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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1907
Page
4
The Olio W C T U convention opened with a hearty welcome in Steubenville. Addresses praised temperance gains, editors urged support, and speakers from churches schools and press outlined goals, with notes of booster spirit and calls for local option and suffrage.
The convention opened with delegates seated by county banners in the church. The official board and executive committee adjourned after the opening. The Young Ladies' Missionary Society hosted a noon dinner for delegates and friends, followed by a supper in the evening. Coffee for the noon delegate meal at Second Church was donated by Wood's Boston Coffee via Leech & Irvin. The evening meal coffee was Monarch, donated by John Orr's Sons. Palms and flowers for the convention came from Agnes L. Wells' & Co. and George Huscroft.
The thirty fourth annual State Convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met in executive session at the Second Presbyterian church. Delegates and officers from Ohio gathered as dues were discussed, county institutes planned, and a federation with the National Purity Society considered.
Wednesday morning program presided by Miss Ensign includes responsive readings and Crusade Psalm. Roll call, apportment of committees on credentials, courtesy, telegrams, etc.
Executive Committee reports, secretaries and treasurer roles amid Young Woman's Branch activities. Five minute talks and medal contests led by Mrs Bowman Vickers. Mothers meetings, Cradle Roll plans, and community speakers including Mrs Smith of Columbus on Work Among Colored People and Mrs Jamison in Social Meetings. Notes on Red Letter Day with Mrs Hedges of Piqua, and Foreign Speaking People and Miners led by Mrs S A Hughes of Youngstown.
Elsa White a 12 year old girl was found by police stepping off a B and O train in Wheeling and placed with her mother who had telephoned from Washington Pa. The girl’s mother, living with another man, had told authorities she wanted the child to join her father in Mt Pleasant Ohio where he and his son reside. The custody dispute followed a divorce. the mother had tried to prevent the departure but the girl boarded the train this morning. The father at Mt Pleasant took custody of the girl after hearing her story.
J Francis Adams a prominent Wheeling figure serving as secretary for Reymann Brewing Company and an official in local business and civic life, killed himself in the Elks Clubhouse bathroom Monday afternoon. He appeared normal earlier, joining a billiards gathering after noon and chatting with friends before the fatal self-inflicted head wound. motive remains unclear though financial trouble is not believed likely.
Magyar societies gathered in Steubenville on Tuesday from Connerville and elsewhere. Buecher's band led the parade to Holy Name church where the new flag was blessed. Officers rode horses and carriages bore girls in white with floral wreaths as they celebrated. A ball is planned at Turner Hall.
New York City is home to about 198000 widows according to recent demographic figures. The study notes widows form a significant portion of the city’s households and may influence local social services and aging support needs.
Jacob George runs a new business on North Fourth street with a refined lunchroom while continuing to operate his well known off stand. Jefferson county residents easily find the meals at either location and oysters are served in any style at both places.
The notice advertises Hotel Bowmont at North and Cedar Aves offering American Plan at 2 dollars per day and 14 dollars per week. It highlights Furothean First Class Bar and Cafe with music in the main dining room and mentions West View Cars Creater Pittsburgh in a terse traveler notice.
Isaac MacDonald Andrew Deems 46 and Mrs Salome Catherine Johnston 30 wed last week after a brief courtship. Johnston, twice widowed with eight children, Deems with nine, exchanged vows in a ceremony by Rev John Rickelson. Deems advertised two days, receiving 43 replies. Johnston was last. He lives on a Richie farm, and the official offered to show her the place and cover return fare to East Liverpool if not satisfied.
William Byers of Alliance Ohio was arrested on charges of conspiring with Frank H. O'Brien Cal Garvin and Samuel Conkle alias J W Clark to transport lottery tickets from Pennsylvania to Ohio. Byers waived a hearing before US Commissioner Julius Whiting of Anton Ohio and posted $500 bail for upcoming Pittsburgh District Court appearance.
A towboat sank and turned on its side in the Monongahela River near the Alice mines as it prepared to tow. The entire forward watch reportedly slept through the accident, but officials doubt they were at their posts. The loss is described as slight, limited to the vessel itself, with rescue and raising efforts underway to refloat and repair the craft.
The State Officers and Superintendents of the W C T U will be in the city today at Second Presbyterian Church. They plan executive meetings this afternoon and tomorrow. Tuesday evening features Welcome night with addresses by Mayor R I Scott, Rev J M Robinson, Prof R L Irwin, Carlos D Simeral, H H McFadden, and Mrs B N Lindsay.
A little girl bursts into Aunt Berta’s room calling out in delight that a fly has a tack stuck in its tail. The scene captures curious childhood wonder sparked by a tiny, vivid detail.
The undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as executrix of Kinsey T. Cole deceased. Wayne Township Jefferson County Ohio. Dated September 23, 1607. Attorneys Mary Cole A C Lewis and J Oscar Naylor.
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