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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
4
Fernwood continues as the scene for obsequies and family visits. J W Long attended the funeral of Wm A Judkins in Smithfield while Floyd Miller and his son visited here. R L Maxwell from Steubenville visited his parents Mr and Mrs James Maxwell. Audrey Sutherland hosted the FM club in Weems. J E Mansfield and A O Mansfield of Hopedale were guests of Annie Clark, and J B Francis of Smithfield came on business.
Farmers are planting corn while fruit in the community is mostly killed. Oats and wheat look well. Alma Patton returns to Annapolis Ohio after visiting Steubenville and sister Lizzie Patton. Various residents and guests mark social visits, Grange meeting plans, and road work as May 23 announcements appear.
Miss Wright of Mooretown and Mr Maple of Bergholz were guests of Cyrus Carroll last week. Mrs Lizzie Tullis of Dennison visited sister Miss Kate Shields. A social by the Presbyterian ladies at Lock Hall drew a large crowd, raising 66.20 and praised for generosity. Attendees came from surrounding towns. hall decor featured pink and white damper served to the guests.
The account notes that between 173 and 200 people attended, good order prevailed throughout the evening, and at a late hour all returned home feeling glad they were there.
Ruth Lowry returned home from Wellsville where she visited Mrs. F. A. Saltsman. Ora Carson visiting her sister Mrs. H. S. McGrail in Richmond. Besse Lowry shopped in Wellsville Saturday. Orva Pugh returned from East Liverpool. Mrs. D. W. Call and son Clyde spent Sunday at John More’s in Pine Hall. Wesley Smith spent Sunday with Chestnut Grove friends. G. K. Pearce came from Steubenville. wife and two daughters joined later after weeks with Mrs. J. R. Lower. Taylor Carson preached at Highlandtown. Epworth Leaguers of Pine Grove and Chestnut Grove united with Hammondsville for anniversary day. Mrs. Wm. Redding and daughter Glo visited Maud Cronin near Hammondsville. Florence and Ora Carson were Wellsville visitors last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jackman and daughter spent Monday in Steubben. Rev. Jones and her mother from Marting Ferry were estling on the ridge Monday. Ray Billman spent over Sunday with home folks. Harry Groves, route No. 1 mail carrier, has resigned.
Municipal assessors report with figures for Second Ward Mt Pleasant Wintersville Emerson eye Dillonvale listing livestock counts and valuations including horses cattle sheep hogs autos and personal property by assessor names with totals for 1913 1912 and changes noting decreases and increases across districts. Includes property categories such as merchandise raw materials watches pianos and organs credits and money subject to draft.
An advertisement touts 8 8 8 as a universal cure for carbuncles boils erysipelas and other painful eruptions. It claims to stimulate cell growth boost blood life and fight germs without minerals or strong drugs. Readers are urged to buy a $1 bottle or write The Swift Specifice Co. for advice.
A garbled ledger lists 1913 and 1914 assessed values for towns Wells Smithfield Brush Creek and others. It records horses cattle autos watches pianos and organs merchandise raw material money notes credits bonds and dogs, noting increases or decreases from 1912 to 1913 and 1914 with named assessors Fetrow Vermillion Nayer and Pallas.
Mrs Edward J Hanrahan nee May Attig dies in Detroit of tuberculosis on May 21 1913 at age 19 She was born in New Castle Pennsylvania and moved to Steubenville with her parents She married Edward J Hanrahan last Christmas in Steubenville Her survivors include her husband her parents Mr and Mrs George Attig and her brother John Attig of Detroit The funeral mass will be held in a Catholic church Friday morning with burial in a Catholic cemetery in Detroit
Mrs. Catherine H Campbell, wife of Hiram Campbell, died May 20 1913 at age 53 after a brief illness on the family farm near Hollidays Cove. She was a longtime teacher, Sabbath school worker, and devoted wife mother and church member survived by her husband and seven children Guy Nellie Morrow Bernice Alice George and Frank, all at home, with many friends mourning her sudden loss.
Mrs Samuel Coffman died at her Dillonvale home aged fifty seven. She leaves husband and children Charles Toledo George Brookside Reuben Harry Gary Ind Clyde Dillonvale Samuel at home Mrs Will Sappin Dillonvale Lizzie at home. Funeral from son Georges Brookside home Thursday at 3 pm. Interment Linwood cemetery.
Mrs C W Russell died at the family home in Wellsburg Monday evening after a long illness of old age. The deceased was 83 years old and was noted as a charitable resident in the community.
The deceased is survived by daughters Mrs. Alexander Loggie of Steubenville Mrs Neuman of Connelsville and Mrs Robert Laur ence of Wellsburg and a son Walter at home.
Market notes from Cleveland Toledo Buffalo Pittsburgh and Chicago on May 21 show prices for wheat corn oats butter cheese eggs potatoes hay cattle sheep hogs and calves across regional markets. Notable figures include Wheat May at 90 percent, Cattle Beefs 7.10 to 8.85, Hogs around 8.10 to 9.15, and Lambs 4.50 to 8.00 in various markets.
An advertisement extols Devoe paint as the best value, arguing it lasts longer and covers more than cheap paints. It contrasts milk prices with paint costs, claims Devoe delivers the best wear and coverage, and notes the Earle G Richards Hardware Co sells it.
On June 19 1913 at 1 pm central time the front door of Steubenville Court House hosts sale of two undivided halves of parcels 675 and 579 in LaBelle View plans Jefferson County Ohio. First tract valued 2250 second tract 2250 cash terms Gilbert W Frazer administrator and W S McCauslen attorney oversee the sale notices list dates May 21 28 June 11 and May 22 1907? with property at 127 Bredd Avenue and 1509 Euclid Avenue.
Sealed proposals dated May 2 1918 and due June 6 1913 at two o clock p m for grading and paving with waterbound macadam on Canton Steubenville road Section One in Springfield Township Jefferson County 12 700 feet 2 40 miles pavement width 14 feet estimated cost 31005 76 bond 150 percent of contract price completion date August 1 1913 Plans and specs on file with County Commissioners and State Highway Department right to reject bids James R Marker State Highway Commissioner
Electors of Smithfield in Jefferson County Ohio are notified of a special election on Saturday June 14 1913 from 12 noon to 4 pm Central Standard time. The vote will decide issuing bonds totaling 300 for brick street improvements on State Roads in Smithfield along Fourth Street from 10 feet north of crest of FM north of Rayland Pike to the corporation line. Mayor J A Bargar and Clerk S Penn announce the act of Connell May 12 79.
News by wire reports Domingo Rosillo aimed to fly from Key West to Havana for a $10,000 city prize. He reached Key West at 5:30 this morning and arrived in Havana by 8:10 am. Cuban authorities had dispatched a cruiser and six gunboats to patrol the route.
In Washington on May 17, neither the Senate nor Howse met. The tariff bill advanced from the Senate to the finance committee where it will stay at least two weeks. Sub committees handle the wood schedule and protests against cotton goods rate cuts while a hearing reviewed proposed amendments from Assistant Attorney General Denison and Assistant Secretary Curtis. They seek to empower the Treasury Secretary to proclaim general valuation of imports for ad valorem rates.
John P Cartwright secretary and treasurer of the United States Pottery Association and head of Cartwright Brothers Pottery of East Liverpool died at his home after a brief illness. He was a leading U S potter and a high degree Mason aged 48. He was well known in Steubenville and many friends here regret his sudden death.
Gov Cox vetoed a measure by Senator J A Moore of Steubenville that would require year round screen protection for street car motormen. He declared it unreasonable to force all cars to be equipped with screens by next April.
Hogan in a formal opinion to Monroe county prosecutor T J Kremer applauds using all means to collect personal taxes. He highlights Franklin county Prosecutor Turner who secured delinquent tax collections by mandamus and selling goods, advising Monroe to employ similar methods.
Through the Social Service Union, Edward Moore of this city will be taken Friday to the Institution for the Blind at Columbus by Supt Adrian of the Infirmary. There, under Supt E M Van Cleve, he will learn broommaking and upon mastery return to work toward a broom plant with material or a year of work provided. Moore, once a paper hanger and painter, suddenly became blind. he is a young man of excellent physique and is seen as hopeful. Citizens have shown interest in his behalf.
Investigators questioned Steuben ville Township Trustees over rumored disposal of 637 Pan Handle railroad shares to cover debt including Fitchen road costs from Mingo to Goulds. Pri est and Wells denied any sale and said they ordered extra certificates to keep a ready set for future des posal. They claim 6 percent interest is paid on debt and stock yields five percent, hoping to preserve that income given levy cuts, amid anticipated strong opposition if sale proceeds.
Reports from multiple counties and across the river show early frosts killed many fruits and vegetables. Apple, grape, bean, pea, lettuce, tomato, cabbage, and strawberry crops suffered serious damage. Farmers expect replacement plantings and delayed harvests.
Governor Hatfield fires back at the Ohio Valley Trades Union in Wheeling amid calls to end martial law and free prisoners. He says the miners want protection and are returning to work, while labeling some critics as revolutionary. The report also notes Senate plans to refer the Kern miners inquiry to labor committees for possible sub committee investigation.
Dated May 16 in West Virginia authorities report Lucretia Hileman of Grafton aged 17 was arrested while masquerading in boys clothing with a man who claimed ignorance of her gender. The pair traveled from Grafton and have known each other for years. Hileman was placed in custody at the Associated Charities and then sent to the Home of the Good Shepherd in Wheeling.
Captains H C Fiske and J W Arras of the United States Engineer department with the Ohio Valley Flood board examined Wellsville flood areas yesterday. They endorsed proposed upper end dykes as practical and noted adding sewer flood gates could stop future floods. A joint meeting with county and city engineers plus the railroad and street car engineers will draft plans for review by the inspectors.
Benjamin Cornelius a boss bricklayer at Weirton mill fell on an insecure scaffold Wednesday and suffered a skull fracture treated by trephining. Victor Gibbis a clay miner was severely cut by blasting debris. he sustained multiple skull fractures and facial injuries after a dynamite blast. John Wilson lost sight in one eye. Three other injured workers discharged from city hospital.
John Whittaker was arrested Wednesday evening on a serious charge of assaulting seven year old Grace Williams near the Williams coal bank in Coal Hill. The girl was walking home from school with a companion when Whittaker dragged her into a shanty. Her aunt Dora Williams, a Lincoln building teacher, heard the cries and intervened, grabbing Whittaker as he fled. the girl's father soon arrived.
John Williams and Chas Dickman chased and captured Whittaker who was brought to Lincoln avenue. Officer Smith took him in charge after the pursuit. Whittaker faces a hearing before the Mayor on Thursday night. The child remained nervous from the fright and struggles with the man. The aunt’s timely approach likely thwarted his intentions.
Sheriff Huscroft's squad conducted three Sunday raids on speakeasy sellers, arresting Sam Jurick Sam Davis and Sam Olander. The suspects appeared before Squire Lawler on various charges. Arthur McClain faced cruelty charges with his wife as complainant. Edward Fenwick was brought back from Cleveland for abandonment. John Smth received a $100 fine and six months at Canton after insulting a girl near Lower Market Street days after her mother’s funeral.
An unnamed foreign worker at Mack Manufacturing Company’s clay mine in New Cumberland was blinded when a dynamite blast detonated after he lit the fuse then recovered a fuse fault. He was rushed to Steubenville for treatment. doctors fear permanent blindness though recovery is hoped.
Rev Thomas A Nolan was ordained at Holy Name Church with Rt Rev Bishop Hartley presiding assisted by several Columbus and local clergy. The ceremony drew many relatives and friends and Nolan gave a blessing to family and hundreds present. His first Mass will be Sunday at 4:30 PM, with future assignment undetermined.
Job notice seeks a young man at George's restaurant with good references. Experience preferred. references required. Contact details provided by the employment desk for interview scheduling and verification.
A family seeks a capable, well behaved woman to join their country summer home. The position involves light housework and companionship, not routine farm tasks. Apply to Mrs. J. B. Lee Bergholz Ohio R D 1 formatting.
A satirical line suggests trained rulers hold sway over congressional pupils, comparing their discipline to a big stick. The comment portrays authority as a measured, restrained force guiding behavior in legislative settings.
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