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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1906
Page
4
Wednesday notes Mr and Mrs Bayard Dougherty and von James visiting in the city depart for Baltimore to spend a week with relatives before returning to High Springs Florida. Walter Kurtz of North Third street reports his father JR Kurtz critically ill at home in New Philadelphia after an operation at Cleveland Hospital. The article mentions a reception for Rev J A.
An old advertisement extols Hyomei as the only scientific method to kill catarrhal germs in nose throat and lungs by medicated air. The piece claims it cures catarrh of stomach liver or kidneys and markets a $1 complete outfit with a guarantee. It also notes social news from Hamline M E church and local residents with visits and travels across nearby towns.
Question and advice on infant care states hunger or pain as causes. It assures proper nourishment yields growth and comfort, endorses Scott's Emulsion as a supplement at feeding time, claims plump babies are safer, and offers a free sample from Beott & Bowne of New York.
Mrs Sheal will spend the coming month for her health. Rev White is returned as pastor of Quinn A M E church by Sprinefi conference. The marriage of Lida Reed to Richard Rowell of Buffalo N Y takes place at the Reed home. Senior class plans a Friday ride to Minnie McCullough, Toronto. Mrs Bell and Miss Watson visit Canton with Col J J Clark. Various residents travel to Baltimore Wheeling Hinton Cincinnati Pittsburg and Fairmont. A baby girl is born on Ridge Avenue. Pond Webster wedding events and guests from Cincinnati Wheeling New Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are noted. Major guests at Pond Webster nuptials include Charles Major Shelbyville Ind and Major W J Kell. Mrs Herman Uhlich hosts visitors with 25 guests and a trolley ride to Follansbee. Color scheme red and green marks gatherings.
The Steuben ville Presbytery met to appoint delegates to the Synod and review ministry changes. Several ministers were listed for retirement or active duties, including C Thun ter D D and Rev A G Eagleson, with candidates for ministry nudged toward education boards. Temperance day was proposed for the last Sabbath of October, and new standing committee duties were approved.
In a drunken altercation, Gillin, a colored livery barn worker, bit Georges left hand, opening his finger to the bone. George knocked Gillin to the ground, leaving both his eyes blackened. Gillin arrested. George refused to press mayhem charge and, later, was fined $5 for drunkenness. George sought medical care and had the finger cauterized and dressed.
The report by Presiding Elder Manchester notes mission advances of 1938 dollars, with a larger total than the previous week. Leubenville district leads the East Ohio conference, quarterly meetings set for Mt Zion, Mooretown, and nearby locales. Rev Swanmey is ill and must stay in Titonville. Rev Grimes is ill at Caldwell. Orchard Avenue Church at East Liverpool to cost about 12000 dollars. Bergholz circuit to hear sermons with Rev Samuel Lowrie of Mt Union College preaching.
An advertisement for Electro-gen promises cure and prevention of blood diseases from an electrical preparation. It claims effectiveness for stomach digestion and urges readers to buy from Stone & Brown at 118 Main St and other agents in Mingo Junction and Toronto, Ohio. It invites letters with name and disease to Electrogen Co. Fremont, Ohio.
An old medical ad states that thin watery blood weakens nerves and muscles and impairs heart and organ function. It promotes Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a solution to restore vigor and vitality, claiming weight gain and improved health. The ad notes price six cents per box and lists Dr A W Chase Medicine Co in Buffalo NY.
Rufus Gillin entered George's restaurant for a dispute with a clerk over a bill. After a manager intervened, Gillin allegedly attacked, prompting a defensive punch from George. Gillin not charged with assault, but fined for the disturbance.
County commissioners and Steubenville and East Liverpool Street Railway officials surveyed the route amid amicable adjustments. New viewers named for the road petition by Isaac Hen, to meet October 16. Castner Brown tasked to extend the wing wall of the bridge west of Alikanna. Six hundred feet of three inch soak flooring bought from J W May to repair the road bridge at Charles Martin property on the Wilson Run and Hills school house road.
Bethany College began its fifty eighth term with an enrollment of 126, the largest in the school's history. Morning chapel featured a address by President T K Cramblett. The campus welcomed new staff including Prof Workman from Ohio State University and Prof Mc Dermott from Kentucky, succeeding Prof Beatty and Prof Longacre.
Mary Myers aged 107 died at Harrison county infirmary after long service as county aid. Tula Clark born Ireland February 1807 died west of Cadiz after serving Deersville as postmistress. Sarah McKee aged 9 died at home north of town. Others aged 90s include Christina Kemmel 100s Catherine Horner 106 Nancy McKinney 111 and Rev Samuel Davicson 97.
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