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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
3
Andy Popski of Adena was admitted to $1000 bail by Judge McCleary after a hearing. He faces an assault to kill charge and remains in jail pending further proceedings yesterday.
Correspondence lists a November 16 lecture by Robert Leeds, a Friday evening town hall concert and oyster supper on November 13, and Mrs Elizabeth Wilsoe readings on November 18. It covers funerals for Mrs Martha Burris and Mrs Henry Zeiger, local visits, church services, W F M clothing drive for Deaconess Home, a Nov 2 birthday surprise for Mr and Mrs Gowenary, births, and upcoming events including Hon. Marshal N Duval speaking on Local Option.
A testimonial from Chas J Budlong of Anthony RT Box 125 praises Sloan Liniment for rheumatism and many pains. He claims years of suffering with swollen hips and painful knees ended after using six or eight bottles, recommending the remedy to others and offering to answer letters.
An advertisement claims anaemia thins blood causes pale faces and weak nerves and offers Scott's Emulsion as a rapid, system building remedy. It targets anaemic girls thin boys and enfeebled mothers and promises a free sample from Scott Bowne at 40g Pearl St New York.
Smithfield content reports Republican majorities and calls for business revival after the election. Local notes mention visitations, talks by Gen Hollingsworth and Col. Gréege, saloon politics, new bank readiness, drilling plans, and market prices for corn oats hay hogs eggs butter. Residents plan travelsouthwest, while the skating rink and Children’s Bethel draw crowds.
Charles Smith husks corn and shreds fodder as the fall harvest improves feed value. James Crawford buys hops for shipment. Louis Béitz and family visit from Carnegie Pa over Sunday. Freeman Schaub and Tipton2 join Shelley's game last Saturday. T. M. Johnson adjusts to a new Breezy Knob home. H. D. Cunningham family guests of S. S. Welday. Mrs. Ralph Hay shops in Steubenville. Marion Peterson helps brother Scott husk corn. Scott blames fertile spreader. Lou Thompson on a hunting trip with two coon dogs. Ferguson couple return from New Philadelphia. Dave Graham receives a violin. Effie Quillin Lizzie McCoy visit Florence Welday. Violet Ester McKibbon ill.
Ross Warren of Bantam Ridge visited the city on business during the first week. A notable group from Barbers Hollow was in town for election night, reporting a hot time in the old town. The Wintersville Literary Society will convene soon.
The community notes a flourishing Bantam Ridge school under Miss Clara Borman and the departure of several glee club members. Friends of G W Bowers are glad he is recovering, while J A McElroy and J S Bowers with Morris move toward Columbus. Cora Andrews visited the city. Wilbur Ross dropped by weekend.
Colliers West Virginia residents and relatives gather for visits and events. Visiting notables include Rev W F Hunter from Bridgeville Pennsylvania and M E Stansburg from Oklahoma City. A new blacksmith shop rises in the east end while weddings, sickness, and a concert plus revival meetings unfold at local churches.
Mosequito Hollow residents invite a pie social at the shoo house on Wednesday evening November 18 1908. Ladies asked to bring pies. Several locals including Luther Polen Mrs T J Calhoun Mr and Mrs Samuel Graham and others are mentioned with visits to Wellsville Steubenville Jewett East Springfield and Potts family. Everyone urged to attend for an evening with friends.
Mrs Martha Wright Burris of Bloomfield died at home on Thursday November 5 1908 in her 84th year. Born near New Alexandria July 29 1825 she married Fernando Burris in 1851 and had nine children, five predeceased her. Funeral held at Presbyterian Church with Rev D W MacLeod and Rev Eldredge officiating. interment in hilltop cemetery. Survived by husband and children Clarence Everett Oscar Olive and sister Mrs John Fellows. A devoted mother and neighbor she was cherished in the home circle and praised as a queenly mother in Israel. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
Public sale announced for November 20 1908 at the Gladden farm three miles north of Wintersville. Personal property includes eight horses four cows seventy five sheep hay grain and farming implements. Parties Ruskin Scott. mnov2in. Marriage licenses listed include John Wilson and Susan Devore of Knoxville Andrew McGovern and Maud Thompson of Steubenville Clinton J Brown of Adena and Laur ana Rainbow of Emerson.
Miss Susanna McConahy daughter of Mrs Sallie Kells McConahy married Dr Don C Lindley at Trinity Church New Castle Pennsylvania Saturday at four o'clock Rev Dr Reilly officiated Best man Rex H Lindley brother of groom Bridesmaid Miss Margaret McConahy maid of honor Miss Reis of New York Reception at bride's mother home Eastern wedding trip They will reside at Hazelcroft New Castle Out of town guests included Mrs James Gregg Miss Laura Parks and Mrs A A Elliott Steubenville
A clipped feature in the Denver Republican presents a playful catalog of sensational and oddball newspaper headlines. It quotes cheeky lines about the strange world of news such as Monkey Dinner Served in Style and Baron Pulls Stroke Oar, reflecting a tongue in cheek view of early 20th century press excesses.
William O Herron and two accomplices stopped Woods on Third Street after a petty larceny pass failed. Woods reclaimed his watch later, O Herron was detained by police and held for grand jury action with three local men involved in the incident on Saturday evening.
Mrs. Bert Vance of near Patterson's Mills south of Burgettstown heroically rescued her ill mother Mrs. Andrews from a blazing home Friday afternoon. The two women were alone when the fire broke out and the younger woman carried her to safety as flames consumed the building and most belongings. Loss is estimated around 700 dollars.
Poland China pigs and piglets ten days old offered for sale by Ben Hunter of Route 1 Colliers West Virginia. contact for details.
Notice declares FRANK J. JEWETT named as Executor of the will of John Phillips deceased of Anionport Wayne Township Jefferson County Ohio. Dated November 9 1908. Executor's address noted for legal processing.
Maryland will divide its electoral vote with Bryan winning six and Taft two. Taft leads Maryland in popular vote by 561. New York and Missouri results show Taft ahead in electoral count. Ohio Governor Harris to certify appointments of state officials including insurance commissioner and fire marshal ahead of January session. Senate expected to confirm.
Publican Vick reports a large turnout as crowds filled Fifth Street and Franklin Avenue for a Republican parade. marchers shouted, riders passed, and supporters celebrated at Turn banquet with D J Sinclair Richard Gilson Patton and Taft mentioned. Democrats planned counter activities before the election.
A Italian man was cut in a serious attack by Joe Petrell in a room behind Pizzola’s saloon on South Sixth Street. The weapon struck under the left arm as the assailant fled the city. The wound’s seriousness will unfold with time.
Executors and heirs including Price Waggoner McClare and church boards of the Presbyterian church in America, together with the American Bible Society, are parties in a Jefferson County Ohio Court of Common Pleas proceeding filed October 2 1908 to construe the will of Kezia Waggoner. Hearing set after December 26 1908 with Waggoner executor William J. Waggoner and attorney W R Alban.
A local farm incident near Burgettstown left a right arm elbow joint damaged after a stray shot glancing from a city hunter struck a worker during husking. The victim, a left handed operator, is undergoing treatment and faces learning to use tools again. An arrest was considered for the shooter, with discussions of ferret and patching actions.
Fragmentary report notes Moore Moroski accused of drunken abuse after a tense confrontation. The account mentions a $10 engagement and a $7.40 sum, with references to a two week period, but details are incomplete.
The jury ruled in favor of the railroad company in a suit brought by John O. Blackburn and associates seeking damages for track construction costs. The verdict awards the railroad company $70 for the completed track work while Bates was building a adjacent sewer street project. the case hinges on alleged disruption and compensation for the used track area.
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