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Newspaper

Steubenville Herald

Location

Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1912

Page

4

Veterans Entertained by the Wo mans Club in Steubenville

The Woman's Club hosted veterans of the Grand Army at Mrs Hah T Clark's home on May 27. A patriotic program featured songs, recitations, and papers on Civil War history, with Vice-President Mrs Me Robin gen presiding. Mrs M T Bowman spoke on Steubenville contributions, and the event closed with a chorus of farewell songs and a vote of thanks to Stanton Post.

Hah T. Clark Stavton Post Nea Me Robingen Grand Army Alexander Mra Cooper Old Court House Steubenville North United States Sanitary Commission Mother Bickerdyke Soldiers Aid Society of Ohio Lincoln Union Ohio Society Frank Sinclair John Scott Wray Ridgeley Georgia Mrs. Mahon Nelly Gray Trainee Old Glee Club McCullough B. H. Maxwell Woman's Club Stanton Post TH. H. McFadden

Intelligent Ostrich Eats Stones to Heal Cut

A Bedfordshire private zoo ostrich, recently deceased, reportedly ingested seven pounds of stones and a bicycle puncture outfit. London Punch suggests the bird sought to cure an internal cut from sharp stone edges, reflecting the creature's supposed intelligence.

Bedfordshire London Punch

Personal notices list visitors and travels around town

Miss Anna Vance spent Tuesday in Pittshire. Miss Mary German visits Renwood as a guest of friends. Ella Samrh of Warwood WV guests Miss Sarah Kate Park Mes. DM. Grithet leaves for Pittsburg for a month. Miss Wyer back from ten days in Ub r ichsville. Mr and Mrs Wh Thompson at 24 North Seventh street visit Wellsville. Mrs KOM. Dindery and Miss Catherine Potter shop in Wheeling. Mr and Mrs Thos Wade visiting during festival. James Mamtford Jr ill but improving from pneumonia. Mrs desco Cohen and daughter Helen retire after weeks with home folks. Midge Tanche and Ora Difton to Pittsburg. Mr Edward Winsted entertains. Mrs James F Barr leaves for Markleton sanitarium. Florence Bair operated on in California. Grace Varter, Renna Miss Man wcests. Messrs Wait PF Earl Brooks and John Walker travel to Pittsburg for Kirachts Templar conclave. Mr and Mrs Henry Bickse and daughter visit Youngstown. The Hoffman visit for conclave. District Missionary Society convenes in Cadiz. Attendees include Mrs M Welday and Mrs Frank Lied. Gr Geo K Morris ill at Hamline church. Nimble Thimble Club meets at Mrs French Walden’s. Club adjourns for tea with Mrs Ebner White. Memorial Day observed with planned events and golf for there sport.

Anna Vance Pittshire Mary German Renwood Mix Ella Samrh Warwood W. Va Sarah Kate Park Grithet Pittsburg Wyer Kom Dindery Catherine Potter Thos Wade Slack Street James James Mamtford Convakestier Desco Cohen Helen Lave Bares Grk W. FP Reach Mingé Street Tateda Ohio Midge Tanche Ora Difton Staptog Boulevard Pitesberg Edward Winsted James F. Barr Markleton Florence Charles Bair California Bair Ee Mike

Club Social Events Feature Busy Dining and Travel

An orchestra will provide music for a club dinner dance the first in a series of social functions. The article notes a trip to Toronto by Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. McConnell and Mr. and Mrs. Paul McConnell with Miss Ruby Moran, led by chauffeur Mr. Carpenter, plus a hill climb test in the Oakland touring car. Miss Mary Westmeyer hosted a sewing bee for Miss Mary Clemmens in honor of her engagement to Prof. Allensburg, with towels hemming, a prize to Miss Grace Denning, and a luncheon for fourteen with yellow and white decor.

Charles J. McConnell Paul McConnell Ruby Moran Carpenter Toronto McConnell Oakland Knoxville Richmond Mary Westmeyer Mary Clemmens Prof Allensburg Blairsville Grace Denning Clemmens

Death of Henry Floto prominent Steubenville contractor

Henry Floto, a well known Steubenville contractor born in 1846 in Germany, died at home 413 North Sixth Street aged 66 after twelve years of poor health. He helped form Swartz Flote & Co and Flote Brothers, later working solo in vault construction. Survived by wife Caroline Ves perman and children Caroline, Harry, Minnie, a brother Charles, and a sister Minnie. He served Zion Lutheran church as trustee and financial secretary and belonged to Turnverein Hep tasophs, earning respect for integrity and devoted family life.

Henry Floto Ins North Sixth Street Bernard Swartz Swartz, Flote Caroline Vesperman Caroline Clarence Busey Harry Minnie Chas Clark Charle Hansan Zion . Lutheran Church Turnverein Heptasophs

Dorothy Woods Woodson Dies At 80 In City Home

Mrs. Dorothy Woods Woodson, longtime resident born in Island Creek township, died at 245 North Seventh Street after a year of illness. Survived by husband William Woods predeceased her, three children Addison Emmet and Mrs Marty C Lantz, one sister Mrs Retta Manley, nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Her life centered in the home and she was deeply esteemed in the community.

Dorothy Woods Woodson North Seventh Street Island Creek Township William Woods Addison Emmet Marty C. Lantz Retta Manley

Katherine Hardy Dies at Lake Fire Avenue Home

Katherine Roe Hardy, wife of William Hardy, died at her Lake Fire Avenue residence on Monday night at age thirty nine. Her maiden name Roe and several children survive.

Katherine Wm, Hardy Lake Fire Avenue Roe

First Rural Carrier Delivers Mail by Auto in County

In Jefferson county the first car delivery by a rural carrier occurred last Saturday in the northern area. Harry Groves of Route No. 1 Hammondsville, said to be the youngest naval carrier, ran his first auto run twenty five miles along a hilly route. The Brosh type car performed well and the experiment drew interest from other rural carriers who may adopt autos if successful. Patrons along the route congratulated the new system and some predicted broader use soon.

Harry Groves Hammondsville Afl Groves Jefferson County Cremeelvely

Mail Delivery Aims for Pre-Breakfast Service

A plan to shift mail delivery so items reach households before breakfast is outlined. Officials emphasize efficiency gains and earlier access to letters and packages for residents, with pilots underway in several districts and timelines dependent on weather and staffing.

Senatorial Convention Nominates Moore and Howard

Purington secures 20 votes for Moore in the convention totals Howard 45 Moore 47 Purington 39 Rowland 37. Nominations unanimous. David James Thos Jones and Mr Perry chosen to escort nominees. Both nominees thanked the convention and pledged duty to the people. Howard introduced and sought support. Hollingsworth absent for speech.

Purington Moore Howard Rowland David James Belmont Thos Jones Jefferson Perry Columbiana D. A. Hollingsworth

Summer heat and delayed rain spark hopeful notes

New Jersey voices influence on events behind conventions and Memorial Day hopes. Weather forecasts warn of a thunderstorm. The Herald-Star will publish at noon tomorrow as delegates and citizens weigh justice, sacrifice, and civic duty amid a busy week.

the Herald- Star

General Gregg Attains Consummation of Honorable Ambition

General Gregg has attained the consummation of an honorable ambition and is hoped to enjoy it. The remark honors his achievements and longevity in public service.

Gregg

Assessor's Return Records County Property Totals

The assessor R. S. Batchfield lists Wayne and Toronto districts with tallied property values for 1912 and 1911. Totals include horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, autos, merchandise, raw materials, drafts, watches, organs, and personal property, showing increases year over year led by Wayne with large cattle and merchandise values. Assessed totals reach roughly 387,700 for 1912 and 221,600 for 1911, with substantial gains.

Toronto R. S. Batchfield Wayne W. R. Hervey

Simoon Winds Threaten Parched Gardens After Gales

The record notes Tuesday's heat wave and simoon winds causing scorched vegetation. Cyclonic blasts arrived at ten o'clock followed by light rain, insufficient to moisten the parched ground or satisfy the droughted gardens awaiting a heavy shower.

Simoon

Sunday Evangelist Sermon Draws East Liverpool Party

A 250 strong East Liverpool party attended services at Beaver Falls tabernacle last night and heard Evangelist Billy Sunday preach. The group traveled by trolley cars with several Mingo and Wellsville residents joining the local delegation.

Billy East Liverpool

Notice of Stockholders Meeting Conn Koundry Company

Notice that a stockholders meeting of the Conn Koundry Company will be held at the company office on June 28 2012 at 2 o'clock PM to dissolve the corporation and transact related business. By order of the Board, J C Floyd, Secretary. Dated Jefferson County Ohio May 20 1912.

Conn Koundry Company Eet J. CM. Floyd Jefferson County Ohio Aomay

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Woman’s Club William H. Tary Waldow Fawceif Wood & Underwood Theodore Roosevelt Sapt Fosendall Messi Earl Brooks John Walker Templar Hetry Bickse Mirsv Asta Yomngstown Jefe Cleveland Hoffman Tor Mondsville New Jersey General Gregg
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