Steubenville Personal Notes and Social Visits
Marriage licenses issued for Martin Smith and Katie Sivard of Steubenville. Local residents host guests, travel plans, and family news from Steubenville, Bellaire, Alliance, Dennison, and nearby towns. Includes announcements of recitals, fundraisers, birthdays, and community gatherings with multiple named individuals and several organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Smith
Katie Sivard
Steubenville
Way Danhard
David
Bellaire
Joseph McPherson
Friends
Alliance
Samhenrals
Youngstown
Cleveland
Canton
Lucretta Hawkins
Sharpsburg
Hattie Miller
Harvard
Dennison
Myers
Wellsville
E. E. Espenshade
Clairton
North Fifth Street
J. Easton McGowan
Lyda McKeever
Bellevue
Anna Williams
Willam Chapper
Lincoln Avenue
William C. Brachen
Columbus
Carson Lodge of Perfection
Scottish Rite Council
IB. Binford
Pasadena
California
Binford
Amanda Ong
Richmond
Charles D. Simeral
Suffolk
Braddock
Wir. Mellville
U. P
Mellville
B. F. Prentiss
McMullen
Frank
New Mexico
McMalom
Ohio
J. R. Polen
Logansport
Ind
Carnegie
Walter Francis Tohnson
Lula
Wm. Koin
Langdon
N. D
T. J. Tohnson
J. A. Boyd
Mra
BE. A. Chalfant
Southside
Pittsburg
Maud
Eunice
Earl
Holy Name
Churen
Ida Sulivan
Charles McCann
Michael McCarroll
C. H. Mefway
J. H. Bellows
Lincoln Avenues
Sidney Bellows
Helen Matlack
Bellows
William Bellman
George Weber
D. R. Me
Lauretta Smith
Marie Busse
Toledo
Margaret
H. C. Cook
Moray Hospital
Buchanan
Satchel Missing From Patrick Murphy Death Inquiry
One of two satchels belonging to Patrick Murphy who died suddenly at McCann's last week is missing. He is thought to have left it somewhere and relatives want it returned. Anyone with information should send it to Coroner Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Murphy
McCann’s
Campbell
Probate Court Actions and Estate Matters Summary
Probate court actions list numerous estates with hearings and filings. Cases include sales of real estate, guardianship accounts, guardian bonds, and final accounts for relatives and minors. Debts, inventories, appraisements, and public sales are noted for Michael McCort, John Shriner, Valaria McKidowney, Lawrence Freeman, Thomas Bell, Caroline Griffith, William Borrows, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Fithen
Mme Uilo Pioio
Mingo
Goulds
Michael Welton
Agaist Guardian
August Wagner
Michael McCort
Mary McMahon
John C. Phillips
Ei S Jewett
Erate
Ie L. Willetts
Anna M. Hall
Guardian
Thimas Mosty
Southern Ohio Loan &Trust Co
Thomas Bell
Caroline Griffith
William A. Borrows
P. A. Gavin
J. Saltsman
Real estate transfers list shows numerous lots and parcels
Realty transfers record multiple deeds in Jefferson county and surrounding areas. Frank Podrobaric and wife sell to John W. Johnson a Bergholz lot for 930 dollars. Ida Moore and others sell to Charles Duke and others 183 100 acres in Springfield town ship for 600 dollars. Omer C. Cherry and wife sell part of lot 31 in Mt Pleasant for 3500 dollars. Samantha J. Butler to Edward Mushrush part lot 45 Salmon Mooney's addition for 1 dollar. William Vaughan and wife to Geo M. Duvall part of Dickinson's addition city for 300 dollars. La Belle View Land Co transfers to Sophia M. Grafton lot 527 La Belle View city for 290. Jane Wood lot Aken's Frover addition for 300. La Belle View Land Co to Marie Richards lot 601 La Belle View city for 2500. Bernard W. Mettenberger, receiver, to Roy I. McClare in Wells township for 5000. La Belle View Land Co to Samuel D. Hunter lot 521 and 522 La Belle View city for 2516. Sheriff of Jefferson county to B Frank Murphy 4 10 acres in Cross Creek township for 675. B Frank Murphy and wife to Conrad Solter 4 10 acres in Cross Creek township for 725.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Podrobaric
John W. Johnson
Bergholz
Ida Moore
Charles Duke
Springfield Townoy
Omer C. Cherry
Wm. S. Kitheart
Mt. Pleasant
Samantha J. Butler
Edward G. Mushrush
Salmon & Mooney’s
City
William
B. Frank Murphy
Conrad Solter
Cross Creek Township
Burglary Suspect Sentenced to Sixty Days Workhouse
Charles Gaffney, arrested days ago for burglary at Mrs. Thomas's residence on South Fourth Street, received a sixty days workhouse sentence today from Mayor Portes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gaffney
Thomas
South Fourth Street
Portes
East Liverpool Traction Opens Modern Car Barns
East Liverpool Traction and Light Company unveils new two story car barns and headquarters between December 1 and 1. The building features a substantial paint shop addition and represents a high standard of contemporary architecture for the city. Construction has progressed over the past three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool Traction and ‘Light Company
East Liverpool
Masonic Ball Ends Seventh Scottish Rite Reunion in Steubenville
The Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Steubenville capped its seventh annual reunion with a superb ball and euchre night. The Steubenville Masonic Temple glowed with electric lights and pink chrysanthemums, featuring a card room, stage decorations, and a starry canopy. Prizes included sterling silver and silk gifts. guests from Hamilton, Canada, Pittsburg, Wheeling, Bridgeport, and Toronto attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley of Steubenville
Chas. Irwin
R. W. Carnter
Charles H. Ryan
Hillscroft
Florist
W. S. McCauslen
Helen Miller
Helen Sharp
Belle Peters McKee
Mary Agnes Nicholson
Lilly Munker
Freeman
Dr. Hunter
Bridgeport
Clark Crumley
Carry
Toronto
Liver Flowell
Belle P. McKee
Red Cross
John E. Nicholson
Imperial Orchestra
Curtis Laughlin
Benj. Sharp
Miss Bustard
Nicholson
Trustaous
McCausten
Smurthwaite
Roy McClare
Judge Kerr
C. J. Davis
L. W. Zimmerman
A. W. McDonald
H. P
Steubenville
Hamilton
Canada
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Veteran voter William Mauck remembered in county election
The oldest man likely to vote in Washington County last Tuesday was 44 year old William Mauck of Washington. He cast his first ballot for William Henry Harrison in 1836 and has voted for one presidential candidate. Mauck helped organize the Republican Party and helped form the first Republican club in Pittsburg in 1856.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Wiliam Mauck
Washington
William Henry Harrison
Pittsburg
Receiver Requested for Wheeling Potteries Company
William A. Isett a Wheeling resident and stockholder filed in Common Pleas Court seeking a receiver for Wheeling Potteries Co. He states the firm owes him 12 26 shares and that the company is indebted to him 52500 and overall owes 500000 and cannot pay. Hearing date to be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Isett
Wheeling
W. Va
Common Pleas Court
Wheeling Potteries Co
Isett
Tiltonville
W. Medill
Mr. Islet
Italian miner found guilty of assault after murder charge
Simmibaldi Japponi, an Italian miner, was indicted for second degree murder in the shooting of Salvadore Priscutti at Piney Fork. A jury returned a verdict of assault and battery after dinner, with hints that unwritten law influenced the outcome. The defense argues Priscitti’s injuries and claimed weaponry were misrepresented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmibaldi Japponi
Salvadore Priscutti
Piney Fork
Priscutti
Widow sues over beneficiary claim in Ohio Odd Fellows case
Widow Sophia Ludewig, widow of Adolph Ludewig, has filed suit against the Supreme Lodge A O U W and W D McKenny, Ohio Grand Lodge receiver, seeking $1,000 as beneficiary. W C Brown is attorney. Motions to set aside judgments against C E Brown and M R Brown by Farmers & Mechanics Bank of Cadiz were overruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Ludewig
Adolph Ludewig
Supreme Lodge A. O. U. W
W. D. McKenny
Grand Lodge of Ohio
W. C. Brown
C. E. Brown
M. R. Brown
Farmers & Mechanics’ Bank of
Cadiz
Electric streetcar line may bypass Harrisville route
Harrisville residents demand high price for right of way, prompting the traction company to consider a new path. Directors will not pay for rights or allow others to do so, risking an alternate route that excludes Harrisville. Surveyors will map the Fairmont Piedmont line to tap the Wheeling Traction at Barton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisville
Wilso Martins Ferry
Traction Company
Cadiz
Corps of Surveyors
Martins Ferry
Fairmont-Piedmont
Wheeling Traction Company
Barton
Died at infirmary in county graveyard names
Mrs Nathan McGrew aged seventy one died Sunday afternoon after being taken to the infirmary June 30 1908 Burial will be in the infirmary burying grounds Charles Kain aged fifty six taken to the infirmary November 8 1608 died November 15 and burial there planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan McGrew
Charles Kain
Wife of Hero Receives Gold Medal and Pension
Mrs. Chas. H. Cosgrove of Hopedale is awarded a gold medal and a $30 monthly pension for life, plus a $3 monthly pension for her two year old baby until age sixteen, for the heroism of her husband Charles H. Cosgrove who saved friends at Center Point at personal risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
H. Cosgrove
Hopedale
Center Point
Raoz
Oil Lease Transfers in Island Creek and Surrounding Townships
H L Thompson assigns a sixteenth in the David McCullough lease to TL D Heren Emily Edmiston leases to George L Swickard Swickard leases in Knox and Island Creek to Sapp Brothers Aaron M Wiles in Island Creek to Sapp Bros Lizzie H Wright in Island Creek James H Crawford to C M Crawford J D Owens assigns a sixteenth at Mingo to W B McMechen W George to Everett Gas Company in Cross Creek Mary George to same Cephas Ryan to same John L McClain in Wells to O21 Boe A White assigns a sixteenth at Mingo Junction to James M Clark F M Work assigns a sixteenth to A L White Mrs Edward McConnell in Island Creek to William McKeown H H Vermillion to Ohio Oil Company in Island Creek C D Roberts to same Emma Irvin to Ohio Company in Salem township W J Waggoner to Ohio Oil Company in Salem township C A Gill to same W S Copeland to same J G Thompson to same Evelan Copeland to same Joseph Gray to same L L Polen to same For 500 the Par Oil & Gas Company assigns an eighth at Mingo to Ada Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Thompson
David McCullough
Island Creek
TL. D. Heren
Emily Edmiston
Inles Township
George L. Swickard
Z. Swickard
Knox
Island Creek Township
Sapp Brothers
Aaron M. Wiles
Sapp Bros
Lizzie H. Wright
James H Crawford
C. M. Crawford
J. D. Owens
Mingo
W. B. McMechen
W.H. Geeorge
Everett Gas & A Company
Cross Creek Township
Mary George
Same
Cephas Ryan
John L. McClain
Wells Township
Boe A. S. White
Mingo Junction
James M. Clark
F. M
A. L. White
Edward McConnell
William McKeown
H. H. Vermillion
Ohio Oil Company
C.D. Roberts
Salem Township
Emma Irvin
Ohio Company
W. J. Waggoner
Oil Oil Company
C. A. Gill
W. S. Copeland
J. G. Thompson
Evelan Copeland
Joseph Gray
L. L. Polen
Par Oil & Gas Company
Ada Powell
The Farce Indicts and Sentences in a Workhouse Case
Prosecutor Sinnebaldi Zapponi was indicted for second degree murder and found guilty of assault and battery. He received a thirty day workhouse sentence while Prosecuting Attorney Alban attacked unwritten law and sparked debate over juror influence. Defense argued the unwritten law not admitted and praised the accused as poor, not rich as claimed. Judge Richards expressed surprise at the verdict and implied the farce would continue without the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinnebaldi Zapponi
Alban
Erskine
Richards
Marriage Licenses in Ohio and Pennsylvania Areas
Chas. E. Proskowetz of Johnstown Pa and Sonja Petrovich of Mingo Junction appear on the marriage license list. Michael Kotpas and Annie Estok of Mingo Junction are listed alongside Wm oo and Anna Naomi Brown of Adena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Proskowetz
Johnstown
Sonja Petrovich
Mingo Junction
Michael Kotpas
Annie Estok
Wm Oo
Anna Naomi Brown
Adena
Remains of Willem Day Williams Brought to City
The remains of Willem Day Williams, who died at Sheraden, Pa, Saturday, were brought to the city today on No 3 and were taken to the Day homestead on South Street. The funeral will take place from St Pauls church at 2 30 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem Day Williams
Sheradeny
South Street
St. Paul's Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fern
Mertz
Riverview
Elizabeth R. Johnson
Upper Market Street
Harry Ewing
D. Bevins
Laura Ely
Edith Paden
Lizzie Martin
Duca Burris
Stanton Boulevard
Nee Bates
Cincinnati
A. &. Freeman
Party of Friends
Harry Porter
Frances Lloyd
Roy Lioyd
William M. Beall
J. J. McCoy
West Virginia
Bessie Gary
Benwood
L. H. Hill
Ray Black
Dorsey
J. R. Beatty
J. M. Starret
G. W. Griesnger
L. L. Gray
East Palestine
Knoxvile
New Somerset
Roy Foster
John McKee
Rebecca Hull
St. Petersburg
Fla
McKee
the Kings Daughters
O. Balache Lazier
North Ninth Street
Geo. McClain
Martin’s Ferry
Joan McCoy
Logantreet
Maurice 5S. McCoy
Mary Fielding
Ada V. Fielding
Elks
Bachelors
Folk
O'Neal
Melville
North Third Street
Young Ladies’ Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Gen Ram
Louise Lyons
Albert Moreland
Lieyd
Lloyd
Loggie
Henry Gregg
Speaks
Maurice Miller
Fairmont
Frank Patton
Miss Mary Lodge
Geo. W. Bill
Ft. Wayne
Jas. EF. Hill
Harry M. Miles
Steubenville Gazette
Metropolian Isurance Company
B. N. Conley
Washington City
Christy
Washington Street
J. H.C. Club
John Malone
A. E. Frazier
Jennie
Beaver Falls
L.roe
C. H. Spaulding
Stewart Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Fisher
Maurice McCoy
Rome
Pastor's Aid Society
Second Presbyterian Church
Soldiers of the King
Toy Mission
Friends of the Mission
Miss Myers
George W. Hill
Fort Wayne
James KE. Hill
North
Third Street
H .C. Cook
M. K. Means
Franklin
Fifth Street
Sam S. Loomer
Sam A. Grove
Sam A. Grove. the “Two Sams
I. C. Cook
Mercy Hospital
South Fifth Street
Home Missionary Societies
Presbyterian
Third Presbyterian Church
Dr. Cowan
Board of Freedmen
Woman's Home Missionary Society
First M
Luella Mahan
Sixth Avenue
Samuel Reiner
New York
Taft
New England
Robert Freudenberger
Madison Avenue
Col
Wm. Freudenberger
4Th and
Madison
C. Hallett and Son
Douglass- Ewing
Mr. Hallett
Toony
Arry O. Wells
Bessie R. Scott
Germany
A. W. Scott
Chas. Berard
Binghamton
N. Y
Wells
Mayme Scott
Jewett Sun
Edna Shane
Cotillion Club
James Toner
Pan Handle Baiggage Force
J. P. McGahan
Chester
Fred McGahan
A. A. Anathan
Bennett
Peoria
Joseph Johnston
East Springfield
Brilliant
Litly Marker
Newark
David Eberhardt
Colorado
Marion, O
Robert W. Dodds
Carrie Virginia
John M. Swickard
Christian Society of the First Presbeterian Church
Martha’ Washinton
Farner
Anna Vermillion
Smithfield
Maud Spencer
N. G
George Burriss
Vermillion
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
William Becker
de Witt Erskine
Roy Hillman
Frank Dever
Godfrey
The
K. of P
Probate Court
Tures
Wheeling Potteries Company
And
A. O. U. W. Grand Lodge
Ohio River
Zapponi
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