History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, Ohio, and incidentially historical collection pertaining to border warfare and the early settlement of the adjacent portion of the Ohio Valley, Part 166

Author: Caldwell, J. A. (John Alexander) 1n; Newton, J. H., ed; Ohio Genealogical Society. 1n
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Wheeling, W. Va. : Historical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 728

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SAMUEL HUNTER was another of the 1798 arrivals in this vicinity, and one who located on the excellent business site at present occupied by Mr. Jones Manker, He was a most dili- gent business man, affable and prompt in his engagements. He was warmly attached to the Presbyterian Church and an active citizen in the interests of the young town, filling the position of town and county treasurer for many years. His son, James, was the first white male child born in Steubenville, and still lives, at a round old age, in California, where he carries on a large dairy. Samuel Hunter kept a general store in Steubenville for many years, came into good circumstances, and about 1825 left tor Knoxville, where he put up a flouring and grist mill, opened a store, and for many years conducted a prosperous business.

COL. TODD, born in 1764, came here in a very early day- long before 1814-and kept the tavern known by the sign of the "Cross Keys," on the lot where Garrett's hall now stands. He was in Pennsylvania during the whisky insurrection, and is said to have been heard remark that he took a prominent part in that revolt. He is represented as having been a good, whole souled, geniel man, very upright, and extremely popular as "mine host." He had one son, William, who died about 1823 or '24; but several daughters. The oldest married the late Wm. Johnson, farmer; another became Mrs. Robert Hanlan, woolen manufacturer; another became Mrs. Wm. Findly; another Mrs. O'Neil, and yet another Mrs. James Turnbull. The colonel died between 1830-40, but his lady lived several years after him. He was originally a warm "Jeffersonian," and later found pleas- ure in supporting Henry Clay.

ELI HI. McFEELY, to whom we, as well as our readers, are largely indebted for a vast amount of interesting data concern- ing Steubenville, in the foregoing chapters, though at present in his 78th year, can verily be likened only to an "encyclopæ- dia of local information" based on the accuracy of " Webster's Dictionary." The old gentleman-as the name infers-is a de- scendant from the Enierald Isle, his grandfather, Edward Mc- Feely, coming from Dublin to America while in the service of the British government, prior to the Revolution, about 1754. After Braddock's defeat, being yet a young man, though suffer- ing from a severe wound, and, remembering that his late trip over the Atlantic had deprived him of the sight of land for sev- enteen weeks, he returned home, and in Londonderry " plighted his troth" to a dark-eyed Emerald beanty, whose mother's pride

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it was to narrate her experience during the siege of Derry and at the Battle of Boyne Water in 1691. He returned with his young bride and first settled in Huntingdon county, P., where he was killed several years after by the caving in of a well. Our subject's father was born 3d of August, 1775, and was mar- ried on the big rock in the Potomac river, Harper's Ferry, to Elizabeth Hawk, daughter of Elijah Hawk, of Bucks county, Pa., who was also through the Revolutionary war, in the com- missary department. They had issue, as follows: Enoch, born in 1799, who was ultimately engaged in steam boating with Capt. Henry Shrieve, and was on the " Washington" when she blew up, and, though he then escaped with his life, he died on board the same boat in 1817, of yellow fever, during a trip from New Orleans to Louisville. Elijah was born in 1801, and became a miller, but all trace of his whereabouts has been lost sight of since 1860, when he was living in Indiana. Eli (our subject) was the third son, born in 1802, and of whom we shall yet have much to say. John was born in 1803, and became a woolen manufacturer, living in Steubenville from a boy of fourteen years until he was forty-three, In late years he resided at Mt. Pleasant; removed from there to Iowa, and, subsequently, in that state, died. Gabriel, born in 1805, originally employed himself at woolen manufacture, but for the past ten or twelve years, as at present, he has held a position at the P., C. & St. L. R. R. car shops in Steubenville. Iram was born in 1806; also took to the woolen manufacture, but died in 1835. Silas, born in 1811, became a blacksmith, served his time in Pittsburgh, went to Orleans, and there died in 1837. James was born in 1815, applied himself to the business of painter and cabinet maker, and still resides in Starke county. Eli (our subject) came with his parents to Steubenville on the 20th of October, 1814, and first learned the woolen manufacture with B. Wells & Co. He remained with them till 1827, and then carried on spin- ning and weaving on his own account-doing country work, in a small way-until the spring of 1829, when he started a mill on Island Creek. In 1831 he went to Wheeling and ran a mill for Mr. Chapline till the fall of 1832, when he returned to Steu- benville and remained at Wolcott's factory down to 1835. Then, associating with Mr. T. Viers, he went into the manufacture of jeans for twelve or eighteen months, after which he put in five years at coloring for Orth & Wallace and the Rockville factory, next ruuning a dye shop on his own account until 1845. In 1844 he was elected, and in 1847 re-elected, justice for Steuben- ville township, serving six years. In 1850 be went into the grocery business on Market street, and remained therein for twelve years. But, as an old soldier loves the smell of gunpow- der, so our subject experienced a desire to return to his old love, and we find him from 1862 until the close of the war once more in the factory business with his eldest son, John, and Mr. Mc- Devitt. After this he became collector for his sons, who were in business, remaining with them until two years ago, when he finally retired from active pursuits, having played a busy and most effective part on the stage of life for over three-score years, during which he was also notary public for the banks from 1845 to 1879. He married Elizabeth, second daughter of John Ward, one of Steubenville's first merchants. She was the third white female child born here, and became the mother of five sons and five daughters. John, George, Eli and Joseph are yet living in this county, and Alexander in California. Eliza Ann, now Mrs. Joseph Doyle; Harriet, now Mrs. William Caldwell; Mary, Mrs. Joseph Phillips, of Allegheny, Pa .; Emma, Mrs. John L. Myers, and Margaret, now Mrs. Albert Piersing, of Pittsburgh, Pa. Our subject was married in 1823, and after fifty-two years of wedded lite, sacrificed his excellent wife in the seventy-sec- ond year of her age, her family, prior to being married-which consisted of some ten sisters and brothers-being now all de- ceased, except one, Mary, now Mrs. William Jerome, of Bloom- field, Ohio. Our subject is a genuine type of the fine old pioneer, and is still blessed with a good constitution, the result of youth- ful discretion. He is a perfect mine of information, backed with a marvelous memory, enjoys social chat and a streak of wit with the best; spends his days even yet in improving his talents, and, take him for his all in all-go when he may-his likes we'll seldom see again.

TRADESMEN OF. THE PRESENT DAY.

WINFIELD SCOTT, of 114-16 South Fourth street, is among the most prominent and active merchants in Steubenville to-day. His present business, in wooden and willow ware, rope, twine, cordage, groceries and dry goods, was originally established by his father, some forty years ago. The old gentleman died in

1876. Winfield is a very popular and energetic tradesman- his excellent store is kept stocked to repletion, and, by mater- familias, is looked upon as headquarters in its lines of goods. Mr. Scott also packs pork, in its season, to a very considerable extent.

J. W. ForNEY, 405 Market street, may be said to preside over by far the handsomest and most costly stocked watch, clock and jewelry store in Jefferson or Belmont counties-in fact, equal with many of the best in the state. He is a gentleman it is a privilege to trade with, as his competency in the business and strict integrity command for him the most implicit confidence of patrons. A glance over his elegantly adorned store never fails to entertain, as no house is more prompt in keeping pace with latest novelties as introduced by the fickle caprices of fashionable society.

HARRY'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ART GALLERY .- Mr. Harry came from Wooster to this city about four years ago; is an hon- est. accomplished artist, and presides over one of the finest pho- tographic institutions in this section of the state, comprising the upper stories over 405 and 407 Market street. An inspec- tion of Mr. Harry's excellent work tells its own story without eulogism, and few treats can prove more enjoyable than an in- spection of his works of art at the above address-among them being quite a number of popular citizens and eminent persons.

A HAMILTON, wholesale and retail bookseller and stationer, dealer in paper hangings, window shades, shading cloths, fixtures, school books and staple and fancy stationery, 411 Market street, continues the business of the oldest and probably most popular house, in its line, in Jefferson county. This was the pioneer book and stationery house, started by Mr. James Turnbull so early as 1816, and which has flourished ever since, Mr. Hamilton taking charge of it fourteen years ago. The visitor to Mr. H.'s store will find that it discloses a fascinating and varied stock, at once a compliment to any city, and whoever there bestows their patronage in hopes of being pleased, may rely they will retire more than delighted.

GILBERT G. GASTON, wholesale dealer in hardware, cutlery, wagon material, bar iron, etc., and agent for the Buffalo Scales, No. 513 Market street, came from Liverpool, Columbiana county, some three years ago. He is a tradesman endowed with extraordinary enterprise, and has established a business in the city highly complimentary to his ability and perseverance. His excellent store is headquarters for all kinds of small farm implements as well as builders' hardware and cutlery, while it is his privilege to command equally the confidence and support of country people and citizens, whom he serves alike with squarenesss and liberality.

JAMES S. FOSTER, wholesale druggist, 107 South Fourth street, has been in the business for the last sixteen or seventeen years, but has been located on Fourth street only some six or seven years of that time. He is a thorougly practical man, and the store he conducts is appointed with a taste and complete- ness rarely excelled. Oils, paints, varnishes, brushes, and an elegant line of fancy goods also enter into his trade, and his satisfactory mode of conducting business retains for him a flattering trade. -

EVANS & TURNER are proprietors of the leading, and only exclusive wholesale aud retail oyster house and ice cream depot in the city, being located at 415 Market street. The house was established in 1870, though Mr. Turner may be said to have had a life's experience in the business. These gentlemen not only wholesale their goods, but have elegantly fitted parlors for ladics or gentlemen, and entertain their patrons with abundant satisfaction. They also contract liberally for parties.

THOMAS BARCLAY, a native of Pittsburgh, came here forty- three years ago, and since 1862 has been conducting a first-class grocery and provision business on Market street, his present address being No. 522. He is a gentleman with wide experience in trading, and the completeness of his stock, added to the superior quality of his goods, account in no measured degree for the satisfactory trade it is his privilege to enjoy. .

M. L. MILLER, dispensing druggist, 130 North Fourth street, presides over one of the neatest and most replete houses on that prominent thoroughfare, being also a thoroughly qualified busi-

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ness man whose success in the past attests tothe importance and popularity of his attractive store. Dispensing here receives the utmost attention, proprietary medicines of every kind are kept in stock, while in the way of fine toilet requisites, perfumes, fancy soaps and other society attractions, no house in the city af- fords a more fascinating variety.

CHARLES SPECHT, confectioner and proprietor of the popular "Star Bakery," 130 north Fourth street, though by no means an old resident, is among the most enterprising, competent and worthy tradesmen, whose competency in his calling, and liberal mode of trading, it is gratifying to observe retain for him pat- ronage from the best society. Mr. Specht, only a few years ago, came here a comparative stranger, but an expert in his busi- ness-erected his present fine block and has secured a trade that is an honor to integrity and perseverance-the exceeding at- tractiveness of his store, mainly in charge of Mrs. Specht, re- dounding largely to the credit of that lady's superior taste and efficient co-operation.

D. FILSON & SON'S fine art studio and photographic gallery, 319 Market street (over the Herald office) is among Steuben- ville's most attractive institutions, wherein may be seen the likeness of nearly all the old pioneers, dead or living, number- less views of interesting local scenery, and specimen pictures in oil, water colors, ink and crayon, forming a most delightful feast for the art critic and lover of nature in art. Mr. Filson's work in the manipulation of the camera and chemicals, speaks vol- umes to his ability and entitles him to unlimited confidence and support. Of his son, Mr. Charles T. Filson, as a crayon artist, we cannot speak too highly-as his studies attest -and judging from present indications, with the advantages of comparative youth on his side, we expect for him a flattering popularity in the near future. We cannot too strongly recommend a visit to this studio for a feast of enjoyment to the cultured taste.

SHARP'S LIVERY STABLE, 327 Fourth street, is the oldest liv- ery in the city at present. Mr. B. M. Sharp has been in Steu- benville over twenty-seven years, and is as universally respected as extensively known. He has a complement of thirty horses, six coaches, twelve buggies, and an excellent hearse. He is a native of Washington county, Pa., and may be said to have had a life's experience among horses. He is courteous, liberal and prompt in business, and exceedingly accommodating.

KENNEDY CRUMRINE, bookseller and stationer, conducts an ex- cellent business in the above lines ; also as a dealer in paper hangings and window shades, in Post Office building, Fourth street. This business was established in 1872, by Crumrine & Nicholls, but about July, 1877, Mr. N. retired. It is really a privilege to inspect this store, in which it will be found that fine goods are a specialty. A more diversified and attractive stock of goods, no house in the county can boast, while to Mr. Crumrine's excellent mode of transacting business may largely be ascribed his present success.

AUGUST FLOTO & SON, manufacturers and dealers in boots and shoes, 119 north Fourth street, conducts the oldest and proba- bly most extensive business, in their line in the county. The worthy leading partner of the firm has been in business here for nearly a quarter of a century, and by virtue of his compe- tency in his trade, and popular mode of conducting business, he has been very successful. Floto & Sons' store is one of the finest in the city, his stock of goods comprising the very finest home made and eastern work, while the bespoke department, under the personal supervision of the principals, never fails to yield unlimited satisfaction to patrons.

C. E. PATTERSON .- In the history of Steubenville and its va- rious enterprises that have had a long and highly successful career, we cannot fail to mention the dry goods, millinery, trimming and notion house of Mr. C. E. Patterson, 324 Market street, as it stands second to none in its branch of the trade. This establishment has been in existence since about 1842, being founded by the late Mr. George Scott, who continued at its head, with various partners, until his death, in 1868. His two- thirds interest was then purchased from the estate by Messrs. J. J. Foster, D. V. Donaldson and C. E. Patterson, who, with his late partner, Mr. J. H. Hawkins, organized a new firm, which continued the business with flattering snecess until December, 1877, at which time Mr. Patterson purchased the establishment and has since conducted it in a manner highly creditable to hint- 61-B. & J. Cos.

self and satisfactory to its many patrons. Having been con- nected with the house since 1855, he has, of course, been closely identified with its excellent early management, which might be taken as a guarantee that the integrity, fair dealing and courte- ous treatment hitherto extended to customers therein will be con - tinued in the future. Since Mr. Patterson became proprietor he has had the building thoroughly overhauled and improved in its conveniences, and carries one of the largest and most attractive stocks to be found in this section of the state.

ORAPHIES M. THATCHER came to Steubenville in 1840, and learned his business with Sol. Kell, (who was killed in the late war,) and may be said to be the oldest merchant tailor still in business in the city, his present address being 409 Market street. He is a gentleman of exceptional ability, promptitude and satisfaction ; while in gents' furnishing goods he ever keeps up to the latest tastes of society. Mr. Thatcher is one of the city's most competent and time-tried merchants, and has always been a distinguished and worthy member of the A. O. O. F.

OHIO FOUNDRY .- This important enterprise is among Steu- benville's leading manufactories. Mr. W. L. Sharp is an old and much respected citizen, who, in company with his son, (who is equally popular in the town,) manufactures heating, parlor and cooking stoves, fine and common enamel grate fronts, fen- ders, mantels, etc. Their spacious and excellently appointed ware-rooms are located at 416 Market street, and present a sight which will amply repay intending purchasers to indulge.

THE "CAMEL " CLOTHING HOUSE .- Every city has at least one specially popular clothing house-where enterprise knows no limit and everybody in society may find their wishes abundantly catered to. That house in Steubenville bears the sign of the "Camel," and the proprietor is Mr. Elbert Campbell, who has achieved a universal and enviable notoriety for giving unlimited satisfaction and unparalelled bargains. Not only does his stock regularly consist of absolute mountains of ready made clothing, and gents' furnishing goods of matchless attractiveness, hosiery, gloves, umbrellas and gum goods, but he makes quite a specialty of merchant tailoring-carrying an immense stock of the most stylish season cloths and suitings; and retaining the services of Mr. John Hoff, a cutter whose popularity in this community is only equalled by his experience and ability. The " Camel " Clothing House is really one of the leading features presented in Seubenville, or even Jefferson county.

MARKLE'S CITY LIVERY is one of the finest stables in the county, 214 Market street. It has been established many years and passed through several down to August of 1878, when its present popular and energetic proprietor came into ownership. Mr. W. R. Markle has had quite an experience in the business- is genial and liberal, prompt and accommodating. He has a very fine hearse, supplies excellent funeral and wedding equi- pages, and usually has from eighteen to twenty horses with twenty to twenty-five carriages, buggies and other conveyances for parties to select from. As a boarding and sales stable it will be found exceedingly clean and well kept, abundance of excel- lent food, and the attention absolutely first class.

SAMUEL JOHNSON, 126 North Fourth street, is the proprietor of probably the oldest and best Undertaking establishment in Jefferson county. His house was established nearly half a century ago, and to-day is replete to the minutest details for the complete furnishing of funerals to the taste and means of the most humble or opulent in society, Coffins, caskets and shells of every design and make; an excellent hearse, shrouds, nat- ural and artificial flowers, elegant funeral designs, and every- thing entering into the undertaking business he keeps regularly on hand; while his is the only house in the city which effect- ually conducts embalming. Mr. George W. Thomas who has also been in this house some twelve years, is constantly in at- tendance, and call when they may their patrons receive the promptest and most satisfactory attention.

FOSTER'S DRUG STORE .- Mr. JJ. S. Foster, of South Fourth street, has one of the most complete drug establishments in the city. Ile has been in business here since 1866, keeps constantly on hand a first class stock, and makes a specialty of compound- ing prescriptions and family recipes. His stock of fancy goods, perfumery, &c., is nnexcelled, as also his assortment of proprie- tary and patent medicines.

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STEUBENVILLE'S LOCAL PRESS.

To follow up a correct history of the newspaper press in Steu- benville, since the establishment of the Western Herald in 1876, we find to be an impracticable task-its vicissitudes having been so varied and complicated, with but little reliable data comeat- able. Hence we preter simply to review the publications in existence at the time of our going to press :

" THE STEUBENVILLE HERALD"

justly lays claim to being the oldest newspaper in the state, with perhaps a single exception. It was established by Lowry & Miller in the year 1806, its headquarters then being the one- story frame building on the east side of Third street immediately above Washington. In 1814 it was purchased by James Wilson, who had previously conducted the Aurora at Philadelphia. He infused into it the vigor of which his abilities were capable, and years after, especially during the days of the Whig party, it was a power in all this section of country. Nevertheless the paper was a mere trifle compared with that of the present day. A sheet before us contains twelve columns of matter in toto, largely composed of advertisements, and even the space devoted to reading matter was filled with materials that would not be very satisfactory to readers of the present day. They consisted almost entirely of foreign news and such "heavy" pabulum that it would now be considered hard to digest. Nevertheless it was up with the times, and as we have said, exercised a marked influence on the community. The entire sheet meas- ured 22x18 inches, and it would hardly fill one corner of the present Weekly Herald. About 1838 Mr. Wilson became presi- dent of the Steubenville, Cadiz and Cambridge turnpike, and this, with his duties as associate judge of the court of common pleas, so absorbed his time that he gradually withdrew from active participation in the affairs of the paper, which was now run by his son Robert and John Worstell. About 1843, they sold out to Nathan Purviance, who, however, kept the paper but a very short time, when he disposed of it to W. R. Allison, who retained control until October 1, 1873, when he was suc- ceeded by P. B. Conn, the present proprietor. The Daily Herald was started in 1847, and since that time has never missed an issue. Since the Herald has been under charge of the present proprietor, many and marked improvements have been made, The weekly edition now contains forty-eight extremely long columns, filled almost exclusively with reading matter, adver- tisements being limited, and requires a sheet 56x37 inches on which to print it, making it the largest four page paper in the Union, and perhaps in the world. It is the recognized exponent of the Republican party, not only for Jefferson county, but for Eastern Ohio, and enjoys, as it deserves, an extended circulation and influence.

STEUBENVILLE DAILY AND WEEKLY GAZETTE.

These publications-the staunch supporters of Democracy in this section-at present rank high in their party, and in fact, throughout the state, as the exponents and advocates of their party, though their inception is owed to a humble and no very remote venture. The Weekly Gazette was established by C. N. Allen, late editor of the Cadiz Sentinel, in September, 1865, though it might really be said to be erected upon the ruins of other newspaper enterprises, for previous to 1865 there had been several unsuccessful attempts made to maintain a live democratic paper in Steubenville. The original Weekly Gazette contained thirty-two broad columns, received ample advertis- ing patronage and enjoyed a wide circulation. The prosperous times of that year, and thereafter until the panic, had the effect of building up a large and lucrative business for the publisher, and in 1868 a morning Daily Gazette was established-a neat, newsy, twenty-four column sheet, but the venture failed to ob- tain the patronage necessary to its continuance, and inside of a year the Weekly was once more left in sole possession of the field, which it clung to with remarkable tenacity. The next attempt to establish a daily democratic paper was undertaken by C. N. Allen, in the fall of 1873, whose better judgment de- vised an evening edition as preferable to a morning paper. This proved successful, when the weekly was next relinquished and a semi-weekly substituted. On the 1st of February, 1875, however, the good will and material of the Gazette establish- ment was succeeded to by Messrs. H. H. McFadden and W. H. Hunter, of Cadiz, the latter gentleman having been one of the editors of the Cadiz Sentinel. The new firm were not slow to make themselves known and felt as emphatically "the right men in the right place." The semi-weekly was replaced by the

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History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, Ohio, and incidentially historical collection pertaining to border warfare and the early settlement of the adjacent portion of the Ohio Valley, Part 166

Author: Caldwell, J. A. (John Alexander) 1n; Newton, J. H., ed; Ohio Genealogical Society. 1n Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Wheeling, W. Va. : Historical Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 728

Author: Caldwell, J. A. (John Alexander) 1n; Newton, J. H., ed; Ohio Genealogical Society. 1n
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Wheeling, W. Va. : Historical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 728