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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1883

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Stands for Ella Flora Harrison John Mike and more

A compact yet dense verse item from Buena Vista Ohio dated December 3 with musings on names and letters. The piece parodies initials and nicknames, listing Ella Flora Harrison John Mike Paris Theodore and others while critiquing manners and societal norms through playful aphorisms and spoofed signposts.

Ella Flora Harrison John Mike Paris Ralla Theodore Strom Buena Vista Muserv A

Mystery of Kate Lilburne Haunts Silverton Castle

Roland Ayre seeks Kate Lilburne after her mysterious disappearance at Silverton Castle. He meets engineer Frank Fairfield and enlists help from Fairfield’s mother, Mrs. Fairfield, who was Kate’s nurse. Tensions rise as past secrets, threats of elopement, and a looming Christmas deadline press on, with Grace Lilburne’s scheming shadowing every move.

Jace Kate Roland Ayre Mr. Lilburne Roland Grace Roland Belly Frank Fairfield Papa Kate Lilburne Miss Greece Abou Man Wing Frank South America Actien Silverton Castle Lilburnes Victor Gayherd Algernon Colebrook Algernon Victor Roeland Grace Lilburne Silverton Mar Jane Gracey Miss Lilburne Castle Bank of England Lilburne Russia India England Mr. Ayre Fairfield Nee ‘Ody Corn Retene Verch im¢ og _ Fairfield London Beechcroft Farpen Mrs. Fairfield Loough

The Children’s Home Visit By Towers Reporter

A Towers reporter tours the Scioto County Children’s Home located on 10 acres near the old fair ground lane. The article details the windmill water system, the multi floor dormitories, staff roles, daily routines, meals, school, and Sunday services, noting health and welfare improvements for residents and a tribute to longtime clerk Robt. Bell.

Scioto County East Cemetery Fair Ground Philip Wolf Heigth Sarah Jane McCord Rena Barries Mary C. Smith Assitant Rena Burris Rachel Boozer Jane Hilyer Charlotte Patrick Mary McKnight Our City Messrs J. B. Nichols John Peebles, Jr

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health After Wedding

A woman credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with easing her daughter’s extreme tiredness and improving appetite after the first bottle, while a second bottle completes the cure. At a wedding breakfast a guest toasted the groom, but the bride appeared displeased despite the well wishes.

Electric Bitters Promised Cure All Ailments

Bold claim of purity and system regulation by Electric Bitters, touted as the best remedy for liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary disorders. Claims quick action with guaranteed satisfaction or refund, sold for fifty cents a bottle by Enos Reed.

Tutt Enos Reed

Watermelon ownership case stirs debate in Texas lands

A Texas debating society discussed if a melon crop on another man’s land belongs to the neighbor. The referee ruled that a Black resident about a mile and a half away owned the melons.

Texas Debating Society

St Jacobs Oil Endorsed by Boston Vet in Forty Years

Boston veterinary surgeon Hollis certifies St Jacobs Oil as the sole horse remedy in his practice and claims forty years of superior care. He says a personal rheumatism cure using the remedy left him completely healed. A misdated excerpt notes a girl’s letter to her admirer about boots and nails.

Boston Bloods Hollis Boston Mass St. Jacobs Himeelf

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