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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
6
For sale a 169 acre farm on the Pan Handle railroad one half mile from New Alexandria station two miles east of Fernwood and fourteen miles west of Steubenville. Well watered and well set with fruit about 40 acres of coal. A bargain is offered soon. Address withheld.
Julia Thompson petitions for divorce and custody of Louisa May Thompson against Dudley Thompson in case 875 in the Common Pleas Court of Jefferson County. Hearing set on or after October 17, 1908. Julian Thompson, A C Lewis, J Oscar Naylor, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Notice declares WM. C. Brown as attorney and W. C. Brown to petition as administrator of Joseph Bolenski deceased, Mt. Pleasant township Jefferson County Ohio. Dated September 3, 1908.
John Shule and Esther Shule of Jefferson County Ohio will on October 13 1968 file petitions in the Probate Court requesting an order changing their names to Joan Charvant and Pether Charvant as provided by the Revised Statutes of Ohio.
Farmers are informed that the highest cash price for all country produce is paid at W Bougher's Grocery located at Third and Adams streets across from Harry Swearingen's livery stable in Steubenville. The notice urges timely delivery to maximize returns.
General Logan, bay with white marks, foaled September 17 1904, owned by J G Thompson, will stand at b's stables one half mile east of Richmond Ohio. Sire Duckeye Conqueror 9358 Dam Ohio's Lady Windsor 9833. Described as short legged with flat bone and strong body, a thick drafty sire candidate. Terms set at zero to insure a living foal.
Sir Robert a bay gelding with white face and hind legs to hooks. Ohio's Son of Countess, 9359, Dam Bonnie Windsor, 10.053. He is described as a fine big fellow with handsome carriage and strong feet. Descended from a large, respected line of ancestors. Terms set to insure a living. Due care given. no accountability for accidents.
The Steubenville Building and Loan Association, twenty years old, operates under Ohio building and loan laws. It lends on first mortgage real estate with deposits from 25 cents up, offering 4 to 5 percent interest and weekly or monthly payments. Debtors typically retire loans in four years with regular income, while stockholders have safeguards and the association reports strong mortgage backing and low foreclosures.
President Roosevelt writes to William B. McKinley urging disinterested citizens to back William H. Taft and a Republican Congress. He highlights seven years of legislation from irrigation to the meat inspection act, calls for united executive and legislative support, and warns against electing a hostile Congress. Oyster Bay message stresses continuity of policy and civic duty.
The East Ohio Conference lingered into Tuesday night as Bishop Cranston and his cabinet prepared sweeping changes in assignments. A seven district plan was favored by most, with Uhrichsville dropped first as Henthorne’s term ended, and Rev W B King slated for Miles Park Cleveland. Also noted were clergy retirements and transfers with Life not found guilty of charges, and the annual memorial service held at East Liverpool’s First M E church.
A large gathering attended the Martins Ferry unveiling of the John L Dobbins monument. Union leaders from No 9 Wheeling No 10 Moundsville No 13 Bellaire No 34 Bellaire Nos 53 58 Wheeling No 90 Bridgeport and No 15 Martins Ferry joined others including Thomas W Rowe and Rev Father C A Mulhearn. Henry W Gauding spoke on Dobbins his friend and colleague. W B Clark closed with remarks and dedication. Dobbins a Martins Ferry resident died suddenly of appendicitis.
A man arrested at Mahoningtown, Pennsylvania, identified as Alex Ramsey, a self described minister who sold ironing boards, confessed to stealing a horse and rig valued at $300 from B. W. Mettenberger ten years ago. Mettenberger will decide on prosecution. The notice also includes details about Knoxville Free Turnpike bonds offered by Jefferson County authorities with bids due by October 19, 1908.
Toledo resident Mrs. K Kramer reports nervous headaches and eye neuralgia from a run-down system. She credits Dr A W Chase’s Nerve Pills with curing headaches as the nervous system gained strength. Boxes bear the doctor’s portrait and signature, sold at dealers nationwide.
Jefferson County teachers will take monthly examinations at Wells High School Steubenville Ohio on the first Saturday each month. Pupils examinations under Patterson law will occur in the same building on the third Saturday of April and the second Saturday of May. Examinations run from 8 30 a m to 5 p m. sharp. Communications go to Clerk J H George President Steubenville FP D W I Everson Vice President Brilliant Ohio H M Carpenter Clerk Steubenville Ohio
Probate Court of Jefferson County set September 26 1908 for hearings on final accounts of Sylvester Wells Edna May Connor W T Griffith and others in estates and guardianships. Included are notices of objections and hearings for administrators executors assignees and guardians with names such as Elizabeth Wells James Arthurs Charles Buchanan Vashti Shimer John R Glenn and Sarah Smurthwaite, among others. Also Nicola Cerri files motion August 24 1908 to remove Antonio F Bonelli as administrator of Bassilio Scafidi estate with Sept 26 1908 1 pm hearing.
Wanted to trade city property for a small farm with acreage or fractional acres. Contact D care Herald-Ster. For sale listing describes two mares and a gelding weighing about 2,900 pounds, in need of good, steady work. One six year old. Address G. F. Neely.
Directors of the East Springfield Telephone Company announce a stockholders meeting at the home office on October 1, 1668 at 12 o clock to certify the dissolution of the corporation. ImL. Polen, Sec.
Jefferson County Ohio auditors office invites sealed proposals for Knoxville Free Turnpike bonds dated Sept 1 1900 with a schedule of annual payments starting March 1 188 and ending March 1 1914 totaling multiple installments and bearing interest as determined by the guardian William C Brown.
Classified notice seeking a two year loan of 5000 dollars at seven percent on a new three story brick building valued at 14000 dollars. First mortgage. Send responses to box 321 Steubenville Ohio.
Charles Parlett seeks discharge from debts after being declared bankrupt on July 7 1907 in the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division. Hearing set October 5 1908 in Columbus with notice to known creditors via The Steubenville Herald Star.
Ladies urged to self dress and millinery work to save costs through Forest City Designing School. Instruction offered in dressmaking and hat making at No 7 Third Floor Peoples Sayings Bank building West Twenty fifth street and Franklin avenue Cleveland Ohio.
Excellent opportunity on a well watered O acre farm in Jefferson County. Nearly new eight room house heated by furnace, barn, granary, wagon shed, orchard, water pipe to house and barn, good proximity to school church turnpike and creamery. Rural mail delivery, near two mining towns with steady demand for produce. Good neighborhood, favorable price and terms. Health reason for selling. Robert Smith R F D 2 Adena O.
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