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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1906
Page
2
Standenville resident Hon. Robert Love, a long prominent Republican, died at his Boat Fourth Street home at 5 a m after a weeks illness from a side pain leading to paralysis and biccoughs. A former city editor and council member, he served as mayor once and sought the office again.
The obituary remembers Squire Love as a tireless, popular Steubenville figure born in Philadelphia October 10 1887. A Civil War era river worker and later judge of peace he served in many posts including deputy oil inspector and Pan Handle worker. He was a Pythian leader who founded the Pythian Children s Home at Springfield Ohio and mentored many through temperance work and public service. His death ends a life of public service and generous charity to family friends and the city.
A serenade near Holliday's Cove ends in injury as Ralph Coe, 20, accidentally shoots off the end of his left little finger with a 32 caliber revolver during a bridal couple’s serenade to Dr. NeMarr Erskine and the bride’s parents. The finger was amputated and Coe was treated, the party dispersing after the accident.
Mr Daniel Williams a McFeely Bros. bookkeeper and Miss Susie Lovell of Manistee Michigan wed in Manistee on October 10. The ceremony at Holy Trinity church followed by a luncheon and gifts. They will reside in Steubenville Ohio after the ceremony.
Ellis and Jacob Steele, lifelong siblings and business partners, once two of Belmont County's wealthiest farmers, reconciled after thirty years of silence sparked by a cat dispute. A niece’s affection bridged the rift. they now share a home and work together in harvest and smithy. Neither brother has married.
Roosevelt attends a G A R event on the 24th as Count Witte is reported down and out.
Mingo Junction officers served warrants on three Plum Run miners tied to Saturday shooting at Supt. Cox. One man, Jos Matalone, was captured and jailed. others, James Watkins and Robert Saley, fled with the affidavits naming them. No officers fired a shot, contrary to some papers.
The body of Beatty M. Bell, who died by self inflicted gunshot in Cleveland Saturday night, will be transported to Steubenville this evening. His father W. G. Bell says the death seems mysterious and questions domestic troubles reports from Coshocton. Archie Bell denies any marriage by his brother, while Cleveland papers report suicide.
Fligia Hie, an Austrian laborer at La Belle Iron Works, was crushed to death when a seven ton ingot fell from an electric crane into the soaking pit. The 21 year old, living at 668 Prospect Avenue, died instantly, with his body mutilated and injuries unseen by fellow workers. He had been in the country about two years and was single.
Congressman Theodore E. Burton of Cleveland and Congressman L. Weems addressed a large Barnesville opera house meeting last night. Burton urged Republicans to unite against the Democrats, praised Belmont delegation support, and spoke on national issues. Weems highlighted Republican prosperity and the impact of protective policy on Belmont county river towns.
A 14 year old boy Forrest Manbeck wed 14 crosses the Parandle tracks west of Bloomfield when a westbound freight train strikes the wagon he drew with two horses. He suffers a severe head wound and other injuries but survives. One horse dies and the wagon is demolished. Manbeck is treated by a local physician in Ocio. Officials Charles Sells and George Murray are named. Authorities discuss adding watchmen at key country crossings, including Bloomfield, following a recent fatality.
Irondale man Jesse Ammon pleads guilty to larceny at the April term and receives Mansfield Reformatory sentence with attorney J S Paisley. A short divorce petition from Clarence W Moses seeks dissolution from Josephine F Moses, married June 25 1899 at Steubenville. Court finds two thirds ownership for plaintiff, one third for defendant in the Maloney case with several liens. partition ordered with commissioners. Atlantic storms loom as registration day nears and Cadiz boys face trouble.
Coal operators in Eastern Ohio report a 45 cent per ton price increase to 1.50 as rail car shortages curb mine output. Mines push to run at full capacity yet lack of empty cars limits production and service. Operators claim discrimination by railroads and plan appeals to state and possibly federal authorities.
Roland Eans, four, died after being shot by his seven year old brother Layton with a two calibre revolver at 102 Boyce Street East End. The accident happened about 3 3 o clock yesterday afternoon when the children were alone. Roland died at 7 55 without regaining consciousness. Mrs Eans was in the city, Mrs Fama of Toronto arrived today. The victim was a grandson of Mrs Eans.
Roy N. Merryman files affidavits from Coryon Trotter and George E. Conley in Frank V. Smith's new trial motion. Conley swears Smith had no part in the burglary of Greenburg’s, did not witness the event, and was not present. Conley’s fear of incriminating himself is cited as reason he did not testify. Trotter’s affidavit aligns, while their lawyers claim they avoided testimony to protect clients’ interests.
Louise Dorsey won the 2 28 trot and Trixie Medium the 2 30 pace as two races were run off in a spirited meeting at Steubenville Driving Park while a third was postponed due to lack of entries and a freight wreck. Officials and times noted amid several bike collisions in the last heat of the pace.
Realty sales across Smithfield Warren and surrounding townships include Hodgens to Conley for a Toronto lot. Purviance to Ong 85 percent of Smithfield acres for 5309. Lowry to Low 228 acres Frush Creek for 3333. La Belle View Co to Fee Lashley for a lot at La Belle View for 1000. Further transfers include Jessie Duslope, Odell, Ostrow to Greenberg, Call to Foster, McClare to Pekala, Stef fi to Stef fi Sr., Hammond to Cooper, Duda to Daron, Kurtz to McIntyre, Sandor to La Belle View, Deyarmon to Deyarmon, Neel to Jefferson County. various properties and prices listed.
Two Rayland Ohio men T J Stringer and James Hodgens met with the Cadiz Board of Trade executives to discuss extending the Dillonvale to Cadiz electric line. A hay land to Dillonvale franchise exists and planners consider extending to Uhrichsville if right of way is secured. The project supporters inspected the route and optimism rose about building an excellent road if rights are obtained.
A terse report hints at rising dangers as assassins lurk, a revival of bowing gains traction, and country roads improve. It notes an annual figure of $160000 as a notable amount in the context.
A compilation of marriage licenses listing couples in Steubenville and surrounding communities including Steubenville, New Alexandria, Bloomingdale, Creswell, Mingo Junction, Steuberville, Weems, Hammondsville, Amsterdam, Brilliant, Adena, and broader Ohio areas. Names include Colbeck with Gough ler, Carney with Spence, Montgomery with Fell, Ferguson with Martin, Simpson with Ker rohan, Hartman with Titus, Scott with Glover, Gregory with Finelli, Taylor with Adertore, Hunt with Meson, Cooper with Maple, Beckett with Keller, Palmer with Hoffman, Phillipson with Purviance, Lloyd with Vesperman, Crawford with Vernon, Patterson with Sprague, Millhizer with Peeler.
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