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Newspaper

Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1897

Page

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Touching Oration by Superintendent Vickers at Miller Funeral

Superintendent Thomas Vickers delivered a moving funeral oration for his life long friend Hon Samuel A Miller at Columba avenue and Tor gonos road Cincinnati. The address praised Miller as a self governed scholar and public minded investigator whose virtues endure beyond death. Miller was a prominent Cincinnati lawyer and scholar. George Mitchell Returns to town after West relocation and Christmas shopping. Julia Marlowe cancels Cincinnati appearance due to illness.

Thomas Vickers Cineinpath Hougamael A Miller Mr. Miller Columbia Avenue Torgonos Road Otto Jas. W. Newman Vickers Enquirer Hin Bier Beaton Patha Elf Seneva Ebia Atadiea Magnes Vane Miller Cincinnati

New Boston Church Fire Sparks Youth Involvement

A small boy under ten inches wide allegedly started a fire beneath the new United Brethren church in New Boston. Geo McDaniel noticed smoke from beneath the building around eight. The blaze was contained. investigators suspect a boy climbed in, whittled kindling, and built a fire under a beam. If it had spread centerward, the church could have burned total loss, with damages around seventy five dollars.

New Boston United Brethren

New Boston Socials Highlight Double Weddings

A New Boston social page recounts the wedding of Miss Florence Hadley to Thomas P. Dellert at the Hadley home on Market Street with about fifty friends. Earlier, Miss Amy Thompson and Mr Raymond York prepare for a Christmas night wedding, while Mrs Hutchins hosts a card party and dinner for guests. A Bigelow lecture is announced. local clubs discuss leadership. real estate and business notes close the item.

Thomas F. Dellert Florence Hadley Boston Mra Pudley Hutchins Dadley B. Hutchins Mita Amy Thompson Raymond York Miss Thompson Mr. Hutchins Mra. Hutchins Misa Thompson Mr. York A. C. Thompson Will Schwartz Don Amore Schwartz Paul Franklin Wells Roy J. E. Hadley Market Street Thomas P. Dellert D. 8. Tappan First Presbyterian Church Dellert West Second Street Western Union Telegraph Company Hadley Telegraph Company

Bart Pride and Hall to Add Ready Made Clothing

The firm Bart Pride and Hall plans to enlarge their stock by adding a complete line of ready made clothing. The firm already has a reputation in its custom department and recently expanded with gent's furnishings. A Philadelphia supplier has been placed for the full clothing line, and they expect to be ready for business soon.

Bart, Pride and Hall Bart, Pride & Hall Hall Philadelphia

Roller Skate Craze Revives in Portsmouth

The article notes a potential revival of roller skating in Portsmouth this winter. W A Jordan plans to convert Kendall's hall into a skating rink for six months and has contracted for 1 000 pairs of rubber skates as the new trend surpasses wood skates. Also covering Louis Blomeyer and wife’s forty sixth wedding anniversary with warm community regard.

Portsmouth W. A. Jordan Kendall’s Hall Jordan Louis Blomeyer Blomeyer Kia Qoeres

City council and judge weigh settlement in Emmitt estate case

A Pike county group including Judge Dow James Forseth Daugherty and Ex Senator Gregg met Portsmouth officials to discuss compromising the city s claim against the Emmitt estate arising from the old Columbus and Portsmouth turnpike case. A cash down offer was discussed but no definite agreement was reached. The matter may go to council next meeting, with 4000 or 5000 cited as handy sums though not confirmed.

Pike County Portsmouth Dow’ James Forseth. Daugherty W. H. Middleton John A. Eylar Sam Patterson Gregg Sandy"’ Bateman James Emmitt Columbus Joabo Wah Waverly Jone Thas Emmitt Gouré

Circleville Sheriff hunts for stolen bicycle wheel

In Circleville James Flannery renounced claims about a missing Glockner bicycle wheel. Sheriff Rickey took Flannery from jail to search Circleville for the buyer, after weeks without trace of the wheel stolen from the Post Office rooms on Second Street. Flannery had earlier suggested sale in Waverly.

Jim Flannery Sherff James Flannery Alex. Glockner Circleville Rickey P. O Waverly Flannery

Obituary for Ida Mas Daughter of Hiram Justice

Ida Mas aged seven to ten on West Thire street died Tuesday evening from consumption. Her death deeply affects those who knew her. The funeral was Thursday at two o'clock with interment in Greenlawn.

Ida Mas Hiram Justice West Thire Street Greenlawn South Bend Ind Chas Chapman McKinley

Quail Hunter Fined for Out of Season Shot Near Harrisonville

Dolph Glockner, first city quail hunter arrested for shooting quail out of season, pleaded guilty before Squire Hall and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Incident occurred near Harrisonville on open season’s last day. a covey flushed near the road and a bird was killed but not recovered. Several other game-law violations are being investigated as wardens prepare more prosecutions. Also reports the wedding of John Grogs and Miss Susan Rhodes at Non Boat residence with congratulations from the Times.

Dolph Glockner Kelley Squire Hall Dolph Glockner Harrisonville Mr. Glockner John Grogs Susan Rhodes Non Miss Rhodes

Christmas Tree Treat for Free Kindergarten Children

The Free Kindergarten on Jefferson Street held a Christmas morning celebration for enrolled children. Mrs. J Engelboro and Mrs. Foster trimmed a candlelit tree, and a program of violin and piano preceded gift distribution. Each child received candy, an orange, a handkerchief, and a picture book from local citizens. Thirty eight of forty two attended. four were ill and gifts went home with them. Porter Newman plans to move near his Little Kanawha Lumber mill to oversee work, renting a large house near Pat Conney's building.

Jeffaston Street Porter Newman Cenior Newman & Spanner Little Kanawhe New Boston Pat Conney

Settlement of Equitable Building Association Shortage

The Equitable Building association affairs are settled, paying shareholders eighty six cents on the dollar. Wolsey R. Row's shortage is tied to the affair, of which he served as secretary. A committee report says the company will be closed after the payout and winding up follows.

Wolsey Rk, Row Equitable Building Association Volney R. Row

Replevin Case in Clay Township Court

Court records show A A Branch filing snit against Constable Wm Wolf of Clay township. A separate action from Squire Cole's court returned a verdict against Stevens for 860. Holcomb Finney represent Branham vs John and James Morgan on appeal from Squire Jones. judgment 32950 on a promissory note for 49 50. Theo K FPonk attorney.

A. A. Branch Wm. Wolf Clay Township Squire Cole A. Branch J. &. Stevens Stevens Constable Wolf Branch Holcomb & Finney, Attornaya Alias Branham John James Morgan Squire Jones Ttia Theo K. Fponk

Stanton Balmert Co Delivers Christmas Gifts In Glass Bottles

The Stanton Balmert Company sent out the first installment of Christmas presents to patrons via the United States Express. Boxes at West Front Street office contained fancy bottles labeled with fine printing inviting customers to eat, drink and be merry.

Stanton-Balmert Company United States Express Company Stanton Balmert & Co West Front Stanton Balmert Company Art Ax

Sudden recall of Ironton wedding invitations shocks city

News notes recall invitations to the December 29 wedding of Ezra Daan and Miga Nixon, a prominent Ironton couple, amid speculation and no given reason. Also reports a small freight wreck near Garrison, a two hour delay to a westbound flyer, and a court dividend at the Copiel homestead deal. Sherif Starbox tailed a local forger, Ed Banks, as part of a broader forgery case. Dean's Ointment advertised as instant relief for pile pain and related ailments.

Ironton Ezra Daan Miga Nixon Sherif Starbox Xenia Ed Banks

Miners Enjoined After WV Visit Countered by Injunctions

Pomeroy December 23 report notes 100 miners reached West Virginia to stop nonunion work at the New Haven but were served with injunctions by U S deputy marshals restraining entry onto Consumers and Coal Mining Company premises. Fifty nonunion workers continued mining without disruption.

Jhin West Virginia Pomeroy Ohio New Haven United States Consumers and Coal Mining Company

National Bank Closure and Sudden Deaths Stir News

News notes warn of Chestnut Street National Bank closure directed by federal examiners with Wm Singerly linked to the suspended Chestnut Trust. Reports cite bond shrinkage from Singerly pulp mills and broad financial figures. Also, Judge C Pomerene dies suddenly aged 62, amid other weather and crime items from Chicago to Ohio.

National Bank Examiners Wm. Singerly Io Pomerene TH Tim Philadelphia Chestnut Street National Bank National Bank Examiner Wm. Singerly Chestnut Trust Company Singerly Trust Company Eokela Singerly Pulp Mills Elkton

Prowlers Fire On Tollgate Station in Datville

Two men were caught prowling on the Stanford turnpike tollgate premises between 2 and 3 am. Hardin Rifles on picket fired upon them. the men escaped. Soldiers believe confederates were nearby intending to set the gate building on fire.

Datville Stanford Turnpike Hardin Rifles

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