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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
23
Republicans in Jefferson county narrowed the field at primaries with Rees G. Richards named Common Pleas Judge, George P. Harden as County Auditor, Richard Gilson Sheriff, and K. M. Thompson County Commissioner. Unopposed nominees were listed to round out the slate amid standard post primary sentiment.
Bishop Moeller led confirmations at St Peter's and Holy Trinity parishes drawing large crowds. He preached on Christian Life and the Sacrament of Confirmation, administering first communion to 210 girls and confirming 187 others. An afternoon service at Holy Trinity featured benediction and vows renewed by all present.
A disjointed dispatch from Colorado Springs reports a Toronto widow, aged about 50, tall and well built, wealthy and lonely, writing to the Colorado mayor in a bid to find a suitable, wealthy mate. The missive, signed by Mrs. BB, asks for housing space in the Gazette to publish her letter and notes her impressive pedigree and high regard in society.
The readable fragments describe a busy sale of fabrics and clothing items offered at various yard quantities and widths. Mentions include imported fabrics, silk and lace products, women’s hosiery, and men’s clothing, with prices noted in old currency and references to yard measurements and product types.
County Treasurer Acorga PB Me rracken, Representative M N Duval, Coroner Geo A Campbell, Infirmary Director Robert Ed Blinn named in the earnest primary list.
A fragment from the report describes blunt party expression in the county with terms like real and callous noted as an explicit stance. The text reflects a candid view of local political attitudes and rhetoric.
In a display of newspaper enterprise the complete returns from all four county precincts arrived before daylight Sunday, with Richmond’s belated count reaching 3 26 P M by auto. Hundreds of citizens and visitors gathered around the bulletin boards from 8 o clock Saturday night into the early morning to see the results. A detailed vote table appears in another column.
Dr J A Lindeau now of Cleveland has renewed coal leases on about 4000 acres between Grant Hill Church and Irondale. Competent judges believe a workable coal vein under the area, with renewed interest from coal operators and a prominent operator join the project.
The Women's Relief Corps and Stan ton Post G A R appoint committees to arrange floral decorations. John Welch chairs the Post committee with B. Himaxwell Wm McMullen L V Brandenburg and J M Bimpson. Children will bring plants due to flower shortage. Hon L Weems of Belmont County will give the evening oration.
Coroner Campbell filed papers naming Thowar Harrington dead May 10 from accidental crushing by a fairlog rock at Brewkenville Coal & Mining Co. Chae Morrow died March 18 in New Cumberland from drowning in the Observer. Patrick Nerey died April 4 near Aliogo Junction from a heart disease.
A letter from Charles Lemmona of Company B, 10th U S Infantry, stationed in Pekin, China, recalls Tagtar City routine, upcoming Philippine assignment, harsh climate, sickness, and strict discipline. He notes wall defenses, looting, and the women who fear soldiers, with vivid but mixed observations on daily life and local commerce.
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