Quiet Sabbath Convention Highlights Sunday Observance
A Portsmouth First Presbyterian gathering last Thursday focused on enforcing Sunday laws rather than Blue Laws. Speakers from Rev R K Worter to Judge Noah J Dever and business leaders debated the citizen relation to the Sabbath, with tales of drug stores, Sunday excursions, and a grocery refusal to sell on Sunday. Resolutions urged strict enforcement of state Sunday laws and closing the Columbian Exposition on Sunday, plus city officials to enforce them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
R. K. Worter
Dr. Tappan
George Bell
H. L. Badger
A. T. Holcomb
Brother Holcomb
Fagan
J. F. Davis
Elder Groves
Dr. Kline
Irving Drew
Drew
Portsmouth
G. D. Selby
Z. W. Fagan
Selby
B. F. Richardson
Henry Amberg
Mr. Richardson
Mr. Ewing
Mr. Amberg
RK. K. Porter
N. W. Evans
Evans
TALKED BUSINESS AT FINDERS SALOON ENDS IN FIGHT
In Portsmouth a Saturday night dispute at Finders saloon among A. A. Branch B. Masters and Joe Steagall turned into brawling. Branch and Masters face assault charges, both plead guilty with $4.50 fines. Steagall also charged. Branch named as boss transfer man and contractor Masters a merchant and insurer agent Steagall a lawyer and public official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A
8. B. Masters
Joe Stagall
Finders
White Winged Peace
Branch
Masters
Masters Went To, Dr. Fulton's Office For Repairs. Steagall
Steagall
Colt Ready Revolver in Cincinnati Saloon Shooting
Claude Munn shot Marion Anderson in a Fourth Street Cincinnati saloon near the St. James hotel after an argument at 4 am Wednesday. Anderson wounded in the left arm. Munn fled and has not been heard from. Both men were rooming at the St. James hotel and had been drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Munn
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Enquirer
Marion Anderson
Anderson
Times
Portsmouth
South
St. James Hotel
Munn
Fourth Street
Open Windows in Churches Cause Ill Effects, Board Told
The text argues that open church windows during services spread colds and diseases. It cites Miss Mary Pursell and Miss Belle Barnett falling ill after services and urges better ventilation controls. The Board of Health is urged to address church practices to protect attendees and clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pursell
Sixth Street
Belle Barnett
Christian Church
Z. W. Fagan
Board of Health
Our Country Cousins Recital By Miss Kate Newman
Our Country Cousins presents Miss Kate Newman an elocutionist from the city in an entertainment at Antioch Baptist church next Friday evening December 11. The church lies between Franklin Furnace and Haver hill and is accessible by rail drawing rural attendees for an intellectual treat. Newman has recited in Chillicothe and Jackson and will soon join the Czerwinski Trio in Vanceburg. The Imperial flour mill, formerly Buckeye, enlarged by Frick & Son, will begin grinding next Monday with new machinery. The mill’s proprietors aim for a royal career and lasting presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Newman
Antioch Baptist Church
Franklin Furnace
Haverhill
Chillicothe
Jackson
Vanceburg
Czerwinski
Imperial
Buckeye
Messrs. Frick & Son
Good Councilmen and City Finances in Local Meeting
City council chamber heard jokes about Sunday school lessons while officials clashed over paying interest on city funds. The solicitor warned against council members in business selling supplies to the city, and a lengthy engineer report outlined street improvements and funds totaling 22 551.25. A moving house delayed progress, and fire and sewer issues were discussed with decisions on a hose reel and a drainage fix. Adjournment followed a lively session rich in humor and municipal concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coggawell
Knicker
Stanton
Busiess
Mr. Knicker
Kricker
Local couple wed in quiet Greenville ceremony
Miss Belle Tiffin and Vallee Harold, both of Greenville, were joined in marriage at the bride’s home with Rev. Father Meckel officiating. After a 4:30 PM ceremony a wedding dinner followed. The bride, Almira college alumna, and groom, a known journalist, plan a new home in Portsmouth Ohio. The notice also reports Harold’s resignation as Bond County Democratic chairman due to relocation and includes a social note on a church supper and a false illness report for Will Kinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Greenville Sun
Harold
Charles E. Davidson
Belle Tiffin
Vallee Harold
J. D. Tiffin
Father Meckel
Miss Tiffin
Mr. Harold
Portsmouth
Almira College
Mrs
Earth
Democratic Central Committee
Bond County
Ill
Hotels Flourish Or Not In Portsmouth Entertaining Prospect
The town buzzes about a grand hotel boom with varied designs and plans. Dr Kreider of Milnois eyes the McDowell corner as a site, signaling possible stock participation if sale proceeds. The river breeze boosts hotel appeal though no firm commitments yet emerge. The Old Buckeye Plant renews as Imperial Roller Mill with new ownership G Frick & Sona, promising high quality products and nightly startup next Tuesday. Pat Kenrick resigns from Ohio Penitentiary subsistence, after solid service. Jake Clough pushes for his railroad in council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Spain
Portsmouth
Kreider
Milnois
McDowell Corner
Holco
St Lawrence sternwheel boats and new Scotia rumors
In a talk by Wrightsville observers the St Lawrence earns praise as a sturdy steamer while plans for a new Scotia sternwheeler race for speed are discussed. The vessel may debut by spring in the Pomeroy trade, with Ike Lionbarger noting heavy rudder surfaces on Congo and Carrollton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Moore
St. Lawrence
Portsmouth
Wrightsville
Congo
Carrollton
Ike Lionbarger
Ike
Jimmy” Stephenson
Jim
Lionbarger
New Scotia
Stephenson
Pomeroy
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Edger F. Draper
Mr. Draper
Williams
Silsbee Manufacturing Company
Eagle
St. Louis
Amberg
Mike Heid
Twelfth Street
Mike
Third Street
Union
Thompson
Buckeye Engine Company
Salem, C
Second Street
W. Q. Adams
Jackson Street
Thompson Streets
Russell
Frank Whitley
Wareness
Lond County
Democratic Committee
Wienkas
Reserveo
Ladies’ Aid Society of All Saints Church
Will Kinney
Goshen
Mr. Kinney
West Fourth Street
Portamouth
Imperial Roller Mill
G. Frick & Sona
Adam
John T. Moye Manufacturing Co
Buffalo
Imperial Roller Mills
Pat Kenrick
Ohio Penitentiary
Board of Managers
Kenrick
Jake Clough
Council
Charles C. Brown
Brown County
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