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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
12
The Circuit Court continued cases and issued decisions Friday afternoon. In Gossett et al. v City of Stenboinville a gas explosion damaged a house. The court affirmed the lower verdict of 2604 dollars against the gas company and city jointly, citing need for great care around gas lines and evidence of shared negligence.
Ragland Coal Co. v J W McFadden reversals on gun defect evidence. New Cotherstown Produce Co. v Central Tire Co ends contract dispute with reversal. Roper v Union Fuel Supply involves receiver and sale. reversal denied. Wilkowski case reversed. Winski v Shawnee Wire Insurance verdicts debated. Multiple small civil rulings on mortgages, reconveyances, and trusts. City Committee selects leaders Henry Lawler chair, George Bowers secretary, S J Frankthosiser treasurer.
The Republican County Committee met in the Common Pleas Court room to select delegates to the State and Circuit Judicial Conventions. Hugh Patterson was named permanent chairman with Charles D. Simeral secretary. A committee chosen to pick delegates reported lists for the State and Judicial conventions, naming several delegates and alternates. The delegation, though uninstructed, will follow the county's will for Roosevelt delegates at large from Ohio.
A Polish wedding party escaped unharmed after their Regal auto was struck by a yard engine at the State Street crossing of the Pennsylvania railroad in Mingo Junction. The engine pushed the car ten to twelve feet, smashing the front, but the occupants remained aboard and were uninjured, though shaken. The auto continued to the wedding on foot with the rest of the party.
The Jefferson County Democratic Convention met in Probate Court to elect delegates and alternates to the State Senate, State convention, and two judicial gatherings. C Neville was named chairman, A Sprague secretary, with Harmon claiming control of delegates though no formal indorsement. Delegates and alternates were selected by top votes, and steamroller tactics noted as the process moved to later senatorial and common pleas judicial selections.
Wim H Poole sues the Royal Coal and Mining Company in a mortgage foreclosure action for 17690 plus interest. Gruber appears as attorney. Lydia Reach vs James F E Reach involves an anti misrepresentation case alleging failure to provide vital documents in a marital dispute. Duvall represents. Married at Columbus on September 4, 18H.
Memorial Day events in New Alexandria feature a 2 pm hall gathering with songs, readings from Lincoln and Logan, a memorial address by Judge R. G. Richards, and a cemetery march by soldiers and students. An evening address on Patriotism by Rev. Norris occurs at 8 pm in Mechanics Hall.
Evangelist Rev. W A Sunday preached at Bea ver Falls drawing 500 for Personal Work urging neighbors to seek Christianity and inviting converts to join the church. In the evening 4 300 heard No Man Cared for My Soul with death bed scenes. 22 went to the altar, three fewer than the previous night, and Sunday made no comment on the figures.
Assessors report detailed valuations for properties in Richmond and Mt Pleasant with figures for horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, autos, watches, pianos, merchandise, raw material, and credits. Totals show 1912 values near $141,490 for Richmond and $124,390 for Mt Pleasant, with 1911 totals higher in some locales and changes noted.
Real estate transfers include Sauel Rensi to Vegilio Zanoteli for two lots in Wayne township priced at 283 dollars and several other parcels with prices like 1.00, 1,200, and 1,600 dollars. A divorce suit, Albert Nyeste versus Bertha Nyeste, cites a Hungary marriage and adultery. Lottie Morgan sues Charles Morgan for divorce and alimony citing gross neglect and liquor use since their 1910 marriage in Martins Ferry. W. C. Brown is the attorney.
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Base the antiseptic powder for the feet. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy and gives instant relief to corns and blisters. Relieves swollen feet and tired aching feet. Free trial package available by mail.
Notice details an imported dark grey Percheron stallion Hun foaled April 6 1907 weighing about a ton with style and action. He will stand the 1912 season at George Semmon's barn one-quarter mile from Smithfield on Dillon pike. Mares bred incur a fee. care at owner’s risk. Prospects invited to call Smithfield phone. Lemmon Naylor.
Carrie Kline Kate Kline and other interested parties are notified that on May 2 1912 Harry Crosby presented Mary Pauline Karl s will to Jefferson County Probate Court Ohio and applied for probate and recording in the county The hearing date and further details follow in the official notice though not fully provided here
The court has set the date of July 5 1912 for probate actions. Harry Crosby is named as executor with McClave and McClave Attorneys handling the matter.
In the Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas, J M Shannon sues H A Risher and Estella C Risher. A public auction will be held at the Jefferson County courthouse front door on Monday June 17 1912 at 1 pm for property in Mingo Junction described by lot lines and bounded by Cleveland Avenue. The mortgage deed covers all stock machinery buildings and property used in the lumber yard business of Harry A Risher. Appraised at 1100000 cash terms. James Murray sheriff Jay Sweeney and D M Gruber attorneys. limayotw
Public auction of a Mt. Pleasant township parcel in Jefferson County Ohio, case 10865 Ernest L Finley executor plaintiff versus Camiel Carlier et al. The 19 100 acre lot in Section 6 Township 7 Range 3 valued at 1200 dollars, cash terms, scheduled at the county courthouse front door. The sale is ordered by the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio. James Murray sheriff as official.
Notice states a petition will be presented to Jefferson County Commissioners on June 4 1912 to alter The Unionport and Hopedale Free Turnpike Road beginning where survey leaves the old line and crosses Samuel Carmens west tract, then along the old road over Sand Hill to the first survey line. James W Ferguson et al. 19mv 4tw.
In the Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County Ohio the LaBelle View Land Co sues Lena Zanhiser et al and offers Lot 574 in LaBelleview plan Steubenville for public sale at the Jefferson County Courthouse on Monday June 16 1912 at 1 PM. The lot fronts Belleview Boulevard and Pittsburg street measures 40 by 110 feet with a 20 foot alley and a 25 foot building line. Appraised at $600 terms cash. Sheriff Murr ay. Attorney M Gruber.
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