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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
14
Friday notices from Trichsville Chronicle mingle obits and social updates. Names include Miss Mary Magéaten Davin, Dean Hartnedy funeral attendees, Mrs. A M Hunt, James W. Gray, Miss Margaret Price, and many others in Tusc and surrounding towns.
Local society column reports visits by Mrs. W. H. Smythe and Miss Addie Smyth from Los Angeles, a Winterville party honoring Miss Dorothy Dinsmore, and many visits and travels of residents. Births, anniversaries, church society meetings, and social events fill the week with engagements at United Presbyterian, Westminster, and M P churches.
Several couples from Steubenville and surrounding towns filed for marriage licenses including BE Freeman 23 with Josephine Henry 21 of Steubenville Giovanni Cenci 21 of Columbus and Mary Tobasco 18 of Steubenville Simon Marshall aa and Bessie Grieshaber 16 of Steubenville John Mushrash 23 and Clara Kis inki 20 of Steubenville Daniel Bernon 24 of Bergholz and Lillian BR Wilson 29 of Toronto Elmer W Soluvan 22 of Mingo Junction and Mary M Spears 11 of Steubenville.
A list names individuals with ages and hometowns including Veilliant Rowland Stebbenville Toronto Mingo Junction and Mingo Junction. Several entries show ages from 16 to 34 with assorted surnames and given names across multiple towns.
Campaigners on the Democratic party ticket circulate cards that do not reveal their political positions. The cards offer little public policy detail and focus on generic messaging.
A fragmentary remark mocks Republicans courting votes from all parties. The speaker ridicules the hue and cry, framing such attempts as laughable theater and hollow politics.
Two individuals from Dillon Vale and two from To erate appear in a local licensing list. Kuchler aged 21, Amelia Bodlak aged 19, Wm. P. Cable aged 27, and Copian E. Cooper aged 27 are noted among the entries.
Nellie Cage is granted a divorce from Lee F. Cage on grounds including extreme cruelty adultery habitual drunkenness and failure to provide. The proceeding names Nellie Cage as the plaintiff and Lee F. Cage as the defendant in the divorce action.
A reader notes that Judge Mitchell, H A Bell, Hays White, former Kirk Patrick, Fremont Tarr and others listed as Democrats on campaign cards may not show Democratic affiliation. The writer questions loyalty and urges the Gazette to interview these figures, suggesting possible treason near home.
Henry Kerney, wounded in a Sunday morning shooting following a confrontation with a man identified as Reed, was transported to a Fast Liverpool hospital Monday. Doctors located a bullet in his left leg. the one that struck his head remains missing. His condition is not considered serious.
Frank Devore Jr aged 20 and Hazel Elliott aged 18 reside in Steubenville. James W Gray aged 22 and Margaret Price aged 20 live in Amsterdam. Nicola Zec aged 26 and Maria Ernic aged 22 are from Steubenville.
Isaac T. Waller of Mr. Pleasant and Lillian Carter of Amsterdam appear in a dated aged entry. The fragment notes ages 26 and 18 respectively, with locations Piney Fork and Amsterdam referenced alongside.
Coroner Foster filed verdicts in three inquests. Hugh Fitzgerald died September 15 near Jeddo after being struck by a C. P. R. train. John Digesualdo died September 26 from congenital circulatory defects. Antonia Botta died September 14 at Glen Run No 2 mine from a fall of stone. the room was well posted and the slip could not be detected.
Common Pleas Court opened with petitions and demurrer debates. Judge Richards requires briefs for leaves to file, and cases include divorces granted for wilful neglect, alimony awards, foreclosures, judgments for damages, and trials with witness difficulties amid a fragmentary docket.
The record details several lawsuits including Roy McClave vs Howcroft foreclosures and marshal liens. A divorce case Sedie Brown claims extreme cruelty citing repeated abuse since their June 28 1911 marriage at Weilsburg. She alleges beating and threats plus failure of support. Cohen represents her.
Very Rev. Dean M. M. A. Hartnedy arrived from Los Angeles aboard Pan Handle No. 10 at 1 50 pm Friday. Thousands of parishioners, friends, and schoolchildren gathered at the station and St Peters Church as the casket was carried to the hearse and into the church for viewing. The remains lie in state outside the altar rail until the 8 30 am Saturday funeral with Bishop Hartley and clergy taking part.
The American Red Cross Society gave $500 to flood sufferers in Weirton and Holliday's Cove. Residents say no other outside aid has arrived yet as towns are repaired and will look much better once finished.
Colonel Roosevelt plans a speaking tour the second week in October covering Ohio Illinois and Indiana. Walter Crown announced the Progressive campaign in Ohio will be crowded into the final four to five weeks of the effort.
The Parcel-Post law admits farm and factory produce as fourth class matter and raises the weight limit from four to 11 pounds. Rates apply at post offices starting rural routes or on routes, or within carrier limits, with five cents for the first pound and one cent for each additional pound, up to 15 cents for an 11 pound package.
In a pinch use Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder for the feet. Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after use. It relieves swelling, blisters, calluses, and sore spots and helps break in new shoes. Free trial package offer from Allen S. Olmstead, Le Roy New York.
The Office of the Commissioners of Jefferson County Steubenville Ohio invites sealed proposals dated September Vth 1902. Bids will be received at the courthouse for specified public works with deadlines and requirements to be met according to provided specifications.
The Board of County Commissioners extends bids until October 18, 1912 at 12 oclock noon for labor and material on Steel Super structures for Bridges No 2 15 and over Croxton s Run in Knox Township and Bridge at Cream City No 1 in Saline Township plus sub structure work and concrete Arch in Springtida Township over Wolf Run. Bids on blank forms require certified check of 100 dollars and contracts awarded if chosen. The County Commissioners may reject any or all bids.
Notice of appointment states Thomas S. Jones as Administrator of the estate of George Robertson, deceased, late Bradley Smithfield township Jefferson county Ohio. Dated September 13, 1012. Attorney Toscepgiw.
public notice announces the appointment of Charles E Waddle and George Waddle as attorneys for the estate of Isabel Wiggins, deceased of Brilliant in Wells township, dated September 3 1912, establishing the official legal representation for the estate.
Julia Louse has filed a divorce petition against John Louse in case 1177 of the Common Pleas Court of Jefferson County Ohio. The hearing is set for on or after October 21 1912. MCCLAVE and MCCLAVE attorneys for the plaintiff.
John Varga files for divorce from Elizabeth Varga in Jefferson County Ohio court. Defendant's residence is unknown. Hearing set on or after November 2, 1912. Attorney R G Porter represents the plaintiff.
Guardian Edward D. Lucas plans a public auction on Saturday Oct 5 at 1 PM CST in East Springfield Jefferson County Ohio. Four tracts describe hotels lots and land on Main Street with appraisals totaling 5800 dollars. Cash terms. J Oscar Naylor attorney for Alice A. Shane guardian.
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