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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
3
The correspondence lists Clifford Kerr's fair entertainment, Miss Clara Tipton's singing, and numerous locals and visitors. People visited from Steubenville, Sistersville, Wilmerding, Fernwood, Canal Dover, New Alexandria, Pittsburg, Detroit, Jamestown, and other towns. Plums and peaches were shipped, a wedding event occurred, and illness and travel updates mix with local social activity.
NEW ALEXANDRIA notes the Thompson Brothers James and William plan to move to the village and unite with Ellsworth to run the corner grocery at Main Street and Linden Avenue. Several local residents are mentioned visiting kin and attending events, including Eliza Porter’s return from Bloomfield nursing, Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple visiting York, and others hosting or visiting in town.
The report notes filling has begun on the well at the N. M. Poole place. Nicholas Lee visited Steubenville for business last Tuesday. Mrs. J. E. Baxter stayed with sister Mrs. A. E. Cariens in West Market Monday and Tuesday. T. H. Strain went to the Wheeling fair last Tuesday. Miss Nellie D. Baxter conducted business in Steubenville last Tuesday. Poole was a Wheeling visitor last Tuesday and attended the event.
Mrs Sarah Holmes and daughter Beda Smith left for Milwaukee after weeks with relatives. Frances Leech returned from visiting her brother John. Mrs Charles Smith came back from Bergholz due to a sister’s illness. R J Ferguson and wife visited George and wife near Smithfield. Joseph Bowers plans a farm sale on September 22. Charles Scott of Two Ridges called on Paul Patton. Clyde Bowers of Denver, Colorado visits his parents and plans to return this week. William Gilkison guest of his sister at Fernwood. Lizzie Patton shopped in the city Saturday.
Community greetings and social updates from Annapolis and nearby towns. Notes include Ferrer’s baseball ties to Flint, visiting relatives from Pittsburg and Mingo Junction, teaching near Jewett, and a Richmond minister’s move. The obituary for William Beatty details his Knights Pythias affiliation, church memberships, and funeral in Annapolis with floral tributes from local groups.
Our roads are dusty. H Lawrence visited Irondale on Monday. School opened with Miss Lena Russell as teacher. Many plan to attend the M Zion entertainment next Saturday. Van Dyke and sons unloaded lime last week. J T Lowry visited Hammondsville on business. Farmers will attend George B Saltsman sale on the roth.
Heavy drought grips Hazel Dell with little rain in a week. Wells failed, cattle and men drink at Opossum Run. Wheat sits in fields awaiting a wet spell expected before frost. John Porter’s wagon broke near Steubenville carrying fifty bushels of potatoes, a quarter of his crop.
Robert J. Ferguson buys a dog from Wintersville and vows it will keep Democrats off his premises. G. C. Welday sells Jersey stock to John Mays and McGill. An orchard was planted after a prior purchase by Mr. Johnson, and Well Pagin reports abundant fruit this year. Campers complain of water shortages for chickens. Mrs. Schaub of Mt. Pleasant visits daughter Mrs. Hay. J. Gilkinson and wife travel to Green Lawn after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Thompson. Cole spends part of the week in the capital. Miss Emma Flynn of Pittsburg stays at Mrs. Jewell's summer home. Samuel McCoy's hand operation is successful. Ollie S. Welday and George F. Cole study at Ohio University. J. L. Narragan and family drive to the county seat. Welday is missing. phone headquarters if seen. T.J. Johnson and family are visiting Samuel Johnson.
Farmers sow wheat and feed cattle as dry weather persists while many residents attend the Wheeling fair and share visits across Wellsburg, Green Lawn, Smithfield, and surrounding towns. Local trips include John Wells in Columbus and James Williamson with son Ed returning from Columbus fairs. religious services in Steubenville and Chester. oil wells on multiple farms, a recent frost, and wedding attendance at Daly and Barklow.
The notice notes upcoming wedding bells and school start with good attendance. It lists teachers Miss Parish in first grade, Miss Ethel Anderson in second, Mr Chambers in Jowett third, and Prof. D L Buchanan in fourth. Also mentions typhoid fever in town and that Mr and Mrs McKeever returned to Irwin Pennsylvania after a visit with their son Ed and Dick.
Notices report Ben Grant of Warttsville making a business call in town on Saturday. D A Griffith and Frances Wagoner returned from a shopping expedition to Cleveland Wednesday. Mart Starr has returned home after several years away. Mr and Mrs McConille Gordon spent a few days with relatives at Harrisville and attended the Wheeling fair Friday. Mrs James Shepard of Carrollton and friends in town Friday. Joseph Peterson, aged and highly respected citizen, died at his home Tuesday evening. Funeral by Rev E C Negi of the Presbyterian church. He leaves a bereaved wife, two brothers Will of Unionport and Charles of Bergholz, two sisters, and many friends. Interment was in Bergholz cemetery Thursday.
Elizabeth A. Owens was granted $25 temporary alimony from James S. Owens. Mebel Ey. Carreal v Lizzie L. Carreal reports of commissioners confirmed and order of sale issued. John Murphy & Co. v John H. Paisley et al, judgment by default for $1,246.34 and costs. John T. Daugherty v Henry Kithcart et al, injunction made perpetual. The United Iron & Steel Co.
Dr Albert Snell a renowned scientist and specialist announces a nationwide trip offering free consultation examination and advice for all diseases including deafness catarrh and nervous disorders He claims a new method cures many conditions without experimenting and guarantees possible cures or no charge for services Expect medical progress reports and bring a urine sample for analysis to assess kidney trouble
A lawsuit seeks $172 in damages for failure to receive twenty one and a half tons of iron under a contract. The defendant allegedly caused the plaintiff to sell elsewhere at a reduced value. Kitheart & Bigger, attorneys, have entered appearance for the suit against the defendant.
Dr Edmund F Frease son of Canton judge spoke on foreign missions in western India reporting a year long furlough to update progress. Frease stations north of Bombay Gujarat near Baroda, cites Tafts Philippines remarks and Lord Salisbury on civilizing the East, while conference notes cover ministry, anniversaries and Camp fire program led by Civil War Veterans.
M Emily Fulton Mrs Jennie Stahl Elbert S Ferrell Committee announce sale items from The Grief Bros Cooperage Co. at Ross Street and Pan Handle Railroad Steubenville Ohio including 16 breeding ewes 24 two year old wethers one large ram a fine breeder seven ram lambs one fine yearling mare sired by Major Wolk.
The presiding elder from Kent became head of the Steubenville district after a five year pastorate. He previously led First churches in Bridgeport Geneva and Ashtabula. In the past year under his oversight twenty Steubenville district churches improved property. Dr. Dickerson lives in Steubenville, Ohio. W H Dickerson urged making the Conference Daily the official organ, but editors Anderson Beetham and their staff were endorsed for concise reporting at the session.
The directors of East Springfield Telephone Company announce a stockholders meeting at the home office on October 12, 1908 at 12 o'clock to certify the dissolution of the corporation after surrendering corporate authority and franchises. ImL. Polen, Sec.
A bold clinic notice proclaims that Dr L F Voke will see patients and assess results before any commitment to ongoing treatment. It warns that if patients are not satisfied, they should not continue treatment.
Comprehensive notice claims successful non knife treatments for ailments across organs including lungs nerves stomach and kidneys. Claims cures from catarrh bronchitis asthma indigestion constipation piles epilepsy rheumatism and more with no detention from business.
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