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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
4
Readers petition the superintendent of N and W railroad for a passenger stop at this place while other notes mention a dangerous appendix operation and a Life Pills advertisement. The mixed readable fragments reference holidays, a few names, and local concerns in a period tone.
In Otway and nearby towns residents visit relatives and attend gatherings. John Spears of Cliffside travels to Turkey Creek on business. Christmas shopping, church visits, and family dinners appear among social notes. A baby was born to Baker and wife, a mother proudly celebrates.
Fragmented notices list mule colt for work, J T Praither Wheelingburg contact, farm in Furnace Scioto county with 16 residence and 4 tenant houses, store post office, boat landing, yields 80 corn 38 wheat, good fences drainage tile drains rarely overflow, wells springs wind pump, 5 acres timber, price 20000, terms. Also entries advertising Berkshire hogs, McNelley Faith Webster. Cormick corn linkers cash or trade. Dever 1 owner for sale in Wheelerburgville.
A garbled note reports Bretherly Seean Ta An Se Se Toray Pei Bendurs Premium claim. The text is fragmentary with no clear event or identifiable parties, offering minimal factual detail beyond a quoted value comparison.
Christmas glove sale offers two wrasp Kid Gloves in multiple colors and sizes, with prices around 20.00 and discounts. Various glove types including soft folding gauntlet gloves, suede options, and leather items shown, with emphasis on men’s and women’s styles.
The court ruled in favor of Rine, granting him the whole B0-gere farm near Harden after finding his prior sale contract valid and the 19 acre Reeder deed invalid. Defendants included N. L. Reeder, D. T. Blackburn, and George McClure, with Mrs. Murfin’s agent Héedar cited in the contested transfer. Witnesses noted Rine paid $1,550 for the 90 acre contract, and the matter drew local attention.
Mrs. T. R. Perry of Fullerton Kentucky has her sight restored after seven years of near total blindness. Doctor Marshall operated three weeks ago and the patient has returned home with the operation's success fully assured.
Edward Kellhofer of Cartiste Place suffered an attack of vertigo Monday noon on West Second street. He recovered his speech after several hours sleep and is now substantially improved. Friends hope he may be up in a day or two.
Attorney Frank B. Finney and Capt R E B Wolf inspect Sherman Camp by New Sons of Veterans at Tweasville on Sunday night and find premises in good condition despite unclear postwar references and garbled OCR text through the rest of the report.
Ludlow Coyle a 76 year old veteran moulder and Civil War veteran died at 6 30 PM Tuesday after long illness. He moved to this city about 250 years ago and worked in local furnaces. He married Lozina Macon and later Kate Stweet, leaving several children and a second wife with more young children. The family will bury under a $73 veteran burial benefit with arrangements by G A R. burial in Soldier's Circle Greenlawn.
Dr F M Stewart of Seioto ville recently bought the Russ farm near the village and will plat part of it within thirty days with the balance next spring. The lots, high and well drained, are described as desirable for residence purposes. He has named the new addition Tonawanda and is negotiating on several lots.
The H Leet Lumber Co of Portsmouth now operates the Winchester yards after acquiring the retail chumber yards of J H Meehlin and Winchester Lumber Co. A C Stivers, veteran builder, is in charge, offering vast stock and facilities and prompting inquiries by phone or mail for prompt attention.
A South Portamouth youth, Brickey, who leaped from a moving freight train near Kianikin niclinestle, remains under care after a severe fall. Reports say a companion named Stone tried to join him but failed to board, and Brickey is now recovering and up for the first time Tuesday.
The Ironton Register comments on charges against Attorney Thomas N. Ross before Judge AZ Blair, noting extenuating circumstances and predicting Ross will explain to the court. The paper had knowledge of the matter but withheld publication until guilt is proven, expressing trust Ross can exonerate himself.
Sister M Genevieve O F learned of her mother's death in Minnesota during a Christmas entertainment at St Marys school hall. The telegram arrived as the program neared its end, shocking the nun who received quiet support from fellow sisters and friends. The message gave no details and she had not known of her mother's illness before departing for Minnesota early Wednesday.
The feast of Christmas falls on Friday this year and a dispensational allowance for meat on that day has been granted by authorities in the diocese of Columbus and elsewhere. The dispensation excludes New Year's Day, which also falls on Friday. The announcement appeared in Catholic churches on Sunday.
Harry D. Mirrick of Washington DC via Captain Evans sells two Buena Vista neighborhood farms. Chas Boland acquires 50 acres of bottom land for 2000 dollars and Felix Glen buys 700 acres of hill land at an unlisted price. Mirrick was plaintiff in a notable dog tax case decided Tuesday. He retains another Buena Vista farm.
Charles Currington Henry Franltene Ray and Murphy of South Webster were tried jointly before Judge Blair on an assault and battery indictment. A guilty verdict was returned after deliberation. sentence deferred. Dan Lewis, brickworker, was attacked with rocks on July 31, with threats noted over a ball game dispute. Defendants denied guilt. defense argues evidence is circumstantial. New soldiers James CL Lewis of Trenton and Claude and James Coleman of Greeny enlisted at the local recruiting station for cavalry service.
In Sequoia County probate files filed for inspection, many accounts and guardianships are set for tax hearing and confirmation on January 18. It lists Nelson W. Evans as administrator of Colonel Tisworth Baer’s estate, Tan nah Flannigan guardian of Charles Flannigan, and multiple other guardianships and estate administrations with first, second, or final accounts including Wm Sprague as assignee, and Mary Fleming and Mary Slessian as administratrices.
Judge Uisin grants a divorce to Ella Sunders from Milord Sunders in an uncontested suit. Attorney Oscar W. Newman heard alleged fake testimony amid claims of habitual trunkerries. The couple, married January 1879 at Greenup, have four grown children.
The notice booms Bendure’s Premium as unmatched in the white country, claiming it sets a new standard. Holiday Tush tops the market, while Phoenix Mufflers advertise proper neck shapes. White and color mufflers priced from 24c to 1.56, Reefer Mufflers from 50c to 1.50. Way Mufflers Co offers crochet scarves and crepe de chine gauze scarves priced 50c to 3.00.
Advertising copy touts bargains on kerchiefs and handkerchiefs with claims of exceptional value. It urges spending extra for car fare to gain money and promises the best 5¢, 10¢, and 25¢ kerchiefs, including initial linen kerchiefs for men and women with testimonials.
Promotion advertises premium shares and fast delivery. Mentions rich, talkative taffeta in black with rolers priced at 5 9 and 7 dollars. Skirts show value claims, sample line S158 to 18.50, normally 3 to 18.09. Cat prices apply to all skirts and coats.
Customers can pay with itemized bills at Bendure’s for a holiday assortment including alligator, seal and snake leather, calf hidings and belts. X mas gifts feature bags, collars, ties, and dabot tabs in boxes. Prices advertised as two thirds typical.
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