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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
3
Correspondence from Wattsville and Mechanicstown shows residents visiting town. Officials install a concrete bridge in the east end. Dorrance, a Bergholz leader, dies at 57 after a brief illness on May 20 1908. The town debates paving with brick or paving and plans fire engine tests. A lot sale near the Presbyterian Church awards a free lot to Stella Maranovitch. School assignments for coming year include Miss Bell, Miss Cookson, and Miss McMasters.
Mrs Kate Roe and Will Shively with sister hosted shoppers in Steubenville on Saturday. Miss Florence Jones of East Liverpool visited from Saturday to Sunday. Jasper Browning of Follawsbee was a Sunday guest of James Sivard. Miss Ethel Lyons of Dillonvale attended the wedding of John W Linn and Laura Linn, officiated by Rev Dr Keys of Martinsburg. Hopewell M E church plans a Pomona Services next Saturday at 10 with an address by Dr Grimes. full turnout urged. Sabbath school grows under B W Lewis with Kate Roe assisting. C C Cook of Steubenville is drilling an oil well on the Weaver Burdall farm near Little Rush Run.
Rev Culbertson returns from Toronto visit and Pastor installation planned for June 9 1908 at Presbyterian Church. Local business visits include S L Klein Globe Clothing and R C Scott Kilgore. Amsterdam public schools close May 22 2008 after strong year under Prof J Millers with Amy Shultz Violet Carmen Mary Kirby May Hoeller Margaret Campbell teaching staff.
Unionport residents gather at Unionport school at 1 PM for a cemetery procession and memorial service at the Presbyterian Church with songs recitations and address by Elon M. Duval. Memorial Day events include ball games against Adena on May 30 and church festivals and children's meetings through June.
Bloomfield holds May 30 memorial rites with graveside flowers and speakers including Jay Paisley and Charles Simeral. Parson G. E. Henderson preached to soldiers. Local visits include Flossie Bell in Jewett and Mrs Belle Porter hosting visits. Weddings, commencements, travel plans and church events are noted with several names and dates.
Visitors filled the week in New Alexandria with many families hosting guests from Steubenville Mingo Junction and beyond. Town plans focus on Memorial day services new church construction improved streets and possible streetcar service amid local pride and growth.
Community notes from Bantam Ridge and nearby areas recount visits, travel for business, and social events. Mentions include E D Warren, O L Scott, Miss Edna Lowry, Miss Ida Thompson, and many local families, plus a planned fishing party, church suppers, and a memorial service for a respected farmer, with several local cricket games and social calls.
A Presbyterian church benefit social in Amsterdam raised 31. The first nine ball club under Robert Price opened the season against Piney Tork and lost 7 to 4. Mrs Adeline Baily opened a first class hotel in Baysinger building. The remains of J B Allen were moved to Harlem for interment. Wm Magee is ill with limited recovery chances. John E Hess traded his farm for a cold storage plant in Alliance. Ex Auditor Tinlin and Treasurer Cooper attended Scott Oil and Gas Co meeting. Street Commissioner Orin overhauls streets.
Reports from Wintersville Church service on Sunday evening. Visitors include Mrs. Clara Porter and two children from Alliance staying with James Porter of Bantam Ridge. Friends gathered at Lonella Ross’s last Saturday evening. Attendees included Miss Cora Andrews Emma Lee Andrews Roy Lilly Milly Lizzie Scott Charlie, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bowers near Wintersville and daughter Mrs. Chas Jones of Bloomfield visiting Bantam Ridge. Flora Ross and Cora Andrews mentioned. S. S. Welday and daughter Flor-
A brief item notes travel through town on the way to Wintersville scheduled for Sunday. No additional details are provided beyond the route and timing.
Charles Barger is able to be out again. Mrs. Young of Indianapolis visits her ill sister Mrs. Whitten at the hotel. Mr. Naylor of Delaware, Ohio, in town on business. Mr. Lowry injured by being run over with horse and buggy on Sabbath. W. B. Scott in town among friends. New bank under construction and two banks expected. Many youths attended Long Run Sabbath for immersion of colored people but flood delayed it. High School closed Wednesday. commencement Thursday. alumni banquet Friday. Presbyterian Aid Society serves ice cream and cake Thursday at Mrs. George Barger's home. Rev. Hicks preached the baccalaureate sermon Sunday.
Samuel Dorrance Bergholz resident dies after two day illness with all stones. Mrs Sears aged resident dies after asthma illness and buried in New York. M C Moore badly hurt by horse kick breaking lower jaw. Chas McClare and wife visit. Miss Mary Leiper visits. Mrs Jennie Crister returns from Wellsville. Collins Miller’s house struck by lightning. horse damaged, no injuries. Rev Henry moves to Armstrong house on Fourth street. James Marshall returns from the west with cattle car. Eastern Ohio coal works resume after strike.
Pine Grove notes report farmers busier due to recent wet weather. A Yellow Creek man named Baker assaulted Aaron Gearn of Wm. Lowry and was fined ten dollars plus costs after arraignment by Squire Russell. Community visits include Bergholz, Wellsville, and Grant Hill, with locals like W. H. Lowry and family.
Thomas Hunter aged about 74 died at his home near Wellsburg on May 19 1908 after injuries from a March 14 horse accident. He was born in Washington County Pennsylvania and moved to Brooke County as a child. He married Caroline Magee in 1861 and had four children, one son Eugene who died in 1885, and three daughters Mrs O H Rie Mrs Fagrest Chapman and Miss.
Memorial day program in Steubenville organized by E. M. Stanton Post No. 106 G A R with parade details, speakers, and graveside tributes. Includes schedule for May 26 1908 events, procession order, and cemetery decoration plan. Also notes sale of Adena Village School District bonds June 1908 with terms and bidding rules.
A reader recommends a banana cream dessert using five bananas, five teaspoons sugar, one cup sweet cream whipped stiff, dissolving a 10 cent Lemon Jell-O package in 1.4 teacups boiling water. Mold, chill, garnish with candied cherries and serve with whipped cream. Jell-O sells at ten cents per package.
Notice of spring stock closing and summer stock clearance at own prices starting May 29 1908 in Unionport Ohio. Mrs Geo W Weaver thanks patrons and offers rare bargains as she makes room for fall goods.
George W. Weaver of Unionport announces a price reduction for horse shoeing from 30 cents to 25 cents per shoe. He claims to outprice any blacksmith on both price and quality and notes over 20 years of practical and scientific experience.
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