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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1907
Page
2
Senator Foraker used a press opportunity on Wednesday to volley sharp rebukes at President Roosevelt's foes. Meigs County Boards of Education propose paying teachers only 25 dollars per month, a disgrace to Ohio and Meigs County. Teachers deserve liberal salaries reflecting their demanding work and preparation.
Gov Hughes of New York faces scrutiny as evidence mounted against his veto of the two cent fare bill. The Rexing report notes advocates say early vetoes harmed transit reform, while proponents argue the policy would ease rider costs across states.
Taft received a cordial reception from Chinese delegates and even women joined in a hearty welcome. The visit has improved international relations between the United States and China as War Secretary Taft travels.
The Bridgeport post office will be vacant in December with multiple applicants for the position. Congressman Weems notes the contest shows signs of a heated fight among contenders who seek the appointment.
Congressman Kennedy supports revising traffic policy but argues the best step is to wait until after the presidential election, aligning with the country’s broad sentiment on the timing.
The article notes a 30,000 vote Democratic majority in Oklahoma, described as sufficient for practical purposes, signaling a strong win and clear political momentum for the party.
The Dillonvale News editor laments local corruption and law breaking in Dillonvale, contrasting with Steubenville. He argues the brazen law breaker is the exception and urges measured critique of government and officials amid the city’s diverse population.
An ad style notice argues that modern city and country life cause stomach trouble and promotes Miona stomach tablets as a safe, thorough remedy. It claims the product strengthens stomach muscles, improves digestion, and reduces weakness with a Beall & Steele guarantee.
The piece argues murder in Steubenville is not systemic and dismisses blame on the Republican candidate, praising Tommy Porter as a square deal, honest, and capable leader who will bring upright administration once elected. It urges decent voters to back Porter despite alarmist attacks.
Tickets for the coming winter lecture course go on sale at the Town Hall on Saturday October 12 at two o clock. The season promises a fine program featuring Packard the cartoonist Mozart Concert Club Elliott the Lecturer and others.
Mrs Struver of Pittsboro and Mr and Mrs Cornelia Stuller of Steubenville visited Mrs S L Swickard over Sunday. Families from Steubenville Mt Zion Wellsville and Vanport attended gatherings and preaching at Mt Tabor and Good Hope Lutheran. The G T S meets Grayce and Alyne Clark on Saturday October 10 1907.
Farmers toil in Barbers Hollow amid a wet season with corn in the field and wheat being planted while Jack Frost threat looms. Miss Cara Allen suffers a serious fall on the board walk but expects recovery. Fred Allen and others suffer various illnesses as locals work on a timber cutting contract for CH Smith on the George Reed farm.
Ex Commissioner William M. Kerr passed through Trondale on Wednesday en route to Wellsville. Mrs. A Boehm traveled to Steubenville last week to consult eye specialist Dr Moss grove about a serious eye problem that may affect her sight. Mrs. J M Hazen returned home after an extended visit with القراءة
Relatives in Columbiana county report Rev J W McIntosh pastor of the Free Methodist Church has been transferred by their conference to Bridgeport Ohio and will move there when arranged. Mr McIntosh is an old veteran and affable. News notes mention a possible sewer pipe works for Irondale area and demand for East Ohio Sewer Pipe Co clay. Mr Wolf of Knights of Pythias engagement visited lodge members. Fred McBane attended the innerva fair and did business there. Miss Etta Dallas visiting Steubenville. Miss Rebecca Williams ill but improving. Mrs J M Kellar on sick list.
Farmers report corn still green from late harvest. Miss Nancy McCoy visited Miss Florence Welday. C Welday bought a trained Scotch Collie from R C Moore. G L Jewell toured Pittsburg and Washington Pa and attended the Exposition. Various residents visit family, attend fairs, and note scarce farm help. Marsh prepares 40 pan cane refinery. Edna Holmes visits. Earl George travels to Cadiz Fair. School progress noted under George F Cole.
A large Canton crowd attended the Canton dedication and the Cadiz fair last week. Mrs. John Barrett and her Chicago niece visited Cadiz Junction, while Miss Jennie Herren toured Cadiz. Cora Holland, teaching in Wheeling High School, visited family here. The community hopes for pleasant weather for the Carrollton Fair. Mr and Mrs Thomas Rider saw their son in Steubenville. Charles Holland stayed with relatives in Steubenville and Paul Savovel attended the Jamestown Exposition. George Cook and family returned from North Carolina and Exposition attendance.
Beall and Steele invite all catarrh sufferers to try Hyomei with a full money back guarantee. They claim no other treatment matches Hyomei for quick, lasting relief and insist the germicidal inhalation reaches nose throat and lungs without stomach upset. The pocket inhaler accompanies each purchase.
W A Lowry transacted business in Wellsville on Friday. Frank Saltsman, a Pine Grove native, spent vacation on the Ridge. Robert Morrow and wife of San Jose California visit cousin Mrs. Van Dyke. They were among homes removed by a famed earthquake. Lewis McLain and wife of Prayo were seen driving on the Ridge. A W Wiles will hold a public sale soon after selling his farm. Lowry of Wellsville was on the Ridge Sunday morning.
Misses Emily and Eva Fulton visited with family as Charles Ford of Quaker Ridge and Harry Porter of Jewett passed through town Friday. Mr and Mrs J B Fulton enjoyed time with their new horse. Mrs Jacob Heisler and daughter Olive called in town Fri. Mrs John Thompson found a penny dated 1707 while digging potatoes, the second coin found nearby. she declined offers for both pieces. Misses Elsie and Lottie McKee attended Mrs Dummitt’s funeral in Steubenville. Cyrus Carroll did business in Amsterdam last week. Charles Gruber became hostler at the hotel. James Barnes went to the Burgettstown Fair Thursday. Mrs Fra Hanley visited Baltimore MD after a week here. Cal Adrian of the Adrian store in Germany was in town Saturday.
A sizable group from Pfernwood attended the Smithfield fair and reported the event as in the same old time. J F Rine and J S Thompson were among city visitors from the place last Saturday. Elliott Smith and his wife with daughter Mary Agnes visit O J Brown and family this week. Alvin Ree passed through en route to West Virginia to visit friends. L D Graham just finished harvesting a large acreage of potatoes with yields not full. Howard Ekey fills a large silo this week. Sherman Flood plans extensive Jersey cattle interests, buying stock from M L Cole of Bloomfield.
C D Welday conducted business here last week. Miss Agnes Loftus shopped in Steubenville Saturday. Paul Long and Frank Gault are starting schools at White’s and Powell’s. Lumber shipped from Moore farm near Green Lawn. Reed Scot’s new house nears completion and will be one of the finest on that road. Miss Hattie Ekey visited Steubenville. E S Myers and wife of Akron stayed at David Welay’s home most of last week. G L Jewell visits Pittsburg. Road supervisor Lerd is finishing the road for winter. Austin Smith operates the Tuslage cutter to fill M L Cole’s silo today.
Local notes report Joseph Cassell the rural mail carrier recovering, Ohio wheat yields for 1907 averaging 15.4 bushels per acre down from 20.9 the previous year. Social items note visits by Mr and Mrs Ault and E Palmer of Island Creek to Carroll County relatives and fairgoers, plus a W C T U federation meeting in late October. Also mentioned are Wellsville visitors Mrs Charles Adams and Elliott, J R Elliott’s Sunday stay, Eva Sanders hosting her brother Bert’s nineteenth birthday party with friends, games, music, and a luncheon concluding the event.
Wednesday notices list John Kilgore Richmond and W B Sterling Wellsburg in the city on business. Hon J C Heinlein Bridgeport attended to legal matters. Misses Brandon New Cumberland and Mrs Susan Orr Wilkinsburg visited relatives. A group from Barberslotlow and Misses Elma Andrews Hattie Scott and George Anderson toured the city. Several out of town guests stayed with local families and enjoyed trolley and store visits.
A resident reports an overcoat lost on the public road between Chestnut Ridge and Smithfield on September 30. The owner, Mr. Jeff A. Browne of Rush Run in Jefferson County, offers a reward for its return via O Box 33.
An old classified style notice for a storefront offering wall paper room moulding floor and table oil cloth window shades curtain poles remnants of linoleums for small rooms. Includes product types and shop focus rather than a narrative. Indexed as a local commerce blurb.
The undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as Executor of the will of Frederick Kaufman deceased of Steubenville Ohio. Dated October 7 1907 Sigamund A Laubhem John A Huston Attorney OCLO 3tw.
L Belle Walker petitions the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio for divorce from Earl C Walker and custody of minor children on grounds of extreme cruelty habitual drunkenness and gross neglect of duty. Hearing set for on or after November 16 1907 if the defendant does not answer by then the hearing will proceed. W C Brown is attorney for the plaintiff. October 6.
James A. Fotheringham files for divorce from Florence M. Fotheringham in Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas Ohio cause 8700. Grounds cited gross neglect and three years wilful absence. Hearing set after November 16, 1007. defendant not yet answered. Signed by plaintiff JAS A FOTHERINGHAM and attorney W C Brown.
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