for non support of his minor child. On complaint by his wife Mildred Wilson he posted bond for appearance at the hearing.
River salvage efforts continue below Midland as authorities drag the river for the Tavor family, who disappeared after being swept into the Dam No 7 bear trap. Word requests vigilance for any further signs as the search extends for days.
W W Worker Joseph Kobylak a Dillonville coal miner once jailed on treason charges testified to the National Industrial Relations Committee in Washington. He alleged persecution by coal firm officials for supporting workers rights and said his IWW leadership ties sparked hostility. Other Eastern Ohio miners and company officials may follow.
The Knox township grange will hold an open meeting in Knoxville on Thursday evening May 20. A fine program is planned for attendees.
Isaac N. Martin of Fernwood died at three this morning at age 76 with no funeral arrangements yet. Isaac Morton, a well known Fernwood farmer, died at his home on Friday night. He is survived by his son John Morton and two daughters.
Mrs. Alice A. Davis widow of John Davis and sister of the late Mrs. John Erwin died in Chicago after a long illness. She was 78, May 11, a daughter of Wim C. and Eliza J. Abraham of Steubenville. Remains brought home Thursday to Union Cemetery with Rev. W. M. Sidener officiating. Pallbearers were William, James and John Erwin and Thomas Walker. Survived by two sons John B. of Chicago and Llewellyn of Minneapolis.
George Fodor died at Follawsbee on Wednesday night aged 11 years. Funeral services for A J McCarthy were held at the family residence Tuesday evening with Rev Battelle McCarthy and Rev G B Smith of Bellaire officiating music by a First M E Church quartet. Remains taken to Wooster Wednesday for interment. Thomas Bishop’s funeral was held Wednesday at the family residence with large attendance and Rev Battelle McCarthy and Rev G B Smith officiating. music by a First M E Church choir. Pallbearers were W H McClinton H S Cobie W S McCauslen R J Davis G L Conn James Crozier.
Thomas Phillips died at his son William Phillips home in St. John's district Brooke county at 11 45 Thursday night aged 79 born Island Creek township his wife predeceased him and his son survives funeral services Saturday at 9 30 a m with burial at Island Creek cemetery
Mrs Irene Freshwater wife of J C Freshwater died at her home near Coliiers West Virginia at 3 20 Friday morning aged about 30 She was a daughter of Hugh and Mary Walker of Jefferson county and is survived by her husband and three children She belonged to the Presbyterian church Funeral is set for Sunday at 2 p m with interment in the Paris Pennsylvania cemetery.
Mrs Geo W Johnston and F H Kerr announce the death of the widow of George W Johnston. She was born Ewing taught at Steubenville seminary and lived in Brownsville Pa. The remains will be brought to Pittsburg for interment on Saturday.
East Liverpool hosted a Good Roads Day meeting tying Jefferson and Columbiana counties to state efforts on the Narrows road between East Liverpool and Steubenville. Commissioner Cowen pledged full highway fund share, while local leaders including Chas McConnell and Sherman Floyd pressed for state aid and private construction options. A Civil Service bill summary by Senator Justin A. Moore followed, arguing for a bipartisan civil service commission and competitive examinations to ensure a fair merit system in Ohio.
Court records show a sale confirmed involving Thomas Kurris and James Meholin et al in a civil dispute. The action names the parties and secures confirmation of the sale under applicable proceedings.
In the matter of F. S. Buchanan versus Emma Daft and others a judgment for three hundred forty nine dollars was entered and a sale order issued. The action concludes with the court granting the foreclosure and directing sale of the property.
E. L. Finley, Esq., has been named by the court as assistant to the Prosecuting Attorney in the matter of the Salem and Midway pike at a compensation of $200.
The Senate voted 18 to 5 against Moore of Jefferson in a bill to license all super intendents of municipal utilities, targeting the Steubenville case. A canal bonds bill passed the Senate, enabling counties to fund a Lake Erie to Ohio River route via Pittsburgh. House Democrats blocked McDermott bill third reading, curbing recess plans, while caucus pledged to uphold three readings rule. Governor’s office notes Republican support for McDermott with some Democrats likely on board. Budget vote failure dampened hopes for an early adjournment.
The Jefferson county Democratic executive committee met Wednesday night and adopted a resolution affirming full confidence in President Woodrow Wilson. It pledges loyalty and support and commends his efforts to avert war for the United States amid the European conflict.
Mrs Taylor Campbell of 500 South Street reports her husband missing since midnight May 1. He carried a large sum of money and travels for a Chidge eat house. Police notified. search ongoing.
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