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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
10
A compact reflection on restrained luxury and self-reliance quotes Ralph Waldo Emerson about the elegance of having few wants and serving them oneself. The aphorism invites contemplation on simplicity and independence.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Thomas' Electris Oil claiming swift relief from earache in two minutes toothache or burn pain in five minutes hoarseness in an hour muscle ache in two hours sore throat in twelve hours as a monarch over pain.
There are people in this town who unthinkingly neglect a mere cold though they would not otherwise expose their children or themselves to danger. Yet cold neglected may develop into contagious diphtheria bronchitis or pneumonia. Use Foley's Honey and Tar Compound promptly for colds coughs and to care colds. It contains no opiates and is safe for children. Beall & Steele druggists.
What Texans admire is hearty vigor as Hugh Oy Allman of San Antonio proclaims in an advertisement. He says Dr King’s New Life Pills refresh, energize and aid stomach liver or kidney troubles. 25 cents at Beall Steele Drug Co.
Thomas McKinney of Firet Street Piqua, a Civil War veteran, suffered backache, rheumatic pains, hip pains, dizziness, and kidney disorder. After failing other medicines, he used Foley Kidney Pills and says they cured him in one month, restoring his health. Beall and Steele, druggists.
Geo W. Riley of 259 York Street Springheld suffered sleepless nights due to a back ache. After using Foley Kidney Pills he reports feeling younger and free of misery. Beall and Steele, druggists, endorse the remedy.
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Tablets as a rational cure for indigestion. They claim to increase bile flow, purify the blood, strengthen the stomach, and restore the digestive system to natural function, with sale through all druggists.
Mrs FE G Whiting of 360 Willow St Akron suffered kidney trouble back ache and dizzy headaches with shooting pains. After using Foley Kidney Pills as directed she recovered fully and urges others to try them. Beall and Steele, druggists, supplied the pills.
A man named Jong, troubled by a leg sore baffling doctors, feared cancer but found relief with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He reports complete cure and credits the remedy for burns, boils, ulcers, cuts, bruises and piles. Available for 25 cents at The Reall and Steele Drug Co.
Probate Court Jefferson County Ohio will sell at public auction on a Thursday in May 1919 at 1 pm at the front door of the Steubenville Court House the undivided halves of three described lots in the LaBelle View plan. The Tracts are appraised at 400 or 600 and 900 respectively. Albert N. Frager administrator and W S McCauslen attorney announce the sale.
A series of property deeds recorded across Jefferson County transfers including Margaret Abraham Rumbold to W R Alban for parcels in Salmons and Mooney addition, and other transfers involving Elizabeth Ulrich, Amsterdam, Wayne County, New Alexandria Cemetery, and Mingo. Amounts range from 1 to 1,030.06 dollars with several deeds at 1.00 and 2,700 dollars, plus a 1,800 dollar Mt Pleasant township lot.
A lengthy list details 1912 and 1911 totals across multiple assessors in various townships. It records counts and values for horses cattle mules sheep hogs autos watches pianos merchandise raw material money credits bonds and dogs, with yearly increases or decreases and named assessors including Frank Bougher C Ferguson H J McMil ny Jos Barkhurst W B Naylor Edw S McConnell J Lo Harper CC White CPL Brobston and others.
Seio High School holds its commencement on Thursday May 23 with thirteen in the class. Addresses include class poem by Vesta Dale Craft and class prophecy by Jason E. Reamer. Valedictorian is James A. Brown and the honor students receive specific awards.
Widowed Mrs. Jared Dunbar dies peacefully May 20 1912 at the family home in Steubenville aged about eighty after a year of declining health. Born June 13 1831 in North Bienhem New York she married J ar en Dunbar in 1847 and lived in New York State before moving to Cambridge and then Steubenville. She was active in St Pauls church hospitable and charitable, leaving husband daughter Fanny wife of Del Alex Sweeney and two grandchildren J Dunbar Sweeney and May Sweeney. Interment at Union Cemetery followed requiem by Rev E B Redhead with large floral tributes from bar Masonic and family friends.
Samuel J Maddrill aged 33 died at Gill hospital at 2 30 a m after an appendicitis operation He had lived two months in the city at 617 North Third street Services will be at Canton where he was born Wayneburg Ohio He left a wife and two children His parents Mr and Mrs Paul Maddrill reside in Canton and he leaves three brothers and a sister He belonged to the U B Church and the Order of Moose His friends remember his unassuming personality in his short residence here
Peter C Bougher, son of Peter and Polly Ann Bougher, died in Hamilton Ohio on Friday May 17 19 2 at about sixty. A nailer by trade, he was born and raised in this city and married Alice Winning. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs Richard Sage, two sons Charles in Chicago and Clarence in Richmond Ind, one sister Mrs Annie Henry, and cousins Wallace and Henry Rougher. Remains to be sent to Richmond Ind for interment.
John F Mitchell prominent Mt Pleasant resident dies at his daughter Mrs W B Francis home in Martin's Ferry at age 84 after weeks of illness. Born in Liverpool England 1827 he settled near Mt Pleasant in 1857 and lived there until moving to his daughter’s home. Funeral by the Masons will be held from the Francis home Sunday at 2 o clock with interment in Mt Pleasant. Also funeral services for infant Lawrence Allen Ford held from the North Court street residence with Rev J Burton officiating.
James Joseph Bannon died at his Prospect Avenue home on Thursday aged 28 after a year of illness and two months bedridden with tuberculosis. Born in Scranton Pennsylvania, he was son of Philip and Margaret Bannon, lived here 25 years, and worked as a packer at the pottery and a pipe fitter at the LaRette Tron Works. Survived by parents, sisters and brother Michael, Mrs John Privay of Sebring, Mrs Charles Gaffney, and Mrs Ray Smith of Mint Fraction. He was a member of Holy Name Church and well regarded.
Mrs. Otto Sempf died Thursday at 2 p m at her home at Sixth and Adams streets aged 28. She had been ill with typhoid fever for two weeks. Survived by her husband and two children Helen and Arthur.
Mrs Harry Trushell wife of telegraph operator Harry Trushell of Hanlin s Pa died this morning at Hanna's Station after a brief illness leaving an infant daughter. She was born at Colliers West Virginia twenty one years ago daughter of the late George Freshwater and member of the Christian Church at Colliers. Her remains were taken to Colliers for funeral services and the time is not yet set.
The court reports a settled out of court case Theatronate a vs Laughlin and a suit by National Telephone Co to remove a pole and block erecting another. P P Lewis and J W Porter attorneys. A verdict in Title and Guaranty Co v Frank Weiss. Shannon v et al judgement for dissolution in a harsh cruelty divorce Datoli v el Dato divorce granted extreme cruelty and property rights stripped.
In Steubenville an Ohio resident recalls family kidney relief from Dean's Kidney Pills praised by home testimony. The ad argues endorsements from local users outweigh manufacturer claims and promotes the 50 cent remedy sold by Poster-Milburn Co. Buffalo as the U S sole agents under the Doan's name.
Mrs. J. E. Cox of Joliet thanks for recovery from dreadful coughing spells after typhoid pneumonia. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery for saving her life and ending her near deadly cough. The Beall & Steele Drug Co offers 50c and 1.00 bottles with a free trial.
Itching piles provoke profanity but profanity won't cure them. Dean't Ointment cures itching bleeding or protruding piles after years of suffering and is available at any drug store.
Henry Settz of 1919 Hillman Street Youngstown states he is in better condition now than for years after using four bottles of Foley Kidney Pills. He credits the tonic for toning his kidneys and restoring regular, normal action, a claim noted by Beall & Steele, druggists.
The notice touts Electric Bitters as a remedy that kills malaria germs in the blood and restores strength after fever and chills. Cites a testimonial from Wm. Fretwell of Lucama NC claiming three bottles cured malaria and improved health. recommends Beall & Steele Drug Co. for purchase.
An old drug advertisement claims Dean's Regulats cure constipation without harsh effects. It warns constipation causes headaches dizziness and languor and urges readers to ask their druggist for the remedy priced at 25 cents.
The notice lists clinic hours for Dr Mussgrove's practice at Eye Ear Nose and Throat. Office times run 9 to 12 and 1 30 to 4, with Wednesday and Saturday evenings 7 30 to Sunday afternoon 1 2.
The record lists office hours for Dr Cooper: mornings 9 to 12, afternoons 2 to 4:30 Monday Wednesday and Saturday evenings 7, and Sunday 9 to 10 a m with both phones available.
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