04 Jun 1881
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1881
Page
1
A fragment from a Chillicothe item advertises repair and blacksmithing services on SBoa?P Side near Potits. The text shifts to a sentimental poem about a lost loved one, mentioning reunion on a shore and a May 2 date.
The page combines notes on Dickens’ Pickwick first published as numbers and the rise after Sam Weller, with a curious survey of a lost Russian prodigy who can compute instantly. It then catalogues telegraph and electric times between global cities, followed by a long, detailed description of underground fungi, their sizes, shapes, and environments, noting no surface toadstools.
A London Society piece recalls a minister’s critique of a letter and a calligraphy teacher’s harsh verdict. The handwriting is described as ungenial and irresolute, though the signature proves it was written by Lord Macaulay.
A desolate account describes a man who vowed to lie on a bed of upright nails for twenty six years, having completed sixteen. His body is gaunt and each nail pierces flesh as he endures extreme pain with no movement in a withered arm and a lifeless wrist. Other prisoners appear mouldy and sad.
The narrator recalls Leo the dog as a steadfast family member to the children and Father. They cry over his loss, recall his loyal watchfulness, and the old brass collar marks his vanished presence in their daily life.
A brief almanac style line notes a day with gray skies and a chance of rain. The message mentions cooler air and forecasts damp conditions ahead.
Ohio items report Cleveland securing a $300,000 depot and Springfield planning Holly Water Works. Virginia Readjusters meet in Richmond. Snowton noted for beer and rail center. Chillicothe debates Children’s Home. deaths of Joan Stepmas and others. Ohio Central Railroad curbs Sunday excursions. Numerous local incidents in Highland, Meigs, Vinton counties and more.
A New York publisher offers a new Bible translation for ten cents and the four Gospels for seven, with individual Gospels at two cents each and a Turkish morocco edition for one dollar and fifty. Critics remark on rapid advances in information access and printing.
A humorous verse recounts Lord Roscoe with his lamb Tommy Platt. The lamb follows him from school as per Roscoe rule and causes a stir among onlookers who claim the lamb loves Roscoe because he jams the lamb. The creature wanders, bleats, and loses the public teat in the uproar.
The St Louis Globe Democrat quotes Republicans saying Cuares Foster will be renominated for Ohio governor. It urges stalwarts to beat Charlie Foster, framing the challenge as a test of GOP mettle and signaling Democratic amusement at the clash.
Capt Walter Beloat returned from Ciccionati where he reshipped a barge of brick. J L Moore left for Roxabel to run a M & C Railroad telegraph office. J H Heilman spent Sunday with his parents on Pine Creek. H G Thomas active in landmarks. Richard Goodrich was injured in a wagon accident with a broken collar bone. James Basham went to Charleston West Virginia for about a month. School closed Friday. Prof White to marry Monday causing departure Saturday.
Dr Kive presents a famed remedy for consumption and lung ailments, promising instant relief for coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever hoarseness and chest diseases. Readers are urged to obtain a trial bottle for ten cents from druggist Enos Reed to prove its merits before buying larger sizes.
Hoa asp Institute in Hillsboro plans to award sixteen diplomas this year. The school expects full ceremonies for the graduates and notes the class includes several promising students.
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