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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1910

Page

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Distel Guilty In Liquor Case. Fined And List Of Penalties

Distel found guilty on two charges of selling whiskey in violation of liquor laws. Judge Blair fined 200 and costs in each case, sentence suspended, with totals reaching 1000 including prior fines. Lewis testified Distel sold whiskey to him, Masterson testified similarly, both noting purchases at Distel’s place. Distel and Adams testified, denying wrongdoing.

Distal Blair Stani The Cincinnati House Antil Brat Distél John C. Lewis Distel Adams Dudge Tlarry ‘Ball Ball Lewis Willian Masterson Distel T Common Pleas Court

Storm tears through Bardin area destroying tobacco barn

A severe Sunday windstorm struck near Bardin and tore down a tobacco barn under construction at the Taylor stock farm. Much lumber split and foundation damage caused heavy losses, with farmers reporting near ruin of wheat and fruit crops in the county. Wind accompanying rain inflicted widespread agricultural damage and losses estimated in thousands.

Taylor Stock Farm Bardin Iing Tyrain Fi Crans Mt. Toy

Israel Dixon Rest After Rhoades Avenue Funeral

The funeral for Israel Dixon, a New Boston old soldier who died Tuesday, was held Wednesday at two o clock from his home on Rhoades avenue. Bailey Post G A R conducted the service by the post ritual assisted by Rev Getty. The remains were escorted to Greenlawn cemetery for burial. Six children and several relatives attended the service from Rock Island, Ironton, Flint, Vincennes, and New Boston.

Israel Dixon Rhoades Avenue New Boston Greenlawn Cemetery Mick Rock Island Trs Walters Hayes Ironton Mord Dixon Flint Prank Grant Charles Grant Dixon Scot Robson Vinciennes Ind

Real Estate Deal Closed

Real Estate agent Merle Caduit arranged a sale on Wednesday. Dr ASA Moore sold his property at 210 Gallis Street to Alfred Schirmmann of Rast Sixth Street for 8000 dollars. Schirmmann plans to fit up the large barn for a bakery, a business he has long operated.

Rew Merle C. Caduit Whiel Asa. Moore Gallis Strach Alfred Schirmmann Rast Sehiermann Rere

Sciolo County Angler Reels In Record Catfish

Dr N Thomas a leading Sciolo county angler hauled a 5 pound catfish from the Sciolo river on Decoration Day. a team of three helped land the huge fish. Also noted are record figures in Seiato county and local licensing actions by Judge Beatty.

Hlore Jatenaville Dr. N. Thomas Sciolo County Sciolo River Meg Seiato County

Goon Woman 15 Died of Tuberculosis at Home

Mrs Josephine Branhan aged 76 died Wednesday at 12 30 pm at 350 Must tailia street from tuberculosis. Born 1849 in Quincy Ky she was widow of Capt Branhan and survived by four grandchildren Gladya Igernice Millie and Vearl all of Portsmouth. Her body will be shipped to Mainey Ky for funeral Friday. Nearby a couple found a 10 pound soft shell turtle on the Grichton's Tun road and captured it. Saboth, manager of the Seiote Morning, has returned from Pemberton Ohio with his father who will stay a few days.

Josephine Branhan Must Tailia Street Josephine Branhin Dac Quincy Capt. Branhan Gladya Igernice Millie Vearl Portsnonth Mainey Lriday Grichton’s Tun Str Alex Tyres Trarvard Place Saboth Seiote Morning Company Pemberton, O

Unhealthy Girlhood Prompts Blood Purifier Remedy Appeal

A testimonial style notice urges parents to treat adolescent moodiness with Dr Williams Pink Pills. It claims the pills build blood, cure anemia after grip and fevers, and recounts a Mrs Berances Mong from Michigan who improved after use. The ad invites free booklet “Diseases of the Blood” and lists prices and ordering details from the Dr Williams Medicine Company.

Geetusa Hale Dr. Williams

Damaged Stack at Archi Son-Walker Brick Plant Reported

Eyewitnesses describe a cyclone at Star Yards causing a large tear in the top stack at the brick plant. The twister swept through the river area near the town, opening a widening breach in the Ohio riverbed.

archison-Walker Star Yards Ohio

Married in Huntington

Landlord Geo Bennett of the Hotel Portsmouth married Miss Talu Thompson of Woods Kentucky in Sitington West Virginia on a Wednesday. The couple’s romance began at the Biggs House where he was a clerk and she a waitress. A license was refused since Miss Thompson was in another state for a visit. They plan to return home Saturday from their honeymoon.

Sitington W. Va Geo. Bennett Portsmouth Talu Thompson Woods, Ky Biggs House Bennett Washington Hotel Tesday Yeganse Thompsos J Tuntington

Two Prison Escapes Reported From Penitentiary

Two inmates Bert Smith alias Meet Clark and Albert Frazer alias tivacve Datmotha escaped from the penitentiary at 3215 last night. They left the main building with a group of pedestrians along West Spring Street, sighting a trusty aid as they fled. Local authorities pursue the pair as the administration under Warden Tt. H. B. Tones reviews the incident.

Columbius Tus Bolor H. B. Tones Tthe Penitentiary Bert Smith Meet Clarks Coyatioga Ennaty Albert Frazer Tivacve Datmotha Kneghury Tareeny Lacieants West Spring Street

Will Take A Year To Finish Steel Co. Work

Portsmouth steel company officials estimate it will take almost another year to complete planned improvements at the local plant. The bloom mill will replace the old mill, three new robbing mills will be added, a new crane may be installed, and plans are under way to roll sheet for Wheeling mills when tie plate work runs slack. The blast furnace tall remains active as work continues at Mill Brook Park Decoration Day draws visitors.

Portsmouth Pany Wheeling Millbrook Park

Diverted Stream Leads To Law Suit In Jefferson Township

Milner Millar and Sears file a common pleas petition naming William Warner as plaintiff and Henry Zeune as defendant. They allege in 1904 Zeune diverted a stream onto Warner land, flooding fields and wells, making them unsuitable for cultivation. They seek 150 dollars for damages and 30 dollars for encroachment plus a mandatory injunction.

Jefferson Township Aisa

Relative ties in fatal Carroll Co Tenn runaway

James Ferguson son of Mrs Ferguson of 281 West Front Street, Irving Drew company employer, is connected to J Edwin Black family. Mr Black, uncle of Mrs Ferguson, accompanied relatives returning from an industrial training school when a horse spooked by an automobile caused a buggy to overturn. Mrs Black died instantly, her husband was seriously hurt, and their little son was slightly injured.

James Ferguson Irving Drew Company West Front Street J. Edwin Black Carroll Co Tenn Mr. Black Ferguson

Sciotoville Defeats Williamsburg in Doubleheader

Sciotoville baseball team boastfully notes a 4 to 1 morning win and 8 to 3 afternoon victory over Williamsburg. Carver pitched morning game and Brandt officiated afternoon. Players praise treatment and accept invitation to play again on July 4 in Williamsburg.

Seistovil Williamsburg, C Cincinnati Carver Sciotoville Brandt Ihe Williamsburg

Yost Popular in New Home in Troy Ohio

Former Scioteville resident Yost, now in Troy, Ohio, is popular after spending Decoration Day at his old home. He was elected city auditor last fall on the Democratic ticket by a large majority and recently named county treasurer nominee for Miami County. He returned to Troy Tuesday with his sister-in-law Mrs. Carriet Manuel of Scrotoville, who will visit Win and his family. A locally built washline motor boat launched by John Hamm Monday was said to be the largest in the vicinity and performed well on its trial trip.

Yost Scioteville Troy Ohio Miami County Thesday Washline John Hamm Monday

Soldiers Are Given Relief By The Soldiers Relief

May relief payments listed to multiple individuals across towns. Names include Mary Ann Brooks Martha Neanes Charity J Callison John Liter Thylene Beck Martha Williams Lucinda Hackworth Priscilla Stropes Mamelease Maggie Parmer Havirid McWilliams Hannah Colegrove Eliza Kirkendalk Alexander Smith Mary Cline James Winkler Susanah Clark Morgan Nancy William Wisie Crabtree Jos R Thompeson James Miller Nancy J Partlow Phoebe Adams Jennie Hidzemier Cynthia A Montgomery and others. Amounts range from 4 to 9 dollars per person across city Porter township Bloom and other districts.

Soldiers” Relief Mary Ann, Brooks Martha Neanes Charity J. Callison John Liter Thylene Béck Martha Williams Lucinda Hackworth Priscilla Stropes Ma Melease Maggie Parmer Havirid McWilliams James R. Htord Hannah Colegrove Porter Township Eliza Kirkendalk Alexander Smith Mary Cline James Winkler Bloom Susanah Clark Morgan Nancy William Wisie Crabtree Barden Jos. R. Thompeson James Miller Nancy J. Partlow Rush Phoebe Adams Gray Jennie Hidzemier Upper Nile Cynthia A, Montgomery

Mother Dies in Gallipolis After Illness

Jim Snead a janitor at Lemp Street hospital returned from Gallipolis Tuesday after being summoned Friday by his mother’s illness. The parent died Saturday and the funeral was held Monday. Cause of death listed as a complication after a period of illness.

Jim Snead Lempstenn Hospital Gallipolis

Married couple from Portsmouth wed quietly at Engert home

J. KE. Rodgers and Miss Mary Leymon, both of Portsmouth, were quietly married at the home of Robert Engert in South Portsmouth Wednesday with Rev. J YT Spencer officiating. The couple left by the noon train for Ashland to visit relatives.

J. KE. Rodgers Mary Leymon Portsmouth Robert Engert South Portsmouth Avon Jyt. Spencer Ashland

Dr Stewart Sells Lots In Tonawanda Addition

Dr Stewart Sells Lots reports three more lots sold in Tonawanda addition at Sciotaville Wednesday. Charles Sparks of D Ports mond and Mrs Ida J Powell of Sciota each purchased one lot while the other went to Sparks. Buyers expect to build on the lots along the lane. A new floor has been installed in the Amerson Bros export department. Look for the Bell on the best.

Pr. F. M. Stewart Tonawanda Sciotavilly Charles Sparks D Portsmond Ida J. Powell Sciota al Lane Fioe Amerson Bros

Guardianship battle shifts to probate court over $300 pension

The John Hoffer guardianship dispute moves to probate court after Common Pleas dismissed Tru man Thompson as guardian. Attorney Arthur Bannon seeks dismissal of the guardian, while Captain Evans fights to place the $300 pension due after June 4 with the guardian or with Hoffer himself.

John Hoffer Common Pleas Court Truman Thompson Arthur Bannon Evans Guardian Bannon Toffer

Brother Wolf Laid to Rest by Lucasville Lodge Masons

Lucasville Lodge No. 485 F and A M notes the passing of Brother Charles W. Wolf. He is praised as a loyal mason, trusted, and devoted to the fraternity’s ideals of brotherly love and integrity. A committee led by Southworth, Clyde Brant, and F. Alley expresses condolences and recalls his lifelong fidelity to the craft.

Charles W. Wolf Brother Wolf Southworth Clyde Brant Alley Lucasville A. M

Guest of Her Son Visits Portsmouth from Pemberton

TA Halboth of Pemberton Ohio, general manager of the Scioto Homi ng Co, is visiting his son C B Halboth in Portsmouth. He conducts a general merchandise business at Pemberton and is impressed by the city's appearance.

TA. Halboth Pemnberton, O C. B. Halboth Scioto Homing Co

Will Not Move His Office

The Times reports that Dr. Carl W. Emmert planned to move his office to New Rosian was an error He has no intention of leaving his Anderson block practice and will keep his office there while possibly opening a village branch and moving his family to New Rosian

Carl W. Emmert Anderson Block New Rosian Dr. Emmert Andersen

Stenographers Change Hands In Local Offices

Miss Sadie Flannigan resigns as stenographer at S Miller’s office to join Western & Southern Life. Miss Mary Nolan becomes stenographer for Ed Daghler Waery Ball and Frank Moulton. Dr Uell’s Honey promoted with large awareness. Willard Kill hurt in fall from Covington shop roof and recovering at home in South Portsmouth.

Sadie Flannigan S. Miller Western & Southern Life Insurance Company Mary Nolan Ada Lats Ed. Daghler, Waery, Ball Frank Moulton

Olive Tablets Promoted as Calomel Substitute in Ohio Ad

Portsmouth Ohio physician Dr F Mai Edwards touts olive oil based Olive Tablets as a laxative and liver toner. The ad claims 15 years of experience, gentle but effective relief from spring fever headaches constipation and dull complexion, with tablets sold by all druggists in pocket sizes by The Olive Tablet Co. of Portsmouth Ohio.

F. Mai Edwards Portsmouth Ohio jFdwards Edwaredlet Kiwards Olive Tablet Co Tortemouth

Andrews II Nominated for State Senate in District

Gallipolis Ohio June on first ballot L R Andrews II of Ironton nominated for state senator with 38 votes. Matere Beman Gallia earner 37. Remain disappointed. Plus ad copy for Electric Bitters and local doctors at Fischer Stretch Pharmacy and Dr W E Gault relocation text.

Gallipolis Andrews Ironton Tawrence Miegs Vinton Matere Beman Gallia Meigs Remain

Legal Notice of Partition in Scioto County Ohio

Andrews and Irish announce a partition lawsuit filed April 1910 in Scioto County Court against Ulla G Jackson and others over property in Green townships, detailing described parcels, boundaries, and the stake of each tract as per French Grant and adjacent lines in Ohio. Parties must respond by a stated deadline.

Ulla G. Jackson Tealing Frisco Tuxas Fred Dieterdick Saint Louis Alissauri Ray Gray Anata Grey Mingra Daline Texas Hox Ss Urksawe David Disterdick Arenaceu John Disterichow Sciote Oliott Taarrence County Tha N. T Dhe Stoke Vrench Grant Sis Andrews Irish Troninn aAttorne

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