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Newspaper

Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1908

Page

6

Democratic County Ticket List for Ohio Election

Democratic county ticket from Portage to Franklin counties lists candidates for Lieutenant Governor Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Public Works Board, Dairy and Food Commissioner and others. Includes James B. Campbell James B Campbell as United States Senator and presidential electors John J. Lents Samuel A. Hoskins with multiple county offices and names such as J G Graham Fred Hobstetter Louis Fy Boats W A Richardson Maurich McBlitane y D T Blackburn Theo Pierron H H Barney Henry G Proesch SM A Smith Cilas Schneide for various posts.

Soldier Melvin Adfin Plans Return to the Philippines

Melvin Adfin of Leavenworth Minnesota, formerly with the hirtevath cavalry, announced he will deploy to the Philippines. He has prior service in the Orient including two prior tours, totaling several months, with Parker who recently returned after six years in Neo TS hospital corps.

Melvin Leavenworth Man Philipdome Dan Amfelvin Orient Join Parker Jonae Neo TS Doha Philippines

Cotton Crop Estimate From Washington D C

Washington July 2 The department of agriculture released an estimate for the cotton crop planted this spring totaling all acres with the current condition noted. The report highlights prospects and regional variance, guiding market expectations for the season.

Washinton de- Carnac, of Agriculture

Frank Keller Buys a Farm in Keller Purchase

Frank Keller purchases a farm at Keller sourcing from the Excvlsior Sho context. The deal involves a 23 peres parcel near the Sheeanih area. Keller foreman role noted. future expression about the farm position at the fretory remains unclear in the readable text.

Keller Excvlsior Sho Sheeanih Fretory

Snyder Arraigned Denies Charges By Four Girls

Deputy Marshal Snyder of New Boston is arraigned on charges linked to an alleged attempt of improper liberties with detainees at the village prison. Mary Charles, one of four girls, alleges he entered the cell, turned out the lights, and assaulted her. He pleads not guilty, waives examination, and posts $100 bond with security.

Marshal Snyder New Boston Josiah Morgan Snyder Mary Charles Millbrook Park Ed. Wiget Miss Charles Morgan Louis Bilhoff John Henson Pat Conley Wells Park Viget Harrison Blood Tillie Mood Times Isha Portsmouth Sayer John Neal Ellis Newman Edward Goodpastor Goodpastor Hayes Blair

John Watts Burial Service Reported at Arlington

The Columbus Journal notes funeral services for John W Watts aged 39 held at 4 velock this afternoon. Burial is planned at Portsmouth Wednesday evening. Services are at the chapel of the H. If Shaw company on North High Street. Lehman’s shoe prices are advertised.

The Columbus Journal John W W. Watts Ehinwood Avenue Arlington H. If Shaw Company North High Street Portsmouth Lehman

Farmers Warm Letter Prompts Weather Note

A reader thanks Billy for support to farmers welfare and asks for a warm shower to aid corn planting. The Ohio forecast notes fair in the north and showers in the south with warmer temperatures tonight and on Wednesday.

Billy Harmer Ohio North South

Scioto Co Man Has A Fine Position

James Fields, an all Scioto county native, works as a mechanic at Ashland Mills in Ny. He recently assumed a fine position. His father, a long-time Standard Oil expert, once traveled nationwide. The Fields family resides in Cincinnati. While en route to visit relatives Sunday, James met Portsmouth residents aboard a C&O train.

James Fields Scioto County Ashland Mr. Fields Draverhill Cincinnati Pields Portsmouth Ife

Campaign funds repaid to candidates after primary surplus

The first surplus from the corly primary was apportioned to six candidates. Checks mailed by chairman Marty W. Miller sent Monday, with $15 to those who paid 40, $3 to those who paid 880, and nothing for assessments of 25 or less. Nate BR Gilliland, defeated candidate for jurist counting attorney, led efforts to obtain repayment and threatened to sue for unaccounted funds.

Corly Marty W.miller Ehect Nate BR. Gilliland Juros Nate

Cut Made In Bar Steel Price Sparks Market Move

Cleveland C June 2 A sharp drop of four dollars a ton in bar steel prices sent traders reacting today with quick market shifts. Analysts cited thinner demand and producer adjustments as the immediate cause.

Cleveland

Smith Agricultural Chemical Company promotes verified fertilizer quality

The Smith Agricultural Chemical Company offers guaranteed fertilizer quality with on arrival analyses at no cost to buyers. Agents provide a certificate from every shipment and keep results to track progress, ensuring customers know exactly what they pay for, with local contact in Ravenna Ohio.

Smith Agricultural Chemical Company Smith Smith Agricultural Chemical Cranpany Aisieb Joss Callan Ux Adeleess C. M. Blackburner M. T. Foster Raveena Ohio

Jail fire attempt at Greenup jail described in damaged report

Fragmentary article recounts Bud Chinn and an unnamed companion allegedly setting fire to bedding in Greenup jail to distract guards and allow escapes. Jailer Nick Dorin and inmates figure in the account amid unclear names and dates, with lingering references to prior escape methods and local remedies advertised by The Figher & Stevich Marauancy.

Bud Chinn Greenup Panik OL & 0 Varner Jin Shey Nick Dorin Chinn

Ex Resident Dead in Chicago Newsl item

A telegram from Chicago reports the sudden death of Mrs. John C. Pritchard, formerly of Portsmouth, who had been brought here for burial. Her husband formerly worked as a liveryman. The deceased, Libbie Ferguson, daughter of William Ferguson, a contractor, had moved with her family from Portsmouth six or seven years ago. She was cousin to several Portsmouth residents. Also noted, 78 year old Great Fisherman Morten proved still active by catching two German carp in Ty gar t.

Timsday Chicago John C. Pritchard Addrd Widertaker T. M. Lynn Portsmouth Chigaga Printehach Wee Misa Libbie Ferguson Waliam Fergeson Frank Behceits Jahieius Frank White John Ree St. (. Morten Jfullerten Morton Crughy Tygart Manfar Tie I Marten Biggs House

General Buller Returns in Disgrace Amid Reports of Defeat

Fragmentary copy notes General Sir Redvers Buller and British forces facing setbacks. Bits describe retreat, critiques of leadership, and rumors of defeat by Boer forces with limited readable names and places. The garbled text hints at a late 19th century war reportage style.

Tondon Sie Redvers Weinty Hutler Aedies

Sealed bids sought for woodwork and lumber repair project

The County Auditor of Seiota County Ohio invites sealed proposals to furnish all material labor and labor for repairing a covered wooden bridge across the Seiota River at Wise Mills IT Township. Bids due May 11 at 2 PM. Each bid must include a 5400.00 bid bond and be on county blanks. The Board may reject all bids.

Seiota County Ohio Othe Seioto River Wises Mills Nsou Lide Oisher Seiuty Board of Commny Board of County Commissioners Srota County Fred NL Tynes County Avisiter Portamouth

Time to Buy Binder Twine Low Price Sale

The notice promotes a binder twine sale at an extremely low price during a season of shortage. It emphasizes urgency and affordability for shoppers, urging immediate purchases to save on farming supplies.

War Neil Id Soo Ie Howe Iit

Sale Offer Promises Quick Bargains on Hidden Goods

A terse, fragmented notice advertises per pound pricing for a sisal twin and related items in a rushed sale. It hints at limited time availability and urges quick action to avoid missing the chance.

State law text on bill passage and executive approval

A scanned constitutional style passage outlines legislative procedures for passing bills, presenting to the governor, and potential veto or approval. It references three fourths votes, conference on amended sections, and the governor’s seven day window to sign or return, with final adjournment rules. It also notes official attestations by secretary of state and signatures.

Seral Assembly Kiwi Presented To the Govers. Gor Shulk Fina State Kyernor Tom A. Phompeon Andrew J. Farri Senate I. LS United State of America Ohio Omeo State of Columbus A. Thompson Stats

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Democratic Byate Tudson- Harmon Hamilton County David L. Rockwell Portage County Savages Supreme Court Hugh T. Mather Shelby County George B. Okey Branklin County Henry Newman Miami County Auditor of State W. W. Durbin Hardin County Stanley Dreamer Belmont County Timothy S. Hogan Jackson County Board of Public’ Works Bernard Doran Perry County Jenks Allen County Torges T Dairy and Food Commissioner ELE Iy Gouiintentonsh McDowell Holmes County S.supreme Court Oliver Larason Licking County United States James B. Campbell Butler County John J. Lents Franklin County Samuel A. Hoskins Auglaize County Adam Frick J. G. Graham Frank B. Kerod Fred Hobstetter Louis FY Boats Wal B. Richardson Recorder Maurich McBlitaney D. T. Blackburn Theo. Pierron H. H. Barney Infirmary Henry G. Proesch Sm.a. Smith Cilas. Schneide Mart McMahon George Wilselm DR. Woa Ray Frank Keller Newman CG. & O. Ferry Cineinnnati Batavia, O P. Jorris Skippers Ile Phen Dr. King Fisher & Stretch Pharmacy John Watts Bossy Boraly the Times Wearazr Scioto CO Ieus Bay Ing Gen. Buller Tealey Lanbar Company O. A. Springer Bradeiele Regulator CD Blandi H.rottinghaus Market ST J. F. Carr Harris Corner Chillicothe and Gallla Sts Chillicothe, Opposity Andersons John T. Miller & CO Room Turley Bldg General Insurance and Real Estate the Security Savings Bank C. Goodwin Bos Chillicomis, Sr General Assembly Ohlo United States of Ameria Oho Offlee Lcarmi Chin Olin Tolnk Gohimbus Thompson Sesh Otto Achicia Gnio Tate Ohne Toomay Beter Gadh J. D. Cmamberlaen Sat Try ‘Tom Siousa Enkations James A. Wilgtams Proviant Adaptot Mare Spear States of America Carml A. Titompson Ghio Gig Onin Golumbus GNLD Thi L Jachogen A. A. Thompson House of Representatives Vandrew L. Harris Beald
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