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Newspaper

Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1911

Page

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Teachers Chosen At Sciotoville Board Meeting

Sciotoville board of education elected W B Halstead to replace Winters who was expelled for non attendance. C W Ail named principal of Sciotoville schools and several teachers were appointed in grammar and primary grades including Emily Watkins Laura Brant Kate Rowley Elizabeth Rowley Ela Taylor and Florence White. Additional teachers were to be chosen later.

Sciotoville W. B. Halstead Winters C. W. Ail Emily Watkins Laura Brant Florence Grammer Ela ‘Taylor Kate Rowley Elizabeth Rowley Floyd Barrett Trattley Laura Long Waite W.H. Gerheark Star Yard

Father seeks release for son in Lewis county slaying case

Joseph Believes He Will Clear His Son Spurgeon Joseph awaiting trial for the killing of his brother may be freed on his own recognizance after his father Frank Joseph of Glenn Kentucky reported to authorities that the Lewis county prosecutor promised to request the judge’s leniency. The elder Joseph, wounded in a recent incident, says his testimony could exonerate Spurgeon, though a September trial date remains possible if release does not occur. The family notes the deceased Clarende had initiated the conflict and that Spurgeon had expected to kill him, a claim tied to prior drinking incidents and a Portsmouth bar fight years ago.

Lewis Coim Frank Joseph Glenn Spurgeon Joseph Spurgeon Clarende Eran Tim Nan Yevall Portsnouth

Roy McElhaney Stricken With Illness Amid Health Worries

Roy McElhaney, noted barber and county clerk elect, was seized by chills and grew very ill on Tuesday amid several days of complaints. Reports say Mae fears a severe spell as he rests at home. Also noting a local price listing for nails and coal.

Roy McElhaney Mt Frichils Mae

Drowned man in Scioto at Pride Ohio dies in rescue attempt

James Gen W Donavant a Norfolk and Western line man from Virginia drowned in the Scioto River near Morgan Wood's store at Pride while trying to save foreman Nilsen. Donavant, 28 years old, remained unidentified for hours as coroner findings cited his death during the failed rescue. He leaves a father and mother in Henry county Wa. Saved His Wife's Life. My wife would have been in her grave today writes O E Brown of Muscadine Ala after Wing's New Discovery helped a severe bronchial trouble and bronchial cough. The ad promotes King's New Discovery for coughs and colds. Stahler's advertises buggy and harness and a large crane installation at the Vicksburg steel plant.

Chillicothe Ohio James Gen. W. Donavant Virginia Sciote Morgan Wood Pride Donavant Wranklin Constant Nilsen Milsen Henry County O. E. Brown Muscadine Ala Grib Wing King Vega Menil Eistier & Streich

False fire alarm traced to sprinkler system mishap

Cause of the Monday false alarm at Third and Chillicothe streets was found. Anderson Bros employees were testing the firm's sprinkler system in the basement and attempted to disconnect the cut off causing the alarm. William Waller, son of a merchant policeman, is recovering from a broken leg. End of summer vacations noted as Engine company begins vacation season. Watchman Calin Collins travels to Cincinnati for a visit with friends. Fulton, once ill with stomach trouble, shows signs of improvement.

Third Chillicothe Anderson Bros. Company Vegan Calin Collins Cincinnati

S S S Blood Purifier Promises Skin Cure

An advertisement explains skin diseases arise from humors and acids in the blood and touts S S S as a superior blood purifier that removes impurities to cure eczema pimples boils rashes and related conditions. It claims the medicine enriches the blood and offers free book and medical advice, with sales through drug stores.

S. S S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Fifty Seven Houses In Timmonds Addition

James A. Kirby, stone endowment contractor, began excavating cellars for the first ten houses in the Timmonds addition and received the first carload of blue stone for foundations. The project includes concrete cellars and pit blind walls, with rock-faced foundation walls. A buff stone carload is planned for some foundations. Contractor H B Cook holds fifty seven licenses to build for Messrs Timmonds and Musser, planning six to ten houses at a time, each modern with baths and furnaces. Cellars measure 36 ft 8 in by 102 ft 10 in and 7 ft deep.

James A. Kirby He. B. Cook Musser Timmonds

First Communion Preparations at Buena Vista Church

Father Theodosina, a ben vedetine priest from Ripley Ohio, arrived in Buena Vista to prepare for First Communion at St Anne's. Six pupils from Mrs John T Sullivan will receive on Wednesday at 8 30 am. Pupils listed include Tleney Flannigan Francis fanter Arnold Colignan Ches ter Colignan Je anette Kerech and Robert Kerech. Father Theodosius guest of the Sullivans. Machine sections for 2 machines 3 1 2c at Stahler's.

Buena Vista Theodosina Ripley, O St. Anne's Catholic Church John T. Sullivan Tleney Flannigan Francis Fanter Arnold Chester Colignan Jeanette Robert Kerech Theadosius

Mrs Eddy Still Lives Sparks Memorial Debate

New York readers report Mary Baker Eddy followers contest Augusta Stetson's claim that Eddy is dead and plan a memorial, with Stetson asserting Eddy will return to demonstrate immortality against the memorial’s implication of death.

New York Christian Seievee Augusta Stetson Christian Seience Mary Baker Raddy Meddy Stetson

Graduates Listed From Ghia Wes University at Ded

A garbled list notes graduates from Ghia Wes University at Ded. Mentions 1B graduate, Coburn of Sevita, and references to Bachelor of Arts and Veely and Wiliam Vatoacine Wetles. Also hints at a university event, a feast, and local names such as Jilin and Martha firdet, with scant readable context.

Ssioth Ghia Wes- University Ded Elise Whan Coburn Sevita Jilin

C and C WANTS TO KNOW CAUSE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE

The Chesapeake and Ohio seeks the source of damage to property and orders strict investigations. Richmond headquarters directs car inspectors foremen and foremen to report all damage and hold responsible parties accountable. Mines are blamed for many incidents as loaded cars drop against other cars during loading, prompting firm action to reduce costs.

Chesapeake & Ohio Ltis Richmond Evease AIL Avith Maile 9

Wells pleads self defense after Ashland shooting

Glen Wells, held in Boyd county jail at Catlettsburg, pleads self defense for shooting three men in Ashland on Sunday. One victim, Charles Toland, has died. Wells says the assailants attacked him and he fired in defense.

Glen Wells Boyd County Catlettsburg Ashland Charles Toland Will Wells

Boy Hit By Bicycle In Accident With FiveYearOld Bruised

Master Leonard Henkle son of Katherine Henkle of 46 Eleventh Street was badly bruised and lip cut Saturday evening when Arnold Anderson, a Times carrier, accidentally rode into him knocking the boy from his velocipede. Dr G C Wandelken attended. the child, five years old, was frightened more than injured, limbs scratched and he recovered quickly. Anderson was riding a Mievels when he turned short not noticing the Henkle child in his path.

Leonard Henkle Katherine Henkle Arnold Anterson the Times GC. W. Wandelken Anderson Henklee

Klefhrer incident report from Spor kang Wash

Frans lediner reports from Spor kang Wash describing a chaotic scene with a private tank, competing forces, and a bold statement. references to a number of vague actions and a possible river or basin setting amid unclear events and participants.

Frans Lediner Spor Kang Fielm Cato

Ohio Crop Report 1911 Prospects for Wheat and Oats Decline

The Ohio Department of Agriculture outlines crop and livestock prospects for 1911. Wheat prospects are 88 percent of normal, oats 76 percent, rye 85 percent, with barleys 88 and 81 percent respectively. Woolly conditions and grub worm damage noted. pigs, lambs, and cattle also show varied yields. Estimated wheat area at 2,041,180 acres may yield about 26,087,178 bushels, down from 4,008,908 last year. oats area 1,387,224 acres potentially yield 30,044,707 bushels, vs prior harvest around 147,004,890. Overall, long drought effects hurt harvest outlook.

Ohio Department of Agriculture G&h

Bankers Worry At Harmon Veto In Ohio

Governor Harmon vetoed a provision in the Hollinger bill restricting taxation powers over bank deposits. Ohio bankers fear loss of deposits and reduced money for industry, citing comments from Thomas Fleischmann of Market National Bank and others. Also notes a ditch hearing in Green township and a man opening talks to buy property on East 2nd Street.

Tynes Green Township V. Selby Columbus Diner Marmon Hollinger Hill Tax Commission Ohio Didias Fleischmann Market National Bank Cincinnati Trarmon Thomas Bairby Garrison, Key Mesday

County approves new road along Pond Creek turnpike

The county commissioners on Tuesday opened a road petition for hysear Rover and others, starting at Wheelbarrow factory on Pond Creek turnpike and running southeast to the intersection with Carey's Run road. Also mentions Anna Louise Stalder child of a railway express messenger and Nathan Massie of Coca Cola district, with garbled context about selling in Chicago.

Thesday Hysear Rover Pond Creek Turnpike Carey’s Run Road Nathan Massie Coca Cola Eapany

Wants Suit Dismissed In River Driving Business Case

A suit filed Tuesday seeks to dissolve a partnership in a pile driving business and appoint a receiver if needed. The plaintiff pleads a share of profits and damages for work done while the defendant denies partnership and claims possession of the equipment. The defense asks dismissal on grounds no partnership exists and asserts all debts have been discharged.

AID Wishon Va Terry Muel FICO

Baltimore and Ohio Railroads 24 thousand tons rails contract

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad awarded contracts for twenty four thousand tons of rails to be delivered by the United States Steel Corporation.

Baltimore Mai Baltimore and Oho Railroad Jay United States Steel Corporation

Costs Ordered In Steinhauer Sripp Case Trial Set

The Steinhauer Sripp suit alleging alienation of affection was argued in common pleas court Tuesday. Judge Bair sustained the motion to require the plaintiff to secure costs, with Judge Osborne to guide the process. Trial is scheduled for June 16 before a jury.

Steinhauer-Sripp Ovine Fort

Foley Kidney Pills Promoted for Kidney and Bladder Troubles

Middle aged and elderly people are urged to use Foley Kidney Pills for quick and permanent results in kidney and bladder troubles and irregularities. The ad claims the pills contain essential ingredients to regulate and strengthen kidney and bladder action, delivering rapid relief. Hugrave Stevens of Excelsior Shoe Company will return Wednesday from a three month trip through Skinnning and Indiana, with all local shoe salesmen arriving home within a week.

Hugrave. Stevens Excelsior Shoe Company

Emmett McKeown Visits Ironton Friends in Brief Card

Emmett McKeown came from Ironton Monday evening to greet old friends and size up. He is building a fine insurance business in Ironton. Berward Gergan has taken a position as a machine operator at the Portsmouth Shoe Company's factory.

Emmett McKeown Ironton Berward Gergan Portsmouth Shoe Company Lctory

Resumed Duties of Coal Injury Driver

Pearl Denning, who recently had a leg badly injured by a lump of coal, has resumed his duties as driver for John Capehart.

Pearl Denning John Capehart

Starliters Visit Sparks Roads as Fine Driving Team Arrives

Notice of appointment for the estate of Hebecca Mayhew and Hebcea Ko Haghian in Sciola County China appears in fragmented OCR. The executors and heirs are named, with dates and proceedings in progress.

Frank Gardner Piketon Starliters Stalife Vhebecca Fe Walale Hebcea Sciola County Chin

Notice To Contractors Sealed bids for jail repairs

Notice to contractors calls for sealed proposals to furnish labor and materials for county jail repairs in Ohio. Bids due July 29, 1941, at 2 pm, to the county auditor. Bond or certified check required. Board of Commissioners reserves right to reject any or all bids.

Notice of bids for Rush Towns schoolhouse contract

The Rush Towns Board of Education invites sealed bids on June 15 1911 at 1 o clock for building a stone schoolhouse on the McDermott lot. Bids must name each bidder and include a disinterested guaranty, with separate prices for labor and material. The board may accept any bid or reject any, and all work must be completed as specified under the supervision of Tovoss and Wilson, Turley Building, Portsmouth.

Board of Education McDermott Tevoss & Wilson Turley Portsmouth jSept. Ve

Doak Shannon in Attachment Case in Ohio Court

Order of attachment issued by Justice of the Peace John W. Byron Wayne Township Sciota County Ohio on the 6th day of May 19 06. Amount listed is 19.06 dollars. Gentry & Co. represented by B. FL Gents.

Doak Shannon Efare John W. Byron Wayne Township Isciota County Ohio Metina

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Joseph Stahex Scioto Stahler's Vitisburg Structural Iron Workers Cosi Dee Kessinger Firaman T. O. Meow Orse Knoppe Roy Wilbur Aeroninudation i Trai Wlc. Hace Willian Waller Sen Tolar Wieht- Dian Agin Fulton Gomey Soule Timmonds Addition Stahler’s Mrs. Eddy Delaware Martha Firdet Mrs.umpbell Klefhrer Ohio Crop Report Harmon MR. Harmon Mefermott Nice Daily Times Geo H. Harmon Anna Louise Wa Stalder N & WS Express Tecover Ins U.S. Mail Andérson Club Bond Estil Springs Hilly Baxter Qalifornia Port California Astillers and West Third Street O. Estab Chas. M. Pfeifer & CO Georgia Usher Conyers Cardus North Pole C. W. Emmert New Boston Elgin Albert Zoehiner Peet RU Chillreothe du Voss & Wilson The Arschitects Board of Comunissioners de Voss and Wilson Board Morse Board of Commissioners Seiota County Chas. Nunery Clerks of Gentry & Co
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