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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
4
Business evangelist delivers a brilliant talk to a large and representative audience in Victoria last night. The speaker outlined core elements of success in professional life and emphasized practical steps for personal growth and organizational impact.
A compact list of business maxims stressing effort discipline and home habits as keys to success. It warns against complacency and prejudice, notes the drain of late nights on customer service, and cautions that pets in business disrupt operations while a bad attitude compounds daily friction.
Five local business leaders heard Frank Jewell the business evangelist discuss the value of work and opportunity at the Chamber of Commerce event. He urged clock discipline, self knowledge, and ethical effort, stressing that public service comes from personal worth and service to others. The address urged workers to develop mental and physical strength and to sow kindness while pursuing success.
A speaker outlines how mind and body pathways govern success. He compares judgment types, warns against misrepresentation and prejudice, and urges teamwork over ego. Five daily body practices influence results: thinking, drinking, eating, cleanliness and rest. He criticizes vanity and overwork, urges home balance and self belief to move forward.
The remains of William Clayton Smallwood died from burns after falling into a boiling tar vat in Detroit on May 16. He was aged 62, born March 24, 1884 in Shepherdstown Ohio, and was an employee of Detroit Gas Co. He died after two weeks of suffering at Harper hospital. Survived by wife Catherine Robinson and three daughters Leona Virginia Irene, mother Deborah Smallwood, four brothers and two sisters, with funeral plans to be held at Bell on Wilson Avenue. He was a member of Simpson M E Church and well known in Steubenville and Detroit.
Steve Vadas was arrested at Rush Run by Constable Cole for illegal selling. He paid a $1.00 fine and costs before Mayor Bargar at Smithfield yesterday.
Sam Mickey, collector for Strubenville Brewing, was arrested by Constable Ed Luikart after an affidavit by County Detective E. D. Lucas charged him with embezzling $460 from patrons. He awaits hearing in county jail. Mickey had earlier reported being robbed, claiming he hid the money in a trunk by his bed and a skeleton key was used to enter.
Governor Willis told the Ottawa County Republican banquet that the 1916 election hinges on record, economy, and opposition to former Governor Cox. He attacked Cox for vague statements favoring repeal of the Smith one per cent tax law and Warnes bill re-enactment, urging reduced expenditures and keeping tax limits. He warned against autocratic rule and centralization, urging government by the people.
The Republian notes the first Cadiz wool purchase, with Hogg & Peterson Co buying 1300 pounds at 30 cents per pound last week. Sheep are sheltered from cold nights as winter deepens.
The Hopedale Presbyterian Sunday School has secured a loan of 60 books from the State Library. The selection aims to aid a community lacking a public library, and Sunday School members are making good use of the resources.
The Wheeling & Eastern Railroad project aims to connect McCann's Ferry on the Monongahela with the Ohio near Boggs Run Benwood, via Millsboro Green County and Marshall County. Backed by La Belle Iron Works and Wheeling Steel and Iron Coal, the sixty mile route could link with Western Maryland and Lake Erie lines, costing about 5 million dollars.
Washington May 18 Buckeye Congressional Secretaries Association endorses Theodore Burton for president and predicts 150 to 175 Burton votes on first ballot. Western state sentiment strong with 25 western delegates likely Burton backers. A Lawyer and Banker poll shows Burton leading Hughes and Root and second-choice votes exceed rivals. Burton's Ohio base and broad nationwide support cited as favorable factors.
Walter Grimes aged 21 of Hopedale and Marie Stillwagon aged 18 of Adena are issued a marriage license.
Mrs Marie Heise is appointed administratrix of the August Heise estate. First and final account filed in the Mary Y Taylor estate. W C Brown named trustee for Inez Justice and other nonresident minors. Application to sell real estate at private sale and order of sale issued in the Charles D Roberts estate.
At the Ohio State Medical Association annual meeting in Cleveland Dr William E Lower of Cleveland said rural districts lack adequate medical attention and poorer health. Dr Frank G Boudreau reported Scioto Lawrence Muskingum and Jefferson counties show the highest typhoid rates while Cuyahoga and Hamilton have the lowest. Typhoid kills about 1056 Ohioans yearly with $4.5 million in economic losses. Dr J H J Upham outlined an upcoming sickness compensation law for workers earning 1200 dollars or less, to be presented at the next General Assembly by the American Association for Labor Legislation.
Gilbert Yocum a well known Wellsburg resident and Wellsburg substation worker was badly burned about the head and face by crossed wires at the West Penn Electric Wellsburg substation. He was rushed to Gill Hospital where doctors hope to save his sight as he recovers from the serious injuries.
Liberato Simone was arrested on South Sixth Street by Chief Carter for selling intoxicating liquor without a license. Police confiscated three cases of beer from a wagon and plan a hearing before Mayor Me Master today.
Steubenville Wellsburg and Weirton Traction officials under Superintendent W H Scott enforce a new rule forbidding entry to cars with labeled intoxicants. The limit is half a gallon per passenger, with labeled bottles required for any quantity over that. Today a derailer incident near Market Street Bridge tested enforcement as foreigners attempted to board with bundles.
Clarence Johnson a local detective known for aiding police in rounding up offenders clashed with Bonnie Roberts, an auditor’s office veteran. Roberts was jailed thirteen days. Johnson became a city janitor for six months after a knife threat. Roberts later freed by sheriff and the two were brought before the mayor after a three hour manhunt for Johnson.
Columbus May 18 Trips aboard special trains are offered to boys and girls who grow the best corn in most Ohio counties. Governor Willis offers two grand championship trips, one for the top corn grower and one for the top domestic science cook. Other statewide trips are promised by Harding and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce with additional support from manufacturers. Several congressmen will pay winners' expenses in their districts.
Warrants issued by Squire Downers court for Paul Braker Tony Lacross Peter Yost Nick Zich and Tony Zich on criminal assault charges related to Ruth Hennis and Verla Taylor two prominent Rush Run women. County Detective Ed Lu cas and other officers served warrants and the accused will be brought here for a hearing.
Farm buyers are urged to request Edwin Gilpin Orr's free catalog offering farm properties at farm prices on easy terms in any size and location. The ad promises savings on livestock, crops, tools, and farming implements and encourages readers to send for the catalog at 603 Oliver Building, Pittsburg, Pa.
The jury yesterday returned a verdict in favor of defendant Frank H. Kerr in the case against Dominick Di Loretta. Nine jurors signed the verdict, affirming the defense’s position.
Elizabeth Winifred Purviance files for divorce from Edwin E. Purviance in Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas citing gross neglect of duty and wilful absence over three years. Case numbered 1299, hearing set on or after the Sunday of June 1916. Frank H. Kerr, attorney for plaintiff.
In Jefferson County Ohio John W Farmer administrator of Jennie J Farmer deceased sues Frederick W Farmer and others. Charles R Farmer is named as a party. he must answer by June 10. The petition seeks dower assignment and sale of Lots 85 and 95 Norman's addition Grove Tiltonville to pay debts and charges.
Jefferson county Ohio will offer for sale June 12 1916 at 1 pm at the courthouse front steps Steubenville the real estate described as Lot 60 in Manley and Garretts Third Addition east side of Lincoln avenue 532 Linden avenue Apres 2500 coal and minerals reserved with underground mining rights W A Hulcroft Sheriff Ira Blackburn Attorney limy-5tw
In the Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County Ohio George M Ekey plaintiff vs Plummer Purviance et al order of sale directs sale of two tracts totaling 75 acres more or less in Section 35 Township 5 Range 2 with coal rights excepted. Auction set for May 29 1916 at 1 pm on premises appraised at 3375 dollars lease to Sunnyside Electric Company. Sheriff A Husca with J R McCleary attorney for plaintiff.
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