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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
3
In a tense hillside stand off Mason declares Bob Hampton his prisoner as rifle fire erupts. The crowd scatters under cover while Brant grapples with rival loyalties and a secret about Miss Gillis unsettles his pursuit of Naida.
Secretary W J Phipps announced statewide registration greatly lifted Republican prospects in Ohio. Ex Governor Perrick praised Cleveland gains as 20 000 shortfall quickly filled. Franklin county chair Willis Rowland said registrations show Republican strength while some Democratic votes remain unrecorded. The big turnout spurred local Republicans into a fierce two week finish.
Several town lot producers in the Mingo pool show new natural producers, with A Kabb's John PF Cairns No 2 site yielding 100 barrels, Harry Stiers No 7 about 75 barrels, and M Spellacy on John Vankirk No 6 showing 40 barrels. Total Mingo pool gauge reads 1,570 barrels as old wells decline, while few new wells are started due to winter.
The Johnston Oil and Gas company organized a Saturday meeting in Dr. Shultz's office. Officers elected: Frank L. Johnston president, William Griffith vice president, Frank S. King secretary and treasurer. Board includes Dr. William Kerr Dr. J. T. Shultz Chris Bartels Dr. S. B. Reed Harry Low and W. C. Browning. The firm reports an 8 100 000 cubic foot gas strike in Franklin township and holds 3 700 acres under lease in Columbiana county with plans to develop more to meet demand from four nearby towns.
The Jefferson County Sunday School Convention gathers at the WM.FE Church in Toronto, Ontario, on Thursday afternoon October 2 at 1 30 with a roster of noted workers and speakers slated to present during the session.
Stetbenvill speakers include Martha V. Graham and M. A. Honline. A special Thursday 8 pm meeting on civic rights in the adult Bible class movement will be led by Dr. T. W. Lane of Wheeling. Special cars will ferry attendees from Brilliant to Empire, with Lane speaking at 7:50 pm departing Fourth and Market.
A nineteen year old East Liverpool woman Margaret Tsk was attacked Monday morning by James H. White of Ripley West Virginia who died by suicide yesterday. A letter found in his effects says he planned the murder over a refused marriage and references revenge against the woman and her family. White worked as a mould runner at McNicol pottery and the woman decorated at Harker pottery.
The Methodist Protestant Church at Empire was rededicated after remodeling costing 7.6, honoring Rev. Rosenberger as pastor and Rev. Dr. Beck as sermon speaker from West Lafayette. A platform meeting in the afternoon featured Rev. Miller of Steubenville and other ministers, with a Steubenville delegation joining.
An engine rolled on the WV line near Carrollton brick works after hitting a broken rail. Engineer Dan Rice was flung from the locomotive and narrowly escaped. The fireman suffered slight burns. the jackman was uninjured. Track damage halted traffic for hours.
William Martin, Assistant Dairy and Food Commissioner, investigates alleged violations by milk dealers over formaldehyde in milk. He asks the public not to pre judge the dealers until cases are fully reviewed.
R E Brandon aged 59 died at his home 14 Center street Sunday at 11 a.m. after a three week illness of congestion of the heart. Born in Hancock county West Virginia he lived there until moving here four years ago. He worked thirty five years making sewer pipe at New Cumberland and later held jobs at La Belle Iron Works and as janitor of the National Exchange Bank building. He married Christine Beaumont forty two years ago and leaves sons William P F and George of Steubenville and daughters Lulu Walmer and Mrs J C Wilson of New Cumberland. Two brothers George W Brandon of Steubenville and J E Brandon of New Cumberland and a sister Mrs Margaret Edwards of Toronto also survive. He was a member of the Christian Church. He served in Civil War units 4th Virginia and 122nd.
A memorial notice honors a respected citizen described as a veteran member of the G A R and the I C O. It notes his standing in the community and states the interment will take place at New Cumberland.
Mrs Myrtle Curfman Seibert passed away after a prolonged illness from consumption at the home of Mrs John Wells on Friday morning October 16, 1908, aged 31. She leaves two children aged 8 and 2. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at Mrs Burns 501 Wells Street with Rev Dr Smith officiating, burial in Union cemetery.
Adam Poe McCarrell father of Mrs. Sarah Rendall of this city died at his home in am Florence Pax on Oct tenth aged 70. Survived by widow five sons and four daughters including Elizabeth Work Tur dell a McCullough of Florence William McCarrell of Frankfort Springs Sallie Rendall of Steubenville Charles of Burgettstown James David and Susie at home also one sister Mrs John Porter of Stony Point Pa Born in Washington county he was named for Indian fighter Adam Poe.
Miss Nellie Willison aged 24 died at 2 30 p m at her parents East Liverpool home from tuberculosis after months of illness. Survived by six brothers Emmet Ambrose Charles Herman Porter Warren of Chester and three sisters Florence Ault Margaret Irons and Sadie Barker. Funeral at St Aloysious Church Saturday at 9 am. Born and raised in East Liverpool she was well known in Steubenville and sought treatment in the west and Mt Clemens Michigan with little improvement.
Grafton Gilchrist died at his home in Brilliant after a long illness including spinal hardening St. Vitus dance and palsy. He lived a time in a sanitarium and was a farmer. He is survived by his wife eight children and one brother. He was a member of the Christian church and the O U A M at New Alexander. Funeral will be held Sunday afternoon.
The community mourns Otto Schultz with services at Zio Lutheran Church led by Rev Hempleman. Also noted are deaths of Alexander seven weeks old and Milutin three years. funeral services for Mrs James Taylor and a large attendance. A Steubenville bankruptcy court notice offers for sale LaBelle View Reserve Plan property with residence restrictions and appraised value of 6500, cash terms.
Rev Reyer officiated as Jones was laid to rest on Friday afternoon. Pallbearers included Wi Mumble, Jao Johnston, Thos Geary, Jao Hum ble, Harvey Johnston, and Arthur Foruwalt.
Mrs Harriet Helms Pearson widow of Warren Pearson of New Castle died Monday night at Warenton sanitarium in Ohio after a three year illness. Born October 1 1846 in Steubenville she lived in New Castle with her family and married Lieut Warren Pearson in 1875. Survived by brothers William and Alex Helms and sisters Mrs Martha Bennett Mrs Emma Gordon and Lucy Van Divert. Funeral from Steubenville to New Castle with services conducted by Rev Dr Robinson and Rev W Evans. pallbearers named A W Helms Thomas C Helms Robert Barclay William Myers.
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