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Newspaper

Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1911

Page

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Hunter and Miss Nettle Niger Wedding in Pittsburg

Fred Hunter and Miss Nettle Niger were married Wednesday in Pittsburg in a secret ceremony. Mrs. BL W Mahan and Mrs Winter are among relatives, with praise for Hunter as a standout player and Reiniger lauded as a charming bride, as the couple plans a devoted, supportive life together.

Fred ‘Hunter Miss Nettleniger Pittsburg W Mahan Winter Eeping X .Bost Hun

Nobody Seems To Want the Children

Proceedings were instituted in probate court by Judge Harry Ball to have Maud Whaley and Hazel Whaley aged 16 and 7 removed from their grandmother Mrs. Kate Boyd and placed in a foster home. The affidavit alleges the mother in Teorain is of unnat i onable character and not able to care for them. the other parent is not able or does not do so. The grandmother does not wish to care for the children any longer and cannot.

Obate Byudge Harry Ball TM Society Maud Whal Hazel Whaley Sen Whaley Kate, Boyd Teorain Hem Mansfield

Bootlegging Charge Against Weal Shaw Alters Jail Hearing

Weal Shaw, nearly 70, was arrested Monday evening on a bootlegging charge by Sheriff Eckhart. Judge Blair held a private consultation Wednesday before Shaw was returned to jail for further investigation. Shaw resides in the city.

Weal Shaw Eckhart Blair Shaw

Tremper Appointed Trustee Of Beyerly Property

Dr. Tremper named by probate court as trustee to manage a Second Street property once belonging to Anna Beyerly. The property came to Beyerly via will from Julia Holme Beyerly and was placed in trust for William W. Beverly, who died earlier without directing its disposition.

W. D. Tremper Probate Court Second Street Anna Beyerly Miss Beyerly Peskassan Ay Julia Holme Beyerly William U. “Beverly Beverly

Out On Crutches Is Out On Crutches

Mes George Long of West Tenth street recovered from a sprained ankle enough to be out with crutches for the first time since injury. Miss Ida Burkhart of West Front street left for a visit in Ashland. Willie Doherty sprained his right ankle during the game between the 100s and the Midgets.

George Long West Tenth Street Ashland Ida Burkhart West Front Street Jett Willie Doherty

Left Note And Furniture Missing From Franklin Avenue

Mrs Mary Keplinger and Miss Maitie Mirand disappeared from Franklin avenue leaving a note claiming the furniture would be paid for later. Authorities believe they may have gone to Oklahoma where a son of Mrs Keplinger lives.

Mary Keplinger Maitie Mirand Franklin Avenue Jess Oklahoma

Little Girl in Serious Condition with Typhoid Fever

Eleven year old Penel daughter of Mr and Mrs Emmett Warden of Robinson Avenue is in a critical condition with typhoid fever and little hope remains for recovery.

Penel

Mr. Dodds No Better

William Dodds of Robinson avenue remains in critical condition after two weeks with a severe typhoid fever attack. His doctors report little or no improvement and say his condition is alarming.

William Dodds Robinson Avenue

Machine balked during party ride halting near postogies

A machine failure disrupted a party of friends led by D. A. Alspangh and required a mechanic to locate the trouble, causing about an hour of halt in front of the postogies. On business trips Maier and Hoerery Feowine traveled to Trnntington for a short business trip.

D. A. Alspangh Tesday Thamerehine Maier and Hoeory Feowine Trnntington Ion

Lot Bought by Wr. Amann

Amann family ties are noted as a wealthy proprietor purchased an adjacent lot. The deal traces to East Leonutedreen and involves local property transactions with Dergy Pratt Amann linked to the home.

Wr. Amann M Anns Bierley Girand Merly Tia Cis Elise

Opened Restauran? A Muddled Local Signage Report

A garbled OCR note reports a restaurant opening with unclear wording and scattered names. It references someone named Sovilepreetdiar and a place near Atlantie eda, Te. The fragmentary text suggests local business activity but lacks verifiable details.

Depositors Offered Safe Investment in Real Estate Mortgages

Depositors are stockholders and face no losses. Funds are invested in first real estate mortgages. Borrowers reduce loans promptly. A growing surplus backs loans. Officers are bonded. Company operates under Ohio state supervision. Four percent interest on deposits or certificates.

Theusiness Ohio Sttle Sapervision

Decoration Day Observed At Rarden

Decoration Day services honored veterans at Rarden with ceremonies at Ye Newman Mt Joy and Young cemeteries. Grand Army details decorated graves as brief life and war records were read. A special service marked Jesse Bedwards Revolutionary soldier’s grave, followed by a program at the Methodist church led by Commander A B Meliride and Mayor N Bates.

Rarden Ye Newman Mt. Joy Grand Army Newman Cemetery Jesse Bedwards

Negroes In Scrap Wastehouse Involved In Altercation On North Walter Street

A Negro junk dealer and Sam Solemn, a West Indian, were principals in a high meaning incident on North Walter Street Thursday night. Police visited the neighbors’ hovel before restoring order.

Oe Tle Holland Sam Solemn Wal Fer

New Girl Arrives in Wheelersboro and Nearby Areas

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Puteh Undsen at Wheelersboro on Sunday. Buggies and harness advertised at Stahfer's. The family plans to return to Piqua. Mrs Tay Wilcox and Massie Paley are out home after a visit in Dasville, Virginia.

Puteh Wheelersbore Tay Wilcox Trather Massie Paley Dasville, Vi

Visits At Capitol Highlight Richter Family Day

John Richter of Gt. John's hotel visited Columbus Limnday with his brother Terry Richter of the state penitentiary board of managers. He toured the city with his two youngest daughters Elizabeth and Gertie, marking a rare six year return. The day featured family time and local courtesy.

John Richter Gt. John’s Hotel Columbus Limnday Terry Richter State Penitentiary Board of Managers

Driver Killed In Indianpolis Auto Race Accident

Draggist John Migeds of the East End returned from Indianapolis with details of a deadly automobile race. He witnessed the outright death of one driver and injuries to others, noting the event was exciting but dangerous.

John Migeds East End Tidianapolta

Rickey Offered Evangelist Post Turned Down

Athletic director Rickey of the University of Michigan was offered a position by Evangelist Sunday but declined as he has no contract with Michigan. Rev Honeywell may leave evangelistic work soon and Sunday and choir leader Hadeheaver were eager to hire Rickey, noted as a fine speaker.

Pranch Rickey University of Michigan Evangelist Sunday Rickey Michigan Honeywell Hadeheaver

Mrs Reiniger Stricken With Illness in Cincinnati Visit

Mrs. Reiniger is very sick prompting relatives in Cincinnati to rush to her side. Mrs. Fred Reiniger of East Ninth Street is reported to be suffering heart trouble, with family members called home Tuesday for support.

William Praither Cincinnati Fred Reiniger East Ninth Street

Newman Couple Plans New Home in Mey Dermott

Mr and Mrs William Newman of McDermott visited the city Wednesday to buy furniture as they prepare to move and establish a new home in Mey Dermott. Newman holds a good job with the Mc Dermott Stone Company and expects to construct a house soon.

William Newman McDermott MeyDermott Newman McDermott Stone Company

Painter Ed Brehmer Wins Court House Contract

Ed Brehmer awarded the contract to paint paper and varnish the court house interior and exterior for 715 dollars. Cunningham and Crossput failed to accompany bids with proper hand. Paster Brothers bid 521 pounds but was not considered. Dorn of Buena Vista visited on Monday.

Ed Brehmer Court House Cunningham and Crossput Mand Tei Paster Brothers

Complain of Speed Violations Reported in City

Crooner Swickert of East Eleventh street reported to police that Carl Ferguson and Jonrl Schley violated the speed limit Monday evening. A complaint was also filed by BLOM Carson that an automobile nearly struck his survey on West Fourth Street Monday evening. Changes: Jobs. Vigeringnes has taken a switchman job at the steel plant after working at Portsmouth Machine and Casting works.

Finerge Swickert East Eleventh Street Carl Ferguson Jonrl Schley Alsu Ved Blom Carson West Fourth Street Vigeringnes Portsmouth Mac Vhine and Casting Works Mondas

Mr. Breece Seeks Absorption of Wait-Fuller Plant

The absorption of the Wait-Fuller Cabinet plant by Breece Manufacturing nears completion after a midweek Turley Building meeting. Directors of Wait-Fuller will ratify on Thursday, finalizing the deal which includes both Wait-Fuller buildings. Afro Breece plans production of tops and chair backs at the new plant, with minimal business interruption.

Wait-Fuller Cabinet Company Breece Manufacturing Company Turley Wait-Fuller Company Afro Breece

Patent Dump Wagon Proves Big Success

Earl Adams patent dump wagon was tested by Kelley Bros on Monroe street paying job Wednesday. The test proved satisfactory and interested parties were impressed with its advantages. The wagon drops from the rear. Adams expects several models and has propositions but is not rushing to close a deal.

Earl Adams Kelley Bros Monroe Street Ers Adams Vis

Freedom Granted To Light Bootleggers Mr Bannon

Henry T Bannon traveled to Co lambus Wednesday while She stands against the D T 1 will appear before the road commission altered lines says the D T has refused to maintain certain crests in Ironton and NL We officials seek to compel the road to honor his share agreed several years ago.

Henry ‘T. Bannon Co.lambus Alte Ailt Road Commission Eressi Ironton

Eight of ten inmates released from Cincinnati work house

Judge Blair freed eight of ten inmates jailed April 30 for $200 fines. Named released were Carl War Earl Dinsmore Charles Copley Isaac Loaps Will Stillwell Skirney Warden and William Waghes. Floyd Stith and William Leichienheimer remain for further penitence after pleading guilty to liquor dealing found during a foreign dry detective raid.

Cincinnati Blair Wednes Bucky Carl War Earl Dinsmore Charles Copley Isaac Loaps Will] Stillwell Skirney Warden William Waghes Floyd Stith William Leichenheimer

Briggs Wins Handicapped Golf Tourney at Decorah Grounds

William Briggs won the men's handicap tournament at the Golf Grounds Decoration Day, receiving a silver loving cup. George Zottman took second with an aluminum putter. A chicken dinner followed at the Club House, and many attendees stayed on the grounds. Nodler won the directors’ prize, completed Saturday.

Golf Grounds Decoration Day William Briggs George Zottman Avence Nodler Directors

Stemshorns on Brief Visit to City

Mr and Mrs Wesley Stemshorn are in the city to spend a week with relatives after a theatre tour through Northern Ohio. They will make one more short trip before retiring in September.

Airs Wesley Stemshorn Ohio

Machinery Arrives for Portsmouth Drying Plant

Machinery arrives from Philadelphia for the American Drying Machinery Company site in Portsmouth. Portsmouth Castings & Machine Company immediately begins erection and installation work. The plant aims to begin substantial operations and grow business in the coming year.

American Drying Machinery Company Portsmouth Castings & Machine Company Philadelphia Portsmouth

Fine Rain Began Helping Farmers After Drought

The brief shower of Wedhese af termon brought relief to landowners including Seloto Bats. Corn fields that had burned up saw some planting for a second time as rain fed parched crops.

Gash Injures Forehead At Portsmouth Steel Co

A worker at Portsmouth Steel Co. suffered a deep forehead gash and lost consciousness after a bundle of tie plates was thrown his way. He will be off duty for some time and may travel to California soon for recovery.

aAvea Keer Portsmouth Steel Co Poi

John Metzgar Makes Portsmouth Visit With Friends

John Metzgar, a former resident now living in Newport Kentucky, is the guest of Portsmouth friends. A once prominent local politician, he has relaxed his political pace and is enjoying life. Accompanied by Mrs. Metzgar, he is seen in the city during the visit.

Ter Portsmouth Miss. Reiniger Hunter Armager Clarke Dake Melagar Newport G.y J Metzgar

Local teams triumph in quiet community games

The report notes local teams from Mary’s school and nearby areas battled through a midday train trip to Trenton for Decoration Day events. Father Clovekner spoke, while a Columbus visitor, Will Jeffries, reflected on family hardships and recovery aided by Wing’s Discoveries medicine. The piece includes a testimonial about Fisher & Stroeh Pharmacy’s five cent remedy and a medical claim.

Tather Gloeckner 1. Mary's Trenton Hos's Sehuman Pire

Came to Say Goodbye

Brief item notes Miss Marie Vilis den Cros of Charleston West Virginia visiting relatives Monday and Tuesday. Mention of farm work and a move to Courtland. Also a local ad noting binder twine priced at 7 1 4 cents at Stabler's.

Marie Vilis Charleston Wo Va Hugh Courtland

Baby Named Marylizabeth Pulsing in New Ninth

An infant named Marylizabeth was born to Mr and Mrs Frankk Pulsing of New Ninth. The ceremony or further details are not provided.

Frankk Pulsing New Ninth Marylizabeth

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DR. Tremper Mr. Dodds Restauran Deelendle the Royal Savings and Loan Co Gullia Street Market Squadra Buggs Whe Barre Ohere Roupe Oaif TN Lug GU. Heme Stahfer's Piqua Chota Lave Capitol Foley Dom Zipperer Newark Huntington Sertray Stabler's Tee Mase Miss Daler Talierson Cohn Jie Frien MR. Brehmer Geis Job Fon Dorn Buena Vista Mr. Breece Mr Bannon Walter Patterson Dr. Robe Briggs John Metzgar Will Jeffries Columbus O. Th. Keown Muscadine Ala Jagrippe Vaclun Hay Cowely Ruth Ward Jerseyville Cardus Challanasga Medicine Co
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