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Newspaper

Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1884

Page

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Queen Capture Ends A Fateful Chess Match

A shy, sweet gaze met mine and shaped the game as fortune smiled. I captured my queen at last, turning tides in a moment of decisive luck and quiet hope.

Undine and the Knight in the Fisherman's Hut

In a coastal forest near a fisherman's home a noble knight visits a pious, aging couple and their spirited ward Undine. The knight, sharing tales of his travels, plans to depart as Undine's mischief stirs, while a mysterious unseen presence on the window pane hints at deeper magic in the woods. The scene ends with Undine resisting restraint and the knight awaiting her reaction as darkness falls.

Fixherman Surismes Cape Hhost Eahiier Undine Hualdbrand Ashe Huldbrand Ertine Uldbrand Knight Bert Ondine

Mrs Daily Cured After Battle of Kine Niwacovery

Mrs Mary A Daily of Tonkhannock Pennsylvania suffered six years from Asthow and Bronchitis. A belated October remedy brought swift relief and she was completely cured after using it briefly. Reed's Drug Store offers a free trial and the large size at $1.00.

Mary A. Daily Tonkhannock Reed's Drug Store Ely B. Lewis Clinton Wis Mrs. George Judson Hartford Conn

Silas Cole Prepares Basin Work On Canal In Quiet Week

Silas Cole works at his father's basin on the canal this week in readiness to cut ice when the opportunity affords. The work emphasizes seasonal preparation and local employment on the waterway.

Silas Cole

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Aid For Captain's Rheumatism

Captain Mitchell of the bark Antoine Sala returned home in May with rheumatism. He sought mountain cure with little help, then, at his wife's urging, took Hood's Sarsaparilla. Within two months his rheumatism vanished and he sailed again in command, in good health. Sold by all druggists.

Mitchell Antoine Sala New York Havana Hood

India China and Colonial Outfitters Testimony on St Jacobs Oil

The Webster Brothers of 26 Lombard Street London report great benefit from St Jacobs Oil. They state the product aids rheumatism and sciatica and express pleasure in their testimonial.

Messrs Webster Brothers Lombard Street London E.C England India China St. Jacobs O

Grand Masquerade Ball December Christmas Eve

Brexa Vieta hosts a grand masquerade ball on Christmas Eve under the committee headed by John T. Sullivan and A. G. Miller. An Italian band engaged from the city will supply music for the event.

Brexa Vieta John T. Sullivan A. G. Miller

Vestella and the secret society at Madame Carrelle’s school

Readable reminiscence of Vestella at a notable school. The narrator recalls a daring escape attempt by two intruders with a plan to steal jewels, Vestella’s iron resolve, and the close bond with Madame Carrelle, set within a two-tower, veranda-lined estate and a self-made study in the grape-vine shade. The piece paints Vestella as decisive, charming, and influential among the girls as they form a secret society to guard confidences and secrets.

Madame Carrelle Raymond Vestella Wendel Chet Hyles Miss 'S Sudle Ace Geek Ainda Remenmgees Cleth Paul Nellie de Lisle Anna Vesey Florilla Carter Madame Nellie Mellie Westron Estella Westella Dawn

Midnight Invasion Ends With Court of Misses

In a nocturnal prank at an academy, Vestella and peers lure a male intruder into a window break and trap him with a mock court. They sentence him to confession signing and a water dunk, then release him to depart quietly as dawn approaches. The tale of the “Midnight Invasion” unfolds with theatrical justice and lighthearted relief.

Elena Tenner Cat Institute Vestella Anna Vessey Thes Floridla

Faithful Colley Waits All Day At Oakland Station

A small coarse collie faithful to its owner waited at Oakland Station on the Illinois Central all day. The dog refused food and water, watched trains, and wagged its tail at admirers while awaiting reunion with its master, drawing sympathy from neighbors and shoppers. The note ends with hope he is soon restored.

Oakland Station Illinois Central Railroad

Trial of the divided Haberton skirt ends in failure

A reader recalls testing the Haberton divided skirt brought to America by Mrs. King. The garment splits into two panels with an over skirt, but practical use fails as the wearer struggles to manage the hem over stairs and in carriage entries. The Cincinnati Enquirer quotes Clara Belle warning the design won’t do.

Haberton America King Rational Association Hatherton Clara Belle Cincinnati Enquirer

Fragmentary Scots College note on students and old chats

A fragmented OCR snippet mentions a late Professor Hamilton seen near Aberdeen and a rural exchange about brains and age. It notes only six women matriculated at Col-College last year and only three, with unclear context.

Professor Hamilton Aberdeen Pew Diana Jemmy Col—_ College

Marvelous Southwest pamphlets offered to readers

Call to action to request pamphlets and land folders detailing the remarkable resources of the Southwest. Address requests to N. R. Warwick at 181 Vine Street, Cincinnati. Citizens are invited to learn about opportunities and advantages presented by southwest development projects.

Pisher Entk N. R. Warwick Vine Street Cincinnati

Cholera warned Portsmouth urged sanitary reforms

The piece discusses cholera in Paris and London and urges Portsmouth citizens to prepare. It calls for sanitation improvements, clean cellars, uncontaminated drinking water, disinfected vaults, flushed gutters, and measured living. It warns against quack remedies and advises prompt medical care. Also notes Ely’s Cream Balm endorsements and Twin Creek Elm Society updates.

Paris Sporcie London United States Portsmouth

Husbands of Sickly Wives and a Texas Farming Plan

A promotional note discusses Zoa-Phora- Woman's Friend as a health aid for women and families. It then reports Pres. Vaxpivoxt of Rush township plans a two week trip to Sherman Texas to evaluate land for possible relocation and large-scale farming if promising. he may rent his Rush farm. Teenet Thanksgiving gift gratitude to Cerin Orn Company workers in Washington New Jersey. contributors unnamed.

Miss Raymond Mademoiselle Vestella Lee Texas Rush Ep. Times Cerin Orn Company Washington, N. J H. Berkstereser Mars FE. Berkstressrr

Carter's 8. W. & B. Backache Plasters Ad

Advertisement notes a blend of smart weeds and belladonna with other ingredients for Carter's Backache Plasters praised as the best in the market. Price listed at 25 cents.

Gents Carter's

No-Advertisement Warning and Dr Guysett Remedy Promotion

Sufferers from nervousness and early decay urged to avoid bogus cures and doctors. Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaperilla claimed to strengthen parts affected, calm nerves, and restore health by purifying blood. Advertisement touts thousands cured and promotes Liverlis and Sellers Liver Pills as remedies.

Guysett

Health cure ads and elixirs headline mix

A dated ad item highlights tonics and patent cures from Dr Guysett s Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla to Hood s Sarsaparilla for catarrh and blood purification The piece also touts Wild Cherry Bark balsam as superior and notes locals use these products for health during winter ailments.

Wi Balsam

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